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New Argyle school mulled School district exploring funding options to replace aging school

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rable structure failure in the event of earthquake.

Those findings were released last fall, after a two-year study conducted by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. and the University of B.C.’s civil engineering department.

According to Lewis, the seismic upgrade repairs would strengthen the existing walls, floors and roof of the Argyle building, but not include modernization of the heating, ventilation and electrical systems.

The school district is currently finalizing a report that will outline the scope of the Argyle replacement project in greater detail. Tentative plans call for the new school to be built on the gravel field downslope from the main building.

“The advantage of this is that is does not require temporary accommodations in a portable city,” said Lewis.

The next step involves the province reviewing the North Vancouver school board’s formal

he North Vancouver School District is looking to fund a portion of the replacement cost for a new Argyle school through the sale of two surplus schools — Keith Lynn Alternate secondary and Monterey elementary.

In May 2012 the Ministry of Education approved Argyle, along with 13 other schools in the province, for seismic upgrade funding.

The current cost estimate to bring Argyle up to earthquake code, based on a soon-to-be-completed structural engineering report, is $30.9 million.

“For an extra $14 million we would prefer that we have a new school,” NVSD superintendent John Lewis told The Outlook on Monday. That preliminary cost estimate is from a NVSD project identification report for a replacement school.

Portions of the Argyle building — built using unreinforced concrete blocks in the 1960s — have been identified as having a “High-1” risk, meaning there would be widespread and irrepa-

request to convert the Argyle seismic upgrade project into a full replacement project, with a decision expected this fall.

Lewis said the property values of Keith Lynn and Monterey schools might be sufficient to fund the $14 million funding gap for the proposed project.

“The two properties in combination are expected to be close to the total amount for a new school,” said Lewis.

The school board will also examine surplus properties such as Plymouth elementary where a long-term lease could be applied and the revenue used to fund the Argyle project.

If all goes according to plan, a new Argyle school would open its doors during the 20162017 school year.

“I think it’s really quite essential for us to provide educational opportunities in an environment that is attractive and engages students in a much more inviting setting,” said Lewis.

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Local animation school delivers one-of-a-kind instruction North Vancouver’s Think Tank Training Centre gives students the tools to succeed in highly competitive industry SHARRON HO CONtRibutOR

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boutique computer animation school in North Vancouver is providing industry standard instruction found nowhere else in the world.

Think Tank Training Centre has been training its students on Mari, the texturing computer program that was designed for the mega blockbuster Avatar.

“We’ve been teaching [it] since 2010, and it’s the industry standard. Nobody else in the world is teaching it yet, except us,” said Scott Thompson, Think Tank founder.

“Most students don’t know the difference, but the students that are here do know the difference, and the industry knows the difference. They come and target us because of that reason. They know we’re the only ones that can train a Mari artist.”

With the ever-changing business of design, Thompson said Think Tank upgrades its curriculum every semester to stay on top of the trends.

“You can’t sit on your laurels in this business, it’s always changing,” he said.

Think Tank also provides the entire gamut of training required to work in the different industries, including: visual effects for feature films; animation and effects for video games; environmental and character modelling; television animation; and texturing and lighting.

The school also boasts small class sizes — 12 students per class — and instruction from professionals currently working in the field.

With half of their students coming from around the world, the school has gained a strong reputation in countries like Brazil, India and Mexico thanks to testimonials from alumni.

“I think one of the things that really sets us apart is we love students to stay indefinitely for no extra

charge,” Thompson said. “So once they finish their program, most students stay an additional four to six months and we continue to train them for free until they get a job.”

He said the school is invested in their students and aims to propel them towards success.

“I once drove two students to Seattle [for job interviews] and the school paid for it. We put them up in a hotel and paid for their meals, and all that. I call that tuition rebates,” Thompson said.

Having the largest film effects industry in the world, Vancouver is highly saturated with schools that specialize in computer animation. Although Think Tank only opened in 2005, enrolment has been full since 2006 — and usually a year in advance. Due to the growing popularity of the school from word of mouth, Thompson said competition for the 36 spots that open up every year is steep.

And while the school has a high job placement rate, Thompson said students are told up front about the highly competitive nature of the industry.

“There’s a million people out there that want to be in this business and unfortunately only about five per cent of them have any hope.”

At the moment, Think Tank is in the midst of building a new lab with a crashed-plane-in-a-jungle theme to complement the school’s current “over the top” décor which is designed to foster creativity.

Thompson added while there are no set plans to expand, there may be a possibility of Think Tank going Down Under in the future.

“I mean we might at some stage… build another school in another city,” he said. “One city we talked about the possibility of going to is Sydney, Australia because they do have enough industry to support us and enough job placement.”

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HigHLy AnimATed Above: Brush-based sculpting using a stylus is a core skill learned in both ZBrush and Mudbox.

Left: Character modeling is a career path that demands tremendous attention to detail.

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Taking baby steps towards school The West Vancouver School District is introducing a gradual entry kindergarten program this September MARIA SPITALE-LEISK S TA f f R e p o RT e R

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repidation and maybe a few tears are to be expected on the first-ever day of school — and that’s just the parents.

Imagine how a four- or five-year-old feels being thrust into a new environment where there are strangers and structured days.

This anxiety is palpable among school administrators who see this scenario play out every September: parents milling about the doorway of the classroom, making sure their child is adjusting well.

With that in mind, the West Vancouver School District is rolling out a new, gradual entry approach to kindergarten this September. The first-time students will begin classes on Sept. 4, one day later than the rest of their elementary school counterparts.

“We want to give the little ones and their parents an opportunity to come when that initial buzz has somewhat started to settle,” said Sandra-Lynn Shortall, the principal of early learning for the WVSD. There will be a relaxed format for the first four days: the kindergarten students will be split into two smaller groups and attend school for shorter periods of time.

“We break it up into smaller individual groups so teachers can have that gift of one-on-one time with the students,” explained Shortall.

Some early learning research shows that gradual entry for kindergarten can improve student learning, self-regulation and enhance social-emotional development over the long run. The program is also designed to incorporate parent involvement.

“Parents are their kids’ first teachers, and so because of that it’s critically important to welcome them into the learning environment,” said Shortall.

Perhaps most importantly, the gradual entry model mitigates separation anxiety, which is comforting for Shortall, whose own daughter starts kindergarten next year. “[Separation is] part of natural human development.

STArTIng SchooL - At Hollyburn StrongStart Centre, West Vancouver School District principal of early learning Sandra-Lynn Shortall, school board trustee Reema Faris, school board chair Cindy Dekker, and teacher Kelly Botz engage with preschoolers who will be starting kindergarten this September. Submitted photo Gradual entry provides a space for that buffer zone if it’s not happening naturally,” said Shortall.

