WE Vancouver, October 11, 2012

FREE OCT. 11-17, 2012

READ MORE ONLINE AT

WEVancouver.com

GASTOWN VIBE Dani Tatarin and The Keefer get in our Gastown food and drink tour because a) they’re just on the border and b) she’s just so darn good 6 & 7 ALSO: Jillian Harris 5 • Rennie Collection 8 • Timeline Boutique 11 • Writers Fest 16 • Hot Tickets 17, 18, 20 • Hallowe’en 21 Doug Shanks photo

1

DAY SALE

®

This Friday, Oct. 12th Only!

lb.

6.37/kg

lb.

2.18/kg

5for

A

5

Si Signature CAFE BaBaked Macaroni anand Cheese

794 g. Heat and Enjoy!

79

1 AY

$

DAY S

5

1FREE

FRID

A

FRID

$

A

BUY 1 GET

EQUAL OR LESS

ER VALUE

3 for $5

FRID

FRID

Or Buttercrust.

450 g. In store made. de.

DAY S

24 pack.

Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable.

LIMIT TWO FREE.

DAY S

Mennen Speedstick Antiperspirant t Or Lady Speedstick. Antiperspirant or Deodorant. Select varieties. 45 to 92 g LIMIT SIX - Combined varieties. .

1 AY

DAY S

$

3for

5 A

LE

Bakery Counter Dutch Crunch Bread

1 AY

AAquafina

1 AY

LE

99

¢

A

LE

FRID

DAY S

LE

5

1 AY

From the Deli!

LE

Or assorted varieties.

50’s.

$

FRID

D FRI

LE P Product of U.S.A. No. 1 Grade.

N HOUSEHOLD H LLIMIT THREE BAGS.

Fresh ! d Bake

LE

Bakery Counter Chocolate Chip Cookies

24 !

Pack

R Seedless Red GGrapes

A

lb.

6.59/kg

DAY SA

Assorted varieties. 2 Litre.

LIMIT TEN - Combined varieties. Plus able. deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable.

DAY S

A

99

2

LIMIT FOUR. t.

While supplies last.

t Swee d n a !

Juicy

1 AY

Fresh Whole Pork Tenderloin

DAY S

1 AY

LE

FRID

A

89

2

Boneless. Skinless. Individually Quick Frozen. Seasoned. Sold in a 4 kg Box for only $25.48. LIMIT TWO - while supplies last.

50 t!

Coun

12 FRID

DAY S

LE

1 AY

Safeway Chicken Breasts

1 AY

OCTOBER

Great Deal!

Great Deal!

2 Litre!

Coca-Cola or Pepsi Soft Drinks

FRIDAY

OCTOBER

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, October 12, 2012 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS FRI during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both Prices in this ad good on Oct. 12th. items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

12

2 October 11 – 17,Vernon, 2012 Victoria Weekend, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Kamloops, Langley, Mission, Surrey/North Delta, Vancouver Westender, White Rock/Peace Arch, WEVancouver.com Coquitlam, Courtenay, Burnaby Now

PARTICIPATING WIND STORES ALBERTA

“With my previous provider I didn’t

CALGARY

have unlimited anything. And now,

1601 Centre Street NW

I have unlimited everything. It’s great.”

3525 26th Avenue SE

1013 17th Avenue SW 233 Centre Street SW 4420 17th Avenue SE 5120 47th Street NE 627 1st Avenue NE 6404 Bowness Road NW**

BRANDY P.

8180 11 Street SE**

From Calgary, WIND Customer since January 2012

Chinook Centre Deerfoot Mall Kensington Village Market Mall Marlborough Mall

ER F OF

ED D EN T EX

Pacific Place Mall Southland Crossing Sunridge Mall Westbrook Mall EDMONTON 10122 149th Street NW 2714 48th Street NW

WHY PUT A LIMIT

9303 34th Avenue NW 11741 95 Street NW 10756 Jasper Avenue NW**

ON UNLIMITED?

10024 82 Avenue NW** Abbotsfield Mall Bonnie Doon Mall Edmonton City Centre Edmonton City Centre West Kingsway Mall Millwoods Shopping Centre Northgate Centre West Edmonton Mall Westmount Mall Londonderry Mall ST. ALBERT St. Albert Centre

That’s what we’re thinking. At WIND Mobile our unlimited plans really are unlimited. Join and get unlimited data, Canada-wide text and local talk, from anywhere on our network, for only $29 a month.

Plus all of our plans include caller ID.

BRITISH COLUMBIA ABBOTSFORD Seven Oaks Mall BURNABY 4206 Hastings Street** 4501 North Road

y October nb i 15 o

Crystal Mall Metropolis at Metrotown Metropolis at Metrotown†

29 UNLIMITED

COQUITLAM

th

J

4700 Kingsway†

Coquitlam Centre

$

per month

DELTA 9255 Scott Road LANGLEY

DATA + TEXT + LOCAL TALK

Willowbrook Mall NEW WESTMINSTER

From anywhere on our network. Includes caller ID.

Plaza 88 Queensborough Landing 948 12th Street NORTH VANCOUVER 146 3rd Street West** 935 Marine Drive† Capilano Mall† RICHMOND Parker Place Mall* 6551 No. 3 Road† Lansdowne Mall Richmond Centre Mall†

SAMSUNG

SURREY 8334 128th Street

Galaxy S III

TM

Central City Mall Guildford Town Centre VANCOUVER 1139-88 West Pender 116 Davie Street 1160 Davie Street† 1191 Robson Street† 1238 Robson Street* 1251 Kingsway 2228 West 4th Avenue

Learn more at WINDmobile.ca

2595 Commercial Drive** 2723 East Hastings Street 3149 Kingsway 500 West Broadway City Square† 6446 Fraser Street

Offer valid from August 2nd until October 15th or prior notice of termination on WINDmobile.ca. To be eligible for this promotion, an existing or prospective customer must activate a new line in person at a WIND retail store with WIND’s $29 per month Unlimited DATA + TEXT + LOCAL TALK plan during the Promotion Period. This monthly plan will continue to be provided to you at $29 per month as long as i) this plan is offered by WIND; ii) you stay on this plan without interruption; iii) you are continuously a WIND Mobile subscriber; and iv) you maintain your account with WIND in good fi nancial standing. This promotion is available to Pay Before and Pay After customers; is eligible for a WINDtab up to $200; and is eligible for Better Together Savings. This promotion is available at WIND retail locations only and is not available through WIND customer care or online. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Under certain limited conditions, existing WIND customers may also be eligible for this plan if they migrate their number – see WINDmobile.ca for details. All services subject to WIND’s terms of service, fair usage policy and internet traffi c management policy and are for personal use by an individual. Applicable taxes extra. Other conditions apply. Full details at WINDmobile.ca. WIND, WINDtab and WIND MOBILE are trademarks of Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. and are used under license in Canada by Globalive Wireless Management Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 WIND Mobile. *Mobile Republic retail locations. **Money Mart retail locations. †Cellular Baby retail locations.

WEVancouver.com

665 Robson Street† 779 Thurlow Street 807 Hornby Street* Kingsgate Mall 8415 Granville Street

October 11 – 17, 2012

3

Who

are

Publisher Anne Devereaux • 604-742-8684 publisher@wevancouver.com

the week ahead

We Day Oct 11 - 17

Eco Fashion Week Earth-friendly fashion continues to strike a chord globally, with the most recent Vancouver Eco Fashion Week packing stars such as Unlokk, La Isla, Standing Armed, SNAP by F as in Frank, Fiveleft leather (creator Lincoln Heller, pictured) and Adhesif onto the runway.

Whether you want it upcycled, recycled (see TIMELINE page 11), vintage, local, organic or “waste coutured”, the era of reducing the fashion industry’s impact is upon us, and the world looks to Myriam Laroche and her non-profit Eco Fashion Week to lead the way. The Spring/Summer 2012 EFW runs from Oct. 16 to 19. Be sure to catch Kim Cather’s fun 68 lb challenge (the average weight of clothes individually thrown away each year) on Oct. 17 — a runway show curated from 68 lbs of clothes that Value Village deemed unfit to sell. For tickets to the shows and for info on the free seminars, go to EcoFashion-Week.com.

Managing Editor Martha Perkins • 604-742-8695 editor@wevancouver.com Editorial staff Kelsey Klassen • 604-742-8699 kelsey@wevancouver.com Contributors Andrew Morrison Kurtis Kolt May Globus Curtis Woloschuk Thor Diakow Jenn Chic Rebecca Aldous Marcus Kaulback Photography Editor Doug Shanks • 604-742-8691 photo@wevancouver.com

Singer-songwriter (and X Factor judge) Demi Lovato (pictured), Sir Richard Branson’s daughter Holly and basketball legend Magic Johnson will be inspiring the thousands of young people who will gather at Rogers Arena on October 18 to “be the change”.

We Day celebrates what can happen when youth get together and work towards creating a better world. Organized by Free the Children, it’s a day of celebration and inspiration so that the energy that’s created lasts long after the stadium empties.

The Vancouver event will be hosted by musician Jesse Giddings, a former MuchMusic VJ who grew up in Langley. WeDay.com

Advertising Manager Gail Nugent • 604-742-8678 admanager@wevancouver.com Display Advertising sales@wevancouver.com Dave Pagani • 604-742-8683 dave@wevancouver.com Lillian Wei • 604-742-8681 lillian@wevancouver.com Angela Meier • 604-742-8679 angela@wevancouver.com Shawna Kisell • 604-742-8680 shawna@wevancouver.com Classified Advertising 604-575-5555 classifieds@wevancouver.com Creative Services Supervisor Robbin Sheriland 604-742-8671 ads@wevancouver.com Creative Services Staff Tara Rafiq Circulation Miguel Black • 604.742.8676 circulation@wevancouver.com 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC, V6J 3G7

100 years of curling Curling began in Vancouver in 1912 when Lester and Frank Patrick built the Denman Arena, affectionately known as “the Pile”, ushering hockey into the city as well. The sport was suspended at the start of WWI, until 1931, when it resumed at the newly built Forum in Hastings Park. In 1936, hockey took over the forum and squeezed curling onto one sheet of ice that was 12-feet short of regulation length. Plans for a new, bigger facility were halted until after the war when, in 1949, the storied Dinmont Avenue Vancouver Curling Club opened its doors

Make your next move!

Facebook.com/WEVancouver @WEVancouver

Member of Black Press, B.C. Press Council, Canadian Community Newspapers Association. Published at Vancouver by the MetroValley Newspaper Group a Division of Black Press Group Ltd. Editorial submissions are welcome but unsolicited manuscripts will not be returned. Submissions may be edited for brevity and legality. Opinions in columns are not necessarily shared by the publisher. Copyright and/ or property rights subsist in all display advertising and other material appearing in WE. If, in the publisher’s judgment, an error is made that materially affects the value of the advertise­ment to the advertiser, a corrected advertisement will be inserted upon demand without further charge. “Make-good” insertions are not granted on minor errors which do not lessen the value of the advertisement. Notice of error required before second insertion.

Connecting, supporting and motivating women of all ages, shapes and sizes to be active through fitness and wellness workshops

Saturday, October 27, 2012

VANCOUVER Hosted at The Granville Island Hotel and Performance Works itation Financial Planning Nutrition Goal Setting Red Carpet Walking Mountain Biki me-Based Fitness Zumba Boost Your Energy Hypnotherapy Boot Camp Spin Class C boxing Tarot Healing Bar Method Burlesque West African Dancing and much more! c Walking Bellyfit Nia Pilates Meditation Financial Planning Nutrition Go-Go Dancing

Get Energized

in the city of Vancouver Register at everywoman.ca WE readers save $30, use code: WE Goal Setting Red Carpet Walking Mountain Biki

itation Financial Planning Nutrition me-Based Fitness Zumba Boost Your Energy Hypnotherapy Boot Camp Spin Class C boxing Tarot Healing Bar Method Burlesque West African Dancing and much more! c Walking Bellyfit Nia Pilates Meditation Financial Planning Nutrition Go-Go Dancing

VERIFIED CIRCULATION

4

(pictured). Thirty-nine of the club’s 48 provincial championships were won there, despite the annual springtime heaves in the ice. Last August, the club moved to a new eight-sheet facility — the legacy curling facility from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games — in the Hillcrest Centre (4575 Clancy Loranger Way). To celebrate its centennial, the VCC has a weekend of events planned, including a gala dinner on Oct 12; a “celebrate the decades” Funspiel on Oct 13, open to all levels of ability, where curlers sign up to play a position for the day and then play with different teammates each game (registration required); and a historical open house the same day. Go to VanCurl.com.100years for more information.

October 11 – 17, 2012

Get the rate that gets you more.

Open a Tax-Free Savings Account and earn interest income that’s all yours. Visit a branch today to build a flexible investment portfolio that suits your needs.

1333 West Broadway 604.730.8818

666 Burrard Street 604.688.8711

3190 West Broadway 604.732.4262

cwbank.com

* Rate subject to change without notice. WestEarner® TFSA Account only.

Interest calculated daily, compounded monthly. Available in-branch only.

Member of CDIC

WEVancouver.com

OCTOBER 3 - 30

2 CHANCES to win a

FIAT POP! October 16 & 30 9pm

$

1,000 CASH DRAWS Every Tuesday 8pm

FIAT of Vancouver Fiat-of-vancouver.com Car awarded not exactly as shown

WIN A $5,000 LUXURY WATCH

Jillian Harris’s style advice? “Look at what’s important to you and what you have around you for inspiration.” The former Bachelorette and television host shares her own style sense (and love of vintage) at the Home and Design Show this week.

Reclaim your home’s style Jillian Harris shares her design philosophy at Home + Design Show

By Jenn Chic

D

esigning your home can be fun, uncomplicated, and affordable. Who knew?

Jillian Harris, design host of W Network’s Love It or List It Vancouver, a DIY girl at heart, will be presenting again this year at the The Vancouver Home + Design Show at BC Place.

Harris will be sharing her ideas on personalizing any space and incorporating sustainable elements and energy efficient lighting.

She believes one of the most sustainable practices we can have when decorating is reclaiming and repurposing. When at home in Vancouver — which isn’t often with her TV schedule — Harris loves antiquing at Antique Alley in New Westminster or Napiers in Langley.

“Forget about what’s in style and you don’t need a designer,” Harris says. “Look at what’s important to you and what you have around you for inspiration.”

Harris believes it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Whether renting or own-

ing, changing generic light fixtures to an antique chandelier can add loads of personality with little investment. Painting walls a cozy neutral, or swapping out hardware on cupboards and closets will subtly add the layers needed for a more polished look.

“If it wasn’t for my career in TV I’d probably have a tough time making it as a designer because I’m always telling people how to do things for themselves, for really cheap or for free,” she admits. “Last weekend, I made a table out of pallets after seeing it on Pinterest. It was so fun and absolutely free.”

Harris loves being a part of the Home + Design Show since it’s a great chance to catch up with fellow presenters. Interior designer Aly Velji will be presenting his tricks for living stylishly in small spaces. Celebrity stylist Jeanette Ewan will be sharing how to think like a designer. Mariah Killam, a colour expert, will be presenting tips for avoiding the most common colour mistakes and master contractor Bryan Baeumler of HGTV fame will be advising on achieving home improvement success.

“I attended the show for years and always came home so inspired. It really is an honour to be asked to be a presenter, to be a part of such a great team and share my own inspiration with others.”

EVERY THURSDAY AT 9PM October 1–25

EXCLUSIVE TO THE HIGH LIMIT TABLE GAMES LOUNGE Across from BC Place Plenty of free parking 750 Pacific Boulevard S., Vancouver edgewatercasino.ca

Edgewater Casino, Vancouver @CasinoEdgewater

Savour

Saturdays

AT L O N S D A L E Q U AY M A R K E T

OCTOBER 6

OCTOBER 13

Chef Demo

East Meets West

by Sharky’s Chophouse

Stephanie Yuen

OCTOBER 20

OCTOBER 27

Market Taste Tours

Bakery Demo

With Julia Child Impersonator

by El Dorado Pies

Cook Book Author

The Vancouver Home + Design Show is Oct. 11-14 at BC Place. VancouverHomeAndDesignShow.com

Grand Opening Beauty, function SALE and style!

• Big collection of solid wood furniture • Antique & repro • Indonesian furniture • Outdoor furniture & lighting • Home accessories

795

Sale $

Solid Elm Wood Table with Extension (incl. Glass top) 39.5”W x 63.5”D (+20) x 31.5”H

See Event Schedule at www.lonsdalequay.com

1416 West 8th Ave. • 604-569-3638

Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun & Hol: 12-5 • orientalgallery.ca

WEVancouver.com

REGISTER AT: events@lonsdalequay.com Space is limited. Participation is FREE!

October 11 – 17, 2012

5

discover GASTOWN

What makes Gastown so hot?

By Marcus Kaulback

T

here are the obvious things that draw locals and tourists alike to Gastown: the cobbled streets, the classic heritage buildings, that delightful little statue of Gassy Jack. But there is more to this place than just the architecture. As with any good neighbourhood (and as cliché as it sounds to say it), it’s the people who make it what it is.

About six years ago, the people who now define Gastown started moving in. A generation of young chefs, restaurateurs, and bartenders, schooled in various parts of the city and the world, came to the unpolished neighbourhood looking to open their own places.

Rent was cheap and the buildings were beautiful, and so, unsurprisingly, it was an obvious area in which to try their hands.

Nigel Springthorpe has been at Alibi Room for 14 years, and has seen Gastown change beyond recognition in that time.

He agrees that the beginning of the change came about because of the opportunities, both spatially and economically, that Gastown afforded. “It seems to me that when this whole Gastown explosion thing really started to happen a few years ago, these young en-

trepreneurs saw the opportunity to take advantage of some intrinsic architectural beauty within the commercial spaces available, and it became the location of choice for young industry professionals to set up shop and go it alone.”

And for the most part, they’ve succeeded. The immense majority of restaurants and cafés in Gastown today are owned and operated by those same young entrepreneurs who came here looking for the chance to open and run a place of their own. What this means is that these places embody the individuality, the passion, and the all-out commitment to quality that the owners have. With so much on the line, so much invested, both financially and personally, they truly are dedicated to ensuring that whoever walks through their doors has a positive and fulfilling experience; it’s a concern that translates into great personal service.

And this is what is really at the root of Gastown’s success. Whether it’s Frankie Harrington at Meat & Bread, Paul Grunberg at L’Abattoir, Neil Ingram at Boneta, or Josh Pape at The Diamond and now Wildebeest, just to name a few, what you get from Gastown is, as Springthorpe puts it, “genuine service that comes from a place of integrity and honesty.”

Andrew Morrison, editor of Scout Magazine, WE Vancouver restaurant critic and Gastown devotee, sees it that way, too. What makes the neighbourhood so special in terms of its eating and drinking establishments is the people who run them. This generation of young “foodies” and “drinkies” brings to it a casual, friendly, and passionate professionalism, which, according to Morrison, sets Gastown apart.

The issue now is with the fallout of all its success; the neighbourhood has become such a coveted area for commercial real estate that the cheap rent can’t last forever.

Morrison wonders whether the originals will be able to stick around when their leases come up in a few years. It’s a legitimate concern, one also voiced by Springthorpe. “Hope-

fully rental rates don’t get pushed out of the range of other young, creative industry folks also who want to make their dream of going it alone happen down here.”

Gastown is real and honest and dirty and beautiful, but it is nothing if not genuine, and the restaurants, bars, and cafés that have made it the city’s premier dining destination have done so simply by embodying that authenticity.

DRINKS L’Abattoir 217 Carrall St. 604-568-1701 Its “About” page describes chef Lee Cooper and GM Paul Grunberg as “dedicated to highlighting the finer points of eating and drinking in L’Abattoir’s informed yet informal setting.” Add to that head barman Shaun Layton’s devotion to a mix of the classic and the unique, and you’re pretty much set. Layton has helmed the bar here since it opened two years ago, and his service style pervades the restaurant’s overall vibe, and even that of Gastown itself: laid back but committed to professionalism. The pride he has for his work is also very clear, as it manifests itself in the high-quality fresh ingredients, and the wide range of very unique spirits and liqueurs, that, when mixed together, produce some of the best cocktails in the city.

Jules Bistro 216 Abbott St. 604-669-0033 To properly pull it off in Gastown these days, to be respected and appreciated as an honest bar in this discerning neighbourhood, a few things have to come together: the room has to feel right, the ingredients used have to be of the highest quality, and the bartender has to know what they’re doing.

