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Wait times for ER at LGH go online Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

NORTH Shore patients needing emergency medical care will soon be able to check waiting times online before heading off to the ER. Lions Gate Hospital is one of six hospitals in the Vancouver Coastal Health region taking part in a pilot project that will allow the public to log on and check wait times.

The “real time dashboard,” set to go live in February, will update every five minutes.

It will include wait times in emergency departments at St. Paul’s Hospital downtown, UBC, Vancouver General and Mount. St. Joseph’s hospitals, as well as Lions Gate.

The website will show “average” wait times at the emergency department as See ER page 3

Food bank gets a brake

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

MECHANIC Charlie Cole with fellow Derosa Automotive employees Eric Yeung, Ryan Elm, Keiran Durnin and Tony Bernardo invite the public to take part in their sixth annual Harvest Project food drive. By bringing in a full bag of groceries customers will receive a free brake inspection and free brake pads or shoes. Labour will be charged. For more details, call 604 988-2239.

Packed Onni hearing goes 6 hours

Brent Richter brichter@nsnews.com

AFTER more than two years of debate, redesign and controversy, it will still be another week before the City of North Vancouver makes a decision on the proposed redevelopment of the Safeway site at Lonsdale and 13th.

City councillors listened to almost six hours of public comment Monday night — the vast majority of speakers in favour of developer Onni’s proposal — before voting to defer their discussion and decision until the regular council meeting of Monday, Nov. 26.

“After 15 pages of notes and 93 speakers, I would like time to digest the information I’ve heard tonight,” said Coun. Don Bell before putting forward a motion to defer.

Council members are allowed to discuss the project but they

Council defers debate for 1 week after listening to 93 speakers

are not allowed to accept any more formal public comment or petitions on the matter now that the consultation period is over.

Onni is proposing to build 344 condo units in two towers measuring 180 and 240 feet in height, atop a commercial podium including a new grocery store, as well as 40,000 square feet of office space. The proposal, which almost doubles the density allowed by the official community plan, follows an even bigger project Onni asked to build in 2010, which council rejected.

In exchange for the increase in density allowed for the site, Onni is offering 44,000 square feet of non-profit housing (approximately 12 units), childcare space, a $1-million

contribution to the city’s amenity fund, a connection to the Lonsdale Energy Corporation, infrastructure upgrades to the surrounding streets and utilities, $250,000 in public art, green building standards and extra commercial space.

When the last speaker left the mic just before 1 a.m., those urging council to approve the development outnumbered those arguing against it by a ratio of about four or five to one.

The age of the proposal’s supporters was markedly younger than most council meeting attendees, with the majority describing themselves as “young professionals.”

About half a dozen speakers disclosed that they were either working for or connected to Onni. The developer had been caught astroturfing — manufacturing the appearance of grassroots support — earlier in the process, which critics noted at the onset of the public hearing.

Many who came to speak noted that neither the size, See Societies page 3

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Heritage society seeks new enthusiasts Many members own heritage buildings James Weldon jweldon@nsnews.com

PETER Miller is leading a fight to save history, and he’s looking for new recruits.

The West Vancouver resident, president of the North Shore Heritage Preservation Society, has been involved in the non-profit group’s efforts to preserve the community’s historic buildings since it was founded seven years ago. Now, with the organization’s annual general meeting coming up, he’s hoping to attract more likeminded residents to the cause.

“We always encourage people to become a member,” said Miller. “They will be part of an organization which is like a watchdog.”

The society, which has seen numerous successes in North and West Vancouver, was born, counter-intuitively, from failure.

Some years ago, when an elderly resident of Dundarave died without any heirs, her old Craftsman home on Marine Drive came to the attention of the community’s history buffs.

“Somebody . . . alerted the District of West Vancouver museum and archive staff and said: ‘There is this whole house that’s like a time capsule,’” said Miller. “The staff went in and looked around and found

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

PETER Miller, president of the North Shore Heritage Preservation Society, stands outside the recently restored Commercial Block at St. Andrews Avenue and East Eighth Street in North Vancouver. a wonderful treasure trove of domestic effects and clothing.”

Staff called up Miller and other members of the community with an interest in heritage preservation, and they scrambled together a proposal aimed at saving the property.

“While we were in the middle of those discussions, somebody bought the house, put it on a barge and took it across to Nanaimo lock stock and barrel,” said Miller.

The home’s contents were salvaged, but the loss of the

building itself lit a fire under Miller’s group. They formed the society in 2005, and since then have been involved in the preservation of properties across the North Shore, including Saint Mary’s elementary, Chesterfield Lodge in North

Vancouver, West Vancouver’s Binning House and numerous others. Most recently, they have focused their attention on the historic industrial properties on the North Vancouver waterfront.

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members are themselves owners of heritage homes, said Miller.

The organization not only offers an opportunity for like-minded people to work and socialize together, he said, but it serves as a resource for members who want information on upkeep, restoration, insurance and other issues relating to their properties. “(Members) have told us they enjoy just the chinwag with a bunch of other homeowners of old buildings,” he said.

Miller is hoping the upcoming annual general meeting will attract some new blood. To that end, the group is aiming to keep things interesting.

“The formalities are quite brief; they’re usually over in 10 to 15 minutes,” he said. “Then we have a guest presentation.”

This year’s speaker is Elaine Graham, resident caretaker of West Vancouver’s Point Atkinson Lighthouse, which was itself threatened with redevelopment recently when the federal government put the building up for sale.

“Elaine agreed to come along and show us a little about the history of the place and photographs of lighthouse families who used to live there and (to talk about) the importance of it as a piece of heritage of the West Coast.”

The meeting, open to the public, will be held Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at West Vancouver’s Silk Purse Gallery on Argyle Avenue.

RSVP to 604-926-6096.

For more information, visit northshoreheritage.org.

ER use increases across B.C. Societies eye non-

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well as how long nine out of 10 people have to wait to see a doctor.

It will also show whether wait times at that moment are heading up or down, as well as the locations of nearby walk-in clinics.

Clay Adams, vice-president of communications for Vancouver Coastal Health, compared it to online sites showing border wait times.

For the health authority, there are two main goals of the project. By allowing people to check wait times, administrators hope to smooth out some of the peaks and valleys in ER use that may see some departments overloaded while other hospitals aren’t. Officials also hope the forewarning will help moderate the public’s expectations.

The project comes at a time of increasing emergency department use across the province.

In the last fiscal year, there were about 53,700 visits to Lions Gate’s ER. That’s an increase of about 30 per cent in the past six years, said Adams. This year the trend is continuing.

“They’re telling me we’re up two per cent,” over last year, in the number of ER visits, said Adams. Both an increasing and aging population are thought to be driving that spike.

Wait times at different ERs in the region can vary considerably, even on an hourly basis “Often it’s just fluke,” said Dr. Alec Ritchie, an emergency room doctor at Lions Gate Hospital. “It could be that Vancouver General’s having a bad day.”

Generally, waiting times at Lions Gate’s ER fall into the middle range of highs and lows across the region.

Both Ritchie and Adams stress numbers on the online site won’t affect the triage that takes place in hospital emergency rooms.

That system — which assigns patients a code depending on the seriousness of their symptoms — will still see people in more acute medical crises moved to the front of the line, while those with less serious problems will have to wait longer.

Those with immediate medical emergencies shouldn’t even think about the dashboard, said Adams.

“If you’re having a heart attack, don’t log on. Phone 9-11.”

The system is designed to be helpful for people in less immediate situations, who might have a broken finger or are experiencing abdominal pain, for instance.

The dashboard — developed by Dr. Eric Grafstein, head of emergency rooms for Vancouver Coastal Health — was originally developed to provide “real time” information about ER loads to emergency room staff themselves and to ambulance attendants. Adams said people are often surprised to discover that information isn’t already available in the health system.

Emergency staff and ambulance crews will have access to more detailed versions of the public site when it is launched.

The website cost about $300,000 to develop and is expected to cost between $20,000 and $25,000 a year to operate.

Similar websites operate in several cities in the United States. A version of the site spearheaded by Grafstein’s former colleague Dr. Grant Innis is also operated in Calgary and Edmonton.

“They’ve had a lot of web traffic to it,” said Adams.

Adams acknowledged there have been concerns voiced about the dashboard. Some people fear it will drive up ER traffic to their normally quiet local emergency departments or that older people who aren’t Internet savvy will be at a disadvantage.

Others fear it could lead to a general increase in visits.

Ritchie said he doesn’t think the last concern is likely.

Most people will avoid ERs if they can, he said. “Emergency departments are not nice places to be particularly. . . . It’s a stressful, busy, active place.”

The dashboard is the latest in a series of projects aimed at managing ER wait times.

For the past five years, Lions Gate and other hospitals in the region have been experimenting with a system that pays health facilities a sum of money for every patient they treat within a set period of time. Under the program, hospitals are rewarded for getting patients in and out of ER within certain time limits.

Changes have involved streamlining the admitting process in the emergency department and making sure cleaning staff are always available so that beds can be quickly made ready for a doctor to examine the next patient.

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nor the density bothered them, and they looked forward to the addition of childcare space and non-profit housing, the boost that would come to the city’s core with such a massive revitalization project and the potential to bring down housing costs in the city by increasing the supply.

Onni also won support from members of the business community, several of whom noted that a lack of commercial office space is already driving large employers off the North Shore. The president of the neighbouring Grande condo’s strata council also said the majority of her building’s residents approve of Onni’s plan, and that it was much improved from the 2010 design, which featured three 180-foot towers.

Several non-profit housing groups also appeared to support the plan. If approved, council will have to select a group to run the units.

While everyone agreed the site, frequently referred to as an “eyesore,” is due to be torn down and replaced with new commercial and residential complex, the proposal’s critics argued that it is too tall, too dense and too ugly.

“I promised myself 12 years ago I would not come back to council, but on Oct. 26 I opened the North Shore News and saw this monstrosity facing me. I was really angry and I thought I should come address it,” said former councillor John Braithwaite who was one of the first to speak.

Braithwaite urged council to hold out until Onni came back with another more suitable project. “It’s got to be better designed. Incidentally, developers shouldn’t be telling this council, or any council, what they’re going to give us and what they’re going to get. You’ve got to listen to what the people are saying,” he said.

High on the list of concerns for even cautious supporters of the proposal was traffic ingress. As is, the plan calls for 55 per cent of vehicle traffic to enter the site via Westbound 13th Avenue, and 45 per cent, including all delivery trucks, to enter via 14th — whose residents decried the plan as a traffic nightmare for what is now a pedestrian friendly street.

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Chief lauds NDP for COME pipeline opposition TOGETHER for the Holidays Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

CHIEF Justin George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation has made it clear he intends to make opposing Kinder Morgan’s proposal to expand its pipeline a political issue.

Last week, George praised federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair for comments Mulcair made in Victoria opposing the pipeline proposal.

George said in a press statement he agreed with Mulcair’s comments that criticized the Conservative government for “gutting” the environmental review process for the project, which Mulcair said made the review meaningless.

George said he agreed with Mulcair that without a solid review process, the pipeline shouldn’t be considered.

The Tsleil-Waututh, whose land is directly opposite Burrard Inlet from the Westridge terminal where Kinder Morgan’s oil tankers load, has

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George has said the environmental risks of the project are too high and that the project offers few local benefits while communities along the inlet will face most of the risks.

If the project is approved, the number of oil tankers in Burrard inlet would jump to 365 a year from about 70 currently.

In his press statement, George made it clear his Nation is prepared to continue making the pipeline a political issue.

“Tsleil-Waututh Nation will continue to reach out to municipal, provincial, and federal leaders from all parties to encourage them to clearly state their position on this issue,” George said in the statement.

“The Nation is committed to working with political parties who are opposed to the pipelines and who want to see Canada’s environmental assessment processes restored and rejuvenated.”

All three local governments have voiced concerns about the increased potential for oil spills with more tanker traffic.

Many of the 75 people who showed up for a Kinder Morganhosted public information meeting on the company’s proposal to twin the Trans Mountain pipeline earlier this month voiced their opposition.

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Transit fares increase Jan. 1

Hike accounts for inflation since 2008 Jeremy Shepherd jshepherd@nsnews.com

THE fares on the bus go up and up.

Almost all transit fares are slated to rise beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

Adult fares are slated to jump by a quarter on one- and two-zone tickets, and from $5 to $5.50 on three-zone fares.

Concession fares will also tick up by 25 cents on twoand three-zone fares. Single zone fares are scheduled to remain steady at $1.75.

Discount adult fares will move from $2.50 to $2.75.

The day pass is set to rise from $9 to $9.75.

One-zone monthly passes are slated to rise from $81 to $91. Two-zone passes are NEWS photo Mike Wakefield scheduled to go from $110 to $124, and three-zone monthly THE price of bus passes and most fares will rise approximately 10 per cent on Jan. passes are set to rise from $151 1, 2013. Fares have not changed since 2008. to $170.

The concession rate for monthly passes will also rise from 109,000 new service hours over the next three years, paid for in part by the fare increase. The augmentation includes bus service $46.50 to $52.

West Coast Express fares are set to increase by approximately across the Port Mann Bridge and the new B-Line route on King George Boulevard.

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The number of transit riders has increased 17 per cent over With no bump in cash fares since 2008, this increase is meant to put the transit provider’s rates in step with inflation, which is the last three years, according to a release from TransLink.

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VIEWPOINT Published by North Shore News a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership, 100-126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2P9. Doug Foot, publisher. Canadian publications mail sales product agreement No. 40010186.

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HE revelation this week that the B.C. Liberals used government staff to build a partisan website has highlighted a deep-seated problem with government communications that reaches beyond the boundaries of our province.

The use of public employees to develop CantAffordDix.ca, a political site aimed at undermining NDP leader Adrian Dix, is deplorable, but hardly out of the ordinary.

Communications personnel occupy a grey area in governments across the country. While they are ostensibly employed by taxpayers to act as neutral liaisons between the government and the public, the messages they convey are frequently tailored to advance the interests of the party in power. Too often, the press releases, public events and ad campaigns they help organize

are clearly designed to sway voters more than to inform them. This is as true at the federal level and in other provinces as it is in British Columbia. The CantAffordDix issue is just an unusually blatant example of this practice, but that doesn’t make any of it right.

Critics are calling for an independent audit of the CantAffordDix site and of the work that went into it. They’re right to do so, but the probe shouldn’t stop there. B.C.’s auditor general should take a hard look at government communications and advertising generally, with an eye to ferreting out abuses, creating clear boundaries and setting up mechanisms to begin curbing misuse in future.

It’s only through independent oversight that we will ensure our tax dollars are used to promote the interests of the public, not of a single party.

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Veterans receive the support they need

Dear Editor: We would like to respond to the letter published Nov. 16, MPs Forget Forces’ Treatment.

The New Veterans Charter was designed around the fundamental principles of modern disability management, wellness and reintegration and was passed with all-party support. The charter provides a suite of benefits to assist veterans as they transition from military to civilian life.

In addition to providing financial benefits, the charter offers veterans and their families comprehensive rehabilitation services, career transition services, jobplacement services, retirement benefits, health benefits and access to operational stress injury clinics.

In 2011, our government responded to suggestions from veterans and introduced the enhanced New Veterans Charter Act. These enhancements offered flexible payment options for disability awards; improved access to monthly benefits for approximately 3,500 seriously disabled veterans; provided an additional funding to approximately 500 veterans who cannot be suitably, gainfully employed; and provided a minimum annual pre-tax income of $40,000 for veterans participating in VAC’s rehabilitation program.

With these enhancements, our most ill and injured veterans are guaranteed an income of $58,000 a year as well as a one-time payment of $293,308.

Our government has consistently acted to ensure

veterans are receiving the support they need. We are cutting red tape so that veterans and their families receive the hassle-free service they deserve. Through the Veterans Transition Action Plan we are putting in place improved measures to assist veterans as they transition from military to civilian life.

Whether through the charter, cutting red tape or the Veterans Transition Action Plan our government continues to respond to the changing needs of Canada’s veterans and their families and is ensuring they have the support they need when and where they need it.

Andrew Saxton, M.P., North Vancouver John Weston, MP, West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast -Sea to Sky Country,

Democracy and numbers; participation is critical Dear Editor: With regard to John Sharpe’s Oct. 31 letter, Meeting numbers a figure of the imagination: In his criticism of Mayor Richard Walton’s statements regarding the numbers of participants in the OCP process, Sharpe makes an error in assuming that those who did not engage in the numerous and well publicized meetings represent opposition to the 2030 OCP. The 20 per cent of the eligible voters that voted during the election determined its outcome, despite whomever the non-participating 80 per cent may

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have thought more deserving of public office. By not participating the non-voters made their opinion meaningless. Decisions are determined by those who participate, not by those who stay at home.

Similarly, the OCP process was open to every resident in the district. At every event those who attended voiced overwhelming support based on a wide range of criteria framed within a wide perspective.

These included concerns for housing for seniors and young people, viable transit options that would counter what has become virtually mandatory automobile use, or the long-term fiscal health of the District of North

Vancouver and its ability to provide increasing services to residents without imposing crippling taxes.

At every event, those planning, supporting and putting their efforts into a vision for the future far exceeded any number of voices calling for the district to be hermetically sealed into an animated snow globe of life as it looked in “the good old days.”

Just like an election, those who show up make the difference to outcomes. This is democracy. This is how it works.

Doug Curran North Vancouver

Who hasn’t had a little work done?

Dear Editor: In addition to scrutinizing the planned development for the 1300-block in Ambleside in isolation, residents should also take a slightly more holistic view that extends from the start of Ambleside to the end.

Imagine an entry into Ambleside that includes the chic alpine fourplex and new service station to the right and the planned development on the left. You’ll know you’ve entered a distinct area.

Travel Marine Drive dotted with shops till you exit at 22nd Street in view of the beautiful recreation centre and the curvy new seniors’ residence.

It’s no more “West End” than it is Carmel, Calif., it is uniquely West Vancouver with — as they say — a little work done.

Patrick Malone West Vancouver

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - North Shore News - A7

Who exactly is reshaping the North Shore?

“Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future was adopted on July 29, 2011 after being unanimously accepted by all local governments in the region. The Regional Growth Strategy looks out to 2040 and provides a framework on how to accommodate the over one million people and 600,000 new jobs. . . .”

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POPULATION and job estimates notwithstanding, who is making the decisions about how North Shore municipalities evolve?

Is it elected councils whose autonomy was said to have been strengthened by the 2003 Community Charter?

Is it members of the Metro Vancouver board that we still cannot elect to their regional ambitions?

Is it the provincial government that, by pulling the strings of Metro, TransLink and school districts, renders municipal budgets vulnerable to development overkill?

Or is it simply that developers see North Shore municipalities as ripe for the plucking?

Whatever the answers, one only needs to travel across the three communities to know there must be a reason behind the drastic (out-of-control?)

escalation of construction that has occurred over the past five years.

There is barely one main route clear of contractors’ barriers and traffic delays.

For decades now, North Shore municipalities have been mired in a city bog of “not going to discuss it” amalgamation resistance.

But when their zoning decisions and transportation corridors are inextricably linked, residents have a right to expect councils to co-operate and to draft official community plans that complement one another.

Decisions by the city to approve wall-to-wall density force its neighbours to underwrite the cost of recreation facilities.

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Councils are caught playing the role of arbitrator between developers, the dictates of Metro and citizens awash in expensive “public input” sessions that attendees perceive to be little more than “this is what we plan to do — any questions?”

Developers’ interests lie in maximizing their bottom line.

Few would have a problem with that provided municipal bylaws are respected and councils protect the wellbeing of residents by standing firm on those rules.

The problem arises when, over and over again, councils buckle too readily when developers apply the pressure — and the outcomes have driven some citizens to check the lists of election campaign donations.

The formula goes like this: A developer presents an application to council, often with the active encouragement of staff.

The density and scope of the project are wildly at variance with OCP guidelines and zoning bylaws and, as former city mayoralty candidate Ron Polly said, “That’s where the dance begins.”

The dance continues, often over many expensive years for all concerned, until at long last, the project is given the

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Vehicular access to Highway 1 and to that north-south corridor — a designated Emergency Route — is already jammed at several points on weekdays.

Even without the towers, fire trucks and ambulances have nowhere to go when three lanes of traffic are at a red-light standstill.

What of the imminent problems at the Low Level Road-Fern Street-Main Street access points when those projects go ahead?

Where are the transit plans and where will the recreation facilities go?

But before we discuss the emergent problems associated with specific development proposals, we need to know what makes all this activity possible.

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Two things make that possible: the Charter that diminished citizens’ rights to referendum and recall and the dictates of the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy.

Ostensibly, the RGS was an innocent but necessary update to the GVRD 1996 Livable Region Strategy. But when

Metro Vancouver applied the force of an artificial deadline for unanimous ratification by all councils in the region, the varied concerns many councils expressed received little attention as municipalities rammed the draft through with insufficient time for sober thought.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - North Shore News - A9

Regional strategy gets mixed reviews

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From page 7 be protected as a special study area and then ended up with two contentious developments of its own, while the City of Coquitlam balked at Metro’s new urban containment boundaries.

Last June, District of North Vancouver Coun. Mike Little told me his opinion of the process: “I believe the [RGS review] process was a waste of resources,” he began.

“It sought to stop a locally elected council from being able to change its land uses without [first] getting assent from the region. While the province required us to sign a regional strategy, it never directed the regions to include a clause that overrules local authority.”

Little then explained that, because the district had just completed its “20-year visioning process through the OCP” council felt confident that “what [it] was locking in” to the RGS was “a good fit.” I don’t share his confidence.

Although the district OCP designated the areas currently under developer assault as being suitable for some increase in density, I doubt residents anticipated the totality of the increases now being proposed.

And in the final analysis, should it not be residents who approve these decisions? rimco@shaw.ca

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Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Don Bell Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Linda Buchanan Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating Robyn G. Anderson randerson@cnv.org

PUBLIC MEETING WAIVED NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that the Public Meeting concerning the following Development Variance Permit application has been WAIVED and it is the intention of the Council of the City of North Vancouver to consider issuance of DVP2012-00007 and DPA2012-00006 at the regular Council meeting to be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT NO. 2012-00007 JEFF AND BRENDA COKER have applied for a Development Variance Permit with respect to the property located at 862 Cumberland Crescent, legally described as Lot 5, Block 36, District Lot 552, Plan 3412, as indicated on the sketch.

If issued, the variance will permit a 1,000 square foot single storey Level-B Accessory Coach House fronting West 19th Street, at the rear of the lot. The building height complies with the height envelope.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2012-00006 As part of the same application JEFF AND BRENDA COKER have applied for a Development Permit with respect to the property legally described above, located at 862 Cumberland Crescent. This Development Permit ensures the Level-B Accessory Coach House, described above, is constructed in compliance with the Level-B Accessory Coach House Development Permit Guidelines and all other applicable bylaws and guidelines of the City.

APPLICANT: JEFF & BRENDA COKER The proposed Permits and any relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from November 16, 2012. If you wish to view the material online please visit www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct inquiries to Mr. Christopher Wilkinson, Planner, at cwilkinson@cnv.org or at 604-990-4206.

Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at randerson@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012.

PUBLIC HEARING WAIVED NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that the Public Hearing concerning the following Zoning Text Amendment has been WAIVED and it is the intention of the Council of the City of North Vancouver to consider Bylaw No. 8272 at the regular Council meeting to be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC. ZONING BYLAW NO. 8272 BROOK POONI ASSOCIATES INC. have applied for a Zoning Text Amendment with respect to the property located at 949 West 3rd Street, legally described as Lot 9, Block X, District Lot 265, Plan 12454, as indicated on the sketch.

This Bylaw will amend the existing Comprehensive Development 418 Zone to permit, within the definition of Accessory Retail Service Group 2, the retailing of art supplies and related services. The retailing of art supplies will be in conjunction with an industrial warehouse/distribution center.

