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Grind mishap sparks ﬁrst aid dispute

Metro, Grouse point ﬁngers after delay in response to trail emergency Jane Seyd

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AN incident last week in which a hiker on the Grouse Grind waited close to 40 minutes for medical help has sparked a dispute over who should provide ﬁrst aid on the popular trail. The blame game ﬂared up when a North Vancouver hiker told media he’s upset that Grouse Mountain Resort doesn’t do more to help people who get into trouble on the publicly-owned trail. Richard Kinar said he came across a woman last week who was in medical distress on the trail, and waited for almost an hour while a team from North Vancouver District Fire and Rescue made its way up the Grind. Kinar said he was surprised and outraged that nobody from Grouse Mountain came to help the woman — despite a call to the resort. “Grouse should be required to respond to anyone in distress on that trail. They can be there faster than anybody,” said Kinar. Metro Vancouver, the regional government that owns the land and maintains the trail, thinks so too. “We believe those who are able to provide aid should do so,” said Bill Morrell, Metro Vancouver spokesman. But the resort has shot back, saying the steep three-kilometre trail isn’t the responsibility of the mountain. Resort staff does help with trouble on the trail, said William Mbaho, spokesman for Grouse Mountain Resort. Generally, however, they contact See Grouse page 3

NV ticket nets $1.5 million Jane Seyd

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FRIDAY the 13th was a lucky day for a 29-year-old computer technician from Burnaby when he picked up a winning lottery ticket while visiting his girlfriend on the North Shore.

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Andrej Koudlai was in North Vancouver for a special dinner date with his girlfriend last week when he decided to pick up a Lotto Max ticket at Parkgate Village Shopping See Winner page 5

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Grouse says Metro staff were at hand From page 1

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NORTH Vancouver’s Frank Wolf (left) and Todd McGowan take a break during the roughly 1,300-km self-propelled journey they have undertaken to raise awareness about the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline, which will transport bitumen across B.C.’s wilderness.

NV men stage 1,300-km protest Hikers travel length of Enbridge pipeline to underscore risks Jennifer Luther

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TWO North Shore men are hiking along the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline to raise awareness about potential environmental disaster. Frank Wolf, an adventurer and filmmaker, and Todd McGowan, a high school teacher and outdoor educator, are biking and hiking their way along the potential oil route between Fort McMurray and Kitimat, and will then follow proposed tanker routes by kayak. The endeavour started when Wolf attended a talk given by Ian McAllister of Pacific Wild, an organization in northern B.C. that promotes wildlife conservation. After the presentation, Wolf explained his idea, and McAllister was intrigued. Pacific Wild ultimately agreed to back the trip. Armed with a sponsor, the pair set out on their adventure. Wolf plans to make a film documenting the results, to be released at a fall film festival. “I wanted to get a perspective that was more honest,” said Wolf. “I mean, Enbridge has millions of dollars invested in saying whatever they can to get this thing put through, but you don’t get the real story until you talk to people who work in the oil and gas industry,

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THE hikers are travelling much of the distance on foot, shooting footage for a documentary to be released in the fall. and people in the farmlands and people out here . . . who live in this beautiful zone.” McGowan and Wolf have been friends for years. Both white water paddlers, they are often to be found on the Capilano, Lynn, Seymour and other local rivers. Wolf, who lives at the base of Mount Seymour and only a minute from the Old Buck Trail, is also a regular mountain biker. He said that the lifestyle on the North Shore prepared them for the rigours of the trip, or for “the rigours of pretty much any kind of long-term endurance trip.” Good company also makes things easier, he said: “I’ve gone on trips with

various partners, but Todd just has a really good mental attitude; he’s tough and he can handle the rigours of this, and he’s just a good guy to have along on a trip.” The pair have traversed cities and forests, but they found the Rocky Mountains particularly impressive. “It was like walking around in Jurassic Park or the Lost World. You really had to work your way up this steep creek, and there are no human trails at all. We actually had to ﬁnd moose trails.” The moose tracks that McGowan and Wolf followed are used by other animals, including the bears who are their predators. Seeing this type of interaction between different species

has shown Wolf the importance of preserving the ecosystem as it is; in his mind, the pipeline is a threat to a delicate balance. “It definitely has a whole, very massive impact on the ecosystem chain, so everything from the fish all the way up to the grizzlies are connected,” said Wolf. “They need these kind of big, wild spaces to be able to roam around in and exist, so it would have a huge impact going through that particular zone.” Seeing the irregular terrain, the North Vancouverite also has concerns about the threat landslides, rockslides and avalanches pose to the pipeline’s stability — especially since the line crosses major salmon rivers, including the Fraser. “If you imagine crude bitumen flowing in the Fraser, it would potentially destroy what is one of the greatest salmon rivers in the world,” said Pacific Wild’s McAllister. “There’s just no price tag that you could put on that.” McAllister predicts further, indirect devastation due to greenhouse gas emissions and tar sands’ production. Northern B.C. whales will be affected by the increased tanker traffic, he said. “These are very acoustically sensitive mammals, meaning that they need quiet oceans in order to communicate, in order to forage, in order to travel — basically to survive — and when you introduce oil tankers . . . you are essentially acoustically polluting the marine environment. It’s destroying critical habitat for whales.” And Bilge dumping threatens to introduce invasive species to B.C.’s marine habitat, he added. See Enbridge page 4

ambulance, fire services or North Shore Rescue. “They’re primary responders for incidents on the Grind,” he said. “We do not own the Grouse Grind. We’re not equipped to be emergency responders on the Grind.” Resort manager Michael Cameron pointed out in a recent opinion column that trail owner Metro Vancouver failed to send help to the woman despite having eight staff 400 metres above her position. Cameron claimed Grouse has tried to take over the trail for more than 10 years — but has been thwarted by the regional government. But Morrell said that description isn’t fair. Metro has been trying to either sell the land or hand over management of the trail to the resort for more than a decade, he said. Currently, the resort gets the benefit of hikers heading up the Grind, while taxpayers pay about $200,000 a year for its upkeep, said Morrell. It makes more sense for the resort to manage the trail, he said. “Grouse Mountain is very much in the recreational business” he said, while Metro’s watershed crews are not. But Morrell said talks between the regional government and the resort have stalled over issues of liability — which Grouse Mountain resort does not want to assume — as well as payment for remedial work on the trail. Cameron described those as “multi-million dollar” costs that would cover “geotechnical risks on the entire mountain face owned by Metro Vancouver.” The resort used to play a much bigger role in maintaining the trail and helping hikers in trouble, said Morrell. But since negotiations stalled, the mountain has cooled to the idea of lending a hand, he said. That’s too bad, Morrell added. “We shouldn’t be thinking in terms of who’s legally responsible,” he said. “Anybody who’s in a position to help has a responsibility, if only a moral one.” In the recent incident, Kinar said he was able to comfort the woman until help arrived, but worried about what could have happened if she’d been left on the trail alone. “She could have passed out or hit her head,” he said. “Grouse could have been there in 10 minutes.” Wayne Kennedy, assistant fire chief with District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue, said a fire crew got to the bottom of the trail in six minutes and two attendants reached the woman about half an hour later. Kennedy said firefighters have responded to about 10 emergency calls on the Grind since the trail opened for the season.

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Brown is the new green in lawn care

FRANK Wolf hikes through a Rocky Mountain pass, an area he says is threatened by the proposed pipeline.

Do your part to conserve water, consider letting your lawn go brown. Though sprinkling restrictions are currently in place, lawn sprinkling is still a major contributor to our increasing water consumption. One way that you can help slow water consumption is by not watering your lawn. Letting your lawn ‘brown’ over the summer will not harm it and it will be back to green as soon as the fall rains return.

Enbridge says fears unfounded

Did you know? Remember lawn sprinkling restrictions are in effect until September 30.

• Most lawns only need 2.5cm of water each week, which can easily be applied by sprinkling once a week. • Over-watering causes lawns to grow shallower roots. • Leave grass clippings on your lawn, this will reduce evaporation and the need to water. • Spread compost on your lawn to provide natural nutrients. • The best time to plant a new lawn is from mid-September to mid-October. If you must water your lawn the District encourages you to water less often, an hour a week is really all a lawn needs. Please remember that sprinkling restrictions are in effect from June 1st until September 30th, every year, no matter the weather. Lawn sprinkling is only allowed from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays for even-numbered addresses, and Thursdays and Sundays for odd-numbered addresses. For a fee, the District will provide a permit that will allow sprinkling on new lawns outside the restricted times, for a three-week period. Sprinkling restrictions are designed to reduce water consumption in the summer months and to conserve our water supply. Do your part and don’t waste water on your lawn! For more information on summer watering restrictions, please call the District’s Water Conservation Officer at 604-803-4294.

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McAllister views a disaster similar to the recent Michigan spill — also an Enbridge pipeline — as inevitable. “It’s a statistical fact that we would experience major oil spills both on land and in the marine environment over time,” he said. “You can say that you have all of the greatest technology in the world to avert large spills, but as we know from all the recent shipping disasters that have happened in the last few years on the B.C. coast — large freighters, tankers, tugboats, even the Queen of the North . . . it was all from human negligence. That’s the issue that will never, ever be solved.” Enbridge spokesman Alan Roth has a very different view. “People greatly tend to exaggerate the probabilities of there being an oil spill,” said Roth. Enbridge’s goal is “to have zero leaks, obviously, but something like three ten thousandths of one per cent of that billion barrels is spilled and that . . . gets cleaned up. Enbridge, I think as you can see from the media, has done a very good job of the cleanup in Michigan.” Roth described B.C. as the gateway to Asia Pacific. He believes that it’s important for Canada to have another market for its crude oil exports. The pipeline will create 4,100 person-years of on-site employment in B.C. during construction, with a total of $2.5 billion in labour income, according to the company. It estimates $165 million in tax revenue will go to the provincial government during construction. Afterwards, 560 long-term direct, indirect and other jobs will be created in B.C., expected to generate $32 million per year in labour income. Roth also pointed to various eco-friendly projects that Enbridge will run, including a program to buy up untouched wilderness (to equal the amount of land they purchase for the pipeline), plans to stay carbon-neutral with the use of wind farms and solar generators, a plan to replant the pipeline’s wide right of way, and even a “tree for a tree” deal. Roth could not say where the trees would be placed. In building and running the pipeline, Enbridge will be focused on prevention, he said. The pipeline will be patrolled on a “very periodic basis” (usually one or more times a week) on foot, on horseback, in low-flying planes, or even helicopters, by staff trained to recognize potential problems. Nearby waters will be closely watched. Custom escort tugs will be built to guide tankers in and out of Douglas Channel, so that if tankers ever loses control, the small vessels will prevent a crash. The tankers themselves will be required to have a certified marine pilot on the bridge when they come in and out of the channel. Norwegian marine risk-assessment group, DET Norske Veritas, has reviewed the project plants and delivered risk estimates. “Under the proposed marine safety program for the Northern Gateway Pipeline, the probability of a large spill . . . 26,000 barrels . . . is once in 2,800 years,” said Roth. He believes that criticism of the project stems from a lack of knowledge. “Almost no one, I think, who’s opposing the project has ever read any part of the application, so they are protesting based on a general notion that tankers are bad, and they will have problems and that kind of thing. The reality is different.” The two North Vancouver men hiking the GPS-mapped route say Roth’s outlook is tainted. “It’s easy to sit in your office and look at GoogleEarth and say, ‘Let’s run it through there,’ but if you’re on the ground actually witnessing the environment and what is at stake, it’s a far different perspective,” said Wolf. Though the two-year application policy has started for Enbridge, McGowan and Wolf think there’s still time to make a change. To follow the trip, visit pipeline-walk.blogspot.com or the pair’s regularly updated Twitter account by searching user pipelinejourney.

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if you see news happening call our news tips line 604 985 2131 Gerry Kahrmann, the Province

CREWS surveys the damage after a dump truck and trailer collided with a barrier on Hwy. 1 near the Capilano Bridge Monday. The accident blocked eastbound trafﬁc for about an hour, causing lengthy backups.

Dump truck crash closes highway Jane Seyd

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RCMP and vehicle inspectors are investigating following a dump truck crash that closed Highway 1 to eastbound trafﬁc for about an hour Monday morning.

An empty truck pulling a loaded pup trailer lost control after its front right tire blew out, sending the vehicle crashing into a median just past the Capilano Bridge sometime shortly before 10 a.m. The driver of the truck escaped without injuries and no other vehicles were involved in the crash, said Insp. Ted Emanuels, operations ofﬁcer for RCMP’s Lower

Mainland district traffic services. Police had to call in a specialized heavy lift vehicle to remove the dump truck from the median. Fire crews also mopped up a fuel leak from the damaged vehicle. Eastbound traffic was re-routed down Capilano Road for a time Monday and traffic remained backed up for much of the morning.

Winner to buy car, return to school From page 1 Centre. “He felt lucky,” said Trevor Miller, communications officer for the B.C. Lottery Corporation. Turned out Koudlai’s hunch was accurate. On Friday, Aug. 13, Koudlai’s luck was anything but bad; he won a $1.46 million in a lotto windfall. Koudlai discovered the win when he checked the ticket the next day at a gas station on Mount Seymour Parkway. “It’s just a matter of the stars that fall in the sky. They fall into your yard, and there you go,” he said. Koudlai, who started playing Lotto Max about six months ago, matched six of seven numbers plus the bonus number in the $50 million draw. “It’s definitely going to change my life and my family’s life for the better,” he said. Koudlai said he’ll go to see a financial advisor about investing the money wisely — but not before treating himself to a new car — or two. “Investing is good but you don’t really feel the presence of (the money),” he said. “I’ve never really had a decent car, so I’ll probably spoil myself.” He said he’ll probably also use some of his windfall to upgrade his education. It’s the second time in just two months that lottery luck has struck the North Shore. In June, a 27-year-old North Vancouver man won $1 million after buying a Lotto Max ticket.

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N the wake of the Robert Pickton killings there is, as District of North Vancouver councillor and former Vancouver police ofﬁcer Doug MacKay-Dunn said, “enough blame to go around.” Vancouver police have apologized for their slow response to the disappearance of dozens of women from city streets, acknowledging that a quicker reaction would have saved lives. But well before that apology, at the beginning of 2006, Vancouver cops had put together a report detailing what went wrong with their handling of the ﬁle and their oftenstrained collaboration with the RCMP. Jamie Graham, Vancouver’s police chief at the time, offered to send the report to then-Solicitor General John Les. He didn’t want to see it. It’s astonishing that the minister in

charge of law enforcement would wave aside the lessons learned from arguably the worse policing error in our province’s history. What’s even more jaw-dropping is that Graham’s successor offered the report again last year and it was again rebuffed, this time by former West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed. This is another example of an alarming trend: government willfully avoiding problematic information. Now that Victoria ﬁnally has a copy of the 450-page report, and calls for a public inquiry are growing louder, what does the provincial government say? They need time to study it, of course. The study, and the repairs to our malfunctioning police system, should have started four and half years ago. Instead, Les and Heed stuck their heads in the sand.

From Victoria, the sky seems oddly secure MORE summer smiles, silliness and sobriety:

I trust every North Shorean read Peter Oates’s intelligent and soberingly candid Aug. 7 letter to the editor in The Vancouver Sun, refuting the gospel according to B.C.’s big business interests concerning the Harmonized Sales Tax. Oates is owner/operator of Carmelo’s, one of West Vancouver’s top restaurants. He responded to a smug opinion piece by Jock Finlayson, a very decent man possibly shoved by a forked stick in his Business Council of B.C. role to act as blocker for Premier Gordon Campbell on the HST. B.C. Chamber of Commerce president John Winter is also a very nice man — his son and mine played baseball together — and he too is running interference as surrogate for the premier, explaining that the business community’s last-minute lunge to stop the anti-HST petition was simply due to that disparate community’s disorganization. Sort of like the B.C. Lions.