Gradual entry kindergarten is not a new concept, with the program already well established in the North Vancouver School District.

In another effort to help students become acclimatized to a new school, the WVSD hosts a Welcome to Kindergarten program every spring.

Shortall believes the school district is recognizing the notion of school readiness is changing.

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hristopher Bolton’s BlackBerry buzzes incessantly in the upstairs living room of his ocean view Deep Cove home.

The person on the other end of the line could be from BlackBerry or Buckingham Palace — Bolton’s been in technology talks App-TITUdE - Christopher Bolton designed his first smartphone app when he was 15. with both lately.

Maria Spitale-Leisk photo “My phone is going crazy,” he apologizes.

It’s Friday at 5 p.m. and Which Wine gave Bolton the credibility to Bolton has already put in his 40 hours this approach BlackBerry, who put the call out week. But, like most computer programmers, last year for developers to design an app for he’s always tethered to his smartphone. them. So there he was, a Grade 10 student A business-casual dressed Bolton quickly at Windsor secondary, carrying around a regains focus. He was just mentioning how BlackBerry 10 prototype — and then eventuthe wine pairing app he developed — Which ally a limited-edition device.

Wine — has reached 5,500 downloads.

Bolton holds out his BlackBerry cloaked in “The wine app actually took off quite a bit, a red case. which is crazy to me because I haven’t done “There are 12,000 of these in the world. “I’m any marketing for it,” says Bolton. number 207,” he reveals.

At this point his mom politely strides into It was at the launch of the BlackBerry 10 the room offering juice and cake. in Vancouver that Bolton You see, her 16-year-old son, who met the CEO of wireless is barely old enough to drink cofcommercialization and fee, is a sommelier of sorts — by research firm Wavefront. way of his successful app that He invited the computer has been translated into many programming prodigy languages. to a wireless technology “I’m just a kid in North Van, summit at the Sheraton and this app I built is reaching Vancouver Wall Centre. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com people across the world,” Bolton At the event, Bolton, says with astonishment. while watching a presenOnly a couple years ago he tation by a Hewlett-Packard rep, offered some was tinkering with an iPod touch to learn the input which impressed the crowd and even inner workings of an operating system for a helped the presenter make his point. smartphone. At the same time Bolton mined “He said, ‘I owe you a beer later,’” recounts YouTube for tutorials on how to build a webBolton, who says he responded with: “I’m only site, so he could stream media to other devic15 years old.” es in his home.

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ach year, going back to school means going back to something a little different. The classrooms and hallways are still the same but increasingly, teachers, students and parents are teaching, learning and socializing online — and that is opening new spaces for students to navigate.

A full 95 per cent of high school students are now online, according to a study by Pew Internet and of those, three quarters are mobile internet users. It’s been that way for several years now. And that has fooled us into thinking our children are the so-called digital natives, but they are not.

Children are very good at figuring out how to make a device, an app or a platform like Facebook work, but not so good at figuring out what to do with them, at least not in school.

So, just as they needed to be guided towards putting paper and pencil to good use, students need to be guided towards the same with digital tools and digital spaces. That means parents and teachers alike need to be actively preparing students work safely, responsibly and effectively online.

What does that look like? The best schools are developing programs for digital literacy and digital citizenship. And they’re doing this collaboratively with all stakeholders — students, teachers and parents. The web blurs the boundaries between school and home so we need to engage the whole school community in building policy and practice.

Here are the questions a school community needs to be asking itself: n Where do these conversations take place, and when and with whom? We need to feel that our conversations are worthwhile and that our decisions will be acted upon; n How do we plan to develop the two digital literacies — controlling our attention in the face of ever-growing distraction and how to search for and qualify information; n How do we plan to develop digital citizenship?

This involves participating responsibly in online spaces while being aware of the impact of our digital footprints; learning how to collaborate online to achieve more than we can alone; understanding networks, how we shape them and how they shape our behaviour; n What policies and practices do we have in place or need to build so that our children at whatever age can work safely online while still taking advantage of all the web has to offer?

—Brad Ovenell-Carter is director of educational technology at Mulgrave School in West Vancouver

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“He pulled out a file and told me he had a similar idea — to try and partner with Sentinel to use the ice,” said Nelson.

That first year 16 students signed up for the Sentinel hockey academy. By the next year that number had doubled. And today, an average of 50 hockey players who come from all over the Lower Mainland, but mostly West Vancouver, attend the academy.

Nelson, who is the WVSD principal for premier academies, notes that hockey skills aren’t the only prerequisite for the program.

“We look at report cards to see what their character is like. We want them to maintain their grades,” explained Nelson.

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» TASTING NOTES

Celebrating B.C. Pinot Noir I was going to start off this week’s column by saying “I’ve been thinking about Pinot Noir a lot lately,” but then realized I’m pretty much always thinking of the grape.

I don’t know if I could call it my favourite wine grape (that would be like asking a parent to name their favourite child), but I probably do end up gravitating towards Pinots more than any other types of wine. For me, it’s their often-lightweight elegance, the breadth of flavours from truffles and cherries to a variety of spice, and their “Princess and the Pea”-like ability to express the subtlest mineral notes from the soil.

On top of all that, the level of alcohol in Pinots is often less than that of your Cabernets and Syrahs, keeping things nice and civilized.

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It probably goes without saying then, that I was elated to receive a note from JAK Meyer of Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls asking if I’d be willing to sit on a panel at his winery’s “BC Pinot Noir Celebration and Salmon Bake” on September 1st. With a dozen local wineries on the roster, myself and a host of other wine folks will be discussing the ins and outs of the noble grape, from its Burgundian origins to the wide variety of styles we produce here at home.

For me, the first winery I think of when I’m looking to British Columbian Pinot Noir is Blue Mountain, who have been knocking it out of the park with the grape for over 20 years.

Not only that, the Mavety family has been farming their land since 1971 and have consistently delivered lovely, balanced versions with Old World flair, loaded with truffles, plums and a host of baking spices in both of their $30 ‘Classic’ and $45 ‘Reserve’ versions.

Over on Vancouver Island, I’ve always been impressed with Andy Johnston’s $26 version from estate-grown grapes in the Cowichan Valley at Averill Creek.

Though ripening reds properly can be a challenge around those parts, he utilizes techniques like tenting the vines in early spring to usher in a little more warmth than would naturally be kicking around that time of year, allowing a slightly longer season.

Perfumed bing cherries and soft, silky tannins are consistent hallmarks of his style.

Of course, winemaker Chris Carson at Meyer Family Vineyards is certainly no slouch, delivering a quite solid $25 version from grapes sourced around the Okanagan, and single-estate bottlings if you want to dig deeper into your pockets.