APPLICANT: BROOK POONI ASSOCIATES INC. The proposed Bylaw and any relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from November 16, 2012.

If you wish to view the material online please visit www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Barbara Westmacott, Planning Technician II, at bwestmacott@cnv.org or at 604-990-4216.

Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at randerson@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012.

PUBLIC HEARING WAIVED NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that the Public Hearing concerning the following Rezoning application has been WAIVED and it is the intention of Council of the City of North Vancouver to consider Bylaw No. 8267 at the regular Council meeting to be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. ZONING BYLAW NO. 8267 To amend “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw 2012, No. 8267” (Child Care Front Yard Fence Heights) to permit an increase to the maximum front yard fence height from four feet to five feet on any lot in a one-unit or two-unit residential zone when there is a child care use in order to facilitate outdoor play.

APPLICANT: THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER The proposed Bylaw and relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from November 16, 2012. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct inquiries to Mr. Paul Penner, Community Planner, at ppenner@cnv.org or at 604-983-7381.

Written or electronic (email) submissions should be sent to the attention of the City Clerk at randerson@cnv.org or by mail to City Clerk, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1H9. Electronic submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - North Shore News - A11

Weston a fan of FIPA with China Agreement critical for foreign investment: MP John Gleeson

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MEMBER of Parliament John Weston is robustly defending Canada’s new bilateral trade agreement with China, saying it represents a significant breakthrough with the Asian giant.

“The level of transparency anticipated by this agreement is higher than any other China has agreed to,” the MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country said in a phone interview from Ottawa recently.

As an international lawyer who spent a decade in Asia, Weston said he wished the agreement had been in place “when clients of mine were reliant on the Chinese judicial system.”

The Foreign Investment and Protection Agreement (FIPA), which the Conservative government can now ratify by order-in-council, became the target of a mass letter-writing campaign to MPs and newspapers, some of it spearheaded by the advocacy group Leadnow.ca, which calls the FIPA “the most disturbing trade deal in a generation.”

The Green Party, the federal NDP, and academics including Osgoode Hall Law School professor Gus Van Harten, an international treaty expert, have also come out strongly against the pact. Critics say the FIPA short-changes Canadian interests by favouring China for market access and could lead to costly arbitration settlements for Canadian taxpayers.

But Weston said the deal sets new standards for transparency. Article 28, he said, guarantees public

access to relevant documents and awards, and sets terms for public hearings when disputes occur. It also “deftly” protects commercial interests from indiscreet disclosure of sensitive information.

This is new “transparency language” for China, he said.

At the same time, “both Canada and China retain the right to regulate in the public interest, and both parties have committed to do so in a non-discriminatory manner,” Weston said.

“And we still have all sorts of best-practices laws and regulations that all foreign investors have to adhere to.”

Weston called FIPA “a critical step for attracting foreign investment” and said it is consistent with bilateral agreements negotiated by Canada with 24 other countries.

“With this agreement in place, for the first time, Canadian investors in the world’s second-biggest economy will have recourse to independent, trustworthy and well-respected international arbitration systems,” he wrote in his response letter to concerned constituents. “Our government has an ambitious pro-trade agenda and is committed to opening markets in the Asia-Pacific.”

Answering critics of the process, Weston noted that in 2008 the Conservatives introduced a new policy of tabling international treaties in the House of Commons, reflecting the government’s “commitment to transparency and accountability.”

The agreement with China, he said, does not represent the kind of “sea change” that NAFTA ushered in. “It’s not a difference in the way we do business,” he said.

Weston said he attended a briefing in Ottawa with foreign affairs officials arranged by the Green Party’s Elizabeth May, discussed FIPA with Minister of International Trade Ed Fast and officials in his department, and “did a lot of homework” in an effort to understand the agreement.

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Bill McDonald, director of the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, featured artist Douglas Coupland and City of North Vancouver Coun. Don Bell The 2012 FANS (Fund for the Arts on the North Shore) Tribute to the Arts took place at the newly opened Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art in North Vancouver Oct. 25. More than 100 guests were on hand to honour West Vancouver resident Douglas Coupland who received the 2012 FANS Distinguished Artist Award for his contributions to literary, visual and media art. Also honoured with cash awards were musician Adam Woodall and visual artist Anne Gudrun. A silent auction and live entertainment by Woodall and 16-year-old Handsworth student Asha Diaz were also among the evening’s festivities.

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HOME IDEAS Barb Lunter gets crafty with gift wrap. page 20

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN

Time to winterize garden

Nature and Water Photo Contest: The Nature Trust of B.C. invites amateur photographers who are residents of B.C. to enter its 2012 photo contest until Dec. 7. Photos of nature in B.C. will be accepted in the following categories: wild water, landscapes and water, wildlife and water and plants and water. Photos can be uploaded at naturetrust.bc.ca or via Flickr to The Nature Trust of BC Group. Info: photos@naturetrust.bc.ca or 604-924-9771.

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Todd Major ACCORDING to the Farmer’s Almanac, this winter will bring “another active storm track over the Pacific Ocean that will guide systems into southern and central British Columbia and western Alberta, giving them a wetter-than-normal winter.”

Some weather forecasters say there’s no La Nina and no El Nino occurring this year and accordingly, we will have a normal winter. One thing is for sure, the garden needs to be put to bed before the worst of the winter weather arrives because when it’s pouring rain, freezing or snowing outside, it’s too late to do much winter protection.

So here’s a list of winter preparation recommendations for the garden.

■ Roses: All shrub-like roses should be cut back by onethird of their total height to prevent wind, rock and snow damage using square pruning cuts only. On climbing roses, cut back only the longest extension growths from this season to prevent wind and snow damage. All roses should be completely defoliated now to remove every last leaf from the plant. And all rose leaves should be picked up off the ground. Dispose of all rose leaves into the green waste. Removal of all leaves from roses and the soil will clean the garden of disease preventing reinfection of roses

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Floral Open House: Diamond Florist will host a fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 22 at 1266 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. A portion of all sales and pre-orders will go to BC Children’s Hospital. Items include seasonal florals, unique gifts, wreaths, centrepieces, mini trees, poinsettias and more. There will be door prizes and refreshments from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: diamondflorist. ca or 604-980-7050.

Bring Back the Butterflies: Learn more about butterflies — environmental indicators and pollinators Saturday, Nov. 24, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver MemorialLibrary,1950Marine Dr. Info: westvanlibrary.ca.

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CUTTING and layering gunnera leaves makes a good insulator for the plant. next spring from spores that overwinter on the leaves.

■ Mulching: I know that I talk about this too much, but if you were going to mulch at one time of the year, fall would be the best.

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appearance of the garden and protect it from the damaging effects of rain, frost and snow.

■ Cut and clean, but not too much: Cutting back perennials and cleaning the garden is a time honoured fall ritual, but today we are wise enough to know that cleaning the garden has to be done with an eye on the garden’s ecology and the health of

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TRACEY Nimmo of Diamond Florist works on an arrangement for a holiday open house, Thursday, Nov. 22, at the shop located at 1266 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Berries, bouquets, wreaths, centrepieces, mini trees and more will be available with partial proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital. The open house runs all day with refreshments and door prizes 5-9 p.m.

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Fee: $8.25.

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Festival of Lights: A display of 1.4 million lights at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver will take place every evening, except Christmas day, from Dec. 7

to Jan. 1, 4:30-9 p.m. Evenings prior to Christmas will feature community choirs and Santa. Admission: $32.50 for a family (two adults, two children age 18 and under)/$14.25/$10.50/$7.75.

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Light and Colour in the Garden: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, Dec. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30-3 p.m. at

VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver.

Participants will make lanterns and go on a winter safari through the garden. Fee: $25 per non-member family or $15 per member family.

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KRISTEN Schulz, 12, has won a Governor General’s Award for her film project, The Heritage of My Home, which explores this history of her 1926 house.

North Van heritage film wins national award

ROSS Road elementary student Kristen Schulz is one of six student filmmakers that will soon be honoured at the Governor General’s Awards at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ont.

Schulz, 12, is one of approximately 200 students between grades 4 and 11 who hoisted video cameras this year to highlight a historically significant milestone in Canada or in their community.

The North Vancouver student’s film, The Heritage of My Home, was one of the six movies to register the most online votes, as well as being selected by a panel of judges.

In her film, Schulz researches her 1926 home, discovering that a former inhabitant was District of North Vancouver commissioner Sam Sowden. She also makes a plea for preservation of heritage homes.

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Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome.

Info: Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.

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Compost Coaching: A free program offered by the North Shore Recycling Program.

Learn how to minimize common composting problems, improve your finished compost and take less garbage to the curb. Compost coaches will come to your home to reveal the secrets to creating compost. Info: 604984-9730 or nsrp.bc.ca.

Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Multicultural Seniors’ Room at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 See more page 22

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DICK’S Lumber staff members Andrew Campbell (front), Elizabeth Archer and Kirt Sims are collecting winter coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. In addition to Dick’s Lumber, goods on the North Shore can be dropped off at Alchemy Construction Ltd. and G.D. Nielsen Developments until Dec. 7.

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Colourful plants add cheer to long winter From page 13

all organisms that live there. Accordingly, clean but don’t be obsessive about your cleanliness. Leave some organic matter (food) for soil and plants. If you cannot stand to leave anything then replenish the garden’s ecology by installing some mulch.

When it comes to cutting back perennials, cut back all old foliage to the ground but leave attractive flower stalks standing for the winter to add interest in the garden.

■ Winter protection for tender plants: If you grow gunnera, lemon trees, fan palms or any other marginally hardy plant, now is the time to protect them before the real winter weather arrives. For gunnera, you have to cut off all the leaves and remove the long leaf-stems and then pile the leaves upside down on top of the large pink gunnera buds to protect them from freezing. For palm trees, lemon trees and other tender plants that are grown in the ground, a more elaborate winter protection system is needed. You can build a mini-greenhouse out of plastic and wood to prevent freeze damage. But those structures require regular venting to prevent moisture buildup and ensuing mould growth. Or you can wrap and cover the entire plant with straw, burlap and plastic. Some people install

Christmas lights inside of the plastic structure for heat, which can work as long as it does not get to hot or too humid inside the plastic. Either way, do it now, not later, because once those tender plants freeze, it’s game over.

■ Add plants with colour for winter: Lastly and most importantly, plant colourful plants to adorn the winter garden and cheer up your spirits through the long winter ahead. Plant many colourful winter pansies in the garden beds, along the driveway, in pots near the house or outside of that particular view window. Plant colourful foliage shrubs such as gold-leaved heathers, blue-leaved conifers or variegated broad-leaved shrubs to add colour by the house. And fall asters and chrysanthemums always brighten up and personalize the entry to the front door.

At my house I regularly cut attractive foliage and seed heads from the garden and arrange them in a vase at the front door to greet my visitors during winter. If your garden doesn’t provide enough material to cut, visit the local florist or garden centre to find fresh cuts for the front door or kitchen table.

Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist and chief horticulture instructor at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden.

For advice contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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From page 19 Banff Court, North Vancouver.

Meetings include speakers, workshops and field trips.

Info: Elaine, 604-929-2928 or Chris, 604-924-1628.

Donate Surplus Harvest: The North Shore Recycling program encourages gardeners to donate surplus harvest to local food banks and shelters.

No donation is too small and donations are accepted year round. For a list of organizations accepting fresh produce visit nsrp.bc.ca.

Edible Garden Project Volunteer Orientation Night takes place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Learn about the projects the Edible Garden Project is running and how to get involved.

Location will be provided upon registration. Registration and info: ediblegardenproject. com or email volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com.

Free Eco-Tours: Study the rich heritage and unique natural resources of the West Coast.

These walking tours, some available in Mandarin, are designed to educate and promote healthy living. Explore your own backyard with Joseph Lin. Info: 604-327-8693 or greenclub.bc.ca.

Saturday, November 24th, 2012 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Step inside our warm, inviting

Guided Walking Tours: VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St., Vancouver, offers tours daily at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Meet at the information desk.

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community and discover the kinds of gifts and crafts that make this fair a must-see for your holiday shopping.

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Invasive Plants: Report invasive plants in B.C. communities by dialing 1888-WEEDSBC (1-888-9333722). The Invasive Species Council of B.C., in partnership with the Agriculture Environment and Wildlife Fund, operates the provincial toll-free hotline to help your community protect local resources. The hotline is part of

budget and taste, plus a tempting array of seasonal refreshments courtesy of

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The Invasive Species Council of British Columbia is a grassroots, non-profit society that provides workshops, activities, and events to educate the public and professionals.

Membership is free and open to anyone willing to work collaboratively.

Seed Collectors: Learn how to collect, clean and package seeds from plants, Tuesday or Sunday mornings at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Info: Judy Aird at 604-257-8674.

The Upper Lonsdale Garden Club meets every second Thursday of the month, 7:309:30 p.m. in the basement of St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Dianne, 604980-3025 or dkkennedy@ shaw.ca.

West Coast Bonsai Society welcomes new members who are interested in the art of miniature trees. Meetings are every third Wednesday of the month, February through November, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9226608.

West Vancouver Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January, 7:30 p.m. at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.

Coffee and guest speakers.

New members and guests welcome. Cost: $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in, $5.

Info: www.westvangardenclub. com.

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PARENTING

Celebrate the Season at the Pier WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE US YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

Strumming up support WEST Vancouver secondary Grade 12 students Kelly Oswald (left) and Jenny Diemer raised $2,645 for music education in Balgue, Nicaragua following a trip to the village with their global education class. Find out more at indiegogo.com/guitarsforbalgue.

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PARENTING

Help kids develop empathy Parenting Today Kathy Lynn

CHRISTMAS is a time for giving and receiving.

Many parents are concerned that for their children it is only a time for receiving.

We want to buy gifts for our kids; we want them to have a great time. But, at the same time, we want them to know how fortunate they are.

How can we help our kids become aware of other children who are needy? How can we help them develop empathy?

And is that the same as sympathy?

Not exactly. When we are sympathetic we feel badly about another’s situation. We

care. When we are empathetic, we can put ourselves in the shoes of another.

For example, we see a neighbour carrying a bag of groceries. She trips and falls, spilling the contents all over the road. We are sympathetic and run to make sure she’s OK. We help her get back on her feet and we pick up the spilled groceries.

If we are empathetic, we act the same way but can put ourselves in her place. We are aware of what she may be feeling while we help her back on her feet.

So how do we do this

Young artist of the week

with our kids? And, more importantly, how can we do it at this time of year when they are getting so much?

Young children are selfcentred. They see the world through their own eyes and experience and this is typical and developmentally appropriate. They are also concrete thinkers. They understand what they can touch and see.

So simply talking about the reality for less well-off kids is not as successful as giving them concrete actions to take.

See Involve page 30

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

Alana Jungjohann, 9, Capilano elementary Art teacher: Wendy Lee Favourite art: drawing animals Favourite artist: Johannes Vermeer Her teacher writes: Alana has an amazing ability to draw from memory. She is passionate about animals and this can be seen in her lifelike representations. Her pencil drawings show an incredible understanding of form and movement. © Disney

Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website www.artists4kids.com.

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Caring kids LYNN Valley elementary student council members collect coins for victims of Hurricane Sandy as part of Canadian Kids Care, a campaign encouraging kids across Canada to raise money for the Canadian Red Cross. The money will be earmarked for children in need. For more information email canadiankidscare@hotmail.com.

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WERNER & HILDEGARD HESSE 1926–2008 & 1918–2008 Currently spotting yellow-rumped warblers in old-growth BC forests The Hesses were passionate bird watchers and enthusiastic conservationists. Inspired by their commitment, I am studying birds to understand which habitats are most important to conserve.

Thanks to Werner and Hildegard Hesses’ legacy I have been able to fully focus on my research for 3 years and, in so doing, help provide solutions to environmental problems. Thank you Werner and Hildegard — your passion has allowed me to do the research I love and continue an important tradition of outreach between academia, policy makers and the public.

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Werner and Hildegard Hesse expressed their passion for birding with a bequest to UBC, which today ensures vital funding for conservation research.

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On their toes BALLET Bloch Canada dancers Sophie Sedlacek (left), Stephanie Lowe and Angelica Goode rehearse for Ballet Jorgen Canada’s upcoming production of Swan Lake. The students train three hours per day, six days a week under artistic director Tracy-Lea Bloch. Toronto-based Ballet Jorgen held open auditions in Vancouver for its 25th anniversary season production of Swan Lake, which it will tour across Canada in the new year. The three North Shore dancers won their auditions for the company’s performance of the classical ballet at Centennial Theatre on Feb. 19, 2013.

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PARENTING

Involve children in holiday preparations to foster empathy From page 29

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

LET your child choose a charity for holiday giving.

One way you can help them not only be empathetic but also generous and helpful to other children is to take a look at the World Vision (worldvision.ca/gifts) catalogue. You’ve heard about people who buy chickens, a goat or a cow for a struggling family. You can let your child make the choice. This is concrete. The catalogue will show you not only what is available but also exactly how it helps a family. And

your child will know that he thought outside of himself and his needs. He put himself in the place of a child who needs food or water. It’s real and worthwhile, a great gift for the grandparents who have downsized and do not need more stuff.

You can also sit down with your child and go through his toy collection. Which toys has he outgrown? Are they still in good shape? If so, donate them to an agency or organization that can use them and bring your child

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Mount Seymour United Church Youth Choir: Youth ages 11-15 are invited to join the choir that practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No singing or music-reading ability required.

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empathetic, to put themselves in the place of their parents.

Kids can also become involved in all preparations surrounding the holidays.

They can make cards for relatives and friends, they can prepare name cards for the guests, and they can become hosts who answer the door.

In all cases they are thinking beyond themselves, they are planning to make others happy and comfortable.

They are becoming empathetic.

with you to drop them off.

Children can also become involved in Christmas related volunteerism. Is your church or school delivering food baskets? Have your child participate. And have her donate some food. This is real. She will be able to place her donation in the box and see it as part of the package.

I also think that kids should do some of the shopping. All too often there is a gift under the tree for Mom from three-year-old Erika, but Dad chose, bought and wrapped it. There is a real disconnect. Kids who shop for their parents need to try to think about what their mom or dad would like. It doesn’t matter if they choose appropriately, it matters whether they learn to be

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Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 physical fitness, citizenship and leadership while fostering an interest in Canada’s civilian and naval maritime communities. Meetings are held Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver.

New members welcome. Info: 604-988-8911 or navy7@telus. net.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email event info to listings@ nsnews.com.

Seton Villa Retirement Centre Supportive Housing & Assisted Living for Low Income Seniors

8th Annual Christmas at the Mansion ñó CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE Saturday, November 24th & Sunday, November 25th 10 am - 4 pm

Wide selection of artisans & fresh baking by Seton Villa staff! Guided tours throughout historic Overlynn Mansion Located at McGill St. & N Esmond Ave., North Burnaby

Northshore Auto Mall • 855 Automall Drive • North Vancouver, BC • 1-866-664-8713 • www.jphyundainorthshore.com D#6700

Proceeds to support resident programs at Seton Villa

Visit www.christmasatoverlynn.ca for details!

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NEIGHBOURHOODS Time Traveller

photo courtesy of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives

THIS undated photograph was likely taken on Grouse Mountain in the days before ski lifts. While it’s a good time to head for the ski hills, it’s also a good time to visit North Vancouver’s archives to purchase Christmas gifts. The staff will gladly help community members find the perfect photograph or book on North Vancouver.

Info: nvma.ca or nvmac@dnv.org.

Noteworthy neighbours

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morrey mazda NORTHSHORE AUTO MALL 604.984.9211

Greenhouse serves families

THANKS to the efforts of a number of community members, Capilano Care Centre residents and their families have a new greenhouse to enjoy, offering an outdoor place of quiet, unifying refuge.

According to a written statement, president Rob Huffman and long-standing employee Donald Mitchell of Carefree Greenery Ltd., a full service landscaper on the North Shore

since 1984, led the project with the support of a number of community partners including Home Depot’s Team Depot from the Park Royal store, Creative Bricks and Blocks Ltd., Dalton Trucking Ltd. and Revera Living’s executive director Chris Mitchell at Capilano Care Centre.

The greenhouse was dedicated to Ingrid and Terence Walsh of West Vancouver and all families in the community in a ceremony on Oct. 30.

Send details, along with your contact information, for our regular Noteworthy Neighbours section to emcphee@nsnews.com.

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his time of year when we celebrate the joy and comfort of family and friends, it is also a fitting time to consider those right here in our own community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who may not have the support that many of us often take for granted. While good causes are everywhere, there are some excellent organizations based right here on the North Shore doing great work. Most of us will acknowledge that giving is a personal choice; what we hope to do in the following pages is to introduce you to the causes; their priorities and some of their successes.

Please take a moment to have a look and see if the work of one of these North Shore organizations aligns with your own values, concerns and efforts, and if so â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then seek them out and say hello; they are all really great people. Get connected and help keep the North Shore the greatest place in the world to live.

PS: donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to connect with us on our Facebook page!

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Keith Fenton, President

Coho Society of the North Shore 1408 MARINE DRIVE, WEST VANCOUVER

Our Focus

To make people aware of current and potential threats to local waterways and fisheries, and to convince them to become actively involved in bringing about reasoned solutions for the benefit of present and future generations through our yearround campaigns.

Our People

Now in its 33nd year, the Coho Society has one employee and approximately 150 volunteers who work with our dedicated Board of Directors to get the job done.

contact us telephone 604 926 6956 email info@cohosociety.com internet www.cohosociety.com

Family Services Of The North Shore SOCIETY

The Journey Continues Full Cycle Though not everyone was excited to see the return of heavy rain in late October, it opened the floodgates for the spectacle of spawning salmon returning to North Shore rivers and streams. At the Brothers Creek viewing platform, located east of Taylor Way on Keith Road, for example, wide-eyed children could see up close both Coho and Chum salmon pairing to spawn and complete their final journey. The Coho Society continues to fund partnership groups on the North Shore who share a similar vision to see that salmon once again become part of the fabric of our ecosystem. These funding initiatives contribute to sustainability and include – fish tanks in classrooms for salmonid education for youth; field trips for experiential environmental studies; research water temperatures in our streams and effects on salmon; Adopt-A-Fish where children adopt salmon fry for release into streams. In the past year, the society made a $10,000 contribution to West Vancouver Streamkeepers towards the construction of a new salmon rearing pond in McDonald Creek in West Vancouver. It is planned to be finished in early 2013. The Coho Society provided a Coho Festival grant to fund the Heywood Park Community Hatchery and Stewardship Project designed for public education and awareness of the importance of protecting salmon and their habitat. This year’s annual Coho Festival grew to a two day, zero-waste festival complete with their famous salmon BBQ, Stewardship Zone, live music, art and participation of First Nation people.

How you can get involved

101 - 255 WEST 1ST STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER

Our Focus

Family Services of the North Shore is an accredited, not for profit, community based organization that has been providing counselling, support and education to heal and connect the North Shore community for over 60 years.

The agency serves three municipalities: the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, as well as the Village of Lions Bay and Bowen Island.

We also lead the provincial work in the prevention of eating disorders.

Our People

60 staff and professionals + 289 volunteers + 2,214 donors = 6,500 people served in the community.

Testimonial

“I am always moved by a community of individuals who give so generously to people they’ve never met” – a Family Services of the North Shore client.

• Become a member of the Society • Become a volunteer at our events.

contact us

• Become an exhibitor, volunteer or sponsor of our big Coho Festival at Ambleside Beach.

The Coho Society has contributed more than a half million dollars toward projects which further public awareness, provide education for our children and make positive changes in our environment which will encourage the return of salmon to our rivers and streams.

telephone 604 988 5281 email family@familyservices.bc.ca internet www.familyservices.bc.ca

Our work in the community Counselling – Individual, couple and family counselling that supports family members who are going through divorce, separation, conflict, grief and other life-changing events.