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Trevor Lautens The HST issue moved to the Supreme Court of B.C. Monday, and, courts moving at their own majestic pace, a ruling may take weeks or months. Whatever the result, six business groups support the tax, and they will be punished with Campbell in the court of public opinion. Back to Finlayson’s piece. The headline said it all: “After a month of HST, the sky hasn’t fallen.” Oates advised him that it was doing so. Finlayson apparently is standing under an undetachably secure part of

the sky. Carmelo’s gross last month was the worst July Oates has experienced, $5,000 less than the previous worst July, in 2003. Interestingly, his restaurant has proven something of an economic bellwether: Business fell two months before the recession, and rose two months “before the all-clear was sounded.” If Carmelo’s were a brokerage, I’d sign up. Best I can do is to lunch at Carmelo’s once I’m back from overseas. Oates sounds like a pretty frank and fair employer. He’s consulted with his staff. He’s “already cut labour to the bone” — serving as pizza cook himself some days, waiting on tables others. He is evidently pained by letting staff go — 10 shifts lost. The premier and Finlayson should assure those dismissed workers of the infallibly staunch security of the sky, perhaps bringing along meteorologist Mark Madryga to explain the technical points. We are all tiny pieces in what looks like a major global economic dive — such an

abstract phrase to describe felt hardship, including hunger — already begun in some smaller countries like Greece. It would be nice to hear more from the optimists. Now who was it who said that hope makes a poor guide, but a good companion? ••• Still on West Van retail, I know one family regretting that Gulliver’s — an inventive travel accessory store for almost 30 years at Park Royal Shopping Centre — and nearby Eddie Bauer are being evicted to make space for a giant Swedish international store. That can be done under the terms of their leases. Who knew?

••• And furthermore regarding the HST, here’s what’s called anecdotal evidence, often as accurate as a royal commission: There’s an accelerated ﬂurry of small business all-cash, “offthe-books” transactions being offered out there since the HST kicked in, and I’d wager that the tax police aren’t too eager to track them down because of

the HST’s huge unpopularity.

••• Furthermore even some more on the HST, this is an overlooked underlying (oxymoron?) testament to how far out of touch even the most astute and well-informed can be regarding the public temper: CKNW’s Cutting Edge of the Ledge segment on Fridays is a must-listen discussion among host Bill Good, Vaughn Palmer and Keith Baldrey, smart media people who probably know provincial politics better than most MLAs. Good was only half-joking when at the start of one session he advised political Victoria: “Start your tape recorders.” It’s that inﬂuential. Short months ago the Three Wise Men, as I call them, were treating former premier Bill Vander Zalm’s antiHST petition as an amusing diversion, a tilting at windmills sure to end up with a blunt lance. (Me too.) But the ever-upbeat Zalm, impossible to dislike personally, and HST activist Chris Delaney

did the wildly unlikely, and on a shoestring: They gathered the signatures of more than 700,000 voters furious about the HST — well above the required 10 per cent in each of B.C.’s 85 ridings. All that you know. But regardless of where anyone stands on the HST, it’s been seriously under-appreciated that this was the greatest populist feat, the greatest organizing of ordinary people around a cause, since the 1972-75 movement to bang the heads together of the rival “free enterprise” parties in order to form a single party — Bill Bennett’s Social Credit — and defeat the incumbent New Democrats. Credit where due: I’d say Vander Zalm was the only one, with Delaney’s tireless organizing work in the trenches and an army of great anti-HST volunteers, able to pull it off. ••• It’s appalling what party ideology can do to the political tongue. The New Democratic See High page 8

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Premier James’s cabinet holds few secrets I know the next provincial election won’t occur for another couple of years yet (barring successful recall campaigns in a bunch of ridings before then) but it isn’t too early to start thinking what an NDPled government is going to look like.

While party leader Carole James hasn’t been able to completely silence her critics on the left, the odds remain quite good that she’ll be Premier Carole James when that election is over. But who else will form the face of such an NDP government? Who will be the cabinet ministers, and which will be the ones to whom James gives the most responsibility? As in any political party, there is a pecking order in the NDP caucus. There is the A team, the B team — perhaps even the C team. Those on the A team will likely be the top cabinet ministers, along with a few in the B circle. Those in the other groups are destined for lengthy stays on the backbench unless they show more talent. And now to name some names, at the risk of bruising a few egos along the way. There appear to be roughly 10 MLAs in the top group. They are the ones who ask

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most of the questions during question period (always a clue to who is considered the strongest by the leader and her top lieutenants) and who are put forth in the media to state party positions. In this group, I place house leader Mike Farnworth, health critic Adrian Dix, energy critic John Horgan, ﬁnance critic Bruce Ralston, justice critic Leonard Krog, social critic Shane Simpson, small business critic Jenny Kwan, environment critic Rob Fleming, caucus chair Norm Macdonald and caucus whip Katrine Conroy. I’d be very surprised if any of these people were not included in James’ ﬁrst cabinet (assuming they all win re-election). It’s unlikely they will be given cabinet posts that match their critic positions though (Mike Harcourt once told me one of his biggest mistakes was doing just that

— simply pushing critics into the portfolios they’d been monitoring). But there may be two exceptions: Ralston is a good bet to be finance minister; and Krog, as a lawyer, seems a natural fit with the attorney general position. Others to keep an eye on include Surrey MLA Sue Hammell, who was a cabinet minister in the previous NDP government, newcomers Doug Donaldson, Kathy Corrigan, Spencer Chandra Herbert, and former MP Dawn Black. Of course, some of the rookies in 2013 will also likely make the grade. Whoever wins in Kamloops and/or Prince George will likely be in cabinet, since regional representation is always a factor in the selection process. So start paying more attention to those MLAs right now. The odds are good they’re going to be deciding how your tax dollars are spent before too long. ••• It’s time everyone cut interim Chief Electoral Officer Craig James a little slack. His controversial decision not to immediately pass the anti-HST petition on to the legislative committee responsible for dealing with it has been met with a near-hysterical reaction. I wrote a short time back about the irrational anger that is strangling reasoned debate in

this province, and the venom aimed at James is an example of that. Those who insist his actions are somehow an assault on democracy are making exaggerated claims. The legislature committee will not even sit until sometime in September at the earliest, so whether or not it receives the petition right now is irrelevant. As well, it’s unlikely the committee will take any action until it gets a sense of what’s

going to happen to the two court challenges involving the petition. Finally, the legislative bill to repeal the HST will not be introduced in the legislature until the spring (if that is indeed what the committee opts for). So there is no urgency here. While I personally feel James should have indeed sent the petition to the committee, his failure to do that hardly creates an intolerable anti-democratic

atmosphere. If, by the fall, the committee still doesn’t have the petition, then we may have a problem. But one does not exist right now. And those conspiracy buffs who darkly ascribe partisan motives to James’ decision are wildly off-base as well. I’ve known the man for more than 20 years, and can attest to his integrity and independence. So everyone calm down.

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Komagata apologist pans apologies

Dear Editor: Regarding your recent editorial, Sorry State (Aug. 15, North Shore News), Canadian politicians must stop apologizing for protecting our security; we must stop apologizing for doing what all other countries do in controlling immigration and stopping illegal refugees. We did not invite these people to come to Canada, so we should not be expected to allow or encourage them to enter our waters. By allowing them into Canada, we are actively encouraging people smuggling and acts of terrorism. This has got to stop. (The Tamil refugees recently landed in Victoria) must be placed on a fully fueled

and replenished ship back to Sri Lanka. The UN Refugee Agency has stated that Sri Lankan Tamils are no longer eligible as refugees since the civil war has been settled. If not Sri Lanka, then India should take on these so-called refugees, since they originally migrated from India’s Tamil state many generations ago. Canada must work with Australia to stop all further illegal entries by diverting such boats to designated small countries in the Paciﬁc to process these bogus refugees and arrange for them to be returned to the country of origin. We have nothing to apologize for. It is our sovereign right under the UN Charter to protect our territory, no matter how many refugee ships try

to illegally enter Canadian waters. We certainly made the right decision in 1914 (in sending the Komagata Maru back to India). We must continue to make that same decision now and into the future. It is for the countries of origin to make the required political and economic changes, not Canada. Those who want to come to Canada must obey our immigration laws and process. Politicians and the media must stop this obscene political correctness. It has absolutely no place in Canada; it is beneath contempt and a violation of our right to free expression. Bob Tarplett West Vancouver

Patience please, patients

Dear Editor: In the past six weeks or so, I have been admitted three times to Lions Gate Hospital. Starting at the emergency department, I then continued to be a guest of ﬂoors two and six. Doctors, nurses, aides, cleaning staff and others were kind, efﬁcient and many other glowing adjectives too numerous to mention. I thank them, and I would like to tell others who may be admitted that in any hospital, some days are more hectic than others. Patients must allow for situations arising out of our sight. Thank you, Lions Gate Hospital. Jessie Jacklin North Vancouver

High tea in a small world From page 6 Party ferry critic ascribed the Queen of Nanaimo’s recent hard landing at Mayne Island to “the legacy of privatization.” Spare me. ••• It’s a small world, as they say — but this small? Bill Vaughan attended Carolanne Reynolds’s Royal Tea celebration on the B.C. Day weekend — snappily turned out in white trousers, sharp jacket and straw boater. Notable on Bill’s hat was some kind of insignia, and I was about to jest that perhaps it was his old school crest when, reading my mind, he animatedly stated that indeed it was — the school being Witgift, in England. But, as Jack Wasserman used to say, that isn’t the item. The item is that a woman passing by not only instantly recognized it — but declared that she had actually worked at that very school. The odds for that must resemble the odds of winning the Lotto Max. tlautens@telus.net

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MP Weston targetedProtesters over housing bill seek federal homelessness strategy Benjamin Alldritt

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PROTESTORS gathered outside the ofﬁce of John Weston, Conservative MP for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country Tuesday to highlight his opposition to a proposed national housing strategy. “We wanted to distribute information to people in the riding and to the MPs themselves . . . (as to) why we believe a nationally funded housing strategy would be effective,” said Douglas King, a lawyer with Pivot Legal Society. Pivot is one of several organizations involved in the Red Tent Campaign, which aims to highlight the issue of homelessness in Canada. “We’ve done a few of these visits,” King said. “They’re targeted towards all the Conservative MPs that voted against Bill C-304.” The bill, introduced by East Vancouver New Democrat Libby Davies, calls on the federal government to develop a national housing strategy at a conference with provincial and territorial ofﬁcials. The bill says the strategy should include

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INQUIRING REPORTER IN ﬂood-ravaged Pakistan, 20 million people, including 650,000 homeless families, are in need of help. So far, Canada has pledged $33 million in aid, which may seem like a lot — until it is compared to our response to Haiti. When a 7.0magnitude earthquake rocked that island nation, an estimated 3 million people were affected, with 200,000 left homeless. For this serious but nonetheless smaller disaster, the Canadian government matched $220 million in private donations. Some Canadians even donated via text message. — Jennifer Luther

Mike Haskins North Vancouver “Not particularly, no. . . It’s hard to say. So maybe (we should) even (the aid) out a bit.”

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Sadaf Mani North Vancouver “I don’t know. . . . I heard a lot about Haiti on television . . . but about Pakistan, there are not any advertisements or . . . news.”

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A big North Van High-ﬁve Dear Editor: Kudos to the organizers of the 100th anniversary of North Van High. I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to all those who organized, set up and cleaned up for the event at Norsemen Field on Saturday, Aug. 14. There was more laughter and cheerfulness there from the 900-plus people standing around in the blazing sun than I would have thought possible. It just goes to show that old friends are the best friends; they can make you forget the temperature. Congratulations on a job well done. June Lazenby Victoria

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Digby Leigh, of Digby Leigh and Co., an event sponsor, chamber director Amber Weland, president Anne McMullin and chairman Mike Boehm get into the golf theme.

The chamber’s Misha Wilson, Gail Pickrell and Tanya Brown greet guests. The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce’s annual Summer Soiree was held July 22 at the Seymour Golf and Country Club. The event was intended to welcome new board and general members, as well as those who’ve reached anniversary milestones in their membership. Those in attendance sipped cocktails while networking and vying for prizes, keeping with the event’s golf theme.

Chris Dell and chamber director David Crawford ﬂank North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto.

North Shore Sports Medicine Clinic’s Paige Larson and Sohail Kamal and ICBC’s Tanya Oliva attend.

Great Canadian Landscaping Company’s Jason Black and Chris O’Donohue show off their award-winning outﬁts.

Digby Leigh Jr., Takaya golf pro Jeri O’Hara and Sea to Sky Premier Properties’ Earle Cheneski play a putting game.

District of North Vancouver Coun. North Shore News’ Dee Dhaliwal, B.C. Chamber’s Jon Garson, chamber director Jeanette O’Brien and North Van- Roger Bassam and MLA for North VancouverSeymour Jane Thornthwaite attend. couver school district trustee Holly Back team up for a photo.

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PULSE

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Nanny McPhee knows best: Page 19 Dancers build on success of So You Think You Can Dance Canada in Season Three: Page 22 Ryan Robbins ﬁnding lucrative sanctuary in web-ﬁrst projects: Page 23 Adrienne Pierce taking pop into exotic places: Page 27 More online at www.nsnews.com

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THE Paciﬁc National Exhibition is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with 17 days of summer fun from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6.

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THE day after Sir Wilfrid Laurier opened the Paciﬁc National Exhibition in 1910, the Vancouver World — the daily paper at the time — carried the headline, “in the wilds of Eastern Vancouver,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance. At that time, our city was a wild outpost, a racetrack, and a rail line. “They built the fair grounds in and around that. So the city kind of grew up around the PNE site, which is neat because it’s created an opportunity to really be a bridge between urban British Columbia and rural British Columbia.” When the fair ﬁrst started out, it was an agricultural and industrial showcase, and the secondbiggest fair in North America. One hundred years later the PNE celebrates its anniversary from Aug. 21 to Sept. 6; it’s still going strong, while maintaining its agricultural roots.

