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Squamish to develop eight acres under Burrard Bridge Band composed of 3,600 members Mike Howell Staff writer

Squamish Chief Gibby Jacob joked with Mayor Gregor Robertson at a signing ceremony Monday. photo Dan Toulgoet

The Squamish Nation plans to build a massive development on the band’s traditional land underneath the south end of the Burrard Bridge. Chief Gibby Jacob said the residential and commercial development will stretch over eight acres and cost “in the hundreds of millions of dollars.” “It’s not a small project,” said Jacob, noting more details will be made public in 10 months to a year. “We’ve got a long way to go yet. We still have to go back to our membership with a business plan.” The land is adjacent to the Molson Brewery on Burrard Street. It is bordered on the west side by

blackberry bushes and woodlands, and on the east by condominiums. The band, which has 3,600 members, hasn’t determined whether it will be an investor in the development or sell the lease rights. But Jacob has made his mind up on that question. “From my perspective, I’d like to maintain the majority of it for our own development,” he said. “It’s time that we move from leasing land to becoming a developer.” Jacob spoke to the Courier Monday after signing a memorandum of understanding and protocol agreement with the city, whose signing representative was Mayor Gregor Robertson. See MEMORANDUM on page 4

City manager, police chief top taxpayer-funded money makers Vision Vancouver councillor defends Vision-appointed manager’s $313,577 salary Mike Howell Staff writer

City manager Penny Ballem and Police Chief Jim Chu earned more than $300,000 each last year, according to city ﬁnancial statements released last week. Ballem made $313,577 in what was her ﬁrst year on the job af-

ter being hired in December 2008. Chu, who became chief in 2007, collected $303,602. Both their incomes put them way ahead of their senior staff, including the city’s director of legal services Francie Connell ($228,869) and general manager of business planning and services Ken Bayne ($217,817).

Deputy Chief Doug LePard earned $207,204 and Deputy Chief Bob Rolls, who retires at the end of this month, pulled in $207,897. The ruling Vision Vancouver council hired Ballem the same week that then-city manager Judy Rogers agreed to “a cessation of her duties,” said Mayor Gregor

Robertson at the time of the sudden change. Vision Coun. Geoff Meggs said Ballem is worth the money for several reasons, including leading the city through a review of the city’s services and how they can be better shared. Meggs pointed to balancing two budgets in one year, the success of the 2010

Winter Games and getting the Olympic Village ﬁnancial mess in order as other reasons. “When you add all those things on top of the Olympics, you see it’s been a very, very busy period and she hit the ground running in December 2008 and we’ve come a long way in 18 months,” Meggs said. See COUNCILLOR on page 4

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Councillor claims ‘atmosphere’ at city hall creating resignations

Continued from page 1 COPE Coun. Ellen Woodsworth agreed with Meggs that Ballem has done a good job for the city and described her as “an extremely capable person.” “I haven’t seen someone as efﬁcient as she is,” said Woodsworth, who also pointed to Ballem’s role in getting the Olympic Village on track. In February 2009, the city bought out Fortress Investment Group’s high interest loan to Olympic Village developer Millennium Development Corp. The city paid Fortress $319.4 million it was owed on the project. The ﬁnancial arrangement

gave the city a better borrowing rate from Canadian banks and translated to a savings of about $90 million for taxpayers. NPA Coun. Suzanne Anton wouldn’t comment on whether Ballem’s income was fair but noted she is the city’s top bureaucrat in one of the country’s biggest cities. Anton said her concern is Vision Vancouver’s direction at city hall that she alleges has forced several senior staff to retire or take other jobs. Robin Adair, the city’s intergovernmental affairs representative, announced last week he was resigning after less than a year on the job.

Last year city manager Penny Ballem (left) made $313,577, VPD Chief Jim Chu earned $303,602. photos Dan Toulgoet “I do know the atmosphere at city hall is such that some senior bureaucrats are think-

ing it’s not such a bad time to leave,” said Anton, who described Ballem’s hiring as

“a political appointment.” The result, Anton said, is high costs in payouts, replacing people and the loss of “institutional memory.” Rogers received a $571,788 severance package, according to Freedom of Information documents released to the Courier. Meggs refuted Anton’s claims, saying there is no evidence that top bureaucrats are ﬂeeing city hall because of Vision’s direction or Ballem’s leadership. “We had a vast number of people who were ready to retire—full stop,” Meggs said. The income of all civic employees who earned more

than $75,000 in 2009 is listed in the city’s Statement of Financial Information, which can be viewed on the city’s website. The statements don’t list police ofﬁcers’ salaries because of a legal challenge by the West Vancouver Police Association. The Vancouver Police Department, however, released Chu’s income and that of his executive staff last Friday. Rounding out the top salaries for the VPD were Deputy Chief Steve Sweeney ($180,268), who also retires this month, and Supt. Andy Hobbs ($171,783). mhowell@vancourier.com

Memorandum brings band, city together for economic discussions

Continued from page 1 The memorandum calls for the band and the city to form a steering committee and bring their respective councils together at least once a year to discuss economic development, tourism and environmental issues. The memorandum is not connected to the band’s plans for development under the Burrard Bridge. As Jacob pointed out, the band has its own zoning authority and doesn’t need the city’s approval to proceed with the project, although it will need city services

such as water and sewer. Monday’s signing of the memorandum was in the works for several years, said Jacob, noting the band approached the city about the agreement when Sam Sullivan was mayor between 2005 and 2008. Vancouver was last on the list of municipalities to sign memoranda with the Squamish Nation. Others include North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Squamish, Gibsons and the Sunshine Coast regional district. In his speech Monday at city hall, Jacob described the signing as “historic” consid-

ering the previous relations with government. The reclaimed land under the Burrard Bridge was once the ancestral village of the Squamish Nation. In 1913, band members were loaded onto a scow and transported to the North Shore and Squamish Valley. Their homes were burned, wiping out a rich history. “I don’t say this in an angry way or a bad way, I just say we know that history,” Jacob told the crowd, which included Squamish representatives and city councillors. “Today we must carve out a

new path, create some new history. For those things in the past, they should remain there but never forgotten.” The Squamish Nation reclaimed the land after the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled in 2002 Canadian Paciﬁc should return the land to the band. The province granted CP the land in 1886 and 1902 for the railway. The mayor acknowledged the city has no signiﬁcant role in shaping the Squamish Nation’s future development under the Burrard Bridge. But Robertson

said the creation of a steering committee with the band and future meetings between councils would beneﬁt both sides when considering the development. “It serves all our best interests to integrate services and ensure that the development ﬁts in well with the city,” he said “So there’s a really good reason to consider the project through this [memorandum] and the steering committee and make sure we can get the best of all worlds. But ultimately, they decide what they want to do there.” mhowell@vancourier.com

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No matter what the status of the real estate market, did you know sales of the remaining Olympic Village apartments will fetch approximately $200 million this year? That’s what it says in the city’s recently released Statement of Financial Information, which provides details of the ﬁnancing involved in the controversial project. The prediction doesn’t explain how the city arrived at the $200 million number. But it does say the city’s “ongoing risk is primarily dependent on the value and timing of the proceeds from the sale of the balance of the market project.” Almost 500 condos need to be sold. The sales are key to taxpayers not being on

the hook for the project which was financially in trouble until the city took over the loan in February 2009 to Village developer Millennium Development Corp. As of March 2010, Millennium owed the city more than $700 million. “The city is satisfied that the value of the completed but unsold residential inventory and of the rental residential and commercial components in the market project exceeds the amount of financing advanced to Millennium by the city and that the financing will be fully recovered,” the city document said. The sale of the condos is not to be confused with the city’s so-called 50/50 deal it struck last month related to 252 units originally designated for affordable housing. Half of those units will now be used for social housing and the other half will be rented at market rates to “essential workforce” people such as police officers, nurses and paramedics. Sadly, underpaid journos who are essential to this city don’t qualify.

According to the city, the remaining Olympic Village apartments will fetch approximately $200 million this year. photo Dan Toulgoet

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In other Millennium news… Finally got a response from the development company about why its powers-that-be saw ﬁt to invite city politicians to a private box in GM Place to watch Olympic hockey games. The answer arrived in email form from National Public Relations, not the

Malek brothers, who own Millennium. But the email’s sender indicated she could not be identiﬁed because she wasn’t a company spokesperson. Huh? So let me get this straight—Millennium hires a PR company but not even the person doing the PR can have her name published in this ﬁne publication.

See what I deal with, faithful readers. This job is no picnic in Stanley Park. It’s no stroll along the seawall outside the Olympic Village. It’s no sunny afternoon bike ride across the Burrard Bridge. It’s no… How will I explain this sad news to my kids that, yes, the world is run by PR people?

Here’s what the PR phantom said. “As part of the Olympic celebrations and as a sponsor of the 2010 Winter Games, Millennium invited various parties to share in the Olympic spirit together. Those invited had the option of accepting to attend an event or not attend.” For the record, the councillors who told me they received invitations were COPE Coun. David Cadman, NPA Coun. Suzanne Anton and Vision Vancouver councillors Raymond Louie and Andrea Reimer. They all declined, citing the fact the city is Millennium’s banker for the Olympic Village project—and the perception of a city politician hanging out in a private box with developers to watch hockey just wouldn’t be right. But not so fast… According to trusty financial documents on file at city hall, the NPA and Vision Vancouver both accepted financial contributions from Millennium for their 2008 election campaigns. The NPA received at least $2,625 and Vision got $3,250. COPE didn’t get a penny. mhowell@vancourier.com

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It’s longer than two buses placed end to end and its jawbone is the largest bone in the animal kingdom. Its ribcage once held the heart the size of a car that beat five to 10 times a minute. When paper shrouded the windows to its new glass home at the University of B.C., passersby wondered if the visible vertebrae were that of a dinosaur. But it’s the skeleton of a 60- to 70-year-old blue whale, the largest animal ever known to have lived, recovered from the coast of P.E.I. and now “floating” in the two-storey glass gallery in the new Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC. The university unveiled the blue whale when the Beaty Biodiversity Centre opened May 13. On the International Day of Biological Diversity, May 22, the public can celebrate the whale’s journey with the people from P.E.I. and B.C. who worked to recover and display her. “It’s been an incredible adventure,” said Andrew Trites, director of marine mammal research at UBC and blue whale project leader. “Literally, it was going on a treasure hunt as though we had a pirate’s map and we were going to find a buried treasure on

The skeleton of a 60- to 70-year-old blue whale is on display at the recently opened Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC. photo Dan Toulgoet some beach in P.E.I.” Trites was urged in 2007 to find a large animal to display in the planned museum’s atrium. First he thought he’d hunt for a skeleton of a fin whale, the second largest animal in the world. “Then I thought about it further and thought, well, why get the second biggest when you could have the biggest in the world,” Trites said. Trites knew he wouldn’t find a skeleton of the endangered species in B.C. When he jokingly asked a curator at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa in the spring of 2007 if he had an extra blue whale, Trites was told one had been buried on

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Eighty four of 98 units have been rented at 1 Kingsway

City-owned apartments rise above slow rental market Cheryl Rossi Staff writer

Signs of life have been slow to appear on the balconies of apartments atop the new Mount Pleasant Community Centre, but 84 of the 98 city-owned apartments have been rented. “It’s really good because the rental market is not good at this point. There are so many available suites all over town,” said Dali Janic, senior property manager with Colliers International, the company hired by the city to market the units and manage the rental portion of the building at 1 Kingsway. “It actually started last year, but this year is really tough.” The vacancy rate in Vancouver was 1.2 per cent in October 2009 for rental apartments, up from 0.3 per cent in October 2008, but still low compared to cities across the country, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Most of the remaining 14 units at the corner of Kingsway and East Seventh are two-bedrooms. The majority of the renters are young business people, and families with one child have been opting for the large one bedrooms over two bedrooms, Janic said. In total, 46 one-bedroom suites, 16 one-bedroom and open den units, four onebedroom and den suites, and 32 two-bedroom units comprise the market rentals. They range in size from 594 to 1,071 square feet and rent for $1,235 to $2,000 a month. The new residences were completed in December and approved for occupation in January. Colliers began marketing them at the start of that month. Janic said the suites have been easy to ﬁll because they’re new and include energy-efﬁcient appliances, including washers and dryers. She expects they’ll all be rented by June 1.

