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DNV staff want parks closed after 10 pm Niamh Scallan

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A spate of vandalism in District of North Vancouver parks has councillors considering a permanent nighttime lockdown on all municipal parks.

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LAINEY Drake (left), Wendy Phillips and Susie Martin put the ﬁnishing touches on the 160 or so baskets for Operation Gift Basket after collecting, gathering and creating beautiful gift baskets full of toiletries. The third annual drive for the group will once again make Christmas a little brighter for women in need through the Harvest Project.

Councillors discussed the closure option during a workshop with the parks department Monday evening. During the workshop, staff proposed a bylaw amendment — as part of the draft Parks and Open Space Strategic Plan — to close all municipal parks from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Parks manager Richard Boulton told councillors that the nighttime closure could help to curb vandalism — such as grafﬁti, a burned-down washroom, broken trail signs and damaged trailheads — that the parks department has responded to in recent years. “We’re probably spending around $60,000 to $80,000 every year on vandalism in our See Council page 3

Mayors condemn TransLink tax grab Benjamin Alldritt

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NORTH Shore mayors are unanimous in their opposition to a pair of property tax-funded transit expansion plans, setting the stage for a confrontation with the TransLink board and the province. The TransLink board presented two different plans to the Lower Mainland’s mayors on Tuesday. The ﬁrst supplemental budget funds only the Evergreen Line — a SkyTrain connection to the northeast — and the North Fraser Perimeter Road, a major arterial in Coquitlam that is an element of the province’s Gateway Program.

Property tax eyed for Evergreen Line and expanded service plan

This plan requires $44.7 million annually in new property tax revenues, costing an average household $36.36 more on their bill. Another plan, Moving Forward, delivers all of this and also a nine per cent increase in overall bus service, an extension of 15-minute SeaBus service into evenings and weekends, renovations of several stations — including Lonsdale Quay — and new bus routes south of the Fraser River. This plan needs $75.8 million annually, tacking another $61.65 onto an average household’s bill.

Due to higher property values, the numbers on North Shore tax notices may well be higher than the regional averages. The board’s report stressed that if the mayors don’t make up their minds in December, senior government contributions may be lost. “The challenge for the mayors’ council all along,” said West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones, “has been that we are unequivocally opposed to further property taxation to pay for the supplementals and that is the only option that the board is presenting us with. So I don’t expect the supplemental budgets for either of the two proposals to be approved.” See Mussatto page 4

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Restoring the Gulf a turtle at a time Council to revisit WV vet tech volunteers for cleanup efforts James Weldon

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BEFORE Kate Cooper went to the Gulf of Mexico to help with the rescue of sea turtles there, she had been inundated by the same images as the rest of us: a sprawling oil slick, poisoned beaches, wildlife coated in toxic goo. But there was one surprise awaiting her there that she didn’t see coming. “I didn’t expect to like turtles as much as I did,” said Cooper, in a recent interview with the North Shore News. The West Vancouver native was one of four veterinary technicians from the Vancouver Aquarium who volunteered in recent weeks to help in the rehabilitation of marine animals affected by photo submitted BP’s disastrous oil spill. Cooper, 23, spent two KATE Cooper, a vet technician with the Vancouver Aquarium, recently spent two weeks at the Audubon weeks at the end of October at Aquatics Centre in Louisiana helping to rehabilitate turtles oiled in the Gulf oil spill. the Audubon Aquatics Center just outside New Orleans. In her time there, she saw about 35 of the creatures samples, perform radiographs, weigh the animals and update medical files. The released back to the wild of the several hundred treated at the facility. work would keep her there until about 6 p.m. So far, the centre has only lost two — no small feat, given what some of them A clean bill of health was not enough by itself to get a turtle released, had gone through. however. “From what I understand, the ones who were oiled were extremely heavily “It’s not just: ‘OK, this turtle is doing well; I can go put it in the ocean,’ ” said oiled,” said Cooper. “One of the vets there described it to me as looking like they Cooper. “There’s lots of red tape.” had been dipped in chocolate mousse.” For one thing, the centre had to be sure it wasn’t putting the animals back into The collapse of BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling platform in April created an the poisonous soup they had come from. underwater gusher that released close to five million barrels of crude oil into the “They were paying very close attention too that,” said Cooper. “They had a ocean, severely impacting the area’s fauna. list of criteria that was evaluated on, I think, a weekly basis as to whether the area “What they were finding was a lot of these turtles had started actually ingesting was going to be OK to release these animals back into. the oil,” said Cooper. “The way a turtle breathes is it comes to the surface and “They (had to) make sure the oil had dispersed and make sure there weren’t opens its mouth and gulps in air . . . and if their prey species are oiled as well that effects on the prey species for these animals so they were actually going to be able will lead to them consuming it, . . . which obviously is harmful for them.” to go out there and eat.” As part of its multi-billion-dollar cleanup effort, the oil company hired local Some of the animals were ultimately transferred to the Florida coast to get fisherman to scour the gulf for distressed animals, including sea turtles, and deliver them away from the spill. them to the various rehabilitation centres that had sprung up along the coast. The job kept Cooper busy close to 12 hours a day, seven days a week, meaning Specialists at the Audubon centre cleaned the turtles and dolphins brought she didn’t even have a chance to see the Gulf itself. She has no complaints, to them that way and rehabilitated them at their inland facility, essentially a however. warehouse filled with black plastic tubs and several pools. “It was a wonderful experience,” said Cooper. “Everybody down there was so The society handled a variety of turtle species, including green, hawksbill, nice and . . . very well educated. . . . And Louisiana was actually a very beautiful loggerhead and Kemp’s Ridley, the most critically endangered sea turtle in the state to visit. I didn’t expect that.” world. While Cooper was technically a volunteer with Audubon, the Vancouver By the time Cooper arrived several months into the effort, the collecting and Aquarium paid her her regular wage while she was down there. cleaning processes were complete. What remained was to keep the turtles alive Cooper is back at work now in the aquarium’s own animal health department, until they could be released. Recovery for each animal took several months. where she deals primarily with orphaned seal pups, but her time in New Orleans Each day, Cooper would show up to work at around 7 a.m. and give the has left her with an interest in the reptilian. centre’s 75 remaining turtles their food and medication, and feed one of its two “I would love to be involved with sea turtles specifically,” she said. bottlenose dolphins, which she had been put in charge of. “Unfortunately, that would probably require me to move, so I don’t know if that She would then assist the veterinarian in treating any wounds and checking the will be in my future or not — but definitely if the opportunity arose. They’re a animals over generally for signs of ill health. Cooper would also help take blood very interesting species.”

Court awards NV woman $46K for taxi rear-ender Jane Seyd

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A North Vancouver woman who was rear-ended by a taxi in a minor accident four years ago has been awarded almost $47,000 in damages after suing the taxi company. Justice Nancy Morrison awarded Melissa Hunter, 32, the cash Oct. 29 following a trial in B.C. Supreme Court. Hunter was rear-ended by a North Shore Taxi while waiting to turn left at an amber light at the intersection of Bewicke Avenue and Third Street on Oct. 20, 2006. Although the accident was relatively minor,

Hunter told the judge she suffered lasting impact from the accident, including headaches, back and neck pain and trouble sleeping. After the accident, Hunter began an intensive program of physiotherapy, massage and chiropractic treatments to try to relieve her symptoms. She eventually sued the taxi driver and North Shore Taxi, saying that because of her injuries she was not able to open a “canine massage studio” as she had planned. Hunter said she also had to hire a housekeeper to vacuum her home and clean her bathrooms because those activities caused her pain following the accident. During the trial, the lawyer for the taxi company said the accident was minor and Hunter has long since recovered from any injuries. He pointed to her

ability to run a half marathon, travel to destinations around the world, work out regularly at the gym and work long hours at a demanding job as evidence that Hunter has not suffered any lasting impacts from the crash. He added that since the accident, Hunter’s income has increased and argued that hiring a housekeeper is “simply a lifestyle choice.” But Madam Justice Nancy Morrison didn’t agree, saying there were no reasons for Hunter’s symptoms other than the accident. The judge added that paying for numerous chiropractic and massage sessions and hiring a housekeeper were reasonable expenses given her symptoms. Morrison awarded Hunter $46,863 but did not include a claim for income from the canine massage business she was unable to open.

parks and most of this vandalism is happening at night,” Boulton said. “Now, we are trying to get these parks closed at night.” Other municipalities, including the City of North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Moody and New Westminster, ban the public from parks at night. For Coun. Alan Nixon, nighttime park closures would help to clamp down on vandals causing trouble at the public’s expense. “We need every possible tool we can marshal in order to bring the law to this behaviour,” he said. “Safety in the public realm is one of the most signiﬁcant things that we’re charged with delivering as a municipality . . . we’re failing miserably.” Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn agreed with Nixon, calling for stricter rules and increased police presence at district parks to bring an end to illegal behaviour. “We need to set the limits, send the RCMP in with zero tolerance, hand out tickets and investigate,” he said. “And if the individuals have anything else on them, charge them with that too.”

COUN. Mike Little favours temporary closures. But for others, the call to close parks at night and ramp up police presence was the wrong message. “I absolutely will not support the closure of public property,” said Coun. Roger Bassam. “It’s a complete violation of individual rights and freedoms. “I think that there’s an appropriate time to close a park when you have serious incidents going on. But . . . it’s absolute overkill for what we’re dealing with . . . minor vandalism.” Coun. Mike Little agreed with Bassam, stating that a wide sweeping closure bylaw would fail to address the petty crime issues faced by the parks department. “I think that you add effectiveness to the closure by rolling it out temporarily in places,” he said. Councillors will revisit the proposed closure bylaw when they discuss the draft Parks and Open Space Strategic Plan at another workshop.

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Mussatto calls board ‘lazy’ From page 1

November 12, 2010

District Dialogue Snow spotted on the North Shore Mountains! Did you know? District crews monitor road and weather conditions throughout the winter months. When snow and icy conditions are forecast, crews and equipment are dispatched to clear roads on a priority basis. The first priority for District crews, during and after a snowfall is to clear the major arterial roads, as well as bus routes and access to emergency services (e.g. fire halls, ambulance stations and hospitals). The second priority is to clear collector streets and routes leading to schools. Once conditions have stabilized on first and second priority routes, crews will begin to clear local streets. Local streets are not ploughed immediately during a snow event. In the event of continual snowfall, it may take longer than normal for ploughs to reach local streets as first and second priority streets will require additional attention.

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Travel back in time with fashion historian Ivan Sayers at a Time Travel Vintage Fashion Show & Tea on Sunday, November 14, 2:00p.m. at the Presentation House Theatre (333 Chesterfield). This event was inspired by the North Vancouver Museum exhibit “North Vancouver: THEN & NOW”. Noted fashion historian Ivan Sayers has selected clothing that defines each decade from the turn of the last century to the turn of our own. Tickets are $25 (10% discount for Museum members). For information, and to purchase tickets, call 604990-3700 (ext 8016), or visit www.northvanmuseum.ca.

• build networks of favourite reviewers, and • explore bestsellers, award winners and newly acquired library materials. As with the old catalogue, BiblioCommons also allows users to manage their accounts online, place holds, renew items, and check due dates. To access North Vancouver District Public Library’s new catalogue, visit the Library’s homepage at www.nvdpl.ca and click on “Search the Catalogue.” Or, access BiblioCommons directly via nvdpl.bibliocommons.com. Attention business owners! Interested in Growing Your Business in South Korea? Korea is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. Several District companies have had success by: • selling to Korean customers through local agents • collaborating on research and development • establishing a Korean branch office • acquiring Korean products for distribution in Canada and U.S. A trade mission is being planned for early next year. Through the District’s and NV Chamber of Commerce connections in Korea, proper preparation will maximize potential success for District companies. Like to Know More? Please contact: Marten at Kruyssem@ dnv.org or 604-990-2328.

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Goldsmith-Jones said she and her mayoral colleagues were “very frustrated” at the lack of provincial interest in exploring other funding sources such as a vehicle levy, tolling of routes or gas taxes. “This is a big challenge,” she said. “People are not going to like any of the options. But the mayors believe that the funding structure has to also condition behaviour. Property tax isn’t going to change how people use the system or use the roads.” Goldsmith-Jones said the board was doing what it could within the structure set up by the province. “It’s not that I don’t have any faith in TransLink; I have no faith in the governance system that we are being asked to try to work within. Even though the mayors have really been emasculated in all of this, we’re not giving up,” she said. City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto was less satisfied with the appointed board members. “They’ve been lazy,” he said. “The TransLink board has not been proactive enough to show leadership and look at these other models. They’re the smart guys that are paid tons of money to do this, and that don’t have public meetings. Those people should be coming to us with alternatives, not just the property tax. The way (the province) has structured TransLink is an absolute disaster.” Mussatto took particular issue with TransLink’s insistence on SkyTrain technology for the Evergreen Line. “We’re buying a Lamborghini when a Chevy will do. I do know there are other technologies that fit the bill. We are buying state-ofthe-art technology in the world.” But the mayor reserved his strongest words for the board’s request for a quick decision at the risk of losing federal and provincial dollars for the North Fraser and Evergreen projects. “They dangle this carrot, ‘Well you won’t get your funding if you don’t do this.’ They’ve done that before and quite frankly, blackmail does not work with me.” Richard Walton, mayor of the District of North Vancouver, said that like Goldsmith-Jones, he felt the board was doing what it could. “While there is some disappointment generally among the mayors that it still comes down to property tax with no guarantees that there will be meaningful discussions about anything other than property tax, we’re not surprised,” he said, adding that he also would vote against both plans. Beyond the issue of the capital costs to build transit and roads, said Walton, is the much longer-term problem of operational funding. “The larger you build the system, the larger the ongoing operational subsidy that is needed,” he said. “If we double the size of the system tomorrow and the federal and provincial governments paid for it, you would end up with a whopping great big operational subsidy that is also required going forward. Even if the mayors did say ‘Oh, let’s bite the bullet once on property tax,’ which will not be supported or popular with our constituents, it just perpetuates and expands the problem, which is this gap in the necessary funding for public transportation.” While North Shore ratepayers balk at funding transit through property taxes, said Walton, the other options like levies and tolls create problems elsewhere. “When you go out into the hinterland, where buses go by in peak hours full and there are long gaps in between them, their anger is that they don’t have an option. They end up paying the greater share. My view is that if the provincial government is going to find a formula that works, they are going to have to anger everybody . . . ultimately it will have to be a formula with five or six mechanisms so people sense it’s fair.” The mayors’ council will meet next month to vote on the plans.

Yaas Bazaar gets meat warning from supplier A meat shop on Lonsdale Avenue has been affected by an E. coli advisory.