There are so many more, and I have so little space! I haven’t even gotten into the Quail’s Gate’s stunning ‘Stewart Family Reserve’ ($45), which I find often has the slightest hint of chocolate to it, or David Paterson’s buoyant, floral take on Pinot up at Tantalus in Kelowna ($30).

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One of my favourite things about Pinot Noirs is that they disprove many assumptions regarding any sort of necessity for concrete food and wine pairing rules. The whole ‘red-wine-withmeat/white-wine-with-fish’ thing essentially gets thrown out the window. Sure, there are some lovely whites that’ll hit salmon just fine. In fact, the rest of the Pinot family, whether Pinot Blancs full of green apple and citrus or a Pinot Gris with its peaches, apricots and clean minerality, are wines that will certainly brighten up most salmon dishes. All said though, my money’s generally on Pinot Noir all the way. Especially if I’m tucking into a pasta, my instincts are usually towards red as well and you don’t even need to make things heavy to make these lighter reds work. Grab some PC Black Label Rigatoni, some Sockeye Salmon Fillets, add a little white wine, butter, some salt and pepper and perhaps a few wisps of fresh dill; that should be all you need. Do make sure there’s just the smallest hint of a chill on your Pinot as well; it’ll keep the wine fresh and pure throughout your meal.

In more of a hurry and don’t want something quite so hearty?

I took note recently that the Wolfgang Puck Organic Creamy Butternut Squash Soup dovetails wonderfully with Pinots, too! Something about the truffle and mushroom-y elements of the grape just add to the velvety texture and add a little bit of flavour depth to things. Food and wine pairing needn’t be fussy at all; sometimes a can opener is all you need!

- Kurtis Kolt is a Vancouver-based wine consultant who won the Vancouver International Wine Festival’s 2010 Sommelier of the Year award for his work at Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room

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He currently holds down a full-time job as an app developer with esportsdesk — a Vancouver-based company offering online registration and sports administration tools for amateur and youth teams.

In September, when Bolton starts Grade 11 at Windsor, he will unveil a new app designed specifically with his fellow students in mind.

The impetus for a timetable app (name pending) came from Bolton trying to navigate his high school block schedule, which fluctuates wildly. He explains how morning classes at Windsor rotate each day, while afternoon classes stay the same.

“It’s almost like a tradition — the Grade 8s not understanding what blocks to go to,” says Bolton.

Bolton’s game plan for his app is to have students glance at their smartphone and be able to see what class is coming up next. He eventually plans to incorporate a calendar function with sticky note reminders, sports schedules and staff contact information — in an attempt to oust the traditional agenda book.

The launch of the app comes at the same time the North Vancouver School District is reviewing their zero tolerance policy for electronics, says Bolton.

“They have kind of realized that [electronics policy] doesn’t really work,” figures Bolton. “If students are going to use [electronics], why not have useful information on them?”

The timetable app will be like a beta test, but, depending on how it’s received at Windsor, Bolton may pitch the app to other school districts.

Considering Bolton has already impressed the Duke of York with his timetable prototype, there’s no telling how far the reach will be.

Bolton was invited to meet His Royal Highness Prince Andrew this past May when Wavefront hosted the Duke to talk wireless innovation in Canada at the company’s headquarters.

Prince Andrew, who supports youth-driven technology initiatives, told Bolton: ‘I can’t wait to see what you come up with.’

Nonchalantly, Bolton produces a white business card, embossed with black cursive, from the Duke’s private secretary at Buckingham Palace. In between some intense security screening, she told him he reminded her of “this other guy we know in the U.K.” The secretary was referring to British teenager Nick D’Aloisio, who created Summly, an app which simplifies the way news articles are presented on smartphones. This past spring, D’Aloisio became one of the youngest self-made millionaires after he sold Summly to Yahoo for a reported US$30 million.

Bolton figures he’s in the best place to position himself for success in the industry, saying Vancouver is on track to become another “Silicon Valley of the Pacific Northwest.”

“It’s a testament to Vancouver’s transformation into this hub of entrepreneurship,” he adds.

Post-secondary, Bolton plans to study computer science and business at university.

“BlackBerry is always pushing for the home [university], Waterloo,” he says.

Bolton sounds like he is leaning more towards a university near his home — BCIT or UVIC. Right now his plan is to save money and buy an Android phone — and to continuing tinkering with technology.

“You don’t need a university degree before you can do something incredible,” says Bolton. mspitale@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/MariaSpitale

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lthough summer’s still in full bloom, fall isn’t too far away. The days are getting shorter and harvest time is upon us. From summer’s apricots and blueberries to fall’s apples and pears, local farms are bursting with food. How can you share the delights of the harvest season with your kids?

While my daughter doesn’t always like salad when it’s on her plate, she’ll go into the garden and eat what’s growing there. Grow food in your garden, and you might find your children eating green things with gusto. While fall might seem late to start a garden, fastgrowing leafy green crops like hardy lettuce, mustard greens, and kale love the cool fall weather, and some can survive the winter if you make sure they’re warm enough. Greens don’t take up a lot of space either: they’re perfect for a planter on the balcony.

Visiting the pumpkin farm this fall? Go a little further afield and venture to other farms to enjoy the fall produce.

Fresh food abounds in the late summer and early fall, and there are u-pick farms and circle farm tours around the Metro Vancouver area. In the Grand Boulevard area, our local Loutet Farm also offers produce for sale on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Farm fresh food is delicious, and you never know: those sweet carrots could turn your kids into foodies.

Fall is a good time to begin to plan a school garden project. Start early and your gardening efforts can bear fruit in the spring. A school garden doesn’t need to be huge: little planters near a fence can hold vegetables. If your school raises butterflies, create a garden bed that will attract butterflies and other pol-

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Successful dance studio celebrates 10-year milestone Perform Art Studios has seen steady growth by offering small class sizes, personal attention and quality training SHARRON HO CONtRibutOR

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en years of success hasn’t stopped a local dance and performance arts studio from operating based on community-centred values.

Husband and wife duo, Ian Widgery, 39, and Miranda Widgery-Webber, 32, created Perform Art Studios in 2003 after working abroad in England and Hong Kong for several years. Widgery has over 20 years of experience working as a successful music producer and Widgery-Webber is a Royal Academy of Dance registered teacher with 15 years experience in the industry.

“We really wanted to bring our experiences to North Shore families,” Widgery-Webber said.

“We really wanted to bring in more of a family atmosphere, focus on the quality dance training and bring the class sizes down significantly.”

The school touts a philosophy of small class sizes, personal attention and quality training — all of which has paid off. The original studio on Lower Lonsdale has doubled in size over the years and continued success has sprouted studios on Bowen Island and in Edgemont Village.