Luckily for Jules, all three reside there. Beyond the weekly cocktail list from proven bartender Robert HollAllen (known around Gastown simply as H) Jules offers a very thoughtful wine list, URANT A T S E R one that seems to cover N A C I X ME all the right notes at all the right price points, $ $ 8- 10 Hearty Lunch Specials with enough variety to satisfy most everyone.

Lunch Time @

Fa l l ʻs H e re

• • FREE Chips with 2 Deadly Salsas • FREE Refills for Soft Drinks • Sweet Menu 101 West Cordova 604.646.2444 www.lacasita.ca

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for information on Specials, Parties and Contests.

.

. but you can still.

Get FR

s r e t s e N t a ESH

rs Market te s e N y b r o Food Flo ” Woodwards g the community of Gastown

in 50 “Proudly servbott Street •604-688-75ays 9am-8pm • Sund 333 Ab ys 9am-9pm

m•S M-F 8am-9p 6

aturda

October 11 – 17, 2012

62 Powell Street Gastown (604) 738 3667 Five Professional Female Artists Health Board Approved Friendly Atmosphere Boutique Style Studio info@liquidambertattoo.com View portfolios in shop or online www.liquidambertattoo.com

The Diamond 6 Powell St., 2nd floor It’s a lovely space with a lovely view overlooking Maple Tree Square that lends itself very well to quaffing some lovely cocktails… good thing then that head barman Ron Oliver skillfully provides the latter. The bar at The Diamond is a perfect example of the whole being exactly equal to the sum of its parts, and that’s a good thing because its parts are so fine: friendly service from professional staff, combined with firstrate ingredients, and keen attention to detail and tradition. There’s little wonder then why The Diamond is where Gastown’s best bartenders happily send their own discerning customers to for one last cocktail.

WEVancouver.com

discover GASTOWN Calabash Bistro 428 Carrall St. 604-568-5882 As might be expected from a Caribbean lounge, Calabash’s bar is dedicated exclusively to the region’s most pervasive spirit: rum. Boasting over 70 varieties from across the Caribbean – the largest selection anywhere in Vancouver – the bar at Calabash is unique. Complementing this “diverse and fantastic spirit” are fresh ingredients and house-made syrups, which, when mixed by head barman Jason Browne, will show you just how versatile and delicious rum can be.

of your choice. The selections on the menu are changing all the time, but always reflect what’s fresh, what’s seasonally available, and, most of all, what’s good. Come in for a full meal, or just whet the appetite with a small sampling — at Salt, the choice is yours.

The Keefer Bar 135 Keefer St. 604-688-1961 We’ve expanded our limits here from Gastown into Chinatown, just so that we could include The Keefer Bar. For those unfamiliar with its particular allures, sit back and read on, and you’ll soon understand why we couldn’t leave it out.

The Keefer serves up what they call apothecary-style drinks, designed to soothe ailments and balance the drinker’s mood. Traditional Chinese medicines, sourced from right in the neighbourhood, figure largely in the house-made tinctures, bitters, syrups, and teas, and give the pre-prohibitioninfluenced cocktails flavours and health benefits not seen at other bars. And they taste gorgeous.

SMALL PLATES The Sardine Can 26 Powell St. 604-568-1350 Don’t let the name fool you… Just kidding; it’s tiny in here.

The size of the space, though, is an excellent, albeit oppositional, complement to the huge flavours of the dishes here.

Serving exclusively Spanish-inspired food, The Sardine Can succeeds in recreating the intimacy of countless tapas joints in the old country. Menu standouts include the lamb cheeks with raisins, capers and pine nuts, the mushrooms in a sherry-cream sauce, and basically anything they else they have ever whipped up… ever.

The long and the short of it is that flights form YVR to Spain are going to be mighty empty in the future; there’s just no need to make the trip now that we’ve got the real thing right here in Gastown.

Wildebeest 120 W. Hastings St. 604-687-6880 The philosophy of Gastown’s newest addition is a warm and simple one: contemporary country cooking using locally sourced food to be shared and enjoyed together. The idea is to experience many small- to medium-sized dishes — all expertly designed and created by head chef David Gunawan, formerly of West — with the rest of your table, and to collectively experience how good they are. To ensure a quality product, Gunawan works directly with local protein producers and has even developed his own menus for the animals: chickens are fed vanilla yogurt, and pigs an organic mash, while cows are given flowers, grasses, and even a splash of wine from time to time.

The “gastronomically daring” results speak for themselves.

Judas Goat Taberna 27 Blood Alley 604-681-5090 Using what he learned from opening Salt, proprietor Sean Heather (The Irish Heather, Bitter, Penn Bakeshop) designed Judas Goat as a place to complement the rest of Gastown’s establishments rather than to compete with them. The idea behind the Blood Alley tapas room is that you can nip in for a quick bite, enjoy the excellent pintxos, and walk, off on your evening to experience multiple places around the neighbourhood. But nobody’s making you leave… and with a menu so good you might be convinced to stick around.

’TIL LATE

Consistency is the key to Pourhouse’s late-night success.

Any night of the week you can glide through its doors and be welcomed into the warmth of its saloon-style bar, from where excellently crafted cocktails and a variety of superior craft beers are served. The mood is always inviting — with its lights turned low and its long bar invoking a sense of comfort and calm — and the food is a perfect accessory, with their Scotch egg and Pourhouse burger standing out among the rest of the equally tempting late-night menu.

Boneta 12 Water St. 604-684-1844 Moving to its new location at 12 Water St. hasn’t slowed down this Gastown bigwig.

If anything, the new Boneta is even more popular with the late-night crowd than it ever was on Cordova.

The atmosphere, the remarkable cocktails, and of course the cast, including the everhospitable host Neil Ingram, all contribute to foster a sense of connectedness and belonging in the room. And while there, try the beef carpaccio, served with quail egg, or the proper poutine, acknowledged to be the best in the west.

Clough Club 212 Abbott St. 604-558-1581 It’s a superior cocktail den in community chock-a-block with the things, but Clough Club doesn’t deserve to be pigeonholed; the small plates it serves up are equally worth a try. Whereas most other tapas places in Gastown draw their inspiration from Iberia, France, or Italy, Donnelly’s Clough Club has looked elsewhere, to South America, for influence. This much is obvious in the crispy plantains and the quinoa fritters, two reasons why Clough Club, even with its exceptional cocktail program, appears here for its small plates.

Six Acres 203 Carrall St. 604-488-0110 For history buffs, Six Acres is housed in Vancouver’s oldest brick building, and is so named because of the size of the city’s original settlement that was born right outside of its window. Gastown. Six Acres prides itself on continuing the tradition of people coming together over food and drink, and happily serves up both until 1am Monday to Saturday. Their menu is comfortable and tasty, from the creamy mac and cheese to the steak and arugula salad, and the beer list truly inspiring. If it’s late-night in Gastown, all you have to do is look for the Gassy Jack statue, and Six Acres will do the rest.

Nicli Antica Pizzeria 62 E. Cordova St. 604-669-6985 At a time of night when most kitchens in Gastown are lights out, you can wander into Nicli and be treated to what Scout Magazine’s Andrew Morrison called “the best pizza [he’d] ever had in Vancouver.” A big part of their decision to stay open late was the realization that the cooks and servers from Gastown’s restaurants needed a place to grab a quick bite after work, and Nicli now rightfully takes pride in “feeding the staff that feed the people.” But of course you don’t have to be industry to enjoy its authentic Neapolitan pies; everyone is welcome at Gastown’s best pizza place.

Pourhouse 162 Water St. 604-568-7022

Alibi Room 157 Alexander St. 604-623-3383 From 10pm on weeknights and 11pm weekends, Alibi Room switches over to its late-night menu, a listing of the simple to the decadent (not to say that something can’t be both), all of which co-owner Nigel Springthorpe is immensely proud of. From the house-marinated olives, to the mushroom and organic hazelnut pâté, to the bison cheese steak, you’ve got choices… good ones. And of course, as always with the Alibi, the beers are more than worth the walk. And if you’re up for the walk, that means you’re aiming to get there; if you’re aiming to get there, you’ve probably been before, and that means you already know they don’t sell shooters or push cheap hard liquor, just formidable beer and good, well-thought-out grub.

The SouTh eaST aSian BiSTro

Feel good about what you eat!

Salt Tasting Room 45 Blood Alley 604-633-1912 Salt is simple: the menu consists of only 10 meats, 10 cheeses, and 10 condiments, and it is up to you, with a helpful and knowledgeable nudge from the staff, to create the tasting plate

WEVancouver.com

Singapore Laksa

Mee Goreng

Yaletown 1128 Pacific Blvd • 604.688.8565 order online @ freshbowl.ca Gastown 360 Cambie St • 604.248.5070 October 11 – 17, 2012

7

Andrew Grassie’s amazingly detailed world

By Martha Perkins

I

t would be easy to walk into the upper gallery at Chinatown’s Wing Sang building and be tempted to turn around and walk back out.

The white walls in the large room are bereft of anything except for two small images, one at each end of the room. The images look like photos. Each one shows an art exhibit in the midst of being either dismantled or erected in a large white room. There’s a broom leaning up against a wall, a vacuum to clean up the dust from the crating, plastic covering the art, an electrical wire snaking across the wooden floor. The images show an exhibit in its prosaic form. There’s no mystique, no ta-da moment, no hushed moment of artistic revelation.

Is this one of those hoity toity art exhibits that only the uber cultured will “get”? Is the artist, and the gallery, laughing at us for being naïve fools and thinking this is “art”?

Ah, but that’s the thing. In this very large room, get right up close to the small image. Really close.

And then look at it again, real-

izing that this is not a photo but a painting. It’s a painting of a photo that the artist, Andrew Grassie, took in this very same room of an earlier installation. The brush work seems impossibly fine, especially when you consider that he uses tempura paints — paints mixed with an egg yolk, causing it to dry very quickly.

And that’s when your mind starts to wander deeper into the painting. Why choose an incredibly difficult art form — hyperrealism done in miniature — and make it even more difficult by choosing tempura paint? Why decide to follow exactly what the photograph has captured instead of using artistic licence to move that electrical cord over here, or change the colour of the chair?

If you’re as lucky as I was, that’s when Wendy Chang appears beside you to act as your guide into the exhibit’s wondrous complexities.

Five of the exhibit’s paintings — two in one room, three in another — were specially commissioned

by Rennie, who must have been beguiled and just a little transfixed

by Grassie’s work to go to such lengths for the exhibit. (Chang says the gallery no longer wants to

Think this is a photo? It’s a painting, not much bigger than this, that Andrew Grassie did to show the way he makes his tempera paints. It’s on exhibit at the Rennie Collection in Chinatown’s Wing Sang building. paint the exit sign’s electrical box in one room because Grassie has recorded it for all time as being metallic silver.)

“If you backed up enough you’d be exactly where [Grassie] was when he took the photo,” says the director of the Rennie Collection, which is hosting the first solo exhibition of the Scottish artist’s work in North America.

Grassie was one of those art students who excelled at whatever medium he tried, Chang says.

Modernist, realistic, landscape,

portraits, abstract — he could master them all. But none of them was the right fit. He was immobilized by the pressure to pursue just one style until he took out one of his abstract paintings and did a painting of him painting the painting. It led to his current focus of creating exhibits using paintings of photos he took at exhibits.

“He removes the need for making decisions,” says Chang.

And just as the theme of Grassie’s work is deceptively simple, luck has nothing to do

BEAUTIFULLY DIFFERENT

Nokia Lumia 900 Fall in love with your phone again.

Live More. Do More.

With a 4.3” ClearBlack display, Carl Zeiss 8MP camera, LTE speeds and integrated social media the award winning Nokia Lumia 900 is the smartphone you’ve been waiting for.

$0

*

MONTH TO MONTH FROM $

474 99

with 3-yr FLEXtab agreement

SAVE $474 99

.

Hurry into a Rogers store for a huge selection of LTE superphones. *With new activation on any 3-yr. term voice and data plan having min. $48 monthly service fee. Device Saving Recovery Fees and/or Service Deactivation Fee (as applicable) apply in accordance with your service agreement. FLEXtab balance corresponds to the sum of Device Savings Recovery Fee and the Additional Device Savings Recovery Fee. Screen images simulated. ™Rogers & Mobius Design are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, logos and product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners. © 2012 Rogers Communications

8

October 11 – 17, 2012

with Chang’s presence by my side.

The Rennie Collection at the Wing Sang is a curious entity. Privately funded by Vancouver developer and marketer Bob Rennie, the gallery’s open hours are limited to when volunteer guides are available to take you on a tour. In the case of the Grassie exhibit, if you didn’t have someone guiding you along, you wouldn’t know how many ta-da moments there really are.

Visit RennieCollection.org for available dates and to book your visit.

Exclusive Offer Available at: ROBSON STREET 601 Robson Street (604) 682-4333 1795 Robson Street (604) 605-8290 1093 Robson Street 604) 628-1388 CITY SQUARE 555 West 12th Ave (604) 876-0888 METROPOLIS AT METROTOWN 4700 Kingsway, Burnaby Skytrain Station Entrance (604) 433-8000 Near SilverCity (604) 430-3903 Across from T&T (604) 432-9303 CRYSTAL MALL 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby (604) 718-2112 CENTRAL CITY MALL 10153 King George Blvd Surrey (604) 583-7000 ABERDEEN CENTRE 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond (604) 303-8811

Stay Connected... www.mydigitalcom.ca www.digitalcommunications.ca

Follow us on Twitter: @DigitalComBC WEVancouver.com

GASTOWN STYLE Stop Staring black dress $168 Black Shoes $85 Necklace $38 Stop Staring black dress with pink piping $148 Pink Shoes $78

NeW WORld desigNs

306 W Cordova 604-687-3443 www.newworlddesign.ca

Full Highland Dress $220 rental $1800 buy hOuse Of MclaReN Kilts with attitude

Suite 125-131 Water Street www.houseofmclaren.com A Symmetrical Hem Kimono Dress $79 Blue Jaquared Cotton Pin Up $250 Ric YueNN & egO clOset

314 W Cordova www.ricyuenn.net www.egocloset.com

12” Ranger Aged Bark Available in Brown and Black Men and Women $199.99 (Regular $239.99)

9”, Mercedez Grasso Black Available in Brown and Black Men and Women $179.99 (Regular $209.99)

Dress by Happy Yellow Dress $150 Tote by Eliza Lau $15 geNtille alOuette

277 Carrall St. 604-688-6819 www.gentille-alouette.com

OK BOOt cORRal

205 Carrall S.t at Water St. 604-684-2668 www.OKBootCorral.com

Classic outback oil skin safari hat Available in black and brown $49.99 (Regular $69.99)

Justine Brooks “Maple Key” (in bronze) $110 Alice in Wonderland “The Penny Lane Shift” $192 Erin Templeton Leather Bag (in Black) $259 Classic long waxed drover Available in black and brown $239.99 (Regular $279.99)

Classic short waxed drover Available in black and brown $229.99 (Regular $259.99)

OK BOOt cORRal

205 Carrall S.t at Water St. 604-684-2668 www.OKBootCorral.com

WEVancouver.com

dReaM

311 W Cordova 604 683 7326 www.dreamvancouver.com

Moroccan Leather Pouf Handcrafted in Morocco.

Used for Seating, as a footstool, storage or in a Child’s playroom.

Many colors available.

NOW ON sale $185 (Reg. $220) l’ at e l i e R h O M e

452 W. Cordova 604-684-9933 www.latelierhome.com

October 11 – 17, 2012

9

Saving energy starts here

“We decided to replace our old furnace with a high-efficiency, two stage model. It’s quieter than the old furnace, provides more even and comfortable heat and saves us money on our natural gas bills.”

Terry and Brent, Castlegar

Offers*

Rebate

Description

Furnace replacement pilot program (Hurry, only until October 31, 2012)

$800

purchase a qualifying high-efficiency furnace or boiler

ENERGY STAR® water heater

up to $500

purchase a qualifying high-efficiency water heater

EnerChoice® fireplace

$300

purchase an EnerChoice natural gas fireplace

Switch ‘n’ Shrink natural gas conversion

$1,000

switch your oil or propane heating system to natural gas

LiveSmart BC (Only until March 31, 2013)

up to $7,000 in grants available

rebates for insulation, weatherization and heating systems

New Home (New construction only, in collaboration with BC Hydro Power Smart)

varies

for details visit fortisbc.com/newhome

Efficient boilers and water heaters for condos and apartments

varies

upgrade to a qualifying energy-efficient model

* Conditions apply. FortisBC may modify or cancel programs at any time.

For details on these offers and others visit fortisbc.com/savingenergy or call 1-800-663-8400.

Find a gas contractor Need the services of a BC Safety Authority licensed gas contractor?

Search our directory at fortisbc.com/findacontractor.

Why encourage conservation?

When you lower your energy consumption there is less demand on utility infrastructure and that helps to keep rates lower and reduces impact on the environment.

FortisBC Energy Inc., FortisBC Energy (Vancouver Island) Inc. and FortisBC Energy (Whistler) Inc. do business as FortisBC. The companies are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. FortisBC uses the FortisBC Energy name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (12-221.E 09/2012)

10

October 11 – 17, 2012

WEVancouver.com

Finding vintage beauty in Gastown say that you never have to leave Gastown if you live here — we have everything.

ShopTalk

By Kelsey Klassen

I

f heaven were a walk-in closet, it might look something like Timeline Boutique. Cordova’s newest conseignment store (in one of Gastown’s oldest buildings) knows what’s old is gold, and Amanda Cairns and Azura Cook — urban miners of the most fashionable kind — have created the perfect resting place for those pre-loved designer items that are ready to be bagged (and are possibly still tagged). While the idea of having Jimmy Choos lying around that you just can’t find a use for seems a bit unfathomable, the girls have seen a staggering amount of designer consignment flowing in, and out. And then there is the couturière upstairs. Oh, lordy!

What drew you to open in Gastown? We love the energy of Gastown and the history. Koret Lofts is a heritage building that used to be a clothing manufacturer. We have the original 100-plus-year-old wood floors — when we saw the space we knew it was perfect! And we have many stylish neighbours who appreciate fashion and have incredible closets.

What is it like for a business owner in that area? Gastown is always growing. There are incredible new spaces opening all the time like Vicino (owned by Nicli Pizzeria — the best pizza in the city) across the street from us, and the new Rainier Rooms deli by Sean Heather, which will open on the corner of Cordova and Carrall very soon. We love our new neighbours Rubi & Kino in their space on West Cordova, too. Next to us is Wink Beauty Lounge and they have been very welcoming of us as the new kid on the block. And Gastown.org is organizing the upcoming Shop Hop on Nov. 15 so we can celebrate fashion. Our neighbours will often

With so many great stores in a few small blocks, how do you stand out? We are the only designer consignment store that we know of in Gastown. We have great prices and many items that are absolutely new with tags. We exclusively carry the lines of Anaya handcrafted leather, Hold Your Ground eco-couture jewelry, and have an in-house couture designer, Norma Sheerin who loves to use previously loved fabric to produce couture. Norma’s line, One of a Kind, has been seen on stage and the red carpet, with clients including Sir Elton John and Cher. Norma offers complimentary custom alterations on all her gowns. She will custom dye natural fibers as well to make a truly unique piece for that special event.

Now that you’ve opened, is the store fulfilling your intentions?

The treasures that come in every day from our consignment clients are amazing — no appointment is needed to drop off everything from Jimmy Choo to Joie to Joe’s jeans. We are also the only company in Canada with a complimentary online login so clients can watch their consignment items sell from home and pick up their pay out money any time we are open. As one client said “You sold my Chanel jacket in three days — and I picked up the money that same day!

That’s never happened for me at any other consignment store.”

Your repurposing has an environmental agenda. Will you be at eco-fashion week? The Five Agency, which was involved in Eco Fashion Week last year and just completed Vancouver Fashion Week, is going to be hosting a very special event at Timeline Boutique on Oct. 13 with Ras Kasozi, the designer of Kas Wear from Uganda.

What’s your favourite thing you’ve salvaged for the store? We are very grateful for the generosity of Minami in Yaletown for the use of their four mother-of-pearl chandeliers (pictured, left). They look beautiful hanging from our 17-foot loft ceiling. We also have items of the former Betsey Johnson store on Alberni Street — glass shelves, clothing racks (even a few hangers) and the Betsey Johnson welcome mat at our front door. Every fixture possible was recycled.

What labels do you see lot of coming in? We carry designers labels from Robson Street to Holt Renfrew: BCBGMaxAzria, MARC by MARC JACOBS, Betsey Johnson, Citizens of Humanity, Wren, Maison Scotch, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and great jeans from Aritzia! We have constant requests for Chanel and Hermes bags — if they are collecting dust in your closet please bring them in so that we can see them off to a loving home. We also have menswear and amazing men’s accessories such as LV clutches, watches and shoes.

