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NVSD cuts 40 school teachers

30 support staff will also be let go Benjamin Alldritt

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DOZENS of teachers, staff and administrators at the North Vancouver school district will lose their jobs in July after school trustees unanimously signed off on the 2010/11 budget Tuesday night.

at about 3 p.m. when the invaders, believed to be men in their late teens or early 20s, reportedly forced their way inside, grabbed a number of valuables and fled.

The homeowner called police, who arrived with a dog team minutes later but were unable to locate the men.

Although shaken, the victim was not injured in the attack.

Neither suspect wore a mask, and the homeowner has said got

“No one is very happy with the things that have been removed from the system,” trustee Barry Forward said. “It’s an unfortunate place we’re in.”

According to human resources director Mark Jefferson, approximately 110 teachers will be laid off this summer, about 70 of whom will be rehired in September, leaving 40 out of work for good. These teachers will get the first chance to be rehired if a colleague goes on leave, retires or quits.

District support staff will shed 30 jobs, and 10 administration positions will be eliminated through layoffs and non-replacement of retiring personnel.

These layoffs will cut slightly more than $1.5 million from the district budget, although those savings are more than wiped out by a $1.6 million increase in employee benefit costs.

Overall, the school district will spend $123,533,102 on salaries and benefits, which represents 90 per cent of the $136,559,140 total budget.

“We are in the people business,” said trustee Sheila Bouman.

“I’m not comfortable with these cuts and I’m not sure what the impact will be.”

Next year’s budget also took a $300,000 hit from the Ministry of Education, one instalment of a $600,000 penalty levied against the district for incorrectly documenting its students with special needs.

Assistant superintendent Larry Johnson explained after the meeting that the province routinely audits programming in districts across the province to ensure that students who attract additional funding, such as those with special needs, are properly documented.

“It’s a paper audit only. They don’t look at students or go to schools,” said Johnson. “They’re looking for diagnostic materials, individual education plans, and a variety of assessment practices.”

North Vancouver’s special education program hasn’t been audited in 11 years, and many students’ files didn’t meet Victoria’s requirements.

“What we encountered this time was a lack of grandfathering of older ‘what-will-satisfies.’ The requirements changed, the district would have changed had we known in advance that there wouldn’t be grandfathering of some aspects of that paperwork,” he said.

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2 suspects invade home in British Properties

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A West Vancouver man got an unwelcome house call Wednesday when a pair of suspects allegedly burst into his British Properties home and burgled it while he was inside.

The 52-year-old was alone in his residence on Westhill Drive

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NVSD to sell land near Braemar

Preschool rebuild proves costly

Vandalism to Deep Cove preschool revealed other building damage James Weldon jweldon@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver preschool has to come up with $70,000 to replace part of their building destroyed by vandalism and water seepage.

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NORTH Vancouver school district will sell off a parcel of land near Braemar elementary for $2.4 million, provided the developer gets his rezoning plans approved by the District of North Vancouver.

Wedgewood Ventures and the school board have been negotiating the sale of the property for several years. The price reached as much as $3.1 million in the summer of 2008, but dropped off when the district balked at the proposed six 4,000-square-foot houses.

Trustee Barry Forward Planning staff told Wedgewood they wanted to see smaller and more environmentally sensitive structures.

The reduced development potential pushed Wedgewood’s offer for the land down to $2.1 million, which school trustees rejected in February.

Secretary treasurer Irene Young told trustees that Wedgewood recognized that the realestatemarkethadrebounded in the past few months and were willing to nudge their price up to reflect that.

The developer also agreed to tack on extra money if the district ultimately does allow larger homes to be built.

Trustees Holly Back and Barry Forward were still uncertain the school district was getting as much cash as it could.

“Maybe we should drag our feet a little longer and see what we can get,” Forward said.

“It’s come a long way and I understand the need to put this project to bed, but I’m a bit on the fence over whether we’re getting the right price.”

“I feel a little uncomfortable with this,” Back agreed. “I honestly don’t know if we’re getting the best price.”

But having just carved $6 million dollars out of the school district’s budget, Back and Forward decided to take Wedgewood’s offer. Trustees voted unanimously to approve the sale.

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ROWAN Johnston (left, Talya Rosenfeld and Luca Primerano are looking forward to playing in the rebuilt Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool. The school was heavily damaged by vandals in November, forcing a temporary relocation.

Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool closed its doors at the beginning of November after someone shoved a garden hose under the door and left it running overnight, flooding the facility and leaving it unusable. The closure, reported in the North Shore News at the time, was expected to last six weeks.

But as restoration crews began tearing out the waterlogged drywall and flooring, they discovered the structure’s problems went well beyond the damage caused by the vandals. The school’s linoleum floor contained asbestos, meaning it had to be completely replaced, and the supports below it were rotted and mouldy. It appears water had been seeping through the building’s flashing for the past 30 years, slowly eating away at the structure.

“It sort of snowballed from one thing to another,” said Jill Maynard, a school parent and the vice-president of school’s executive council. “We came to the realization that (it) needed quite significant repair.”

After considering their options, administrators decided that one of the school’s two linked portables would have to be torn down and replaced. Although the insurance company will cover the cost of repairing the vandalism, it won’t pay for the more expensive long-term damage.

That has left the non-profit society that runs Deep Cove PPP with a hefty bill.

“We’re having a smaller building pre-fabbed and delivered,” said Maynard. “It’s upwards of about $70,000 we have to pay out to get our school back in running order.”

The executive had some money put away for just such a rainy day, but it doesn’t have enough to cover the whole project.

The council is hoping to make up the difference through fundraising.

“We’re just trying to raise as much as we can,” said Maynard.

“A couple of thousand would help.”

The 40 children displaced by the school’s closure have been hosted in a portable behind Cove Cliff elementary since the fall.

The experience has been surprisingly positive, said Maynard: The location has allowed the preschoolers to participate in a reading buddy program with the Grade 3 class, and it has given them a chance to see the larger school before many of them head there next year.

“For the (kids), the most important thing was their teachers were there, and their friends were there, and their duty parents were there,” said Maynard.

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Baseball star sues NV businessman

Design of fashion industry website central to $4M suit Bethany Lindsay blindsay@nsnews.com

BASEBALL star Jason Giambi is suing a North Vancouver businessman for at least $4 million in damages for alleged fraud and breach of contract in connection to work he did on a website Giambi claims wasn’t ready for the big leagues.

The Colorado Rockies player, along with his lingerie-designing wife Kristian and business partner Liza Deyrmenjian, are suing Moe Somani in New York State Supreme Court for his work building a social networking site for the fashion industry.

They claim that Somani misrepresented his webdesigning skills, built the site using open-source software when he had promised a proprietary platform, overcharged for his services and delivered only a fraction of the work he had agreed to do.

Giambi’s lawyer Steven Cooper described the alleged fraud as “one of the more obvious” examples that he’s seen. “This is pretty cut and dry that this guy deceived Mr. Giambi and the other plaintiffs,” he said from his office in New York.

According to the suit, the Giambis paid “hundreds of thousands of dollars” to Somani and his company,

Soho Business Group, to develop the site. In return, Somani caused them to lose “millions of dollars in actual and expected revenue.”

The suit asks for $3 million in compensation for lost and expected income, and Cooper said that he will be asking for at least $1 million more in punitive damages.

Somani said Wednesday that he hadn’t received the full complaint yet, but was in the process of retaining a lawyer in New York.

“The allegations of what I’ve received so far are completely unfounded and one-sided,” he added, before declining to comment further.

Deyrmenjian, a Vancouver native, said that she first met Somani 21 years ago, when he was dating her roommate.

They stayed friends, and during a dinner in 2008, said Deyrmenjian told Somani about the site she was hoping to develop with the Giambis.

“He said that’s what his business does and that he could do this for us. He said that he had a licensable (proprietary) platform for social-networking sites.”

After a series of meetings with the Giambis, Somani signed a contract in April 2009 an online social-networking site for the fashion industry called Afingo.com for their new company JKLM, according to the lawsuit. It was meant to include group chat and forum functions, searchable video feeds and electronic commerce, among other things.

They also gave Somani a 37-per cent stake in their new company.

Deyrmenjian said that she and the Giambis started

to become “frustrated” in February of this year, when they’d already spent more than $170,000 on the site, and more than a third was still not operational.

“The excuses started rolling in from there,” she said.

In March, she said she refused to authorize any further payments to Somani, but found out later that he continued to write thousands of dollars worth of cheques to himself and his company.

“That’s when we went from frustration to suspicion,” Deyrmenjian said.

She and the Giambis then hired an independent auditor to look into Somani’s work on the site.

They discovered that the site’s platform was open source, not proprietary, as Somani had promised.

Beyond that, “The actual cost the work and services the defendants (Somani and his company) were providing was a fraction of what was actually charged to JKLM,” according to the suit.

And the suit alleges that Somani was misrepresenting his position with JKLM. “We found that on all his social networks he said that he was the CEO of the company,” said Deyrmenjian, the company’s actual CEO. “That shows a kind of planned self-serving motive.”

She said that the false position showed up on Twitter and Facebook, but not on his Afingo profile.

When she found out all of this, Deyrmenjian said, “It was beyond shock. I was dumbfounded.”

Somani has yet to file a statement of defence and none of the allegations made against him have been proven in a court of law.

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West Van police confident invasion was not random From page 1

a look at one of them, but investigators have not yet released a description.

It’s not clear at this point what, exactly, was taken or what might have motivated the crime, but police say they are confident the invasion wasn’t random.

“We have some information, based on the history of this residence, that leads us to believe there is no cause for concern for the general public,” said Cpl. Jag Johal, a spokesman for the WVPD. Investigators have several leads but have not yet identified any suspects, said Johal. They are still attempting to determine whether there was any connection to organized crime.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the WVPD at 604-925-7300. Callers should cite file 2010-6410.

Preschool hosts fundraiser

NVSD penalized for record-keeping

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Johnson said smaller penalties are quite common across the province, and the size of North Vancouver’s ding reflects the long period between audits.

Johnson also said in his experience much of the penalty money eventually finds its way back to the districts through other Ministry of Education programs.

On the positive side, director of financial services Georgia Allison told trustees that after a year of layoffs, cuts and school closures, North Vancouver may have turned a corner in its budget struggles.

“We expect in the threeyears-out forecast that we will be in a positive situation,” she said. “You’ve made difficult decisions, they’ve been really tough but I think at the end of the day we will see positive results.”

Forward pressed superintendent John Lewis on what would happen to the money saved by bringing in a two-week spring break and the revenue expected from leasing the Fromme and Plymouth elementary school buildings.

The spring break savings are not spoken for yet, said Lewis. How the lease money is spent depends of the length of the lease. If the term is five

years or longer, the province requires the money to be spent on capital work such as boiler or roof repair. Short-term lease earnings can be applied to the operating budget.

Trustees also unanimously approved the preparation of a “needs budget,” a separate document to be filed with the Ministry of Education to illustrate the funding levels the district would have preferred to see.

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“They miss their school; they do talk about that a lot,” said Maynard. “It is a magical space; there are no ifs ands or buts about it. It’s just very much set up for a little preschooler.”

It’s also about double the size of the temporary facility, she added.

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AUGHING at Toronto’s misery — weather, traffic, any of its professional sports franchises — is a popular pastime for us disenfranchised hippies out here in Lotus Land.

But as details of the security measures to be put in place for the two-day G8/G20 summit in June continue to emerge, the rest of Canada might well want to join with Torontonians and ask: Why are we paying for this and what’s the point?

Ten thousand police, 1,000 private security guards and uncounted military and SWAT personnel will put the city core behind two rings of steel and essentially shut it down as firmly as the CN Tower will be. The cost of this muscle: more than $1 billion. Canadians likely will never learn precisely how much more.

Will economic benefit accrue to Toronto and Canada from hosting this political two-ring circus?

Doubtless some of the police overtime will find its way back into the economy, but there is no payoff in terms of tourism. Other countries’ leaders won’t be going walkabout, so forget showcasing cottage country or the Rogers Centre (closed, anyway) on international television.

In fact, the level of security at any international gathering is now so disruptive, enveloping and costly, that taxpayers should be asking why world leaders can’t meet in locations already considered secure: the White House or Camp David spring to mind.

An even better question would be: Why cannot these events be handled by video conferencing.

Argyle’s changes point to a new type of town WEST Vancouver town hall is busily hyping its vandalism of the district’s most peaceable, genuine “people’s place” — Argyle Avenue from 13th to John Lawson Park — having detected that the feel-good but bad-vibes Spirit Trail project isn’t universally loved.

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This area is West Vancouver’s equivalent of the European-style public square.

It is insane to destroy it in favour of recreational cyclists, skateboarders and bladers.

Last night, too late for my deadline, town hall sneaked in an Ambleside Waterfront Plan Open House which, as of last weekend, hadn’t been flagged on its official calendar. West Vancouver’s most dedicated and knowledgeable councilwatcher, Carolanne Reynolds, stumbled on it through a Ferry Building Gallery message.

This “open house” asking for public input was utterly bogus. Fact: The

morning before council’s April 12 meeting unanimously approving the project, an earth-mover was on the Ambleside Beach sands behind Argyle Avenue, ready to roll.

The decision had already been made behind the usual closed doors and the public council discussion was a farce.

Town hall has stepped on the accelerator to whip through this barbarism — demolishing the millennial clock (an initiative of Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones’s predecessor, Ron Wood) at top speed and patting down fresh

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turf — before it gets much scrutiny.

But, not to be parochial, how has the Spirit Trail — a 35-kilometre vision of hearty, healthy cyclists and chestexpanding backpackers linking Deep Cove and Horseshoe Bay — fared in its progress, including through North Vancouver?

Reader K’nud Hille sums it up: “Only the easy pieces have been picked so far, including a few hundred feet from/to nowhere along the Mosquito Creek Marina; a couple of kilometres from/to nowhere along West First Street/ Welch Street and through the neighbourhood Welch Park Strip; and a couple of kilometres from/to nowhere behind Park Royal Shopping Centre and the Ambleside sports fields.” (My Secret Agent MT0218 beautifully describes the latter as looking “like the start of a cattle drive on the Ponderosa.”)

Hille isn’t alone in scorning the belief that cyclists and pedestrians can coexist on the same trails and seawall walks,

citing Stanley Park and New Westminster. Is it possible that there are enthusiasts for the Argyle section, but they’re keeping quiet? Maybe.

Owners of properties on the north side of Bellevue, looking south over Argyle Street and facing the water and downtown Vancouver skyline, might conceivably be among them. Once the houses and probably the trees are gone, their view will be hugely enhanced. Herewith the addresses, ownership, street-level businesses where applicable, and current assessments of some of them: ■ 1467 Bellevue Ave. (Bellevue Natural Health Clinic), Benevolent Realty Enterprises, $4,625,000; ■ 1427 Bellevue Ave. (Canada Post), Sarah W. Lai, $5,656,000; ■ 1455 Bellevue Ave. (Walker Place), Bellevue Properties Ltd. — a handsome, multitenanted project of Chuck Walker, whose (very charming and smart) daughter, Shannon Walker, is now a WV councillor — $13,095,000;

■ 1571 Bellevue Ave. (containing many doctors’, realtors’ etc. premises), $2,573,000; suite 203, separately listed, is attributed to Noordin Madatali, assessed value $3,000,000; ■ 1507 Bellevue Ave. (Dentistry-on-Bellevue), North Bellevue Holdings Ltd., $4,961,000; ■ 1875 Bellevue Ave., Broadway Properties Ltd., $13,368,000.

With enhanced views, in which direction would you expect the market value of these properties to move?

No one can be blamed for self-interest. But destroying mature Argyle Avenue’s present peaceful mix of pedestrians, dog-walkers, runners, casual young cyclists and, yes, very slow-moving cars needed by frailer and child-transporting people to get to the area, demonstrates that town hall politicians, public sector unions and entrepreneurs will lightly roll over people taking time to stop and stare and chat — or to attend classes at The Music

Box, or concerts at the Silk Purse.

Constant Reader knows my affection for the latter — a gem of high-quality, low-price concerts. Disclosure necessary?

I donate to the Silk Purse (but seldom attend).

I suspect most councillors — who now have retreated on abolishing the boat ramp and allowing a beachfront seafood restaurant — wouldn’t know the Silk Purse if they fell over it. Town hall’s treatment of it is not merely indifferent, it’s aggressive. Mayor, councillors and bureaucrats should be ashamed.

The new beach path is right on the property line, literally six metres, 20 feet, from the piano. Noisy passersby especially in summer would make concerts utterly impossible — and the end of nearby parking is a death warrant. Town hall’s fair-haired boy is the Kay Meek Centre, a very different, splendid but also flawed gem: Its shared space with West Van secondary and See WV page 10

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Rising Tory numbers could hurt B.C. Libs

FINANCE Minister Colin Hansen wandered up to the press gallery the other day, searching out reporters to talk about what appears to be the end of the economic recession.

It was an indication of the somewhat desperation situation Hansen and his colleagues are in right now.

The sign of any positive development is quickly seized upon by the government, which tries to thrust it in front of the public in the hopes of getting some kind of credit for it.

But the strategy is not working. The public has tuned the B.C. Liberal government out, and no matter what Hansen says about the economy, I’m not sure anyone is listening to him.

Evidence of that can be

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seen in the latest Mustel Group poll, which pegged support for the B.C. Liberals at just 32 per cent of the electorate, well behind the NDP, which sits at 44 per cent.

More troubling for the B.C. Liberals, the poll showed rising support for a third party.

The B.C. Conservatives, which barely exists as a viable political organization, sits at seven per cent.

A scenario seems to be developing which could prove fatal to the B.C. Liberals. If there is indeed a growing appetite for a centre-right alternative to the governing party, the NDP would coast to a rather large majority win in 2013.

A third party provides the vote split the NDP needs to win an election (the three times it has won power all occurred with a significant split on the centre right).

So how can the B.C. Liberals squelch a third party before it catches fire? It’s not an easy question to answer.

The magnitude of the problem can be seen in the areas where support for the anti-HST petition is strongest.

In roughly a half dozen ridings currently held by Liberal MLAs, the number of signatures on the petition exceeds the number of people who voted for them in the last

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WV seafood stand was a good idea Dear Editor: I was disheartened to hear about the canning of the fish stand.

Planners had worked for a long time to pull together an Ambleside that was orientated to the water and not Marine Drive. This was one step. I believe the public tied it in with the boat ramp, and that should have been a seperate issue.

The fish stand should not replace the boat ramp. Many are opposed to removing the boat ramp but not opposed to the fish stand.

The arguments from restaurants that it will cut into their profits are ridiculous. The fine dining of restaurants along Marine Drive do

not compare with a casual fish taco grabbed while you watch your kids frolic on the beach.

Dundarave has a burger stand and it doesn’t affect the Dundarave restaurants. It gives us all choices, and it works well; my family patronizes them both. Restaurants should get clients on their own merit, not by eliminating all competition so there is nowhere else to go.

Creating an Ambleside where there are options and choices and reasons to stay, rather than drive right through was basically the plan.

Amazing that because 50 spoke against it, the plan is gone. What a shame.

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Significantly, these ridings are located in the Interior, where the old federal Reform Party was strongest in federal elections. The electorate in that region gravitates toward an anti-tax populist type of political movement, so it’s easy to foresee a centre-right alternative to the B.C. Liberals putting down stakes there and not being easily dislodged.

The key for a third party to take hold will be its adherence to populist issues — not its potential to become a vehicle for the religious right, which would doom it to the margins of the political scene.

That’s one prospect of hope for the government. The B.C. Liberals’ other glimmer of hope found in the Mustel poll (and supported by the findings of other recent polls) is that

the NDP itself shows few signs of growth in popularity.

The NDP is still not viewed with much credibility when it comes to managing the economy. This may provide the only path back to respectability for the B.C. Liberals, but it’s by no means guaranteed.

Hansen rhymed off a number of economic indicators and forecasts that all point upwards for the province.

Job numbers are up, as are building permits and retail sales. Mills are reopening as the forest industry lurches back to life, and the mining industry appears stronger than at any time in recent memory.

Several economic forecasts put British Columbia at the head of the pack when it comes to economic growth among provinces.

Once an economic recovery takes a firmer hold, will the electorate be more forgiving toward the B.C. Liberals

and more suspicious of the NDP’s perceived weakness?

Or will a recovery put everyone in a comfort zone that allows enough people to take a chance on the New Democrats?

The answer to this puzzle may provide the key to the next election. In the meantime, Hansen and his colleagues have to find a way to make people listen to them once more.

As long as the din over the HST blocks everything else out, the government will continue be ignored (or vilified) — and the prospects of that third party rising will increase.

There may come a day when Hansen visits the press gallery and gets his message out in a more effective way, but that day still seems a long way off.

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Court finds for DNV in pothole suit Woman out $614 after car hits 1-metre pothole Benjamin Alldritt

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A woman whose car struck a pothole in the District of North Vancouver has left provincial court empty-handed after suing the district for the cost of her car repairs.

Maliheh Kheradmeh was driving on Marine Drive near Philip Avenue on the night of Jan. 12, 2009, during that winter’s heavy snowfall.

Kheradmeh felt her car strike something and when she got out to check, saw a metre-wide pothole in the road, which she photographed with her cellphone. She made it home safely but noticed her car shaking when she drove to work the next day. By the end of her work day one of her tires was flat, and mechanics advised her that the rims on both passenger-side tires had to be replaced. The inspection, repairs and alternate travel arrangements cost her $614.

Kheradmeh argued that the district had failed to monitor the state of the pothole, which crews were aware of five days before the accident and had

patched twice already. She also asserted that the cone left on the patched pothole was inadequate.

Testifying in court, district streets sub-foreman Robert Warwick said municipal workers were focused on handling the unexpected dump of snow at the time. Nevertheless, the hole on Marine Drive was filled in with a temporary product, cold patch asphalt, at 7 a.m. on Jan. 12, only hours before Kheradmeh hit it. Warwick said he had inspected the work himself later that morning and found it acceptable. He also felt the 45centimetre-tall traffic cone left near the patch was sufficient warning for pedestrians and motorists. A larger cone, he said, may have impeded people in wheelchairs or pushing strollers.

Judge William Rodgers ruled that the district’s efforts were reasonable.