The Fair will kick off its 100th birthday tonight with the PNE Parade beginning at 7 p.m. on Beach Avenue. This year the PNE’s origins continue to shine through with more pig races and 4-H than you can shake a honey stick at. Foodies can rejoice in the egg and cheese competitions, whose winning products will be on display at the barns, or cut in to a stick of honey at the Country and Honey Stores. Kids and grownups can enjoy Safeway’s Farm Country, which features exhibits of baby chicks, cows, alpacas, goats, llamas, and more. For those who remember days when their families would sit in the stands, fair food in hand, and watch the Clydesdales jangle past, fear not — the Paciﬁc Spirit Horse Show is back again, with the legendary RCMP Musical Ride. Longtime vendors, like Those Little Donuts, will be making an appearance. The expected average length of stay for today’s fairgoers is ﬁve to seven hours, a clear indication that the recent shift of focus to free-with-admission entertainment is working. “The fair itself has evolved and changed as the city’s evolved and changed and I think that that’s why it’s stayed so relevant — we’ve really gone from being more of a static, traditional fair that you would still see in other parts of North America, in to an entertainment showcase,” says Ballance. It’s still the

largest ticketed event in B.C. A star-studded live show lineup, with 800 performances over the 17 days, includes staples such as the Dal Richards Orchestra, Superdogs, and West Coast Lumberjack Show, but also features impressive new additions discovered in the two and a half years planners spent organizing the anniversary event. One of this year’s special features, It’s a Candy Nation, is a good place to feed wanderlust amongst sweet smells, vintage candy, interactive exhibits, and even a candy mountain. The fair’s much-anticipated Opening Day Concert tomorrow night will feature Bryan Adams in a rare hometown appearance on a bill with the Beach Boys at Empire Field Stadium. Crowds can also take the opportunity to imbue the venue with some muchneeded good vibrations (you’re welcome, B.C. Lions). Other concert headliners include Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis and the News, Wayne Newton, Kevin Costner, Los Lobos, John Hiatt and Michael Bolton. If your iTunes library doesn’t include any of the above, Celebration Plaza might be the place for you. This party spot will feature bands nightly at 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m., paying tribute to artists ranging from Tina Turner to The Beatles. Grab a drink and stay until the DJ starts spinning at 10:30 p.m. Expect See PNE page 15

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CALENDAR GALLERIES 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. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom. The Bakehouse: 2453 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.4 p.m. The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village: 1050 Queens Rd., North Vancouver. B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-2245739. 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. Embrace Life: An art auction in support of Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, Thursday, Sept. 9, 6-9 p.m. The art will be on display one week prior to the event. Admission: $20. Tickets: sarah@innovativefitness.com. Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www. MichaelBinkley.com or 604984-8574. Brewster’s Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. photo submitted Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 JAZZ keyboardist/vocalist Fran Jaré performs in front of Whole Foods at Park Royal Village tonight and Aug. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Info: 604-925PULSE DOSSIER: DAILY ARTS COVERAGE AT WWW.NSNEWS.COM/ENTERTAINMENT 9820. Buckland Southerst ■ Jazz keyboardist/vocalist Fran Jaré performs in a duo setting in front of ■ Pat Adams pays tribute to the ferry culture of Bowen Island in a new exhibit, Gallery: 2460 Marine Whole Foods at Park Royal Village tonight and again on Aug. 27 from 4 to 7 Crossings, at The Gallery at Artisan Square. The show runs until Sept. 6 with an Dr., West Vancouver. Info: p.m. Tonight she will be joined by bassist Brent Gubbles, while Dave Guinney artist’s reception scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. 604-922-1915. www. plays the bass next week. For more information visit www.franjare.com. ■ Former Tomahawk Restaurant dishwasher Bryan Adams returns home to bucklandsoutherst.com. ■ Adrienne Pierce’s third full-length album, Oh Deer, comes out this week on open this year’s PNE with a special afternoon concert at Empire Field Stadium. Cafe´ for contemporary Insectgirl Records. The 12 tracks on the disc are available on iTunes and the The Beach Boys are also on the bill for the 1 p.m. show. Tickets are $30 and art: 140 East Esplanade, album is also on sale at HMV and Chapters/Indigo. An official U.S. release is $40 (plus service charges) and include gate admission to the Fair. Tickets are North Vancouver. slated for next month. Go to page 27 for a review of the album. available at www.ticketmaster.ca. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com. display of acrylic landscapes by Jane Bronsch and pottery by Liz Info: 604-983-2896. Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 de Beer, Aug. 25-Oct. 13. Opening reception: Thursday, Aug. Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 77826, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. or by appointment. 372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Info: 604-980-1699 or www.graffiticoart.com. Coffee Shop Painting: An exhibition of ancient Iranian Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: narrative paintings by Alireza Abbasi Isfahani, Kasra Kiaei, The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents www.kaymeekcentre.com. Negar Kashian, Salar Ahmadian and Zarrin Naghsh Isfahani, landscape paintings by Jannicke Wiig until Sept. 22. Klee Wyck: 200 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: www. until Aug. 29. The Elliott Louis Gallery: 258 East First Ave., Vancouver. nsartists.ca. Call for Photographs: Caroun Photo Club is currently Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by First Fridays: Paintings by artists from the North Shore accepting submissions for their upcoming fourth annual print appointment. Info: 604-736-3282. Artists’ Guild will be displayed on the first Friday of every salon. Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, Aug. 31. Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. month, 6-8 p.m. Chernoff Fine Art: 265 East Second Ave., Vancouver. Info: Info: 778-340-2223. Leighdon Studio Gallery: 190 West Third Ave., Vancouver. 604-681-8042 or info@chernofffineart.com. Gallery hours: Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 604Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m. and Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266 or www. 875-0029 or www.leighdon.ca. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Under the Shadow of Cranes: An exhibit featuring the CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. photography, photo etchings, lithographs and linocuts of Susan Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Jurors’ Choice: A mixed media exhibit with various artists until Gransby, Rosamond Norbury and Eric Thompson, until Aug. Aug. 29. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Aug. 21, 2-3 p.m. Call for Exhibition Proposals: The North Vancouver 28. Artists’ chat: Saturday, Aug. 21, noon-2 p.m. Inspired by Nature: A mixed media exhibition of parks of West Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions Vancouver will run from Sept. 3 to 26. Opening reception: Fri- Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001. for their winter/spring exhibition schedule. Deadline for day, Sept. 3, 6-8 p.m. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Sept. 4, submissions: Saturday, Aug. 21, 4:30 p.m. Rusty Guts: A Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by 2-3 p.m. Evening presentations: Tuesday, 7 p.m., by donation. collection of images from 14 local photographers of North appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Vancouver’s once booming shipbuilding site in its rusty demise Sept. 7, Jeff Marliave will talk about the delicate interrelationOliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder. until Aug. 28. The work will be accompanied by historical ship of rockfish and glass sponges. Sept. 14, Keith Wade will North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North shipyard artifacts. Delany’s Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., talk about forest biodiversity. Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466. The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., Delany’s Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: FridayNorth Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016. District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Sunday, noon-4 p.m. North Vancouver — Then and Now: An exhibit of historic Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Crossings: An exhibit of new works by Patricia Adams, until photographs and modern photos of the same sites from Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. Sept. 6. Opening reception: Sunday, Aug. 22, 2-4 p.m. Lonsdale Avenue to Deep Cove will be on display until Dec. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 60431. a display of paintings by Lori Sokoluk and custom designed 926-2233. North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life handbags by Monica Alfreds until Aug. 25. Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents a See more page 16 hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment.

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this party to last long into the night. The PNE’s unique talent offerings spring from a core value of its planners — producing original programming. The PNE’s staff refuses to put on recycled fare. “It’s almost like a catalogue shopping experience (for most fair planners), and you pick shows that travel around the circuit,” says Ballance. “What we realized is that the Lower Mainland fair guest was looking for something a little more sophisticated than that.” Instead of going mainstream, the PNE hired a creative director and started producing its own shows. Even though the result is much more labour-intensive, the product is an entertainment package unlike any other. This year’s Kaboom!, a multimedia pyrotechnic show, was speciﬁcally designed for the one hundredth celebration and is sure to wow its nightly audiences with a journey from photo submitted the fair’s past to present. BRYAN Adams and his band perform tomorrow afternoon at Empire Field Stadium Container art, in its second year, features art installations in on opening day of this year’s PNE. shipping containers. Last year’s children can breathe easy — every elementary school student in Vancouver artists impressed the project’s originators in Milan so B.C. has been given a free ticket to the fair with their report card much that they invited one artist to participate in the exhibit in since the 1940s. Italy. These small signs of commitment to the past allow the fair to “That tells you about the type of art community we have here stay cemented in Vancouver’s future. It’s a place that occupies a in British Columbia,” says Ballance. soft spot in many hearts, says Ballance. The fair’s website has a “plan your day” feature that allows “The PNE truly is the place where you come with anyone with web-capability to view daily calendars at pne.ca/ thefair/plan-your-day.html. Discounts are offered on the Internet your grandparents, and then one day you come with your and through retailers listed at pne.ca. Families with young grandchildren. It’s very multi-generational.”

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

DESIGNER Jesse Smith uses silk screens to create hand-dyed shirts from her Deep Cove home. Her fall collection, which includes T-shirts featuring tree prints, was inspired in part by her natural surroundings. Wraps, scarves and belts (left) make use of pops of colour.

Nature inspires new designs Jennifer Luther

jluther@nsnews.com

TRENDSETTERS will be sporting ’80s silhouettes and pop/rock colours this season, according to Deep Cove designer Jesse Smith. After travelling the world and designing in fashion capitals London and New York, Smith has found inspiration at the water’s edge overlooking the Burrard Inlet — and a place to call home. “I just love living in North Vancouver; I love living near the ocean and the mountains,” she says. Smith’s latest designs reflect visions of the past and present. The lines of her clothes are asymmetrical, and women’s clothes feature ruching and necklines reminiscent of the Me Decade: “Eighties is definitely something that’s definitely come back. And I was just in the U.K. in March . . . and you could see a lot of the ’80s elements over there,” she says. The practical layering aspects of her clothes lend themselves to the wet weather, and their versatility allows the longer tops to be worn with either jeans or leggings. Smith’s influences from the past are also evident in her use of colour: “I think all pop colours are quite on trend, and definitely the purple and the bright green, even electric blue.” Though many of

her women’s designs are in black for the fall, Smith compensates with the vibrant hues of her accessories, including wraps and scarves for men and women. The local designer, who left Vancouver after high school to study fashion in Germany, has an interest in sustainability that’s reﬂective of the rest of the fashion world: “If you look at all of the big designers like Stella McCartney and Gucci, they’re all doing it; they’re all getting on to the sustainable bandwagon. So they still have their regular collections, but they’re also doing sustainable collections to give people more of an awareness about the environment. And I think when those top designers start doing it you know you’re on to a good thing,” says Smith. But Smith’s thumb is not only on the pulse of international design trends. This fall’s collection is her second project to be inspired by her home in Deep Cove. The pristine natural environment, in particular, has a resonance for her: “I love nature; it’s so important for life, because without nature, you have nothing.” Seymour’s trees are featured on men’s shirts, which come in long or short sleeves, and each is individually recognizable to the designer, who transfers her photography on to printing screens. The shirts, like many of her other pieces, are made of 80 per cent organic cotton and 20 per cent Seacell, a European ﬁbre made from wood pulp and seaweed.

Seymour Parkway, holds its half-price sale on Thursdays from 2 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 (closed Aug. 26). New fall stock arrives Sept. 2.

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Historical Fashion Show: In celebration of its centenary, St. Martin’s Anglican Church presents Ivan Sayers in Your Sunday Best, a historical fashion show and afternoon tea featuring vintage clothing from the historian’s private collection. Performances are Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 and 26, 2-4:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults ($20 for students, children to 12 and seniors) by emailing blockberger@shaw. ca. For details, visit www. saintmartins.ca. Proceeds will support Habitat For Humanity, Greater Vancouver and St. Martins’s Restoration Fund.

They range from $69 to $79. Local animal inﬂuences can be found in her bat dress, with fall-away sleeves and a geometric skirt that evoke the animal’s shape. The result is a little black dress suitable for the modern Audrey Hepburn, and can be taken home for $129. Though details in the styling of Smith’s clothes can be a twist on the basic, many of her tops and dresses can be seen as investment pieces: “I believe in offering a good product that lasts a long time,” Smith says, mentioning that designs in muted colours can be jazzed up with accessories. Punchy belts, like those she makes from unused leather scraps from the late ’70s, would do the trick for $89. Smith’s creations can be purchased on her website, www.jesse-smith.com, but the designer truly enjoys interacting with her customers at the occasional parties she throws on her deck, where she gets to help people with personal styling: “I think a lot of women are so inﬂuenced by what they think they should be wearing versus looking at who they are and what looks good on them.” She relishes the chance to help others express themselves visually. Deep Cove’s environment has been beautifully captured in Smith’s fall collection, but it is her focus on the client that allows her line to reach the next level: “I believe in letting the person’s personality shine through.”

Eco Fashion Week, presented by Aveda Sept. 28-30, is a three-day celebration that will showcase national and international fashion talent with an emphasis on those who are making strides to support and embrace eco and green philosophies. The event seeks to promote environmentally conscious trends in fashion and to applaud and support designers, manufacturers and retailers who are shaping these trends. A runway showcase will complement educational seminars and industry networking, all to take place at the Southeast False Creek

Community Centre at the Vancouver Olympic Village, 1 Athletes Way in Vancouver. For details, visit www.ecofashionweek.com. Fox, Fluevog and Friends continues at the Museum of Vancouver through Sept. 26. Discover John Fluevog, Peter Fox and Ken Rice: friends, collaborators, trend-spotters, businessmen, and artists. This fashion retrospective explores the story behind their footwear companies, from their early days making the scene in 1970s See more page 18

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MONICA Alfreds shows off some of her custom designed handbags on display at the District of North Vancouver municipal hall. Alfreds’ creations for Drama Queen Designs, made of recycled and vintage materials, are on display until Aug. 25.

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Gastowntoacclaimandpowerful brand loyalty on an international scale. Approximately 150 shoes dating from 1968 to 2000 are featured, complemented by photographs, catalogues,

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Fashion File is a weekly column. Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. If your business or charity is planning an event, send your information as early as possible to lchristensen@nsnews.com. You can also post your event in our online calendar at www. nsnews.com.

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CALENDAR Lynn Valley Village Plaza: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Live in Lynn Valley Concert Series 2010: Free outdoor concerts on Fridays at 7 p.m. Dates and performers: Aug. 20, Fab Fourever. Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.mtseymourunited.com. A Summer Romance: The Blueridge Chamber Music Festival will present a program of songs of love, passion and nature, Friday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, available at the door. Info: 604-929-9537 or www.blueridgechamber.org. Gentlemen of Fortune Barbershop Chorus will perform, Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Box ofﬁce: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca. Virtuosity: Pianist Krystyna Tucka will perform a concert of

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SYTYCD Canada series builds on success Supportive cast invaluable, says Season Two winner Tara-Jean Jennifer Luther jluther@nsnews.com

TARA-JEAN Popowich thought the loss of her lucky piece of wood was a sign that she would lose, so when three million votes crowned her the winner of So You Think You Can Dance Canada’s second season, she couldn’t believe her luck. The 20-year-old Lethbridge, Alberta native went from snapping her fingers behind singers, to being the main act of the show after the season’s finale. “I don’t think I ever thought it was possible to be as busy as I am, but it’s going really well,” says the down-to-earth champion, who used to watch the U.S. version of the show before becoming a contestant. The adjustment to the lights and cameras was hard for Popowich at first — especially since her mouth dries up when she gets nervous. The dancer pokes fun at herself, saying that most of her initial interviews were full of odd noises, and on-screen she was often lost for words. But Popowich says the show helped her grow and gain confidence by trying new genres of dance, and working hard to perfect routines in only four days of rehearsal. As a result, the contemporary dancer is now interested in both ballroom and hip-hop. The supportive cast was invaluable, she says, from the judges’ helpful critiques (some of which she wrote down), to the genius of the choreographers, to the wardrobe staff (who would

TARA-JEAN Popowich big winner in Season Two. adjust her sparkly tops to be less revealing). She remembers one criticism that was especially hard to hear: “At the very start, (judge Blake McGrath) told me it looked like I was holding back and for a dancer, your job is to tell a story and to give everything you have so to hear that was pretty hard on the heart.” His critique caused the young dancer to re-evaluate her approach to performances: “I think I needed that comment because that helped me week to week after that.” But the most important influence seems to have been what Popowich describes as the innate bond between dancers. One connection she made during Season Two was especially important: “Vincent and I started dating on the show — I definitely was a stress case the whole show, so if you can find love for someone (while) being so stressed, you’ve got a good connection.” Though SYTYCD Canada shows the personal side of the dancers’ lives, Popowich thinks they should show more of the nuts and bolts of the

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SO You Think You Can Dance Canada gets ready for SeasonThree with host Leah Miller (centre), Blake McGrath (back left), Tré Armstrong (front left), Luther Brown (back right) and Jean Marc Genereux (front right). CTV is airing auditions this week with the Top 20 unveiled on the Aug. 23 telecast at 9 p.m. production. “The thing I wish they did show more of is behind-the-scenes. I can’t even put it in to words how difﬁcult the show is. You’re training non-stop every day, you’re getting maybe four hours of sleep a night, you’re taken care of very well, but you’re working so hard, so I hope people realize that it’s not just, ‘Oh she’s wearing a pretty dress and dancing today.’ It’s probably the hardest thing I’ll ever go through in my life.” Not only do dancers have to work hard to rise to the top

of the dance world, they also have to overcome the lack of exposure. According to Popowich, SYTYCD Canada is offering an important opportunity for Canadian dancers that is unlike any other. “It changes you as a person, and it helps your dance so much, which helps your life, which makes you more successful, which makes me happier.” Canadians have responded to the show, which awards the winner $100,000 and the title of Canada’s Favourite Dancer.

