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Film crew unprepared for B.C. wilderness James Weldon

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A German film crew’s expedition to the B.C. wilderness came to a dramatic end this week when they were hauled out of the forest, soaked and hypothermic, by members of North Shore Rescue.

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

The iceman painteth

KEN Gerlach paints the target or “house” on the curling rink surface at North Shore Winter Club Sept. 1. The entire rink is flooded, frozen and then levelled with the whole surface painted white and the houses marked out in pencil. Gerlach prefers his old school approach which uses chalk-based paint that freezes and dries on contact and leaves a deep saturated colour. The painted areas are lightly sprayed with water to give them a finished shine. The North Vancouver Recreation Commission partners with the North Shore Winter Club to offer a variety of curling programs and leagues. Visit www.nswc.ca for more details.

The seven-person documentary team set out on foot into the woods Sept. 9, bound for the Terra Rosa Glacier northwest of Harrison Lake. They had no proper raingear and only one tarp between them, and had accidentally left their camp stoves in their vehicles. When the weather took a turn for the worse, the group got drenched.

A cold night in the forest in wet sleeping bags left them in a bad state the next day. Several members of the crew soon started to develop hypothermia.

Late on the second day of their excursion, with one of the hikers developing an additional medical problem, the group decided to call for help. They had a satellite phone, but for See Helicopter page 3

Chief Const. Lepine: Save gun registry Benjamin Alldritt

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WEST Vancouver police Chief Const. Peter Lepine is appealing to federal politicians to save the long gun registry.

“It does have a bearing on this community,” Lepine said. “If that registry disappears, we’re not going to be as safe the day after that happens as we could be.”

Canada’s MPs will vote for the third and final time on whether to abolish the 15-year-old registry on Wednesday. The vote is expected to be settled by a very narrow margin. Both John Weston, MP for

West Vancouver’s top cop says registry used 18 times a day

West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, and North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton have voted to scrap it at the previous two readings.

The police chief said his department uses the long gun registry about 18 times a day, and listed several real-life scenarios that have played out in West Vancouver in which it played a role. The first is in deciding the level of response to an emergency call.

“Do we bring the army or my junior police officer?” Lepine asked.

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RCMP and Canadian Border Services Agency officers display opium and the Iranian candy packages it was hidden in allegedly found in the luggage of a 21-year-old West Vancouver resident.

RCMP make opium arrest

Nelson Bennett

Richmond News

A 21-year-old West Vancouver man has landed in court after landing in Richmond with five kilograms of opium.

Mohammadreza Haratisani was arrested at Vancouver International Airport Sept. 5 for allegedly trying to smuggle the drug — which can be smoked or turned into heroin — into Canada via Iran and Amsterdam.

The bust came within days of a large seizure of opium poppy heads in Delta for the production of doda — a mild opiate that is popular in South Asian communities.

Canada Border Services officers at Vancouver International Airport became suspicious, based on Haratisani’s points of origin — Tehran via Amsterdam — and his declarations to CBSA officers.

“There were inconsistencies in the declaration that he was making,” CBSA officer Lorraine Leger said at a press conference at the Richmond RCMP detachment, where the five kilos of raw opium were on display.

She added: “Tehran is known as a trans-shipment point for narcotics.”

Haratisani’s luggage was searched and CBSA officers found what they believed to be opium inside boxes of Iranian candy and packages of hookah pipe tobacco.

RCMP were called in and Haratisani was arrested. He appeared in court Sept.

7 and was denied bail. He remained in

West Vancouver man allegedly found with 5 kilos of raw drug

custody and was to appear again in court Thursday morning to face charges of possession and importation of a controlled substance.

Richmond RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Sherrdean Turley said it was unusual to see raw opium seizures in Richmond.

Heroin, which is manufactured from opium, is more common.

“Opium is quite bulky and chunky and it’s hard to smuggle,” Turley said. “It’s chemically broken down and made into heroin because it is easier to smuggle that way, so I’m not sure why they tried to bring it to Canada like this.”

It appears the importation of opium to British Columbia could be on the rise.

In the Pacific region, CBSA made 28 seizures of raw opium in 2009 and has already made 45 seizures this year, worth $172 million, Leger said.

Turley said police don’t know if the recent seizure of opium was intended to be sold as-is (it can be smoked or eaten), or whether it was intended to be turned into heroin.

Nor do RCMP know where the opium originated, although if it was smuggled out of Iran it may have come from Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is the top producer of illegal opium in the world, and Iran

has some of the highest rates of opium addiction in the world.

Another growing problem in B.C. appears to be the sale of doda in South Asian communities. Doda is made from opium poppy pods and is often brewed as tea. Drivers sometimes use it for the brief buzz it gives them.

Just last week, Delta police seized 36,000 opium poppy pods. It was the second such seizure in recent weeks in Delta, and in August RCMP in Chilliwack seized 60,000 opium poppy plants.

It’s not the first time that North Shore residents have been arrested in connection with opium smuggling.

In January of this year, two North Vancouver men in their 50s were among four people initially arrested in connection with the largest-ever opium seizure in the province. The shipment of 56.8 kilograms of the drug arrived hidden inside a tombstone in an air cargo delivery from Iran on Jan. 6. No charges have yet been laid against any of those people.

In a previous opium-smuggling case, Reza Eshghabadi and his wife Ashraf Nabiloo, both North Vancouver residents, were handed two-year jail sentences for importing 1.5 kilograms of opium hidden in picture frames that arrived with a shipment of glassware from Dubai in November of 2003.

Another West Vancouver opium smuggler, Navid Pirouz, who smuggled more than three kilograms of the drug into Canada by mailing it to himself inside boxes of chocolate, was handed a conditional sentence in 2008.

Did they notice the WV police station?

TWO suspected copper thieves made life easy for the West Vancouver police Sunday when they allegedly tried to steal wire from a construction site next door to the police station.

Officers responded to the area near the tennis courts at the corner of Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street just before 1 p.m. when a passerby called to report men hauling heavy-gauge wire into the bushes.

One officer jumped out of a cruiser that

was just metres away and ran to the spot, while others rushed to the scene from the station itself.

“I’d say we were there in less than 20 seconds,” said Cpl. Jag Johal, a spokesman for the WVPD who was involved in the response.

Police arrived to find the wire, intended to be used in the construction of an artificial turf field in Ambleside Park, already loaded in the back of the men’s truck, said Johal.

The officers arrested the suspects and took them back to the station. A collapsible

baton was also seized at the scene.

“Sometimes, some of the calls we get, they just boggle the mind,” said Johal.

Police are recommending charges of theft under $5,000 and possession of stolen property against a 50-year-old North Vancouver man and a 46-year-old man from Washington. Both have been released on a promise to appear in court.

Johal said the alleged theft wasn’t seen directly from the station because the site is screened by a three-metre-high hedge.

— James Weldon

some reason were unable to dial 9-1-1. Desperate, the crew dug up a receipt for equipment they had bought in Squamish and called the phone number printed on it. A clerk at the store passed their distress call on to emergency services.

Rescue organizations based near Harrison Lake were busy on other searches, so the task fell to North Shore Rescue.

With night approaching and the weather worsening, the volunteer team scrambled to get into the air. Three members piled into a pair of Talon helicopters, which flew up a valley system to avoid thick cloud cover and reached the area of the glacier at about 7:30 p.m. As they approached, the team sounded sirens in an effort to locate the hikers, and soon saw LED lights flashed in response.

The aircraft touched down. With no space for extra equipment, the rescuers threw the victims’ backpacks into a pile at the site where they could be picked up later and loaded the hikers aboard.

The choppers made it out to the drop-off point minutes before the light failed.

“It was basically a grab-and-go type situation,” said search manager Tim Jones. “On a scale of one to 10 for emergencies, it was a 10. They would have had a very rough night. They only had one tarp between seven of them.”

The film crew had left their credit cards and cash with their packs, so North Shore Rescue put the victims up at a North Vancouver hotel for the night and retrieved their gear the next day.

The call came on a busy weekend for the organization. On Saturday, a North Shore flight rescue team helped Coquitlam Search and Rescue with the final stages of the search for Tyler Wright, a Vancouver hiker who vanished in the forest east of Squamish more than a month ago. The operation, believed to be the biggest in the province’s history, was officially called off Aug. 29, but a few difficult-to-reach areas remained to be checked. Team members were lowered by long line from a helicopter to survey those spots on the weekend. They found no trace of the 35-year-old.

On Monday, North Shore Rescue was out in the field again, this time assisting Pemberton Search and Rescue in their hunt for a missing Vancouver couple. The woman, 25, and the man, 35, left the alpine town Sept. 4, bound for an area to the north called Saxifrage Peak. They left their car on a logging road, planning to hike the area and summit some peaks there before returning. The pair were reported overdue Sept. 7. A search was launched the following day.

Eight members of North Shore Rescue joined the effort this week, together with teams from a number of other regions on the south coast. The operation is ongoing. So far rescuers have found no sign of the missing pair.

The couple were well equipped, but didn’t have a map or compass. Jones believes they may have become disoriented when a storm system descended on the area during the first day of their hike. “You get up in that alpine area, and you’re socked in by clouds, you may not know which direction is north, east, west or south,” he said. “You get sucked into (creek) drainages. It’s so easy for it to happen.”

The teams haven’t given up hope, but Jones believes the odds of finding them alive are becoming increasingly slim.

Fraudsters plead guilty

Jane Seyd

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TWO men have pleaded guilty in B.C. Supreme Court to ripping off two aboriginal organizations of more than $900,000.

Craig Ashley Morrison, 33, and Dennis James Wells, 55, both pleaded guilty Sept. 13 to two counts of fraud over $5,000 against the Aboriginal Council of B.C. and the B.C. Aboriginal Fisheries Commission.

The pair is accused of pilfering money from the organizations for three years between November 2002 and December 2005.

Morrison was the bookkeeper for both organizations, which stopped operating a while after the money went missing.

The Aboriginal Council of B.C. and the B.C. Aboriginal Fisheries Commission were both created in the mid-1980s and were funded by the federal government. The aboriginal council provided funding to First Nations for research on treaty land claims. The fisheries commission was financed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and worked to protect and enhance aboriginal fishing rights.

In 2005, staff members of the two West Vancouver-based organizations were told they would have to be laid off because the organizations didn’t have any money. Subsequently, they were called back to go through paperwork to find out why the groups were broke. That’s when they realized a lot of money was missing.

Morrison and Wells pleaded guilty Monday before Justice Jennifer Power, on the day their trial on fraud charges was set to begin.

A sentencing hearing has been set for Jan. 13 next year. Until then, both men remain out of custody.

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Noisy new highway keeps residents awake Niamh Scallan

September 17 2010

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A group of West Vancouver residents fed up with noise coming from the four-lane highway near their properties rallied for councillors’ support at a district council meeting Monday evening.

Attention Cyclists!

In our continued efforts to create safe, accessible bike routes for cyclists of all abilities, the District is hard at work on a variety of bike projects throughout the District. Here are some of the projects we are currently working on.

Interested in learning more about bike projects throughout the District? Visit www.dnv.org/bikeprojects for detailed information.

Join the Friends of Hunter Park, and Mayor Richard Walton Saturday, October 9 at 10:00 a.m. for the unveiling of a new sign officially naming Hunter Park. Please meet at the Chaucer Road main park entrance.

You’re also invited to participate in the pulling of invasive plants and planting of native plants. All ages are welcome.

Please bring gardening gloves and something to drink. Refreshments and tools will be supplied.

The Arts Office is offering three information workshops in September on the various grants programs they administer. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Arts Office grants programs! This workshop is designed to provide you with important information about: municipal grants policy; the application forms; the peer assessment process; and eligibility requirements. Workshops are being held: Monday, September 20, 2:00p.m., at John Braithwaite Community Centre; Tuesday, September 21, 6:45 p.m., at Parkgate Library; and Saturday, September 25, 10:15 a.m., at Lynn Valley Library.

Please RSVP by September 18, 2:00 p.m. by emailing info@artsoffice.ca or calling 604-980-3559.

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The District is hosting a huge Garage Sale and Pancake Breakfast (courtesy Lynn Valley Lions) to kick off our annual United Way Fundraising Campaign. Come to District Hall (355 West Queens Rd.) Saturday, September 25 from 9:30a.m.

– 1:00p.m. and see what sort of treasures you can find. All proceeds go the United Way.

Marine Drive: In August, the District installed wide curb lanes in both directions, from MacKay Road to Tatlow Avenue. By March 2011 the wider lanes will be implemented westward all the way to the Lions Gate Bridge making Marine Drive one of the most direct east-west routes to the bridge. Wide curb lanes allow cyclists to share the lane with most vehicles. This route is intended for more confident cyclists who are comfortable with sharing the lane with other vehicles.

West 15th Street: This lower volume residential road is an excellent alternate, parallel route to Marine Drive. West 15th Street is a traffic calmed street with speed humps, a raised crosswalk, and a cyclist activated signal at Pemberton Avenue.

Further traffic calming is planned for this area in 2011. This route is suitable for a wide range of cyclists.

West 1st Street: The West 1st Street bike route, which extends from the City of North Vancouver border at MacKay Road to Garden Avenue, is geared towards cyclists who prefer a fast route with minimal stops. Many commuter cyclists who travel between North Vancouver and downtown Vancouver use this route. This year, the District is planning to install buffered bike lanes in both directions along this route to enhance safety for cyclists. A buffered bike lane is an enhanced bike lane that provides additional separation between the vehicle lane and bike lane. The buffered bike lanes planned for West 1st Street will feature an additional two-foot wide painted buffer zone between the bike lane and vehicle travel lane. This is one of the most well-used cycling corridors in the District.

Spirit Trail: The Spirit Trail will be a multi-use pathway that is intended for slower moving recreational cyclists and pedestrians. This route will eventually connect Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove. Construction on the western section of the Spirit Trail is expected to begin later this year, with completion by the end of 2011.

Capilano Road is a major north-south bike route that is well used by commuter cyclists. This year, the District will be installing bike lanes in both directions, between Fullerton Avenue and Highway 1. The bike lanes will be painted green to enhance safety and awareness of cyclists. This is the first phase in the provision of bike lanes along the entire Capilano Road Corridor, and in improvements to the routes leading towards Capilano Road. Once the improvements are complete, Capilano Road will be more appealing to a wider range of cyclists.

To find out more about our ongoing bike projects please visit www.dnv.org/ bikeprojects.

Tips for other road users (courtesy ICBC) Keep your eyes peeled: As a road user, it is important that you always actively look for cyclists in traffic – especially in the spring and summer months when there are more of them on the road. Wherever possible, make eye contact with the cyclist to let them know you have seen him – a cyclist often relies on eye contact as a means of communication as they try to anticipate your next move.

Put things in perspective: It is often difficult to judge the correct distance between your spot on the road and a bicycle as it is approaching, particularly when turning left. Be extra cautious of cyclists, especially when turning at intersections. Before you pass another vehicle, make sure you check for oncoming cyclists and bicycles ahead of the vehicle you are passing.

Don’t get close: Drivers need to pay attention and yield to people on bikes and, must keep at least three seconds of following distance. Bicycle movements can be unpredictable so an increased distance will give you more time to safely react.

Keep out: Bicycle lanes are reserved for cyclists – do not drive, stop or park in a bicycle lane. Sometimes you will need to cross a bicycle lane to turn right, or to pull to the side of the road. When you need to do so, take extra care – be sure to signal well ahead and remember to always yield to cyclists.

Be considerate: Like pedestrians, cyclists are vulnerable road users and don’t have the protection drivers have – both in terms of the shell of their vehicle and their seatbelt. Don’t honk your horn at a cyclist unless you need to give them a warning.

A loud honk could startle them or even cause them to fall.

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More than 50 residents filled council chamber seats to support a petition calling for action against traffic noise from Highway 99, a highway also known as the Sea-to-Sky that connects Vancouver to Whistler. The petition, signed by 180 people and addressed to MLA Joan McIntyre, outlined residents’ anger with high levels of noise pollution in their neighbourhoods since the four-lane highway opened April 2009.

“I woke up at 4 a.m. today as normal — and weekends are worse,” petition organizer and Citrus Wynd resident Alan Raffie told councillors during the public comment period. “On Sunday afternoons between 12 and 7 p.m., we cannot stay out on the patios . . . we have problems understanding each other talking because of the noise levels.”

The throng of frustrated residents supported Raffie, including those living in Seascapes, a housing development overlooking the highway. President of Seascapes strata council Ashley Robinson told council that many residents’ ability to enjoy the outdoors and fall asleep at night has been put on hold since the four-lane highway opened last year.

“We understand that West Vancouver and council had some responsibilities when this highway was developed, one of which was to hold a public consultation with the Ministry of Transportation,” he said. “As far as we know, that didn’t happen.”

Coun. Bill Soprovich received several rounds of applause from frustrated residents in the audience for his aggressive support of the petition.

“I ask that we take this extremely seriously,” Soprovich said.

“No person in our community should have to lose sleep or to sell their home because of something that was put in by the provincial government.”

Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones reminded councillors and residents that the petition, a provincial matter, lies outside council’s jurisdiction. But she offered residents support from West Vancouver as they take their concerns to the Ministry of Transportation. “Our goal will be to work together and to represent you,” Mayor Goldsmith-Jones said. “In my experience, if we take that approach with our MLA and the ministry, we have some hope for success.”

United Way after-school program to expand Manisha Krishnan mkrishnan@nsnews.com

A United Way program that offers extracurricular activities for pre-teens will be extended to five more schools on the North Shore this fall thanks to a $50,000 grant from the third annual North Shore Mayor’s Golf Tournament.