Child and Youth Counselling and Prevention Programs – A counselling and prevention program for children and youth to address sexual assault, sexual abuse, social exclusion and bullying.

Stopping the Violence – Counselling for women who have experienced relationship abuse, sexual assault and/or physical, emotional or sexual abuse as a child.

I hope family centre – A play-based program that helps parents and children connect in healthy and secure ways.

Jessie’s Legacy – An eating disorder prevention program for children and parents.

Christmas Bureau – A program to ensure that everyone enjoys a healthy meal and gift on Christmas morning.

Upcoming events The 3rd Annual Family Services of the North Shore Toy Drive in support of the Christmas Bureau will be held this Saturday, November 24 at the Northshore Auto Mall from 10am – 4pm.

Bring your new, unwrapped toy or gift to Morrey Mazda and share a cup of hot chocolate courtesy of Louis Gervais Fine Foods and Catering. For more information email christmas@ familyservices.bc.ca or call 604-984-9627.

The 27th Annual Winter Family Ball will be held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Sunday, December 2 at 4:30pm.

Enjoy dinner, dancing and a special performance by the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, while supporting our Children and Youth Counselling and Prevention Programs. For reservations email events@familyservices.bc.ca or call 604-988-5281.

As part of a Provincial Eating Disorder Awareness Committee initiative, “Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters” author Courtney Martin will be speaking at the Croatian Cultural Centre on Thursday, December 6 at 6:30pm. Event is free to attend. RSVP is required at www.pedaw.eventbrite.ca or 604-875-2084.

How you can get involved Your generous gifts of time & money ensure that we are able to serve the most vulnerable in our community. Bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Sponsor a Family by providing a Christmas Hamper. Teen & adult gifts are most needed currently.

Donate online, by phone or by mail at Family Services of the North Shore #101–255 W 1st Street, North Van, BC V7M 3G8.

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Colm Foley Building Site Material Acquisitions Coordinator

The Gordon And Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists 2121 LONSDALE AVENUE, NORTH VANCOUVER

Our Focus

The Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists was established to support Artists for Kids (AfK) and its one-of-a-kind art education program and its new public art gallery, the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art. Through Artists for Kids programs, students, teachers and artists are brought together in a highly enriched learning environment, where insight, skills and stories are shared.

Our People

The Smith Foundation is comprised of a dynamic board of 11 Directors, community leaders, with strong backgrounds in education, art and legacy building. In addition, through the support of our artist-patrons, including Gordon Smith, the stories and insights of one generation of artists are shared with the next.

Our work in the community We believe art changes lives, builds communities and touches souls so we proudly support Artists for Kids (AfK) and the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, home to the AfK permanent teaching collection. Their programs enrich the ability of our students to learn first hand from those who have come before them. To continue to support this work, we have embarked on an endowment campaign to raise $5 million to ensure the ongoing viability of Artists for Kids and the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art.

Testimonial “I’ve been involved with the Smith Foundation for years.

Macquarie has joined me in funding endowments and scholarships as well as supporting the Gordon Smith Gallery as a resource for young people in our community. It’s rewarding to see these resources help provide wider access to the visual arts.” – Richard Savage, Senior Vice President, Macquarie Private Wealth

Events The Smith Foundation will produce a summer exhibition in the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art -- Know Your Treasures --- from May 15 through September 14, 2013.

The exhibition will formally introduce the community to the extensive teaching collection of Canadian art that the Artists for Kids program has been acquiring since it began in 1989.

These works depict the significant ideas of our country’s leading artists, including painting, sculpture, photography, drawing and print-making.

Community programming accompanying the exhibition will include weekly “Artist and Curator Voice” presentations, “Lunch and Learn”, and “Sensational Saturday Morning” classes, further engaging audiences, young and old, with AfK artists and their art forms.

contact us telephone 604 998 8563 email info@smithfoundation.ca internet www.smithfoundation.ca

How you can get involved By making a donation to The Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation, you help us do our work in the community.

We also welcome the gift of time. If you would like to volunteer at the gallery, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Habitat for Humanity Society North Vancouver ReStore 126 HARBOUR AVENUE, NORTH VANCOUVER

Our Focus

Habitat for Humanity is a worldwide organization dedicated to lifting families out of substandard and poverty housing by building home they can afford to own.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver relies on volunteers, generous donors and in-kind donations of materials and labour to build affordable home ownership opportunities for modest-income families in Metro Vancouver. Our work is supported by three ReStores in South Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver, which are largely staffed by volunteers.

Our People

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver is coming to the North Shore, and will be opening a ReStore in November, 2012. We have a store manager and limited staff in our North Vancouver ReStore. However a majority of the people who work at our build sites and at our ReStores are dedicated volunteers. We thank the people of the North Shore and all our volunteers for supporting us.

contact us telephone 604 985 5618 email info@habitatgv.ca internet www.habitatgv.ca ReStores www.restoresgv.ca

Our work in the community An estimated 1.5 million Canadian families live in substandard housing, and the number is growing each year.

The challenge in Metro Vancouver is particularly acute with some of highest land and building costs in North America.

In 2012 we participated with Westbank and VanCity on an affordable-ownership project at 60 West Cordova in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Four families moved in during the spring. We are also completing the final phase of a six-unit townhome project in Burnaby, which will home to six partner families in early 2013. We are looking at further housing opportunities in all areas of Metro Vancouver, including the North Shore.

Upcoming events Watch out in 2013 for Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver at a number of special events and community festivals on the North Shore. Our regular events include: • Spring Vancouver Home and Garden Show at B.C. Place Stadium • Fall Vancouver Home and Design Show at B.C. Place Stadium • Gordon Food Services Fall Food Show at the Pacific Coliseum

A recent donation helped by Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver was grateful to receive a generous donation of $100,000 from the Alpha Technologies Group. This commitment will help us complete our Burnaby Townhome project, and means that six partner families will receive the keys to their new homes in 2013.

How you can get involved There are opportunities for people to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver on the North Shore: • Volunteer at the North Vancouver ReStore, 126 Harbour Ave. • Donate: Make a donation either on-line or through our office, or donate good quality building and construction materials to the North Vancouver ReStore • Help us build: We need volunteers, in-kind donations of materials or labour from skilled trades-people; and donors to help fund the cost of home construction.

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Gary Ansell Executive Director

Harvest Project 1073 ROOSEVELT CRESCENT, NORTH VANCOUVER

Kristy Gill, Director Donor Relations; Judy Savage, President; Joanne McLellan, Director Gift Planning

Lions Gate Hospital Foundation

231 EAST 15TH STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER

Our Focus

“Extending a hand up, not a hand out” Harvest Project reaches out to individuals and families on the North Shore who are challenged by family breakdown, illness, job-loss and poverty. We provide a safety-net for hundreds of our neighbours by delivering resources that allow them to overcome their challenges to participate fully in the community.

Our People

Harvest Project is made up of more than 150 volunteers who bring their time, effort and expertise to client-care, administration, warehousing, and communications. Business leaders, computer experts, cooks, counselors, truck drivers, retirees and students work together, along with a small staff and our board of directors.

A unique, grassroots North Shore initiative.

contact us telephone 604 983 9488 email info@harvestproject.org internet www.harvestprojejct.org

Impact in the community In one of the wealthiest communities in Canada, critical family needs are often hidden and services are scarce for those who find themselves in desperate times. As crises occur and families must spend most of their incomes on accommodation, many are forced to go without food, medicine, dental care and other necessities, just to remain housed. Each child who begins school below developmental standards suffers hugely, as does the social and economic health and the future of the community.

Our mission is to provide a holistic support network to address the needs of vulnerable children and adults. Helping to restore our neighbours to health and stability benefits our whole community.

Fast Facts Last year, Harvest Project provided more than 3,000 coaching and drop-in sessions, food valued at $600,000, and 800 clothing outfits supplied through our social-enterprise thrift store. We received more than 18,000 volunteer-hours, thanks to 150+ volunteers from across the North Shore.

We served up to 500 individuals and families each month: · 40% of clients are single parents with their children · 40% of clients are new residents and immigrants · 20% of clients are seniors or individuals with chronic health challenges.

Our Focus

The goal of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is to provide the highest quality health care to patients. The Foundation raises funds to purchase state-of-theart medical equipment, improve patient care facilities, support physician and staff education, and research.

Our People

We have more than 10,000 individuals and organizations that support the Foundation through annual donations. A further 100 volunteers serve on committees and assist at events.

The Foundation board is made up of 20 North Shore residents, business and community leaders. There is a dynamic team of eight full-time staff.

Upcoming Events Fill the Van Food Drive - Sat. Dec. 1, 12 to 5pm at Save On Foods, Park & Tilford Mall Fill the Van Food Drive - Sat. Dec. 18, 12 to 5pm at Save On Foods, Marine Dr. & Pemberton LLBA’s Annual Christmas Festival - Sat. Dec 1 4:30pm - 7:30pm at Pinnacle /Shipyard Plaza North Shore Rec Commission’s Carol Ships Celebration, Panorama Park – Sat. Dec. 15th evening

How you can get involved Please support our 20th anniversary “Season of Hope Fundraising Campaign” – Donate online, by mail or in-person.

We need to raise $200,000 to provide life-changing programs and services for families in-need this winter.

Christmas Food Drives and Fundraisers: Create your own giving campaign – collect cash and non-perishable food.

Planned & Estate Giving: Your legacy on the North Shore. Contact us at (604) 983-9488 X315 or lynnh@harvestproject.org

Current campaign Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s new $3.5M campaign to relocate, renovate and equip a dedicated new Endoscopy Unit is well underway. This new Unit could not be more important to the delivery of efficient, effective and comfortable patient care at LGH – it will increase patient access to treatment for gastrointestinal diseases and colon cancer screening, as well as improve the quality of care delivered by the Endoscopy team.

Facts Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is committed to the enhancement of patient care on the North Shore. In the past 5 years alone, with the generous support of our community, we have raised more than $70 million, allowing for the purchase of new state-of-the-art equipment and facility upgrades for the benefit of patients.

Recent projects include the expansion and renovation of the ER department; building the North Shore’s first free-standing hospice; opening four minimally invasive surgical suites; purchasing diagnostic equipment and more recently raising $26.5 million to build The Greta and Robert H. N. Ho Psychiatry and Education Centre, (The HOpe Centre).

How you can get involved You can support Lions Gate Hospital Foundation by visiting www.lghfoundation.com to make a donation or by calling 604-984-5785.

Better health care for the community is a special gift – and it is yours to give!

contact us telephone 604 984 5785 email info@lghfoundation.com internet www.lghfoundation.com

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Li Boesen, Nancy Hollstedt and June Maynard

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NSCF President David Alsop, centre back, surrounded by some of this year’s NSCF grant recipients.

North Shore Community Foundation

North Shore Community Resources Society

600 WEST QUEENS ROAD, NORTH VANCOUVER

SUITE 201, CAPILANO MALL, 935 MARINE DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER

Our Focus

Our Focus

To improve the quality of life for residents on the North Shore by funding community programs, services, and scholarships. We administer a variety of trust funds and issue grants from the investment earnings, for the benefit of North Shore residents from Deep Cove to Lions Bay.

Our People

The North Shore Community Foundation is a volunteer organization. All activities are undertaken by a volunteer Board of Directors and a group of dedicated helpers, which keeps our overhead very low.

Our Board of Directors is: David Alsop, President; Jan Argent, Melanie Clark, Michael Donelson, Chern Heed, Andrew Hoffman, Chris Kalbfleisch, Aaron Kuzik, Elizabeth McLaren, Jackie Morris, Tanya Murray, Sue Ridout, Michael Sommers.

Facts

The North Shore Community Foundation administers over $2 million in assets in 25 different funds, and disburses more than $150,000 from fundraising and investment earnings to worthy local agencies every year.

contact us telephone 604 998 4460 email info@nscommunityfoundation.com internet www.nscommunityfoundation.com

Our work in the community

This year, the NSCF passed the $1 million milestone: since its founding in 1988, it has contributed more than $1 million to community programs and services on the North Shore.

The NSCF provides a tax-effective means for people and organizations to preserve capital for the long-term benefit of the community. We maintain active contacts with a variety of social service agencies, cultural and educational institutions and other community groups in order to understand emerging needs. We also develop relationships with donors and potential donors to ensure we meet their intentions effectively.

Upcoming events

Each year, the North Shore Community Foundation presents the North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament, in partnership with the West Vancouver Community Foundation. This annual fundraiser has raised more than $600,000 in its five years of operation. The 2013 MGT will be held on May 24 at the Seymour Golf and Country Club.

Also in 2013, the NSCF will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Watch for details of an event in May 2013 to honour the achievement!

Testimonial

“The North Shore Women’s Centre is honoured to have been selected as the recipient of the 2012 North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament donation. This $50,000 donation has made it possible for our organization to begin realizing a long-time vision of hosting a health and wellness program to help support the health needs of low income women living on the North Shore. With a focus on prevention and education, the program will provide information and workshops, consultations and treatments, group sessions and classes from the perspective of complementary (e.g. acupuncture, energy therapy, nutrition, etc.) and integrative medicine. We believe that the program will make a unique and significant contribution to our community, and we thank everyone involved for giving the North Shore Women’s Centre this opportunity.” – Michelle Dodds, Executive Director, North Shore Women’s Centre

NSCR oversees a number of vital programs for North Shore residents:

Our People

- Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR)

NSCR is run by a volunteer board of directors, has 28 staff and more than 85 wonderful volunteers who help to deliver our programs and services during the year. Whether involved in direct service or information and referral, everyone is dedicated to helping those who live or work on the North Shore. Online, by phone or in person at Capilano Mall, we provide our community with complete access to information on programs and services.

Testimonials

“My life is better because of you.

The programs here at North Shore Community Resources have helped me get it together.”

“I’ve been impressed with your (legal advocate’s) dedication.

Doing all that extra work took a lot of effort and dedication on your part... your achievement will make such a positive difference in my life.”

How you can get involved

There are many ways to contribute to the North Shore Community Foundation, all of which are eligible for a tax receipt. Check our website for more information, or call to set up a meeting. The NSCF also welcomes volunteers and corporate sponsors to help assist with the North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament, or to serve on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Our work in the community

Connecting people to local services for 35 years, North Shore Community Resources Society is where the North Shore goes for help.

contact us telephone 604 985 7138 email nscr@nscr.bc.ca internet www.nscr.bc.ca

- Information North Shore: our community’s information and referral program - Volunteer North Shore - Professional development opportunities and workshops for child care providers and parents - Seniors’ One Stop Information Program - Caregiver Support Program - Legal Information and Advocacy Program - Housing Information and Community Housing Action Committee - Early and Middle Years Childhood Planning Tables - WHEELS Early Childhood Community Outreach

Upcoming events - Volunteer for three hour shifts at our Charity Gift Wrap Booth. All funds support NSCR programs. Dec 8-24: free training and lots of fun! For information call 604-985-7138.

- Pitch your discontinued pennies for a good cause. Drop them off at our office on the second level of Capilano Mall.

We’ll ensure your coins will do good work right here on the North Shore.

- National Volunteer Week – April 21-27, 2013 – a time to celebrate local volunteers. Nominate someone who makes a difference for a Community Volunteer Spirit Award at www.nscr.bc.ca/volunteer/volunteer.html

Your donation supports your Community NSCR depends upon community donations — all of which stay on the North Shore. As a local federally registered charity with the ability to issue tax receipts, more than ninety per cent of all donations goes to direct service in this community.

Wondering about charitable gift planning? Regardless of your choice of beneficiary organizations, we can help you with a strategy. Contact Li Boesen, Executive Director at 604-982-3305 for more information.

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Lisa Reinders - Executive Director

North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre INMAN ROOM, NS NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, 225 EAST 2ND ST., NORTH VANCOUVER

Our Focus

The North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre’s mission is to assist stroke survivors and their families to recover to the best of their abilities in all aspects of their life.

Our People

With only 4 part-time employees and 4 part-time therapists, we are able to provide over 30 hours of group and 1:1 therapy every week. This service is only possible with the 95 hours per week of support received from dedicated North Shore volunteers. We thank the community for this ongoing and much appreciated support.

Facts

Every year there are over 6500 British Columbians afflicted by stroke - many of whom are left with debilitating conditions.

The services provided at the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre gives stroke survivors the strong peer support & continued therapy that they need to help them recover to the best of their ability.

contact us telephone 778 340 5803 email info@nssrc.org internet www.nssrc.org

Our work in the community Since 1974 we have been the North Shore’s main service provider of stroke recovery and community reintegration services for individuals no longer receiving outpatient rehabilitation. The Centre operates in two locations – North Shore Neighbourhood House in North Vancouver and St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in West Vancouver - and our services have expanded to include almost 1400 hours of speech, music and exercise therapy per year. Increased therapy improves the outcome for stroke survivors after a brain attack and as a result reduces the burden on the medical community for these patients.

Testimonial “I am 64 years old and had my stroke in March 2010. My left side has been affected and I get around in a wheelchair or scooter. I joined North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre in September 2010. The Centre is 100% beneficial to everyone that attends. I have made many good friends and realize it is a special place. The coordinators and volunteers are all amazing – their help allows us to keep our self esteem and confidence intact and enables us to continue our physical and mental progress. The smallest progress is huge! They do all they can for our benefit. It’s a great organization and helps a lot of people who otherwise would have no help.”

Donations Help Through the help of donations from local service clubs and the B.C. Gaming fund we have been able to purchase iPads to augment our speech therapy program. Many members use a variety of apps on these devices to target skills in areas such as memory, cognition, language and attention. For some, a stroke can severely limit one’s ability to speak and the iPad can be a valuable tool in helping them to express their thoughts through a customizable communication app. The possibilities are endless and each week we are discovering new and exciting apps that encourage our members to learn and adapt.

How you can get involved We need your support in order to continue providing this valuable service to our Stroke Survivors. We urge you to volunteer or make a donation at www.nssrc.org

Parkgate Community Services Society

PARKGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 3625 BANFF COURT, NORTH VANCOUVER

What Participants Say...

“…I have met many new people, and have shared in the births of grandchildren, the joys of special occasions, the budding of new romances…” - Paula “…singing, laughing and making people happy is connecting at the soul and spirit level...” - Doug

Our Volunteers

Last year 327 volunteers donated 19,942 hours of their time at Parkgate Community Centre.

To contribute your “gift of time” to Parkgate Community Services Society, take a look at the volunteer section on our website.

Free Community Event

“Tinsel, Trees and Treasures” Parkgate Community Centre Friday, December 7 6pm-8pm Christmas fun for the family!

Our work in the community Parkgate Community Services Society (PCSS) is a registered, not-for-profit charitable society that has been in operation since 1983. PCSS is an innovative leader in creating opportunities for each person in our community to live life better. We reach out to develop, support and strengthen the community we serve. We collaborate with organizations, and connect and engage families and individuals of all generations, cultures and abilities. PCSS is committed to strengthening the bonds that bring people together in a respectful, caring and creative environment.

Parkgate Community Services Society has a unique governance partnership with the North Vancouver Recreation Commission to provide community-based programs and services through Parkgate Community Centre, located in the Deep Cove/East Seymour area of North Vancouver, British Columbia.

How you can help Parkgate Community Services Society Your support helps to ensure that PCSS can continue to provide programs and services to our community. As funds from grants and sponsors are subject to increasing restraints each year, your donations are becoming increasingly important. Whether you choose to assist us immediately or in the future, your donation is always needed and is greatly appreciated.

Donated funds support daily programs and services, and donors can designate which PCSS programs their funds will help: • Child Care and Family programs and services • Youth programs and services • Seniors’ and Community Kitchen programs and services • Ongoing community support Donations may also be made to the Parkgate Community Legacy Fund in order to care for the future needs of PCSS. Visit the Donate section on our website for more information about giving to PCSS.

contact us telephone 604 983 6350 email information@myparkgate.com internet www.myparkgate.com

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get to know the not-for-profit organizations in our community

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Laura Holvor, Kate Bush, Robert MacKenzie

University of BC

West Vancouver Community Foundation

POINT GREY, VANCOUVER.

775–15TH STREET, WEST VANCOUVER

UBC Gift and Estate Planning

Our Focus

If you want to create a lasting legacy, we can help you connect your passions with deserving projects. An estate gift can support research and education in health care, business, sustainability, science, arts and culture — virtually any field. For more information on how UBC can help you plan your legacy in an area important to you, call 604 822-5373 or visit www.startanevolution.ca/plannedgiving

contact us

telephone 604 822 5373 Elizabeth Ko Director, Gift & Estate Planning

email elizabeth.ko@ubc.ca Brian Altwasser Associate Director, Estates & Trusts

email brian.altwasser@ubc.ca Cheryl Stevens Associate Director, Gift & Estate Planning

email cheryl.stevens@ubc.ca Murray Landa Associate Director, Gift & Estate Planning

email murray.landa@ubc.ca Bobbie Duvall Associate Director, Gift & Estate Planning

email bobbie.duvall@ubc.ca

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A Family Legacy of Giving As Development Liaison Officer for UBC’s Development and Alumni Engagement Department, Kate Bush knows firsthand how estate gifts to the University help shape the experience of students through financial aid, academic opportunities, and extracurricular initiatives.

In 1997, Kate decided to make a bequest for undergraduate awards in Medicine: “I couldn’t give a gift in real time, so I thought an estate gift was a good solution,” she explains.

“It takes an organization like UBC to find a cure for major diseases like cancer, which is prevalent in our family. If I could contribute towards a cure, even in some small way—well, that would be awesome.”

Kate’s generosity inspired her husband and daughter, who are also members of the UBC community, to follow suit.

Robert is an alumnus who has worked in Plant Operations at UBC for almost 34 years while Laura works in Campus and Community Planning and is pursuing her degree at UBC part time.

As a graduate of Physical Education, Robert plans to leave his bequest to the Athletics Department while Laura’s gift is currently undesignated, so it can be put towards the area of greatest need.

Robert’s decision to donate to UBC was founded in a strong personal conviction that higher education leads to a stronger society: “Kate talked about donating and I thought it was a good idea,” he says. “I’ve come to realize that the most important institution in the province is not government, but the university. Higher education means higher wages. If people want more money in the province, it’s important to support the university.”

Kate, Robert and Laura all agree that financial need shouldn’t bar any student from university. “If my gift helps someone gain access to higher education, that would be great,” says Laura.

“People who undertake university on their own, without the help of parents or scholarship money, have a really hard time,” says Kate. “I like the idea of making someone’s life a little easier.”

“Besides,” adds Robert, “you never know. The money you put towards UBC could benefit you in ways you never thought possible.”

Our Focus

VISION “Through philanthropy, we build a better West Vancouver.”

VALUES INCLUSIVE: We are committed to ensuring that everyone in the community has the opportunity to benefit from the philanthropy of our citizens.

TRUSTED: We manage financial donations to the Foundation with the utmost care.

COLLABORATIVE: We actively seek partnerships with community organizations to meet emerging needs.

FOCUSED: We seek to enhance the quality of life in West Vancouver through four main pillars: our natural environment; arts and culture; physical and social wellness; and education.

CURIOUS: We continually seek to understand unmet community needs that demand our attention.

CONNECTED: We know the community, and are committed to building longstanding relationships with our donors and our grant recipients.

JOYFUL: We make it easy to be philanthropic, and celebrate the joy that comes with giving.

Our work in the community

Since its inception the West Vancouver Community Foundation has accumulated net assets in excess of $4 million, has more than 46 funds, has granted more than $1.2 million from their endowment funds to support local projects and organizations and awarded more than $187,000 in scholarships to students in West Vancouver.

The “three pillars” of the WVCF

1.Building endowment funds by attracting new donors; 2.Awarding annual grants to charitable organizations in West Vancouver; 3.Determining the unique needs of the community and how to best help meet those needs.