“The pothole had been fixed at 10 a.m. to a reasonable standard,” he wrote. “It had been inspected by Mr. Warwick in a supervisory capacity to ensure that the municipal work crews had carried out their duties in a responsible manner.

I find that was all that was necessary. I certainly have sympathy for Ms. Kheradmeh who suffered over $600 worth of damage to her vehicle. It is a hazard that we all must risk, but the court’s job is to measure the standard of care of the municipality, and I find that the standard of care has been met by the district. I have to dismiss the claim.”

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Notice of Reconvened Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw Amendments (I1, I2, I3, and C8)

A Public Hearing is scheduled for 7:00 P.M., TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C., to provide an opportunity for Council to hear from those who believe they may be affected by the Bylaw amendments, as outlined below.

BYLAW 7831

Rezoning Bylaw 1251 – text amendments

BYLAW 7835

BYLAW 7832

Rezoning Bylaw 1252 – rezoning Waterfront and General Industrial (I1 and I2) zoned land in Lower Capilano

Rezoning Bylaw 1255 – rezoning Light Industrial (I3) zoned land in Lower Capilano

BYLAW 7837

BYLAW 7833

Rezoning Bylaw 1253 – rezoning Waterfront and General Industrial (I1 and I2) zoned in Lower Lynn

Rezoning Bylaw 1257 – rezoning Light Industrial (I3) zoned land in Maplewood

BYLAW 7838

BYLAW 7834

Rezoning Bylaw 1254 – rezoning Waterfront and General Industrial (I1 and I2) zoned in Maplewood

Rezoning Bylaw 1258 – rezoning Commercial Business (C8) zoned land in Lower Capilano (Pemberton Avenue)

Applicant:

The District of North Vancouver

Subject Lands:

Those lands in the District which are currently zoned: Waterfront Industrial (I1), General Industrial (I2), Light Industrial (I3) and the Commercial Business Zone (C8). Most of the industrial land in the District of North Vancouver is included in these Zones.

General Purpose:

This package of bylaws will rezone most of the heavy and light industrial lands zoned I1, I2, I3, and C8 from the existing zoning regulations to the proposed new Employment Zones. The new Employment Zones introduce numerous amendments designed to simplify zoning, and make it easier to do business in the District of North Vancouver, while still protecting the industrial land base, and adjacent residential neighbourhoods.

Proposed Amendments:

These amendments include new definitions and two new industrial zones: Employment Zone – Industrial (EZ-I) and Employment Zone – Light Industrial (EZ-LI).

All properties currently zoned Waterfront Industrial (I1) are proposed to be rezoned to the new Employment Zone – Industrial (EZ-I) except for those properties in the Seymour River and in the Maplewood Conservation Area shown Schedule C and D of proposed Bylaw 7834, which are being rezoned to Natural Parkland (NPL).

All properties currently zoned General Industrial (I2) are also proposed to be rezoned to the new Employment Zone – Industrial (EZ-I) except: (a) those properties in the Seymour River and in the Maplewood Conservation Area shown Schedule C and D of proposed Bylaw 7834 which are being rezoned to Natural Parkland (NPL); and (b) those listed immediately below that are not being brought forward for rezoning at this time due to conflicts with existing land use plans in Seymour 3829 and 3919 Dollarton Highway (PIDs: 008-965-358, 008-965-404, 015-994-902, 015994-937); in Maplewood the 2100 block of Front Street (PID:024-721-930); in Lower Lynn all I2 properties in the 1400 and 1500 block of Barrow Street (PIDs: 004-873-904, 003-645-657,014-718-952, 014-744-171, 014-744-121, 014-744-155, 014-744-210, 014-744-325, 014-744-341, 014-744-368).

In addition, 13 properties currently zoned Light Industrial (I3) but actually used for railway lines are also proposed to be rezoned to Employment Zone – Industrial (EZ-I). The parcel identifiers for these 13 properties (which are all owned by either the Province, the Crown or CNR) are as follows: 025-980-661, 012-557-846, 014738-520, 014-738-597, 014-603-993, CNR-000-001, CNR-000002, CROWN-00001, 014-604-124, 014-711-168, 013-385-488, 013-385-453; and 014-604-019. These properties are shown on Schedule A to Bylaw 7832, 7833 and 7834.

All properties currently zoned Commercial Business (C8) are proposed to be rezoned to the Employment Zone – Light Industrial (EZ-LI).

All properties currently zoned Light Industrial (I3) are also proposed to be rezoned to the Employment Zone – Light Industrial (EZ-LI) except: (a) those properties in the Seymour River and on Cutter Island shown Schedule D of proposed Bylaw 7834 which are being rezoned to Natural Parkland (NPL); and (b) the properties listed immediately below that are not being rezoned at this time due to conflicts with existing land use plans: in Maplewood the 2100 and 2200 block of Front Street (PIDs: 010-651-519, 010-651-501, 007-654-782, 013-884-026, 013-884-069, 013-884-107, 013-884-174, 013-884-832, 013-884-832, 013-884-875, 013-884-905, 013-884-948, 013-884-972, 013-885-014, 013-885-049, 013-885-090, 013-885-120, 013-885-138); in Maplewood the 2300 block of Old Dollarton Rd (PIDs 013-933-744, 013-933-752, 013-933-710); in Lower Lynn all I3 property; in Lower Capilano, the tennis centre at 280 Lloyd (PID 011091-495) and a District-owned, vacant parcel of land next to McKay Creek (PID 025-753-916); and all hydro stations in the District (PIDs: 008-682-771, 007-333-455, and 011-376848).

Maps more particularly identifying all of the above properties are available for review at District Hall and on the District’s website referenced below.

Note: Please refer to the new definitions

and copies of the new zones. For more details on these new regulations, please see below for how to view copies of this information.

Key Aspects of the Employment Zone – Industrial (EZ-I) Intent: The intent of the Industrial Zone (EZ-I) is to accommodate portoriented uses and general manufacturing and other industrial activities on lands adjacent to the Port and the rail corridor. It is expected that uses in the Industrial Zone (EZ-I) will be industrial in character and impact.

Uses that will be permitted without conditions: Manufacturing use; port-oriented use; service use; transportation use; waste and recycling use; and warehouse use.

Uses that will be permitted with conditions: Stand alone office use (limited to the upper floors of industrial buildings); residential (caretaker suites); and retail – limited to equipment sales and rental only.

Density, site coverage, and setback provisions will be eliminated in this zone to make it easier to intensify use on these industrial lands.

Key Aspects of the Employment Zone – Light Industrial (EZ-LI) Intent: The intent of the Light Industrial zone is to accommodate a mix of manufacturing and service businesses with the potential for office and social gathering (clubs) on the upper floors, where the conditions of use minimize the potential for negative impacts on adjacent residential and commercial areas.

Uses that will be permitted without conditions: None.

Uses that will be permitted with conditions: Manufacturing use; office use (upper floors only); recreation/ community centres use; residential (1 caretaker unit only); restaurant use; retail use (limited to those retail uses traditionally found in the light industrial areas); personal service use; socialgathering use (upper floors only); and warehouse use. All uses located on parcels within 50 metres of residentially zoned (RS) land have conditions imposed with regards to containing the impacts of the business on the site.

Density will not be regulated in this zone. Setback, building and site coverage regulations allow for more intensive use of these light industrial lands.

This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.

Copies of the bylaws, resolution, supporting staff report and other relevant background material are available for review in the District of North Vancouver Clerk’s Office or Development Planning Department at the Municipal Hall from April 19, 2010 to June 8, 2010. The Municipal Hall is located at 355 West Queens Road and is open Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. If you would like to review the report online, go to www.dnv.org/public_hearing. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Tamsin Guppy of the Development Planning Department at 604-990-2391.

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INQUIRING REPORTER A provincial ban on offshore drilling has been in place since 1989.

Nevertheless, in 2003, the government announced its intent to have an offshore oil and gas industry up and running by 2010. The drilling ban remains in effect today, but the province continues to express its interest in exploring oil and gas opportunities.

Following the BP oil disaster, B.C. energy minister Blair Lekstrom discussed the province’s interest in offshore drilling. “If it can be done properly, I think people will entertain it,” he told the Canadian Press.

— Niamh Scallan

Daoudi Yazid North Vancouver.

No. It seems like it costs more to set up than it makes, especially if anything goes wrong.

Do you agree with the B.C. Liberals’ interest in offshore oil and gas drilling?

Jenny Rolfe North Vancouver No. We should think about switching to electric cars instead.

Johanna Cumming North Vancouver No. Just look at the last spill down in the U.S. What a mess.

WV will be a ghetto of the rich

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especially its almost scary night parking are problems.

I’m amazed at former Silk Purse board president David Schreck’s optimism that the foot traffic “may be a good thing — more people will become aware of it.” Well, attendance is strong now. But Schreck — former New Democrat MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale — accurately added: “Relocation would essentially kill (the Silk Purse).”

Its directors are publicly silent. My guess: They’re too nice.

And, not so nice, they doubtless include supporters of GoldsmithJones, and in this small town are reluctant to speak up, many compromised by their connections or ambitions. (I’ve sought other prominent people’s opinions and their silence speaks.)

I hesitate to respond to News letter-writers. But I count the following as personal friends, salt-of-the-earth people.

Neale Adams, former newspaper colleague and the gentlest of men, writes a witty letter supporting the Spirit Trail and looks forward to cycling along it. Thanks, Neale, and remind me to warmly recommend a cement factory on your street — which is near Cambie and 25th, Vancouver. A tad distant from the scene.

Marc Strongman, co-chair of the Spirit Trail Committee and member of a family I admire and have broken bread with, gently admonishes me. He recalls the difficulty of learning to cycle on the North Shore as a boy. I fearlessly predict that Argyle as it is would be a far better place for children to learn to ride than Argyle as it will be. On Victoria Day a mom and her two small children were doing just that, the street with its throngs amiable and tolerant.

Bob Taylor Burnaby No. Especially since we’re seeing what’s happening in Louisiana right now.

Patty Allard North Vancouver No. I think there’s too much of a risk involved.

Marc reveals: “Never, ever has the trail been considered a bicycle commuter route.” Zounds! That would be its chief, or only, justification.

Are these a lot of words for a little issue? I think not. The larger movement of which Argyle Street is a part is toward a very different town, especially the redevelopment ahead for Marine Drive in Ambleside, certain to drive out many small, non-chic existing businesses. West Vancouver is doomed to become a ghetto of three classes: The well-off, the rich, and the stinkin’ rich.

It’s already afoot. A lot of older people are land-rich and everything-else-poor. You can see them counting coins at the Ambleside Safeway, hoping they outlive their change purses. Few younger people, our children, have a hope in hell of buying here.

The big bass drum hyping Vancouver as a grrreat cosmopolitan city welcoming the world, beaten by Premier Gordon Campbell, the Liberals, and West Van’s power structure — I turn my deaf ear toward it. This will not be a pleasanter West Vancouver. tlautens@telus.net

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Council rejects Eagles’ patio CNV councillors point to lack of 3rd Street neighbourhood support

Benjamin Alldritt

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NORTH Vancouver city council has denied a patio to the Fraternal Order of Eagles club on Third Street.

The Eagles, a non-profit group, hoped to move 13 tables onto the sidewalk outside their club, providing outdoor space for 52 customers without increasing the total number of patrons allowed.

The area would be bordered by a potted hedge.

Several residents of the no-smoking apartment tower above the Eagles club turned out to speak against the patio proposal May 17.

“Smoke is a significant factor,” said Fred Pinnock. “Whether it’s the members or guests of the members, smoke affects everyone who lives on the south side of the building.”

Pinnock said he and his neighbours were also frequently bothered

by yelling, swearing and other “alcohol-related” disturbances from the club.

Chris Bradley, the Eagles’ club manager, replied that residents of the tower were “the worst offenders” when it came to smoking on the street, and said that a defined patio area would actually make it easier for him to restrict smoking.

“If we have a patio I can put a sign out that says no smoking. I can’t put a sign on city property,” he said.

Bradley also attributed some of the noise problem to young people coming and going from a nearby convenience store.

Coun. Bob Fearnley said he had passed by the Eagles club on the previous Saturday night to see for himself.

“There is a problem with people going out for a smoke. There is a lot of noise coming from the 7-Eleven,” he said.

Fearnley said while people who choose to live in a busy urban area should expect a certain level of noise, the Eagles’ staff should have done a better job controlling their patrons’ behaviour.

“One thing that weighs heavily here is that you need neighbourhood support. There’s none here, and that makes it difficult to support,” he said.

The Eagle’s application was unanimously rejected.

Forst resigns as NDP candidate

Benjamin Alldritt

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NEW Democrats in the federal riding of West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country will be looking for a new standard bearer this fall after candidate Bill Forst resigned his position.

“When I stood for nomination at the September 2009nominatingconvention,” wrote Forst in a release, “I made it clear to members that I would not be able to

continue to stand as candidate if there was no election by the spring of 2010.”

All federal parties scrambled to name candidates and ready their campaign machines in the fall of 2009 when it appeared Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff was poised to trigger an election. The Liberals had second thoughts and the election never happened.

Forst, a retired teacher and longtime Sunshine Coast resident, has already had one crack at running for Parliament. The NDP brought him in during the 2008 election as a replacement after videos surfaced of the previous

candidate, Dana Larsen, using a variety of illegal drugs.

Forst placed fourth with 11.21 per cent of the vote.

In his release, Forst said he was going on a long-planned sabbatical in Europe but hoped to remain active with the riding association after his return.

A nomination meeting to pick a new candidate is pencilled in for Sept. 18.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

Multicultural society volunteer appreciation event

by Cindy Goodman

Nia Cahill, Erika De Torres and Sioned Dyer enjoy the festivities.

Settlement workers Sara Tabatabaee and Nazila Safari greet guests.

The North Shore Multicultural Society hosted a volunteer appreciation event at the Eagles Club May 4. This year’s theme was Volunteers are Golden and the gathering recognized the contributions made by volunteers to the organization, which provides immigrant settlement services to more than 2,000 North Shore residents a year. Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner and listened to addresses by executive director Elizabeth Jones, president Mary Macdonald and City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto. For more information on the society, visit www.nsms.ca.

Armin Safari and Jian Pablico flash their smiles.

Board members Mohammed Hettini and Anne Greenwell have a chat.

Myrna Navabi and Nouf Alkusayer flash their smiles.

Homa Soltani, Seogae Yoo and Lida Amiri attend.

Ella Chen, Rosy Janze and May Zou team up for a photo.

Please direct requests for event coverage to Bright Lights c/o North Shore News.

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Prince of Persia a product of its times: Page 16 Enter to win a copy of Christina Aguilera’s new Bionic album: Page 22

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FORMER Iranian fighter pilot Yadi Sharifirad trained as a pilot in the U.S. and flew 40 missions in the Iran-Iraq War. Imprisoned by the Khomeini regime for criticizing authority, he escaped with his family to Vancouver in 1994.

DJ Physik staying ahead of the curve: Page 29 Jazz singer Joani Taylor helping students find their voices: Page 31 Morlove warming up for summer festivals: Page 32 Enter to win two tickets to see Martha Wainwright pay tribute to Edith Piaf at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Page 34 Stones make one last stand on Main St.: Page 35 More online at www.nsnews.com

YADI SHARIFIRAD TELLS EXTRAORDINARY TALE IN NEW BOOK

Fight for survival

■ The Flight of the Patriot: Escape from Revolutionary Iran by Yadollah Sharifirad (Thomas Allen Publishers).

Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

YADI Shirifirad’s life has touched some of the most extreme moments of human existence imaginable: from the naked terror of ejecting from a burning fighter jet to the agony and despair of imprisonment and torture, from the joys of family life to years of wondering if he would ever see his wife and children again.

“I never gave up,” he said in an interview. “That’s what I want people to get from this book. When they have hardships, they can think ‘If Yadi can do it, so can I.’” Triumph over adversity is a common theme in autobiographies, but Sharifirad’s new memoir, The Flight of the Patriot, is an extraordinary story.

Sharifirad grew up in Nesa-Olya, a village in northern Iran that he recalls as an idyllic spot that changed little with the passing centuries.

“Proud families like ours lived freely in a string of settlements along the Shahroud River, herding sheep and growing wheat and barley,” he wrote. “We would raise children to grow up to raise more children to tend more sheep, and on it would go and on it went since before Cyrus the Great, 2,500 years ago.”

But Sharifirad was not destined for a pastoral life.

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He enrolled in the air force and was sent to the United States to train as a pilot. Despite several setbacks, like forgetting to lower his wheels before landing, he persevered and earned his wings. Back home, Sharifirad enjoyed great social status as a fighter pilot in the Shah’s air force.

“He was a pilot himself,” Sharifirad recalled. “And I think he paid too much attention to the pilots.”

Having married his fierce patriotism with his passion for aviation, life as a pilot, an officer, a husband and father was good. But things would become vastly more complicated with the coming of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 and the end of the Shah’s regime.

“I loved him, I didn’t want to see him go,” recalled Sharifirad, who was a squadron leader at the time of the revolution. “As a soldier, I was loyal to the country and to the people. But when people are talking about freedom and independence, in the end, I preferred to follow the people.”

While Sharifirad and most of his fellow pilots fell into line behind Ayatollah Khomeini’s new government, the Islamic authorities were deeply suspicious of the glamorous, American-trained fighter pilots. But the Iran-Iraq War broke out shortly afterwards and Khomeini needed pilots.

Sharifirad flew 40 missions deep into Iraq before getting caught by three enemy MiGs. He ejected in Iraqi territory at high speed and low altitude. Incredibly, he survived the impact with only a few broken bones.

Then, even more incredibly, he was discovered by Kurdish guerrillas, who were themselves locked in a bloody conflict with Saddam Hussein. The Kurds took Sharifirad in, cared for his injuries and eventually smuggled him back into Iran inside a coffin. Missing in action for more than a month — his family had already held the funeral — he was an instant national hero.

Sharifirad wrote a book, Crash on the 40th Mission; a movie was made of his exploits, Eagles; and he was given a comfortable post as military attaché in Pakistan.

Sharifirad, by now a colonel, may have thought that his war record and fame would allow him to criticize the Khomeini regime with impunity. But early one morning, as he left for work in Tehran, he was arrested, stripped of his uniform, and thrown into solitary See Smuggled page 19

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GALLERIES Argyle Secondary: 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver.

Gallery Night: A student art and photography exhibition, until May 28, 6:30-9 p.m. Digital prints will be for sale. Admission by donation.

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Art in Public Places: District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil2@ telus.net.

Biljana Zecevic and Xin Meng: 2D paintings and 3D sculptures will be on display until June 30.

Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m.

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Painting Exhibition: Florals, landscapes and other paintings by Lynn Webster will be on display until May 31.

Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and outside gallery hours by appointment. Info: www. bellevuegallery.ca.

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On Saturday and Sunday as part of the Art in the Garden event there will be live music and an admission fee of $1.

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by Mike Newell. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley and Alfred Molina.

Rating: 6 (out of 10) He nails the English accent, and with those inflated pecs he certainly looks the part: is Jake Gyllenhaal the next unlikely action star?

Reel Life The actor hasn’t done a big-budget romp since Julie Crawford The Day After Tomorrow, preferring edgy and introspective characters. His Prince Dastan is neither, resembling too closely a live-action version of Disney’s Aladdin.

Similarities to that children’s flick and to the first Indiana Jones abound. But here’s the thing: if you viewed Indiana Jones today, without all those fond memories of watching it as an impressionable 12-year-old, you’d find it a little cheesy, and a tad simplistic. So cut Prince of Persia some slack.

Filmmakers (including producer Jerry Bruckheimer) had to make the call whether to go for Gladiator-style gore or family fare, and they chose the latter. Plenty of killing but no blood, quaint — almost vintage — dialogue, and an excess of chase and action sequences.

Plus, kid-friendly fare spells lucrative merchandising opportunities, like the Lego Prince of Persia series, warrior action figures, or the four-inch Sands Of Time dagger with soft vinyl blade and light-up jewel hilt.

The story is based on the video game, and opens with the adoption of Prince Dastan. Dastan isn’t a prince by blood: King Sharaman (Ronald Pickup) plucks him from the slums to join his own royal family, which includes two princes by birth (Toby Kebbell and Richard Coyle). Ever watchful and See Bad page 17

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26th Annual Take A Police Officer to Lunch BBQ to thank those in the community who make North Vancouver a safer place to live and work.

Mandatory RSVP to the Chamber if you plan to attend!

Wednesday June 2nd • 11:30 am to 2 pm Stella Jo Dean Plaza next to Gerry Brewer RCMP Building 147 East 14th Street, North Vancouver $20 Members / $25 Non-Members

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HAILED by Norman Mailer as the finest movie ever made about the Mafia, Francesco Rosi’s 1973 film, Lucky Luciano, screens twice at Pacific Cinémathèque (June 2 and 5) as part of a current retrospective on the Italian director’s work.

SHOWTIMES EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Iron Man 2 (PG) — Fri, MonThur 6:30, 9:30; Sat-Sun 12:10, 3:10, 6:30, 9:30 p.m.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG) Fri, Mon-Thur 7, 7:30, 9:50, 10:15; Sat-Sun 12:20, 1:10, 3:40, 4, 7, 7:30, 9:50, 10:15 p.m.

Letters to Juliet (G) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:15, 9:45; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:40, 7:15, 9:45 p.m.

Sex and the City 2 (14A) Wed 9:15, 9:45; Thur 6:45, 8, 10:10 p.m.

PARK & TILFORD 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver 604-985-3911 Shrek Forever After 3D (G) — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:30, 7, 8:50, 9:20; Sat-Sun 11:30, 12, 1:50, 2:20, 4:10, 4:40, 6:30, 7, 8:50, 9:20 p.m.

MacGruber (14A) — Fri, MonThur 7:20, 9:50; Sat-Sun 12:10,

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Robin Hood (14A) — Fri 6:40, 7:10, 9:40, 10:10; Sat 11:40, 12:20, 3, 3:30, 6:40, 7:10, 9:40, 10:10; Sun 11:40, 12:20, 3:00, 3:30, 6:40, 8, 9:40; MonThur 6:40, 8, 9:40 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.

Date Night (PG) — Fri, MonThur 6:50, 9:30; Sat-Sun 11:50, 3:20, 6:50, 9:30 p.m.