Workers at Yaas Bazaar were sent a warning last week of a potential E. coli contamination in the beef trim sold at their store. Manager Masoud Shekarchi said that as soon as the health warning was released his staff removed the meat in question from shelves to return to Pitt Meadows Meat Packers, where the contamination was found. Only the beef trim sold at his meat store was potentially affected. The Health Department has already visited Yaas Bazaar and, after inspection, the store and restaurant have been cleared. Sherkarchi added that he has not yet received any calls from customers with regard to any problems with meat bought on his premises. Beef trim is used to make ground beef products. If anyone has bought halal beef trim from Yaas Bazaar that was packed from September 3 through 17, please return it to the store. — Caitlin Dowling

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N September, the B.C. government introduced tough new drinking driving laws in the province. The numbers of drunk drivers on the roads in B.C. were on the increase, and had been for much of the past decade. The new laws didn’t change when drunk driving is considered criminal. But they did make it possible for police to hand out heftier fines and impoundments, short of charges. But less than two months later, newly-minted Solicitor General Rich Colemanmusedpubliclythisweekabout “reviewing” the new laws. Apparently they’re too successful and people are deciding in significant numbers not to drink and drive anymore. You’d think that might be cause for high-fives in the solicitor general’s office. But the man in charge of safety

for the province has other concerns — namely bar and restaurant sales. For Coleman to “review” the laws because booze sales are crashing is ridiculous. If people choosing not to drink when they’re out is an “unintended consequence” of the laws, what exactly did Coleman think the laws were going to accomplish. What’s needed is not a change to the laws or the solicitor general advocating a Russian roulette approach to drinking and driving, but a real response by bars and restaurants to the new reality — shuttle buses, drive-home services and discounts for designated drivers. We should applaud the laws that have resulted in such a swift change in behaviour. Shame on Coleman for muddying that victory.

Wars change maps, not the human being

EACH of us is parented, nurtured, pounded, coddled, bullied, taught, shaped, beaten, rewarded, encouraged, stretched, punished, fantasized and immersed by and into the times we live through when young. The Second World War — the “last ‘good’ war” — will never quit me (b. 1934). As perhaps the Great War never deserted my Winnipegborn father (b. 1905), who not once mentioned what prejudice he might have experienced as a boy, or that the family clipped the name “Lautenslager” some time early in the last century (his father had left Vienna in the 1890s) and my mother invented a ﬁctional ethnicity for her children, revealed only when we were well into adulthood. We know less — nothing — about how war inﬂuenced the childhood of her own father, George George (b.

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Trevor Lautens 1856). His mother died in a later childbirth. His father handed his children over to another family and vanished to serve and die in the American Civil War (186165). Or not. American war records are silent. Myth is the gossip of the past. But the shadow of war beyond his years must have shaped George George, this child of a century and a half ago. His name — more ﬁction. Our Alberta cousins, Charles and Ann Bird, found the family name was Georg and they were Germans.

My maternal grandmother injected English into our blood. No, none of us ever had to suppress a compulsion to win India or invade Poland. The alert reader will realize that the above, fattened by one family’s unreliable story, is about the present, not the past. Wise persons have said in various ways that the past is never behind us — always beside us. The war I absorbed, as only a child can, stands over my shoulder as I write. And breathe. Living in this safe country of ours, for me the war was grippingly romantic, and our soldiers, every one, heroes. Good and evil indivisible. This led to a life both narrowly judgmental (some would say) and deeply disappointing (I would say). For when the heroes returned triumphantly bearing the sword that slew the dragon, surely mankind would dwell forever in peace, prosperity and progress. Of course there’d be toil, bills

payable, toothache, garbage still to be taken out on Tuesday mornings, and let’s not forget childbirth. But for two generations cruelly squashed by two wars and a depression, these would be triﬂes — adequate food on the table and a safe bed luxuries enough. The wars hugely reshaped the map but not the human being. He was still there, clever, ambitious, a builder, a destroyer, tribe-loyal, sincere when necessary, unscrupulous when necessary, a hero in domesticity’s trenches, a thief if he gambled on not being caught out. I’m shamed of my naivety. For years I actually thought that peace would provide plenty, and plenty would satisfy mankind. Material progress would make life easier and all would be grateful for the inventiveness of the great creators. Wealth would, could, never be equally distributed, but fairly enough. And time off for innocent pleasures. Or

why else did our youth shed blood in six years of war against undoubted — no question at all — monstrous tyrannies? Wrong. Materialism demands feeding by more materialism. Last year’s adult toys must be scrapped for this year’s gotta-have-it. Democracy bets that a free, or freer, people will choose good conduct over bad. Half the time it wins — but the house never losses. The democracies are far less democratic than their selfadvertisement, as the various scandals of politicians, police and business show, but a crude best experiment. All stereotypes fail. It’s surprising that so many of the wealthy, though some are scoundrels of highest degree, are generous benefactors; less surprising that many of the poor — rich by historical standards — are so grubbily selﬁsh, not to be romanticized or condescended to. Idealists determined to destroy this society for something better

are easily manipulated by the cynical, as the Cold War amply proved. The dullness and passivity of the 1950s have reached legendary status. Wrong. For better or worse (be careful of what you wish for?), Canadians in the 1950s pressed for change in entrenched institutions, nourishing the progressive liberalization familiar today. Did we want more sexual freedom? More liberal divorce? Relief from oppressive liquor laws that puritanically made drinking in public a sin best hidden behind shaded windows, with different entrances and sections for “ladies and escorts”? We did. (Oh, and once inside the pub, a sixounce draft of beer cost 10 cents.) But what about the post-war battering of ancient prejudices — racism and sexism above all? Progress, surely. Agreed, broadly. But

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Friday, November 12, 2010 - North Shore News - A7

You got questions, I got answers Dining out Mailbox

And that’s exactly what Premier Gordon Campbell’s stunning resignation has done, but while he’s clariﬁed his personal future, his decision has raised more questions than it answers. So I’ll try to answer a few of them. 1. What prompted the sudden resignation? Few people expected Campbell to seek re-election in 2013, but I think most observers thought he’d try to stick around until after next fall’s HST referendum. But, as I pointed out in last week’s column, his Hail Mary pass (that provincewide television address) fell ﬂat with the public. His weakened standing with his own caucus was revealed when he did not discipline Energy Minister Bill Bennett and there were emerging signs more MLAs were going to speak out against his leadership. (Of course, history shows caucus members can talk a good game but fail to deliver on promised action.) Nevertheless, Campbell saw where this was all headed: a potentially ugly, divisive battle in which he

View from the Ledge Keith Baldrey

would be portrayed as being forced out of ofﬁce. So he launched a pre-emptive strike and left before he was pushed out. But he’s not quite gone, which raises this question: 2. Will Campbell try to be an activist premier, even if he is now a lame-duck one? Campbell says he’ll stick around until a successor is chosen and at the time of this column’s writing the B.C. Liberal party had not chosen a date for a leadership vote. If the vote doesn’t take place until February or later (which is quite conceivable), it will mean Campbell will

determine what’s in the next budget and the government’s legislative agenda for the coming legislature session. This is bad news for whoever succeeds him in the job. Poll after poll shows voters don’t like what they’re getting from this government, so more of the same from the guy who is a self-professed lightning rod is simply going to further cement that unhappiness. And that leads to the next question: 3. Should leadership candidates try to leave the impression they are actually running against their former leader? This is not unheard of (Bill Vander Zalm did it in 1986). And if the next leader of the B.C. Liberals wants to get back in the good graces of the voters, he or she must appear to be markedly different from Campbell, at least in terms of certain policies. I don’t expect any candidates to say they will repeal the HST, but don’t be surprised if at least one of them promises to shave

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rise in the polls. I don’t think they’ll surpass the NDP in the polls anytime soon, but even closing the gap to make it appear the next election will be competitive will cause a lot of New Democrats to go into panic mode. And that could be bad news for James. She keeps saying she never expected Campbell to run in 2013, but his decision to quit early has upset the timetable of her ongoing campaign to hang onto her job and stare down her detractors. 5. Will the next election actually be in 2013? This is by no means a lock. Yes, the date is established in legislation but a new B.C. Liberal leader could easily move the date up, using the argument he or she needs a mandate from the voters. 6. Who will win the leadership race to succeed Gordon Campbell? Ask me later. KBaldrey@globaltv.com Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Let’s hear it for salal Dear Editor: Regarding the planting in the Keith/Chesterﬁeld roundabout: AfterreadingJelenaSabova’sand Steve Ono’s Oct. 22 comments I polled a few friends about their reaction to the drought-tolerant planting policy in more than this particular public garden. The general results were: ■ The natural look was different and took some getting used to. ■ The cost-saving and environmental-preservation intent of the policy was appreciated and supported. ■ Manicured grass and traditional bedding plants were considered “boring.” ■ So far as impeding drivers and causing them to slow down, that was considered a big plus — actually the point of the whole exercise at what has been a dangerous intersection. I think the planting results are stunning. I am proud to show visitors this whole attractive landscape with the walkways and natural aspect. Being dry for a period of the year is part of the natural cycle and is beautiful in its own way. We all need to wake up and look beyond the impatiens to who we really are. Let’s hear it for salal! Camilla Amundsen North Vancouver

Homeowners get last word on trees Dear Editor: Your coverage of the recent District of North Vancouver council workshop on the proposed tree bylaw changes seems to have brought more confusion than clarity and triggered some concern in the community. I believe the public would beneﬁt from knowing about two critical elements of the proposed changes to the bylaw. First and perhaps most importantly, and this was truncated when your reporter quoted me, a home owner will ultimately have the ﬁnal say in whether a tree is removed or not. If you have a large tree on your property and you want it removed, you can

remove it. Second is the recognition that large trees do provide more than esthetic value to our community,providingecological and environmental beneﬁts as well. Recognizing this value the proposed bylaw would ask any home owner who removes a large tree to replace that tree and maintain those community beneﬁts. A replacement tree could be as small as six feet tall and cost less than $100! And, if the homeowner wishes to not replace the tree on their property, they can opt to cover the cost of having the district plant a replacement tree at a suitable location within the neighbourhood.

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Dear Editor: Last Christmas, Andrew Saxton sent our household a photocopied and stapled calendar with a picture of himself on every page. A delightful bonus was the cover — a picture of Andrew Saxton and Stephen Harper! While we totally appreciate the sentiment, Mr. Saxton, please hold back your thoughtful calendar gift this year, and divert the savings to our growing national debt. Dorothy Higa West Vancouver

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This in my mind appears to be a reasonable balance between property rights and community responsibilities and I am looking forward to the public hearing process that will accompany the introduction of this bylaw. That public process will be much more productive if everyone has an accurate understanding of what is being proposed. Roger Bassam, councillor, District of North Vancouver

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INQUIRING REPORTER FOLLOWING Premier Gordon Campbell’s resignation, it didn’t take long for speculation to start over who would be selected to lead the B.C. Liberals,andthusbecome premier. Several senior cabinet ministers are obvious contenders, but there’s also been talk that an outsider, someone not associated with recent Liberal policies, might be a better bet to lift the party’s poll numbers out of the basement. Will it help? Does Campbell’s departure mean a fresh start for the Liberals or is the brand irretrievably tarnished? Find us on Facebook and tell us what you think! — Benjamin Alldritt

Lorne Martin North Vancouver He explained that he’s backed by the whole party, so if he resigns they should all resign. He’s still calling the shots.

Does Gordon Campbell’s resignation change your opinion of the B.C. Liberals?

William Yu Burnaby Not at all. Since the HST I’ve been totally disappointed. I have always voted Liberal, but not anymore.

Jessica Pearson North Vancouver It hasn’t affected me yet but I’m curious to see what comes of it. I haven’t seen any changes yet, but there sure was a lot of negativity around him.

Lyle Davis North Vancouver It will deﬁnitely have an effect, and it was unexpected. But it doesn’t change my vote. I’m more interested in the party than the leader.

Brad Metzler North Vancouver I’m no fan of Campbell but him going isn’t going to change anything until people wake up and get rid of the Liberals.

Life goes on with little regard for philosophy From page 6 much racism and sexism is ﬂipped — new racism, new sexism for old. Despising white male Europeans is on the rise. Most Volcanovian activists are solely interested in getting a leg-up for Volcanovians. The vicious sexism and man-hatred of some feminists, acquiesced in by many more, were obvious, but silenced by so-called political correctness, the pseudonym for causes seized by the media and driven at bottom by money, more consumers, not idealism.

As for security — there’s a growth industry. The wise among our forebears understood human nature far better than our present cultural icons. Dr. Johnson would grasp instantly the threat to freedom posed by anonymous Internet hate-dispensers and grafﬁti morons, who played an evil role in harassing Premier Gordon Campbell and vandalizing the home of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin. Democracy is too good for them. The individual life remains private, existential, too busy for much reﬂection on the great questions. Millions can live with

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Chilliwack’s Bill Henderson takes the stage. The local music community came out in full force to honour and help out the family of a great friend, Paul Baker, Oct. 20 at Vancouver’s The Chapel. Baker was the owner of Bakerstreet Studios in Lower Lonsdale and spent 40 years in the music industry before succumbing to cancer in September. The beneﬁt concert featured the sharing of stories by friends and performances by a number of artists including Chilliwack and the Odds. This was the inaugural fundraising event by Our Music Family Society, created to help friends help musicians in life-threatening situations. For more information, visit www.themusicfamily.ca.

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JIM Byrnes launches his new album, Everywhere West, with a show at CBC Studio 40, Sunday, Nov. 14. The next night the bluesman performs at the Stanley Theatre as part of this year’s Starry Night Shooting Stars Foundation fundraiser (www.shootingstarsfoundation.org).

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“THE American dream has always been about moving west, and I’ve gotten about as far west as I can; I live across the street from the Strait of Georgia,” blues icon Jim Byrnes told the North Shore News from a tour stop in Alberta. His new album, Everywhere West, is as bluesy as it gets, and even the title Byrnes came up with is steeped in Americana. “I’ve got a great photograph that was taken in a railroad yard. I come from a railroad family — my uncle and my grandfather — and I worked on a railroad as a kid. The Burlington Northern railroad slogan used to be ‘Everywhere West of Chicago.’ And I’ve got this picture of a freight car that I kind of love and the logo is painted across there, “Everywhere West,” and I thought that sums things up in cool way. And I’ve got a buddy that always says ‘Man, it just be that way sometimes movin’ west.’”