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problem. “There’s something about us that’s so emotional when we dance. We have so much passion for it,” says Popowich, who has also taught dancing across the border. Popowich’s one word to describe the show? “Learning. You’re not learning just different dance styles, you’re learning about cameras, you’re learning about other personalities, you’re learning about yourself. Everything is one See Dancers page 28

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A West Vancouver couple is committed to helping local families clean greener. Alicia Sokolowski and Chris Solodko, founders of Aspen Clean, a natural product and house cleaning company, have set a goal of removing 2,010 bottles of chemical-based cleaning products from community member’s homes, replacing them with their own sustainable alternative, by the end of the year. To do so, they’ve partnered with Whole Foods Market and are presenting free product swap events at the chain’s Village at Park Royal and Robson Street locations on Wednesday. Aspen Clean, which is based in West Vancouver, has experienced

tremendous growth since its launch six years ago. “When we first started, a lot of people were very skeptical as to whether the green products could do the job as well as the conventional ones,” says Sokolowski, who serves as president and co-CEO. “The awareness has grown tremendously and so has our company. We find that once people try the green products, they don’t want to go back. It’s a lot more pleasant to use a green cleaning product and it actually does work if you of course try the right one. It has been really good, which make us really happy because this alternative is much better for everybody’s health and the environment.” Having moved to the area with two small children seven years ago, she and her husband tried to seek out a local company that would provide chemical-free cleaning services. Unable to find one, they opted to launch their own and Aspen Clean was born. Aspen Clean’s product line includes all-purpose, glass, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, dish soap, as well as microfibre cloths. Manufactured in B.C., their products are: plant and mineral-based and contain pure essential oils known for their therapeutic properties; have no petroleum-based ingredients, fragrances or colours; and, are ECOCERT-certified. “We basically ensure that no ingredient that could be identified as hazardous to health or environment

has been used in our product,” says Sokolowski. Their products are available at a number of Lower Mainland stores, including Whole Foods Market, and are used by Aspen Clean’s house cleaning crews. Sokolowski and her husband currently have 35 employees and clean, on average, 50 homes per day. Most of their customers are residential, though they do clean a few businesses. “We’re sort of the living proof that natural green cleaning products can work,” says Sokolowski. Clients opt to seek them out following recommendations from doctors, due to allergies, because they have small children or pets, or share the couple’s interest in living green. Sokolowski says they’re excited about next week’s free product swaps. Conventional household cleaning products that are brought in will be replaced with Aspen Clean alternatives. They’ve held a few swaps already this year and have more planned for the fall. Aspen Clean has sourced a company to help them with responsible disposal of swapped cleaners. For more information on Aspen Clean, visit www.aspenclean.com. ASPEN Clean co-CEOs and husband and wife duo Alicia Sokolowski and Chris Solodko invite community members to try their natural home cleaning products at upcoming swap events.

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Friday, August 20, 2010 - North Shore News - A25

TELEVISION

Sanctuary heading into its third season From page 23

calling card for yourself and you hoped people would see them in the festivals, and when your short film gets lumped in with a bunch of others you hoped that it would be a charming enough package that people would want to see it. Now we have the web as a way to get much more attention — potentially — for your project. It is a much more significant calling card.” Sanctuary, a science-fiction show that follows a team of scientists who harbour and study misunderstood lifeforms, started life in 2007 as eight webisodes. The network Syfy picked the show up and it’s now heading into its third season. Robbins is a core cast member as the team’s garrulous security expert. “Sanctuary still feels like the underdog: the little show that could. There’s no studio behind us and no up-front money like you would have for a regular show. So when SyFy says to them, ‘OK, we want 20 episodes this year,’ they have to go out and get that independent financing. They’re like their own independent studio. But because of that we have the most amazing crew and the most amazing cast. They’re not able to pay everybody as much as some of these other shows can, so the people who are there are there because they really believe in the show. I love that environment.” But Robbins is no stranger to big-budget productions either, having played recurring roles on the hugely successful show Battlestar Galactica and in the spinoff series Caprica. Originally from Victoria, Robbins took a circuitous route into acting — literally. He developed a strong interest in performance while in high school but after graduation he packed his bags for Australia and ended up working for a traveling circus troupe. “Not on purpose, it just happened that way. I thought $1,100 would last for a year. I was 18, I didn’t know,” he says, laughing. “I did everything from clowning to stilts, acrobatics — that’s how you get paid in circus: the more you can do the more you can get paid. I drove a giant rig and my cargo was lions and monkeys. I was on the wrong side of the road and I was a teenager. It was insane.” From Down Under, Robbins travelled through southeast Asia picking up jobs directing commercials before heading back to B.C. when a friend said he could help him find work as a stuntman. Robbins was supplementing his income with some warehousing work but after a workplace accident left him unable to throw himself down the stairs for a while, he directed his energy into another project, the rock band Helenkeller. It was during one of Helenkeller’s shows that Robbins got to talking with a local filmmaker. And just as the band broke up, the phone started to ring with acting work. Next up for Robbins is The Dream Detective, in which he plays Aaron Street, a luckless narcoleptic with an unusual ability. “When he panics or has a heightened state of emotion, he

falls asleep, like narcoleptics do,” says Robbins. “And in this state, he dreams. Turns out the dreams are real and he’s actually witnessing crimes as they happen. And so the FBI gets a hold of him and says let’s see if this thing is real. In his dreams, he formulates this character of this dream detective where he’s suave and he’s cool, he’s tough and he’s rugged and solving crimes. But in his waking state, where he’s also trying to solve crimes, he’s not suave or cool and all he has is his wits and sense of humour to get out of these sticky situations. And of course there’s the girl that kind of wants nothing to do with him but secretly thinks maybe there’s something to this guy. It’s very clever. It’s very fantasy-noire and dark. The music is really great.” As with Sanctuary and Riese, The Dream Detective is a webﬁrst project, but Robbins says the producers have big multi-

media plans if the online audience approves. “These guys are all business. The agenda is laid out: they’ve got graphic novels, novels, video games, CDs, web, all this media right across the board that I will be the face of —— which is quite overwhelming. But it shows you how far we’ve come in a few years. When we did Sanctuary, it was impossible to make any revenue as a web series. Now, four or ﬁve years later, it is actually quite possible to make revenue on the web.” Despite being involved in so many different shows in various stages of development, Robbins wears the workload lightly. “I worked really hard to get here and I started quite late. I didn’t get my ﬁrst paid acting gig until I was 26. So what do I want to take a day off for? If people are going to hire me to do projects and the projects are cool, I’m going to do the project. Why wouldn’t I?”

Daddy, when can we go!

Nanny McPhee sequel lacks staying power From page 19

them “when you need me but do not want me, I must stay. But when you want me and no longer need me, then I have to go.” BBC and HBO veteran Susanna White makes her feature film debut, which is part Babe, part creepy Mary Poppins. It’s not necessary to have viewed the first Nanny McPhee (which co-starred Colin Firth), but the second film feels piecemeal, with several missed opportunities for a more substantial backstory to prop up all that magic. At 109 minutes the film is just right for little people, but adults may yearn for an extra scene or two. The film’s brightest light is Gyllenhaal, who nails both the English accent and her frenzied, but loving, character. Maggie Smith co-stars as the dotty shopkeeper who is prone to filling her drawers with treacle, and Ralph Fiennes has a memorable scene as Cyril’s taciturn father. Ewan McGregor appears mostly in flashbacks as the MIA daddy. Production value and CG are above-par and costume design is marvellous. Children will find the film diverting without realizing they’re being schooled in lessons about sharing and cooperation, but ultimately the film lacks staying power beyond the closing credits.

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A26 - North Shore News - Friday, August 20, 2010

AMERICAN

The Bakehouse in Dundarave

Memphis Blues Barbeque House

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

$$$

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.

$$$

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

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

CHINESE FinestYum-Yum Restaurant

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

$$$$

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.

FRENCH Chez Michel

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A West Vancouver Favorite for 25 years. Daily specials.

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

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

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

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

INDIAN $$

Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view,free delivery.

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FAMILY The Pantry North Vancouver

You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating our fresh summer promotion and Saturday Night Magic Show.Pantry N.Vancouver invites you to join us anytime between 6am to 10pm,7 days. Especially to discover our Fresh Summer Menu. We’re also proud to present Magician Lillykay.Performing at your table Every Saturday of August from 5pm to 7pm.We are at Holiday Inn,N.Vancouver.For Reservation or Carryout Orders Please call us at 604-985-4477. Also follow us on Twitter at PantryNorthVan Located at the Holiday Inn, N. Van. 604-985-4477 www.thepantry.ca

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An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

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Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

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

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

Summer is here! Enjoy the coolest patio on the North Shore. 20 plus ice cold beers on tap, large wine selection, daily food & drink specials. Free parking.The best staff on the planet. Reserve your party [15-30 ppl] today, excluding Fridays. 1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van. 604.990.8880 www.blackbearpub.com

“Perfect room for private parties up to 200 ppl. Fundraisers, birthdays,anniversaries,retirement, or let us cater your party and clean up the mess!”All sporting events, including PPV on our ﬂat screens and big screens. Daily wings and beverage specials. Excellent seasonal menu, daily specials and brunch.

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.

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.

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

The best ﬁsh & chips on the North Shore! Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van. 604-980-9993

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While strolling in the park,enjoy exceptional seafood in one of our unique dining rooms,patios,or oyster bar. Weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Afternoon tea,daily from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. Come and join us... we are just a bridge away! 8901 Stanley Park Drive, Van (Where the west end meets Stanley Park) 604-681-7275 www.ﬁshhousestanleypark.com

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$

International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

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

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

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

The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

1970 Spicer Road, N. Van. 604-924-1834 A Tom & Binnie Production

The Rusty Gull

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.

The Fish House In Stanley Park

The Bridge Between Pub $ $

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

JAPANESE

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

Village Tap House

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

116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

Mountain Sushi

Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine

The Black Bear Pub

Now Open everyday @ noon for Lunch! Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland. Our two new highlytrained chefs are also serving up fresh gourmet Mediterraneaninspired specials. With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service, candlelit 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.

Handi Cuisine of India

MALAYSIAN

PUB

GREEK Kypriaki Taverna

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.

The Observatory

The Salmon House

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

Fatburger

BISTRO

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

2453 Marine Drive W. Van 604 925-3031

EAT-IN/TAKE-OUT

999 Marine Drive, N. Van. 604-983-9444

Le Bistro Chez Michel

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

Neighbourhood Noodles House

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

Hurricane Grill

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

$$$

Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reﬂect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge. 138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

Friday, August 20, 2010 - North Shore News - A27

MUSIC

Pierce taking pop into exotic places

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ADRIENNE Pierce’s new 12-track album, Oh Deer, is out this week in Canada on Insectgirl Records. A U.S. release is slated for next month.

■ Adrienne Pierce — Oh Deer (Insectgirl Records) Rating: 8 (out of 10) Adrienne Pierce’s third full-length album, Oh Deer, shows the singer/songwriter pushing the pop envelope every chance she gets. Form and content are ground zero for further experimentation on the 12-track disc which came out this week in Canada on Insectgirl Records. Born and raised in West Vancouver, Pierce now splits her time between L.A. and B.C., creating engaging music that comes from all over the map. The new batch of songs were written in Paris, Bologna, Death Valley, Kauai, Vancouver and Los Angeles and recorded in some equally exotic locations: a cabin on the Sunshine Coast, a bungalow in Hollywood as well as two Vancouver studios. Time and place are important signiﬁers in Pierce’s musical universe where “Monsters,” the “Arc de Triomphe” and “Black Sand” all get equal consideration. In true singer/songwriter tradition she lets listeners in on personal experiences ﬁltered through an artistic

CD REVIEWS sensibility that never stops exploring. Visit www.adriennepierce. com for more details. — John Goodman ■ Wildbirds & Peacedrums — Rivers (The Control Group) Rating: 8 (out of 10) Beautiful otherworldy soundscapes from the always-

interesting Wildbirds and Peacedrums. The Swedish husband and wife duo of Mariam Wallentin and Andreas Werliin recorded two separate ﬁve-track EPs (Retina and Iris) in Iceland and are releasing them in different formats. The sessions came out as limitededition 12-inch vinyl in June and will be available in digital and CD formats next Tuesday, Aug. 24. The two releases share water as a conceptual theme but have distinctly different sonic identities. Retina was recorded live in a three-day session at a church with the Schola Cantorum Reykjavik Chamber Choir (who were also featured on Bjork’s Medulla album). Iris was recorded in Reykjavik’s Greenhouse Studios with Australian sound artist/ engineer Ben Frost. Both EP sessions were recorded and mixed in January with Retina exploring the lush sound of the choral group within a live dynamic while Iris uses the sound of steel pan percussion to link its tracks together. — John Goodman

Upcoming CD releases ■ Aug. 24 Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan — Hawk Mogwai — Special Moves (Live) Katy Perry — Teenage Dream Ra Ra Riot — The Orchard ■ Aug. 31 Jenny & Johnny (Jenny Lewis & Jonathan Rice) — I’m Having Fun Now ■ Sept. 7 The Acorn — No Ghost Sara Bareilles — Kaleidoscope Heart Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses — Junky Star Electric Sunset — Electric Sunset Interpol — Interpol Kid Rock — Born Free

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A28 - North Shore News - Friday, August 20, 2010

CALENDAR

Dancers should focus on learning

From page 21 Liszt, Chopin, Grieg and more, Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10. My Favourite Things: Hey-Jung Oh will perform a selection of her favourite piano works, Thursday, Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10. Don Does Motown: Don Stewart will pay homage to the songs of Motown, Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15. Gone Fishing: This Vancouver quintet will perform Schubert, Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Sydney’s Sinatra: Bass player and vocalist Goby Catt will perform a tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes alongside his band the Catt Pack, Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15. Russian Rhapsody: Boris Konovalov will perform a program of Liszt, Thursday, Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Sibel Thrasher will perform a soulful and sassy concert, Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15. Power and Passion: Rena Sharon performs a solo recital of Brahms, Beethoven and Barber, Thursday, Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Jim Byrnes will share an intimate evening performing gospel, blues, rockabilly and country, Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20. St. Andrew’s United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www. st-andrews-united.ca. West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver. Whole Foods: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Fran Jaré Duo: Pianist, composer and vocalist Fran Jaré will perform from 4 to 7 p.m. with bass players Brent Gubbles, Aug. 20, and Dave Guinney, Aug. 27. Info: www.franjare.com.

From page 22

THEATRE Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org. 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. Waterfront Theatre: Granville Island, 1412 Cartwright St., Vancouver. The Maltese Bodkin: North Vancouver’s WINK Theatre presents this comic murder mystery, Sept. 10, 6:40 p.m.; Sept. 11, 2:45 p.m.; Sept. 12, 4 p.m.; Sept. 13, 9:35 p.m.; Sept. 17, 10:45 p.m. and Sept. 19, 7:35 p.m. Admission: $12/$10. Tickets: www. vancouverfringe.com. DANCE Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Box ofﬁce: 604-913-3634 or www.kaymeekcentre.com.

