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Community mourns teen’s death Student killed after exiting moving vehicle Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

A dozen bouquets of flowers in makeshift vases, handwritten notes, a tiara and a sketch of an angel mark the scene of Murphy Patricia Delesalle’s final moments. Distraught friends have continued to bring flowers and pay their respects in the days since the West Vancouver teen was killed on the 400block of Keith Road, a quiet length of street in a residential neighbourhood. Delesalle, 16, was a passenger in a moving vehicle in the area just after 10 p.m. Tuesday when she either fell or leapt out, suffering severe injuries. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and performed first aid, but were unable to save her. “I personally did not know you that well,” wrote one mourner. “But one thing I did notice about you was your gleeful and beautiful smile. Every time I saw you, NEWS photo Cindy Goodman you were always smiling and you were always happy. FRIENDS comfort one another near a memorial to Collingwood student Murphy Patricia Delesalle in the 400-block of Keith Road in West “I truly wish I had gotten Vancouver Wednesday. The 16-year-old (below) was killed at the site Tuesday night when she exited a moving vehicle. to know you better because you are an amazing person. “We are still investigating this serious incident,” he said. “We “You may be gone but your smile, your memory and your will leave no stone unturned. At this point in our investigation, soul will never be forgotten. My thoughts, prayers and feelings we do not believe the girl intended for this outcome to are with you forever.” happen.” “RIP Beautiful Girl,” reads another. The police and the B.C. Coroner’s Service are continuing to West Vancouver police say the reason Delesalle left the investigate the teen’s death. vehicle is still unclear. Counsellors have been called in to assist her family, friends Early media reports suggested she may have been involved in and classmates. an argument with a family member shortly before the accident, Delesalle was a student at West Vancouver’s Collingwood but Cpl. Jag Johal, a spokesman for the force, was unable to School, and in addition to the Keith Road memorial, more confirm this. than 100 of her peers have joined a Facebook page dedicated Police investigators have found no evidence of criminal to her memory. Police are still looking for witnesses to come forward. action or any indication that Desesalle was ejected from the car against her will. They also found no mechanical problems with Anyone with information is asked to call West Vancouver police the vehicle. at 604-925-7300.

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Hiker shatters Grouse Grind record Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

WHEN Sebastian Salas ﬁrst told the staff at the Grouse Mountain chalet that he had run the Grouse Grind in less than 24 minutes Tuesday, they didn’t believe him.

garbage stream. The debate about what to do with the region’s waste also turned on other philosophical and environmental points. Some people felt putting any amount of garbage into the environment is unethical. “Philosophically, most of us would agree,” said Walton. “But when was the last time human society didn’t produce waste?” Even if individual households lower their garbage output, the fact more people keep moving into the region means there will continue to be signiﬁcant volumes of garbage, he said. The most contentious issue was the plant’s emissions. Those opposed to it speculated that a plant might release dioxins into the air, add to the deterioration of air quality in the Fraser Valley or create tiny particulates harmful to the respiratory system. But local politicians say the plan to incinerate garbage still adds up environmentally. Landﬁlls produce heat-trapping methane gas after all, said Mussatto. All three mayors said they’ve seen waste-to-energy plants operating in Europe and that technology now exists to remove the vast majority of potential toxins.

A joke, maybe, from an exhausted hiker. “(On) the TV up there with best times of the day . . . I didn’t see my time so I started to panic,” he said. “The first thought that went through my mind was: ‘I hope it read (the card) right, because I don’t know if I can do it that fast again.’ ” But it was no joke, and the record-keeping card he swiped at the bottom of the trail had worked just fine. Moments later, Salas was confirmed as the new recreational record holder for the Grouse Grind, with a time of just 23 minutes 48 seconds. It was the culmination of a year of training and a goal he set to beat the previous record set by Jonathan Wyatt, a championship mountain runner from New Zealand, who ran the Grind in 24:22 in 2004. In the end, Salas sailed past the record with 33 seconds to spare. “(Wyatt) holds records all over the world, and I thought it fitting that such a huge Vancouver attraction should be held by someone who was born and lived here,” said Salas. “There was a whole lot of emotion going through me at that point. . . . It’s hard to explain. It’s overwhelming.” The 23-year-old first attempted the climb in the 2008 Grouse Grind Mountain Run race. He surprised himself by finishing first. “I was in disbelief when I crossed the line and they told me I’d won,” he said. Last year he trained hard and won again, this time setting the latest official race record of 25:24, which is measured on a slightly longer track. This year, he has been training weekly and didn’t intend to break the record that day, but found all the conditions came together for the perfect run. He’s going to keep practising, however, for the race on Sept. 19. He knows he’ll now be the one to beat. “It’s important that the defending champion show up in good form,” said Salas, but he added he won’t worry if

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THE one-time ﬂoating McDonald’s barge, out of commission since the end of Expo 86, has been anchored in Burrard Inlet for a decade. A West Vancouver developer plans to convert the derelict vessel into a seafood restaurant on the Fraser River — at a cost of $10 million.

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WV company to refurbish Expo barge as restaurant Tessa Holloway

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THE famous “McBarge” from Expo 86 is going upscale.

West Vancouver property developer Howard Meakin, who owns the famous barge that’s been anchored in Burrard Inlet at the foot of Burnaby Mountain since 2000, has announced plans to refurbish the landmark and transform it into three restaurants that will be docked on the Fraser River in Mission. It will be the first chance for many to enter the floating edifice since Expo 86, when it was anchored in False Creek for six months and could boast being

the busiest McDonald’s restaurant in the world. “It will be a tourist attraction, there’s no question about it,” said Meakin, who bought the barge in 1999. “At the time we didn’t really know where it was going to end up, but it’s an icon from Expo 86 and it is a very well known structure across Canada.” Since then, the steel and concrete barge has been used as a movie set in numerous ﬁlms, thanks partly to its design, which looks like a cruise ship from the inside. It has felt the footsteps of actors such as Wesley Snipes in recent years. Meakin admits the barge looks a bit eerie inside right now, but that should change with a $5-million renovation to turn the space into a seafood restaurant, tap house and coffee shop, which will also connect to a new ﬂoat plane facility on the banks of the river. The entire cost of the project is $10 million and could be ready within a year, he said.

Though Meakin has a long-term lease with the province, he’s still before city council to have the area rezoned. He said Mission is the perfect spot because it’s close to a large population that doesn’t have much in the way of riverfront dining available. “Between Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley on the south side and Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and Mission on the north side, there’s a huge population,” he said. This is something of a departure for Meakin, who was involved in the revival of Gastown as a tourist district and whose company, based in an ofﬁce next to Park Royal in West Vancouver, develops shopping centres. The next hurdle for the project will come on Sept. 7, when it goes before Mission municipal council for ﬁrst and second reading, after which a public hearing is expected.

Mayors back waste incineration plan Jane Seyd

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A waste-to-energy incineration plant that will convert garbage into electricity is the best way to deal with the Lower Mainland’s garbage, say all three mayors from the North Shore. The three North Shore representatives recently voted in favour of that plan after a contentious debate at Metro Vancouver about what do with the region’s garbage in the future. But before the project can get underway, households in the Lower Mainland will have to signiﬁcantly reduce the amount of waste they produce and recycle more. The plan also hinges on an independent review of costs — to make sure the Lower Mainland can afford it. In 2009, the three North Shore municipalities produced 195,000 tonnes of garbage. It either went to landﬁlls at Cache Creek and Vancouver or was burned in Burnaby’s existing waste-to-energy plant. The newly approved incineration plan would see the majority of the region’s garbage sent to a state-ofthe-art incinerator to be burned at high temperature, producing energy in the process that could be sold

back into the power grid. City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto said the plan makes the most sense, both environmentally and financially. Continuing to truck garbage to a landfill for the next 20 years would cost more than a billion dollars, said Mussatto. In contrast, a waste-to-energy plant is projected to turn a small profit. But there’s a catch. The idea endorsed by Metro politicians also counts on the region significantly increasing the proportion of garbage that gets recycled or composted — from the current 55 per cent of the waste stream to 70 per cent. “We have to do a much better job of it,” said Mussatto, adding: “It will cost us more money.” Just how much could prove key to the plan’s going forward. “The costs are significant, and those have not been pinned down yet,” said District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton. Both Walton and District of West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones said there’s a limit to how much taxpayers will be willing to pay to do the right thing with their waste. Mussatto noted that no government has so far been able to achieve more than 70 per cent recycling of the

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Wave of thefts hit Lynn Canyon Benjamin Alldritt

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THE loss of a tourist’s valuables from a car in Lynn Canyon Park has called attention to a spike in smash and grabs in the Lynn Canyon neighbourhood.

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Capilano Merchants are open for business during the Capilano Bridge Marine Drive Transit Priority Project.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, in conjunction with the District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver and Translink, is currently working on the replacement of the Capilano Bridge, between the Lions Gate Bridge and Taylor Way, and the construction of transit-only lanes east and west of Capilano Road on Marine Drive. Work within the District will include the provision of a westbound transit-only lane and safety improvements at the intersection of Marine Drive and Capilano Road. The additional westbound lane will be provided through the reduction in width of the medians and the elimination of left-turn bays at Garden Avenue and McGuire Avenue. The total number of lanes for personal vehicles will remain the same. Construction will take place from August 2010 to March 2011 and will include: reconstruction of the centre medians, repaving, restriping, and traffic signal upgrades. Single lane closures will typically be experienced during the day, with some night-time work anticipated when additional lane closures and repaving work is necessary. Expect occasional delays along Marine Drive during this time period. For more information and to view weekly project updates please visit www.dnv.org/marinetransitpriority.

It’s back to school time! It’s back to school time! The District reminds residents to drive carefully and respect school zone speed limits. Please remember:

Drivers: please watch for kids on their way to and from school and remember the speed limit in school zones is 30km/h.

- The speed limit in school zones is 30km/h from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. school days. - You may stop for five minutes in the pick-up and drop-off zone; please respect the time limit. - Don’t stop, stand or park in zones with yellow curbs. - Watch for children crossing the street. - Be respectful of residents who live around school zones; don’t park blocking driveways. - Remind your children to stay on sidewalks and to cross the street in marked crosswalks. If you’re driving, watch out for kids on their way to and from school and be sure to slow to the posted speed limits in school zones. If you’re a pedestrian, use the sidewalks and designated road crossings. If you’re a parent, take care to teach your kids how to be safe pedestrians. Finally, please also remember to allow for extra time to get where you’re going. As school starts up there will be increased vehicle and public transportation traffic. By allowing yourself extra time, you’ll avoid being late and you’ll help ensure the safety of all road users.

District News Public Art Info Meeting The Arts Office is holding a Public Information Meeting to provide information about the Mirare Public Art project proposed for Deep Cove. The meeting will be held Thursday, September 9, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, in the Deep Cove Cultural Centre (4360 Gallant Ave.). For more information visit www.artsoffice.ca, email info@artsoffice.ca or call 604-980-3559.

Attention Hikers and Bikers! Interested in learning more about the District’s Fromme Mountain Trails and Forest Management Projects? To find out about the District’s ongoing work to upgrade and improve a network of recreational trails on Fromme Mountain visit www.dnv.org/frommetrails. These projects include: trail and structure upgrades and repairs; new trail signage; forest management projects; habitat and vegetation planting; decommissioning unsustainable trails, and exploring new trail options and staging areas. The District reminds trail users: please respect the neighbours who live around trails and please don’t park in resident only parking areas; respect private property and public boulevards; don’t leave garbage behind on the trails; be fire smart: no smoking and no matches on the trails; and please, tread lightly and protect our forest resource. For more information visit www.dnv.org. Do you have a question about the District? Need some help finding information? We’re here to help. Our customer service representatives are pleased to help you find what you’re looking for. They can help answer almost all of your District inquiries and process your requests for services. If they can’t provide you with the info you’re looking for they can direct you to the department that can. If you need assistance accessing, or have general questions relating to services, programs, events, bylaws, policies, regulations or operations at the District we can help. There are several ways you can contact the District: email us at inquiries@dnv.org; call us at 604-990-2311; chat with us online by visiting www.dnv.org; or come visit us in person at District Hall 355 West Queens Road, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please don’t hesitate to contact us, we’re here to help. The North Shore Streamkeepers next meeting is on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:30pm, at District Hall (355 West Queens Rd.) Everyone is welcome. For more information visit http://www.nssk.ca. District of North Vancouver 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4N5 Main Line 604-990-2311

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Cpl. Peter DeVries of the North Vancouver RCMP said the detachment noticed the trend after they received about a dozen calls over a two-week period in August. “During the summer we go through these phases where we get nailed in an area and we have to focus a bit more attention on it and it dies down,” he said. “It’s a notable spike and we noticed.” The point was driven home Aug. 13 when an American visitor got a nasty shock at Lynn Canyon Park. The victim returned from a walk to find a thief had made off with all her identification after breaking into her host’s car. The woman and her male companion were stopping over in North Vancouver at the end of an Alaskan cruise vacation. Wendy Station, a Lynn Valley resident and the man’s coworker, volunteered to show them around the North Shore during their stay. “I picked them up from Lonsdale Quay and we went straight to the canyon. I thought it would be a great place to start,” Station said. Station parked her car, a Nissan Versa, “under no trees, out in the sunshine and in clear view.” Her guest preferred not to carry her purse along the trail, so they left it out of sight in the hatchback’s trunk. The trio spent about half an hour enjoying the sunshine and the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge. “When we came back to my car the rear driver’s side window had been smashed out,” Station said. “It’s just amazing. People were walking past that spot constantly. I can’t imagine the thief had the opportunity to do that, but apparently he did. I don’t think there was a moment that there was no one standing near there.” Another car in the lot, a Toyota Camry, had also been broken into. Station praised District of North Vancouver park rangers and the RCMP for arriving quickly after the reported the theft. “They were very charming and very concerned,” she said. Unfortunately, the stolen purse was full of valuables. “She was left with no passport, no identification, no money. Her cellphone was gone. All of her charge cards and bank cards were gone. Her husband passed away two years ago, and she had all his military cards and mementoes in her wallet. They were all gone. She just became nobody.” They returned to Station’s home and started canceling the woman’s credit cards, learning that one had already been used for $90 at a nearby gas station. “Boy, they were quick,” Station said. The American consulate was unable to provide the woman with a temporary passport until the following Monday, so the visitors were forced to rearrange their flight home to the eastern U.S. as well as hotel and car rental arrangements. “Next time, I’ll keep all our valuables on our person and leave nothing in the car because it’s very possible someone is casing the situation,” Station said. “We were parked in clear daylight. It’s just amazing.” The RCMP’s DeVries said leaving valuables in a car’s trunk is no defence against theft. “Particularly a passport or something else hard to replace, never leave them in your car. If a thief can get into your car, he can get into your trunk. Almost every car has a release for the trunk. “Even though it’s really tough to break in from the outside, once they get into the car through a broken window, it’s more than easy to get into the trunk.” The investigation into the theft from Station’s car is ongoing.