Originally from Missouri, Byrnes has been a fixture in the American and Canadian blues scene for decades. Having reached that career stage when he can pick his projects with care, Everywhere West is a very personal record. “ ‘Take Out Some Insurance On Me,’ that’s a Jimmy Reed song I’ve been playing since I was 13, 14 years old,” he says. “I’d never recorded it but it’s so much a part of what I came out of. All of this music reminds me so much of them and the years that I have put into this. What makes it so powerful for me is that it really is a reflection of who I am and where I come from and we’re just going to keep going that way.” Byrnes has previously talked about his preference for live performance over studio work, but working with longtime collaborators at Black Hen Music helped evoke those smoky, whiskey-soaked clubs in the bad part of East St. Louis where Byrnes first saw legends like Reed, Muddy Waters, The Howling Wolf, Ike and Tina, and many, many others. “This is my fourth collaboration with Steve Dawson as producer and we’ve done this and we’ve done that, we made the gospel record I wanted to make and put together the Sojourners and they’ve gone off on their own now. Steve is the head of the label too and he wanted to put something out in October so he said, ‘Let’s just make a plain old blues record.’ And I said that’d be great; we can get it as stripped down, greasy, grimy, as gritty as we could make it and so we’re very happy with it,” he said. “A lot of the stuff was done with all of us sitting in

the same room playing music together. There’s even a couple of first takes on this record. What you hear is what you get. So much music is manufactured these days — and fair enough, it’s a business. But I can hear it in the production. But this is manufactured by all of us being guys who have played together for years. If you went into that room the five of us there would probably be a couple hundred years of experience. I mean I’ve been at this professionally for 45 years now.” When he’s not touring Europe and North America in support of his latest music project, Byrnes takes on a string of acting jobs, including a recurring role in the hit Vancouver-based sci-fi show Sanctuary. He’s also got a weekly radio show, Slipping into Darkness, 9 p.m. on Sunday nights for Shore FM. And on top of that, he’s plugging away at his memoirs, a book he hopes to see finished sometime next year. You could call him a Renaissance Man, but it’s hard to get away from seeing Byrnes as the consummate bluesman, a identity that saturates every note of Everywhere West. “It’s music about the human experience. It’s about standing up and looking life in the face and saying ‘OK, you’re like that and I’m like this. How can we get along?’ The blues is about accepting reality and exorcizing demons. Some people take it the wrong way and think it’s about hanging your head. Well, you do hang your head but at the end of it you put your head back and you holler. You send that message out that ‘I’m still here, baby, and I’m still rocking.’”

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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. 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. Chang-Soo Kim’s contemporary work will be on display until Dec. 31. Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www.MichaelBinkley.com or 604-984-8574. 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: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com. Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Qajar Style Painting: Jahan Inanloo’s watercolour and oil paintings will be on display until Nov. 15. A free workshop on techniques of traditional painting will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 2-5 p.m. Photography Print Salon: Travel is the subject of this fourth annual event which runs from Nov. 16 to 30. Reception: Saturday, Nov. 20, 4-9 p.m. Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604983-2233. Circle Craft Gallery on Granville Island: 1-1666 Johnston St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Info: www. circlecraft.net. Garden Silhouettes: Fibre artist Kristen Chursinoff’s work will be on display until Nov. 30. 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. Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking canvas paintings for their upcoming Anonymous Art Show. Deadline for submissions; Saturday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking visual artists to participate in the Art Rental Programme. Jury Day: Sunday, Nov. 14, drop-off between 9:30 and 11 :30 a.m. See more page 15

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and pick-up between 2 and 3 p.m. Window Views: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents a painting exhibition that showcases the works of 15 artists that have captured a mood or emotional expression evoked from a window view, until Nov. 20. David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: www.davidpirrie.com. Studio Opening: Artist David Pirrie will hold a public opening of his new studio, Saturday, Nov. 20, noon-8 p.m. District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-9886844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents photography by Karen Evans and pottery by Rona Hatherall until Dec. 1. District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents digital paintings by Simon Haiduk, until Nov. 17. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents travel photographs by Alan Sirulnikoff, Nov. 17-Jan. 12. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 20, 2-4 p.m. Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266 or www. ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Celebration of Day of the Dead: Whimsical mixed media art exhibition, until Nov. 14. Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-983-2896. Grafﬁti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or www.grafﬁticoart.com. Dangling Words: An abstract group exhibit runs until Dec. 3. Reception: Thursday, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com. Richard Alm’s new paintings will be on display until Nov. 28. Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North

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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. The Music Box: 1654 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Crackerjack: The Crackerjack ﬁne arts and crafts sale will take place Nov. 12 to 14 and will sell decorations, prints, cards, ceramics and handwoven pieces from local artists and artisans. On Friday the market runs 7-9 p.m., on Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Info: email crackerjack10@shaw.ca. North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca/. See more page 16

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CALENDAR From page 15 Our People and Places: Archival photographs selected by Elders from the Squamish Nation that provide glimpses of local landscapes, the community and individuals, until Nov. 14. 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. 30. North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit deﬁning life in North Vancouver. Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182. A Potters Obsession with Small Things and Watercolours from a Holiday Sketch Book: Trevor Holgate’s pottery and watercolours will be on display until Dec.5. Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

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CALENDAR From page 16

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and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com. Tips Blues: Mount Currie musician and storyteller Tip-Ta will perform the blues, Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. A film project by Mark O’Krafka that exhibits a portrait of Tip-Ta will run on loop until Nov. 28. Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box office: 604990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/theatre. Cap Classics Concert Series — Virtuoso Guitar: David Feingold will perform a free classical and jazz repertoire, Friday, Nov. 12, 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. Info: 604-9844951. Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484. Spirit and Tradition: A Coastal First Nations celebration, Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. This is a collaboration of traditional aboriginal music and dance featuring the NEWS photo Cindy Goodman Dancers of Damelahamid and the Chinook Songcatchers. Name: Jess Neilson Admission: Pay as you leave for Listening to: Taylor Swift what you receive donations. Jess Neilson listens to “Enchanted” off Taylor Swift’s new Highlands United Church: album, Speak Now, while watching a senior girls field 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North hockey match at William Griffin. The Carson Graham Vancouver. Info: 604-980-6071 Grade 10 student has 1,438 songs on her blue iPod Nano. or www.highlandsunited.org. Jazz Vespers: Healing with Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. Glenda Rae, Sunday, Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. mtseymourunited.com. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or Music for All Seasons: The Ambleside Orchestra 604-913-3634. will introduce their new conductor Nicolas Krusek He Said — She Said: Peter Karp and Sue Foley at this concert of orchestral overtures and light perform a collaboration of original songs, Friday, classics, Friday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The concert Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32. also features the swing group The Ambleside Cap Folk and Roots Series: The Barra MacNeils Syncopaters. Requested donation: $10. Info: 604will perform Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. 922-1035. . Tickets: $36/$31/$26. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West The Greatness That Will Never be Again: Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk or www.silkpurse.ca. Chopin’s birth at this tribute with pianist Krystyna Ah, Suite Romance: Pianist Eugene Tucka, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Skovorodnikov and violinist Yuri Zaidenberg will $29/$25/$22. perform Thursday, Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: Winter Concert: The Lynn Valley Black Bear $15/$12. Band will perform, Monday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Piano Roller Coaster Ride: Pianist Lucas Wong Admission by donation. Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 See more page 18

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CALENDAR From page 17 will perform a tribute to the great composers of North America, Thursday, Nov. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7403 or www.westvanlib.org. Friday Night Concert Series: Genticorum will perform Quebecois folk music, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free. THEATRE Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box ofﬁce: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/theatre. The Hobbit: A tale of daring and dangerous battle, Nov. 18-21, 25-27 at 8 p.m., Nov. 21 and 27 at 3 p.m. and Nov. 23 and 24 at noon. Tickets: $20/$14/$8. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.

Boston Marriage: A comedy about love, cruelty and vice, Wednesdays-Saturdays, until Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16. Tickets: www.ﬁrstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-9299456. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634. Living Together: A comedy with serious undertones highlighting different aspects of human relationships, Wednesdays-Saturdays, until Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18. Amber Avenues: A musical romance, Nov. 24-27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $26. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org. Trudeau Stories: Brooke Johnson in a one-woman show about her friendship with Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Tuesday-Saturday, until Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $24-$28. See more page 22

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ALEX Nicoll (Gandalf) and Christopher Fader (Bilbo) are featured performers in Kim Selody’s musical adaptation of The Hobbit on stage at Capilano University’s Performing Arts Theatre. The Exit 22 production, directed by Stuart Aikins, opens Nov. 19. Visit www.capilanou.ca for more details.

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Julie Crawford ■ Due Date. Directed by Todd Phillips. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galiﬁanakis and Michelle Monaghan. Rating: 5 (out of 10) If you are old enough to have seen John Candy and Steve Martin in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, it won’t take you long to recognize Due Date as a John Hughes movie, chewed for a while and regurgitated for a new generation. Due Date is not quite an homage to the late director; indeed, in any other hands this would’ve been a B-movie enterprise, a quick in-and-out at the multiplex, but for one thing: Due Date had director Todd Phillips at the helm. Phillips is the guy behind Old School, that trip back to frat-boy hedonism, as well as a little ﬁlm called The Hangover, which opened last year and quickly became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time (after it slid

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DESPITE the best efforts of the odd couple tandem of Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galiﬁanakis Due Date doesn’t have enough highlights to distinguish it from its buddy-movie predecessors. past Beverly Hills Cop). Phillips put his rotund muse Zach Galiﬁanakis in one of the lead roles and cast Robert Downey Jr. in the other. Big names Jamie Foxx and Juliette Lewis took minor roles, probably anticipating the cult cachet that Hangover brought. But this is a paint-bynumbers rendition of an odd-couple road movie, and

not even the magnetic pull of Downey Jr. can keep us awake for the long haul. Downey Jr. is Peter, an L.A. architect who is only days away from becoming a dad. Peter meets his polar opposite outside the Atlanta airport: he starts by casting derisive looks at Ethan (Galiﬁanakis) — all tousled perm and effete scarf — and progresses to snorts of disgust when they cross paths

again in first class. But oh-no: a mix-up lands both of them on the no-fly list and Peter without his wallet. The easiest way around this problem, is, of course, a 2,000-mile roadtrip with Ethan and his dog. Ah yes, the dog. Note: Sticking a cute, handicapped, flatulent or otherwise scene-stealing dog into a script is a big white flag that writers couldn’t come up with much else. Along the way Peter trains as a dad by sucker-punching a kid and battling a guy in a wheelchair. They get into several spectacular chases and wrecks, and have a run-in with the law (in a sequence guaranteed to get Phillips stripsearched next time he crosses the Mexican border). Separately the actors do great work with their characters: Peter has enough insecurities of his own to keep

things real; and Galifianakis’ take on his character – a Johnny-Depp-doing-KeithRichards kind of ambiguous sexuality thing — is great fun to watch. But the two aren’t quite in sync. Neither is likeable enough in his own right to make gags like “I’m sorry we drank your dad” work. Candy and Farley had a childlike earnestness about them that worked: Galifianakis never quite wins us over. The film is not without its highlights — acting lessons in a convenience-store bathroom being one of them — but they are too few to distinguish Due Date from its buddymovie predecessors. By the time we get to the skinnyguy-lambasting-the-fat-guy monologue (“I despise who you are on a cellular level”), we feel like it’s Planes, Trains and Tommy Boy all over again.

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IN May of 1942 a Nazi film crew was sent into the Warsaw Ghetto to shoot set-up scenes for propaganda purposes. They were not there to document the horrific reality but rather to recreate situations that could be shown around the world as Third Reich PR. Over a period of several weeks the crew shot interior scenes (such as “dinner parties”) and exterior set-ups (including a suntanning session) that ostensibly showed what life was like inside the walls of the ghetto. The footage compiled on three reels, labelled Das Ghetto, was never used by the Nazis but was discovered after the Second World War stored in a concrete vault inside the East German film

archive in Potsdam Babelsberg. For many decades the film was treated as an authentic record of life in the ghetto however the discovery of another reel, containing outtakes, revealed how the Nazi crew had manipulated the material for their own purposes. Director Yael Hersonski, relying on diaries written by ghetto residents and interviews with Holocaust survivors, uses the footage to reconstruct what was really happening at that time. The detailed diaries of Adam Czerniaków, the head of the Judenrat, (Jewish Council), were particularly significant in piecing together the day-to-day schedule of the film crew. Through extensive detective work Hersonski also identified one of the Nazi cameramen, Willy Wist, and his testimony from a criminal trial is woven into her story about how Das Ghetto came to be made. The completed work, A Film Unfinished, screening at the Ridge Theatre Nov. 12, 13 and 18, is running concurrently with the 22nd annual Vancouver Jewish Film Festival (www.vjff. org) which has films showing at the Ridge and Empire Oakridge Cinemas until Nov. 18.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

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NANCY Kirkpatrick, director of North Vancouver Museum and Archives, and fashion historian Ivan Sayers get ready for the Time Travel Vintage Fashion and Tea at Presentation House Theatre on Sunday. Historical garments from the 1900s to the 1960s will be featured.

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FANS of fashion will be transported to another era — or several — at the Time Travel Vintage Fashion Show and Tea at the Presentation House Theatre this weekend. Fashion historian Ivan Sayers will be using clothing he has collected over the years including items that have been gifted to him from North Shore residents to demonstrate trends over the decades. Sayers’ impressive collection — one of the most extensive in Canada — dates as far back as the 1800s. “What we’ll be showing is typical every day wear of what women will have chosen for their wardrobes from roughly 1900s to the 1960s focusing on daywear, what you might wear to go shopping, perhaps work in a store, or even go the post ofﬁce,” says Sayers. Many of the pieces will be local and all of them are originals, he adds. Attendees can watch out for distinctive historical personas like the ﬂapper, the Gibson Girl and Rosie the Riveter. “I do have one overall uniform that belonged to someone

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Coats For Kids: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association has launched its 15th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose many initiatives help to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need. In addition to the GVHBA office, 33 member companies at 46 locations in 13 municipalities will serve as coat drop-off sites to Dec. 30. Last year, residents donated more than 3,000 coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for distribution to children, teenagers and adults. Dropoffs are in North Vancouver at: Marcon Construction Ltd. (District Crossing site office), 1120 Marine Dr., MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Miccaro Designs, 3022 Markham Pl., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd., #101, 1305 Welch St., Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In West Vancouver: Harmony Pacific Projects Inc. (leave at front door), #25, 4957 Marine Dr., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sensitive Design (leave at front door), 2423 Lawson Ave., Monday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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LOOK fashion ﬁle From page 23 When you visit www.sears.ca and click on the “Click for Kids” button, Sears will donate $1 for each click to the organization, to a maximum of $100,000. Santa’s Little Helpers Gala: Shoppers Drug Mart at 1500 Lonsdale Ave. in North Vancouver will offer a host of free beauty services and specials next Thursday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., including free eyebrow shaping, fake eyelash application, mini facials, mini manicures, holiday makeup application and fragrance sets and specials. There will be prizes, giveaways and draws including a basket valued at $400. Free food and Starbucks coffee. Spaces are limited. Book your spot by calling 604-904-05055 or visit the store cosmetician for more details.