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NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

NORTH Shore News photographer Mike Wakeﬁeld displays macro images in a new exhibit, Gardenscapes, at Ron Andrews Community Space until Sept. 12.

CLUBS AND PUBS Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9852326. 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: 604925-9820. Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834 or www.bridgebetween.com. The Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., North Vancouver. East Side Marios: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Jim Foster will be performing songs from his Lone Bird CD, Aug. 20 and 21, 9 p.m.-midnight. Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9867333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556. Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m. Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-253-7141 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. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. queenscross.com. Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. theravenpub.com. Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. 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 Ambleside Park: Marine Drive and Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver. SFU Philosophers’ Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. Topic: Can we learn much about consciousness from brain scans? Admission: $5. Meet at the concession stand and if it is raining the meeting will be moved to a nearby café. Cafe´ for contemporary art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 778340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www. kaymeekcentre.com. or 604-913-3634. Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Mythos Greek Taverna: 1181 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-984-7411. Murder Mystery Game Show: A participatory murder mystery theatre between a four course dinner, Sunday, Aug. 29, doors open at 6 p.m. and show is at 7 p.m. Cost: $55 plus tax and gratuity. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell E-mail information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

big learning process.” She advises this season’s hopefuls to focus on just that: learning to improve performances, instead of worrying about results. She also wants future contestants to learn from her mistakes: “My goodness, if I could go back and give myself advice, it was to be vulnerable, to show who you are right away. Also to enjoy it, because there’s so many moments where you can be so stressed, but you just have to remember it’s just all for the love of the dance. So take in every moment, because it will go by so fast. And to be yourself that’s the most important. Show the viewers who you are right off the bat. Some viewers will not like you, some viewers will love you, but if you try to ﬁgure out who the viewers like, it’s not going to work, so you have to be 100 per cent who you are.” After working so hard on her dancing, Popowich describes the feeling of winning the show as “the most proud of myself I’ve ever been.” The Top 20 will be announced on Monday, Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. on CTV.

SHOWTIMES From page 16 PACIFIC CINEMATHEQUE 1131 Howe St., 604-688-FILM www.cinematheque.bc.ca. Cannibal Girls Canada, 1973. Director: Ivan Reitman Cast: Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Ronald Ulrich, Randall Carpenter. An early feature from Meatballs and Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman, dates from the shock-and-sleaze 1970s/80s heyday of Bmoviemaking in the Great Weird North, a Golden Age of trashy Canuck cinema only starting to get its due from critics and cultists. Aug. 20-22. House Japan, 1977. Director: Nobuhiko Obayashi Cast: Kimiko Ikegami, Eriko Tanaka, Kumiko Ohba, Ai Matsubara, Masayo Miyako. Hallucinatory head trip about a schoolgirl who travels with six classmates to her ailing aunt’s creaky country home. Never before released in North America, and a bona ﬁde cult classic in the making, House is one of the most exciting genre discoveries in years” (Janus Films). Aug. 20-22.

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It is with our deepest regret and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Ted after a valiant and proud fight on August 14, 2010, with his family at his side. Ted is survived by his wife and best friend Brig of 43 years, his children, Michelle, Tina (Dennis), Ted Jr. (Joanna) his beautiful grandchildren, Alexis, Broc, Cole & Ciana. His sisters Vera, Dod and Daph, sister & brother in law, his mother in law 'Mor', nieces, nephews, and many friends here and abroad. Ted had a great love for soccer (coached Lynn Valley Marlins 13 years) fishing and cars. But most of all his family. His zest for life and great sense of humour will be sadly missed by all that knew him and our lives will not be the same without him, but we are thankful for all the wonderful memories. A celebration of Ted’s life will be held on August 25, at 1 pm at the Firefighters Club, 6515 Bonsor, Burnaby

JOHNSTON, Edith Elmira (Girvan) 1908-2010 Edith passed on August 16, 2010. She was predeceased by her brothers, sisters and husbands Allan Smith and Clarence Johnston. She is survived by five generations of loving family: her daughter Geraldine (Gerry) and husband Bob Bell, Grandchildren, Owen, David and Cathy, two Great Grandchildren, Eric and Carolyn, one Great Grandchild, Kira MacDonald, nieces Ellen and June as well as many other treasured nieces, nephews and cousins. She was loved by all of her family and countless friends who will miss her so very much. You are invited to attend a memorial service for Edith to be in the church she loved: North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave on August 24th at 2pm. Please do not send flowers or cards. If you wish to honor Edith in a tangible way, you may wish to make a contribution to one of her favourite places: North Lonsdale United Church, G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Cancer Society or any other you may wish to support.

MUNRO - John Richmond It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Richmond Munro on July 15, 2010 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, B.C. John was born in St. Jean, Quebec on March 24, 1946. John’s early years were primarily in Ottawa, but part of his youth was spent in the Middle East. He then came back to Ontario where he attended Carlton University. In 1980 he married and moved to Vancouver where he worked and raised a son. John will be greatly missed by his wife Shelley and their son Richmond. He was predeceased by his brother Paul Munro. He is survived by his three nephews Alexander Munro, Bryce Palmer, Brady Palmer and their families, plus many cousins. He had a beautiful and generous heart and will be missed by the many friends he has made throughout his life. A memorial will be held on August 28th, in Ottawa, Ontario.

SIMINGTON, Doreen - beloved Mother, Grandmother and Greatgrandmother, passed away surrounded by her family August 14th, 2010. Doreen was predeceased by her Husband Bob, Daughter Barbara and Granddaughter Allison. Doreen was a long time resident of North Vancouver, working at Eaton’s Department Stores for many years. She will be remembered fondly by her family, and many friends. A memorial service will be held Tuesday August 24th at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lilooet Road, North Vancouver. Donations may be made in memory of Doreen to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, 231 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2L7.

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SYKES, Vida, born Aug. 27, 1931 in Lethbridge, AB, passed away on Aug. 13, 2010. Vida was predeceased by her loving husband, George, and is survived by her three children, Kimball (Britt), Jeannine (Shawn), Sharon (David), grandchildren, and sisters, Rowena and Priscilla. Vida will always be alive in the happy memories of her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (Healthy Heart Fund). WHEELER, Dawn Elizabeth October 8 1948 - August 14 2010 Passed away at Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 61. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered by her loving father Ed, partner of 20 years Kitch, sister Louise and niece Jessica as well as countless other family members and friends who loved her. Special thanks to the caring staff at Evergreen House. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dawn’s name, may be made to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Evergreen House.

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Died suddenly August 14, 2010 at her home in Pemberton, B.C. Jennifer leaves behind to mourn her passing, husband Matthew Stuart Prescott and her two daughters Kayleigh Brooke and Ashley Rain, she is also survived by her parents Patricia and Dawson Campbell, her brother Graham (Sarah), parents-in-law Gordon and Barbara Prescott and by Matt’s sister Rebecca (Phil). A mountain-top ceremony will be held on Whistler Mountain on Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. to remember Jennifer. Friends and family can meet at 11:00 a.m. at the top of the gondola to proceed to the chosen site. A private family ceremony will be held Friday August 20th at Capilano View Cemetery in West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers an Education Fund has been established for Kayleigh and Ashley. Inquiries or donations may be made to: JenPrescottMemorialFund@hotmail.ca.

Jennifer will be so sadly missed and forever remembered by her many good friends. To sign the book of condolences, please click on squamishfuneralchapel.com TWEET - William Gunstein March 15, 1943 - August 17, 2010 passed away peacefully in North Vancouver. Left to miss him wife Joyce; Son Tyrone (Cheril) Grandson William Jr.; Daughters Trixie & Sarah; Mother Anne (Nancy) Tweet; Sisters Marie (Bill) Mills; Mary Lou (Peter) Tweet-Bibbs; Brother David; Foster Brother Jerry (Pearl) Cummings; Aunt Marguerite Locke; cousins; nieces, nephews and lifelong friends of the ILWU Local 514, Local 508, Local 500. Memorial Service Monday, August 23rd at 1:00 PM, First Memorial Chapel, 1720 Bowen Road, Nanaimo . No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Bill’s name to the BC Cancer Agency or a charity of your choice.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon William Sheane on Sunday, August 15th, 2010, at the Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver. Gordon was the youngest surviving brother of 6 boys; he was the son of John Harold Sheane and Janet Gladys (Thomson) Sheane who predeceased him. He was the respected and loved father of Stacey, Nancy and Michael, and step-father to Geoffrey Olson. He was a devoted and loving grandfather to four amazing grandchildren - Connor, Taylor Rae, Brynne, and Madison. Most importantly, he was the dearly beloved husband, soul mate and partner of his devoted wife of 23 years, Lorna. Gordon’s accomplishments were many and varied. He was a long-time employee of Paciﬁc Press as a Photo-Engraver/Lithographer and was highly regarded for his skills. He was a gifted artist, a painter of life, and the images he created are cherished. Gordon gave a great deal, but asked for little. He was a man of unquestionable integrity and compassion, who dedicated his life to helping others who couldn’t help themselves. He was an inspiration and mentor to many. He was an active member of the community and volunteered much of his time to various charities and associations. He was Worshipful Master and a member of the Capilano Masonic Lodge for many years. Gordon was a man who learned from his mistakes and knew the importance of relationships. He feared no man and loved all - the least judgemental person we knew. He never let a day go by without telling each of us how much he loved and appreciated us. He always saw the glass of life as half full, not half empty. He was kind, loving, generous and determined, a dreamer, and a lifelong learner. Gordon showed strength and love right up until his last days with us. We would like to thank his doctors and nurses and other health care workers for the skillful and humane care he received in the last months of his life. We would also like to thank the friends who were there for him and who offered such loving support over the past months. Gordon will be remembered for the rich life he had, the gentleman he was, his wealth of friends, and for the way he enriched the lives of others. He really lived, loved and laughed often and loud and he made us all want to be better people! Those who knew him will know that a lion of a man is gone and he will be deeply missed. There will be a private service for the family and a Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date. For further information regarding the Celebration of Life, please contact Lorna at (604) 980-3060 or e-mail Lornago@shaw.ca

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Herbert Ogg Buchanan, born May 7, 1921 on the Firth of Clyde, in Dunoon, Argyll Scotland. Herbie passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 9, 2010 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He will be so very missed by his loving wife Catherine (“Kay”), sons Gordon and Douglas (Kasandra), adored grandchildren Jassmone and Konnor, brother Leslie (Betty), and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his precious son Iain, father Herbert, mother Charlotte, and brothers Allan and Stuart. Herb met the love of his life, a love at first sight, a love that would chart the course of his life, in 1939 in Dunoon, Argyll. During World War II, Herb earned his Chartered Engineer accreditation in naval architecture, the hard way, attending night school after a hard day’s work to make ends meet. After the war, Herb found his calling abroad supervising the building of great ships in corners farflung. But, he always vowed to return home to Dunoon to be with his beloved Kay, and in 1949, there was a joyous wedding at West Church, Innellan. Posthaste, Herb and his beautiful new bride left Scotland aboard the RMS Queen Mary, their spirits tinged with the sadness of broken bonds and a final farewell, but buoyed also, as sojourners are, with hope and optimism, officially joining the proud Scottish diaspora. They pursued their dreams in Canada, in a union that would span seventy glorious years, and see their dreams come true. Moving to North Vancouver with his young family in 1968, Herb became the first Director General of the Coast Guard Western Region until his retirement in 1987. Born a mariner, always a mariner, Herb and Kay plied the coastal BC waters for the next twenty years in their trusty sloop, Lochnagar, aye, with her polished brass and well oiled teak, her cabin fitted with the expert millwork and cabinetry of Herb’s own hand, Captain Buchanan at the helm. Lochnagar, a sleek-hulled vessel, confidently ventured farther afield than seemed possible, kindred in spirit with the man who maintained her, always in shipshape. Whenever the wind was right, rain or shine, Herb would hoist the main, trim the jib, and relish the freedom he felt so deeply when at sea and in command. Herb loved people. Oh, he seldom remembered to tell anyone how he felt, he spoke his love through action, always helping family, friends, and strangers, in any way, at any time, right up to his sudden and untimely passing. Mostly, his way of helping was by repairing your broken possessions with the clever application of a new part fashioned from some relic he had rescued and stockpiled for just the occasion. Never expecting (nor needing, to be certain) any thanks, he would happily turn his attention to the next damaged good, magically restoring it to its prior working order. His knack and fervor for fixing things amazed all. Aye, but he came by it honestly. A child of the post-war British recession, Herb developed an ingenuity and resourcefulness that served him ably from his early days designing ships at Lithgows, the shipbuilders in Port Glasgow, Scotland, to his tenure as the Chairman of the Board of Steamship Inspection for Transport Canada, to overseeing the mighty fleet of red and white Coast Guard vessels charged with rendering the coast of British Columbia safe and navigable for commercial and pleasure seafarers alike. His mind was a veritable vault of knowledge, ranging from the historic to the technical to the practical. Aye, especially the practical, a treasure trove from which he dispensed freely and generously in his enduring (and endearing) Celtic lilt. But foremost, Herb loved his Kay as much as she him. Aye, Herb was a family man, leaving behind a loving family with cherished memories, ‘though sadly, not nearly enough. Not nearly enough. Take the helm, sail on Herbie, sail on, be free, and in command. Farewell, old Coila’s hills and dales, Her healthy moors and winding vales; The scenes where wretched fancy roves, Pursuing past, unhappy loves! Farewell, my friends! farewell, my foes! My peace with these, my love with those: The bursting tears my heart declareFarewell, the bonnie banks of Ayr! The family invites all friends to attend a celebration of the full and well-lived life of Herbert Buchanan on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Highlands United Church, in the Edgemont Village of North Vancouver. In memory, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia.

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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.

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We are a bike parts distributor located in N.Van, looking to fill a junior warehouse position on a permanent, fulltime, (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) basis. Applicants should have the desire and maturity to work efficiently under minimal supervision. Experience in the bike industry is an asset. Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@orangesport supply.com

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available at a busy North Shore equipment rental company. We require mechanically minded persons that have basic tool knowledge and posses above average customer service skills. Experience is not necessary but would be an asset. Great work environment, $12/hr + benefits after 3 months. Please send resume to: Fax 604-987-8176, 105 Fell Avenue, North Van. seanlehmann@ dynamic-rentals.com

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Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions for the graveyard shift (11pm - 7am) in its Vancouver facility. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $13 (combination of base wage, graveyard shift premium and daily production bonus). Detail descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

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Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website. LAWN & Garden Co. seeking a full time person, (no students) for lawn mowing, weedeating, blowing, hedge trimming and basic gardening. $10-$12.hr. Can increase with experience. Valid Drivers License and able to drive a standard a must. Reply: lawnhoppers@live.ca

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

From advertising executive or Job Listings, zookeeper, banker to x-ray technician or From A-Z Employmentyou'llSection.ﬁnd it in the

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

2055

Food Products

BOB’S FRUIT STAND 3711 Delbrook. Open Daily 10-6. Veggies and OK tomatoes & fruit

2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

GAS DRYER & 4 burner stove, Maytag washer - $50 ea obo. Kitchen table & 6 chairs $80 obo 604-984-7415 Lynn Valley area GREAT PATIO fridge or bar fridge! like new for beverages/ wine. $200 - 604-984-6509. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.ca WEBER SUMMIT S-450 natural gas BBQ, 4 ss burner, 48,800 BTU’s total. 12000 BTU flush mounted sideburners, 8000 BTU smoker burner w/SS smoker box. 10,600 BTU infared, rear mounted rotissier burner, model 2007, Exc shape. $1,100. 604-926-0018

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Furniture

2 MATCHING antique Queen Anne occ. chairs $700 pr.; 3 seater burgundy sofa $300; glass top coffee table with carved elephant base $100. all in exc. cond. 604-921-8971 BDRM SET; King size bed, 2 nt stds, dresser w/round mirror. Exc cond. $600 obo. 604-913-8327 BEAUTIFUL 3 PC lthr sofa set Roche Bobois style down cushions $1300, upright KAWAI piano $2500, Exc cond. 604-988-2849 CONVERTIBLE CRIB & Changing Table. Pali Brand. White wood, great condition, all parts, instructions + mattress. Call 604 761 2122 CUSTOM MADE in 2 pieces, 7 ft tall, 60 inch wide pine book case with lower 36 inch cupboards. $300 obo. Queen Ann style mahogany writing desk, $200 obo. 604-921-0012 DOWN FILLED, 2 oversized wing back chairs, taupe $70 each excellent cond. 604-922-3343 GINGER JAR lovely black lacquered dining rm table, extends to 83’’, w/8 upholstered chairs. Norseman buffet w/hutch & 4 shelf glass etegere. All $999 or sell separately. 604-988-5849 MEMORY FOAM mattress twin $300. 3 seater sofa $300. Rocker recliner $200. All new 986-8467 MOVING MUST sell. couch, love seat, bed, household furniture, Hi quality lamps etc. 604-312-8080 SOFA, 3PCE sectional, classy white fabric, condo size, exc cond. $600. Call 604-913-3395

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT

2055 1415

Music/Theatre/ Dance

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

Food Products

BOB’S FRUIT STAND 3711 Delbrook. Open Daily 10-6. Veggies and OK tomatoes & fruit

2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

2010

Appliances

UNDER PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC.

