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Neptune plans to double coal export Critics point to dust, global warming

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A public relations battle is brewing over plans by North Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals to potentially double the volume of coal it handles. Neptune currently has two applications in to Port Metro Vancouver, involving changing and upgrading equipment to allow coal trains to be unloaded faster at the terminal. If approved, the expansion plan would increase the terminal’s handling of metallurgical coal from current volumes of between eight and nine million tonnes annually to 18 million tonnes. Jim Belsheim, president of Neptune, says the terminal’s expansion will boost the local economy and create more than 180 new jobs. “We’re pretty proud of our project,” he said. But coal exports are increasingly coming under ﬁre from advocacy groups for both their effect on global warming and potential health impacts. NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld Recently, the Victoria-based Dogwood Initiative ran an A large bulldozer at Neptune Terminals pushes coal to a conveyor loading system for transfer to a waiting ship and export from Canada. automated telephone campaign Neptune hopes to double its coal-shipping capacity and add 180 jobs in doing so. that involved phoning about 11,000 households in North Vancouver to raise concerns about the planned coal expansion. The recorded message featured Dr. Erica Frank, a professor of public health at the University of British Columbia and climate change activist, talking about the project adding “a massive increase to trains near your neighbourhood” and voicing concerns about the Brent Richter But the Tsleil-Waututh, who were already steadfastly opposed health impacts of coal dust and diesel exhaust. to the company’s plan to twin the existing pipeline, says this brichter@nsnews.com Frank said in the recording if expansion plans in both North puts even more undue risk on Burrard Inlet and the people and Vancouver and Delta go ahead, Vancouver will be “the largest PLANS to add even more capacity to Kinder wildlife who depend on it. exporter of coal in North America,” adding, “I wonder if anyone Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain pipeline “If they are increasing the amount of barrels that are coming, asked you if you wanted this increase.” what’s next? They’ll have to increase either the size of the expansion to Burnaby earned a quick Belsheim said he’s “a little disappointed with the robocalls.” The condemnation from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. tankers or the number of the tankers. If they have to increase recordings contain “misleading” information, such as the assertion the size of the tankers, does that mean dredging of the Second Neptune is building a new berth, said Belsheim. “We’re not,” he Kinder Morgan announced plans last week to add about 20 Narrows?” asked Carleen Thomas, elected councillor with the said. “Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion but not their own per cent more capacity to the pipeline it hopes to build from Tsleil-Waututh Nation. facts,” he added. Throughout the public consultations in 2012, Kinder Morgan Alberta to its shipping terminal on Burrard Inlet. Neptune has estimated the expansion would mean one additional The revised plans came after signing three new long-term had claimed it wanted a second pipeline to transport 750,000 contracts with shippers wanting to transport the diluted bitumen See Health page 3 to more lucrative Asian markets. See More page 3

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NV man questions assessments Area deﬁnitions appear to affect valuation Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

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ALAN Campbell lives on the east side of Sutherland Avenue. And that, he says, has made all the difference when it comes to a recent assessment of his property value. Campbell said after reading that home assessments on the North Shore had started to slip this year, he was surprised to discover his own assessment had gone up by about seven per cent — from $866,900 to $923,700. Campbell says his house is nothing special. “It’s old and it’s small,” he said. “It’s a basic rectangle built around 1960” — with less than 1,000 square feet on the main floor. “There’s no way anyone would pay $924,000 for this lot,” he said. NEWS photo Mike Wakefield Campbell said he talked to friends in the real estate ALAN Campbell stands on the imaginary line on Sutherland Avenue in North Vancouver that divides two business, who advised him assessment areas. His home on the east side of the block received an assessment that increased by seven realistically his house would per cent over the previous year, while houses on the opposite side of the street saw their valuations decline. probably have sold for around their home at the number the assessment is,” he slumping market. $820,000 last July. Keith Collier, who lives on West Windsor Road said. That put his assessment about $100,000 too “If the owner feels they couldn’t sell their home near Delbrook said he was also surprised to find the high, in his estimation. But the real surprise came when Campbell started assessment for his 1940s-era home up by about 15 for that value of July 1, they may have a point.” Owners have until Jan. 31 to speak with appraisers looking into the value of properties on the other per cent. “We haven’t done any changes,” he said of his and decide to file a formal appeal. side of the street — and realized they had actually When coming up with assessed values, assessors home. “We know for a fact house prices haven’t dropped in value. look at sales in the nearby area, municipal permits One house across the street from him fell one per jumped 15 per cent,” he added. Jim Gill, who lives nearby at 502 West Kings and zoning changes, and photographs similar to cent in value in the past year. Rd. in a two-bedroom bungalow, said he’s talked to Google’s street view, taken by a private contractor. Campbell said he doesn’t understand that. Assessors will also sometimes drive by properties “They’ll always go up or down in lockstep,” he about a dozen neighbours, who have all had increases of about 14 per cent. That translates into property to check on their condition, he said. “We do leave said of the assessed values on his street. Sutherland Avenue is an anomaly. The west side values going up by anywhere from $100,000 to the office.” But figuring out which recent sales their of the street is within the boundaries of the City of $200,000. Worried about a disproportionately high tax properties are being compared to is often confusing North Vancouver while the east side is within the increase, at least half a dozen neighbours in his block for homeowners, said Gill. District of North Vancouver. For instance, a house next door to him sold for The two sides of the street also theoretically sit are planning to appeal, he said. But even that presents challenges, he added, $1.3 million in May. But “it’s a very large custom in different neighbourhoods — Grand Boulevard on the west and Calverhall on the east — at least as because it’s difficult to determine exactly how house,” he said. “I’m sort of at a loss as to how they come up with assessors come up with their numbers. defined by assessors and real estate agents. Paul Borgo, deputy assessor for the area with these numbers.” But Campbell said the reality is homes on the Generally fewer than two per cent of owners street are very similar. “They draw a line to create B.C. Assessment, said in the Sutherland Avenue case, an arbitrary submarket,” he said. “Which makes no being in different legal communities could have an appeal their assessments. So far, that trend is holding impact on property values on different sides of the in North Vancouver, said Borgo. sense whatsoever.” Although most homeowners protest their Campbell reckons the increase could cost him as street. Assessors do look at sales in different sub-markets assessments are too high, a small number also appeal much as $400 extra in property taxes this year. He saying their assessments are too low, said Borgo. to come up with values, he said. plans to appeal his assessment. “At the end of the day, the real question the Those may be people looking to sell their property, Campbell isn’t the only person surprised to find their property values up in a supposedly owner should be concerned with is could they sell or borrow money against its value, he said.

More capacity means 34 tankers a month

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barrels of diluted bitumen per day, more than double the current 300,000. But if the National Energy Board approves its latest expansion designs, that will climb to 890,000, according Mike Davies, Kinder Morgan spokesman. The announcement came without prior notice for Tsleil-Waututh leadership though it was not surprising, Thomas said. “We definitely figured it would be more than what they were saying initially,” she said. “And what’s to stop them from pushing for more barrels per day. One million? Two million? Where will it end?” For tanker traffic, it means instead of the approximately five Aframax-size tankers that traverse the Second Narrows each month now, there will be upwards of 34, each with a capacity of 585,000 barrels. Under the previous plan, Kinder Morgan expected up to 25 tankers each month. “There’s no change of the size of the ships and we’re not asking for the narrows to be dredged as part of the project. Those things remain the same,” Davies said. Despite a change in application, the company doesn’t plan to restart its public consultations or to hold new public information meetings with up-todate information. The company held two open houses on the North Shore in

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November. The ﬁrst meetings were largely meant to introduce the project and begin taking feedback, which was a success, Davies said. “Our consultation program is ongoing so I don’t feel the need to repeat the sessions that we’ve had. Aside from the increase in the number of tankers, there’s not a huge change from the information that was provided,” he said The company never included the possibility of a higher capacity pipeline in its original public information because they didn’t want to create confusion, Davies said. Kinder Morgan plans to submit its application to the National Energy Board in late 2013, but it still has several hurtles to clear, including consultation with First Nations. But that will prove difﬁcult, as the Tsleil-Waututh have cut off communication with Kinder Morgan, according Thomas. There are “a couple” other bands along the pipeline route using the same tactic, Davies said. “We’re making great headway with the majority of the bands along our pipeline route. We’ve been running since 1953 and we have existing relationships with most of the bands,” he said. “We will continue to reach out to them and we continue to be interested in understanding directly their concerns about the project and to work with them to try to mitigate those.” Ultimately, the duty to consult with First Nations lies with the federal government, Davies added.

train coming into the terminal each day. But Belsheim said the trains come off the rail bridge and directly on to Neptune’s site where they are moved with a mechanical device run by electricity. Cars carrying coal are sprayed with a sealant when they are loaded to minimize coal dust, he said. “Coal is very safe,” he said. “That’s an important message to establish.” Belsheim said Neptune hosted an open house on the project attended by 600 people and has consulted the local neighbourhood extensively. “We’re pretty serious about wanting to be a good neighbour,” he said. Will Horter, executive director of the Dogwood Initiative that ran the anti-coal campaign, disputes that. “There’sverylittleknowledge of the plans of the port,” he said. Horter also doesn’t agree that coal is harmless. “There’s known health impacts in neighbourhoods,” he said. Coal trains have been shown to arrive at their destinations lighter than they depart, said Horter, because of all the coal dust that gets blown or washed away in transit. He added coal dust contains heavy metals that contribute to health problems and have been shown to be carcinogenic. Others are also concerned about the possible health impacts of the port’s coal expansion plans. Recently, the heads of two Metro Vancouver health authorities wrote to the port to ask that health authorities be formally recognized and consulted when plans are being considered. Horter said currently there is little opportunity for public input when the port is making decisions with potentially large impacts. “The port is fairly cavalier about their accountability,” he said. In contrast, a proposed coal port at Cherry Point, Washington in the United States is subject to a far more vigorous public process, he said. Both the Dogwood Initiative and the environmental group Voters Taking Action on Climate Change have raised concerns about the impact of burning coal on global climate change. The carbon emissions from exported coal aren’t tallied against Canada, “because it’s not burned here. . . .” said Horter. “The impact is the same.” Belsheim said the metallurgical coal handled by Neptune is needed in the chemical reaction with iron ore to create steel — a long lasting and heavily recycled product. That’s very different from thermal coal burned for power generation, he said. Horter said regardless of what it’s used for, “Burning coal produces the same pollution.”

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Flu season ugly as forecast We’ve had it easy the last few years, says medical health ofﬁcer

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AFTER a few quiet years, influenza is rampant this season, with a significant spike in hospitalizations and deaths associated with influenza in some parts of the province. Vancouver Coastal Health, which oversees the North Shore as well as many communities in B.C., has reported a slight increase in flu cases this season relative to the last few uneventful flu seasons. However, the Fraser Health Authority, which looks after British Columbians in cities including Burnaby and Surrey, has reported three times the number of flu-related deaths in residential care facilities compared to the last three years combined. “This year is much more severe than the last several years, but not more severe than the year before that,” said Dr. Brian O’Connor, Vancouver Coastal Health’s medical health officer for the North Shore. “It’s just that for the last few years we’ve had a very, very quiet influenza season.” Anyone who has not received a flu shot is required to don a surgical mask when visiting a residential care facility, following the Fraser Health Authority’s decision to declare the flu outbreak a health hazard. The decision will likely slow down the spread of influenza, according to O’Connor. “He’s looking at it from the point of view that if he (FHA chief medical health officer Dr. Paul Van Buynder) doesn’t do something to try to prevent an influenza outbreak from occurring in a facility, it could go on all season,” O’Connor said. The norovirus, a form of gastroenteritis sometimes confused

with the flu, has also been spreading, according to O’Connor. In the case of the norovirus, the symptoms tend to be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Flu symptoms generally consist of fever, cough, runny eyes and nose, and feelings of extreme fatigue. “People will make comments like: ‘I feel like I’ve been hit by a bus,’” O’Connor said. There are a few fairly reliable treatments for flu sufferers, according to O’Connor. “You can obviously get immunized. It’s not 100 per cent effective, but it’s the best that we have at the moment,” he said. For the unfortunate ones who have already contracted the flu, O’Connor said he sometimes recommends an antiviral medication sold under the name Tamiflu. “You should try and take it within the first 48 hours of the symptom onset for it to be most effective,” he said. While alcohol-based hand sanitizers can augment soap and water hand-washing, recent research suggests it is not a substitute, particularly in preventing the spread of the norovirus. In a study of 161 long-term care facilities in the United States, norovirus outbreaks occurred six times more often in facilities where hand sanitizers were used as often or more often than soap and water hand-washing, according to research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. “We do rigorously want people to practise hand hygiene and we most recommend washing your hands frequently with soap and water,” O’Connor said. This year’s flu outbreak comes on the heels of the province’s attempt to mandate flu shots for all health-care workers who come into contact with patients at publicly funded facilities. Approximately 67 per cent of Vancouver Coastal Health workers got flu shots this winter, according to Anna Marie D’Angelo, media relations officer with VCH. School absenteeism has not risen significantly in West or North Vancouver schools, according to communications reps from each school district. “Most kids are well and at school,” said Victoria Miles, communications manager with North Vancouver school district..

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RETTY much all of the recent pipeline debate has been about Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project as the National Energy Board’s hearings are underway in Vancouver. This week has been marred with headlines about a lack of public access, protestors crashing the hearings, and the National Energy Board’s total refusal to consider the environmental impacts of pipelines in the big picture. But a second pipeline with much greater local implications is in the works. If the NEB approves Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion from Alberta to Burnaby, we will not have weekly oil tanker trips from Burrard Inlet, but daily. It’s not too soon to start thinking about how we want those hearings to

play out. Top of the list would be holding the hearings in an open venue large enough for anyone to come and watch in person. You can’t call it a public hearing if the public isn’t allowed in to hear what’s being said, as we’re seeing this week at the Sheraton Wall Centre. Holding the hearings in such a fashion not only fuels the cynical theories that approving the pipelines is a foregone conclusion, it incites the very activism, gate crashing and disruption it was intended to prevent. And rightly so. When it comes time for the NEB to listen to stakeholders’ concerns, praise and condemnation for Kinder Morgan’s proposal, the process must not only be beyond reproach, it must appear to be beyond reproach.