North Shore Community Resources rolled out a pilot version of the Middle Childhood Matters program in 2007 with the intention of giving kids aged 10-12 a chance to participate in crafts, cooking lessons, leadership opportunities and outdoor activities.

The program’s importance is backed up by a UBC study led by child development expert Kimberly Schonert-Reichl that shows that children in their middle years experience an increase in social isolation.

“Many of the children didn’t feel they had strong connections to adults in their schools or in their communities,” said Fran Jones, program co-ordinator. “As the children, particularly the boys, approached Grade 7, there was a significant decline in their feelings of self-worth, feelings that they had competencies and their feelings that their lives were going to have positive outcomes.”

Research also showed a dependence on technology for many of the children. “They needed to be outside doing physical activities, connecting to peers,” said Jones.

Through the program, kids are given something constructive to do once a week after school, usually on site to avoid transportation issues, says Jones.

Something Cool for After School, an annual fair sponsored by Middle Childhood Matters, will be held at Capilano Mall, Saturday, Sept. 18, noon-4 p.m. Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate different after-school activities available for kids.

For more information go to www.connectforkids.ca/mcm.

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the registry records give officers a place to start in their investigation, he said.

“The next one is public safety. We get calls from mentalhealth providers saying ‘We’re concerned about a particular individual.’ We’ll do that check and go and seize (their firearms) so they don’t harm themselves or someone else.

We occasionally will get calls from people saying ‘I’m reading my friend’s Facebook page and they’re talking about striking out at people.’ It may be a very innocent comment, but we’re obligated to do an investigation and we query that house and we query that person and if there is a long gun in the house we have a duty to protect. We’re knocking at the door and we’re making very pointed comments to the parents of this young person, saying, ‘This is what your child is going through right now and by the way, you do have a long gun, don’t you?’”

Setting up the registry ran notoriously over budget, reaching nearly $1 billion, according to the federal auditor general. Police say that maintaining and operating the registry today costs the taxpayer $4 million annually.

Aside from the financial aspect, opponents of the registry say it is useless at locating illegally held firearms and criminalizes law-abiding citizens who refuse or forget to register their rifle or shotgun.

“That is absolutely not the case,” Lepine said. “These people who would object to

Chief Const. Peter Lepine

John Weston, MP

registering their long gun have absolutely no problem registering their car. Where’s the logic in that? If you were to take these arguments and swap the words ‘long gun’ for ‘motor vehicle,’ people would look at you and say, ‘Are you nuts?’”

The subject of fierce partisan debate, the registry’s future will likely be decided by a handful of rural New Democrats. Lepine said he regretted that the issue had become so politicized.

“It’s not one particular party. It’s not a personal criticism of John Weston. I like the guy, and we have worked together to advance his private member’s bill (which would criminalize possession of crystal meth precursors). But these same arguments could be made around precursor materials, or the registration of cars or the registration of dogs.”

“I would hope that they would do a comprehensive study around the value of the long gun registry and make a decision

based on community safety needs as opposed to political needs,” Lepine said. “This is what pits east against west, rural against urban, and that’s not a good reason why. If the politicians feel we’re infringing on rights or they feel there is no value to it, the fact of the matter is that it’s the police who have to go out and do the work. Being apolitical, I’ll be very frank: it’s not the politicians. I owe it to this community and I owe it to my police officers to put it on the record.”

Weston praised Lepine for building community ties during his first year on the job in West Vancouver and thanked him for supporting the anti-meth bill, but said he disagreed with the chief constable’s views on the registry.

“We all support the licensing of people who own firearms and the registration of prohibited or restricted weapons (such as handguns). That’s not going

to change; this Conservative government is unwavering in that. We know full well that criminals don’t register their guns and that’s what makes the long gun registry wasteful and ineffective,” said Weston.

“This is a big distraction. It has been politicized. There is an unfortunate need for the Liberals to defend their waste of the $2 billion by continually coming up with justifications. There’s an Angus Reid poll that says 72 per cent of Canadians want the registry scrapped. There was a nationwide survey of rank-andfile police officers that said 92 per cent of them thought the registry was ineffective.”

In fact, the Aug. 24 Angus Reid poll of 1,005 Canadians reported that 44 per cent favoured scrapping the registry, with 35 per cent opposed and 21 per cent unsure. The police survey was an unscientific online poll conducted by an Edmonton officer on a police chat forum. The forum’s operator later disavowed the survey, calling the results “mixed and inconclusive.”

Weston had no specific response to Lepine’s scenarios or the car registration analogy.

“The answer remains that we don’t have any documented cases — that I know of — where the registry has performed its avowed purpose,” he said. “In each case, if you look closely the registry would not have saved the victim. It’s not doing its job.

All it’s doing is intruding on the liberties of Canadian farmers, duck hunters, and other lawabiding gun owners.”

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HETHER the HST survives next year’s referendum or not, it’s possible the unpopular tax will ultimately help British Columbia — but not in a way anticipated by the B.C. Liberals.

The response to the province’s bungled effort at harmonization has been breathtaking. Notoriously apathetic British Columbians have been so incensed by it that 700,000 of them — more than 15 per cent of the populace — signed a petition demanding it be repealed.

That anger has translated into a huge boost for the provincial Conservatives, who until this year were a laughing stock. A poll this week put support for the party at 11 per cent of decided voters. As many commentators have pointed out, that’s enough ballots to

significantly alter the outcome of the next election — enough to split the right and spring the NDP into power.

That’s not, however, where the benefit lies. The B.C. Liberals, bloodied by an election loss and harried by a new, viable right-wing competitor, will be forced to move to the centre; to get back to power, they will have to draw moderates back from the NDP. For the first time in decades, British Columbians would no longer have to choose between extremes. It’s possible we’ll have a party that makes a serious effort to balance the interests of business with those of individuals, that fosters investment without sacrificing the environment or the disenfranchised.

For such an improvement to our political landscape, the HST would be a small price to pay.

Kitchen oracle speaks economic truth

LET’S get serious. Our family grocery bill for August was $1,091.25.

And yours?

My wife was shocked when she added up the figures. We have never budgeted. I always considered budgeting beneath the dignity of West Vancouver residents.

Little levity there. But I genuinely can’t figure out how a lot of “average” Canadians are making ends meet these days. I cite our own grocery bills only because they are handy and embarrass no one but my unembarrassable self.

To be sure, the $1,100-odd includes the bill for spirituous liquors and wine ($136.99), which I consider part of a healthy person’s proper diet.

But it excludes some cash outlays, like for fresh produce at the one-man farmer’s market off West Vancouver’s 31st Street near Marine Drive. And our supermarket purchases don’t involve expensive cuts of meat. We are quasi-vegetarians, in recent months becoming more quasi, guiltily slipping

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The final figure, excluding a couple of restaurant meals, is somewhere north of $1,200.

Some readers will retort that we’re living enviably high off the hog.

Others, who buy deliriously expensive cheeses, not Safeway’s excellent-value white cheddar ($1.79 per hundred grams) like us, and consider $25 wines their everyday plonk, derisive of the four-litre boxes we buy, might feel so sorry for us that they’ll quietly leave a donation at our door.

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a new brand of gin costing “only pennies more” than the Gordon’s, Beefeater, Gilbey’s I buy. It turned out to be almost twice as expensive as those common gins.)

The media report on “the economy” and use terms like “the recession” and quote the official “inflation rate” — a figure so patently bogus, so ridiculously selective (real estate, for good example, excluded), that a government that’s supposed to be open and democratic should be ashamed of it. It’s as cooked as statistics from dictatorships. Ottawa has a hard-eyed interest in keeping the numbers artificially low, partly to restrain indexed pensions and other outlays.

Those stuffy phrases, solemn talking-heads on TV, radio interviews, business-page stories and op-ed page pieces don’t reveal the subjective truth for many Canadians — the truth of the kitchen, you might say.

Behind closed doors, even on the affluent North Shore, there has surely been a lot of pulling in of belts, perhaps

literally, since the “recession” (another stiff-lipped word) struck a couple of years ago and hasn’t departed for many people. There’s a story behind every old woman or man picking out coins from a change purse for a few small items at the supermarket checkout.

I went through our own costs.

First, the family census is like an accordion, membership expanding and contracting irregularly. The core members are two people, two dogs, a cat, and two birds, the latter apparently aiming for the Guinness book’s longevity record. (Pets are awesomely expensive. A woman walking her tiny poopsie at Ambleside Beach the other day casually mentioned that she paid $87 a month for pet health insurance.)

In August, we had all three of our young-adult children at home, raising the usual grocery bill. One bunked in to take a two-week professional course — alarmingly expensive: In my youth it could have paid

almost the entire four-year undergraduate tuition for all three children.

The finance ministers, the chief economists for the banks, the experts of the Conference Board of Canada and the C. D. Howe Institute (named for a politician who once famously sneered “What’s a million?” — which now seems remarkably prophetic) are still largely insulated from the storm, like wealthy journalists such as me.

But there are a lot of anxious faces out there, especially outside of anomalous Vancouver — people living pension/paycheque to pension/paycheque. That’s to say nothing of the educated young, many under-employed if they’re employed at all. My young financial adviser suggests investing in Chinese bonds.

Can you believe?

••• Last week I gently invited the North Shore’s four Liberals MLAs — much-liked Ralph Sultan, mediocrity Joan McIntyre, nice newcomer

Naomi Yamamoto, and already baggage-laden Jane Thornthwaite — to state their views on the leadership of the premier. No responses so far.

None likely after the most recent turn of events.

If they weren’t done like dinner before, Gordon Campbell and the B.C. Liberals he’s dragging with him are toast for the next election — to mix culinary metaphors.

Campbell’s lackeys’ decision to submit the Harmonized Sales Tax issue to a $30-million referendum rather than face up to a free vote in the legislature is — I never dreamt I’d write this — more disgraceful than anything the New Democrats did in power. An informed public debate and submitting the HST to the legislature initially would have settled the matter. A whole year of confusion and tax-influenced strategies, not to mention an expanding pay-cash-no-tax marketplace, lies ahead.

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ALR offers food for thought

IT didn’t get nearly the kind of sustained news coverage it deserved, but the report by B.C. auditor-general John Doyle on the state of the province’s Agriculture Land Reserve should be cause for concern.

Doyle raised two key issues that have the potential of seriously threatening the ALR’s future viability and value.

First, he notes the budget for the Agriculture Land Commission has dramatically declined in recent years, thus impairing the commission’s ability to ensure preservation of land and monitoring compliance of regulations.

Second, he notes that while the total amount of land in the reserve has remained relatively stable over the years, a significant amount of prime farmland has been taken out while less-valuable land in the north has been added.

The ALR was established in 1973 by the New Democratic Party government of the day.

Along with the creation of the Labour Relations Board and the Insurance Corp. of B.C., establishing the ALR has to rank as one of the lasting legacies of that government.

At a time when ensuring an ongoing food supply becomes

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more and more important (as climate change begins to alter agriculture practices around the world) it is critical that British Columbia’s lush and precious farmland be protected.

Doyle, who is quickly earning a reputation as a no-nonsense, independent watchdog of government, points out the annual budget for the commission has shrunk from almost $3 million at the beginning of this government’s first term to barely more than $2 million. That’s a cut of one-third and it has led to fewer staff and resources, which makes ongoing preservation of farmland that much harder to accomplish.

The loss of prime farmland is even more worrisome. Since the ALR’s creation, Vancouver Island has lost 13 per cent of its prime farmland, while

the Okanagan has lost 12 per cent and the Lower Mainland (primarily the Fraser Valley) has lost eight per cent.

The development pressures that come with population growth are mostly to blame for the loss of good farmland.

When the ALR was first established, for example, places such as Surrey, Delta and Langley were barely populated compared to the number of people who live there now.

Whole farms have been replaced by huge subdivisions and highway projects. (I remember a large sheep and vegetable farm being directly across the road from my grandparents’ home on Saltspring Island; a parking lot, tennis courts and a soccer field are there now.)

Some of the land-use fights have been memorable: the Spetifore Lands in Delta, Six Mile Ranch near Kamloops, Fantasy Gardens and Terra Nova in Richmond and Colony Farms in Coquitlam all created a lot of headlines over the years.

The picture is not entirely gloomy, however. Agriculture Minister Steve Thomson seems to get the idea that more has to be done to protect the ALR. Thomson, who comes from a farming family, is a former executive director of the B.C. Agriculture Council and he has emerged as one of the steadiest

hands in the B.C. Liberal government.

He has asked the new chairman of the ALC, Richard Bullock, to tour the province and meet with agriculture groups and other stakeholders to get a sense of the challenges faced by the ALC. Bullock is supposed to file a report in October. Hopefully, what he discovers on his factfinding tour will spur the B.C. government to not only restore the funding to the ALC, but to take steps to stop prime farmland from being turned into blacktop.

There’s no question more housing and transportation networks will have to be built in the years ahead. And it’s more than likely that some ALR land will form part of future treaties with First Nations bands. But Doyle’s report is a timely reminder that protecting our food supply should be of paramount importance.

I suspect the NDP will make preserving the ALR a key part of its election platform come 2013. If that party does indeed gain power, it will be interesting to see if it takes a look back at the record of its predecessor in the 1970s to gain a sense of proper priorities.

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Joint LED project tees off at Northlands

DNV partners with Korean firm to showcase light technology Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

HOW many taxpayers does it take to change a lightbulb?

Not very many when it comes to the District of North Vancouver’s Northlands Golf Course, where all the clubhouse interior lights are being replaced with cutting-edge lightemitting diodes.

The LEDs themselves were supplied for free by the manufacturer and the district is hoping BC Hydro will help pay for the installation labour.

District staff began investigating lighting upgrades last year as part of a district-wide effort to cut back on energy spending.

What’s more, Northlands is working to market itself as “the greenest golf course.”

“We happened to be talking to a company that was looking for a showcase for their products,” said Martin Kruysse, the district’s manager of strategic economic initiatives.

“So we said ‘If you replace all of our lights, we’ll showcase your products for you.’ Mantra Energy Group agreed to do this.”

Mantra is the Canadian agent for a Korean firm, Fawoo Technologies, that is looking to expand its LED business into

North America. Mantra provided $25,000-worth of various LEDs for the Northlands clubhouse.

“It’s an architecturally marvellous building. It has many different types of lights; it has halogen lights and spot-light and pot-light fluorescents and tube-light fluorescents and so on. So we needed to figure out how to replace each of those properly,” Kruysse said. “We’re tickled pink with it. Our customers are very happy with it — it provides a nice ambience in the clubhouse — and the staff in the kitchen are very happy with the quality of the lighting.”

With the easily replaced bulbs already changed, the district plans to spend “a few thousand” dollars in labour to rewire fixtures for the more complicated replacements. But the municipality is applying for these costs to be covered by BC Hydro, which is eager to encourage similar demonstration projects.

“We want to make sure the entire facility is converted and make sure everything works, and at that point we will probably erect a little bit of signage and the company will hopefully bring some of their potential customers there,” Kruysse said.

But a few extra foursomes at the district-owned course aren’t the only benefit to North Vancouver taxpayers, he said. The LEDs will last far longer than conventional bulbs — as long as 15 years — which will save labour costs in the long term. The expected 80 per cent drop in lighting electricity usage should save 27 kW-h, or $1,875 annually.

Energy manager Dominica Babicki said the district will check on the actual savings after one year has passed. If the project is deemed a success, the district may start swapping the lights in other municipal buildings.

“This is the biggest shift since the light bulb was first invented,” she said. “It’s like going from a typewriter to a PC, that’s how big this change is.”

Of course the district won’t be getting the next batch of LEDs for free, but Babicki said it’s hard to say how the economics will stack up when the district has to pay market price for the lights.

But with most major lighting manufacturers moving towards LEDs, prices should fall before the district is looking to refit another building.

“The computer analogy works well,” she said. “When computers first came out they were very expensive. But very quickly, the computer went from many thousands to the $1,500mark and then stabilized.”

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INQUIRING REPORTER NEXT fall, we, the people, will get an opportunity to voice — and actually have heard — our opinion on the harmonized sales tax, which has evoked controversy and upset among taxpayers since it’s inception. On Tuesday, the B.C. Liberals announced that a referendum to decide the future of the HST will be held Sept. 24, 2011.

Premier Gordon Campbell clarified that if 50 per cent of those who vote agree to eliminate the HST, it will be scrapped. Critics argue that a referendum should take place immediately, and point to the high cost of holding an electionstyle referendum.

— Kerry Blackadar

Ellie Stockner West Vancouver Yes. I think it is important for the people of B.C. to have an input into this decision, because it has made a difference in purchasing in many areas. I think we have not had a say. . . .

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The District of West Vancouver (the“District”) gives notice of its intention to close to traffic certain unimproved road allowance between 2200 block of Marine Drive and the 2200 block of Fulton Avenue, shown outlined in bold on“Sketch A”and labelled as“CLOSED LANE”(referred to in this notice as the “Unimproved Lane”), and remove its dedication as a highway. The Unimproved Road has an area of 510.0 square meters, more or less.

The bylaw closing the Unimproved Lane and removing its dedication will be considered by the Council at its regular meeting at the Municipal Hall, 750 – 17th Street, West Vancouver, on October 4th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting or by delivering a written submission prior to the meeting.

The proposed closure of the Unimproved Lane will facilitate the reconfiguration of John Richardson Park and the creation of a District-owned development site. The planned reconfiguration of John Richardson Park is generally as shown on “Sketch B”. This reconfiguration will require the approval of the electors of the District by way of an alternative approval process. The District intends

to close and raise title to the Unimproved Lane (which has no practical use as road) pending the outcome of the alternative approval process.