LIKE NEW!

Fridge 200 • Stove 150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150 $

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

To advertise call

604-630-3300

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.ca WEBER SUMMIT S-450 natural gas BBQ, 4 ss burner, 48,800 BTU’s total. 12000 BTU flush mounted sideburners, 8000 BTU smoker burner w/SS smoker box. 10,600 BTU infared, rear mounted rotissier burner, model 2007, Exc shape. $1,100. 604-926-0018

2075

Furniture

2 MATCHING antique Queen Anne occ. chairs $700 pr.; 3 seater burgundy sofa $300; glass top coffee table with carved elephant base $100. all in exc. cond. 604-921-8971

2075

Furniture

CUSTOM MADE in 2 pieces, 7 ft tall, 60 inch wide pine book case with lower 36 inch cupboards. $300 obo. Queen Ann style mahogany writing desk, $200 obo. 604-921-0012 GINGER JAR lovely black lacquered dining rm table, extends to 83’’, w/8 upholstered chairs. Norseman buffet w/hutch & 4 shelf glass etegere. All $999 or sell separately. 604-988-5849

MOVING MUST sell. couch, love seat, bed, household furniture, Hi quality lamps etc. 604-312-8080 MOVING SALE, glass table, 6 chairs $200, love seat $50, BBQ $75, chairs $10. Mower $25. 778-231-3575 SOFA, 3PCE sectional, classy white fabric, condo size, exc cond. $600. Call 604-913-3395

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Recycler

EXERCISE/WEIGHT MACHINE, Free for pick up, 604-980-8992 or 778-855-6434 MARBLE FP surround & hearth, free you p/u, 604-986-2641 SOFA, RECLINER & microwave all good cond. free you p/u, 604-980-6837

BEAUTIFUL 3 PC lthr sofa set Roche Bobois style down cushions $1300, upright KAWAI piano $2500, Exc cond. 604-988-2849

WINDOWS (6) single pane, wood, with nailing flange, (2) 5ft X 3ft, (2) 7 ft X 3ft 4 inch, (1) 8ft X 3ft 4 inch, (1) 8ft X 5ft. Free you pick up. 604-987-5987

DOWN FILLED, 2 oversized wing back chairs, taupe $70 each excellent cond. 604-922-3343

Wanted to Buy

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045

2125

Tickets

LADY GAGA TICKETS, Aug 23 $190 ea. section 109, row 19. 4 available - will sell as pairs 604-998-3521

3040

Daycare Centres

HAPPY TIMES DAYCARE, spaces available in exp’d lic’d daycare Mt Seymour Parkway. Call Roya 604-987-6559

Little Paris Daycare

3508

Dogs

BORDER COLLIE, female, 14 wks old. Purebred but no papers. Includes: dog pool, 2 leashes, toys, food, shampoo, portable carrying case. Vet checked & 2nd shots. $400. Call 604-533-0706

7010

Personals

Sun-Thur 10-Midnight, Fri/Sat 10am-1pm Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

at Harry Jerome Rec Centre

Now Accepting registrations for September. (30 mth - kindergarten)

604-418-0904

MEMORY FOAM mattress twin $300. 3 seater sofa $300. Rocker recliner $200. All new 986-8467

BDRM SET; King size bed, 2 nt stds, dresser w/round mirror. Exc cond. $600 obo. 604-913-8327

CONVERTIBLE CRIB & Changing Table. Pali Brand. White wood, great condition, all parts, instructions + mattress. Call 604 761 2122

2135

3005

BOOKS, TOYS, crafts. New and used. Aged 3 - 12yrs. $1 - $10.00 Call 604-986-9677

3015

Childcare Available

DELBROOK AREA exp cert LNR provider full/part time avail. 1yr+ in my home. Call 604-984-8671

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3507

Cats

Daycare Centres

Acorn Early Education Centre - Two locations

Taylor Way and Norgate Quality Childcare & Preschool Education. 7:30 am - 6 ★1525 Taylor Way (St. David’s Church) West Van. 18mo-5yrs.. 604-922-2933 ★1390 W. 15th (St. Richard’s Church) North Van 30mo-5yrs.. 604-986-2933

Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310 RAGDOLL KITTENS, vet check, 1st vac. dewormed, parents Sealpoint, 8 wks, $400, 604-850-7471

Childcare Wanted

FULL TIME Live in nanny req’d, West Vancouver req’d immed. 604-764-6085 or 604-762-7187

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Baby/Children/ Miscellaneous

604-724-7652

5035

Financial Services

Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 www.4pillars.ca

3508

Dogs

GOLDEN DOODLES, Avail Sep 10, $1250. 778-737-0146. www.foxycharliepuppies.com

SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

604-985-4969 ATTRACTIVE mature European lady on North Shore for delightful bodysage. ANITA, 604-808-5589

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

Meridien

5060

Legal Services

#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

KITTENCLUB.CA 604-299-0872 near 2nd Narrows Bridge - $100 Special. ‘All we wear is lingerie’ LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

SPASIA the art of asian body care. 101 - 1075 Marine Dr. North Van. 604-980-8809

7015

Escort Services

GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for company. 604 451-0175

view ads online @

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A34 – North Shore News – Friday, August 20, 2010

GARAGE SALES

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR, nr Cap Univ. very spacious, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, immed, ns, np, $1350, 604-921-4384 2 BR SE corner unit, Lower Lonsdale, 145 St Georges Ave., water view, prkg, storage heat/hw incl.1 yr lease. ns, np, $1250, Sept 1 or Oct 1 , 604-913-1382 2 BR, WOODCROFT, 18th flr, view, reno’d, pool, gym, heat incl, $1320. Sept 1. 778-995-1817

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Garage Sale

2080

North Vancouver 94 - MOVING SALE Sat 8 - 1. Collectibles, kit stuff, furn, lawn mower. 5771 Grousewoods Cres. 94-GARAGE SALE, Sun, Aug. 22, 10-1, 1036 Prospect Ave. electronics, toys, kidsbike, decor, crib.

95- FABRIC, yarn, camera, sew mach + misc items, grt deals. Aug 21 9 - 1. 1514 MacGowan Ave

Garage Sale North Vancouver

97C - Sat & Sun 9-2. 435 E 1st St. ECLECTIC, collectibles, 60s retro lg blk lacquer corner coffee tables, New parlor chair oval back floral painted muslin art work, Sid Dickens memory blocks, lighting, clothes, shoes, jewellery, etc. 98- FREE GARAGE SALE. Sat, Aug 21, 9am-10am, 742 East 6th St. (lane). Everything is FREE!!

96 - HUGE SALE, Sat 8-12. Furn, household, electronics & more! 3527 Fromme Rd

98-HUGE SALE! Sun 9-2. Something for everyone. 986 Cloverley St.

96 - MOVING SALE Sat & Sun 9-3. Furn, giftware, houseware, gardening, etc. 1956 Limerick Pl

99 - AUG 22, (1 - 2 pm), 2448 Hayseed Close. Lots of boat stuff including uniflite parts. various propeller, household goods.

96 - SAT 9-1. 1840 McEwen Pl. clothes, sports equip, office furn, books, pictures, electronics, etc

96-ORDER OF EASTERN STAR HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat. Aug 21st 8am-2pm 1371 Lynn Valley Rd. 97C - Sun 9 - 5. Variety of quality items! 150 W 2nd St - Courtyard entrance. ★ Rain or shine

99 - ESTATE SALE, Sun 10-2. Piano, furn, fishing, tools, housewares & more! 2319 Riverbank Pl 99 - GARAGE SALE Sat, 9am 3pm. Baby + toddler gear, toys, clothes (nice + clean) household items, some furn 910 Plymouth Dr

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS INTERNATIONAL PLAZA 1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

1 & 2 Bdrm. Suites

Furnished suites also avail. City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site. Security & video monitoring. On major bus route.

RENTALS 604-980-3606 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

1 BDRM & DEN in gorgeous Ravenwoods. $1575. insuite laundry, gas f/p, SS appls, granite counters, hardwood. Pets neg. Avail immed. 604 760 7005

1 BR $1125. 2 br, ocean view, $1595 avail now, lower Lonsdale, dw, ns, cat ok 604-838-6101 1 BR $795 Immed, 18th & Lonsdale carpet, incl heat & hw 1 yr lease. np, ns, 604-988-4692

1 br reno, balc. , storage, ug prkg, incl hardwood, heat, Sep 1, NP, $925 778-855-2420 280E 2 1 BR, in Woodcroft, large, incl all util, Pool, Exercise Rm, Ocean/ City View, $1250. 778-231-5833

North Vancouver 99-EMPTY NEST Garage Sale! FINALLY! TV, Baby items, Furniture, Shelving, Baskets, sports eq. toys, even the Kitchen table! Sat, 9-2, 702 Plymouth Dr. NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE! 99-MULTI UNIT SALE, Sun, Aug 22nd 9-2, 580 Ravenwoods Dr. lots of misc quality h/hold items.

West Vancouver 91- GARAGE SALE, Sat 9-1, 3610 Mckechnie Ave. Art, furn. books, h/h items, clothes & more 91-DOWNSIZING GARAGE Sale, Sat & Sun 9am -1pm. 5169 Ashfeild Rd. No Early Birds! 91-WEST VAN Garage sale Sat, Aug 21. 8 am to 1 pm 6424 Bruce St. Lots of Items. Rain or Shine!

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR city/ocean view, reno’d, deck, secure prkg, nr seabus, np ns $1200 immed 604-987-8449 1 BR large, $875, patio. Quiet, drapes, heat incl’d. Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 121 WEST 20th. Newly reno’d 1 BR suite, hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease, np, $1000, avail now, 604-682-2932 1 BR $900 2 BR $1200 Heat & hw no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St avail Sept 1 & 15, 604-987-2761

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Studio, 1 BR apts available. Spacious suites with balconies, spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Londsale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. 1 year lease. Heat & Hot water incls. Call 604-983-6920 to view.

162 VICTORY SHIP Way @The Pier: Brand New. Stunning view, 7 appl, air/cond,1 br $1550; 2 br $2750 Anson Rlty 604-671-7263 1BR, $985, PRIV. RIVERVIEW, PRKG, D/W, POOL, EX/RM, DECK, n/s, n/p, avail. Sept. 1, Phone 604-888-3703 or email tidycam@telus.net

777 W. Queens Rd. 2br or 3br units $1540 to $2000. Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876. A 1 studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405 Beautiful Large Suites 1 Bdrm $925, avail now. 2 Bdrms from $1315. Avail now or Sept 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

Beautiful Views

1 br’s - $1,075 -$1,195 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

(Family complex )

2 & 3 BR new reno’s with new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

BRIARS 126 E 12 St. South facing, 1 BR for Sept 1st. Heat & hw incl. Prkg avail, np, ns. 604-983-2086 1BR, h/wood, incl heat, hotwater, $860 ns/np. 15th & Lonsdale. Avail Sept 1st. 604-323-4467

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 & 1 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537 2 bd 2 bth Over 950’ -Carlton @ The Club -Roche Point Towers -Atrium @ Victoryship View, amenities $1995< www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore 604-926-6011 / 657-4508

2 BDRM/2BATH condo, near new, insuite lndry, gas f/p, deck, secure pkg, ss appliances, $1750 avail now. 778-928-0839

2 br a corner suite on top flr of very quiet bldg, E. 15th St. high vaulted ceilings, large private balcony, mtn view, new windows, renod bath/kitchen, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry fac. ns, np $1250, Sept 1, 604-830-0857 Leave msg. 2 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking available, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346

2 BR + den 1500 sf penthouse suite in Ventana bldg at 175 W 2nd. 360 degree views from the 600 sf rooftop deck. In-suite laundry. Gas fireplace. Lease preferred. Pets ok. Gym, social room & 2 parking spots plus visitor parking. $3700. Call 604-617-1212 2 Br, large bright corner $1080, incl. hw, 2369 Lonsdale, hardwood, prkg, ns, np, 604-988-5501

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

TUCKTON PLACE Bright & sunny 2 BR $1275. No Pets. Call 604-990-2971 or on Weekends: 778-340-7406. VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR avail, bright, clean quiet bldg, n/p, n/s 604-980-9057

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1640 ESQUIMALT AVE. 1 BR $1050. Available Sept 1. Call 604-990-2971 or 604-985-2876 on weekends.

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach - $875, 1 BR - $1095, 2 BR - $1495 Avail now & Aug 1. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

LIONS APTS -1 Bdrm $1100, courtyard, newer suite, w/d, d/w, Sept 15 or later. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR now or Sep 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg 1 BR avail Sep 1, Rent starts at $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. Jr. 1 Br $960; 2 Br $1495 Stunning views & lots of storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com TERRIFIC NEW 2 bdrm, 2 bath NOMA twnhse. Bright, spacious, 1000sq ft, f/p, d/w, w/d, wine fridge, parking, storage. Avail NOW. $1900. 778.388.4240

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER Studio & 1 BR Avail September 1

Prestigious building next to seawall. Completely renovated, granite c/tops, Stunning ocean, city & mnt view, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool, Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 br Penthouse large deck, 1 BR & Bach pool rec. room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

www.BaysideTowers.com Bach $995 1Br $1095 2Br $1895 np 604-999-2000..2085 Bellevue 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

BAYVIEW APTS

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.

Member of the Crime Free MultiHousing Program

Please call 604-922-4322

Penthouse with City & Ocean View A Rare Opportunity. Very spacious. Will be completely renovated, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with large balcony and ﬁreplace. $3300/mo. Heat, hot water and electricity included. Avail Oct 1.