Azura, co-owner of Timeline Boutique, poses with a Marc Jacobs coat a customer brought in to sell. Below: Many of the fixtures for the new store were salvaged, such as the four mother-of-pearl chandeliers.

Doug Shanks photo What’s your best vintage find? We had a vintage Holt Renfrew sheer dress that Norma lined and altered for a Fall wedding on a ranch. That was so special!

Describe your personal style: Amanda loves elegant, contemporary style, neutral colours and stripes. I [Azura] love to dress up — the more sparkle and glamour, and the higher the heel, the better. Together we have combined our love of fashion into one closet: Timeline Boutique.

If you could bring any fashion icon to an event at your store, who would it be? We would love to have Sir Elton John come visit in the jacket that Norma created for him from previously loved curtains. He wore it on stage in a performance, and we would love to have that piece hanging on our wall as a piece of fashion history.

What trends will we be seeing a lot of this Fall? Our fabulous friend, Vivienne Taylor of Trend Fashion Marketing and Forecasting, gave her stamp on the peplum jackets and skirts we have in store as well as what looks like upholstery fabric for skirts, pants and jackets.

TimelineBoutique.com | 63 E Cordova

SHOP TALK BRIEF The urban cycling helmet has a new sleek, low profile design thanks to the SAHN Classic, a unisex equestrianinspired, modern silhouette with a contemporary, muted colour palette. SAHN Helmets, the Vancouverbased creators, will be holding a launch event at Walrus (3408 Cambie) on Oct. 17 from 6 to 9pm, featuring the SAHN Classic range along with the Chairman Ting limited edition. Sahn.cc

Call for your complimentary in home consultation

SALE!

Double Size Standard Wallbed $1395.00 White finish, upgrade to wood color for only $300

Add Double Melbourne Mattress for only $299.00 * Not valid with any other offer.

Coupon must be presented at time of order.

This offer expires November 30, 2012.

Your NEW Vancouver dealer for

Small space...

FASHION FOR MEN TOMBOLINI J.LINDEBERG ZEGNA SPORT SAND ETON ALBERTO COPPLEY TED BAKER ZZEGNA BIKKEMBERGS MICHAEL KORS 1055 WEST GEORGIA STREET | HYATT HOTEL, ROYAL CENTRE 604 682 2228 | FASHION@GIORGIOSFORMEN.COM

WEVancouver.com

...live large It’s all about...

your style & your budget

Richmond: 604-270-4121 6 - 12331 Bridgeport Road

Vancouver: 604-669-2337 125 - 1080 Mainland Street

wallbeds.com October 11 – 17, 2012

11

8th Annual

October 17-–27, 27, 2012 2012 October 17 The tastes, treats, sips, sights and sounds of Vancouver’s most desir-

able neighbourhood will come again at Taste of Yaletown 2012! threeDiscover Yaletown’s bestalive restaurants and enjoy The Yaletown Business Improvement Association is proud to ancourse menus for $25, and two nounce the 8th annual Taste of $35, Yaletown event$45.

OctoberFeaturing 17 – 27th, 2012. Taste of Yaletown 2012 will feature participation of Yaletown’s new electrifying events: best restaurants, all offering guests an exclusive three-course tasting menu for set prices of $25, $35 andPremiere $45.

Taste of Yaletown October 17 A portion of profits from each participating restaurant will be doYaletown nated toShake The GreaterUp Vancouver Food Bank. October 25 Find reservations and tickets at yaletowninfo.com

The GLOWBAL COLLECTION is proud to once again participate in Taste of Yaletown, October 17 - 27.

Tarren Wolfe has created the Urban Cultivator.

Jenn Chic photo

Cultivating fresh tastes Sustainability has never tasted so sweet

print even more from his basement store in Gastown. The founder of Urban Cultivator has created 1079 Mainland St. 1257 Hamilton St. an appliance, based on hydroponic technology, 604 602 0835 604 629 8800 that allows everyone from chefs to home cooks to grow fresh greens and herbs right in their kitchen.

by Jenn Chic Trays are seeded and put on the shelves. A timer $35 MENU HIGHLIGHTS $25 MENU HIGHLIGHTS is set and over the course of a few days, the lights Potato and Leek Soup SOCIETY’s Mac Poutine come on and off and watering takes place from the he farmers markets are bustling and the cheddar perogies, chive sour cream mac ‘n’ cheese frites, cheese curd bottom of each tray. What are often found to be urban farms are a cornucopia of very local delicate or challenging crops in our climate, such edibles. It feels good to know that carbon 7oz Canadian Prime Rib-eye Veal Scallopini as basil, respond especially well to the controlled footprints are being reduced with every roasted vegetables, café de paris butter beans & bacon ragout, fried artichokes environment. Cultivators grow a variety of herbs delicious mouthful — 16 per cent of the world’s Pumpkin Tart Cotton Candy Cheesecake and veggies at once — from common greens such energy is spent on food transportation. pumpkin seed brittle, cinnamon anglaise sour cherries, graham cracker crust as lettuce, oregano, dill and parsley, to more exotic Tarren Wolfe, wants to shrink that carbon footingredients such as 7oz Canadian Prime Rib-eye SOCIETY’s Mac Poutine pea tendrils, watercress, mizuna, amaranth and shiso.

Chefs and restaurateurs recognize the benefits. “I love the fact that I have fresh food growing in our restaurant. Not only does it keep costs down and reduces our environmental impact, but the greens and herbs taste great and are the freshest ou r M enu I can get,” says Ned • o u r s ig n aT u r e Ta sTin g P l aT e Bell, executive chef at Artisan cheeses and charcuterie, delicious Yew Restaurant in The accompaniments and served with freshly Four Seasons.

Stay In The Know! baked baguette Upstairs from Sign up to our newsletter at glowbalgroup.com • ToY C a n vas Urban Cultivator, including all the art supplies such as Nicli Antica Pizzeria KROMA paint, brushes, smocks, etc. has been using baby • D es serT 1046 Hamilton Street GLOWBALGROUP.COM | @glowbal_group | facebook.com/glowbalgroup arugula. Next door at Choice of Chocolate Ganache, Strawberry 604.687.1729 Vicino Pastaria and Rhubarb Pie or Trees Organic Cheesecake GLOWBAL AFTERGLOW COAST O LOUNGE ITALIAN KITCHEN IK2GO TRATTORIA SOCIETY BLACK+BLUE THE FISH SHACK www.rawcanvas.com Deli, a commercialsize cultivator welcomes guests at the doorway and attracts attention from street traffic — shelves of growing greenery aren’t exactly the usual welcome mat.

Back downstairs, the rows of cultivators October 17 - 27, 2012 have trays of greens growing and a juice Discover Yaletown’s best restaurants and enjoy threebar featuring the latest course menus for $25, $35, and $45. Featuring two produce. People are new electrifying events: welcome to order a refreshing drink and Taste of Yaletown Premiere October 17 watch as a snip of the Shake Up Yaletown October 25 scissors harvests fresh Find reservations and tickets at yaletowninfo.com wheat grass for juice or cilantro and parsley for a healthy, nourishing smoothie.

A portion of the profits will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

T

J o i n u s f o r Ta s T e o f Ya l e Tow n

A portion of the profits will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

12

October 11 – 17, 2012

UrbanCultivator.net

WEVancouver.com

Who’s gunning for gold at BC’s top culinary competition OnThePlate

By Andrew Morrison

A

s my editor noted in a recent piece, this November 16 will see 10 of BC’s top chefs gathered at the Westin Bayshore to compete in the Gold Medal Plates (GMP), the most respected cooking competition in the province. The annual throwdown is mirrored in major cities from coast to coast every Fall, with the winners of each going on to represent their respective regions at the annual Canadian Culinary Championships (CCC). Adjudicating the proceedings will be myself, wine guru Sid Cross, chef Rob Feenie, restaurateur John Bishop, cookbook maven Barbara-Jo McIntosh, and gourmand Lesley Stowe. As for who we’ll be sitting in judgment, they’re a mixed bag of awesome talents, each deserving of a few words...

Angus An | Maenam This will be An’s second kick at the GMP can. In 2009, he played tight to the Thai theme of his celebrated Kits restaurant but it didn’t land him a spot on the podium. This time, I half expect his competing dish to be more in line with the cooking at his first restaurant, Gastropod. It closed several years ago, but it is nevertheless fondly remembered. It was all forward-thinking and French, reminiscent of how An cut his Michelin-teeth at places like The Fat Duck, Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons and Nahm in the UK. Joe Campo | Westin Bayshore Hotel Campo will have home court advantage at the Westin Bayshore, but beyond that, there isn’t much that I know about the man except what’s in my notes. I know, for example, that his favourite meal of all time was at Ortolan in Beverly Hills and that his favourite tool is the micro squeeze bottle.

In other words, he’s a total dark horse.

Quang Dang | West Restaurant & Bar Dang represented “C” Restaurant at the GMP back in 2008, and came very close to a podium finish.

As the chef at South Granville’s storied West, he definitely has the skills to represent BC at the CCC. Oddly enough, I ate a special, one-off dinner at West just last week that saw Dang and reigning CCC champ Marc Lepine of Atelier (Ottawa) alternating courses, and I couldn’t tell whose dishes were whose. Dang is definitely one of the favourites this year.

Taryn Wa | Savoury Chef Foods Wa — the only female competitor this year — is widely regarded to be one of Vancouver’s most respected caterers. If you think that means she’s all about canapés, hors d’ouevres, and pretty platters, think again. She’s an award-winning chef in her own right. This will be her first time at the GMP, and I fully expect her to be a fierce competitor with one goal in mind: to thrash the field.

Mark Filatow | Waterfront Restaurant & Wine Bar (Kelowna) Filatow is another repeat competitor. Though he didn’t medal last year, his showing was so strong that it was a sure thing that he’d get the invite to return. He’s well versed in the bounty of the Okanagan Valley and one of very few chefs I know who is also an accredited sommelier. Since wine pairing is a major facet of the competition, he has a major leg up on his colleagues.

David Gunawan | Wildebeest The recently opened Wildebeest may be Vancouver’s current “it” restaurant, but it’s important to note that its popularity is a consequence of substance rather than show. First time competitor Gunawan is a chef’s chef; a fierce talent whose skill

WEVancouver.com

Want more food stories in the WE? Let us know and you could win an iPad. Fill out our readers’ survey at WE Vancouver. com

The ORIGINAL

AUTHENTIC Thai Cuisine Flavoured with Chef Grace’s own

CREATIVITY.

SIMPLY THAI Join us for a great dining experience

CELEBRATING 12 YEARS IN BUSINESS! 1211 Hamilton St. • 604.642.0123 simplythairestaurant.com

Vancouver’s Largest Indian Buffet

BUFFET AND RESTAURANT

ALL YOU CAN EAT...

40 ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM

Reigning Canadian Culinary Champion Marc Lepine of Atelier restaurant in Ottawa (left) cooking with Gold Medal Plates competitor Quang Dang at West restaurant last week.

Andrew Morrison photo

set is all over the map. I have no idea what he’ll try at the GMP, but a dish that is anything less than shockingly good will be a disappointment.

Lee Humphries | C Restaurant Seafood savant Humphries was on BC’s winning team in 2010, working as the chef de cuisine of “C” Restaurant under former executive chef Robert Clark. Clark and Humphries went on to represent the province at the CCC, finishing strong with a Bronze Medal. His cooking style is not as formal as Clark’s, but he knows what it takes to win. A favourite for the podium, for sure.

Nicholas Nutting | The Pointe Restaurant at the Wickaninnish Inn (Tofino) Nutting knocked my socks off with his cooking at the Wickaninnish Inn this past summer. Few chefs can express the Island’s bounty as deliciously as this fellow. He competed at the GMP two years ago but didn’t medal, so expect him to come out swinging.

Darin Paterson | Bogner’s of Penticton I’ve never been to Bogner’s or met Paterson, its owner/chef, but both restaurant and man have exceedingly positive reputations for fine, Europeanthemed “farm-to-table” cuisine. Trying his food for the first time will be one of the highlights of my night.

Jeff Van Geest | Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek (Oliver) Yet another repeat with a solid shot at a medal. He represented his restaurant, Aurora Bistro (now closed), at the GMP back in 2008, and though he wasn’t rewarded for his efforts, I was reminded of them just last week during a supper on the patio at the much-lauded Miradoro. Wine Access magazine didn’t name it one of “The World’s Best Winery Restaurants” for its stunning view along. Van Geest has game. I expect he’ll use it.

20% OFF* Anytime with this coupon. Buffet only.

Lunch Buffet: M-F $12.95; Sat & Sun $14.95 Dinner Buffet: M-Th $15.95; F-Sun $16.95

• Draft Beer Pints $3.95 • Draft Beer Pitchers $12.95 • Large Selection of Wines • Banquet Rooms Available • New a la Carte Menu

* Buffet only. Offer excludes alcohol. Expires October 18, 2012.

805 W. Broadway @ Willow • 604.874.5800 3 blocks west of the Canada Line Cambie Station

FREE PARKING weekends & after 6pm weeknights

WATERFRONT DINING AT ITS BEST.

JOIN US FOR JAZZ AND BLUES BRUNCH ON SUNDAY

For more details go to www.docksidevancouver.com In the Granville Island Hotel, 1253 Jonston St, Granville Island 604-685-7070 Valet parking available

October 11 – 17, 2012

13

the fresh sheet

FOOD & DRINK HAPPENINGS

visit our newest location 869 Hornby Street (at SmitHe)

all Day susHi special

(18pcs)

bento box luncH special

7 $ 00 9 $ 95

OPEN: Mon-Thur 11am-10pm • Fri-Sat 11am-11pm sun/Hols 11:30am-9:30pm 869 Hornby Street (at Smithe) • 604-688-7788 Serving Vancouver for 15 years

Beer and a walk Historian Isaac Vanderhorst will lead an interactive discovery walking tour of the industrial history of South East False Creek on October 13. Enjoy beer tastings and salty snacks along the way. The tour costs $35 for Heritage Vancouver members and $40 for non-members. Meet at the southeast corner of W. 1st and Crowe. Go to HeritageVancouver.org for tickets and details.

Forager’s Feast The Urban Herb School in East Van is inviting everyone to a Forager’s Feast potluck dinner on October 13 from 6 to 8pm. The goal is to “bring together people passionate about local food, holistic health, and food security to support each other to engage in sustainable food practices and improve the health of our families, friends, and communities.” A raffle will help raise funds to create two community healing scholarships for the Urban Herb School. UrbanHerbSchool.ca

It’s All Greek to Me Vancouver’s original Greek food festival (Oct. 19-21) features authentic Greek food, dancing, wine, children’s activities and arts at the Hellenic Community Centre (4500 Arbutus). HellenicCommunity.org Shao-Lin Eight Treasure Tea

10% OFF MON. - THURS.

MONDAY - SUNDAY 11am-9:30pm Open 7 days a Week

With this coupon.

Expires December 2012.

604-873-1618

656 W. Broadway, Vancouver V5Z 1G1 www.ShaolinNoodleHouse.com

Jamming at Victory Gardens If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to preserve summer’s sweetness by making your own jam, go to Victory Gardens’ workshop at Homesteaders Emporium (649 E. Hastings). It’s on Oct. 21 from 1 to 2:30pm and costs $20. Details at VictoryGardensVancouver.ca.

Baristas compete On October 20, some of the city’s best baristas will converge at the Vancouver Public Library Square for the Vancouver International Latte Art Competition. From 11am to 4pm the crowd cheering them on can enjoy free lattes, coffee and hot chocolate for the kids, tea tasting and a matcha demonstra-

The Finest in Thai Cuisine

Taste of Thai Restaurant

tion, samples from Cupcakes, a live performance

by Harbour Dance Centre, public canvas painting, caricature drawings and a button making station.

ThatBaristaThing.com

Another food cart fest Just when you were mourning the end of the Sunday food cart festival at the Waldorf, the Sustenance Festival will boost your spirits. On Oct. 21 from noon to 4pm, sample the menus of some of Vancouver’s most delicious food carts. There will be street performers, musical entertainment and carnival surprises in the turntable plaza next to the Roundhouse community centre in Yaletown.

SustenanceFestival.ca

Food co-op gets its day In honor of all the work its done to walk the walk and talk the talk of sustainability — including how it sustains itself — the East End Food Co-op is getting its own official day of recognition. Mayor Gregor Robertsons has declared October 17 as the East End Food Co-op Day. “Far from its literal granola roots (the Co-op was originally established as a bulk buying club), the East End Food Co-op joins a growing number of local enterprises whose cooperative structure offers a serious alternative to the prevailing corporate business model,” says a press release. You are invited to join a cake-cutting ceremony on Oct. 17 at 4pm (1034 Commercial), as well as partake in special activities and discounts from October 14 to 20.

Chocolate week at Thierry Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie Café (1059 Alberni) is launching its first chocolate week. Each day, between Mon., Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 28, Chef Thierry will present new product launches, exclusive menu additions and chocolate sampling sessions, with a percentage of chocolate sales each day going to St. Paul’s Hospital. All the events are drop-in, except Chocolate and Bubbles, hosted by Chef Thierry ($48 + tax; call Gerard Egan at 604 608 6870 or email gerard@thierrychocolates.com) ThierryChocolates.com

Sit.Stay.Sip

Proudly serving the Kitsilano and Point Grey areas, Taste of Thai is dedicated to the presentation of authentic Thai cooking. We use fresh ingredients flown in from Thailand and prepare our food to stimulate and excite the five senses.

5

$ off

when you spend $25 (excluding tax) at

Taste of Thai

Not valid with any other offer. 1 coupon per table. Expires October 30, 2012.

3629 West Broadway • 604.568.8668 • www.thaitasteofthai.ca OPEN DAILY FROM 4:30pm-10:00pm Taste of Thai is owned and operated by Wimann Thai Restaurant

Say a little bird told you...

Follow us on Twitter @WEVancouver

The Ultimate in Indian Cuisine

The Ultimate in Indian Cuisine

NirvaNa Special FOr 2 FrOM $31 (appetizer + entrée + dessert)

luNch Special FrOM $8 diNNer Special FrOM $10

How’s this for a command? Sit. Stay. Sip. That’s what you’re invited to do on November 7 when the Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) hosts its annual wine tasting and auction. It’s presented

by Marquis Wines at the Stanley Park Pavilion starting at 6:30pm. Tickets are $95 and proceeds allow PADS to help those facing a disability by raising, training and providing them with lifechanging assistance dogs. Tickets are available at MarquisWines.com.

Oceanwise seafood chowdown Best Cit y 14th ANNUAL

of the

Readers’ Choice 2011

2313 Main St. (at 7th) 640-872-8779 Order at www.nirvanarestaurant.ca Mon-Fri 11:30 am-10:30 pm Sat & Sun 3:00 pm-10:30 pm

Group lunch email to nirvana@vancouverwebservices.com Dine in Take OuT Delivery

Text Curry to 555444 to get 15% off all entrees for dine-in or take out!

enjoy every bite! ...simply different

Twelve Vancouver finalists will compete head-tohead at this year’s 2012 Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown, presented by Rickard’s and Granville Island Brewing on November 21 at the Vancouver Aquarium.. The line-up of local chefs contending for the title are Alessandro Vianello and Michael Carter (Street Meet), Dana Hauser (Herons — The Fairmont Waterfront), Tom Lee (Edible Canada at the Market), Todd Bright (Wild Rice), Alex Tung (Cotto Enoteca Pizzeria), Troung Minh Xong (Kamei Royale Japanese Restaurant), Frank Gort (Showcase Restaurant and Bar — Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle), Nathan Tower (Savoury Chef Foods), Chris Whittaker (Forage — Listel Hotel), Eric Pless (Coast Restaurant), Warren Mercier (Vancouver Aquarium) and Derek Bendig (Hotel Eldorado). Guests are invited to sample all 12 mouth-watering chowders paired with craft beers, and cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award, while a panel of judges will determine the night’s champion. Tickets are $50 and available at VanAqua.org/chowder-chowdown. All proceeds will directly support the Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program. Oceanwise.ca

1050 Hamilton Street 604.801.6669 yaletowndentistry.com 14

October 11 – 17, 2012

WEVancouver.com

Good things come in threes for wine lovers CityCellar

By Kurtis Kolt

R

ather than an overall City Cellar theme this week, I have three fun things I’ve been meaning to share with you lately so, in no particular order... here they are!

A Fun Wine Event for Charity!