Plant’s location undecided From page 3

Many plants in Europe operate in the middle of large urban centres like Paris and go completely unnoticed, they said. “You produce more dioxins using your own barbecue than a waste-to-energy does in one day,” said Mussatto. “It’s largely an emotional debate now,” he added. “People don’t know that the science has changed in the last 10 to 15 years.” Walton pointed out, however, that some European countries also receive signiﬁcant funds from higher levels of government to manage their garbage. Sweden also has stricter rules requiring manufacturers to take back packaging, he said. Mussatto said it’s time provincial and federal authorities took a similar hard line. “There’s so much packaging, it’s obscene,” he said. “I say we have to force (the issue) and say: ‘If you are a producer of that stuff, the world is not your garbage can.’ ” Metro politicians have left open the question of where a wasteto-energy plant would be built, but it will most likely be in Surrey, the Burnaby-New Westminster area or on Vancouver Island where power is needed.

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Winning effort unplanned From page 3

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someone else takes his records away. In fact, he wouldn’t mind seeing more people give it a try. “A few of my friends called me up saying, ‘I’m going to do the Grind and try to beat your time,’ ” he said, chuckling. “I love that. I think everybody should go out and try to beat my time. I would love it if someone did.”

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very now and then the natural world gives scientists a lesson in humility, and the last two sockeye salmon runs are a perfect example. This year, waters are teeming with sockeye; what was expected to be a run of between seven and 11 million salmon has turned into an estimated 25 million, according to the Pacific Salmon Commission. It’s the largest sockeye run in 100 years, and fishing boats have been struggling to keep up in a chaotic, 32-hour commercial window. But it was just last year that a different run of sockeye played Houdini and simply vanished. Of an expected 10 million fish, just 1.7 million returned, confounding scientists who couldn’t explain why so many salmon that had swum into the Pacific in 2005 hadn’t

returned to spawn. Some scientists believe sea-lice caused by fish farms killed many of them off, while others suggest climate change impacted their food source or increased water temperatures beyond what the salmon are used to. The truth is we don’t know. In response, the government created the Cohen Commission, headed by Justice Bruce Cohen, to investigate why the salmon disappeared. But the answer to that question isn’t in a courtroom; it’s in the ocean. To find it, we need longterm, in-depth scientific research and the dollars to back it up. What we mustn’t do is let this year’s strong sockeye run convince us the problem is solved. Rather, it’s a reminder of just how murky the waters are on this issue.

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Dear Editor: It began with those big cheques with our MP’s name on them. There were photo-ops galore, those big signs made in the U.S.A. and paid advertisements touting “Canada’s Economic Action Plan.” The message was unmistakable, if not subtle: “My name is (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Seat to Sky Country MP) John Weston, I’m a Harper Conservative, and these goodies are brought to you by our generosity and my great work.” Like everything else the Conservatives do, it’s a catchy bumper sticker, but it just doesn’t ring true. First, it’s our money. Every penny of it. Any member of Parliament worthy of the salary we pay them must work to ensure that their constituency gets their fair share of available program dollars. And these projects were also funded equally by the province and the municipality. We don’t hear Conservatives talk much about that. The real grunt work is at that level; municipal leaders and ofﬁcials are

the unsung success in this story. To me, as to most citizens, hospitals, schools and other basic necessities should have come before new tennis courts and outdoor washrooms. But that’s another story. We haven’t scratched the surface of the long-term critical infrastructure needs in our constituency. Now, Mr. Weston, parroting the minister of finance, says that communities must use it or lose it before spring 2011. That shortsighted and silly management approach will lead to significantly higher costs, rushed jobs, inefficient project management and stupid decisions. I’m looking forward to the auditor general’s report this fall on how and where our money was spent. At the end of the day, there are three levels of government, but only one taxpayer. That’s us. Dan Veniez Liberal candidate for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

North Van RCMP are walking the walk

Dear Editor: The recent letter written by Michael Andrews and published in the Letters section of your newspaper about Mountie foot patrols requires a response (Foot Patrols No Great Feat, Aug. 22). From what I can glean, he thinks that the recent program of foot patrols in the Lower Lonsdale area is either too limited, not worthwhile at all, or simply a make-work project for the RCMP. Fair weather policing, for lack of a better term. I see things differently. The recent report (available to anyone on the North Vancouver City website) about police service delivery on the North Shore emphasized the community’s desire to have more

Mounties on foot patrol, especially in the Lower Lonsdale area. The RCMP have simply acted on the community’s wishes. I, for one, have had excellent conversations with members patrolling the area, and I ﬁnd this interaction has many beneﬁts, none of them pointed out by Mr. Andrews. While he may feel that what’s being done doesn’t go far enough to realize his vision of a perfect community, I see it as a huge leap forward in community relations. I have operated a business on Third Street for the past 23 years, and from my perspective, things are improving year after year. Gyula Huszar Owner, Van Wonder Auto Service

Unfit a poor fit for demanding mountain trail Dear Editor: Why should Grouse Mountain be responsible for absorbing the cost or dedicating their limited resources to rescuing those people that should not be on the Grouse Grind in the first place (Grouse Mishap Sparks First Aid Dispute, Aug. 20, North Shore News)? There are people every day who go up that trail in no physical condition and without the proper equipment to do so. It is an extreme hike with limited access for rescue and on which weather conditions can vary dramatically. Signs are posted at the entry point and should be respected. People need to understand that if they are not in good physical condition, the trail can cost them their life. Brian Wolfgang Becker North Vancouver

Purse return restores faith Dear Editor: I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to that honest person who found my purse left in a cart in the parkade outside Sears Thursday afternoon. It was an obvious senior’s moment. Words cannot express my relief at receiving a call from WalMart to say it had been turned in to that store — untouched, I might add. My thanks also to the security staff and others who so sensitively assisted me during my frantic efforts to ﬁnd it. Anita Dadson North Vancouver

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IF you want to get a measure of the daunting odds facing a recall campaign against a sitting B.C. Liberal MLA, check out the riding-by-riding breakdown of the antiHST petition.

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they’ll start in November, and at other times they’ve said they’ll wait until spring. They’re still hoping the B.C. Liberal government will scrap the HST, but I wouldn’t bet on it. The all-party legislative committee now dealing with the anti-HST petition may very well submit the legislation to repeal the tax to the legislature, but hardly anyone expects it to be passed into law, so expect some recall campaigns to begin in earnest at some point. And some of them may defy the odds and actually succeed. Aside from Donna Barnett, the Liberal MLAs seemingly most vulnerable to a recall campaign appear to be John Slater in BoundarySimilkameen (where another 2,784 people would have to sign a recall petition) and Bill Bennett in Kootenay East

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mark. But there’s no evidence that if they kept the petition sheets out there, they would have hit the much higher recall level. As well, the period to gather signatures on a recall petition is just 60 days, which is one-third shorter than the time frame allowed for the anti-HST petition. Add it all up, and it makes a high mountain for recall proponents to scale. Nevertheless, having underestimated the popularity of the anti-HST petition, I’m reluctant to state unequivocally that any attempt at recall is doomed to failure. There clearly is widespread anger and frustration among a lot of voters right now, and much of it is, not surprisingly, directed at the B.C. Liberal government. The two anti-HST campaigners, Bill Vander Zalm and Chris Delaney, have sent out mixed messages about when they will begin recall campaigns and how many MLAs will be targeted. Sometimes, they have said

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THE federal government has chipped in $10,000 to help the District of North Vancouver and the local chamber of commerce establish business ties between North Vancouver and a sister city of Guro in South Korea. The municipal government and business leaders decided to foster a connection between the communities both to attract investment in industries here and help develop markets overseas. Marten Kruysse, manager of strategic economic initiatives for the district, said Korea was chosen because there are already a number of North Vancouver businesses doing trade in that country. Arc’teryx, with a headquarters on Dollarton Highway, is one of them. A manufacturer of outdoor clothing and equipment, Arc’teryx designs and develops

its products here, while manufacturing them both in Vancouver and at facilities around the world. Korea has proved the company’s largest overseas market, said John Irvine, director of international sales for the company. Korea represents about four per cent of the company’s total sales. District of North Vancouver councillor Mike Little’s family business is involved in exporting lumber to Korea, while a local ﬁshing company recently exported its product to that country for the ﬁrst time, said Kruysse. On the other side of things, Koreans are increasingly interested in investing in local companies and immigrating to the North Shore, he added. Shawn Kim, head of North Vancouver’s Chung Dham School, which offers language classes for up to 2,000 young Koreans, said families are comfortable sending their children to school here because the community has a good reputation. “It’s regarded as a

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that in the past month it has seen a surge from the North Shore, with 10 brought in in the space of two weeks. That may not be indicative of the population, however, said wildlife manager Lani Sheldon. Rather, the animals may just be more active. Randy Celinski, owner of AAA Pest Control, said he’s noticed more calls this year than normal. This is the busiest time of year for skunks as the warm weather lures them outside, he said. The number of calls NEWS photo Mike Wakefield usually drops off in the fall, as skunks become more SOME North Shore residents are raising a stink over an nocturnal and some young apparent explosion in the area’s skunk population. skunks die off, said Celinski. Residents are not powerless in the face of dog owners avoid letting their pets off leash the apparent surge, however. between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., as skunks are most Celinski said homeowners can reduce the active at night — a rule she admits she wasn’t odds of an encounter by ensuring there are no following when her dog Lola was sprayed. easy living spaces for skunks on their property. In the event a mishap does occur, the best “Look at decks and sheds and front steps, way to clean up the smell is a combination of and look for any openings that could allow baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and dishwasher them access,” he said. “They will dig into areas liquid, she said. Recipes are available online. that are unexpected to homeowners.” Sheldon encouraged people to see the plus If people do have skunks living in their side of skunks. Gardeners should be especially backyard they can usually scare them away thankful, she said. using a Tupperware container filled with “Ninety to 95 per cent of their diet is really ammonia with holes punched in the lid, said beneficial to humans because they’re eating the Rescue Association’s Sheldon. A noisy lots of rodents and slugs and bugs and larvae, radio clock can also help. However, most lots of grubs,” she said. skunks will be leaving their dens soon anyway, Anyone who sees an injured animal or just she added. needs more information on skunks can phone Dirty Doggz’s Zanrosso recommended that the rescue association at 604-526-7275.

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TIGHT-KNIT band The Belle Game (Adam Nanji, Andrea Lo, Katrina Jones and Alex Andrew) formed in the summer of 2009 around a nucleus of West Vancouver secondary grads. Earlier this summer they were voted fan favourites at Shorefest 2010.

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THE band is named after a German instrument and the French word for beauty, but homegrown talent is what makes The Belle Game special. West Vancouver friends Adam Nanji and Alex Andrew, who have known each other since they were ﬁve, teamed up with West Vancouver secondary friend Andrea Lo to form the band and record four tracks in 2009. Later, Montrealer Katrina Jones came along and the group is now in perfect harmony. The group is a blend of indie, folk and rock, featuring wistful melodies that harmonize with male and female vocals. Each member contributes their voice to the music and plays an instrument, either acoustic guitar, keys or glockenspiel. Lo describes their music as “bittersweet”, while Jones says it’s “happy.” “Shoulders & Turns”, the lead track off their four-song EP Inventing Letters, showcases the many talents of each group member. The acoustic guitar strums at a slow, steady pace while vocals ﬂy above it in sweet, melancholy melodies. The light tones of the glockenspiel highlight the dreamlike quality of the lyrics. Jeffrey Zablotny, a fellow West Vancouver secondary grad, was so impressed by the song that he offered to make a music video to the tune. The result is an impressive blend of halogen lights and shadows, cloudy backdrops, fantastical light constellations and

strings of hanging letters. Go to myspace.com/ thebellegame to see the video. The tone changes dramatically on the second song on the EP, “Cocaine Starry Eyes,” which Nanji wrote solo. “When we play it live, everyone sings in it. But it’s funny because, that song, when I was writing it . . . I didn’t have the people, or the voices, or a real thoughtout idea of how to do it.” When the group came together, the song did, too, with two harmonizing male voices — an interesting twist on the other songs. The group’s voices always seem to blend in a combination of jokes, anecdotes from the road and laughter. Andrew has turned their roadtrip adventures into a series of webisodes — small video episodes on the band’s website. The webisodes also help to document the time that the band gets to spend together. For the time being, Lo and Andrew are staying local (working and studying at SFU), while Nanji and Jones are on the other side of the country studying at McGill. The group sees the distance as an advantage says Lo. “There is a beneﬁt to us being separated and only having a short amount of time together, because we do focus in that time because we know we’re limited.” But after graduation, they intend to take things to the next level, “I want our full-length album to be well-received, I want to tour a lot,” says Nanji. He hopes that a Polaris Music Prize might be on The Belle Game’s horizon. The group, which practises after work and school are over for the day, has performed in such cities as Montreal, Vancouver and New York, but their favourite place to get on stage is Ottawa where the smaller music scene means audiences are more enthusiastic. Vancouver’s music culture might be full of rhythm

and talent by contrast, but The Belle Game offers something unlike anything we’ve heard before. The years these friends have spent together seep in to the music, through their organic and collaborative writing process. And as friends they feel that they can speak openly about the music, says Andrew. “When we don’t like one of the other’s ideas one of us will just tell the other person. And for a second, we’re like ‘I hate that’ . . . and then you turn around and you’re like, ‘Actually no, you’re right’.” Earlier this summer The Belle Game were voted Shore 104.3 FM Sounds of Summer fan favourites at Shorefest 2010 for their song “Tiny Fires.” “I’ve heard a lot of my friends’ moms come up and tell us that they love our music, but I’ve also heard some of my coworkers say that their children will scream and cry in the car until they put our CD on,” says Andrew. What The Belle Game needs for now, say, the band is exposure. Expanding on their base of listeners has been difﬁcult, but it’s a problem they hope to solve by going on tour. The band has had recent success in Los Angeles ﬁlming their next music video — even so, its members measure success differently. “I just hope it takes me or all of us to a place where we can make music,” says Jones who met Nanji while waiting tables in Montreal. Tomorrow night they get back to work with a gig at the Media Club. Tickets $8 will be available at the door. The opening act, Riun Garner, an acoustic singer-songwriter, will be on at 8 p.m. To get a preview of The Belle Game’s music and video go to www.myspace.com/thebellegame. The EP is also available on iTunes and at thebellegame.com for $4.95. Follow the band’s progress on Twitter under the handle TheBelleGame.