Lookout Emergency Aid Society: With winter weather upon us, the Lookout Emergency Aid Society is looking for donations of blankets, sleeping bags, heavy winter coats, hats, wool socks and shoes to help shelter users stay warm, dry and healthy in the cold months. All items are distributed free of charge to homeless men and women. Donations can be dropped off daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Shore Housing Centre at 705 West 2nd St., North Vancouver. More info at 604-255-0340. — Compiled by Layne Christensen Fashion File is a weekly column. Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. If your business or charity is planning an event, send your information as early as possible to lchristensen@ nsnews.com.

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Family group build on Celtic Xmas tradition ■ The Barra MacNeils, Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m., at Kay Meek Centre, co-presented with the Capilano Performing Arts Theatre as part of its Folk and Roots series. Tickets: $36/ $31/ $26, phone 604-913-3634.

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THEY’VE heard it time and time again — “I wasn’t in the Christmas spirit until after your show.” For more than two decades, the members of the Barra MacNeils have been captivating audiences with their unique take on Celtic music, carrying on the traditions of their native Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, as well as pushing the genre forward, maintaining its relevance in today’s music scene. Performing and recording a combination of standards as well as original works, they’ve earned an international following with their festive season performances ranking high among fans. Every fall the award-winning family band hits the road, alternating annually between a national and an East Coast-focused Christmas tour. “We try to give people

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THE Barra MacNeils recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their ﬁrst recording and in 2007 released a double CD collection of their music spanning their career. a glimpse of what our Christmas’ were like growing up and some of the music that we heard, as well as some well-known Christmas

carols,” says band member Boyd MacNeil, over the phone from his Sydney, Nova Scotia home on Monday. “So there’s lots of songs and

stories and some jokes here and there. It’s a big variety show and it’s great that people love it. We get a lot of comments that people need

to see the show to get their Christmas started.” Over the years, the Barra MacNeils have released two holiday albums and a DVD; as well, have been featured in multiple Christmas television specials, both their own and those of fellow Canadian artists, Rita MacNeil included. The band is comprised of six talented siblings — Boyd, Kyle, Lucy, Sheumas, Stewart and Ryan — who, in addition to singing and

step dancing, play a variety of instruments, from guitar, violin and mandolin to Celtic harp, accordion and tin whistle. Boyd alone provides mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo and percussion instrumentation, and step dances. Also in the group is honourary MacNeil Jamie Gatti, a well-known East Coast bassist. The band came into being naturally, the product of their upbringing. The MacNeil children were born to musical parents —a mother versed in a number of instruments, and a father who had a great voice. At family functions (no matter what the sort — a casual gathering, a wedding or a funeral), there was always, and continues to be, live music, says Boyd. A few siblings formed the band, with others joining later. The Barra MacNeils recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first recording and in 2007 released a double CD collection of their music spanning their career. “It’s amazing the time flying by,” says Boyd. “We just thought it was important to mark that moment. When we started compiling the music, we started realizing, ‘Whoa, there’s a lot of variety here, a lot of different stuff.’” When asked what’s kept the Barra MacNeils together for so many years, Boyd says it’s an obvious love for the music. “This job isn’t for everyone,” he says. “We get along surprisingly well. We have our moments, just like any family, but we have a lot in common, maybe more so than most bands. When we’re performing there’s a need to create music and it’s very rewarding.” That said, there’s a lot of See Band page 33

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MUSIC ALBARN AND CO. AT ROGERS ARENA

Gorillaz bring Plastic Beach World to life ■ Gorillaz, Rogers Arena, Nov. 4.

JJ Brewis Contributing Writer

LAST Wednesday a group of four mangy animated characters somehow managed to draw a crowd at Rogers Arena. The quartet, known individually as Murdoc Niccals, 2D, Russel Hobbs and Noodle, performed quite well, considering they only occupied the screen and often times didn’t even play their instruments. The characters, who have now been in the media eye for years, wowed the crowd in their first-ever Vancouver appearance. With a three-album discography packed full of hits, the group had plenty of material to impress the faithful. Mind you, the concert would have only been half as impressive if they hadn’t been backed by human equivalents actually filling in the notes and the vocals that the animated characters were miming on the screen. Though in previous incarnations of the Gorillaz live show, the musicians have gone unseen, they now take centre stage beneath a massive multi-coloured flashing light display. On screen Snoop Dogg came on first, providing the rap-intro to “Welcome To The Plastic Beach” as the smell of pot lingered through the air. Gorillaz creator and vocalist Damon Albarn then entered in a striped red and black T-shirt beneath a black leather jacket, for “Last Living Souls,” the opening song on 2005’s Demon Days. With an impressive artfully crafted post-apocalyptic video of zombies at the edge of a massive deserted cliff above him, Albarn immediately commanded the stage in style — and fair enough, he’s been doing this since the late ’80s as part of Brit Pop wonder boys Blur. He’s taken the best parts of Blur with him to Gorillaz, and transferred it into the live show. Halfway through the track, Albarn switched to the upright piano, joining in with at least a dozen other musicians onstage. With the energy

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level in Rogers Arena already high they next launched into the single “19-2000” from their 2001 self-titled debut. The dance-floor beat was ample reason for the crowd to stay on their feet as the cartoon Gorillaz went for a car ride on screen. Watching the animated mouths of Noodle and 2D match up with Albarn and guest vocalist Roses Gabor was unlike any concert experience I’ve ever had before. And watching Albarn work the stage alongside his animated counterpart was a great moment to be a Gorillaz fan. The guest stars didn’t end there. Bobby Womack came on stage for Gorillaz’s newest hit, “Stylo,” in which the actual music video created a landscape that expanded on the motor vehicle epic that “19-2000” had established. Fans seemed well versed in this track, screaming their lungs out from the mere opening seconds of it. Visually, “Stylo” and “19-2000” appearing back to back in the set list showed how Gorillaz have grown and expanded as a band, not just musically, but artistically as well. The characters have gone from anime-inspired flatstock to fullon 3D characters who are capable of co-starring in a big budget video with Bruce Willis. After a couple of slower numbers, the energy climbed right back up with “Superfast Jellyfish” which featured indie hip-hop stars De La Soul, regular Gorillaz collaborators. As with the other numbers, the video enhanced the performance, with countless food items flying through the screen. After this track, Albarn took centre stage once again on “Tomorrow Comes Today” playing the melodica. And then, yet another collaborator, Little Dragon, entered for “Empire Ants.” As the video screen showcased slow-moving watercolour images, the slow track moved the crowd to a heartfelt moment, rather than becoming the “pee break” token ballad at your typical rock show. “Typical” was about the last word that could be used to describe the experience of See Albarn page 31

NEWS photo Sprout

DAMON Albarn has taken the best parts of Blur with him to his Gorillaz project transferring all the trappings of pop spectacle into the stellar live show.

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Kurt Vile sets the bar high ■ Kurt Vile & the Violators and The Soft Pack, Biltmore Cabaret, Nov. 5.

Alysa Lechner Contributing Writer

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YOU couldn’t help but be charmed by the ferocious energy of Kurt Vile & the Violators.

WAKING Life is a ﬁlm that focuses on the nature of dreams and consciousness and to what extent they are intertwined. Ever since watching the ﬁlm a few years back, I try to

analyze moments in my own life that make me question my state of consciousness: is this a dream or is it really happening? One of those moments came to me in waves Friday night at the Biltmore while watching Kurt Vile & The Violators perform. Vile and his three band members appear to be the most unfeigned, organic group with their beyond shoulder-length hair and radiant baby faces. Much like Vile’s

music, whose inﬂuences range from bluegrass to Velvet Underground to the Stooges, the Violators were all over the place — physically. Each one of them whipped their scraggly hair to and fro and the drummer only played with one stick in his right hand, while smashing the high hat with his bare left palm. The excitement and ferocity evoked the feeling that the audience was watching four Animal (the Muppet) incarnates on stage.

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Their entire set just made you want to sway and tap your feet as it was chock full of feel-good, sunny, windows-down tunes. As such, it begat one of the nicest crowds I have ever been a part of. I got up from my seat to go to the washroom and came back to my spot assuming someone would have taken advantage of the prime realty. But to my surprise, a complete stranger had saved my seat for me with his jacket, just because! And who said chivalry was dead? The performance of “Freak Train” was when I began to question my consciousness because the whole setting seemed absolutely too dreamlike to be real. The fuzzy guitars, the saxophone wailing like a locomotive and the constant thumping of the drums weaved together to create a locus of complete bliss. I looked into the crowd and everyone was inched as close as they could get to the stage, smiles stretched from ear to ear across every face in the room. The anthemic “Inside Lookin’ Out” was so uplifting that it felt as if the Biltmore itself was floating. Vile sings the lyrics with such conviction and the Violators look so genuinely happy to be there, it’s hard not to fall in love with these guys. Even when Vile is questioning out loud the geographical category of Vancouver, “Is it a state, town or province?” you can’t help but be totally and utterly charmed. Kurt Vile & The Violators set the bar real high, but The Soft Pack followed up with a supremely energetic set. They opened with a brief cover of The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” and then immediately fell into their own songs. “C’Mon” provided the best sing-along lyrics and the catchiest instrumentals that no doubt stuck with the audience all the way home. The rambunctious “Answer to Yourself” with its quick guitars and confident, self assuring lyrics, “You’ve got a talent don’t you know, you’re more talented than you know,” had everyone dancing and sustained the afterglow that the entire crowd was bathing in from Vile’s performance. The Soft Pack’s whole set was filled with their token surf-punk vitality, which definitely made it feel as though I should’ve rode a wave home instead of the No. 3 Downtown bus. But the next time I lucid dream an awesome show, I’ll be sure to sort out my transportation accordingly.

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Kate Nash showcases new edge in songs ■ Kate Nash, Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 3.

Terry Peters tpeters@nsnews.com

LIKE the black and white striped outfit Kate Nash wore for her show at the Commodore the British singer/songwriter showed the audience two opposite sides of herself. On one hand Nash is a delightfully cute 22-year-old pop singer but there is another facet to her performance that she has developed since her previous show at the now defunct Richards in May 2008. The London girl has spent some time performing with a punk band called the Receeders and that edge has shown up in her new material and her stage presence. This time around Nash played more guitar, dividing her performance between electric and acoustic guitar and the light bulb festooned keyboard that was placed at the very front of the stage. The new material like “Paris,” “Doo-Wah-Doo,” and “Kiss that Grrl” were all well received. The more hardcore sound on “I Just Love You More” had her letting loose with wild screams and frantic movement across the stage as she unleashed her punk side. The expletive filled rant that opens “Mansion Song” had the audience transfixed up to the point where the pounding drumbeat takes over introducing the second phase of the piece. Nash romped through songs from both her albums, with the earlier material garnering more sing-a-long accompaniment from the enthusiastic crowd. The fans roared out their approval at the start and end of every song and the bemused singer appeared to be genuinely delighted by their adoration. Nash spoke casually to the audience between most of the songs, remarking one time about a trip to Grouse Mountain on her last visit in “totally inappropriate footwear” for the snowy setting. She endeared herself to the crowd with her account of See Three-piece page 31

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Annual games seeks entrants TEACHERS are encouraged to register their classes for the third annual B.C. Green Games, designed to inspire, reward, and celebrate the green efforts of schools throughout the province.

According to a written statement, the games are led by Science World and sees students, with the help of their teachers, document their actions and measure changes in behavior of the community as a result. Action projects explore topics of sustainability, including energy conservation, stewardship, water conservation, recycling, gardening and public education. This time around, more than $20,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to winning schools. Teachers who register their teams before Nov. 30 will be entered in a random prize draw to win one of six Sony multi-media tools. Projects will be submitted to www. bcgreengames.ca between Feb. 1 and March 1, 2011 and winners will be announced in April 2011.

enviro events Green City Living Film and Speaker Series will take place Tuesday, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. This month’s topic is The Big Picture presented by Coun. Guy Heywood. View a screening of Carbon Nation, a documentary about climate change solutions. The ﬁlm celebrates solutions, inspiration and action. Admission by donation. Info: 604-998-3448 or www.cnv.org/greencityliving.

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Clash of the Cans: A sustainability awareness event led by students at Capilano University will take place Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Birch Cafeteria, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. There will be visual displays, contests and artwork on display as well as a competition between corporate-sponsored teams of students and faculty to see who can create the most dynamic and interesting piece of sustainable art from recycled cans.

CAPILANO University student William Lin participates in an activity presented by Lauren Fulton and Meaghan Fahey, members of B.C. Hydro’s Power Smart team, who attended the university to promote Invent the Future, an online province-wide contest that encourages youth, ages 16-24, to submit creative ideas for raising awareness about the importance of energy conservation in song, video or essay format. Entrants are eligible for $2,000 cash prizes, a week at the Gulf Islands Film and Television School and iPod Touch packages. Judges include Terry McBride, Kristin Kreuk and Carly Rae Jepsen. Deadline for submission, either as an individual or a group of three, is Dec. 5. People’s choice voting for entries will run from Oct. 1 to Dec. 12. Info: www.inventthefuture.ca.

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Albarn brought artist out on Rogers stage delivered over a piano accompaniment. An extended (and quite literal) rendition of “White Flag” was next, with Albarn parading around the entire arena boasting a large mounted physical white ﬂag while the song carried on onstage. Roses Gabor then returned for the party banger “DARE,” catchy as hell on record and a full-blown hip-shaker in live format. For the encore, the group delivered another block of bangers, most notably the back-toback hits “Clint Eastwood” and the group’s largest success “Feel Good Inc.” which was the ultimate closer for one of the most perfect shows of the season. Albarn thanked each and every person onstage, and even brought Gorillaz co-founder, artist Jamie Hewlett (who conceived and draws the animated Gorillaz, among other things) to the stage. Although my expectations for the show were through the roof, they were somehow exceeded. Bravo, team.

From page 27

Gorillaz live. A month ago when I headed to the planetarium for a Gorillaz laser show, I thought even that was visually stimulating. Needless to say, the live incarnation was so much better. The soulelectro romp “Dirty Harry” came up next, much to the approval of the crowd. This early single has stood the stage test quite well. The video for the number was one of the best of the night with an animated school choir singing the track’s “We Ain’t Got A Chance” refrain in unison to the track. The band took the groove down a notch with the introverted, moody “El Mañana,” one of Demon Days’s ﬁnest moments. Underneath the dramatic war-referencing music video, the stage seemed quiet and peaceful, with Albarn’s vocals reaching for the highs and lows of the emotional song. The ties of war to the concepts of relationship matters seemed apparent in lines such as “Maybe in time you’ll want to be mine,”

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opposing gay marriage and when the crowd shouted that it was legal here she said, “maybe I should move to Vancouver, it is so cool here.” The three-piece band was solid behind her all night. She closed out the show with fan favourites, “Foundations” and “Merry Happy,” then came back for a single encore with “Pumpkin Song”, leaving the Commodore audience loaded with memories of a great show.