What they learned in a year on the job

IN time, as the Gershwins mused, the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble, but love for West Vancouver is here to stay. As proven by the following. I asked West Van’s three rookie councillors and first-term mayor to write essays on their first 12 months at town hall, no looking up the answers. Bright students. Some droll wit. Slightly condensed for space reasons: Nora Gambioli: “Municipal government operations and issues are incredibly complex and interesting. The substantive work of council is more about being a ‘judge’ than I had anticipated; weighing the interests of those directly affected, precedent, and the other 44,000 residents who did not have a chance to attend a meeting, speak or write to council, or who are not yet old enough to do so, requires careful reasoning and difficult choices. “As an educator at heart,

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Trevor Lautens I am constantly striving to communicate in practical ways that will encourage as many residents as possible to understand and become involved in local issues. “Election campaigns are the most lengthy, demanding and expensive kinds of job interviews! “As a member of the ‘sandwich generation’ (job, young kids, elderly parent) I’m now forced to be an even more highly efﬁcient multi-tasker. “Speaking of sandwiches, ate them for dinner every weeknight for almost three

straight weeks in November (thanks to evening meetings) . . . husband not amused! “So far, I love this work.” Mary-Ann Booth: “I have met dozens of smart and thoughtful residents who care deeply about this community. This has been very much a learning year for me, for while I had some understanding of our diversity through service as a school trustee, it has been deepened vis-a-vis seniors, First Nations, new Canadians, and those who struggle ﬁnancially. “It is often assumed that councillors receive a great deal of negative correspondence, but I have found the opposite to be true: most of the feedback I get is respectful, constructive, and even at times inspiring. “I’m particularly pleased with the progress on new initiatives to support and engage our youth, including a revitalized youth centre. . . . We are off to a great start this new year as we open two new wonderful additions to our community — the new Teen Centre at our much-loved

library, and the just-completed salmon rearing pond in Memorial Park, both of which only came about through unique collaboration between the municipality and its dedicated, engaged citizenry.” Mayor Michael Smith: “A priority during the past year has been to improve both the look and the vitality of Ambleside. The village atmosphere needs to be retained, but parts of Ambleside need to be refreshed. This spring we are making plans to take this to the public for its feedback. “While we have had no property tax rate increase for the second year, I am somewhat disappointed by the pace of our review of the programs and services we offer. To help accomplish this, I have scheduled monthly public council meetings in 2013 that will deal only with ﬁnancial issues and economic challenges.” On political service: “You have to manage time effectively. I believe it is important that we ensure that citizens with careers can serve

on council and offer their talents to the community. “In summary, I have enjoyed the past year and look forward to the future.” Personable Craig Cameron was ﬁrst to express enthusiasm, but his reﬂective essay just missed my deadline. Wait for it. ••• Speaking of essays, I crashed the Fresh St. Market openingeve party in my university student garb and used the power of the press to avoid getting tossed out. Invitees included suppliers, consultants and the distinguished. “That’s a supermarket!” marvelled one, examining the lush seafood counter. “I want them!” a woman greedily hissed, staring at some sexy crab cakes. The high-end counters dramatically seduced the eye, all right. In contrast the prosaic canned goods aisles seemed narrow and shy. Summed up, the “village” Mayor Smith referred to above looks as if it’ll be crushed out of existence between the glossy new store and the development Grosvenor seeks on the police station site.

But — hold on. There’s competition for the humble (and sharp) shopper’s dollar: Example, a couple of “ethnic” markets in the 1400-block of Marine Drive sell produce often sharply below typical supermarket prices. ••• Delightful: Minister of State for Seniors and West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan, a coltish 70something, honouring ageless 95-year-old music man Dal Richards with the title Hepcat Laureate. Cool! Dig it! ••• Sign of the hockey times: In a WV shop selling $200-plus pullovers branded with Canuck players’ names: “LUONGO 50%.” ••• I’m giving up lists. How could I have recently omitted from Vancouver Sun North Shore notables the amazing Malcolm Parry, whose narrative skills and encyclopaedic people recognition have raised the traditional “names” column to the reportorial pantheon? rtlautens@gmail.com

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Avoiding mistakes key to election victory

WITH the election campaign now just a little more than 12 weeks away, every day becomes precious to both major parties as they march towards the showdown.

Because the B.C. Liberals are the ones ﬁghting to climb out of a big hole, any day that isn’t doing precisely that becomes a lost one, and the available days for recovery are slowly running out. So things like the needless controversy by the B.C. Liberals to not reappoint John Doyle as the province’s auditorgeneral become an even bigger problem for them, as the affair has used up valuable time in the news cycle, and there aren’t too many news cycles left before the campaign. Mistakes and controversies are much more critical for both sides with each passing day because there is less and less time to rectify things and move the public’s mind on to something else. Given the B.C. Liberals’ uncanny ability to cause self-inﬂicted wounds (the latest being MLA John Slater quitting the caucus to sit as an independent after the party went behind his back, looking for another candidate to challenge his nomination), the odds are good more will occur over the next few weeks, thus making that boulder they’re trying to push up that hill seem even bigger. The Doyle matter also raises question about who, exactly, is running the show on the government side. Again, with so little time left to the campaign kick-off, you’d think the B.C. Liberals would realize the need for a

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cohesive, strategic approach in governing. In the Doyle affair, the premier’s office insisted she gave no direction to her members on the committee weighing Doyle’s future, which seems strange given the obvious political downside flowing from such a decision. That suggests the backbenchers who sit on the committee overseeing the appointment have the unchecked power to plunge their side into controversy practically on the eve of an election, hardly proof a cohesive central strategy actually exists. More shoals undoubtedly lie ahead for the B.C. Liberals, not the least of which is the February budget, which will be a tough sell to a skeptical public, still smarting from the dishonest budget numbers carried into the last election campaign by the party. That budget will be introduced just two months from the beginning of the campaign, and may become yet another example of a brushfire the B.C. Liberals will have little time to extinguish. As we draw closer to the campaign, about the only sign of some kind of strategy coming from government are

those relentless television and radio ads, which brag that B.C. stands alone almost in the entire world when it comes to having a strong economy. This ad campaign’s message is essentially the B.C. Liberals’ central message in the upcoming campaign. Twinned to it, however, is another one: the NDP can’t be trusted to form government, and party leader Adrian Dix is the most untrustworthy one of them all. So with each passing day, look for signs of nervousness coming from the NDP camp. Dix is popular (or at least more popular than Clark), yet he is also relatively unknown and therefore not deﬁned in the public mind. In fact, Dix’ image and public opinion about him may be the single biggest variable in the months ahead. The public’s negative feelings about the B.C. Liberals and Clark have been entrenched for more than a year, while Dix is fertile ground. So expect a relentlessly negative and personal campaign by the B.C. Liberals (and, perhaps more importantly, their allies in the corporate community) in the weeks ahead, one aimed at Dix’ head. The campaign may well smack of desperation, which wouldn’t be surprising given the gap between the two parties and the fact time is running out fast. The challenge for the NDP may well be to simply hang on and hope the next few months pass quickly, with more hiccups and missteps from their opponents’ than on their own side. So far Dix has shown discipline, and his challenge will be to keep his own team in check. Every week that passes where the focus is on B.C.

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More nurses would improve LGH care Dear Editor: I read your Jan. 13 story, Nurses Protest Hospital Staff Levels, and completely agree with the nurses and their very real concerns. I had surgery at Lions Gate Hospital in October of last year that required a stay on the sixth floor for three days. As I had never been a patient in a hospital, other than during the delivery of my children, I learned a great deal about the state of the health-care system at my local hospital. I had about six different nurses caring for me during my stay; never the same nurse twice. The flow of information, understandably, was sometimes lost with shift changes. I quickly learned to stay on top of my progress and ask for what I felt I needed. But, many could not. There were several very loud, obviously mentally affected seniors on the floor (one in the bed next to me) who could be heard for all hours of the night, yelling etc. The nurses attempted to keep them settled as best they could, but clearly these patients needed more than what could be provided. All of us were left to endure unsettled sleep while we were trying to heal. All of the patients in my room, including myself, were waiting for

semi-private rooms. None of us were able to get one. The stress that these circumstances created for each of us was unnecessary and needs addressing. Despite these examples, each and every one of the nurses presented as professional, informative and caring. It was clear they were all just doing the best they could in less than desirable circumstances. The physical building was less than acceptable. The new surgical department was lovely, but the sixth ﬂoor was crowded in the hallways with supplies etc., and the shower room across the hall was old and in desperate need of repair. It often ﬂooded the area. The food was absolutely awful and I wasn’t once asked about any food preference or allergy information. Moreover, we never knew when it would arrive. I was astonished that a healthcare environment would serve such horrible “food” to patients. That was just not right. So, sleep and nutrition, two key components needed for healing were not there at Lions Gate. These things have got to improve. Joanne Penney North Vancouver

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Dear Editor: Your Jan. 11 story, DNV Pledges Consultation on LV Towers, has Hazen Colbert asking District of North Vancouver council “Where will the residents of Lynn Valley be locally employed in good quality jobs such that they can walk to work?” In short, not on this planet. The good quality jobs are in downtown Vancouver, or possibly in central Surrey, or, for some skilled trades that ply our streets daily, all over the place, or, for medical professions, around Lions Gate Hospital, or, for some old-style high-pay jobs, down by the port. “Locally employed”? Maybe, in some cases. Walk to work? That’s a joke — as of now, walking to work would be as a mall store employee, or a supermarket cashier, or in a food outlet (no disrespect intended, I admire anyone who can smilingly serve me a meal after spending hours on their feet). That’s a summary of things as they are. If you want to develop and exploit the unused dirt patches around the town centre, you could draw more taxes and business for the mall and around by building for the people who want a more-or-less reasonable place to live with some convenience and transit opportunities to go where the “quality” jobs are. Or not. Depending on which world you’re willing to stop griping and live on. Anthony Buckland North Vancouver

2 cards in 1 won’t work

Dear Editor: The decision by the provincial government to amalgamate the health-care and driver’s licence cards into one service card will, in my opinion, lead to a number of unexpected situations, the least of which is the loss of separation of the two services. Imagine the following scenario: A driver is stopped by the police for an infraction and the officer duly confiscates the service card. An unconnected emergency subsequently arises and the driver has to seek medical attention at a clinic or hospital emergency ward. The medical facilities won’t admit him without identification, so now what does the patient do? John Lempriere North Vancouver

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INQUIRING REPORTER INFLUENZA outbreaks are up slightly in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, but this year’s flu strain has been virulent enough to be declared a health hazard by the Fraser Health Authority. The number of people who have been hospitalized due to influenza is up 400 per cent this year. The number of deaths associated with flu is also up by an alarming rate. Are you planning to get a flu shot, or do you have all the antibodies you need? Find us on Facebook or Twitter and tell us what you think. —Jeremy Shepherd

Katja Walther North Vancouver “I didn’t get a ﬂu shot. I have never got a shot in my life.”

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RCMP plead for missing man info NORTH Vancouver RCMP are renewing their call for help in ﬁnding a man who was reported missing late last summer.

Timothy Cameron, 53, was last seen at a bus stop on Marine Drive at Pemberton Avenue around 11 a.m. Aug. 18. Cameron is known to leave town to work for cash on commercial ﬁshing boats, but it is unlike him to be gone this long, according to police. “We’d like to get this message out to Tim Cameron, and we would like to talk to him. He is not in any trouble,” said Cpl. Sue Tupper, head North Vancouver RCMP’s Timothy Cameron missing persons unit. “We just want to conﬁrm his well-being.” Beyond reaching out to Cameron, Tupper is hoping anyone who may have seen him or spoken with him will contact the missing persons unit at 604-969-7568. Cameron is six feet tall with a slim build, grey hair and blue eyes. — Brent Richter

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Walton steers region’s transit for 3rd term

The District of North Vancouver mayor, newly reappointed to the position by acclamation, wants to use his third year at the helm to end the political impasse that he says has prevented the Lower Mainland’s transit system from growing to meet demand. “In the two years I’ve been chairing it, we’ve been treading water,” said Walton. “We haven’t made any signiﬁcant progress, except to continue to . . . work as well as we can within the existing governance structure.” While transit ridership has been growing by leaps and bounds, said Walton, the level of service hasn’t been rising to match, leaving all parts of the region underserved, and some parts — notably southern and

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

by Cindy Goodman

Hungry Ghosts at the Ferry Building Gallery

Anne Souther with piece Ms. Bag Lady: Re-Imagined!

Jim Carruthers with Cornucopia

Maria Verdicchio with artist Elizabeth Topham

Exhibiting artists Dale Waldorf and Caroline Wickham

Tessa Goldie and piece Over Powered Hungry Ghosts: Living in the Age of Consumerism opened at the Ferry Building Gallery Jan 8. Marking the ﬁrst exhibition of 2013, the mixed media show features works by 22 artists. The show will remain on display at the West Vancouver gallery until Sunday. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com.

Liis Kalda and featured artists Ruth Leithal and Jeanne Krabbendam

Artist Helen Keyes

Featured artist Leslie McGufﬁn

Meg Troy with piece Midnight Ghost Shopper

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Anna Oppermann: Filiations / Andrea Pinheiro: Bomb Book / Marianne Wex: Let’s Take Back Our Space at Presentation House Gallery, 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver, Jan. 19 – March 24. Wednesday to Sunday Noon-5 p.m. Opening reception and book launch on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Andrea Pinheiro and Marianne Wex will be in attendance to introduce their work at 7 p.m. Talk on Marianne Wex by Los Angeles writer and artist, Avigail Moss, Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. The exhibitions mark the ﬁrst showing of German artists Anna Oppermann and Marianne Wex in Canada. More online at nsnews.com/ entertainment twitter.com/NSNPulse

photo Raumeprobleme, 1978-84, Mixed media ensemble, courtesy Anna Oppermann Estate and Galerie Barbara Thumm, Berlin

ANNA Oppermann (1940–1993) exhibited more than 60 “ensembles” of photographs during her lifetime. She began to exhibit in the early 1970s and had her ﬁrst comprehensive retrospective in 1984. Presentation House Gallery is showing her work in Canada for the ﬁrst time.

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HE men sit with their legs apart, leaning forward with their forearms resting just above their knees. The women sit perfectly straight, their hands resting on their laps, legs pressed primly together as though the schoolmarm was passing behind them, ruler in hand. On the other side of the gallery, an atomic detonation is recalled with the turn of each page. And in yet another space a cluster of photographic reproductions cling together like shards of a shattered mirror. Beginning Saturday, the Presentation House Gallery is scheduled to house three distinct works by female artists whose fascinations, ranging from the nature of art, the artiﬁce of gender, and the legacy of apocalyptic technology,

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border on the obsessive. Standing in her socks amid hundreds of her photographs arranged on the gallery floor, Marianne Wex recalls the first time she picked up a camera. “I was never really into photography. I was into painting,” Wex recalls. Determined to understand body language to aid in her real artwork, Wex lugged her heavy Japanese camera into train stations and down city streets, where she would feign interest in the surrounding architecture to capture the unconscious body language of her real subjects. Approximately 9,000 photographs later, Wex has built a body of work that playfully traces gestures, posture and movement from Greek and Egyptian sculpture through magazine glamour shots and her own street photographs. After developing the first 500 photos in her bathtub, Wex began to note differences in the body language of men and women. The German artist made it a point to mimic everyone she photographed, experimenting with different ways of moving and standing. “I imitated whatever I found . . . I got to know myself,” she says, a cheery smile on her face as she notes the masculine posture of a woman in a centuries-

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CALENDAR

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PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Gruen and his wife Nadya Beck followed Ike and Tina Turner around in the early seventies documenting the legendary R&B couple on and off stage with one of the ﬁrst video cameras. The footage they shot has just been released in a new full-length documentary, Ike & Tina Turner: On the Road, 1971-72, which screens at Vancity Theatre (viff.org) on Monday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 p.m. Bluesman Jim Byrnes, who saw the Ike and Tina Turner Revue when they played his local bar in St. Louis in the ’60s, will introduce the ﬁlm.