Think you’ve got the chops to be a wine writer?

My next East Van Wine Academy event gives you the opportunity contribute to this very column here in WE Vancouver, and it’s all for a great charity! “Wines of Argentina: You Write The Reviews” is going down at the Waldorf Hotel this Monday, October 15, beginning with a seminar on Argentinian wines, covering everything from climate and geography to grapes (not just Malbec!) and wine styles. Once we do that, attendees will get the opportunity to taste through a dozen wines from the region, jotting down thoughts and tasting notes along the way as we discuss (and enjoy) them! I’ll compile quotes from everyone, and then stay tuned for next week’s City Cellar column, which will be composed of crowd-sourced Argentinean wine reviews with your name listed amongst the contributors! Tickets are $45, with all proceeds going to the BC Hospitality Foundation, which providing financial support for individuals within the hospitality community who are coping with extraordinary costs arising from a

serious health or medical crisis. All the info’s at EastVanWineAcademy.com A Fun Burgundian Drop!

Pierre Ponnelle 2009 Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains | France | $19.99 | BC Liquor Stores My Thanksgiving dinner was bolstered by this gem of a red, a charming blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from Burgundy’s Passe-Tout-Grains appellation, known for this simple, fruity combo that’s meant to be easily quaffable and has great diversity food-wise.

Cherries, plums, cinnamon and nutmeg all bob around cheerily, perfect for everything from salmon to poultry to mushrooms and more! Throw it in the fridge about 15 minutes before serving; that hint of a chill makes it all dance even more.

A Fun (Free) Tasting!

Jump on the SeaBus or battle the bridge and get yourself over to Everything Wine in North Vancouver on Thursday, October 18 when my buddy Sujinder Juneja will be pouring lip-smacking deliciousness from the Okanagan’s 8th Generation Vineyard between 3 and 6pm. Their Rieslings are amongst the best in British Columbia, showing off our mineralrich soil along with orchards of fruit and such great potential for food pairing, from soup to sushi!

They also do an awesome sparkler called “Integrity” ($25-ish) that’s a frizzante-styled blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, a local take on Prosecco that’ll knock your socks off with its lemon-fizz and lime-y brightness! It’s completely free, as are many of their store tastings. EverythingWine.ca.

Keep up date by visiting me at KurtisKolt.com or by following me on Twitter @KurtisKolt.

Double the dinners at Whistler’s Cornucopia

I

ndulgence may become an unofficial theme of this year’s Cornucopia — Whistler’s Celebration of Wine and Food.

With 18 restaurant events on the schedule, the number of dining options is more than double this year over last.

“What is really exciting is the sheer variety we have on offer this year, from winery dinners to luncheons and minglers,” says Jess Smith of Watermark Communications. “Every participating restaurant has a unique concept for the festival and Cornucopia offers the perfect opportunity to sample every aspect of Whistler’s diverse culinary scene.”

New this year are Alta Bistro, the Dubh Linn Gate’s The Butcher and the Brewmaster, Fifty-Two 80 Bar at Four Seasons’ Cocktail Dinner and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s modern twist to the classic afternoon tea, the marTEAni Party along with the hotel’s new Grill Room dinner with wines from Painted Rock. The Aubergine Grille at the Westin Resort & Spa Whistler returns after a hiatus with chef Bradley Cumming. Hy’s Steakhouse also returns after a brief absence with a “balanced” winery dinner with Burrowing Owl winery. At Aura at Nita Lake Lodge, Chef Michael Guy’s winery dinner menu will be paired with Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and vineyard manager and viticulturist Andrew Moon will host of the evening. Four Seasons Resort Whistler’s Sidecut’s wine director and manager, David Foran, will pair handpicked wines to complement “steak with an edge”. Last but certainly not least, Araxi restaurant + bar (which just made Maclean’s 50 Best Restaurants in Canada ranking) returns with itsannual sell-out event, the Big Guns winemaker dinner featuring the creations of one of Canada’s leading chefs, James Walt. Luncheons include Quattro’s indulgent White Alba Truffle Mushroom lunch, Chef’s Table Luncheons in two of Whistler’s private luxury homes. Bubbles & Brunch is the noshing finale -- rejuvenate and re-

WEVancouver.com

live your favourite moments of the weekend during brunch. Oh, and don’t forget the massive Crush wine tastings.

Cornucopia is November 7 to 11. WhistlerCornucopia.com.

Readers’ survey: WEVancouver.com

Transfer in your mortgage for free and get $12,000 cash back.* 1

Plus, ask how you can get more than 80,000 Aeroplan Miles . ®

2

*On a $400,000 mortgage. Free transfer-in excludes existing lender charges.

Contact your local CIBC Mortgage Advisor Today: Emily Ng

Tim Dai

emily.ng@cibc.com 1-866-293-3318

tim.dai@cibc.com 1-866-894-5806

Abby Lim

Barbara Hsieh

abby.lim@cibc.com 1-866-803-9813

barbara.hsieh@cibc.com 1-866-810-0468

Cash back offer is 3% of mortgage principal; available on a 5-year, fixed-rate closed mortgage that funds 30 days from date of application; minimum mortgage amount $75,000. Limit 1 cash back offer per mortgage. Offer may change or be withdrawn at any time. Speak to us for more details or visit cibc.com/transfer. Transfer-in your mortgage for free; no CIBC legal, property valuation or transfer-in fees.

Mortgage transfers only; no refinances. 2Over 80,000 Aeroplan® Miles based on 15,000 Mile “Welcome Bonus” when you transfer in your mortgage, plus 1 Mile for every dollar of interest paid based on the following assumptions: 3.64% (APR) (actual interest rate may vary) interest paid on 5-year fixed closed $400,000 mortgage amount. Welcome Bonus only available when a CIBC AeroMortgage® is initially funded. Other conditions apply. Speak to us for more details or visit cibc.com/transfer. ®Aeroplan and AeroMortgage are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc.; CIBC and CIBC Mortgages Inc., licensees of marks. ™Trademark of CIBC. “CIBC For what matters.” is a trademark of CIBC.

1

5854 12000 Vancouver Westender_resize.indd 1

October 11 – 17, 12-09-27 2012

15

10:00 AM

hot tickets

Why they write

Hal Wake’s three picks for last-minute Writers Fest fans

By Martha Perkins

T

Annabel Lyon, Rhea Tregebov and Linda Svendsen have new books

By Martha Perkins

I

t’s a one-word question that can lead to some pretty complex answers.

Why? Why, for instance, would Annabel Lyon write a book about Aristotle’s daughter? Why would Linda Svendsen satisfy her fascination with the 2008 prorogation of Parliament by writing a novel about two powerful (but fictional) women who live on Sussex Drive? Why does Rhea Tregebov find it easier to navigate her way through life using poetry as her compass?

WE Vancouver caught up with all three Vancouver writers last week at their Heritage Hall book signing and started each of the conversations with a simple why.

“Fiction is a way to make a difficult man accessible,” says Lyon, who always knew that her new novel, The Sweet Girl, about Aristotle’s daughter, would be a follow-up to her hugely successful first novel about Aristotle, The Golden Mean. (The Golden Mean was nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Governor General’s Award and the

Commonwealth Writers Prize.)

We all recognize the name Aristotle, but few of us can say much about him. Some of us might remember him as a student of Plato and a teacher of Alexander the Great, but as a philosophy graduate, Lyon is acutely aware of how much he’s contributed to way we think and understand the world.

Aristotle dies about a third of the way through The Sweet Girl, but Lyon uses the wishes he laid out in his will for his daughter Pythias, including who she would marry, to explore the life of an exceptional young woman in turbulent times.

Svendsen was transfixed by what happened when Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked Governor General Michaelle Jean to prorogue parliament in December 2008.

“I thought it was the most exciting political event in Canada since the referendum and October Crisis,” she says. “I was totally

Chinatown plaque to honour Wayson Choy’s Jade Peony Project Bookmark Canada will unveil its first installation in Vancouver on Oct. 15. A passage from Wayson Choy’s iconic Vancouver novel The Jade Peony will be placed on two plaques—one in English and one in Mandarin—at the intersection of Pender and Gore in Chinatown. Told through the eyes of three children in an immigrant family, living in Chinatown in the 30s and 40s, the book features many recognizable locations around the city. The installation is a collaborative effort with the Vancouver Writers Festival. Choy will read from his novel at the plaque unveiling at 11am.

EVERY SHOW FROM

consumed by it. I’d never seen Canada in such a pickle.”

At first she started writing what she thought would be a short story. Then she pitched it at the Banff festival as a television series. (The UBC professor wrote the television adaptation of The Diviners as well as the miniseries Human Cargo and the television movie of Sue Rodriguez’s life.) That’s when she realized she could explore the theme further and decided to write Sussex Drive. A fan of such books as The Ghost Writer and Primary Colours about American politics, she was “hungry” for a fictional, behind-thescenes look at what happens here.

That’s when she created the “factional” characters of the Prime Minister’s wife and female governor general, who live down the street from one another.

Rhea Tregebov worked her way through the joys and grief of watching her parents age by writing her seventh book of autobiographical poetry, All Souls. She also confronted her fears about the environment in a section called Land Claims. And yet there’s also the joy she finds in making a cherry pie for her son.

“I like the intensity of the writing experience,” she says. “You can just plunge in.”

What would Antarctica look like if global warming melts the ice? She puts herself there through poetry. “It’s an act of the imagination.”

Annabel Lyon is one of the featured presenters at the Vancouver International Writers Festival.

She’s taking part in Past Times at 10am on Oct. 19 and The Interviews later that day at 1pm.

Linda Svendsen is taking part in Humour With A Bite, Oct. 19 at 10am, and The Afernoon Tea, Oct. 21 at 3:30pm. For details go to WritersFest.bc.ca

The Vancouver International Writers Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary from October 16 to 21. For details and to buy remaining tickets, go to WritersFest.bc.ca.

$29!

SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER 16

he book is not dead. In fact, the success of the upcoming Vancouver International Writers Festival is proof that the written word, no matter how it is delivered, is vital to our lives.

Hal Wake, the artistic director of the festival, says in spite of all the obituaries written about books, he finds that “people crave more contact with writers.”

The festive is a wonderful opportunity to bring writers and readers “into the same room to have a conversation about books and ideas.”

While many of the readings and events are sold out, there are still tickets available. Here are three of Wake’s recommendations.

• Chan Koonchung in Conversation with Charles Foran: Koonchung’s book, The Fat Years, has been banned in China and yet millions of people have read it after it went viral on the internet. The book is a fascinating political satire and Wake says “the conversation will be riveting.” Oct. 20 at 10:30am.

• Ghost of a Story: Four writers, all of whom delve into the realm of fable, myth and spirit, will gather for a conversation about how to weave the unreal into the fictional. John Burnside, Tess Gallagher, Susan Musgrave and Sean Virgo. Oct. 19 at 1pm.

• An Intimate Evening With Junot Diaz: Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz creates a vibrant, vivid world around his strikingly strong characters. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey, his new book is This Is How You Lose Her. He will be featured at Grand Openings, Oct. 16 at 8pm, and an evening in his honour Oct. 17 at 6pm.

October 11 – 17, 2012

PMS SILVER 877

PMS SILVER 877

40% GREY

40% GREY

season sponsors

WEVancouver.com

HOT TICKETS THEATRE PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE $15-$28 from PHTheatre.org 333 Chesterfield

• MY MOTHER’S STORY: How much value do we give our mother’s story before we were in it? Based on lives of real women. Oct. 17-28.

• WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: Maurice Sendak’s beloved story comes to life in Kim Selody’s Dora-nominated play. Nov. 7-18.

ARTS CLUB THEATRE COMPANY $29-$55 at 604-687-1644 or ArtsClub.com.

• MASTER CLASS: Inspired by the legendary Maria Callas, this Tony Award–winning play opens in a master class at Juilliard, where the tempestuous yet vulnerable diva muses on her past. Sept. 27-Oct. 27 at the Granville Island Stage, 8pm (Mon, Wed-Sat), 7:30pm (Tues), 2pm (Sat). $29-$49 • SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER: Romantic tomfoolery and mistaken identities in classic comedy of manners. Oct. 18-Nov. 18 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 8pm (Mon, Wed-Sat), 7:30 (Tues), 2pm (Sat). $29-$49

THE CULTCH TheCultch.com 1895 Venables

• NORTHERN VISIONS: STANDING WAVE ENSEMBLE: A circumpolar expedition through a vast, echoing landscape of music. Oct. 11, 8pm. $17-$22 • COZY CATASTROPHE: As human civilization crumbles, four strangers make a desperate last stand in Theatre Melee’s dark comedy. Oct. 22-Nov. 4, 8pm. $30 • GOLD MOUNTAIN: An epic journey from rural China, to war-torn Liverpool, and through the horrors of an Atlantic Convoy, is a story of friendship, addiction and adversity.

Oct. 23-Nov. 4, 8pm Oct. 23-27, Oct. 30-Nov. 3), 2pm (Oct. 28 and Nov. 4). $17

• COSI FAN TUTTE: Mozart’s tale of love’s vices is a timeless class beloved by audiences the world over. Nov. 1-4, 7:30pm. $10-$22

METRO THEATRE MetroTheatre.com 1370 Marine

• I’LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT: Until Oct. 27.

• LEND ME A TENOR: Nov. 3-Dec. 1.

PACIFIC THEATRE PacificTheatre.org or 604-731-5518 1440 W. 12

• THE SPITFIRE GRILL: A woman leaves prison, only to learn that a second chance isn’t easy to come by. Sept. 21-Oct. 27, 8pm (WedSat), 2pm (Sat matinees). $17.99-$29.99.

• WITTENBERG: Dr. Faustus, Hamlet, and Martin Luther walk into a bar…. A staged reading in the tradition of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Oct. 31-Nov. 10, 8pm (Wed-Sat), 2pm (Saturday matinées). $17.99-$29.99

THEATRE LA SEIZIEME Seizieme.ca

• PORC-ÉPIC: A festive tragedy where people of different stripes collide and learn to accompany one another on the road to loneliness, possibility and vulnerability. Oct. 16-27, 8pm at Studio 16 (1545 W. 7). $27-$53 • LA FACE CACHÉE DE LA LUNE: An atmospheric soundscape by Laurie Anderson propulsed by the theatrical alchemy of Robert Lepage, a gravity-defying dive into childhood memories and Space Race. Nov. 1-10, 8pm at the Goldcorp Centre (149 W. Hastings). $27-$53

INDEPENDENT THEATRE • JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE: An informal reading by August Wilson. Oct. 14, 6:30pm, Calabash Bistro (428 Carall). $5 donation. RootedTheatre.com.

• KUTZ & DAWGS: Using Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story as inspiration, culturally and socially diverse youth cast members in collaboration with professional artists created this original hip hop and world musical. Nov. 1, 8pm at the Russian Hall (600 Campbell).

Suggested donations $5-$20.

• A TOMB WITH A VIEW: A dusty lawyer reads a will to a sinister family. Oct. 25-Nov. 3, 8pm at Studio 1398 (1398 Cartwright).

Matinee: Oct. 28, 2pm. $14-$18 from BrownPaperTickets.com.

• THE NUMBER 14: Based on the “adventures” of a unique collection of people who are the passengers of the #14 bus. Oct. 25-Nov. 18 at the Waterfront Theatre (Cartwright Street), 8pm. Matinees: Saturday and Sunday, 2pm. $29-$42 from AxisTheatre.com.

• FAR SIDE OF THE MOON: One man’s search for meaning through loss and estrangement, set against the backdrop of the US/ Russian moon race. Nov. 1-10 at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (149 West Hastings). $39$75 from Tickets.TheCultch.com.

ETERNAL HYDRA: Sex, identity politics and the myth of genius. Nov. 2-11 at Studio 16 (1555 W. 7th). $22-$27 from FirehallArtsCentre.ca or 604-689-0926.

DANCE DANCE CENTRE TheDanceCentre.ca or 604-684-2787 677 Davie

• BALLET BC: Contemporary ballets which combine the rigour of classical technique with a cutting-edge approach. Oct. 25 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, 12pm. $10-$12 from TicketsTonight.ca or 604-684-2787.

DANCE HOUSE DanceHouse.ca

• KIDD PIVOT: Based on motifs from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Crystal Pite stages a game

FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE FireHallArtsCentre.ca 280 East Cordova

of revenge and forgiveness; reality and imagination. Nov. 9,10 Vancouver Playhouse. $70

INDEPENDENT DANCE • SUSANA DOMINGUES/TANGO VANCOUVER: Dance performances drawn together with a provocative narrative exploring tango’s dynamic past and present. Oct. 21 and Oct. 27 at the Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews), 2pm. Donations at door, $5-$15 in advance from EventBrite.com.

• ASTRID HADAD Y LOS TARZANES - DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Cabaret diva-comedienne and performance artist Astrid Hadad celebrates The Day of the Dead accompanied by Los Tarzanes.

Oct. 25-26 at the Vogue Theatre (918 Granville), 8pm. $37-$45 from VogueTheatre.com or 604569-1144. MundoMundo.com.

• AWÁA: PROJECT XII: Spellbinding, exciting, percussive, at times funny and sad, and hauntingly beautiful. Oct. 24-26, 8pm and Oct. 27-28, 2pm at Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre (950 W. 41st). $22-$30 from TicketsTonight.ca, 604-257-5111, ChutzpahFestival.com.

• GAIT TO THE SPIRIT 2012: Three styles of Indian Classical dance; odissi, kathak and bharata natyam. Oct. 26-29 at Scotiabank Dance Theatre (677 Davie). Tickets at Banyan Books (3608 West 4). MandalaArts.ca.

• RHYTHM AND DANCE FESTIVAL: Oct. 2728 at the Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). $10-$40 from VRAD.ca.

• AMALUNA: Cirque du Soleil’s mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Nov. 23-Dec. 9 at Concord Pacific Place (88 Pacific). $33-$104.50 from CirqueduSoleil.com.

• RASTA THOMAS’ BAD BOYS OF DANCE: Professional dancers from the Broadway stage, from Cirque du Soleil and even finalists from So You Think You Can Dance. Includes Vancouver-born dancer Alexei Geronimo. Centre for Performing Arts, Nov. 30-Dec. 1.

tstand “an ouelight Fiong Production... rPrise su d llow on d an e aFter another”

• CHELSEA HOTEL: Leonard Cohen’s inspirational music and lyrics are the heartbeat of an illusory world full of enchantment, desire, passion and love. Sept.

28-Nov. 3, 8pm (TuesFri), 5pm (Sat), 9pm (Sat), 2pm (Sun) and 1pm (Wed). $17

— vancouver sun

gohnutcracker.com

a pair of tickets to Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker!

Presenting Host: goH Ballet Vancou Ver society

THEATRE AT UBC Theatre.UBC.ca 6354 Crescent Road

Go to wevancouver.com/contests to enter by October 18 at 9am

• THE SORROWS OF YOUNG WERTHER: Goethe’s classic Romantic novel about his unrequited love for a married woman. Oct. 17-20, 7:30pm. $10-$22

classical. magical. VancouVer’s only traditional nutcracker.

DECEmbEr

presents

ENTER TO WIN

19 20 21 22 23

PrinciPal dancers from

the new york city Ballet liVe music Performed By the VancouVer oPera orchestra ticketmaster.ca 1.855.985.2787

S Y O B D BA E C N A D OF

MAS’ O H T A T R AS

730 730 730 2&730 200 PM

PM

PM

PM

PM

PM

the centre in VancouVer For PerForming arts

production title sponsors

“Absolutely

dazzling

dancing” -Boston Globe

Awesome Music!

Hot, Incredible Dancing!

3 PERFORMANCES ONLY! NOV 30 : 8pm I DEC 01 : 2pm & 8pm THE CENTRE IN VANCOUVER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

TICKETMASTER.CA 1.855.985.ARTS (2787)

VISIT: BELSHERENTERTAINMENT.CA

WEVancouver.com

October 11 – 17, 2012

17

HOT TICKETS CONCERTS • BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND: Oct. 12 at Rogers Arena, 7:30pm. $39.50-$124.50 from LiveNation.com.

• DEFTONES: Oct. 14 at the Commodore Theatre, 9pm. $46 from LiveNation.com.

• SNOW PATROL AND NOEL GALLAGHER’S HIGH FLYING BIRDS: Oct. 25 at Rogers Arena, 7:30pm. $29.50-$72.50 from LiveNation.com.

• JAMES KEELAGHAN: Oct. 26 at St. James Hall, 7pm. $20-$24 from RogueFolk.bc.ca.