From page 29

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THE extremely elegant and earthy Ra Ra Riot perform tracks from their new album, The Orchard, tomorrow night at the Commodore Ballroom on a bill with Wintersleep.

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hard work that goes into it, an ethic shared by each and every band member. “If you had to make a pie chart of how a performance goes or how your life goes, you spend probably the majority of the time preparing and travelling to get to performing, and a small sliver of your pie chart would be actually time on stage,” says Boyd. “But, that’s how rewarding that time on stage is. When you have people come up and they say your music helps them or gets them through hard times. . . . there’s lots of little stories like that, that makes it deﬁnitely worthwhile.” Another reason the band has endured is its members’ shared love of and respect for the Celtic tradition. “When you grow up with something you tend to hold it close to you and then pass it on to the next generation. . . . All the fads and trends they change around, but roots music seems to just stay its course,” says Boyd. “It evolves, but what it’s rooted in generally stays there.”

For their passion, the Barra MacNeils have earned a loyal fan base in Atlantic Canada and beyond, especially evident around the holidays when they embark on their Christmas tour, which is making a stop in West Vancouver, Wednesday. “You play your shows and you don’t think about it so much, but it’s amazing, the further away you get away from home, it feels like you’re really serving a purpose when people come out,” says Boyd. “When they can’t get home for Christmas or they can’t get home in general and they go to your show and it kind of satisﬁes their homesickness for a little bit, it’s a great feeling. For us to create music and to have people enjoy it is great. It’s hard to describe other than that.” Apart from performing, the Barra MacNeils maintain a busy schedule recording, rehearsing or developing new songs or shows. Last year they released two live albums, In Concert and In Session, and this fall they toured a new work, entitled Cathedral. The show is centered around the pipe organ, played by Sheumas, which he learned how to do while attending New Brunswick’s Mount Allison University. This was something

they’d wanted to do for a while, to highlight Sheumas’ skill, though it proved challenging as pipe organs are hard to come by unless you’re playing in a church. “We just were experimenting, being able to use the organ in the venues, and trying to branch out with it,” says Boyd. “It’s an impressive instrument.” The show exhibits another side of the pipe organ, which is often associated with hymns alone, featuring pieces by them as well as Vivaldi, Styx and Bobby McFerrin. “Whether or not we’ll be recording it, a lot of people are looking for it, we’ll just have to see. It’s just so new right now,” says Boyd of audiences’ positive reaction to Cathedral. Following their holiday performances, the Barra MacNeils are set to perform with Symphony Nova Scotia in Halifax and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Toronto, Ont., in April 2011. “As time goes on you end up getting into lots of different projects, so it’s good, it keeps things interesting and it’s good for us as musicians,” says Boyd. “It keeps us on our toes.”

Italian electronic duo expand on DJ roots ■ Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77, Congorock and Expendable Youth, Commodore Ballroom, Nov. 5.

Carly Smith Contributing Writer

BEFORE the Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77, or even the opener Congorock, had hit the stage, the crowd was tingling with anticipation.

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Expendable Youth started things off with some lacklustre house music that in no way indicated the hyperactive, aggressive fusion of punk-electronica that Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 were set to deliver. As soon as Congorock hit the decks, however, we were treated to an explosion of energy and it was precisely this moment the crowd went berserk. Feverish and frantic, the dance ﬂoor became both a writhing mass and a claustrophobic battleground, with the goal being: Front Row. After Congorock ﬁnished, the excitement was at fever pitch. The Bloody Beetroots began as an electronica duo, but have since expanded for the Death Crew 77 tour, incorporating screamo/ punk with electronica in their live performance. Instead of a setup you would typically expect from a DJ, they have everything — guitars, drum and DJ kits. This allowed them to fully explore the scope of their sound and the stage they played on. All members of the band sported the trademark Venom mask from the Spiderman comics, which really set the tone. DJ Tommy Tea and drummer Edward Grinch were stellar in their roles and the overall sound was amazing. Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, however, was a maniacal presence on stage, alternating between guitar and DJ kit, lending his distorted vocals when needed. He proved he’s no stranger to rock’n’roll stage antics, swinging his mic around, lifting his guitar high in the See Beetroots page 35

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The season for giving is here

It’s almost time for the holidays, and the North Shore community is in the giving spirit. Please join us in thanking those businesses, organizations and individuals who opened their hearts and wallets to help make the North Shore a better place to live.

SHAUN Mitha, owner of Hatz Hair Studio, presents Kristy Gill, director of donor relations for Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and Rebecca James, fund development coordinator with a cheque for $750 raised through the seventh annual Central Lonsdale Festival Dayz.

TOM Boppart and Heather Dunsford, co-chairs of the Coho Society, receive a cheque for $5,000 from Bronwyn Thompson of the North Shore Credit Union.

WEST Vancouver councillor Michael Evison, Patricia Macleod of the West Van Field Hockey Club, acting district mayor Trish Panz and James Askew, director of fundraising for West Van Soccer receive cheques for $207,000 and $63,000 to go towards a new sports clubhouse at the Ambleside turf ﬁelds raised through various North Shore fundraising efforts.

MAUREEN MacLahlan of Paciﬁc Arbour Retirement Communities presents a cheque for $10,000 to Elinor Ames, president of the North Shore Keepwell societies.

STEVE Parkhill (left) of Roger’s Chocolates and Thirfty Foods president Milford Sorenson (right) present Ledford Lilley of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and breast cancer survivor Gillian Bird with a cheque for $20,000 raised through the store’s Cure by Chocolate campaign.

LAURA Koberstein (right), concierge of Whole Foods in West Vancouver, presents a cheque for $3,977.42 to the West Vancouver SPCA. On hand to receive the donation were Gail Higgins (left), Colleen Last and Terry Picha, members of the West Van SPCA community council, Lisa Valente, acting manager of the association and John Novosad, SPCA regional director.

SUMMERHILL Retirement Residence’s Elaine Wallace (second from lleft) and Jean Gill and Moe Jones (left), Clarence Stad, Gord Ross and Ed Arnold of The Motones barbershop quartet helped raise $1,172 for the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. through the annual Ascent for Alzheimer’s fundraiser — a climb to Mount Kilimanjaro. The quartet performed for Summerhill residents to raise money.

TERRY Byrnes (left), board chairman of the Harvest Project receives a cheque for $65,000 from Nancy Radloff, executive assistant to the president of Port Metro Vancouver. The money was raised during the 2010 Port Fundraising Gala.

CATHY Richards (left) and Jeanne Douglas (right), co-chairs of the Seymour Golf and Country Club’s annual Charity Invitational Tournament, and women’s captain Sharon Walker (second from left) and present a cheque for $37,600 to Liina MacPherson, executive director of the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre and Gordon Brown, president of the centre’s board of directors.

RAY Arnold, co-ordinator of the Sunrise Toyota Rats Slo-pitch Tournament and members of the team present a $5,500 cheque to Kristy Gill, director of donor relations for the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

REBECCA James (left) of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation receives a cheque for $2,500 from Christine Woolley of Lonsdale Quay Market. The money was raised during SummerFest 2010 at the Quay.

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CALENDAR 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 at 8:30 p.m. in the lounge Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9867333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556. Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m. Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info:

Beetroots engage everyone From page 33 air and completely dominating the stage, never standing still for too long. I was taken aback, expecting a DJ set based on their music I’d listened to. The surprise was more than welcome. To top it off, smokey atmosphere and flashy strobe lights set up the quintessential dance party aura. The response from the crowd was immense. There were no individuals on the dance floor — it was one feverish, writhing mass of bodies, moshing, thrusting, flailing their way through the space. This was more than just a show, it was an experience, the passion and intensity mutually exchanged between performers and audience. I barely saw a soul sitting, and the Beetroots were extraordinarily able to engage everyone, whether they were frantically moving or shouting along, this was a show where everyone was involved in some way. Highlights included the hit “WARP” (everyone went ballistic and I could literally feel the floor bouncing and the walls vibrating) and the “Imperial March” interlude. All three masked members took a few moments to dole out handshakes to those in the coveted front row, before departing. As the house lights came on, the smoke dissipated, and the background music began playing, I couldn’t help but think to myself, this was absolutely the best party in Vancouver this weekend. And to anyone who disagrees I counter with: you had to be there.

604-253-7141 or www. lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m. Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies. Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9293699. Live blues every

weekend. Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-9262326. Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave.,

North Vancouver. Info: www. queenscross.com. Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com. Adam Woodall performs

acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m. Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub:

235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9843087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver. Live local jazz every Thursday. See more page 37

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CALENDAR From page 35 Taylor’s Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604986-7899. Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. Children are welcome. Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. The Celtic Medley String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646. Wired Bean: 102-200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-904-1319 or www.myspace.com/wiredbeanshowcase. Live acoustic music Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission by donation. OTHER EVENTS Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484. We Are Not Spies: A one man comedy show in Farsi, Saturday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25-$35. Tickets: 778-772-0712. Info: www.wearenotspies.com. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634. Movies at the Meek — Babies: The first year in the lives of four babies from four places on earth, Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. English, Japanese and Mongolian with subtitles. Rating: G. Tickets: $12. Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Mark Battersby, Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Topic: Freedom — can we have too much freedom? Does too much choice open the door to poor decision making? Admission: $5. Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Choosing and Casting a Great Play: A workshop with director, stage manager and producer Stephen Torrence, Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn how to read a play and make decisions whether it is suitable for the production’s venue. Admission: Free to North Vancouver Community Players and $10 to others (includes lunch). RSVP: 604-987-7006 or vcj@telus.net by Nov. 15. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion, Friday, Nov. 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Topic: Throw the book at us — make a case for B.C.’s greatest book(s) as you would define it. Admission: $5. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

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BRENT Ray Fraser, shown working in his studio, a converted corn silo in Fort Langley, will display his latest works in a new exhibit, called The Fifth Season, at Eastwood Onley Gallery, 2075 Alberta St., Vancouver. The show opens Nov. 18 with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. and runs until Nov. 27.

SHOWTIMES From page 20 The Social Network (PG) — Fri, Mon-Tue, Thur 6:50, 9:40; Sat-Sun 1:10, 4:10, 6:50, 9:40; Wed 9:40 p.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Don Pasquale — Sat 10 a.m. PACIFIC CINEMATHEQUE 1131 Howe St., 604-688-FILM www.cinematheque.bc.ca. The Maverick Spirit of Joseph Strick (1923-2010) An Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, and a feature director known for his daring, ambitious adaptations of impossible-to-film (and controversial) novels. He also won the 1971 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short for his Interviews with My Lai Veterans. Until Nov. 18. A Night on a Film Set The Pacific Cinémathèque will present A Night on a Film Set theme, for it’s the third annual SCENE, a red carpet fundraising event and celebration for the Vancouver film community on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m., at the Canvas Lounge (91 Powell St.). Hosted by Vancouver Courier/CBC Radio’s “Man About Town” Fred Lee, the event includes cocktails, canapés, lounge music and a silent auction. Glamourous dress is encouraged.

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Award winning authentic Southern BBQ, slow cooked until succulent & delicious! Extensive wine & bourbon bar available. Live blues Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.Two big screen TV’s to catch all the games. Big portions, great value, family friendly atmosphere, takeout & catering available. Come in for some ‘Q!

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

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WiFi

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

BAR & GRILL Hurricane Grill

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

BISTRO Cordon Bleu Bistro & Catering

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250 East 1st Street, N. Van. 604-987-0789

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

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

FinestYum-Yum Restaurant

Mom is the cook in the kitchen! Authentic Chinese fusion. Open for lunch & dinner, 6 days a week. Closed Wednesdays. Over 20 lunch specials to choose from. Open 11:30-9:30. Delivery starts at 4:30.

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

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

The Salmon House

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

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

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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.

Kypriaki Taverna

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

EAT-IN/TAKE-OUT Fatburger

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.

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

INDIAN $$

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

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

GO CANUCKS GO—Is THIS the year? Canadian & Coors Light on special for all Canuck games. Easy public transportation & free parking.Fully enclosed,heated smoke-free veranda.Weekly & Daily food,drink features. Reserve your event or party today [8-30 ppl excluding Fridays].

The Bridge Between Pub $ $

“Perfect room for private parties up to 200 ppl. Fundraisers, birthdays,anniversaries,retirement, or let us cater your party and clean up the mess!”All sporting events, including PPV on our ﬂat screens and big screens. Daily wings and beverage specials. Excellent seasonal menu, daily specials and brunch. 1970 Spicer Road, N. Van. 604-924-1834 A Tom & Binnie Production

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

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

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

JAPANESE $

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

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

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

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

The Fish House In Stanley Park

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

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

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$

The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore. International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner. 1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

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

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

Mountain Sushi

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

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

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

The Rusty Gull

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

FAMILY The Pantry North Vancouver

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

Handi Cuisine of India

The pinnacle of Malaysian Cuisine. We are open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 11:30am3:00pm for lunch,Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm for dinner and Friday/Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm for dinner. 10% discount for take out with min. $25 order.

The Black Bear Pub

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Village Tap House

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

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The Observatory

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

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

Cozy, romantic atmosphere. Serving ﬁne French food. Lunch and dinner menus. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner Tues-Sat. Located on 1st St. between St. Georges and St.Andrews.

Le Bistro Chez Michel

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

1629 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-929-3699 www.memphisbluesbbq.com

Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

LEGEND

The MarinaSide Grill

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

Jagerhof Restaurant

FINE DINING

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, November 12, 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

604-630-3300 ANNOUNCEMENTS classiﬁed.van.net

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be 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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Obituaries

EMPEY - Donna (nee Beggs), born March 1, 1955 in New Westminster, B.C., passed away peacefully on November 6, 2010 at Royal Columbian Hospital. Donna was predeceased by her daughter Angie. She is survived by her loving family; her husband Allan Empey; children Chris (Geraldine) and Brandie (Kim); grandchildren Monica, Calvin and Katrina; four brothers and three sisters; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Services will be held on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 12:00pm at First Memorial Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC. The family requests donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers.