GALLERIES BrushStrokes Gallery: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: nsartists.ca. Members of The North Shore Artists’ Guild display a variety of original art including oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media on an ongoing basis with new works every month. Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@ caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Photography and Computer: A photography exhibition by Kaveh Rasouli will run from Jan. 18 to 30. Opening reception: Saturday, Jan. 19, 4-9 p.m. CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-6844 or nvartscouncil. ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Art Rental Show: Buy or rent artwork right off the gallery walls until Feb. 2 during the semi-annual salon-style exhibition. Over 400 pieces or original artwork created by local artists will be featured. Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen See more page 15

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CALENDAR From page 15 ca. Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or presentationhousegall.com. An Exhibition with Anna Oppermann, Andrea Pinheiro and Marianne Wex will run from Jan. 19 to March 24. Opening reception: Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Talk on Marianne Wex: Saturday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9807182. Pastel Memories and Ceramic Shapes: Pastel landscapes by Valerie Wilson, pottery by Donna Lee Dorosh and ceramic animals by Greg Kawczynski will be on display until Feb. 24. Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com. Earth: A juried discovery exhibition for new and emerging artists until Feb. 2. Poetry Meets Art — a reading of poetry inspired by the exhibition: Sunday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West See more page 18

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From page 17 Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca. Above and Beyond: My Artist’s Corner, a collective of artists living with mental health issues, will exhibit their work that explores the theme of galaxy until Jan. 20. The Path to Nirvana: Painters Jenna Lamont, oil and acrylic and Sioux Bonderove, watercolour, will display their work from Jan. 22 to Feb. 3. Opening reception: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604925-7407 or westvanlibrary. ca. Master Impressionist: A retrospective of Daniel J. Izzard’s work will be exhibited until Feb. 27. West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: TuesdayDaniel Izzard: Ready for the Cue Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca. Meltdown: Manabu Ikeda’s DANIEL Izzard’s painting of young Anna Wyman latest work inspired by the dancers backstage at Centennial Theatre, is on view Fukushima Daiichi nuclear in a new exhibit of the artist’s work at West Vancouver disaster will be on display from Memorial Library. The show runs through Feb. 27. Jan. 19 to Feb. 16. Artist in Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. attendance: Saturday, Jan. 19, 1-4 p.m. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/ The Edge of a Shadow: Paintings by Ruth nscucentre. Killam Massey will be on display until Feb. 23. Cap Classics — The Cloud Bell Ensemble: CONCERTS Capilano University Performing Arts See more page 30

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My parents used to listen to an LP of his bawdy stand-up comedy (the title “Cop Yer Whack For This” decipherable only by Scots) and shoo me out of the room. Connolly’s fame and quick decline (due to drink, drugs) was the subject of Gerry Rafferty’s hit “Baker Street.” But he bounced back, went to photo Alliance Films America to do Head Of The Class on TV, found critical MAGGIE Smith and Pauline Collins are part of an excellent ensemble cast put acclaim opposite Judi Dench together by Dustin Hoffman for Quartet, his directorial debut. in Mrs. Brown, and made some its footing as a tender and touching film about mortality, and about high-falutin’ friends, including the Duke and Duchess of York (he relationships at the end of life. was one of the few invited to Prince Andrew’s bachelor party), and Beecham House seems like an idyllic place to retire: the house actor Dustin Hoffman. is always full of music, vocal concerts, strings rehearsals in the This is all relevant because Hoffman — in his directorial gazebo. And Cedric Livingstone (Michael Gambon) is forever debut — cast his old friend Connolly as one of the leads, and the bossing everyone around, as directors always do. And when the beginning of the film threatens to turn into the Connolly show, residents squabble, the insults tend to be scathing reviews of with the comedian lobbing pickup lines at every skirt he sees, past performances: “I saw you in Carmen. I can’t forget your drinking like a fish, and peeing in the shrubbery. In contrast to performance, but I’ll try.” the other senior residents of Beecham House, a stately manor home for retired musicians, his Wilf is a boor. But after about 20 minutes Hoffman reins his friend in, thankfully, and the film finds See Beecham page 21

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Beecham House threatened with closure From page 19

But the house is threatened with closure in six months’ time, unless this year’s gala concert can raise the required funds. Reg (Tom Courtenay), Wilf and Cissy (Pauline Collins) are practising like mad when a newcomer arrives. Diva Jean Horton (Maggie Smith) is “as large as life, and twice as terrifying,” according to Cissy. She’s also Reg’s ex-wife. “I wanted a digniﬁed senility,” poor Reg laments. Jean just wants his forgiveness. The home’s salvation could come from the tremendous publicity of reuniting four talented singers to perform the famous “Bella Figlia dell’amore” quartet from Verdi’s Rigoletto. If only Cissy’s dementia wasn’t getting worse, and Reg and Jean were speaking to one another. The residents aren’t getting any younger, and there is

the occasional poignant reminder that the time to make amends is at a premium. The cast is splendid: Maggie Smith’s character is a diva, a snob — she takes her meals in her room, thank you — but that soon melts away to reveal a regretful, somewhat fearful heart. Pauline Collins brings spunk and pathos to the slightly muddled Cissy; Courtenay is quietly powerful as the legendary tenor cuckolded by the love of his life. And yes, once he’s spent of most of those zippy one-liners, Connolly too finds his rhythm as the film’s comic relief. A nice piece of directing from Hoffman, Quartet is a tonic for some of the high-stakes, adrenaline-laden films currently playing at the multiplex. Watch the credits to see photos and brief bios of the real stars who populate Beecham House.

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Lions Gate Youth Orchestra set to perform at Centennial Theatre

■ Lions Gate Sinfonia presents Beethoven and “The Mozarts,” at Centennial Theatre, Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m., featuring guest artist Sasha Starcevich, piano, and the Lions Gate Youth Orchestra. Pre-show chat at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12, visit centennialtheatre.com. Info: lionsgatesinfonia.com.

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GROWING up in the late 18th century, famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart would travel with his father Leopold, an acclaimed composer, violinist and teacher, on European concert tours along with his talented musician sister Nannerl. Road weary, they would seek refuge at boarding houses and at the homes of fellow musicians. “All this cacophony would ensue,” says Clyde Mitchell, conductor and music director of Lions Gate Sinfonia. “Down the hall a violinist would be practising. Over in the other room there would be a singer and a piano working . . . and Mozart would hear all these things.” As a teenager, Wolfgang was already composing his own works and he loved gaining ideas from these tours, the interesting mixture of dissonant sounds and suspensions proving to be an integral part of his musical education. Years later, the story is among those Mitchell passionately shares in the lead-up to the professional chamber orchestra of the North Shore’s upcoming concert, entitled Beethoven and “The Mozarts,” set for Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre. Since Lions Gate Sinfonia’s launch 12 seasons ago, musical education has been an important focus, both of rising stars as well as community members at large. The upcoming concert exempliﬁes that interest, as it’s offering a number of mentorship opportunities

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SINFONIA conductor Clyde Mitchell rehearses with members of the Lions Gate Youth Orchestra prior to their performance at Centennial Theatre on Jan. 26. For more information on upcoming auditions for the Lions Gate Youth Orchestra (both string and wind players), tuition costs and available bursaries for families in need, visit Sinfonia’s website, lionsgatesinfonia.com.

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for young players, including the newly formed Lions Gate Youth Orchestra which will share the stage with Sinfonia, as well as two pre-concert chats offering insight into the evening’s repertoire. “One of the main reasons I wanted to became a conductor was because I wanted to be able to share music more generally and genially,” says Mitchell. “I wanted to make sure that it was really a part of people’s lives and nobody felt like you had to study in Vienna and have a masters from Juilliard . . . in order to understand music and that starts with kids and I want kids to enjoy music.” Since Sinfonia’s launch, the orchestra has presented what they refer to as annual “side-by-side” concerts, seeing players perform with local youths brought together for the occasion, typically drawn from the pool of member’s private students. This year is no different, however, the crop of young musicians are members of the North Shore-based Lions Gate Youth Orchestra, founded by Sinfonia. Following auditions in the summer, the youth orchestra was

launched in September 2012 and meets weekly on Thursday nights under Mitchell’s baton and with support from Sinfonia players. “They’re all becoming friends, they’re all bonding, there’s a great camaraderie and there’s a fantastic joie de vivre. And we’re working hard, we’re working on major repertoire — Mozart symphonies, Beethoven concertos and Chopin concertos,” says Mitchell. Apart from technique and ensemble etiquette, membership in the group offers general life lessons, including the importance of teamwork, taking direction and constructive criticism in addition to goal setting and the feeling of a job well done following a concert. The youth orchestra has had performance opportunities already, though the Jan. 26 event marks its most signiﬁcant to date. Both orchestras will take the stage, performing works by three generations of the Mozart family: Wolfgang and Leopold, and Wolfgang’s son Franz Xavier. Among the featured works is Wolfgang’s Symphony No. 14, which he penned at age 14, a ﬁtting piece for Mitchell’s youth orchestra, which is open to youths ages 13 to 18.

“We were rehearsing last night and the kids were saying, ‘wow, he was my age when he wrote this?’” says Mitchell. Apart from the Mozarts, also on the program is a piece by a composer who was considered to be the “the next Mozart,” Frederic Chopin, and his Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring rising star Carol Zhang. Adding to the concert’s mentorship theme, Zhang has studied under the other featured pianist, Sasha Starcevich, who will perform with Sinfonia on Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2. “He’s a brilliant, very fiery and incredibly expressive performer,” says Mitchell. “He’s one of those guys who’s so technically flashy and brilliant, but he combines that with an absolute sweet disposition and incredible accuracy and clarity and he’s what you want as a musician. I put him up there with the best. I’ve worked with a lot of great pianists and Sasha is truly one of the finest artists I know.” Starcevich was previously based on the North Shore, though See Starcevich page 31

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The proposed bylaw rezones the subject site to CD69 in order to permit four and five storey residential development.

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Bylaw 7969 will permit a one hundred and eight unit residential complex consisting of two apartment buildings, one of four storeys in height and the second, five storeys in height.

When can I speak?

Please join us on January 22 when Council will be receiving input from the public on this proposal. You can speak in person by signing up at the Hearing or by providing a written submission to the Municipal Clerk at the address below or to input@dnv.org before the conclusion of the Hearing.

Need more info?

The bylaw, Council resolution, staff report, and other relevant background material are available for review by the public at the Municipal Clerk’s Office or online at www.dnv. org/public_hearing. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

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MIKE Guinan-Browne shows off the debut collection of fashion jewelry from Canadian designer Simon Chang.

Simon Chang jewelry new for spring Christine Lyon clyon@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver company will soon have its jewelry designs featured in stores across Canada thanks to a partnership with a major player in the fashion world. This month, Christina C Fashion Accessories Ltd. on West Third Street launched a new line of jewelry it created for Montreal-based fashion giant Simon Chang. “He’s not one of, but probably the foremost Canadian designer that we have in the country,” said Mike

Guinan-Browne, owner of the local importer and wholesaler of women’s fashion accessories. “For us, of course, it’s a huge feather in our cap to be chosen by him to be able to put a line together for him.” As a licence holder, Christina C is the only company in North America designing jewelry under the Simon Chang label. The spring 2013 line consists of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, all of which were inspired by Chang’s corresponding collection of women’s apparel. Guinan-Browne and his small team of designers incorporated plenty of vibrant ﬂoral motifs and under-the-sea

themes in their accessories. “(The line) combines a lot of natural materials, a lot of higher-end crystals in unique settings and unique styles that are not going to be copied by other lines in the marketplace,” Guinan-Browne said. “Some of the natural materials are cultured pearls and natural shell.” Chang travelled to North Vancouver and put his personal “stamp of approval” on all the pieces, GuinanBrowne added. He said the jewelry will likely appeal to a similar customer base as Chang’s clothing. “The target market would be the young middle-aged upwards,” he said, adding retail prices will range from about $25 to $150. “It’s not a cheap,

low-end line by any means.” Christina C has only just started shipping its pieces to businesses across Canada. No North Shore retailers have been secured yet, but Guinan-Browne hopes local shops that carry Simon Chang apparel will show interest. “I would assume that they will be looking at taking the jewelry as well.” Currently, the Christina C design team is drawing up a dozen collectible charms for a charm bracelet featuring the signature Simon Chang name tag. In the meantime, don’t be surprised to see the Montreal fashion icon in town on business. “He’s now a regular visitor to the North Shore,” Guinan-Browne said.

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CALENDAR From page 18 Traditional Chinese and Japanese solo and duo repertoire plus trio works Friday, Jan. 18 at 11:45 a.m. Free. Cap Jazz Series: A tribute to Clare Fischer with “A” Band, NiteCap and faculty guests Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25. Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box ofﬁce: 604-984-4484. Beethoven and The Mozarts: A performance by Lions Gate Sinfonia Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12. Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@shaw.ca or 604929-4019. Brett Peterson, singer-songwriter and guitarist, will perform Friday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts start at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes coffee/tea and goodies. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: ﬁrstimpressionstheatre.com. or 604-929-9456. Intimate Evening: Jim Byrnes and special guest Babe Gurr will perform a fundraising concert for First Impressions Theatre Jan. 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Saturday is sold out. Tickets: $30. Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-558-0928. A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson’s Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Guitar player Sonny Landreth will perform Wednesday, Jan. 30. Admission: $27/$25. Tickets: capilanou. ca/nscucentre or at the door. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Tribute: A concert of Michael Conway Baker’s music in tribute to his 75th year Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. Performers will include the

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Borealis String Quartet and Michael himself. Admission by donation with proceeds going to the Yarilomusic Society for Young Artists. Info: michaelconwaybaker.com. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335. Close Up at the Meek: Mark Fewer and John Novacek will perform Friday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20. Perchance to Dreame — The Golden Age of English Music: Charles Daniels, tenor and Susie Napper and Margaret Little, violas da gamba will perform Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. There will be a pre-show discussion at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32. Atlantic Crossing: A tribute to The Beatles, Rod Stewart and Elton John Friday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32. Close Up at the Meek: The Dan Brubeck Quartet will perform jazz Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Early Music Vancouver — Music from the Time of the Sun King: Marc Destrubé, Jacques Ogg and Natalie Mackie will perform a royal concert Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. There will be a pre-show discussion at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32. Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: lynnvalleychurch.com. Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: Jan. 18, Brian the Science Guy; Jan. 25, baritone Brandon Thornhill; Feb. 1, Waldorf Community School Choir and Feb. 8, Al Harlow formerly of Prism. Admission by suggested donation of $10. The third Friday of each month, youth are invited for dinner and the show for $15 with tickets purchased by 5 p.m. Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. See more page 31

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CALENDAR From page 30 Cool Nights, Hot Jazz: A jazz recital featuring members of Seycove’s jazz faculty Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474. Jazz at Presentation House Studio: A weekly series embracing the full spectrum of jazz and improvised music Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door. The Roxy: 932 Granville St., Vancouver. Horse Opera with special guest The Mozzy Lane Band will perform Saturday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. Admission: $7. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca. Not Four Pianos: Violinist Keith Lawrence will present the ﬁrst in a series of three concerts highlighting piano quartets Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. He will be accompanied by pianist Stephen Smith, violist Mark Luchkow, cellist Laura McPheeter and more. Tickets: $15/$12. St. Andrew’s United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca. Casual Variety Concert: A free concert with music performed by Capilano University students Sunday, Feb. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-4381. Jazz Vespers: Company B Jazz Band will perform a classic repertoire of the 1940s and 1950s Sunday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Community Concert Series: The Capilano University Jazz Program will perform a free concert Thursday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. West Vancouver Presbyterian Church: 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-1812. Folk Songs of the Earth: The Erato Ensemble will perform Sunday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20.