1 Kingsway is the only purpose-built market rental building the city owns. Evans said the city owns up to 50 other tenancies around the city. Vanbots Construction Inc. was initially meant to complete the building in 2007. “[It was] on budget, though,” noted Evans. Janic said buildings Colliers manages downtown draw the most renters whereas those in Burnaby and New Westminster have higher vacancy rates. The vacancy rate in Metro Vancouver was 2.1 per cent in October 2009, up from 0.5 per cent in October 2008, according to CMHC. A new survey will be completed next month. The city included market rental in the community centre development to make it more cost-effective to build. The market housing will be held as part of its long-term investment portfolio. crossi@vancourier.com

Suites above the Mount Pleasant Community Centre range in size from 594 to 1,071 square feet and rent for $1,235 to $2,000 a month. photo Dan Toulgoet Few of those who’d expressed interest in tenancy to the city before the building was complete have rent-

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British Columbia schools are safe. Safe as kittens. Most people know this implicitly. Unlike schools in big city America, or Toronto’s north end, guns are virtually non-existent. Violent crime is rare. The drop-out rate is low, the graduate rate high. Yet despite the relative serenity in school hallways, Margaret MacDiarmid, the B.C. Liberal minister of education, wants surveillance cameras in public schools in Vancouver and around the province. Technically, she wants to amend the School Act so individual schools can install cameras, but the message is clear. Cameras are needed. Why, you ask? Good question. Currently there are no surveillance cameras in schools in Vancouver—presumably one of the districts most susceptible to school crime. And there are no outstanding requests for cameras from any school in the city. MacDiarmid refused to be interviewed for this story and has remained tightlipped about her motives, speaking only through vague press releases. So we can only speculate. Maybe she’s a voyeur who enjoys viewing life through an anonymous lens. Or perhaps she equates public school with prison, and zit-faced teenagers with prisoners. But that’s pure speculation. More interesting, in my mind, are the mixed messages from the Vancouver school district. Patti Bacchus, chair of the Vancouver school board, last week blasted MacDiarmid, warning cameras may replace workers—teachers, counsellors, support workers—in school hallways. “Schools have many pressing challenges,” said Bacchus, “and I haven’t heard any of them say-

markhasiuk ing those challenges are about a need for cameras.” While Bacchus, a longtime public education advocate and teacher union booster, may partly base her objection to cameras on her loyalty to union jobs, her anti-surveillance stance seems sincere. When asked about the potential beneﬁts of cameras (they may prevent bullying, deter drug use and gang activity and provide court evidence of crimes), Bacchus poured a tall cold glass of common sense. “I don’t think we have a big problem with people being beat up in the hallways,” she said. “I’m not aware of a need for cameras. It’s kind of like a solution to a problem I’m not sure we have.” Sweet music, seldom heard from Vancouver public school ofﬁcials. In fact, we often hear the opposite. The kids are in danger. The kids are dangerous. Schools are rough and treacherous places with bigots and bullies lurking around every corner. Subsequently, the district creates jobs and programs for problems—to paraphrase Bacchus—that don’t exist.

Case in point. The district’s so-called Diversity Team, a handful of bureaucrats operating out of the school board building on West Broadway. Formed in 2005, the Team exerts extraordinary influence on classrooms and hallways.Through workshops and one-on-one chats, Team members instruct teachers on “inclusive” teaching practice. An “abuse prevention coordinator” helps craft district policy aimed at schoolyard bullies, cyberbullies and other perpetrators of youthful indiscretion—all without any statistical evidence of a bullying problem in Vancouver. And last March, citing a 2001 study from the United Kingdom, the Team helped stage an anti-homophobia conference aimed at high school kids. So what does the Diversity Team, those wellfunded pencil pushers in a cash-strapped district, think of surveillance cameras in Vancouver schools? Diversity Team chief Lisa Pedrini refused to comment, directing me to school board spokesperson David Weir. “I don’t know if the Diversity Team has an opinion about it,” he said, “at this point.” The more I think about surveillance cameras in Vancouver schools, the less objectionable they seem. Transparency always begets progress. Of course the rules of deployment must be strictly defined. No cameras near washrooms or locker rooms, and the images must remain on a secure server. Point the cameras at the bullies, the bigots and haters we hear so much about. And install a super wide-angle fisheye lens on the ceiling of Diversity Team headquarters. mhasiuk@vancourier.com

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Economic ‘recovery’ news ignores real life work woes Signs of life: A cascade of good business news indicates the recession is history in B.C. and the recovery is underway (Vancouver Sun, May 13 front page); B.C. adds 13,000 new jobs in April, (Vancouver Sun, May 8 business section); Post-Olympic building boom to transform skyline (Vancouver Sun, April 9 front page.) Everything is looking so darn rosy. But you’ll have to excuse me if I’m not entirely convinced about how wonderful it is out there in economics land, especially in Vancouver. I get that the Canadian economy as measured by real GDP indicates we are out of the recession, but within 30 feet of my desk, three co-workers have partners who have been laid off and are on the hunt for new jobs. It’s stressful to say the least, especially given how expensive Vancouver is. (I’m not an economist but doesn’t the GDP—which some historians say is inspired by Cromwell’s final solution to the “Irish problem” in the 1650s— seem like a stale method of measurement in our increasingly complex and oil-spill polluted world? Oh, I forgot, oil spills and natural disasters boost gross domestic product, not to mention leaky condos.) It’s not easy for my co-workers’ well-educated partners to find full-time jobs in their sectors (information technology, professional and educational services), which all, according to Stats Canada figures for April, saw a drop in jobs. My husband’s teaching contract ends in two weeks and he’ll be on the hunt for work alongside some of the unemployed or underemployed apprentices in his class, though I’m confident he’ll find work. For these four city people, all the good news on the economic front isn’t looking quite as rosy as the headlines keep screaming. That’s not to say some sectors aren’t doing very well. The biggest growth in jobs is in the goods producing sectors (mining, gas and oil), and the utilities sector, which alone saw a 17.4 per cent jump from April 2009 to April 2010. Utilities, and I had to look this up, encompasses electric power generation, transmission and distribution as well as natural gas distribution and water, sewage and other systems. The resource sector apparently is also making lovely profits. B.C. companies, according to the Sun, such as First Quantum Minerals made a $146.2 million profit in its first-quarter while Pan American Silver made $19.1 million in first-quarter profits. Interestingly, First Quantum Minerals has no employment opportuni-

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ﬁonahughes ties at this time, according to its website two days ago. In terms of jobs, the detailed Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey for April is far more revealing than what appeared in the media. It seems “13,000 new jobs” added in B.C. in April isn’t quite accurate. A closer look at the figures actually shows 15,500 part-time jobs were added, while 2,800 full-time jobs were lost for a net change of about 13,000. Of those 13,000 part-time jobs, 5,000 of them were in the service sector, as in the minimum-wage range salary that likely comes with no benefits. Can that really be a sign of recovery? Jock Finlayson, Business Council of B.C. executive vice president, says yes. “I would advise against paying too much attention to the detail because the sample size which Statistics Canada uses for B.C. is fairly small,” he explained in an email. “That said, most of the job growth reported in the private sector in April was in part-time rather than full-time positions, which signals that the job market is recovering but at a slow pace. Most job creation is in service industries, which is not surprising given that services account for more than three-quarters of total employment in the province.” He also noted that the global economy, notwithstanding the difficulties in Europe, is rebounding strongly from the 2009 recession. That’s great news of course and I desperately want to believe all these upbeat stories, especially for anyone who’s trying to find a job. But as I look around Vancouver to spot the cranes, which some say is a good measure of a city’s economic health, I worry. I don’t see any signs of the so-called postOlympic building boom. The city’s stats on building permits confirm that. While there is a boom in the number of permits to build single family dwellings, there isn’t much activity on large scale projects, which are the ones that pay workers better and for longer periods. But who am I to argue with economists and GDP stats? fhughes@vancourier.com

Vancouver Coastal Health recently closed the Health Contact Centre near the Carnegie Community Centre. photo Dan Toulgoet To the editor: Re: “Contact Centre closure a real loss,” May 12. The loss of an evening health clinic in the Downtown Eastside may have devastating consequences for some residents, but please understand that health authorities had little choice. The provincial government is a bit short of cash, having recently spent millions of

dollars on Olympic hospitality and the distribution of free tickets to friends and business associates. It is absolutely essential, therefore, that small economies be made. And where better than in the health and education sectors, since all those who can afford the purchase of privatized services won’t even notice the difference anyway. Larry Kazdan, Vancouver

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To the editor: Re: “Letter of the Week,” May 5. Is our water safe to drink? Was it good that the tap water was filtered before it was given to marathon runners recently? Letter writer Derek Read claims filter marketer Brita provided “a needless, absolutely unnecessary and wasteful” service, and mentioned that our tap water is already filtered. That’s not entirely true. According to the official Greater Vancouver water district web site, only a third of our water is usually filtered. Read wrote “Our water is the best on the planet”. That’s not true either. Many people in the hinterlands with their own well have far superior water—in purity, beneficial mineral content and lack of chlorine disinfectant. Metro Vancouver has developed strict procedures for people to use when releasing tap water into the environment to avoid it harming aquatic

life. For years the former chief public health ofﬁcer assured us that Vancouver water was safe to drink. Water samples showed the content of viable parasitic cysts was very low. However, over a lifetime most people who drink Vancouver tap water would, sooner or later, ingest several living parasites. For the majority of people, the health implications are minor. Metro Vancouver says people with compromised immune systems should always use drinking water that has been boiled or treated to the same level as boiling. I drink the water straight out of the tap, but I look forward to the day when all Vancouver water is ﬁltered at source. Maxwell Anderson, Vancouver

••• To the editor: I cannot help but wonder if letter writer Derek Read has run a bath lately. I say this, because we have a four-year-old boy

who does not tolerate showers yet, we run baths for him fairly regularly. And in so doing we have noticed a lot of colour and clarity changes in the water these past few months. (This in the Cedar Cottage area where several years ago we saw new supply piping being put in through all our major streets.) For the past several weeks the water in our white tub has looked distinctly tan in colour, with a muddy quality. Not very noticeable in a glass of water, but it’s there in the tub—from the same supply coming out of our kitchen tap. During the Olympics the water was quite different. For the whole duration of the Olympic party, the water was a lovely bright blue colour. Nothing personal Mr. Read, but perhaps running a bath might open your eyes a little to the reason Brita ﬁlters sell so well here. Gerard Ivan Samija, Vancouver

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To the editor: Re: “HST opponent collects names in bid ‘to save’ B.C.,” May 12. I really admire Albert Choi’s will to ﬁght for the rights to express our own will. What gets me is that this tax will beneﬁt mainly big business and corporations, when the government should help the small guys.

I dislike the fact that this will harm the people in the restaurant industry because less people will go out to eat and the waiters will most likely get smaller tips. Why couldn’t the government think of ways to help the population? Don’t give up Choi, soon your voice will be heard! Philip Chiu, Vancouver

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The co-chair of the False Creek Residents Association says her affiliation with the NPA is not driving her campaign to have the ruling Vision Vancouver council appeal the low assessed value of a large waterfront property. Patsy McMillan is a member of the NPA and donated $895 to NPA Coun. Suzanne Anton’s 2008 election campaign, according to financial documents filed at city hall. The documents also show that McMillan, a former interior designer, donated $200 to the NPA’s 2008 central campaign and $250 to Sean Bickerton’s unsuccessful run for an NPA council spot. Bickerton is a member of the False Creek Residents Association. He recently appeared in a television news story questioning the assessed value of the nineacre property owned by

Patsy McMillan Concord Paciﬁc Developments Inc. “We don’t have it in for the city council at all,” said McMillan, whose views on the land have been published in recent Courier articles. “This goes way back beyond this current council. We are not trying to impugn the integrity of the council at all.” The land in question is located between Carrall Street and the Telus World of Science’s north parking lot. This year, the B.C. Assessment ofﬁce assessed the value at $400,000. The previous nine years, the property was assessed at $192,000 and included an additional three acres.

Taxes were $4,347 on the property last year. Led by Mayor Gregor Robertson, Vision won a majority on council in November 2008. The NPA won a majority in 2005 and COPE won a majority in 2002. McMillan pointed out that in the past decade none of the political parties, which all received campaign donations from Concord Paciﬁc, requested the city appeal the value of the land. McMillan has appealed the assessment based on Concord continuing to use the designated park site for business purposes and the fact a park hasn’t been built in 20 years. Concord has leased the land for such events as the Molson Indy and Cirque du Soleil. Most recently, provincial governments set up Olympic pavilions on the land during the 2010 Winter Games. The Quebec government alone paid $1.3 million to set up the Maison du Quebec. Concord reached a

deal with the city in 1990 to build a park on the site, which remains covered in blacktop. Recently, Concord proposed the park site be reconﬁgured to allow three highrises. The city is studying the proposal. As the Courier reported in recent editions, the mayor doesn’t think the city should appeal the value of the land because it would likely result in an expensive court battle. A memo from the city’s ﬁnance department supported the mayor’s view. McMillan said the False Creek Residents Association includes people from all political stripes, including cochair Fern Jeffries, who is a former NDP deputy housing minister, and former NDP Vancouver-False Creek candidate Jordan Parente. “We’re completely non partisan,” said McMillan, noting she voted for Vision Coun. Geoff Meggs in the 2008 election. mhowell@vancourier.com

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A project to build an urban farm on the roof of a parkade on East Georgia Street has been put on hold and will likely be relocated. Two weeks ago the Courier wrote about a project to create a rooftop farm that would employ residents of the Downtown Eastside. Work was to begin on the farm last weekend, but was postponed because the property owner asked for a $100,000 bond in case of damage. Architect David Wong said the initial project was meant to be a simple rooftop garden where Chinatown seniors could enjoy activities such as tai chi. Instead, he said, the project was hijacked along the way and became a full-blown working farm. Wong said he ﬁrst came up with the idea for the garden. “Two or three years ago I got together with a bunch of professionals with roots in Chinatown and we decided we wanted to help revitalize the area and create a legacy,” he said. “Our plan was to build a socially progressive community and the crowning achievement was going to be the rooftop garden.” But, Wong said, other groups came on board, including Building Opportunities with Business (BOB), which in turn brought in United We Can, a non-proﬁt that offers recycling services using binners. “We don’t know what happened but the next thing we know, the project has turned into a farm to employ people from the Downtown Eastside,” he said. “This was never supposed to be a make-work project, but if that had happened along the way it would have been a bonus.” Wong said he doesn’t know why the city approved a $100,000 grant to United We