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CHAPMAN - Pearl Jane, was born January 23, 1924, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2010. Pearl was an avid gardener and enjoyed many wonderful times in her garden. Pearl was predeceased by her husband Wallis in 2006, and will lovingly be remembered by her family and friends. A celebration of life will be held on November 12, at 2:00pm, at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver BC. No flowers by request. Donations may be made in memory to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. All that have known you will forever miss you. 'Miss Me But Let Me Go'

ELLIS - Gladys Margaret June 15, 1927- October 29, 2010 Born in Vancouver to Lucy Kate and John Edward Bell, passed away peacefully in Evergreen Center (Lions Gate Hospital) at the age of 83. She is lovingly remembered by her 2 sons, Norman (Pat) and John (June) and her 3 grand children Jana, Mark and Scott. She was predeceased by her husband, confidant, partner and love of her life, Dr. John Ellis (SFU) in 2008. Glady graduated from Lord Bing High School in 1945 as a beautiful, spirited, musical and athletic young woman, ready for the challenges of the world. She taught primary grades until she married John (a principal) and devoted her life to creating a family. Her family was so precious to her. Gladys kept active in St Catherine’s Guild and established so many enduring friendships there. Upon meeting her, one would never know that Glady had been stricken with Crohn’s disease at the age of 25. Many of the experimental treatments that kept her alive, paved the way for more sophisticated and less invasive treatments of this devastating disease. A service will be held at St Catherine’s Church on Friday November 19 at 1:00 with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Glady’s name to the CH.I.L.D. foundation. Family and friends carry the memory of Gladys love and indomitable spirit. We miss you mom.

IWANSON - Walter Frank at the age 86, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2010 in his beloved North Vancouver community. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and is survived by his wife of 21 years Halina, his sister Nettie, his daughters Geraldine, Barbara, Carolyn, his son Russell, and his 15 grandchildren. Walter volunteered in 1942 at the age of 18 and served as Flight Officer with R.C.A.F. until 1945. After the war he became a Civil Engineer with the Federal Government Department of Transportation working at various locations within Canada. In 1969 he settled with his family in Lynn Valley where he retired. Wally’s interests led him to finish a BCIT diploma course which subsequently led to an enjoyable new career with the Tourism & Hospitality Industry. Wally is deeply missed by his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his family. Celebration of his life will be held at a later announced date. His family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the fine doctors and caring staff at 7 West and the North Shore Hospice of Lions Gate Hospital.

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Announcements

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

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Lost & Found

remembering.ca

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604-630-3300 to advertise

Birthday Greetings

FOUND THREE keys Sunday on grass walkway btwn 24th & Westview. Collect at RCMP 14th St. LOST GUITAR, 16th & St Georges, N. Van. Fri Nov 5. Reward Pls call 604-880-8634

To advertise call

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PLANNING A WEDDING? Vancouver Fall 2010

Bridal Showcase Sunday, November 21, 2010 Doors Open: 3:30 pm Show Begins: 4:30 pm

180 W. Georgia St., Vancouver

For your complimentary tickets please call Jane at 604.922.0612

WHO’S BAD?

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

• Door Prizes • Special Displays • Gift Bags • Fashion Show featuring: Isabelle’s Bridal

Call

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househunting.ca

Obituaries

NSNS Coin & Stamp Show

Baker - Robert Archibald Passed away November 1, 2010, at Lions Gate Hospital after a lengthy illness with Cancer and Diabetes. Bob was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia June 28, 1935. He is survived by sons Rob (Sandy) and Joe (Granddaughter Melissa), Partner Donna and her family; Greg, Val (Mark, Taylor & Rylee), and Kate. Also survived by Sisters Madeline, June, and Penny of Halifax, and Dolly of Vermont and their families. Bob served in the Korean War, was Past President of the B.C. Elks Assoc., Past President of the B.C. Wildlife Federation and the North Shore Fish & Game Club. Many thanks to Drs. Klimo and Corey, and the nurses of 7 West. No service by request.

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A40 – North Shore News – Friday, November 12, 2010

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT JOB FAIR

2060 1403

Social Development Worker

Full-time with Band Beneﬁts Package

shoppersdrugmart.ca/careers

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL

SEEKING A PILLAR OF STRENGTH Few positions are more challenging. Few positions can be more rewarding for those who have the training and internal strength to overcome the obstacles and to be a role model. N’Quatqua is a progressive First Nation interested in reclaiming the best from the past and embracing also the good things of the modern day. We require the full-time services of a qualiﬁed Social Worker to assist clients and collaborate with the N’Quatqua Health & Wellness Team, N’Quatqua leadership, and the membership to achieve the social development/ wellness targets of the community. The Social Development Worker will be working without direct supervision and may also need to provide supervision/mentorship to clients or other staff members involved in training like Essential Skills, Work Opportunity Programs, and in implementing community grants. This position involves a wide variety of tasks and an adaptable mindset.

We are holding a job fair for our STORE EXPANSION in West Vancouver…

Saturday, November 20th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Park Royal Shopping Centre South Community Room, 2nd Floor (near Dudek Shoes) We have the following full and part-time opportunities…

Minimum Qualiﬁcations • Must have valid driver’s licence, vehicle insurance and a driver’s abstract are required • Requires a Degree in Social Work.

• Beauty Boutique Experts • Merchandisers • Cashiers • Receivers • Store Set-up

Please bring a current resume including references. If you are unable to attend, please apply online at: www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/english/careers/ opportunities/index.html

Accounting

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Domestics

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED in West Van, one day per week, Mon. Tues. or Wed. Laundry and cleaning. Position available now. Call Neil, 604-926-4140.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Park Shore BMW has a position available for a fulltime Accounting Assistant. The position features working in a modern, stateof-the art dealership and a competitive compensation package. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and payroll skills and be able to multi-task within a fast paced working environment. If you are interested in a progressive and friendly dealership, please submit resume to: Park Shore BMW Email: kirsten@ parkshorebmw.com Fax: 604 985 9114

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Careers

Career in Real Estate? Information Session Wednesday, Nov. 17 – West Vancouver – Call Alison to register

604-408-9311

Find a

New Career

Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Call 604.630.3300 to advertise

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General Employment

COSTA LANDSCAPING seeking Landscapers. Must have several yrs of exp. and compl. of high school. $18.20/hr. 40 hr wk. E-resume: aguiar@shaw.ca EXP F/T PET GROOMER for mobile business, valid drivers license, customer service oriented a must. Send resume to:

michelle.berg@aussiepetmobile.ca

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North Shore Auto Parts

requires ★ Experienced Inside Sales/ Counter Person for full-time position Jobber experience an asset. We offer a competitive salary. Please email resume to: johnd@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.

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

Health Care

ACCENTUS MEDICAL Transcription Services requires Canadian MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS to work from home. Expertise in Operative Reports and Oncology needed. Health Benefits now available! Please apply online www.accentus.ca/ employment.html

MEDICAL TRAINEES NEEDED NOW!

Doctors & Hospitals are seeking Certified Medical Administrative & Medical Office Assistants, & Pharmacy Assistants. No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement is available.

1-888-512-7118

Catch a great job. With more than 15,000 jobs on working.com is a great place to find your next job.

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Tutoring Services

TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

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

Earls Tin Palace is hiring enthusiastic energetic staff for all positions. Please apply at 303 Marine Drive West Vancouver between 2 and 4:30pm

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

2020

Fuel

Alder • Birch • Maple Dry, Clean Hardwoods

#1 in Sales • 27 yrs in business Full & half cords 7days/week

604-805-6694

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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Furniture

HIGH END Modern leather sofa & loveseat & chair Value $3500 sell $999. Call 604-418-6308

Appliances

604-987-7330

Hotel Restaurant

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LOVE SEAT, denim blue & white stripe $85 & sofa $125, both exc. cond. 604-921-8440

LIKE NEW!

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48' ROUND Oak dining table & Matching oak china cabinet $400. Antique pine wash stand $100. Ikea pine microwave stand $30, 22' Ceiling light fixture $30. 778-279-8667 or 604-379-8947

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

1825 Lonsdale Ave

EVALUATOR NEEDED! Join our rapidly growing team of evaluator for department stores. Advancement opportunities, great pay, Lots of opportunities & incentives. www.oceanicsolution.com for quick and free sign-up.

1245 LABORATORY ASSISTANT

General Employment

Music/Theatre/ Dance

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

It’s not too late to train for a new career. Find training in the education section.

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Train foracareerin Health Care.

EDUCATION

Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. 1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com

TUTOR (BC Certified Teacher) Math, French, Calculus, Physics and Chemistry. 604 836-3496

For More Information, Please Submit Resume & References Attention to: Peter Scholz, Administration Box 100 D’Arcy, BC V0N 1L0 Ph: 604-452-3221 / Fx: 604-452-3295 N’Quatqua postmaster@nquatqua.ca Health & Social Development Deadline: November 29, 2010

As a member of our team, you will enjoy... • staff discounts • a variety of shifts • competitive wages • opportunities for growth • a great working environment • comprehensive benefits for full-time staff

Career Services/ Job Search

For Sale Miscellaneous

Fridge Stove Washer Dryer

200 100 $ 150 $ 100 $

Warranty & Delivery Available

MOVING soon MUST sell! Thomasville Mystique Dining Ste, 6ft table x 45in & 2 inserts, Hutch w/glass & lights 6ft x 19in, 8 chairs, $2500. Sony Trinitron TV 36in & cabinet $100. Sony TV 12x12in, $50. 4 Drawer black filing cabinet $30. All OBO. 778-552-5557

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ELECTRAHOME 1950’S combination stereo, in lovely 54 inch mahogany cabinet. Free You Pick Up! 604-922-7569

604.306.5134

FREE FIREWOOD ALDER ROUNDS, SEASONED. U PICK UP. 604-980-2106

For Sale Miscellaneous

FREE FIREWOOD. BlueRidge. U pick up. 1991 Dunrobin Cres.

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NEW BRAZILIAN clothes, lingerie. Viewing Nov13 10am-4pm. mnak1234@gmail.com for info.

KITCHEN COMPLETE, cupboards, counters, sink, d/w, stove, U PICK UP. 604-926-0462

Auctions

LUNCH SUPERVISOR The Salmon House West Vancouver

The Salmon House is a world renowned premier seafood restaurant looking for a qualified Lunch Floor Supervisor 5 shifts per week (includes Saturday & Sunday Brunch). This key position will be responsible for staffing, customer service and developing and maintaining strong customer relations and building our Lunch/Brunch business. We have a strong dedicated team at The Salmon House and we invite you to join us. Email or fax RESUME market@canadatoseki.com (604) 540-1949

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

COURT BAILIFF SEIZURE AUCTION Love’s Auctioneers has been instructed by Active Bailiff Service Ltd. A Consolidated Company to auction THE CONTENTS OF A HIGH END CONTEMPORARY HOME FURNISHINGS STORE. TRUE WORTH REALTY CORP.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17th @ 6PM

Viewing Times: Tues. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm & Wed. 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

FEATURING

NEW UPHOLSTERED SOFA SUITES, NEW SECTIONALS, LEATHER & UPHOLSTERED RECLINERS & LOVE SEATS, NEW BEDROOM & CONTEMPORARY DINING ROOM SUITES, NEW 5 & 7 PC. DINETTE SUITES OPEN BLACK LACQUERED BOOKCASES, JUNIOR BEDS, DOUBLE, QUEEN & KING SIZE PLATFORM BEDS & SUITES, MODERN MIRRORED DRESSERS, GLASS TOP COFFEE TABLES, END TABLES, NIGHT STANDS & DRESSERS W/ MIRRORS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, 6 PC. PARLOUR SUITE, WIRE BASKET CHAIRS LEATHER & GLASS EXECUTIVE TABLE W/ 2 CLIENT CHAIRS & LEATHER OTTOMANS LACQUERED DINING ROOM TABLE WITH BUILT IN POOL TABLE, LARGE SELECTION OF ABSTRACT ART & CHROME FLOOR LAMPS, TABLE LAMPS & DESK LAMPS, WALL MIRRORS, FLAT SCREEN TV’S, HOME ACCESSORIES, AREA CARPETS, GLASS VASES, BUDDHA FIGURES & MUCH MORE… PERSON (S) & BUSINESS (ES) AFFECTED: SOCIAL SERVICE TAX - VS - True Worth Realty Corp.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD. 2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C.

604-244-9350

Friday, November 12, 2010 – North Shore News – A41

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Recycler

PINE JUNIOR BED no mattress. U PICK UP. 604-988-5742 RED RHODODENDRON bush. Free you dig up & take away 604-984-2366

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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

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Dogs

GARAGE SALES

Cats

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

BLUE HEELER / Staffordshire Terrier puppies. Born Sep 1. 4 left. Farm / family raised - very friendly. $400.00. 604-798-9577

604-724-7652

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Dogs

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

2080 3020

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

Childcare Wanted

F/T Live-In Nanny, exp & refs reqd for 2 infants under 1 yr. N Van/Capilano, start Feb/Mar. Email CV: auav9@hotmail.com

BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020

HOUSEKEEPER, driver, nanny cooking & ldry, 5 days/wk 2-6pm, Ambleside, 2 kids 7 & 12. Car & cell phone req’d. 604-921-4867

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Daycare Centres

Licensed Group Daycare 20 years experience 12 mos - 5 yrs. ★604-929-5799★

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Decorations/ Trees

X-MAS LIGHT INSTALLATION Friendly, prompt, let us light up your home!... 778-233-0559

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Fairs/Bazaars

Kris Kringle 21st Annual

CRAFT FAIR & TEA Capilano United Church 2260 Philip Ave., N.Van.

Saturday, November 13 10am - 2pm Artisans, Hot Lunch, Famous Meat Pies & More!

St. Christopher’s Church

JACK RUSSELL female pups, & 2 adults, smooth coat, dewormed. shots, Chwk 604-794-3229

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Fairs/Bazaars

Free Admission

8th ANNUAL COMMUNITY

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Fairs/Bazaars

Christmas Craft Fair

CRAFT FAIR

Chief Joe Mathias Recreation Centre

Renfrew Park Community Centre 2929 E. 22nd Ave., Van.

Sat. & Sun. Nov. 27th & 28th 9am - 5pm Over 65 Tables!

It is a place to ﬁnd unique gifts & if you are a crafty sort, come & sell your handmade items.

100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver 604-980-6338

Sat., Nov. 13, 10 am - 3 pm

604-257-8388

175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

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

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Garage Sale

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

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

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Fairs/Bazaars

CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALES

Nov 21st, 11 am - 4:30 pm Dec. 5th,11 AM - 4:30 pm

NORTH SHORE ALANO 176 East 2nd St. Tables $15 Call 778-989-7670 to BOOK or Email peferred@shaw.ca

$1.00 ADMISSION

96 - MOVING SALE 679 Wilding Place, N. Van Sat & Sun, Nov 13 & 14 9am - 2pm Antiques, Books, Electronics Housewares, Furn, Home Decor, Office REASONABLE PRICES!