A recent story

To create a legacy project for West Vancouver’s Centennial Year, the West Vancouver Community Foundation was pleased to award $25,000 to the District of West Vancouver to establish a series of interpretive panels (12 in total) which are placed along the seawalk in perpetuity, to interpret the history of West Vancouver’s Centennial. This grant was made possible by the Holly and Beke Burne Fund. The Holly and Beke Burne Fund was established to support improving and beautifying the seawalk between 25th Avenue and Capilano River and the trail up the west side of the Capilano River to Cleveland Dam within the District of West Vancouver.

Upcoming events

February 15, 2013: annual deadline for grant applications.

Applications are available on the foundation’s website.

May 24, 2013: the foundation teams with the North Shore Community Foundation to present the 6th annual North Shore Mayors Golf Tournament at the Seymour Golf and Country Club.

July 27, 2013: Inauguration of the annual community competitive and recreational cycling event. More details to follow on our website.

contact us telephone 604 925 8153 email westvanfoundation@telus.net internet www.westvanfoundation.com

How you can get involved

The WVCF is always looking for potential board and committee members and community volunteers to be involved in the Foundation. Contact executive director Delaina Bell at the West Vancouver Community Foundation for more information.

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West Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society WEST VANCOUVER

Our Focus

The West Vancouver Fire Fighters Charitable Society was established in 2005, and is registered and incorporated in the province of B.C. As described in our constitution, the purposes of the Society are to operate as a charitable organization and: a) promote education by providing scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance, b) promote the welfare of persons in financial need or distress, c) provide funds for the purchase of medical equipment for persons who are sick.

Our People

We have a total of eight members that sit as our board of directors, all firefighters with West Vancouver Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1525. These volunteer positions consist of a president, vice-president, treasurer, secretary, and four trustees.

Our ratio of administration costs versus donations is approximately 3% admin costs to 97% donated.

Our mandate is very specific and we do like to keep our allocation of funds within our community if possible; however, we also support charities that benefit a broader community than the North Shore area.

contact us email wvffcs@westvancouver.ca website http://westvancouverfighters.ca

twitter @westvanfire

with Charitable Organizations

West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation 1950 MARINE DRIVE, WEST VANCOUVER

Our work in the community

Our Focus

We have donated over $140,000 to various charitable groups in the community since our inception in 2005. Locally on the North Shore: North Shore Volunteers for Seniors; Dundarave Festival of Lights (Lookout Society North Shore Shelter); West Vancouver Youth Centre Youth Outreach Program; West Vancouver Victim’s Services; Family Services of North Shore Christmas Bureau; West Vancouver Firefighters Gary Hunter Memorial Bursaries; West Vancouver Youth Band; West Vancouver Community Centre Society; Royal Canadian Legion (West Vancouver Branch 60) Poppy Fund, and individual recipients as required.

To raise funds in order to help our library fulfill its mission statement: “The Library is open, free and welcoming to all. We connect people with ideas, information and the world of imagination.

We are the cornerstone of an engaged, democratic and literate community.”

Greater Vancouver area: BCPFF Burn Fund; BC Children’s Hospital; Muscular Dystrophy Association; MS Society; Terry Fox Cancer Foundation; Canadian Cancer Society; Make A Wish Foundation; Canuck Place.

Our People

Reality check

We witness many citizens who suffer devastating types of emergencies, from fires to severe medical or rescue calls.

However, we also see many of our citizens on routine calls, such as residential flooding or lift assists of elderly patients off the floor. In many cases, we see the need to support the families affected, and we do so through our Charitable Society. We can only do this with generous community donations.

Testimonials

“West Vancouver’s Firefighters have helped change the equation of homelessness on the North Shore through the Dundarave Festival of Lights. One boot at a time, they have lead our community in raising over $120,000 and counting through five Christmases.”

MICHAEL MARKWICK, DUNDARAVE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

“The West Vancouver firefighters have played a key role in making the Northshore Scotiabank MS Walk a success. The MS Society of Canada, BC & Yukon Division would like to thank the West Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society for their ongoing financial support and participation. They have contributed $14,600 in support of MS research and services to help those affected by MS.” PAULA SPRINGMAN, MS SOCIETY OF CANADA, BC & YUKON DIVISION

Upcoming Events

Spring carwash in May; Bagpipes by the Beach in June 2013; and our inaugural Christmas Dinner Gala in December, 2013. Visit our website and click on “Events” for the latest information.

How to donate

• On our new website using PayPal: click the “Donate” button • By mail: make cheques payable to WVFFCS, PO Box 91255, West Vancouver, BC, V7V 3N9

All funds raised by the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation are administered by the volunteer Board of Directors who invest the funds, and ensure they are used in accordance with the donor’s wishes (where expressed) or deployed for the best and highest usages in consultation with the Library staff and Library Board of Trustees.

Foundation Directors: Donna Robertson (Chair), Caroline Chiu Beaton, Nicole Brown, Ken Burnett, Ann Hamilton, Derek Hopkins, Stephen Hume, Geoff Jopson, Malihe Rasmi, Liesje Ryerson, Frances Schmitt-Zago and Jo-Ann Wood.

contact us

West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation

telephone 604 925 7425 email foundation@westvanlibrary.ca internet www.westvanlibrary.ca

Our work supporting your library The West Vancouver Memorial Library is the cornerstone of the community providing a safe, hospitable community place that welcomes over 1,750 people through its doors. For more than 26 years, the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation has raised funds on behalf of the library to enhance programs, services and facilities. Donors generously support their library, and funds are used for new books, a teen space, group study areas, early literacy programs, in-home services and so much more.

A recent story BOOKtopia, West Vancouver’s Children’s Literature Festival, will be entering its 9th great season this spring. The West Vancouver Library Foundation has been pleased to be the lead sponsor of this unique annual event that promotes literacy, celebrates language arts, and cultivates creative thought for youth. Over 1,500 West Vancouver students participated last year in 13 literary events that included award-winning B.C. writers and illustrators, Member of Parliament Awards for writing, movies and puppet shows. BOOKtopia is a West Vancouver success story that has been possible thanks to the collaboration between the Library, School District 45 and other community supporters.

Supporting Programs and Collections The Foundation helps to fund the library’s robust music programs and collections: Free Friday Night Music Concerts – A variety of concerts are open to the public throughout the year.

Kodaly Orff Music for Children – A free program offered 3X a year teaching the joy of making music through songs, dance and instruments.

Online Music Libraries – Classical and Naxos Music Libraries offer a wide selection of music to listen to on your computer.

Orchestral Music Collection – Community, school and professional orchestras can take advantage of a new collection of concertos, overtures, symphonies, suites and more from the CBC that was previously in storage at the Toronto Music Library.

How you can get involved Great Communities Build Great Libraries! Donations may be made online, by cheque, through a transfer of marketable securities, or planned giving.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Grey Cup great with wings

Adventures in Cooking: Ambrosia Adventures will host Christmas appetizer classes Nov. 21 and Dec. 4 from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver.

Fee: $65 per class. Pastry chef Shaya Sy Rantfors will teach a class on how to make truffles, barks and chocolate confections Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:45-9:30 p.m. Fee: $74.50.

Info: ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.

Romancing the Stove Angela Shellard

THE BC Lions nearly made it to the Grey Cup again.

Even though we don’t have our team to cheer for, diehard football fans out there will no doubt be gathering to watch the big game anyway.

Here are some recipes to fuel your fervour.

Family Services of the North Shore Fundraiser: After having a meal at a North Vancouver location of Boston Pizza you can donate to Family Services of the North Shore by entering your bill in the sponsorship binder.

Boston Pizza will donate 10 per cent of each bill collected to Family Services of the North Shore. Boston Pizza is located at 1078 Marine Dr. and 88 Chesterfield Ave.

Baked Buffalo Hot Wings

THE DISH Deana Lancaster talks French fare from Le Parisien page 42

food calendar

5 lbs. chicken wings, cut at the joints into “drummies” and “flats,” bony tips discarded (it’s easier to see where the joints are if the wings are skin-side down) 4 Tbsp vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½ cups flour Blue cheese dressing (homemade or purchased) Celery sticks Sauce: 1 cup hot sauce (This is the traditional hot wing sauce.

If you can only find Tabasco, which is much hotter, use ½ cup Tabasco and ½ cup chili Sauce) 1 cup butter 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Plugged-in Tour: The Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts holds instructor-led walking tours of Granville Island Fridays at 10 a.m. Tours include a canvas tote, a to-go coffee or tea and a pastry. Fee: $40. A buffet style lunch from Bistro 101 can be added to the tour for an additional $25. Info and reservations: picachef.com or 604-734-4488.

To make the sauce: Melt NEWS photo Cindy Goodman butter in a medium saucepan over low heat (make sure the BAKED buffalo hot wings with blue cheese dressing are a popular game-day snack, heat is low, you don’t want the and pair well with Barbecued Chicken Pizza. butter to separate); add the on the sheet (you may have to overlap the racks a bit to get them hot sauce, paprika and Worcestershire and whisk together well to to fit). Grease the racks using a paper towel dipped in vegetable combine. oil. Arrange the wing pieces on the racks skin side up. They can fit Rinse the wings with cool water; pat them completely dry with together snugly but don’t crowd them so they overlap. Bake for 30 paper towels, then put them in a large bowl and toss with the oil minutes until golden brown, then with tongs turn them over and and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the flour evenly over top and toss the wings to coat with flour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees; line a large baking sheet with foil and place two wire baking racks See Barbecue page 43

Raincity Grill — Market Mondays: Four-course meals wine pairings from executive chef Robert Clark featuring products from local suppliers on the last Monday of every month. Cost: $65 per person (includes wine). Raincity Grill is located at 1193 Denman St., Vancouver. Reservations and information: raincitygrill. com.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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Bistro bringing French fare to West End “It was always a dream of mine to buy it,” he said, while hosting a recent tasting.

At six months old, the menu was ready for some tweaking, featuring more rustic dishes for fall.

“We want to bring something a little more traditional,” said Blakeley, “Something you don’t see very often.”

Now on the menu are Petits Plats — small plates that can be ordered to accompany a glass of wine or cocktail as you decide on your dinner.

Just $3.50 each, it’s a tough choice between Pork Rillettes (Dijon Mustard), Baked Mussels (tomato and garlic), Oyster Rockefeller (bacon and Pernod), Crispy Calamari (saffron mayonnaise), Smoked Herring (warm potato salad) and Squash Croquette (goat cheese and apple chutney).

The menu is now also home to a rotating selection of what Blakeley calls “The Nasty Bits,” including duck heart tourtiere, tripes à la Provençale, smoked beef tongue, slow braised pigs tail, popcorn chicken livers and Andouillette sausage, all made in house by executive chef Tobias Grignon. They are part of the harvest tradition, pointed out Blakeley, where every part of the animal is used,

Deana Lancaster Contributing Writer

WHEN John Blakeley first arrived in Canada, Café de Paris on Denman Street was a natural spot for the charming Frenchman to work.

Since it opened in 1977, the West End bistro had maintained a solid reputation for dependable French fare, and the best steak frites in the city.

So when Blakeley — now the proprietor of Bistro Pastis and a North Vancouver resident — took over the restaurant earlier this year, renovated it and renamed it Le Parisien, it felt like coming home.

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SMOKED herring and warm potato salad at Le Parisien is one of the $3.50 offerings off the Petits Plats menu. or preserved in some way for use in the winter. If Vancouver diners like them, the dishes will stay on the menu.

Among my top picks? A luscious smoked herring and warm potato salad, the deeply flavoured beef tongue, and the killer choucroute garni with smoked pork chop, sausage, bacon and wine-

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••• For many people, the kickoff for Christmas shopping season has already come and gone. (For the rest of us, mind you, it’s still a few weeks away.

Deana Lancaster has been writing about food and wine since 2000, and worked in restaurants for more than a decade before that. Contact: deanal@telus.net.

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The Fall menu also includes such French comfort dishes as Choucroute Garnie, Boeuf Bourguignon and Crispy Braised Pigs Trotters, as well as dishes that have become fast favourites since the restaurant opened: French onion fondue, steak tartare, roast chicken for two, chicken liver and foie

What can I say? I like to live dangerously.)

If you find yourself crowdsurfing at Pacific Centre this festive season and in need of a calming — and delicious — shopping break, duck into Four Seasons Vancouver for a taste of executive chef Ned Bell’s fall menu at Yew Restaurant.

Snack on some of his musttry salt and pepper chicken wings (made with balsamic salt and sweetened with honey), or try tender octopus laid over crispy chickpeas. Pair your appies with one of their popular “We Make It, YEW Shake It” whiskey sours, and you’ll soon be ready to do battle for that iPad mini or monster Lego set.

If, on the other hand, you’re ready to throw in the towel, settle in for amazing Arctic char served with Savoy cabbage and bacon, or decadent lobster plated with local Cinderella squash, perfectly paired with wine from Yew’s impressive list, curated by sommelier Emily Walker.

Now that’s the kind of Christmas shopping I can start early.

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Barbecue chopped chicken tops game-day pizza From page 41 cook for another 20 minutes until crisp. Gently rewarm the sauce and stir well to combine.

Put one-third of the wings at a time into a large bowl and pour one-third of the sauce over each batch. With tongs turn the wings to coat them generously with the sauce; transfer to a serving platter. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing alongside (and a lot of napkins).

Barbecued Chicken Pizza

1 12-inch prebaked pizza crust 1 cup barbecue sauce 3 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken (buy a rotisserie chicken to make it easy) 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, sliced into thin rings 1 Tbsp oil 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, or a mixture ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup sour cream, mixed

with 2 tsp fresh lime juice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions and red pepper until softened, about three-five minutes. In a medium bowl combine the chopped chicken with half cup of barbecue sauce and stir to coat. Spread half cup of barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza crust. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the crust, then distribute the cooked red pepper and onions evenly over that. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top. Place

pizza directly on oven rack and bake for about 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly. Carefully remove from oven (easiest if with tongs you slide the pizza onto a rimless baking sheet).

Drizzle sour cream-lime juice mixture over pizza and sprinkle cilantro over top; cut into narrow wedges. Makes about eight-12 servings, depending on size of slices.

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CELEBRATIONS

George Simpson George Simpson, seen in a recent photo above and as a ferry captain in the photo at left, was born Nov. 21, 1912. He was captain of a North Vancouver ferry before the SeaBus was in service, and he docked the #4 ferry on its final run.

Family and friends wish him a wonderful 100th birthday.

Corrie Vreeken Allan and Denise Jarvis Allan and Denise Jarvis were married on Nov. 17, 1962, in Lorraine, France. Their children and families wish them a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary.

Corrie Vreeken celebrated her 80th birthday on Nov. 14 with her husband Elbert and their dog Eddie. The rest of her family joined her on Nov. 11 to celebrate with a party. She also had a special lunch with her fitness class friends.

CELEBRATIONS: Enclose a goodquality photo and a description of your wedding announcement, milestone anniversary (first, fifth and every subsequent five years) or birthday (80 years and every fifth year thereafter) along with a contact name and phone number and we’ll try to include it. E-mail your submission to rduane@nsnews.com or bring us a hard copy print (not the original photo) to #100-126 East 15th St., North Vancouver.

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SILVER HARBOUR CENTRE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Jacquie Hayter (left) and Jackie Wolf help set up for the annual Silver Harbour Centre Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.

The event features fine traditional crafts, baked goods, decorations, books, raffles and more. The centre is located at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver.

Dykhof Nurseries is once again proud to hold our annual

Wreath Workshops Tuesday, November 27 @ 7 pm Thursday, November 29 @ 7 pm Saturday, December 1 @ 11 am Tuesday, December 4 @ 7 pm Thursday, December 6 @ 7pm

Cost is $40 plus tax and includes supplies.

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FTER that initial frenzy of tearing open presents on Christmas morning and all those bulky boxes are liberated from their red and green cocoons, out comes the garbage bag.

It’s a little disheartening to see the Christmas spirit stuffed into a bag and thrown to the curb, but for the environmental-minded among us, there are alternatives.

The people at eartheasy.com recommend fabric gift bags.

If you have just a little bit of skill with needle and thread and you don’t mind rummaging through the discount bins in fabric shops, making a fabric gift bag should be easy and affordable.

You can choose different colours for each person on your list. Canary yellow might be perfect for the ornithologist in your life, and battleship grey works for supporters of the navy and board game enthusiasts alike.

Once you’ve picked the fabric, it’s time to raid the linen closet for some old cotton. The website recommends some bedsheet material to be used as lining, and

then you’re ready to start.

Cut four equal pieces: two of the fabric and two of the lining. Put the fabric on top of the lining, fold over the top and sew it up.

Now make a sandwich with the fabric in the middle and the top at the top. Sew the three un-hemmed edges and turn it all inside out, and you have got yourself a reusable gift bag.

But perhaps you’re not so good with a needle and thread, and maybe thrift stores frighten you. Quite possibly you’re reading this and thinking: This article isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on.

If that’s the case, allow me to politely disagree.

Newspaper can be used for wrapping up presents. It’s available, it’s recyclable, and you can pick it up without dropping in on a single chain store.

The Sunday comics are great for young kids, and the Help Wanted ads can be ideal for that shiftless relative of yours.

(The North Shore News will not be held responsible for any resentment or hurt feelings that result from following the advice in this article.)

A couple of columnist Angela Shellard’s recipes are perfect for someone looking for new ideas in the kitchen; Tim Pawsey’s wine column might be appreciated by anyone who’s ever wandered aimlessly through a liquor store; and columnist Elizabeth James’ work is ideal for the traditional post-Christmas debate about the federal government.

But maybe that still seems like too much work. After all, this is the year you’ve bought a life-size porcelain giraffe for the love of your life, and there’s no way you have enough newspaper for that.

If that’s the case, a blindfold may be what you’re looking for.

Why wrap an entire present when a small piece of fabric ultimately serves the same purpose? It builds trust, creates suspense, and gives your Christmas morning a real pirate ship vibe, especially if you prod your loved ones toward the Christmas tree with a saber and refer to their gifts as ‘plunder.’

You can also use wallpaper samples, last year’s calendar, or even children’s art for wrapping presents.

Get creative with gift wrapping

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For the person on your Christmas list who is fascinated by the natural world, here are a few choices for their reading interests.

The Smartest Animals on the Planet

BY DR. SALLY BOYSEN Firefly Books, 192 pages, $24.95

We know animals are intelligent, but just like people there are some that are smarter than others. Sally Boysen examines a broad spectrum of animal species to look for a variety of indicators of intelligence, such as the ability to use tools, communication, imitation and learning, numerical abilities, and self-recognition. Within these categories Boysen provides a fascinating look at the animal world, showing us amazing skills like the dance language of honeybees, how crows make tools, the expressive vocalizations of baboons and much more.

How to Raise Monarch Butterflies

BY CAROL PASTERNAK Firefly Books, 48 pages, $8.95

The monarch butterflies are amazing insects. They will travel more than 3,000 miles to reach their wintering grounds, eventually numbering in the millions there. They have a life cycle that varies from several weeks to several months and are certainly the most recognizable butterfly in North America. Carol Pasternak provides an easyto-follow guide for children to participate in the life cycle of these beautiful insects. She shows a step-by-step look at how to collect the eggs or caterpillars and place them in a habitat where they will transform before your eyes into adults.

holiday happenings OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX CAMPAIGN: The shoebox campaign invites the community to fill a shoebox with small gift items for needy children in other countries. Boxes can include small toys, art/craft items, toiletries, games etc. North Shore Alliance Church at 201 East 23rd St., North Vancouver will serve as a distribution and collection hub for the North Shore for this year’s campaign. Collections will take place until Nov. 25. Info: 604-985-7155, mbasmit@telus.net or samaritanspurse.ca.

POINSETTIA SALE: Sentinel Secondary’s Interact Club will hold a sale to raise money for ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity which provides shelter for survivors in need. The plants come in red, pink or white and cost $12.95. Order online at sentinel.plants4nonprofit. com/. Pick up will be Dec. 6 and 7 at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Crosscreek Rd., West Vancouver.

Turtles, Tortoises and Terrapins have been around since the Triassic Period, some 200 million years ago. These unusual creatures have survived through the ages but now face their greatest threat as pollution, habitat destruction, over-hunting and climate change dwindle their numbers. Half the turtle species in the world are threatened with extinction.

Ronald Orenstein has written this detailed study of these beautiful creatures to help raise awareness of their danger and hopefully enlist more supporters in the fight for their survival. Brilliant colour photographs show the amazing variety and stunning markings of species from around the world. Orenstein provides detailed information on all aspects of turtles and how they live.

COATS FOR KIDS: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) will hold its 17th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 7. North Vancouver drop-off locations: Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies, 160 Hanes Ave., Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.5 p.m. and Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St., MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. West Vancouver drop-off location: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave., Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

ST. PIUS X ELEMENTARY will hold its annual Christmas craft fair Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1150 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. The fair will feature local crafters and there will be unique handmade gifts and a kids’ craft table.

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Create a new family tradition by including a holiday ornament for the young ones each year.

By the time they are ready to decorate their own tree, they will have a set of holiday ornaments that each come with a heartwarming story.

Think of size. Include up to two large items in the stocking. Have one of the bigger items sticking out of the top and stuff one down to the bottom to make the most of the available space.

Squeeze in four to five medium-sized items and fill the gaps with 10 small items to really make an impressively stuffed stocking.

Capture a moment. Include a picture of a fun memory like a concert photo, a spontaneous hug or a funny face to spark smiles during unwrapping.

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Trick your loved ones into thinking they’re getting socks. Stuff favourite items into socks to make family members think they’re getting something boring. They’ll be pleased to find a trinket inside after unwrapping.

Use leftover holiday paper to wrap each surprise. Unwrapping gifts is always fun and stockings are jam-packed with small items so feel free to put that leftover wrapping paper to use.

Always add something practical.

Fill stockings with gift cards, like one to a favourite coffee shop, restaurant or to the movie theatre. Don’t forget items that always come in handy, like a toothbrush, soap and small stationary items. You’ll be the holiday hero when someone runs out of a muchneeded necessity.

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25, 2-4 p.m. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.

STARRY NIGHT: Park Royal’s annual holiday shopping night will take place Wednesday, Nov. 21 in the south mall, 7:30-10:30 p.m. There will be exclusive shopping specials, entertainment, a wine and cheese lounge, prizes and more. Tickets are $10 each and are available at guest services.

FLORAL OPEN HOUSE: Diamond Florist will host a fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 22 at 1266 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. A portion of all sales and pre-orders will go to BC Children’s Hospital. Items include seasonal florals, unique gifts, wreaths, centrepieces, mini trees, poinsettias and more. There will be door prizes and refreshments from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: diamondflorist.ca or 604-980-7050.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Silver Harbour will hold its annual sale Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. There will be Christmas whimsies, crafts, a bake sale, refreshments, books, white elephant, raffles and more.

Free admission.

SUGAR PLUM TEA: Saint John’s Anglican Church will hold a tea with a sale of arts and crafts, home baking and gifts baskets Saturday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. A lunch will be available for $8. Info: 604-986-1151.

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE: The West Vancouver SPCA will hold a fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the shelter, 1020 Marine Dr. (in Ambleside Park). Drop by and purchase Christmas baked goods as well as SPCA merchandise. All proceeds go to the care of the shelter animals.

TWAS THE AUCTION BEFORE CHRISTMAS: An online auction in support of Presentation House Theatre will take place from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3. Info: phtheatre.org/show/twas-the-auctionbefore-christmas/.

NATIVITY EXHIBIT: Highlands United Church will have over 100 nativity scenes including traditional, contemporary, handmade and one of a kind sets on display Nov. 30, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m. at 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. In addition to the exhibit there will a craft fair on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Donations at this event will be given to Spectrum, a local charity supporting young mothers.