The Metropolitan Opera: Armida Encore — Sat 10 a.m.

PACIFIC CINEMATHEQUE 1131 Howe St., 604-688-FILM www.cinematheque.bc.ca.

Dossier: Francesco Rosi — The Illustrious Cinema of a Major Italian Master (May 27-June10) Born in Naples in 1922, Italian film director Francesco Rosi is the creator of one of the most cogent, committed, confrontational and controversial bodies of work in recent cinema. He is also, in the opinion of some, one of world

cinema’s most underrated major talents.

Rosi, who turned 87 in November, hasn’t directed a film since 1997’s The Truce, but is said to have stayed active by directing for the stage. He was awarded a Golden Bear for lifetime achievement at the 2008 Berlin International Film Festival. He was the previously the recipient of the Akira Kurosawa Award, given each year to one of the masters of world cinema, at the 1997 San Francisco International Film Festival. He is a six-time winner of Italy’s David di Donatello Award (the country’s Oscar) for Best Director.

Tonight: 7 p.m. The Mattei Affair (1972) Cast: Gian Maria Volonté, Luigi Squarzina, Peter Baldwin, Gianfranco Ombuen, Franco Graziosi..

9:15 p.m. The Challenge (1958) Cast: José Suarez, Rosanna Schiaffino, Nino Vingelli, José Jaspe, Tina Castigliano.

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interfering is the king’s brother Nizam (Ben Kingsley, The Lion King figure in this Disney story).

As in an animated world, the bad guys here are easy to spot: Kingsley’s character is the only one with kohl-lined eyes, a tip-off that he’s evil right from the start. Another assassin is scarred, has milky, cataract-covered eyes, and wears head-to-toe black to further emphasize his badness.

After invading the holy city of Alamut, Dastan is framed for murder, and flees with Alamut’s beautiful but mouthy Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton). Along the way they battle those Hassansins (yep, the original assassins) and they meet Amar (Alfred Molina), the comic relief for the film. He and Dastan both want what Tamina’s got: an ancient dagger that holds the sands of time in its hilt. If handled correctly, the bearer of the dagger can jump back in time;

if handled incorrectly, the result is armaggedon.

The sand thing is a little confusing, resulting in awkward snippets of dialogue whose sole purpose is to narrate what’s going on. And while the time travel thing is neato the first time around, it gets repetitive pretty quickly.

Meanwhile, after borrowing more Indy material (stepping on the right stones in a tomb to avoid certain death), filmmakers go CG-crazy in the sandy climax. Less CG, frankly, would have improved the film and made the action feel less addled.

On the up side, Dastan climbs walls in novel ways and faces gates and challenges that are reminiscent of Survivor’s TV tasks. Fight scenes and running stunt sequences are wellchoreographed, though an over-use of slow motion cheapens them.

The snakes, whips, and wisecracks help, but Dastan ain’t no Indy. Leave this one to the kids: as an introduction to big-kid action movies, Prince of Persia is a safe bet.

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CALENDAR From page 15 CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-6844 or nvartscouncil6@ telus.net. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Art in the Garden Tour: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents this 11th annual event, May 29 and 30, noon-5 p.m. Spend a weekend with artists and musicians in gardens of the North Shore.

Admission: $1 per garden.

Visit www.nvartscouncil.ca to find out where to pick up a brochure, with map.

Flow: An exhibition by Jude Clarke, Shirley Hazlett, Heidi Maddess, Alexandra Sprowls and Sande Waters of large abstract works, June 11-July 10.

Opening reception: Thursday, June 10, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, June 12, 1-2 p.m.

Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Open: TuesdaySaturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

The Elliott Louis Gallery: 258 East First Ave., Vancouver.

Gallery hours: TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-7363282.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266 or www.ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Grad Show 2010: A mixed media exhibition of art by graduating students of Collingwood, Mulgrave, Rockridge, Sentinel and West Vancouver Secondary Schools,

Happy does it

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ZUMBA Fitness instructor Bianca Carli runs through the “Feel Happy” workout with her class in the Windsor Room at Ron Andrews recreation centre on a Monday night. Zumba combines styles including cumbia, soca, merengue, salsa, African, reggaeton, flamenco, funk and bellydance to make an entertaining low-impact fitness class. For more information visit zumbavancouver.ca. until May 30.

Say It With Photography: Fred Hume, Adrian Cunningham, Emma Milley, Francine Drouin and Ella Morton will be holding an exhibition, June 1-20.

Opening reception: Tuesday,

June 1, 6-8 p.m. Artists in attendance: Saturday, June 5, 2-3 p.m.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-9472454 or www.biac.ca. Hours:

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Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2233.

Memorandums: Artist and photographer James Nizam’s work will be on display until June 5. Artist talk: Saturday, May 29, 2 p.m.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-9832896.

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. or by appointment.

Info: 604-980-1699 or www. graffiticoart.com.

Leighdon Studio Gallery: 190 West Third Ave., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 604-875-0029 or www.leighdon.ca.

Summer Solstice: The 5enses will be holding a summer exhibition, June 1-16. Wine and cheese reception: Friday, June 11, 6-8 p.m.

Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W.

Eder.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Art in the Community: Watercolour portraits by Sandrine Pelissier will be on display, June 2-July 28.

Opening reception: Saturday, June 5, 2-4 p.m.

Maynards Auction House: 1837 Main St., Vancouver.

Unite with Art Auction and Gala: UNICEF will host this event, Thursday, June 3, 6 p.m. (silent auction), 8 p.m. (live auction). Proceeds from the event will benefit UNICEF’s Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS campaign. The work can viewed prior to the event from May 31-June 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or online at www.unitewithart.com.

Admission: $200. Tickets: www. unitewithart.com or 604-8743666, ext. 8124.

North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604990-3700, ext. 8016.

The Squamish Community — Our People and Places: Archival photographs of local landscapes, the community and individuals will be on display until May 30.

North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

Pera Art Gallery: 413 West Hastings St., Vancouver. Info: 604-689-7372 or 604-6897370.

Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www. presentationhousegall.com.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9807182.

Dodo and Friends: Multi media artist Greg Kawczyski’s work of pastel paintings and ceramic whimsical birds, animals and plates will be on display, until June 20.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

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YADI Sharifirad made his way to Vancouver in 1994 with $17 to his name.

Smuggled family to Singapore

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confinement.

“Words like ‘small and claustrophobic’ and ‘filthy’ fall short of describing that cell,” he wrote. “I could take two and a half steps, that’s all, before hitting a wall; two and a half back, another wall.

They were etched with lines, some of them small and straight in nervous little rows, obviously meant to keep track of time.”

Sharifirad’s description of his year in prison is harrowing. His raw, moment-to-moment style brings readers right into the room as he is interrogated, tortured and left to rot.

After a sham trial, Sharifirad was eventually released, but tossed out of the military and under constant fear of re-arrest. Before long he began plotting his escape.

Knowing that he was under surveillance, he smuggled his wife and youngest children to Canada through Singapore. His eldest son was entrusted to smugglers who led him through the mountains into Turkey. Sharifirad himself would follow years later, running desperately through the snow while Turkish border guards shot at him and his companions.

Calling in some favours from friends in the Turkish military, Sharifirad made his way to Vancouver in 1994, where he arrived with $17 to his name.

“When I came to Vancouver and I saw my wife and children,” said Sharifirad, “I was in paradise. Really, I wanted nothing else on earth. I could go out. I could see the sun and listen to the rain.

Paradise.”

Still in love with flight, Sharifirad terrified a few local pilots with

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 8:45 am and 10:30 am Sunday, May 30 “Surprised by Jesus’ Emotion” PASTOR: Peter Quek African Children’s Choir June 20 in both services TGIF – 7pm every Friday For The Kids Camp • “Heroes” • July 12-16 SonTrek Day Camp • July 26-30 • August 3-6

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Geoff Muldaur & Jim Kweskin July 3rd @ 8pm

Rare reunion of bluesman Muldaur with leader of Kweskin jug band. Tickets $30/$28

his penchant for aerobatics before running into another aviator who encouraged him to write a book.

“This book released me from pain,” he said. “There were times I was writing and there were tears in my eyes. My wife said ‘Just stop.’ I was depressed; I had nightmares. But I finished it. I didn’t give up.”

Presentation House Theatre Marc Atkinson Trio June 26 @ 8pm

Inspired by gypsy jazz, this Juno nominated trio is one of Canada’s finest string trios. Tickets $15/$13

The Canadian Iranian Foundation invites you to an evening of laughter with the famous Iranian stand up comedian

John Reischman & John Miller June 27 @ 8pm

Mandolin meets guitar in dazzling choro-flavoured instrumental work with two masters.

Tickets $15/$13

Free Concerts West Vancouver Memorial Library

Dirk Powell Band June 25 @ 7:30pm

MAZ JOBRANI FRIDAY JUNE 4TH, 2010 AT 8PM Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC

TICKETS: $35-$50 Sold at the Centennial Theatre Box Office BOX OFFICE: 604-984-4484 Open from 12 noon-5pm daily and 1 hour prior to the show.

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CALENDAR From page 18 Info: 604-924-1378. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: www.seymourartgallery.com.

Interlacement at 75: The Greater Vancouver Weavers and Spinners Guild will be showing their work, until June 20. Artist demonstration: Saturday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www. silkpurse.ca.

The Last Picture Show — Florals and Fantasy: Artist Ruth Coxon Lewis celebrates her 86th birthday with a new collection of acrylics and watercolours on display until May 30.

Unforgettable Northern England: Artist Bob Yoshisuke Araki’s new collection in oils of scenery of North East England will be on display, June 113. Opening reception: Tuesday, June 1, 6-8 p.m.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or www. starfireattheferries.com.

Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or www. tartooful.com.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Art in the Hall: Acrylic landscapes and spatialist paintings on canvas by Richard Alm will be on display until June 4. Info: 604-925-7290.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Winsor Gallery: 3025 Granville St., Vancouver.

Info: 604-681-4870 or www.winsorgallery.com CONCERTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Box office: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/theatre.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.

Marking Time: To celebrate his retirement, music teacher Peter Van Ooyen will be hosting a musical benefit evening in support of music education for children, Friday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

There will be a variety of performers and finger foods and refreshments will be served. Admission: $35. Tickets: 604-903-3600, retirement. marking.time@gmail.com or www.nvsd44bc. ca/schoolsites/handsworth.aspx.

Hillside Baptist Church: 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Broadway Bound: Burstin with Broadway performs, Saturday, May 29 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $24/$20. Info: www. burstinwithbroadway.com.

Lonsdale Quay Market: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.

Making a Joyful Noise: MSUC Community Gospel Choir, Singspiration, North Shore Chorus and The Harmony Mountain Singers will perform, Friday, May 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $15 or $40 for a family. Info: www. mtseymourunited.com.

Celebration of Song: Julie Blue and the Singspiration Singers will perform, Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. Info: 604-929-3146 or www.julieblue.com.

Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble will perform a chamber music concert, Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info 604-926-5106.

North Shore Unitarian Church: 370 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.

Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble will perform a

Painting the Mystic

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

WEST Vancouver artist Patricia Baldwin will lead a seminar on the work of George Fertig, Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burnaby Art Gallery. Inspired by the current exhibit, Painting the Mystic, on display in the art space, Baldwin will talk about Fertig’s place in history, his style, techniques and philosophy. The all-day session, featuring hands-on studio time and lunch, costs $55.36. The class will take place in the Fireside Room of the gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. For more information and to register call 604-297-4422 or visit burnabyartgallery.ca.

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Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-9903474 or www.phtheatre.org.

A Hot Night of Soulful Rhythm and Blues: At this fourth annual fundraiser the Sojouners and the Steve Dawson Band will perform gospel, blues, doo-wop, soul R&B and country, Friday, June 4 at 8 p.m. There will be a silent auction at 7 p.m. Tickets: $60 in advance and $70 at the door, includes a glass of wine and appetizers.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

Celebrating Chopin: Don Mowatt and Carolyn Finlay along with a pianist from the Chopin Society will give a performance and reading, Tuesday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Animal Passions: Soprano Phoebe MacRae and pianist Rena Sharon present a look at love with humour and music, Thursday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.

Tickets: $12/$10.

Stevie Wonder Tribute: Jazz diva Dawn Pemberton and her band will perform an evening of Stevie Wonder music, Thursday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

Songs From Around the World: Song duo Robyn Driedger-Klassen and pianist Terence

Dawson perform a concert of Mendelssohn, Barber, Viardot and more, Tuesday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

St. Andrew’s United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.

The Music of Love: Carousel Chorus will perform, Sunday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Admission: minimum donation of $10.

St. Catherine’s Anglican Church: 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver.

Annual Spring Concert: The North Shore Chamber Orchestra will be playing music by Bach, Strauss, Holzt and Scott Joplin, Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $10/$8. Info: 604-9886652.

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-731-5518 or www. pacifictheatre.org.

Jazz Vespers: Joani Taylor and the reVive Vocal Ensemble will perform, Sunday, May 30 at 4 p.m.

THEATRE Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.

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CLUBS AND PUBS Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

Brewster’s Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.

The Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-924-1834. Live music every night.

The Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., North Vancouver.

Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.

Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9866556.

Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m.

The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604See more page 37

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The CB program provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to gain entry or seek career advancement in accounting, bookkeeping and payroll administration. Learn to use industry standard computerized bookkeeping software (Simply Accounting and Quickbooks) and become versed in taxation and cost accounting.

free-spirited woman who attempts to change his outlook on life, Wednesdays-Saturdays, until June 12 at 8 p.m. Admission: $16/$14. Tickets: www.firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-9299456.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.

Plan B: Sea Theatre in association with Third Street Theatre Series.

A comedy about meetings to negotiate the departure of Quebec from Canada, until May 29 at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/28, Tuesdays, are two for one.

Love at First Bite: A musical, comedy performance by youth based on the Twilight series, June 10-12, 7:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. on June 12. Tickets: $15 Grand Theft Improv: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, every Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.

St. Martin’s Church Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.

Hamlet: An SMP Youth production, May 28 at 7:30 p.m. and May 29 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10/$5. Tickets: 604-767-0665 or smpdramatics.com. All proceeds go to a North Shore charity.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver.

Reservations: 604-983-2633. Info: www.northvanplayers.ca.

The Fourth Wall: A madcap comedy about the tale of a stressed out middle age wife who rebels, May 28 and 29, June 2-5 and June 9-12 at 8 p.m. Admission: $16/$14.

Summer Concert of Dance: The Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts presents their summer concert, Sunday, June 13 at 2 and 7 p.m. Admission: $22/$15/ $12. Tickets: 604-926-6535 or at the door.

Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Box office: 604-913-3634 or www.kaymeekcentre.com.

You, Me and Them: Lamondance youth company will perform three diverse pieces of contemporary dance, Saturday, May 29, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$14.

Pro Arte Gala: Intermediate and advanced dancers will perform, Sunday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. There will be guest appearances from the Ballet Conservatory of Salt Lake City, Fairfield Music and North Shore Celtic Ensemble. Admission: $12.

Scotiabank Dance Centre: 677 Davie St., Vancouver.

Open Auditions: The Goh Ballet will be taking auditions Sunday, May 30, 1:30-8:30 p.m. for The Nutcracker to be held Dec. 16-19.

Info: www.gohballet.com, 604-872-4014, ext. 217 or kweber@ gohballet.com.

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Christina Aguilera’s fourth studio album, Bionic, features songs co-written with the likes of Santigold, Peaches, Sia, Tricky Stewart, Le Tigre, M.I.A., Linda Perry and Ladytron among others. The 18-track disc, set for release on June 8, features Aguilera and co. experimenting with a “futuristic” agenda this time out.

For a chance to win a copy of the album ... tell us the name of an Aguilera song written by Linda Perry.

E-mail your contest entry to Bionic Contest at thisweekcontest@nsnews.com. Deadline for the contest is Friday, June 11, 5 p.m. Only residents living in the Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver area are eligible to enter. Winners will be chosen in a random draw. Discs courtesy Sony Music.

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SUSTAINABLE and socially responsible designs dominate the Capilano University Textile Art Grad Show this year.

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On now at North Vancouver’s CityScape Community Art Space, the show exhibits a wide range of work by the program’s 18 graduating students. The display includes sculptural works, garments, costumes and textual wall pieces, with many pieces exhibiting an environmentally conscious approach to art.

“We encouraged students to make things that you can’t just buy,” said textile arts professor Ruth Scheuing.

“The notion of using materials responsibly is demonstrated.

Some pieces are recycled.”

For students of the twoyear textile arts diploma program, the show is an opportunity to display their work for the community.

Some pieces are on sale, but a vast majority of the artwork demonstrates the school’s emphasis on experimental work.

“We stress the experimentation part of the program,” Scheuing said. “We think it’s very important to explore things and find out what they want to do rather than stress about what comes out afterwards.”

With a dress made entirely out of elastic bands, an outfit made from all recycled material, many artists within the 2010 graduating class focused on the growing doit-yourself movement within the art community.

As demonstrated by the show, students created individual, unique pieces that capitalize on environmentally conscious material use and production.

While there are new and experimental techniques on display, the grad show also includes more traditional practices such as weaving and knitting. Younger people

Spring style: Marilyn’s of West Vancouver will host a spring fashion show featuring mothers and daughters this Sunday, May 30, at the Caulfeild Village boutique, 5363 Headland Dr., West Vancouver. Have a mimosa with mom, view fabulous fashions, get delightful deals and with any purchase receive a gorgeous Riani gift bag. Doors open at noon. Show starts at 1 p.m. Proceeds from tickets, $20, to benefit Family Services of the North Shore. RSVP: 604-925-4110.

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CAPILANO University textile arts students Ana Sousa (left) and Sasha Webb show off some of their own and fellow students’ creations featured in the Textile Arts Grad 2010 show at the CityScape Community Art Space until June 5. are becoming increasingly interested in traditional approaches to textile work, Scheuing said.

In addition to the show, many students post their work on blogs and etsy.com, a website that promotes the creation, purchase and sale of handmade products.

According to Scheuing, some students have had great success selling their work on Etsy.

This year’s grad show also focuses on the interactive

community component of textile art. Hands-on textile workshops are scheduled for May 29 and June 5 at the gallery and are open to the public. The workshops include mending, felting and drawing with thread.

For Scheuing, the workshops aim to show that, unlike other art, textile art is a socially interactive art form.

“We tend to think of artists as people who express themselves and then everybody looks at their work

and is inspired,” she said.

“We are offering the idea that there’s a human connection to artwork. People have to trust you with their clothes. We are trying to show our students that artists don’t have to be removed from the world.”

Hosted by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council, the Textile Art Grad Show runs at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., through Saturday, June 5. Admission is free.

Studio Sale: Capilano textile arts grad Katherine Soucie of Sans Soucie opens her studio to the public to celebrate its new location, 163 West Fourth Ave., Unit 3 (between Main and Cambie) in Vancouver.

Hours are noon to 6 p.m. this Saturday, May 29. Garments and accessories are available at wholesale prices. Jewelry designer Diane Farnsworth of Crowbooty designs (www. crowbooty.com) will have new work for show and sale. RSVP to info@sanssoucie or call in advance of your visit, 604716-1531.

Spring Style: Kiss & Makeup isn’t just beauty anymore. See the latest fashions in a casual afternoon fashion show at Hollyburn Country Club on Thursday, June 10 at 1 p.m. with tapas on the Bar & Grill Patio.

Styled by West Vancouverite Lisa Relling, looks will include everything from non-soccer mom style, looking cool in the heat and date night, from this Village at Park Royal boutique.

Tickets are $35 by calling 604922-6292.

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and summer go together like fish and water. This summer, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen plans, once again, to add charity to the mix with the Yaletown restaurant’s highly anticipated Summer Splash event, June 16, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The timely beach fashion and cocktail bash will benefit the Vancouver Native Health Society, a nonprofit organization doing

much needed work in the Downtown Eastside. Artist Tiko Kerr has donated a canvas painting valued at $6,500 for the event’s auction. Summer Splash features all the necessary trappings for a great summer evening — light refreshments in the form of wine, beer and martinis, delectable appetizers, a live DJ, professional dance performances, and the latest trends in swimwear from local designer Anna Kosturova.

Tickets are $60. Info: www. goldfishkitchen.com or call

604-689-8318.

Half-price Sale: The thrift shop at Mount Seymour United Church, at 1200 Parkgate Ave. just off Mount Seymour Parkway, holds its half-price sale on Thursdays from 2 to 8 p.m.

Reduce and ReUse Thrift Shop Fundraiser: St. Monica’s Church and the Western Residents Association operate a fundraising thrift shop the last Saturday of each month, noon to 4 p.m. at St. Monica

Church Hall, 6404 Wellington Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-1956.

Closet Clean: This is the favourite time of year for the volunteers at Treasure Cottage Thrift Stores. According to a written statement, volunteers love to keep busy, but the stores are in dire need of gently used “treasures,” including clothing and accessories. The thrift stores are the major source of revenue to support the SOS Children’s Village B.C., which

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provides family-based care service for foster children and foster families. There is also an urgent need for volunteers in the organization’s three stores, in Steveston, Kerrisdale and at 121 Lonsdale Ave. in North Vancouver. Drop-off is at the rear of the building. Info: 604924-3833.

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Baker exhibits natural talent and approach to her craft Sustainable bakery among EPIC exhibitors Erin McPhee

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FRANCES Tsai learned everything she knows about cooking from her grandmother.

“We’re Chinese so we live with our grandmothers when we’re young . . . and she pretty much taught me everything from . . . how to handle food to baking,” says the 25-year-old.

The hours spent in the kitchen fuelled Tsai’s passion for the craft. She began to build a name for herself among friends and family who continued to call on her to cook for them. When her beloved grandmother passed away a year and a half ago, Tsai felt compelled to take things to the next level.

“Originally we were going to start a restaurant, a little café, to honour her cooking,” she says. “A lot

of people say the restaurant business is really, really tough and how many restaurants survive? So we thought, ‘Okay, we’ll start small and start with one thing,’ and that’s baking.”

In October 2009, she opted to launch Sweet Naturally: Natural Baked Goods. More than just a producer of handmade baked goods and confections, the business is committed to the environment, seeing Tsai source out local natural and organic ingredients as well as use compostable packaging and other supplies.