• STAFF BENDA BILILI: Oct. 28 at 560 Night Club. $34 from TheFestival.ca or 604-602-9798.

• BARBRA STREISAND: Oct. 29 at Rogers Arena. $90-$500 from LiveNation.com.

• DANNY MICHEL: Nov. 4 at the Centennial Theatre, 7:30pm. $27-$30 at CentennialTheatre.com.

COLIN JAMES WITH LIAM TITCOMB: Nov. 9,10 10, the Commodore, 9pm. $45 from LiveNation.com.

• METRIC: Nov. 10 at Rogers Arena. $29.50-$45 from LiveNation.com.

• NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE: Nov. 11 at Rogers Arena. $47.50-$183 from LiveNation.com.

• LEONARD COHEN: Nov. 12, Rogers Arena, Ticketmaster.ca.

VANCOUVER OPERA VancouverOpera.ca.

OPERA

• LA BOHÈME: Puccini’s peerless masterpiece reminds you what it means to be alive and in love. Oct. 20-27, 7:30pm, Oct. 28, 1:30pm (matinee) at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (649 Cambie). $35-$165

UBC OPERA Music.UBC.ca

• COSI FAN TUTTE: Mozart’s tale of love’s vices is a timeless classic with cunning plot twists bringing into doubt everyone’s devotion to their would-be lovers.

Nov. 1-3, 7:30pm, Nov. 4, 2pm. 344 Memorial

CHOR LEONI ChorLeoni.org

tstand “an ouelight Fiong Production... rPrise su llow on and d e aFter another” — vancouver sun

• INTONATIONS OF IMMORTALITY: Explores the ephemeralvitality that lives on in collective memory and truly immortalizes individuals once they are gone.

Nov. 10, 4pm at St. Andrews United Church (311 Fitzwilliam), Nov. 11, 2pm at West Vancouver United Church (2062 Esquimalt) and Nov. 11, 7:30pm at St. John’s Shaughnessy Anglican Church (1490 Nanton). $10-$25 from ChorLeoni.org.

CLASSICAL VOICE

VANCOUVER CANTANA SINGERS VancouverCantataSingers.com

gohnutcracker.com

• MUSICA PRO PACE: At the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Atrium in the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue (580 West Hastings), Oct. 19 and 20, 8pm. $10-$30 from BrownPaperTickets.com.

Presenting Host: goH Ballet Vancou Ver society

VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR VancouverChamberChoir.com

• ERIC WHITACRE: He brings his Virtual Choir experiments to Vancouver for the first time. Oct. 27, Orpheum Theatre (884 Granville), 8pm. $29.50-$54.50 Ticketmaster.ca.

VANCOUVER PHOENIX CHAMBER CHOIR PhoenixChamberChoir.bc.ca

• THE PATH OF THE PILGRIM: Nov. 5, 8pm at Shaughnessy Heights United Church (1550 W. 33rd) and Nov. 6, 3pm, Good Shepherd Catholic Church

CLASSICAL VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VancouverSymphony.ca or 604-876-3434

classical. magical. VancouVer’s only traditional nutcracker.

DECEmbEr

19 20 21 22 23 730 730 730 2&730 200 PM

PM

PM

PM

PM

PM

PrinciPal dancers from

the new york city Ballet liVe music Performed By the VancouVer oPera orchestra ticketmaster.ca 1.855.985.2787

the centre in VancouVer For PerForming arts production title sponsors

18

October 11 – 17, 2012

• A GERSHWIN CELEBRATION: Jeff Tyzik, conductor; Janice Chandler-Eteme, soprano; Kevin Deas, bass Oct. 12 and 13, 8pm, Orpheum. $25-$88 • PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION: Ippolitov-Ivanov’s Caucasian Sketches: Procession of the Sardar; Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with Nicholas Wright; and Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Oct. 15, 8pm, Bell Performing Arts Centre, $39; Oct. 29, 8pm, Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver. $37.50 • TCHAIKOVSKY BALLET MUSIC: Highlights from Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Oct. 20, 22. 8pm, Orpheum. $25-$88 • Tiny Tots’ Hi-lo Big Top Circus: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven on a flute, violin, and tuba. Oct. 15, 10am & 11:30am, Playhouse Theatre; Oct. 16, 10 & 11:30am, Terry Fox Theatre. $15 adults, $7 children • MOZART AND MAHLER: Built around a song about a child’s view of heaven, sung by soprano Kathleen Brett. Oct. 26 & 27, 8pm, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

• ALONDRA DE LA PARRA CONDUCTS MOZART AND BRAHMS: With a fluid tone and graceful style, Angela Cheng is one of the world’s top interpreters of Mozart. Alondra de la Parra is one of the brightest young conducting talents in the world today. Nov. 3 and 5, 8pm, Nov. 4, 2pm, Orpheum. $25-$88 • CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN CITY LIGHTS: Charlie Chaplin’s silent movie on the big screen, with the orchestra, conducted by Bramwell Tovey, performing the superb soundtrack live. Celebrate the 85th anniversary of the opening of the Orpheum featuring a special performance on the mighty Wurlitzer organ. Nov. 8, 8pm, Orpheum, $35 - $45 • MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT MASS IN C MINOR: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Bach Choir and four outstanding vocal soloists present an extraordinary choral masterpiece. Nov. 10 and 12, 8pm, Orpheum. $25-$88 • THE LAND OF SMILES: Lehár’s romantic, bittersweet tale of lost love. Nov. 15, 2pm, Orpheum. $38 • VSO CHAMBER PLAYERS: Chamber music by Handel, Schumann, Prokofiev and a rare performance of music by Baroque composer Jean-Marie Leclair.

Nov. 15, 7:30pm, Nov. 18, 2pm, Pyatt Hall, VSO School of Music. $35 • THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BROADWAY: Tonyaward winning Debbie Gravitte performs a collection of songs. Jeff Tyzik, conductor. Nov. 16 and 17, 8pm, Orpheum. $25-$88

VETTA CHAMBER MUSIC VettaMusic.com, 1-866-863-6250

• VETTA GOES BAROQUE: Telemann’s Paris Quartet in E minor and CPE Bach’s Hamburg Sonata with Michael Jarvis, harpsichord; Christie Reside, flute; Joan Blackman, violin; Jennie Press, violin; Tawnya Popoff, viola; Janet Steinberg, cello; Dylan Palmer, bass. Nov. 15 at 2pm, Nov. 16 at 8pm, West Point Grey United Church.

• WEST COAST SYMPHONY: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, “Pathetique”, and Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor. Principal Conductor Bujar Llapaj with guest soloist Carl Petersson. Oct. 12, Christ Church Cathedral (690 Burrard), 8pm. By donation.

• ERIC OWENS, BASS-BARITONE, AND WARREN JONES, PIANO: Artistic refinement and disarming emotional candour. Oct. 21, Vancouver Playhouse (601 Cambie), 3pm. $18-$75 • THE KITS CLASSICS + WORLDS BEYOND: Concert series opens its 15th season with a program of chamber music. Oct. 28, 4pm at St. James Hall (3214 W. 10).

By donation.

• BEHZOD ABDURAIMOV, PIANO: Oct. 28, Vancouver Playhouse (601 Cambie), 3pm. $18-$75

MUSIC IN HERITAGE HOMES Borealis String Quartet

• 1-4pm. $146.60-$530 (ticket packages with charitable tax receipts) at VancouverHeritageFoundation. org. Oct. 11: Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18, No. 1 and Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8. Oct. 25: Beethoven String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130 and the Grosse Fuge, Op. 133

FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC FriendsofChamberMusic.ca or 604-437-5747

• Oct. 23: Czech Nonet; Nov. 6: Pavel Haas Quartet.

Vancouver Playhouse (601 Cambie), 8pm. $15-$40

CHAN CENTRE 6265 Crescent Road ChanCentre.com

• ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO: “Africa’s premier diva” draws inspiration from musical stylings as diverse as Afropop, Caribbean zouk, Congolese rumba, jazz, gospel, and Latin. Oct. 13, $40 • PAUL LEWIS, PIANO: With luminosity, clarity and poetic insight, Lewis reveals Schubert’s emotional world. Oct. 23, 8:15pm. $18-$75 • CHUCHO VALDÉS QUINTET: Hailed as “the dean of Latin jazz”. A blend classical, jazz, bop, Cuban and swing. Nov. 2, $40+ • MARC-ANDRE HAMELIN, PIANO: Incredible mastery, infused with an impression of spontaneity. Nov. 4, 3pm. $18-$75 • PUNCH BROTHERS: A five-member string band’s bold, progressive spin on traditional bluegrass music.

Nov. 24, $40+

FILM • 2nd ANNUAL REEL DISCOVERY FILM FESTIVAL: A diverse collection showcasing the hope in recovery from substance abuse. Oct. 19-20, District 319 (319 Main). $5-$25 from OrchardRecovery.com.

• VANCOUVER POLISH FILM FESTIVAL: The best current Polish film productions. Oct. 20-21 at the SFU Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema (149 W. Hastings). VPFF.ca.

WEVancouver.com

A nasty film that makes us sweat SINISTER

Starring Ethan Hawke, James Ransone Directed by Scott Derrickson The most remarkable thing about this latest stab at horror by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) is how incredibly effective it is despite a laundry list of shortcomings. By the end credits, you’ve forgotten all about the familiar premise, suspect supernatural elements, less-than-startling revelations, and predictable “shocks.” All that really counts is that Sinister has passed the palm sweat test. Perhaps more so than any other genre, horror comes down to technical execution. And Derrickson has engineered a nasty little film that achieves the results it was designed for.

Ethan Hawke plays Ellison Oswalt, a true-crime writer with a spotty track record and some rather dubious ethics. Trying to replicate the success of his lone hit, he moves his family into the home

where a gruesome mass murder occurred. Stumbling upon a box of home movies cum snuff films, he suspects that he may have uncovered the trail of a serial killer. While a cooperative local cop (James Ransone) chases down conventional leads, Ellison finds himself warding off assaults from an otherworldly puppetmaster who’s orchestrated decades of bloodshed.

Oswalt’s desperation to resuscitate his career provides perfect justification for him continuing to press on in his investigation when he really should be running for the hills. Furthermore, his inquisitiveness makes him a notably proactive protagonist, a rarity in a genre stocked with helpless victims. In a role obviously indebted to The Shining’s Jack Torrance, Hawke wisely projects torment rather than terror. And as the horrors escalate, it’s Oswalt’s mounting realization that he’s dug his own grave that makes Sinister all the more haunting. — Curtis Woloschuk

Cronenberg: a skin graft off the old block ANTIVIVIRAL

Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Sarah Gadon Directed by Brandon Cronenberg Given that his father David has reigned as our nation’s most accomplished filmmaker for more than three decades, Brandon Cronenberg’s directorial début seems destined to endure greater scrutiny than any other first feature in Canadian cinema history. And what does all of that examination uncover? A jumble of intriguing ideas that the filmmaker fails to explore with any satisfying results.

Somewhat aggravatingly, Cronenberg’s only means of introducing his concepts is by having his characters explain them at length, thus bringing his film to a grinding halt. In the opening scene, clinic technician Syd March (Caleb Landry Jones) explains to an eager patient that he’s about to inject him with a trashy starlet’s strain of herpes.

After work, he calls on a butcher shop where the

WINNER 2012

proprietor explains that the slabs of meat being peddled are cloned from the screen icon’s muscle cells.

Again, the notion of a near future in which our society’s obsession with celebrities has reached such absurd extremes that we must literally consume our pop culture idols brims with potential.

However, Cronenberg’s scattershot approach to satire distances us from his speculative reality rather than drawing us into it. Likewise, while his taste for body horror proves that he’s definitely a skin graft off the old block, his lurid images lack the sexual undercurrent that lend his father’s work both a perverse intimacy and inherent wrongness.

Lacking both coherence and narrative thrust, Antiviral ultimately feels as stitched together as Frankenstein’s monster. Furthermore, it seems constantly at risk of coming apart at the seams.

— Curtis Woloschuk

PEOPLE’S CHOICE MIDNIGHT MADNESS AWARD

“AN ENERGETICALLY DEMENTED PSYCHO-KILLER COMEDY...

CHANNELING QUENTIN TARANTINO.” -- ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, WEEKLY, Lisa Lisa Schwarzbaum Schwarzbaum

“BRASH, BRILLIANT, WICKEDLY FUN, AND THE BEST FILM ABOUT SCREENWRITING SINCE ADAPTATION.” -- COLLIDER.COM, COLLIDER.COM, Matt Matt Goldberg Goldberg

Colin Farrell 4. Sam Rockwell 7. Woody Harrelson 2. Christopher Walken 6. Tom Waits 5. Abbie Cornish 1. Olga Kurylenko 3.

MOVIE REVIEWS

Seven Psychopaths scores bloody laughs Seven Psychopaths

Directed by Martin McDonagh Starring Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell

Snappy dialogue and ruthless violence abound in Martin McDonagh’s black comedy Seven Psychopaths. Marty (Colin Farrell) is a struggling writer trying desperately to finish a screenplay (which incidentally bears the same name as this movie’s title), while his good friend Billy (Sam Rockwell) does his best to help his pal’s case of writer’s block. The only problem is Billy and partner Hans (Christopher Walken) are dog thieves who have just stolen gangster Charlie Costello’s (Woody Harrelson) beloved Shih Tzu. Marty soon becomes entwined in the messy affair which promises the inspiration he needs, as long as he lives to tell about it.

The shining light of the flick is the razor-sharp script, penned

by McDonagh who also worked with Farrell on In Bruges. The strengths of the words in the film are backed impressively by an outstanding cast. The major players throw their weight around in fine fashion, never overshadowing one another, in a delicate balance of timing and charisma. Farrell is at his anxious best, Rockwell manages to be even creepier than in previous films, Harrelson exudes sheer malevolence with a dash of heart and Walken Thor Diakow is a breath of fresh air as the veteran makes deadpan look effortless.

The graphic violence in the movie is sure to turn some off but it serves the story and never becomes gratuitous. Seven Psychopaths suffers from some uneven pacing and not all the jokes hit the mark but it pops with an exuberance of wit that keeps the structure intact.

“HYPNOTICALLY POWERFUL. SHOCKING AND DELIGHTFUL...

THE MENTAL ORGASM WAS SO STRONG.” - AIN’T IT COOL NEWS

“IT’S A SOLID, WEIRD, FREAKY, INTRIGUING THRILLER.” - FIRSTSHOWING.NET

“FASCINATING IDEAS ABOUT THE CULT OF CELEBRITY.” - NATIONAL POST

F R O M T H E M I N D O F B R A N D O N C R O N E N B E R G

ANTIVIRAL WHAT IF YOU COULD FEEL LIKE THEY DO...

FILMS TF1TF1INTERNATIONAL PRESENT WITH THEOFTHE OFCANADA TELEFILM ANDMEDIA ONTARIO MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AMEDIA RHOMBUS MEDIA PRODUCTION “ANTIVIRAL” CALEB LANDRY JONES SARAH GADON ALLIANCE FILMS ANDINTERNATIONAL TF1INTERNATIONAL PRESENT OF TELEFILM CANADA AND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION A RHOMBUS MEDIA PRODUCTION “ANTIVIRAL” CALEB LANDRY JONES SARAH GADON DOUGL ALLIANCE AND TF1ANDINTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL WITH THEPARTICIPATION OFCANADA TELEFILM CANADA ANDONTARIO ONTARIO MEDIA DEVELOPMENT A MEDIA RHOMBUS MEDIA PRODUCTION “ANTIVIRAL” CALEB LANDRY JONES SARAH GADON DOUSMS ALLIANCE FILMS ANDFILMS TF1ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL PRESENT WITH THE OFTHETELEFILM CANADA AND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION A CORPORATION RHOMBUS MEDIA PRODUCTION “ANTIVIRAL” CALEB LANDRY JONES SARAH GADON DOUGLAS SMITH ALLIANCE ANDFILMS PRESENT WITH THEWITH PARTICIPATION TELEFILM CANADA ANDANDCANADA ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION A RHOMBUS PRODUCTION “ANTIVIRAL” CALEB LANDRY JONES SARAH GADON DOUGLAS ANDTF1 PRESENT WITH THE PARTICIPATION OFPARTICIPATION A RHOMBUS PRODUCTION ALLIANCE FILMS TF1 TELEFILM ONTARIO MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEDIA “ANTIVIRAL” CALEB LANDRY JONES SARAH GADON DOUGLAS ANDALLIANCE AND PRESENT WITHPARTICIPATION THEPRESENT PARTICIPATION PRESENT OFPARTICIPATION WITH PARTICIPATION OFONTARIO AND AND ACORPORATION A RHOMBUS PRODUCTION PRODUCTION ALLIANCE FILMS TF1 INTERNATIONAL FILMS INTERNATIONAL TELEFILM TELEFILM ONTARIO CANADA MEDIA DEVELOPMENT ONTARIO MEDIA CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT RHOMBUS CORPORATION “ANTIVIRAL” MEDIA CALEB “ANTIVIRAL” LANDRY JONES CALEB SARAH LANDRY GADON JONES DOUGLAS SARAH GADON SMITH JOE PINGUE NICHOLAS CAMPBELL SHEILA MCCARTHY WITH WENDY CREWSON AND MALCOLM MCDOWELL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY KARIM HUSSAIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER ARVINDER GREWAL EDITOR MATTHEW HANNAM CASTING DIRECTOR JOE PINGUE NICHOLAS CAMPBELL SHEILA MCCARTHY WITH WENDY CREWSON AND MALCOLM MCDOWELL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY KARIM HUSSAIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER ARVINDER GREWAL EDITOR MATTHEW HANNAM CASTING DIRECTOR DEIRD JOE PINGUE NICHOLAS CAMPBELL SHEILA MCCARTHY WITH WENDY CREWSON AND MALCOLM MCDOWELL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY KARIM HUSSAIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER ARVINDER GREWAL EDITOR MATTHEW HANNAM CASTING DIRECTOR DEIRBOB JOE PINGUE NICHOLAS CAMPBELL SHEILA MCCARTHY WITH WENDY CREWSON AND MALCOLM MCDOWELL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY KARIM HUSSAIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER ARVINDER GREWAL EDITOR MATTHEW HANNAM CASTING DIRECTOR DEIRDRE BOWEN JOE PINGUE NICHOLAS CAMPBELL SHEILA MCCARTHY WITH WENDY CREWSON AND MALCOLM MCDOWELL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY KARIM HUSSAIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER ARVINDER GREWAL EDITOR MATTHEW HANNAM CASTING DIRECTOR DEIRDRE JOE PINGUE NICHOLAS CAMPBELL SHEILA MCCARTHY WITH WENDY CREWSON AND MALCOLM MCDOWELL DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY KARIM HUSSAIN PRODUCTION DESIGNER ARVINDER GREWAL EDITOR MATTHEW HANNAM CASTING DIRECTOR DEIRDRE JOE PINGUE NICHOLAS JOE PINGUE CAMPBELL NICHOLAS SHEILACAMPBELL MCCARTHYSHEILA MCCARTHY WITH WENDY CREWSON WITH WENDY AND MALCOLM CREWSON MCDOWELL AND MALCOLM DIRECTORMCDOWELL OF PHOTOGRAPHYDIRECTOR KARIMOFHUSSAIN PHOTOGRAPHYPRODUCTION KARIM HUSSAIN DESIGNER ARVINDER PRODUCTION GREWAL DESIGNER ARVINDER EDITOR MATTHEW GREWALHANNAM EDITOR MATTHEW CASTING DIRECTOR HANNAM DEIRDRE CASTINGBOWE DIRECT MUSIC BYASSISTANT E.C. WOODLEY FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ROB COTTERILL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN KRIKST LINE ANDREA RAFFAGHELLO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARK SLONE AND VICTOR LOEWY PRODUCED BYWRITTEN NIV FICHMAN WRITTEN DIRECTED BYCRONEN BRAND E.C. FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ROBCOTTERILL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN KRIKST LINE ANDREA RAFFAGHELLO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARK SLONE ANDSLONE LOEWY PRODUCED BYFICHMAN NIV FICHMAN WRITTEN AND DIRECTED

BY BRANDON MUSIC BYWOODLEY E.C.WOODLEY WOODLEY FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ROBCOTTERILL COTTERILL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN KRIKST LINEPRODUCER PRODUCER ANDREA RAFFAGHELLO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARK SLONE ANDVICTOR VICTOR PRODUCED BYFICHMAN NIV FICHMAN AND BYDIRECTED BRANDON MUSIC MUSIC