Call 604-922-3246

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

THE QUAY New 1 Br, View, w/d, d/w, a/c, fp, prkg, pool, $1400 VistaRealty.net 604-925-8824

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE 2 Br, 2 bath, corner unit, Featuring sweeping water & mtn views. Open plan kitchen, SS appl, granite, 2 decks. Newly painted, vry clean, 7yrs old, TIME building Lower Lonsdale. ns, np. $2300. Avail now Tim 604-925-3171

6515

Duplexes - Rent

3BD 2BATH 1/2 duplex. New paint, updated kitchen. W/D D/W gas FP, FAB city views. Mins. to seabus, n/s. $1950, Oct. 1st. North Vanc. 604-221-0194

5 BR, 2.5 bath, Cent Lonsdale, 7 appl, 2 gas fp, newly reno’d, ns, np, Sept 1. $2700. 604-780-6431

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR ste, new. Deep Cove, Now, almost waterfront. n/s n/p, garden, $1050 incl utils, 604-929-5336

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

North Vancouver

BLUERIDGE APTS

6505

Apartments & Condos

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

92-BLOCK SALE! Sat 10-2. 2200 Block Inglewood.Tons of great stuff. Bring your own bags

93-MOVING/GARAGE SALE! Sat & Sun, 9-2, 830 Fairmile Rd. sofa, drawers, dishes, household

Apartments & Condos

2 BR w/w carpets, heat, hw, $1100, 2 Br, balc, hardwood flrs, $1160 np 225 E 12 604-986-5437

604-985-2926

99-MULTI FAMILY SALE Aug 22, 10am - 2pm (no early birds ) 1475 Deep Cove Rd.

6505

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets Immed $1350. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

92- MULTI-FAMILY, Sun, Aug 22, 9:30-2pm, 1095 - 17th Street. Ikea furniture, kids, pets, sports.

92-SAT, AUG 21, 9 to 2 pm, 540 New Croft Pl, quality furn, household, baby, stuff toys, art, books +

1 Br, $830, large incld heat, laundry, np, ns, Lonsdale & Keith, Sep 1, 604-929-5101 leave msg. 1 br balc. bright, quiet, 3rd flr. storage, ug prkg, np, heat, Sep 1. $900.. 604-729-2420 (312 E 1st)

Garage Sale

99 - MULTI FAMILY SALE, Sun 10-3. Household, purses, clothes & much more! 3000 Alder Court

RENTALS 6505

2080

6505

6515

Duplexes - Rent

1 BDRM suite, near seabus, no pets, n/s, avail now, $900 + utils, 604-346-4373 3 BDRM, 1908 St Georges Ave, 1350sf, 1.5 bath, new kitchen, h/w floors, 5 appl, carport. Sept 1, $1800+utils, n/p, n/s. 987-9558 3 BR, 2 bath, kids ok, fp, wd, np, ns, upper flr with balcony. $1550 incl hydro. E 3rd. 604-987-7006

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

Houses - Rent

CANYON HEIGHTS 4 Br, big deck, updated, 2 fp, Aug 1. $2750 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

CENTINEL HILL, updated 4br 2 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, hw, $3800 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

DUNDRAVE 4BR, 3bath, updated, 180° view, hw, gourmet kitch 925-8824 Vistarealty.net

ESTATE LIKE SETTING 180 ft waterfront, hardwood, vaulted ceilings, french doors, modern kit, granite, 6 appl, 2200 sf, 3 wood burning f/p, attic storage, $2650 incl gardening/ util 604-980-1503

SERVANTS QUARTERS - 2BR short term avail now grandmanor.net 604-988-6082

6540

Houses - Rent

1641 Rufus, Great Spot! By Sutherland/Brooksbank Recroom, 3 bd 3 bth $2295 830 Fairmile In Transition? Sentinel/Chartwell/Westcot 3 bd den 3 bth Sprawling Rancher, hardwood $3395 2 Lovely Larger Properties Caulfeild Elementary/Rock ridge 5 bd 4 bth Close to Shops/Services $4495 Pinetree Furnished or not! Designer Showhome. View 2 kitchen extended family? Walk to Caulfeild Shops Lets negotiate $5795 5202 Marine Tram Water front, beach, grass. Not a drive by! SS, granite, View Contemporary, Executive, Adventurous? $5995 www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore 604-926-6011 / 657-4508 180° VIEW Brit Prop WV 4000sf 5br+den 3bath, deck, $3495 Sept1 shrt/lng term 604-812-1356 180° VIEWS 4 br, upper Delbrook 3300 sf. cul de sac, garage. priv, city/ocean views, 2 f/p, Avail Now. $2900. 518 Alpine Crt. Text or call 604-617-7383 2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $2250, Immed. 604-925-1728 2 BR, 1 bath, West Van home with 2 finished rms in bsmt avail Sept. 1st, np, ns, $2150. 604-929-6236 2 BR, 1bath house, lots of storage, w/d, n/s, pets ok. Avail Sept 1, $2200 plus util. 778-231-5673 3 BR, 1.5 bath, Grand Blvd. 6 appls incl wd, large yard, fp, garage, ns, $2300, 604-763-2580 3 BR +den, 1 Ba, Norgate rancher lg lot, dbl carport, $2050. 1526 Sowden St. Oct 1. 604-725-6462 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409 WWW.EASYRENT.CA W. Vanc. 850 Jefferson Av 4 br+den 3bath 2700sf, fp hardwood view 6 appls 1 yr lease, $4250, 604-662-3279 6 BR, 2 bath, large yard, recent renos, Westview, wd, pets ok, $2500; lease req. 1-604-849 0445 890 Wildwood lane, West Van. 5BR 3 bath, lrg lot & deck, nw flrs, paint & appl $3200 604-813-9838

AMBLESIDE, 3-4 br, 3.5 ba, 2 level above ground, carport, all SS appl, 2 kitchen, updated, furnished, sm pet ok, n/s, 1 yr lease, $4900. Oct 1 604-922-7034

AMBLESIDE 4 BR 2 bath, updated, hw, garage, deck, $3500 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

CHARACTER HOME 1 BR + den + attic br, Lonsdale & W 27, bsmt, yard w/view. Sept 1. $1990, ns, small pet ok. yr lease, refs. Open Sat & Sun 4-5pm 604-688-8464 RentWestern@Ymail.com

UPPER LONSDALE 4br, 4 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, Sept 1 $2850 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6565

Office/Retail Rent

FULLY FURN self cont’d proffessional space. 350+sf, $760 +HST, a/c, hydro, elec 604 313-8817

6570

Out Of Town

CULTUS LAKE. Cottage available for short or long term rental. Fully furn’d 2BR, BBQ & sunny deck. Near beach. 604-813-7535

6595

Shared Accommodation

ROOM AVAIL in house, $500. Pet ok. Seymour area, near Parkgate. $500 incl. Sept 1. 604-644-9648

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR in 2 br, share bath, near L Valley Mall, patio, np, ns, $400incl utils, avail now, 604-783-6254 1 BR in spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $475 incl. 604-980-2106 NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $595 incl furn, utils/net. Sept 1, 778-885-8864

6600

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR bright new Upper Lonsdale near bus, cable, suits 1 quiet ns, np. Sept 1, $950. 604-721-4973 1 BR bsmt ste Central Lonsdale, 4 appls, Sept 1. $500 np 604-561-8727 1 BR, Central Lonsdale, new bright bsmt, 700 sf, no pets, no w/d, avail now, $850 incls i/net & cable 604-720-7077

1 BR +den, garden level, prkg, nr L. Valley Mall, suit 1 or couple, ns np, Oct. 1, $925, 604-506-6709 1 BR + den, quiet neighbrhd, min 900sf, incl heat/h/w, w/d, h/w flrs, Sept 1, $1350, 604-987-6113 1 BR garden lvl suite bright, 2 blks to Edgemont $1250 incl utils & cbl/net, ns. Immed 604-831-9749 1 BR garden ste, $1,000/mth, own wd & priv yrd. 800 sf, clean. Nr Ridgeway & 4th 604-710-8394 1 BR, g/l ste, new reno, own entr, w/d, suits 1, ns np, $900 incl utils, cable, net, Sept 1, 604-987-1915 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780 1 BR/DEN, clean and cozy, large. Sep entr, lndry, radiant heat, jet tub and shwer. One parking spot in driveway. $1100 incl util. Call Jason 604-839-6646

RENTALS

HOME SERVICES

2 BDRM 1100sf, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., lrg storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, 7 min. to Park Royal, n/s, n/p. $1400 + utils. 604-789-2375

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM ste, large, 1100sf, newly decorated, f/p, NS. cls to schools, smpet ok, off street prkg for 2 cars, Upper Lynn Valley. Sept 1. $1250 + 1/3 utils. 604-924-4864

2 BR bsmt, hidden gem in Lynn Valley, walk out entry, 1000 sf, beautiful creekside private patio, very tranquil & quiet, gas f/p, share w/d, nr bus, ns np, $1300 + 50% utils, incls cable & internet Sept 1st. 604-988-4173

2 BR bsmt, NEW, nr Cap Univ, on bus rte, N/S, no pets, inste w/d, $1300+ %utils, 604-817-3098 2 BR +den, Ambleside, garden suite, $1400 w/views of city & water. Totally reno’d, laminate, storage, wd, covered porch ns, np Avail now. 604-341-8164

2 BR, Dundarave W. Van, large kitchen dw, insuite wd, own heat, ns, np, $1220+util, 778-996-8830 2 BR, Edgemont, 1200sf, private, quiet, w/d, d/w, n/s, cat ok, $1500 incl utils. call 604-725-5832 2 BR garden ste, nr Princess Park, bus. private deck, fp, free wood, 4 appls, ns $1350 incl, avail Sept 1st. 604-984-2152 2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1350 incl. Sept. 604-340-5116

Don’t Miss THIS! 2 BR large & sunny, Seymour, full bath, fp, dw, patio, shed, ns, np, $1300, Sept. 1st. 604-215-8852 2 BR, Lynn Valley, 2 prkg spaces $1100 Sept 1. Call after 5pm 604-760-3274, 604-987-1844

2 BR ste, brand new, granite, w/d, ns np, alrm, new appl, Prk/Tilford. $1300inc ut, Now. 778-688-1109 2 BR suite, dw, wd, pets possible, large yard. N/S, West Van. nr schools. $1375. 604-328-3736

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, West Lynn, 1100sf, bright g/l, own entrance, 5 appl, f/p, h/w flrs, N/S, pet neg, avail Sept. 1, $1250 + utils, call 604-603-0774 2 BR+DEN top flr, 1500 sf, $1800. Own wd & priv yrd /deck. Nr Ridgeway & 4th. 604-710-8394

3 BR DELBROOK lower ste, nr schools & bus, was rented $1500 + utils best offer takes! Pets ok. Sept. 604-812-3656 AMBLESIDE / QUEENS. 1400sf 3 BR garden ste, 6 appls. Sep1. $1950. NS/NP. 604-922-8888 BACH BSMT Suite, large bright, upper Lonsdale, np, ns, Sept 1, $800incl utils, 604-889-5627

BLUERIDGE AREA, reno’d 1 BR, s/s appls, radiant heat flrg, 9ft. ceilings, $1500 incls all uitls, CDS, cls bus & amens, seeking resp. n/s n/p. 604-924-2477 BRIGHT BACH, Lynn Valley, suit 1 quiet mature n/s, n/p, $780 incls utils, internet & satelite, share w/d. Avail Sept 1. 604-980-2184

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR, 1.5bath, wd hook up only Lynn Valley, no cats no dogs, $1400 incl basic cable, not utils. Lee Anne 604-984-6331

DELBROOK FULLY reno’d 3 br, 3 bath, ns, np, Immed. Anna Soffia Remax Crest. 604-720-8324

Carpentry

Affordable Quality Finishing Doors, trim, small renos, baths, kitchens. John 604-980-5454 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

8050

Chimney Services

TheChimneyGuys.ca 604-725-2551 ★Free Repair Estimates★ NO MESS chimney sweeping!

8055

Cleaning

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail Aug/Sep, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1725. For viewing call 604-986-0511

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

NVAN 103-130 Pemberton Ave, 3700sf, W/H with a/c office, lrg O/H door, 200 amp, 3 phase, fenced yd, great exposure, avail soon, 604 929-9493, www.westrockproperty.com

8055

Cleaning

QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

8058

Computer Services

Computer Problems? We can help! Call for a FREE est. Wise Dogs Services Inc. 604-998-8049

8060

Concrete

Alliance

Windows & Gutter Cleaning • Professional Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Window Cleaning done by hand Work Done by Professionals

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476

References Available

Call Steve

604-723-2526

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

Electrical

#381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094 A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

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

604-439-9417

8090

Fencing/Gates

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

EUROPEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP Prof. cedar fence install & repair. Call Erwin & John 778-322-8645

Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

8100 8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

100% Financing O.A.C.

604.568.TILE (8453)

COASTAL STONE MASONRY Retaining walls. 778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Tile - Hardwood - Carpet - Vinyl

40% OFF ALL OVERSTOCK ITEMS FREE grout on all tile work

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Golden Hardwood & Laminate Prof intall, refinishing, sanding, and repairs. 778-858-7263 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

Fireplaces

GAS FIREPLACE tune-ups & service. RM Construction Ltd. 604-988-1011

* Level Tile & Flooring *

Drainage

8130

NORTH SHORE FENCES

Pool decks, driveways, retaining walls, etc. Christopher Shaver 604-980-3232, 604-725-2812

8073

www.guttershutter.com

GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Decks, fences, chain link, repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522

Call: 604-240-3344

N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists. 604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

Clog Free Gutters, Guaranteed! Free Labour till Sept-15-2010

604-736-8791

DIRECT FROM THE MILL 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail, etc... We Install Chain Link & Cedar Fencing. Free Est. 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792 Timberlandforestproducts.com

Gutters

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

Handyperson

8155

Landscaping

QUALITY PLUS, Kitchen, bath, sm / large renos, carpentry, tiles, electrical. Victor.. 604-889-2508

8150

Kitchens/Baths

INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: ✫Bathrooms ✫Kitchens ✫ ✫ Basements ✫ plus Framing, Drywall, Painting, Tiling, Mouldings North Shore Resident North Shore References Tim Gleason 604-926-5440 BATHROOMS & much more. 40 yrs on the North Shore. Working within your budget. 778-387-3626

ON SITE Reno’s. Bathrooms remodelling. Mike 604-351-9316 www.onsiterenovations.com

8155

Landscaping

COASTAL STONE MASONRY LTD

Basalt, dry stack retaining walls, flagstone patios, fireplaces, stairs, small repairs.

778-887-0020 (cell)

Inside or out & around the house. Kitchen, bathrooms, tiles, painting & drywall and more. – No job too small –

Call Ibrahim

604-619-6968

Renovate & Repair

Carpentry, Flooring, Drywall Painting, Exterios & more!

Specializing in Small Jobs

Quality Work, Professional Service

778.233.0559

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, laminate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 ALPINE 1994 RENOVATION All repairs - with just one call Jay 604-562-9068 HANDY DANDY all types of renos, bath, kitchen, tiles, painting - in side & out Free Est. Ibrahim 604-619-6968 ONE PERSON Op., take on small jobs. Fences, plumbing, paint, carpentry, more. Wally 984-6309

Able Boys Landscaping Ltd. bobcat/lawn/cedar fence/paving stones, trim trees. 604-377-3107

8155

Landscaping

Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca

“The Grass is Greener”

• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving ~ Any size job ~

Nick 929-7732

www.EnglishLawns.com

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Custom Landscape Installs Paving Stones & Walls Drainage & Grading Irrigation & Lighting New Lawn Installs Outdoor Kitchens

604-839-1225

www.coastal-stonescapes.com

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332

8130

COMPLETE RENO - Carpentry, cabinets, plumbing, wiring, tiling. Guaranteed, refs 604-980-5543

DONE RIGHT Drywall, Board, tape, mud, spraytext. N. Shore for 20 yrs. Cell 604-753-1116

DREAMING OF A NEW BACKYARD? Need some curb appeal?