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IT starts at the SeaBus terminal at Lonsdale Quay: teams of girls tottering around in high heels sporting lightning bolts across one eye.

BEING THERE On the other side, things get even more serious with some fans sporting corsets, bows made out of hair, beer cans as hair rollers, fishnets, some wrapped in industrial chains. They are not visions of the apocalypse — they are Lady Gaga’s “Little Monsters.” Inside Rogers Arena, glow sticks and sunglasses abound. Women and men, young and old, mimic the avant-garde artist’s discarded trends such as sunglasses covered in cigarettes. Other Vancouverites rock out to the opening act, Semi Precious Weapons, in homemade wearable art, like disco ball hats, caution tape and oversize neon collars. At first, the stage is covered by a purple velvet curtain. It rises to reveal NEWS photo Sprout Gaga posing against a LADY Gaga in performance at Rogers Arena earlier this week. The avant-garde pop diva performed two sold-out shows on Aug. 23 and shadow screen, singing while 24 as part of her Monster Ball tour. remaining perfectly still. The shadow screen disappears Once the sweet string melody of “Alejandro” fires up, Gaga during the second song unveiling a metal dancing framework stringy lampshade-like head covering the size of a tractor wheel, dramatically declares, “Tonight, my religion is Vancouver,” and a broken-down car that turns in to a piano for the to a white “good fairy”-type mechanical outfit whose white running up the stage in patent stiletto boots, then bathing in a favourite, “Just Dance.” fibers move on their own. Some of the ensembles seemed as if bleeding Christian relic — which, of course, is on fire. The entire night focuses on Gaga and her “friends,” they could have come straight from an haute-couture runway. After strutting around in her well-known flame-shooting including a leather-clad cross-dresser by the name of Posh, The show was high energy, and unlike some of her peers underwear, Gaga finishes the night with “Bad Romance.” She a longtime friend of the diva’s. They make their way to the who also perform high-energy dance routines on stage, Gaga stoops at the end of the catwalk-like stage and rustles through Monster Ball through New York cityscapes with sets constantly was — gasp — actually singing. Her out-of-breath pants were changing. amplified to the audience while she improvised lyrics overtop of the low fog with her diamond-like chunky heels to pick up a bra that a fan has thrown on stage. Gaga’s tour is staged as a party for all of her fans whom the music. Stretching it out for all to see, she whirls the bra, which she refers to as her Little Monsters. The message is that her Surprisingly Gaga emphasizes real experiences in her reads “Free Bitch,” a Gaga mantra for personal freedom, over fans should feel beautiful and confident about themselves. She Monster Ball material. She played a heart-wrenching song her head and freezes for one final pose with her dancers. screams to the crowd, “All the freaks are outside, and I locked about her father’s alcoholism on the piano (during which the Vancouver’s free spirited, tolerant, and fun-loving crowd got the doors!” instrument erupted in to a flaming tornado), sneezed in to the Much like Madonna, Gaga’s music is only rivaled by her microphone, spat on stage to clear her throat, and spoke openly through to Gaga, an iconic performer and a real artist. We, in turn, were Gaga-fied. larger-than-life performances and costumes. Over the course of about lesbian, gay, transgender and transsexual rights. the evening, she changes from a see-through plastic dress, to a Gaga also spoke out against plastic surgery and showed visceral, sometimes disturbing, videos during set-changes that featured in-your-face blood and gore imagery. All of this drove the audience further into Gagafever, as they cheered on her subversion of cultural norms, erupting in to cheers when the Lady announced that she would be raising $20,000 a night on tour for lesbian, gay, transgender and transsexual homelessness. The empathy with her audience is clear when Gaga calls out to an audience member and her friends in the nosebleeds and invites them to come closer to the stage, offering to meet them afterwards. She says that her Little Monsters are her religion, and talks to audience members photo Sara Nazeman while examining their SARA Nazeman of Langley threw a bra on stage and snapped this photograph of costumes with a glowing Lady Gaga during the show. crystal scepter.

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■ Sept. 14 Blonde Redhead — Penny Sparkle Black Mountain — Wilderness Heart Justin Townes Earle — Harlem River Blues Grinderman — Grinderman 2 Of Montreal — False Priest Olof Arnalds — Innundir Skinni

CAP jazz series Kenny Wheeler (Oct. 15/2010 - Kay Meek Centre)

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Switching gears to the soulful ballad “Be Good to Me” her voice explores a greater range while maintaining her own unique vocal style. The remaining songs move through emotional highs and lows but throughout Sia maintains a sense of joy and enthusiasm for life that is refreshing. She had a hand in writing all the songs except for a cover of Madonna’s “Oh Father.” The production work lead by Greg Kurstin is impeccable on every track. He has captured her sound so well that it embraces her infectious playful spirit that comes across in her live performances. — Terry Peters

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■ Sia — We Are Born (Sony Music) Rating: 8 (out of 10) Considering her origins in sunny Australia it is surprising that so much of her early material was ﬁlled with melancholy. In her last album, Some People Have Real Problems, she seemed ready to leave the clouds behind and explore a brighter approach. Sia’s ﬁfth studio album is a drawing together of all the best elements of her earlier work. Beginning with the upbeat funk on “The Fight” she grabs your attention and holds onto it for the entire 14 song collection. The party sound continues

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CALENDAR GALLERIES 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. Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com. Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com. Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Coffee Shop Painting: An exhibition of ancient Iranian narrative paintings by Alireza Abbasi Isfahani, Kasra Kiaei, Negar Kashian, Salar Ahmadian and Zarrin Naghsh Isfahani, until Aug. 29. Call for Photographs: Caroun Photo Club is currently accepting

submissions for their upcoming fourth annual print salon. Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, Aug. 31. CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-9886844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents a display of acrylic landscapes by Jane Bronsch and pottery by Liz de Beer, Aug. 25-Oct. 13. Opening reception: Thursday, Aug. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents landscape paintings by Jannicke Wiig until Sept. 22. The Elliott Louis Gallery: 258 East First Ave., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-736-3282. Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

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Info: 778-340-2223. Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266 or www. ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Jurors’ Choice: A mixed media exhibit with various artists until Aug. 29. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Aug. 21, 2-3 p.m. Inspired by Nature: A mixed media exhibition of parks of West Vancouver will run from Sept. 3 to 26. Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 3, 6-8 p.m. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Sept. 4, 2-3 p.m. Evening presentations: Tuesday, 7 p.m., by donation. Sept. 7, Jeff Marliave will talk about the delicate interrelationship of rockfish and glass sponges. Sept. 14, Keith Wade will talk about forest biodiversity. The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Crossings: An exhibit of new works by Patricia Adams, until Sept. 16. Klee Wyck: 200 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca. First Fridays: Paintings by artists from the North Shore Artists’ Guild will be displayed on the first Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Leighdon Studio Gallery: 190 West Third Ave., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 604-8750029 or www.leighdon.ca. Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder. North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016. North Vancouver — Then and Now: An exhibit of historic photographs and modern photos of the same sites from Lonsdale Avenue to Deep Cove will be on display until Dec. 31. North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182. Gardenscapes: Mike Wakefield’s photos will be on exhibit until Sept. 12. Marketplaces: Dennis Badgley’s market photos from Italy, Japan, South Korea, India and other locations will run from Sept. 12 to Oct. 10. Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: www. seymourartgallery.com.

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■ Margaret Cho, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 28.

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MARGARET Cho has always been able to get a laugh talking about the things that usually make us shiver. Now, try imagining her comic routines about sex, drugs and death set to the tune of a cheerful country ballad, and you’ll start to understand what her song, titled “I’m Sorry,” a collaboration with singer-songwriter Andrew Bird, is all about. The song chronicles the singer’s comically sincere apologies for having just murdered a lover and stuffed the body in the attic, set to swaying melodies in a music video complete with jolly police ofﬁcers whistling along to the tune. Preposterous? Not really. The song is based on the real life actions of someone Cho had

had a burgeoning crush on when she created her first TV series All American Girl back in 1994. Still feeling the pangs of lost love, she looked him up when she turned 40. “In 2007 he was convicted of the murder of his wife. He bludgeoned her to death and stuffed her body in the attic of his house until she was partially mummified,” says the awardwinning comic, who will play her music along with her usual stand-up routine at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Saturday night. “I’m not a good judge of character, obviously.” But this being Cho, a grisly situation such as that is a perfect muse for comedy, and so it’s not surprising that many of the songs off of her first musical album, titled Cho Dependent, follow the same subject matter. Take the song, “Intervention,” for instance, which she recorded with Tegan and Sara in Vancouver. While the local twin See Cho page 19

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years, but he was happy to spread the word. Cotton’s dad performed 120 exorcisms over the years, apparently with faith on his side. Cotton took over the family business, armed with the good book and good intentions, but no real belief that what he was doing was doing much of anything. That seed of doubt having turned into a whole mess of self-loathing, Cotton invites a camera crew along to come clean and expose the exorcism racket for what he says it is: dangerous prestidigitation performed on the weak. Cotton slaps a magnetic Christian ﬁsh decal onto the back of the SUV and away he and two crew members go to visit 16-yearold Nell Sweetzer (Ashley Bell), a pleasant girl whose father suspects that she is unknowingly slaughtering all the livestock on their farm. Nell is home-schooled. So is her creepy brother Caleb (Caleb Landry Jones). Dad Louis (Louis Herthum) pulled them all from the local Baptist church after his wife died, because the pastor was too progressive and played inappropriate hymns. It becomes quickly clear that Nell isn’t the only one in the family with issues. Thanks perhaps to horrorguru Eli Roth, screenwriters take great care with the characters, something of an anomaly in the horror genre. We get to know a lot about Cotton and his crisis of conscience, his upbringing, his own wife and son. And we become invested in the Sweetzer family as the tension

builds, then gets scary fast. Is Nell really possessed by one of the 20 demons in Cotton’s ancient book, or is she mentally ill? The film keeps us guessing for an impressively long time. Director Daniel Stamm (A Necessary Death) employs jerky, docu-style camerawork and heavy breathing (in the Cloverfield, Blair Witch Project vein) to give the whole affair a violent realism. Some cool contortion, a full moon, creepy, childlike drawings: the elements are all lined up for some serious scares. If you want to nit-pick, the accents aren’t Louisiana enough, and some of the religious iconography is too old-school for a backwoods fundamentalist household. But really the only big disappointment is the ending, too abrupt and a bit of a cheat, based on all the care that was taken with the rest of the film. To be less vague would give it all away, but had the ending gone in another direction the overall impact of the film would’ve been far creepier. No, this isn’t an Exorcism sequel. The only witty acknowledgment of that film, and on Catholics specifically: “they get all the press because they had the movie.” Strong writing and convincing acting elevate this film above standard horror fare. The Last Exorcism is a good entry point for new horror fans — legitimately thrilling without an excess of gore — which means that most will enjoy it, but diehard slice-and-dice fans will leave the PG-13 flick yawning.

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— Fri-Thur 1:30, 4, 6:50, 9:40 p.m. The American — Wed-Thur 1:20, 3:50, 7, 9:30 p.m. VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM CENTRE 1181 Seymour St. (at Davie), www.vifc.org Music Films of Murray Lerner Murray Lerner’s 1997 documentary, Message to Love, about the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival is screening this weekend with several other Lerner ﬁlms including: Jimi Hendrix, Wild Blue Angel and Miles Davis: Miles Electric.

Cho sticking with stand-up From page 17 songstresses put together a rocking melody, the lyrics are classic Cho, bouncily explaining to the listener why it’s so important that she intervene on their out of control addictions. Sounds a bit heavy? Don’t worry, there’s even a song about lice. Cho admits she’s not a natural musician, though she does play guitar. But that’s not the only reason she collaborated with other people on all but four of the 14 songs on Cho Dependent, including a song with A.C. Newman, a founding member of The New Pornographers. “I’m also a fan, and that’s what the whole process for me, too, has been like,” she says. She didn’t want to skimp on the music just because it’s a comedy album, either, so her collaborations helped each song stand on their own musically. “To me it’s still a comedy record, but I wanted to make it really beautiful. I wanted to make music that I would want to listen to, and I actually really love the songs on the record.” Fans will get the chance to see Cho perform them live, mixed in with the stand-up routine that built her career as a comic. The stories behind songs

like “I’m Sorry” are often comic routines in themselves, she says. “Some of the in-depth explanations about what the songs are about and why I wrote them are comic routines in themselves.” Cho’s forays into music come after a long and storied career, beginning her standup career in the early 1990’s, including opening for Jerry Seinfeld, before launching All American Girl based on her own experiences growing up as a Korean-American. The show’s cancellation deeply affected Cho, who turned to drug and alcohol abuse before coming back with her ﬁrst one-woman show, I’m the One That I Want.

Since then, she’s been involved in a string of stand-up tours, burlesque, numerous ﬁlms and most recently the TV show Drop Dead Diva. Yet when she spoke on the phone, she sounded pretty comfortable with where she is, and not about to cross off any new genres from her comedic bucketlist. ”I think I want to stick with music, I really love it, and I’d love to bring back some dance stuff,” she says, adding she’s already at work on her second album. “But ultimately I’m always going to be a standup comic, I’m always going to identify as that.”