BY E.C. WOODLEY FIRST DIRECTOR ROBDIRECTOR COTTERILL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN KRIKST LINE PRODUCER RAFFAGHELLO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARK SLONE AND VICTOR PRODUCED BYLOEWY NIV FICHMAN WRITTEN ANDNIV DIRECTED BYANDDIRECTED BRANDON CRONENBERG MUSIC FIRST ASSISTANT ROB ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN KRIKST LINELINEANDREA PRODUCER ANDREA RAFFAGHELLO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARK SLONE AND VICTOR LOEWY PRODUCED BYBYNIV WRITTEN ANDWRITTEN BYDIRECTED BRANDON BYE.C. E.C.BYWOODLEY FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ROBCOTTERILL ASSOCIATE PRODUCER KEVIN KRIKST PRODUCER ANDREA RAFFAGHELLO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARK SLONE ANDLOEWY VICTOR LOEWY PRODUCED NIV WRITTEN DIRECTED BYAND BRANDON CRON BYMUSIC E.C.BYMUSIC WOODLEY MUSIC FIRST

BY E.C. ASSISTANT WOODLEY DIRECTOR FIRST ROB ASSISTANT COTTERILL DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE ROB PRODUCER COTTERILL KEVIN ASSOCIATE KRIKST PRODUCER LINE PRODUCER KEVIN KRIKST ANDREA LINEPRODUCER RAFFAGHELLO PRODUCER ANDREA EXECUTIVE RAFFAGHELLO PRODUCERS MARK EXECUTIVE SLONE PRODUCERS AND VICTOR MARK LOEWY AND PRODUCED VICTOR BY LOEWY NIV FICHMAN PRODUCED BY AND FICHMAN DIRECTED BY WRITTEN BRANDON AND CRONENBE BY BRACR WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE ONTARIO FILM AND TELEVISION TAX CREDIT AND THE CANADIAN FILM OR VIDEO PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT THE OFANDTHEFILM FILM AND TELEVISION TAXAND AND CANADIAN ORFILM PRODUCTION CREDIT THE OFONTARIO THEAND ONTARIO FILMTHETAX AND TAXVIDEO THEFILM CANADIAN ORCANADIAN VIDEO PRODUCTION TAXPRODUCTION CREDIT TAX CREDIT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OFWITH THETHEONTARIO FILMONTARIO AND TELEVISION TAX CREDIT AND CANADIAN FILM ORCREDIT PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT ASSISTANCE OFASSISTANCE THEOFOFASSISTANCE ONTARIO TELEVISION CREDIT AND THE CANADIAN ORPRODUCTION VIDEO PRODUCTION TAX TAX CREDIT THE THE FILM AND TELEVISION TAX CREDIT THE CANADIAN ORORFILM VIDEO PRODUCTION WITH THEWITH ASSISTANCE OFASSISTANCE THEWITH WITH TELEVISION THE ASSISTANCE TAX CREDIT OFTHE AND ONTARIO THE CANADIAN FILM AND FILM TELEVISION ORTHEANDFILM VIDEO TAX CREDIT AND THE TAXVIDEO CREDIT FILMCREDIT ORTAXVIDEO WITH THEWITH ASSISTANCE THEFILMONTARIO ONTARIO FILM AND TELEVISION TAXTELEVISION CREDIT AND THECREDIT CANADIAN FILM VIDEO PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT

The Canadian orTax Video Production Tax Credit The Canadian Film or Video TaxFilm Credit The Canadian FilmProduction or Video Production Credit The Canadian Film or Video Production TaxThe Credit The Canadian Film or Film Video Tax Credit Canadian orProduction Video Production Tax Credit The Canadian Film or Video Production TaxorCredit The Canadian Film Video Production Tax Credit The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit

EXPLICIT VIOLENCE YouTube.com/AllianceFilms

SevenPsychopaths.com

STARTS FRIDAY!

Facebook.com/AllianceFilms

Check Theatre Directory for Locations & Showtimes.

FACEBOOK.COM/ALLIANCEFILMS WEVancouver.com

NEWSPAPERS: VANCOUVER WESTENDER

FILE NAME:

© ©RHOMBUS © 2012 2012 RHOMBUS MEDIAINC. (ANTIVIRAL) INC. INC. 2012 RHOMBUS MEDIA (ANTIVIRAL) RHOMBUS MEDIA (ANTIVIRAL) INC.(ANTIVIRAL) © 2012 RHOMBUS © MEDIA (ANTIVIRAL) INC. 2012 RHOMBUS MEDIA (ANTIVIRAL) INC.RHOMBUS MEDIA (ANTIVIRAL) INC. © 2012©RHOMBUS © ©2012 MEDIA (ANTIVIRAL) INC. 2012 MEDIA 2012 RHOMBUS MEDIA (ANTIVIRAL) INC.

YO U T U B E .C O M /A L L I A N C E F I L M S

L U C A S C L I N I C .C O M

SUBJECT TO CLASSIFICATION

FAC E B O O K .C O M /A L L I A N C E F I L M S

Theatre Directory STARTS FRIDAY! forCheck Locations & Showtimes.

YOUTUBE.COM/ALLIANCEFILMS October 11 – 17, 2012

19

hot tickets FILM cont’d • CONTINUOUS JOURNEY: About Gurdit Singh, a Sikh entrepreneur based in Singapore, who chartered a Japanese ship to carry Indian immigrants to Canada.

Oct. 20, 4pm at the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Arts (2 West Hastings). Centrea.org.

• THE END OF THE WORLD: The Space Centre’s 3-part series to shed insight into the Maya calendar and the Doomsday rhetoric leading up to Dec. 21, 2012. Oct. 20, 8pm at the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre (1100 Chestnut). SpaceCentre.ca.

• CUTE TO KILL III: A FESTIVAL OF INDEPENDENT DARK + CUTE JAPANESE ANIMATION: Each short film explores the artists’ morbid fascination with dark subject matter through the guise of “cute” (a prevalent juxtaposition in contemporary Asian pop culture).

Oct. 28, 7:30pm-10pm at VIVO Media Arts Centre (1965 Main). $12-$15 at door or at Blim (115 East Pender).

• South Asian Film Festival: Showcases 40 internationally recognized films from seven countries.

Oct. 31-Nov. 4. $70-$100 from SAFFCanada.org.

WORDS • K G A Y IN L.A.: QUEER VIDEO AND THE POLITICS OF VIEWERSHIP: University of California-

Gordon Smith paintings from 1952-2012 at Equinox Gallery

By Rebecca Aldous

G

ordon Smith has painted landscapes of most of West Vancouver over the 59 years that he’s called it home.

Minutes ago, Smith was putting the finishing touches on a snowy wilderness scene in his bright, white studio.

The giant canvas stood prominently against a vast wall. It loomed over Smith as he placed a few twigs in the painting’s corner.

His West Van home was designed by celebrated architect Arthur Erickson.

Its open concept offers views of the tall cedars and the ocean, “a magical place,” Smith says gesturing to Howe Sound.

Smith moved to West Van in 1953 with his wife Marion Fleming. He had ended his service with the Canadian

Berkeley Art Historian Julia Bryan-Wilson as part of the Belkin Art Gallery’s exhibition State of Mind: New California Art Circa 1970 (to Dec. 9). Oct. 15, 6:30pm at the Belkin Art Gallery (1825 Main Mall). Belkin.UBC.ca.

• VANCOUVER WRITERS FEST: Starstudded lineup includes Margaret Atwood, Alistair MacLeod, Jane Urquhart, Vincent Lam, M.G. Vassanji and Rawi Hage, Pulitzer Prize-winner Junot Díaz, Gordon Pinsent and many more. Oct. 16-21 on Granville Island. $37.50–43.50 from vancouvertix.com.

WritersFestBC.ca.

• JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL: Featured authors include Shalom Auslander (Hope: A Tragedy), Tzepporah Berman (The Best of Times), Lilian Natel (Web of Angels), Ilan Danjoux (political cartoons and the Israeli Palestinian conflict). Also, a special prefestival event featuring David Javerbaum (The Last Testament - A Memoir By God), former head writer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Nov. 4). Nov. 24-29, Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (950 West 41st).

o what are you afraid f ?

enter to WIN tickets!

EVENTS • 7TH BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE PRINT EXHIBITION: 199 artists from 31 countries exhibiting 395 works. Until Oct. 31 at the Dundarave Print Workshop and Gallery (1640 Johnston), 11am-5pm.

DundaravePrintWorkshop.com.

• 9TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN EAST HEART OF THE CITY FESTIVAL: Celebrate

Rebecca Aldous photo Air Force, seriously wounding his leg in Sicily, and was pursing his love of art. As a young boy, he watched his father paint watercolour landscapes. When Smith, his brother and his mother moved to Winnipeg, he enrolled in the Winnipeg School of Art. In 1946, Smith graduated from the Vancouver School of Art, eventually teaching graphics and design there.

Today, Smith’s work can be found in more than 50 collections around the the creative and committed artists and activists; this year’s festival theme is “Voices from the Heart.” Oct. 24-Nov. 4 at various locations. HeartoftheCityFestival.com.

• SKOOKUMCHUCK: SONGS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 1800-1970S: Some of the songs, the characters and images and stories behind them from pre-Colonial times, the Fraser and Cariboo gold rushes, the pioneers and their entertaining tales of logging, fishing, mining, ranching. Oct. 1112 at Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy). NorthernElectric.ca.

• Home + Design Show: Featuring Bryan Baeumler, Jillian Harris, Janette Ewen, Alykhan Velji, Maria Killam, Rob Feenie, Thomas Haas, Bruno Feldeisen, Curtis Luk, fashion shows, HGTV main stage and Renovate Sunday Ultimate Upcycle Challenge Finale. Oct. 11-14, BC Place. VancouverHomeAndDesignShow.com • IMAGES 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN VANCOUVER: A look back at one of Canada’s most innovative moving image festivals.

Oct. 18, 7pm at Pacific Cinematheque (1131 Howe). $10.

• FESTIVAL OF SURVIVAL 2012: A venue that supports independent artists, and incorporates the fans. More than 60 bands. Oct. 18-21, 6pm-11pm at Joe’s Apartment (919 Granville). $12-$30 at the door. JoesApartment.ca.

• 14TH ANNUAL WEST COAST GUITAR NIGHT: An all-star cast of acoustic guitarists that all play completely different yet complementary styles of music. Oct. 20 at

world, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

This is your last chance to see his Entanglements: Works on Canvas from 1952 - 2012 at the Equinox Gallery. The collection of Gordon Smith paintings runs until October 20. EquinoxGallery.com.

This article first appeared in the North Shore Outlook. the Cultch (1895 Venables). $19-$29 from Tickets.TheCultch.com.

• BACKSTAGE LOUNGE PRESENTS JAMMIN’ FOR JESS: A fundraiser in support of people with type 1 diabetes. Hosted by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Red Robinson, entertainment by singer-songwriter David Hay and his band House Arrest, and Leo Award-winning comedian Erica Sigurdson.

Oct. 26, 8pm at the Backstage Lounge (1585 Johnston). $45 from TicketsTonight.ca.

• TO | FROM BC ELECTRIC RAILWAY 100 YEARS: Celebrate the historic BC Electric Railway building’s centennial anniversary, the current home of Centre A. Features new works by Raymond Boisjoly, Vanessa Kwan, Evan Lee and Cindy Mochizuki, selections from Stan Douglas’ series, The Malabar People, never-before-seen historical photographs of BCER and film screening of Vancouver in the 1930s to 1980s. Until Nov. 10 at the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Arts (2 West Hastings). CentreA.org.

• 13TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL IMPROV FESTIVAL:Improvisers from Amsterdam, Milan, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle, Edmonton, Montreal, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto and Port Coquitlam. Oct. 29-Nov. 3 at Performance Works (1218 Cartwright). $12-$49 from VancouverImprovFest.com.

• CIRCLE CRAFT CHRISTMAS MARKET: Come face to face with fine BC and Canadian artisans and their work. Nov. 7-11 at Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place). CircleCraft.net.

FEAR, Face your phobias at

the all-new

fright house at

Fright Nights

|

Fright houses

13 rides

|

ThE MOnsTERs OF schlOck gruesome comedy act

October 17 to 31 open 6pm ’til late

To enter the contest go to our contest website:

wevancouver.com

and click on contest for your chance to win!

frightnights.ca 20

October 11 – 17, 2012

WEVancouver.com 50809113.indd 1

9/19/12 8:26 A

HOT TICKETS Hallowe’en is all month in Vancouver

G

hosts and goblins will soon come out of hiding to haunt Vancouver’s attractions and streets, say the good folks at Tourism Vancouver and BC Les Clefs d’Or. From a spine-chilling amusement park to a spooky ghost train, they know of a Hallowe’en horror for everyone.

STANLEY PARK GHOST TRAIN To October 31

Every Hallowe’en, thousands of people flock to Stanley Park for a train ride deep into the forest – and you won’t want to miss this year’s theme of Scary Fairy Tales. With just the right mix of fear and fun, this must-do event is perfect for young families. Riders can also enjoy face painting, crafts, a haunted maze and other family-friendly activities (included with train admission). The Stanley Park Ghost Train runs October 5 to 31 (11 am to 3 pm, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; 6 pm to 10 pm, Sunday through Thursday; and 6 pm to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday). Tickets for the train are $9.82 for adults (youth ages 2 to 18, and seniors ages 65 and older, are $6.25). For more information, call 604.257.8531. GhostTrain.ca

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS October 11 to 27 (preview October 10)

It the spirit of strange creatures, Fighting Chance Productions presents the cult classic about a down-andout floral assistant who discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed carnivore.

There’s music and dancing, too! It’s at the Jericho Arts Centre Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, with an Oct. 21 matinee at 3pm. Tickets are $30/$25. JerichoArtsCentre.com

ZOMBIE SYNDROME October 13 to 31

You’re on a high-stakes mission to save the world from a deadly zombie invasion in this interactive street theatre experience. The day before, you will receive a phone call from a character in the story with instructions on where to meet (it’s top secret until then.)

You are then taken on a very public and unique tour where you will gather clues from sudden allies and face challenges you must overcome before proceeding to the next scene. Warning: there may be zombies hiding behind every corner. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. There’s also a scavenger hunt via smartphone. (Only one smartphone is needed in a group. Five shows a day, Tuesday to Friday, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 and 8:30pm. Matinees on weekends at 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4. Tickets are $25. TheVirtualStage.org

FRIGHT NIGHTS AT THE PNE October 17 to 31

A favourite among locals, Vancouver’s Playland becomes a haunted amusement park complete with haunted houses, including the new Fear House, a rickety wooden roller-coaster, spooky rides and roving bands of scarers. Fright Nights is open evenings, October 17 to 31. Beware: this event is recommended for big kids only (ages 12 and older). PNE.ca/fright-nights

DEBTS Roedde House Museum Oct. 17 - Nov.3

Before there was Stephen King, there was Edgar Allen Poe. Itsazoo Productions presents a blend of live theatre, haunted house, and radio play at the historic Roedde House. Inspired by Poe’s classic works, and set in the style of 80s slasher flicks, the audience will join five teenagers as they crash a wedding from hell. 7pm and 9pm (Wednesdays-Saturdays). Pay-what-you-can previews on Wednesday, October 17 (7pm &9pm).

1415 Barclay St, RoeddeHouse.org.

VANCOUVER HAUNTED TROLLEY TOURS October 19 to 31

For ages 13 and up, Vancouver Trolley takes you on a two-and-a-half-hour tour around Vancouver’s scary spots including the Mountain View Cemetery (home of Joe Fortes) and Vancouver Police Museum’s autopsy room. Wednesday – Sunday and Hallowe’en. 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, *9:30pm (*available for Fridays, Saturdays and Hallowe’en only). $35. VancouverTrolley.com

murders and sinister events. Tours kick off at Centennial Fountain in front of the Vancouver Gallery. Ninety-minute treks end in Gastown near the supposedly haunted Blood Alley. It is best enjoyed by those ages 12 and up. Every Wednesday and Saturday at 8pm. $26. TourGuys.ca

LOST SOULS OF GASTOWN TOUR To October 31

Venture deep into Victorian Gastown to experience our city’s earliest and most gothic history. Hear stories of a wall of fire that incinerated Water Street faster than a sprinting man. A flame-haired goldrush beauty who had her heart broken and pocketbook looted by a cold blooded theatre magnate.

And find out who really killed John Bray, as you re-live a gruesome Gastown murder.

Your guide is Forbidden Vancouver’s Chief Storyteller, Will Woods, who takes the persona of George Turle, one of Vancouver’s earliest residents. Each walking tour lasts around one hour 15 minutes. Tours run Tues., Thurs., and Sat. nights starting October 4. Departs from Cathedral Square, Dunsmuir St., 6.30pm. $21.50 adult; $17.50 student/senior. Tickets must be purchased in advance. ForbiddenVancouver.ca

DUNBAR HAUNTED HOUSE October 12 to 31

Not for young children, it’s a great spook for a great cause. Admission goes to BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, Vancouver Police Union Charitable Foundation and BC Childhood Cancer Parents’ Association. Live actors come out after 7pm. 8934 Shaughnessy Street. $10. DunbarHauntedHouse.com

ZOMBIE HIGH SCHOOL October 26, 27, 28, 31

Every Hallowe’en, neighbours wonder what Scott Lee is up to. The Vancouver carpenter, who builds movie sets by day, transforms his front yard into a Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraiser. This year, see ee zombies enjoy the Monster Mash at the high school dance, drop by the science lab. Live actors and animatronic gags. 6 to 9:30pm nightly by donation. 3166 East 16th between Rupert and Renfrew.

FRITE NITE October 26

There’s three floors of video installations and sound as 10 artists perform at W2 Media Cafe (111 W. Hastings.) Musicians include Salva, from LA, and Clicks & Whistles from Charlotte NC, Self Evident, Eames, Dubconscious, Bastet, Application, Memio, Kline and Autem. Prizes for the most creative costumes. Tickets are $20 or $75 for a group of five at Eventbrite.com.

A TOMB WITH A VIEW October 25 to November 3

The Addams Family meets Agatha Christie in this classic murder mystery by Norm Robbins. In a sinister library presided over by a grim-faced, mad-eyed old man, a dusty lawyer reads a will to an equally sinister family. One member has werewolf tendencies, another wanders around in a toga like Julius Caesar and a third is a not-so-gentle old lady with a penchant for poison, By the third act, there are more corpses than live members of the cast. Studio 1398 (Festival House, 1398 Cartwrirght), $18/$14. UpInTheAirProductions.com

PARADE OF LOST SOULS’ SECRET SOULS WALK October 27

Don your scariest costume and delve into the pagan origins of Hallowe’en at the Parade of Lost Souls’ Secret Souls Walk.

At this annual celebration that honours the dearly departed and wakes the living, skeleton brides and witches dance under the streetlights and a colourful, torch-lit procession makes its way through neighbourhood streets and alleys. The “audience” makes up the parade and everyone is invited to participate in the ghoulish fun as the procession weaves past the homes, streets and alleys of Commercial Drive. The journey ends as spirits awake to a grand finale featuring torch choreography and fireworks. The Secret Souls Walk takes place from 5 pm to 9 pm. www.publicdreams.org

DOOMS NIGHT AT PACIFIC COLISEUM October 27 at 10pm til October 28 at 8am This will be the first-ever 3D Hallowe’en

party at Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. Join more than 4,500 costumed partygoers who will bask in horror as the clock strikes 12 and the dead will emerge from their graves in full 3D. $100 general admission.

THE HOUSE OF FORSAKEN GODS October 27, 28, 30 and 31

Experience the torrid and terrifying lives of the gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and demons of Greek mythology during a one-hour performance journey through a haunted house. Live performances include aerial circus, prop manipulation, theatre, puppetry, physical comedy and music. Tours begin at 6:30 and start every half hour. Tickets are $35 for adults and $30 for students and must be purchased in advance.

Last year’s event sold out. Ticket gets you a discount for the after-party on Hallowe’en night. InTheHouseFestival.com

VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN October 27

Crafts, games and entertainment for families with children eight and under. Special prices in effect. 5 to 7pm. VanDusenGarden.org

HALLOWE’EN IN SPACE October 28

Free admission for kids in costume at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre from noon to 5pm . (Maximum two kids free per paid adult.) A bonus feature is the screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at 2pm in the auditorium. SpaceCentre.ca

CHOICES HALLOWE’EN PARTY October 31

Last year 1,000 families joined the fun at 1888 W. 5th. Admission is by donation and proceeds go to the Stepping Stone preschool.

Share a laugh and a scare or two from 6:30 to 8:30.

OUT OF TOWN...