Starcevich presenting master class at Mulgrave From page 23

currently operates a private studio in Bellevue, Wash., in addition to serving as artistic director of Richmond’s Showcase Piano Academy. He has performed in storied music halls around the world, including New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall, Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Hall, Windsor Castle and in London’s Wigmore Hall, and this marks his third performance with Sinfonia. In addition to the program notes and information shared from the stage by Mitchell during the upcoming concert, community members interested in learning more about the evening’s music are invited to a 30-minute pre-concert chat in the Centennial Theatre lobby at 6:30 p.m. Those looking to delve a little deeper are invited to a 90-minute preview lecture Monday, Jan. 21 at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $2.25.

“I ﬁnd that with classical music, like a lot of art forms as opposed to entertainment, the thing that makes it more art is that the more you invest in it, the more you get out of it. There’s always something to enjoy, but there’s more and more layers underneath the more you go. . . . .” says Rob Gloor, Lions Gate Sinfonia’s general manager. “Then when you hear it, you’re just rewarded back for having the interesting insights. That’s what makes it possible to hear and enjoy and be affected by this music over and over again.” Starcevich is also presenting a master class through the North Shore Registered Music Teachers Association to interested students Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Mulgrave School. Cost: $10. “It’s what we love to do. We love to present music. I think the most important word is share. This is what we do. . . ., ” says Mitchell. “We want to bring people in to share the experience.”

THEATRE Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474. The Secret Mask: The story of a man who meets his father, who had abandoned him 40 years earlier, following a stroke Jan. 30Feb. 10, evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$28. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca. Girl in a Green Velvet Dress: A story with humour, pathos, surprises and much reﬂection of a long suffering secretary Thursday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets (must be purchased in advance): $15/$12. St. Martin’s Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. See more page 33

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Bomb Book documents the nuclear era

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old sculpture. Her work received some acclaim, but after a poor packing job led to the water damage that destroyed ﬁve pounds worth of her photographs, Wex broke from the art world. “Then I was really forgotten,” she says. That period of forgetfulness ended in 2009 when her work caught the attention of a London gallery curator. Over the last four years, Wex’s work has been resurrected. “I thought, ‘call it what you want to. I ﬁnd it interesting,’” Wex says. “It’s still relevant, and it’s an interesting use of the camera and how she organized it into an archive,” says Helga Pakasaar, curator at Presentation House Gallery. “This project is a very interesting documentary study, it’s almost like sociology — she’s really working through the evidence she found and structuring it in very interesting ways to make this point about patriarchal society.”

The gallery is also featuring Andrea Pinheiro, the researcher behind Bomb Book, a minimalist record of every nuclear bomb detonation since 1945. Pinheiro, a teacher at Algoma University in Ontario, is known for her photography, but this book contains no images, merely names. “She spent many many years researching this area,” Pakasaar says, discussing Pinheiro’s 2,450 page book. “She’s really part of a generation of artists who are . . . contributing to knowledge that otherwise wouldn’t exist.” The name of one bomb is written on each page, and if the name is not known, the page is left blank. “Even though she often works with photography, it’s signiﬁcant that she chose not to produce any images,” Pakasaar says. Photographs of atomic detonations are generally stirring, a giant ﬁreball underneath a halo of smoke, the explosion painting everything in its radius a shade of deep crimson. “Certainly what I’ve seen of atomic photography is quite

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sublime,” Pakasaar says. “I think she decided that she wanted to record or make known what had occurred without falling subject to the difficulties of the beauty of making images of that.” The gallery is also exhibiting the work of Anna Oppermann, a painter and photographer known for installations that resemble an obsessive chaos on first inspection. “I think I felt a bit overwhelmed,” Pakasaar says, recalling her first encounter with Oppermann’s work. “In many ways she was anticipating this interactive mode where you’re forced into thinking ‘Did I just see that or was that in another permutation?’ She very intentionally sets up an initial impression that is slightly . . . destabilizing.” Once immersed in Oppermann’s nest of photographs, paper scraps, notes, and drawings, the result can be enriching, according to Pakasaar. “She puts you into a state of wanting to discover something,” the curator says. While each exhibit is distinct within the gallery, there is a bond between the artists, according to Pakasaar. “They share an investigative approach,” Pakasaar says. “There’s kind of a sense of abundance and excess in what they make.”

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CALENDAR From page 31 Knight Fever: An Arthurian panto production Jan. 18, 19 and 24-26 at 7: 30 p.m. with matinees Jan. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Admission: $17/$13/$10. Tickets: 604-767-0665. DANCE Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box ofﬁce: 604-984-4484. Dance 4 U: RNB Dance & Theatre Arts Society will showcase a variety of dance styles Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $19/$11. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335. Electric Student Showcase: A performance by Perform Arts Studio Bowen Island Saturday, Jan. 26 at noon. Tickets: $25. OTHER EVENTS Capilano University Bosa Centre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Doxa Documentary Film Festival: The War for Water will be screened Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Admission: $12/$10. Tickets: doxafestival.ca. Info: 604-646-3200. Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell

Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre. EarthWorks — Climate Change: A lecture about global warming on what we know and how we know it Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Free. Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery.com. How to Look at and Understand Great Art: A foundation course on ﬁlm presented by art historian Sharon Latchaw Hirsh that covers colour, line perspective, composition, shape, symbols, point of view, light and texture Mondays, Jan. 21 and 28, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee: $8. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335. Movies at the Meek — The Intouchables: A comedy based on the friendship between a handicapped millionaire and his street smart ex-con caretaker Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. French with English subtitles. Two short ﬁlms from Silver Harbour Shorts will also be shown. Tickets: $12. Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is love all biology? If it is, what are the

implications? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net. Author Reading: Robert Janning will read from his recently self-published first book Westcoast Reign: The British Columbia Soccer Championships, 1892-1905 Thursday, Jan. 31, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required: 604-987-0286, ext. 8144. Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. The North Shore International Film Series: The North Shore Community Arts Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. Still will play Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil.ca/events/ north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Topic: What effect do party and special interest fundraising have on the U.S. and Canadian democratic systems? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net. Artists Confidential: A conversation with drummer Dan Brubeck Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Free. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

NORTH SHORE’S

restaurant guide $ Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) LIVE MUSIC

AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant

BRITISH $$$

Best Little Schnitzel House in Town 71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

BISTRO Blue Eyed Marys

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Blue Eyed Marys has come ashore! After 13 years of you coming to us on Bowen Island,we’ve come to you at 1735 Marine Drive,West Vancouver.We serve the same regional food in a beautiful new room.Lunch & dinner TuesdaySaturday.$0 corkage Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday in January. 1735 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-2583 www.blueeyedmarys.com

Cindy’s Café

OPEN MIC/KARAOKE

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Local favourite Cindy’s Café is now open for diner every Friday and Saturday night. Come for the good food, stay for the friendly atmosphere and enjoy our free BYOWine policy. Corkage is for strangers! Cindy’s is for neighbours. Visit www.cindyscafe.ca for details and reserve with Patrick at 604-925-2880. 1850 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-2880

Larson Station West Coast Bistro & Banquets $$$

For 2 or 200! Enjoy sweeping views through the 6th fairway,to the ocean at Gleneagles Clubhouse. Larson Station West Coast Bistro, a fabulous little restaurant and banquet facility,tucked away on the Gleneagles Golf Course. LIVE MUSIC Fridays BRUNCH on weekends.Family friendly & casual, with ﬂavours of the West Coast. 6190 Marine Drive, West Vancouver 778.279.8874

The Salmon House

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner. Sunday,Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny. Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week. 2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. 604-987-3322

Neighbourhood Noodles House

North Shore’s best variety & quality Chinese food.Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% off takeout.Free delivery min.$20.00 order within 3 kms. 1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-988-9885

Chef Hung Taiwanese Noodle

Critically acclaimed worldwide for its delectable beef noodle, Chef Hung has won numerous Championships in Taiwan and now crowned the Best Noodle House in Vancouver! Come see what all the excitement is about. 1560 Marine Dr., W. Van. 778-279-8822 UBC Wesbrook Village: 102 - 3313 Shrum Lane, Vancouver 604-228-8765 Aberdeen Centre: 2800 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond • 604-295-9357 www.chefhungnoodle.com

The Observatory

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An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver. Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. 604-998-4403

BIG SCREEN SPORTS $$$$

Serving spectacular views and ﬁne, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings. 2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

FRENCH Chez Michel

CHINESE

FINE DINING

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1373 Marine Dr. (2nd ﬂr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

GREEK $$

Win a FREE dinner during our “Dinners On Us” giveaway. 1 in 6 wins. 1000s of dinners will be given away. Now featuring Live Music every Friday @ 8pm. Open everyday @ Noon for lunch.Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland.With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service and candle-lit charm you will see why so many people call it their favourite restaurant. Call for delivery/take out tonight or come in for a relaxing Mediterranean experience. 1356 Marine Dr, N. Van. 604-985-7955\

INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view,free delivery. 1340 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-5262 www.handi-restaurant.com

Where one spicy sauce does not ﬁt all.Readers’Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years! Open for Lunch & Dinner.Lunch Buffet $10.95. 116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

PUB The Black Bear Neighbhourhood Pub

NHL, Super Bowl 47 & Valentine’s Day all coming up in the next month.Award winning neighbourhood pub that offers weekly and daily food specials, featured drinks, prizes plus a full, kid friendly Take-Out menu. Free parking & close to public transit. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van www.blackbearpub.com 604.990.8880

The Rusty Gull

Offers an excellent menu, the best craft brewed ales & lagers in Vancouver, live music, satellite sports, pool table, dart boards & heated patio with a spectacular city view. 86 Semisch Ave., N. Van. 604-984-3087

Village Tap House

Damn good pub! We try to take everything that’s good about a pub, and leave out what’s not, then add lots more good… Start with a comfortable room around a giant ﬁreplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, and pretty much the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet… and welcome to the Village Tap House! Come in for dinner, to catch the game on our dozens of high-def ﬂat screens, or check the events page to see what’s happening this week. 1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm.The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm. Great selection of import draft.All Canucks PPV games on the big screens. 175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

Classic French cuisine served in an elegant and graceful setting. For over 34 years, Chez Michel has treated guests to only the best. Traditional seafood and meat entrees, dressed in rich, tempting sauces, are specially featured alongside a superb selection of wines and a decadent dessert list. Superior service with a waterfront view helps complete your lunch or dinner experience.

Kypriaki Taverna

WIFI

The best ﬁsh & chips on the North Shore! Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van. 604-980-9993 & OUR NEW LOCATION: 6640 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay, W. Van. 604-913-0994

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$ The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner. 1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

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Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reﬂect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge. 138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

WATERFRONT DINING The MarinaSide Grill

Enjoy your Waterfront dining experience with our extensive menu.From eggs benny to juicy burgers during our popular brunches to our famous prime rib, hot scallop salad,clam chowder, king crab,steaks,seafood style cordon bleu.Rooms available for private parties and free parking. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner seven days a week.View full menu www.marinasidegrill.com. 1653 Columbia St, N. Van. (2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwy under the bridge) 604-988-0038 www.marinagrill.com

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BECK - Virginia It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia (Ginny) Beck on December 30th at Lions Gate Hospital. Ginny was born in 1936 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her loving husband Lawford Grant Beck and two brothers Steve and Jack Chutka. In her twenties Ginny left Winnipeg to be a Dental Assistant in Montreal. She stayed there for many years but finally moved to the coast to be with her family. Ginny then found her soul mate Grant. Over the years she volunteered at Lions Gate Hospital Evergreen House. In her later years she became a Nanny and was loved by many children. She is survived by her stepson Michael and his two children and numerous relatives and friends. Ginny was a member of the Holy Trinity Church. At her request there will be no service. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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GREEN, Simone Marie May 5, 1916 - January 9, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Simone Marie Green at the age of 96, comforted and surrounded in her final days by members of her family and friends at Evergreen House in North Vancouver. Simone was predeceased by her beloved husband Daniel Ross Green in 1998, her parents Armand and Alphonsine Savard and siblings Ronnie, Clare, Lucille, Gerry, Andy, Clem and Neil. The eldest in a family of 14 children, Simone was raised in the French Canadian community of Debden, Saskatchewan. Upon completing high school, she pursued her dream, moving to Prince Albert to study nursing at the Holy Family Hospital. There, she met Danny Green, the love of her life, who she married in 1941. Their February honeymoon was a joyful albeit frosty train trip to Saskatoon where they spent their first romantic night at the venerable Bessborough Hotel before continuing to the Royal Canadian Air Force base in Winnipeg. A year later, they were posted to Weyburn, Saskatchewan and then to the RCAF #5 Bombing and Gunnery School near Dafoe. Here they lived off-base in a lively enclave of converted granaries called Boomtown, established by enterprising farmers from the local community to house the growing number of enlisted men and their new wives. Mom often spoke of the fond memories and enduring friendships made during that time. Over the next several years they moved to postings in Trenton, Hagersville and Yorkton where Dan continued to serve in the military police and Simone practised her profession until the end of the war. After giving birth to two sons, Daniel John (1944) and Gerald Ross (1949), Simone went back to work and discovered a talent for nursing education. She taught Nursing Arts at the Holy Family Hospital in Prince Albert and at the Grey Nun’s Hospital in Regina, where she also became the Nursing Registrar. She earned a reputation as a clear communicator and empathetic counselor who was loved and respected by students and faculty alike. In their retirement years, Simone and Dan enjoyed being close to their family In Vancouver. They loved to travel, crossing Canada and the US several times in their motorhome, spending warm winters in Arizona. Simone was an active parishioner and volunteer with St Stephens Church in North Vancouver and was an avid bridge player and curler well into her later years. Mom was the greatest wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend anyone could wish for. She was a generous, kind and gracious lady. Mom will be remembered with abiding love by friends and family, especially by her two sons and their wives, Dan and Maureen, Gerry and Jo-Ann, her four grandchildren, Darin, Shannon (Asaf) Danielle (Jon) and Thea, her two greatgranddaughters, Nova and Rio, her brother, Marcel, and sisters Fern, Marie, Murielle and Paulette, her dear friends, Madeleine, Dorothy and Jim, and Gladys, and her and Dan’s extended families. We thank all the staff at Evergreen House for their kind and professional care over many years and particularly after Simone suffered several medical setbacks. Most of all we extend our affection and gratitude to her friend and caregiver, Marie, for her loyal and loving companionship. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held for close friends and family in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. For those wishing to share a memory of Simone, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221