This weekend, Tsai will

be among the companies showcased at EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo, a consumer tradeshow and ecomarketplace, opening today and running until Sunday at the Vancouver Convention Centre. More than 300 ecofriendly exhibitors — from microbreweries to sustainable transportation options — will be featured.

Sweet Naturally will be part of an eco-wedding showcase, a new addition to the annual event.

For her business, Tsai is partnered with her high school sweetheart and fiancé, Dickson Poon. Tsai does all the baking and Poon helps with ordering, marketing and other administrative duties.

Three other family members act as supporters. While Tsai and Poon live in Vancouver, their operations are based in North Vancouver, seeing them rent space from The Granola King on Bowser Avenue.

They produce a variety of goods, including wedding cakes, cupcakes, scones, cookies, marshmallows,

breads, fruit bars and other sweets.

As much as possible, ingredients are sourced from area farmers, mills and businesses and are always fresh. They also take into consideration what’s in season.

“That’s one of the (things) that sets us apart from a lot of bakers and bakeries out there,” says Tsai.

“Not only do we use organic ingredients, we try to use ingredients that are from B.C.” They don’t use any artificial sweeteners, preservatives, food colouring or stabilizers. Their approach results in them getting special orders for individuals with specific dietary requests — for example, those looking for gluten-free or vegan desserts — which they’re happy to fill.

To further reduce their eco-footprint, they use unbleached compostable baking cups, papers and packaging.

Sweet Naturally products are available through their website, as well as at Drive

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FRANCES Tsai, of Sweet Naturally: Natural Baked Goods, puts the finishing touches on a wedding cake that will be on display at EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo, opening today and running until Sunday at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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NORTH Vancouver filmmaker Zia Marashi picked up the third place title for his homage to Night of the Living Dead in the inaugural Trailer Trashed — Reel Environmentalism short film contest.

According to a written statement, the contest was launched in the fall by the Recycling Council of B.C. Entrants were asked to create movie trail-

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A victim, terrorized by disposable coffee cups that can’t be stopped or recycled, is surrounded in a scene from filmmaker Zia Marashi’s award-winning short Night of the Living Coffee Cups.

ers advocating the importance of reducing our society’s use of disposable coffee cups.

Marashi’s film, Night of the Living Coffee Cups depicts used coffee cups that have come back to life and feed on humans. The recent Capilano University motion picture production program graduate called on his friends for the project.

First place went to This Mug for Hire by Vancouver’s Robinder Uppal who was awarded $2,500 and a Sony HD video camera and second place went to The Re-User, by Crescent Valley’s Jordan Norn who received $1,000. Marashi received $600.

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They’re pleased with the opportunity to be featured at EPIC as they’re endeavouring to lead by example, encourage their peers to follow suit as well as show the public the difference sourcing local sustainable ingredients makes.

“We just want to give people a green alternative,” says Poon.

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Joani Taylor helps others find their voices First Lady of the Jazz Ballad in mentoring role with students ■ Joani Taylor performing Jazz Vespers with the reVive Vocal Emsemble at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Sunday, May 30, 4 p.m.

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JOANI Taylor vividly remembers the night she fell in love with jazz.

“My dad took me to a jazz club when I was 13,” she says. “There was a local big band playing real jazz charts — Thelonious Monk. That music just grabbed me and never let me go.”

After that, Taylor knew where she belonged in the music industry. By 16, she was opening for major acts like Stevie Wonder, Little Richard and Jimmy Smith at Vancouver’s Isy’s Supper Club.

Decades later, Taylor has established herself as Canada’s “first lady of the jazz ballad.”

She currently has six albums, two jazz vocal nominations and has sung on thousands of commercials, film scores and recordings.

Looking back on her career, Taylor reflects on her musical family and her early experiences in the Vancouver music scene as major influences. With both her father and brother involved in music, she was encouraged to explore and develop her passion for jazz.

“There was a lot of live music in town so I would open the show and I could walk down the street and go to another club to see wonderful music,” she recalls.

“It was exciting. It was fun.”

While she’s a jazz singer at heart, Taylor also sang funk and R&B throughout her career. On her latest album, In My Own Words released in 2008, the singer is joined by

musical director Bob Murphy, saxophonist Ross Taggart, Buff Allen on drums, bassist Miles Foxx, and trumpeter Brad Turner.

For one track, Taylor experiments with her traditional sound by collaborating with local hiphop artist Jaykin. Performing a remixed version of Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five,” she hoped to recreate the old beat poet style by mixing the classic song with a hip-hop flair, she says.

“There were people who thought that I shouldn’t do it and it would open up the door to a lot of criticism but it was a hit,” Taylor says. “I love to prove people wrong.”

The jazz singer’s collaboration with Jaykin was made into a video with the help of her son, a director of cinematography, in Vancouver’s Gastown area.

These days, Taylor is busy performing and teaching music in the Vancouver area.

She recently began mentoring students at West Vancouver secondary.

“I remember walking by the school and hearing the choir going over a bit of ‘Amazing Grace’ from outside. I walked in and started singing with them,” she laughs. “I gave the choir some ideas to use and then the school started sending me students to teach. That’s how I started mentoring students there. ” Taylor works with West Vancouver secondary students

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as well as other students in the Vancouver area. She uses her experience in the business to help people interested in music to realize their potential, she says.

“There’s a reason we’re drawn to things,” Taylor says.

“Sometimes, unless all those doors are open, we don’t know what it is. I want people to be brave and make phone calls and promote themselves and be as creative as they can.

I’m more of a mentor than anything.”

Taylor hopes to wrap up her teaching jobs soon so that she can begin her next big project. Local writer Guy MacPherson recently asked her to write lyrics to songs written by his late father, legendary Canadian musician Fraser MacPherson.

“I am totally honoured.

He was such a wonderful musician in town,” Taylor says. “I’m really looking forward to clearing off all the stuff I have to finish. When I write, I just close the doors and there’s always a whole pile of paper on the floor.”

Until then, Taylor is busy teaching and performing in the Vancouver area. She’s set to perform next with the reVive Vocal Ensemble at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church on May 30 at 4 p.m.

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MUSIC MISS EMILY BROWN AND CORWIN FOX FORM MORLOVE

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■ Morlove — All of My Lakes Lay Frozen Over Rating: 8 (out of 10) ■ Miss Emily Brown — In Technicolour Rating: 8 (out of 10)

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MORLOVE (Miss Emily Brown and Corwin Fox) recorded their album, All of My Lakes Lay Frozen Over, in a rustic old church in Wells, B.C.

Her songs mix personal historical narratives with vintage instrumentation for a unique perspective. Like Sarah Harmer and a few other singer/songwriters, Brown’s take on roots music has a distinctly Canadian vibe that sticks close to home.

On two new stellar albums released over the past couple of months, In Technicolour (as a solo artist), and All of My Lakes Lay Frozen Over (as a duo with Corwin Fox), Brown gives us soulful folk tales reminiscent of The Band’s heady Big Pink days with Dylan.

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Brown talked to the North Shore News last week as Morlove began a national tour with a gig at the Little Mountain Gallery on May 18.

The duo will be playing several more dates around B.C. this summer including appearances at the Kispiox, ArtsWells and Salmon Arm festivals.

North Shore News: You’ve described your hometown Iroquois, Ont. as a “nostalgic community.” What did you mean?

Miss Emily Brown: Iroquois was one of 12 towns relocated

in the 1950s. They flooded 12 towns so they could put in a power dam as part of the St. Lawrence Seaway project.

I grew up in New Town and as a kid I would hear lots of stories about the old town of course. There’s lots of scuba divers that come to that area to check out the old foundations on the buildings and the old roads underwater, that kind of thing, so I guess its nostalgic in that sense. The community is still there — it is just that the face of the town has changed — but of course there is a lot of nostalgia for the old town.

You hear lots of stories about how cool the old town was.

North Shore News: How did you get interested in music?

Miss Emily Brown: I started writing my own songs when I was about 14 and kept going.

That’s pretty much been my primary focus since I was 14. Songwriting has always interested me the most.

I grew up around lots of See Brown page 33

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Brown based songs on wartime journal

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Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Moody Blues, Cat Stevens, Beach Boys. What really took over is when I would sit down at the piano and start making stuff up. That’s when music really came to life for me. I didn’t even have a real big music collection, I think, as a kid. I had like Paula Abdul and Gloria Estefan and that was it and then whatever my brother and my parents had. When my brothers went off to university I realized I didn’t have any music of my own and that’s when I started my own record collection.

North Shore News: Your first album was named after a Joni Mitchell quote (2008’s Part of You Pours Out of Me). What was her influence on your work?

Miss Emily Brown: I think she’s been a big influence. When I was younger I was into her more poppy stuff, her earlier stuff ,and then as I’ve grown older, gone to jazz school and stuff like that, I’ve been really interested in her later work. But I think also in terms of her career I think she’s been a person who hasn’t been afraid to explore different genres of music and put out exactly what she wants. Art for art’s sake. She didn’t get too commercialized and I really like that. I think she’s an example in that sense.

down working away, chipping away at all the layers we wanted to record.

North Shore News: You are both known for playing quite a lot of instruments. How does that work out on tour?

Miss Emily Brown: We definitely like the old stuff, that’s for sure. Actually we’ve been very good for this tour we’ve pared down our instruments. We knew we were going to have do that because it would be ridiculous to show up for soundcheck each with four instruments. We didn’t want to do that to the poor soundperson.

North Shore News: You’ve really got two albums out right now.

Are you trying to focus on one at a time or is it pretty easy to

move back and forth promoting the two?

Miss Emily Brown: It’s just been a crazy time. We started working on the Morlove record last January and it took an entire year to have it where we wanted it to be in terms of mixing and mastering. We’re really happy with it and finally released it in April.

Meanwhile in September I made my new record at Corwin’s studio and it was just a lot quicker because it was a lot simpler instrumentation-wise and so I actually released that before the Morlove album. It’s funny it’s all happening all at once. I’ve had back-to-back tours. I just came off a two month Emily Brown tour and then I had basically one day off and then started rehearsing for Morlove. It’s really exciting but it’s definitely a lot.

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North Shore News: You mentioned folk and jazz elements. One other element in your work is an electronica component.

Miss Emily Brown: It’s definitely there. I have a lot of friends who make electronic music and have done some collaborative projects with them. I think in terms of rhythms and beats that’s the kind of stuff that really intrigues me — unusual time signatures, unusual rhythms, the choppiness that’s sort of surprising about electronic music. I like that. I like to be surprised.

North Shore News: What drew you out to B.C.?

Miss Emily Brown: I originally came to B.C. to go to U of Vic for their creative writing program because I was too intimidated to go to music school at that point. The idea absolutely terrified me. I did a couple of years at UVic snd then I worked up the courage to go to music school which is what I really wanted to do. I went to jazz school for a couple of years in the Kootenays.

North Shore News: Both albums and your music in general show an enormous interest in historical narrative.

Miss Emily Brown: My own record is based on my grandmother’s World War II journal. I started off by interviewing some family members about her life because I never met my grandmother on my father’s side. She passed away before I was born so her journal has always been sort of my only window into her and what she’s like. I’ve always wanted to explore it further so I was really happy to finally get to do that and put that album together.

North Shore News: How did you meet Corwin?

Miss Emily Brown: We met at the ArtsWells Festival. It’s a real cool festival up in Wells, B.C. It’s not just music, it’s all kinds of art. There are art walks and art workshops as well as tons of musical acts. It happens throughout the town of Wells.

The sound person was missing from the stage that I was playing at and one of the organizers went and found Corwin and begged him to do the sound. He stayed for the whole set because he really enjoyed it. We discovered that we both lived in Victoria and so pretty much right away after the festival we started playing music together and immediately knew we wanted to form a band and write more songs together.

North Shore News: When did you record the Morlove disc?

Miss Emily Brown: We recorded the album for the most part up in Wells in the winter. I hadn’t been to Wells in the winter before because I only ever go up there for the summer festival.

It was really beautiful with tons of snow. We went to the Wells United Church. We had noticed at the festival that it has amazing acoustics. The entire church is made of wood and everything just reverberates. We arranged to go up there for a couple of weeks.

North Shore News: Was the church heated?

Miss Emily Brown: When we were there we would turn on the heat. It was tricky because we had a fan that would blow so we would warm up the church and then when we were ready for a take we would turn off the heat and then we would do takes until it was too cold to keep going and then we would turn the heat back onto warm back up. It was really funny in that sense we had to keep taking breaks.

It was an intense time. We were putting in really full days. It was basically get up go to the church, work all day, come home.

Somebody would have to sleep in the church every night to watch the gear because the only rule the church had was we couldn’t lock the door. It was definitely beautiful and I went cross-country skiing as much as I could and really enjoyed the nature and the beauty of the town. But (at the same time) we were just heads

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MUSIC Chanteuse pays homage to the music of Edith Piaf

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Currently, Mar is a resident DJ at three clubs in downtown Vancouver — Joseph Richard, Tunnel and Canvas. He’s also done a stint on The Beat 94.5 FM and has opened up for a number of high profile celebrities, including Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. He remembers opening for rap superstar Nas as a rookie at the B.C. Pavilion — now known as Edgewater Casino.

“Before that I had only been in front of maybe 400 people and then to go in front of 4,000 people. That was my first really big concert,” he says.

“I still get nervous at big concerts. I don’t think I messed up but I did play one of Nas’ songs, which I didn’t know was a big no-no — to play the artists’ song before their concert.”

Naturally, Mar has done a lot of travelling for work and says Las Vegas and Miami rank amongst the best cities to play in.

“My favourite is probably Las Vegas. There’s always a huge hip-hop presence there, there are non-stop concerts, non-stop events.”

It helps that technology and the use of software programs like Serato allow him to leave his crates of records at home while still using turntables.

“You just queue up the song on your computer, use the turntable and it plays pretty much just like vinyl,” he says.

“Pretty much all urban DJs still use turntables, in the electronic scene some people use CDs but still a lot of them use turntables too.”

As for the new school DJs, who only need their laptops to mix songs, he says it’s “weird.”

“It’s definitely changed the industry because before you had to be really dedicated, you had to go out and find records and records weren’t that easy to find because you’d have to have the newest stuff. . . . Whereas now, some kid can go buy a laptop, download the music and have the exact same thing that I have, that took me 15 years to build.”

That means there’s a lot more pressure to stand out from the rest. Mar, who is currently up for a Stylus DJ Award for Best Vancouver DJ of the Year and Best Urban DJ for the Vancouver Nightlife Awards, seems to have been successful in doing so.

“The Stylus Award is awesome because that one’s voted on by music executives and peers like other DJs other people in the music industry, artists. So that one’s pretty huge to know that there are people in Toronto that are recognizing what I’m doing,” he says. As for the Vancouver Nightlife Award, voted on by fans and club hoppers in the city, he says he wants it back having won from 2005-2007.

“The last two years I made it to the top 5 and I didn’t win. I didn’t like that,” he laughs. As for the future of hip hop, Mar says it’s a lot different from the days of just East Coast versus West Coast.

“I started playing a lot of southern music, and southern music kind of blew up about five years ago and I think I had a head start in that field,” he explains.

“When I first started everybody played the same music, there was only so much hip hop to go around, but now you have your hipster rap, your gangster rap, your southern rap . . . . There are so many different genres, I see it growing in certain areas and dwindling in other areas.”

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Stones make one last stand on Main St. ■ The Rolling Stones — Exile on Main St. Disc One (Original LP) Rating: 10 (out of 10) Disc Two (Rarities) Rating: 3 (out of 10)

John Goodman jgoodman@nsnews.com

TRACK for track Exile on Main St. was the last great Stones album.

After 1972 they still put together a lot of great music but never managed to maintain the brilliant standard of their classic recordings (Aftermath, Beggar’s Banquet, Let It Bleed and Sticky Fingers) over a full album. Exile on Main St. is the last stand of the old Stones even though Mick Taylor had already replaced Brian Jones by that time.

It’s too bad it’s been left up to the Stones to remember how it went down. Keith Richards will be the first to tell you his memory is unreliable and he’s never trusted Jagger to give anybody else their due.

Some of the liner notes on the new Exile reissue confuse the historical record (such as who played on what) and the “rarities” disc makes a mockery of the original material. It’s great to hear the alternate

CD REVIEW versions of “Loving Cup” and “Soul Survivor” but Jagger’s new revisions with producer Don Was don’t cut it at all.

Some things just shouldn’t be messed with.

Chris O’Dell was paid to pay attention as she worked as a personal assistant to the Stones while they finished up Exile in Los Angeles and prepared to take the music out on tour.

She’s written a new book about her experiences in the rock world and in an interview she told the North Shore News the Stones were the quintessential touring band. “The Stones were road guys. They liked the road, they toured, they’re still touring and that came out in their personalities — just this harder way of living. They really focused on touring and on their albums. The way they

are today is what they were like then.”

Recording Exile in a mobile studio at Keith’s house in Nellcôte was an an extension of the touring ethos — as rock’n’roll exiles on the Côte d’Azur in southern France they could pretend they were out on the road while making the album.

The Stones had all the chaotic comforts of the road without actually having to travel. Even though Charlie Watts still owns a home in the region he kept a room at Keith and Anita’s while the band were working off the clock in the basement at Nellcôte.

The original disc is the Stones at the top of their considerable powers, running through roots rock sources to come up with something entirely new for the time. Gram Parsons brought a country edge to Keith’s contributions but he is one of the few people who visited Nellcôte who doesn’t get a credit on the album. Mick didn’t like Gram.

Exile’s sound is one long muddy groove with Jagger’s vocals buried deep in the mix.

The album nailed down the funky feel of a Chess blues session while also serving as a template for the punk era to come. Essential stuff.

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The Bakehouse in Dundarave

Memphis Blues Barbeque House

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Award winning authentic Southern BBQ, slow cooked until succulent & delicious! Extensive wine & bourbon bar available.

Live blues Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.Two big screen TV’s to catch all the games.

Big portions, great value, family friendly atmosphere, takeout & catering available. Come in for some ‘Q! 1629 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-929-3699 www.memphisbluesbbq.com

AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant

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Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

LEGEND Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) $ $ $ $ Live Music Open Mic/Karaoke DJ Big Screen Sports

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BAR & GRILL $$

Food and service that will blow you away.Tons of TVs for all your sports action. Steak & Prawn Thursday. Prime Rib Fridays.

Weekend brunch.

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French classic bistro with attitudefree dining.

224 West Esplanade N. Van. 604-924-4913

BRITISH $$

Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner.

Sunday,Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny. Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. 604-987-3322

CASUAL DINING The MarinaSide Grill

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Enjoy your waterfront dining experience with our extensive menus.From eggs bennie and big juicy burgers during our popular brunches to our famous prime rib, scallop salad,clam chowder,king crab,steaks,lamb,seafood style cordon bleu.Room’s available for private parties and a large free parking lot.

1653 Columbia St, N. Van. 2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwy under bridge 604-988-0038 www.marinagrill.com

FinestYum-Yum Restaurant

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Mom is the cook in the kitchen!

Authentic Chinese fusion. Open for lunch & dinner, 6 days a week.

Closed Wednesdays. Over 20 lunch specials to choose from.

Open 11:30-9:30. Delivery starts at 4:30.

1615 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-980-2328

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North Shore’s best variety & quality Chinese food.Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% off takeout.Free delivery min.$20.00 order within 3 kms.

1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-988-9885

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1995 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-904-4430 www.fatburger.com

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A West Vancouver Favorite for 25 years. Daily specials.

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

Kypriaki Taverna

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Now Open for Lunch, MondaySaturday @ noon! Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland. Our two new highly-trained chefs are also serving up fresh gourmet Mediterranean-inspired specials.

With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service, candle-lit charm and daily food/ drink specials, you will see why so many people call it their favourite restaurant.Free parking at rear of building.Call for delivery/take out tonight or come in for a relaxing Mediterranean experience.

1356 Marine Dr, N. Van. 604-985-7955

Traditional homemade Greek cuisine emphasizing Greek Islands with a village style atmosphere.

May Specials — Chicken Souvlaki or Shank of Lamb, Lunch: $12.95, Dinner: $14.95. For the best Greek cuisine has to offer, visit Symposio today! Closed Mondays. 10% off takeout. For reservations call (604) 980-1564.

1564 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-980-1564

INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

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Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine.

Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view,free delivery.

FAMILY The Pantry North Vancouver

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Open for breakfast at 6:00am.

We serve breakfast until 4:00pm.

Monday is Seniors night starting at $8.99.Family night on Wednesday – kids eat for $2.99.

Located at the Holiday Inn, N. Van. 604-985-4477 www.thepantry.ca

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1340 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-5262 www.handi-restaurant.com

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

Where one spicy sauce does not fit all. Readers’ Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years!

Open for Lunch & Dinner.

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Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. 604-998-4403

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Serving spectacular views and fine, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings.

2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

Mountain Sushi

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Lynn Valley Town Center’s newest sushi restaurant! Daily sushi and box specials. Licensed premises.

Free delivery for orders over $20.

10% off 1 day advance orders.

Ample parking–underground and mall.

125-1233 Lynn Valley Rd, N. Van. 604-988-7868 www.mountainsushi.ca

MALAYSIAN Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine

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The pinnacle of Malaysian Cuisine.

We are open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 11:30am3:00pm for lunch,Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm for dinner and Friday/Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm for dinner.

10% discount for take out with min. $25 order.

1440 Lonsdale Avenue, N. Van. 604 990 0111 www.tamarindhill.ca

The Black Bear Pub

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Are you BEAR AWARE? Learn why the Black Bear continues to be the North Shores favorite pub. 20 plus beers on tap, large wine selection, daily food & drink specials.A fully enclosed, heated veranda. Free parking.

The best staff on the planet.

Reserve your party [15-30 ppl] today, excluding Fridays. Come and watch all 64 FIFA World Cup games in June & July.

1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van. 604.990.8880 www.blackbearpub.com

The Bridge Between Pub $ $

The perfect room for private parties up to 150 ppl. Perfect for fundraisers, birthdays, anniversaries and retirement parties.Watch all Canucks pay per view & sporting events on our big screen & flat screen TV’s.The best brunches ever!

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A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm.The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm.

Great selection of import draft.All Canucks PPV games on the big screens.