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Can’s SOLEfood initiative, which was to be responsible for creating the rooftop farm. “None of the agreements were in place and the engineer hadn’t signed off on the building,” he said. “We’re very unhappy with the way this was handled.” Shirley Chan, chief executive ofﬁcer of BOB, said Wong was credited for coming up with the idea and was involved the entire time. The Courier heard about the project after a call for volunteers to help build the farm was placed online two weeks ago. The Courier interviewed three people for the initial story, including a staff member from the city, and no one mentioned Wong or a Chinatown connection. “I don’t know how he can see it that way,” Chan told the Courier during an interview last week. “We worked together to take an underused facility and create something worthwhile. This had to be a collaborative project because no one person could pull this off.” Chan said neither BOB nor United We Can has the $100,000 needed for the bond, so the project is looking for another location and the farm will become a reality. The ﬁrst SOLEfood urban garden was planted in an empty lot at the corner of Hawks Avenue and Hastings Street last spring. Chan said it has been a huge success. “There’s nothing that says anyone was excluded from this project,” she says. “We wanted this project to strengthen relationships between Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside.” sthomas@vancourier.com

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The heritage building that once housed Vancouver’s first high school was destroyed by fire 37 years ago, but the blaze didn’t extinguish its hold on alumni who mark its 100th anniversary in July. A 1973 fire destroyed the former King Edward high school building at Oak and West 12th Avenue. It opened in the late 1890s or 1905— dates vary depending on the source—as Vancouver High School. But the school wasn’t christened King Edward until 1910 when high schools such as Britannia started to open in the city, according to gala committee chairwoman Carolyn Taylor, who graduated from King Edward in 1961. In 1962, the school became an adult education centre and in 1965 it became part of the Vancouver city college complex, according to a 1973 newspaper article. The site was sold to Vancouver General Hospital in 1970, although the college continued to use it until the fire. King Edward was the first high school in the city, under the name Vancouver High School, and many of its former students went on to shape the city and B.C. They included philanthropist Cecil Green, Olympic gold medalist Percy Williams, athlete and doctor Doug Clement, actress Yvonne DeCarlo of The Munsters fame, DJ Red Robinson, journalist Jack Wasserman, politicians Grace

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McCarthy, Jack Volrich and George Puil, the late B.C. Lions president Bob Ackles, and football player and coach Lorne Cullen. “It was a wonderful school with wonderful school spirit,” Taylor said. “Students came from all over the city to go to King Edward so it was a very diverse group and yet that didn’t matter to anybody. We all accepted everyone.” Taylor said many former students live in Vancouver and get together to reminisce about their high school years or to attend reunions. The July gala is expected to draw graduates from across Canada and the United States. “We’ve got people coming from Hawaii and people coming from Ontario, California, Arizona—everywhere,” Taylor said. Bill Turpin, a graduate from 1956, said King Edward was an inﬂuential institution in the city. “The school is important because

it was the first high school in Vancouver and it set the standard,” he said. Organizers are collecting memorabilia to display. Taylor talked to one former King Edward student who witnessed the fire. He dropped by the site after work to see what was happening and after realizing the building’s flag was intact, he asked a police officer if he could take it. “The policeman never said he could or he couldn’t but he just turned his back and this gentleman got the flag so it’s coming to our [gala],” Taylor said. School alumni eventually hope to have a historical marker placed at the Oak and West 12th site. King Edward high school’s 100 year celebration takes place July 2 and 3 at the Westin Bayshore. For information see KingEd100years.com, email kinged100years@shaw.ca or call Carolyn Taylor at 604-729-1337. noconnor@vancourier.com

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Dozens lined up at the school board ofﬁce on Broadway at the crack of dawn to sign up for summer school Monday—the ﬁrst day of registration. The line was still going strong when I dropped by at 1 p.m. even though applicants can also register online or by phone. Noreen Segui was enrolling her son in remedial math. She tried by phone, but couldn’t get through so she decided to show up in person. Segui was concerned he wouldn’t end up at the school close to their home if she didn’t make the effort. She noted that if he waited until next school year to repeat the course, it would take a full year to complete, as opposed to through the much shorter summer-school program. So does her son mind spending his holiday in class? “He has no choice,” she said with a laugh. Grade 10 student Fiona Shi was enrolling in ESL science because her mother wanted her to register, while

Linny Ye was signing her son in a course called Get Ready for Grade 8. Ye said the 13-year-old doesn’t mind summer school because he gets to see friends and it will help him prepare for high school. The family moved to Vancouver from mainland China about ﬁve years ago. “He will get ahead and it’s also to keep him busy,” she said. The school district has seen lineups for summer school registration for the past two years, ever since the provincial government began funding summer school. The lines form even though the VSB hasn’t had space problems. Last week, I asked readers’ thoughts on summer school. One reader responded by arguing that summer school should be restricted to those who need extra help to complete a course, not as a way to bump up a grade. It shouldn’t be used as a day camp during the holidays, she added, while wondering why summer school is offered at no cost when it’s used for reasons other than by those who failed a course. “The VSB should axe the frills before they cut the essentials,” she said. Keep your thoughts coming.

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on Van Technical secondary’s campus that it no longer needs for school uses. It’s situated behind the main academic wing that fronts Broadway, on the Slocan Street side of the property. Known as building A3, it was constructed in 1941, with a subsequent addition in 1954. It was used as swing space when Van Tech was undergoing a major seismic upgrade, which was completed in late 2008, but the space is no longer needed to accommodate students. The school, which has room for 1,700 students has an enrolment of 1,683. The 1941 two-storey structure is the most expensive building to upgrade, the most costly to operate, has the least desirable educational spaces and has the least signiﬁcant heritage value on the Van Tech site, according to the district. The VSB wants to lease the building to a user who will be responsible for renovating and maintaining the building. The building requires hazardous material remediation, seismic upgrade work, mechanical system upgrades and it needs to meet building code accessibility requirements. Only certain uses are considered compatible with a school such as a childcare operation, a small library or a social service or civic use. noconnor@vancourier.com

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Motorcyclists – 286 Deaths n e w s in Seven Years Grandview Park reconﬁguration raises safety, consultation concerns

he BC Coroners Service investigates and records “all unnatural, sudden and unexpected deaths in the province” and is thereby positioned to identify trends and risk factors in these types of deaths and, in consultation, to appropriately direct recommendations for preventative measures. Cedric Hughes In late 2008, the Coroners Service, concerned about the number of motorcycle crash fatalities in BC—286 fatalities from 2000 to 2007—established a “Death Review Panel” to study these statistics, to comprehensively analyze six of the cases, and to study local and foreign legislation and the most current research on safe motorcycle operation. The 10-person panel including representatives from ICBC, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, the police, the BC and Canada Safety Counsels, and motorcycle industry and riders groups made nine recommendations for preventing “loss of life under similar circumstances.” The panel identified two categories of risk factors, and a need for more and better information gathering. The first set of risk factors “specifically related to motorcycle operators,” and the second related to “other vehicle operators on the roadways.” The nine recommendations, available online on the Coroners Service website: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ coroners/ are directed to the BC Solicitor General, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, ICBC, and the Coroners Service. They call for amendments to the BC Motor Vehicle Act, amendments to the motorcycle licensing program, changes to the evaluation of motorcycle driver training schools, and an investigative protocol for motor vehicle fatalities that includes a “section specific to motorcycles…to collect better data for statistical analysis.” The recommended amendments to the law address three ‘risk factors’ for motorcycle operators by proposing helmets with a mandatory basic certification from safety standard associations, mandatory eye protection, and by restricting all “mobile commu-

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Grandview Park will be closed and reconﬁgured over nine months beginning this June, but one nearby resident worries the changes will put children who use the park in danger. Hazel Hoyle criticized the $1.5 million plan to upgrade the park and the decision to move the park’s playground. She accused the planners of forgetting that Grandview Park, which is bordered by Commercial Drive, is an inner city park. Hoyle, who said she’s been coming to the park with her young daughter for the last few years, said the current location of the playground is close enough to the heavy foot trafﬁc of Commercial Drive to discourage child predators. “There’s a protective eye around the entire playground the way it is now,” she said. Hoyle warned moving the playground closer to Cotton Drive and William Street would make children more vulnerable. Hoyle also criticized the park board for lack of public consultation. “They never said, ‘do you want us to make changes?’ They said, ‘we are making changes,’” she said.

“THERE’S A PROTECTIVE EYE AROUND THE ENTIRE PLAYGROUND THE WAY IT IS NOW.” Hazel Hoyle

Hoyle has contacted the park board and city council and she’s hopeful the park can remain open and the playground question resolved diplomatically. “I’m into having a park, I’m not into protests,” she said. Vision Vancouver park board commissioner Sarah Blyth said the upgrade will be completed by March 2011, and each aspect of the new design has been approved by the community policing ofﬁce. She said the design of the park will improve the safety of park users, especially for children. Changes approved last January include turning the three tennis courts into one all-purpose court. The ﬁeld house will be moved to a different area of the park, resulting in more open space, according to the plan. Washrooms will be added. The playground and water park will both be

outﬁtted with new equipment and moved to the north side of the park. Two trees around the cenotaph will be removed to open up that area, according to the plan. “It’s always hard for people to give up their parks for a period of time,” Blyth said. “But it’ll be worth it.” A Facebook group called Friends of Grandview Park is concerned the freedom users enjoy in the park might be curtailed by a new design. “It’s a real mixing pot of many languages and cultures and classes,” said Lee Lakeman, about the Facebook group. Lakeman, who said she’s lived in the area for 15 years, said she has participated in several protests at Grandview Park. “I don’t want neat and tidy instead of delightfully chaotic,” she said. Blyth said Grandview Park would continue to be inclusive. “The park is for everyone who uses the park. We include everybody,” she said. Van der Zalm and Associates, Inc. will work as a landscape architecture consultant for the new design of the park. The company’s bid of $117,541 was the lowest. It also worked with the Vancouver Park Board on Trillium Park. jshepherdcourier@gmail.com

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Salon sending cut hair to Gulf Coast oil spill Jeremy Shepherd Contributing writer

A pair of scissors and a willingness to shorten your mane may be all you need to help out with a horrendous environmental disaster. Millions of gallons of oil are sloshing around the Gulf Coast as the result of the recent catastrophic spill, and donated hair may play a part in the cleanup. Hennessey Salon and Spa, which has three locations in Vancouver, is planning to send all the hair clipped at its stores this month to the Gulf Coast in the United States to help with the oil spill. The salon was contacted by Matter of Trust, a decade-old San Francisco based non-proﬁt group that aims to use manufactured and organic material in efﬁcient, environmentally helpful ways. Aida Ziari, the salon director for the Oakridge and Park Royal branches of Hen-

“WE DIDN’T KNOW DISPOSED HAIR CAN DO SO MUCH.” Aida Ziari

nessey, said she responded instantly to the request. “We as a company decided to do this because it’s for a great cause,” she said. Matter of Trust fashions the hair, both human and animal, into long tubes called booms. The booms are bound by donated pantyhose, covered by strong mesh, and can be used to soak up oil. Matter of Trust has collected over 400,000 pounds of hair from dogs, ﬂeece from sheep, wool from alpacas and human hair to aid their efforts, according to a recent article in the New York Times. The booms are being

Hennessey Salon and Spa director Aida Ziari will store hair in garbage bags before shipping it to the Gulf Coast. photo Dan Toulgoet stockpiled in a dozen factories used by the non-proﬁt in the hopes they will be used to aid in the recovery of the area, according to information from Matter of Trust, which did not respond directly to the

Courier’s request for an interview. BP has no plans to use the hair booms, but volunteers in the Gulf Coast area are seeking permission to use the booms on their own to prevent oil

from reaching the beaches. Oil naturally clings to hair, and using hair to clean up an oil spill is a natural extension of that principle, according to Matter of Trust. Ziari said once she un-

derstood the process, she agreed immediately. “It didn’t take us even two seconds to say yes,” she said. “We didn’t know disposed hair can do so much.” Ziari said the hair is being kept in garbage bags in the salon until the end of the month. She is trying to ﬁnd a courier to ship the hair to the Gulf Coast at a discount, but would send the hair even if Hennessey has to pay regular shipping costs. A few customers are trying to make every inch count to help with the hair drive, according to Ziari. “We actually did have a case where a client decided to go very, very short,” she said. The technique of using hair to help clean up after an oil spill is credited to an Alabama hairdresser Phil McCrory who came up with the method while watching footage of the Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska in 1989. jshepherdcourier@gmail.com

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Sweet peas and their relatives are among the most beautiful of plant families —and if you pick them frequently, many kinds are reliable ﬂowerers through late spring, summer and fall. Many release great skeins of scent into the air.

Generally, they take up almost no garden space since most are climbers that try to haul themselves up into sunshine by their thin, wiry tendrils. Largespace gardeners often grow them in lines (like garden peas), in ﬂower beds or

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BECAUSE THEY DON’T LIKE BEING TRANSPLANTED, SWEET PEAS ARE USUALLY GROWN FROM SEED EITHER STARTED INSIDE IN WINTER OR OUTSIDE VERY EARLY IN SPRING. COASTAL GARDENERS SOMETIMES PLANT THE SEEDS OUTSIDE IN FALL. Because they don’t like being transplanted, sweet peas are usually grown from seed either started inside in winter or outside very early in spring. Coastal gardeners sometimes plant the seeds outside in fall. These have such a hard coat (like lupins) that they need to be soaked or cut slightly with a knife or rubbed gently between two sheets of sandpaper. Because of their transplant problems, peat pots or newspaper pots are the best way to start sweet pea seeds inside. I’m not a big fan of com-

annemarrison postable type pots because each rim must be well-buried to stop it drying out and wicking dryness down around the roots. Also if peat or newspaper pots are left intact in and the soil is allowed to dry too much, the pot can fail to decay and pea roots can get imprisoned. That’s why it’s important to rip the sides of compostable pots during planting outside. Plant breeders have now created sweet peas in unusual colours such as Apricot Sprite (Veyseys), Royal Navy Blue (Chiltern) and deep maroon-red Midnight (Thompson and Morgan). There are also bicolours such as the “Streamer” series in lavender, orange, chocolate, pink and scarlet all striped with white (T&T Seeds) and new habits of growth such as the dwarf knee-high types, which stand alone. Some, like “Snoopea” (T & M) have no tendrils. Some of the new types also have no fragrance. Others have a light fragrance, which sometimes means fragrance is almost undetectable. The more intense fragrances are usually concentrated in the “heirloom” types. These include the “Old Spice” mix the “Painted Lady” strain in bicolour pink and white and the ancient variety “Matucana,” which has small purple and bicolour blooms and is said to resemble the original, wild sweet pea from Sicily and southern Italy. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca.