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CANYON LIGHTS: View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the forest, across the bridge and cliffwalk adventure at Capilano Suspension Bridge, Dec. 1-Jan. 5, 4-9 p.m. (except Christmas day). There will also be kids’ activities, demonstrations and sing-a-long carols with a holiday band. Proceeds from admission will be donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

Saturday, November 24, 2012 10 am – 4 pm Bring a NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY OR GIFT and make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season.

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SANTA’S PETS Santa meets with Sugar and Komi at a photo fundraiser at Village Pet Food and More in Caulfeild Village Saturday.

The event was held to benefit Pets and Friends , a group that provides pet visits for residents of long-term care.

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f your parents gave you $100 to spend on your brother for Christmas what would you get him?

Six-year-old Lucas Price answers quickly: “I would buy him Lego City Gold Mine.”

But when his eight-year-old brother Oscar announces he doesn’t like Lego City Gold Mine, an investigative journalism instinct kicks in with a follow-up question.

NSN: “What do you want for Christmas Lucas?”

Lucas: “Lego City Gold Mine.”

Interesting.

Oscar understands. “He loves Lego,” he explains about his younger brother.

Oscar is also a fan of Lego and points to a Lego Christmas tree he built as one of his favourite decorations.

“It’s pretty cool. I like how they use helicopter pieces for branches,” he notes.

Oscar and Lucas have an impressive variety of Christmas tree decorations spread out across the table as they talk about each one: a mini biplane from Alaska, a felt telephone booth from London, a glass whale from Quebec, and a trolley from San Francisco.

Each one is a souvenir from a family trip. Christmas tree decorations are the only souvenirs they are allowed to buy when they travel.

“I remember going to the whale exhibit,” says Oscar, picking up the whale ornament from Quebec.

“Where we saw whales?” asks Lucas. He remembers the trip to Quebec too.

He was a bit young to remember the family visit to Maine, but holds a small wooden boat ornament from the trip in his hands as he considers it.

Both of them loved their trip to California’s Legoland and have a bag of Lego Christmas ornaments as a reminder. Lucas quickly and easily demonstrates taking apart and putting together Lego Santa Clause, explaining each step along the way, even though his older brother tries to tell him it’s not time for a tutorial.

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FAMILY FUN Six-year-old Lucas Price and his eight-year-old brother Oscar have a collection of Christmas tree ornaments they picked up on their family’s travels.

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trolley in his hands, Oscar talks about the family’s trip to San Francisco.

“There was a big hill,” he starts and continues to describe the winding road they drove down (one of the city’s iconic crooked roads shaped by a series of sharp turns).

“That used to be laden with poo from horses,” notes Oscar of the road’s history.

Oscar says each year when the decorations come out of their storage boxes in early December he often remembers the places he has travelled with his family. He sometimes likes to talk about the trips to family and friends who visit during the holidays as they admire the ornaments.

One decoration the boys particularly like to dig out and put together each year is called Swedish Angel Chimes.

Lucas puts the pieces together as he and Oscar explain that the vapour from the candles at the base of the ornament cause two little angels at the top to turn and tap bells as they pass. Lucas blows gently on the ornament to demonstrate and the tiny angels turn, creating a pleasant chime as they touch the bells.

Lucas says he likes to blow on the angels to make them turn, but admits that he likes the candles too and has accidentally gotten a little too close to the flames once or twice.

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become a tradition for the Price family.

“It’s kind of like what we do every year. It’s something that we do for all ages. For example if our grandparents do it, we do it then our kids do it. That’s a tradition,” explains Oscar. “It’s just something that represents our family.”

“Yeah. Everybody in our family wants to do it,” adds Lucas.

And just like many other families across the North Shore, the boys like to leave out treats on Christmas Eve. They leave chocolate cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.

Lucas doesn’t think the reindeer ever eat the cookies instead.

Oscar agrees. “For the reindeer, carrots are like chocolate cookies. They don’t really eat chocolate chip cookies.”

While neither of the boys particularly like mince pies, they do make gingerbread men at home each year and decorate them. However, gingerbread isn’t Oscar’s favourite Christmas dessert.

“My favourite Christmas dessert is my invented cookie dough ice cream with cream cheese on it. It is delicious,” he reports.

Family ornaments are an important part of the season for the Price brothers, but there are other things they like about Christmas.

“My favourite part is that we get two weeks of holidays,” says Lucas.

His older brother thinks it might be more like three weeks, and adds: “I like when we have relatives over and opening the presents. That’s fun.”

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NORTH Shore Celtic Ensemble keyboardist Jodie Cox (right) and drummer Gus Koenigsfest rehearse the band for Troubadours, their upcoming concert at the Centennial Theatre Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at 604-984-4484 or at centennialtheatre.com

community bulletin board Book Launch: Echoes Across Seymour will be launched Saturday, Nov. 24, 4-7 p.m. at the Deep Cove Cultural Cen-

tre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. The event will feature slides and a presentation as well as book sales. Other

events will include a book presentation at St. Simon’s Church, Nov. 25, 10 a.m., a book signing at Park & Tilford Save-On-Foods, Dec. 2, 1-3 p.m. and a presentation

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Newer tune-ups taking on new tasks Rosalind Duane rduane@nsnews.com

IT used to be a common sight: average car owners in their driveways on a weekend afternoon perched under the hood fiddling with the inner workings of their car engine.

Times have changed, however, and while some car enthusiasts still tinker with parts, newer vehicles have more electronic systems that make them difficult to fiddle with.

New engines have also seen changes with maintenance, and old-school tune-ups have undergone a bit of a makeover.

Ryan Elm, manager at Derosa Automotive Services in North Vancouver, explains that tune-ups are moving away from the old-school check-ups, including points and condensers, carburetors, cap and rotor, etc., to spark plugs, filters and carbon build-up.

In the old days of carburetors, mechanics would perform throttle body cleanings and take the carburetor off and clean it out. That doesn’t happen any more with fuel injection systems.

“There is no getting in there with a toothbrush, so to speak.

It’s all pretty much done with chemicals at this point,” says Elm. Instead, tune-ups now

focus on spark plugs and the preventative maintenance of doing emissions services to eliminate carbon.

“That keeps everything clean and improves fuel efficiency and emissions,” he says.

When considering tune-ups, you need to consider the age of the car, says Elm. The car manufacturer’s maintenance schedule will outline when a tune-up is due, but in general, if the car is experiencing poor fuel efficiency, a stumble or rough running, or if you can’t remember the last time the car’s spark plugs were changed it’s worth asking the question, particularly in cars more than five years old, he notes.

“We have some people come in that say they want a tune-up and what they are actually asking for is an oil change and someone to look at their car and tell them it’s OK.” Tune-ups traditionally focused on the ignition or electrical part of the engine components,replacingthoseand checking the engine timing.

“With the older cars you do spark plugs, which new cars still have, you do ignition wires, the distributor cap and rotor where the electricity would be distributed through in proper sequence or timing; you would check the timing on the engine to make sure that everything is being distributed when it’s supposed to be, and probably change the fuel filter and an

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MECHANIC Charlie Cole, of Derosa Automotive Services, inspects the wear on a spark plug, as part of a newer-style tune-up. engine air filter and that just lets the fuel and air flow and burn properly,” explains Elm.

The newer types of cars now have electrical ignition coils that bring the electricity straight to

the spark plug.

“There is no more timing in that sense. It’s all now done with sensors and direct electricity straight from the spark plugs,” says Elm. “So when you do a tune-up on a new car, it’s really just changing the spark plugs and air filter if need be, and maybe a fuel filter, but the in-between of distributing the electricity has kind of gone away.

And that’s just extra parts that would wear out and eventually give you a rough running and fuel efficiency problems.”

Back in the day, copper was common for spark plugs, but it wouldn’t last long.

“With the older style of vehicles, you’re looking at doing spark plugs usually every 45,000 or 50,000 kilometres,” says Elm. That’s because the older copper spark plugs wear out a little bit as they burn the fuel and the gap that the spark jumps to generate the spark and the electricity and burn the fuel slowly gets bigger and bigger as the electrode on the spark plug wears.

More recently, cars use platinum spark plugs. Platinum is a much harder metal, it’s more precious so it’s more expensive, but it lasts longer. Depending on the design drivers can get from 100,000 to 160,000 kilometres from a platinum spark plug, says Elm. The newest spark plugs are made from iridium and are supposed to be good for

190,000-200,000 kilometres.

“I personally wouldn’t leave a spark plug in a vehicle that long because if you don’t go to touch it until that kind of mileage, the chances of it being seized or stuck in the engine are pretty good and so if you can’t get it out and/or in attempting to get it out 200,000 kilometres later it snaps or breaks, now you’ve got to split that engine in half to deal with it,” says Elm. With newer vehicles the amount of time between tuneups is getting longer, but a newer problem is developing that existed in the past but is now becoming more of an issue: carbon build-up.

When the vehicle burns fuel and air it leaves small deposits inside the engine on the intake, the combustion chamber, on the valves, etc. Carbon build-up can affect air and fuel passages so that a car can’t mix fuel and air properly and it will start to run rough.

“We’ve seen an engine stop.

Flat out not run,” says Elm. There was so much build up that a valve that is usually about two-and-a-half inches wide had shrunk down to the size of a pinky finger and bits of the carbon broke off. The bits went into the engine and stuck some of the valves that open and close for mixing fuel and air so the engine couldn’t run.

“Regular servicing with a good shop will lead to the subject of tune-ups coming up,” notes Elm.

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WHEN winter’s grey mist descends on a lonely highway, stifling the dim headlights in the rearview mirror and exacerbating the limited visibility caused by pouring rain, there are a few basic things drivers can do to make sure they get wherever they’re going safely.

“Number one is to have good wiper blades,” says James Daniels, the owner-operator of Scan Automotive, located on Third Street East in North Vancouver. “A lot of people seem to think that their wiper blades are a lot newer than they usually are.”

Depending on the severity of weather changes from one season to the next, replacing wiper blades before the mercury dips in December can be a wise idea.

“They’ve dried out over the course of a warm summer so the rubber gets hard and doesn’t wipe the window as well as it should,” explains Daniels.

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HAVING proper working windshield wipers is important for visibility in the winter.

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However, if you’re replacing the wiper blades more often than you used to, the problem may be the windshield itself.

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One of the major mistakes some driver’s make is in trying to splash the frost off their cars, according to Daniels.

“I see a lot of customers, they go out and they take a big pail of hot water and throw it on the car to try to melt all the frost and the snow,” says Daniels.

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While it’s not a common problem, Daniels also recommends making sure the car’s air conditioning is in good working order.

“If you get in and out of the car and you’re wet, you end up with condensation because outside is cold and then you turn on the heater inside and it starts to evaporate all the water in the car and that’ll condense on the inside windows, so air conditioning is really critical to have functioning especially in a really, really wet climate like ours. That will make a big difference in keeping the windows defogged,” he says.

Stamping off the snow before climbing in the car can also play a part in keeping the windows clear, according to Daniels.

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WHEN repair costs start adding up, it may be time to consider giving up your beloved jelly-green jalopy.

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CLARK Lawson, owner of First Street Garage in North Vancouver, looks for a coolant leak in a customer’s car. He recommends regular maintenance.

Knowing when to sink more money into an old car and when to throw in the towel and purchase or lease a new car can be difficult.

Clark Lawson, owner of First Street Garage in North Vancouver, says it comes down to a simple question: “Is it taking all your vacation money?”

“First of all, the vehicle has to be safe. So if it starts to have rust holes in the body or the frame or major components then that’s obviously a huge issue right there and you should be moving on,” he adds.

Lawson says if you’re spending all your money on repairs where parts are failing and not just scheduled maintenance, it may be time to upgrade. But repairs can also be things like brakes, batteries and tires and these are wear-and-tear items, he adds.

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He suggests keeping a file with records of all your vehicle’s repair, maintenance and other costs and looking at that file once a year to see how much money you spent on your vehicle, and how much it averages over a month. Also important to note is how much of that money is spent on maintenance, how much is spent on wear-and-tear items and how much is spent on broken-down repairs, where something has failed on the vehicle.

A good ballpark budget is $1,500 for repairs and maintenance each year, says Lawson.

“Maintenance costs usually on a good vehicle will exceed the repairs,” he notes.

However, the decision about whether or not to keep an older vehicle can also depend on the overall condition of the vehicle and how long you expect to keep it.

For example, if a vehicle is worth $3,000, and a family has to spend $1,500 now to keep it on the road for the next two or three years, it may or may not be worth it.

“If it suits their needs and it’s been fairly cheap to

maintain, that’s a pretty good investment to keep it going for another two or three years.

If you spend the $1,500 but you suspect that two months later something else is going to go for the same amount of money and so on and so on, or the last year you’ve been spending that kind of money then I wouldn’t invest that,” says Lawson.

In some cases, certain issues may be the beginning of a cascade of repairs based on the mileage and the quality of the vehicle. If items start failing that are not normal items to fail, such as steering suspension components that typically are supposed to last for close to the longevity of the vehicle or vehicle electronics, it may be time to look at other options.

Mileage itself, however, is not necessarily an indication of how long a car will last.

The quality of newer cars is quite high these days and they are reaching higher mileage.

“You may find the engine gets a little bit tired, maybe it uses a bit more oil, but if properly maintained vehicles can keep going for a long time now,” explains Lawson.

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and seeing billowing blue smoke from the tailpipe are signs that the car might be too old, though.

More important than the mileage these days is the car’s maintenance, suggests Lawson.

“Maintenance has proven over the years that it saves costs in repair,” he says.

“In other words, if you don’t service the transmission properly and change the filter and change the fluid on a regular basis you will drastically reduce the lifespan of that transmission.”

Engine coolant is also an important element to consider. There are different types now and all have different intervals for when they should be changed.

“If you don’t change them they get very corrosive and cause all sorts of damage to other components like the radiator, water pump, hoses, and all these things get deteriorated if the coolant is left too long in the vehicle,” explains Lawson.

“A vehicle that has been properly maintained generally is going to give you a lot less costs and more time on the road.”

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THE pairing of fast cars and rock music was established as surely as if rock and roll was a baby delivered in the back of an ambulance racing to the hospital.

Speed, power, hard lines and smooth surfaces all blend together and nowhere brings that union into better focus than in the garage of a rock star.

Tom Cotter and Ken Gross have paid house calls to some rock legends that are also car enthusiasts. They show us the gleaming treasures that rest behind the garage doors. We get to see Sammy Hagar’s Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, along with his Aston Martin Vanquish

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Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason loves a different era of speed and has a collection of vintage racecars. Many of these cars Mason has raced on the track, but it’s his Ferrari 250 GTO that he holds dearest.

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The unique 20th Century Cycles is a non-business, nonmuseum in Oyster Bay, New York, that Billy Joel owns.

“I don’t sell anything, so it’s not a business, and I ride all my bikes, so it’s not a museum” says Joel. He put his collection on public display as a move to support the local businesses of his adopted hometown.

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THE Handsworth senior boys soccer team may have taken the back door into the provincial championships — the tournament begins tomorrow in Burnaby — but as far as the Royals are concerned there’s nothing wrong with going in with a low profile.

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THE Capilano University men’s basketball team has exactly one player who has played significant minutes of postsecondary hoops prior to this season.

NORTH SHORE SCORES FIELD HOCKEY Nov. 16 AAA provincial final Cowichan - 0 Handsworth - 4 Check out the North Shore News on Sunday, Nov. 25 for a full report FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Nov. 16 AAA quarterfinals West Van - 20 W.J. Mouat - 55 Nov. 17 AA quarterfinals Windsor - 7 Mission - 21

Keen observers at the team’s home game against the Camosun Chargers Friday night may have picked him out in the first few seconds.

He was the one who found a little open space on a breakout and threw down an emphatic two-handed dunk to give the Blues a 2-0 lead. It was secondyear guard Wes Dekleer who got things started with a bang but he and the Blues quieted down for the rest of the first half and came into the break trailing 41-39.

As the third quarter got underway, however, Dekleer showed just what he can do for the Blues. The Argyle grad took over the game, starting things off with a coast-to-coast layup followed by a variety of strong cuts and drives with a few long bombs thrown in.

Dekleer racked up 15 points in the 10-minute quarter and by the time the barrage was over NEWS photo Paul McGrath the Blues were leading 59-53 and on their way to a win.

CAPILANO’S John Leong drives to the hoop in a Pacwest game Friday against “They just couldn’t match the Camosun Chargers. The young Blues won 86-80 and now sit at 2-3 in regular up with him,” Capilano head season play. Visit the Photo Galleries section at nsnews.com for more images. coach Dwayne Selby said about Camosun’s attempts to slow down his ultra-athletic six-foot-five to the rim and he can also hit the outside shot so it creates such a wing player. “He was too fast for their forwards and too big for matchup problem.”

The Blues beat the Chargers 86-80 Friday night to score their their guards. I think he did a great job of leading us and being second regular season win of the season and while the lone veteran aggressive — he just wouldn’t be denied. It was great to see.”

If the young Blues are going to do much in the Pacwest league led the way, Selby was impressed with the rest of his untested this season they’ll likely need a lot of repeat performances from crew as well. Five of the Blues are college rookies while the rest have played on Pacwest teams in the past but without playing Dekleer.

“Wes is a big, big part of our team,” said Selby. “He gives us big minutes. so much, it’s hard for me to take him off the floor. He does such a good job of rebounding at the three position, he’s great at getting See Blues page 62

“I think we’ve got a good chance,” said head coach Cosmo Valente. “Are we the underdog? Probably, but I like that. I like being low on the radar.”

The Royals finished second in the North Shore AAA league behind West Vancouver, losing both their regular season matchups against the Highlanders. That put Handsworth on the long road through the playoffs, facing three must-win games.

What followed were three one-goal victories that put Handsworth into provincials the hard way. First up was Argyle with the Royals grinding out a 2-1 win. Next came Burnaby’s Byrne Creek and a 0-0 tie that the Royals solved in a shootout. Finally, the rematch — Handsworth versus West Van for the district’s last provincial berth. After falling to the Highlanders twice before, the Royals were happy to flip the score line when it mattered most, claiming a 1-0 win to earn a spot in the big show.

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disrespect to them, they’re a great team, they don’t quit till the end. I think second half we didn’t give them much and it was a good 1-0 victory for us.”

Now that the Royals are heading to provincials, their tough playoff test has turned into a blessing — after their two earlyseason stumbles they’re now riding a six-game win streak.

“We haven’t changed anything from Day 1, we’ve stuck to our formation, stuck to our tactics,” said Valente. The Royals, loaded with Grade 12 talent, will have their hands full in their first game when they take on the defending champions from Charles Best secondary Thursday at 11 a.m. at Burnaby Lake West Sports Complex. Their other round robin matchups are against Quesnel’s Correlieu secondary Thursday at 2:45 p.m. and Kitsilano secondary Friday at 9 a.m.

“If we’re going to advance anywhere in this tournament we’ve got to win the first game, no question,” said Valente.

“We feel good, the boys are confident . . . (but) there’s not going to be any easy games. When you get to this level of the tournament obviously every team has proved themselves to get to the final 16.”

The Highlanders, meanwhile, are ruing their missed opportunities. After a stellar regular season West Van had two shots to score one playoff win to get to provincials but fell short in both. Missing their top goal scorer due to injury, their offence sputtered as they lost to Burnaby South in a shootout following a 0-0 tie before losing 1-0 to the Royals.

“They’re gutted, absolutely devastated. They knew the ultimate goal was to get to provincials,” West Van head coach Stew Baker said about his players following the loss to Handsworth.

The Highlanders did get to end their season on a high note, knocking off St. Thomas Aquinas 2-1 Nov. 13 to claim the North Shore Trophy Championship in a battle between the regular season AA and AAA league winners.

“Unfortunately we didn’t qualify for provincials but through that disappointment we were able to finish the season on a good note,” said Baker. This was West Van’s first North Shore title since 1998, a happy ending to a bittersweet season for the Highlanders.

“To me it’s mind-boggling that we’ve won the league, we’ve won the championship but we’re not going to provincials,” said Baker. “It’s just the nature of the game, I guess.”

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“It was a quality win for us, a win we needed to have, and I’m just really proud of the guys for playing as a unit and never giving up,” he said, adding that he was impressed with how his team cranked up their defence and rebounding in the second half. “We know as a team our bread and butter is our defence and our rebounding. I just challenged them to take that upon themselves. If you’re guarding your man you’ve got to take that on as a challenge, a one-on-one challenge, that he is not going to get to the paint, he is not going to shoot an open jump shot. I think our guys did a good job of rising to that challenge.”

Dekleer finished with 21 points and six rebounds and was joined on top of the scoring list by Douglas College transfer Sam Zhang whose 25-point performance included a scorching eight minute stretch in the second quarter in which he scored 14 to single-handedly keep the Blues in the game.

“Sam does a little bit of everything,” Selby said about Zhang, who missed a week of practice after suffering a concussion but made it back into the lineup for the Camosun game. “He was ready to go tonight.”

Other young players Selby expects to lead the team right away are starting point guard John Leong who led the team with five assists against Camosun — last season Leong backed up superstar James Lum who now suits up for Simon Fraser — and forward Daniel Dubois who so far leads the team in rebounding after grabbing 12 boards against the Chargers.

With the team’s collective lack of experience, however, it’ll be a bit of a bumpy ride. One day after the Camosun win the Blues hosted Vancouver Island University and were whipped 81-52 to drop to 2-3 on the season.

“I think we’re about a month away from us really showing and being the team that we can be,” Selby said, adding that he can see new growth and development every time the Blues hit the floor. “I’m

excited about the team we have.”

In keeping with the youth theme, Selby, who turns 32 on Friday, is also a rookie.

He’s the founder of the AllBall Academy basketball club but he’s never been a head coach at this level.

“It’s been fabulous,” he said about his new gig. “The Pacwest is one of the best leagues in the country, we’ve got some great coaches in this league, so preparing and trying to figure out how to out-strategize the other coaches in this league is something that I relish and I look forward to.”

The Blues aren’t gunning for top spot in the league just yet but Selby is counting on his team making the playoffs and taking their best shot.

“Once you get to the playoffs you can win two games, play your best, and you’re going to the show,” he said.

This Friday is the last chance to see the Blues at home before the holiday break.

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DULLEY Frederick George Salkeld Born December 5, 1914, passed away peacefully, in the early morning of Remembrance Day, November 11, 2012 in Evergreen House. He is survived by his loving wife, May, of 70 years, son Derek, daughter Wendy, grandson Stoke and wife Lori, grandson David, great granddaughter Shae, great granddaughter Summer, niece Sally, nephews Brian and Doug.

Memorial service to be held at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Friday, November 23 at 2pm. Reception following. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, 231 E. 15th St, North Vancouver V7L 2L7, Attention Evergreen House, or charity of your choice.

GEROW - John Roberts *27 VIII 1947 Vancouver +26 X 2012 Port Coquitlam Beloved son of Marion Carruthers and Joseph Gerow +1965, W. Vancouver. Family: Kirsteena Lindsay (ch. Jasmine), Winnipeg; Travis Lindsay (Jana; Molly & Ava), Saskatoon. Nathaniel Gerow +1971. Siblings: The Hon. L.B. Gerow (Brian; Elliot, Jordan, Madison); R.D. Gerow (Julia); R.H.B. Carruthers, G.V.R.D. Friend: Toni Rounce. Service St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 1068 Inglewood, West Van, Saturday, November 24, 2 pm.