When students arrive at Perform Art Studios at an early age, they are welcomed with a family setting, where they feel comfortable enough to wave goodbye to mom at the door. Quality instruction executed in a positive environment leads to the growth of well-rounded, skillful dancers who understand artistic expression, says Widgery-Webber, noting that class sizes rarely exceed 12 students.

“What we want them to understand and for the parents to see is that they’re actually learn-

ing something — that they’re really learning dance,” Widgery-Webber said. “Not just the steps, but also the culture of it.”

After seeing countless nimble feet prance through their halls, Perform Art Studios now has a student base that is generational -- bringing even more credence to their reputation as a family-oriented business.

“I’m quite enjoying that because some students have gone off and graduated and they’ve started having kids themselves… and [it’s] all coming full circle,” Widgery said.

The studio offers ballet programming that follows the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus along with jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, hip hop and musical theatre classes.

There is programming for dancers aged three to 18.

Students can be seen performing at annual community events in North Vancouver and Bowen Island. More serious students who successfully audition for the school’s professional dance company, Dancers in Company, can expect to perform tours on the international stage.

The company’s in-house non-profit, Dancers in Company Society, has also offered $70,000 in bursaries to students from all walks of life and varying skill levels.

Perform Art Studios is ushering in their 10-year anniversary with monthly events and a special performance for its year-end recital.

“It’s a bit top secret, but we’re doing a very big special piece to mark 10 years,” Widgery said.

For more information, go to performartstudios.com. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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After failing to find suitable rain gear for their kids, in 2009 they created Moojoes, a company that sells stylish ponchos for children in vibrant handpicked colours.

The ponchos offer benefits rain jackets don’t, including lasting longer as kids grow quickly and the ability to cover backpacks from getting soaked.

“They’re practical for kids because they can wear them for more than one season.

They don’t outgrow them so fast,” says Loewen, holding a pink poncho for children aged three to five. The pink, turquoise and red ponchos are the most popular and sell for $79.95 each.

The two moms both lived in Luxembourg once, but didn’t know each other until moving to North Van. But it was clothing

in Europe that influenced their designs, especially following the European Oekotex Standard 100, which limits the use of certain chemicals and bans harmful substances and dye in products. Wanting to keep a strict eye on quality, the entrepreneurs opted to have the ponchos made in Vancouver.

“They can wear them in the summer on a rainy day with just a shirt or in the winter more layers can fit underneath,” explains Loewen.

The ponchos are soft and flexible, setting them apart from some competitors: “Other rain jackets can have a plastic feel, and a plastic-y smell,” she says.

Moojoes now has adult-size ponchos, suitable for “12-99 years.” The colours are most appealing to women, says Loewen, but a male version could be on the way in the future.

Moojoes ponchos are available on the North Shore at The End of the Line General Store in Lynn Valley, Lions Gate Hospital Auxiliary Store, Hollyburn Country Club sports boutique or online at moojoes.com. mgarstin@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/MichaelaGarstin

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Carson Graham secondary student Kian Sani, 16, was one of four high school students chosen to represent Team Canada at the international science event.

Sani, along with other members of Team Canada, was selected based on scores from the Canadian Biology Olympiad, a three-round competition held earlier this year. The competition had 4,000 entrants from across the country.

Despite an exceptional academic record — Sani completed Grade 11 with a 97 per cent average — and an abundance of knowledge and practical experience in the natural sciences, the modest teen said he was “shocked” to learn he earned a spot on the national team.

“It was honestly one of the best days of my life. It was a very nice phone call,” Sani said. “It’s the world premiere biology competition and biology is my favourite subject. I feel amazed and proud I was able to make it to Team Canada.”

The IBO was composed of a two-part theoretical exam and a four-part practical exam. The main focus of the exams was molecular and medical biology.

In total, there were 240 participants under the age of 20 from 60 different countries.

“I wouldn’t say I was nervous,” said Sani of the competition. “I just felt the exams were challenging.”

His most memorable moments come from the event’s social nights, where he was given the opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals.

“I think that’s really the purpose of these Olympiads… [to] connect students interested in science around the world,” he said.

But participation in the IBO is only the cusp of the Sani’s achievements. Some of his honours over the last year include being selected for the Gene Researcher for a Week program with the Canadian Gene Cure Foundation, the Mathematics 11 Excellence Award from Simon Fraser University and a scholarship to participate in the IB World Student Conference at the University of British Columbia.

And although unable to attend due to scheduling issues, Sani was also admitted to Harvard University’s Secondary School program, where high school students enrol in two courses at the undergraduate level.

With a list accolades long enough to make any parent or teacher weep with pride, Sani credits his achievements to the dedication of his IB Diploma co-ordinator and local high school biology teacher.

“They’ve been incredibly supportive and I can’t thank them enough,” he said.

His own motivation, however, is simply a desire and keen interest to understand the workings of the world.

“I think it’s my innate desire to know. I just don’t like not knowing something, so I always go beyond the books,” Sani said. “I just feel that’s really what drives me.”

After graduating from high school this coming year, Sani intends on continuing his streak of academic excellence at an Ivy League institution or M.I.T.

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And starting this year, afternoon blocks have been aligned, allowing students from all three high school schools — West Vancouver, Rockridge and Sentinel — to participate in the academies.

Sentinel soccer academy student Larissa Black said the program allows her to play the sport she is most passionate about every day.

“My goals are to see a real improvement on the field and to improve my leadership skills and coaching ability,” said Black.

Nelson’s ultimate goal is to see these students pay it forward.

“I hope they say, ‘Man, I got to play tennis or soccer every afternoon at school and now I give back to the community,’” said Nelson.

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ew this fall, the District Honour Choir is another program of choice the WVSD is hoping will hit a high note with students.

Choir director Suzanne Fulton pitched the idea earlier this year, in an effort to recreate the thriving choral community she grew up in.

“Kamloops, for such a small town comparatively, 7.3125” 10” had such aXrich music scene,” said Fulton. “My goal

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auditioned to be part of the choir were accepted.

There was enough interest for Fulton to form a coed and a women’s choir.

“It was like finding diamonds in the rough,” said Fulton of the audition process.

The course, which will run on Wednesday evenings at West Van secondary, is worth four fine arts credits a year, allowing students to earn additional credits towards graduation before they hit their senior years of high school.

“These are students who are passionate about singing and want to make music at a high level,” explained Fulton.

There will be visits from guest clinicians as well as opportunities for the honour choirs to attend festivals.

The choir is a good fit for West Vancouver secondary student Larissa Schemmann who says she learned to sing before she could talk.

“I actually plan to pursue a career in fine arts or performing arts because I also dance as well.

This [choir] will be an opportunity for me to make new friends and get involved with the school,” said Schemmann.

is to increase the awareness and presence of choral music in West Vancouver.”