All inquires regarding the foregoing road may be directed to Mr. Gordon Reid, Land Agent, District of West Vancouver, 750 – 17th Street West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 3T3, telephone: (604) 925 7067, fax: (604) 925 6083.

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Hamish Jackson North Vancouver Yes. The referendum should not be postponed for a year, because a lot of things can change in a year, and meanwhile the prices having been moving up with the HST.

Mike Haskins North Vancouver Certainly. I don’t agree with how long the referendum will take, and why it was even in in the first place is beyond me. It’s a joke.

Bomb scare on board ferry

AMID the aroma of scrambled eggs and bacon Tuesday, what appeared to be an abandoned suitcase remained in the cafeteria of the Queen of Oak Bay.

The sight raised alarm bells among B.C. Ferries staff — and led to the cancellation of two ferry sailings.

Shortly after the ship’s arrival at Horseshoe Bay at 10:20 a.m., ferry staff alerted the West Vancouver police, claiming that they were treating the luggage as a possible bomb, a call that fortunately turned out to be unfounded.

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Passengers were allowed to depart prior to clearing up the matter, said Marshall.

“The incident took approximately two hours to clear up,” said B.C. Ferries spokeswoman, Deborah Marshall.

WVPD spokesman Cpl. Jag Johal said police have to treat such incidents seriously. “We do air on the side of caution, and if B.C. Ferries staff deems something to be a threat, then we must respond to that.”

Marshall confirmed that a suitcase would not be always considered a threat.

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Sports writer Jim Taylor wins Hutchison award From page 6

their many good earlier initiatives — deserve to drop somewhere behind the Radical Vegetarian Party.

••• A reader scolds me for the item knocking the RCMP for shrugging off a dangerous Squamish reserve crack house as a problem for the natives to deal with.

“While I certainly sympathize with the natives living near this crack house with the inherent low-lifes and criminals that frequent it,” he writes, “it must be pointed out that for decades the native reserves have been pushing the white man’s enforcement and punishment out of their communities, and have been implementing their own ‘healing’ processes. The natives cannot expect to have their cake and eat it, too.”

A well-taken point and heartily conceded, allowing that it isn’t just them. Every group, every human being who treads the earth wants to have their cake and eat it too, and make bread pudding out of the crumbs.

Months have passed and the issue won’t go away.

Worse, the government was caught out in falsely claiming that making the long form voluntary was Statistics Canada’s proposal. The angry, principled resignation of chief statistician Munir Sheikh sank the government narrative.

What no one seems to have noticed is the human factor. Some people like telling all about themselves. They’re flattered. Workplace analysts long ago learned that employees feel a rise in esteem when they see their work is important enough to be studied. It’s like the thrill of seeing your name in print, though I can’t see the magic of it myself.

••• What a good idea — creating a 3-D image of a child playing ball on the road approaching Ecole Pauline Johnson, startling drivers with a sober slow-down message.

It’s amusing that this brought more attention to West Vancouver, including coverage by CNN in the U.S., than much weightier matters.

••• Extra, extra, read all about it! West Vancouver sports writer makes history!

Jim Taylor, already in three sports halls of fame and with an earlier national lifetime achievement award, becomes the first sports writer to receive the coveted Bruce Hutchison Award for his life’s toil in what its denizens cynically call “the toy department.” In fact some of the best journalists began, and some stayed, in sports.

Coincidentally, Taylor’s 14th book, And to Think I Got in Free! Highlights from Fifty Years on the Sports Beat (Harbour Publishing), soon will appear at bookstores near you.

Little inside joke in the first para. CKNW lavishly reported Taylor’s triumph. No ink at all at this writing in the two downtown dailies, where Taylor wrote for a total of 30 years.

••• As governments age they become stupider — unlike old journalists, who just keep getting smarter. Why Stephen Harper chose to drop the compulsory long-census form, and stubbornly won’t back up, would baffle the best minds.

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Jen Aragon, riding in support of her son Dylan, who has Type 1 diabetes, partners with Richard Biddlecombe on a tandem bike.

Lindsay Christianson gets a hug from his wife Miann after being on the road for three weeks.

Cyclebetes National Bike Relay riders, having started in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Aug. 14, swung in to North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Sept. 4 as the cross-Canada fundraising event for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation neared its final destination — Victoria on Sept. 5. Cyclists from the Lower Mainland also joined relay members at Hope for a 150-kilometre leg or Maple Ridge for a 50-km leg of the journey. Riders were welcomed by participants at the North Vancouver Family Festival, which featured a number of events, ranging from a kids scavenger hunt ride to a barbecue, all in support of the research foundation. Cyclebetes, which encompasses a variety of fundraising events, including the Spin-a-Thon Student Leadership Program, is the legacy of Team H2V’s Guinness World Record fundraising speed ride across Canada in 2007. Info: www.cyclebetes.com.

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Cyclebetes National Relay organizer Megan Rose takes a well-deserved rest.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ARTS & CULTURE

Dossier — Tomahawk hosts CBC Radio 3 podcast: Page 15 Good buzz around latest Ben Affleck flick: Page 16 photo submitted

Goofing off pays off for two Carson grads: Page 20

DANCERS Thoenn Glover and Vito Conversano are part of the Vancouver City Dance Theatre’s inaugural production, The Dali Universe, being performed this weekend at the Vancouver Playhouse.

Jenny and Johnny having fun working together: Page 23

Learning to fly

Win tickets to see Gord Downie and the Country of Miracles at the Vogue: Page 23 Robert Crais keeps the action moving forward: Page 30 Birthday bash demolition party: Page 36 More online at www.nsnews.com/ entertainment twitter.com/ NSNPulse

VANCOUVER CITY DANCE THEATRE

■ The Dali Universe, a multimedia ballet set in the surreal world of Spanish painter Salvador Dali, presented by the Vancouver City Dance Theatre, tonight at 8 p.m. and Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Vancouver Playhouse. Tickets: $25-$65 through www.ticketmaster.ca.

Erin McPhee emcphee@nsnews.com

A West Vancouver couple hopes their introduction of a professional dance company helps Vancouver become known worldwide as a new Renaissance city for the 21st century.

Roberta Baseggio and Enrico Sorrentino recently launched the Vancouver City Dance Theatre, a nonprofit ballet company. Its inaugural production, The Dali Universe, opened last night at the Vancouver Playhouse and performances are set for today and tomorrow.

From Italy, the couple moved to Victoria three years ago and the North Shore five months ago.

“We really think that Vancouver is the best place to start a project like this,” says Baseggio.

She and her husband considered moving to various cities around the world, though ultimately decided on Vancouver, feeling it would not only be a great place to raise a family, but were strongly attracted to its innovative arts community, residents’ new media technology expertise and incredible

natural environment.

Baseggio serves as artistic director and choreographer, drawing on her impressive career as a dancer — some highlights include having studied at the National Dance Academy of Rome and serving as soloist and principal dancer with a number of companies in Europe. Her husband, a doctor, serves as executive director.

They founded the company with the principals of the “new Renaissance” at the top of their mind, says Sorrentino. They view the arts, in their ability to draw upon past and present cultures, as having the potential to help citizens understand the world around them and their role in making it a better place. The performing arts also have the power to act as a mode of communication and are capable of conveying messages to audiences around the world.

That said, multiculturalism is extremely important.

Sorrentino and Baseggio hope to involve all community members in their company in the hopes of having it become a cultural leader and serve as a model for future arts organizations and their potential power.

“We think that Vancouver is at the ideal place now on the earth where an initiative like that is possible,” says Sorrentino.

The Dali Universe, an original work choreographed by Baseggio, is reflective of the couple’s vision on all counts.

“We have created an exciting full length theatrical dance production that combines dance, music, cinematography, design, fashion and new

media technology,” she says.

The work is performed by 17 dancers, including National Ballet of Canada principals Sonya Rodriguez and Piotr Stanczyk, six from Italy and a few from B.C. “Having them together, it’s been really exciting,” says Baseggio.

The show features a characterization of Sigmund Freud and explores whether our dreams can help us better understand our lives.

“We go through the Dali world, a surrealistic atmosphere where fantasy and reality are fused,” says Baseggio.

After its Vancouver run, The Dali Universe will be performed in Victoria on Dec. 17. The production is set to tour Spain in early 2011 followed by some additional Canadian performances.

Next fall, Baseggio and Sorrentino plan to mount the famed ballet Swan Lake, staying true to the original work, though putting their unique spin on it, incorporating a wide variety of artistic mediums.

They’re working out the details of educational programs and exchanges, and currently forging partnerships between their company, academies around the world and local schools. They also plan to offer workshops, bringing world-renowned teachers to the Lower Mainland for the benefit of area dancers.

For more information on the Vancouver City Dance Theatre, visit www. vancouvercitydancetheatre.com.

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CALENDAR GALLERIES Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom.

The Bakehouse: 2453 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.4 p.m.

The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village: 1050 Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-224-5739.

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.

Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www.

MichaelBinkley.com or 604984-8574.

Brewster’s Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Info: 604-9259820.

Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www. bucklandsoutherst.com.

Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@

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KIRA Van Deusen, Satareh Yasan and Massoume Price are among a group of artists collaborating on a special evening of storytelling, Tales of Persia, Stories from Shahnameh (Book of the Kings), scheduled for tomorrow night at Presentation House Theatre at 8 p.m. Contemporary art in various mediums with an Iranian theme will also be on display during the event. Tickets $28 are available at the box office (604-990-3474) or email boxoffice@phtheatre.org. gmail.com.

Industrial Design in North Vancouver: An exhibition featuring products from North Vancouver firms, Arc’teryx, BullMonkey consulting for G3 Genuine Guide Gear, Cove Bikes, Kelvin Tools and Rayne Longboards, until Oct. 14.

In addition to showing the

final products, this exhibition reveals the behind-the-scenes design process. Booklet launch: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m.

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com.

Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Photography Exhibition with various artists runs Sept.

18-30. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 25, 4-9 p.m.

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.

5 Senses and Sensibilities: An exhibition of abstract works by five North Shore female artists from diverse cultures, Oct. 1-23. Opening reception: Thursday, Sept. 30, 7-9 p.m.

Delany’s Coffee House:

2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9214466.

Delany’s Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.

District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 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 until Oct. 13.

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 North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents digital paintings by Simon Haiduk, Sept. 22Nov. 17. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 25, 2-4 p.m.

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. Info: 778-3402223.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266 or www. ferrybuildinggallery.com.

Gallery hours: TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Inspired by Nature: A mixed media exhibition of parks of See more page 15

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CALENDAR From page 14 West Vancouver will run until Sept. 26.

Desire — The Magnificent Obsession: An exhibition of oil paintings by Elizabeth Topham, Sept. 28-Oct. 17.

Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6-8 p.m. Artist in attendance: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2-3 p.m.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-9472454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2233.

Hannes Helmke and Klaas Hart’s paintings will be on display until Sept. 25.

Nicholas Wilton’s work will be on display, Oct. 1-16. Artist in attendance: Saturday, Oct. 2, 1-3 p.m.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver.

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

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-9801699 or www.graffiticoart. com.

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., See more page 18

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Tomahawk hosts podcast ■ CBC Radio 3 host Vish Khanna paid a visit to Vancouver recently and taped one of his Breakfast Club podcasts at the Tomahawk Restaurant with the North Shore’s own Nardwuar the Human Serviette.

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The Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Concert Live in Vancouver Film

Sept. 28 @ 7:30 pm | $9/$5 Two magical nights captured on film - live concert footage and backstage interviews from this historic tribute to the Mississippi Sheiks.

Lunasa Sept. 30 @ 8 pm | $32/$29 The hottest Irish group on the planet, as proclaimed by the New York Times, is considered a ‘dream team’ of Irish music with roots in such legendary bands as the Waterboys and the Sharon Shannon Band.

Jayme Stone Oct. 2 @ 8 pm | $25/$22 Two-time Juno Award winning banjoist explores new acoustic territory with new project based on the music of dances.

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FILM

Good buzz around latest Affleck flick

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BEN Affleck returns to directing and to his native Boston for his sophomore directorial effort, The Town. He also co-wrote and stars in the film based on the novel Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan.

■ The Town. Directed, cowritten and starring Ben Affleck. Also starring Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Chris Cooper, Blake Lively and Pete Postlethwaite.

Since the days of Fatty Arbuckle, the public has long demanded a Hollywood whipping-boy. But we also love a familiar face, thus the need for Tinseltown’s forgive-andforget policy, and our collective Reel Life short memory.

Julie Crawford That’s why people are so willing to live-and-let-live where Roman Polanski is concerned, when, if he’d committed the crime today, a lynch mob would be forming. Or how about Woody Allen’s affair with his wife’s adopted daughter (35 years his junior)? All but forgiven, right?

Personally, I don’t think there are enough mea culpas in the world to get Mel Gibson’s career back on track, but you never can tell: if he can squeeze himself onto Oprah’s couch in her last season, he just might have a shot.

How is it that we so easily forgive Hugh Grant sex with a hooker, Eddie Murphy for his transvestite ride-along, but not Ben Affleck for Gigli?

See Poor page 17

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2010 Tax Sale PURSUANT TO Section 254 of the Community Charter and Section 405 (1) of the Local Government Act, the District of North Vancouver is required to publish the legal description and street address, if any, of properties subject to Tax Sale.

The 2010 Annual Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chamber of the District of North Vancouver at 355 West Queens Road at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2010. The following properties will be included in the sale unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest, are paid before the tax sale commences:

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In the case of all properties, it is the buyer’s responsiblity to satisfy him/herself regarding the conditon/potential of the property.

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FILM SHOWTIMES EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Easy A (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:10, 9:40; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4, 7:10, 9:40 p.m.

Going the Distance (14A) — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:50, 9:20; SatSun 1:40, 4:10, 6:50, 9:20 p.m.

Eat Pray Love (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:30; Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:20, 7:30 p.m.

Inception (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur7:40; Sat-Sun 2, 7:40 p.m.

Toy Story 3 3D (G) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:15, 9:35; Sat-Sun 1:25, 3:50, 7:15, 9:35 p.m. ..

Residentail Evil: Afterlife 3D (18A) — ri, Mon-Thur 7, 9:30; Sat-Sun 1:50, 4:30, 7, 9:30 p.m.

PARK & TILFORD 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver 604-985-3911 The Town (14A) — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:50, 9:30; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 6:50, 9:30 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.

The American (14A) — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:40, 9:20; Sat-Sun 1:40, 4:15, 6:40, 9:20 p.m.

Alpha and Omega 3D (G) — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:30, 9:10; SatSun 1:20, 3:40, 6:30, 9:10 p.m.

Machete (18A) — Fri-Thur 9:4 p.m.

Devil (14A) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1:50, 3:50, 7, 9:50 p.m.

Despicable Me 3D (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:15; Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:30, 7:15 p.m.

The Other Guys (14A) — Fri, Mon-Wed 7:10, 9:40; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40; Thur 9:40 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.

Phedre — Thur 7 p.m.

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

Welcome to Tativille: The Comic Genius of Jacques Tati Tonight M. Hulot’s Holiday and Watch Your Left at 7 p.m. and Jour de fête and The School for Postmen at 9 p.m.

Poor decisions hurt career From page 16

Ah yes, Ben Affleck. Way back in the ‘90s, Affleck won an Oscar along with Matt Damon for their screenplay of Good Will Hunting, and it seemed two stars were born.

But while Damon went on to serious roles and the wildly successful Bourne franchise, Affleck did a string of belowpar romantic comedies in between Kevin Smith movies and became the favourite scratching post for mewling critics out for blood.

His career has been peppered with poor decisions (Jersey Girl, Reindeer Games, Forces of Nature), but his biggest crime at the time seemed to be leaving actress Gwyneth Paltrow and moving on to flashier Jennifer Lopez.

Affleck secured the Jack Ryan role in The Sum Of All Fears, but was criticized for his one-dimensional acting.

(Forgetting that predecessor Harrison Ford could be accused of the same.) “He lacks heft,” said USA Today.

“Lantern jawed, woodenfaced,” said The Guardian.

“Affleck is even worse in it than he was in Pearl Harbor.”

Affleck has been doing penance ever since, his favourable turns in flicks like

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There’s a decent amount of favourable pre-release buzz surrounding the film, which is, according to Affleck, about a guy “stuck in a place he doesn’t want to be.” With any luck, The Town might at long last be Affleck’s ticket out of there.

of the group’s hostages during a recent bank job. The film co-stars Jeremy Renner (last year’s Best Actor nominee) as the buddy who won’t let Doug go straight and Jon Hamm as the FBI agent closing in, as well as Chris Cooper and Pete Postlethwaite.

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Drop by Kay Meek Centre for this FREE, fun and exciting celebration of the performing arts on the North Shore.

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Walk, Run, Bike or Hike (no rollerblades) The Terry Fox Run is a family-oriented, fun-filled day that welcomes all members of the community. The event is non-competitive. Participants can walk, run, hike or bike the 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km distance.

There is no pre-registration or registration fee for the Terry Fox Run. There is no minimum amount to raise. We do, however, ask that you make a donation at the site or collect money.

Pledge sheets and more information: www.terryfoxrun.org

Hollywoodland and State of Play overshadowed by gossip about his personal life. He married Jennifer Garner, became a dad twice over and turned his attention to directing, crafting Gone Baby Gone, an excellent debut effort that earned actress Amy Ryan an Oscar nomination that year.

But it took Jimmy Kimmel’s I’m f@#%ing Ben Affleck (reciprocating Sarah Silverman’s catchy I’m f@#%ing Matt Damon) to revive the actor’s credibility, at least with the 25-and-under set.