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If you are the proud owner of a cat or dog, you want them to be as healthy as possible, and live long lives free of problems. It’s not easy, but with planning, good nutrition and regular check-ups, your pet can be healthy as a… horse?

The partnership you develop with your veterinarian is one of the most important relationships you will have as a pet parent, according to NewsCanada research. Here are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure your time with your veterinarian is time well spent. • Remember to get your pet examined annually, especially during heartworm and flea season. • Complete a pre-visit checklist consisting of a “nose-to-tail” examination. Check for any signs of limping, unusual skin irritations, bumps, coughing or vomiting.

• Monitor your pet between visits so you can flag any changes in their normal sleeping, eating activity or behavioural habits. • Develop a list of questions to ask during your visit. Veterinarian visits can sometimes seem overwhelming for you and your pet – keeping a list handy will help you stay on track and get the most from your visit. • Think about your pet’s health from the inside out – responsible pet parenting includes providing a balanced diet which meets the nutritional needs for cats and dogs to maintain their overall well-being. • Think holistically – your pet deserves the same attention as you do, so make sure you inquire about health, behaviour, nutrition, hygiene, allergies and vaccinations. Speak to your veterinarian for tips on essential at-home care so you can maintain the health of your pet between visits. Be proactive with your pet’s health. You’ll be glad you did.

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Debunking Myths about Pet Nutrition Myth #1 - Obesity is rare among dogs and cats. Fact - 35 per cent of pets are overweight, underscoring the need to pay attention to your dog or cat’s diet to prevent health issues like heart disease and high blood pressure. Myth #2 - Table scraps are a healthy and delicious treat for my cat or dog. Fact - What seems like a small treat could equal a whole meal to your pet. For example, to a 10lb cat, a 1-oz piece of cheddar cheese is like eating 3½ hamburgers for a 150-lb woman. Myth #3 - All pet foods are created equal and one size ﬁts all. Fact - Many generic brands offer “all life stages” products that do not tailor key nutrients like protein and calcium to health requirements of different ages - from puppy/kitten to mature adult. Look for a pet food that’s clinically balanced for age and needs.

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Arthritis: Walk it Off Regular physical activity and exercise not only helps keep your joints healthy, it may actually decrease pain associated with arthritis. Did you know that you’re actually “feeding” your joints when you’re active?

Here’s how: cartilage, the tough elastic material that covers and protects the ends of bones, depends on joint movement to absorb nutrients and remove waste. So, the more you move your joints, the healthier they’ll become. There are other benefits, too - cartilage, ligaments and bone become stronger and more resilient. Whether it’s walking, swimming, gardening or golfing, the options available to those living with arthritis are varied.

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For people with arthritis, learning to make it part of your life can be difficult. But learning as much as you can about your particular type of arthritis and actively working with your arthritis treatment team are two very effective ways of regaining control over your life. There is plenty of information, some specific to arthritis and some not, that can be very helpful to someone facing the challenges associated with having a chronic or lifelong disease.

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The Arthritis Society, BC & Yukon Division invites you to participate in the “Walk to Fight Arthritis.” This event takes place Sunday, May 30 at Langara Park (Langara Golf Course) to help raise funds and awareness for one of the leading causes of disability in Canada. To register, call 604-714-5553 or visit www.arthritis.ca.

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medication the most. In 2009, The Mayo Clinic stated, “The Buteyko Method is the most promising complementary treatment for asthma.” Christine Byrne is finding impressive results with her clients here in Vancouver and on the Sunshine Coast. “Regardless of age or severity, they are again and again reporting improvement in their breathing and quality of life. We see improvements in anything from the first to the fifth week after starting the Buteyko program.” Asthma Care Canada is a pioneer in the introduction and deployment of The Buteyko Method in Vancouver. For more information, email: info@ asthmacare.ca, call 604-723-0479 or visit www.asthmacarecanada.com.

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Warm weather brings out the skimpy summer outfits and healthy, energetic people biking, hiking and playing in our city. That’s fun in the sun (with sunscreen of course!), and here are some ideas to help make exercising outdoors even more enticing.

Racquet Swatters Ready for some badminton this summer? Well, if you’re like most untrained players, the frustration kicks in really soon. Windy conditions, a very light, finicky birdie and a racquet head with barely the surface area of a grapefruit combine to make that game a real challenge. Enter Speedminton, an easy-to-set-up game that is comprised of two user-friendly, light squash-type racquets, an assorted set of three weighted, strong birdies (called speeders), eight small red cones for marking the playing area, speedlights for night play and an easy-to-decipher instruction booklet, all zipped into one handy carrying case. Locally distributed, the Speedminton

set sells for well under $50 and will provide hours of enjoyment, and plenty of exercise, to boot. (Being tennis players, we wanted to try it, and the side-to-side lunging itself provides a real cardio workout!) For adults, it makes a fun, recreational addition to a picnic or party. For kids, it’s much easier to hit the speeder than a conventional birdie; no net is required so you can take it to the beach, the park or even a parking lot! Larger sets are available for groups. Give it a swat by checking out www. speedminton.ca to order.

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Osofit presents Bootcamp in a Box, the answer for gals and guys on the go. Fitness expert Robert Hepper has devised he correct exercise mix: cardiovascular exercise incorporating interval training to burn the highest amount of calories during the session, in addition with full body strength and core training to increase the individual’s metabolism. A simple, easy-to-follow nutrition and workout plan is included that is proven effective. Included in the Osofit Fitness

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According to Tourism Vancouver info., the 10.5-kilometre (6.5-mile) Stanley Park seawall is rife with rollerbladers throughout the summer months, so this activity has not waned despite the cyclical nature of recreational activities. The seawall’s flat, paved path circles the entire park, and offers spectacular mountain, water and forest vistas, with plenty of spots to stop and take a breather. Adventurous ‘bladers can rent in-line skates (and accompanying safety gear like pads) from local operators including Bayshore Bicycles & Rollerblade Rentals (www.bayshorebikerentals.ca) and Spokes Bicycle Rentals (www. spokesbicyclerentals.com). Roll out this summer!

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Stella! Stella!

The always ambitious, never dull Leaky Heaven Circus takes on Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire and sets it in an East Vancouver home… literally. Starring Lois Anderson as Blanche, Billy Marchenski (Stanley), Sasa Brown (Stella) and directed by Steven Hill, the steamy action takes place May 19 to 22, 9 p.m. in a house near Commercial Drive at 820 Woodland Dr. (enter at Adanac and Woodland) with the audience taking it all in from the street. Tickets available at the site, or at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/110702. The onsite box ofﬁce opens one hour prior to curtain. For more information, call 604-488-0003 or go to www.leakyheaven.com.

Frog of war

Victoria’s Frog Eyes are back with another enjoyably high strung batch of fractured art rock songs called Paul’s Tomb: A Triumph. And wouldn’t you know it they’re playing a show at the Biltmore Cabaret May 19 with guests In Medias Res and Shane Turner Over Drive. Tickets at Zulu, Scratch and Red Cat Records.

Trumpeter Malcolm Aiken blows his horn May 20.

Whistle blower

Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith’s Oscar nominated documentary The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers tells the story of a high-ranking Pentagon ofﬁcial and Vietnam strategist who became a whistle blower and leaked the so-called Pentagon Papers to the New York Times, leading to a constitutional crisis that pitted the White House against the free press, the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. Catch it May 20 to 22, 24, 26 at Paciﬁc Cinémathèque. For tickets and show times, call 604-688-FILM or go to www.cinematheque.bc.ca.

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Local horn blower Malcolm Aiken brings his smooth trumpet sounds that mix jazz, soul, Latin, classical and pop to St. James Hall May 20, 8 p.m., in support of his debut CD Paper Star. Tickets at Highlife Records, La Casa and Zulu Records.

For the children

Free The Children presents an evening of “renowned speakers, inspiring youth leaders and rockin’ live performances”—something tells us the press release wasn’t written by a kid—May 19, 7 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre. Hosted by MuchMusic VJ Jesse Giddings, West Fest 2.0 features appearances by Canadian rockers Ill Scarlett, a child rights activist, a former child soldier and a motivational speaker who also happens to be a magician. Sweet. For more info, go to www.freethechildren.com/westfest.

Audiences can watch Leaky Heaven Circus’s take on A Streetcar Named Desire from outside an East Side home May 19 to 22.

Bard work

With Bard on the Beach just around the corner, what else can a Shakespeare fan do besides dust off his beret, dry clean the leotards and stock up on tissue? Bone up on the Bard, that’s what. Simon Fraser University’s Dr. Paul Budra offers an informative lecture on Shakespeare, appropriately titled Shakespeare 101: An Introduction to Shakespeare and Elizabethan Theatre May 19, 7:30 p.m. at Simon Fraser University at Harbour Centre (515 West Hastings). And it’s free, although pre-registration through the Bard Box Ofﬁce is required as seating is limited. Call 604-739-0559 or go to www.bardonthebeach.org.

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A recent story in the New York Times had a few of K&K’s more sexually charged predatory members clawing the walls of their love caves in frustration. According to the article, Google has recently deemed “cougar” dating sites, which match older women with younger men, as “nonfamily safe,” and consequently, ads for such sites containing the word “cougar” will not be allowed on so-called content pages. For a company like CougarLife.com, a Toronto-based site that says it has a halfmillion members, Google’s declawing efforts means that ads for CougarLife.com will no longer appear on more than 6,700 websites, including Ask.com, YouTube and MySpace, which accounted for 60 per cent of its trafﬁc. Fair enough, you might be saying to yourself. Why shouldn’t websites that help older women and younger men hook up for a roll in the forest be deemed “nonfamily safe”? The problem lies in the fact that, according to the story: “Google continues to allow similar advertising for the many sites that match older men and younger women, like DateAMillionaire. com, which assures its clients they can meet

‘sugar babies.’ So cougars and cubs are out, but sugar daddies and sugar babies are in.” And that’s what really has K&K howling along with our fellow creatures of the animal kingdom. Whether you’re a cougar, cub, bear, otter, duckbilled platypus, three-legged woodchuck or a well-endowed badger with a predilection for marmot play, you deserve to be exposed to the same unwanted ads and intrusion to your Google search as much as the next person.

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Putting the street back into Streetcar

In more computer nerd news, according to a story on the website AppScout.com, an upcoming film called The Social Network depicts the seamy life of Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. Written by Aaron Zorkin (Sports Night), directed by David Fincher (Fight Club) and starring Jesse Eisenberg (The Squid and the Whale, Zombieland), the movie portrays the 26-year-old billionaire who’s come under fire for his website’s abuse of privacy as a “ruthless unworthy sex maniac” and a “borderline-autistic conniver.” K&K “likes this.” But there’s no word yet on how the film will portray hundreds of our “friends” who find it necessary to update their status several

Acts of violins

Eileen Thalenberg and Gail McIntyre’s uplifting documentary Silence at the Heart of Things celebrates the life and music of the late fiddler extraordinaire Oliver Schroer, who in a career cut short by Leukemia, recorded and produced more than 100 albums, composed 1,000 pieces of music, inspired a generation of young musicians through his youth group The Twisted String and orchestrated flashfiddle happenings called “Random Acts of Violins.” The film screens May 19, 7 p.m. at Vancity Theatre. Bring your fiddle and get in for free. For more info, call 604-683-FILM (3456) or go to www.viff.org.

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Trevor Linden—K&K’s favourite Vancouver Canuck next to Garth Butcher and K&K (we’re all Canucks, after all)—left a hole in our hearts when he retired. Sure we stalk him at media events, follow his endeavours as a real estate developer and dress up as former coach Mike Keenan so we can apologize to a life-sized cutout of Linden for being such a dick to him. But it’s not the same. Thankfully, Linden is in a new commercial for mail-order eyewear company Clearly Contacts that gives us some much appreciated face time with him. Looking eerily like former city councillor Peter Ladner, a well-dressed and bespectacled Linden asks the age-old question: “Eyeglasses are expensive, but do they need to be? Glass, plastic and two tiny little screws. Truth is they should cost a fraction of what you pay for them.” Amen, brother. Then he throws his glasses off in disgust and they hover in the air, implying that Linden is also a wizard of eyewear. He follows up with a bunch of stuff about saving money, but frankly we were too lost in his pools of sapphire to notice.