175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

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Offers an excellent menu, the best craft brewed ales & lagers in Vancouver, live music, satellite sports, pool table, dart boards & heated patio with a spectacular city view.

86 Semisch Ave., N. Van. 604-984-3087

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

1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips $$ The best fish & chips on the North Shore!

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Indian Fusion represents Traditional Indian Cuisine with a fresh vibrant twist! Exotic spices, fresh ingredients, then slow cooked, infusing our food with unique Indian flavours. Submerge your senses in the world of Indian Fusion and enjoy the ultimate fine dining experience. Open daily for lunch & dinner 7 days a week. Lunch specials starting at $3.95-$8.95.

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Village Tap House

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Symposio Greek Taverna $ $

This iconic burger joint has paired up with B.C.’s own famous Breakfast Legend, Ricky’s All Day Grill to bring you the best of both worlds: hand-cut Home Style Onion Rings, hand-scooped real Ice Cream Shakes, and the juiciest burgers in town, made with 100% AAA Alberta beef as well as Ricky’s Famous Big Breakfasts, beautiful Bennies and All Day Breakfast selections.

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Drop in on your way to Whistler for amazing Home Cooked Meals and Farmhouse Baking.Exit #10 off the Sea to Sky.Mon-Sat 8-4 Sun 10-4

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71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

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Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$

The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

Intl. Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

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West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

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CALENDAR From page 22 253-7141 or www.lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m.

Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.

Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.

Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.

Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. The Adam Woodall Band performs every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.queenscross.com.

Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.

Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.1 a.m. Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver.

Live local jazz every Thursday. Taylor’s Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7899.

Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. Children are welcome.

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.

Wired Bean: 102-200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.

Info: 604-904-1319 or www.myspace.com/wiredbeanshowcase.

Live acoustic music Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission by donation.

OTHER EVENTS Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-984-4484 or www.centennialtheatre.com.

Maz Jobrani Live: Iranian stand up comedian Maz Jobrani will perform, Friday, June 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$50. The show is suitable for ages 13 and over and will be performed in English.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com. or 604-913-3634.

Fundraising Gala for Kay Meek Centre: Join comic Rick Mercer and celebrity host Vicki Gabereau for an evening of entertainment, Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments and food will be served. Tickets: $159.

— Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell E-mail information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

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THE 2008 Polaris Music Prize winner Caribou (Dan Snaith) performs tomorrow night in Vancouver at the Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings St. The electronic musician’s latest album, Swim, has been receiving raves from the music press with Toronto Now’s Benjamin Boles saying the “beats and sound manipulation are easily on par with the most creative producers in techno . . . This feels like the missing link between underground club music and forward-thinking pop.” Advance tickets $20 (www.rickshawtheatre.com). Showtime 8 p.m.

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STEPANICK - Larry (Lawrence) December 1934 Kopernick, June 2009 North Vancouver We speak of you, think of you and see you all around us As we go on remembering The summer day you left us love Jean (N. Van) Tania (Morinville) Heather & Fraser (Vancouver)

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CURELL, John 'Dennis' Passed peacefully on May 18, 2010 in his 90th year. He is survived by his loving wife Joan, son Edward, wife Wendy and daughter Katrina, son Patrick, wife Rosineli, and grandson John and son Steven, wife Lori and granddaughters Morgan and Ali. Also his sister Audrey Cole and Family. 'Dennis' served in the Canadian Army in Northwest Europe in WWII. He worked 42 years in Vancouver with CP Express and Transport. He retired in 1980 to enjoy family and friends and partake of his favorite pastimes of golf, sports and travel. Special thanks to the Cardiac Unit at Lions Gate Hospital and Dr. Peter Richards for their care and compassion.

Donations to the Red Cross or charity of choice would be appreciated.

In Memoriam In Loving Memory of

Dorothy Claire Eradus (nee McGowan) May 28, 1944 – July 12, 2006 To: Cancer From: All of Us Re: Our Mom Dear Cancer, today would have been our Mom’s 66th birthday.

We would have celebrated by going to the family house, sitting around outside on the patio (if it was nice), or around the kitchen table. Friends who would religiously drop by every year to wish her a happy birthday would come by for a glass of wine (or maybe two), and she would have been surrounded by all she cherished. After that, usually a nice dinner with my Dad would follow. These are the times she treasured.

These are the people she loved to be surrounded by: her family, Jill, Jeanne & Joe, Gary, Gloria and Erin, Nancy, Audrey……the list could go on and on!

Cancer, this is just a very small snapshot of the moments we miss so much since you so mercilessly took her from us. We treasure those memories now and we all still deep down wish for the “good ol’ days”.

You took so much from us. You took the “core” of our family. And just so you know, without that core, we have, at times, drowned in seas of sadness and despair and most importantly lost touch with what was and still is truly important, the connection between friends and family.

Even though you may have been able to take our Mom physically from us, her spirit will never die. It lives and breathes in all of us. Her four children, their significant others and her beautiful grandchildren, we have her spirit! All those people she touched just by knowing or meeting her – they have her spirit. Her friends & neighbours to co-workers and her beloved students, they all carry a piece of her spirit too!

This spirit you will never be able to take from us. And with that spirit being so vibrant and alive in so many people, she will continue to live on in our memories, our thoughts, and in our heart and souls.

One day you will be beaten Cancer, and when that day comes, we will cheer loudly and send you off with a few choice words. Words I’m sure my Mom would have loved to have told you. Words we would all strongly agree with (and I think you all know what those words would have been)!

So for those of you who knew Dorothy, Dotty, Dot, Tutu, Mom, Aunty Dorothy, Mrs. Eradus, we ask you to look towards the sky today, give her a smile or raise a glass and wish her a Happy Birthday. She will be shining down on all of us.

Happy Birthday Mom – we miss you so much.

Love Shane, Mark, Rob, Cori, Merena & Andrew

FIORVENTO, Domenic

Passed peacefully on May 24, 2010, at Lions Gate Hospital.

Domenic was born on June 14, 1933, in Sepino, Italy. He followed his brothers Mattia and Serafino to Canada in 1954. Passionate about working with his hands and gardening, Domenic rose to Parks Foreman with the City of North Vancouver, a position he held until retirement.

Domenic will be missed dearly by his wife Nina, children Don Fiorvento and Sue U-Ming, stepchildren Marco, Joe, Darlene and Larry Abenante, as well as their spouses, all of his grandchildren, his brother Serafino, sisters Giovanna, Maria, Nicolina, and their spouses, his sister-in-law Anita and many nieces and nephews.

Open casket viewing and prayers Sunday, May 30, 3-4 pm at Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 East Hastings St., Burnaby.

Funeral Mass Monday, May 31, 10:30 am at Holy Trinity Church, W. 27th and Lonsdale, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 604-298-2525

SCOBLE - Holly Elizabeth December 9, 1956 - May 23, 2010. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Holly Elizabeth Scoble of West Vancouver after a brave session with cancer. Holly leaves to mourn her loving husband Page and son Payton, parents Nancy and Jack Cameron, sister Sandra Cameron (Terry Schindler) Georgia and Warren, brother John (Cathy) Jason and Graeme of Comox and her dear friend Tina Clarke. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Paul Sugar for his constant care and kindness. A private family memorial is planned. In lieu of flowers donations to the West Vancouver SPCA would be appreciated.

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SHAW - Wallace (Wally) Donald passed away in Oshawa, Ontario on May 17th, 2010 at 68 years of age. Wally was born and raised in North Vancouver and left in 1961 to join the RCMP in which he served for 21 years in Ontario. He then started and owned Tapsco Alarms Ltd. for the next 27 years until his retirement. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother Viola Shaw and his sister Donna (Rob) Proctor here in North Vancouver, and by his wife Nancy, son Stephen (Clara), his daughter Heather all in Ontario, and his son Trevor (Erica) in Australia. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and three nieces, one nephew and their families. He was predeceased by his loving father Victor Shaw in 1999. His memorial service was held in Oshawa, Ontario on May 25th, 2010.

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NOTICE FROM MRS LUM’S GARDEN CENTRE May 27, 2010 As many of our faithful and loyal patrons may be aware, we at Mrs Lum’s Garden Centre (East Keith Road and Moody) are struggling to accommodate the proposed addition to connect the walking trail (Green Necklace) between St Andrews and Grand Blvd. We are a long time committed family business proudly serving the community here on the North Shore. Consequently, our regular and valued customers are concerned as to how these changes are going to affect our business.

With good intentions, an advertisement was placed in the weekend edition of the North Shore News. It was advertised in the Garage Sale Section that on Sunday a plant sale was to be held and a clearance of all the plants was needed to make way for the Green Necklace. We deeply apologize for any misunderstanding, as this was well intended but, unfortunately incorrect information. Again, many thanks for your concerns and best wishes for our continued contribution to serve you, our customers and indeed our community at Mrs. Lum’s Garden Centre.

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HETHERINGTON Alan Leslie

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Beginner’s Meditation Class AN INTRODUCTION TO CHAN (CHINESE ZEN) MEDITATION Saturday, May 29, June 5, 12 Level II class, June 19 & 29 All classes 1:30pm - 4:30pm @ Lynn Valley Public Library (no charge - donations accepted)

With deep sadness, but comfort in knowing he is in a better place, the family of Alan “Leslie” Hetherington announces his passing after a brief illness, following a heroic 5 year conquest to recover from a major cardiac arrest. He passed on Wednesday May 19th, 2010 at the age of 75.

Leslie will be lovingly remembered by his wife Carol, sons Alan (Consola) and Paul (Jennifer), and granddaughters Laysla and Ailie. Also remembered by aunts, uncles and cousins, grand nieces and nephews in England and many friends.

Leslie was born May 3, 1935 in Rowland’s Gill, England to Leslie and Mabel “Millie” Hetherington (nee Gilfoyle). They moved shortly afterwards to West Hartlepool the home town of Millie’s family. His pre-adolescent years were spent experiencing the surreal elements of being a war child, such as Messerschmitts in the high street and school shortened by time spent in bomb shelters, and feeling it was merely a typical upbringing. He did however partake in the more typical pursuits of making and racing bogies (box cars), biking through the English countryside and years in the boy scouts. As the son of a heating engineer Leslie and family travelled often, following various jobs and projects in the North and South of England sometimes with difficult separations. In the challenging years after World War II the family decided to immigrate to Canada.

In 1952 Leslie settled in Toronto to take a position with American Standard whom he worked with for over 38 years. With his parents living in Montreal the family regularly commuted the 401 on weekends in a rather speedy Jaguar Mark VII - one of Leslie’s several successful car projects. While living in Toronto he met many new friends and created relationships that were to last a lifetime. This included falling in love with and marrying Scottish immigrant Carol Crawford. Leslie and Carol bought a house in Toronto and used the proceeds from the sale of his recent car project, a Mercedes Gullwing, to furnish their new home. Shortly after their first son Alan was born. A business trip to Vancouver in late winter while cold and snow still gripped Toronto was enough to convince him that they had found the new family long term home. The family moved in 1968 and shortly after Paul, number two son, arrived.

Leslie was a keen father who was highly involved in his sons’ growing up including coaching soccer, introducing the boys to skiing, the doors, sailing and handyman skills. Leslie could fix anything. Leslie loved Vancouver and the variety of activities that came with the city. His favorite day included skiing in the morning and sailing the afternoon. He also had a life-long love of cars, car models, car restoration, car shows and car events. His early retirement in 1990 allowed him to dive into all of his passions with fervor. He was the model retiree skiing, sailing, taking biking trips, and restoring cars (more than 5) for more than 15 years.

After a short struggle with a heart condition in 2005 Leslie was struck with a cardiac arrest. While the medical establishment gave very little chance of his ever leaving the hospital Leslie and family re-wrote the textbooks on both speed and quality of recovery when he walked out of the long term care facility under his own power less than 5 months later. He went on to enjoy more than five years of time with family, friends, occasional biking and sailing outings and meeting his new granddaughter Ailie. Latterly, during a hospital stay for kidney stones Leslie’s heart, which had continued to struggle with a progressive condition, succumbed. He passed quietly in the evening. Les’ charm, humour and strength will be missed by all.

The family would like to deeply thank the many extremely thoughtful and giving care aides, medical staff and friends that helped make Leslie’s final years as full as possible.

A public memorial service will be held at Deep Cove Yacht Club, 4420 Gallant Avenue, North Vancouver at 2pm on Saturday May 29th.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Canadian Heart Association.

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For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

Surprise!

CAT, Black & white, long hair lost in upper Lynn Valley, 'Panda'.

Reward $200. 604-218-3326 HEARING AID on Marine Drive in DundArave, West Van. Beige in color. Reward. Call 604-986-0159 SOLID YELLOW gold, thick, men’s wedding band. Believed it to be lost at Rona Hardware Store at Park & Tilford in North Van on Monday, May 24/2010. If found pls. call 604-988-0170. Small reward given if returned.

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EMPLOYMENT 1210

Beauticians/ Barbers

CHAIR RENTAL in busy salon in North Vancouver excellent location Call 604 990-1076 F/T Hairstylist / Esthetician req.

ASAP. Pure Glow Salon. Lynn Valley Ctr. N. Van (778)840-8788 Email: glow3900@msn.com MASSAGE ROOM, Nail room & 2 chair rentals available in large nice salon in North Van. Call 604-802-2030 or 604-986-3553.

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Domestics

EXP Nanny/Caregiver companion for elderly We assist overseas Whyte Domestic 604-432-6890

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General Employment

LOT PERSON

Auto dealer has an opening for a fulltime lot attendant.

Benefits, flexible hours, great working environment, room for advancement.

Requires a valid B.C. drivers license and must be proficient driving manual transmission.

Contact: Steve Szentveri Ph: 604-982-3058 , Email: sszentveri@ pacifichonda.ca Fax: 604-982-3085 Pacific Honda, 816 Automall Dr. North Vancouver

Drivers

LONG HAUL CLASS 1 OWNER / OPERATORS for rapidly expanding transportation co. taking on new contracts & need to expand our fleet. Owners with no trailers are welcome as well! Looking for teams & singles. Call 604 598-3498 Fax 604 598-3497 or email chris@synergytruckingltd.com

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General Employment

Customer sales/service

Summer Work

NEED EXTRA INCOME?

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

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

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Hotel Restaurant

Immediate openings

FOOD & Beverage Servers, Gr -12, 6 mo exp. no cert. 40 hr/wk, wage $12/hr. Korean & English Duties; Greet patrons, present menu, order/serve foods, bill/ payment. Kyungbok Palace, 143 W. 3rd St. N. Van. 604-987-3112

Parking Lot/Mall Cleaner Maintenance Person

NANDO’S NORTH VAN IS HIRING!!

Food Counter Attendant $11/hr, 40 hrs/wk shift work, 4% vac. pay.

Minimum 2 yrs exp, plus Foodsafe. Speak/read/ write English.

Fax resume to Jatinder at 604-678-1218 or drop off at Nando’s Chicken, 1301 Lonsdale Ave, North Van

Flexible schedules, $16.25 baseappt, conditions apply, no exp necessary will train. call now, (604) 676-0446 or www.summeropenings.ca/mv

Needed for Lynn Valley area, Sat. & Sun. 4 hrs/day. $12/hr.

Phone Shane, 778-385-0291 Fax: 604-598-8416

jobs. careers. advice.

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Medical/Dental

DENTAL LAB Territory Manager Victoria, BC

Travel Vancouver Island to contact & maintain a portfolio of clients and assist in communication in the lab.

Qualifications: Previous dental lab exp or education. Availability for overnight travel/some weekend course work.

Benefits: •Competitive salary & commissions •Car & insurance allowance •Comprehensive company benefit plan •Half of BC Medical paid by Company •Ongoing professional development •Relocation Assistance (if applicable) Fax resume and abstract in confidence, attention: HR 1-866-237-9442 Email: cathyb@aurumgroup.com Subject line: Territory Manager www.aurumgroup.com

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Retail Sales

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Here We Grow Again!

Opening soon in North Vancouver 17th store in Canada!

With over 965 U.S. stores ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 square feet, and some stores exceeding 90,000 square feet we are very excited about our newest Canadian store, our 17th in Canada.

Now Hiring Sales, Stock, Cashiers & Receivers

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

Full/Part-Time needed

IMMEDIATE INTERVIEWS

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Giftworks, a thriving gifts & decor store with a friendly sales-focused staff in Edgemont Village seeks an Assistant Manager for 4 to 5 days/week. Professional presentation, strong sales background & excellent communication skills essential. Experience creating enchanting displays an asset.

Resumes to: 3080 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver or email: info@giftworks.biz

Monday, May 31st through Saturday, June 5th 9am-6pm Daily

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier

Meeting Room: Pinnacle One 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC We also have MANAGEMENT opportunities available. Please submit your resume to: Bed Bath & Beyond, Attn: Audrey Ebel, 1175 Woolridge Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6Y5, Fax (778) 284-7228 or e-mail: audrey.ebel@bedbath.com

EOE

www.bedbathandbeyond.ca PHARMASAVE Caulfeild Village

Dynamic Sales Associate and Cashier required for busy West Van Pharmasave. Please drop off resume to: Attention: Les Giesbrecht 5331 Headland Drive

Where do you want to work this spring?

The North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC) is seeking a Director of Operations. The right person will play a leadership role in the Finance and Operations services of the NSDRC. A Degree or diploma in accounting, e.g.: CGA, CMA, CA is required and one to three years of experience as an accountant or financial manager, preferably in a nonprofit environment. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will work with a team and professionals, to maintain and create high quality services.

You will have a strong working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Data Base Management, Excel, SAGE Accpac, and Ceridian.

Energetic and organized, your leadership skills will be used with employees and funders. Excellent communication skills including a sense of humour support your willingness to provide solutions.

We are a not for profit service agency, operating on the North Shore for over 30 years. We employ over 250 employees and serve over 300 individuals and their families. We offer competitive wages and benefits as well as a supportive and positive working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Please respond, in confidence, noting your salary expectations no later than June 14, 2010 to:

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Career Services/ Job Search

PHARMACY TECH Trainees Needed!

Tutoring Services

It’s not too late to bring your marks up in physics, calculus & math with an exp. tutor who is a 4th yr Engineering student. Refs avail. Thomas 604-929-7784 QUALIFIED ENGLISH Academic Tutor, high school/college level, Essay writing, grammar, S.A.T., Grov. Prov. test, 604-983-6201

Retail Pharmacies & Hospitals need trained Tech & Assistants.

No Experience? Need Training?

Training & Job Placement available. 1-888-748-4130

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Education

PILOT TRAINING GROUNDSCHOOL STARTS June 1st Part-time July 5th Full-time Tuition: $400 TO REGISTER CALL 604-532-6461 For Course Information Visit www.langleyflyingschool.com

Appliances

WE BUY/SELL fridges, stacking w/d, stove, d/w, freezers. Working or not. Almond/white. Please call Ilac Appliance 604-987-7330

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Auctions CAN-AM

AUCTIONS

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Catering/ Bartending

CATERING - For All Celebrations 20 yrs exp, Great prices 604-710-2771

NEXT AUCTION Saturday, May 29, 9am

Industrial, Construction, Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Crane Trucks, Trailers, Lumber, Boats and etc. Cars & Trucks 9 a.m. Start!!!

FEAT: Civil Construction Equip. – Trailers, Negative Air Fans, Tools, etc. + Woodworking Shop.

1000 lots of tools

WELCOMING INDUSTRIAL SMALLS.

6780 Glover Rd., Langley, BC ph: 604-534-0901 www.canamauctions.com

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Antiques

SCOTTISH ANTIQUE side board Early 1900’s, 82 inches long, $1,900 obo 604-980-0697

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Appliances

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Bicycles

MOTOR BICYCLE UNIT German engineered, ideal for long journeys, commuting, climbing hills. Best fun you can have on a bicycle. Murray 604-808-6223

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For Sale Miscellaneous

CUSTOM MADE, Shade-O-Matic shades. New, still in box, paid $1300, sell $800 778-888-6877

UNDER PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC.

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LIKE NEW! Fridge $300, stove $250, washer $299, dryer $200.

Warranty & deliv. 604-306-5134

We sell & service all hot & cold pressure washers 604.434.2188 upsi.ca #11 - 5850 Byrne Rd. Burnaby

MASTER CHEF 60,000 BGU, w/ Cover, Side burner, Tank & Propane, 2wks old, paid $408, Sale $300. Call Rob 604-345-1835 WOOD STOVE, 2 burner, Moffitt, 16x28x42 $300; Craftsman 5 HP garden muncher shredder $300; good cond. 604-988-4488

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Furniture

2 LOVESEATS Cream w/ Teal & Burgundy stripes, Exc Cond, $300, 4 Drawer White Dresser, $100 604-971-4492 C- 910-5142 4 DINING room chairs, solid wood, $60 for all, large desk, 6 drawers $150; 604-984-9227 5 PCE king size bedroom suite, light oak, mirrored, exquisite. $5,000 obo. 604-922-6444 W Van BDRM SUITE & dining suite, Santa Fe style. Kids bdrm furn. All very good cond 604-921-4581

BROYHILL DINING set. Large table w/ two leaves, 6 upholsterd side chairs + two arm chairs. $2,400. Like new. 604 926-0561 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 QN BDRM set w/mattress, King bed & mattress, single mattress, sofa, love seat, 604-922-3499 SOFA 3 seat & large over stuffed chair, top grade leather, chocolate brown, exc cond, paid $8000 now $3000. 604-785-6829 SOFA, PRETTY floral 2 seater, $120. 30' round coffee table on casters, rosewood veneer $60 Call 604-925-0062

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Health Products & Equipment

WHEEL CHAIR, Orion 2 tilt, triad cushion, H-strap. excellent cond. $1600. 604-926-7313

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Recycler

Liz Barnett, NSDRC Re: Director of Operations 3158 Mountain Highway, North Van., V7K 2H5 Email: lizb@nsdrc.org; www.ndsrc.org

FOAM MATTRESSES (3) with zipped covers. as new, free for pick up.. Call 604-985-8627 SOFA, TAUPE & blue 3 seater, tv 33 inch, good cond. free you p/u, 604-929-1831

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Wanted to Buy

* DANISH * style teak furn & items. Ok if refinishing & repair needed. 604-773-5218 Thank You very much. Cash Paid !