The actor returns to directing and to his native Boston for his sophomore directorial project, The Town.

The title refers to Charlestown, Massachusetts, a square-mile Boston neighbourhood that the press notes assert has produced more bank robbers than anywhere else in the world.

Affleck co-wrote the script, based on the novel Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan. He also stars as Doug MacRay, a bank robber aiming for one last heist so he can go straight.

His character’s clean-getaway record might be compromised by his feelings for a bank manager (Rebecca Hall) who, unbeknownst to her, was one

Culture Day at Kay Meek Centre is our fun and exciting celebration of the performing arts on Vancouver’s North Shore. With over 150 youth and adult performers, representing 15 different groups offering 20 performances, this is a true showcase of our community performing arts ranging from Celtic to classical, dance to choral, and large groups to small. You will be immersed in the activities as Kay Meek Centre is turned into a ‘live site’ of simultaneous performances taking place in the two theatres and throughout the lobbies.

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CALENDAR From page 15 Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Info: 604-875-0029 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.

Parkgate Community Centre: 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver.

Pera Art Gallery: 413 West Hastings St., Vancouver. Info: 604689-7372 or 604-689-7370.

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

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

Flakey: The early works of Glenn Lewis will be on display until Nov. 7.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.

Marketplaces: Dennis Badgley’s market photos from Italy, Japan, South Korea, India and other locations will run until Oct. 10.

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

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VOLUNTEER Wendy Station and Canadiana Costume Society member Doreen Worledge show off some of the items that will be on view this weekend at North Vancouver’s Mollie Nye House (940 Lynn Valley Rd.) An Antique Roadshow and Vintage Costume Display is scheduled tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Maynards Antiques appraiser Jill Turner on hand to assess up to three items per person at $10 per piece. Both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. members of the Canadiana Costume Society will display some of their vintage collection. For more information phone 604-987-5820 or email mollienyehouse@gmail.com.

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

Puppets: An exhibition featuring the puppets that are used for performances by the North Shore Theatre for Children, until Sept. 19.

Luminescence: Lil Chrzan landscape paintings will be on display Sept. 21-Oct. 17. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m.

Community Open House will take place Sunday, Sept. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop by for refreshments and learn about the benefits of memberships.

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Natural Tranquilities: Artists Christine Collison, Martin Henry and Judy McKinnon will exhibit their collection of still lifes, landscapes and wildlife paintings in watercolours and acrylics

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A20 - North Shore News - Friday, September 17, 2010

COMEDY

Goofing off pays off for two Carson grads

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Ken Kirby and Reza Peyk play ComedyFest

“As part of the Carson Graham secondary’s improv team, Kirby went to back-toback national championships.

That’s when he started to see comedy as a legitimate career option.”

■ Jy Harris, Reza Peyk and Gary Fong in 3D at the Vogue Theatre, tonight at 8 p.m. as part of Vancouver Global ComedyFest. Visit www. comedyfest.com for full schedule.

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WANT to learn the five business handshakes?

What about how to buy your first suit in southeast Asia? Or maybe you’d like to buy into a mail-order groom franchise?

If any of these top-tier business tips appeal to you, check out Gary Fong’s seminar at the Vogue Theatre tonight, part of the Vancouver ComedyFest.

Underneath the wig, glasses and ruthless business acumen, Fong is actually Ken Kirby, a 26-year-old North Vancouver comic who shares his character’s relentless drive to succeed.

“He’s the stereotypical aggressive Chinese businessman who does anything to make a buck,” says Kirby. “The show is going to be a half-hour Tony Robbins-style seminar through the eyes of Gary.

If you’ve ever been to a pyramid scheme or any of those things, this is taking the piss out of those guys.

And at the end you can buy into one of Gary’s many franchises.”

Kirby was born in North Vancouver but his family moved to Hong Kong when he was three. Kirby returned to the North Shore when he was 11, but his Asian experiences, not to mention his half-Chinese ancestry, have helped him develop the Gary Fong character.

“We weren’t allowed to speak Chinese in school (in

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

NORTH Vancouver comics Ken Kirby (a.k.a. Gary Fong) and Reza Peyk perform tonight at the Vogue Theatre as part of this year’s Vancouver Global ComedyFest.

Hong Kong) but then I’d go into town with my mom and they’d be cutting the heads off chickens and stuff. I’ve taken that British slapstick humour and merged it with some Asian stuff and I think that’s where I’ve been successful,” says Kirby.

Returning to school after his time away, comedy was Kirby’s way of meeting new friends. As part of the Carson Graham secondary’s improv team, he went

to back-to-back national championships. That’s when he started to see comedy as a legitimate career option.

“I started developing more and more characters.

I was always able to make people blow up laughing and it was something I wanted to for my whole life and it’s something I can do for the rest of my life. The goal for me is to be on a show like Saturday Night Live or Mad TV. I planned to do it by the

age of 30. I’m 26 now. So I plan to go to theatre school in L.A. or New York next year. I’ll develop a few more characters and then I’ll be ready to try for an audition.”

The Gary Fong character started life as a hastily assembled idea for an open mike night at the Hurricane Grill. Fong has taken on a life of his own since then.

He has filmed several web videos, maintains Twitter and Facebook accounts

and has recently authored a book: Grab Life By The Balls, written by Gary Fong, Matt Hoffar and Ken Kirby.

“I put the Ken Kirby bit in because some people don’t know that Gary doesn’t exist. I’ve had girls contact him through Facebook and say ‘Where do I know you from? We should go out sometime!’ I thought about going on some dates and doing a hidden camera thing just because it would

be so absurd. I think I could take it into an Ali G, Borat-type thing but very extreme. No-one’s going to say ‘Are you real?’ You can really mess with people that way. I thought about doing an open house in North Vancouver with Gary as the real estate agent and just set up the house with all this absurd stuff.”

Fong is also primed to star in an Office-style web series this fall. Kirby said the various multi-media strands of Fong’s personae will be packaged together when Kirby makes his play for a U.S. television job.

Kirby has a few new characters in development before then, which is probably just as well seeing as Fong is starting to bleed into his real personality.

“It gets confusing sometimes. I’ll be partying with friends and they’ll say ‘Was that Gary?’ and I say ‘Yeah, sorry about that.’”

Kirby will appear with fellow North Vancouver comic Reza Peyk and Jy Harris tonight at 8 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre. Tickets via Ticketmaster.

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MUSIC

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■ Jenny and Johnny — I’m Having Fun Now (Warner Music) Rating: 8 (out of 10) Jenny Lewis has worked with various artists, notably as the lead singer of Rilo Kiley but this new release is a very personal outing. The Johnny of the title refers to Johnathon Rice who is Lewis’ singingsongwriting boyfriend.

Together they have worked out a wonderful collaboration that gives each room to extend themselves and support each other.

From the beat heavy “My Pet Snakes” to the melancholy “Switchblade” the couple embrace each song and bring a piece of their relationship to the mix.

Trading the lead vocals and seamlessly slipping into backup singing makes them equal partners in this collection of 11 songs. The songs are loaded with upbeat, stripped down arrangements that keep the vocals clearly in the front.

— Terry Peters ■ Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs — God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise (RCA Records) Rating: 8 (out of 10) For his fourth studio album, Ray LaMontagne took a big risk — though due to his natural talent, it paid off.

The New England-based singer/songwriter spent two weeks recording God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise at his home, a historic property in western Massachusetts. He opted to produce the work himself, his first attempt at doing so.

Win tickets to see Gord Downie at the Vogue Sept. 22 CD REVIEWS Different from his previous records, LaMontagne shares the bill with backing band the Pariah Dogs, comprised of Greg Leisz on pedal steel guitar, Eric Heywood on guitar, Jay Bellerose on drums and Jennifer Condos on bass.

Similar to his previous records, God Willin’ maneuvers the folk genre while maintaining a classic rock feel.

However, a number of tracks are more country-infused this time around, evident in instrumentation choices. For example he’s accompanied by pedal steel on “Beg Steal or Borrow,” banjo on “Old Before Your Time” and harmonica and steady bass drum on “Devil’s in the Jukebox.”

“For the Summer” is a standout track, LaMontagne’s

Gord Downie, lead singer of The Tragically Hip, performs tunes from his new solo album, The Grand Bounce, at the Vogue Theatre Wednesday, Sept. 22 on the opening night of a cross-Canada tour. His backing band for his solo projects, dubbed the Country of Miracles, features Julie Doiron (vocals, guitar, bass), Josh Finlayson (bass, guitar), Dale Morningstar (lead guitar), Dave Clark (drums) and Dr. Pee (keyboards). For a chance to win two tickets to the show next week tell us what other band the album’s producer, Chris Walla, plays in.

Email your entry to Gord Downie Contest at thisweekcontest@nsnews.com. Deadline for the contest is Monday, Sept. 20, 5 p.m. Only residents living in the Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver area are eligible to enter. Winners will be chosen in a random draw. haunting voice expressing a longing that’s undeniable.

This is an honest-togoodness record, from its grassroots creation to affective lyrics to LaMontagne’s voice, which is reminiscent of another time. With that in his arsenal, god willin’, he’ll continue to make beautiful music, rich with meaning, for years to come.

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Sept. 14 Blonde Redhead — Penny Sparkle; Justin Townes Earle — Harlem River Blues; Grinderman — Grinderman 2; Robert Plant — Band of Joy. Sept. 21 Natacha Atlas — In a State of Reversal; John Legend and the Roots — Wake Up!; Selena Gomez and the Scene — A Year Without Rain.

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CALENDAR From page 19 CONCERTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/theatre.

Folk and Roots Series: Lunasa will perform Irish acoustic music, Thursday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. Admission: $32/$29.

Room of Wonders: Jayme Stone will perform banjo music based on folk dances from around the world, Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $25/$22.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

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CJ live: Indian-born singer Charenjeet to perform Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $55.

Salar Aghill and Raz o Niaz Ensemble will perform classical Persian music, Friday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $42.50-$52.50.

Delshodegan: A traditional Persian concert, Saturday, Sept. 25 at

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Persian Opera Gala: Featuring Nasrin Asgari, Shirin Asgari, Nazanin Ezazi and Ardalan Jabbari, Sunday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.

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Classic Albums Live — Abbey Road: A re-creation of the Beatles last album, Friday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $42/$40/$36.

Mehregan Festival: A performance of Persian folk music, Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40/$25.

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Jazz Vespers: New Beginnings with the Michael Allen Trio, Sunday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

A fresh approach to fitness fashion Layne Christensen

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AS every fitness enthusiast knows, there are times when performance wear doesn’t quite perform the way we want it to.

FACING FALL Daring new shades for eyes and nails rock the fall collection from Joe Fresh Beauty. page 27

Samantha Bosa recalls the moment when her favourite workout gear failed her. The West Vancouverite was bent over in a stretch during an at-home workout when her husband approached from behind and told her he could see right through her running tights, stretched thin across her backside. “My husband said ‘Whoah!’ and covered his eyes. I was so embarrassed. In my head I was going Rewind! Rewind! How many times have I done that in the gym?”

That particular wardrobe malfunction now behind her, Bosa is poised to save others from a similar fate.

In July, she opened Forma, a fitness training facility and athletic apparel store in West Vancouver. The new facility is located in the heart of Ambleside, at 1455 Marine Dr., which locals will remember as the former site of a McDonald’s restaurant. The spacious boutique faces the street and the fitness studio is to the rear, with its own entrance onto Clyde Avenue. The open-plan gym offers personalized workouts, group-fit classes, spinning classes, group stretch, kids fitness, athletic conditioning and team training under the guidance of head trainer Garth Prouse.

Bosa herself leads an active life. The mother of three studied kinesiology at SFU and worked as a personal trainer at an exclusive fitness facility as well as privately with clients before leaving the profession to raise her young family. Her kids now 5, 6 and 8, she squeezes fitness into her busy schedule, working out with Prouse twice a week, hiking the Grouse Grind, road cycling during the warmer months, skiing and skate-skiing in the winter. Bosa says she personally tests all the athletic clothing lines she carries.

The boutique offers a full selection of quality brands that meet Bosa’s high standards, with a focus on fitness, running, cycling and triathlon. The top names in performance wear are here: Arc’teryx, Under Armor, 2XU and more. Bosa shows her knowledge as she tours a reporter through the store. She picks up an Icebreaker merino Quantum Hood zip-front top and turns it inside out to reveal the Baa-code, which consumers can punch into the computer to trace the garment back to the sheep station in New Zealand from which the wool came. Turning to a rack of Pearl Izumi ride/run gear, Bosa plucks a lightweight jacket from its hanger and zips off the sleeves in one continuous motion to transform it into a vest. “I love how they thought of this. It’s one sleeve, all connected,” she enthuses, stuffing the tube of fabric into the jacket’s back pocket.

Bosa’s enthusiasm for fitness fashion is obvious, but what really gets her excited is her own line of fitness wear that is, according to Forma’s website, “fully customized to a busy life on the North Shore.”

Tights, tanks, short- and long-sleeve tops are available in a range of sizes and colours for men and women. Bosa worked with a Vancouver manufacturer to create the line using high-end performance fabrics from Italian mills. Tights, priced around $90, are constructed from a polyester-Lycra blend that won’t show through when it stretches and is specially knit to wick sweat away from the body and quickly disperse it on the fabric’s surface. Scoop-neck tanks in a range of See Fit page 26

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fashion colours, $45, are layering pieces, cut long and slim for a splash of colour beneath a fitted long-sleeve top.

Bosa paid special attention to the fit of the garments, sending samples back to the drafting table until the cuts were just right. “When I shop, the cut is everything,” says Bosa. And while her own lithe frame is enviably taut and toned, she says the Forma clothing line is not just for gym bodies.

Tights, for example, have a wide, double-thick waistband to flatten the tummy and curved leg seams to shape the tush, making them equally suited for a stroll along the Seawalk and a spin class. An added bonus that dog walkers will appreciate: they’re lint-resistant, says Bosa, a husky owner whose threequarter tights she’s wearing during our interview show not a hair from her furry canine companion.

Bosa has taken some ribbing for her interest in fitness fashion, like from a fellow cyclist on a Seattle to Portland ride who scoffed at her stylish attire, but she offers no apologies.

“Fashion counts,” says Bosa.

Forma welcomes the public to its grand opening celebrations this Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for demonstrations, prize draws and promotions.

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Crafty business

TWINS Poppy (left) and Tovi Sanhedrai, of Handsworth secondary, display the ToPo bags they’re making and selling at craft fairs on the North Shore. The sisters first made the bags in sewing class last spring and have sold more than 40 to date, donating $2 from each sale to charity. Email topobags@hotmail.com to place an order.

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Tea and Fashions: The Urban Tea Merchant in The Village at Park Royal will host a fashion show on Monday, Sept. 20. at 7 p.m. featuring clothing from Current. Enjoy Petite Afternoon Tea and savour your choice of a selection of three teas. Cost is $35 per person and includes door prizes. Call 604-925-4575 to reserve.

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fashion file From page 26 The Wedding Belles host J’Adore Encore on Thursday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. at Isabelle’s Bridal, 220 Esplanade West, North Vancouver. Shaw TV personalities Sarah Groundwater and Aubrey Arnason are encouraging women to bring their wedding dress out of storage and

show it off. Brides-to-be can put on a bridesmaid dress and join the party. Meet the hosts and take part in an evening of fun. A fashion show will feature designs from Isabelle’s. Vendors will be on hand to assist with wedding planning. RSVP on Facebook at “The Wedding Belles.”

— Compiled by Layne Christensen Email your event info to lchristensen@nsnews.com.

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Overall, and in fitting with the back-to-school season, I give Joe Fresh’s fall makeup line a B+. The first free-standing Joe Fresh Studio store will open in Vancouver in mid-October, on Granville Street between Pender and Dunsmuir. The boutique will feature Joe Fresh Style clothing lines for adults, Joe Fresh Beauty and Joe Fresh accessories, including shoes, jewelry and sunglasses. You can continue to find Joe Fresh polishes and powders in the beauty aisles at Real Canadian Superstore locations.

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The colours are bold, the eye shadows are rich, and the shades of nail polish are daring. In fact, the only thing safe about this season’s makeup line is its price. Similar to the brand’s well-priced clothing and accessories, the Joe Fresh cosmetics line, which was developed

by Toronto fashion czar Joseph Mimran in the spring of 2009, seeks to offer fashionable makeup, at an affordable price. A bottle of nail polish, for example, is just $4, or you can purchase three for $10. Keep in mind, however, that each bottle is only 6 mL, which is less than half the amount contained in an average 15 mL bottle.

But, if you’re promiscuous with nail polish like me (signs include: getting tired of wearing the same colour twice and having a drawer of two dozen old, semi-separated polishes), the Joe Fresh bargain is irresistible, as it allows you to get adventurous with colour without committing to a bottle for years.

The 2010 fall nail polish palette includes nine new, vibrant shades: Orchid, Jade, Persian Blue, Moss, Caramel, Brick, Fog, and Storm. For those readers not among the fashion cognoscenti, that translates to: purple, green, blue, a slightly different shade of green, light brown, dark brown, grey, and another variant of grey.

In order to cover as many bases as possible for this review, I decided to paint my fingernails Persian Blue, my right toenails Brick, and my left Moss. While this tri-colour scheme is not recommended, particularly for someone as pale as me, there is no doubt that the shades would be incredibly agreeable for the right person (preferably someone whose complexion brings out the green in army and the yellow in mustard).

In the future, I’ll be seeking out Joe Fresh’s classic collection nail polish colours, which are more suitable to my taste and include hues of luscious reds and playful pinks.