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KERNAGHAN – Agnes Therese June 6, 1921 – January 8, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Agnes Kernaghan, on January 8, 2013, at the age of 91 years, surrounded by her loving children. Beloved wife of the late Stanley John Kernaghan, loving mother of her five children: Josie, Karen (Jason, deceased), Patti (Pierre), Darcy (Heidi), Jennifer (Foad), and grandmother to eight grandchildren: Alexis, Nikolai, Neisha, Joseph, Veronika, Katrina, Joshua and Dominic. Predeceased by her parents Anna and John Borody, and her brother Walter Borody. Agnes was born June 6, 1921 in Portage La Prairie, MB, and raised in Winnipeg. She worked with her father in his restaurant, the Denver Café, until July 1947, when she married the love of her life, Stanley. Agnes and Stan raised five children in Woodhaven, Winnipeg, where everyone knew our Mom. She was a Community Club leader, a volunteer work coordinator and canvasser, charity fundraiser and sewed costumes for many children’s performances. An original member of the Sweet Adeline’s, Mom was an accomplished soprano who chose to raise her family instead of pursuing a singing career. Mom loved to play piano and continued to cherish music throughout her life. In 1970 the Kernaghans moved to West Vancouver and resided on Highland Drive until 2001. Mom continued to be an active member of the United Church of Canada, from Sturgeon Creek United in Winnipeg to St. David’s United Church in West Van. Mom was a member of the Senior Choir, she was the Junior Choir Leader, and organized countless children’s performances in the Church. Agnes will be remembered for her fabulous smile, her sense of humour and her happy disposition. It has been said that our Mom was everyone’s favourite Aunt and it is not surprising that her grandchildren loved to be in her company because of her strength and enthusiasm for life. Our Mother was unwavering in her love, patience and support for her children and family. Until the end of her life, our Mother showed a resilience and strength of character that will be forever admired and cherished by all of us. Agnes’ children would like to acknowledge and thank the ICU staff at Lions Gate Hospital for their valiant efforts in fighting for our Mother. Our family will always remember the excellent care given our Mother by Dr. John Corey. A Funeral service will be held at 11am Friday January 18, 2013 at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made In Memory of Agnes Kernaghan to the Intensive Care Unit at the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. For those who want to share a memory please visit: www.hollyburnfunerals.com The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1

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BENTLEY, Michelina (nee Lauriente)

Born June 24, 1925 in Agnone, Molise, Italy. Michelina died peacefully surrounded by family on January 9, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Fraser and survived by beloved daughters Marie (Bill), Ann (Gennaro), Donna (Paul), and Sonia (Bruce), beloved grandchildren Michael (Svetlana), David (Tili), Jennifer (Jeff), and Matisse and beloved great grandchildren Stefan, Jason, Brendan, Hailey, and Daria. Michelina is also survived by sister Elena in Italy, brother Salvatore in Germany, and sister Livia in Argentina. Michelina grew up in Agnone, Molise, Italy. “Everything we had we made ourselves. We were happy.” After World War II Michelina travelled by ship to Venezuela with the Italian Consulate in the early 1950’s. From there she travelled with the Consulate to Oregon in 1955 where she was introduced to Fraser by the Farmiloe family. Michelina and Fraser married in Idaho in 1955 and settled in North Vancouver where Fraser built our family home. After they were married Fraser and Michelina brought Michelina’s daughter, Maria, who was born in Italy, to Canada. Michelina was an energetic, strong, and wise woman who brought many gifts and talents to her family. She loved sewing, canning, cooking, baking, and gardening to name just a few. She loved to walk. She walked the West Vancouver seawall for many years where she met and made many friends. Michelina worked for many years at Lions Gate Hospital where she loved her job in housekeeping and made many friends. Her genuine kindness and generous spirit at work and in the neighbourhood at home attracted many lifelong friends. Fraser once said “She is friends with some of the best women in this town.” Special thank you to Michelina’s sisters and brothers and their families in Italy, Germany and Argentina. Special thank you to Dr. Anise Lakha in North Vancouver for all your kindness toward and wonderful care of “Mum” over the years and Dr. G. Sreenivasan at VGH. Celebration of Life to be held at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. Flowers gratefully declined, friends so wishing may make a memorial contribution to Childfund International Canada.

DENNIES Helen (Peggy), Steele (formerly Carlsen, nee McCurrach) June 13, 1921 - Dec. 20, 2012 Helen, a long time resident of North Vancouver, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2012 at age 91. Predeceased by her husband Harold (Hal), sister Gladys McPherson and brother Jim McCurrach. Helen, ‘Peggy’, will be missed by her daughter Barbara Fousek, grandson Karl, stepchildren Marlene MacDonald and Bill Dennies, grandchildren Carmen and Patrick, close friend and cousin Isabel Harper, nieces, a nephew and friends old and new. Helen was an independent, strong woman who was thoughtful and caring. In retirement she enjoyed, with Hal, fishing and driving their Winnebago to lakes in B.C.’s Interior, especially to Sheridan Lake. She was an avid knitter and always had a project on her needles. In later years she practiced Tai Chi and enjoyed playing card games with her friends at Balmoral House. I would like to thank the staff on the 2nd floor, Manor House, Lynn Valley Care Centre for the excellent care they gave my mom and for providing an environment where she felt supported and happy. To celebrate Helen’s life, a memorial tea for family and friends will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2013, 3-5pm in the lower room at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Road.

I AM looking for a mud marching partner who would love to march wade & mix mud in our bare feet every Sat $30/hr. The job is indoors & it will be outdoors in the Spring. If you like this job please leave your name, ph number & a detailed msg at 604-544-2544 or e-mail me at bobbyha2@gmail.com. Suitable for kids, teenagers & adults

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GROUP CO-ORDINATOR Muskoka Language International (MLI ) is looking for a bilingual English/ Japanese Group Co-ordinator to join our North Vancouver Office We are looking for a quick thinking, organized individual to join our team in our fast paced office in North Vancouver. This person will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of custom built international school group programs across British Columbia and Alberta. There will be a focus on the Japanese market and Japanese agents. Some travel will be necessary to visit program sites and groups and a driver’s license is required (own car is not necessary). The ideal candidate would have excellent computer skills and a full understanding of Excel, along with fluency in both written and spoken English and Japanese. This permanent position is available immediately. Salary of 32-40K plus benefits (based on experience). Please send resume and cover letter to Michelle Iaizzo at miaizzo@mliesl.com

WINDOW & DOOR MFTR F/T Days, M-F, 6:30am - 3:00pm. Wages Neg - D.O.E. Openings: Relief Painter & Prep *Assembler *Saw Op *Screen Maker. Must have wood experience! jobs@mountainviewdesigns.ca

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North & West Vancouver Mature f/t housecleaners required Mon to Fri, days. $11 to $16/hr. Valid BC drivers licence required. For interview. Call 604-987-4112

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Glacier Media Group makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Lost & Found

FOUND PANDORA bracelet at Esso gas station at 27th and Mountain Highway 604-986-6482 ★LOST COCKATIEL★ 'Holly' yellow head with yellow crown, orange around ears, light grey & white on her back. Was seen nr Upper Lonsdale. Her mate is missing her. Call as soon as you see her. 604-987-9063 WALLET LOST Fri. Dec. 28th between Lonsdale & Forbes Ave. Has a Canadian flag on it. Reward. Call 604-376-3383.

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PART-TIME WAREHOUSE POSITION We currently have an opening for a part-time warehouse person to assist with the loading and distribution of the North Shore News. Hours of work are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (hours may vary depending on volume). This position is located at our North Vancouver warehouse.Thisisacontractpositionandremuneration is negotiable depending on experience.

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Social Services

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca

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H & V Infinity Design in North Van requires a F/T Residential Home Builder & Renovator, with 1-2 years exp. $17.50 hr. Email: hamid_hvinfinitydesign @yahoo.ca STEEL FABRICATION SHOP FOREMAN Fabrication shop on Vancouver Island, Duncan, BC, seeking foreman with prior experience in all aspects of steel fabricating processes & crew management. Position includes quality control, manpower supervision, production scheduling, occasional welding, competitive wage & benefit package provided. Please submit application with references and resume to: imadv@hotmail.ca

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FOUND KEYS, 1 set front door & freezer key. Later found 1 key with sea horse key chain with black leather gloves. Both found on Lonsdale. Call 604-988-9209

35, passed away peacefully at Lions Gate Hospital on Dec. 30th, 2012. Survived by her loving partner Blair Bancroft, son Julian Pimer, mother Magda Pimer and brother Robert Pimer. Christina was predeceased by her father Jeffrey Pimer. A private memorial service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Feb. 4th for the family only. In lieu of flowers, donations to a trust fund for her son, Julian Jeffrey Pimer at BMO would be greatly appreciated.

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FOR INFO OR TABLE RENTALS Gordon 604-747-4704 Al 604-941-8489 Check our website www.HACSbc.ca

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PIMER, Christina Luisa

General Employment

Education

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job Board! Funding options. Apply online, www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

1420

Tutoring Services

CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER. Senior math, calculus, IB, AP, SAT programs. K-12. 604-929-6262 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com

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Tutoring Services

West Van Tutoring at your home. Math, English, grade 4 to University, $40/hr, 604-999-1016

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HOTTEST JOBS To advertise in Employment Classifieds call

604-630-3300

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2060 2010

Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

Sales • Service • We buy

604-987-7330

2035

Burial Plots

Above Ground plot in a mausoleum $29,000. Located in prestigious Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby. Above ground, plot in a garden mausoleum setting. Permits burial for family of four. Incls two exterior decorative vases. Priced at market value. 604-272-7250 or 604-874-2423 DOUBLE BURAL plot at Forrest Lawn Memorial Park, lot 128, Royal Oak Section, $20K 604-990-1362 FOREST LAWN CEMETERY PLOT, Ascension section $7900 obo. Call 604-987-2948 SINGLE PLOT in section 1 in Valley View Gardens cemetery. $4000. Double plot $9000. Both in Garden of Prophets. Call evenings.. 604-985-9860

2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

collectible typewriters $100-$175, singer sewing machine

$125, chairs $10-$20, mens/wom wear $5-$100 604-985-1968

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper Looking for something truly unique & original? Purchased overseas, solid teak, intricately hand carved, extensively detailed 5pc living rm showcase ste, suitable for rustic resort or spac. home. $12,000 or highest offer. Consider part trade for newer vehicle w/low km’s. 778-241-5477 STAIR CLIMBER Immaculate chair. 12’8" Control + Remote $2000. (Paid $4000) Up to 300lbs. 604-980-8800

For Sale Miscellaneous

HP COLOUR laser printer $75, Illuminite speakers 3 way, 150 watt 2 sets $50, samsung printer cartridge new $20, antique safe $950, handpainted wood art + more home decor onyx & brass handcarved articles indoor/ garden items. 604-922-8141

2070

Fuel

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

2075

Furniture

LA-Z-BOY HAIDA-BED Queen, light beige, $400obo Flexsteel sofa, $300obo 604-922-9598 W.Van MOVING, MAHOGANY drop leaf table 73’’L x 45’’W $200, 6 oak dining chairs $450, oak buffet $550, Sklar-Peppler buffet server $60, antique coffee table $130, end table $60, fire screen $40, teak stereo system $200, 2 large speakers with stereo cabinet $200, queen bed & frame $175, headboard $50, 2 chests of drawers $100 & $30, misc items. Phone 604-986-7207 MOVING MUST SELL, 5 seater sectional sofa with pull out bed, very good cond $475. Coffee & 2 side tables $50. 604-329-3857

2118

Recycler

3508

26 INCH TV. Free you pick-up. 604-929-1356

4060

FOLDING STORAGE clothes boxes, speakers, printer, xmas light and TV and VCR. free for pick up. Call 604-926-2785

2 Entertainment Units, black 4’ x4’ or Maple colour 5’x3’ with doors. U pick up. 778-223-7514 QUEEN SIZE bed & box spring, nice cond, FREE for pickup! 604-913-8865

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local and non-shedding. 604-590-3727 or 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

QUEEN SIZE sofabed, free for pickup 604-980-8180 THULE BIKE/SKI Rack for car FOR PICK UP. CALL 604-980-7660

2135

Wanted to Buy

COLLECTOR BUYING Antiques, collectibles, postcards, toys, antique guns, sport items, coins, militaria, automobilia, tools, household collectibles, most anything related Ron 604-590-1570 * DANISH * style teak furn & items. Ok if refinishing & repair needed. 604-773-5218 Thank You very much. Cash Paid !

3507

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $449 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

STANDARD POODLE puppies, ready to go. CKC reg, www.beminepoodles.com Chwk. 604-823-2467 or 604-302-1761

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

3540

Pet Services

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $27/ night restriction apply www.jetpetresort.com

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Local Buyers You know your community and you can trust the folks you know.

Whistler

Beautiful 1 bedroom condo.This great condo has everything you need! Sleeps four, complete kitchen, cozy living area with fireplace, Flat screen tv, vcr, dvd, balcony overlooking courtyard, Underground parking. Swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. Sun to Thurs: $139 per night. Fri & Sat: $189per night. Based on two night minimum. For reservations or more info www.magellan.directvacations.com

or call 604-785-5672

5070

Money to Loan

To advertise call

604-630-3300

6007

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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www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of THOMAS ALBERT BUXTON, deceased, formerly of 823 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of THOMAS ALBERT BUXTON are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, Lesli Maureen Stoddart, c/o BMO Trust Company, at 595 Burrard Street, 9th Floor, PO Box 49500 Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L7 on or before February 11, 2013, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

One low price includes one newspaper ad in 2 markets + one online ad on 12 web sites until sold*! Craig can’t do that! Forget updating ads. Forget monitoring. We do the work. You get what you need – guaranteed! Call or book online now!

Serious Inquiries only Call OWNER 604-612-5536 for further information. PIZZA FRANCHISE QUICK SALE Due to medical reasons. New equip + lease hold improvements. $93,000 interested parties to meet in person. 604-729-4089

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

Abbotsford

7005

Body Work

The Art of Asian Bodycare 7days, 10am-8pm, 604-980-8809 101-1075 Marine Dr, North Van

7010

Personals

MERIDIEN SPA

604-985-4969 www.meridienspa.com NEW STAFF ADDITIONS

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04

Burnaby

HIGHGATE RIDGE 1 level ground fl tnhse, 845sf 2br 2ba w/lge backyd $420K 604- 376-7652 see uSELLaHOME.com id5550

NR EDMONDS sk/train stn. 788sf 2br 2ba condo across from Taylor pk $388,900 604-764-8384 see uSELLaHOME.com id5571

6008-06

Chilliwack

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS Penthouse, 1400sf, 2bdrm, 2 decks, new appl, $239,900. Call 604-768-8879

IMMACULATE 984SF 2br condo insuite laundry, mountain view 40+ bldg $88,500 604-703-3839 see uSELLaHOME.com id5543

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $89,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6008-12

Langley/ Aldergrove

Need a New Place?

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CALL 604.630.3300 TODAY!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of ALFRED GERHARD MERTIN, deceased, formerly of North Vancouver, B.C, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the Executor, Virginia Steeves, at 1057 Heritage Blvd, North Vancouver B.C., before the date of February 8, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $121,500 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

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5505

REAL ESTATE

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of Joyce Alderman, deceased, formerly of 940 Groveland Road, West Vancouver, BC Creditors and others having claims against this estate are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned executor c/o 1560-200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6 on or before February 14, 2013 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which he then has notice. J. Trevor Johnstone, executor by Kay M. Vinall, solicitor

604-724-7652

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Why? Trusted Sellers You know the sellers and so do we. No scams. No concerns. Buy with confidence!

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Cats

PB RAGDOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, health guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-477-9961

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STANDARD POODLE Pups, cream shade, med-lrg size, non shed, $1200, 250-819-4876

NEW Teak patio furniture. Folding chair $79, Folding table $299, Ext. table $750. 604-834-1399

5505

Dogs

Find one in the Classiﬁeds To advertise call 604-630-3300

REDUCED TO sell 1536sf 3br 2.5ba 1 owner end unit 6 yr old townhome $319K 604-833-4246 see uSELLaHOME.com id5549

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-12

For Sale by Owner

6015

Langley/ Aldergrove

NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699 see uSELLaHOME.com id5512

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-12 2BDRM+DEN/2BTH CONDO for Sale. Next to Willowbrook Mall, Langley. 961sqft $255,500. Helen 604-762-7412 Price reduced! Sale by Owner.