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n North Vancouver, meanwhile, apprenticeship training and work experience programs offer real-world opportunities for students who declare their career path early.

“More and more students are engaged in the trades,” said North Vancouver School District assistant superintendent Mark Jefferson.

In the case of one student, he was able to start his industrial electrician training through the ACE IT (Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training) program — which gives students an opportunity to earn dual credit while attending secondary school.

The student began working as a journeyman for the NVSD before he graduated high school and managed to shave off two years of post-secondary training.

Between 700 to 800 students are enrolled in “enhanced programs” in the NVSD. And there’s an educational smorgasbord to choose from: a digital media academy, a culinary program, sports academies, as well as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs — to name five specialized areas of study in the NVSD. The Distributed Learning program allows students to tap into NVSD courses online from anywhere in the world. It offers students, who can’t commit to classroom learning full-time, an alternate pathway to high school graduation.

Jefferson gave an example of one student, a model who travels internationally, that benefits from the distributed learning program.

Wherever possible, said Jefferson, the school district looks at bringing in diverse learning opportunities.

“If there is an interest in the program, if it’s compliant with Ministry of Education requirements and if it’s sustainable financially — we will pursue it,” said Jefferson.

The NVSD, looking to expand its enhanced program offerings at the elementary school level, recently announced Queen Mary elementary is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Queen Mary principal Bill Reid said the school is looking to draw on the success of the Capilano elementary IB program.

Capilano, the only North Vancouver elementary school with full IB accreditation, has doubled its enrolment numbers since starting the program in 2008.

As Queen Mary works towards IB authorization, beginning in September, staff will write and teach four IB units of inquiry.

“Parents are looking for a program that embraces 21st century learning, and IB is a very progressive, student-centered and inquiry-based approach to learning that develops the skills that many feel are critical to growth and success today,” said Reid. mariaspitale@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/MariaSpitale

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ome say the creation of your identity is rooted in childhood, but what about college — that time of new friends and new skills, when choices aren’t vetted by parental supervision, actions have an unbuffered case of cause and effect, and cash-flow issues force you to get creative. Truth be told, only a fraction of the person you knew in high school will emerge four (or five) years later.

Naturally, you want your dorm room — the room in which you’ll break ground, hearts and coffee-consumption records — to also evolve and reflect the unique matryoshka-like layers of your personality. Some advice?

Resist the ubiquitous poster sales, and decorate sans Kurt Cobain references (unless you were somehow in Seattle in 1992 when Nirvana performed that 10-song set at the Croc) and pictures of Kate Moss (oh, Kate, forever young). Try some affordable Vancouver street art (Ken Foster makes a great start to any art collection), or pick up a paint brush yourself one of those first weekends in September.

And instead of a potted plant that will guilt you from the window sill as you realize 24 hours isn’t actually enough time to water it in a day, get a lowmaintenance terrarium, perhaps with a little ceramic person or animal in it for you to talk to on your third day of thesis writing.

Finally, if this all looks great but might cost a few too many Queen Elizabeth II’s, blogs such as Apartment Therapy and Poppytalk have amazing DIY hacks on pretty much every decorating project you can dream up, so track down the (much cheaper) components and come up with something even better!

mixed emotions, but you will always remember how awesome it was to get things in your mailbox that weren’t bills. Make sure it’s a regular dose of good news by subscribing to a cool magazine. Try a gorgeous and well-written quarterly like Kinfolk (the “guide for small gatherings”) to get the inspiration flowing; your future parties will thank you. Individual issues are sold at Old Faithful for $18. Subscriptions ($60/year) can be bought at Kinfolk.com.

2 - COFFEE You could get one of those single-serve brewers (if you like creating compressed garbage pucks with every coffee you drink), or you could stick to a technology that hasn’t changed much in 100 years; pick up a stylish French press that will graduate with you into your first apartment and beyond. The concept may have been patented by Italian designer, but we’ve got to go with the Bodum Brazil 8C (made in Denmark by a Swiss company and called a French press). Crossbred European lineage aside the minimalist Bodum is a most durable, attractive and affordable flavour delivery device. And no paper filter means no waste. $20; available at the Bay. 3 - TOOLS Invented by former North Van resident

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4 - TIME With wall and desk space at a premium, Finn Magee kills two birds with one design via his Flat Life Clock for Areaware — a poster of a digital alarm clock that is actually a functioning clock. Huzzah!

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I can tell you personally that this is an incredibly competitive industry. One company does something and the others scramble to beat it. That’s good, fair competition. But now, the Canadian Government is allowing a giant U.S. cellphone company to buy up small Canadian operators that Canadian cellphone companies like mine aren’t allowed to buy. Since we can’t bid, they’ll likely even get a huge discount on the price, effectively at the Canadian taxpayers’ expense.

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7 - TECH Once you get your desk set up, you aren’t going to want to be crawling under it and feeling around for that cable you had to unplug to take your laptop to the library. Head to Room in Order on Davie and pick up some cute cable organizers like these CableDrops by BlueLounge, which manage your desk intraweb by gently grasping cables so they don’t fall off your desk every time you unplug your equipment. Packs of six come in bright, white, black or muted colours. $13.

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10 - MUSIC Noise reduction: a key selling feature in any headphone, but especially as one as tricked out and sexy as the Zinken DJ headphone by Urbanears (pictured in cobalt). The ZoundPlug allows another person to plug into your headphones to share your music (good for making new friends at school), and they come with built-in mic and remote so you can pick up phone calls or shuffle your tracks. And the best thing about them is that they are totally collapsable, which makes them easy to store in your bag when you get to class (if you actually take them off to listen). $120; various retailers.

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Province should review more roadside driving bans: NDP Justice Minister sees no problem after suspension overturned JEFF NAGEL Black PrEss

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he NDP’s justice critic is urging the province to overhaul its process for reviewing roadside driving bans imposed on drinking drivers in light of a recent court ruling.

Leonard Krog said the government should proactively offer to re-review other cases if the procedure for weighing challenges turns out to have been incorrect.

The B.C. Supreme Court this month quashed one roadside driving ban that had been upheld in the review process, deciding a report setting out guidelines for use of alcohol screening devices was inadmissible.

Defence lawyers say the ruling could be grounds for many more roadside prohibitions to be appealed.

Krog said the government must be scrupulously fair in how it handles challenges of the penalties, because they take effect immediately and are dispensed at the roadside by police, not a judge.

“In our zeal to get drunk drivers off the road, which is something we all share, it doesn’t mean you get to disregard the rights of citizens to fairness in the hearing process,” he said.

“It clearly opens up the possibility of many other people asking for judicial reviews.”

Government lawyers are still reviewing the implications of the overturned decision.

But Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said the ruling appears to be largely procedural and unlikely to threaten the three-year-old legislation underpinning the Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.

“When you have a new program, you can expect that people are going to take runs at it,” she said. “But fundamentally, the legislation remains very sound.”

Anton said about 1,500 roadside prohibitions are issued each month and just two per cent on average are successfully challenged.

Alcohol-related fatalities have plunged 51 per cent since the expanded system of suspensions kicked in nearly three years ago – replacing criminal prosecutions of many impaired drivers – and the government estimates 143 lives have been saved.

Anton said the regulations continue to have a powerful effect deterring people from drinking and then driving.

“People understand the immediate serious consequences that flow from that.”

Drivers who get an Immediate Roadside Prohibition can lose their driving privileges for up to 90 days, have their vehicle impounded and face hefty fines as well as costly installation of an ignition interlock device in their vehicle.

Documents recently disclosed under Freedom of Information show drivers who challenge their rulings to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles aren’t told if the screening device used to test them was later found to be inaccurate.

They’re merely told their driving prohibition was deemed invalid, without provision of specific reasons, usually weeks after the vehicle was impounded and the licence suspended.

The province pays towing and storage bills of appellants who are successful.

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The documents show 141 TransLink employees collected six-figure salaries in 2012, up nearly 15 per cent from the previous year.

CEO Ian Jarvis collected $394,730 in combined salary and bonuses, up three per cent.

Pension contributions and other benefits pushed his total compensation to $438,700. His base salary for January 2012 was listed at Jordan $310,000, which TransLink says has not changed since 2011.

Three other senior executives – chief operating officer Doug Kelsey, chief financial officer Cathy McLay and executive vice-president Bob Paddon – also earned over $300,000 in overall compensation.

Kelsey was second highest with a $280,000 base salary. Bonuses, benefits and pension contributions pushed his compensation total to $377,000 in 2012.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman said TransLink should roll back executive and management salaries as a first step to cut costs and avoid tax hikes for service expansion.

“We say not another nickel for TransLink,” he said. “Their leadership has completely lost touch with the people they are supposed to be serving.

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will come back to haunt them in next year’s TransLink referendum.”

Eight TransLink executives were paid bonuses totalling $215,000 in 2012 related to 2011 performance. The incentive pay amounts ranged from a low of $9,300 to a high of $57,350 for Jarvis.

Nearly 60 of the employees earning over $100,000 are Transit Police officers, which Bateman calls “overpaid fare checkers” who don’t work on enough serious crimes to justify their expense.

TransLink spokesperson Jiana Ling said Transit Police are critical to keeping the transit system safe and have helped reduce crime.

“We’re doing our best to reduce cost and be more efficient while maintaining service delivery standards,” Ling said, adding TransLink’s executive compensation structure has been reviewed and Bateman approved by the province.

“While we are not a Crown corporation, we operate prudently within government guidelines.”

The transportation authority has been through multiple internal and external reviews in recent years in an ongoing search for savings.

In the course of that, TransLink has slashed its upper management ranks by eliminating a dozen vice-presidents or other senior executives.

Auditors, mayors and successive transportation ministers have concluded other expenses offer more potential savings than pay reforms, and that no amount of internal savings will free up the billions of dollars TransLink needs to build new rapid transit lines.

TransLink’s total payroll cost last year was $54.8 million. twitter.com/nsoutlook

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artoon stars Toopy and Binoo are among the headliners of the Shaw Children’s Festival this Saturday as part of the City of North Van’s Concerts in the Square Series.

The family event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shipbuilders’ Square at the foot of Lonsdale. A limited number of free passes to meet Toopy and Bino will be released one hour prior to each appearance, which are scheduled for 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Along with balloon-making, puppets, bouncy castles and more kid-friendly fun, there will be lots of entertainment on the live stage, including, Music with Marnie, The Lions Gate Sinfonia Brass Quintet and The Rockin’ Robin Show.

If cartoon characters and face-painting aren’t your thing, on Aug. 25 the annual Seniors Strawberry Tea, put on by Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities, takes place from noon to 4 p.m. at Shipbuilders’ Square. Enjoy tea, strawberry shortcake and refreshments while listening to the Dal Richards Orchestra, Langley Ukulele Ensemble and Pals Chorus. Admission is free and complimentary strawberry shortcake and refreshments available to seniors (60 and over).

The City of North Vancouver’s Concerts in the Square series takes place at Shipbuilders’ Square, located at 15 Wallace Mews near the Lonsdale Quay.

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BC Libs out-spent NDP on way to provincial election victory Two main parties spent just over $4 million during campaign period JEFF NAGEL BLaCk PrESS

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he BC Liberals spent $11.75 million this year on their way to a come-frombehind provincial election victory.

The governing party, which listed $8.5 million in donations, out-spent the NDP, which listed spending of $9.4 million and received $9.7 million.

The disclosures released by Elections BC Monday include amounts spent before the formal 60-day campaign period when specific limits apply.

The Liberals spent more in advance of the May 15 election.

Within the 60-day campaign itself, the Liberals spent nearly $4.3 million to the NDP’s $4.1 million.

Corporate contributors gave $5 million in donations to the Liberals, followed by individuals at $2.4 million, unincorporated businesses at $420,000 and $385,000 from other sources.

NDP got nearly $2.6 million from individuals, $2.5 million from trade unions and $2.1 million from corporations.

The Green Party of B.C., which won its historic first seat in Oak Bay-Gordon Head, did so on spending of just $180,000.

The Green Party spent more than the B.C. Conservative Party, which listed $155,000 in expenses.

The central party expenses don’t count the additional spending at the local level by individual candidates or constituency associations.

Organizations that filed expense reports as election advertising sponsors ranged from large groups like the B.C. Teachers Federation and the Mining Association of B.C. to tiny ones like Kamloops Moms for Clean Air and Denman Opposes Coal.

The bulk of sponsors were teachers unions, other labour organizations, or environmental groups.

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Ongoing bonuses at BC Ferries send ‘wrong message’ Incentive pay for brass rose when extra subsidy created surplus JEFF NAGEL BlaCk PrEss

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espite rising fares and looming service cuts, top executives at BC Ferries still collected big performance bonuses this year.

President and CEO Michael Corrigan got a $64,421 “incentive payment” on top of a base salary that was up eight per cent to $364,000 for a total of $563,000 in overall remuneration – the maximum allowed after a cap on payouts was put in place last year.

BC Ferries’ executive compensation disclosure says Corrigan’s bonus reflects his “exemplary leadership” that was borne out by the corporation beating its financial target for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

Chief financial officer Robert Clark got more than $133,000 in incentive pay and executive vice-president Glen Schwartz got an extra $127,000 based on performance.