One downside of Joe Fresh nail polish is the bottle design. The smaller-than-average bottle means that the applicator brush does not emerge far enough away from the lid, which translates to reduced visibility, and an overall awkward application.

However, and in contrast, the lightweight, clear design of Joe Fresh eye shadow cases is perfect. And, like the nail polish, the shadows come in a variety of rich colours, including: Iris, Pagoda, Ice, Dove, Rosewood, and Camp. Again, the price is right: $4 each.

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In this second novel featuring Pike as the main character instead of his supporting role in Crais’ Elvis Cole novels, the ex-soldier is faced with the murder of a former squad member.

The brutal execution of Frank Meyer along with his family and their nanny leaves more questions behind than answers.

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Crais draws us in with a crime that has no apparent motive but gradually he brings to light a conflict that stretches far beyond the congested Los Angeles highways to the former Soviet Union.

As Pike scratches beneath the surface he discovers deeper deceptions that will put more members of Pike’s circle in danger.

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publicnotice POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

Permissive Tax Exemptions for the Years 2011, 2012 and 2013 Estimated $ 2012

Estimated $ 2013

NOTICE is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver that in accordance with the provisions of SBC Chap. 26, Div. 7, Section 224, of the Community Charter it is the intention of the Council of the City of North Vancouver to give First Three Readings to “Taxation Exemption Bylaw, 2010, No. 8105” at the regular Council meeting to be held on Monday, September 20, 2010. “Taxation Exemption Bylaw, 2010, No. 8105” will provide the following properties with an exemption for the payment of Municipal taxes in the years 2011 and 2012.

*Description of Proposed Exemption

Estimated $ 2011

Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans in Canada, Unit 45 119 East 3rd Street

224. (2)(a)

12,600

13,100

13,600

Cascadia Society for Social Working 325 West 19th Street

224. (2)(a)

2,400

2,500

2,600

Cascadia Society for Social Working 351 West 19th Street

224. (2)(a)

2,500

2,600

2,700

Change the World Foundation (Harvest Project) 201 Bewicke Avenue

224. (2)(a)

19,200

20,000

20,800

H1#DK- ;EK D8( +GAIKF 6K:#) 8IK KFDB'8DKF #%:&/ 8%" )B:: 6K '#"B+K" 68FK" #% $E8%GKF B% 8FFKFF'K%D/ 8%" D8( I8DKF 8F "KDKI'B%K" 6& 0#A%$B: J#I DEK &K8IF 7,99/ 7,97 8%" 7,95C.

224. (2)(a) 224 (2)(a)

2,400 1,100

2,400 1,200

2,503 1,200

*for a detailed description of the exemptions please see Extract from the Community Charter below.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2638 170 West 3rd Street

224. (2)(a)

15,200

15,800

16,400

Grand Boulevard Parent Participation Preschool Society, Queensbury Elementary School, 2020 Moody Avenue

224. (2)(d)

1,400

1,400

1,500

Kiwanis Senior Citizen Homes Ltd. 170 West 2nd Street

224. (2)(h)

23,600

24,600

25,500

Kiwanis Senior Citizens Homes Ltd 1215 St. George’s Avenue

224. (2)(h)

9,500

9,900

10,300

Kiwanis Care Homes Ltd. 1480 St. Andrew’s Avenue

224. (2)(h)

9,500

9,900

10,300

Lighthouse Harbour Ministries No. 1 - 260 East Esplanade

224. (2)(a)

3,900

4,000

4,200

Lonsdale Creek Day Care Centre Society, at Lonsdale Annex Elementary School 230 West 21st Street

224. (2)(d)

600

Lookout Emergency Aid Society 705 West 2nd Street

225. (2)(a)

11,100

11,600

12,100

North Shore ConneXions Society 1924 Jones Avenue

224. (2)(a)

1,700

1,800

1,900

North Shore Crisis Services (Hope’s Place) c/o 119 - 255 West 1st Street

224. (2)(a)

2,200

2,200

2,300

North Shore Disability Resource Centre 2412 Wilding Way

224. (2)(a)

1,900

2,000

2,100

North Shore Neighbourhood House 225 East 2nd Street

224. (2)(a)

13,800

14,300

14,900

North Shore Neighbourhood House (Ridgeway School Out of School Daycare) 420 East 8th Street

224. (2)(a)

1,800

1,900

2,000

North Shore Neighbourhood House (Learning Together Daycare at Sutherland Secondary School) 1858 Sutherland Avenue

224. (2)(a)

2,700

2,800

2,900

North Shore Neighbourhood House (Westview Out of School Child Care) 641 West 17th Street

224. (2)(a)

3,800

3,900

4,100

North Shore Neighbourhood House (Community Garden, 207 East 2nd Street)

224. (2)(a)

2,800

2,900

3,000

North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 102-124 West 1st Street

224. (2)(a)

6,400

6,600

6,900

North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club 2160 Lonsdale Avenue

224. (2)(i)

94,700

98,500

102,400

North Vancouver Masonic Temple Association Ltd. 1140 - 1144 Lonsdale Avenue

224. (2)(i)

4,700

4,900

5,100

Presentation House Cultural Society 222 *?DA>DB(D6" 09D%:D

224. (2)(b)

63,100

65,600

68,200

Queen Mary Community Services Association, Pre-School Care at <:DD% /4B& =6D'D%>4B& 7$?##6) +35 *?DA>DB(D6" 09D%:D

224. (2)(d)

400

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 118 123 West 15th Street

224. (2)(a)

16,600

17,200

17,900

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 118 121 West 15th Street

224. (2)(a)

1,400

1,400

1,500

St. Leonard’s Society of North Vancouver 312 Bewicke Avenue

224. (2)(a)

1,500

1,500

1,600

Silver Harbour Centre Society 144 East 22nd Street

224. (2)(a)

20,500

21,300

22,100

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Magnolia House Residential Mental Health Facility, 720 East 17th Street

224. (2)(j)

2,100

2,200

2,300

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Margaret Fulton Adult Day Care 1601 Forbes Avenue

224. (2)(j)

32,300

33,600

35,000

Assembly of Christians (Gospel Hall) 133 East 4th Street

224. (2)(f)

1,400

1,500

1,500

North Shore Bethel Christian Mennonite Brethren Church 185 East Keith Road

224. (2)(f)

1,300

1,300

1,400

224. (2)(f) 224 (2)(f)

1,400 5,400

1,400 5,500

1,500 5,800

North Shore Alliance Church 201 East 23rd Street

224. (2)(f)

13,200

13,800

14,300

Kings Temple Missionary Society (North Shore Christian Centre) 1400 Sutherland Avenue

224. (2)(f)

1,500

1,500

1,600

Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church 209 West 13th Street

224. (2)(f)

5,100

5,300

5,500

Salvation Army North Vancouver Community Church 105 West 12th Street

224. (2)(f)

5,200

5,500

5,700

Parish of St. Agnes Anglican Church 530 East 12th Street

224. (2)(f)

600

St. Andrew’s & St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 3.15 *?DA>DB(D6" 09D%:D

224. (2)(f)

3,600

3,800

3,900

St. Andrew’s United Church 1044 St. George’s Avenue

224. (2)(f)

1,500

1,500

1,500

St. Edmund’s Parish 535/545 Mahon Avenue 613 Mahon Avenue

224. (2)(f) 224 (2)(a)

3,800 2,900

3,900 3,000

4,100 3,100

Sutherland Church 630 East 19th Street

224. (2)(f)

3,300

3,400

3,600

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101 - 145 West 15th Street

224 (2)(a)

5,300

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Community Living Society 317 & 319 East Keith Road 1003-555 West 28th Street

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Vancouver: 2705 Lonsdale Avenue 2725, 2733 and 2745 Western Avenue

700

400

600

5,500

700

400

600

PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS COMMUNITY CHARTER SBC CHAP. 26 Division 7 - Permissive Exemptions General authority for permissive exemptions 224.(1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements, or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197(1)(a) H'A%B$B!8: !I#!KID& D8(KFC, to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw.

(2)

Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following: (a) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not C#B !B#(> $#B!#B4>;#%) 4%" (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation; (b) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose of the local authority; (c) land or improvements that the council considers would otherwise qualify for exemption under section 220 HGK%KI8: FD8DAD#I& K(K'!DB#%FC were it not for a secondary use; (d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization; (f) In relation to property that is exempt under section 220(1)(b) H6AB:"B%GF J#I !A6:B$ )#IFEB!C (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building (ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands; and (iii) an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii) (h) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1)(i) HFK%B#IF* E#'KFC, (j) HE#F!BD8:FC, or (l) H!IB?8DK F$E##:FC, any area of land surrounding the exempt building; (i) land or improvements owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground or for public athletic or recreational purposes; (j) land or improvements owned or held by a person or organization and operated as a private hospital licensed under the <#F!BD8: 2$D, or as a licensed community care facility, or registered assisted living residence, under the 0#''A%BD& 08IK 8%" 2FFBFDK" 3B?B%G 2$D>

Extract of Partnering, heritage, riparian and other special exemptions authority 225. (1) In this section: “eligible property” means property that is eligible under subsection (2); “exemption agreement” means an agreement under subsection (5).

(2) The following property is eligible for a tax exemption under this section: (a) eligible partnering property, being property that (i) is owned by a person or public authority providing a municipal service under a partnering agreement, and (ii) the council considers will be used in relation to the service being provided under the partnering agreement.

For further information please contact: Janice Irwin Manager, Financial Services at 604.983.7300 or jirwin@cnv.org.

citycouncil Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Bob Fearnley Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating Councillor Mary Trentadue City Clerk @#6&% =. 2%"KIF#% I8%"KIF#%4$%?.#IG

5,700

141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604-985-7761 | Fax: 604-985-9417

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Green City Living — Travel Smart — No Footprint in the Sand: A discussion on what it means to be a socially and environmentally conscious traveller, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Learn ways to reduce your carbon footprint and still explore the natural beauty of the world. The event is by donation. Info: 604-998-3448 or www.cnv.org/greencityliving.

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Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue — A Green Regional Economy? An event hosted by Metro Vancouver in partnership with the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce, the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Crosscreek Rd., West Vancouver. Info and registration: www.metrovancouver.org or 604-436-6993.

Wetlandkeepers Field Course: An introduction to wetland stewardship, Sept. 24, 6:309 p.m. and Sept. 25 and 26, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cypress Provincial Park, West Vancouver. Learn how to monitor and conserve wetlands with this hands-on program. Dress for the elements and bring a lunch and water. Fee: $30.

Registration: 1-888-8812293, ext. 232, 604-970-9707 or wetlands@bcwf.bc.ca.

Indian Arm Clean-up Event: This one time only Metro Vancouver event is available to cabin owners and occupants along Indian Arm, Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Bins will be set up by the dock in Cates Park, North Vancouver.

Discard unwanted items like batteries, appliances and metals, etc. Info: 604-432-6200.

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.

Watershed Tours: Metro Vancouver will host free, fourhour, 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.

North Shore Eco Tour: A free 90-minute tour of the North Shore rainforest departs daily (except Mondays) at 8:30 a.m. from the Bean Around the World at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver. View the North Shore’s beauty on an eco-friendly bus fueled with recycled veggie oil.

Info: 604-290-0145 or www. vancouverecotours.com.

— Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

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CALENDAR From page 24 Mowatt portrays Mark Twain alongside pianist and actress Carolyn Finlay as his wife Olivia Clemens, through dramatic readings and song, Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.

Songs of the Camino: Soprano Katy Hedalen will perform along with a slide show of her journey in Spain, Thursday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.

Cap U Jazz Ensemble “A” Band will perform Thursday, Sept.

23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

Latin Pops: Tenor William George, cellist Stefan Hintersteininger and pianist Karen Lee-Morlang will perform Latin American songs, Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.

Between Two Worlds: Violinist Yuri Zaidenberg and pianist Amanda Chan perform a morning devoted to Russian composer Schnittke, Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Nitecap, Capilano University’s jazz vocal ensemble will perform Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

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

Random Laughter: A musical comedy revue with no agenda or sense of direction runs until Oct. 2 from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors.

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

Beneath the Surface: A play that also educates and informs youth, teachers and the community of the realities underlying suicide, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15.

Guttenberg the Musical: The story of a pair of aspiring

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Admission: $24-$30.

Grand Theft Improv: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, every Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.

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

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

Barbecue Blues: A comedy with mayhem and misunderstandings runs until Sept. 25, from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Preview Sept. 9. Tickets: $16/$14.

Waterfront Theatre: Granville Island, 1412 Cartwright St., Vancouver.

The Maltese Bodkin: North Vancouver’s WINK Theatre presents this comic murder mystery, Sept. 17, 10:45 p.m. and Sept. 19, 7:35 p.m. Admission: $12/$10. Tickets: www. vancouverfringe.com.

CLUBS AND PUBS Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

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

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

Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834 or www.bridgebetween.com.

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

East Side Marios: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

Jim Foster will be appearing every Friday and Saturday in September at 9 p.m.

Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-986-7333.

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CALENDAR From page 33 Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604986-6556.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Mark Hunt, Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Topic: The philosophical implications of luck — if luck plays a big part in our lives — are we in control? Admission: $5.

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

Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver.

Nasty Habits will perform retro 60s rock music, Sept. 24 and 25 from 7 to 11 p.m.

The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604253-7141 or www.lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m.

Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.

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

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

Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.queenscross.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:3011:30 p.m.

The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:3011:30 p.m.

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

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

Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver.

Live local jazz every Thursday.

Taylor’s Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7899.

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

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the See more page 35

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NORTH Vancouver musician Hossein Behroozinia (a master of the barbat) will sit in with vocalist Salar Aghili and the Raz o Niaz Ensemble when they perform Persian classical music at Centennial Theatre Friday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets ($52.50 and $42.50) are available by calling 604-988-6563 or 604-904-8866.

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CALENDAR From page 34 first Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604985-5646.

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

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

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

OTHER EVENTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box office: 604990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/theatre.

Film Series: A film of the Mississippi Sheiks tribute concert, Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a question and answer session following the screening with the producer and director.

Tickets: $9/$5.

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

Shane Koyczan and Friends: A performance of the spoken word with warmth, wit and sincerity, Sunday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $24.

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Birthday bash NEWS photos Cindy Goodman

KILICK Saxer got his wish for a unique birthday party. A week before the official wrecking crew moved in to take down the house on a North Vancouver property his family had purchased the 11-year-old’s friends were given free rein to do whatever they wanted to the structure before it was time for cake and presents. For more photos go to www.nsnews.com.

THE birthday boy gets a shaving cream makeover.

SHAREEF Sadain decorates bathroom tiles.

KULLIN Merilees does a two-fisted reverse twist on the exterior backyard wall.

TRENT Walsh bobs for apples in the front yard.

DARLEEN Saxer claims some space.

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CALENDAR Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Mark Battersby, Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Topic: Justice and equality — how just is our society and is inequality always a bad thing? Admission: $5.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

Novel Launch: Dan Green will introduce his first book Blue Saltwater with an explanation of its historical backdrop followed by several readings, Friday, Oct. 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.

From page 35 Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Movies at the Meek — A Shine of Rainbows: A woman helps an orphan boy find self-acceptance and love through her unique gifts of colour and magic, Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Rating: G. Tickets: $12.

Pacific Arbour Speaker Series: Journalist Doug Saunders will introduce his book Arrival City , Thursday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15/$12.

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

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion, Friday, Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Topic: What role(s) should or could victims, their families and ordinary citizens play in judging the accused and sentencing the convicted? Wallace Craig who served as a provincial court judge will be a guest. Admission: $5.

Kay Meek Offstage: Marc Destrube of Early Music Vancouver will present a lecture on the chamber music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Monday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

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

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Memphis Blues Barbeque House

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

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

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Mom is the cook in the kitchen!

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

Closed Wednesdays. Over 20 lunch specials to choose from.

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

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

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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.

Fatburger

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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

BISTRO Le Bistro Chez Michel

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French classic bistro with attitudefree dining.

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

BRITISH The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

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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

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

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

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FINE DINING The Observatory

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Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

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“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.

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

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THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

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

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

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The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

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The Rusty Gull

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

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

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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.

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

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Jagerhof Restaurant

The Salmon House

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

$$$

Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reflect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge.

138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

Friday, September 17, 2010 – North Shore News – A39

INDEX

Empty your Garage

Fill your Wallet BOOK A GARAGE SALE AD 604-630-3300

Community Notices ....................................1000 Family Announcements ...........................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Sales Centre Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm Email: classified@van.net Fax: 604-985-3227 delivery: 604-986-1337

Classified Display Ad Deadlines

604-630-3300

classified.van.net

Submit your photograph to dbockman@canwest.com

Place y ad onli our n 24/7 e

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Advertisers awarethat of these conditions. accepted on the are premise the merchandise Advertising that does not conform to these and services offered are accurately described standards or that is deceptive or misleading, willingly sold to accepted. buyers at Iftheanyadvertised isand never knowingly reader encounters non-compliance theseconditions. standards prices. Advertisers are awarewith of these we ask that that you inform theconform Publishertoofthese this Advertising does not newspaper and The Advertising Standards standardsoforB.C. thatOMISSION is deceptive misleading, Council ANDorERROR: The publishers do not guarantee of is never knowingly accepted.theIf insertion any reader aencounters particular non-compliance advertisement on specified date, witha these standards or at all, although every effort will be made to we ask youofinform the Publisher of the this meet thethat wishes the advertisers.