W. LADNER ½ block from the Fraser Riv,1600sf 3br character home, $545,000 604-617-3748 see uSELLaHOME.com id5599

6020-14 RENO’D 770SF 2nd fl with new appliances insuite laundry, pets kids ok $177,777 604-530-6247 see uSELLaHOME.com id5584

6008-14

6008-18

5 ACRE South Langley horse property right on South Langley Regional trail. Clean, bright & updated, older 2368 sq ft, 2 bd home – Barn, stalls, x-fenced, pasture. 604-323-4788 PropertyGuys.com ID: 76788

New Westminster

PALM DESERT: 4BDRM/3BTH 73860 White Stone Lane 4 Bdrm, 3 full baths, Pool, Spa, outdoor Grill, in center of Shadow Mountain Golf Course, large yard, 8 citrus trees, great views North & South, all amenities, remodeled with all high end appliances & high quality fixtures, 2 high efficient furnaces & air conditioners, on dead end short street with little traffic & fairways on both sides of home, selling furnished. $795,000. email: amlarson77@gmail.com

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $249K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

6008-28

Richmond

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-618-8362 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

6008-30

Surrey

GUILDFORD 650SF 1br 3rd fl condo, pool, exercise rm, party rm etc, $213,900 778-834-8224 see uSELLaHOME.com id5576

Houses - Sale

6020-34

GREEN TIMBERS beautifully updated 3100sf 5br 3.5ba, suite 8400sf lot $575K 604-340-1551 see uSELLaHOME.com id5631

Langley/ Aldergrove GREEN TIMBERS reno’d 2400 sf 4br 3ba, lg 7800sf lot, bsmt suite $559,000 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

West Van DUNDARAVE HOUSE 2 stories, 4 BR, 4bath, office, lrg kitchen/fam rm, 3 car heated garage, nr shops/schls, beach, 4100sf, lot 8119sf, great value, $2,388,000. 604-730-9912

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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6020-24

North Delta

6020-34

Surrey

132ST, 92AVE 2140sf 5br 2ba w/bsmt suite, huge 7200sf lot, updates, $529K 778-320-7506 see uSELLaHOME.com id5568

NEWTON NEW 2200sf 5br 3.5ba ½ duplex with 2br bsment suite $475K incl. HST 604-728-1419 see uSELLaHOME.com id5591

TYNEHEAD 3800SF 5br 4.5ba executive home 12,077sf lot, with side suite, $850K 604-575-7311 see uSELLaHOME.com id5350

6020-36

CUSTOM BUILT, 2200sf, 3BR+ den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures, 7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600

6020-38 CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den 6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac 4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515 see uSELLaHOME.com id5597

Tsawwas.

Vancouver East Side

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun May 12 & 13th, 10am - 2pm, 2396 East 39th Ave. 50x140 lot, 1,050 sqft bungalow, asking $1.2 mllion.

6025

Industrial/ Commercial

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees!

Burnaby

SURREY CENTRE ½ block to mall, skytrain, SFU, 668sf 1br+ den $227,900 604-572-9095 see uSELLaHOME.com id5609

CHIMNEY HTS like new 4100sf 8br 6ba w/main floor bedroom, 2 suites, $649K 604-441-9652 see uSELLaHOME.com id5563

6020-06

Chilliwack

6020-08

Coquitlam

REDUCED 3136SF 7br 3.5ba fabulous vu, below assessment CDS lot $688,888 778-898-7731 see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

VANC DNTOWN medical office 672sf+188sf common area near St Pauls hp $375K 604-572-2785 see uSELLaHOME.com id5509

6030

BURNABY South; CORNER 8810sq ft lot 3 BR 1200sf home. $999,000. No agents. 604-439-7554

CHILLIWACK LK 1250sf rancher w/guest cabin, .5 ac lot, 2km to lake, pool $360K 604-824-5687 see uSELLaHOME.com id5561 NEWTON UPDATED 1007sf 2br ground lvl, private entry, insuite laundry, $196,900 604-592-2991 see uSELLaHOME.com id5598

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba 3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GD lot, $789,800 778-549-2056 see uSELLaHOME.com id5564

FLEETWOOD ACROSS from School, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5ba w/suites $579K 604-434-3482 see uSELLaHOME.com id5577

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $765K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506

6035

Mobile Homes

Lots & Acreage

CHILLIWACK BUILD 5000sf Home, 10,742sf serviced flat bldg lot $279K 604-798-5050 see uSELLaHOME.com id5536

INVESTOR ALERT Clayton 1.27 acre ppty w/1944sf 3br 2.5ba home $1,299,000 778-574-2519 see uSELLaHOME.com id5613

LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $630,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2br rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

6040 PENDER ISLAND, level building lot (3819 Pirates Rd) 0.36 ac/ 15,681 sq ft with water sewer, hydro, cable at lot line. By owner only $109,900. 604-988-2653

SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev. ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan 2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777 see uSELLaHOME.com id5566

6035

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $985K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

UPDATED 4541SF 7br 5½ba on large 8264sf lot, basement suite, $819,000 604-805-6614 see uSELLaHOME.com id5604

6020-04

NEWTON HUGE 2017sf 3 or 4 br 2.5ba tnhouse w/double sxs garage $393,000 778-218-0389 see uSELLaHOME.com id5320

Lots & Acreage

6052

Real Estate Investment

Surrey

www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

GUILDFORD QUIET 905sf top fl 2br condo, recent flooring paint etc $179,500 604-496-3397 see uSELLaHOME.com id5593

6030

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3K/mo rent $527,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $399,900, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

Ladner/ South Delta

6020

Mobile Homes

CHILLIWACK REDUCED must be moved 1130sf 2br 2bath mobile $7,500obo 604-795-7570 see uSELLaHOME.com id5612

Okanagan/ Interior

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6050

Out Of Town Property

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200 /month $479,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

6065

Recreation Property

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us Now. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

CABIN 15 mins SE of Hope BC Surrounded by mountains rivers Tall cedars, trails, clean air. 3 BR, 1.5 ba, 6appls, sleeps 12+ $239K by owner, 604-795-3663

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

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HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $70K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

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Recreation Property

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Recreation Property

6065

HOME SERVICES 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

GET 1 MONTH FREE GET AWAY - Mayne Island Turn Key house, 2 BR + suite, all for $320,000, 250-539-5011 http://members.shaw.ca/ mayneislandhome/

1 BR Time Share Membership, 1 week per year in Hawaii, Royal Aloha Vacation Club incls 3 wks banked & transfer fee. $2500. 604-261-5488, www.ravc.com

LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of Caretaker, maint $775/yr, reduced winter price $30,000. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $148,500 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

6505

Apartments & Condos

Bach from $845 1 Bdrm from $1105 2 Bdrm from $1630

RENTALS 604-980-3606

To advertise call

604-630-3300

6505

Apartments & Condos

North Van Apt. Rentals

rentals@caprent.com www.caprent.com

2 BR, $1190, Feb 1, nr Hospital & Safeway, 1 year lease, no pets, prkg, heat incl. 150 E. 11th. 604-987-4922

1 BDRM reno’d, soaker tub, h/hw inc, hardwood fl, np/ns ref’s Feb 1 $900 604-904-9507

1 BR AVAIL FEB 1. Move-in allowance, Rent start $1100, well maintained building. To view call 604-985-4272

1 BR Central Lonsdale, all appl, prkg, storage, priv entry, ns np. avail now $1,050 604-986-3700 1 BR, ChesterfIeld & 15th, view, balc. $920 incl heat, hwater/cbl, NP, 1 yr lease, 604-330-4555 1BR - Just Listed!! 124 W 20th St. LARGE unit w/balc in desirable Lonsdale area, close to shops and transport. On-site laundry, prkg, all conveniences, hdwd floors. 604-328-4104

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

Large Bach upper Lonsdale, $770 incl heat/hw, hardwood, N/S adult bldg, Feb 1, 604-202-3458

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS 2, 3 & 4 BR stes, avail Feb 1st Call 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE-IN BONUS Vista Del Mar

145 West Keith Road. Studios (Avail Now) 1 BR (Avail Now) 2 BR (Avail Now & Feb 1) Beautiful views. Indoor pool. Heat & Hot Water included. Small pet ok. 604-986-3356

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool, parking available. ★ Bachelor $850 ★ Large 2 BR $1460 No pets, 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com TIME BUILDING, 155 W 1st St, enjoy stunning views from very large 2 br & 2 bath, 1150 sf. Lower Lonsdale top flr condo. Granite counter & SS appls, np ns, $2500. 1 prkg + storage. nr all amens, Tim 604-925-3171 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield. newly renod, 2 bdrm $1295 604 990-2971, wknd 778-340-7406 Two, 2 BR’s avail Now & Feb 1, Lynn Valley, large $1195. Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl. 604- 987- 4922

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1BR W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pet, ns, Feb 1st refs req’d. 604-960-0452

WESTWIND APTS - 2025 Bellevue Ave, W Van, 2 BR mnt view, Cat OK Senior discount. 604-913-0734

2 BR $1125, Mar 1, central Lonsdale, incls heat & hot water, no pets, 604-986-6418

1 BDRM

2 BR $1200 h/wood, St. Georges & 12th, 1 yr lse, prkg, np, ns, avail Now, incls ht/hw. 604-988-4692 2 BR, 1.5 baths, Lower Lonsdale, 1 yr lease, incl heat & prkg, ns np, refs reqd $1150. 604-240-2763 2 BR, family complex, rec facilities, Westview, w/d, heat, avail Now. ns np. $1400 604-921-4384 2 BR, ground floor corner ste, f/p, $1175, Feb 1st Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

2 BR, large, new reno’d, hw flrs, bright avail Now, incl heat/hw, cntrl Londs, ns/np, 604-617-3602

2-BDRM+DEN/2BATH, Parkgate Mall close by, f/p, w/d, 3 appl, 2 prkg, gym, quiet no pets, n/s, Mar. 1, $1500/m, 604-986-7386. 2BR $1030, March 1 Heat incl’d, quiet, gated prkg. n/p, walk to seabus. 1 year lease 163 West 5th. 604-980-7501

3 BR, large, $1650, Central Lonsdale, new reno, 1.5 baths, h/water heat incl, 1 prkg, inste stor, main flr, patio, sm quiet bldg, nr amen, Feb 1, 604-988-4030 3 BR’s $1450 & $1525, hardwood flrs, incls heat, hotwater, Mile E of 2nd Narrows. No Pets, refs, avail Jan 31st, 778-320-1554 BACH: UPDATED Bsmt unit in a nice quiet building. $725/month includes heat, H/W & hydro. N/s, 604-726-4884; 604-726-4884 DELBROOK GARDENS 777 W.Queens, 2 bdrm townhome, $1595 604-990-2971, weekends 604-363-4322

604-630-3300 • www.househunting.ca Call or visit us online today to discover the latest listings in your favorite neighbourhoods!

Apartments & Condos

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site. Security & video monitoring. On major bus route.

PALM SPRINGS Vacation Home 55+ Gated Park, $119K, 1800sf, 3 BR 2.5ba. Call 604-737-7756

3 BR, lrg kitchen/lving room, 1300sf seasonal, Gambier Isl. Sea Ranch $325K 604-266-6191

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA

6505

LYNN VALLEY 2 BR, updated, cat/sm dog ok, avail now $1175 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Park Royal Towers

Completely Renovated

DEEP COVE 604-929-5191 - 2 BR semi waterfront $1975 - 2 BR seaside cottage $2325

Spectacular City & Ocean Views! Huge Balconies Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Gym, Swimming Pool

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

6522

Furnished Accommodation

A SHORT STAY North Shore 1 & 2 bdrm + penthouse. Renos, families, pets allowed, Execs. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287 PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bach, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s avail Feb 1. By appt. 604-921-7800

6522

Furnished Accommodation

FURNISHED Day/Week/Month Rooms/Suites/Apts grandmanor.ca 604-988-6082

GARAGE - Lane access - 600 sqft. Queensbury area. $700 Monthly. 604-985-5333

6525

Garages

BAYVIEW APTS

6565

Office/Retail Rent

150sf - 600sf Prime Office Space Avail for Lease. Excellent Rates! Call Jeff or Ross 604-980-3003

WEST VAN furnished office space with north-facing balcony and shared waiting room available for quiet consultant in professional building. $900/mo utilities included. 604-921-9547

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 ROOM avail Central Lonsdale, furnished, female only, student, $560 incl utils. 604-982-0256 2 BR, in spacious home n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, ensuite bth $595 incl. 604-329-7449 4th PERSON to share 4 br house nr LGH, suit wrkg person, Feb 1, $525 incl ns/np 604-990-4257 SHARE 3 BR furnished house, near bus stop, Cap U & shops, professional or student, avail Now, $480, 604-929-9667

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM large bsmt suite, Tempe area, Call for details. 604-988-2276 1 BR, AMBLESIDE, np ns, own entry, w/d, furnace, suits 1, Feb 1. $1000 incls utils. 604-925-4231 1 BR + den, grd level, Upper Lonsdale, own entry & patio, $1200 incl utils, avail Feb 1, ns np 604-985-1142, 604-616-2149 1 BR g/l ste, Nr Cates Park, f/p, partial furn, $950 incl utils, shrd w/d, n/p, n/s. Feb 1 604-924-9294

2 BR, 2 Bath, Dundarave West Van, large garden level, quiet & private, inste w/d, dw, f/p, no pets, ns, nr amens, avail Now, $1600 incls 604-617-4796 or 922-8777 2 BR bright large, Caulfield Village, ns/np, inste wd, dw, $1400 + utils, Now, 604-789-2375

2 BR, 1 bath, 2150 Bellevue Ave, Stunning Views, $1900, avail Now, NS/NP, 604-921-4384

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br avail Fitness facility, Key less entry, Move-In Bonus, outdoor pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free MultiHousing Program 604-922-4322

PARKGATE MALL 4 BR, 2 bath, rec room, fp, 5 appls, $1800 NP NS, avail NOW 604-988-3206

1 BR, lrg spacious, nr WV Rec Centre, Feb1, small ok, ns, $1700 incl utils/wd, 604-926-7075

2 BDRM Recently reno’d, available in quiet waterfront building, spectacular ocean view, No pets, non-smoking. 2180 Argyle Ave. West Vanc. 604-913-1849 for viewing appointment

Studio (Avail Feb 1), 1 BR’s (Avail Now & Feb 1) & 2 BR (Avail Now), Mnt/Ocean views, incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms. Walk to beach & shops. Small pet ok. 604-922-8443

4 BR, 2 bath, Upper Lonsdale, bright spac, corner lot, incls landscaping new flrs, appls, paint, large cov’d deck, 2 gas fp, $2595 + utils, Now, 604-773-6672

1BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq. ft.) 3 BR (1370 sq. ft.) Penthouse (1650 sq. ft.)