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Music-obsessed duo embarks on episodic Internet journey

Nerd-powered podcast shares the love

Fans of eavesdropping on middle age men while they discuss obscure musical factoids, anecdotes and song recommendations can ﬁnally rejoice. Ex-Montrealer, aspiring standup comedian and music promoter Charles Brownstein and musician, video game expert and British bon vivant Mark Lewis met at a party and bonded over their mutual love of the Butthole Surfers—and as is often the case with people who meet at parties and bond over the Butthole Surfers, they decided to start their own podcast. Now 14 episodes in, Vancity Musicnerd is a weekly podcast that aims to enlighten music seekers and turn people on to interesting tunes. To date, the dynamic duo has waxed poetically on Captain Beefheart, reminisced about mix tapes and saved countless people from downloading Lady Gaga. They will also host a Mod Night June 17 at 917 Main. Brownstein broke free from his partner in pod to talk with the Courier about fashion, noise complaints and moustaches.

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I don’t know how nerdy this is, but Mark was a neighbour of Kevin Shields from the band My Bloody Valentine, which is one of the loudest bands in the world and also happens to be one of our favourites. And apparently Shields complained a lot about noise from the local pub. The irony is beautiful!

The Internet, music blogs, podcasts, etc. seem like a young man’s game—make that a young man’s with poor grammar game. As a 42-year-old, what advantages do you have over the younger, hipper generation?

We are wise beyond our years! Between the two of us we have about 80 years worth of musical knowledge. I believe this gives us a great base to draw from. As well, Mark’s sexy patois draws in a big audience.

What can you tell readers that will give you guys instant street cred? We lasted the whole show front and centre at the last Dinosaur jr. gig. That was loud! We’ve seen enough great bands, Ramones, Replacements,

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Have you ever grown a moustache? If so, what would you name it? Yes, not as bushy as Tom Selleck’s. Probably Pierre.

What’s the most fashionable piece of clothing you own? We are both true collectors of clothes and shoes. I think that between the two of us we could open a boutique. Mark has a true love of his one-of-a-kind Sex Pistols Who Killed Bambi? jacket. For me, it would probably be a Fred Perry golf shirt. Hope that doesn’t sound too shallow.

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Vancouver needs a music podcast so that it can be enlightened with all the great music that is out there. The people need to be exposed to great tunes. Life is too short to listen to mediocre music! To download the latest free Vancity Musicnerd podcast, go to the iTunes store and type in “vancity musicnerd.” —Michael Kissinger mkissinger@vancourier.com

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Actor Deborah Williams has boobs, but she also has balls. At one point in Becky’s New Car, she strips down to her bra and bikini briefs and then with the help of three “volunteers” squeezes and wriggles her buxom self into a “body shaper” from Spanx. Funny? Ohmigawd, yes. Williams is one of the highly successful Mom’s the Word creator/performers and, like Barb Pollard, another of the Moms, she’s not afraid to get naked and jiggly on stage. (Pollard, you’ll never forget, gets right down to her well-endowed buff in the Mom’s shows.) If Williams takes a page from Pollard, American playwright Steven Dietz takes several pages from British playwright Willy Russell (Shirley Valentine). Like Shirley, Becky addresses the audience directly: “Oh. Hi. Oh. Glad you could drop by.” Where Shirley is peeling spuds for hubby Joe’s “chips and egg,” Becky is vacuuming and cleaning up the mess left by Chris (Kevin Stark), her 24-year-old perpetual student and perpetually messy son. And, like Shirley, Becky is tempted to break out of a complacent marriage to have a ﬂing not with a sexy, hirsute Greek sailor but with rich widower Walter (Jackson Davies). Shirley’s marriage to Joe, however, is pretty appalling while Becky’s marriage (also to a Joe) isn’t all that bad. Humdrum, perhaps; predictable, yes. But Becky’s husband obviously loves her, and in this production Becky loves Joe back. This makes inﬁdelity a little less likely and a little less palatable, perhaps, to an audience. But, hey, we know it happens. Like Shirley Valentine, Becky’s New Car needs a strong, charismatic lead to make it work. Director Rachel Ditor

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Memoir chronicles blind author’s experiences as a new father

A different view of parenthood By Jessica Barrett

Local author Ryan Knighton took three months to work up the nerve to take his infant daughter, Tess, for their first walk together. It took them 20 minutes to travel one block and they almost got mowed down by an SUV. Accident prone? Sure. New parent jitters? Definitely. But the narrowly averted disasters of that first walk can be chalked up more to the fact that Knighton is blind. Diagnosed at age 18 with a degenerative eye condition called retinitis pigmentosis, Knighton’s sight deteriorated over a number of years. By the time Tess was born, Knighton’s window to the world essentially revolved around a small sliver of sight in his right eye and the verbal descriptions from his wife, Tracy. While the Capilano University English teacher had come to terms with life as a blind man, a process he chronicled in his acclaimed coming-of-age memoir Cockeyed, becoming a blind dad was another matter entirely. His new book C’mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad in the Dark (Knopf Canada) is a charming and witty retelling of Knighton’s attempt to distinguish between the two roles. “The hard thing with becoming a dad was my strategies for being a blind guy kind of went out the window because the way I put myself at risk just to do shit I want to do and be independent became a different question

Ryan Knighton’s C’mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad in the Dark is a charming and witty chronicle of a blind man becoming a parent. when you’re doing it for someone else and you’re responsible for somebody else,” says Knighton on the phone from Toronto before a book launch event. “So I learned how to put myself at risk for my own independence, but how do I be blind for somebody else, and a baby at that? So I basically imposed a certain dis-

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tance from being a dad for the first while because I was just too afraid to interact with it.” Though Knighton’s interactions with fatherhood in C’mon Papa seem tailor-made for dramatic retelling—there’s his attempt to guide Tracy into a prenatal class on an icy Vancouver day; his first stab at changing Tess’s diaper; and the day he decided to strap her to his chest and brave the busy streets of East Van—the author says it wasn’t clear from the start that his foray into parenthood should become book fodder. “A couple things kind of stewed it,” he says. “There were a lot of readers after my first book who would ask what happened after, did we have a family. There was a certain kind of prodding there with people asking. I didn’t know if there’d be enough material there to write a book, but when I went to the prenatal classes and then actually strapped on the Baby Bjorn and put Tess in the Baby Bjorn, my wife gave me this kind of terrified look, and I knew I had

more stuff to write about than I deserved.” As in Cockeyed, now in the works as a major motion picture, C’mon Papa is an intimate look at the inner workings of Knighton’s personal life, which necessarily involves a lot of his wife, Tracy who often mitigates his experience of the world. Knighton says the extreme personal nature of his writing often gets a strong response from readers. “People who read Cockeyed are very bonded to Tracy,” Knighton says. “We were at a festival where we had a dinner with some people who sponsored the festival and they were talking to me as we came in and they were like ‘Is Tracy here?’ And I said, ‘Oh yeah, she’s over there somewhere,’ and it’s like, ‘Oh Barbara, the Tracy’s here, the Tracy’s here!’” That intimacy is great, but Knighton says the trick with memoirs is to make sure they extend beyond his personal or familial bubble into something that touches on a bigger picture. “I think because you tell them so much about your marriage and the things you go to, things that pretend to be personal at one level but you’re trying to reach for something broader—I’ve always said I don’t think memoirs work unless they’re about something that isn’t you—and I think people feel a kind of desire to reciprocate the intimacy. That they’ve been let into your world for 300 pages and so when you meet them, they want to give back that bond.” With C’mon Papa, Knighton says his blindness, while a real personal challenge, merely exaggerates all the fears and anxieties of new parents. “It’s just a hyperbole of every parenting paradigm, everybody goes through the same thing, just not that extreme.” For Knighton, one of his biggest discoveries in the journey to fatherhood is that due to his blindness, he wouldn’t be able to model his version of fatherhood on his own dad, but in that regard, he’s not at all alone. “I think it’s a thing all parents go through—there’s a very bittersweet gap between what you meant to be and what you are. And that’s what you want your kids to know, the thing you meant to be.” jbarrett@nsnews.com

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with Cheryl Rossi With six months to go until the annual Eastside Culture Crawl in November, artists at the ARC building want you to tromp through their homes and take in their art. Some even want you to lend your voice or eyeball. Thirty visual and performance artists in the live/work building at the foot of Commercial Drive will share their works with their Uncommon Perspectives group show and open studios, May 28 to 30. Photographer Gabriel Morosan hopes to mine your soul and photographer Wendy D wants you to scream. Morosan shoots close-ups of people’s eyes to uncover their true states, and he’ll be searching for willing subjects during Uncommon Perspectives. “There’re a lot of unhappy people around this city,” the Romanian emigrant said. “You can actually read people’s eyes, their emotions and their feelings and it doesn’t matter what kind of condition they are [in], their eyes give you [a view] to deep inside of the soul.” Those who don’t want to expose their psyche can clamber onto his big, black custom-made, 2400 cc Triumph motorcycle for a shot. Wendy D also hopes to shoot visitors. She says she was inspired to start her Scream series of portraits in 2005 after a conversation

At Uncommon Perspectives, artist Wendy D will take photos of visitors before and after they scream. with a friend who wanted to quit his full-time job to focus on his photography but felt he couldn’t. “Everybody has frustrations,” she’s learned. Using black and white ﬁlm, Wendy D snaps photos of people before and after they scream, and she said subjects usually express their prescream nerves or post-scream relief with laughter. She plans to publish two photos of each person side by side in a book. Yamuna Jolicoeur will get things moving for Uncommon Perspectives with a roller-skating performance during the Friday and Saturday night gallery parties that will include drinks and live music in the ARC’s two jam rooms.

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monsters and Mike Kammerer will display his graceful fossillike sculptures made of laminated wood. Pencil drawings, collages, silkscreening, clay, metal sculptures, and paintings round out the show. “We’re a major resource of artists, in this building,” Wendy D said. “It’s amazing.” The opening reception and night gallery run 8 p.m. to midnight at 1701 Powell St. with the daytime events 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wendy D will shoot screamers from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, go to arcgallery.ca crossi@vancourier.com

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YELLOWKNIFE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS is hiring for the following positions: 1.0 MATH TEACHER, 1.0 SCIENCE TEACHER, 1.0 FRENCH PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Visit www.ycs.nt.ca for application instructions.

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Career Services/ Job Search

ONLINE, ACCREDITED, WEB DESIGN TRAINING. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Start building your online web presence today! Visit: www.ibde.ca. Space is limited Apply today!

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Drivers

HandyDART is seeking Casual Drivers in the Vancouver area. This career can be physically demanding requiring patience and safety awareness. Working independently as a member of the HandyDART team, you will be responsible for the safe transportation of passengers with disabilities. You must be available for shifts anytime between the hours of 6 a.m. and midnight. Permanent full time shifts available by seniority. Exceptional customer service skills, Class 4 unrestricted license, professional driving experience and familiarity with the Lower Mainland. Competitive wages. Applications are available at www.mvtcanada.com

General Employment ATTENTION STUDENTS/ SUMMER WORK

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Flex sched. $16.25 base-appt, cust. sales/service, conditions apply, no exp needed, will train. Call 604-676-0446 or www.summeropenings.ca/ve

OFFICE & BUILDING CLEANER (Light Duty Cleaner) needed, $9.50 - $13.50/hr. 40 hrs/wk. day - evening - night shift. 1 year exp. Send resume by mail to: Innova Development Corp., 2719 Main St. Vanc. BC V5T 3E9 Fax 604-568-6348 or email: mcassociates@hotmail.com before May 20, 2010. Personal Trainer Certification Earn up to $70/hr as a Personal Trainer. Government Financial Aid may be avail. 604-930-8377 See our ad in todays paper under Education.

Skip Tracers

required ( locating debtors in the USA). Must be good on the telephone & internet . Our Tracers earn $ 13.70 hr to start + bonus + benefits, Earn 35-50K/yr. No exp. Necessary. Will train suitable candidates. Email resume and cover letter to its.careers@skiptrace.com or call 604-484-6900 Detailed job info at www.skiptrace.com

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Health Care

Commercial Project Managers A medium sized BC based Mechanical company is accepting applications for Commercial Project Managers. The candidate will have 5 or more years managing full mechanical projects in the $1-5M range. Preference is given to candidates with Gold Seal Project Management Certification in the plumbing/mechanical field. Wages and benefits negotiated based on experience. Fax applications to 604-892-3070

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ESTHETICIANS & HAIR STYLISTS

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work. Qualified applicants receive training, support and monthly remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

Trades/Technical

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VIP SALON & SPA. Experienced hairstylist w/clientele chair rental opportunity. Call 604-218-2139.

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Field Superintendents

A medium sized BC based Mechanical company is accepting applications for Field Superintendents. The candidates will have 7 or more yrs managing mechanical projects in the $1-5M range with a variety of technical applications. The applicant must have Red Seal journeyman ticket and B fitters license with preference given to Gold Seal certification. Wages and benefits negotiated based on experience. Fax applications to 604-892-3070 PARTS MANAGER REQUIRED for busy Ford dealership. Previous management/ADP experience required. Exceptional remuneration/commission. Pension/company benefits. Email resume to: employment@kinglandford.com or Fax (867) 920-9202. Yellowknife

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Multiple Start Dates for All Programs Small Class Sizes and Supportive Instructors

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General Employment

Hands-on Skills Training to Make You Job-Ready

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Prepare for the Real World with Practicum Placements

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EDUCATION

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WEDNESDAY, M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 0 T H E VAN C O U V E R C O U R I E R

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Accounting and Payroll Administration Network Security and Database Administrator

1.800.320.3058 city.cdicollege.ca

Training Students Across Canada for more than 40 Years!

F/T or P/T Receptionist At Ophthamology Office

Position available a.s.a.p. in Vancouver but may have to travel to second location. Ophthamology experience is needed. Send resume to: sequoia.bc@gmail.com LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for senior in South Vancouver, driver’s lic. a must. Call 604-619-5192.