Further, newspaperdoand publishers not The acceptAdvertising liability for Standards any loss or damage by an errorAND or inaccuracy in Council of caused B.C. OMISSION ERROR: The the printingdoofnot an guarantee advertisement publishers the beyond insertiontheof amount paid for the space actually occupied by a particular advertisement on a specified date, the portion of the advertisement in which the or atoccurred. all, although every effortorwill be made to error Any corrections changes will be made next available issue. The North Shore meet inthethewishes of the advertisers.

Further, the News will be responsible for only one incorrect publishers do not accept liability for any loss insertion with liability limited to that portion of or damage causedaffected by an error inaccuracy in the advertisement by theorerror.

Request for on charges theadjustments printing of orancorrections advertisement beyondmust the be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration. amount paid for the space actually occupied by

For best results please check your ad for the portion the day advertisement which the accuracy theoffirst it appears.in Refunds error occurred.

Any7corrections changes will be made only after businessordays notice!

Obituaries

DAVIDSON - Derek Arthur Burton March 7 1927 - July 8 2010..A celebration of Derek’s life will be held on Saturday September 25 from 2pm to 6pm at Eagle Harbour Yacht Club, 5750 Eagle Harbour Road, West Vancouver, B.C.. RSVP appreciated but not

required 778-839-3994 celebratederek@gmail.com

made in the next available issue. The North Shore News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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

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In Memoriam

A whole year has gone by Dad, it seems like forever love never dies Dad no not ever... Eva

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EHMANN - Hans A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010, 2pm - 4pm at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver.

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jobs careers advice

working.com

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Obituaries

GIBSON - Lucie (Nana) August 9, 1954- Sept. 10, 2010 It is with unimaginable sadness we announce the passing of Lucie Anne Talbot Gibson.

Predeceased by her twin sons, Mom, Dad and Brother. In 56 Short years she touched and impacted more lives than we could ever keep track of. On March 16, 1974 Mom married her best friend and immediately followed her dream of being a Mommy. She had that magic touch and loved to take care of others so to continue spreading her love, Mom opened her home to over 36 Foster Kids, and in 1991 graduated with top honour in Long Term Care at Cap. Mom always loved her 'babies and old people' Left to miss, honour and remember are, Husband Keith, Children Karen (Tyler), Chris, Bre (JD), Steph, (Kev), Eddie, Grandkids Nick, Oliver, Alex, Avery, Kinnon, Trinity, Cadesy, Hannah, Laura, Thea, Best Friends Ethel and Barb and extended family Peter (Rachelle), Lorna, David, Steven, Bob, Ross (Sandi),Natalie and Megan. A fighter through her final breath. In Lieu of Flowers please donate to www.canucksautism.ca. Special Thank you to Dr. Hejdankova.

Service to be held at 10am on Tuesday September 21, 2010 at First Memorial Funeral Services Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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Lost & Found

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Coming Events

Corix is in need of an experienced Account Manager who will service an existing customer base and secure new customers. Experience in industrial and waterworks products is essential. For more details and to apply online, visit:

www.corix.com

Sunday • SEP 19 • 10am-3pm

Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $4.00

MODELS & ACTORS Meet over 30 international & local agents in Vancouver Nov 11 - 14. Ages 5 & up.

No exp reqd. Faces West. www.faceswest.com For free interview contact: charlesstuart@telus.net 604-916-4797

LOST CAT ‘Leroy’ orange & white missing mid July, 200 blk 17th North Van. Pls call Christine 604-922-0903, 604-868-5423

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Lost & Found

FOUND - Car key with remote Wed.Sept.8 at the corner of Mountain Highway and Lynn Valley Road. Please call (604) 980-6691 to identify FOUND CARE CARD 'june elizabeth' claim at Belladoni 117 West.

1st. Street, North Vancouver.

FOUND- Ladies Mountain Bike on Monday Sept 6th.. in bush off Mtn Hwy, Dempsey Road. Call to identify 604-985-4438 KEYS FOUND corner of Chesterfield & 3rd. Sept 10 around noon.

9 keys on a ring. Claim at Police Station on 14th & St. George.

Happy Birthday David xoxo

Much love from your beautiful and much younger wife; respectful, appreciative son; sweet adoring daughter; older (& wiser) brother; gorgeous & ageless sister; handsome & taller brother-in-law; super-star swimming nephews; exquisite & talented sister-in-law; stunning niece & her handsome brother; and of course HRH, the Queen of all things, you wouldn’t be here without her, your mom. Love also from the Quacks, and of course all your much older friends who contributed to

“The Book of David.”

househunting.ca

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT

Personal Messages

REMOVE YOUR RECORD: A CRIMINAL RECORD can follow you for life. Only PARDON SERVICES CANADA has 20 years experience GUARANTEEING RECORD REMOVAL. Call 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.pardonservicescanada.com

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Singles Clubs

ENJOY A GREAT SOCIAL LIFE *** TGIF SINGLES *** Things to do, places to go, friends to meet. Dinners, dances, walks, trips, tennis, golf, etc... with fun people.

Info. evenings Thursdays Call 604-988-5231 www.tgifcanada.com

SALES CONSULTANT Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our topperforming sales team at our new North Vancouver location. Candidate must possess an outstanding attitude along with excellent communication skills. Prior sales experience an asset but not required. Fluency in second language preferred. A current BC Motor Vehicle Sales Person License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are all required.

Weprovideanextremelycompetitiveremuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

Please email your resume to: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please

Find a

New Career

Birthday Greetings

If upon this special day, you come to feeling blue, Cheer up. Don’t fret. Don’t be upset. I have a thought for you.

You have your health! You have your hair! This is not the worst.

But best of all remember…. Patti & Cam turned fifty FIRST! (and so did most of your friends!)

Classified Line Ad Deadlines

driving.ca

175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

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A division of Postmedia Network Inc.

Wed. Newspaper - Fri. 4:00pm Wed. Newspaper - Tues. 11:30am Fri. Newspaper - Tues. 4:00pm Fri. Newspaper - Thurs. 11:30am Sun. Newspaper - Wed. 4:00pm Sun. Newspaper - Fri. 11:30am

ANNOUNCEMENTS 1170

Your $ecret to a $uccessful Garage $ale

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

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Surprise!

To place your birthday announcement call 604-630-3300

Announcements

ARE YOU LIVING WITH ADVANCED CANCER?

■ Researchers from UBC Nursing and BC Cancer Agency are seeking patients with advanced cancer to participate in a voluntary interview study about cancer care communication.

■ Participation in this study involves telling us about your experiences communicating with health care providers and offering opinions about how communications in the care system might be improved. ● If you are interested in learning more about the study, phone us at 604-822-8070 or 1-866-822-7080 (toll free) ● or email cancer.communication@nursing.ubc.ca ● or check our website at www.cancercommunication.ca

Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Call 604.630.3300 to advertise

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Education

APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456

MEDICAL OFFFICE 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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Music/Theatre/ Dance

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments.

Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

Music/Theatre/ Dance

PIANO LESSONS, your home.

Beginners to Gr. 6 RCM. Adults welcome. Call 604-980-9708.

PRIVATE PIANO Lessons with a Wonderful Teacher. All Styles.

Keith & St. Davids 604-349-4688

2055

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Tutoring Services

TUTOR (BC Certified Teacher) Math, French, Calculus, Physics and Chemistry. 604 836-3496 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

2010

Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

Beauticians/ Barbers

CHAIR RENTAL in busy salon in North Vancouver excellent location Call 604 990-1076 MIRA STUDIOS is looking for a F/T Stylist to rent a chair.

Call Tara, 604-219-4718.

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General Employment

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.

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General Employment

Drivers Wanted: Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits package.

Skills Needed Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License High School Diploma or GED Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, keyword Driver.

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BATHROOM SINK & faucet, by KOHLER, white porcelain, 17'x20' oval shape, $90. 604-926-6155

LIKE NEW!

BRITISH INDIA rug, 9’x7’, light centre with border, excellent condition ($225). Wall unit & matching china unit ($75 & $125).

604-988-9521

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

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.ca ROYAL ALBERT Yellow Tea Rose, misc pieces $5 - $10.

Cooler $12. 604-985-7891

Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, Dacor oven & Bosch dishwasher, $300 the lot, u remove 604-218-6811, chrisnelson49@shaw.ca WIDE FRIDGE, STOVE, SS D/W, Good condition, SAM 604-329-7266

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Fuel

Alder • Birch • Maple Dry, Clean Hardwoods

#1 in Sales • 26 yrs in business Full & half cords 7days/week

General Employment

Part-Time/Full-Time Class 5/7 Driving Instructor Position Available Apply with resume in person North Shore Driving School 1821 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, B.C. TEL (604) 988-1138 SCHOOL BUS COMPANY Looking for Class 2 drivers.

Airbrakes a plus, benefits available (Medical/Dental). For more information, Call: 604-439-0842 or fax resumes and abstracts: 604-439-1941

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TIRES, (4) 15 in. summer Michelin very good cond. $150 all, 604-922-7367 or 778-867-7637

Health Care

604-805-6694

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H ALDER, APPLE, Birch, Maple Firewood. Split, Seasoned, Delivered. 778-552-2969/613-7301 TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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Furniture

Mindi, 604-777-2195

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

is looking to fill the following permanent position:

★ 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.

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.

FALL OPENINGS

Flexible schedules, F/T, P/T, $16.25 base/appt. Customer sales/service, Students welcome, conditions apply, will train. Call 604-676-0446 EarnPartTime.ca

North Shore Auto Parts

requires ★ Automotive Machinist Assistant Please call Len at 604-985-1113 or email resume to: len@northshoreparts.com

Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. 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 $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus).

Detailed 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.

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

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

COORDINATOR OF RESIDENT CARE SUPPORT Relief F/T Position Mon - Fri

Performs variety of duties to support dept. Requires: Med. Term., MOA cert, & recent related exp; competent in Microsoft Office; excellent written and spoken English.

Apply: apply-crcs@ blenheimlodge.org or Fax to 604-732-7316

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Management

STORE MANAGER required for a new innovative business idea in Gift Fruit Baskets (replacement for flower bouquets). Must have a business degree, Managerial exp. in similar business, computer skills, own car. Wage $26-$28/hr, Fax resume to: 604-925-6789

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Trades/Technical

THE KDL GROUP is seeking an experienced LOG TRUCK DRIVER for work in the Fort St. James area. Full time winter work is currently available. Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages and an attractive benefit package.

Please forward your resume with references via fax to: (250) 996-8742.

From advertising executive or Job Listings, banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper, you'll find it in the Section.

From A-Z Employment

DRESSER $80, dining table & 6 chairs $150, kitchen table $150, coffee tables, misc 604-924-1511 SIMMONS 5 zone design natural support back care dbl bed. AS NEW $200. 604-922-9664 WICKER SET, 3pce. Electric BBQ. Treadmill. Best offer..Call 604-988-4851

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Garage Sale

Retail Sales

LOVE BOOKS? Like people? Black Bond Books, Lynn Valley Centre requires a mature, computer-literate person.

Approximately 18 - 20 hours per week. Apply in person, with resume.

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Dresser $100, vintage rocking baby cradle $55, custom oak floor mirror $45, oak tv/stereo stand $20. Pics avail. 604-929-2115

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

Sunday • SEP 19 • 10am-3pm

Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $4.00

North Vancouver 93 - HUGE Fall Sale, Sat, Sept 18, 9-noon, 93 Glenmore Dr. Brass bed, furn, sports, clothes, fine china, collectibles, antiques.

94-MULTI FAMILY Sat 10-3, Golf bag, stroller, household, good bargains! 3097 Colwood Dr. 94- MOVING SALE Sat 9-noon.

96l Forest Hills Dr. Furn, yard tools, household items, some free 95 - MULTI FAMIILY SALE Sat & Sun 10-2 furn, toys. 304 Klahanie Crt, next to Earls Restaurant 96-GARAGE SALE, Sun, 10am2pm , 1356 Dyck Rd. Lots of household & misc..

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AMADEUS MUSIC ACADEMY Classic & Jazz - Piano - Theory Vocal - Violin. Services incl recording studio, Piano tuning, Music Programs for Daycare. www.amadeusacademy.org 604-710-0937

LINC’S SPECIMEN TREES

PIANO & DIGITAL Keyboard Lessons taught by exp’d performer and teacher. Classical, Jazz, Rock & Blues. Dynamic, Exciting & Fun! Exam/Festival Prep, Theory, etc. Call Lesley, 604-985-5975

Fruit trees, Japanese Maples Cedar Hedging $20 ea.

Minature Boxwood $12.50 ea.

PIANO, THEORY, accompaniment.

Beginner - A.R.C.T. 778-881-0329 www.vancouverpiano.ca

Lots of stock still available

Call to order 604-202-7735 Linc

Our Last weekend at corner of Cap & Welch was the Labour Weekend - See you again next year at same location 97B - Backyard Sale - Moving Everything must go! 430 W Keith Rd, Sat 7 - 2. See you there!

98 - CLEAN UP AND OUT Sat & Sun, 10 - 2.

753 East 4th St - LANE Purses, shoes, household, china, compact fridge, chairs, couch, books & more!

No early birds - CASH ONLY No dealers till end of sale!

‘FREE BOX’

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Childcare Wanted

F/T LIVE-IN EXP’d Caregiver required for 2 1/2 yr old and 8 year old active children. Dundarave.

Competitive wages. Start ASAP, 604-649-7575

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Daycare Centres

99-SAT 9-3, 3909 Frames Pl. Furn, kids sport equip. toys, video games, mens designer shirts etc 99-SAT 9AM - 6pm, 3999 Brockton Cr. Household items, tools, books, carpet, lots of good stuff.

West Vancouver 91 - 2 FAMILY SALE Sat 8-12.

Furn, household, quality clothing, sports, tools. 5714 Bluebell Dr.

BEAUTIFUL BLUENOSE pitbull puppies. 5 males 4 females $1500.

Ph 604-316-1457 or 604-751-3114

CHOCOLATE LAB pups, PB both mother /father come from a bird dog lineage father ckc reg 1st shots vet checked,dewormed.

5 left. $600 604-768-7130

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

HAPPY TIMES DAYCARE, spaces avail ages 0-5; in exp’d lic’d daycare Mt Seymour Parkway. Call Roya 604-987-6559 GOLDEN DOODLES, Avail Sep 24th, $1250. 778-737-0146. www.foxycharliepuppies.com

98-50 YRS of Great Stuff!

Sat 8-2, 945 Whitchurch St in lane, You name it, we have it!

99-MULTI FAMILY Sun 9-2, lots of kids stuff, books, movies, furn.

1995 Hyannis Dr. Rain or shine

Dogs

Music/Dance Instruction

LAB PUPPIES ready to go vet ✔ dewormed & vac. yellow & Choc males/ females $475. 604-701-1587

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Birds

YELLOW/GREEN CANARIES, $35/each or white, zebra finches, $15/each. Call 604-939-5666

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POMERANIAN X-CHIHUAHUA. And: Tiny Pomeranian. Females. $1,000/each. Call 604-607-7433

Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

POODLE/SCHNAUZER X, 8 mos wks, shots, deworm, declawed, doc’d tails. 3F/2M. 604-951-6890

91- SAT 9am - 12.

Lots more quality & interesting items! 4725 Woodgreen Dr. 92 - MOVING SALE Sat 9 - 3. Lots of variety, household goods, furn & more! 2229 Kings Ave

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

92 - SAT 10 - 4. Couch, dining table, king bed, chairs, pictures, books & more! 1015 Jefferson

604-724-7652

92 - SAT 8am - noon. 260 16th St Variety of housewares, mirrors, bedding, crafts & more!

93- MOVING! Sat. 9am-3pm, 51 Bonnymuir Pl. All kind of treasures, tools, furn. household items.

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Recycler

BROWN/BEIGE HIDE-A-BED good cond. Free for pickup 604-986-7801 ELLIPTICAL RIDER MINT CONDITION. U PICK UP! 604-987-8870 PINE TWIN bed w bookshelf & 2 drawers w mattress. Twin mattress & box spring on metal frame w whls. U pick up. 604-990-6689

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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 OLD STYLE (Bicycle wheel type) exercise bike, in good working condition. Call 604-787-6250

3508

Puppy Paradise LOCATED IN

SURREY

9613 192ND Street

604-630-3300

TNT SHARPEI Rescue urgently requires foster/adoptive homes, visit www.tntsharpeirescue.com or call Lauren @ 1.604.847-0204

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LHASALIER $695 LHASALIER $595 MORKIE $795 $795 $895 MORKIE $695 $795 HAVANESE/PUG $695 $895 HAVANESE Registered $795 SHIHTZU/PUGS GOLDEN RETRIEVERS $495 $695 (PEKEPOO BD> Registered, 1 left!) $695 WESTIE

HAVENESE Registered SHELTIE Registered PEKAPOM BICHAPOO MIN PIN YORKIE Registered MINI PUGGLE ENG TOY/BICHON SHIHTZU/PUGS BEAGLE PAPILLON PUGGLE Registered PEKEPOO CHIHUAHUA WESTIE DASCHUND SHELTIE Registered CHI-WEENIE BICHAPOO ITALIAN GREYHOUND YORKIE Registered SHELTIE-MO COCKALIER SHIBA-MO POM SILKY(8WEEKS,REG) TERRIER ENG TOY/BICHON SHIHTZU-POODLE BEAGLE ESKI-POO

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

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Pet Services

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (2387)

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

Shihtzu-Poodle XX $495 Shihtzu-Poodle Yorkie-Poo Maltese-Pekingese X $495 Shihtzu $495 Pomeranian Registered, M/F Yorkie-Poo

$275 $275 $395 $395

778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 Mon-Sat 11:30-6:30/Sun 12-6 Mon-Sat 11-7/Sun - Free Delivery - 12-6

To advertise in the Classifieds call

REG CKC ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS, 2 males/2 fem, 1st shots, eyes tested, 604-521-2855

Dogs

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CAPILANO VOLKSWAGEN AUDI

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

North Vancouver

BACK REST Obus, like new $50, 604-982-1584 BREAKFAST TBL, drk wood, round $85. D/R suite, wood, old English, 6 chairs $250. 2 sofa’s, ivory brocade, $50/ea. Brand new meat slicer $40. 604-987-3815.