All Utilities Included

1 BDRM/ 1BATH Dundarave Village. Large 1 bdrm apt with view balcony in central Dundarave. Laundry downstairs. No Pets Available immed. $1200/month. Call 604-922-0181 or email: info@pr-insurance.ca

AMBLESIDE TOWER MOVE IN BONUS

4 BDRM, 2 bath, 180' VIEW, quiet St, Dundarave, avail Feb 1, $2850/mnth 604-926-9394

AMBLESIDE 3 bdrm + den, 3 ba, quiet, view, pet ok, N/s pref. $2850+ut. immed 604-317-1553

Recently reno’d 800sf, available in quiet waterfront building, exceptional ocean view, No pets, non-smoking. 2180 Argyle Ave. West Vanc. 604-913-1849 for viewing appointment

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, dw, n/p, n/s avail Feb 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800

Houses - Rent

1, 2 & 3 Bdrm. Suites

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

2 BR 1 bath, Ambleside, $1535 incls heat, basic cable & prkg, avail now, no pet, 1 yr lease 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6540

2 BR, gas fp, laundry 1000sf, new, 10’ ceiling $1500+util, nr 2nd Narrows, immed 604-929-4824

Get MORE

LIVING ROOM Find it in the Rental Section

To advertise call

604.630-3300

2 BR large bright, Mt Seymour Prkwy, $1300 + 40% utils, ns np, avail now. 604-929-4104 2BR BSMT, bright, w/d, d/w, suit 1-3 n/s, Ambleside, Cat OK, bus, $1295 incl utils 778-848-2747 BOWEN ISLAND, newly renovated warm, cozy 1 bdrm suite, 750 sq ft, TV & internet, $750 + hydro, ns np 604-947-9190

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR/3BR Avail. Move-in allowance. 5 appls., 1 bath, variable lease term. NP/NS. Rent starts at $1425/mo. Call, 604-986-0511

6615

Wanted To Rent

Looking for Parking Spot to rent around 15th and Lonsdale area. Please call 778-628-1118.

Friday, January 18, 2013 - North Shore News - A39

HOME SERVICES 8015

Appliance Repairs

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove, Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925

8030

8100

Fireplaces

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

8135

Hauling

GEOFF’S HAULING. Fast, friendly service. 60 yrs North Shore 604-328-9127, 604-926-8889

8140

Heating

Pro Gas NORTH SHORE

Carpentry

CARPENTRY- STRUCTURAL work, beams, framing, mouldings. Professional, precise & licensed. Call 778-233-0559

Installation • Refinishing • Repairs ART of HARDWOOD FLOORS 604-240-3344

Furnaces • Boilers • Gas ﬁtting • Heat Pumps • Service & Installation 604-925-1341 • www.progas.ca

Home & Yard Carpentry. Small jobs. Bsmt, floors, concrete form, tiles. Francisco 604-710-9837 www.chulavistalandscaping.ca

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

Actual Plumbing & Heating, 24/7, Seniors/Military Disc. Lic. & Insured BBB, 604-908-1469

8055

Cleaning

18 YRS Professional cleaner has openings. Exc refs 604-980-1495 www.maidinheaven.ca $20/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970

ANNA CLEANING SERVICES

Reasonable rates, exc refs. For free est. Anna Cell 778-868-7714 DO ALL HOUSECLEANING Exp reliable, North Shore based. Call 604-315-8810 EUROPEAN CLEAING LADY can clean your house to perfection. 604-980-8062 btwn 4-8pm EXP’D EUROPEAN CLEANING LADY, good refs, reliable, own car. Call 778-836-9958 Orchid Cleaning Ltd. Comm & Res. Start at $18/hr. 16 yrs exp. Bonded, insured. 778-829-9546

8125

Gutters

Concrete

N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists. 604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

8073

Drainage

GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

AT YOUR HOME GUTTER SERVICES

NO HST! til Feb.15 (max. 400*) $

• Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs • Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189

*Must be mentioned at time of booking estimate to receive no HST offer ACCREDITED BUSINESS

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

Alliance

Windows & Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Moss Removal • Contract Pricing • Will Beat Any Reputable Estimate

Work Done by Professionals

PARK ROYAL DRAINAGE Call 604-987-7663

8075

Drywall

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

8080

Electrical

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 ALP ELECTRIC #89724 Low price, big/small jobs, free est Satisfaction guar 604-765-3329 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs. Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25 yrs exp. 604-727-2306 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 For All Your Electrical Needs 604-988-7232

8090

Fencing/Gates

Good Neighbour Fence & Deck 10 years on the North Shore Yard work too! 604-980-7889

Lawns, General Clean-Ups, Trimming, Topping, Pruning, etc. Free Estimates.

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

TOP SOIL, sand, gravel, etc. Pick-up or Delivery. Headwater Management, 175 Harbour Ave, North Van 604-985-6667 Winter clean up, gutter cleaning, junk removal, tree pick-up, snow clearing, odd jobs 604-657-7532

Moving & Storage

8185

LOCAL MOVERS We offer small moves, recycling deliveries & rubbish removal at a better price. 604-770-0229, 603-3533

8193

Oil Tank Removal

TANKTECH Certified Oil Tank Removal & Remediation Specialists. res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

Fully Insured

604-723-2526 windowmansteve @gmail.com

GREENWORX ★ Drainage Sewer & Water, video inspecions & jack hammer 604.782.4322

WEST SIDE DRAINAGE & SEWER 15% OFF - 604-722-1105

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

Time To Clean Your Gutters

8060

8160

A N D

3 ROOM SPECIAL .00 $

Fully Insured/WCB

www.citywidegutters.com

Call for details

The North Shore’s highest quality painting company. Reasonable prices & free est. truebluepainting.com

778-858-5793 PS Painting and Powerwashing, $159/room. 20 yrs exp. Free est. Ask for Peter

CITYWIDE GUTTERS Continuous gutter installs, leaf protection, new & renos. BBB, Ins.WCB. 604-868-1373 citywidegutters.com

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

Handyperson

CAPILANO HANDYMAN Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting, Demolition, Gardening and more

Tel: 604-219-0666

www.capilanohandyman.com AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Home Maintenance & Repairs. Experienced, Reliable Service, Reasonable Rates Call Michael – 604 619-1126

★ Sundecks & Stairs ★ Form work, Int/Ext finishing ★Mike 604-290-3082★

8250

604-908-1469

DELBROOK Licenced Plumber 604-729-6695

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 SAVE ON PLUMBING Licensed Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8240

PAINTING AND WALLPAPER Free Estimate Tel: 604-219-0666

8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

AT YOUR HOME ROOFING SERVICES

NO HST! til Feb.15 (max. 400*) $

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME A RENOVATIONS Since 1983

• Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189

*Must be mentioned at time of booking estimate to receive no HST offer ACCREDITED BUSINESS

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH Complete Renos & Additions, incl.: Kitchen & Bath Improvements • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

OLMANI ‘‘Good to the Last Nail' Bath & Kitchen Renovations, Additions Interior & Exterior Home Repair, Sundecks 604-376-3192 www.olmani.ca

604-987-ROOF (7663)

H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. Trusted since 1986! A+ Rating - BBB Residential/Commercial 25 Years workmanship warranty

604 451 0225

FF 15% O TODAY!

604-722-1105

Call for FREE ESTIMATE & WINTER PROMOTION

A+

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

Any project,

BIG

or small ...

8255

Rubbish Removal

RUBBISH REMOVAL Reasonable Rates, Free Est. Call Gary 604-897-3614

8309

Tiling

A & Wes Tile top European quality Tile install custom bath-kitch 604-657-0343 AandWesTile.com

ALL TILING Kitchen • Bathroom • Flooring MIKE ★ 604-999-1562 A-1 Contraction & Roofing ReRoofing & Repair. WCB. 25% Discount. Jag, 778-892-1530 ABOVE ALL ROOFING Roofing, repairs, chimneys, skylights & gutters.over 30yrs exp. Brian Gale 604-985-9214 AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING All types. BBB, insured, references. www.affordablequalityroofing.com 604-984-6560

AMBLESIDE ROOFING

All types - Reroofs & Repairs Insured/WCB 778-288-8357 THE ROOFER (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. WCB, insured 604-985-1913

8255

Rubbish Removal

Fast, Friendly Service 60 years on North Shore

Call Sean Today

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renovations. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

604-722-1105

We’ve got you covered

• Liability Insurance • A Rating BBB • WCB

2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

WEST SIDE ROOFING

GEOFF’S HAULING

• Cedar Shakes • Flat Rooﬁng • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance

www.chrisdalehomes.com

Roofing

PARK ROYAL

ROOFING & DRAINS

Bill 604-298-1222

8250

Roofing

We accept Visa, MC, Amex ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

Qualified Carpenter, 25 yrs exp, renovations, repairs, insured. WCB, good rates, references. Call James 604-788-8863

604-876-4604

8130

★ 24 / 7 ★ Senior’s Discount Military Discount Same Day Hot Water Tank No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured actualplumbing.ca

604-922-9777

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $137. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

WEST SIDE GUTTERS 15% OFF 604-722-1105

❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

Renovations & Home Improvement

FENCES, DECKS, Concrete Form Work, Retaining Walls, Garages. Larry • 604-338-9272

www.RenoRite.com

604-790-5337 Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

ACTUAL PLUMBING HEATING & GAS

Includes 3 gallons of

PREMIUM CLASSIC PAINT

604-868-1373

8240

Plumbing

HAVE PARTNERED TO BRING YOU THE

495

Continuous Gutters Leaf Protection Systems Fascia Covers Sofﬁts & Siding New Construction & Renovations

8220

& Junk Removal

– Winter Clean-up –

all tiling installations, bathrooms, kitchens 604-761-4448 PTV TILE INSTALLATIONS Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, Slate, Bath Reno’s. Santo 778-235-1772

8310

DALTON TRUCKING LTD.

Top Soil, Garden Soil, Fill Soil, Sand, Gravel, and More. Small and Large Deliveries. - Or you can pick up Dump Site for Dirt, Concrete, Asphalt. Dirt,Rock,Demo Bins, U-Load. Recycled Products, Blast Rock, Round Rock, Sorted Rocks

604-986-6944

87 Mountain Hwy, N.Van.

Headwater Management

Geoffrey M. Dunn - GRD. SCH.H.K 604-328-9127 | 604-926-8889

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling Trips start at

$49

B i n s f ro m 5 - 3 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

John 778-288-8009

10% OFF with this ad w w w.student worksdisposal.com

A RESPONSIBLE NORTH VAN MAN with truck ONLY $25 + dump charges 604-377-3175 BIN SERVICES for your Dirt Fill, Rock, Concrete or Asphalt Jobs. ● Load up to 8 c/yd-Demo 20 c/yd

Sand, Gravel, Soil, Rock Deliveries

Dalton Trucking 604-986-6944

Top Soil

TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc. Pick-up or Delivery 175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

604-985-6667

8315

Tree Services

A. A. Best Pro Tree Service Trimming, pruning, tree service, stump grinding, cleanup, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-726-9152 or 604-984-1988

AUTOMOTIVE 9110

Collectibles & Classics

1967 AUSTIN Healey BJ8 Mk 3, completely restored. 75K mi, all org. Red Ribbon at All Brit. Field meet. $45,000. 604-987-3993

9110

1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo, white on burgundy, all rcrds, new exhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, great cond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945

9125 1981 LINCOLN Town car, signature series, stock, collector plates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section 1987 PONTIAC FIERO auto, collectors plates, 4 cyl, new brakes, garage kept 169km $3100 604-987-0926

Collectibles & Classics

Domestic

1993 PLYMOUTH Sundance 126 K, 4 dr, w/hatch, 2.2L, $2000 obo. Great 1st car 604-809-6353 2000 BUICK LeSabre, custom 4 door, good condition, $2100 obo. Call 604-781-2342

1998 CHEV CAVALIER, 69,000km, 2door, auto, a/c, $1999 obo, 778-386-7750

SUNDECKS & RENOS Vinyl & cedar treated decks. 604 376 3192 www.olmani.ca

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

Find your perfect home at

househunting.ca

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 159 K, pristine cond $6950 obo. Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 DR Fully loaded,kept inside,in family from new $2495. 604-899-6119

www.BurrellAuto.com 3094 Westwood St, Port Coq 604 945-4999. 2925 Murray St, Port Moody 604 461-7995.

cont. on next page

A40 - North Shore News - Friday, January 18, 2013

NEW YEAR SAVINGS

AUTOMOTIVE cont. from previous page

9129 11 ACURA MDX

08 AUDI A4 QUATTRO

STK 951470 WAS $45,900

WAS $24,900

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

Luxury Cars

Leather, sunroof, only 59,000kms.

AWD, leather, loaded.

NOW $42,898

NOW $22,900 1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1 owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb, pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900 obo, Don 604-826-7012

12 CHEV SONIC LS

10 CADILLAC SRX

STK 951430 WAS $14,900

STK 951190 WAS $38,900

5spd, only 16,000kms.

AWD, NAV, DVD, loaded.

NOW $11,998

10 MERCEDES C300

12 AUDI A3 TDI PROGRESSIV

4matic, fully appointed.

Leather, auto, loaded, only 8,000kms. STK 951660

STK 951610 WAS $29,900

NOW $26,900

WAS $39,900

Now $35,900

9130

2010 TRIUMPH American Motorcycle, 900 cc, never driven, $8500 obo. 604-533-4962 morn/ eve

2009 Mercedes C230 4Matic $26,850 2006 Mercedes Ml350 4Matic $22,850 2005 Mercedes Ml350 4Matic $16,850 2006 Mercedes Slk280 $22,850 2010 Smart, Only 48,000kms $8,850 2004 BMW X3 2.5i AWD, Only 41,200kms $14,850 2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD, Only 98,000kms $15,850 2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD, Only 94,000kms $15,850

Scrap Car Removal

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

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

04 CHEV COLORADO

11 GMC TERRAIN SLT-2

STK R85571 WAS $10,000

Stk 9949910 WAS $38,900

Crew cab, a/c, auto

AWD, loaded.

NOW $8,998

NOW $32,900

1986 HARLEY Davidson SLHTC, loaded with options, 34K km original, show bike, collectors plate, $13,000, 604-946-4553

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

12 GMC ACADIA AWD

12 FORD EXPEDITION LTD

STK 950850 WAS $35,900

WAS $47,900

NAV, sync, leather, 12,000kms. STK 951680

8 pass, loaded.

NOW $30,742

Now $44,900

97 FORD F150 4X4

09 DODGE JOURNEY SE

WAS $8,995

WAS $18,995

Loaded, only 57,000kms. STK 868022

Auto, super clean.

NOW $16,800

NOW $6,998

11 CHEV SILVERADO 4X4

08 CHEV MALIBU LT

Stk 951550 WAS $39,900

WAS $15,900

2500 LTZ, fully loaded.

Sunroof, loaded.

NOW $35,355

NOW $12,851

10 FORD F150 XLT

10 BMW X5 XDRIVE

WAS $25,900

Stk 951700 WAS $43,900

S/cab, 4x4, only 51,000kms. STK 951670

Leather, Nav, mint.

NOW $22,900

NOW $19,900

04 GMC SIERRA EXT CAB

08 CHEV TAHOE 4X4

STK 8G56302 WAS $17,900

Stk 951490 WAS $27,900

8pass, leather, mint.

Duramax diesel, rare 5 speed.

NOW $14,900

NOW $23,900

Bad Credit • No Credit • Bankruptcy Proposal • Collections

NO PROBLEM GUARANTEED APPROVAL

Call Greg 604-987-5231 ~ Approval Canada

How to write a classiﬁed ad that works. Writing an effective classiﬁed ad is easy when you use these time-tested principles. • Use a keyword. Start your ad with the item for sale, service offered or the job title. • Be descriptive. Give customers a reason to respond. Advertisers have found that the more information you provide, the better the response. • Limit abbreviations. Use only standard abbreviations to avoid confusion and misinterpretations. • Include price. Always include price of the item for sale. • How to respond. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or street and email address.