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Dear Ambleside, The best look for summer is fun and easy with lots of trendy accessories. I don’t know which part of summer I like best, the part when we don’t have to wear coats and we can show off all of our fun pieces or that everything is on sale and fashion doesn’t have to cost us an arm and a leg! The summer look is at your fingertips and here are some ideas of how to look like you are on holiday here at home. The first piece to consider for summer is the short. Yes, skirts are also fun, but shorts are more versatile. This summer season, shorts are a city look, not a beach look. That means that they are stylish, not sloppy. Most shorts this season have a content of linen in them to keep their shape — not too much, so that you can still toss them in the washing machine. Shorts are pretty adaptable this summer. Wear them with tanks as well as button-down shirts (short and long sleeve) depending on the weather. The fit of the shorts should rest on your hips, just a little slouchy. Roll the cuff once or twice, to no higher than midthigh. The summer trend reveals the thigh, but don’t worry, to the knee will also look fashionable. Be sure there are not too many pleats; a straight cut will work, but the fit must be loose. Denim mid-wash shorts with a few frays resembling the boyfriend jean look, with a short-sleeve jacket or a sleeveless vest is the new casual summer suit. Next on your list should be the summer belt. Because the short has a city look and many women are wearing their tops over their shorts instead of tucked in, the belt comes in handy to add some flair and fit to your summer look. Belts are lightweight and strappy, resembling many looks of the sandal. Your belt should definitely match the look of your outfit. Belts are slightly exotic in their styling so try to choose something that is a light colour like tan or even metallic, and don’t forget some funky hardware that stands out. Now that we have the basics sorted, lets have some fun with the trendier pieces. Hats are popular this summer. The fedora is still in fashion. Look for something with a pattern, like stripes. The appearance of the hat is modern and unfussy. Even a straw hat is stylish as long as it has structure and is not floppy. Flip-flops are great for summer. They come in fabulous colours and patterns. You can really experiment on contrasting the colours of your outfit. Another inexpensive way to add funky colour to your outfit is with toe nail polish. Try something new, you never know how much it can change your disposition. I hope that I have given you some ideas. After all it is summer, go out and have some fun. Adieu, Mattie Mattie a la Mode is a monthly fashion advice column. Mattie is a freelance fashion writer and personal stylist. She can be reached via email at mattiealamode@gmail.com. Visit her blog at mattiealamode.com.

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CONCERTS Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-929-3200 or www.DeepCoveStage.com. Random Laughter: A musical comedy revue with no agenda or sense of direction: runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 2 from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634. Jeremy Taylor, singer-songwriter and entertainer will perform Sept. 8-10 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30. Let’s Put on a Show: An autobiographical musical with Mickey Rooney and his wife, singer/actress Jan, Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $26-$54. Lonsdale Quay Market: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info. wwwlonsdalequay.com. Summerfest 2010: A concert series, every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Dates and performers: Aug. 29, Ben Sigston and Sept. 5, Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner with the Hotlegz Dancers. Donations to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation will be accepted on site. Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.mtseymourunited.com. Gentlemen of Fortune Barbershop Chorus will perform, Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca. 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 souful and sassy concert, Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

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CALENDAR From page 24 Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834 or www. bridgebetween.com. East Side Marios: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556. Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m. 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.

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*Sears will deduct from the item price an amount equivalent to the tax you will be charged, so that your total purchase will be no more than the item price. Applicable HST will be shown on your receipt. Offer does not apply to Catalogue and online purchases. Excludes ‘great quality, priced right. everyday’ items with prices ending in .97, Special Purchases, protection agreements, deferral/installment billing fees, delivery or installation charges. Ask for details. †Excludes microwaves & accessories. **Mail in rebate. Offer valid on purchases made May 29 to August 31, 2010, on approved credit. Some restrictions apply. Ask for details. ††D/601 Furniture Shop; excludes baby & patio furniture.

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GREEN enviro events

Watershed Tours: Metro Vancouver will host free, four hour, public bus and walking tours of the Capilano watershed until the end of September. Learn where water comes from and understand the value of this resource. Must be a minimum of 13 years old. Schedule: www.metrovancouver. org/region/publicprograms/ pages/tours.aspx. Registration required: 604-432-6359. Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup: Registration is now open for this event, which takes place Sept. 18-26 across the country. Canadians are invited to become conservation champions by taking an active role in cleaning up a shoreline in their community. Info and registration: 1-877-427-2422 or www.shorelinecleanup.ca. World Rivers Day: A call for local groups to plan an event or activity to celebrate the world’s waterways, which will take place Sunday, Sept. 26. This day seeks to increase public awareness and encourage improved stewardship of rivers around the world. Info and registration: www.worldriversday.bcit.ca. World Rivers Day: A free family event where you can learn about the importance of rivers and how to protect waterways, Sunday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve at the north end of Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Individuals can also volunteer to restore areas of salmon habitat within the Seymour Valley. Tools will be provided. Info: Tanya, 604-451-6506.

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Celebrate an Eco Birthday: Birthday parties are available at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver, on weekends from 1 to 3 p.m. or weekday afternoons by request. Choose from five wild themes and learn about insects, dinosaurs, the temperate rainforest, food chains and creatures in the creek. Cost: $85. Best suited for kids aged four to nine. Info: 604-990-3754. Community Recycling Depot: Do you want to recycle more? Take all products (such as Styrofoam, vinyl, flower pots and electronics) not accepted by the Blue Box program to Presentation House, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver, on the third Saturday of every month, from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations go toward recycling costs and to programs at the theatre. Info: 604-568-7027 or visit www.pacificmobiledepots.com. Cool North Shore Drinks: Monthly gatherings with interesting, edgy and engaging dialogue about sustainability issues every third Thursday (except June, July and August). Hosted by Legacy North Shore Society. Info: info@coolnorthshore.ca. Free Eco-Tours: Study the rich heritage and unique natural resources of the West Coast. These walking tours, some available in Mandarin, are designed to educate and promote healthy living. Explore your own backyard with Joseph Lin. Info: 604-327-8693 or www. greenclub.bc.ca. Recycle with the Developmental Disabilities Association: Unwanted items can be donated at bins, picked-up or dropped off at donation stations. Info: 604-273-4DDA or www.develop.bc.ca. Mattress recycling: pickups offered for $45 plus a $14 recycling fee with www. mattressrecycling.ca. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

Do you love your pet? Their fur, feathers, even scales delight us. The North Shore is a great spot for pet owners and we would like to provide a place to share your pet with the whole community. Starting today you can send in your pet photos and we will post them to our website nsnews.com. Please send us your photo and information, which should include your name, the pet’s name, age, breed and any other details you’d like featured. Send your email to photo@nsnews.com or submit it via our website.

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CALUM Kwan participates in an educational activity intended to explain the role of rainfall on local water reserves at a Metro Vancouver event earlier this summer. Metro is offering an Old Growth Trail Walk, a guided family tour of old growth forest in the Seymour watershed area, Sunday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver. Registration: 604-432-6430. For more information, visit www. metrovancouver.org.

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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

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Best Little Schnitzel House in Town 71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

Food and service that will blow you away.Tons of TVs for all your sports action. Steak & Prawn Thursday. Prime Rib Fridays. Weekend brunch. 999 Marine Drive, N. Van. 604-983-9444

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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

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

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

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

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

FINE DINING The Observatory

The Salmon House

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Serving spectacular views and ﬁne, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings. 2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

FRENCH Chez Michel

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An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver. Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. 604-998-4403

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A West Vancouver Favorite for 25 years. Daily specials. 1373 Marine Dr. (2nd ﬂr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

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

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

Where one spicy sauce does not ﬁt all. Readers’ Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years! Open for Lunch & Dinner. 116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

Village Tap House $$

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

Lynn Valley Town Center’s newest sushi restaurant! Daily sushi and box specials. Licensed premises. Free delivery for orders over $20. 10% off 1 day advance orders. Ample parking–underground and mall. 125-1233 Lynn Valley Rd, N. Van. 604-988-7868 www.mountainsushi.ca

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

The Bridge Between Pub $ $

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

The Rusty Gull

A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm.The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm. Great selection of import draft.All Canucks PPV games on the big screens. 175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

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

Handi Cuisine of India

MALAYSIAN

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

Fatburger

French classic bistro with attitudefree dining. 224 West Esplanade N. Van. 604-924-4913

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

CHINESE

EAT-IN/TAKE-OUT

BISTRO 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 2453 Marine Drive W. Van 604 925-3031

Neighbourhood Noodles House

BAR & GRILL Hurricane Grill

Damn good pub! We try to take everything that’s good about a pub, and leave out what’s not, then add lots more good… Start with a comfortable room around a giant ﬁreplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, and pretty much the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet… and welcome to the Village Tap House! Come in for dinner, to catch the game on our dozens of high-def ﬂat screens, or check the events page to see what’s happening this week. 1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

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

The Fish House In Stanley Park

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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$

The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore. 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

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

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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

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ALLISON - Mildred Mildred Allison (nee Masur) went to be with her Lord on August 24th, 2010. She was born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan, in February 1930. She was the child of German speaking immigrants from Russia. Mildred studied piano and contributed to the musical programs of churches wherever she lived. She will certainly enjoy the music of heaven. Mildred married the Rev. Robert Allison in 1959 and they became a team in ministry. She leaves behind a daughter, Miriam, and son in law, Bart, son Gregory, and daughter in law Debbie. The seven grandchildren are Calle, Averee, Jori and Zachary van der Linde and Caleb, Luke and Josiah Allison. Mildred is survived by her husband Robert (Bob), a brother, Lloyd Masur of Nokomis, Saskatchewan and sister, Alice Falkenberg of Camrose, Alberta. She also leaves behind a rich legacy of loving and caring friends. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew’s and St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 2641 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver on Monday, August 30th at 2:00pm.

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ANDERSEN Vejno Elhart Guldberg With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Vejno. Vejno passed away Sunday August 15th 2010 at the age of 88. Predeceased by his wife Bernice in 1980. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Karen Guldberg Coyne, son in law Michael and grandson Jack Richard Guldberg Coyne. Venjo was born in Nakskov Denmark June 9th 1922. After WW2 he traveled the world, first as a solder in the British army, and then by working were ever he landed. He worked as a whaler in Japan, crocodile farmer in Australia and finally settling in Vancouver in 1954 where he started working as a general labourer in the construction trades. He was a proud union member and attended union meetings right up to the time of his death. Upon his retirement Vejno became a member of Silver Harbour Center in North Vancouver where he actively worked as a volunteer. He was very active in the Vancouver Danish Brotherhood Society, and the Danish House Society in Burnaby. Vejno was in and out of Lions Gate Hospital over the last year and we would like to thank all the staff there for the wonderful help and compassion they showed us during these difficult times. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Lions Gate Hospital foundation or the Danish House Society. No service by his request.

GRISDALE, Ronald Trevor 1935-2010

Ron, beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother and friend passed away suddenly Thursday, Aug 19th at Lions Gate Hospital. His generous spirit will be missed by those whose lives he touched. He was a lifelong resident of West Vancouver and was involved in many charitable and volunteer activities. He spent his career with BC Tel, before retiring in 1992. He was predeceased by his wife Daphne in 2006 and is survived by his loving son Doug, grandson Tyler, daughter Deborah, son-in-law Antonio, ’sister/cousin’ Bobby, nephew Joe, nieces; Karen, Susan and Jennifer, and numerous family members and friends throughout the world. A celebration of his life will be held at 10am on Saturday, September 4th at West Van Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver. Shorts are encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Barnabas Family Ministries and Lions Gate Hospital Foundation/ Chemotherapy Clinic. LEWIS - Marlene Charlotte Marlene passed away on Sunday August 22, 2010. A service will be held in her honour on Sunday August 29th at 11 am, at the Lynn Valley Legion, 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver.

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CHAPMAN (Ashwin) - Dorothy ne´e Ward; died peacefully on August 14th in her 102nd year. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters, she is survived by her brother George. Also her devoted daughter Joan Kissinger, grandchildren Susan Mallette, Scot (Barbara) and Alison Kissinger; great grandchildren Damien, Ryan, Sean, Claire, Curtis and Christopher. A hard working, independent woman, Dorothy was fortunate to spend her last 4 years in the tender care of the staff of Cedarview Lodge. Private family remembrance.

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GANSTAL - Arne Ingmar On Aug. 19th, he passed away in his West Vancouver home with his 3 children at his side: Angela, Anders & Lars. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ulla. In his 85 years he touched many lives with his kind soul. Services will be held in his Garden on Sept 4th. 'Donations in lieu of flowers to Lions Gate Hospice would be gratefully accepted'

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MASSIE - Douglas T. On August 20, 2010, Doug passed away at Kelowna General Hospital from a brain aneurysm at the age of 51 or to some 39. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Debbie, daughter Jamie, sons Logan and Corey, granddaughter Kenzie, son-inlaw Kris, his parents Fred and Betty and brothers Dean, Campbell and Colin, and nieces and nephews. Doug will be missed by his numerous friends at the ball diamonds and soccer fields all over the Okanagan Valley. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Debbie Massie, 385 Holbrook Rd. E, Kelowna, BC V1X 1T1 and any condolences may be sent to the family at ddmassie@hotmail.com

JOUBERT, Zavion Michael Nov. 25, 1981 - August 14, 2010 To know him was to love him. Zav lived large. His passion was to ski fast, jump high, and embrace every opportunity. We were so lucky to have him in our lives. 'If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep us in your heart, we will stay there forever.' He will be forever in the hearts of his mother Ruscilla, siblings Venetia, Jared, Adam, Camilla and Dave, niece Talia and nephew Cade, extended family, and friends who knew and loved him. Goodbye for now our beautiful blue eyed boy, you were the sunshine of our lives.

PRESCOTT - Jennifer Patricia (nee Campbell) December 10, 1975 - August 14, 2010. 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), parentsin-law Gordon and Barbara Prescott and by Matt’s sister Rebecca (Phil). A mountain-top ceremony was held on Whistler Mountain on Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. to remember Jennifer. Friends and family met at 11:00 a.m. at the top of the gondola and proceeded to the chosen site. A private family ceremony was 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. Donations may be made to: Jen Prescott Memorial Fund, c/o Lindsay Moore-Geros, 145 Drummond Street,Ottawa, ON. K1S 1K1

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ROGERS, Patricia Ann, 69, died August 20, 2010 at Lions’ Gate Hospital. Special thanks to our family doctor, Dr. Leon Bard and the Lion’s Gate ICU nurses and doctors which took such good care of her. Mrs. Rogers was born on August 9th, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec. She was the second oldest of four children. In 1963, she married John Rogers in Dorval, Quebec. She worked at ICBC until her retirement in 2003. She was an accomplished seamstress and knitter and a full time grandmother to four grandchildren. She missed her true calling of being a teacher, but her skills were put to work helping her children then later her grandchildren with their homework. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her husband, John Rogers, two daughters, Cheryl Rogers and Allyson Parker and son John Rogers Jr. as well as four grandchildren Chelsea, Tyler, Robbie and Caitlyn. She is further survived by her brother, Harvey Benoit, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jack and Bob Benoit. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are sent to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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SCHINDLER Hertha 'Omi' 'Shindy' January 29, 1918 - August 20, 2010 Surrounded by family, our beloved mother, grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully at Cedarview Lodge at the age of 92. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her daughter Monika (Bryce), her granddaughter Nadja (Felix) and countless friends across the lower mainland and family in Europe. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Cedarview Lodge. No service by request.