3508

Garage Sale

For Sale Miscellaneous

1825 Lonsdale Ave

EMPLOYMENT 1210

2080

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

604-987-7330

Voice Lessons Just For You Every lesson developed to suit each student’s potential.

Discover your authentic voice through breathing exercises & posture alignment. Develop the skill to sing well without accomp. 1 hr lesson, 15 yrs. exp. Renee 1-250-721-4445

Food Products

puppyparadise.ca

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+.

604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

DO YOU LOVE YOUR PET?

Send in your pet photos to the NORTH SHORE NEWS and we’ll post them to our website, nsnews.com.

Include your photo and name plus your 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.

Friday, September 17, 2010 – North Shore News – A41

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Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics!

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

7005

Body Work

• ACUPUNCTURE • MASSAGE • REFLEXOLOGY✁ Guaranteed the Best! $48 for 45 minutes

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Travel Destinations

PALM DESERT lovely 2 br 2 bath Villa on golf course with tennis & pools. KAUAI 1 br beach house on Poipu Beach with tennis, pool, surf & shop. Book early for great rates! $135 a night 604-987-3762

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view ads online @

http://classified.van.net

Bring this ad in for FREE 10 MINUTES to be added to the ✁ service of your choice.

ICBC, MSP, WCB claims accepted

1500 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver

CALL 778-340-3888

7010

Personals

full body rub sauna & steam Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

Angel Massage 604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

5017

Business Services

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

Coquitlam

COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413

6008-22

North Vancouver

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6008-46

North Nanaimo Townhouse 2 bdrms, 2 bath patio home, in premium over 55 complex.

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6020-01

Real Estate Services

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Houses - Sale

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-22

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.

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Mobile Homes

#86 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $37,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

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Condos/ Townhouses

North Vancouver

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Houses - Sale

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

A Property Worth Seeing!

Call Leigh Turnbull 604-530-4111

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 & 2 br large bright, Central Lonsdale $850 & up, newly updated. Immed. 604-720-2913

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

1 BACH, 1000SF, live/work, 131 W 3rd, by seabus, semifurn, gas fp, hardwood, hi ceiling, patio, view, 6 appls, inflr heat, ac, hw, alarm, $1345, Oct 604-986-9931

1 BR $880 up Heat & hw no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St avail now & Oct. 1, 604-987-2761

1 BDRM Lower Lonsdale. Top floor. h/w floors. Incl. Heat, h/w.

N/S. N/P. 1yr lease. $925/mth.

Avail 1st Oct. (604) 980-3889 1 BR $1095. 2 br, ocean view, $1595 avail now, lower Lonsdale, dw, ns, cat ok 604-838-6101 1 BR, $900, 149 W 19th walk up, incl heat hw, prkg, hardwood, ns, np. avail Oct. 1, 604-988-5501 1 BR $920, large, new carpet incl heat/hw balc, prkg, np, ns, central Lonsdale, Oct. 1, 604-908-5426 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $800 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235 1 BR large, $855, immed or Oct 1, patio. quiet, drapes, heat incl’d.

Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease.

321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 BR, large Lower Lonsdale, hardwood, blinds, prkg, $900 incl heat, ns np, Oct 1, 604-986-1235

This house is priced to sell at $15,000 below the current assessed value! Features large open floor plan, fresh designer colours, media room, unauthorized rental suite, central air throughout, full security system, wired for sound, hardwood floors plus many other extras.

THIS HOUSE WON’T LAST LONG! Check out the OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND and get ready to move!

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1 BR Time Bldg, insuite w/d, d/w, microwave, new carpet & paint $1300 avail immed 604-790-0094 1 BR’s avail Oct 1, South facing 274 W2nd. reno’d, From $985. incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, Call 604-779-3541

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 2 BED 2 full bath. New kitchen & appliances. Insuite laundry. 2 parking stalls. 4 blks. to sea bus in N. Van. pets ok $1600 Oct. 1 778-340-0657 2 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

2 br a corner suite, top flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, 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 $1200, 604-830-0857 Leave msg.

2 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking available, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346

2 BR bright efficient floor plan, ns, np, prkg, storage,(pool, gym, etc) $1250 incl Oct. 1st 604-351-1962

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR corner unit, bright, spacious, hardwood, new reno, central Lonsdale, ns, np, avail Oct 15, $1136, 604-904-7545

2 BR + den 1500sf Ventana bldg lower Lonsdale. 360° view from 600sf rooftop deck. In-suite wd.

Gas fp. Pets ok. Gym, social room & 2 prkg, $3400. 604-617-1212 2 BR lrg, incl heat, wd, dw, fenced yrd, ns, nr Cap U, buses, store $1400 1yr lse. Oct. 604-505-4957 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 BRS - Large from $1095, patios, Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. from 921sf, drapes, heat & prkg. incld.

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

316 LWR West 13th, 2 br + den, 1ba, w/d, storage, Sept 15, $1250 604-986-7712, Mark 618-9270 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $775 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 Beautiful Large Suites 2 Bdrms from $1310. Avail now or Oct 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

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Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops.

1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 BR new reno’s with new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy).

604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 2 BR for $1540 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 3 BR for $2000 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 DELUXE, TOTALLY remodelled 1 bdrm in Woodcroft Hollyburn, Fab view, $1150incl prkg, heat, hydro, hot water. Oct 1. Call Dirk 604-294-9263 or 604-612-9032

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1 BR - $1130, 2 BR - $1500 Avail now. South facing.

Ocean view. indoor pool.

Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356 KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554 LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR avail now & Oct 1, 3 BR avail Oct 1.. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca NORTHGATE MANOR 149 W. 6th St. A 1 bdrm ste, nice clean quiet bldg. Gated prkg, n/p, n/s.

604-983-0011 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

The Atrium @Victory Ship 2 bd 2 bth New 1035’ Hwd, ss, hi ceiling. Quality!

Pinnacle Amenities incl.

Gym, pool, steam...$2495 Diana 604-657-4508 Royal LePage Northshore

TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT 2 Br, 2 bath, Featuring sweeping water & mtn views. Open plan kitchen, SS appl, granite, 2 decks.

Newly painted, very clean, 7 yrs old, TIME building Lower Lonsdale. ns, np. $2300. Avail now Tim 604-925-3171 TUCKTON PLACE Spacious 2 BR $1320. No Pets.

Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR avail, bright, clean quiet bldg, n/p, n/s 604-980-9057

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER Studio, & 1 BR Avail Oct 1 & Nov 1

Prestigious building next to seawall. Completely renovated, granite c/tops, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Stunning ocean, city & mnt view. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants.

Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness rm, out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets.

Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322 Luxury Over The Seawall!

1 BR & Bach pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av 604-926-6287

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites

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Furnished Accommodation

Opportunities Exist Upscale Properties WV All inclusive Short Terms or longer $2994<

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

Warm Cozy for Fall? Ready?

2 bd 1 bth Updated FP DW All appls, great room pet ok Dundarave Village! $1295/ Tiddley Cove, End Unit Top! A bit suburban on bus route!

Shops! Walk Park/Beach 2 bd fp, storage pkg $1595/ Diana 604-657-4508 / 671-6175 Royal LePage Northshore

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 & 3 br, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools.

Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627 WHITEHALL APT’S Large/renovated 1 BR for $1100. Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 WHITEHALL APT’S Great layout 1 BR $905 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406

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Duplexes - Rent

2 BR, 1.5 bath, new, Delbrook own back yard, $1800, NS NP Oct 1, 604-988-1374..778-838-8426 3 BR, 2.5 bath, VIEW, 5 appl, f/p, garage, Lower Lonsdale, ns, np, $2100, Avail Oct 1 or 15, 604-987-4067 or 778-229-3414 3 BR Horseshoe Bay, 2 bath, fp, radiant heat, garage, small pet ok! ns, $1650 Oct 1st 604-926-5850

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR Luxury Hi-rise nr seabus, view, 750 sf, $1580 incl utils, net, prkg, Oct 1, np, ns. 604-649-5396

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com AMBLESIDE 1 br, tastefully furn, nr beach,$1,295, incl ht/hw, cable n/p, Sept. 15. 604-230-2846 Avail - Unique Furnished 2 BR $1700/mo incls. Lonsdale area grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

Houses - Rent

373 TEMPE CRESCENT

Diana 604-657-4508 / 671-6175 Royal LePage Northshore

Cute, compact 2 BR up, 1 down, 2 full baths, den/rec room down. N/S, Pet possible.

Avail Oct 1, $1950. Lease and perfect references a must.

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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 604-761-8529 or 604-617-7383 2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $2150, Immed. 604-925-1728 2 BR, 1 bath, 1yr new, garden servc’s incl, nr transit & shopping, Nov 1, $1600 604-891-6180 2 BR, 1 bath, West Van home with 2 extra finished rms in bsmt avail Oct 1st, np, ns, $2150.

604-929-6236 eves / msg

2 LEVEL home, 2 Br, 1 bath, 4 appls, Highland, walk to schools, yard, np, $1900, Oct 1, 960 Leovista Ave. 778-898-3088

3 or 4 BR, Dundarave, 2 bath, 2 fp, 5 appls, quiet St. Lovely View, avail Oct 1. $2800 604-926-9394 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409 5 BR, 2 bath, 2 rec rms, 2 gas fp wd h/wood up, Edgemont Avail now! $2750, 604-816-2380

5 BR, 3 bath, 2 level, Ballantree Rd W Van, 3385sf, hardwood, fp Oct. ns/np, $3100 604-469-1148 WWW.EASYRENT.CA W. Vanc.

830 Fairmile Rd. 3 br, 3bath 2995sf, fp hardwood view 6 appls 1 yr lease, $3895 604-662-3279 6 BR, 2 bath, 2322sf Lonsdale & 29th, 2 kitchens, renod, big yard, ns, np $2500+utils, 604-988-4692 BRIT PROP Chartwell 5br+rec, fp 2.5 bath, big yard, 6 appls, ns, np, nr school, $3900, 604-767-3445

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M CLOVERDALE - 6965-192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths, NEW HOUSE, 3 suites equal BIG income, new appliances, gas f/p. ......$2,688/M Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663

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

Lovely, warm inviting home looking for loving family to get settled in WV $2995 Privacy, Cul de Sac,View Gleneagles Bluff Executive Bright hi ceiling Updated hwd, ss, granite, 3 bd/den 2 bth, dble carport $3995/ Palmerston Dundarave View 4 bd 3 bth, good storage dble garage, hwd, Updated!

Large lot and Deck $4495/ Waterfront Unique Contemp 4 bd,loft,gym,studio, ss hwd Huge Views, Access by tram!

Fit for adults/older kids $5495/ Willow Creek, Caulfeild 5 bd 4 bth hwd ss fenced Recroom 3 lvl garage $4250/ Pinetree Cresc, Caulfeild Excellent, Executive Home Unfurnished/ 2bd den $4500/ King George Way B’P’s Happy Halloween, Nov 1 Street of Dreams! View!

4 bd den 5 bth hwd ss Gardener Maint. $5995/ Ambleside 5’000 Newish!

Executive, Walk to Village Furnished or Unfurnished Deam Home! Hwd ss appls 4 bds 5 bths 2 kitchens Extended family welcome Cul de sac Bit View $7995> www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 / 657-4508

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR Lrg, Bright. Upr. Lonsdale, $1150 incl. Patio, gas f/p, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail Oct.1 (604) 862-4124

6595

Shared Accommodation North Vancouver

1 BR in spacious home for n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, bath enste $595 incl. 604-980-2106 1 ROOM, nr Save-on/Marine Dr. $440 own entry & bath, wd, suit 1 604-988-0624 or 778-688-4846 DINNER, prep/clean up & maintain kitchen for International students, exchange for furn’d room in beautiful heritage home. Suit mature individual/couple.

987-6566 jk6578@msn.com NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $575 incl furn, utils/net. 778-885-8864 OCT 1st Share house with good people, large comfortable room $635 incl utils, wifi. 604-986-6808

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Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, also 900sf. with large loading doors, high ceilings, lane access. $900. 604-983-9493

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDR, bright, own entry, new renos, w/d, n/s, n/p, wifi/utilities inc., $900, avail immediately 604.990.1003 1 BEDROOM & small den garden suite level. Ranger & Mt Royal.

Includes Wifi, heat/hydro, N/S $875. Oct 1st 604-929-9880 1 BR bsmt Upper Lynn Valley, nr bus, n/s, n/p Incl cable, hydro, $775. Sept 22. 604-983-3127

1 BR+ den Ambleside, above ground, priv patio, np, suit prof. ns couple, Oct $1600. 604-926-7296 angie@cottagestyleinteriors.com

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, new bright clean above ground suite, lower Lonsdale & seabus, now/Oct $1000 incl net, utils & wd, np, ns, 778-987-6861 1 BR renod, grd lvl, Ctrl Lonsdale, wood flr, own heat, alarm $900+1/3 util, immed 985-3243 1 BR ste, new. Deep Cove, Now, almost waterfront. n/s n/p, garden, $1000 incl utils, 604-929-5336 1 BR ste Waterfront, Deep Cove, own w/d, priv entry, np $1250 incl util, internet, Oct 1. 604-929-1676

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2 Br $950 Central Lonsdale, fenced garden, fp, full bath, wd, ns np, clean quiet area 913-6727 2 BR big, new reno, garden level, 6 appls, near Cap Univ. $1350 +utils, now, ns, np, 604-980-6644 2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cats OK, $1395.. 778-848-2747

2 BR, Edgemont Village, house on lovely quiet St, 1 bath, mins to village, sundrenched deck & back yard, storage, ns, avail Oct 1, $1750. Call Keith 778-991-0924 2 BR garden level, wd, upper Lonsdale, fp, carport, $1295+1/3 utils, ns, np, Oct 1, 604-925-1036 2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1275incl.immed 604-340-5116

Office/Retail Rent

LOWER CAULFEILD, approx 2000 sf retail, high visibility, excellent rates, 604-922-4138

6602 CENTINEL HILL, updated 4br 2 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, hw, $3600 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6602

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311

6595-45

1BR (700-770 sq.ft.)

2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

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

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Suites/Partial Houses

Have you registered your suite?

Did you know that if you own a property in West Vancouver that contains secondary accommodation, you are required to have a business licence prior to renting it out.

Register by Sept 30 & pay the discounted fee.

To apply call 604-925-7152

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Townhouses Rent

4 Br Large $1950 Townhouse Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, 1950sf, drapes, heat & prkg, incld. dw, 2 full & 2 1/2 baths 1 year lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl., near Lynn Valley Mall , 604-987- 4922

2 BDRM

above ground, south facing garden level suite in Upper Lonsdale home.

Lots of windows, wooden blinds, own entrance & patio area, own washer/dryer, gas fireplace.

Close to Carisbrooke School & park, bus stop.

Approx 1000 sqft.

Sorry no smoking or pets.

Available Oct 1st or 15th, includes utilities $1500/mth, + 1 off-street parking spot.

Phone: 604-980-1884 2 BDRM above grnd, Lynn Valley, Large, patio, fp, ns, np, Oct. 1, $1200+1/2util. 604-990-5124 2 BDRM Legal Suite 1100sf, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., lrg storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, n/s, n/p. $1350 + utils. 604-789-2375 2 BDRM ste Queensbury. Bright, reno’d, np ns own w/d, d/w. $1200 incl util Immed 604-562-5818 2 BR 1100sf, above ground, nr Save-On & Marine, own entry /wd $1300 40% utils, avail Sept 15 or Oct 1, ns, np, 604-626-9329 2 BR, 2 Bath, Dundarave West Van, large garden level, very quiet & private, wd, dw, no pets, ns, nr ammens, avail Oct 1, $1550 incls 604-617-4796 or 922-8777

2 BR grnd level, Pet/child friendly, Blueridge, private entry, w/d, new appls, ns $1450 incl heat & hydro.

Oct 1 or Nov 1. 778-858-4935 2 BR Ground Level, Dundarave, legal, quiet & new, ns, np. Oct 1 or Nov 1. $1400. 604-922-3093

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1675. For viewing call 604-986-0511

2 BR legal grnd level in new home nr Lynn Canyon, insuite w/d, new appls, ns $1100. 604-644-0859 2 BR, Lynn Valley, 2 prkg spaces $1100, Immed. Call after 5pm 604-562-2710, 604-987-1844 2 BR new, Lynn Valley, d/w, insuite w/d, fenced yard, nr amen $1550. Oct 1 np ns 604-990-9539 2BR+den reno’d, w/d, f/p, nr Grouse Mtn, ns/np, $1300 incls.

NOW 604-987-6059, 604-376-9932

3BR BSMT ste, Central Lonsdale, nr shops/school,np, Oct. 1 $1550+utils. 604-780-8501 900 SF Bachelor ste, above grd, Oct 1. Upper Lonsdale, new bath & kitchen $900+util 604-984-9526

DEEP COVE. 2 bed full reno.

Private. w/d, gas f/p, d/w. Sparkling clean and bright. Close to bus, shops and beach. 1200 sq ft. $1400 incl util, cable, internet.