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LAIRD, James William (Jim) Nov 1, 1955 - Nov 16, 2012 Jim sadly passed away following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He is survived by his sons, Chris and Brendan, fiance Debbie Brandon, siblings Bob Laird (Irene), Joanne Laird (Andrew), Kathryn Quon, Leslie MacFarlane-Varga (Don) John MacFarlane, Marian J. MacFarlane-Smith (Terry), Donna Turenne (Donald) plus many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Jim was a brilliant prospector and an awesome dad who enjoyed outdoor life to the fullest. Special thanks to Jim’s Doctors and nurses at Lion’s Gate Hospital and the ICU and transplant teams at VGH. Donations in lieu of flowers to Lion’s Gate Hospital appreciated. Service Saturday November 24, 11:00 am at Devlins Funeral Home, 579 Seaview Rd, Gibsons, burial to follow at Seaview Cemetery, Celebration of Life at 1:00 pm Cedar’s Inn Convention Center, 895 Gibsons Way.

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SPRAY, Jean Annie Oct 08, 1927 - Nov 05, 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean Spray on November 5, 2012. She was predeceased by her cherished husband, Edward Spray and beloved daughter Debora.

Jean will be dearly missed by her loving and devoted son Grant Spray, his wife Cathy, her son-in-law Shawn Martin, her grandchildren, Jacqueline, Garrett, Damian and Mikayla and her great granddaughter Hadley.

Mom grew up in upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver, and spent many years raising her family in Edgemont Village and West Vancouver. She and Dad enjoyed much of their retirement at their cabin on Deka Lake in the Cariboo, which became a joyful family gathering place for many years.

Mom was a kind, caring and wonderful wife, mother and Nanna, and will always be in our hearts. She touched many lives with her kindness and we are all better people for knowing her.

We would like to thank all of the staff at the Kamloops Seniors Village for their great care and love.

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Career Services/ Job Search

ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7, 500/mo Full Time. Training provided.

HighIncomesFromHome.com.

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Drivers

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 3 or 1 Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing.

Plus extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid license, High School Diploma or GED. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers. Click here to apply, keyword: Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE. EOE

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General Employment

HOUSE KEEPER wanted for North Van semi-retired exec, good English & secretarial skills, car req, travel optional.

Mail resume, ref, photo, to PO BOX 86158 North Van V7V 4J8 privacy & confidentially guaranteed.

NEED EXTRA INCOME

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

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

General Employment

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON for a progressive auto/ industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta.

See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0.

Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

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.

RECEPTIONIST/ CASHIER

* Full Time - Monday to Friday * Flexible hours * High energy - able to work well in a fast paced environment * Excellent communication skills * Good command of English both oral and written.

WARRANTEE ADMINISTRATOR

* Previous Ford experience an asset * Must be proficient in Accounting and be very organized Please email resumes to: keith@camclarkmail.com

Utility Maintenance Worker (Auxiliary) The North Vancouver Recreation Commission invites applications for a Utility Maintenance Worker.

Job Listings, From A-Z

For position details and to apply visit: www.northvanrec.com/ employment Competition #A236 Closing Date: Dec.2, 2012

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

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From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper,you'll find it in the Employment Section.

Nov. 21, 1980 – July 23, 2009

Don’t you worry now don’t you cry, don’t take a lifetime wondering why I know it was too soon to say goodbye, hold your head up high and smile, when you mention my name.

Until we get together again.

“To know him was to love him”

PART TIME SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

NEEDED IN NORTH VANCOUVER, COQUITLAM AND SURREY UNR Class 4 or Class 2 preferred, but we will train the right applicant.

Please e-mail your resume and a CURRENT ABSTRACT to debbie.swecera@firstgroup.com or call 604-255-3555.

Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts Love for Eternity, Mom, Dad, & Krys

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs & tributes on remembering.ca

advertising executive or Job Listings, From banker to x-ray technician or you'll find it in the Employment Section.

From A-Z zookeeper,

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

Take Your Pick from the

HOTTEST JOBS To advertise in Employment Classifieds call Ads continued 604-630-3300 on next page

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EMPLOYMENT cont. from previous page

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Hotel Restaurant

F/T COOK - KOREAN CUISINE Kyung Bok Palace Korean Restaurant Completion of Secondary School,Min.2yrs Korean/ Japanese Cook Exp.,Korean/ Japanese cuisine certificates Asset, $12−$15, 40hrs/wk, Send resume to: kbpalacekim@hotmail.com BAKERS, MANAGER, ARTISANS Career Fair Nov. 27th. rosemaryrocksalt.com

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Insurance

Busy North Van Insurance Agency requires an entry level person. Level 1 license preferred but willing to train right person.

Top Wages!

Email: ibiresume@shawbiz.ca Junior person Level 1 license preferred but willing to train right person.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Email: ibiresume@shawbiz.ca

1635 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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Trades/Technical

ACCESSORIES INSTALLER/ JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIANS. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop.

Competitive wages, benefits.

Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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GET YOUR FOOT in the garage door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/ Heavy Duty Apprenticeships.

GPRC Fairview Campus.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

GO TO YOUR next job interview with 1st and 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. Gain 600 hours credit.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand.

Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-153 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com

Decorations/ Trees

FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Licensed or 2nd to 4th year Apprentice, Heavy Duty Mechanic. Fax or email resume by 12 p.m., December 10, 2012.

Attention: Kevin Kinzer @ Fax 780-384-3635; Email kkinzer@flagstaff.ab.ca.

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Christmas Light Installation

cyhomeservices.com

604-816-6192

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Fairs/Bazaars

Fairs/Bazaars

Many tables with beautiful hand made items!

Bake Sale Table!

Competition Table!

Raffles!

Saturday, Nov. 24th, 2012 12 noon to 4:00 pm at The German-Canadian Care Home 2010 Harrison Drive, Vancouver

Christmas whimsies, fine traditional crafts, bake sale, refeshments, raffles & much more!

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Education

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home!

We have jobs across Canada.

Thousands of graduates working.

31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

YOUR NEW CAREER is as close as your computer. Online Active Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. 1-888-539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

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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

2260 Philip Ave., N.Van.

Saturday, November 24 9am - 2pm Artisans, Hot Lunch, Famous Bake Sale & More!

Snack Bar • •Child-Minding Refreshments Child-Minding • Entertainment • Prizes

10th ANNUAL COMMUNITY

4747 Dunbar St. (at West 31st)

Saturday, Nov. 24th, 10 am - 3:00 pm Renfrew Park Community Centre 2929 E. 22nd Ave., Van.

DUNBAR COMMUNITY CENTRE 604-222-6060

Fairs/Bazaars

CRAFT FAIR

25% discount

Holiday Helper

Santa’s Little Helpers want to Install Your Christmas Light this Season! Serving the North Shore.

Competitive rates. 604-841-7074

Fairs/Bazaars

Saturday December 01 2012 10 am to 5pm Sunday December 02 2012 10am to 4pm

For more information: Jen Thomas @ 778 378 5113 or email @ jthomas@twnation.ca

Guided online learning, instructor-led, in a highly supported environment

Special Education Assistant (online): Learn at home through guided online learning combined with

some local classroom delivery and two 3-week practicums. You can become a Special Education Assistant in just 9 months! Average starting wage in school districts is $24/hr. You will receive training and certification from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD).

Government student loans & other financing options available to qualified applicants. www.stenbergcollege.com

Over 92% of our grads are employed in their field of study within 6 months of graduation.

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

FOREST LAWN SideXside plots, WHISPERING PINE, LOT #114, GRAVES #7 & 8. $30,000 or best offer. Call: 604-298-0459 FOREST LAWN CEMETERY PLOT, Ascension section $7900 obo. Call 604-987-2948

For Sale Miscellaneous

Arabic port new typewriter $100, singer sewing electric $125, canvas extend chairs $35, mens new suits $100 604-985-1968 FREE 120 PAGE CATALOGUE from Halfords. Butcher supplies, leather & craft supplies and animal control products.

1-800-353-7864 or Email: gisele@halfordhide.com or visit our Web Store: www.halfordsmailorder.com FRIDGE, LIKE new $275, Whirlpool SXS fridge $475, Italian 2 pce china cab $850, TV cabinet w/TV $60, record player/cass/cd cab w/glass door $75, BBQ to go fire & ice $125. canopy swing, w/covers and pillows $275.

604-980-2285

Vendor Tables Available. $50 one day or $80 for both days

Psychiatric Nursing (online): Learn at home through guided online learning combined with local clinical placements and some local classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

Art & Collectibles

8 SELANGER pewter wine goblets (1970s) $20 each. 6 Selanger pewter & teak beer mugs $20 each. 604-921-6747

Tsleil-Waututh Nation 10th Annual Christmas Craft Fair

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MINK & Fox Fur Coat More selection at the shop.

Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop 128 West 15th St. North Van. Call: (604) 987-5938

St. John’s Church Lounge 13th & Chesterfield, North Vancouver Home Baking, Arts & Crafts, Gift Baskets, Prizes, Lunch $8

Call 604-630-3300 and book today.

604-987-7330

Chief Joe Mathias Centre 100 Capilano Road North Vancouver 604-980-6338

Christmas Light Installations cyhomeservices.com 604-816-6192

SUGAR PLUM TEA Sat, Nov 24th 11am - 3pm

... and because we like Christmas as much as you do we are offering a

Sales • Service • We buy

ROYAL Doulton Daisie Bunnykins Figure 1972 Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop 128 West 15th Street, North Vancouver Call: (604) 987-5938

604-257-8388 ext. 3

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ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR!

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It is a place to find unique gifts & if you are a crafty sort, come & sell your handmade items.

Promote your Craft Fairs, Christmas Events ❄ and Services ❄

Appliances

Sat., Nov. 24th Sun., Nov. 25th 9am - 5pm

Free Admission

Admission: $3 Under 12 Free

2010

144 E. 22nd St., N. Van

Capilano United Church

Sat., Nov. Nov.27 24••10am 10am-5pm Sat., - 5pm

Antiques

RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode!

SUN DEC 2 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5

FREE ADMISSION

(corner of Victoria Dr. & SE Marine Dr.) www.gcch.ca

CRAFT FAIR & TEA

LEARN ONLINE

604-580-2772

Sat. Nov 24 10am - 3pm

Amazing Auction

Kris Kringle 24th Annual

TORCH ON ROOFER (Tar & gravel conversion) needed for Mac Residential Roofing Inc. $ 20 -24 / hr. 30-40 hrs./ week.

All work in Lower Mainland and Tricity area. Send resumes to 3074 Marine Drive, West Vancouver BC V7V1M5; via email to: macresroofing.jobs @canadaemail.net or by fax to 604-608-4791

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering small engine, snowmobile, quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline.

GPRC Fairview campus. Affordable residences.1-888-999-7882 www.gprc.ab.ca.

Fairs/Bazaars

Silver Harbour Christmas Bazaar

Over 140 Vendors

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Fairs/Bazaars

GERMAN-CANADIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF B.C. Christmas Bazaar &

Kiwanis Care Centre Sat., Nov. 24 • 10am - 2pm

2444 Burr Place Crafts, jewellery, baking, knitting, gift baskets, and silent auction.

Proceeds support programs & equipment for residents of KCC.

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Saturday, November 24 10:00am til 3:00pm At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 118 @ 123 West 15th Street North Vancouver

Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar

AUTO SERVICE JOURNEYMAN Technician required immediately at EJ Klassen GM in Port Hardy, Vancouver Island. Above average wages and benefits. Fax resume 250-949-7440 email: ejkgm@telus.net

EDUCATION Career Services/ Job Search

Christmas Corner

Social Services

Home Support

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER Full-time Live-in Caregiver position available to provide companionship to a lady stroke survivor. Client is ambulatory, young-at-heart and social but requires assistance with day-to-day activities. Applicant will prepare meals, perform light housekeeping, must be qualified and have good spoken English. Wage schedule and time off is negotiable. Location is Vancouver/Kitsilano area.

Please send full resume to email: caregiver@telus.net or fax: 604-876-6623.

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SENIOR’S SCOOTER. New, electric, below retail, Shoprider Marquis 888SLN, used less than 6x, was $4500, will sell $2000.

Call for info, 604-230-3086 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

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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 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

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4020 ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local and non-shedding.

604-590-3727 or 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD (Aussies) puppies. Merles & Tri’s.

Little bundles of love & devotion.

Vet ✔ & shots. 778-549-4037

Mink Coat very long small.

Matching hat, Harrods London, worn 5 times, $5000 obo. Long evening dress, backless size 10/12, worn once, gold pure silk jersey, $500 obo. 604-913-2455

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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

GERMAN SHORT haired Pointer pups born Sept 1/12 Excl hunting & family dog, shots $650 ea 604-824-7917

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LAB PUPPIES Yellow or Chocolate Ready to go!

Asking $650 (778) 878-7816

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Pet Services

Cats

BENGAL KITTENS, vet ✔ 1st shots dewormed, sweet natured, $460. 1-604-814-1235

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

ACCOUNTING & TAX FRANCHISE - Start your own Practice with Canada’s leading Accounting Franchise. Join Padgett Business Services’ 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222.

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Legal Services

REMOVE YOUR Criminal Record 100,000+ have used our services since 1989. BBB A+ rating. US Waiver allows you to travel to the US, or apply for a Record Suspension (Pardon) professional & affordable.

Call 1-8-NOW PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com

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Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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STAIN/PET URINE TREATMENT Specialist in carpet, sofa, mattress cleaning. 604-536-7627 www.emerald.chemdry.ca

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.

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

604.687.3221 1.800.663.1919

HOT SPOT FOR SALE

Guaranteed Auto Loans Call Bryan 1-888-815-1314 www.kiarichmond.com LOAN HELP - Consolidate all your credit cards, bank loans, income tax debt and payday loans into ONE small interest-free monthly payment.

Contact us ASAP TOLL FREE 1.888.528.4920

For information call

604-630-3300

CHILDREN 3010-03

Music/Dance Instruction

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Daycare Centres

– Children’s Directory –

TEMPE TOTS DAYCARE

Classical • Jazz & Rock Guitar Acoustic or Electric

Preschool program offering swimming, music, French.

GUITAR TEACHER

Cares!

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Business Opps/ Franchises

funded by the Law Foundation of BC

GUITAR LESSONS

BEIGE LEATHER loveseat U pick Up (604) 984-2179

IKEA SINGLE bed w/ metal frame and mattress. Call 604-925-9677

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YOU WORK? YOU DRIVE?

We Loan Our Own $$$$

Recycler

IKEA SINGLE bed, metal frame w/mattress, good cond.

604-925-9377

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

Need a lawyer?

30-min consultation initially for $25+tax.

Bad, None, or NEW CREDIT?

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

SOFA & Loveseat, cream colored $350, dark wicker armchair $50.

Call 604-987-1780

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

AVOID BANKRUPTCY Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500

MINI DACHSHUNDS wired haired, DOB Aug 1. Vet ✔. Family raised. $800. 604-538-5433

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.

ROCHE BOBOIS off white leather sofa, love seat and arm chair $3000 obo 604-987-6276

Financial Services

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Furniture

FURNITURE: LIVING & dining room, cabinet with glass doors, closet organizers. Upright piano, Young Chang. Reasable prices.

Call 604-980-0078

Metaphysical

Financial Services

BERNESE Mountain dog puppies famiily raised, shots and vet checked 604-940-2218

604-726-3024 or 604-760-0255

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TREATMENT CENTRE: licensed detox, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, 30- to 90-day residential care in BC coastal community, paid aftercare in your area. www.prrecovery.ca.

TRUE PSYCHICS 4 Answers CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

FIREWOOD

TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

Health Products & Services

HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off.

Results Guaranteed! Start today Call 1-800-854-5176.

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Fuel

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H

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Dogs

Reasonable Rates

TONY CHOTEM 604-980-4336 tonychotem@shaw.ca

~ Opened in 1987 ~

Full or part-time. 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs.

In Tempe Heights, off 29th, between Lonsdale/William.

Jane & Pam 604-985-3783

Bullies

Sadly, tragedy as the result of bullying is back in the news.

Bullies don’t all share the same characteristics or motivation.

Many use bulling as a coping skill to deal with lack of attention, anger or sadness. Bullies: • appear confident and are motivated by being dominant over others.

• behave aggressively toward family, teachers, peers and animals.

• lack empathy and are able to sense vulnerability.

• have difficulty with self-control and are quick to anger.

• may possess advantages in size, strength and SPACE intelligence.

BOOKING • misread others’ behavior as hostile.

For: NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCE may be passive, have low self-esteem and wait for a Rep:initiated LHunter victimizing opportunity by a more powerful bully.

1389150 • use their behaviorAd#: to control others.

• may have been bullied in their past or come from families with difficulties.

• don’t take responsibility for their behavior and have trouble telling the truth.

• are often popular girls, who display aggression by spreading rumors, playing mind-games, and excluding their victims from social situations.

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

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF JAMES MONTGOMERY BRICKLEY, also known as JAMES M. BRICKLEY and JAMES BRICKLEY late of 2341 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 1K9 (the “Estate”) NOTICE is given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the executrix, Elizabeth Anne Kirkwood, at P.O. Box 11130, #3000 – 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3R3, on or before December 31, 2012, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received.

EXECUTRIX: ELIZABETH ANNE KIRKWOOD SOLICITOR: Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP

HOME SERVICES Find the professionals you need to create the perfect renovation.

to advertise call

604-630-3300

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE Is hereby given that on Sunday, November 25th, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at 219 Mackay Rd. North Vancouver, B.C., the undersigned, Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned.

Name...................Unit # Jinjun Gwak: # 0742 Amber Asrar: # 0247 Ashkan Ranjbar: # 0227

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

FOR SALE AUTOMOTIVE Repair Shop

Serious Inquiries only Call OWNER 604-612-5536 for further information.

The Art of Asian Bodycare 604-980-8809 101-1075 Marine Dr, North Van

7010 Personals Lily’s Relaxation Centre AmazingMassage!

Open: 10am-10pm

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

Coquitlam

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Richmond

PIZZA FRANCHISE QUICK SALE Due to medical reasons.

New equip + lease hold improvements. $93,000 interested parties to meet in person. 604-729-4089

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Condos/ Townhouses

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HUGE 1200SF 2br 2ba condo Kids, pets ok, 2nd fl with own side yard $285K 604-818-6080 see uSELLaHOME.com id5471

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Langley/ Aldergrove

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

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

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Surrey

$10K BELOW assessment, 2br+ Den or 3br, 2ba 1083sf condo, Nr SFU $339,900 604-866-7326 see uSELLaHOME.com id5557

Abbotsford

604.986.8650

1050 Marine Dr. North Van. (by McKay) parking at rear

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IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $124,900 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

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

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

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'FIXER UPPER in MARPOLE. 2 bdrm 857sf $340K, park view.

201-1414 73rd. Pat Ginn SuttonWestCoast 604 220-9188

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RENO’D 770SF 1 BR 2nd fl with new appls insuite laundry, pets kids ok $171,500 604-530-6247 see uSELLaHOME.com id5584

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

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3225 CAPILANO Cres. North Van.

FORECLOSURE SALE Distress sale. Receive free list w/Pics $2 Mill and up. www.VancouverLuxury CondosForeclosure.com

S. Surrey/ White Rock

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

6008-06

Chilliwack

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 PARTIAL OCEAN view, large 1270 sf. 2 br + den 2 ba in a +45 building $295,000. 778-809-0769 see uSELLaHOME.com id5574

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

6015

For Sale by Owner

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS Penthouse, 1400sf, 2bdrm, 2 decks, new appl, $239,900. Call 604-768-8879 TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $249K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

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IMMACULATE 984SF 2br condo insuite laundry, mountain view 40+ bldg $95,300 604-703-3839 see uSELLaHOME.com id5543

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LARGE 2200SF 3br 2.5ba reno’d 3 lvl tnhse w/unique loft on 3rd floor, $269,900 604-799-0213 see uSELLaHOME.com id5578

6008-08

Coquitlam

$6K BELOW assessment 850sf 2br 2ba top fl condo Westwood Plateau $279,900 604-968-4717 see uSELLaHOME.com id5633

6008-22

6008-26

NEWTON UPDATED 1007sf 2br ground lvl, private entry, insuite laundry, $196,900 604-592-2991 see uSELLaHOME.com id5598

2BDRM+DEN/2BTH CONDO for Sale Owner must SELL. Helen 604-762-7412 $269,500.See on http://propertyguys.com/propert y/index/id/69236

North Vancouver

GREAT 2 bedroom condo in heart of Lynn Valley backing onto a serene green belt and creek.Efficient floor plan and ample storage.

Only minutes from Lynn Valley Centre and trails. $358,000. 604-671-1301

Port Moody

INLET & Mtn views, reno’d 928sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry rentals ok $228,500 604-936-7547 see uSELLaHOME.com id4642

THOM CREEK Ranch - House for Sale By Owner. In Chilliwack’s premier retirement complex. 2090 sq ft finished plus 294 unfinished ready to model. In the top row with superb, unspoilable views of the City, mountains and way beyond.

Excellent Clubhouse. Friendly neighbours $399,000 negotiable.

No HST. 604-824-1892

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $310,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

New Westminster

2BDRM/1.5BTH INVESTMENT Property in Lower Lonsdale.

862sq ft w/ 800sq ft patio. $289,000. Call: (604) 961-4349

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

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $404,900, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

6008-18

Enjoy entertaining perched above the Capilano river 20,000+ sq ft lot, this home has over 2400 sq ft of living.

Wonderful open main floor plan w/vaulted ceilings and wall to wall windows. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2 f/p and 1000 sq feet of sundecks & patios to capture the essence of West Coast Living at the water’s edge. capilanocrescent@hotmail.com

NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

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

1 BD top floor in Chilliwack granite counters, 9’ ceilings, stack w/d. elec f/p. Secure underground parking. $149,000. 604-795-7367

W.End/Down/ Yaletown

HUGE 2650SF 4br 3.5ba 2 yr old 3 level tnhse, double sxs garage rec room $649,500 604-560-4109 see uSELLaHOME.com id5555

Burnaby

For Sale by Owner

6015

Vancouver West Side

EXECUTIVE LIVING gated 1864sf 4bedroom 2.5bath, main floor master bedroom, 19+ adult complex $568,900 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5552

WALNUT GROVE quiet 1311sf 3br 1.5ba with private back yard SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! see uSELLaHOME.com id5539

(Paul Simon)

6008-36

CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf 1br condo, rents for $650 insuite laundry $103,900 604-341-9257 see uSELLaHOME.com id5500

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-42

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6008

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6008

PRICE REDUCED 1200sf 2br 2ba upr lvl tnhouse +55 complx w/chairlift $199K 604-951-7738 see uSELLaHOME.com id5547

REAL DEPARTURE Bay-No steep stairs on cliff front. Just 2 blks to sandy, usable beach. 8 min to ferry, shopping closer.

2,600 sq ft, 2 bdrm suite, active views, 3 full baths, sep. laundries.

Oversize corner lot w/ access to RV pad behind house. $439,000.

Drive by 2895 Fairbanks (cnr Bay St.) Nanaimo. View by appointment. 250-585-1111, 250-729-7420

Houses - Sale

6020-01

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UPPER LEVEL end unit 1200sf 2br 2ba townhome +55 complex updates $209,900 604-574-3987 see uSELLaHOME.com id5616

6020

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REAL ESTATE 6020

Houses - Sale

6020-02

Abbotsford

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-12

Ladner/ South Delta

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-34

Surrey

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-34

6025

Industrial/ Commercial

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

6020-14

Chilliwack

BOLIVAR HTS beautifully updated 1600sf 3br rancher, 7830 sf view lot $399K 778-394-0228 see uSELLaHOME.com id5562

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $489,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

North Delta

LIVE ON Mayne Island 2 lots,one Turn Key house all for $380.000, 250-539-5011 http://members.shaw.ca/ mayneislandhome/

6030

Lots & Acreage

GUILDFORD NEW 4889sf 9br 6½ ba, main fl br, 2 suites river +mtn vu $899,900 604-649-6030 see uSELLaHOME.com id5610

INVESTMENT PPTY 2800sf 6br 4ba w/2 suites, rent $2,650 .5ac lot, $485,000 604-809-1177 see uSELLaHOME.com id5205

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

6020-08

Coquitlam

OFFERED AT assessed value 1000sf 3br 2ba home on huge 10,000sf lot $414K 778-859-0717 see uSELLaHOME.com id4272

RANCH PARK 3136sf 7br 3.5ba fabulous vu, below assessment on CDS $699K 604-498-2616 see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

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

www.realestatehomes.net

TRIPLEX- SOINTULA B&B Guest House, Malcolm Island, N.Vancouver Island. New reno, on view half acre. cost $900,000, sell $525,000. 5pm 604-628-4592

6065

Recreation Property

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

QUEEN MARY large 3700sf 7br+ den 5ba on 7869sf lot, 2br side suite $739,000 778-688-3621 see uSELLaHOME.com id5615

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

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

PRINCETON, BC 15.78 acres Panoramic views, hydro, well, pumphouse, & septic installed. $384,900. 1-250-295-1811 p15.78@hotmail.com

CABIN 15 mins SE of Hope BC Surrounded by mountains rivers Tall cedars, trails, clean air.