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Lost & Found Lost black male cat ‘MICK’ $500 Reward. White patch on chest, wearing red ID collar. Missing since Aug 15 from the Newdale Rd area West Van. 604-922-5411

CAT, Black/white, long hair, lost L. Valley, 'Panda'. Reward $500. vpanda@shaw.ca 604-218-3326 CAT LOST nr Bewicke & Marine, female tortoise shell, 'Amy Cat' pink tags, reward 604-984-1292 DOG LOST, Mtn. Hwy & 16. male, 9 mo Chihuahua black & white. Reward, 604-988-1299 FOUND SET of keys in Myrtle Park trail on Tues Aug 24th. Call to id. 604-929-2347 LOST- PLATINUM Tennis Bracelet, on Saturday at the Car Rally at the Village, Park Royal. $1000 Reward, Please call 604-913-4353 or 604-773-5690

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Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive, and enthusiastic professional to join our top-performing sales team at our new North Vancouver location. Previous automotive sales experience required and ﬂuency in a second language preferred. A current BC Motor Vehicle Sales Person License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are required. We provide an extremely competitive remuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

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The Coho Festival is the largest environmental event on the North Shore and there are lots of ways to get involved and have fun at the same time. Bring a friend with you and help with the set up in the morning, the take down in the afternoon or one of the many events that make up the Festival. If you want to be involved in this year’s biggest ever Coho Festival, call the Coho office at 604-926-6956 or email us at: cohosociety@ westvanchamber.com.

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P/T CONSTRUCTION worker reqd for site located in Ambleside West Van. Phone 604-764-6145

NEED EXTRA INCOME?

Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable winterized vehicle and be available from 2am to 6am daily. Earn up to $900/mo. Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

Capilano

Join Our Winning Team!

Required for a high volume dealership on the North Shore. We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual with vehicle sales experience. A current BC MVSA Licence, a valid BC Drivers Licence and a clean driver’s abstract are required. We offer an excellent remuneration and beneﬁts package. Apply in conﬁdence to: Garry Speranza, Sales Manager Fax: 604-985-0520 Email: garry@capilanovw.com

EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR a funky, positive fully qualified stylist. Temp P/T to start. Possible F/T for the right candidate. Hours are TuesdaySaturday, 2pm-6pm. Drop off resume in person to 1785 Bellevue. No phone calls please.

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General Employment

Maple Leaf Garden Centre in West Vancouver is currently hiring for a:

★ F/T Shipper/Receiver

for fall season. Tues to Sat. Previous experience an asset. Valid drivers licence required. Please send resume to: Fax: 604-926-7631 Email: mlgcwest@telus.net

Amazing Opportunity!

Up to $800/week, no commission, benefits available. Promotion company is gearing up for its busiest time of year. We offer full paid training, and a fast paced environment. Tons of advancement and travel opportunities! Must like music & work well with the opposite sex. Call today for an interview.

Mindi, 604-777-2195

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOL

entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. Sept 13th-Oct 2nd. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

2010

Appliances

LIKE NEW!

SPORT INSTRUCTOR (Contract) The North Vancouver Recreation Commission invites applications for a Sport Instructor For position details, visit www.northvanrec.com Employment Opportunity A183 Closing date: September 3, 2010 We thank all applicants, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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Education

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

UNDER PRESSURE SYSTEMS INC.

EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON

Beauticians & Barbers

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

Hotel Restaurant

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

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Announcements

APARTMENT MAINTENANCE Full time repair person required for North Shore rental units. Must be experienced in all areas of repair work, have own tools, vehicle and reside on the North Shore. Competitive salary and benefits. Please fax resume to 604-986-6048

No phone calls please

Our dealership is expanding – beneﬁt from our growth! The Coho Society of the North Shore needs

General Employment

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:

www.acmelab.com

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. 604-916-8653 Reply: lawnhoppers@live.ca NEED EXTRA $$’s! PT rel. exp. house cleaners w/car req’d. $15/hr. Call 604-771-7135

General Employment

PRECISE CONCRETE hiring F/T Cement Finisher. Must have comp. high school and min. 3 yrs exp. $26/hr. e-resume: mark-pretty@hotmail.com

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.

CAPILANO VOLKSWAGEN AUDI is looking to fill the following permanent positions:

★ F/T Lot Attendant

Position requires a valid BC drivers license & a clean drivers abstract. Work schedule of 5 days/ week. Experience an asset but not requited.

★ Receptionist

Must have exceptional professional skills and committed to high customer service standards; possess great personality and excellent communication skills; capable of handling a busy switchboard and able to multitask; reliable, flexible and adaptable. We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment. Please send your resume to: Capilano VW AUDI 1151 Marine Drive North Vancouver, V7P 1T1 or email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please.

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

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

Bean Around the World is looking for year round employees! Must be available to work mornings, weekdays and have a flexible schedule. Please apply with resume at: 1520 Marine Dr. West Van, No calls please. CAFETERIA HELP in North Vancouver high school. Duties include cooking, cash, customer service. Hours 7:30am to 2pm. Email: amagafood@yahoo.com KOREAN FOOD COOKS, no cert, 40hr/wk, $18-$20/hr, Korean, basic/no English, 3yr exp, Duties, train 1 PR or 1 Cdn, cook/plan menu, check & order supp. T: 987-3112 Kyungbok Palace 143-W 3rd St. N. Van The Delly at U.B.C. Campus

DELI & SANDWICH SHOP

Is looking for a Counter Person. Customer service & cashier experience necessary. Apply at: 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Student Union Bldg, UBC, Vancouver. Email : nizarrajan@gmail.com WATERFRONT RESORT in Tofino seeks management couple. Exc salary + accomodations & bonus package. Exp preferred. Call 250-266-1711 or email: emilkulcsar@yahoo.ca

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Medical/Dental

F/T MOA required for North Shore surgical practise. Please call for details. 604-817-2732 FULL TIME CDA required for North Vancouver dental office. Please fax resume with cover letter to: 604-929-6278 (Mon - Thurs. 9am-5pm) or email: rjrdds@shaw.ca

Medical Office Trainees Needed

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available

1-888-748-4126

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Trades/Technical

GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required immediately. Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320. Call 250-787-1361. This is a full time position with excellent future for the right person.

WHIRLPOOL Washer & Dryer, white, only used 18 mths, $300 for pair obo 778-387-3626

2015

Art & Collectibles

ORIG. OIL & acrylic paintings & collectibles ranging price from $100 - $5000, 604-913-8965

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Food Products

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

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For Sale Miscellaneous

6 PINE dining chairs, loc. crafted, $200; twin bed frame &headboard $40; FurReal animated siton pony $130; bldg supplies for lovely dollhouse $175; 604-983-2316 AREA CARPET 5’x7’ green, pattern border. $50, white fireplace w/bookshelves 55WX15DX43H $150, 2 wicker light colour (Jinger Jar) chairs, pattern cushions 2 for $130, white nite stand $30, Queen H/board, black metal ornate works $75. micro wave $10. 604-551-1490 can email photos. GLASS DINING TABLE & 6 rattan chairs $200 obo. TV $25, gas BBQ $50. 778-231-3575 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 6 DWR pine upright chest, childs study centre, white 6 dwr chest, $50 ea. Good cond 604-926-6194 COMPUTER DESK, $40 obo. Call 778-846-5275 CONVERTIBLE CRIB & Changing Table. Pali Brand. White wood, great condition, all parts, instructions + mattress. Call 604 761 2122

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Musical Instruments

PIANO & bench $1500, Heintzman Upright 40'x 57'. Fully tuned, good conditon. 604-980-3242

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Dogs

4 TOY Australian Shepherd pups 2/merles 2/ tri parents to view 604.799.3324/ $750 - $950 cowgirl555520@rocketmail.com

GARAGE SALES

Friday, August 27, 2010 – North Shore News – A31

Recycler

1970 GYM POMMEL horse, 1950 Pram, free you p/u, 604-980-5019 IKEA TV ent unit, computer hutch, 3 bookcase unit & sofa, free u p/u W. Van. 604-760-1849 SCRAP WOOD from the workshop. shevles, kindling, firewood. U Pick Up. 604-926-3698

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ALL SMALL breed pups local & on shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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

AMERICAN PITBULL pups, P/B, $500. Call for more information, 604-819-6006 BOUVIER, brindle male, 3 m.o., CKC reg, health guar, shots, vet chk. Exc w/babies, 604-996-7368 MALTESE PUPS, 2 m’s, trained, 3.5 mths, vet ✔ 1st shots, fam raised, ready to go. 604-464-5077 MAREMMA PUPS for sale; working parents; 5 males, 3 females; $450 ph. 604-823-4797

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Music/Dance Instruction

PIANO, THEORY, accompaniment. Beginner - A.R.C.T. 778-881-0329 www.vancouverpiano.ca

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Childcare Available

MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS Male. Ready to go! $650 firm. 604-591-2137

DELBROOK AREA exp cert LNR provider full/part time avail. 1yr+ in my home. Call 604-984-8671 TRAINED NURSERY Nurse, and Kidergarden teacher has daycare space. Eileen. 604-984-7929

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Daycare Centres

PAPILLONS. THREE females for sale. Two puppies and 3 yr female. All have CKC, microchip, vaccines. Small and friendly. $600 - 1200 Call 604 527 8948

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

I’m camera shy...

Cats

RAGDOLLS & Domestic Kittens, $100-$500. 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

PUREBRED BLUE pitbulls $1000. Very healthy with first shots Ph:604-584-7885.

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

Puppy Paradise SURREY

9613 192ND Street

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LHASALIER LHASALIER MORKIE MORKIE HAVANESE/PUG HAVANESE Registered

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$695 $595 $795 $795 $895 $695 $695 $795 $795 $895 GOLDEN RETRIEVERS $595 $495 $695 GOLDEN RETRIEVERS (PEKAPOM BD> Registered, 1 left!) $695 $795 SHIHTZU/PUGS HAVENESE Registered $495 $795 $895 PAPILLON Registered $695 PEKAPOM $695 $795 MIN PIN $595 PEKEPOO $695 MINI PUGGLE $595 $895 $695 WESTIE $795 SHIHTZU/PUGS $695 $795 SHELTIE Registered $495 $595 PAPILLON Registered $695 $695 BICHAPOO PEKEPOO $695 YORKIE Registered WESTIE $795 $695 $895 COCKALIER $695 SHELTIE Registered $795 $895 POM (8WEEKS,REG) BICHAPOO $695 $895ENG TOY/BICHON $695 YORKIE Registered $795 $895 COCKALIER $695 $795 BEAGLE $795 POM (8WEEKS,REG) $695 $795 $795 $895 PUGGLE ENG TOY/BICHON $695 $795 CHIHUAHUA $695+ BEAGLE $795 $895 $895 DASCHUND $795 $695 $795 CHI-WEENIE

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

YORKIE SHIH TZU, male, 9 weeks old, vet✔, shots/ dewormed, $525. 604-904-9280

Lost?

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778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 Mon-Sat 11-7/Sun 12-6

puppyparadise.ca

Found~ in the Classiﬁeds!

Garage Sale North Vancouver

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Garage Sale North Vancouver

97C - SAT & SUN 9am-5pm. Kitchen stuff, table, hutch & much more! 337 W 5th St.

94 - SAT 10-3. Furniture, household items, clothing, some toys, etc. 4419 Parliment Cres

96-5 FAMILY Sale! 3020 Fromme Rd. follow signs, Sat 10 - 2pm Lots of misc. items. Dont Miss this

99-SAT 9-2, 38 - 650 Roche Point Dr. Furn. lazy boy, anitque head & foot board, Play stn 2 + games, golf clubs, VHS movies, dvd, etc.

97C - SUNDAY 9:30am - 1pm

94-GIANT BOOK Sale! Sun 10-2, 3520 Sunset Blvd. Large home library being liquated all kinds.

99-SUNDAY 10-2, 4140 Golf Dr. @ Felton, Electronics, toys, books, clothes, home decor etc.

96-AUG 28, 9 -1 pm. 1210 dempsey Rd, household , audio & records, kids stuff & more. v

94-MOVING SALE, household, tools, lots of great stuff, Sat, Sept 4, 10 to 3 pm. 1129 Linnae Ave.

96-AUG 28TH, MOVING, 10 -3 household, toys, cabinets, bags, china, etc. 2668 Tempe Glen Dr.

94-MULTI FAMILY Sale! Sat 10 1pm, Lots of kids stuff, toys etc. Grousewoods on Woodchuck Pl

96-MOVING SALE, lots of furn, storage, home decor, Sat, 9-1, 3681 Sykes Rd. No Early Birds!!

95- 1200 & 1300 Blk Sale West 15th St Norgate Sat 9-12 Hockey, bikes, computer, clothes, ETC!!!!, 95-SAT 9-12, 1206 Tatlow Ave (around corner of McBride). Luggage, toys, books, and lots more.

96- HUGE MULTI FAMILY SALE Sat 10-3. Everything must go! 3181 Fromme Rd

96-SAT 9-2, 2638 Lauralynn Dr. lots of kids toys, books, patio furn. & household items etc. etc. 97B - Estate / Garage Sale, Sat 8am-3pm, rain or shine. 303 East 11th St, enter from alley. 3 - 4pm everything left in garage will free! 97B - SAT 7:30am - afternoon (no earlies) 249 E 8th St, in back alley Kids toys, antiques, furn, etc 97C - APT BLDG YARD SALE. Sat 9-2. Furn, misc household items & more! 505 Lonsdale Ave

REAL ESTATE Real Estate Services

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

GAS STATION & Garage. Well established, very successful. Serious inquiries only . 604-724-4848

Own Your Own Retail Business! Prime White Rock location. Low rent. $5900 incls $3000+ stock, fixtures. Turn Key. 604-541-9898

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

● DIFFICULTY SELLING? ●

Expired Listing, No Equity, High Pymts?