96- Book & Bake Sale & Bottle Drive Lynn Valley Seniors Assoc. Saturday November 13 9:00-1:00pm Mollie Nye House 940 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver 604.987.5820 for information

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Fairs/Bazaars

Lions Gate Hospital 20TH ANNUAL

Xmas Craft Fair Friday, Nov. 19 9:00am - 4:00pm In Gym and Main Floor Hallway

Raffle & Concession

2080

North Vancouver 97B GIANT FLEA MARKET Sat Nov 20th 9:30am - 2pm Royal Canadian Legion. Branch 118, 123 West 15th North Van. 'Lots of Treasures'

Craft Market

5 Star Bazaar Christmas and Café Bazaar

Garage Sale

96-MOVING SALE! Sat. 10-1, 1566 Dover Court Rd. Furn. books, kitchen ware etc etc.

West Vancouver’s

Presents 11th & Inglewood WestVancouver

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North Vancouver Sunday • NOV 14 • 10am-3pm

PUPS - purebred Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue Heelers). $460. Chilliwack. Call 604-512-7560. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready now. $850. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

Garage Sale

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Fairs/Bazaars

West Vancouver 92-3 FAMILIES, 10 - noon, 2750 Bellevue Ave. Rain or Shine! Household, books etc. No earlies 94- MEDIVAL Market Rummage Crafts Sat 10-2 WV Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Drive.

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Holiday Helper

Candy Cane Fair

St. Martin’s Christmas Market Saturday, Nov. 20 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

North Lonsdale United Church

Jewellery, Children’s Crafts and Games,Dolls, Books, Bottle Tree, Stocking Stuffers, Giftables, Linens & China, Baked Goods, Hot Dogs. ST. MARTIN’S CHURCH HALL 195 East Windsor Road North Vancouver

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Garage Sale

Sat., Nov. 20th 10 am - 2 pm • Homemade Pies • Crafts • Baking • Hot Lunches • Gifts 3380 Lonsdale Ave. North Vancouver

Fairs/Bazaars

A West Vancouver Tradition!

Saturday, Nov 13th 10:30am - 1:30pm

Sunday, November 14th 10am-3pm

11th & Inglewood West Van

Please Join Us!

For info, call Debbie 604-626-5302 or email debbiearkoncel@yahoo.com

PANDORA’S VOX & ESPIRITU VOCAL ENSEMBLES MIGHTY FLEA MARKET, CHRISTMAS FAIR & SUPER BAKE SALE FREE COFFEE AND A DONUT to the first 50 people through the door Saturday, Nov. 13th @ 9 am - 12 noon St. David’s United Church 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver (Top of Taylor Way) One stop Christmas shopping!!!! Pre-owned treasures, artisan crafts, hostess gifts, gorgeous pashminas, children’s, jewellery, clothing, specialty and much more!

West Vancouver Community Centre and

Seniors’ Activity Centre 2121 Marine Drive For Information:

westvancouverrec.ca

You are warmly invited to our annual

Children’s

Christmas Fair &Marketplace

at the

Vancouver Waldorf School Sat Nov 20

10am-3pm Info: www.vws.ca (604) 985-7435 reception@vws.ca

2725 St Christophers Road, North Vancouver

Promote your Craft Fairs, Christmas Events and Services ...and because we like Christmas as much as you do we are offering

6 ads for the price of 3

in Christmas Corner till December 25.

Call 604-630-3300 and book today.

A42 – North Shore News – Friday, November 12, 2010

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Dogs

GOLDEN LAB x Husky pups, 8 wks old, green eyes, parents onsite. $650. Al 604-834-4300

SAMOYED PUPPIES CH dam. adorable, health guar. microchip, shots. $800 360-945-2080

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CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money,and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

Metaphysical

Aristocats Boutique Cat Hotel Luxury North Shore cat boarding Playrooms & outdoor gardens www.aristocats.ca 778-340-5888

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

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

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3 Bdrm-RENT TO OWN Poor Credit Ok 604-857-3597 ★A RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

Need a New Place? Find one in the Classiﬁeds To advertise call 604-630-3300

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-38

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

ESTABLISHED TOW TRUCK BUSINESS FOR SALE due to health problem. Great cash base business especially in bad & snowy weather. $10,000 $12,000 income per mth. For info 604-729-1003 or after 4:30pm & weekends 778-839-9762

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-22

North Vancouver

EXPERIENCED REALTOR will Reduce 50% of Commission Back to Buyers or Sellers. Kevin 604 727 1977 for info

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

West Vancouver

OPEN HOUSE

Sun. 2-4pm $793,900

Prime Dundarave Waterfront Apartment! #103-2108 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Doesn’t get any better than this. Completely rebuilt to exceptionally high standard, this architect designed one bedroom apartment is truly special. Breathtaking close in water views, gorgeous mahogany floors,gourmet kitchen, electronic window blinds and many other special features Situated in concrete apartment building with deluxe faciliies like living in a first class hotel!! View photos and floorplan:wwwjaneavall.com

CALL: JANE AVALL Royal LePage Northshore (604) 351-0404 for more information

6008-22

North Vancouver

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory 1880sf 2br 2.5ba home, stunning view $379K 392-6065 id5266 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $398K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge Golden Ears View 4.9ac serviced acreage $415K 722-3996 id4694 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 New Westminster Price Reduced, 555sf 1br condo, view, $164,900 525-8577 id5081 New Westminster Open House Sun 2-4, 301, 505-9th St, immaculate 620sf 1br top fl condo $147,900 778-231-1926 id5251 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Fleetwood 2865sf 5br 3ba home w/suite, 9901sf lot $569,900 715-4048 id5255 S. Surrey 1700sf 2 or 3br 2.5ba exec gated townhome, 19+ $434,900 809-5974 id5265 Vanc Heights updated immaculate 1900sf 4br 2ba w/suite $725K 778-549-6858 id5258

Seymour Estates - North Vancouver Spacious one bedroom and den apartment in family friendly Seymour Estates. Superb location across from Ron Andrews Rec Cntre and Windsor Secondary. KItchen and bathroom’ tastefully updated, laminate floors, good sized balcony, freshly painted move in now for Christmas! Perfect for investor or first time buyer.

Call Jane Avall Royal LePage Northshore (604)351-0404 for more information View photos:www.janeavall.com

A3 - 240 West 16th St.

North Vancouver 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Renovated, Unbelievable new kitchen. Asking Price is $ 585,000 Tom Wardell, Re/Masters Realty 604-351-4080

6505

5505

6505-11

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North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS INTERNATIONAL PLAZA Bach, 1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrm, 2 Baths

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of SIDNEY HUGH LIGHTBODY, also known as SYDNEY HUGH LIGHTBODY, Deceased Formerly of North Vancouver, British Columbia who died on January 21, 1998. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Sidney Hugh Lightbody, also known as Sydney Hugh Lightbody, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Administrator at 704 - 880 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 2B7, on or before December 13, 2010, after which date the Administrator will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Administrator then has notice. Karen Elizabeth Lightbody Administrator By her Solicitor: Straith & Company NOTICE Is hereby given that on November 21, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at 219 Mackay Rd. North Vancouver, B.C., the undersigned, Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned. Name........................Unit Edward Thomas...... # 0371

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

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

1 BR, 560sf, lower Lonsdale, gas fp, wd, granite, stainless appls, gas stove, new hardwood, ac, ug prkg, balc. pool & gym, $1250, ns, np, avail Dec 1, 778-928-0839 1 BR $950, Dec 1st, top fl, 1 blk to Lonsdale, incl heat/hw. Reno’d. 140 W.17th. 990-8262/ 985-1658 1 BR APT, nice quiet bldg. $900 + heat & cable. NP. 144 W. 21st St. Avail Dec. 1st, 604-986-6216 1 BR, large. 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, ns $840. now 778-889-4719 1 Br, Large, from $850 heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 E 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR, large Lower Lonsdale, hardwood, prkg, $950 incl utils, ns np, Dec 1 or later, 604-986-1235 1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pets, avail Dec. refs req 604-738-7430..604-960-0452 1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pets, avail Dec. refs req 604-738-7430..604-960-0452 1 Br $980 2 Br $1180 Heat & hw incl. no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St. av. Dec. 1, 604-987-2761

7010

Personals

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Apartments & Condos

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604-985-4969

7015

2 BR. 1 & 2 bath, avail now or Nov 1. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537 2 BR, $1040. Avail Dec. 1, central Lonsdale, heat/hot water incl’d, no pets, 604-986-6418 2 BR, $1080, central Lonsdale, clean quiet bldg. balc. heat cable prkg, hw, ns, np, 604-913-6727 2 br a corner suite, top flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. high vaulted ceilings, large private balcony, sunny, south facing, new windows, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry facilities. ns, np Dec. 1, $1200, 604-830-0857 Leave msg. 2 BR, approx 1100sf, Nr Cap Univ incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, immed, ns, np, $1300, 604-921-4384

Escort Services

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

158 W. 13th St. 908-7368. 2 BR, 2 bth, prkg, small pet ok, lease, heat, h/w incls. $1800.

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2BD+DEN/2BA, VISTA Place, Over 1000 sq ft. SW facing fabulous view, soaker tub, stainless steel appl, huge balcony, 1 parking and storage. Pet ok w/deposit. December 1st. 778-968-4464 2 BR central Lonsdale, quiet bldg. suit quiet person(s), np, ns, avail Dec 1, $1300, 604-320-9238 2Br large, south view $1025, new carpets, gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. nr seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501 3 BR, 120 West 19 Nov 1. approx 1200sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, 1 yr lease, np $1800. 604-687-1686 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 BACH avail Dec 1, $875, 1 BR $1095. avail Nov 15, 2 BR $1595 avail Dec 1; all ocean view, renovated, dw, ns, cat ok, lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $925, Dec 1. 2 BR from $1295, now or Dec 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 DELBROOK GARDENS 2 BR $1540 Wdays 604-990-2971 Weekends 604-985-2876

Beautiful Views

1 bdrm- $1,025-$1250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach $925, 1 BR $1115, 2 BR $1500 Avail Now & Dec 1. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219 LIONS APTS, 2 BR w/d, d/w, patio, $1600. Dec 1, lease $300 Move-in Allowance 604-986-3866

6020-26

North Vancouver

5505

LOWER LONSDALE 1br $1000, 2 br $1350, N/S N/P, heat, hotwater, cable, internet, phone, 6mos-1yr lease. 604-987-4335 MARK LOMA APTS - 144 E. 19th St. - 2 bdrm $1325 Weekdays 604-990-2971 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR avail Dec 1, 4 BR, 2 bath, Nov 15 or Dec 1... 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

Legal/Public Notices

Development Information Open House Early Public Input Opportunity – Rezoning Application 356 East 19th Street, City of North Vancouver

OPEN SUN, 2 - 4 MLS# V856870 #101-123 E. 19th St. North Van. S/S appls, Hardwd flrs. $274,500. RLP Northshore. 604-725-9179

Surrey

Current owners K & J Stobbs and Noort Homes invites interested members of the public to attend the Development Information Open House for an early opportunity to review the proposal and offer comments. The application requests to rezone & subdivide the lot into two equal lots to accommodate one new single unit dwelling with accessory secondary suite per lot. Two enclosed and one unenclosed parking stall would be provided for a total of three parking stalls per lot.

Date: Wed Nov. 17/10 • Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM • Place: 356 East 19th Street Applicant Contact K&J Stobbs (Current Owners) Paul Warburton – Noort Homes 7857 6th St., Burnaby, BC V3N 3N4 Tel: 604-526-3604 pwarburton@noorthomes.com

OPEN HOUSE Newly Built home in Clayton Hts. Get full write up and virtual tours on mls.ca Asking $519,000 + HST. 7269 192A St & 7273 192A St, Sat, Nov 13, noon3pm. 604-574-5524, 604-835-4345

6030

Lots & Acreage

BUILDING LOT, New West. 33’ x 130’. $75,000 in services paid! No HST! 4,240 total sq. feet. Priced to sell! $318,888. 604-726-0677

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

PENTHOUSE 175 West 2 St, N. Van 1481 sq ft with floor to ceiling windows. Master br w en suite 4 piece bath & walk-in closet. Guest Br w 3 peice bath. Separate den. Designer kitch w S/S appl. H/wd flrs & gas fireplace in living & dining areas. Laundry & storage en suite. Priv 12x17 roof-top patio w fireplace. 2 Dbl Secured prkg stalls next to elevator. Private gym. Fantastic views. Walk to Sea Bus. Avail now for 1-3 yrs. To view call 604-319-3333 or view online at www.obeo.com/636708

138 EAST ESPLANADE

As new 1 BR. Will be available long term. Air conditioned. Lease and excellent references a must. Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com PETS CONSIDERED - 2 BR, 2 bath, S.W. facing, top flr, 137 E 1st St, 720 sf, balcony for BBQ, f/p, bamboo hardwood flr, Silestone counters, ss, insuite laundry, $1700, Dec 1. 604-729-5809 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 2 bdrm $1375 No pets. Call 604-

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM $1400, great location in heart of Ambleside. n/s, no pets. Available Immed. 604-926-1010 Bonavista Mgt.