3 BR, 1.5 ba, 6appls, sleeps 12+ $250K by owner, 604-795-3663 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Exclusive & Private Lake Shore Cottage, for all info: www.cottageonlake.ca $329,000 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304 HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $70K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

NANAIMO, OCEAN View 1283sf 3br 2ba 4yr old home on .11 ac lot $319,900 604-308-8266 see uSELLaHOME.com id5556 HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $148,500 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

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

6020-26 VENDOR FINANCING @2.95% 900sf shop, sub dividable 1.213 acre + Superior 3357sf – Energy Efficient home c/w legal coach house suite – Little Mountain $799,500 604-792-5063 see uSELLaHOME.com id5620

Out Of Town Property

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

Westburn. dan@realestatehomes.net

CLOVERDALE 3765SF 4br 3.5ba, on quiet CDS, suite potential in basement, $575K 604-619-0603.

See: uSELLaHOME.com id5559 PRICE REDUCED, 1280sf 3br 1.5ba ½ duplex, large 4480sf lot $229,900 604-792-9287 see uSELLaHOME.com id5511

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

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

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

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 50+ complex $68K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 7610 Barrymore Dr N Delta $599,000 Fab 3000+ sq.ft. Family Home in Royal York. DAN SKALNIK 604-377-7008 Coldwell Banker

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $949K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

1.6 ACRE OCEAN VIEW PROPERTY, in Town, Sointula, Malcolm Island, N.Vanc Island.

Assessed $132,000, Sell $129,500. 5 pm 604-628-4592

CLAYTON IMMACULATE 3523 sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite across from park $648K 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5551

Real Estate Investment

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

6050

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

6052

Okanagen/ Interior

NORTH VAN Prime area, corner of Lonsdale/Esplanade, 2199sf, + mezzanine, zone retail/comm, 3 parking stalls, fixtured luxury office. $2.5M, 604-984-0836

WILLOUGHBY NEW 3034sf 6br 5ba w/legal 2br basement suite quiet cr, $599,900 604-649-6030 see uSELLaHOME.com id5607

6020-24

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

6040

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

CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den 6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac 4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515 see uSELLaHOME.com id5597 CHILLIWACK LK 1250sf rancher w/guest cabin, .5 ac lot, 2km to lake, pool $360K 604-824-5687 see uSELLaHOME.com id5561

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

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

BOLIVAR HTS beautifully updated 1600sf 3br rancher, 7830 sf view lot SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! see uSELLaHOME.com id5562 AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $369,900 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $559,000 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

Langley/ Aldergrove

EAST, STUNNING Mt Baker view 2850 sf 5br 3ba bungalow, mn flr Master, $454,900 250-656-0549 see uSELLaHOME.com id5456

6020-06

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

Mobile Homes

Surrey

LOWER LONSDALE. RETAIL Strata, incls business. $479,900 HIRA, Sutton. 604-318-9474 AT ASSESSED value 2200sf 5 br 2.5ba backing onto greenbelt suite pot $379,900 604-557-2205 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5618

6035

North Vancouver

2490 CALEDONIA, North Van OPEN Sat 1-4pm, Sun 1-3:30pm or by appointment.

One of the Best Views in Deep Cove - $1,390,000 Beautiful 3 bedroom cedar home with stunning, pristine 240 degree views over Deep Cove and 2 marinas. 3 floors on rare, landscaped 10,000 sq ft lot with stream. 350 sq ft deck. $2,100 mth luxury suite to help pay the mortgage. Steps to the forest trail, Deep Cove and just 20 mins to Downtown. Lovingly renovated www.deepcovehome.com Call Deanna 778-829-6993

6020-30

Port Moody

OCEANFRONT 4700SF 5br 3½ bath main fl br, 6286sf lot, suite potenl $1,949,000 604-469-1813 see uSELLaHOME.com id5606

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

E. NEWTON 4000sf 8br 5.5ba 2 yr old 3 level home w/3 br bsmt suite $699K 778-895-8620 see uSELLaHOME.com id5628

6020-36

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

Tsawwas.

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

6020-38

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.

6020-52

Ocean Front Lux Contemp. private home on 2.73 AcresQuadra Island. 250-884-0000 www.bcoceanfronthomes.com

Other Areas BC

HOPE, COUNTRY living 1850sf 4br 2ba rancher on lg ½ ac lot mtn vu $272,500 604-869-3119 see uSELLaHOME.com id5611

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

6035

Mobile Homes

BLOW OUT 1100SF 2br 2ba dbl wide, must be moved off Abbotsford site $6K 604-850-6498 see uSELLaHOME.com id5315

CHILLIWACK MUST be moved 1130sf 2br 2ba mobile w/2 addItions $10,000obo 604-795-7570 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5612

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

PORT ALBERNI reno’d 2000 sf 5br 2 ba with 2 br basement suite 2 laundries $210K 604-542-1995 see uSELLaHOME.com id5537

6052

Real Estate Investment

90FT WATERFRONT, Sointula Guest Beach House Malcolm Is. N. Vanc Is. 2 BR, water, sewer, hydro. $229K. 604-628-4592 www.sointulabeachhouse.com HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth”!

1-780-952-0709 www.CanTico.ca.

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

PALM SPRINGS Vacation Home 55+ Gated Park, $119K, 1800sf, BR 2.5 BA. Call 604-737-7756 RV LOT at CULTUS LAKE HOLIDAY PARK with year round camping access; finished in paving stones, low fees. All ament Grt loc. Moving must sell $107,500. 1-604-795-9785

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS

2 BR garden apt, pool, balc, heat, cble, prkg, fp, family cplex, upr Lons np, $1040, 604-987-8814

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

2BR - Just Listed! 124 W 20th St Large unit w/balc in desirable Lonsdale area, cls to shops & transport. On-site ldry, prkg, lots of amens, h/w flrs. 604-837-5008

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA Bach from $845 1 Bdrm from $1105 2 Bdrm from $1425

City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site.

Security & video monitoring.

On major bus route.

RENTALS 604-980-3606 rentals@caprent.com www.caprent.com

1 BDRM+DEN Lower Lonsdale, s/s appl, w/d,f/p,patio,gym,prkg, storage, heat/hw incl, n/s, n/p, Dec 1, $1,550. 604-904-7667 2 BR, $1215, Dec 1, nr Hospital & Safeway, no pets, prkg, heat incl. 1 yr lease 150 E. 11th. 604-987-4922

1 BDRM $975, quiet bldg, 17th/ Lonsdale, sec prkg, reno’d, incl heat h/w. Cat ok. 990-8262 / 985-1658 1 BR, 18 & Lonsdale, incl heat & hw, drapes, balc, elevator, ns, np, $960, Dec 1st, 604-220-6817 1 BR, 2 BR’s, view, avail Now. 1 year lse, 125 West 19th, N/S, No Pets, coin w/d, 778-554-0537 1 BR $900, south balcony, new hardwood floors, heat/hotwater, N/S N/P, 604-904-9507

1 BR AVAILABLE. Move-in allowance, Rent start $1175, well maintained building.

To view call 604-985-4272 1 BR, top flr 3rd & Mahon, n/s, n/p, $985 incl heat/hw/ 1 prkg, lease 604-985-1930

6505

6505-12

CENTRAL LONSDALE 1 BR patio, d/w, Immed, cat ok $1050.

604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA

2 BR suites available Nov 1st starting at $1900. Beautifully renovated units with ocean or mountain views, 900sq.ft., hardwood floors & DW. Prestigious building steps from all amenities & Ambleside Beach. Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-4724 to view.

DEEP COVE Furn 1 Br apt in Ravenwoods complex. Incls queen size bed, full kitchen, flat screen tv, internet, enste w/d & sectional couch. Quiet area, Dogs welcome. $1600. Avail Now. 604-339-4099 Esplande West at the Pier Lrg 1 BR + den, partial waterview.

Lower Lons, 9’ ceilings, flr to ceiling windows, f/p, inste w/d, storage, a/c,$1650 incl utils, ns, avail Now, 604-831-6850

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR - $1600 710 sqft plus balcony with an amazing view of the mountains and ocean. Fully renovated with hardwood floors, granite countertops, mirror sliding closet doors, contemporary light fixtures and vertical blinds.

LE CHATEAU

Bright clean apts - Lynn Valley 1 BR carpet or laminate $970 Heat hw incld, Avail now. Coin laundry, NS, 1 cat ok, u/g prkg extra, on site Manager, Call Diana 604-980-9219

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

LYNN VALLEY 2 BR, hardwood, cat/sm dog ok, avail now $1150.

604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

1BR W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pet, ns, Dec 1st refs req’d. 604-960-0452 2 BR, family complex, rec facilities, Westview, w/d, heat, avail Now. ns np. $1450 604-921-4384 2 BR, Lynn Valley, large $1195, Nov 15 or Dec 1.

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

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

Park Royal Towers

Completely Renovated

1, 2 & 3 Bdrm. Suites All Utilities Included

1BR (700-770 sq.ft.)

2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

3 BR (1370 sq. ft.)

Penthouse (1650 sq. ft.)

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

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 & 2 bdrm furn ste, 1000sf, 1 bdrm $1350, 2 bdrm $1450 604-987-2691 1 BR & den, quiet, clean, bright fully equipped kitchen, incl bedding, towels, hydro, cable, w/d, priv. entr., nr bus, delightful suite, East 4th, $1150/m. 604-644-8590 1 BR furnished classy apt, view, E 4th & Lonsdale, own entry, deck, d/w, 1 u/g prkg, Dec 1, $1200, long term, ns np 604-219-0286

6540

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

1 BR & 2 BR pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

A SHORT STAY North Shore & Kitsilano 1 & 2 br + p/house. Renos, families, execs 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

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

BAYVIEW APTS

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

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

1 BR avail immed or Dec 1 Studios & 2 BR avail Dec 1 Beautiful views. Indoor pool.

Heat & Hot Water included.

Small pet ok. 604-986-3356

MOVE IN BONUS AMBLESIDE TOWER

1 BR (Avail Now & Dec 1) & 2 BR (Avail Now & Dec 1), 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

North Vancouver 144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bach, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s avail now. By appt.

604-921-7800

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall

Find your perfect home at

househunting.ca

3 Bdrm

Indoor/outdoor pools.

Fitness centre & billiard room, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627

Rooms/Suites/Apartments Daily/Weekly/Monthly Rates. N/S grandmanor.ca 604-988-6082

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR + DEN, contemporary, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas f/p, new reno, nr schools/shops, Seymour area, np ns, Dec 1. $2100. Ref’s 604-220-0595 3 BR Norgate, suits small family, refs, fenced yard, n/pets, ns, $2200. Avail now, 604-272-1938 4 BDRM 1.5 bath, $2400 inc util, ns, pet ok w/ restrictions, Lynn Valley 604-728-1782 4 BDRM, 2 bath, 180' VIEW, quiet St, Dundarave, avail Dec 1st, $2950/mnth 604-926-9394 8 BR, 5 ensuite, new executive, upper Londsdale, 4600sf, 2 F/P, double garage, $4000, 604-716-2256 Caufeild View, 2000sf open plan, 2 BR +den, 1.5 bath, updated, clean, quiet, Dec 1, ns, pet negot. $2700+utils, 604-926-3630

Houses - Rent

AMBLESIDE 3 bdrm + den, 3 ba, quiet, view, pet ok, N/s pref. $2850+ut. Dec 1 604-317-1553 Central Lonsdale, N Van, 2 BR cozy newly reno’d, new appls, 1 yr lease, $1500/mo, avail Now, ns/ np, 604-925-4340, 604-551-6101

DEEP COVE seaside cottage, 2 br, fp, hardwood, lrg deck , garage ns $2325. 604-929-5191 DUNDRAVE, 3 bdrm, ocean view, own w/d, pets ok, $2950 & utils, nr Rec Centre, bus, school, Avail NOW, call 778-279-1221 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● RICHMOND - 8031 Ryan Rd, 3Br Condo, Quiet, Spacious Top Flr, Cental, Convenient Area...$888/M Call 604-RTO-HOME/604-786-4663

www.ReadySetOwn.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

150sf - 600sf Prime Office Space Avail for Lease. Excellent Rates!

Call Jeff or Ross 604-980-3003

6590

FURN Room, central Lonsdale, Dec 1st, $350 incls utils, prefer female. 604-983-2135r aft 12pm

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR, in spacious home n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, ensuite bth $595 incl. 604-329-7449

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM Horseshoe Bay cozy cabin, wooded privacy, 4 appls, now. negot. 604-922-5991

1 BR & office, garden lvl, bright S. exp. Sentinel Hill, W Van, n/s, n/p, suit 1, $1250 incl, 604-925-1250 2 BR brand new bsmt ste, 1450 sq ft, Canyon Heights, $1800 incl util & internet np ns 604-986-0038 2 BR, Dundarave, W Van in new home, nr Seawall, shops, ss appls, own w/d, gas fp, alarm, ns np, unfurnished $1800 incl utils or furnished $2200. 604-551-0039

2BDRM BSMT SUITE Upper Lonsdale, $1,295 includes hydro & hot water, n/s, n/p. (604) 3132160, email: sonyap@telus.net 3 BR, den, office, Cntrl Lonsdale, cov’d decks back & front, h/wd, w/d, bright $1950, 604-725-4873

Townhouses Rent

3 BDRM, 3 bath, fp, decks, and more! n/s, nr parks/trails, lease $2600+util Call 604-987-6856

on Christmas Corner ads until Dec. 25

Call 604-630-3300 and book today!

08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT

11 BMW 328i xDRIVE

STK 245121 WAS $19,900

STK 951310 WAS $38,900

NOW $12,998

NOW $24,811

Leather, nav, auto

4x4, V6, 6 spd.

NOW $15,898

NOW $35,900

11 MAZDA 3 WAGON

10 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

STK950770 WAS $20,900

WAS $33,900

Auto, loaded.

AWD, nav, leather, loaded STK BV14501.

NOW $28,888

09 HONDA CIVIC SPORT

10 NISSAN ALTIMA

4cyl, auto, pwr group, loaded.

Auto, fully loaded Stk 950660.

STK 950750 WAS $18,995

NOW $14,998

WAS $19,900

08 CHEV COBALT

11 BUICK REGAL CXL

STK 950500 WAS $10,900

STK 951300 WAS $28,900

NOW $16,838

4dr, auto, 4cyl, only 74,000kms

Leather, sunroof, loaded

NOW $26,480

NOW $6,888

09 DODGE JOURNEY SE

07 CHEV HHR

Auto, loaded. Stk OR18301

Loaded, only 57,000kms. STK 868022

WAS $11,900

WAS $18,995

10 CHEV IMPALA LT

09 HYUNDAI ACCENT

WAS $16,900

WAS $11,900

NOW $8,644

NOW $16,800

V6, auto, loaded.

Stk 950230.

4dr, auto, CD, only 44,000kms.

Stk 878332

NOW $12,998

NOW $9,900

1 BR bsmt ste, Tempe area, suits 1 person, $880, np ns, avail now 604281-0178, 604-512-8028

6605

❆

WAS $29,995

AWD, 7 pass, loaded. Stk 949560

1 ROOM avail Central Lonsdale, furnished, female only, student, $550 incl utils 604-982-0256

View this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

25% discount

STK 950700 WAS $16,900

Rooms

2 BR ground floor suite. Quiet owner lives up. 5 appls, separate entrance. $1295 includes utilities. Lease and perfect references a must.

Flexible possession date.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty (604) 521-0311

... and because we like Christmas as much as you do we are offering a

11 CHEV TRAVERSE LT

WEST VAN, Dundarave, Exec home, 3bdrm + den, 3 bath, gas stove, sub zero freezer, h/w flrs, f/p’s, n/pets, $4600 604-922-9772

207 EAST 8th STREET

Promote your Craft Fairs, Christmas Events ❄ and Services ❆

08 FORD RANGER SPORT

Auto, a/c, V6.

NOW $17,303

6595

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS 2 BR, avail Now/Dec 1st 3 BR, avail Dec 1st, Call 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

1 BR & 2 BR suites Available Dec 1. Well maint ste with d/w.

Professionally managed building close to all amenities with new fitness centre. No pets, 1 yr lse.

Call 604-983-6920

Apartments & Condos

935 Marine Drive

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

MOUNTAIN COURT APTS, Lynn Valley, 1 Br $1000, 2BR $1300, 3 BR $1550. Hardwood, f/p, incls heat, hw, prkg & cable. Pool, cat ok 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6505

604-922-3246

1BR, 2BR & 3BR lrge bright, mtn /waterview, 300 blk W 4th/17th, $900+ incls ht/hw 604-725-4873 1BR $860 16/St George, large, incld heat & hotwater, nr bus/ shops, no pets, ns, 778-889-4719

West Van Apt. Rentals

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

604-913-0734

MOVE-IN BONUS Vista Del Mar 145 West Keith Road.

1BDRM + den Raven Woods Dr, NVan 770sq ft. 6 appl. NS/ NP. Avail Jan 1. $1,350/mo.

Annual lease. 604-341-5206

Apartments & Condos

MASSIVE YEAR END CLEARANCE

08 PONTIAC MONTANA V6, auto, loaded WAS $13,995

12 FORD FUSION SEL

Leather, sunroof, only 6,000kms.

Stk 950670

NOW $9,688

WAS $23,900

10 CHEV AVEO

11 CHEVY AVALANCHE LTZ

WAS $11,900

WAS $49,900

5spd, one owner, only 3,000kms.

NOW $9,900

NOW $19,900

Every option, 4x4, only 25,000kms. Stk 87278

NOW $43,599

Bad Credit • No Credit • Bankruptcy Proposal • Collections

NO PROBLEM GUARANTEED APPROVAL

Call Greg 604-987-5231 ~ Approval Canada

• Manufacturer’s warranty • 30-day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege • 150 + point inspection • 24-hour roadside assistance

Northshore

1-877-212-0735 2 BR/3BR Avail. Move-in allowance. 5 appls., 1 bath, variable lease term. NP/NS. Rent starts at $1450/mo. Call, 604-986-0511

Northshore Auto Mall, 800 Automall Dr. North Van www.carternorthshore.ca

Wednesday, November 2012 - North ShoreNews News–-A69 A69 Wednesday, November 21,21, 2012 – North Shore

AUTOMOTIVE 9110

Collectibles & Classics

1963 FORD FALCON Futura, auto, 6cyl, 2 door hardtop, low mlg, new paint and brakes, $7500 604-874-4397

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

9125

Domestic

1993 PLYMOUTH Sundance 126 K, 4 dr, w/hatch, 2.2L, $2000 obo. Great 1st car 604-809-6353

2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700 kms. Very cool,mint,smells new! $24,600obo. Gord 778-300-2538

9129

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

THE ONE - THE ONLY authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta.

1-888-999-7882.

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

1969 FORD Falcon Futura 302 auto, fully restored, immac paint & body, numerous high performance options. $13,500. Photos at www.photobucket.com/69falcon Call 604-307-0201

No Wheels, No Problem

CASH FOR SOME COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

MIKE: 604-872-0109

2003 HONDA ST1300 4-cyl ’Sport-Touring’ performance M/cycle; 1-Owner; Power Windscreen; Sale $8888. All Records! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

1999 FORD F-150 SuperCab; V6 auto; AirCond; $4450. Lease or Buy? 6-pass; Matching Canopy; Reliable w/Warranty! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2002 ACURA MDX AWD; 7 Pass! local, 1 Owner; every option; 1-yr warranty; $13,888. leather; Tow package; roof rails/rack; V6, only 130km! Spotless, No Accidents Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

2002 FORD F-150 'XTR' SuperCab; 4x4; New Tires; Boxcover; alloys; Top-model; $8888.

One Year Warranty! 6-pass! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

1991 TOYOTA 'Diesel' Hi-Ace 4wheel Drive Travel Van; RHS; Go Anywhere! Fold-flat sofa-bed seating; 1-yr Warranty! $6,450.

Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

REV UP YOUR ENGINE. Now gain 1st and 2nd year Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic skills. GPRC Fairview campus. Hands-on training street, off-road, dual sport bikes.

Write AB MCM exams - gain 320 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

1996 CHEVY Silverado 2500, extended cab, bed liner, cloth int, ps pb pw, incls tow kit, exc cond $2500 firm. Don 604-988-0170

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

Sales • Leasing • Rentals

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2005 Acura MDX 122,700 kms Excellent Condition, many nice luxury features. 3rd row seating makes this a very reliable and safe family vehicle $16,000 email: jthomson0621@gmail.com

2005 XTERRA 79,000 kms Manual, 4wd, new tires & brakes, exc cond, drk grey, all receipts, detailed, $16,500 604-761-7507

2006 Ford F150 XL, 4X4, 5.4L, extended cab, seats 6, long box, canopy, A/C, 107K. $12,950. must sell! (604) 773-4235.

2006 JEEP Commander, drk blue ltd edt, 90000km fully loaded, 18in alloy rims + more, mint cond $18500 778-839-9762 778-859-9937

1999 SUZUKI Grand Vitara, fully loaded, 4 door, all wheel drive, white, $7000. Call 604-518-3166 2001 JEEP Grand Cheroke, silver 250,000 km, new engine, good cond $5000 obo. 604-971-3435

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1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature 268K. $5,000 Call: (604) 316-2527 Great Car

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

9155

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

1995 JAGUAR XJR-S, 4 door, luxury sedan. Safe, solid, sensuous, reliable. 21-24mpg, $12,000 Firm. Dr. Nomm 604-924-5442

1997 LANDROVER Defender(s) 90, 5 spd diesel, mint, 160,000km, from desert $23,900 1-780-945-7945 604-926-7087 lancebright@hotmail.com

9155

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

1969 MERCEDES Benz 280S, collector plates, excellent condition, $6500. 604-723-3654

1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Auto,153,000 kms,asking $8,900 604-492-2220

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

1993 Mazda MX-6 LS Mint condition. Automatic 171,000 kms. V6, Auto, AirCrd, Lady owned. $3,900 firm. Call: (778) 689-6094

9155

FREE

Luxury Cars

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

Scrap Car Removal

9145

1998 HONDA Goldwing SE + Champion Daytona 2+2 conv. sidecar, loaded, 36K, new cond, classic, $14,900. 604 945-0376 1967 DODGE Cornet 500, beautifully restored, $25,500 obo, 604-946-2932, 604-916-9249

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

9130

2002 Nissan Pathfinder 172,000 kms, Chilkoot Edition, power everything, A/C, $6,500 Call: (604) 591-7526

2007 FORD ESCAPE, V6 XLT 4WD 3L, 64k, Exc.Cond. $12,900 obo. Must sell! 604-522-6877

2002 Ford Escape Black w/ Grey Auto, V6, 2 WD, A/C,new trans. 202,000kms Clean Good Cond. $5200. (778) 772-5513

2002 Nissan Frontier 4x4 auto V6, 4x4, ext. box, 291,000 km $6,500. Call Gord (604)418-5394

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2003 FORD F250 4x4 XL $8500 obo, 187,000 km, auto, 604-323-3662 or 604-315-9384

Automotive

cont. on next page

“We all live in a yellow submarine.”