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Childcare Wanted

NANNY/HOUSEKEEPER, F/T, 3 children (4, 7 & 12), West Van. Ref’s. Exp’d. leanneb@in8.ca

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Daycare Centres

BEE HAVEN

Childcare Center All day childcare available; 0-5yrs & School Age Care available 7am - 6 pm.

(3 locations in Lynn Valley) Spots available - 604-924-4837 ★Mountains of Fun Daycare★ 1 space avail ★ 604-728-7757 www.mountainsoffundaycare.com

Sell it in the Classifieds

604-630-3300

INTERMEDIATE-TO-SENIOR CONVEYANCER Real Estate Department Full-time

The North Shore’s oldest and largest law firm requires a conveyancer for its Real Estate department.

The position requires good computer and interpersonal skills, contributing as a member of a team handling multiple property transactions with tight time deadlines, dependability, organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy. Long-term career potential. Very competitive compensation and excellent working environment.

If you have considerable conveyancing experience please e-mail your resume to dausman@ratcliff.com or fax 604-988-1452 attn. D. Ausman,

by June 4, 4:30pm

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GARAGE SALES

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Dogs

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Poultry

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Dogs DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1500-$2000. 604-607-7433

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

KATISSA POULTRY Non medicated, all vegetable feed, no animal by products, grown and sold on the farm.

Fully Processed, Fresh Ready for roasting.

For prices & details see www.specialtychicken.com Cloverdale area, 604 541-0007

LAB PUPS CKC Reg’d Yellows & Blacks Good Temp. Shots & Tattooed. $750. 604-377-0820

North Vancouver 94- YARD SALE- Sat 29 May, 10-1, Garden, Tools, Pots, Shelves, Household Items. No Early birds 480 Evergreen Place.

94-YARD SALE! Sat 10am -2pm, 715 Donegal Place, Household items, some freebies, 95 - Multi Family Garage Sale.

Sat 9 - 3. Illahee Townhouse Complex, 1588 Bowser Ave

95-GARGANTUAN SALE! Sat 9AM - 4PM, 198 Whonoak Rd. Lots of different items, some antiques & collectibles, household, tools and so much more. Proceeds to Salvation Army Church

North Vancouver 97B - SUN 10-2. 330 W 22nd St, Kids items, Olympic jackets, TV, books, AC unit, clothes & more!

97B-MOVING SALE! Sat 10-2, Furn, kid’s items, household, 274 E 3rd St. Enter from back lane 97B-WAREHOUSE/GARAGE SALE, Sat, & Sunday, May 29 & 30. 372 east Esplanade10- 4 pm 98 - MULTI FAMILY SALE proceeds for The Relay for Life, Sat 9am - 4pm. 733 Calverhall St 98 - SAT 9am - 2pm.

Anything & Everything Sale.

807 Old Lillooet Rd 98 - SAT & SUN 9-3. Something for everyone! 450 Marie Pl, near Crown & Mtn Hwy

96- DOWNSIZING: SAT 10-2pm, 1383 Mill St. quilt fabric, books, furniture, household rain or shine!

98-BIG SALE Sat/Sunday, 9 to 2 pm, 358 East 20th St, books, plants & pots, household etc.

96- KID’S TOY SALE & SWAP

98-GIANT GARAGE Sale Sat 9-2 Treasures Old & New, Household furn, toys. @ 1400 Sutherland.

Sat May 29th 12:30 - 2:30 pm Sun May 30th 2:00 - 4 pm Lynn Valley recCentre 3590 Mtn. Hwy, Great deals on used clothes, toys, sport’s gear, etc.

Different vendors each day.

604-987-PLAY (7529) 96-AWESOME Moving & Garage Sale, Sun, May 30, 10-4, 2656 Lauralynn Dr. Everything must go.

North Lonsdale United Church

3380 Lonsdale Ave. GIANT GARAGE SALE Sat. May 29th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Toys, kitchen items, books, Xmas items, furniture, ornaments & more! Hot Dogs for sale 97B- MUST LIQUIDATE Appt!

Sofa, TV, Bed, all new furn, books, PVR, Shelves, appliances, BBQ+ ! Buzz 1902- 144 W14th st Marlobrough Towers Sat & Sun Only! 10-4, T-960-1127 All reasonable offers accepted!

98-SUN 10-3, 1629 William Ave. E. of Grand Blvd. Furn, toys, sport equip, books, household etc.

99- SAT. 10am-2pm. Tools, Christmas & halloween decorations. 2546 Belloc St

99 - TEAM GARAGE SALE Multi Family Sat & Sun May 29-30, 8-3 BBQ and Beverages, available by donation.

934 Huntington Cres

99-SUN 10 - 2pm, washer/dryer, desks, table, bar stools, computer, tv toys 1178 Beaufort Rd. HUGE GARAGE SALE: Sun 9-2, furn, household, kids stuff, armoire for clothes 2482 Viewlynn Dr

West Vancouver 91 - THRIFT SHOP - Lots of treasures! St. Monica’s Church, 6404 Wellington Ave, Horseshoe Bay. Sat, May 29th, 12 - 4.

Enormous Parking Lot Fundraiser Sale

Up to 70% OFF AG Hair Cosmetics & Please Mum Kid’s Clothes!

Plus browse through a parking lot full of kitchen and houseware items, CDs/DVDs, electronics, toys, antiques and furniture and books.

Shop our selection of stage costumes, fashion show dresses, wigs, bags & accessories All proceeds will support Carli’s Kids, a charity started by a young Vancouver woman to save African street children from abuse, starvation and a lack of education.

Visit www.carliskids.com for more info.

Saturday, May 29 – 9 am – 2 pm AG Hair Cosmetics Head Office 3765 William Street, Burnaby

West Vancouver 91 - Gleneagles Community Centre Garage Sale Sat May 29th, .. 9am-1pm Free Admission Over 40 Tables of Treasures.

6262 Marine Drive, West Van ★ 604-921-2100 ★ Table Rental $30

AUSTRALIAN LABRADOODLE Pups Non-shedding mediums, parents 27lbs, spayed/neutered, 1st shots, reg. w/ ALAA, $2500 1-250-494-3107 Summerland AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS ('Aussies'). 8 months. Full of love & devotion. $650. 604-625-7509

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FLEA MARKET

Saturday, May 29th 10-2pm Kiwanis Court 2151 Gordon Avenue West Vancouver

BIG BEAUTIFUL Bernese Mountain dog puppies for sale.

Ready to go June 5th. First shots and vet check. 2 males and 2 females left. $1000 each. call 604-897-6495

QUILTERS

Quilting Fabric, books and supplies all half price or less!

Sat, May 29th - 10am-2pm 2151 Gordon Ave, (between 21st & 22nd St)

SCHNAUZER hypoallergic, 1 male blk, 1 female grey. 1st shot, dewormed 8 wk $650. 604-795-1953

www.petfinder.com/petdetail/5731357

SHIHTZU PUPS multi colour, 1st shots, adorable to good homes $500. 604-773-2146, 820-0252

BORDER COLLIE X, adorable, 8weeks, farm raised, M/F, $300 604-794-3104, not Sundays, Chwk

COCKER SPANIEL p/b pups with papers vet. shots, ready now, Vanc. $400 neg. 604-708-1752

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

92 - BEST OF THE BUNCH Multi Family Lane Sale. Sat, May 29, 9-noon. Oodles of stuff! offf 13th St btwn Clyde & Duchess

92 - MOVING SALE Sat 9am - noon

Many new items, furniture, lawn mower, lumber, Xmas de´cor, lamps, kitchenware, pillows, towels, small appls, toys & books.

2328 Mathers

92-DEMO SALE, Sat-Sun 9-2, 2200 block Inglewood. Top nail hardwood, white kitchen granite tops, etc. 604-664-7707 93 - MEGA MOVING SALE Lots of nice clothing (both midrange & high end designers) shoes, purses, kitchenware, Xmas decor, furniture,etc ...

Good Quality Stuff!!

535 Robin Hood, British Properties Sun, May 30, 9am - 2pm only 93-MULTI. COLLECTIBLES, trundle bed, records, snowblower, Sat/Sun 9-2. 359 St. James Cres.

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Beauty Services

Shades Brighter 20 minutes Teeth Whitening Guaranteed - 2 shades whiter. Your home Or ??

604-928-6769

Homecare Available

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HOMEMAKER Avail for Seniors Companionship meal prep & grocery shopping. Light housework & gardening. Valid B.C. Drivers Lic, Bondable. Call 604-980-9708

Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics!

1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

Horse Boarding

HORSE BOARDING available. $600.00 per month. Indoor and outdoor arenas. Large paddocks.

Fort Langley area. Beautiful setting. Call 604-888-2455.

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Pets - Other

BC REPTILE Club Show & Sale Sat June 12 • 10 am to 5 pm and Sun June 13 • 10 am to 4pm Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470 Haida Drive, Cadet Building Abbotsford B.C Admission : Adults $4 , Kids $2 , Children under 5 Free ; Family Pass $10.00 (2 adults up to 3 kids) For more info visit us at www.bcreptileclub.com 1-604-392-5715

IN A CAR Accident?

Getting DIVORCED? INHERITANCE coming?

GET MONEY TODAY!

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

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Destinations

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Hawaii

Beautiful Halalei Bay Resort.

Kauai/Hawaii. Lg 2 Br, 2 Ba. full fac condo, slps 6, $1400. July 3-10. 604-928-9027, 926-2421

Okanagan/ Interior

BARONA BEACH LUXURY VACATION CONDOS 2 units available. West Kelowna, on Okanagan Lake, Beach front resort, 2 bedroom plus den with pullout sofa. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Located 5 minutes from world-class wineries and vineyards. Sandy beach and amazing pool area with hot tub. Fully stocked kitchen including top of the line appliances, Luxury furnishings and latest amenities: Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, flat panel TVs, surround sound. (iPod compatible systems) Patio BBQ with incredible lake/ pool area views. In-suite laundry, equipment room, 2 underground parking spaces. Boat slip at resort available for additional charge.

Rates: June 1-June 30 $1,700 per week. July 1-Sept. 6 $2,400 per week. Contact Terry at 250-869-9991 or email: barona@shaw.ca 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

Financial Services

AVOID BANKRUPTCY

Save Up To 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on your terms not your creditors.

Call 778-837-6321 or e-mail: petert@4pillars.ca

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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

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Cares!

(between 21st & 22nd Street) 92 - ATTENTION

PB GERMAN shepherd pups, black & tan, 6 weeks old, 1st shots, vet✔, $550 604-856-7405

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

91-MULTI FAMILY Sale! Sun 9-12, 6348 Douglas St. (Lane) Furn. Lots of kids toys & books, 91-TOWNHOME COMPLEX SALE! Sat 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. many unique items including antique typewriters, skindiver 'mud shark' 18 ft. paddle board w/storage, totem food smoker, teak patio furniture, Royal Copenhagen collector plates, art prints, records collection, fishing rods & much more. 4957 Marine Dr.

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER puppies. Little 'teddy bears' full of love & devotion. $650. 604-625-7509

Business Services

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of HENDRIKA MARIA BON also known as HENDRIKA BON, deceased, formerly of 204 - 1750 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Hendrika Maria Bon are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, Marijke Blakely, at Apt C518, 11818 - 97th Lane N.E, Kirkland, Wash. 98034, U.S.A. on or before June 28, 2010, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

Louise M. Johnston, B.A. LL.B Barrister & Solicitor NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of FRANCES MARY RITCHEY also know as FRANCES MARY DENCH, Deceased, who died on the 17th day of April, 2010, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, c/o Toews & Company, P.O. Box 130, Squamish, British Columbia, V8B 0A1, before the 3rd day of June, 2010, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice.

Richard N. Toews, Barrister and Solicitor on behalf of the Executor, Ronnie James Ritchey

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Weekends were made for shopping, so make sure you check our Classifieds for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area!

Follow the garage sale trail in

The North Shore News Classifieds Call 604-630-3300 to book your ad

Spring Garage Sales

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of William George Johnson, deceased, formerly of #113-145 West 18th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of William George Johnson are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to John M. Parks Law Corporation, solicitor for the executors, at 4212 Prospect Road, North Vancouver, B.C. V7N 3L5 on or before June 30, 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.

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BACHELOR, $875 lower Lonsdale, newly reno, d/w, ns, cat ok Avail. June 1st 604-988-1939 1 BDRM, $900 Central Lonsdale 800sf, n/p 604-988-3227 1 BDRM N.facing, balcony, new decor, heat, h/w, incl, gated parking, May 1. 604-985-5578 1 BR, 120 W19, approx 650sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, new reno 1yr lease, np $960. 604-683-1089 1 BR 2/St Andrews, reno, large quiet, $880 incl heat hw & prkg, np, avail June 1, 604-984-2148

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Personals

ATTRACTIVE mature European lady on North Shore for delightful bodysage. ANITA, 604-808-5589 KITTENCLUB.CA 604-299-0872 near 2nd Narrows Bridge ‘All we wear is lingerie’ LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

604-985-4969

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Escort Services

GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for company.

604 451-0175

1 BR $950, July 1, reno’d, quiet bldg secure prkg, 140 W 17th.

604-990-8262/ 985-1658 1 BR Central Lonsdale nr hospital hardwood, new appl, wireless, free laundry, $900 incl heat & h/w.

June 1. 778-896-4266 1 BR , Deep Cove, Exec, 2 level, top floor, insuite w/d, ug prkg. N/s, n/p. June 1, $1350. 604-985-9184 1 BR + Den, 2nd flr, reno’d, storage, hw, cat ok, $1149, June 1, Quiet Building 778-319-5498 1 BR + den, view, new, radiant heat, gourmet kitchen, gas stove, ns, np, insuite wd, balc, secure prkg. 160 W 3rd, $1500, avail July 1. 604-315-8491 1 BR, June 1st, 15, 274 W2nd. reno’d, $965 incls heat, hw, ug prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541 1 Br, Large, $815 & $865. now or July 1. 1 Br. south view $875, July 1. Quiet. drapes. heat incl. gated or free prkg, no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E 2, 604-904-0956 1 Br large corner, $865. 2 Br large corner $1010. avail June or July 1 Quiet, drapes, heat incl, gated prkg. no pets. Walk to seabus. 1 yr lease, 163 W 5. 604-980-7501

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2 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, spacious nr all amen, 1000sf, lam flrs, inste w/d, h/w & gas incl, gas fp, S. facing, 2 stor, 1 u/g prkg, $1500 avail now. call 604-889-4946 2 BR, 2 bath bright, spac, Touchstone Bldg, 3rd flr, view, wd, prkg, gym, storage, ns, np, immed, 1 yr lease, $1750+utils, 604-985-5778

2 BR, 2 bath, new bldg. central Lonsdale, insuite wd, fp, dw, large patio, ug prkg, storage, ns, np, avail now, $1595, 604-617-7390

2 BR, 2 bath, new, ‘The Pier’, walking distance to Seabus, excellent view, u/g prkg, $2200 + util June 1, refs, np ns 604-417-1609 2 BR. 2 bath, wd, Garden Ave & Marine Dr. prkg, np, $1600, now 778-862-4729..778-227-4729 2 BR, central Lonsdale in Hosiptal 'Quiet Zone' (3rd top flr), with balcony, heat storage cover’d parking included, n/p $1150. July 1, 604-721-9630 2 BR corner, renod, $1200; upper Lonsdale, heat hw & cable, ns, np, June 1, lease, 604-987-8807

2 BR + den 7th floor corner apt on Esplanade, 1200sf, 2 bath, ac, large SE facing balcony, city view, walk to Seabus/Quay, avail now $1950/mo. 604-448-9966

6020

Houses - Sale

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6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

EDGEMONT VILLAGE Salon with room for Spa. newly reno’d, great location, 778-839-7864

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

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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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387 E. 5th St. 908-7368 Bachelor suite in heritage home, utils. incls. N/p, lease, $800.

777 W. Queens Rd. 1, 2, & 3 BR units $1150 to $2000. Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876.

BACHELOR STE, 18th flr, view, new h/w flrs, Marine/Cap Dr., ht, ht/wtr, prkg, stor incl, pet ok, fresh paint, $200 Bonus allowance, now/June 1, $869. 604-928-5234 BACHELOR SUITE: 365 East 2nd St, N Van : Bright, south facing suite in quiet building.

Private entrance: $750/mo, incl heat, h/w & hydro avl June 1/June15 , ph 604-726-6240 Beautiful Large Suites 2 Bdrms from $1310 avail now & June 1. 3 Bdrms, d/w $1675, June 1. Heat, h/w, prkg.

1 yr lease 604-986-3866 BIG, BRIGHT 1 Bdrm. Newly Renoed. $1200/mo. Woodcroft.

Avail June 1. Call 773 7398

2 BR new reno’s with new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage incl heat & hw (Mt Seymour Prkwy).

604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

CENTRAL LONSDALE - 1BR $925. Heat, hot water & laundry included. 1yr lease, no dogs.

604-990-2971.

2 BR hw flr, $1080; 1 BR $895 incl heat/hw, balcony, bright, 15th & Lonsdale, ns/np. 604-323-4467

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets July 1. $1375.

Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

3 BR, Lynn Valley, updated, deck, hardwood, cat ok, $1450. June 1.

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3 BR apt, new flrs. Mt Seymour Park area, ns, np, kids ok, $1550, coin wd, June 1, 604-987-7006

2 BR new reno, water view, hardwood, approx 1000 sf, Deep Cove, w/d, ns np, secure prkg, July 1. $1500. 604-473-2187

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2 BR, family complex, 1 bath, rec fac. pool, wd, Westview, 2 prkg, ns np $1380 Jul 1, 604-921-4384

1320 CHESTERFIELD AVE. 908-7368, 1 BR, 7 appls, balc, prkg, pet ok, lease, $1300

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Apartments & Condos

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2 BR+DEN, 2 bath, Vista d/t view free i/net/hdtv 1 yr, gym, nr shops, $2100, ns, np. 604-986-6167

2 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

6505

BLUERIDGE APTS

1 BR Woodcroft bright large, S. facing, 24 hr security, pool, gym, $1050, immed, np 604-831-9749 1 studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405

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LANGLEY, CEDAR Ridge, 20856 43 Ave. Sun: 12-4pm. 3 BR rancher, 1770 sf, 7500 sf lot. By owner. $600,000. 604-532-8434

6020-26

North Vancouver

HOUSE FOR sale in Upper Lonsdale, nr Carisbrooke Elementary. www.3810-Regent.info

6025

Industrial/ Commercial

SURREY, Central City. Only $725,000! Rare high exposure commercial with high density “Downtown” designation. Floor Area Ratio is 3.5. Approx. 15,790 sq ft. 2 lots 123’ x 128’. Only $13.12 per buildable sq ft. Recent appraisal for $828,000. Call Ben Gauer, Royal LePage Ben Gauer & Associates, 604-644-0273 or 604-581-3838.

KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach - $875, 1 BR - $1150 Avail now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

6030

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

6040

Okanagen/ Interior

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $160,000 also: 1 panoramic 3 - acre parcel.

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Real Estate Investment

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

LARGE 1BR+DEN 'Coronado' 1st + Lonsdale, great view, patio, bbq ok, in-suite laundry, d/w, gym, NS, secure u/g pkg, storage locker, 1 year lease, $1500/mo.

Available June 1st, 250-686-9850 LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 2 Br large $1300up, 1br $995, np, ns, 604-980-9219 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 3 BR, June 1, 2 BR July 1, Near Lynn Valley Mall. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg 1 BR avail June 15, Rent $1050 Incls H & H/W. Cable/parking extra. N/S & N/P. To view call (604) 985-4272

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool.

2br. $1450; Stunning views & lots of storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

RAVEN WOODS. One bed, S. Facing w/ water views, large patio, Seasons bldg, S/S appl.

W/D, 2 Prkg Stalls, lease and Refs rqrd, n/s, $1100. Avail June 15. Call 604-657-8918 to view.

VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR avail, bright, clean quiet bldg, n/p, n/s 604-980-9057

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

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Apartments & Condos

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West Van Apt. Rentals

BAYVIEW APTS

WOODCROFT− CAPILANO, 1 BR & DEN, Updates, Gorgeous VIEW! Gated, Pool, Gym & More!

NS/NP. Lease req’d. $1250/mo.

604-250-4996 or 604-585-8500

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, Dundarave Seastrand Bldg, bright, waterfront, ns, np, new hardwood & appls, pool, prkg, $1650 incl heat, cable & hw, avail immed, 604-818-9030 2 BR, 2 bath, in Dundarave’s Seastrand Bldg. over 1300sf, bright spacious, versatile, 2 prkg stalls, pool, storage, over 50ft of gorgeous ocean view, $2800, ns, np, avail July 1, 604-926-6960 2 BR, 2 bath, Waters Edge, Park Royal, 2 yrs old, prkg, gym, sauna, small pet ok. partially furn $3100. July 1. 604-250-1333 2 BR + den, 2 1/2 bath, 2500 sf, Waters Edge, Park Royal, new, double, garage, gym, saunas, $5500. July 1. 604-250-1333 AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops.

1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443 DUNDARAVE WATERFRONT, studio + solarium, 180° ocean view, $1750 incl. 604-721-7484

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness room, o/d pool, close to shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, H/W incl’d.

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Luxury Over The Seawall!

Bach pool rec room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287 W. VAN, 1 BR $1100 beaut. new ste, 9ft ceilings, w/d, in flr heat in bath, 5 min walk to shops/comm. ctr, sgle occup. June 1. 925-9234 www.BaysideTowers.com 2085 Bellevue 1BR $995: 2BR view, $1795 np, 604-999-2000

6515

Duplexes - Rent

1 BR +Den, 333 E 5 @ St. Andrews, lower 1/2 duplex, approx 900sf, ns, immed. $950 incl utils, 604-929-4683 or 319-2260 2br Stunning view Deep Cove, fully furn. 2 level suite, 2 baths, 2 gas fp, 7 appls, hot tub, pool, net, ns, $2300 all incls. avail immed, 604-929-6976. 778-836-6976 3 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, gas f/p,1350sf, 1.5 bath, 5 appl, hardwood floors, carport. July 1. $1800+utils, n/p, n/s. 987-9558

6522

Furnished Accommodation

6540

Houses - Rent

2 BR + den charming cottage in lower Altamont, W Van. fp, faces south, lovely fenced garden, ns, July 1, $2900+utils 604-926-6960 2 BR. North Van, Hope Rd., Garden level, Bright south facing, Cable, Internet, f/p, n/s, n/pet, $1250 + 40% util. 778-846-4812

2 BR + sunroom, Lynn Valley.

Charming country cottage, fully reno’d, fenced yard, sunny deck, nr Fromme Mtn biking, Lynn Valley Village, buses, 1517 Draycott Rd, Showing Sat, May 29, 11 to 1 www.gallery.me.com/mharriott $2000, avail July 1. 604-904-0397 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 2 lvl, Lynn Valley, Avail June 19, 1 yr lease, ns np, $2500. Drive by 1572 Coleman St, call to view 604-731-8804.