We Will Take Over Your Payment

Until Your Property Is Sold. No Fees. Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca ★ WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief! No Equity! Don’t Delay! Call us First! 604-657-9422

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Coquitlam

ATTN: BUILDERS $645K 1421 SMITH AVE. COQ Close to Como Lake 2500 SF, 63’ x 125’ Flat Lot Call Chris ★ 604-307-0123

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Lots & Acreage

uSELLaHOME.com

******SPECIALS SPECIALS ******

Shihtzu-Poodle X Shihtzu-Poodle X X Maltese-Pekingese Maltese-Pekingese X M/F Pomeranian Registered, Yorkie-Poo Yorkie-Poo

North Vancouver

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96-GARAGE SALE Sat 9 - 1pm, Kids stuff, housewares, clothes etc. 33-1910 Cedar Village Cres.

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LOCATED IN

Garage Sale

94- 4335 HIGHLAND BLVD, Everything for Daycare & more! Aug 28 & 29, 9 to 3 pm.

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

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North Vancouver

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

604-724-7652

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Garage Sale

96 - ECLECTIC MOVING SALE, Sat 10am - 1pm. Furn, interesting housewares, lots of quality baby items, BBQ, clothes. 373 Tempe Cres (back lane) No early birds PIT BULL Puppies. UKC reg. Great bloodlines. 604-240-1647. www.heavylinepitbulls.com

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Abbotsford Reduced 1800sf 4br 2ba w/suite, quiet cul-de-sac $349K 859-4048 id5174 Chilliwack Promontory 4500sf 5br 5ba home, 2 bsmt suites, $619K 824-9700 id5206 Coquitlam 10,000sf lot w/1000sf 3br 2ba home, outbuilding $440K 778-859-0717 id4272 Coquitlam Open House Daily 2-4 511, 3132 Dayanee Springs Bv NEW top fl 650sf 1br condo, view $299,900 778-285-9449 id5170 Langley renovated top floor 1161sf 2br 2ba condo, view $293K 778-996-3444 id5179 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $499,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Open House Sat/Sun 2-4 14974 Raven Pl, Guildford area renovated 1200sf 3br rancher, 7200sf lot $399K 250-530-9726 id5210

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. New Westminster. No HST! $325,888. Call 604-726-0677.

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Recreation Property

MT. BAKER SKI AREA. 2 cabins, 1 property. Rent one, use one. Gated community w/ amenities. 35 min. from border $399,500 U.S. Maryann Angus 360-224-6704 www.mymtbakerhome.com

Find your perfect home at

househunting.ca

225 East 5th St (back lane btwn E 4th & 5th) Something for everyone: furn, tools, sports equip, household odds & ends, clothes, etc Rain or shine No early birds 98-SAT 9-1, 358 East 20th St, Collectibles, garden tools, furn. arts, typewriter, micro & shelves 99-MULTI FAMILY, 9 to 2 pm Aug 28. 1190 Lima Rd. Lots of great items. Weather permitting.

West Vancouver LIONS BAY Moving Sale Sat 10-2, Furn, tv, electronics,household, 490 Upper Bayview Road. 91- HUGE SALE by Retired Builder. Sat 9-5. Elec drills, router, mult. tools, linens, hsehold items. 6875 Copper Cove Rd. Exit # 2 from Hwy to Marine Dr.

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Garage Sale West Vancouver

91- End of Summer Sale! Sunday 8am - 12 noon 3521 Creery Ave. off 3500 Block of Marine Dr. Collectibles, household, Ikea shelving, videos, cds, and so much more 91-HUGE ESTATE Sale, Sat & Sun, Aug 28/29, 9-3, 4633 Woodburn Pl. L/r, d/r & bdrm furn, etc. 92-1301 SINCLAIR St. Sat 8am 1pm, Kids toys, books & clothes, electronics, furn. garden pots & supplies, household item & more

nsnews.com

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RENTALS

Metaphysical

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

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS INTERNATIONAL PLAZA

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR, 2 bath, Edgemont Village, 1375sf, immac, ns, small pet neg. $2300+utils, now, 604-306-6846

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

1 & 2 Bdrm. Suites

Furnished suites also avail.

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Travel Destinations

MAUI CONDO Kihei, 1 blk to San Juan, 1 br furn, i/net, Oct 25-Nov 25 nr ammens. 604-985-7967

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

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Financial Services

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program 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

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Franchises/ Business Opps

1995 GMC 3500 HD turbo diesel landscaping truck, 6.5l, 5 spd, 10’ dump box. $16k. 604-710-9670

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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 #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

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Personals

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

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

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

604-985-4969

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Escort Services

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

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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, $830, large incld heat, laundry, np, ns, Lonsdale & Keith, Sep 1, 604-929-5101 leave msg.

1 BR city/ocean view, reno’d, deck, secure prkg, nr seabus, np ns $1200 immed 604-987-8449

1 BR, close to all amens, large apt., Oct 1, suits 1 quiet adult, n/s, $740 incls heat & h/w. no pets, North Van. 604-294-4502 1 BR, ctrl Lonsdale, view, balc, heat, cable, prkg, hw, coin wd, ns, np. Oct 1, $870, 604-913-6727 1 BR large, $875, patio. Quiet, drapes, heat incl’d. Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 br large corner, quiet & immac central Lonsdale, all new, large patio, np, ns, $960, 604-317-8811 1 BR. Near Sea Bus. Ns/np. Quiet bldg. Prkg. $950/mo. Lease. Refs req’d. Avail Oct 1. 604-801-1164 1 BR $900 2 BR $1200 Heat & hw no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St avail Sept 1 & 15, 604-987-2761

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 facilities. ns, np $1250, 604-830-0857 Leave msg. 2 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking available, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346 2 BR Central Lonsdale, $1180, Sep/Oct. balc, hardood, heat, hw, np, prkg Adult bldg 604-985-6935 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, 1st flr, N. facing, hw flrs, heat & h/water incl, no pets, $1100, avail Sept 1, Dodwell Strata Management. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 2 BR + den, 2 bath, insuite w/d, 29th & Lonsdale. 55 +. No pets, $1350, Sept 1 604-985-8337 2 Br, large bright corner $1050, incl. hw, 2369 Lonsdale, hardwood, prkg, ns, np, 604-988-5501 2 BR, nr Cap Univ. very spacious, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, immed, ns, np, $1350, 604-921-4384 2 BR, south west corner, large balc. QUIET well kept bldg, on E. 10th, $1045 incl heat/cable/hw, refs ns. np, Oct 1, 604-983-2453

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets Immed $1350. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 2 BR w/w carpets, heat, hw, $1100, 2 Br, balc, hardwood flrs, $1160 np 225 E 12 604-986-5437

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

BRIARS 126 E 12 St. South facing, 1 BR for Sept 1st. Heat & hw incl. Prkg avail, np, ns. 604-983-2086 Chesterfield/W15, 1br, view, incld heat hw, cable, 1 yr lease, no pets, $850up, 604-987-9899

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

LARGE 1BR apt quiet bldg. w/d + util included $1200/mo call 604 904-4759 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 Sept & Oct 1, 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. Studio w/den $940; 1 br +den $1095; 2 Br $1450 views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com PENTHOUSE STUDIO, great view, Lower Lonsdale, concrete bldg, lg balcony, gym, sauna, new paint/carpet, $795 incl heat/hw, lease, n/s, n/p. 604-218-3135

417-530 Ravenwoods Dr 1Br+ den, 753sf balc. prkg, locker ns np lease $1450 Eric 604-723-7368

777 W. Queens Rd. 2br or 3br units $1540 to $2000. Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876.

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

2 bd 2 bth @ The Club 1327 E.Keith, Commuting? Retired? Adult Community! Indoor Pool, all amenities Western Exposure $1995 2 bd 2 bth Sub Penthouse! New Atrium/Victory Ship Way SW End Unit hwd, ss appls Huge View! Lonsdale $2495 www.dianamander.com Royal LePage Northshore 604-926-6011 / 657-4508

Beautiful Views

1 bdrm- $1,050 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

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.

604-985-2926

Royal LePage 604-657-4508

Do You Need to Rent Your Property? $

West Van Apt. Rentals

6515

Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-630-3300

Duplexes - Rent

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 1Br $1295 ocean view large balc. 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

Waterfront 6o yards

from Seawall. Very Large 1 Br, new top line appls, granite counters, drapes, carpet, tiles. Gym, gated security, keyless entry sys. Will rent quickly, Only this one available in our luxury building.

604-913-1849 2180 Argyle Avenue West Vancouver

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.

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 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

2 BR, 2.5 bath, Grand Blvd, 2 level, very priv., deck, own entry & w/d, jacuzzi, ns, 604-787-2048 3 BR Central Lonsdale, own laundry, balcony $1600 + utils, avail immed 778-838-9282

5 BR 2 lvls, Central Lonsdale, own w/d, balcony $2300 + utils, avail now 778-838-9282 Bdrms + den, extra large living room with f/p. #2-518 West Keith Rd. Avail Sept 1, 604-719-8263

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR + sm den, new beautiful carpet/paint, self contained suite, f/p, cable, utils, w/d, priv ent & patio, with some city view, Lower Lons - east 4th, avail now. $1300 604-990-0981 or 604-644-8590 1BR AMBLESIDE, W. Van. fully furn. pool, sauna, party rm, gym, $1900, min. 1 mo, 604-839-0939

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

CNYN HTS Highland Blvd 5 bdrm,2.5 bthrm hse,Rent $2700+util. avail Sept 1, n/s, n/p lv msg 604-926-5273;email zsamji@shaw.ca DEEP COVE Executive 2 BR & Den (3rd BR). waterview home, 2600 sqft, fully reno’d, Sep 1. $4500. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788 DEEP COVE water view 1 BR f/p, hardwood flrs, patio, shed, lrg lot, quiet area $1475. 604-929-5191

DUNDRAVE 4BR, 3bath, updated, 180° view, hw, gourmet kitch 925-8824 Vistarealty.net NORTH VAN 2 BR & Den whole house 1554 Hunter St, 1200 sqft, great yd, $2200. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788

Avail Short Term - $1700/mo 2 br furn. 2 levels, Grand Blvd. grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com WATERFRONT 1BR Hot Tub Luxury & Big Views in Deep Cove Nov 1 www.lockehaven.ca/winter

6525

Garages

3 CAR insulated, heated garage, professionally equipped with 6 ton lift $550. Robert 604-377-8762

6540

Houses - Rent

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 3 BR, 1.5 bath, Grand Blvd. 6 appls incl wd, large yard, fp, garage, ns, $2300, 604-763-2580 3 BR, 3 baths, rec room, Pemberton Heights, balcony $2500, avail now. Call Nasrin 604-551-5141 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

4 BR, 2bath, 20 St. W. Van. large bsmt, character, hardwood, deck view, garage, large corner, ns, np Sept 15, $3000, 1-604-485-5598 4 BR Grand Blvd area, S facing, hardwood, deck, big yard, $2300 + utils, ns np. 604-924-4614

5 BR, 2 level house, in Norgate near Amenities avail now-3 bathsbig sundeck, fenced yard Rent $2700/mth 604-987-1306

SQUAMISH- Riverstones, Avail Now! Rent geared to income for seniors & persons with disabilities. New 1 BR + den, 1 BA, lam., micro, f/s, elec heat, secure bldg, prkg, N/S, pet restrictions. Excl. hydro, cable & phone. Contact B.C. Housing @ 604-433-2218 to

6 BR, 2 bath, large yard, recent renos, Westview, wd, pets ok, $2500; lease req. 1-604-849 0445

UPPER LONSDALE 4br, 4 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, Sept 1 $2850 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net WATERFRONT, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Deep Cove, pets ok, avail Sept 1, $2600 + utilities. 604-803-2017

Westcot, Chartwell School B’P’s Sprawling Rancher 3 bd, den, hwd, Carport hwd, Big kitchen! $2995/ St. Marys Opportunity??? Currently a Group Home Coming Up October 1st! Suit similar use $3495/ Got Kids, lots of them? 6 bd up in Spacious Tudor Family room off kitchen Fenced yard Garage Big Mud room Dog OK! $3995/ 5 bd up! A* Updated Tudor SS appls, hwd, fir/cedar Fenced, Walk to Caulfeild A 1 Street Appeal $4495/ Palmerston / Irwin Park ! Huge View Dundarave 4 bd 3 bth, updated hwd $4795/ Pilot House Lwr Caulfeild! Charm, Unobstructed Sea Views! Sparsely Furnished 3 bd 3 bth, Garage $4995/ Pinetree Upper Caulfeild Furnished or Not, Plus in law suite, Garage 2 bd loft office Fab View $5695/ Waterfront, Sea Views Quiet Serene, Special. SS Appls Granite, Extra studio too! 4 bd, dance/work out room Ambience galore! $5795/ www.dianamander.com Royal LePage Northshore 604-926-6011 / 657-4508

MOVING?