Both of their bonuses were almost twice as high as a year earlier and the two collected close to $500,000 overall.

None of the payouts are anywhere near as high as the more than $1 million that former CEO David Hahn received in some past years until he left the corporation and the government eliminated additional long-term bonuses and imposed the compensation cap.

Managers were eligible for their full incentive pay this year because of the $15-million surplus BC Ferries posted for last year.

In the previous two years, they got only half as much incentive pay because the corporation missed its financial targets.

But NDP critic Nicholas Simons said the new surplus is a fiction because of the $21.5

million in additional subsidies the province injected.

“The only reason they got their full bonuses was because the government provided that increased service fee,” Simons said.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone wasn’t available for an interview but issued a statement saying the executive payouts send the “wrong message” at a time when BC Ferries is struggling to reduce its expenses.

He said he will speak to the BC Ferries board to outline the province’s expectations for all executives at Crown corporations.

“While BC Ferries isn’t a Crown corporation, they do receive provincial government funding and we would expect them to follow suit,” Stone said. “Government is tightening its belt, along with many British Columbians, and I believe that BC Ferries should take the same approach.”

Simons, however, said the BC Liberals have had plenty of time to act.

“Four ministers in a row have been saying how disappointed or disturbed or shocked they are when they see this exorbitant compensation,” Simons said. “The reality is they’ve done nothing about it.”

The Powell-River Sunshine Coast MLA said his constituents are apoplectic because they’re ferry-dependent and have seen fares rise on average 75 per cent over the last 10 years.

BC Ferries has reduced its executive by almost half and cut their overall salaries by more than 50 per cent, Stone noted. twitter.com/nsoutlook

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Four (10) hour shifts, good wages and benefits.

Fax resume to 604-513-8004 or email at tridem@telus.net

Become a PLEA Family Caregiver.

PLEA provides ongoing training and support. A young person is waiting for an open door... make it yours.

PERSONAL SERVICES 172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE BAJ EXCAVATING DEMO, Sewer, storm, drainage, remove concrete & blacktop, old house drainage.

Call 604-779-7816.

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GARDENING

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

1 DAY INSTALLS COMPLETE BATHROOM REMODELING Free Estimates Ask us about $20K Gov’t Grant or visit: www.bchousing.org/HAFI - 1 Piece Seamless Acrylic Walls - Custom Showers, Tubs, Glass Doors - Wheelchair Accessible Showers

604-477-4777 www.bathtime.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

Psychic Healer

Always Done Right With Integrity.

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

Phone Steve (604)613-4861

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Discover the power of Energy Readings by Angela

SOLVE ALL PROBLEMS OF LIFE.

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

40 Yrs Exp.. She’ll tell you Past, Present & Future Specializing in *Palm, *Tarot Cards, *Crystal Ball Readings.

Reunites Loved Ones

SALES

MOVING & STORAGE

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

DON’T LET TIME & DISTANCE STAND IN YOUR WAY.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

SPIRITUAL

604.708.2628 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.ca

ASETY Holdings Inc. o/a MicaBella in Tsawwassen & Lonsdale (N.Van) Req’s F/T Mineral Make-Up sales rep’s $13Hr & F/T supervisor with 1 to 2 Yr’s Exp. $17Hr. Email: asety3@gmail.com

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Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

Full Time Opportunity!

Up to $20/hr, no commission.

Must fill 15 FT CSR positions immediately! Expanding firm looking for charismatic people to join our top notch marketing team. Must be outgoing and good with the public!

STUDENTS WELCOME!!!!

Call Mindi at 604-777-2195 to apply!

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209 LOGGING AND CONSTRUCTION JOBS. We are looking for experienced and motivated people for the following positions: Hoe Chuckers, Roadbuilders, Skidder Operators, Yarding Crews (tower and gy, hooktender, rigging puller, linewinder), Weight Scale operators, Processors, Front End Loaders, Lowbed and Log Trucker Drivers. Lots of work, local to Fraser Valley and out of town, various day shifts, benefits, good pay, good people. Please fax resume to 778-732-0227 or email loggingjobs@gmail.com.

MOTEL MANAGEMENT required for Ponoka, Alberta. We are seeking a positive, capable, entrepreneurial person or couple with previous resort or motel experience.

Email resume: Pamela@inntimateinns.com.

One visit will amaze you!

CALL TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.

604-653-5928

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

INSPIRE your children to be creative and expressive through music!

Group keyboard lessons for children ages 3 - 9 that include singing, rhythm, movement, composition and more! Find a teacher near you 1-800-828-4334 or www.myc.com

BENEFIT PACKAGE!

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immediately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking to fill a Lower Mainland outside sales position. Industrial and H.D. industries knowledge is an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential.

We Offer Excellent Growth & Compensation Possibilities!

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SPECIAL $20 ALL READINGS

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

BRITISH COLUMBIA BOYS CHOIR,

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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

• Huge Demand In Canada • Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates • Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate

**ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS!** MAKE MONEY! Mailing Postcards! www.PostcardsToWealth.com NOW ACCEPTING! ZNZ Referral Agents! $20-$60/Hour! www.FreeJobPosition.com HOME WORKERS! Make Money Using Your PC! www.SuperCashDaily.com Earn Big Paychecks Paid Every Friday! www.LegitCashJobs.com

www.bcreptileclub.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250 INDUSTRIAL Overhead Door Installer wanted in N. Langley. We will train. Start between $14.00$23.00 per hour depending on construction experience. Well established company since 1976 with benefit program. You only need hand tools. We supply the rest.

Please email info@valmartdoors.com or fax resume to 604888-8828.

PLUMBER’S HELPERS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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. 1-877-987-1420. 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.

IBG Mechanical Ltd. in the Lower Mainland requires 2 F/T, perm. Plumber’s helpers to start ASAP. Experience an asset; will train; Wages $18.50/hr. Assist & work closely with plumbers, performing repairs & other duties.

Email resumes to: ibg.mech@gmail.com SHOP WORKER REQUIRED in N. Langley. F/T position. Good organizational skills required. Starting wage between $12.00 to $16.00/h depending on experience. Email resume to info@valmartdoors.com or fax 604-888-8828.

TOWER TECHNICIAN

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power.

This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

Please email all resumes to Barbara@megacrane.com

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000 Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

FULL-TIME

c i h p a Gr r e n g i s De

The Surrey-North Delta Leader is looking for a FULL TIME graphic designer with a minimum of 5 to 10 years proven experience in design and production knowledge, armed with problem solving and critical thinking.

Compliance of creative service to the sales department is a must, along with a full working knowledge of production requirements and disciplines to ensure The Leader is produced within set deadlines.

Duties will include: production flow, ad design, web ads, campaigns and features, online material, classified ads, file management, tech support and team dynamics to suit our fast paced industry.