Pumpkin Patch at Richmond Country Farms To October 31

Enjoy a sing-a-long hay ride to the pumpkin patch. A day in the field includes a corn maze, food, music, dancing and animals.

12900 Steveston Highway. $7-$11 including pumpkin. CountryFarms.ca

OSOYOOS

PRISofCthILe DLesAert

Queen

FESTIVAL

Oct. 19th to 21st - GAY WINE WEEKEND 2012 For Wine and Food AFICIONADOS All inclusive weekend in heart of BC Wine Country.

Includes transportation “Priscilla” from Vancouver – Featuring, Two nights accommodation at Walnut Beach Resort, Dinner at Miradoro Restaurant, OutinVines VIP event at Black Hills Winery, Fruity Pink Sparkling Tasting & Grazing Food Event with over 30 wines to sample, BIGGEST DRAG SHOW in the Okanagan, and farewell brunch at Terrafina Restaurant.

Limited Tickets.

MURDER, MYSTERY & MAYHEM WALKING TOUR

Tour Guys’ crew of local historians, pulp culture experts, and architecture gurus guide nocturnal sightseers on walking tours to discover sites of unsolved

WEVancouver.com

www.queenofthedesert.ca October 11 – 17, 2012

21

Conference addresses Canada’s shocking diabetes statistics

C

anada has one of the highest rates of diabetes prevalence in comparison to its peer countries. Even more concerning is that Canada’s rate of diabetes-related mortality is the third-highest among its peer countries.

Experts from around the world will gather at the Vancouver Convention Centre this week for the 15th Annual Conference of the Canadian Diabetes Association/Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (Oct. 11 to 13). It will be a chance to share innovations and the latest research to help improve the lives of those living with diabetes and ultimately find a cure.

It is estimated that six million Canadians are living with prediabetes and approximately 50 per cent of those Canadians will develop type 2 diabetes.

Nationwide, diabetes rates have almost doubled over the past decade.

“We’ve identified steps that can be taken now that could dramatically reduce the incidence and seriousness of diabetes while we continue to work towards a cure,” says Michael Cloutier, President and CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

“A two per cent reduction in prevalence rates will save nine per cent in direct health care costs. That’s $1.5 billion per year by 2020. Perhaps more importantly, people who have prediabetes

can delay or avoid onset by educating themselves on how to make healthier lifestyle choices.”

The conference will focus on a range of diabetesrelated topics including; obesity, Aboriginal populations, women and diabetes and best practices in diabetes management to novel cell-based treatments and new insights into the impact of diabetes on organ functions. Canadian country music artist George Canyon will also speak about his personal battle with diabetes.

Seminars of interest include: October 11: • Evidence Based Me: The Importance of Being an Example, Dr. Alissa Zentner of Vancouver • Diabetes and the Aboriginal Community, Jane Harrison MSc MSW October 12 • Nutrition Hot Topics & Controversies • The Ages & Stages of Women Living with Diabetes, Was that a Hot Flash or Hypoglycemia, Maureen Clement October 13 • Isabel Lockerbie address by country singer George Canyon • Obesity: The Disease that Begins it All, Dr. Alissa Zentner For more information go to Diabetes.ca.

WELLNESS BRIEFS Naturopathic open house

On October 13, the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine is hosting an open house. The day is themed around the prevention and treatment of diabetes, heart disease and food allergies and will feature free health testings and consultations, educational talks as well as an information session for anyone interested in becoming a naturopathic doctor. The institute is in New Westminster close to the Columbia Skytrain station. Go to BINMB.org for details.

Sage Clinic stress seminar

Dr. Arjuna Veeravagu, a naturopathic doctor with the Sage Clinic, is hosting a seminar called Adrenal Fatigue: The Stress-Illness Connection on October 22. It’s at the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace (1825 W. 16th) from 7-8:30pm. Cost $5. To register call 604-736-0009.

Top mind-body speakers at Seed

The Seed Event for total wellbeing, featuring Deepak Chopra (pictured) and Gerald Celente, is at the PNE Forum Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10am to 10pm. For details, go to SeedEvent.org.

Tainted beef affects BC resident

E. coli contaminated meat linked to the XL Foods recall has been attributed to at least one BC hospitalization, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control. A male Nanaimo resident fell ill in mid-September but has since recovered with treatment. Eleven people have now become sick from E. coli-contaminated beef products, genetically linked to the plant in Brooks, Alberta, which suspended operations on Sept. 27. On Monday, the recall on beef products expanded to Hong Kong.

There have been no deaths.

City of Vancouver Print Ad

vancouver.ca

Buying Fireworks in Vancouver: Permits Required If you intend to buy and use fireworks this Halloween season in the City of Vancouver, you MUST have a permit and be 19 years of age or older. How to get a fireworks permit: • Go to the website vancouver.ca/fire and follow the directions or phone 604-873-7593.

• Permits are free, but you must successfully complete a fireworks safety test to acquire one.

• You may get a permit anytime during the year.

Fireworks may only be purchased from October 25 to October 31.

They may only be discharged on October 31.

• You must show ID and your permit each time you purchase fireworks and carry both when you use fireworks.

FoR moRe inFoRmation: vancouver.ca/fire or phone 3-1-1 If phoning from outside Vancouver: 604-873-7000

April 13, 2013 at Richmond Olympic Oval Bust a Move is more than a day-long fitness fundraising extravaganza. It’s a celebration and an opportunity to support the BC Cancer Foundation and life-saving breast cancer research taking place at the BC Cancer Agency

22

Ad number: A12-106

Insertion date: October 11 and 18 Westender Contact: Dave Pagani

Price of ad: $452.64 plus HST total for both insertions Account Number: 531220 / 23810 Standing PO Number: 4700000486 Send invoice to: Email the invoice to: APCentral@vancouver.ca or City of Vancouver Accounts Payable PO Box 7757 349 West Georgia Vancouver, BC V6B 0L5 phone: 604-673-8355 Ad designer: Thursday, Elaine Ayres October 18 • 11 am to 7 pm Georgia & Communications Granville, Vancouver • 604-685-5292 Corporate phone: 604-871-6292 Monday, October 22 • 10 am to 6 pm fax: 604-873-7884 Robson St, Vancouver • 604-669-7374 For City of Vancouver use only: Gabe Roder

Wednesday, October 24 • 10 am to 6 pm Davie St, Vancouver • 604-669-2884

Saturday, November 10 • 10 am to 6 pm W 42nd Avenue, Kerrisdale • 604-263-1811

B o ok an app oi ntm ent to d ay.

Today’s Date: Our London Drugs Certified Injection Pharmacist will help protect October 3, 2012 you from the seasonal flu. We also administer immunizations such as Hepatitis A/B, Shingles, and Tetanus.

pharmacy

FinaL

Ask if you qualify for a free flu shot; if not, an $18 charge applies.

We can vaccinate children aged 5 years and up.

healthblog.londondrugs.com

• ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS • YOGA STUDIOS, PROPS & TRAINING • FITNESS CENTRES • HEALTHY FOOD & BEVERAGE CHOICES PSYCHICS & ASTROLOGERS • CHINESE MEDICINE •

London Drugs Flu Clinic Flu Clinic Newspaper Ad The Westender October 11, 2012 5.81” x 7”

Tradex, in Abbotsford • October, 12-14!

1Adm. $15.00 Save Online $12.00 • Show Hours Fri. 3-10 Sat. 10-9 Sun. 11-6 ADMISSION INCLUDES UP TO 45+ Lectures and Presentations

Considered one of Canada’s most unique and inspiring events, the Body Soul & Spirit Expo returns to the West Coast this fall where it first started over 16 years ago!

A WEEKEND THAT WILL INSPIRE A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER, CONSCIOUS & SUCCESSFUL LIFE!

The event will showcase a diverse range of exhibits, lectures, workshops and presentations from across North America and beyond

For more information visit www.BodySoulSpiritExpo.com • 1-877-560-6830

2ADMISSION for1

FRIDAY ONLY WITH THIS COUPON (reg $15.00 per day) MUST PRESENT HIS COUPON ON ENTRY TO THE FAIR. THIS COUPON IS NOT VALID WITH OTHER PROMOTIONS

2

$ 00 OFF

AFTER 6PM SAT., ALL DAY SUN. WITH THIS COUPON (reg $15.00 per day)

MUST PRESENT HIS COUPON ON ENTRY TO THE FAIR. THIS COUPON IS NOT VALID WITH OTHER PROMOTIONS

• YOGA STUDIOS, PROPS & TRAINING • FITNESS CENTRES • HEALTHY FOOD & BEVERAGE CHOICES PSYCHICS & ASTROLOGERS • CHINESE MEDICINE • HEALING ARTS PRACTITIONERS • FENG SHUI •

October 11 – 17, 2012

• HEALING ARTS PRACTITIONERS •

• SPAS & WELLNESSS • HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS •

Join the Movement – Register Today! www.bustamove.ca

Seasonal flu vaccination clinic.

Size of ad: 4.333 x 3.5 inches

WEVancouver.com

In the 1960s, Alice Munro and her former husband lived in Victoria where they started Munro Books, which is still a going concern on the island. Munro moved to a small town in Ontario but she kept her West Coast connection.

Her daughter Sheila lives in Powell River and Munro lives on the coast on and off during the winter.

Her portrait graces the cover of 111 West Coast Literary Portraits. The photographs by Barry Peterson and Blaise Enright are accompanied by excerpts from each writer’s work.

This is the 14th book published by Mother Tongue Publishing since its inception in Vancouver five years ago.

To celebrate the anniversary and the book, it’s hosting a part on October 11 at Heritage Hall (3102 Main) starting at 7:30pm. There will be a cash bar, appetizers, books for sale and music. Go to MotherTonguePublishing.com.

Meanwhile, enter to win a copy of this book at WEVancouver.com/contests.

Stair Posts & Caps Available in poplar, oak and maple

Member of CDIC

SELL DOORS!

Bevelled Stair Post Cap ON SALE

$

35

EA

Casing

PFJP Flatstock

11/16” x 43/16”

7’ lengths only

Baseboard PFJP Flatstock 11/16” x 4½”

7’ lengths only

Lite MDF Casing

WM144 • ¾” x 3½”

Lite MDF Baseboard

Primed FJP WM1111 1¼” x 5 ¼”

49¢¢ 59

59 69 53¢ ¢ ¢

/Lin ft

49

Crown Moulding Primed FJP WM 435 • 11/16” x 5¼”

/Lin ft

Primed Lite MDF Crown Moulding

PFJP Casing

WM 434 • 9/16” x 4¼”

WM 107 • 11/16” x 25/8”

PFJP Baseboard

99

/Lin ft

WM 204 • 11/16” x 41/8”

¢

Primed FJP Casing WM109 • ¾” x 3½”

/Lin ft

1

/Lin ft

$

Primed FJP WM 434 • 11/16” x 4 5/8”

/Lin ft

$ 15

Starting at

Crown Moulding

¢

Primed FJP Baseboard

Primed Lite MDF Crown Moulding

WM205 • ½” x 5¼”

WM 455 • 3/4” x 5½”

82

Reg. $1.59/sq.ft.

99¢/sq ft

1 Strip Cezanne Lyptus Fire Reg. $1.79/sq.ft.

99 /sq ft ¢

WHOLESALE

PRICES MON-FRI

OFFERS VALID WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.

starting at

PUBLIC

Paint Grade Handrails

EA

77¢ $ 28 1 59 ¢ 79 ¢ 89¢ $ 09 1

starting at

Ceiling Medallions

/Lin ft

/Lin ft

/Lin ft

/Lin ft

Medallions starting at

/Lin ft

FLOORING SALE 4 4 2 $289/sq ft

$ 49/sq ft Cherry Acacia ¾”x 4¾”Wide Plank $ 56/sq ft $ 99/sq ft White Oak Butterscotch ¾”x 3¾”

Walnut Acacia ¾”x 3½”

Birch Sierra ¾”x 3½”

Mon - Wed 7:30am-4:30pm Thurs & Fri 7:30am-5:30pm

/lin ft

/Lin ft

Weyerhaeuser Engineered ABÖD Select 3/4” Fine Hardwood Flooring 1 Strip Cezanne Lyptus Cabernet

3 $ 29 1

$ 75

Featured OPEN Stair Posts TO THE

Green Mouldings

/Lin ft

/Lin ft

Black Metal Spindles

Dover Routed Panel Shaker

Reg. $95 ea.

Reg. $55 ea.

Designer Mouldings

Spindles & Handrails

Fancy Stair Post Cap ON SALE

{

WE NOW

Window Sill

WEVancouver.com

* Rate subject to change without notice. Available for a limited time only. Interest is compounded annually, paid at maturity. Some restrictions apply. See branch for details.

Bring in this coupon to the HOME + DESIGN SHOW and you will receive a Free Gift from Westcoast Moulding

WM204 • 11/16” x 4 1/8”

Contest closes October 25 at 9am.

Nine branches in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland to serve you.

Free gift

Lite MDF Baseboard

2 festival passes to Vancouver International Improv Festival Oct. 29-Nov. 3 at Performance Works Granville Island. Sponsored by WE. Go to wevancouver.com/contests to enter.

For branch locations or to learn more visit greaterinterest.ca

VANCOUVER HOME + DESIGN SHOW OCTOBER 11-14 BC PLACE BOOTH #922

WM245 • 5/8 ” x 5¼”

EntEr to win

*

Come visit us

V

ancouver’s arts and culture scene has never been more varied or vibrant. In fact, with so much going on in the city on any given day it’s hard to decide what show to see, which gallery to browse or whose concert to attend.

Luckily, Vancouver has an ideal one-stop resource: Tickets Tonight, an under-the-radar gem that offers same-day, half-price tickets along with a theatre-fulL of information.

Tourism Vancouver opened Tickets Tonight a decade ago and since then, the booth has flourished into the city’s go-to box office, on par with similar outlets in New York and London. In addition to half-price tickets to select day-of shows, Tickets Tonight offers a range of full-price tickets to current and upcoming music, sports, films, theatre, dance, Broadway performances and more.

Tickets Tonight is located at 200 Burrard Street (in the Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre), and open daily from 10am to 6pm. Visitors can also view sales of the day and sign up to receive daily listings at TicketsTonight.ca, or call the recorded info line at 604-684-2787.

To follow Tickets Tonight online, visit Facebook. com/ticketstonight and Twitter.com/ticketstonight.

Half-price tickets must be purchased in person.

2.00%

18 month RRSP / RRIF / TFSA or regular GIC

{

Tickets Tonight offers same-day half-price tickets

Based on every dollar you invest in The Greater Interest GIC®, Canadian Western Bank will make a donation to your local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.

Available September through October.

SOLID PRE-FINISHED

WESTCOAST MOULDING & MILLWORK LTD.

Laminate Flooring 8.3 mm Knotty Pine

Reg. $1.39/sq.ft.

8.3 mm Black Locus Reg. $1.39/sq.ft.

99 ¢/sq ft 99 ¢/sq ft

8

$ 99 12.3 mm Rustic Cypress

1

$ 19

/sq ft

For 12” Plain HRM 26550

12.3 mm Tavern Oak

1

$ 19

/sq ft

18810 - 96th Ave, Surrey

604-513-1138 westcoastmoulding.com October 11 – 17, 2012

23

out after dark with

MAY GLOBUS

1

5

OUT AFTER DARK is a weekly feature highlighting social and cultural events around Vancouver. Got an upcoming event? E-mail us at outafterdark@WEVancouver.com. Follow us on Twitter #OADVan

3

4

2

1 Rennie Realty & Associates’ Paul Wong at the

Andrew Grassie exhibit at a VIP preview on October 4, held at the Rennie Collection at the Wing Sang. 2 ION Magazine publisher Vanessa Leigh hung out with Canadian musician K-OS at the Little Burgundy x ION Magazine after party, held at a private location on September 27 (Christine McAvoy photo) 3 Jennifer Smith-Vaillancourt, associate marketing manager at E & J Gallo Winery, invited guests to celebrate the launch of Apothic White, an intriguing new white wine blend from California at District 319 on Sept. 26.

4 Jennifer Winsor, centre, hosted artist Patrick Hughes and his wife Dr. Diane Atkinson at the opening of his exhibit at Winsor Gallery on Oct. 4.

5 Starving Stylist blogger Peter Ty (centre), Nicole Soon (right) and friend were a happy threesome at the Little Burgundy x ION Magazine store launch on Robson on Sept. 27. 6 Guests were as well-heeled as the store at the Little Burgundy x ION Magazine store launch on Sept. 27. 7 Hani Lammam, the vice-president of development for the Cressey Group, and Cameron McNeill, the president of MAC Marketing Solutions, toast the opening of the James, with its stunning view of Vancouver from False Creek.

6

7

Take our quick survey and you could WIN! “I could WIN an ipad!”

Please take our 10 minute survey and we’ll enter you for a chance to win an iPad!

At Vancouver we always put our readers first. That way we keep you informed and connected with your city.

We’d like you to assist our efforts by answering some questions about what’s important to you.

Your feedback is important to us, so please go to WEVancouver.com and click on the survey link, or go directly to www.surveymonkey.com/s/WEVancouver.

Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/WEVancouver One survey and entry per household. Must be 19 years or older to participate. Prize accepted as awarded. Winner will be a random draw of all survey entries.

24

October 11 – 17, 2012

WEVancouver.com

Free Will Astrology

By Rob Brezsny • Week of September 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ten percent of all sexually suggestive text messages are delivered to the wrong number. Take precautions to make sure you’re not among that ten percent in the coming weeks. It will be extra important for you to be scrupulous in communicating about eros and intimacy. The stakes will be higher than usual. Togetherness is likely to either become more intensely interesting or else more intensely confusing -- and it’s largely up to you which direction it goes. For best results, express yourself clearly and with maximum integrity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If it were within my power, I’d help you identify the new feelings you have not yet been able to understand. I would infuse you with the strength you would need to shed the worn-out delusions that are obstructing your connection to far more interesting truths. And I would free you from any compulsion you have to live up to expectations that are not in alignment with your highest ideals. Alas, I can’t make any of these things happen all by myself.

So I hope you will rise to the occasion and perform these heroic feats under your own power.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Gemini. He liked to depict seemingly impossible structures, like stairways in which people who climbed to the top arrived at the bottom. I nominate him to be your patron saint in the coming week. You should have his talent for playing with tricks and riddles in ways that mess with everyone’s boring certainties. Here are four Escher quotes you can feel free to use as your own. 1. “Are you really sure that a floor can’t also be a ceiling?” 2. “My work is a game, a very serious game.” 3. “I think it’s in my basement; let me go upstairs and check.”

4. “Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.”

WEVancouver.com

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Venus flytrap is a remarkable plant that gobbles up insects and spiders. Its leaves do the dirty work, snapping shut around its unsuspecting prey.

Evolution has made sure that the flowers of the Venus flytrap sit atop a high stalk at a safe distance from where all the eating takes place.

This guarantees that pollinators visiting the flowers don’t get snagged by the carnivorous leaves below. So the plant gets both of its main needs met: a regular supply of food and the power to disseminate its seeds. I’ll ask you to derive a lesson from all this, Cancerian. Be sure that in your eagerness to get the energy you need, you don’t interfere with your ability to spread your influence and connect with your allies.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A sinuous and shimmering archetype that begins with the letter “s” has been trying to catch your attention, Leo — sometimes in subliminal and serpentine ways. Why haven’t you fully tuned in yet? Could it be because you’re getting distracted by mildly entertaining but ultimately irrelevant trivia? I’m hoping to shock you out of your erroneous focus. Here’s the magic trigger code that should do the trick: Psssssssssst!

Now please do what you can to make yourself very receptive to the slippery, spidery signals of the simmeringly sublime surge.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t burn down a bridge you haven’t finished building yet. OK, Virgo? Don’t try to “steal” things that already belong to you, either. And resist the urge to flee from creatures that are not even pursuing you. Catch my drift? Stop yourself anytime you’re about to say nasty things about yourself behind your own back, and avoid criticizing people for expressing flaws that you yourself have, and don’t go to extraordinary lengths to impress people you don’t even like or respect. Pretty please? This is a phase of your astrological cycle when you should put an emphasis on keeping things simple and solid and stable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Hello Dear Sir: I would like to place a large order for yellow

chicken curry, cherry cream cheese cupcakes, and sour, malty Belgian golden ale. It’s for my birthday party this Saturday, and will need to serve exactly 152 people. My agent will pick it up at 11 a.m. Please have it ready on time. - Ms. Lori Chandra.” Dear Ms. Chandra: I am an astrologer, not a caterer, so I’m afraid I can’t fulfill your order. It’s admirable that you know so precisely what you want and are so authoritative about trying to get it; but please remember how crucial it is to seek the fulfillment of your desires from a source that can actually fulfill them. You’re a Libra, right?