North Shore concrete Specialist

Residential Cleaning Service

✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970

Gutters

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321

Installations Refinishing & Repairs

White Glove See our ad online at www.canpages.ca

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400

CREATING BACKYARD ENVY

DRIVEWAY / CONCRETE REMOVAL. Free estimates. Disposal King, 604-889-2085

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

Drywall

8125

LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

treesandconcrete.com

395-6842

Drainage

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

8075

HOME SERVICES 8030

8073

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Landscape/Dirt Removal, Yard Grading. Free estimates Disposal King, 604-889-2085

8157

Lawn Equipment Repair

CLYDE SMALL MOTORS Lawn & garden equipment. Sales, serivice & rentals. 604-926-2120

8160

Lawn & Garden

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Plumbing

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Power Washing

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Garden Services

Certiﬁed Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Yard Clean-ups. Call Scott. www.KatsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

STEMS & S

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Yard cleanups, leaf blowing, hedges, pruning, small tree removal, rubbish removal, res/comm, 25yr exp on North Shore, fully insured, WCB covered

8185

Moving & Storage

TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931 TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931 TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

Call Chris @ 604-925-0464 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988

Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting & topping, shrubs, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288 ★CNN Landscaping ★Weeding ★ yard maintenance ★ low rates Free est Nick 778-840-6573 GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225 PEAK Yard Maint & Powerwash Lawn Care, Hedge Trim, Window Cleaning. Doug • 604-837-9417 T. TRAN-604-723-2468, new lawn & garden bed maint, pruning, weeding, cleanup .. Reliable.

8170

Locksmiths

EMPEY LOCK & KEY Better safe than sorry! Mobile Service 778-855-5625 (855-LOCK)

8175

Masonry

604-985-7722

ext 213 24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8193

Oil Tank Removal

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

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA

PRECISION PAINTING

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

STONE WORK Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone. 604-603-2576 tymerstonework.com

AFFORDABLE PAINTING

Moving & Storage

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 EAGLE EYE Soar with the best It’s your move 778-883-2538

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

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 MASTER PAINTER.....LEVEL 5 drywall finish. Custom doors, trim & crown. 604-836-9675 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB Int/ext, top quality paint, free est. 778-773-0474

QUICK RESPONSE Painting & Pressure Washing. 25 yrs exp. 604-551-4267 or 604-987-8159 Res & Com, Int/Ext, Free Est. Top Quality T&B Painting 778-552-5065 or 604-716-1250

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

778.881.6096

Affordable Painting Wall Paper & Finishing Power Washing

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

RED SEAL

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles. 24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

604-618-4988

North Shore Based

604-346-8191 All in One Home Makeover

SUMMER MAKEOVER PACKAGES

Roof De-moss - Gutter scrub Power wash - Windows Moss algae spray - Roof repair Re-roof - Tile roof restoration Exterior Painting Call for free estimate

778-554-7550

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GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING

Pressure Washing, Tile Roofs, Vinyl Siding, Driveways & Walkways.

Call Micah for Free Estimate

604-230-0429

8240

10% OFF TIL END OF SEPT

Reno your home from design to finish from bathroom to ensuite, additions. 15 yrs exp.

Moe 604-988-1011 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Specialties Include: Kitchen & Bath Improvements We Also Do: • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Call Bill

www.chrisdalehomes.com

CUSTOM BATH & KITCHEN We also do

Drywall • Tiles • Flooring • Painting Ceiling• Finishing Carpentry • Sundeck • Fences • Siding • Sheds and Basement Improvements Free estimates and WCB

Call Michael 604.836.9628

ALPINE 1994 RENOVATION Complete Renovations to Repairs with just one call

Jay 604-562-9068 North Shore based

Thinking of Renovating your home? Call Hummingbird Renovations 778-387-3626 From bathrooms to ensuites, to additions. We do it all and we do it within your budget

Renovations Additions

Quality Work * Ref’s avail

604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

HOME SERVICES INT & EXT RENO’S • BATHROOM RENO’S • DECKS & STAIRS • SIDING • FLOORING

604-315-1452

A CUT ABOVE PAINTING Int specialist, Ins, Exp, PwrWash 604.921.7845 Cell 604.379.5991

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956

RBG Contracting Ltd.

ACCURATE PAINTING - Int & ext. Competitive prices. 15+ yrs exp. Henry cell 604-754-9661

SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

• Rooﬁng • Forming • Framing

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

All Kinds of Renovations

Call 604.721.8743

8255

Rubbish Removal

★ ★ ★ ★

Rubbish Removal Residential & Commercial We do almost anything Free Estimates 7 days a week ★ No body beats our price. ★ $15.00 off with this ad

604-537-8523

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Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

Gary, 604-897-3614 MAC ROOFING INC.

Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Member of Shell Busey’s House Smart Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp

778-237-ROOF (7663)

POINT GREY LTD. ROOFING Established 1946 All Types of Rooﬁng, Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs

604-379-2641 ALL IN ONE HOME MAKEOVER Re-roof & repairs. North Shore based 778-554-7550 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913 First Choice Roofing We specialize in flat roofs, fully insured. WCB, Miguel 778-231-7973

8255

Rubbish Removal

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

A. A. BESTPRO Tree Service LTD. Tree top trim, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-726-9152 or 604-984-1988

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling Trips to the dumps start at

$49

W i t h 1 7 c u b i c y a rd t r u c ks

John 778-288-8009 ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

A. MATHIESEN LTD. Stucco, Waterproofing & Masonry. Tile & roof repairs. 604-926-7039 J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

8309

★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500 A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Topping, pruning & stump grinding. 604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 -

Call anytime

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

8335

Window Cleaning

CLEARVIEW MAINTENANCE SERVICE 20 15 yrs of Service on the North Shore! • Gutters Cleaned • Power Washing • Roof Restoration • Skylights Window Cleaning • Awnings Awnings Cleaned Cleaned Free Estimates & Quality Service

Doug Robinson 604-985-4604

Tiling

GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING

Window Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning & Pressure Washing Call Micah for Free Estimate

604-230-0429

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~

Tree Services

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

COAST TO COAST ROOFING

20 Riverside Dr., North Van

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

Garden Blend – Turf Blend – Lawn Top Dressing. Variety of Mulches. Picked up or delivered Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat./Sun. 8-6

8315

782-2474

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB

Compost-Based

SOILS & BARK MULCHES

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

• Residential Rooﬁng • Homes • Strata • Installations • Repairs • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Top Soil

Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

Fortif Construction: North Shore home reno specialists. 604-202-1264 www.fortif.ca

Roofing

8310

604-RUBBISH

FINISHING CARPENTRY - All mouldings, doors, windows, f/p, flooring & all renos. 604-613-4080

8250

Tiling

Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre Ltd.

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Maklin Construction Services. Project Management & small jobs. Call Quincy 778-340-3407

8309

RENEW KITCHEN & Baths. Tile, stone work, laminate, hardwood, painting 15 yr exp. 604-773-2264

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2007 HONDA CRV LX Auto, 4WD, low kms $23,900

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Grinding Gears

Brendan McAleer

NASCAR stuck going in circles

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THE Toyota Camry Hybrid not only offers outstanding fuel efﬁciency but also boasts a solid reputation for quality and long-term durability that makes it the benchmark in its class.

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David Chao and Bob McHugh Contributing Writers

THE Toyota Camry Hybrid pioneered the hybridization of the modern mid-sized sedan and it has already outlived a couple of its competitors. Its hybrid-drive system transforms one of our favourite family sedans into an eco-friendly, fuel-sipping people mover. Unlike the Prius, the Camry is not a ground-up hybrid design, so some compromises are inevitable. One is the hybrid battery pack, which takes away a chunk of trunk space. There’s still room

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for a couple of golf bags, so it’s not a big sacriﬁce. In both power output and price, Toyota has cleverly positioned the Camry Hybrid between the four-cylinder and V-6 gas engine versions of the car. This may partially explain why it has already outlived both the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. These two departed competitors also have another thing in common: motorassist or mild hybrid systems. Current competitors the Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima are both full hybrids, enabling the vehicles to be driven in a pure electric mode without the gas engine. In the bigger picture, however,

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hybrid vehicle sales are still a fraction of total vehicle sales. Plug-in hybrid and new full-electric vehicle technologies are on the horizon, so it will be interesting to see which technology will be the most popular with consumers. Camry Hybrid has already built a solid reputation for reliability and comes with some minor external styling changes and new interior features. A new-look front grille and bumper are the most prominent visual changes. To help owners make the most of the hybrid-drive system’s frugal use of fuel, there’s a new instantaneous fuel economy meter. In addition, there

Sure it attracts the sort of gap-toothed hillbillies who think Jerry Springer is Jane Austen, and sure there’s been an awful undercurrent of racism recently, but the greatest crime that modern NASCAR commits is that it is dull, dull, dull. “How’s that?” you say? How can V-8 racecars circling a track at 200 miles per hour be dull? Well, just try watching an event. Things that are more interesting include watching paint dry, televised Scrabble tournaments and listening to Stephen Harper talk about healthcare reform. Hell, at least that last one will give you some thrills n’ chills.

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A side view of the 2011 Camry Hybrid shows a belt line that rises towards the rear. At the back, the trunk has a mini-spoiler type lip and restyled LED taillights.

Hybrid drive produces high torque From page 38

are some new convenience features such as power windows with driver’s auto up/down function, a satellite radio antenna with prewire USB connectivity and an available backup camera. Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system is now in more than one million vehicles worldwide. In the Camry Hybrid, a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine is mated to an electric motor/generator and they can deliver a combined output that’s equivalent to 187

horsepower. An advantage of the hybrid-drive system is that the high-torque qualities of the electric motor can be utilized at any time for a quick power surge. So it can provide engine response and acceleration that’s normally associated with a larger engine. Our test Camry Hybrid came with the moonroof package, which upped the price to $32,400. A leather and navigation package that contains leather upholstery, a four-way

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NASCAR won’t. Periodically the old guys with the rule books will try to shake something up by declaring a certain amount of contact between cars to be acceptable, and then everyone goes around crashing into each other like a neon-coloured model of Brownian motion sponsored by Tide and Go Daddy.com and Monster Energy drinks. Then, several backflips, spin outs and much fiery wreckage later, somebody decides that “rubbin’ ain’t racing” and it’s back to drive fast, turn left, drive fast, turn left, drive fast, turn left, etc., etc., snore-drool-coma. Compare this noisy Pablum with the current state of rallying in Canada: an emerging sport, it is young and vibrant and exciting to watch. Just last month I saw Squamish’s own Pat Richard barrel-roll his Subaru STI into the forest while four-wheel drifting around a corner. Unperturbed, and putting the “can” in “Canadian,” Richard squirmed out of the driver’s seat, rolled the Subaru back on its wheels (with his co-driver still strapped in place), leaped back in and took off in a cloud of gravel. Total down-time about 15 seconds. Most drivers in NASCAR couldn’t dunk a doughnut in their coffee without pit crew support. I’m not the only one to notice the downturn in the sport either; NASCAR is currently undergoing record lows in attendance and viewership. People are flocking away from the races to attend more thrilling pursuits like flower-arranging and cat shows. You just know that there’s going to be some hackneyed attempt to “refresh” the racing series, probably involving some side-show nonsense in the spirit of Poochie the Talking Dog. Who knows what? Maybe one of them scary lady drivers. “A lady who kin draive? T’ain’t natural!” And you know what the worst, worst part of it is? NASCAR used to be awesome. If you go right back to the good ol’ days, back before the Dukes of Hazzard tried to make muscle cars about feathered haircuts and fertility-reducing spray-on jeans, hod-rodding up a sedan was for one purpose only: running moonshine. Now, I’ve had moonshine (or at least the Irish version, poitín) and let me tell you everything I remember about it. OK, all done. In the South, this blackout-inducing aqua vitae was made from potatoes, grains, peaches, corn, and whatever else happened to be lying around. Then, high in the mountains, away from the

prying eyes of the authorities, it was distilled to maximum braincell-eradicating strength with an explosive potential somewhat exceeding that of nitro-glycerine. Then, various nutcases would ﬁll their trunks with the stuff and proceed to drive it in to town at ridiculous speeds, with ATU agents (the “revenoors”) trying to catch them. It was one of the greatest periods in American automotive history. On one side, you had the law, massed ranks anxious to shut down the ‘shiners and their oft-times lethal concoctions. On the other, you had folk-hero bandit drivers: men who’d been driving the back-roads since their early teens, who knew every curve and straightaway, and had a couple of tricks to elude the coppers like the bootleg turn. Then you had the cars themselves. These were no ordinary hot-rods, and certainly nothing like the chromed and polished garage queens you’d see at a car show today. Cars built for running moonshine were built to do one thing only: git up and go. To that end, they would be ﬁtted with the largest possible engines, and in later years were often supercharged and turbocharged. Even without modern tuning methods, nobody needs telling that a mid-’50s sedan with a turbocharged and supercharged engine of over eight litres displacement is going to be putting down some serious horsepower. Remember, these were the days of bias-ply tires and weedy drum brakes, and these six and seven hundred horsepower cars were barrelling down undulating gravel roads Farzin Sabaei at nearly 300 km/h, with a trunk full of explosive alcohol. From cops-and-robbers roots, drivers like Junior Johnson took their back roads Scott Abernethy skills and turned their hands to legitimate racing. Often times it was a bit of a letdown. As Johnson says, “I had some purty fast race cars, but I never run anything as fast as the cars Daniel Degtiarev

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to complain about . . . or get too excited about. There are lots of handy storage places, too, and the glove box is generously sized. The standard cloth upholstery fabric is treated with a Fraichir process, which contains a natural silk-based moisturizing component that gives it a super-soft feel. Longer front seat cushions that offer more thigh support would be nice. Rear set leg and head room is very good and the split rear seatback also folds down to reveal a small pass-through from the trunk. The hybrid-battery pack, positioned behind the rear seatback, reduces trunk capacity by almost a third compared with a regular Camry. Safety All Camry models now come standard with an electronic stability control system. The standard incabin passive safety package is a seven-airbag system that includes a driver’s knee airbag, which helps protect

the driver’s lower limbs and better positions the driver in an impact. In addition to being energy efficient and longer lasting, the new LED taillights are also quicker to light and easier for other drivers to see. The drive Camry Hybrid has a push-button keyless ignition/ start system. So the key/fob can stay in your pocket (or purse), which is very handy. Not hearing an engine fire up after depressing the ignition button was an adjustment. You have to watch for a small ‘ready’ light on the instrument panel that indicates the Camry Hybrid is ready to move. Initial movement is typically by noiseless electrical propulsion, which is a little strange at first. And it can also be a surprise to those who are standing in proximity. As you pick up speed, the gasoline engine kicks in (with a slight tug) and provides

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Hot rod cars and motorcycle racing on display this weekend

FANS of speedsters of the two- and four-wheeled kinds can get their ﬁx with a pair of events happening this weekend.

Tomorrow The Village at Park Royal will host the fourth annual Hot Rod Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. More than 100 hot

rod cars will be on display at the British Columbia Hot Rod Association event. On Sunday the B.C. Supermoto Nationals will hit the track with combined asphalt and dirt motorcycle racing at the Abbotsford Tradex. Racing will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and parking and admission are free. Check out www. rpmsupermoto.com for more information.

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2010 OUTLANDER LS 4WD 2010 LANCER SE

• Fuel efﬁcient 3.0L MIVEC V6 Engine • 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Sportronic® function • 16" Alloy Wheels • Power Windows, Mirrors and FAST-Key Entry System • 140W AM/FM/CD Stereo with 6 Speakers • Air Conditioning† • Fuel efﬁcient 2.0L 152 hp 4-cylinder engine • 5-speed manual transmission or CVT • Power windows, mirrors and keyless entry • Air conditioning • 16" alloy wheels • Bluetooth® hands-free phone pre-wiring • Cruise control • Ground effects package†