(The Beatles)

1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, red, v6, 2 dr, 50k, a/c, auto, exc int, 1 owner, $6500. 604-533-3191 1999 BENTLEY Arnage Stunning sapphire on cream interior. Quick 4.4L twin turbo. Non smoker, No accidents. Mint. Looks new! $44,900. Call 604-889-2525

2010-2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 2011-2012 Nissan Maxima 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 7 pass, pwr group, a/c, Stow N Go, Leather, sunroof, C7446 2500 & 3500 Quad Cab SLT 4x4 35,000kms, 7118 $24,999 From $25,999 From $17,999

2011-2012 Hyundai Sonata GL & GLS Auto, well equipped

From $15,499

1987 PONTIAC FIERO auto, collectors plates, 4 cyl, new brakes, garage kept 169km $3100 604-987-0926

2011 Suzuki SX4

Auto, pwr windows & locks, a/c, CD

From $11,999

2012 Subaru Forester

2011 Mazda 3 Sport

2010-2011 Mazda 3 Sedan

$26,499

from $14,999

From $11,999

Pwr group, sunroof, alloys, only 11,500kms, T5138

Auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, CD

Auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, CD, mags

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 159 K, pristine cond $7,500 obo.

Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

2004 Jaguar X-Type Automatic 93,500 kms Excellent condition. $10,500 Call: (604) 786-0941 email: juliekemble@hotmail.com

2010 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer

2010 Mitsubishi RVR

From $30,499

AWD, nav, loaded

2010-2011 Ford Escape AWD

2011 Nissan Sentra

$20,499

From $22,999

From $12,499

2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Wagon

2011 Ford Flex SEL & LTD

2011 Mazda 2

AWD, pwr group, auto, a/c, CD, T5211

Leather, sunroof

Auto, pwr group, a/c, CD

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 2011 LEXUS IS350c V6 Convertible; NAVI; demo; Bal 6-yr 110,000kms Lexus Warranty; Park Assist; Lease or Buy! $46,888. Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

2010 Smart Car

Passion model, C7521

$10,499

Auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, CD

From $11,999

Leather, sunroof, C5198

From $26,499

$49 includes one print ad (in 3 markets), + one online ad (on 12 websites) until sold*.

Craig can’t do that!

4 dr hatch, auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks

From $11,999

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 DR Fully loaded,kept inside,in family from new $2995.604-899-6119

9125

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Domestic

www.BurrellAuto.com 3094 Westwood St, Port Coq 604 945-4999.

2925 Murray St, Port Moody 604 461-7995.

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Automatic 80,000 kms, silver ext, black leather int, sunroof, tow hitch, nav, bluetooth. $40,000.

Call: (604) 913-9221

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Pwr group, sunroof, V6, excellent condition, C7509A

$8,499

2008 - 2010 GM & Ford 3/4 Ton Cargo Vans From $15,999

2011-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD Sunroof, mags

From $22,999

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2001 CORVETTE Z06 black on black, absolute mint cond, 55k.

Must sell! $32,000. 604-574-7629

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AUTOMOTIVE cont. from previous page

9160

9160

Sports & Imports

9160

2000 MERCEDES Benz C230 ’Elegance’ luxury compact 4-cyl; leather; Sale Priced $5,888. One Year Warranty; 128KMS! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

1997 JAGUAR XK8 cpe, black, blk lther int, 84,000 ks, full load, all records, DB7 rims, sport pckg $9900 firm. 778-889-6557 2001 Toyota Celica GT Auto 138,000 kms -many extras $8,950. Call: (604) 690-6235

1997 VOLVO 850 GLT Wagon; new T-belt; auto; leather; $3850.

Room for dog & Comfortable; fold-flat seats! 1-yr Warranty Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

2000 AUDI S4 2.7T, 6sp, 4wd.

Blk with blk leather int. Upgraded exhaust, turbos & more.

219,000 km $9800 778-229-0283 2000 MAZDA 626 XL, 98,500km, exc cond., auto, 4 cyl, $3500. 1 lady owner, Call 604-980-4918

9160

Sports & Imports

Central Auto

Sports & Imports

1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT red with grey int., well maint., lady driven $4800. Serious inquires only. Ph 604-997-2583

Sports & Imports

2001 VOLVO S60 ’Sport’ 5-sp; manual; P/W; leather; One Year Warranty; Sale Priced $6,450.

Power roof; Xtra set Winters!

Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

North Shores Best

The Snow is Coming 4 FREE Snow Tires with the Purchase of 1 of These Vehicles

2009 Mercedes Benz C300 4Matic, only 46,500kms, premium pkg, navigation, sport pkg, glass sunroof, factory warranty until Mar 2013, iridium silver, black leather twinned, immaculate.$28,850

2006 Mercedes Benz ML350 4Matic, auto, only 74,000kms, local, MB serviced, nav, glass roof, alloys, Capri blue/cashmere beige leather, immaculate. $24,850 2005 Mercedes Benz ML350 4 Matic, 102,000 Original K’s, auto, glass roof, heated seats, alloys, new tires, well serviced, dark blue/black, immaculate. $17,850

“Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz?”

(Janis Joplin)

Sports & Imports

2003 BMW 320i ’Sport sedan’ 6cyl; auto; sunroof; 1-owner local car! 1-yr Warranty incl; Sale $8888. Quality & Comfort in a compact car! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

2003 MAZDA Prote´ge´ 5, 5 spd, 140K km, new water pump, timing belt & front wheel bearings, sunroof, pwr windows, locks, cruise, aircared, nice cond. $7,000. 778-227-2010

2003 TOYOTA Camry 'LE' only 94kms! V6; alloys; ABS; 2nd owner! NO Accidents! One year warranty; $9999. Perfect Cond!

Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

2007 HONDA Accord ’EX-L’ coupe; Top model; leather; 4-cyl; 160 HP; 5-sp; Only 83Kms! Warranty inc; $11,888. 1-Owner Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111 2007 KIA Rio 5, 5 dr, blk, 5sp, 1 owner, 72K, exc cond, incls winter tires, $7500 obo, 604-603-2548

604.984.7714

Financing & Leasing Available

2004 BMW 52,000 Original K’s 325i Sedan, auto, alloys, glass roof, heated $14,850 seats, grey/black.

2006 Toyota 78,000 Original K’s Camry 4 Cyl LE, auto, alloys, glass roof, exceptional condition. $12,850 2003 Honda 90,000 Original K’s Accord Coupe, V6, auto, glass roof, leather, heated seats, new tires, $10,850 immaculate.

2003 Audi A4 1.8T 76,000 Original K’s, FWD, auto, glass roof, alloys, black/black leatherette, immaculate. $10,850

2004 HYUNDAI Elantra 79 K km, 5 spd, 2.0L, 4 cyl, new clutch, a/c, loaded, $5999. 604-980-0051

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

2003 VW new Beetle Cabrio; 5-sp manual; leather; alloys; new tires; $9999. Lease or Buy? All features; One Year Warranty.

Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111 2007 TOYOTA Yaris; auto; power door locks; New tires; One-Year Warranty; Sale Priced $8888.

Hatch style; Roomy! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

2010 BMW 328XI, AWD, loaded, metallic black sapphire with black interior colour, never smoked in, no accidents, auto steptronic $29,900. 604-821-0440, 778-242-5503 Serviced at Brian Jessel BMW

1989 Prowler/Cooper 19’, 4.3 Merc. inboard, dry-storage kept, loaded, like new, $18,000 obo Call: (604) 921-9433

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2012 AUDI A4 Quattro, Premium, 29,000km, $46,500, panorama sunroof, auto, monsoon grey, black leather interior, all season tires. Snow tires optional.

604-764-8044

1974 MOPAR 24’ custom cabana, 65K org miles, 440 V8, 4 kw. genset, oak cabinets, Cadilac head lights. New $1100 furnace, CD stereo, SS microwave, inverter, 3 batteries + more. $9400 obo. 778-889-3459

2012 LEXUS RX350; demo; 6kms! NAVI; Bal Lexus 6-yr or 110,000kms Warranty! Park assist; Top-model; Sale $49,950.

Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

TOYOTA HIACE CAMPERVAN 90 2.8l deisel,auto, camp in comfort $15,400. 604-275-3443

9173

Vans 1998 NOMAD 5th Wheel 25 ft.

1 slide; Standup/walk around Bdrm $12,000 604-796-2866

2004 JAGUAR X-type 102,000km, Auto, 2.5, V6, no accident $10,500. 778-862-6891

2004 NISSAN Maxima 'SE' Top Luxury; Sale Priced $8888. One Year Warranty; leather; sunroof; 18' alloys; V6; 1-owner! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 129,000km Single owner. Fully loaded, sunroof, heated seats, 5speed $10,500 604-329-6735 2007 YARIS 4DR SDN AUTO pw pl green $7,888 #2791785 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister

2000 MAZDA MPV LX, gold, 4 cyl, 195000km, auto, airbags, pw, ps, Scratches on exterior, $2,100 604-986-7533

2004 PLEASUREWAY Plateau M/H, Mercedes Benz diesel, Mi. 61,588K, Immac cond & loaded. $54,900. Ph 1-604-220-5005

2002 SIENNA 4DR LE gray $ 8,888 #2299506 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister 2002 WINDSTAR (Ford) 145 kms, good cond., $2975. 604-392-3909 after 4pm or all day wkends

2004 TITANIUM model 32E 37DS, 2 slides, mint cond, 1 owner, $27,900. 604 535-8688

2003 CHEVY Venture, 7pass, red, good cond, 128K, incls snow tires, $3500 obo, 604-946-4725

REDUCED MUST SELL!! $15,800 2009 Volkswagen BEETLE/BUG. light blue ext. black int.

38,500kms, automatic, fully loaded, sunroof mfgr. warranty. call 604-836-1014

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

Rates From As Low As

*some conditions apply

24’ SEA RAY 240 turn key & go, eng i/o, GM V8, surveyed, good shape. $6500. 604-552-3961

or visit:

WWW. CENTRALAUTONS.COM

2008 Honda Civic Coupe, FSBO, black. Well maint. very good cond, 1 owner, 2dr, almost new tires, only 48000 kms. Dealer serviced North Van.1 minor accident.

(604) 603-1149 email: massoume@hotmail.com

1.49

%

2005 FOUR WINDS Class C 30’ sleeps 7, like new cond, 132,000 km, $24,888 778-748-6874 rgprojectmanager@yahoo.com 2003 KIA Sedona EX 2tone silver /grey, 3.5ltr,auto, pw/ps, am/fm, cd, 5dr, 7pass, cloth seats, roof rack, 171K, $3900 604-820-0486 2008 DODGE GRAND Caravan, 54K, like new, Michelan tires, $13,900. 604-922-7367

2008 LEXUS AWD luxury V6 model; IS250; NAVI & Camera; 1-owner; Bal Lexus 6-yr 110,000km Warranty! Lease or Buy! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

$49 includes one print ad

604-630-3300 www.nsnews.com

Boats

2007 TOYOTA Camry LE, 4 dr, special leather, auto, 89K, f/load, $14,800 obo, 604-808-9518

2001 VW Jetta 1.8 Turbo, auto, leather, sunroof, AC. 123,500 km $5,800. 604-729-4129

Forget updating and monitoring ads.

We do the work. You get what you need – guaranteed! Book today!

9515

2007 BMW 525i 88,400km Premium Pkg, loaded $21,900 obo. 604-532-9292

2006 ACURA 3.2 TL custom fully loaded, 300 HP 6 spd. 125,000 km on body, only 44,000 km on engine $15,500. 604-241-0357

(in 3 markets), + one online ad (on 12 websites) until sold*.

Craig can’t do that!

Sports & Imports

2009 Volkswagen GTI Golf.

DSG/18" rims/leather/power S/R. New tires. 65,000 kms.

Factory warranty. $21,600.

(604) 731-9739

843 West 1st St. N.Van

No. But, you could find one in guaranteed classified ads.

No matter what you have to sell – a car, house, boat, furniture or collectible – guaranteed classified ads get the job done. Just list it and sell it for one low price.

9160

2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. 46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w, p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof, mag wheels. Good condition! $16,000 obo. 604-240-9912

For more information on these cars & others call Ted 2001 VW Passat 'GLX' Special car! 90kms! Every option! V6; leather; One Year Warranty; 1-owner! Special $9999. Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

9160

2008 MAZDA 3 'Sport' hatch; 5sp; new tires; 2.3 litre; One Year Warranty; Alloys; p/w; Sale Priced $10,950. Best-Buy! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

OAC

9515

Boats

2007 PROWLER 5th wheel, 32 ft, grt family rv, fibreglass, slideout, bunkbeds, air/cond, sleeps 8 $19,900. 604-824-1426

1980 SAN JUAN, 7.7, 5 good Sails, good motor furling, good condition, $5800, 604-568-2050

2008 NASH 25’ 5th whl, q bed, rear kitchen, 1 slide $19,000. Ph 604-792-2201 Chilliwack

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IB Fresh water cooled Exc cond. Well maint. Lots of extras, c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564

2009 BIGFOOT 30MH28TE Top of line, immaculate, loaded, low kms, $88,650. 604-230-7546

Ask us for details Accord & Civic Qualify Offer may change without notice.

816 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER

604-984-0331

www.pacifichonda.ca

2009 TOYOTA Matrix; hatch; auto; PW; P-locks; Warranty; new tires; Sale Priced $10,950. Foldflat seats; Toyota Quality! Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan, 604-727-3111

Accelerate your car buying 40’ MOUNTAIN Aire, Dsl pusher Like new. incl tow jeep. $69,000.

Ph 604 795-9967

8030

8087

Carpentry

*STRUCTURAL CHANGES*, framing, finishing, repairs. Professional & precise, 778-233-0559

8035

8055

Cleaning

$20/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫✫ Reliable Housecleaning service.

778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 Orchid Cleaning Ltd. Comm & Res. Start at $18/hr. 16 yrs exp.

Bonded, insured. 778-829-9546 WITH ALL life throws at you, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. 604-980-6100

8073

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

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

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

Carpet Cleaning

LIME Home Services, North Shore, Carpet & Furniture Cleaning, Environmentally Friendly, 778-340-1901

Drainage

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

Excavating

8090

Fencing/Gates

AFFORDABLE FENCING & DECKING. 24.yrs .experience.

Free est. Call Paul 604-210-4202

8100

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

8105

8125

Gutters A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

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

★★POINT GREY★★ DRAINAGE Call 604-379-2641 PARK ROYAL DRAINAGE Call 604-987-7663

604-984-4147 AT YOUR HOME GUTTERS North Shore division. Installs, cleaning, repairs.

WCB Insured 604-340-7189

Drywall

A & A MILLWOOD QUALITY DRYWALL SERVICE

• Repairs • Renovations • New construction • Textured ceilings Prompt service. Free estimates.

Richard Wood

Cell 604-671-0084 Email: rkmillwood@gmail.com A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

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

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

Dave 604-984-7476 Boarding & Taping, Small Jobs Welcome! Free Est.Reliable!

Call Gurprit ★ 604-710-7769 PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs.

25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901

8080

Flooring/ Refinishing

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

NORTH SHORE DRAINAGE Drain cleaning, repairs, 24 hr. All types of drainage 778-552-2050

8075

Fireplaces

WEST SIDE GUTTERS 15% OFF 604-722-1105 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable No HST 604-897-7487

8130 -

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

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs.

Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332 ELECTRICIAN #37940 Free ests - Reasonable rates.

604-842-5276 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Landscaping

CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

★ Stonework.paving stones ★ Cedar decks/fencing ★ Pergola’s ★ 30 yrs exp Call Danny 604-250-7824 www.constructivelandscaping.com

GREAT CANADIAN LAWNS Landscaping, lighting, patios 604-924-LAWN (5296)

8160

Lawn & Garden

Fall Services

SAME DAY SERVICE “More than just mowing!”

Yard Clean-ups • Hedges Pruning • Gutters • Aeration Lawn Mowing Christmas Lights Rubbish Removal Free Estimates

310-JIMS (5467)

Book a job at: www.jimsmowing.ca

A.A. BEST PRO

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Moss Control, Trim, Top, Prune. Free Est.

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853 TOP SOIL, sand, gravel, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery. Headwater Management, 175 Harbour Ave, North Van 604-985-6667

GENERAL HELP

Labour / Odd jobs Home & Garden Indoor / Outdoor Clean up, removal, etc.

North Shore Odd Job Services Michael 778-868-5079

Hauling

8140

Heating North Shore Licensed • Insured Bonded

Installation Service Repair Cleaning Inspection

Furnace Boiler Fireplace Hot Water Tank Air Ducts Dryer Vents

PRO GAS - North Shore Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting, heat pumps. Service & installation.

604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

Masonry

Get MORE

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To Advertise Call

604.630.3300

8220

Plumbing

8240

Constructive Landscaping Stonework.paving stones, Cedar decks/fences, Pergola’s. 30 yrs exp. Call Danny 604-250-7824

Renovations & Home Improvement

www.constructivelandscaping.com

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

8180 8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

45

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

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Licenced Plumber 604-729-6695

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

GLOBAL PLUMBING BBB+ Lic. Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/hr,

24/7. 604-987-7473, 604-721-6075.

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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

www.affordablemoversbc.com SMOOTHER MOVERS

est 1981 Expert flat rate piano movers

1,3,5 & 7 ton trucks e-mail for a moving or storage quote smoother@movers.ca

604 987-8655

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45/hr, 24/7, 26 yrs 604-506-7576 BC COASTAL MOVING reasonable hourly rates / quotes available Call: (604) 770-0024 email: bccoastal@gmail.com

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

8193

Oil Tank Removal

Norvan Plumbing Heating&Gas Service -renos - construction. Lic. Bonded Ins. Matt 604-988-4644 SAVE ON PLUMBING Licensed Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

WESTMOR Plumbing Ltd Res/Com, Professional Service flat rate 7 days/wk 604-551-8531 Free Est - Lic - Ins - Bonded

8225

Power Washing

★ Pars Pro Painters★ Powerwashing, gutter/window cleaning int/ext, 604-868-9440

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

POWERWASHING. GUTTERS & hanging Christmas Lights, etc Best rates. Free est. Doug 604-985-4604

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

ALL JOBS WELCOME! •Kitchen & Bath • Crown Moldings •Drywall •Painting •Flooring 604-771-2201 or 604-771-5197 Carpentry, flooring, electrical, plumbing, pressure washing.

Insured, WCB, 25 yrs exp.

604-785-9770

Complete Bathroom Renovations Kitchens, Cer.Tiling, Attics, Bsmnt Stes. 604-521-1567

★ An Interior Specialist ★ SEA TO SKY PAINTING Small or Big Jobs, Quick & Clean Quality Craftsmanship, Insured, Free Est. Carter 604-790-4554

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

DJ PAINTING, Int/Ext. Com/Res. Drywall repair. Free ests. Cell: 604-417-5917, 604-258-7300 ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work.

Reas. rates. BBB, 604-809-3842

List It. Sell It. Guaranteed.

Craig Can’t Do That.

Trusted Sellers, Local Buyers.

500 CREDIT

26 Years in Business 25 Years workmanship warranty FREE ESTIMATES

A+

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

PARK ROYAL

ROOFING & DRAINS We’ve got you covered

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

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

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

STUDENT WORKS Disposal & Recycling. Trips start at $49.

John 778-288-8009 www.studentworksdisposal.com

8309

15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~

Gary, 604-897-3614

WEST SIDE ROOFING

ON SITE Reno’s.

Interiors Kitchens, Baths.

Mike 604-986-4358 www.onsiterenovations.com PAUL’S PAINTING Renovation & Painting 778-865-0370 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

FF 15% O TODAY!

604-722-1105 A EASTWEST Roofing & Siding Reroofing, Gutter, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-783-6437

Tiling

★All Tiling, Repairs, Remodels Bathrooms, kitchens, patios.

Free est. Call Mike 604-761-4448 or www.members.shaw.ca/msot

8310

Top Soil

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 TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery 175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

20 year Labour Warranty available

FRASERVIEW COAST TO COAST ROOFING LTD. ROOFING

Rubbish Removal

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

604-987-ROOF (7663)

604-722-1105

A LADY Painter, meticulous, prof & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451

BRUSH, ROLL, SPRAY. Serving the North Shore 28 years.

Shoreline Painters 604-986-2453

FALL SALE

$

8255

604-985-6667

604-591-3500

Painting/ Wallpaper

★ PARS PRO PAINTER ★ ■ Home Installation Services ■ High Quality Wrk ■ WCB/Ins ■ Re-Paint ■ 10 yrs exp ■ Team Work ■ Comm & Res. ■ New Construction ■ Powerwashing ■ Ref’s North Shore Co. Free Est. 604-868-9440

8250 AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. Roofing

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

604-537-4140

RJR CONSTRUCTION Small Projects Division. www.rjrrenovator.com Call 604-987-5438

GREAT WORK, FAIR PRICE No job is too small!

Call 24/7 for your estimate!

Home Services

Labourer Available rain or shine North Shore Odd Job Services Michael 778-868-5079

8195

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

8135

8175

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

Handyperson

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

Electrical

8155

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

8335

Window Cleaning

AFFORDABLE WINDOW cleaning, powerwashing and painting.

Call Doug at 604-985-4604 WEST COAST Home Services Window & gutter cleaning, power washing. Guaranteed lowest price WCB insured 604-984-4147

TODAY'S SUDOKU ANSWERS

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 AT YOUR HOME ROOFING North Shore division. New roofs & repairs. WCB Insured 604-340-7189

NORTH WEST ROOFING Re-Roofing & Repair. WCB & liability insur. Jag, 778-892-1530

FixHome.ca PH 604-240-1850 HOME REPAIR CENTRE Roof/Framing/Gutter/Sundeck

Reduce Reuse Recycle The classifieds can help!

604.795.4417 604.630.3300

One low price includes: one newspaper ad in 2 markets + one online ad on 12 websites until sold*. Craig can’t do that!

Forget updating and monitoring ads. WE do the work. You get what you need – guaranteed!

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See dealer for full details. ‡$3,400 cash savings on the cash purchase of an eligible new 2013 Optima LX AT (OP742D) from a participating dealer between November 1 – November 30, 2012. Cash savings is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. §Lease offer available on approved credit on new 2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551D)/2013 Rio5 LX+ AT (RO753D)/2013 Rio4 LX+ AT (RO743D) is based on monthly payments of $214/$181/$181 [includes delivery and destination fees of $1,655/$1,455/$1,455, $1,000 Everybody Wins savings, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), A/C charge ($100, where applicable), $350 lease service fee and a lease savings (lease credit) of $500/$0/$0] for 48 months at 0.9% with a $1,999/$1,550/$1,400 down payment/equivalent trade, security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $12,259/$10,242/$10,069 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,858/$8,680/$8,553. Lease has 16,000 km/year allowance and $0.12/km for excess kilometres (other packages available). License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may lease for less. See dealer for full details. ÿModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX with Navigation (SP759D)/2013 Rio4 SX with Navigation AT (RO749D) is $35,550/$39,145/$23,450 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,455/$1,650/$1,455 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. The First Time Vehicle Buyer Program offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance a select new 2012/2013 Rio 4 door, 2012/2013 Rio 5 door, 2012/2013 Forte Sedan, 2012/2013 Forte5, 2012/2013 Forte Koup, or 2012/2013 Soul. Eligible purchase finance customers will receive a credit in the amount of five hundred dollars towards the purchase of their new vehicle. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends January 2nd, 2013. ÿHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Optima 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2013 Rio4 1.6L GDI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on Transport Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada’s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program. See dealer or kia.ca for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation and Kia Canada Inc. respectively.