Your birthday is this week? Thanks for giving me an excuse to send this timely message to all of your fellow Libras.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here comes the big reveal of the month; the trick ending of the year; and maybe the most unusual happiness of the decade. Any day now you will get the chance to decipher the inside story that’s beneath the untold story that’s hidden within the secret story. I won’t be surprised if one of your most sophisticated theories about the nature of reality gets cracked, allowing you to at recover at least a measure of primal innocence. I suggest you start practicing the arts of laughing while you cry and crying while you laugh right now. That way you’ll be all warmed up when an old style of give-andtake comes to an end, ultimately making way for a more profound new give-and-take.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s almost nothing about the dandelion that humans can’t make use of. People of many different countries have eaten its buds, leaves, and greens. Besides being tasty, it contains high levels of several vitamins and minerals. Its flowers are the prime ingredient in dandelion wine, and its roots are a coffee substitute.

Herbalists from a variety of traditions have found medicinal potency in various parts of the plant. Last but not least, dandelions are pretty and fun to play with! In the coming weeks, Sagittarius, I invite you to approach the whole world as if it were a dandelion. In other words, get maximum use and value out of every single thing with which you interact.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Intellect confuses intuition,” asserted painter Piet Mondrian. I don’t think that’s always true, even for creative artists. But in the coming week I suspect it’ll be important for you to take into consideration. So make sure you know the difference between your analytical thinking and your gut-level hunches, and don’t let your thinking just automatically override your hunches. Here’s more helpful advice from painter Robert Genn: “The job of the intellect is to give permission to the intuition, and it’s the job of intuition to know when intellect is once again appropriate.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s time to seek help from outside the magic circle you usually stay inside. You need to call on extracurricular resources — people and animals and deities who can offer useful interventions and delightful serendipity and unexpected deliverance. The remedies that work for you most of the time just won’t be applicable in the coming days. The usual spiritual appeals will be irrelevant. I’m not saying that you are facing a dire predicament; not at all. What I’m suggesting is that the riddles you will be asked to solve are outside the purview of your customary guides and guidelines.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): These days lobsters are regarded as a luxury food, but that wasn’t the case among early Americans.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the large crustaceans were meals that were thought to be suitable only for poor people and prisoners. Wealthy folks wouldn’t touch the stuff.

After examining your astrological omens, Pisces, I’m wondering if your future holds a similar transformation. I think there could very well be a rags-to-riches story in which an ignored or denigrated thing ascends to a more important role.

Homework: Send your secrets for how to increase your capacity for love to: uaregod@ comcast.net.

October 11 – 17, 2012

25

26 WEVancouver.com

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

Thursday, October 11, 2012 WE Vancouver

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

OBITUARIES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

130

Help Wanted!!! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures from home!

FREE Supplies! Helping HomeWorkers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required.

Start Immediately! www.themailingprogram.com

BUSY Lower Mainland tire shop is looking for an Experienced Service Truck Tire Technician. Your own Service Truck is preferable but not necessary.

Top Wages Paid.

Please send inquiries to tireshop1234@hotmail.com

HELP WANTED

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs!

Enrol today for less than $95 a month.

1-800-466-1535 w w w . c a n s c r i b e . c o m admissions@canscribe.com

111

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 21

COMING EVENTS

Show & Sale Sat. Oct. 27 10 AM - 5 PM Sun. Oct. 28 10 AM - 4 PM Abby. Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building • Adults $6 • Kids $4 • Children under 5 Free • Family $12 (2 adults & up to 3 kids) Visit: www.bcreptileclub.ca (1)-604-836-6080

TRAVEL 74

TIMESHARE

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today.

100% Money Back Guarantee.

FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248 WE BUY ALL CARS! Running not, we will buy Cars/Trucks/vans. Sell ANY Car day with ONE FREE Phone call 1-800-551-8647

75

APARTMENT manager required for Burns Lake B.C. 27 units, live-in prefer, wages negotiable. Call 1250-570-2304 or send resume to reimerrd@live.com

114

ADULT ADHD WORKSHOP FREE WORKSHOPS BY THE BEST EXPERTS IN THE CITY! EVERYONE AND ANYONE WELCOME DATE: SUNDAY, OCT 14 2012 LOCATION: HAR EL, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Y7 Speakers: 1pm: Derryck Smith MD, Professor Psychiatry UBC. What is ADHD? 2 pm: Kevin Kjernsted, Weiss Clinic for ADHD Care, Demystifying Medication Treatment 3 pm: Candice Murray, Clinical Psychologist, Co-Head, Provincial ADHD Program, Coping Strategies that Work 4 pm: Margaret Weiss, Clinical Professor UBC, Weiss Clinic for ADHD Care. Living with ADHD as an Adult To register for this program, get more information and directions, and for us to send you the powerpoint slides go to: www.copemanhealthcare.com/adhd

or it! toto:

TRAVEL

VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter?

Meridian RV Resort. Good SamTrailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at www.meridianrvresort.com or call 866-7700080.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES $294.00 DAILY MAILING POSTCARDS! Guaranteed Legit Work.

Register Online! www.ThePostcardGuru.com ZNZ Referral Agents Needed! $20-$95/Hr! www.FreeJobPosition.com Multiple $100 Payments To Your Bank! www.SuperCashDaily.com More Amazing Opportunities @ www.LegitCashJobs.com

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca This is creating MILLIONAIRES! Earn $30,000 to $50,000+ weekly with ABSOLUTE proof. This is real!

Call 1-800-887-1897 (24 hrs.) This is a serious life changer!

CARETAKERS/ RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 wks. Vacation & Benefits Package.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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.bc.ca

130

HELP WANTED ALL SPORTS MINDED!!

F/T Positions, up to $20/hr!!

Join our marketing / promo team Must be OUTGOING and POSITIVE If you enjoy friendly competition And a fun work environment Call Tory today!

604 777 2195 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are energetic, creative and motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, then we would invite you to come grow with us.

We are one of Western Canada’s fasted growing automotive companies.

We have a opening at our GM store in Vernon for a Sales Manager.

Interested in joining our team?

Contact Darryl Payeur @1-888-410-5761 or email your resume to darryl@bannisters.com Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda, Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, HuberBannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm. GET PAID TO WALK! Start Now! Door-to-Door Delivery Routes. email: hiring@doorknobads.com or 604-998-1919 ext. 105

GO GREEN JANITOR TRAINING SCHOOL Offers Building Service Worker Training Program. Get Certified Get Better Paying Job. Hospitals, Schools, Care Homes. We offer cleaning contracts after certification.

Call (778)578-9117 or info@gogreencollege.ca

GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income?

Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in Thrifty Foods, Safeway, Save-On-Foods, Price Smart, London Drugs and more!

Job Description: You must be outgoing, able to work on your own, enjoy talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults.

Availability: Fri & Sat and/or Sat & Sun (the 2 days vary; you need to be available any 2 of the 3 days). from 11-5, 11-6 or 12-6.

Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hr./day • Own a vehicle to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.

Pay starts at $10.50/hr.

Training provided in North Burnaby.

Call JMP Marketing at 604.294.3424, local 30 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979 NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; Michelle@CommandEquipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002.

LOOKING FOR WORK?

Check out bcclassified.com Help Wanted - Class 130

134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

SERVERS req’d F/T for Senova restaurant. Duties; Greet patrons.

Present menus. Answer questions.

Take orders. Accept payments. Sal: $11.00/hr. Also, req’d 2 KITCHEN HELPERS. Duties; Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances.

Also, required LINE COOKS. Sal:$12.00/hr. Duties; Prepare and cook food. Oversee kitchen operations. Contact Kashmir @ senovarestaurant@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-266-8674 Location: Vancouver,BC THAI BASIL Restaurant, Van. requires 1 Asst Mgr, 2-3 yrs. exp. $15.80/hr. Email: thaibasil.bc@gmail.com

135 INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com TWO FULL TIME POSITIONS available immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. “Dispatch/coordinator” - Applicant must possess automotive mechanical knowledgestrong work ethic, organizational skills and can multi task. “Journeyman Technician” - Applicant must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Both applicants must be able to produce in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage and benefit package.

Email pat@brabymotors.com.

151

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

M’AKOLA Group of Societies Seeking Director of Operations for Victoria. Visit makola.bc.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage range $36.11 - $43.69, over 2 years.

Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required.

Submit resumes by October 23, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca FRAMER-CARPENTER req’d. Sal: $24.00/hr., F/T, Pmt, no exp. req.

Duties: Determine specifications & calculate requirements. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join mouldings, drywall and plastics materials. Build foundations. Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings. Build floor beams, sub flooring, walls and install partitions.

Operate power tools. Lang: English.

Contact: Sabi from Ballagan Construction in Vancouver, BC. Apply: at sahibballagan@yahoo.ca

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS

GET 50% OFF - Join Herbal Magic this week and get 50% Off. Lose weight quickly, safely and keep it off, proven results! Call Herbal Magic today! 1-800-854-5176.

✓

CHECK CLASSIFIEDS

182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

338

PLUMBING

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

www.paintspecial.com WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

338

PLUMBING

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

115

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Always Done Right With Integrity.

Complete Dry-wall & Renovation services. Textured ceiling specialist.

Phone Steve (604)613-4861

HOOT & OWL CUSTOM TILE WORK or BATHROOMS CUSTOM CARPENTRY

Reno’s/Additions/Kitchens Drywall work/rubbish removal

173E

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Email: hoot&owl@telus.net

EDUCATION

learn to turn income tax into

income

small to LARGE ads get results in bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

115

EDUCATION

H&R Block needs tax professionals.

Classes begin September Classes beginmid October 22nd Study with us.

Q Choose a class schedule and location convenient to you.

Q Receive high quality training.

Q Start a rewarding career.* Register online at hrblock.ca or call 1-877-32BLOCK (322-5625) for details. *Enrolment in, or completion of, the course is neither an offer nor guarantee of employment. Some restrictions apply.

Gary 604-339-5430 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

bcclassified.com 604-575-5555

SALES COORDINATOR

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

We have a position available for a Sales Coordinator in our Surrey Positioning Technology Division.

Primary responsibilities include: inside sales, sales support and branch administration, shipping and receiving, and inventory control.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue.

1.800.587.2161.

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

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

Need CA$H Today?

Own A Vehicle?

Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

320

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable.

Rates. Different From the Rest.

604-721-4555.

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

Experience in the Surveying or Construction Industries would be considered an asset, but not a requirement. The successful candidate will be self disciplined and highly organized, as well as computer literate. We offer a competitive package and in – house training.

Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www. brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923 Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

604-537-4140

188

LEGAL SERVICES BEST RATE MOVING

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.

EXPERIENCED MOVERS W/ AFFORDABLE RATES

DENIED CANADA PENSION plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help.

Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-7933222. www.dcac.ca

604-787-8061

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 257

DRYWALL

ABS DRYWALL, res. & comm.

Quailty workman ship. Boarding, taping, finishing, textured ceiling, renos. Free est. 604-376-1927

260

LICENSED & INSURED ✶ Local & Long Distance ✶ ✶ Seniors Discount ✶

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured.

Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials.

Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

ELECTRICAL

06951 Electrician Lic. Low cost.

PANEL CHANGE. Big/small jobs.

Residential/ Comm. 604-374-0062 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

281

Starting $40/hr.

GARDENING

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew.

• Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

778-997-9582 AWD Interior/Ext Painting. Drywall/Ceiling Repairs. Call Will for a Free Estimate. (778)709-1081

SALES MANAGER We have a position available for a Sales Manager in our Surrey location. This position is responsible for the sales management of the commercial worksite products department.

The Sales Manager will be responsible for achieving sales growth and profitability of the department; managing and developing the sales staff; and assisting in managing branch account receivables.

The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience (preferably within the construction/forestry industry), significant management experience, and the ability to develop sound, positive relationships with both internal and external clients.

Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www. brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923.

Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

WE Vancouver Thursday, October 11, 2012 HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 341

PRESSURE WASHING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

HANDYMAN - 604-518-4778 WCB & Liability Insured. www.lwrestoration.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL

DISPOSAL BINS Residential & Commercial Services

WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

WEVancouver.com 27

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

PETS 477

PETS

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

(604)961-7505, 278-0375

We Recycle!

GO GREEN!

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

www.EconPro.com 604-882-2733

Mainland Roofing Ltd. 25 yrs in roofing industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

bradsjunkremoval.com

Haul Anything...

But Dead Bodies!!

604.

220.JUNK(5865)

Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

www.mainlandroof.com

374 356

TREE SERVICES

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

696

545

FUEL

548

RECREATIONAL/SALE

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

477

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1999 Subaru AWD Outback 4D 2.5L 4 cylinder, AWD, automatic, cruise, 202,000 km, heated seats, roof racks, completely rust free, exceptionally clean interior. Full set of snow tires, and brand new heated windshield! Asking $2950 OBO. Call Myrna at: (604) 576-7862

Metal Recycling Ltd. We Pay CA$H For •Auto •Scrap Metals •Batteries •Machinery •Lead

Scotty 604-313-1887 TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

OTHER AREAS

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

RENTALS

Growing into, or growing out of?

APARTMENT/CONDO

FALSE CREEK Newly Built 700 sf 1 BR & Flex Condo for Rent. $1900/mo. BEST VALUE in FalseCreek. Gorgeous Views & Location can’t be beat. Avail Oct 15 or Nov 1st. Call 604-376-0053

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.

We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

UsedVancouver.com

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

BUY & SELL USED STUFF ONLINE, FREE!™ TRANSPORTATION

MISC. FOR SALE

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca 10% OFF with this AD

PETS

REAL ESTATE

PETS

TRANSPORTATION

FURNITURE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG puppies ~ vet checked, 1st shots, parents on site. $1000. Jen 604807-3853 or rjkooi@hotmail.com

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

MATTRESSES starting at $99

560

845

BUY LAND IN BELIZE - English Commonwealth country in Central America. Caribbean Jungle lots - 3 miles from sea - Starting at $11,000. All types available. For information call Patrick Snyder (778403-1365.)

706

1YR Seasoned Alder Birch Maple Clean, Split, DRY & Delivered.

Family Operated for 20 yrs.

(604)726-3024

845

RIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees.

Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com.

SHELTIES SABLE COLOUR full white collars, born June 22, taken out on leash, 1M 1F (604)826-6311

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

838

TRANSPORTATION

1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove

940 ADULT PHONE SERVICE

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

MINI DACHSHUND. P.B. Wire hair. Health guaranteed. Ready now. $800. Phone (604)538-5433.

HOMES WANTED

A New Pillowtop Mattress Set Still in Packaging! Can Deliver! $100 - Call: 604-484-0379

RECYCLE-IT! JUNK REMOVAL

FREE TO GOOD HOME young male, orange & white, found Columbia St. Mission Aug. 8th, neutered, tattooed, vaccinated (604)820-1217

TRANSPORTATION

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms!

CALL US FIRST! 604-626-9647

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

DALMATIANS, 2M, born july 9, ckc reg., shots, dewormed, $1000-$1500 obo. (604)793-5130, (604)723-2232

FIVE STAR ROOFING

627

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

CHIHUAHUA puppies, tiny teacups, ready to go now, $700.

604-794-7347, cell 604-795-0606

• Portable Toilets • Fencing • Containers • Waste Management • Storage

REAL ESTATE

810

AUTO FINANCING

612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE North Van based CGA with a public practice firm is looking for a partner\manager or purchaser. For more info call, 604-880-7664.

Antiques Auto om mobiles obile es Children Children’s n’ss It Items temss Clothing & Accessorie Clo Computers Electronics Elect

we’ve got you covered.

Farming & A Agriculture griculture General Merchandise Hobbies & Collectible Furniture Household Sporting Goods Workplace

BUY A CAR with Bad Credit! $0 Down, 24 Hour Approvals, Low Payments, No Credit OK. Approval Hotline Call 1-888-222-0663 or Apply Online at www.CanadaDrives.ca

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557 FIRST TIME AUTO BUYERS WANTED. Friendly staff will guide you through the process. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

GUARANTEED

Auto

Loans

1-888-229-0744

or

apply

at:

www.

818

greatcanadianautocredit.com

CARS - DOMESTIC

2011 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr sedan auto fully loaded only 22K local $10,900 obo. 604-218-9795

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1996 VW JETTA, 4 door, p/b, p/w, sunroof, a/c, cruise, heated seats, etc. Mech. good, clean inside. Must be seen. $5,499. 604-746-7559 Advertise across the lower mainland in the 17 best-read community newspapers.

ON THE WEB: bcclassified.com

940 ADULT PHONE SERVICE

940 ADULT PHONE SERVICE

WEEKLY SPECIALS 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective October 11 to October 17, 2012.

We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

Grocery Department Erwhon Organic Gluten-Free Cereals

Meat Department Organic Lean Ground Beef

Applesnax Organic Apple Sauce

4.39

2.99

284-312g product of USA

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

2/5.00

2/4.00

235ml

PRICING

Imperial Organic Tea

3.79

18 bags product of USA

regular retail price 700ml

from 8.99

400g • product of Canada

Earth’s Choice Organic Coconut Milk

20% off

regular retail price

Life Choices Organic Frozen Pizza assorted varieties

WOW!

PRICING reg from 9.29

Bakery Department

2/10.00

315-424g product of Canada

WOW!

PRICING

5.99

WOW!

PRICING

reg 10.99

3.79

5.49

2/5.00

5.99

Organic Meadow Organic Frozen Vegetables

assorted varieties

assorted varieties 907g • product of USA

True Vitality Protein

39.99

644-714g

A plant based protein shake with Omega-3’s, probiotics, enzymes, carbs, greens, fiber and vitamins

Homeocan Kids 0-9

15% off regular

retail price

package of 12

Rice Bakery

200g

product of Denmark

Lundberg Organic Basmati and Jasmine Rice

from 3.99

Health Care Department

Arla Organic Cream Cheese

2/7.00

235g • product of Canada

20% off regular retail price

500g

Chocolate Chip or Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies

739ml • product of USA

reg 4.99

assorted varieties

2L pkg product of Canada

assorted varieties

1.8L product of Canada

Earth’s Choice Organic Cheese

4.98

bags or bins

Organic Wholewheat Bread

Attitude 2X HE Liquid Laundry Detergent Simply Natural Organic Pasta Sauce 2 varieties

WOW!

PRICING

Raw Almonds

Fine Choices Gyoza or Spring Rolls

946ml product of Canada

400ml • product of Thailand

B.C. Grown

Bulk Department

7.49

2/3.00

Organic Himrod, Concorde and Venus Grapes

9.99

Avalon Organic Ice Cream

light or regular

product of Canada

32 oz reg price 10.99

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

2.98lb/6.57kg

WOW!

PRICING

Comfort Yourself with Choices’ Own Chilis: Veggie, Specialty Turkey or Grass Fed Beef

from 2/3.00

product of USA

B.C. Grown

Deli Department

assorted varieties

2/2.00

Organic Red Tomatoes on the Vine from Origin Organics

1.00 off

!

New

946ml

30-35g • product of Canada

Earth’s Choice Organic Fair Trade Coffee

PRICING

assorted varieties

Theobroma Organic Chocolate Bars

assorted varieties

WOW!

Liquids and Solids Frozen Soup

product of USA

product of Canada

Mexican Grown

4.99lb/ 11.00kg

WOW!

6/113g – 796ml product of Canada

Eden Organic Non-GMO Soy Beverages

Tree of Life Organic Spreads

Large Size Hass Avocados

value pack

assorted varieties

assorted varieties

Produce Department

2/6.00

Alba Products

Birds’ Nest Cookies with apricot jam or Gingersnap Mini’s

1.50 off

!

New

regular retail price

500g • product of USA

20% off regular

retail price

Delight senses, enhance natural beauty and match personal style.

Exotic, pure, individual.

WOW!

Seminars & Events at Choices Markets at the Crest, 8683 10th Ave Burnaby.

Monday, October 15, 7:00-8:30pm.

PRICING

Is Stress Making You Sick?

Look for our

With Dr. Frank Silva, ND of SISU.

WOW!

Cost $5. To register call 604-522-0936.

PRICING

www.choicesmarkets.com Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

Yaletown

Rice Bakery

South Surrey

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

1888 W. 57th Ave. Vancouver 604.263.4600

1202 Richards St. Vancouver 604.633.2392

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0301

3248 King George Blvd.

South Surrey 604.541.3902

Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna 1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna 250.862.4864