3 BR character home, small & cozy, Central Lonsdale Ridgeway area $1700 July 1. 604-831-0314 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409 7 BDRM house. 3 levels, North Vancouver, East 22nd. Lonsdale. $2600. 2 full baths, laundry room.

Appl incl, stove, fridge, d/w, w/d.

Aug 1. Refs, Appointments 604-731-5808 showing. Saturday Sunday & Tuesday.

A SHORT STAY. Renos, relatives, execs, etc. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

AWESOME OCEAN VIEWS W. Van. 5 BR new home, 5 mins N. of Horseshoe Bay, mega private, top quality throughout, $6980 neg 604-913-1115 ..778-317-6212

ALL INCLUSIVE furn studio for 1 in Lower Lonsdale, w/d, $800, ns, avail immed. 604-838-8692

B.P, W.VAN, 1 br bright self contained garden lev suite. $1000 furn, $850 unfurn. 604-746-3879

BRIT. PROP, city view, updated 4 br, 5 ba, 2 kitchen, pool $5500.

Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

UPPER CAPILANO/ GROUSE WOODS furn. Large 1br, $1000 all incls, suits 1 604-765-2279 UPPER DUNDARAVE, furn 1 bdrm ground level, 1 blk to bus, awesome view, priv outside area, w/d, np, ns, built-in vac, in-flr heat, $1200 incl util & hi-spd internet.

Avail June 1. Call 604-913-3144 Short term or longer?

Surprise in Hamilton! Close To Edgemont, SS appls, gas stove, Updated Hi Ceiling Bells Whistles $2995 Glenmore, Close to Collingwood 3 bd 2 1/2 bth, hwd, ss appls, Live and Learn Neighbourhoods while looking to buy? Short or Long Term.

Pet maybe? $3495 Bayridge, Very nicely turned out! South facing back, hot tub, wine room, 3 bd den, 3 bth family room Invisible fencing. 4 the Summer or longer flexible terms $4995 www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Diana 604-657-4508/671-6175

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EDGEMONT VILLAGE, new 2 Br legal suite, July 1, priv patio, 5 appl, incl w/d, n/p, n/s, $1475 + 1/3 util 604-984-4663 FURN EXEC house, Cedardale, 4/5Br, 3.5ba, l/r, d/r, kitch/fam, TV room, ns, tennis/pool, yr lease, July 1, $4500. call 604-926-6031

6565

Office/Retail Rent

DUNDARAVE by IGA, 200SF office, 2nd flr with display window on main flr. $450. 604-327-4293 OFFICE APPROX. 300sf. nr Cap Mall. Marine Dr exposure, $565/mo. Call 604-374-6349

6590

Rooms

CANYON HEIGHTS 4 Br, big deck, updated, 2 fp, Aug 1. $2750 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 CANYON HEIGHTS executive house. 4 br+den, 3 bath, $5000 avail July 1. no pet, 604-986-0629

CHELSEA CRT, W. Van newer 6 br, 6 bath, dbl garage $5600. Aug 1. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 DEEP COVE, character home, view, 3 br + den, 2 bth, $2200 +util ns np. 604-929-4110 eves 7-9 Reno completed! Hwd is Refinished, painted thru Trees removed, re built steps, patio, Ready now!

3 bd 2 1/2 bth rec room Storage, Bus nearby $2795/ SS appls, new kitchen hwd Solarium addition family, den, 3 bd 2 bth Cul de sac Water feature, beautifully landscaped, pet ok $2995/ Altamont/ Eagle Harbour Caulfeild/ Upscale Large Accommodations Available 5,6,7 bds, Updated kitchen bths, ensuites hwd ss appls Fenced, garages pets? $4495< www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 Diana

6595

Shared Accommodation

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Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR $1300 &1 BR $850, E. 12th St & Grand Blvd, own entry/wd, prkg ns, np +1/3util 778-322-1688

2 BR bright bsmt, Blueridge, 950 sf, reno’d, hardwood, own entry & w/d, $1350 incls cable + hi spd, ns cat ok, avail now 604-723-2476 2 BR bright bsmt, lower Lonsdale, reno’d, wd, ns, np $1125+% utils, lease, immed. 604-306-7187.

2 BR Bright Garden Suite, 6appl, new carpets, prkng, $1200+% of utils, 973 Calverhall st, Open House, Sun 2-5 604-990-4393 2 BR bsmt suite, all reno, granite, own wd, patio, 21st & Westview, ns, np, $1300incl, 604-512-2521

2 BR fully reno’d bsmt, Lynn Valley. Bright, own w/d, avail June 1, no pets. 604-983-2407 2 BR garden ste, lwr Lonsdale 1000sf, np, reno, bright, prkg utils incl’d, $1300, 778-889-4190

1 BR in spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $495 incl. 604-980-2106

2 BR groung level, share wd, new reno, quiet, prkg, fp, np, ns $1200+util. Now. 604-980-9630

MID LONSDALE, furn br, private home, wd, cable, utils incl. $500 suits n/s male, np 604-980-8012

2 BR large bsmt suite, Lynn Valley $1300, quiet, util incl, own entry, w/d, n/s, n/p. 990-0621.

ROOM, PRIV. entry near Saveon/Marine Dr, $450, w/d, Avail Jun 1, suits prof non-smoker 604-988-0624 or 778-688-4846

2BR NEWLY Reno’d Bsmt Suite, hw floor, Furn or Unfurn, Alarm, Lrg Yard, $1250 604-218-3309

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM above ground suite, furnished, walk to bus & Caulfeild shops, includes utils, cable & internet, $1200/mo, N/S N/P, Avail now. call 604-922-2284 1 BR +den bsmt, lower Lonsdale, view, wd, $995+ %utils, lease, ns, np, immed, 604-306-7187 1 BR garden level wd, dw, patio private yard, nr all ammenities. ns $900 + .July 1, 604-790-5651

3 BDRM, 1.5 bath, top floor, Central Lonsdale, f/p, w/d, $1700 incl utils np, immed 604-984-6128 3 BR, 2 bath, Seymour Pkwy, 5 appls, yard/garage, ns, np. June 16. $1800 + utils, 604-522-8683 3 BR BRIGHT grnd flr in beautiful Dundarave 5 appl, f/p, short walk to shops, seawall, bus & school, avail July 1, $1450 + share utils, 604-913-6690 or 778-235-4034 3 BR, central Lonsdale, alarm, own entry, 2 bath, $1900 inc cable & w/d. Main Floor, Avail now.

Near Amenities. 604-720-7649 4 BR British Properties main flr, 2500 sq ft, 2 bath, f/p, 5 appl, nr Sentinal school, prkg, storage, no pets. $2280 604-922-3499 DEEP COVE, 1 br above grd ste, view, deck, quiet area, prkg ns np $1050 incl. June 1. 604-929-2435

1 BR, large & new, bright, featuring lots of stone work, gas stove, gas f/p, w/d, lg landscaped & fenced rear yard, located on a quiet cresent in Lynn Valley $1350/mo. call 604-306-2732 1 BR suite, Lynn Valley, 2nd flr of house, priv ent, view, garden, quiet, laundry, neg short term rental, furn or unfurn. Now or July 1, $1000 incl utils. 604-980-0451 2 BDRM bsmt, avail July 1, 1100 sq.ft. Furnished. w/d, TV. In Lynn valley. Near library, shopping & buses. Great for a couple. $1250 + 30% Call 604-671-1301 2 BDRM bsmt suite, Lower Lonsdale, 1000sf, new fridge, stove, d/w, carpets, new paint, inste w/d, gas f/p, priv entr/yard, NS NP, $1125 incl utils, Avail June 1 /July 1, call 604-990-6730 2 BDRM suite, avail now, $1400/mo all inclusive + HD cable, new reno, shared w/d, n/s, n/p Lynn Valley. 604-716-9160

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$550,CLEAN&QUIET,NO SMOKING,FAMILY oriented,nr bus,inclu tv,net,util:604-980-0503

1 BDR, garden suite, suit 1mature person, non smoker, n/p, Seymor area, $800 incl’s utils & cable, nr bus. 604-722-8978

Grand Manor Guest House/Apt daily★weekly★monthly rates grandmanor.net 604-988-6082

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

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LADNER, lower level, 2 BR, cul de sac, lge fenced sth facing yard, w/d, avail. July1. $1200/m. incl util. n/s, n/p. 604-946-8194.

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR Cap U, completely reno’d, hardwood, stainless, deck $1650 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 3 BR, 1.5 bath, storage, prkg, balc., complete reno, pool, playgrnd nr amen, heat & hw, $1750 July 1, 604-839-2825, 929-1094 3 BR fp $1700. 1.5 baths, 6 appls, storage, patio, ns, np, avail Jun 15, Rufus Dr, 604-980-6250 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1620 + utils, Dollarton & Seymour. V7H 1A4 604-929-6024 3 BR, w/d, d/w, carpet, unfinished bsmt, near 2nd Narrows bridge, 2 prkg, $1750 negotiable, avail now 604-433-0365, 604-319-0362

6615

Wanted To Rent

HOUSE WANTED Family want to rent a house in West Vancouver. Call 604-922-3852.

LOCKED REHERSAL SPACE for 2 peice band wanted on North Shore. Will share w/ another band; Doesn’t need to be huge, just affordable for 2 people.

604-818-5191 NICE RESP. ns, np, independentt prof female seeks a clean unfurn room in West or North Van. owned by female, 604-345-0842 PROF WOMAN looking for quiet suite/apt/condo North or West Van. Must be reasonable rent in exchange for an exc quiet tenant w/great refs. Jul 1. 604-985-0079

HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

8075

Drywall

A QUICK CONSTRUCTION Carpentry, Siding, Deck, Paint, all repair North Shore 604-418-6020

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400

FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321

8055

Cleaning

15 YRS Professional cleaner has openings. Excellent references, Please call 604-980-1495 $18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 A DEPENDABLE Cleaning Co. $18/hr. 604-505-8658 Licensed Insured Reliable EUROPEAN CLEANING Specialist. Call for Free Est. 778-847-3726 EUROPEAN CLEANING Service. 15 yrs experience, excellent refs. Call Ivana 604-987-9290 HOUSE CLEANING, Home Care.

Excellent rates, exc. experience & exc. job. Darlene. 604-724-5661 NORTH SHORE CLEANING Husband & WifeTeam.

Please call 604-318-7552 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs.

Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 TOP CLEANING SERVICES 778-565-6000 www.topcleaning.ca

8060

Concrete

Creating Backyard Envy.

For all your concrete needs.

Chris 604-980-3232, 725-2812 treesandconcrete.com N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists.

604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

8065

Contracting

TOTAL HOME SERVICES Renovation, restoration, maintenance, Dry walling, painting, tiling and more 778-320-1792

8073

Drainage

ALLGONE DRAINAGE Fast response, drain tile video inspection, cleaning, install & repair. 24 hr emergency service 604-990-GONE (4663) BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks, paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816 Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Drainage installation & repair. 604-327-3086

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

Electrical

The current choice serving the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years.

All Kinds of Work and Reasonable Rates.

Contact us today for a free estimate.

Max: 604-341-6059 Licensed & Bonded

8125

Gutters

Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Soffits All jobs Guaranteed.

Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

604-439-9417 ★ ABSOLUTE BEST ★ Gutter cleaning - Inside cleaned & outside polished Roof moss removal & repairs Power washing Window cleaning by hand Call for best price in town

604-783-9240

Lic. 22308

#1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774.

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only.

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940.

Bonded & insured 604-842-5276

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528

8130

DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Handyperson

LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687 NEW WEST ELECTRIC Lic 94644 Rewiring & Service & Upgrades Free Est. 604-724-7381 24/7

8087

Excavating

ALLGONE EXCAVATING Free est, great rates & service 604-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca The Earth Moves - Mini Excavating, bobcat service & landscape contruction. 604-753-8533

8090

Fencing/Gates

Cedar Fences & Decks affordable rate. Not Like any other - artistic.

Jeff 778-928-9201, 604-415-0920

NORTH SHORE FENCES Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

HIRE A HUSBAND

No job too big or small , my husband does it all.

New construction/renos, concrete/foundations, drywall, painting, general clean-up, yard maintenance, pressure washing and all around house cleanup....

25 years experience Doug 1-604-212-2125 or Toll Free 1-877-885-0770

Spring Discounts cedar fence & gates, install, repair removal Euro craft Erwin&John 778-322-8645 'WE DO FENCES AND DECKS' Repairs, Replacements & Vinyl Decking Free Est 778-989-3301

8100

Fireplaces

GAS FIREPLACE tune-ups & service. RM Construction Ltd. 604-988-1011

8105

Floor Covering

* Level Tile & Flooring * Tile - Hardwood - Carpet - Vinyl

40% OFF ALL OVERSTOCK ITEMS FREE grout on all tile work

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, laminate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 BACKYARD SHEDS.ca Standard & custom sheds.

Upgrade features to match your house. Call 604-764-2935 ★CLEANING, HAULING ★ Painting, Misc Jobs/Errands Exc Ref’s 778-986-3780

604.568.TILE (8453) leveltileandflooring.com

HANDYMAN FOR ANY JOB plus kitchen & bath reno’s, flooring, drywall ... 604-505-4597

Golden Hardwood & Laminate Prof intall, refinishing, sanding, and repairs. 778-858-7263

SUNRISE PAINTING Drywall repair, textured ceiling & mouldings. Cell 604-657-6465

8110

Floor Refinishing

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8135

Hauling

DD HAUL & DELIVERY Service delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471

HOME SERVICES 8155

Landscaping

EAGLEVIEW LANDSCAPING No Job Too Small or Big For Our Boots

LAWN CARE & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Quality Service • Free Quotes • Trimming • Yard Clean-up • Paving Stones

604-929-7279 A.A. BEST PRO LANDSCAPING LTD. New lawn installment, replacement for old lawn, drainage, landscaping, paving, retaining wall, paving stone, underground irrigation.

Call Sukh

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 THE EARTH MOVES MINI EXCAVATING, LANDSCAPING, CONSTRUCTION LTD. Office: 604.753.8533 Cell: 604.841.9758 theearth@telus.net

A.ALL AREA LANDSCAPING Landscaping and Garden Service.

604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

8160

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating.

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 DHALIWAL GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Full yard maintenance, trimming, pruning, new & re-landscaping Residential • Commercial

604-889-0263

Certified Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Spring Clean-ups. Call Scott. www.KatsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

BEN’S Garden & Landscape Services. For your Res/comm Landscaping, garden maint. fencing needs. Pls call 778-688-7876 or 604-584-7876. Free estimates Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca CHAU LE GARDENING yard, clean up, lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, pruning, power raking 604-782-5288

Eagleview Landscaping.. Res. & Comm. Paving stone install & repair. Free quotes 604-929-7279

DHALIWAL GARDENING & Landscaping. Full yard mtce, trimming, pruning 604-889-0263

Serafina Garden Services Maint. & design, cleanups, organic food reas rates 604-984-4433

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

GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220

NORTH SHORE ARBORIST SERVICE. Exceptional work at low rates. 25 yr exp 604-721-4065

JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming.

Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126 J.B. GRASS Cutting. Weeding, Trimming, Pruning, hedging, cleanup. Terry 604-723-3582 LAWNS Jungle George Your North Shore Resident Lawns Garden & Yard Cleanups Hedges & Trees * George’s cell 604-317-3552

PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225

8160

Lawn & Garden

M. GILL Gardening - Lawn care.

Com & Residential, Power raking, Fertilize, Weed Hedge Trims,

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

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A.All Area Gardening Service Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153 A. A. BESTPRO Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc.

CALL SUKH free est.

604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988

604-603-2576

Satisfaction 100% Guaranteed

PLEASE CALL 778.565.6000 • www.topcleaning.ca

Call Roy at 604-220-0510

To place your ad in “Call the Experts,” call 604-630-3300

HOME SERVICES 8180

Home Services

Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

PAINTING

by BENJAMIN Interior & Exterior 25 Years Experience

For Estimate Call

604.618.4288 Colourwise ™

604-985-7722 ext 213

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8185

Moving & Storage

MODERN MOVING 1,3,5 Ton Truck local & long distance moves ★ competetive prices★ 778-991-0229

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Professional Painting Bldg & Deck Repair & Maint 30 yrs exp. Insured & bonded Visa, Mastercard, Interac

www.Colourwise.ca Jim 778-232-4063

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

Oil Tank Removal

Have an old oil tank you need gone?

Call All Gone for a free estimate!

(604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

STORMWORKS Oil Tank Removal Recommended Insured Reasonable Rates 604-724-3670

ALL-PRO TANK REMOVAL Detection & Removal of Oil Tanks Quality Guaranteed Exp & Prof Reliable. 778-223-8265 TANKTECH Certified Oil Tank Specialists Tanks - pumped, filled, removed res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work.

Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842

Paving/Seal Coating

8205

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187 TERRY’S Driveway Sealing.

604 980-7507 Free Est. Bus lic # 0018328

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

8220

Plumbing

PHD PLUMBING & HEATING Drainage, renos, bsmt specials.

10% seniors’ disc. 604-897-0503 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

VEMA PLUMBING & Heating gas fitting, hot water, & tanks Reliable, Free Est. 604-779-2305

8225

Power Washing

★ ABSOLUTE BEST ★ Tile roof restoration Roof moss removal & repairs Power washing Window cleaning by hand Gutter cleaning & repairs Call for best price in town

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

RENOVATIONS & CUSTOM BUILT

Hartford Homes

Quality workmanship at competitive cost.

Call 604.868.7793

AWARD WINNING COMPANY

Call today 604-328-5554 www.arnoldwendell.com

• General Contracting • Project Management • Consulting & Design • New Construction • Large or small Residential Renovations & Repairs

604-783-9240

GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING

Pressure Washing, Tile Roofs, Vinyl Siding, Driveways & Walkways.

Call Micah for Free Estimate

604-230-0429

2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL! 604-986-3986 * 604-537-9452 BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

BLUE WATER MAINTENANCE Prof window cleaning, gutters & pressure washing. 778-822-5456 North Shore Home Services.

Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294

BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484

Spring Painting Special

• Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fittings • High Effi Furnaces • Tank-Less Water Heaters 19 years of professional services Ph: 604-931-7575 Cell: 604-612-4347

Renovations & Home Improvement

Carpenter, Fencing, decks, concrete, form work, retaining walls, garages, windows. 604-338-9272

Cell 604-657-6465 or 604-987-6560

RED SEAL

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

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SUNRISE PAINTING & DECORATING since 1975

T&B Painting Interior & Exterior Commercial / Residential Top Quality Work

778-552-5065 604-716-1250

8193

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

ENTERPRISE

~ CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE ~

tymerstonework.com NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers.

20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582

Interior/Exterior Functional Kitchens Updated Bathrooms Add-ons/Renovations Water/Dry Rot Repair Design Services WCB Insured

• Commercial Cleaning • Post-Renovation & Pre-Sale Cleaning • Move in & out • Residential Cleaning • Carpet, Rugs, Furniture Cleaning & Maintenance • High Pressure Cleaning • Floor Striping • Waxing

Masonry

STONE WORK

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

Janitorial Services & Building Maintenance

Prune. Free Est. 604-765-4922

8175

.*'% $ #*"!;% 8*6%4;%*%2; 0";; -"+%6%( &;!(; 0"6??6%( #*"!;% =:;*% 75 #*"3*(; 1;?/,*: ):: A/+" #*"!;% @?;"(;%26;> $ 8/";

CLEANING

BE COOL! Garden Services

Able Boys Landscaping Ltd. bobcat/lawn/cedar fence/paving stones, trim trees. 604-377-3107

Lee Gardener: Lawn maint. Free est. Spring clean-up, power raking, trim, Hedges 778-986-6662

Call ThE Experts

GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

★CNN Specialize in ★Weeding, maintenance, Garden Work etc ★ Free est. Nick 778-840-6573

GARDEN ER, lawn & garden, mtce, pruning, hedge trimming, garden clean up.... 778-378-8911

Friday, May 28, 2010 – North Shore News – A43

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room $167. Int-ext, full WCB. 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

Mechanical Systems

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

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

POINT GREY PAINTING LTD Int/Ext - Quality Guaranteed Free Est * Early Bird Discounts 604-725-0908 QUICK RESPONSE Painting & Pressure Washing. 25 yrs exp.

604-551-4267 or 604-987-8159

Kitchens • Bathrooms Basements • Additions Decks • Stairs 25 years Experience • Fully Licensed & Insured

Full Renovation & Design Services

604.690.6456

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Renovations & Construction.

Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com FINISHING CARPENTRY - All mouldings, doors, windows, f/p, flooring & all renos. 604-613-4080 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

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MATCO DESIGN - Renovations

*Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

Moon Const Building Services.

Specialize in Concrete, Forming & Framing. Call Patrick 218-3064

Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Moe 604-724-0760 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

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MASTER MATCH PAINTING Int & Ext. . GOOD PRICES, 18 yrs exp.Thomas 604-724-8648 MILLENNIUM PAINTING Drywall repairs, work guaranteed res/comm, 27 years exp. Free Est. Marcello 604-790-4704

Quality Home RENOVATIONS

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS

ACCURATE PAINTING - Int & ext. Competitive prices. 15+ yrs exp. Henry cell 604-754-9661 AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING. Tidy, honest. 19 yrs North Shore. John 604-980-5454

8240

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000

HOT WATER TANKS & Plumbing Max 604-506-6544

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

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Custom Bath & Kitchen We also do Drywall, tiles, flooring, painting, ceiling, finishing carpentry, sundeck, fences, siding, sheds and basement improvement.