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Hotel Restaurant

X-Site Grill & Bistro looking for a fulltime Cook. Must have Red Seal and 2-3 years restaurant experience. Cantonese speaking an asset. Competitive wage. If you are able to work under pressure, please email resumes to: xsitegrillandbistro@gmail.com

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Information Technology

ENTRY LEVEL f/t position for software tester. English/Spanish req. Email jobs@mobilearth.com

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Retail Sales

TEXTILE CLEARANCE HOUSE NOW HIRING: ASSISTANT MANAGER This is a full time position. Must be available for all shifts including evenings and weekends. Some sewing knowledge required. Management experience an asset. E-mail resume to chris-tch@hotmail.com Fax 604-321-7170 or drop off at 5550 Fraser Street No phone calls please

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PARTS MANAGER required for busy Ford Dealership. Previous management/ADP experience required. Exceptional Remuneration/Commission. Pension/company benefits. Email resume to: employment@kinglandford.com or fax (867) 920-9209 Yellowknife, NT

It Just Makes Sense

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

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PARK PLACE DAYCARE requires a F/T Early Childhood Educator w/B.A or college diploma in ECE. $14/hr. E-resume: parkplacedaycare@live.ca

*Some conditions may apply.

JUNE 14

Teachers/ Instructors

(3 locations in Burnaby) Teaching positions in our preschool and all day program starting September 2010. Qualifications: •Montessori Certification (for 3-6 years) •ECE Certification •Previous teaching experience an asset. •Applicants must have a minimum of practicum exp. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. Fax your resume to: 604 298-2252 or email to: bbymont@telus.net

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THE VANCOUVER COURIER WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010

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NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Furniture

BEST Deal Restwell Matt Sets. Full wrty, Dble $319. Queen $339 King $559. Will deliver. 722-3636 Coffee Table, 45' long, 23.5 'wide, 16' tall, glass, slides & horizontal. $45. Danish style table, 4ft 7 ' long, 30.5' wide, 29' high, 2 x 13inch leaves, tile design in the middle. $195 Mt Pleasant area, Van, 604-875-8055

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Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. BUILDING SALE! 25x30 $4,577. 30x40 $7,140. 32x60 $11,950. 32x80 $18,420. 35x60 $13,990. 40x70 $14,650. 40x100 $24,900. 46x140 $37,600. OTHERS. Ends optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

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Plants & Trees

Annual Garden Centre Liquidation Sale May Long Weekend

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Recycler

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Dogs

QUEEN SIZE bed, foam mattress, underneath drawers, free you p/u, 604-731-9372

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* * BOOK NOW!! * * An overseas live-in Nanny for 2010 placement. 604-682-4688

AUSSIE PUPS. Ten to choose from. Ready to go the first weekend in June. Tails & claws done. Both parents available to view. $700 - $1000/ea. 604-607-7372

9am - 6pm All Plants, Pottery, Pond Supplies, Etc. Discounts from 30% to 70% OFF

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Trice Farms Pond & Garden Centre

24565 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge

604-466-3254

Closed Tuesdays

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

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AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLE Pups Non-shedding mediums, parents 27lbs, spayed/neutered, 1st shots, reg. w/ ALAA, $2500 1-250-494-3107 Summerland CHIHUAHUA, 3 pups (3 1/2 mo old/1st shots/dewormed) & the mom, $100 each. 604 581-6902

Lost? COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $550 neg. 604-708-1752

★LIQUIDATION SALE★

Mattresses, Headboards, Nite Tables, Dressers, Sofa Beds, Banquet Chairs, Desks, Lamps, TV’s, TV Armoires, Carpets, Drapes, Bedspreads, Linen...and much more! 250 Terminal Ave @ Main St, Vancouver Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 Visit ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators www.anizcofurniture.com

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REAL ESTATE 6020

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S. Surrey/ White Rock

2 BR, 1 bath, top flr condo, part renod. Quick Sale! $215,000. 305 - 1720 Southmere Cr. Karen C. Sutton Westcoast 604-538-8888

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Duplexes - Sale

CENTRAL BBY DUPLEXES, 5681-83 Camino Crt. Each side 2332 sqft, 5 BR, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 w/d’s, 2 balc, Asking $538,888 ea side. 604-889-4740

Need a New Place?

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford beautifully updated end unit 1250sf 3br 2ba thse $239,900 504-1551 id5107 Delta Kennedy Hts updated 920sf 2br condo, laundry, pool, $172,900 306-0406 id5121 Port Moody Suter Brook Village top floor 710sf 1br condo $359,900 313-1480 id5083 Sry Fleetwood 3260sf 3or4br 2.5ba, 17192sf lot, triple garage $725K 599-7009 id5093 Sry Cedar Hills 2235sf 4/5br 2ba home w/suite, Fab views $459K 951-9104 id5119 Sry Cloverdale spotless 1462sf 3br+den 2.5ba Tnhse $339,900 778-571-0757 id5120

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Buying Nice Homes in Nice Areas. No Rehab Or Repair Work Needed. FREE REPORT! 24 Hr Rec. Msg. 1-866-215-8037 ID 207 LeaveWorkSomeDay.com Invigo Realty Ltd.

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

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Houses - Sale

Langley/Aldergrove

FOR SALE BY OWNER

27021-24th Ave, Aldergrove $718,000

Reduced Price to the Current Assessed Value No Real Estate Fees

Gorgeous 5,300 sq. ft. custom built home with a ﬁnished basement & in-law suite. Open A must see! design,very functional,greatfor entertaining family & friends. Close to all amenities,5 minutes to the USA. Too many features to list! You won’t be disappointed.

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DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy profitable career as a professional certified dog trainer. PCTIA Government registered program in Vancouver DogStars Professional Dog Trainers School now accepting registration for Fall 2010 & Spring 2011. Phone: 604-878-STAR (7827)Web: www.DogStars.ca

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❏ WE BUY HOMES ❏

Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk ! (604) 435-5555 OR (604) 786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca ★ WE BUY HOUSES ★ Older home? Damaged home? Needs repairs? Quick Cash! Call us First! 604-657-9422

www.bcforeclosures.com 5 BR home from $18,500 down $1,975/mo. 604-538-8888, Alain @ Sutton WC Realty W. Rock

Lots & Acreage

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No GST. $339,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

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Mobile Homes

SRY, NEWTON. 55+ years old. 2 BR + den. 5 appl. Small pet ok! $38,500. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Out Of Town Property

LAND OF Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll-free: 1-888-865-4647.

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Registered Massage Services

SWISS BODY

MASSAGE & WAXING

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

Roger Chung, CGA Tax, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, acct systems. #206-1089 W Broadway www.rogerchung.com 604 628-1960

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Business Opportunity

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca. DIAL-A-LAW OFFERS general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

Financial Services

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BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today.

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. TOLL FREE: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com.

COKE/M&M/ENERGY VENDING ROUTES! Earn to $100K with 50 Locations in your area! 1-800-367-8409 ext. 3178.

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

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Business Services

#1 IN PARDONS. Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772, www.ExpressPardons.com CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM. Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member. IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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Mortgages

IN A CAR Accident? Getting DIVORCED? INHERITANCE coming? GET MONEY TODAY!

Equity in Real Estate = $$$$$$ No Credit, No Job, NO Problem! 1-866-531-5050 Member BBB MortgageDirectCanada.com

LAWYER REFERRAL Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604-687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

Men & Women

Massage $29 Head to Toe 3 hrs $109

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com

3482 Main St. Van 604-873-9890 Try the Best 604-872-1702

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Mind,Body&Soul

NEW SOLUTIONS CONSULTING Healing, Changing. The Success you want, your desire acheived, and only once acheived is there a fee. For Consultation call ✫604-306-0356✫

LAB PUPS, yellow, m/f, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked, $500. Call 604-701-1587 LAB X Golden Retriever vet checked 1st chots 8 wks, ready to go, yellow $450. 604-997-5504

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Destinations

4530-10 LAB X PUPPIES Purebred lab mother. Adorable mix of 12 males/females ready to go home! DOB 03/21. 3 black/ brown, 9 all black. Excellent with children; farm raised. $450. Langley: Call 604-807-3653

Real Estate Investment

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Pat 778-783-0872

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Up to $10,000 Canada Wide Settlement Lenders 1-866-210-7200

**RENT to OWN** Townhouses & Homes in Langley/Surrey Small downpayment required. Poor Credit Okay 604-857-3597 604-418-3162

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Lessons/Training

Real Estate

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-42

Houses - Sale

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

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604-682 -2528

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.MazumaCapital.ca

SHEPHERD X Rotti x Bernese Mnt sheep dog x Arctic Wolf, 6 females 2 males. Some with blue eye, shots & dewormed $500 ea. Ready June 4. Ph 604-309-2966

SHIH TZU BIJON pups, 1st shots, dewormed, ready, family raised, non shed, $575 firm. 588-5195

Cats

Top Notch USED FURNITURE Just arrived from the RICHMOND INN.

Agents

www.petfinder.com/petdetail/5731357

Saturday May 22, Sunday 23, Monday 24

Furniture

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SHARPEI IN Coquitlam is looking for good home, very healthy and great with people. Must go through Sharpei rescue for an application.

Business Services

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Dogs

LABS YELLOW PB Vet checked, 1st shots dewormed. 3 female. May 30. $550. 604 537-5063

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $400+ 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

Childcare Available

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RARE! CHOCOLATE, Blue, red, cream & brindle. French Bulldogs, Reserve now! 604-802-6934

www.westcoastfrenchbulldogs.com

Okanagan/ Interior

OSOYOOS WATERFRONT 3br, 2bath, fully equipped & furn large deck, BBQ, ac, canoes, priv. dock, Avail June to Sept. $1500 /wk, 604-922-6103...551-3014

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Sunshine Coast

WATERFRONT CABIN 3 BR on Sakinaw Lake, Pender Harbor. Large deck, dock, use of canoe, June, July , Aug. 1-604-859-0292

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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Legal/Public Notices NO. M109467 NEW WESTMINSTER REGISTRY

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: KRISHNA PATEL PLAINTIFF AND: WILFRID ENCARNACION CANTON and DANA M. ENCARNACION DEFENDANTS AND: INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THIRD PARTY NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTED SERVICE TO: THE DEFENDANT, WILFRID ENCARNACION CANTON TAKE NOTICE that an application made by the Plaintiff in proceeding number M109467, involving a motor vehicle accident that occurred on December 21, 2005 in Surrey, BC and wherein you are a named Defendant, to have the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim ﬁled on November 9, 2007 and renewed on March 31, 2010 be served upon you by way of substitutional service. By Order of this Court made on May 7, 2010, it has been ordered that service of the Writ of Summons upon you be effected by this advertisement. If you desire to defend this action you must deliver an Appearance in Form 7 to the solicitor for the Plaintiff, Paul C. Formby, at #110 – 5455 152 Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 5A5 on or before Wednesday, June 9, 2010. A copy of the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim ﬁled November 9, 2007 and renewed on March 31, 2010 will be mailed to you on request addressed to Paul C. Formby, Barrister and Solicitor, at #110 – 5455 152 Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 5A5. If you do not deliver an Appearance in Form 7 to the solicitor for the Plaintiff within 21 days of the publication of this advertisement, then you will not be entitled to further notice and 7 days thereafter the Plaintiff may proceed against you and the relief claimed by the Plaintiff, as set out in the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim, may be given against you in your absence. District Registrar

WEDNESDAY, M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 0 T H E VAN C O U V E R C O U R I E R

Legal/Public Notices

ATTN: CHRISTINA FERRERO Personal belongings incl. tv, dryer, dresser, freezer, standing lamps, futon frame, wood chair, and vehicle (blue 1972 Toyota Carona Mark II, VIN MX29022522) removed from 221 Renfrew St. Van, BC and placed in storage. Belongings will be disposed of by Mrs. Chow on June 7/10, vehicle disposed of June 27/10 at 9am unless moving expenses ($40), storage expenses (for belongings, ($84) 2 for vehicle($212)), and towing expenses ($61.68) are paid in full prior to the dates above. Please contact Susan Chow 2695 East 29th Avenue, Van, BC 604-876-8473/778-233-2493. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of MARIEKO JOYCE GO, also known as JOYCE MARIEKO TRIMBLE, deceased, formerly of 342 - 1844 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against this estate are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned executor at 595 Burrard Street, 9th Floor, PO Box 49500, Vancouver, BC V7X 1L9 (Attn: J. Halma) on or before June 25, 2010, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice. CHEIKO VIOLET LIPPOLD, executor by Kay M. Vinall, solicitor

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN RUSSEL ABRAHAM late of Vancouver, British Columbia. All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor at 650 West Georgia Street, 5th Floor, P. O. Box 11538, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4N7 on or before the 17th day of June, 2010 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have then been received. The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company, Executor BY: Messrs. Lindsay Kenney LLP, Solicitors

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Apt/Condos

1 BR apt nr Oak, 929 W 16th St, insuite laundry, balcony, ns np, refs $1100, lease, avail now 604-254-1335, 604-220-8383 1 BR + den, 750 sq ft, & balcony, pleasant East View on 2nd flr, w/d, d/w, for Seniors 55+, nonsmokers, no pets, $1315/pm, Phone Mon - Fri 10am-4pm, 604-737-1125 1BR - suite on 2nd floor of quiet well maintained bldg. Near Commercial skytrain No Pets. Must be over 50 yrs. 604-684-3515 2 BR crnr garden patio unit, Adult only quiet bldg, 6 appl, no pets, Jun 15 or July 1st. $1700, Langara nr transit 604-301-0177