To place your ad call:

604-630-3300

Central Auto North Shores Best

All cars fully reconditioned to Central Auto standards

1989 BENTLEY Eight, Immac, 68,000 kms, gorgeous charcoal/ tan, no accidents, show winner $19,900 obo 604-889-2525

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

Sports & Imports

2005 KAWASAKI EX500R Ninja, 16K, stored 2 yrs, 1 lady owner, $3000 obo, 778-788-8136

9145

NOW $35,988

9160

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1996 CHEV Cheyenne 4x4, 189,000 km, good tires, canopy new brakes $2000. 604-698-5347

For more information on these cars & others call Ted

604.984.7714

$30,995

1997 JAGUAR XK8 cpe, black, blk lther int, 84,000 ks, full load, all records, DB7 rims, sport pckg $9900 firm. 778-889-6557

1998 HONDA Accord Ex, low kms, new tmg belt, brakes, water pump, $4600 obo, 604-812-4912

2000 AUDI S4 2.7T, 6sp, 4wd. Blk with blk leather int. Upgraded exhaust, turbos & more. 219,000 km $9800 778-229-0283

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eyes on their new 3. Dubbed chassis-code F30, it’s a stone’s throw from the out-going model, sharing much of that same conservative, mildly creased bodywork — every panel is different, but not wildly so. Speaking of numbers, BMW aﬁcionados are awfully fond of them. For instance, I could walk up to any member of the local BMW club and tell them that I grew up driving an 85 E28 535i, and they’d instantly have a picture in their head of exactly what I was talking about. My 328i tester, on the other hand, has nomenclature designed to infuriate the purist. Once upon a time, the badge

Detroit. The Motor City. For a while this town was the heart of industrial America, producing both the wheeled iron that moved folks in their physical beings and the Motown sound that moved their souls. Then the bottom fell out. These days, Detroit’s on the rebound, and at this year’s North American International Auto Show both the domestic and import manufacturers were launching some of their most important new models. In this week’s Braking News, the shiniest stuff to come out of NAIAS: The new Corvette Stingray No better way to lead off the list than this, the seventh generation Corvette, once again to be called the Stingray. Chevy’s had just six generations of ‘Vette over the past six decades, so a new one is about as big a deal as you get from the General. Certainly, GM’s been treating the reveal like it was about to announce the Caramilk Secret. Annoyingly, details kept slipping out — a leaked schematic here, a 3D wire model of a front bumper there, a quick snap of an advance copy of Automobile magazine with the smokeshrouded car on the cover. Mostly though, GM kept the wraps on the new ‘Vette right up until the unveiling, which was streamed live via

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YouTube. Expectations couldn’t have been higher. Mostly, they’ve been met. The new ‘Vette (designation “C7” among gearheads), is not quite a thing of beauty, but it is aggressive and menacing, and might just get mistaken for a modern Ferrari. No doubt the new 450 h.p. base model will go like a modern Ferrari as well — performance improvements are said to meet or exceed the current Grand Sport packages. Biggest improvement? The much-sneered-at interior is much better, and should address the Corvette’s cut-rate image, perhaps even winning new buyers. You’re sure to see the C7 put up against all kinds of super-fast, super-expensive machinery over the next year of its life: look forward to seeing America’s sportscar taking more than a few scalps. The Ford Atlas concept The most important car in Canada is actually a truck: the F150. As the best-selling piece of wheeled machinery in this country, the True North strong and free has a deep love for Ford pickups. The same is true in the U.S., so immediately after the much-hyped launch of the C7 Corvette, Ford launched their own salvo in the form of a concept dubbed Atlas. As a return volley: point, set, match. To be clear, this truck isn’t the new F150 — it’s just a preview. Even so, it’s a fairly thin disguise for what the new rig is going to look like — even more square-jawed than the current truck, with LED lighting up front and a new, broad and bluff front end that looks ready to bash its way into yet further sales records (don’t be fooled, it’s also more aerodynamic). Under the skin, more high-strength steel, and a host of new Ecoboost engines to provide grunt and greater efﬁciency. Expect the eventual debut

of the new F150 to look pretty much like this. The Infiniti Q50 Infiniti took a lot of flak for their recent decision to abandon their current naming structure and return to the letter Q. Under the new program, you’ll be able to get a Q50, Q60 or Q70 sedan, or pick an SUV from QX50 to QX80. Confusing? Well, a little, but with German manufacturers abandoning the old numbersequals-engine-displacement rules, Infiniti has little to lose by streamlining things for the average buyer. What’s more, casting folks’ minds back to the old Q45 and QX4 is no bad thing: both were excellent vehicles and paragons of the brand. Kicking things off, the new Q50 is a sharplooking machine, with more than a passing side-profile resemblance to the BMW 3 Series (always a target in the market segment). Inside, there’s a new twin touchscreen interface and a new centre-stack. Under the hood, Nissan/Infiniti’s workhorse V-6 again takes centre-stage, and there will be a hybrid version to match. Anyone who’s driven an M-series hybrid knows that Infiniti is very good at making hybrid cars very fast and fun-to-drive — in a smaller, nimbler chassis, this powertrain should be a blast. The Nissan Note It’s hardly in the same league as some of the heavy machinery we’ve been discussing, but the new (Versa hatchback) Nissan Note is no less important. Having positioned its subcompact sedan as a very basic value purchase, Nissan had to do something a little different for the morestylish hatchback model. On first blush, the new Nissan is a success, with a small-yet-peppy 1.6-litre engine and conservative, clean-cut styling. Aerodynamic too, and similarly well put-together inside. Being a Nissan, you can expect some fairly

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CHEVROLET unveils the super fast and slightly menacing seventh generation Corvette at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It’s not. Having had the opportunity to drive the Skyactiv-D in prototype form, it’s not like a normal diesel engine; yes, there’s prodigious torque, but it also loves to rev. With fewer pit stops owing to excellent economy, Mazda’s racer should do well in competition. It’ll also be an excellent shakedown for the street-car version, which is coming soon.

serious technology on the inside as available extras. Taking a gander at what’s on offer from the redesigned Sentra (intelligent key, smart tire-pressure ﬁlling, inexpensive and clever navigation), the Note’s bound to be a strong player in the small car segment. Watch for it. Mazda Skyactiv-D Racecar Racecars are brittle things, no? Spidery little rockets that require high-test fuel and lots of it. Well, here’s Mazda with a diesel. Based on their all-new Mazda6, this Grand-Am bound racer is packing four-cylinder turbodiesel power. Does that seem like a weird choice over a powerful, revvy gasoline engine?

Watch this space for all the best and worst of automotive news, or submit your own auto oddities to brakingnews@gmail.com. Follow brendan on Twitter at @brendan_mcaleer

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on the back of a Bimmer indicated engine size, and made things easier for their would-be buyers. These days, the 328i has a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine (which must surely be worth more than 0.8 litres of extra displacement), and it says “xDrive” on the ﬂanks as opposed to just “x” on the back, to let everyone know it’s got proprietary four-wheel drive. Out front, the iconic BMW twin-kidney grille now connects directly with the headlights,

giving the impression that the car has tear ducts. Taken overall, it’s a handsome machine that’s as shouty as a charcoal business suit (i.e. not at all). Environment Inside, fans of early Bimmer 3s will think they’re looking into a 5 Series — and they’d be nearly right. The new 3 is just as spacious as a 5 from the early part of last decade, particularly in the back seat where rear knee room is exemplary. Up front, things are a little more of a mixed bag. While my tester was a “Luxury” line (Sport or Modern are the

alternatives) and came fully loaded, it did have the vaguest aftermarket feel to the way the navigation screen sat in the instrument panel. Not that there was anything

of an afterthought about the iDrive system itself. Critics absolutely hated the old system when it debuted, but that was nearly a decade ago. Like most modern BMWs, the 3

Series control interface is very intuitive, and simple to use. The rest of the cabin is typically BMW, an incremental improvement over the old 3 Series, but not something to

shock or amaze. Build quality is very high, as you would expect. The seats err on the side of

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New four cylinder engine not as smooth or sweet as old straight six From page 44

slight firmness. Down on the centre next to the shifter is a toggle switch to flick the car between comfort, normal and sport modes — just in case you aren’t sure what the difference is through the seat of your pants, a handy screen will pop up to let you know what your button-pressing has accomplished. Performance First, to placate the BMW purists who will no doubt be scoffing at the idea of a four-cylinder BMW. Yes, this engine is nowhere near as sweet or smooth as the old straightsix. An inline-6 is a perfectly

balanced engine, and no one does them better than the Bavarians. On startup, the 2.0-litre four-pot turbo is a bit clattery, as with most direct-injected engines. You won’t notice anything inside the cabin, but do expect some funny looks. Put the car in motion, however, and things change quite a bit. While there is the teensiest bit of hesitation from the turbo-lag, this new motor is much stronger down low than the old inline six. BMW claims 241 horsepower. I claim that BMW is sandbagging like an old pro. My tester was white-ontan with extra-cushy interior

Bring the 3 to a stop and a bit of an Achilles heel is exposed: the start-stop system. Yes, this does indeed save fuel, but it’s really quite rough in engagement. Nothing so bad as an Altima Hybrid, but certainly a few steps back of the system that Porsche now offers in its sports cars. As the weather was fairly poor, I had ample opportunity to try out the all-wheel drive. BMW’s xDrive system differs in feel to competitors in its apparent rear-wheel-drive bias. It’s certainly a pleasure to carve

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ALL OFFERS INCLUDE $2,000 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS. ELANTRA L 6-SPEED MANUAL. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

THE old inline six of the 3 Series has been replaced with a new four cylinder, 241 h.p. turbo engine.

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2013 SANTA FE FRIENDS & FAMILY SELLING PRICE

HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 10.1L/100 KM

27,109

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †0% Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 0%for 24/48/24 months. Bi-weekly payment is $297/$213/$522. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Auto for $22,064 (includes $3,500 price adjustment) at 0% per annum equals $213 bi-weekly for 48 months for a total obligation of $22,064. Cash price is $22,064. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. *Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto with an annual finance rate of 2.98%/2.29%/2.98% for 84 months. Bi-weekly payment is $95/$132/$166. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $1,687/$1,837/$2,960. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Sonata GL Auto for $22,064 (includes $3,500 price adjustment) at 2.29% per annum equals $132 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $23,901. Cash price is $22,064. Cost of Borrowing is $1,837. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,565. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. !Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/2013 Sonata GL Auto (HWY 5.6L/100KM; City 8.7L/100KM)/2013 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto (HWY 6.7L/100KM, City 10.1L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †"Friends & Family prices for models shown (includes $2,000/$3,225/$1,250 in price adjustments): 2013 Elantra Limited/Sonata Limited/Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD is $22,694/$27,339/$39,009. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495/$1,565/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. "Friends & Family Selling Prices are calculated against the starting price less all factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments). Friends & Family Selling Prices include Delivery and Destination. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. ‡Factory to dealer price adjustments (including Friends & Family price adjustments) are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Factory to Dealer Price adjustments of $2,000/$3,500/$1,150 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Sonata GL Auto/Santa Fe 2.4L FWD Auto. Factory to dealer price adjustments are applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †*"‡Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ◊Based on Natural Resource Canada’s 2012 ecoEnergy award for most fuel efficient full-size car. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. TM

For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com.

FRIENDS & FAMILY SELLING PRICE

HWY: 5.6L/100 KM CITY: 8.7L/100 KM

ALL OFFERS INCLUDE $3,500 IN PRICE ADJUSTMENTS.

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2013 SONATA

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BMW still benchmark but competition close From page 45

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THE Audi A4’s lively 2.0-litre engine makes it a worthy adversary for the 3 Series on a twisty road.

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until January 31, 2013. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. *2013 Corolla Sedan CE Automatic BU42EP-A MSRP is $18,040 and includes $1,590 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 0.9% Lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $169 with $1,530 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $11,670. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. Applicable taxes are extra. **2013 Tacoma 4x4 DCab V6 5A Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $31,925 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $329 with $3,040 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $22,840. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ***2013 Venza Automatic ZA3BBT-A MSRP is $30,450 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 3.9% Lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $339 with $2,980 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,320. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. †0% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2013 Corolla and Matrix. Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus HST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. $6,000 Non-stackable Cash Back available on 2013 Tundra 4x4 Crewmax models. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by January 31, 2013. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price.See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. Informational 72 month APR: Tundra Crewmax 5.06%. Government regulation provides that the Informational APR includes the cash customer incentive which is only available to customers who do not purchase finance/lease through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate, as a cost of borrowing. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

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THE Cadillac ATS handles better than the 3 Series but still has some kinks to work out in the interior.

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through a corner (though the Luxury Line is a bit too wallowy to make things really pleasant), and if you’re a bit too hasty goosing the throttle, you will overwhelm the systems. Other improvements include a much better ride — some of the added comfort feels like it comes at the cost of body roll. BMW enthusiasts will again want to see if they can stretch to the Sport package. Features At just $43,600 to start for a rear-wheel-drive model, the 3 Series is very competitively priced. There’s also a Classic Line which comes with xDrive for just $39,900 — not too many options available on this one. Like any other German manufacturer, start optioning out the car you actually want and the price climbs rapidly. However, the addition of a single package including navigation, parking assist and keyless go (for $3,500) kept my tester just a hair less than the $50,000 mark. Notable available features include BMW Apps, which allows you to update your car down the road, just as you would update your smartphone, and a sensor under the rear bumper that can open the trunk if you wave your foot under it when your hands are full — clever stuff. Observed fuel economy is markedly improved over the old inline engine; ofﬁcial ratings are at 8.6 litres/100 kilometres

in the city and 5.2 l/100 km on the highway. City figures can be improved upon when the start-stop system is active. Stop sign Noisy engine; body roll; options can add up quickly. Green light Strong acceleration; excellent fuel-economy; improved interior space; available all-wheel-drive grip. The checkered flag Even as BMW moves into an area of broader appeal and more efficient offerings, the 3 Series remains the industry benchmark. Competitors Cadillac ATS ($35,195) At the press launch for Cadillac’s new small sedan, the BMW 3 Series might have been mentioned once or twice. Or several thousand times. Caddy drew down a bead on the 3 and took their best shot. Surprisingly enough, it’s a pretty good shot — in fact, the hat tip has to go to the ATS for the better on-road handling dynamics. Of course, this is Caddy’s first shot, and there are some weak points, most notably the shoddy instrument panel and the wonky CUE control interface. Even so, the fact that a Cadillac can run toe-to-toe with Bimmer’s best in the twisties says a great deal about GM’s ground-up effort. Audi A4 ($37,800) If your commute has heavy snow, buy an Audi. If it’s got a curvy road, buy a BMW — or at least, that’s what common sense used to say. These days, Audi’s moved pretty far from its front-drive roots, and the A4 is just as capable of a backroad boogie as the Bimmer. While the BMW has the engine edge on paper, the Audi’s 2.0-litre turbo engine has lovely grunt; it’s a closer race than you’d think.

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The Vancouver Courier, North Shore News and Richmond News are giving away 15 packages of 4 tickets to the Vancouver International Boat Show at BC Place and Granville Island. To enter, send your name and daytime phone number to contest@vancourier.com with International Boat Show and the name of the publication that you saw the ad in the subject line. 15 winners will be notiﬁed on Friday, February 1st. Limit one entry per person

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