604-312-2093.

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368.

3 level, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2300.

6615

Wanted To Rent

NEED FURNISHED Accom, sublet, mature woman & gentle quiet older dog, Oct 1st 604-929-6619

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

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

Time to Get Your Own Place?

Find your answer in the North Shore News Classifieds – in print and online!

1 BR + DEN bright spacious bsmt suite, w/d, ns, Grouse Woods nr bus, $1100, Now 604-924-9910 1 BR+ den Edgemont, radiant flrs, w/d, i/net, satellite,ns, np, max 2, $1275 incl. Oct. 1st 604-985-7267

1 BR + DEN spacious, bsmt suite, gas f/p, w/d, n/p, n/s, $1080. Oct 1st. Northlands 604-924-9910

FOR RENT

1-BEDROOM A PT. Move in tomorrow. Affor dable monthly rent. Call Norm a 555-3210.

1 BR garden level, Grand Blvd.

1000sf, own wd, storage, bright $1075+util, ns, np, 604-904-8982 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780 1 BR large bsmt ste, Central Lonsdale, ns np $700 incl util, Sept 15/Oct 1. 604-984-0446

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-630-3300

Friday, September 17, 2010 – North Shore News – A43

HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

8075

Drywall

Keen Projects Ltd, Doors to floors, framing to trim. Lic, insured, refs Landon 604-307-5628

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476

A JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. 30 yrs exp. Small renos. mouldings.

Refs. (WCB) Dale 604-984-6997

AVAIL IMMED. DONE RIGHT DRYWALL, Board, tape, mud, spraytext removal. N. Shore for 20 yrs. Kent Cell 604-753-1116

Affordable Quality Finishing Doors, trim, small renos, baths, kitchens. John 604-980-5454 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 SAFARI CONSTRUCTION Specializing in new res. framing & form work. 604-773-2482

8055

*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

Cleaning

8125

Gutters

“The Grass is Greener”

Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Soffits All jobs Guaranteed.

Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

604-439-9417

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

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

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only.

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

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

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940.

Bonded & insured 604-842-5276

THE GUTTER GOD. Gutter cleaning & repairs. All ext cleaning Reas rate Brian 778-837-0410

15 YRS Professional cleaner has openings. Excellent references, Please call 604-980-1495 $18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs.

Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344 LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING or shopping. $20/hr.

Call Judy 604-980-7145

8130

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

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

SKBM COMPLETE Janitorial Services; Office & Res. Cleaning, 15 yrs exp. $16/hr. 604-657-8023

Underground Utility Locating.

Call us before you start digging Cell 778-840-9321

8090

Fencing/Gates

8060

Concrete

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

604-773-2482

Creating Backyard Envy.

For all your concrete needs.

Chris 604-980-3232, 725-2812 treesandconcrete.com 100% Financing 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 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Call Tobias 604 782-4322

8075

Drywall

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

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

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

Inside or out & around the house.

Kitchen, bathrooms, tiles, painting & drywall and more.

– No job too small –

Call Ibrahim

604-619-6968

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

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

Affordable Fences • Decks • Patios Serving the North Shore since 1978 Call Mike 604-783-9558 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

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

8100

Fireplaces

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

604-839-1225

ANY Yardwork, ALL Cement or Landscape Jobs Exc. Ref’s Call Chris 604-379-2640 North Van Resident COMPLETE YARD Redevelopment. Jackhammer. Hedge Install, Removal and Trim.

Returfing and Drainage. Call Tobias 604 7824322 GARDEN ER, lawn & garden, mtce, pruning, hedge trimming, garden clean up.... 778-378-8911

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740 HONEST, DEPENDABLE, many skills. Free estimates, contact Wally 778-995-7193

8150

Kitchens/Baths

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

8155

Landscaping

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A.A. BEST PRO

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

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

604-518-5661

Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

• Local • Long Distance • International • Overseas

Senior & Student Discounts Up to 20%

FREE Boxes • FREE Storage

Insured & Bonded Toll Free

1-877-964-4490 Local

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting & topping, shrubs, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288 Serafina Garden Services Maint. & design, fall planting now, cleanup, reas rate 604-984-4433

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

PEAK Yard Maint & Powerwash Lawn Care, Hedge Trim, Window Cleaning. Doug • 604-837-9417 S & W GARDENING SERVICE Comm/res maint, clean-up.

Japanese Gardener 604.986.0059 T. TRAN-604-723-2468, new lawn & garden bed maint, pruning, weeding, cleanup .. Reliable.

8175

Masonry

STONE WORK

604-603-2576

.*'% $ #*"!;% 8*6%4;%*%2; 0";; -"+%6%( &;!(; 0"6??6%( #*"!;% =:;*% 75 #*"3*(; 1;?/,*: ):: A/+" #*"!;% @?;"(;%26;> $ 8/";

Van Lines Ltd.

MOVERS FROM $25 per hour.

Licensed, Insured. 604-437-0073 www.rapidexmoving.com

CONSTRUCTIVE Landscaping paving stone, masonry, rock walls decks cedar fence 604-250-7824 constructivelandscaping.com

ALPINE 1994 RENOVATION All repairs - with just one call Jay 604-562-9068

MOVERS & STORAGE South American

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

GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 Able Boys Landscaping Ltd. bobcat/lawn/cedar fence/paving stones, trim trees. 604-377-3107

Moving & Storage

778-838-1275

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

8185

Call Chris @ 604-925-0464

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144

ALL IN ONE Home Makeover

778-554-7550

www.EnglishLawns.com

EEDS

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

tymerstonework.com

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

RE-ROOF - ROOF INSPECTION ROOF DE-MOSS - GUTTER SCRUB POWER WASH - WINDOWS RENOVATIONS - ROOF REPAIR

Nick 929-7732

STEMS & S

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

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

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

~ Any size job ~

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

inate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

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

Gutters

• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving

NEED A GREAT NEW LAWN?

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

FORTUNE FLOORING LTD Lam 8.3mm $2.89/sf, 12.3mm $3.89/sf.incl u/lay/install, refin H/wood $3.99 & up 778-772-6067

8125

Lawn & Garden

PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

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

8058

Handyperson

Excavating

QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs.

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

Computer Services

604-876-4604

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

8087

8160

Award Of Excellence

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

778-895-1919

Landscaping

ENGLISH LAWNS

Capilano

MAID SERVICES

8155

8180

Home Services

BE COOL! Talk to Someone You Trust.

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

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

8193

Oil Tank Removal

604-985-7722

Underground Utility Locating.

Call us before you start digging Cell 778-840-9321

8185

Moving & Storage

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

Decks/Patios/ Railings

CENTRAL DECKING Co. • Build-rebuild decks, deck repair • Specialize in seamless polyurethane membrane deck coatings

• Sundecks-balconies-patios

& rooftop decks • Waterproofing

604-618-0631 jimbc2008@hotmail.com

RECOATS TO REBUILDS Toughest membrane, 40 colours.

Call the Experts 604-984-3640 acswaterproofing.ca SERVICE MAGIC - Decks Fences, Patios. North Shore since 1978. Mike 604-783-9558

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187 TERRY’S Driveway Sealing.

604 980-7507 Free Est. Bus lic # 0018328

8220

Plumbing

BBM

PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

Renovations Big or Small.

Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot Water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes, Irrigation Sprinkler Systems.

24 / 7 Emergency Service Fully Licenced & WCB.

604-729-3864

Have an old oil tank you need gone?

Call All Gone for a free estimate!

(604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

ENTERPRISE Mechanical Systems

• Plumbing • Heating • Gas Fittings • High Effi Furnaces • Tank-Less Water Heaters 19 years of professional services Ph: 604-931-7575 Cell: 604-612-4347

RED SEAL

604-724-3670

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

Advantage Waste Spec. Inc. u/g storage tank locates & removal. Free est. Neil 604-825-8824

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

PRIMO PAINTING

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles.

24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

604-618-4988

Interior & Exterior

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. 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

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

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

ARGENS PAINTING, Best prices in town, int/ext. Res. Comm. Free estimates. Sonny 604-838-0618

PLUMBERS

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

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

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed!

Call Thomas 604 377-1338

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

MASTER PAINTER.....LEVEL 5 drywall finish. Custom doors, trim & crown. 604-836-9675

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

8200

Newwestcoast Enterpise int/ext painting, 15 yrs exp tile installers ceramic/marble Tai 778-316-3258 newwestcoastent@yahoo.ca PAINTING & POWERWASHING Interior/ ext. Seniors discount.

Call Doug 604-985-4604

PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB Int/ext, top quality paint, free est.

778-773-0474

QUICK RESPONSE Painting & Pressure Washing. 25 yrs exp.

604-551-4267 or 604-987-8159

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

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

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HOME SERVICES 8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

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ALPINE 1994 RENOVATION Complete Renovations to Repairs with just one call

Jay 604-562-9068 North Shore based

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Call someone with over 40 years exp who can work fast while keeping within your budget.

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MATCO DESIGN Renovations Additions

Quality Work * Ref’s avail

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RBG Contracting Ltd. All Kinds of Renovations • Roofing • Forming • Framing

Call 604.721.8743

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

8250

Roofing

WELCRAFT Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement Cabinets & Countertops

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BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Renovations & Construction.

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Maklin Construction Services.

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We do it all - basements, kitchens, baths, additions 778-885-0771

8250

• Residential Roofing • Homes • Strata • Installations • Repairs • 24 Hour Emergency Service Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

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8255

Rubbish Removal

8309

Tiling

ALL JUNK

Student Works

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“IF IT’S ROOFING, WE DO IT!” Residential • Commercial Industrial • Apartments

DYNAMIC STUMP grinding, Specializing stump removal, prof affordable removals 778-840-9321 Ceramic & Stone Installation •Bath •Kitchen •Floors •Decks Int/Ext •Free Est • 604-789-5671

Disposal & Mini Bins

Trips start at

$49

8310

B i n s f ro m 7 - 2 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

John 778-288-8009 We Recycle =)

604-537-8523

ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511

Accepts Visa & M/C

Top Soil

Compost-Based

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

U Load / We Load 7-80yd bin rentals.

Same day service, fast pickup times!

(604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

604-RUBBISH 782-2474

8300

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

Tree Services

A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Topping, pruning & stump grinding.

604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

49

★ ★ ★ ★

8315

★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming.

Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500

Rubbish Removal

Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

604-379-2641

Roofing

8255

Roofing

CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

Complete Reno & Contracting

DAN (604) 339-2759

8250

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

A RESPONSIBLE NORTH VAN MAN with truck ONLY $25 + dump charges 604-377-3175

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small.

604-725-8925

20 Riverside Dr., North Van

Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

8315

Tree Services

$ 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) 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

604-983-0133

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 Expert Tree Care - Cert.

Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

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

All in One Home Makeover. com Window & gutter cleaning, painting, etc Cell 778-554-7550

North Shore Home Services.

Window & Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing. 604-988-5294

604-588-0833

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THE new GMC Terrain stands out in the crowded SUV market because of its fuel economy, safety rating and distinctive styling. It is available at Carter GM in the Northshore Auto Mall.

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THE GMC Terrain is a new entry in the utility-vehicle market with the proportions of a big compact.

The choices are many for buyers in this segment, but the Terrain stands out with distinctive styling, top-notch occupant safety and exceptionally good fuel economy.

While closely related to the Chevy Equinox, the Terrain has a higher level of standard equipment, a more purposeful exterior design with larger, more practical rear doors and some extra

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cargo room behind its rear seats. It seats five in a roomy cabin that treats its rear passengers to seats that slide fore and aft to allow a generous amount of legroom and seatbacks that recline.

The base-level front-wheel versions of Terrain are priced low enough to be cross-shopped against popular but slightly smaller compact utility vehicles like the Honda CR-V or the Toyota RAV4. Moving up to all-wheel drive and more lavish trim levels, vehicles like the Ford Edge or even the Nissan Murano

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Built on a car-like unibody chassis, the Terrain is offered with a choice of four-cylinder or six-cylinder engines and all models come with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Terrain rides on an extra-long 2,857-mm wheelbase and has a four-wheel independent suspension system.

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DESPITE the “current buzz” about electric vehicles — and that’s the first e-pun out of the way — I’d previously always looked upon the battery-powered car as being the tofu of motoring.

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Our test Terrain was a top-line SLT-2 all-wheel drive version with the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine. Leather upholstery and a programmable power rear liftgate come with this trim level and the options also included were a rear seat entertainment system ($1,750), a cargo management package ($345) and a trailer tow package ($515). All of which brought its full price up to $38,790.

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However, it is not my place to get the vegans upset (Lord knows their feeble constitutions can hardly handle it), nor to annoy the cycling crowd or the good people at Michelob. No, this is still rather loosely a motoring column, and I’m here to tell you that the electric future of cars is already here, you just can’t tell because it’s a bit funny-shaped. And far too expensive.

But before we get into the cars, consider your cellphone. That’s right, pull it out, place it on the table and have a really good look at it. Odds are, it’s compact, holds a charge for a decent amount of time, and has more features than any sane person could possibly ever hope to master in a lifetime. Also, in the time it took to remove your phone from your pocket, the latest updated unit just came out and made yours look like a

sad, clunky relic even a particularly orthodox Amish person wouldn’t be caught dead with.

So too with cars, and I’m stealing — er, borrowing — this metaphor directly from EVangelist Robert Llewellyn, in that early versions can be expected to be a bit unwieldy.

Just think of those first brick-sized cellular telephones: like mailboxes with antennae, battery life measured in just minutes, astronomically expensive to operate, and causing brain-cancer and infertility for everyone within a 30-foot radius. No wonder people thought they’d never catch on.

Nowadays the cellphone is as unpleasantly prevalent as the common cold; even in places where people don’t have access to clean water or proper medical facilities, they’ve got cellphones.

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The engine has to work a little harder at times, so the noise level is also a little higher than you get from a larger engine. A small price to pay for the truly outstanding fuel economy provided.

The score A generously sized compact utility vehicle, the well put-together GMC Terrain offers roomy passenger accommodations, great fuel economy and great value.

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And it’s not all ho-hum humdrum either. Consider, for a moment, the Tesla roadster. Granted, a $100,000 two-seater can’t really be put forward as practical transportation for the everyman, but it certainly dispels any notion that electric motoring is doomed to be dull.

And it’s not like the Tesla’s range is particularly limited either.

Even if you drive around like your pants are on fire, an average of around 300 kilometres per charge is possible, and some slightly tedious Australian person has managed to eke out just over 500 km on a single charge. My normal-sized Subaru would struggle to do 500 km on a tank of gas, and in day-to-day driving, I would rarely exceed that normal 200-300 kilometres per week.

Then there’s the constant whinging about the environmental cost of electricity from coal-fired generators and so forth. Granted, gasoline is a cheaper form of energy currently, but it’s not like fossil fuels don’t need to be transported, stored and refined, all on top of very likely having to invade the odd country or make a deal

with some very nasty sorts of people to get at the stuff in the first place.

With hydroelectric power and solar energy (let’s leave aside bird-mincing wind power for the moment), you have a relatively clean way of getting energy from the source to the consumer, and most of the infrastructure is already in place, unlike hydrogen or biofuel alternatives.

So if we can build electric cars with reasonable range and power, why aren’t we already doing so? Ah, hearken to the pitterpatter of the be-slippered feet of various conspiracy theorists who would have you believe that Big Oil and Big Car are huddled around the table at some secret underground Stonecutter meeting, making sure that nobody tries to build an efficient electric vehicle.

Nonsense of course, as the problem is the same one it’s always been: the batteries. Batteries equal weight, and with the modern car already ballooning in size with safety regulations, building a workable electric car means either choosing to retrofit an old vehicle with little mass, like a Suzuki Swift, or trying to put together a purpose-built machine using exotic and expensive lightweight materials.

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Motorcycles have always been at the forefront of powertrain performance, and, having no safety equipment to speak of — other than an organ donor’s card — they’ve responded well to having batteries integrated into their chassis while still remaining as light and nimble as their gasoline burning cousins.

Of course, it’s not like I won’t miss the internal combustion engine, when at last that particular dinosaur roars its final swan song. The bowling-ball-in-an-industrial-dryer noise of an idling big-block hemi has no aural equal in the zzzzing of an electric propulsion unit. Also, there’s something about the smell of poorly burnt hydrocarbons that brings back memories of paddocks at the drag races, and sharing with my father in the joy of actually getting one of his recalcitrant British cars to start.

But that’s old hat. It’s hard to complain about your Tesla sounding like the Starship Enterprise when it is able to smoke Corvettes at the dragstrip and dreadlocked girls in natural fibres are offering to realign your chakra.

But never mind the Tesla for now, as it’s merely a plaything alternative to a Boxster or Lotus. Instead, if you’d like a little peek at the crystal ball, check out Nissan’s upcoming Leaf. Admittedly, it looks like a concussed frog, but it’s a real car: a four-door hatchback that you can take on the highway. It’ll have regular dealer support, reasonable insurance rates and cost about the same as a Prius.

Granted, the fun-to-drive factor will be a bit Prius-y at first too, but with growing popularity and a decade or two of development, the electric vehicle will bridge the gap between strict practicality and the big ticket e-supercars that already exist. There’ll be the electric crossovers and electric delivery trucks. Electric luxury sedans will whizz people past worksites where men in hard hats will be loading tools into their electric pickup trucks.

And somewhere, in some dimly-lit garage, a group of grubby enthusiasts will be removing the old, feeble engine out of a little electric hatchback and cramming some giant powerplant in its stead to create the first e-hot-rod. At that very moment, and not one nanosecond before, you can take the keys to my gasolineburner away.

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