Anne Roe, formerly of Vancouver BC. Deceased, who died on March 31, 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o G.Roe, PO BOX 12022 Murrayville, Langley, BC, V3A 9J5, on or before June 3, 2010, after which date the estates assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. G.Roe, Executor

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Apt/Condos

MARPOLE 1323 W. 71st Ave. Studio $730. 1 BR $870 Incl. hot water, No Pets. 1 Yr Lease. Avail Immed & Jun 1. www.apt4rent.ca, 604-727-9022 OAK & 72Ave, 1 br $685, 2 br $870 & furnished $970, h/w flr, incl heat/hotwater, near transit, no pets, N/S, lease, 778-688-3721 Surrey City Centre NEW Two bedroom condos in the Quattro, S.S.Appliances, granite counter tops, large patio, W&D, gym, playground, sec. prkg & storage, walk to shops & bus & sky train Avail.Now $1100 N/S N/P Call Cindy to View! 604-807-1105 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105. VAN EAST 1 BR starting at $795/mo. Contact Quay Pacific Property Managment Ltd 604-521-0876 ext 29

2 LEVEL, 2801- 950 Cambie St 3 br, 2.5 bath, city view, 1777sf, balc. 2 prkg, lease, np, ns, $2900, June 1, Eric K. 604-723-7368

2801 - 1188 Quebec St. balc. view sunset & False Creek, 3 br, 2 bath, 1928sf, lease, np, ns, July 1, $3900, Eric K. 604-723-7368

609-1333 W. Georgia St. 2 br, 2 connected bath, hardwood, stainless, 940sf, lease, np, ns, Jun 1, $2000, Eric K. 604-723-7368

BACH & 1 BR, Newly Reno’d, cls to shop & transit, secured, incls heat, h/w, prkg, Start @ $675. 604-325-1385 www.remirealty.ca BBY, 4575 Grange, 1 BR Apt, nice & spac, hardwood flrs, parking, across fr Metrotown, N/s, N/p. Call Ariana 604-616-2824 BEAUTIFUL APTS. 1 & 2 BR avail. Special rates. Open House FRI & SAT @ 8665 Shaughnessy Call 604-327-9419 DAVIE/HORNBY 1 BR + den, prkg, new reno, 1 yr lease, ns np $1450. Avail now. Refs req’d 604-728-5063 DOWNTOWN, 588 Broughton St. 1 BR, 14th flr, sec prkg, pool. Near Stanley Prk. $1395. Jun 1. PET OK. Refs. 778-863-9692

GINGER Crosstown, Deluxe! 718 Main St. 1 BR condo, all appls, storage, bike locker, sec’d prkg, Media/amenties rm & more. NS/NP. Avail now. 604-861-6303

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Re: Helen Mary Plasounig, Deceased, also known as Helen Plasounig, Retired, formerly of 602-2370 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6K 1J2. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Helen Mary Plasounig, Deceased, also known as Helen Plasounig, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Shelley Bentley, solicitor for the Executors, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company and Chris Kropinski, at #410-1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 4C1 on or before June 21, 2010 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

RENTALS 1 BDRM, $750. Newly reno’d. view, hardwood, Victoria Drive & 33rd. no pets, no smoking, Avail immed. 604-322-9224

5505

YALETOWN BENTLEY Bldg. 2 BR, spac, bright, gas stove, ss appls, walk-in closet/shoe organ, 2 sec u/g park’g, + more features! Near skytrain & all amens. Avail June 1. $2395/mo. 604-312-4003

6510

Co-ops

WIT’S END HOUSING CO-OP

1592 S.W. Marine Dr, Vanc. Now accepting applications for 3 BR, $1059 + utils. Share purchase $1800. By all amens. Sorry no dogs allowed. To apply please email: witsendcoop@shawbiz.ca

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6520

Farms/Acreage

BEAUTIFUL 3 bdrm on acreage, Fam room & den, approx 1500sf w/d, d/w, lg sundeck, workshop, pets ok. Lots of pkg. Lease, June 1, $1600. East of Mission. 604-726-1939

6535

Homestay

HOMESTAY HOSTS - W.Side Van for ESL students age 13-17 attend UBC July 3 to 24. Arrange Now. carol@homestay.ca

6540

Houses - Rent

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PITT MEADOWS -11860 Springdale Dr. 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath FAMILY HOUSE Appliances, huge family room, f/p, fully fenced back yard, garage, close to West Coast Express, Schools & shops..............$1988/M CLOVERDALE – 6965 - 192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths NEW HOUSE with 3 suites + BIG income potential, all new appliance, w/d, f/p ....$2,688/M

7010 7005

Body Work

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6590

Rooms

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1 BR furnished, $500 per month, with meals $750incl utils. Near all ammens. Available now 604-889-9497 or 604-874-6870

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM g/l, nr 33rd & Knight, shrd bath, w/d, full kitchen, ns np, incl utils, Internet, Female only $450 Avail Now ! 604-726-1873

1 BR +den, bright, clean, bsmt. 22nd near Boundary, suit 2 ns, np, refs req’d, incl cable wireless net, $720, no wd, 604-431-0612 1 BR, KERRISDALE spacious, bright basement ste, own w/d, $1000 incl utils, cable & internet. May 1, ns np. 604-263-4234 2 BR bsmt suite, near Langara College & sky train, utils incld + laundry facilitiles, no pets, avail now, 604-240-9081 2 BR large, Victoria / Marine Dr, new house, close to bus & shops, $1100 incl utils, ns np avail now 604-677-6207

6605

Townhouses Rent

MARINE WOODS 3399 Fieldstone Ave, 3 Br, 3 bath, 1300sf, end unit, patio, lease, ns, np, Jun 1, $1650 Eric K. 604-723-7368

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HOME SERVICES 8055

Cleaning

8080

Electrical

CLEANING SERVICE. Reas rates, specializing in homes. Guar work. Refs avail. 604-715-4706 EXP HOME detail cleaners, move in/move out, homes, offices, Free metal p/u. etc...604-327-1219. LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning. Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

8058

Computer Services

$45 / Hour

Computer Home Repair Service ✔ Virus removal • 15 yrs exp ✔ Increase computer speed ✔ Open wknds/eves, 24/7

778-384-2019

Computer REPAIR: PC, Internet, Network, home/office reg maint. Sr’s Disc. Simon • 604-999-0815

8060

Concrete

CONCRETE SPECIALIST Sidewalk, Driveway, Patio Exposed Aggregate, remove & replacing

Reasonable rates. 35 yrs. exp. For free estimates call Mario

253-0049

A. FOUNDATIONS, Retaining walls, Stairs, Driveways, Sidewalks. Any concrete project. We also do all types of block, & stone work. Free ests. Basile 604-617-5813 Tom 604-690-3316 ALL KINDS of Concrete Work, Tile & Brick. Free Estimate. 604-767-5915 Call Rocky CONCRETE Removal / Replace Small jobs welcome ● Fence repair. Free est. Mario 254-0148 Concrete Specialist. Driveways, sidewalks, exposed aggregate & patios. Santino 604.254.5551 CONCRETE SPECIALIST, patio sidewalk, driveway, exposed aggregate reas rate 604-764-2726 L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Waterproofing, Wash & Sealing Larry 778-882-0098

8073

Drainage

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Drainage installation & repair. 604-327-3086

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-739-2000 Mia Casa − Drain Tile/Sewer Line Water Line Repairs / Replacement & Cleaning. Vince 604-941-6060, Al 604-783-3142

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

GOLD STAR DRYWALL Boarding, taping & textures. Also wall and floor tiles. 604-418-8516 VICTORIA DRYWALL LTD. 25 yrs exp. Reno’s & New Constr. Call Bruno ★ 604-313-2763 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

GARAGE SALE

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MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

8110

Floor Refinishing

8155

Landscaping

ANYTHING IN WOOD Hardwood flrs, install, refinishing. Non-toxic finishes. 604-782-8275

LIC. #41559 & #3377631

RENOVATIONS & SERVICE PANELS

Professional, Quick, Reliable

• REASONABLE RATES • FULLY GUARANTEED • LICENCED & BONDED

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604-512-4178 (Vanc.) macselectric@shaw.ca

The current choice serving the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years. All Kinds of Work and Reasonable Rates.

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Prof. refinish, sanding from $2. installs. Dustless 604-219-6944 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8120

Glass Mirrors

ANGEL GLASS, Comm/Residential, store fronts, windows & doors, custom shower & tub enclosures, patio doors, mirrors etc. 2837 Kingsway, Vancouver. 604-603-9655

8125

Gutters

Max: 604-341-6059 Licensed & Bonded

Lic. 22308

Nuphase Electric #103543 Insured, bonded, lic. electrical contractor. Installation, trouble shooting, service of electrical products. Res. & Comm. bldg. Guar work. Loves small jobs. Seniors Discount. 778-297-7257 info@nuphaseelectric.com #1 A-CERTIFIED Lic. Electrician. New or old wiring. Reasonable rates. Lic #11967. 604-879-9394

604-439-9417 #1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774. A. LIC. ELECTRICIAN #19807 Semi-retired wants small jobs only. 604-689-1747, pgr 604-686-2319 A Lic’d. Electrician #30582. Rewiring & Reno, Appliance/Plumbing. Rotor Rooter & Hydro Pressure Jetting Service, 604-255-9026 - 778-998-9026 Free Estimates / 24 Hr Service CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Exp, friendly, reliable. Specializing in replacing old nob & tube wiring. Lic.#50084. 604-725-4535

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25yrs exp. 604 727-2306 LIC. ELECTRICIAN #37309 Commercial & residential renos & small jobs. 778-322-0934. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

DYNAMIC GUTTERS & Exteriors. Full seamless gutters. Installation repairs & soffits. All jobs guaranteed. Fully insured, bonded, WCB. Will beat any competitors price. 604-439-9417 Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 Professional Powerwash Gutters cleaned & repaired Since 1984, 604-339-0949

8130

Excavating

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

Fencing/Gates

Handyperson

AaronR CONST Repairs & Renos, small repairs welcome. Insured, WCB, Licensed. 604-318-4390 aaronrconstruction.com

Carpentry • Painting • Ceramic Tiles Fences • Kitchens • Bathrooms Basement Suites • Roof • Plumbing Leak Repair • Decks Residential & Commercial 604

8140

224-1005 604

LTD.

Heating

Lorenzo & Son Plumbing & Heating (604) 312-6311 Local Licensed Plumbers & Gas Fitters

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing 604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

❏ Cedar Fence Installation Call 604-275-3158 THE FENCE GUY Insured B.C.T.Q Tradesmen 1994 Call Dave 604-781-9110

8105

Floor Covering

ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material sales Dwight, 604-732-3057 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca

Your trusted Westside experts

Spring Ser vices !

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pruning for tree beautiﬁcation, health and safety plant health care tree selection, installation, and establishment proper hedge trimming

Book an ISA Certiﬁed Arborist consultation at no charge:

! competitive rates ! fully guaranteed ! highest insurance

Greenscape Design ALL TYPES OF LANDSCAPING beauty • value • innovation For more info-GOOGLE “Yellow Pages Greenscape Design” CELL: 604-808-0370 OFFICE: 604-922-0136

FULL LANDSCAPING & yard work. Rock walls, paving stones, concrete walkways, Allan block, fencing, new lawns, ponds & stairs. Reas rates 604-985-8270

8160

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

SAME DAY SERVICE, FULLY INSURED

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

CALL 310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

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OAKRIDGE TREE SERVICE Certified Arborist Prune, Trim, Removal, Pest Control, Stump Grind, Fruit Tree Specialist. Fully Insured, BBB.

604-321-5300

★ SD ENTERPRISES ★ Gardening, landscaping, power raking, lawn care, pruning, cedar fencing. Call Terry, 604-726-1931 T. TRAN-604-723-2468 , pruning, lawn cuts, power raking, aerate, cleanup, re-seed, weeding, new soil top.. Reliable. TAM’S GARDENING. Lawn cutting, power raking, aerating, pruning, rubbish removal, Free ests. 604-763-1280 The Lone Gardener WCB, ins. spring cleanup, full lawn & garden service. Hort. cert. 778-996-8065

8175

Masonry

Cabana Masonry Ltd. Top Quality Masonry Work

Fireplaces, Retaining Walls, Driveways, Patios, Staircases, Stone Facings, Bobcat Service, All Types of Masonry Repairs

604.671.4953 604.594.6007 www.cabanamasonry.com Cabana Masonry Ltd. Top quality work. Ron 604-671-4953. Visit web www.cabanamasonry.com ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ Brick, Block, Cultured Stone & Glass Block. Willie 604-612-1600

& 8185 Moving Storage AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5 or 7 Ton

Tree Topping, Clean-Up, Planting, Trimming, Power Raking, Aeration, etc. • Westside & Eastside

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Clean Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking. Free Estimates. 604-893-5745 Akasha Turf Grass Mngt complete lawn restoration, aeration & fert. Res/Comm. $79. 526-6305 AVANTI GARDEN SERVICES Planting, bed maint., Natural garden care. Laura 604-264-0775 CHAU LE GARDENING yard, clean up, lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, pruning, power raking 604-782-5288

EXPERT PRUNING Cert Arb Ornamental & fruit trees, shrubs,etc Colin Malcolm 604-618-9741 Gardening Services 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, West & Eastside & Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881 iGarden Mowing, Full garden maintenance & landscape services. Power raking, aerating, fertilizing, gutter cleaning. 1st two cuts for the price of 1. Free Est. 778-991-5296

8193

Oil Tank Removal

FLECK CONTRACTING LTD.