890 Wildwood lane, West Van. 5BR 3 bath, lrg lot & deck, nw flrs, paint & appl $3200 604-813-9838

http://classiﬁed.van.net

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

★ Great Location ★ 2 large

BOWEN ISLAND, 2 br + den, 1300sf, 1 ba, h/w flrs, granite, lrg deck, great view, n/s n/p, Oct 1, $1200+1/2 hyd, 604-947-0025.

place your ad online@

BRIT PROP Chartwell 5br+rec, fp 2.5 bath, big yard, 6 appls, ns, np, nr school, $4200, 604-767-3445

3 BR upper duplex, mtn. view, by seabus, reno’d, no dogs, $1600, Oct 1, 1-250-885-3047

5 BR, 2 bath, 2 rec rms, 2 gas fp wd hardwood up, Edgemont Village Sep 1, $2750, 604-816-2380

add Riverstones to your Preferences

Houses - Rent

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

Other Areas Apt. Rentals

6505-13

6540

1 BDRM suite, near seabus, no pets, n/s, avail now, $900 + utils, 604-346-4373

2 BR, large, Ocean View, Well maint’d bldg, near Seawall, shops & library. 604-925-0006

Completely Renovated

2120 ARGYLE Ave, breathtaking water view, 2 lrg bdrms, 2 bath, 2 u/g prkg, extra storage, lrge balc, w/d, d/w, micro, steamtub, N/S N/P, $3000+ utils, 604-925-3416

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

3 Lines 3 Times

6505-12

Please call 604-922-4322

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

2 BD semi ensuite Caulfeild Above stores! Renovating? Walk to Beach, park, bus Gardener? 2 Decks Pet ok

North Vancouver

Apartments & Condos

Member of the Crime Free MultiHousing Program

2 & 1 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537 BRAND NEW 2 Br, 2 bath fantastic view Lwr Lonsdale, 2 prkg $2200 ns pet ok Anna Soffia Remax Crest. 604-720-8324

6505

BAYVIEW APTS

SPACIOUS MODERN 2 Br bsmt suite in Pemberton Heights, w/d, stove, fridge, d/w, sec system, $1275 incld’s utils. 604-971-1911

3 BR, den, 2 Bath, Secure, New, Oceanfront, 8th flr, 2 prkg, 2 balc. avail NOW, $4600. 604-980-6050

A 1 studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405 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

6505

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, VIEW 4BR+, 2 Ba’s, semi-furn. fp, h/wd, ns, np, refs lease, $2300. 604-926-0053

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

RENTALS 6565

Office/Retail Rent

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 OFFICE, 360 sf, share common area, all incl. Marine Dr. N.Van $500 604-346-3879 or 904-5666 FULLY FURN self cont’d proffessional space. 350+sf, $760 +HST, a/c, hydro, elec 604 313-8817

6595

Shared Accommodation

1 BR Furn in contemp home in gr8 neighb. Cls to transp. Incl util, wrls, cbl, w/d. perfect for n/s student 604-780-9972 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 suite, nr Pemberton Plaza, prefer female $700 incl utils & laundry, ns np. Sept 1. 778-997-9442, 604-484-9442 1 BR in spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $475 incl. 604-980-2106 CLEAN, quiet, furn room, w/d, 7 min drive to Cap College, $500 incls. N/S. 604-929-5036 LUXURY WATERFRONT, house share, private beach, large BR,15 min dtwn $949. 778-338-4800 NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $595 incl furn, utils/net. 778-885-8864

6600

Storage

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

6602

1 BR bright 2 level suite, own entry, 2 blks to Edgemont $1050, ns. Immed 604-831-9749 1 BR bsmt Upper Lynn Valley, nr bus, n/s, n/p Incl cable, hydro, $800. Sept 22. 604-983-3127

1 BR + den, W. Van ocean view, all appls, patio, ns, np, $1288+ %utils 604-925-9144 or 329-0008 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780

1 BR, Grouse Woods, quiet newly renod, ground level, patio, yard, shared wd, gas fp, ns, np, avail Sept 1, $850, 604-720-9422 1 BR new bsmt, Central Lonsdale nr bus & lgh incl w/d wifi & cable, n/s /n/p (778)998-9291 after 3pm 1 LRG br + den, quiet, Edgemont Village, w/d, d/w, util/cable incl, $1175. Sept 1, 604-986-5358 2 & 3Br Ctrl Lonsdale, fenced garden, fp, 1 & 1.5 bath, wd, ns, np $950- $1450, Oct. 1. 913-6727 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 2 BDRM, Queensbury, bright,new carpets, separate w/d, lots of storage. $1195 utili, included. Call 604-562-5818

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR bsmt, NEW, nr Cap Univ, on bus rte, N/S, no pets, inste w/d, $1300+ %utils, 604-817-3098 2 BR, garden level, Upper Lonsdale, avail Sept 1. $1400 include utils. radiant flr heating, insuite laundry, priv ent with patio. New construction. Call Tracy or Gerry. 604-960-0550

2 BR garden level, wd, upper Lonsdale, carport, $1400+1/3 utils, ns, np, Oct 1, 604-925-1036 2 BR+ garden ste, Upper Lons., priv yard, S.facing/sunny, $1150, ($1085 for Sept 1). 778-229-0131 2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1350 incl. Sept. 604-340-5116

1 BR, 830 sf, Queensbury area NV, perfect for couple, bright, ns np, $900. Robert 604-377-8762

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

1 BR bright new Upper Lonsdale near bus, cable, suits 1 quiet ns, np. Sept 1, $900. 604-721-4973

2 BR, Deep Cove/Seymour Area. lrg garden ste, bright, shared w/d, ns np, $1150+util 604-723-3654

2 BR Upper Lonsdale, garden level, w/d, n/s, n/p, avail Oct. 1st. $1100 + utils. 604-985-5539 2-3 BR 2 bath grnd flr suite, new W Van home, own entry, full kitchen w/d, nr rec cntr, bus/schls, ns np, avail now 604-926-3162

8030

Carpentry

FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 SAFARI CONSTRUCTION Specializing in new res. framing & form work. 604-773-2482

8050

Chimney Services

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

8055

Cleaning

8055

Cleaning

✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 CLEANER AVAIL, house or offices or home, 8 +years exp. refs avail, Free est. 778-862-1546 EUROPEAN CLEANING Service. 15 yrs experience, excellent refs. Call Ivana 604-987-9290 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

Capilano

CREATING BACKYARD ENVY

• Eco-Friendly or Traditional • Low Rates, Quality Service • References, Insurance, WCB

DREAMING OF A NEW BACKYARD? Need some curb appeal?

MAID SERVICES

778-895-1919

3 BR DELBROOK lower ste, nr schools & bus, was rented $1500 + utils best offer takes! Pets ok. avail Sept or Oct. 604-812-3656

BLUERIDGE AREA, reno’d 1 BR, s/s appls, radiant heat flrg, 9ft. ceilings, $1250 + uitls, CDS, cls bus & amens, seeking resp. n/s n/p. 604-924-2477

8060

Concrete

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

8073

Drainage

ALLGONE DRAINAGE Fast response, drain tile video inspection, cleaning, install & repair. 24 hr emergency service 604-990-GONE (4663) Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

Need a Plumber?

604-773-2482

CONCRETE FORMING, concrete work & retaining walls. Small/big job John 604-782-5229

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR t/h Lynn Valley, 1.5 bath, wd, near ammens, np, ns, Sept 1, $1700+utils, 778-737-9965

DELBROOK FULLY reno’d 3 br, 3 bath, ns, np, $1900 pet ok Anna Soffia Remax Crest. 604-720-8324

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 SEMI- DETATCHED 4 Br 4 bath, like new, walking dist to all ammens $2900 np 604-980-5457

Wanted To Rent

WANTING TO RENT A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN on the North Shore from 4 am to 10 am on weekdays, for healthy diabetic catering service? Call Farzaneh @ 604-971-2746

Warehouse/ Commercial

8090

Fencing/Gates

8125

Gutters

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

Affordable rates Not like any other - artistic Also all types of retaining walls

Jeff 778-928-9201, 604-415-0920

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

8075

Drywall

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

Find one in the Home Services section

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

604-736-8791

www.guttershutter.com

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

8100

Fireplaces

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344

Tile - Hardwood - Carpet - Vinyl

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

604.568.TILE (8453) leveltileandflooring.com

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

Alliance

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

Call Steve

References Available

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

604-439-9417

Excavating

ALLGONE EXCAVATING Free est, great rates & service 604-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

COMPLETE RENO - Carpentry, cabinets, plumbing, wiring, tiling. Guaranteed, refs 604-980-5543 ON SITE Reno’s. Bathrooms remodelling. Mike 604-351-9316 www.onsiterenovations.com

8155

Landscaping

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

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

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

Nick 929-7732

www.EnglishLawns.com

Call Ibrahim

604-619-6968 A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, laminate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 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

604-839-1225

• Design & Consultation • Lawns & Hedges • Water Features • Patios & Pathways • Retaining Walls • Irrigation & Lighting www.katsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

HANDYMAN FOR ANY JOB plus kitchen & bath reno’s, flooring, drywall ... 604-505-4597 QUALITY PLUS, Kitchen, bath, sm / large renos, carpentry, tiles, electrical. Victor.. 604-889-2508 SUNRISE PAINTING Drywall repair, textured ceiling & mouldings. Cell 604-657-6465

8135

Hauling

DD HAUL & DELIVERY Service delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

M A K E I T A S U CC E S S ! Call 604-630-3300

#381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094

8087

604-878-5232

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

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

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

BATHROOMS & much more. 40 yrs on the North Shore. Working within your budget. 778-387-3626

“The Grass is Greener”

SINCE 1997

604-723-2526

DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332

INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: ✫Bathrooms ✫Kitchens ✫ ✫ Basements ✫ plus Framing, Drywall, Painting, Tiling, Mouldings North Shore Resident North Shore References Tim Gleason 604-926-5440

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

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

Kitchens/Baths

GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522

Golden Hardwood & Laminate Prof intall, refinishing, sanding, and repairs. 778-858-7263

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

8150

Cedar Fences & Decks

* Level Tile & Flooring *

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276

treesandconcrete.com

ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs. Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344

LUX 2 br lower suite, 537 Tempe Cres, 5 appl, shower only, f/p, Sept 15 or Oct 1. $935. Century 21 Prud. 604-232-3039

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

100% Financing O.A.C.

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

www.dianamander.com Royal LePage Northshore

BACHELOR STE, Eagle Harbour, West Van, bright, garden, bus, N/S, N/P, $780incl util, Avail Sept 1, Call 604-218-5494

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

Specializing in: • Framing • Form Work •Additions • Decks • Suspended Slab

Hi Ceiling Sub Terrain 2 Bed Suite! By Irwin Park School Updated! Mth to Mth? $1195

6620

North Shore concrete Specialist

SAFARI CONSTRUCTION

BACH BSMT Suite, large bright, upper Lonsdale, np, ns, Sept 1, $800 incl utils, 604-889-5627

6615

HOME SERVICES Affordable Quality Finishing Doors, trim, small renos, baths, kitchens. John 604-980-5454

Suites/Partial Houses

NORTH SHORE FENCES 2 BR, newer, West Van, nr Park Royal & school, newer appls, own wd, np, ns, $1575. 604-916-0428

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM Clean 2nd FLR, Own entry, Near Superstore, NP, NS, Suits 1 adult $800 778-887-0540

6602

HOME SERVICES

Able Boys Landscaping Ltd. bobcat/lawn/cedar fence/paving stones, trim trees. 604-377-3107 Cedar Fences & Decks, plus any retaining walls. Affordable rate. Jeff 778-928-9201, 604-415-0920 Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca

8157

Lawn Equipment Repair

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

Looking to do some

Home Improvement? Refer to the Service Directory for all of your home improvement, decorating and gardening needs.

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8205

Home Inspection Moisture Assessment Scheduled Home Maintenance Quality Repair Services

604 294 6700 w w w. p o m e r o y c o n s t r u c t i o n . c o m

HOME SERVICES Lawn & Garden

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GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating. Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 A.All Area Gardening Service Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

ENGLISH LAWNS Award Of Excellence

8170

Locksmiths

Masonry

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

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

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

NEED A GREAT NEW LAWN?

Total Landscaping Call 604-929-7732 www.englishlawns.com

8193

Oil Tank Removal

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA

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• Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Professional Crew of Ticketed Painters

604-985-7722 ext 213

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

778.881.6096

PRIMO PAINTWORKS Interior & Exterior

Garden Services

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

604-518-5661

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 Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

Moving & Storage

MOVERS & STORAGE South American Van Lines Ltd.

• Local • Long Distance • International • Overseas

Senior & Student Discounts Up to 20%

FREE Boxes • FREE Storage

Insured & Bonded Toll Free

1-877-964-4490 Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting & topping, shrubs, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288

★CNN Landscaping ★ Weeding ★yard cleanup★mulch★ low rate Free est. call Nick 778-840-6573 COMPLETE GARDEN WORKS www.everfloweringgarden.com 604-603-2235

Local

778-838-1275 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 MOVING ? Lowest prices in town. Contract with Social Services etc. Contact Aly 778-387-5561

POPEYE’S MOVING

GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

HEDGE TRIMMING, fall clean up, debris removal, odd jobs & gutter cleaning. Darren 604-726-4685

TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931

LAWNS Jungle George Your North Shore Resident Lawns Garden & Yard Cleanups Hedges & Trees * George’s cell 604-317-3552 PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225 PEAK Yard Maint & Powerwash Lawn Care, Hedge Trim, Window Cleaning. Doug • 604-837-9417

Scott 604-377-2503

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

SUNRISE PAINTING & DECORATING since 1975

Exterior Painting Special

Cell 604-657-6465 or 604-987-6560 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $167. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 ACCURATE PAINTING - Int & ext. Competitive prices. 15+ yrs exp. Henry cell 604-754-9661 AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING. Tidy, honest. 19 yrs North Shore. John 604-980-5454 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. Newwestcoast Enterpise int/ext painting, 15 yrs exp tile installers ceramic/marble Tai 778-316-3258 newwestcoastent@yahoo.ca

TWO BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery. Local & Long Distance; Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931

PAINTING & POWERWASHING Interior/ ext. Seniors discount. Call Doug 604-985-4604

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB

STEMS & Seeds, yard cleanups, pruning etc, res/com, WCB, insured, 25yrs exp. 604-925-0464

Need help with your Home Renovation?

T. TRAN-604-723-2468, new lawn & garden bed maint, pruning, weeding, cleanup .. Reliable.

Find it in the Classiﬁeds!

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

Renovations Additions

604-720-1564

8250

Roofing

RED SEAL

HOME SERVICES

WE PAY YOUR HST UNTIL SEPT. 15/10

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

• BATHROOM RENO’S • DECKS & STAIRS • SIDING • FLOORING

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

POINT GREY LTD. ROOFING Established 1946

INT & EXT RENO’S

All Types of Rooﬁng, Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs

604-315-1452

604-379-2641

RBG Contracting Ltd.