Excellent command of English language, both verbal and written, is imperative.

Please email your resume to: Glory Wilkinson Creative Services Manager glory@surreyleader.com

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Send your resume by Aug 30th, 2013.

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

www.blackpress.ca

www.northshoreoutlook.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MOVING & STORAGE

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AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemovers.bc.com

$45/Hr

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

PLUMBING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

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

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

Journeyman Call 604-345-0899 • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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PRESSURE WASHING

604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

25 yrs in rooďŹ ng industry

Family owned & operated.

Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr.

604-427-2626 or 723-2626 10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-roofing, New Roof Gutters.

604-812-9721

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6 - 50 Yard Bins

Starting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up Included Residential & Commercial Service • Green Waste • Construction Debris • Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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SUNDECKS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

EDUCATION

FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards.

Call Ken at 604-294-1393

604.220.JUNK(5865)

Aluminum patio cover, sunroom, railing and vinyl. 604-521-2688 www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

PETS 477

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PETS

CAIRN TERRIER. Male, In training.

Ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $800. 604-807-5204.

EDUCATION

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

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EDUCATION

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CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $800.

604-796-3026, no sunday calls LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO PUPS, perfect family dogs, non-shedding, stable, intelligent & loving, $1900. www.lagottinokennels.com 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

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RECREATIONAL

RECREATIONAL/SALE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

The Scrapper

www.barneyslakesideresort.com

Ph: 250-481-1100

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WANTED: Will give home to free cats or pregnant mothers. Call (604)795-3398

Investment Opportunity Zoned for Home Bus. 21587-128th Ave. MR $625,000

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 518

BUILDING SUPPLIES

T_rahproperties.com Open: Sunday 1 to 4 Call: 604-250-9007

MISC. FOR SALE

KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Staining. Available online homedepot.com (NOT IN STORES)

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OTHER AREAS

20 Acres FREE! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/payment $0 Down, $198/mo. Money Back Guarantee, No Credit Checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas.

1-800-843-7537 www.texaslandbuys.com

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Restless Leg Syndrome & Leg Cramps? Fast Relief In One Hour.

Sleep At Night. Proven For Over 32 Years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of David Alvin Yampolsky, also known as David A. Yampolsky and David Yampolsky, Deceased, late of #408 - 120 East 4th Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia, are hereby required to send particulars of their claims to the Administrator at the following address: c/o McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Barristers & Solicitors Attention: ALLISON M. CATHERWOOD #1500 - 13450 102nd Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3T 5X3 before the 13th day of September, 2013, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

By virtue of a Warehouseman’s Lien on behalf of PAYLESS AUTO TOWING LTD, we will dispose of the following vehicles to recover towing and storage owing plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale:

HOMES WANTED

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

1) 2000 VW Jetta S/N:3VWSE29M9YM186137 R/O:Ehud Bornovski indebted $18755.

AUTO CREDIT - Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply at: uapplyudrive.CA or Call toll free 1.877.680.1231

OKANAGAN

2) 2004 Chrysler Sebring S/N:1C3EL45R94N355449 R/O:Martin Carr indebted $13942.

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS FROM $140,000

3) 2004 Ford F-150 S/N:1FTPW145X4KC82845 R/O:Roberto Picchi indebted $12153.

Also; Spectacular 3 Acre Parcel at $390,000 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

4) 2007 Dodge Nitro S/N:1D8GU58K87W589636 R/O:Guy Peers indebted $10735.

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EDUCATION

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

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THINKING of Selling your Home?

Current value available for FREE www.2013BCHomeValues.com

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

Newly Reno’d House approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage.

Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot.

LOG HOME shell kit WRC 6X8 flat 3 bdrm w/grge & curved glass sunroom, ready to ship, 604-856-9732

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

MAPLE RIDGE/ PITT MEADOWS

~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

#208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC

ZZZ EFFROOHJHRIRSWLFV FD

P/B blue males Ready to go. 1st shots & tails/dew claws done.

ULTIMATE FAMILY GUARDIAN $1000 604-308-5665

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

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS

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DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

EDUCATION

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

5) 1988 Honda Prelude S/N:JHMBA4242JC802576 R/O:Michael Ewart indebted $5073.

6) 2003 Hyundai Tiburon S/N:KMHHN65D73U055038 R/O:Jungwho Kim indebted $19140.

7) 1980 Dodge Motorhome S/N:B25JEAK135590 R/O:Debbie Storjeoff indebted $8643.

8) 2005 Double A trailer S/N:3VWSE29M9YM186137 R/O:Digger Dick’s indebted $19747.

Our HCA program is for students with

110 strong wills and warm hearts. Learn how -

838

1988 ITASCA 37’ M/H. 454 engine.

40,000 miles. All running gear in exc cond. Attractively remodeled interior. 2 extra batteries installed.

New tires. $8,400. (604)744-1741

12 ACRE HUNTING & FISHING RESORT

AT LAST! An iron filter that works.

IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com.

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

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639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

ITALIAN MASTIFF (Cane Corso)

560

PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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DISPOSAL BINS

By Recycle-it

Hauling Anything..

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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

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604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

TRANSPORTATION

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

PETS

for sale in the Cariboo,

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS www.paintspecial.com

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REAL ESTATE

$550,000, will consider trade

www.mainlandroof.com Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

PETS

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

Mainland RooďŹ ng Ltd. CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

RUBBISH REMOVAL

JUNK REMOVAL

RELIABLE & AFFORDABLE AFFORDABLE INT/EXT Painting.

30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

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RECYCLE-IT!

Certified, Insured & Bonded

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

#1 RATES & SERVICES Plumbing/Heating/Gas Local/Lic/Ins/Bonded 778-888-9184

100% Heating & Plumbing 24/7

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to work with a team of health care professionals to identify and address the unique needs of each unique client.

9) 1995 Ford Mustang S/N:1FALP4443SF235298 R/O:Keith Floyd Stone indebted $1892.

Day of sale is August 29, 2013.

All inquiries to (604)830-2394

Career Opportunities: Community Health Worker O Care Aide Home Support O Acute & Complex Care

CALL EAST VAN: 604.251.4473 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM . langleyautoloans.com 1-877-810-8649

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www.northshoreoutlook.com

LIVE ON North Vancouver’s largest park, Heywood on the Park is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast—bike or run through the forested trails, or take a relaxing stroll after work. At Heywood on the Park enjoy quick access to transit and shopping amenities while immersing yourself in nature at your back door.

COMING SOON 1–3 BEDROOM CONDOS

REGISTER NOW HEYWOODLIVING.CA

This is not an offering for sale as such an offer can only be made when accompanied by a disclosure statement. E.&O.E.