• Oil Tank Removal • Work complies with city bylaws BC Mainland • Always fair & reasonable rates • Excellent references

For Free Estimates Call

Off: 604-266-2120 Cell: 604-290-8592

Serving West Side since 1987

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

No Hassle Quick Work Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

• Professional Exterior & Interior • Protective Coatings (epoxies-elastomerics) • Water Prooﬁng Sealers • Pressure Wash • Wallpapering

604-616-7082 AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

D&M PAINTING

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Moves Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com

604-724-3832

AJK MOVING LTD.

Moving. Storage. Deliveries Local & Long Distance MOVERS.... Residential. Commercial. Industrial. Truck for Clean-ups

(604) 875-9072 873-5292

Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

WESTVIEW CONTRACTING Painting & Finishing Carpentry • Reliable •Affordable •Guaranteed With care & attention to detail

FAIRWAY PAINTING

B&Y MOVING • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Efﬁcient & Reliable

AAA Professional int/ext painter & wall paperer. Guar work. Free est. John 604-318-2059 (Kits)

604-708-8850 $30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. ★ Available 24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 ABBA MOVERS, bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d up$35/hr, 2 men $45. 7 day honest 506-7576, 986-4350 AMIGO'S MOVING. Delivery. Storage. No Job too Small or Big. Clean up, Garage, Basement. Call 604-782-9511 EAGLE EYE Soar with the best It’s your move 778-883-2538 MOVING? Local • Long Distance Free estimates 604-318-7799

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

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8220

Plumbing

BBM Big Boss Mechanical

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Renovations Big or Small. Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes.

★ Good Quality Service ★ Fully Licenced & WCB.

604 729-3864 778 928-9839

• • • •

Licensed, Insured & Bonded Lic. Plumbers & Gas Fitters Over 20 years Experience Custom Renovations to Small Repairs

604-312-6311

RED SEAL

Drainage & Plumbing Inc. Drain Tiles, Main Sewer Lines, Underground Video Inspection, Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks & Tubs, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Excavation Service, Broken Water Mains & Pipes, Dripping Taps

604-618-4988 778-836-5940

Certified Plumber & Gas Fitter * Reno’s & Repairs 24 hrs/day * Furnaces * Boilers * Hot Water Heating * Reasonable Rates * Hot Water Tanks

604-731-2443

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com BS & SONS gas heating & plumbing. Certified. Renos, h/w tanks, boilers, drains. 24 hrs. 671-6815

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000 ECLIPSE Plumbing & Drains, All repairs. Unplug drains, H/W Tanks, Renos, 778-233-1776

MOVING?

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD Int/Ext Specialist 20 yr exp. Reas rates, quality. Licensed, Ins, WCB Jean-Guy 604-626-1975

DENALI PAINTING − Int. & Ext. Reliable, Insured, WCB. Free Est Reasonable Rates. 778 320-4438 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. PAUL’S PAINTING & Renovations - carpentry 25 yr s exp. Call Paul 778-865-0370 POINT GREY PAINTING LTD Int/Ext - Quality Guaranteed Free Est * Early Bird Discounts 604-725-0908 ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900

POPEYE’S MOVING

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

Call Rob at 778-987-3620

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~

Paving/Seal Coating

The Quality You Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

Interior/Exterior Specialist

FREE ESTIMATES

8205

CANSTAR PAINTING

From Been in business for over 10 years Packing, Office & Piano moving specialist

garage, basement, backyard.

EDWARD’S GARDEN SERVICE Complete garden care - Design and installations by an exp’d prof. Call Ed 604-738-6148

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

LAWNS CUT $20. and up, Edge & Trim. Wes 604.266.5912

604-537-4140

671-0288

• In business 50 years

S&S LANDSCAPING

arbutus tree service

WEST SIDE HANDYMAN

Cell:

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

8090

ALLIANCE GUTTER cleaning, windows by hand/power washing 15 yrs exp. Steven 604-723-2526

Lawn & Garden

JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126

604-737-2643 Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Sofﬁts All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

8160

TOP PAINTING Res & Comm. Reasonable rates • Free Estimate Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377

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HOME SERVICES 8225

Power Washing

ALLIANCE POWER WASHING, power washing professionals, premier window cleaning avail. residential, 4-8 stories, strata and apartments, concrete buildings and stucco. windowmansteve@hotmail.com

604-723-2526

Edgemont Building Maintenance. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-420-4800 Non-Toxic Cleaning Co. Roofs decks, moss, algae, black mold, dirt, grime & more! 604-787-0437

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

www.drytech.ca

BBB • WCB • Fully Insured

R E N O VAT I O N S •• Additions Extentions – Bsmts Additions – Extensions •• Prof. Reno.&Crews – Not Subs Sundecks Deck Coatings •• Kitchen Upgrades Kitchen & Bathroom Renos Deck Coatings •• Sundecks Window &Replacements •• Window ProfessionalReplacements Reno Crews (222-8453) 22-BUILD 604-222-8453

Showroom 1230 West 75th Ave

Total Renos, Additions Build New Homes Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, new garage, roofs, decks, driveways - asphalt, concrete or pavers, drain tiles, landscaping, excavating 604-985-8270 www.a-diamondhome.com

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

Roofing

8250

WEDNESDAY, M AY 1 9 , 2 0 1 0 T H E VAN C O U V E R C O U R I E R

Roofing

Specializing in Torch-on new & rerooﬁng, asphalt shingles, cedar shake & tar & gravel conversions. RENOS • REPAIRS

ACE OF TRADES: Complete Renovations Plumbing, Electrical Master Carpenter, Painting Wallpapering Kitchen/Bathroom designer & installer. floors Ceramic Tiles Drywall, 25 yrs. exp. $30/hr Mark Local Cell: 778-889-9918 ★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030 BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484 FINISHING CARPENTRY Door & Hardware installs Small Renovations Reliable & Affordable service. 604-351-8943

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Sun Decks

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** MANNERIA STONE & TILE Total Bath & kitchen remodelling. Stone inlays. Stephen 604-888-1285

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1993 BMW 740i, black, auto 231K, exc cond. 2 owner car, fully loaded, $3900. 604-671-4133

2000 INFINITY G20 80,000km silver, auto, loaded, fully serviced since new $8900. 604-786-7114

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2002 BMW330I pre spt pkg 5speed silver 88K no accident exc cond $13,999. 604-905-1092

2002 MERCEDES C230 Coupe 141kms Purchased and serviced at Mercedes-Benz North Shore $10,800. 604-926-4233

2003 BWM X5 3.0 V6 AWD, grey / grey leather, loaded, navigation system, heated power/telescopic steering, heated front & rear seats $17,000. 150 K. 604-657-4451

2004 VOLVO v70-T5-5spd, 101,000km, 1 owner, blk on blk leather, loaded, like new-no accid, $17,900 604-922-8081

2006 CEDAR Creek, 5th Wheel, 30ft. Rear living, br. slide). Fully loaded. 21ft add a room under the awning & enclosed storage area under the pin. Central vac. w/kick plate. A ns & np unit. Slide out pantry & 2 way fridge (Electrical/ Propane), 10 gal water heater (electric/propane), outside shower, Thermostat fantastic breeze control fans in br & living, thermopane windows & tinted. 4 holding tanks; fresh water, black water & 2 grey water (large 1 for toilet & shower & 20 gal for kitchen. tanks can be heated during winter/late fall operations. $34,900 obo Vernon Call Jerry 1-250-558-7836

CHAMPION TELSTAR, 20ft, E350, 1987/88. new appl, well maint, $10,000 spent in 2006, all records $8000 604-926-0365

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2000 MAZDA PROTEGE. silver. 142,000 kms. auto, electric mirrors, windows, sunroof, ABS, Alloy wheels, Cruise Control. No accidents. Full service history avail. $4500. 778-991-8676

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe $11,999. Auto, PWR Locks & Windows, heated mirrors, digital dash, 4 new tires, new brakes, Honda Serviced. NO Accidents. 100k. Great on gas, many extras. Coq. Call ★ 604-868-3128

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Smarter Buyer. Better Car. 2006 TOYOTA Matrix XR 36.7 k, exc cond, std, 4 dr, 1 owner no accid. $13,500. 604-787-2193

2008 TOYOTA Yaris 4 dr sedan auto, pwr pkg, 31 k, 4 snows, like new. $11,500 604-990-0851

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midweek edition WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2010

Vol. 101 No. 40 • Established 1908 • West

Spare the pod, spoil the nerd Oily hair disaster

Squamish to develop eight acres under Burrard Bridge Band composed of 3,600 members Mike Howell Staff writer

Squamish Chief Gibby Jacob joked with Mayor Gregor Robertson at a signing ceremony Monday. photo Dan Toulgoet

City manager, police chief top taxpayer-funded money makers Vision Vancouver councillor defends Vision-appointed manager’s $313,577 salary Mike Howell Staff writer

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in this issue

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100% B C Owned and Operated

Plant Sale 3 Days

photo Dan Toulgoet

– May 22nd, 23rd and 24th

Assorted Annuals

Assorted Herbs

2 x 4 inch cells

Tale of a whale

BY CHERYL ROSSI Marine mammal researcher Andrew Trites and his team went on an epic expedition to P.E.I. to find and recover a skeleton of the largest animal that’s ever lived.

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BY MIKE HOWELL A False Creek resident pushing for an appeal of a developer’s land says the campaign has nothing to do with her membership in the NPA.

Buying the farm

SANDRA THOMAS A proposed rooftop farm in Chinatown looks for a new location amidst charges it was hijacked to become a Downtown Eastside job creator. BY

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BY MARK HASIUK A provincial government proposal to allow surveillance cameras in public schools is another example of a solution in search of a problem.

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FIONA HUGHES The stats and the newspaper headlines say we’re in an economic recovery. So why are so many people still out of work? BY

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Quote of the week

The hard thing with becoming a dad was my strategies for being a blind guy kind of went out the window...” Ryan Knighton, author of C’mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad in the Dark

Keefer’s

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5% of weekend plant sales will be donated to local secondary schools.

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Eighty four of 98 units have been rented at 1 Kingsway

City-owned apartments rise above slow rental market Cheryl Rossi Staff writer

ed the suites, Janic said, because they expected the building would have lower rents or be a co-op. Jerry

Evans, associate director of real estate services with the city, said the units were intended to be market rental.

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Michael Kissinger Ellyn Schriber PRODUCTION MANAGER Shaun Mason DIRECTOR OF SALES

School camera plan exposes district culture

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Grandview Park reconﬁguration raises safety, consultation concerns

Redesigned park makes parent uneasy Jeremy Shepherd Contributing writer

“THERE’S A PROTECTIVE EYE AROUND THE ENTIRE PLAYGROUND THE WAY IT IS NOW.” Hazel Hoyle

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2525 King George Blvd., White Rock/Surrey - PacificaLiving.ca A day trip on a Canadian Mountain Holidays heli-hiking vacation might include crossing this 50-metre-long suspension bridge, with the valley ﬂoor—a kilometre below—clearly visible photo Ann Britton Campbell between the bridge slats.

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Holistic Pet Care Tips for our Furry Friends

A veterinarian is your pet’s trusted advisor. Photo: News Canada

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home renovations

Allow 10 to 12 hours drying for each side

Front metal door must be removed for painting

shellbusey Q: We are going to paint our metal front door and need to know what preparation is required and what is the best paint to use. A: It’s important to keep in mind exterior metal doors

are exposed to all kinds of weather conditions—hot, cold, wet, dry as well as the suns UV rays in some cases. Metal expands and contracts with the temperature changes, therefore it is important to use a product that is also ﬂexible. Preparation is the key to a successful paint job. Remove hardware as well as the door from frame. Sand surface using 300/400 grit wet/dry sand paper to break the sheen, then wash the surface with the medium mixture of a home cleaning formula and rinse well. Next, apply two coats of exterior urethane with a

pure bristle brush, do the edges first then one face at a time. Each face will require approximately 10 to 12 hours drying time before you are able to turn to finish the opposite side. It’s fine to re-hang the door between coats, as 12 to 24 hours are required before full curing takes place. Temperatures of 16 to 22 C and a dust free environment are required for a satisfactory job.

Q: I live on the first floor of a condo above the parking garage. The concrete floor gets very cold and we are planning to replace the flooring with carpet

or laminate. What can we put down to make the floor warmer?

A: Once you remove your existing flooring, clean and wash the entire area and seal with a penetrating water sealer such as Cloverdale Paint’s AquaSeal. Apply a product called Delta-FL, following the instructions that are included with the product. This is a dimpled membrane system that is installed to create a 5/16-inch thick air space above the concrete, and can be covered with a half-inch plywood sub-floor and topped off with carpet or a flooring system. Simply lay the Delta FL sheets over the concrete

ﬂoor (dimples down), overlap adjacent edges and tape the seams, add the plywood layer on top and anchor it to the concrete with concrete screws.

Q: Is there something to cover a skylight to keep the summer heat out of a south facing ensuite bathroom? I would like something that is put over the skylight on the outside yet still allows the light to enter. I do not want to use a permanent window film as I would only want to use the cover in the summer months. Is there some sort of a cover designed for skylights? A: There is a product

made by Newco Products that is a brown, heavy-duty mesh you can put over the skylight on the exterior. This is easy to install as well as remove should you want to take it off in the cooler months. For more information on these solar control covers, check out their website www.newcoproducts.bc.ca. It’s just that easy. Listen to Shell Busey on the Corus Radio Networks, CKNW AM980 every Sunday morning at 8:30 to 10 a.m. Go to www.TheHouseSmart. com for more home improvement tips and sign up to receive The HouseSmart online newsletter .

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