First Choice Roofing We specialize in flat roofs, fully insured. WCB, Miguel 778-231-7973

All Kinds of Renovations • Rooﬁng • Forming • Framing

8255

Call 604.721.8743 Moe 604-988-1011 #1 IN RATES & SERVICE Licenced local plumber. Plug Drains, Reno’s 1-877-861-2423 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

10% OFF TIL END OF SEPT

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

Shan 778-855-4868 2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

PLUMBERS

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

VEMA PLUMBING & Heating gas fitting, hot water tanks Reliable,24 hrs Free Est 604-779-2305

8240

FINISHING CARPENTRY - All mouldings, doors, windows, f/p, flooring & all renos. 604-613-4080 Fortif Construction: North Shore home reno specialists. 604-202-1264 www.fortif.ca JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

8250

Roofing

Renovations & Home Improvement

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

604-298-1222 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

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

North Shore based

FORTIF CONSTRUCTION INC Custom Renovations North Shore Company BBB, Reno Mark.ca. GVHBA.org Stefan@604-202-1264 free estimates www.fortif.ca 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

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

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

8310

U Load / We Load 7-80yd bin rentals. Same day service, fast pickup times! (604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

Compost-Based

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

Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre Ltd. 20 Riverside Dr., North Van

Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

8315

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

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

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

604-588-0833

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COAST TO COAST ROOFING

★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500

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782-2474

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10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

DD HAUL & DELIVERY

604-512-7471

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 Call anytime

A RESPONSIBLE NORTH VAN MAN with truck ONLY $25 + dump charges 604-377-3175 ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511

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

GENTLEMEN WINDOW CLEANING

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

604-230-0429

North Shore Home Services. Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-988-5294

Clean Sweep?

ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

HAULING, MOVING,

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

Clearing Out Junk ★ Let us help. Gabor 604-716-1662

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

Gary, 604-897-3614

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

A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Topping, pruning & stump grinding. 604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

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Tree Services

604-RUBBISH

Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

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Jay 604-562-9068

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Proficient service, meeting all your needs, providing ‘quality workmanship’ Delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each Please call David

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

ALL JUNK

★All Tiling, Repairs, Remodels Bathrooms, kitchens, patios. Free est. Call Mike 604-761-4448 or members.shaw.ca/msot

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

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

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

Rubbish Removal

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

Renovations & Construction. Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com

Tiling

MAC ROOFING INC.

778-237-ROOF (7663)

Plumbing

8309

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

matco@telus.net

STORMWORKS

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

8185

Quality Work * Ref’s avail

Have an old oil tank you need gone? Call All Gone for a free estimate! (604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

604-724-3670

Renovations & Home Improvement

TERRY’S Driveway Sealing. 604 980-7507 Free Est. Bus lic # 0018328

604-618-4988

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

8240

MATCO DESIGN

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

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

8175

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Call or visit us online today!

8160

HOME SERVICES

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Sell it in the Classiﬁeds!

604

630.3300

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Sports & Imports

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Sports & Imports

Central Auto

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The North Shore’s Best 2005 Inﬁniti G35 Sports Coupe 4 seater, auto/Tiptronic, local, leather, sunroof, pwr front seats, 18” Inﬁniti wheels, new tires, only 72k, immaculate. $22,850 2003 BMW X5 4.4 auto, local sunroof, only 86k from new, spotless. $19,850

2010 Jeep Commander 4x4

2003 BMW 330xi 4 Dr All Wheel Drive Sports Sedan, auto/Steptronic, local, sunroof, pwr heated leather sports seats, climate control, cd, only 77k from new, spotless. $19,850

1997 FORD F150 4x4, a/c, pwr windows & locks, auto, only 25,668kms, like new, U101188A $12,995

2008 LEXUS ISF Black on black, fully loaded, only 28,000kms, local, clean $56,990

2008 LEXUS LS 600HL Presidential class vehicle, must see!

2009 Dodge Journey SXT

2003 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 pwr steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 85k, immaculate. $19,850

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 58,630kms, gold U5491 ONLY $23,995

2010 LEXUS LX570 Grey, fully loaded, only 6,800kms, save $10,000 $95,999

2008 MITSUBISHI SPYDER Convertible, warranty, premium audio $20,999

2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE Auto, low kms, top model, loaded, U4584 $35,999

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ LTD Demo, bluetooth, DVD, 9,000kms ONLY $43,405

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2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 47,378kms, U5490 $24,995

2009 LEXUS ISF Silver on black $62,990

2007 RANGE ROVER SPORT Supercharged, only 53,000kms, ent. pkg, front/back parking sensor, fully loaded $53,999

2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. Was $28,999 NOW $25,999

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Auto, low kms, a/c, pwr group $14,808

2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only $18,850 70k, spotless

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT Silver, 4WD, only 40,000kms, U5494 SALE PRICE $22,495

2008 BMW 535XI Sport & tech package, only 17,600kms, grey on black $59,990

2007 AUDI 3.2 A4 Only 37,000kms, S-Line, Xenon lights, paddle shift, loaded $33,999

2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T Auto, leather, sunroof, U4530. Was $25,995 NOW $23,999

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL Hatchback, only 32,000kms, a/c, 3 to choose. ONLY $12,900

Alloys, 25,000kms, power group, jeep green, warranty, automatic, P5378A Pre-Loved Special $18,988

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $14,850

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8

1997 BMW 528i 4Dr Sedan auto, local, only 129k, sunroof, walnut dash, spotlessly kept. $11,850

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Auto, black with white top, a/c, keyless entry, only 70,150kms, U5432A $25,995

2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML 550 White on tan, only 30,000kms $50,990

2007 BMW 328I Only 58,700kms, montego blue, back up sensor, aux/usb $27,999

2007 VOLVO XC90 V8 AWD, 7 pass, rear entertainment, U4449. Was $45,999 NOW $41,999

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT L Manual ONLY $8,808

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, auto, only 72,000kms, very clean, U5503 $10,995

2007 LEXUS ES350 Premium package, Lexus Certiﬁed, low kms, one only $32,990

2007 NISSAN 350Z Rare colour combo, Xenon custom LED lights, Bose audio, must see!

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2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL AWD Pwr group, a/c, low kms ONLY $20,960

2007 VW RABBIT Red, manual, sunroof, only 55,575kms, U5493 SALE PRICE $15,495

2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML 63 AMG Silver on black, only 19,000kms, mint, local, 500hp, AWD $61,990

SOLD

2007 VOLVO XC90 Only 50,460kms, 7 pass, entertainment pkg, AWD, 3.2L V6 $31,999

2006 VOLVO XC90 7 pass, DVD & nav, U4505 SUMMER SPECIAL $28,999

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT SR Pwr group, a/c, subwoofer, only 35,000kms $13,900

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, blue, auto, very clean, only 61,000kms, U101104A. Was $10,995 MANAGER’S SPECIAL $7,995

2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE White on grey, fully loaded, low kms $27,990

2006 VW TOUAREG Only 63,731kms, black leather, navigation, Xenon lights, rear pass shades, sunroof $26,999

2006 HUMMER H3 Low kms, sunroof, a/c U4547. Was $25,999 NOW $22,999

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

2006 AUDI A3 6spd manual, grey with black leather, panoramic moonroof, 95,800kms, U101062A $19,995

2003 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD, great condition, silver on grey, auto $15,990

2006 INFINITI G35 Only 58,000kms, black on black, navigation, auto/Tiptronic, loaded $30,999

2004 VOLVO V70R WAGON Loaded, rare car, U4579, Was $23,999 NOW $21,999

2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT Manual, only 30,000kms. NOW $14,900

2006 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD 6spd manual, navy blue, one owner, only 36,264kms, immaculate, U5444A SALE PRICE $29,995

2004 PORSCHE CAYANNE S Grey on grey, 22” wheels, great looking SUV $28,990

2006 BMW Z4 Only 31,000kms, black, M sport pkg, 6spd $36,999

2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Auto, a/c, U4569A $8,495

2007 LEXUS IS250 Leather, a/c, push button start, low kms. $31,900

2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE Grey, 7 pass, 86,250kms, U5520 SALE PRICE $21,995

2001 HONDA ACCORD Coupe, local, only 62,000kms $13,990

2004 BMW 645CI Only 79,885kms, champagne, navigation, I-Drive, convertible $37,999

2001 SUZUKI ESTEEM Great student car for back to school, U4515A $6,999

2005 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL Manual, only 55,000kms, a/c, pwr group $12,900

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7 pass, 3.7L V6, black, alloys, BCAA inspected, great mini van alternative, P5458 Pre-Loved Special $28,988

7pass, V6, only 33,000kms, silver, one owner, local, dual exhaust, 19” wheels, BCAA inspected, P5437 Pre-Loved Special $19,988

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SXT Hemi 4x4 Quad Cab

5.7L V6, a/c, tilt, cruise, pwr group, white, only 19,600kms, warranty, BCAA inspected. Pre-Loved Special $25,988

2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4

Black, local, one owner, navigation, rear seat DVD, only 9,500kms Pre-Loved Special $43,995

2007 Jeep Liberty

Leather, 4x4, only 56,000kms, P5473 Pre-Loved Special $17,995

2006 Ford F350 Super Crew 4x4 Diesel Dually

Sunroof, leather, loaded, 10286A Pre-Loved Special $26,988

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 V6, auto, local, a/c, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, cd, alloy wheels, immaculate. $11,850

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2006 Dodge Magnum SXT

2003 Jaguar X Type 2.5 4Dr All Wheel Drive, local sunroof, leather, pwr group, only 107k, $11,850 spotless.

2006 Ford Fusion SEL

2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS 4Dr Hatchback AWD auto, local, CD, a/c, pwr windows & locks, only 77k, spotless. $11,850

silver, 37,000 kms, 3.5L V6, auto, sunroof, BCAA inspected, P5456 Pre-Loved Special $15,988 V6, auto, only 56,000kms, alloys, pwr group, sunroof, BCAA inspected, 10088A Pre-Loved Special $12,988

2005 Dodge Viper SRT10 Convertible

Silver, manual, only 26,000kms Pre-Loved Special $56,995

2004 Chrysler Paciﬁca

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2006 BMW 650I 2009 MAZDA MIATA MX5 GT Fully equipped, top of the line, Convertible, auto, only U4454. Was $41,999 7,000kms. Was $33,980. NOW $37,999 NOW $31,900

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1992 GEO Tracker, 190 K, 1.6L 16V, 5 spd, removable h/top, new clutch, t/belt, water pump & seals. Aircared, suspension lift 2.5’’ $4500 obo. Kevin 778-960-1693 2007 MERCEDES GL450, Must Sell! 4 matic, local, silver, 7 seats, dvds $48,500 obo, 604-808-8481

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2006 MERCEDES C230, 58K 6 cyl. 2.5L, black & silver, dual ac loaded, $21,600, 778-279-8856

2000 HONDA Odyssey EX, 235 K, org owner, all records, exc cond, $5500. 604-671-6488

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TWO - 13’ 6' Osprey single white Kayaks with spray skirt & paddles. 1 Kevlar $1,000 & 1 Fibreglass $900. 604-929-1830.

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WITH removable roof panels, doors, windshield and a host of other toys to tinker with the Jeep Wrangler is a very unique vehicle. It is available at Destination Chrysler on North Vancouver’s Marine Drive.

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THERE’S nothing fancy about the Jeep Wrangler. It’s not as fast or sexy as a sports coupe. It’s not as cargo-friendly as a hatchback or as comfortable as a sedan. And it’s not as imposing as a full-size pickup truck. But there’s nothing else like the iconic Jeep, and that’s what makes it truly special. Ask owners why they bought their Wranglers and the answer will be the same: no other vehicle offers the openair thrill of the legendary Jeep. It’s an American icon, a symbol of outdoor ruggedness, and one of the best off-roading vehicles to be found anywhere in the world. If you want one, there’s really only one question: how exactly do you want it? In 2007, Jeep addressed the Wrangler’s major

shortcomings with the four-door Unlimited model. Riding on an extended wheelbase, the Unlimited adds useful rear seats and much more cargo space, and has proven to be a popular choice for Jeep owners requiring more practicality in their vehicle. It’s still a Wrangler, but there’s something decidedly mature and grown-up about it, in contrast to the carefree twodoor. Perhaps the best way to describe the Unlimited is that it’s the sports sedan of Jeeps: half fun-loving runabout, half family vehicle. It’s not the classic Jeep that we know and love, but it’s the next best thing. Of course, the decisions don’t end after you choose the number of doors. Do you want the Sunrider Soft Top, which can be folded open up front, dropped like a convertible, or removed completely? Or do you want the three-piece Freedom Top, which can be removed in pieces? Better yet, why not order both? All you need is a garage in which to store the extra pieces, and a friend to help you switch the tops every once in a while. While you’re at it, don’t forget the removable fullheight and half-height doors and the folding windshield. Add it all up, and there are roughly 60 different conﬁgurations for the

Wrangler and 128 for the Wrangler Unlimited. If you can imagine how much fun it would be coming up with your top-10 favourite setups, then a Wrangler might be in your future. Design Now in its third generation, the Wrangler was previously known as the YJ

and TJ. As such, some owners refer to the current model by its “JK” body designation. Compared to the retired TJ, the Wrangler is bigger and noticeably wider, with a strong and planted stance and smoother exterior lines. To make room for the See Nothing page 37

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

THE basic Jeep is sparsely equipped but option packages are available to add to the fun.

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: China boasts longest traffic jam ever As summertime draws to a close, why not pop down to Dundarave beach of a Sunday evening and watch the returning holiday-maker traffic crawl across the Lion’s Gate Bridge with the speed of a particularly lazy continent? I remember contentedly noshing on one of the heart-stopping burgers from Vera’s and watching a blue city bus make its laborious way across the span. It would have been faster for its passengers to disassemble it, walk downtown carrying the pieces, and reassemble it at Library Square. At any rate, whether you’re fighting the returning crowds on Sunday or just trying to get in to work over the Port Mann on Monday, none of us are allowed to complain about traffic in our city ever again. Why? Well things could be worse. Much worse, as they are in Beijing, where a 100kilometre-long traffic jam has been going on for nine days. Caused by an increase in the number of trucks — as many as 17,000 on the road at the same time — compounded with roadwork that is said to last until Sept. 13, the jam on the G110 Expressway between Zhangjiakou and Beijing makes our tiny traffic snarls look pretty minor league. Drivers have been setting up chess tables and playing cards to alleviate boredom, and scores of street vendors have poured in to help (read as, “take advantage of”) the situation. Ohio State students claim electric top speed record With all the news going on See Like page 38

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Look elsewhere for practicality From page 40 kilometres in the city and 10.8 l/100 km on the highway. Thumbs up Top-down excitement; balanced on- and offroad handling; numerous conﬁgurations. Thumbs down Unlimited’s ungainly exterior dimensions; uncomfortable headrests. The bottom line A Jeep for all seasons. Competitors Honda Element The Element starts at $26,990 and is powered by a 2.4-litre inline-four with 166

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THE Toyota FJ Cruiser is intended for drivers who want to stand out on a city street or leave the road behind entirely.

THE Nissan XTerra is less fun-loving but more practical than the Jeep.

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