Free estimates and WCB Call Michael 604 836 9628

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Alin Maintenance Services •Roof •Chimney •Skylight; Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229

Stucco

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8305

Sun Decks

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

8251

Roof Maintenance

Find Whatever You’re Looking for in the Classifieds.

A. A. BESTPRO Tree Service LTD. Tree top trim, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 Eddy’s Tree & Gardening Tree & Hedge pruning/Painting 778-838-4488/ed8488@hotmail.com

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 Expert Tree Care - Cert.

Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

8320

TV/Home Theatre

8309

Tiling

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8335

Window Cleaning

BLUE WATER MAINTENANCE

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Call for a free estimate

ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists.

30 years exp., Call 778-829-3368.

EXPERT TILING - 25 YRS. EXP. Free estimates, int/ext. Ceramic, porcelain, glass, marble & slate.

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8310

Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning & Pressure Washing Call Micah for Free Estimate

604-230-0429

A-WES SIGNATURE WORK Ceramic, Stone Installation & Design. 604-317-8962

Top Soil

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CLEARVIEW MAINTENANCE SERVICE 20 15 yrs of Service on the North Shore!

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Soil & Stone Ltd.

The North Shore’s only Yardworks Compost Pro Soil Dealer 1600 Barrow St., N.Van

604-986-7624 6days/week Pick Up & Delivery Now accepting green waste

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Domestic

1994 CUTLASS Supreme, 2 dr, 171 K, exc cond, red, $4500.

Aircared 604-929-5677

NORTH SHORE MITSUBISHI “As Reliable as the Cars We Sell”

1999 FORD Taurus SE. Red sedan. Auto, 24 valve DOHC engine. 152,600 kms. Excellent condition. $2,750. 604-984-9066.

2009 Lexus ES 350 Silver, only 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 12,500kms, auto, alloys, pwr sunroof, secu- Silver, auto, sunroof, pwr group, CD, keyless rity system, leather, pwr group. $35,995 entry, security system, a/c, alloys. $23,888

2000 FORD Mustang Conv. 1 owner, mint cond. 130K, goldblack roof, $6300, 604-817-4520 2006 CHRYSLER 300 SRT8, 67k, fully loaded, s/roof, dvd player, $24,280, 604-825-8464

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2001 KAWASAKI ZRX1200R. Comes with many extras, Muzzy exhaust, Hindle lift, Joe Rocket saddlebags, tank bag, tail bag, this bike is ready to go. New chain and sprocket last year. Asking $3800.00 obo 604-250-9110 2005 KAWASAKI KX100 Moto Cross W/many add-ons. stock parts incld. Well maintained, $2100 obo. Cell: 778-882-4099

2008 Ford Escape XLT 2008 Subaru Impreza AWD,auto,grey, Auto,silver,only 44,580kms,roof rack,sunroof, only 33,380kms,alloys,keyless entry,pwr trailer hitch,pwr group,keyless entry $24,995 group,a/c $18,995

2007 BMW 323i 2007 Toyota Yaris Auto,black,only 60,180kms,alloys,sunroof, Auto, silver, only 64,818kms, CD, pwr group, pwr group,leatherette,heated seats $23,995 security, keyless entry, a/c $11,800

2006 HONDA CRF 100 dirt bike, original owner out grew, like new, $2000 obo, Cell: 778-882-4099

GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING

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You Want It We’ve Got It

NORTH SHORE ARBORIST SERVICES Exceptional work at low rates.

Tree removal, windowing, pruning, shaping & general yard work.

Fast Courteous Service 25 yrs exp • WCB Insured 604-721-4065

778-822-5456

HOMEFIX All Roofs New & Repairs Quality Guaranteed Free Est * Early Bird Discounts 604-725-5371

9125

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A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

YOUR HOME TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

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Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding.

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9145

Scrap Car Removal

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$21,888

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE ROAD

Grinding Gears

Brendan McAleer

Where to go when the road is your destination

Columnist DAVID CHAO reviews the 2010 Jeep Patriot next week in REV NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

THE Sonata, redesigned for 2011 with a state-of-the-art new engine, continues the hot streak for Korean automaker Hyundai. It is available at Jim Pattison Hyundai in the Northshore Auto Mall.

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Submit a story about the first vehicle you owned and we’ll publish it in the North Shore News Rev section. Include a photo of the vehicle, preferably with the owner, and a story with a maximum length of 700 words. Send submissions by e-mail to Andy Prest at aprest@nsnews.com.

2011 Hyundai Sonata

New Sonata stands out David Chao and Bob McHugh

Contributing Writers

HYUNDAI has taken a daring and dramatic approach to styling for 2011 with the new Sonata, and its design is already winning the hearts of today’s modern car buyers.

As well, Hyundai breaks the tradition from family-car convention by not offering a V-6 engine option with its all-new 2011 model year Sonata. While a bit of a gamble, I’d put my money on a company that’s been on a red-hot streak of late.

Last year, Hyundai sales went from strength to strength in an auto market that went completely the other way and this year has been another of record sales growth in Canada. In addition, a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a hybrid-electric powertrain for the Sonata

are expected sometime later in the model year.

A new state-of-the-art gasoline direct injection Theta II 2.4-litre four cylinder is the reason behind Hyundai’s singleengine introductory strategy. It can produce 198-horsepower and 184 footpounds of torque, which is considerably more than the departing four (175 h.p. and 168 foot-pounds), yet it offers better fuel economy.

In addition to direct injection, this engine uses variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust cams to make it the most potent four-cylinder in the class. It also uses a maintenance-free valve timing chain instead of a rubber belt.

The six-speed manual transmission is only available on the base GL edition of Sonata; all other trim levels come with a six-speed automatic. The automatic is a Shiftronic that also allows manual mode gear selection via the floor shifter.

The new Sonata continues its value

tradition in the family sedan class with an impressive list of standard features.

Included features you may pay extra for in competitive cars include air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, keyless entry with an alarm, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, a trip computer, heated side mirrors and an audio system with inputs and six speakers. My test Sonata was the top-line Limited edition with a $2,000 Navigation package, which raised its MSRP to $30,999. In addition to the Navigation system, this package also includes proximity entry, keyless pushbutton start and a backup camera system.

While by no means essential, these are great convenience features and the extra cost is reasonable.

The looks The new Sonata, boasting a new

See Design page 47

‘ROUND about this time of year, the first few good days of summer have hit and everybody’s squashing their noses up against the glass of the office window and dreaming of escape.

Somewhere out there is B.C.’s rugged beauty, with trees and lakes and bears and a complete absence of TPS reports.

Around about the same time, newspapers everywhere start to fill with the same types of article: how to get your car ready for a safe summer road trip. Listen, if you’re such a ninny that you don’t know to check your tire pressure before heading out on a 10,000-kilometre pilgrimage to Disney World, then you deserve everything that’s coming your way, up to and including being eaten by a gang of bikers somewhere east of Las Vegas.

This means you, Mr. Griswold.

Instead, let’s chat for a little bit about the idea of a real driver’s holiday: one where the destination is the road itself. It’s becoming See Nurburgring page 50

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Design borrows from Infiniti, Mercedes From page 46

rendition of traditional four-door coupe styling which Hyundai calls “Fluidic Sculpture,” shares some obvious design cues with the Mercedes-Benz CLS. It’s a curvaceous, eye-catching design with deep body creases that give an impression of movement even while at rest.

Up front, it has a Genesis-like wavy grille, only this time it comes with a large and prominently positioned Hyundai logo. A rising side character line that partially conceals the door handles and continues across the back of the car is another attractive feature.

Compared to the 2010 Sonata, its external dimensions are almost the same. The new Sonata is a little longer and just a tad lower and wider.

The inside While considered a mid-sized car, the Sonata’s generous interior volume (2,939 litres) can put it in the full-size category, depending on who’s doing the assessment.

No longer satisfied with just keeping pace with the likes of Honda and Toyota, the double-cockpit dash layout and particularly the centre stack display have Infiniti overtones.

Hyundai uses distinctive control features and, for the most part, it’s an intuitive layout with lots of handy storage places.

There’s a small price to pay for its good-looking sweptback design in terms of rear-seat headroom for tall adults. Otherwise, the back seat is roomy and comfortable. Heated rear seats are included with the Limited editions.

Safety The safety package is the same regardless of the trim level. A standard set of six air bags — front, side (front seats) and side curtain (front and rear) — are provided in addition to active front seat head restraints.

Electronic stability control is another excellent standard feature, as is the Bluetooth phone system that connects to the driver’s cell phone and allows voice-controlled hands-free use.

See Four page 48

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NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

HYUNDAI breaks with tradition in not offering a sixcylinder engine choice for the Sonata but the car’s four-banger provides all the necessary power.

Four cylinders more than enough From page 47

The Limited edition also comes with repeater turn signals on the side mirrors.

The drive An interesting gauge-within-a-gauge instrument cluster design greets the driver of a new Sonata. Round engine temperature and fuel gauges are placed centrally within the larger tachometer and speedometer gauges.

A good range of adjustments allows a comfortable driving position and my tester even came with a power lumbar support setting. The seat is generous in size and the driver is provided with a large left foot rest-pedal.

My tester also came with the optional backup camera system, which makes this task considerably easier in a congested parking lot. Without the camera, a high rear shelf plus the steeply raked back window restrict vision considerably, although the side

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

HYUNDAI used a design concept they call “Fluidic Sculpture” to shape the curvaceous new Sonata. A rising side character line partially conceals the door handles and continues across the back of the car. mirrors are a decent size.

Sonata’s new four-banger engine possesses good off-theline power and performs smoothly and quietly. The six-speed automatic is quick to lend a down-shift hand on uphill climbs and most users will find this engine completely satisfies their power requirements.

Sonata’s new electronic power steering changes the assist provided quite dramatically as you build up vehicle speed. Light

at parking lot speeds, it becomes considerably firmer as the speedometer rises, to give it a sportier handling feel than the current Sonata.

While on the topic of sport, this mode doesn’t exist on the automatic transmission. It does, however, have an eco mode, which shows up on the dash as a green icon. Not sure what it See Sonata page 49

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Tips to keep away the service centre blues Brian Turner

Canwest News Service

“I made an appointment for a routine service and I’ve been waiting more than an hour. My car hasn’t even gone in yet. How much longer must I wait?”

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this in more than 35 years at the service desk. It’s time to explain why and what you can do about it.

Let’s start by looking at the systems service shops use to control the flow of work and how events conspire to wreck all that planning. Then I’ll offer a few avoidance tips.

Large and small shops alike use some type of schedule that takes into account the amount of work they can handle in a single shift, the amount of time a specific appointment is likely to take, and how much of their daily schedule should remain unbooked to allow for drive-in or tow-in emergencies, or dropin customers.

The shop knows well how many hours of labour can be produced in a single shift. For the average experienced tech, it’s just over 9.5 hours for every eight hours of actual time.

These team leaders can also extrapolate how much time will be needed to complete an oil change, tire rotation, solve a front-end suspension noise, diagnose and repair a check engine light, take care of a brake vibration or just about anything else inside, outside and under a vehicle.

Even the smallest independent shops have some type of automated computer billing system that brings up a customer’s repair history. That indicates how long it will take to service Mr. Smith’s sport utility or Mrs. Jones’ compact sedan.

So with all this information, what goes wrong at 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning when Ms. Williams has to wait three hours for an oil change and tire rotation?

For every 10 vehicles that come in for service, at least three will require more work than planned.

Mr. Gardner made an appointment for a wheel alignment but since then the air conditioning has started to act up. A tech noted a coolant leak on Ms. McGuire’s Hyundai during a transmission service and recommended an immediate repair to prevent major engine damage.

These circumstances are very difficult to predict.

If surprises like this happened during a visit to the dentist, you’d make another appointment. Not cars. Owners hate losing their vehicles so they don’t want to make a second appointment. Shops may think if they let the customer go without doing the work, the competition will get the job.

And techs? It’s much easier to keep working on one vehicle all morning than have to bring in three or four more.

Some of the biggest backlogs stem from equipment limitations, lack of specialists or delays caused by sourcing and obtaining parts. No matter how big or well equipped a shop is, it will seldom have more than one wheel alignment rack. So if you’re booked in for a wheel alignment service at 10 a.m. and the first two vehicles in for the same service require extra work,

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your timeslot is likely to get pushed to the afternoon.

While most shops are fortunate enough to have techs trained in more than one area of vehicle repair, few have more than one automatic transmission specialist.

Parts departments can’t stock every part, but dealerships and national chain stores can source each other’s inventory.

Then delivery takes time.

Those are the realities.

Now, how can you avoid playing the waiting game?

If all you need is a quick service, ask when your shop opens and what time you have to be there to get in with the first load of the day. While many now offer quick lube bay services, it’s wise to ask what day of the week and at what time of the day are they likely to get backed up. That minimizes your wait and maximizes your chances of getting in and out fast.

For seasonal items, don’t wait until the last minute. We all know approximately when snow is likely to arrive, so why wait until the first dump to join the throngs waiting to get their

snow tires put on. The same logic applies to air-conditioning repairs in the spring.

If you’ve got several items on the repair list, you may have to make alternate transportation arrangements or split the work into two or more appointments. For example, bringing the car in for an oil change, summer tire installation and balancing, check engine light diagnostics and a rear suspension noise is going to keep you in the waiting room until you’ve read every three-year old magazine twice.

Ask for your service consultant’s help in prioritizing. If certain items can safely be put off until the next service interval, do so.

Ask about off-peak hours. Almost every shop has very predictable slow periods and if you can arrange your schedule accordingly, you’ll get back on the road quicker.

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more and more common for gearheads with a few weeks off to go out and quest for the perfect road, take a run on that storied racetrack, or track down that museum filled with historic cars.

King of driving destinations, and Mecca for anyone who bleeds 5W-30, is of course the Nürburgring. Famous among even those who can’t spell it, the world’s longest and deadliest racetrack attracts thousands of visitors every year, simply because the German government lets in anybody who wants to drive on it for a little more than 20 euros.

It’s a gearhead’s paradise, even if you only manage to get in a single run, as there’s a steady stream of exotic and modified cars all trying for that elusive (and unofficial) lap time. Heck, even if you didn’t get a rental car, there’s still the infamous ‘Ring Taxi: a set of BMW M5s driven by racing drivers like Sabine Schmitz who have grown up on the ‘Ring’s cambered corners and undulating straights. Just make sure you pack at least one extra pair of underwear.

But perhaps facing death crumpled up against an aluminium barrier isn’t your idea of a good time. Fair enough I suppose: why not face death where they haven’t got any barriers?

The Italian Alps contain some of the best roads available on Earth, and here’s the even better part: the police are all lunatics too. I’m not sure it’s possible to be arrested for speeding in Italy. I mean, if you exceed the speed limit whilst being unfashionable, then yes, the Carabinieri are going to come down on you like a tonne of marble, but feel free to four-wheel-drift past any monuments you like.

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From page 50 two kilometres down a sheer slope. Named “the best driving road in the world” by Top Gear, Stelvio is predictably crammed with tourists in the summer, but it’s just out of the way enough to be worth the trip, even if Hertz is out of Lamborghinis.

However, should Icelandic volcanoes interrupt your travel plans, you needn’t travel to the Alps to find an epic driving road. In fact, the Top Gear guys never bothered to look outside Europe when they were picking their best driving road “in the world.” Had they done so, they possibly would have recognized the “Tail of the Dragon” as being a worthy competitor for the title.

US129 in North Carolina is, in my humble opinion, the only reason to visit North Carolina. Sure, on the maps it looks like a regular major highway, but in reality it really is a dragon: 318 corners in 18 kilometres. Rated as a must-ride for every motorcyclist, the Tail of the Dragon loops through the Appalachian mountains with nary a soul around except for the other enthusiast drivers on the road. True, there’s a cop behind every bush, so it’s no race course, but just trying to go the speed limit is challenging enough as the road is curvy enough to be impassable to big trucks.

But maybe fuelling the family Truckster is costing so much that the summer vacation this year is just going to be in B.C.’s big backyard. Well, good news then, as our little corner of heaven has some of the best roads anywhere. Sure, being stuck on the Port Mann at five o’clock on a Friday is enough to drive any previously sane person completely mental, but that’s not driving anyway.

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“WHEN people play golf they think about golf.

When people play tennis, they think about tennis.

But when people drive . . . they think about golf and tennis,” said Tony Morris Jr. in reply to my question on what people can do to improve their driving skills as we wove around the Mission Raceway Park track in a Porsche Panamera.

“First and foremost . . . attitude; people need to take driving more seriously and eliminate distractions,” he continued. Focus, however, is not a problem for me this morning while also listening to the tires chirp on the 500-horsepower, $155,000 four-door sedan as we round another corner on a twisty section of the drag strip-converted 2.4-kilometre race track.

A self-professed auto racing junky since he was two or three years old, Morris is a well-known and well-liked local driver who got the bug from watching his father Tony Sr., another successful racer, pilot his “Heavy Chevy” No. 88 Camaro around the now long gone, but still sadly missed, Westwood track in Coquitlam.

Tony Jr. started go-kart racing at the tender age of 10, then moved up to bigger stuff and won rookie of the year honours in the Honda/Michelin series at 19, going on to win the series outright when he turned 20. Since then, he includes among his many racing achievements victories at the Vancouver Molson Indy SCCBC Invitational in 2003 and the 2007 Edmonton Indy

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People should spend more time positioning themselves properly in the driver’s seat, according to Morris.

“Your hands should be at 9 and 3 position with about a 45degree bend in your arms and about a 45-degree bend in your knees.

It’s important to choose a vehicle that offers a good driving position — one that has a good range of seat adjustments to fit you properly, Morris said. On the other hand, you don’t want to be too comfortable. “Sitting back too far is a common mistake, as you need to be attentive when you’re driving.”

Okay, a slight adjustment of my seat, hands on the wheel and I’m all set to really “unleash the hounds” when we hit that long straight on our next go around . . . or am I? “People develop bad habits from driving in traffic a lot and only looking at the bumper in front of them,” Morris said. “It draws their vision down when they really need to relax their vision, look up and see further ahead. It’s very noticeable when we see newcomers on the track, as they tend to drive from point to point rather than see where they want to be on the road ahead.”

Since Morris started doing these track-day programs in Mission, which are open to the public (you can bring your own car), they have become very popular. In the last eight years, it’s gone from about 15 per year to 80 per year. For online information on how to get involved, go to www.morrisport.com.

Morris would also like to see more driver awareness and a better understanding of the electronic skid control systems on modern cars. “New drivers just starting out now may never drive

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consequences, especially when pedestrians or motorcyclists are involved. From 2005 to 2009, an average of 1,300 pedestrians were injured annually in intersection-related incidents in B.C. Motorcyclists are also vulnerable road users with more than 950 crashes involving motorcycles occurring at B.C. intersections annually.

Many drivers exhibit behaviours that may seem harmless, such as tailgating or failing to yield the right-of-way, but they increase the risk of causing a crash. “Set an example for others by making smart driving choices,” said road safety director Nicolas Jimenez. “You don’t have to rush through the light. You can choose to stop, take a deep breath and realize you’ll still get where you need to go. More importantly, you’ll get there safely.”

As part of the campaign, the advertising component aims to remind the public that if they slow down, they’ll see more of the road.

The campaign includes radio, television and bus back advertising and an updated interactive game on icbc.com/drivesmart to help illustrate how much is going on at intersections at any given time.

We can all do our part to keep intersections safer if we follow a few tips: ■ When making a left turn, be extra cautious and yield the rightof-way to oncoming traffic.

■ Leave enough space between your car and the one in front of you.

■ Leave early and allow for extra travel time in case of delays.

■ Yellow lights mean you should stop if you can do so safely.

■ Slow down and drive smart.

These tips may seem like common sense and almost too simple to mention, yet from 2005 to 2009 an average of more than 250 crashes happen at intersections in B.C. every day. We can all use a reminder of the basics once in awhile, and it’s worth it if it reduces crashes and helps to save lives.

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THE other morning, I stopped at the intersection of two minor roads alongside a park, to allow a couple walking two dogs to cross the street.

The dogs were very little, neither was on a leash (don’t get me started), and while the wife had her little pooch at a neat heel, her husband was having a heck of a time getting his pint-sized furball to listen to him. The dog had found something interesting to sniff at, and no amount of calling could entice it to join him.

The man finally crossed

the street without the dog and stood on the opposite sidewalk calling to it. I watched with some amusement while wondering who was training whom and thought that he and Dog could use a few lessons in an obedience class, when finally, the little dog started to cross the street — just as another car was coming in the opposite direction.

The car was really moving fast. The man saw it; he stepped into the road, waving his arms in a frantic stop gesture, trying to get the woman behind the wheel to at least slow down.

She didn’t. She sped up, swerved around him, nearly flattened the dog (she missed, but it was close enough that

I winced at the expected impact) and careened off down the street.

I waited a moment for the man to dart out and grab his dog before I went after the car. I’d like to be polite about this, but there is no other way to say this — that driver was a piece of work. She was clearly angry at being pulled over and made a point of looking at her watch when I approached her window.

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Driver’s licence and vehicle registration, please.”

Silence as she dug out

her wallet and other papers, which she handed over with a snap of her wrist.

Me: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” (I know, it’s sort of a silly question, but I like to hear what people have to say.)

Driver: “I was going a little fast. I’m late for an appointment.”

Me: “Those two pedestrians back there, the ones you went around? You almost hit their dog.”

Driver: “Dog? I saw their dog — it was on the sidewalk.

They had plenty of room.”

Me: “They had two dogs.

You didn’t see the other one.

You almost hit it when you went around them. Those people were waving their arms around like that for a reason.”

More silence and another look at her watch.

At this point, I walked back to my car. I had to cool off before I said something I shouldn’t. The woman seemed not to care. I checked her licence, finished the traffic stop and sent the woman on her way with some extra paper (no further education there, I’m afraid) and went back to find the dog walkers.

After driving around the block, it was clear they had gone. Their dogs were OK, at

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least until their next walkies.

And I’ll tell you one thing: I wouldn’t have liked to have been the husband on that walk home!

Vancouver police constable Sandra Glendinning blogs at behindtheblueline.ca. Her opinions aren’t necessarily those of the city’s police department or board.

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