2 BR faces south, now, quiet bldg Bellevue Ave. Rent incl heat, hw, basic cable & prkg, 604-926-1691 Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach Dec 1, pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av. 604-926-6287

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

LOWER LONSDALE, 1 BR at Sky, w/d, f/p, avail now $1350 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

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RENTALS

Financial Services

5035

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Pet Services

Business Services

5017

BLACK LAB pups vet checked dewormed 1st shots $350.00 family raised 604-793-9369

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

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

3540

5035

Pets - Other

City of North Vancouver Chris Wikinson, Planning Technician Community Development Department 141 W. 14th Street North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H9 Tel: 604-990-4206 CWilkinson@cnv.org

Waterfront - Seawalk Dundarave Seastrand bldg, Large bach, new bath & kitchen, 180° view, glass in solar, nr shops & all amen, immed. $1200 incl pool, heat, cable. 604-727-4567 AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. 1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness 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

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

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

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

6540

Houses - Rent

WESTWIND APTS, 2025 Bellevue, 1 Br, ocean view, cat OK, senior discount. 604-913-0734

EDGEMONT, RANCHER 3 BR, 1 bath, fp, hardwood w/d $2200. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

WHITEHALL APT’S - 1640 Esquimalt Ave - 1 BR $985M-F

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

604-990-2971 wkends 985-2876

6515

Duplexes - Rent

3 BR, in duplex, bright, 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 16 & St. Andrews. $1650 incl utils, fp, wd, prkg, ns, np, avail Nov 15 or Dec 1, 604-222-4778

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR +den, new reno, garden apt N Van. utils/cable incl, $1250, short or long term. 604-990-0903 1 BR furn apt, Central Lonsdale, 3rd top flr, 6 mth minimum or long term $900. 6049875699 6 BR+. Upper Brit. Prop, spectac 180° view, large decks, pool, gym hottub, fully furnished $5900 neg 604-913-1115..778-926-7711

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

Houses - Rent

2 BR +den up, 2 br+ mud room down, 2 bath, 1.5 kitchen, 2322sf, 29th & Lonsdale, renod, ns, np now. $2000+utils, 604-728-7437 3 BR , 2 bath, fp + 1br & living rm, bath, family rm $2,600 +utils np.Upper Lonsdale 604-986-7452 3 BR +den, W. Van. cottage style, 2.5 baths, garage, 1 yr lease.avail Dec 1, ns, np, $2600, To view Barb Phillips Ascent Real Estate Mngt. 604-780-9334 3 BR, new reno, Central Lonsdale 2 bth, quiet area, lrg deck & yard $2500 avail now 604-922-4344 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3500+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

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 SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 7 Bdrm HOUSE w/3 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M

WHITE ROCK - 15532 Madrona Dr 3 bdrm, HOUSE, quiet st, huge yard, dble garage, 2 yr old roof....$1,388/M Call (604)812-3718 or (604)786-4663

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WEST VAN, Caulfeild: 5 BR, 3000sf, 2.5 baths, gas f/p, carport, lots of prkg, lrg sundeck with great view, nr schl/bus, $2700/mo + utils, avail Now , 778-688-2594

6565

Office/Retail Rent

DUNDARAVE seaview office, 2nd flr, by IGA, $450/mth. 604-327-4293 or 604-714-4797 N. VAN 100 sf 2nd flr office, 1000 Roosevelt Cres, $445 incl hydro, gas & hst Mike 604-929-4188 WEST VAN - RETAIL Marine Dr - sunny side Ambleside stores. 604-836-2494

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, bath enste $595 incl. 604-980-2106

6600

Storage

AMBLESIDE LOCATION approx 700 sqft, ideal for dry storage, monthly $500/mth 604-725-2280 AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, also 900sf. with large loading doors, high ceilings, lane access. $900. 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

4 BR, 3 Bath BP’s rancher, nr Chartwell, Sentinel, $4500/mth Immed. George 604-785-8200 7 BR, 5 bath (), upper Lonsdale, executive 4500sf, $4000, avail immed, 604-716-2256 CANYON HEIGHTS, 3 bdrm, 2 ½ baths, 2300 sq. ft., modern, attractive, architect designed w/solarium, skylights, all new appliances, fireplace, all new hardwood, fully fenced low maintenance yard. Near parks, bus, schools, stores. $2,500. Avail Dec. 604-685-1900 (weekdays) 604-922-3060 (eves/ weekends).

1 BDRM, Ambleside 900 sf, completely reno’d, w/d, steps to W.V. comm ctr, N/S, 1 covered parking spot. $1500 incl utils, Avail immed.

Call Paul 604-250-1333

1 BR, $875 Lynn Valley, nr bus, suits 1 Only, prkg, garden entry, fp, ns, np, Immed. 604-988-3392 1 BR bsmt, funky in gorgeous heritage house, 2 blks from Lynn Valley Mall, ns $800, Dec 1, Deb 1-780-820-0163 or 780-883-0858 1 BR bsmt ste Central Lonsdale, 4 appls, Dec 1. $650 np 604-561-8727

CAPILANO HIGHLANDS area 3 bdrm, 2 baths, 1400 sq. ft., attractive, all hardwood, granite countertops throughout, new appliances, fully fenced, near parks, bus, schools, stores. $2100 Avail Dec. 604-685-1900 (weekdays) 604-922-3060 (eves/ weekends).

CAPILANO RIVER 3 BR, 3 bath, new reno, dbl garage, 2 fp $2750 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net CAULFEILD EXEC 3 br & family & den. 4992 Pinetree Cres. Incl gourmet kitchen, 1 br inlaw, dbl garage, fab views, Dec 1. $4500 unfurn or $5000 furn. C21 Prudential. 604-232-3039 DEEP COVE 3 BR waterview house, 2600 sqft, Avail Now, $3650. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788

DEEP COVE view 604-929-5191 - 1 BR f/p, lrg lot, hardwood $1450 - 3 BR f/p, carport, shed $2050

1 BR bsmt suites, brand new, $650 each, Upper Lynn, avail now, ns np 604-985-8736 1 BR+, cute, large, exc location Garden & Marine, $750 all incls. cat ok, Dec. 1, 604-984-7168

1 BR Deep Cove, ocean view, bright ground level, decks, private entry, cov’rd prkg, laundry, ns np, $1000 incls Dec. 1. 604-980-6337 1 BR, garden level, polished & stamp heated concrete flrs. own alarm & wd, $999. 604-338-2402 1 BR LRG grnd flr Upper Lynn Valley priv entry, very clean, bright, nr trails, bus route, gas f/p, own ldry, d/w, n/p, n/s, $900 +% utils. Nov 15/Dec 1 778-772-9355

1 BR Private Garden Level Suite, Lower Delbrook $1100 all included Dec 1st call 604 329 0696 1 BR suite new Deep Cove, now, almost waterfront. ns np, garden, $950incl utils, 604-929-5336

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 br, 2 bath, executive ste, view, $1650 ALSO 1 BR $850 Deep Cove VIEW deck new reno character grd lvl, ns np 604-929-2435 2 BR bright ground level, fp, dw, share wd, Lynn Valley, new paint & clean, Dec 1. 778-846-0070 2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cat OK, $1295incl utils 778-848-2747 2 BR bsmt ste, Lynn Valley, wd, np, ns, suit 1 or 2 prof. Dec 1. $1350 incl utils/cbl 778-338-3230 2 BR grd level, Grand Blvd, new reno, own entry, wd, ns, np, $1200+util Immed. 604-805-2459 2 BR open & spacious suite, brand new washer, dryer and dblpaned windows. In-suite laundry, laminate flooring. $1350/mth. 604.724.5695 3 BR, main fl, hw, dw, Lynn Valley close to school, bus, shopping, $1600 + 2/3 Utils Avail Dec 1st Call Jake 604-808-1879 3 BR Seymour, bright main flr, 1.5 bath, hardwood, fp, dw, carport, deck, shed, $1880, 604-913-3109 3 BR top flr. 1.5 bath, dw, 1200sf upper Lonsdale, bright, garage ns np, $1950 Dec 15. 604-723-3313 EDGEMONT AREA, Bach suite, own balcony entry, w/d, $725incl utils, n/s n/p 604-985-1024

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BDRM townhome, 1600 sf, gas f/p, all appls incld. 2 1/2 bath; carport. Large kitchen, family room. Living & dining room. Convenient access to schools, transp, shops, Rec Center. $2,150 plus 2/3 utils, avail now. 604-787-0505 3 BR, (1.5bath newly reno), new flooring & fully painted, wd hook up only Lynn Valley, no cats no dogs, $1400 incl basic cable, not utils. call Lee Anne 604-984-6331 3 Br $1750, 1314sf. Townhouse Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, drapes, heat & prkg, incld. dw, 1 year lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl., nr Lynn Valley Mall. 604-987- 4922 3 BR, large, nr Edgemont, 2 level, deck by stream, 1.5bath, 5appl, fp ns, cat ok $1895, 604-922-9400

HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

TWIN LAKES ESTATES Private and luxurious 3 bdrm t/h, set amidst 10 acres of abundant evergreen woods and mountains, with 2 lakes & a stream, only 20 mins to d/town. A beautiful balance of unspoiled nature with the convenience of a fully modern t/home. $2,200.00 ($2,250 with pet) incl heat, hot water,cable, 2 prkg stalls. Pls call Daniel &Gloria btwn 11am-7pm at 604- 988-1838

8055

Cleaning

Capilano

MAID SERVICES

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

778-895-1919

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 CLEAN YOUR HOME LIKE MY OWN. Shopping, chores, errands. 604-985-5125 CUSTOMIZED HOUSE & office cleaning. High quality & flexible timing. $20/hr 604-565-6438 ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs. Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344 EUROPEAN CLEANING Service. 15 yrs experience, excellent refs. Call Ivana 604-987-9290 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 RESIDENTAL CLEANING $20/hr fully licensed/reliable/ins 604-210-0895 maelan@telus.net

8058

Computer Services

COMPUTER REPAIR

~ Free Estimates ~

• Virus Removal • Onsite Service • New & Refurbished

Computers for Sale Laptop and Desktop Repair Specialist

8060

Concrete

ASPHALT & CONCRETE REMOVAL /JACK HAMMERING Call Tobias 604 782-4322 N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists. 604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

8073

Drainage

LIONS GATE LONSDALE

DRAINAGE & SEWER

EMERGENCY SERVICE 24/7 Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368. 3 level, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2250.

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

apts/condos

ofﬁce/retail suites & partial houses

warehouses

townhouses

homestay

shared accommodation

To advertise in Rentals call 604-630-3300

Drywall

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

Call Chris • 604.613.8738 MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 1915 Cedar Village Cres, 2 BR & 3 BR, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1435. For viewing call 604-986-0511

8075

• Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer Lowest Prices in Town

604-929-7133 604-973-0290 ALLGONE DRAINAGE Fast response, drain tile video inspection, cleaning, install & repair. 24 hr emergency service 604-990-GONE (4663) AQUA Sewers & Drainage water lines repair/install, drains clean & replaced.Wet bsmts 604-727-1541 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 ASPHALT & CONCRETE REM. Call Tobias 604 782-4322 LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER. 24/7 Emergency Drain Tiles, Wet Basements, Sump & Sewer (604) 973-0290

Drywall Specialists • Framing Renovations • Restoration Honest, Reliable & Affordable

604-618-1520 or 778-321-3980

8080

Electrical

WESTERN BEST ELECTRIC 604-838-2148 Lic. #39010 • All electrical installations +... • Custom Homes. Since 1998 • New Installations, Reno • Rewire Upgrade Repair • Best Quality Guaranteed Good Rates • Free Estimates

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400 ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent Cell 604-753-1116

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. #381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094 A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

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

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

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

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

To advertise call

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

604-630-3300

QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL & Commercial Electrical Contractor. Cert. 92294.. Nick 778-237-2132

8087

Excavating

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Estimates are Fast & Free 40 Years Servicing the Industry

Call Ron 604.377.1345 ALLGONE EXCAVATING Free est, great rates & service 604-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca MINI-EXCAVATOR: Lot grading and levelling, concrete removal and demolition. 604-306-8599

8090

Fencing/Gates

Free Competitive Quote Prof. cedar fence install & repair. Call Erwin & John 778-322-8645

8100

Fireplaces

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

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HOME SERVICES

Call ThE Experts the

Ultimate Gutter Drainage System

POINT GREY ROOFING Established 1946

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HOME SERVICES Flooring/ Refinishing

8130

Handyperson

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

Call: 604-240-3344

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Renovate & Repair

Carpentry, Flooring, Drywall Painting, Exterios & more!

Specializing in Small Jobs

Quality Work, Professional Service

778.233.0559

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certiﬁed Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford. RJR Small Projects Division

Century Hardwood Floors

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Part of RJR group

604-202-6118

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

C.Y. HOME SERVICES Int/Ext Renovations Home Repairs • 604-816-6192

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

Gutter Cleaning & Fall Clean up. North Shore based. Call Dean’s Home Service 604-313-3546

8125

Gutters

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

8150 Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Sofﬁts All jobs Guaranteed. Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

604-439-9417

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

BLUE WATER LANDSCAPING Gardening, stone work, excav., drainage, hardscape, design, lot clearing, odd jobs. 778-686-0575 GARDEN ER, lawn & garden, mtce, pruning, hedge trimming, garden clean up.... 778-378-8911

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

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

Pressuring Washing, Tree Prunning, Shrub & Hedge Trimming, Fence & Deck Repair/Install, Rubbish Removal, 604-690-4772

8160

Lawn & Garden

SQUEAKY’S POWER Washing, FALLTIME roof and gutter cleaning.... Call 778-809-5327 squeakyspowerwash@yahoo.ca

8130

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144

Lawn & Garden

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

Garden Services

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

STEMS &

SEEDS

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

Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca 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 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126 Jungle George Your North Shore Resident Fall Garden & Yard Cleanups Hedges & Trees Maintenance George’s cell 604-317-3552

tymerstonework.com

Binder:

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

Masonry

STONE WORK

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582 STONE WORK Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone. 604-603-2576 tymerstonework.com

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8220 8180

Home Services

8195

BE COOL! COLD FEET? CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED CONDITIONING FURNACES Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

604-985-7722 ext 213

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

8185

Moving & Storage

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885

FLYING SCOTSMAN

MOVING Formerly known as Popeyes Moving

604-377-2503

Plumbing

Painting/ Wallpaper

SAM GRIMES PAINTING Prof 30 yrs exp wcb No job too small Seniors discount 604-922-7070 Cell 604-240-5809

JB’s PAINTING • 99/room – Int/Exterior $

•Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

604-773-4549

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 MARK GRIFFITHS Painting Co. Affordable Quality. Locally Owned & Operated. References, Insured 604-925-4330 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 Vema Plumbing & Heating , Gas fitting, hot water tanks, Reliable, 24 hrs. Free Est. 604-779-2305

8225

Power Washing

604-773-4549 Winter Cleanups Driveways, walkways, etc. Get rid of that moss & mess around your home or work.

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

8200

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Dream Decks

BCIT Carpentry Graduates KWalker Construction

Renos, new home construction & bldg maint. Carpenters rate $30/hr.

604-781-7785

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

8193

Oil Tank Removal

604.924.3746

MATCO DESIGN

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

604-720-1564

8220

Plumbing

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

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

BBM

STORMWORKS

604-729-3864

604-724-3670

Advantage Waste Spec. Inc. u/g storage tank locates & removal. Free est. Neil 604-825-8824

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

Call 604.721.8743

★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com COMPLETE PLUMBING, heating and gas services, new & old, hot water tanks, lic’d, ins. Quick response; friendly. 604-720-8805

DELBROOK

NOV. – 3 ROOM SPECIAL $ 495.00

RBG Contracting Ltd. • Rooﬁng • Forming • Framing

Moe 604-988-1011

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

incl. 3 gallons of Benjamin Moore paint Fully insured, Master Painter

Call for details: 604-727-6197

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

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

GEN. CONTRACTOR, 28 yrs exp. from crown moldings to base boards - repairs/remodelling. No job too small, Ian 604-985-4918 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

Quality Finishing & Renos. Doors, trim, small renos, baths, kitchens. John 604-980-5454 RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS Kitchens, Bathrooms, Suites. Ins. Refs, Charles 778-999-8072

Roofing

LIONS LONSDALE GATE ROOFING ROOFING

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#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

All Kinds of Renovations

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

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

604-929-7133 604-973-0290

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.

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

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

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Vinyl, Wood, Composite Decks www.dreamdecks.ca

C.Y. HOME SERVICES Int/Ext Renovations Home Repairs • 604-816-6192

(if booked before Feb. 15/10)

For All Your Decking Needs marc@dreamdecks.ca

BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484

15% OFF 15% OFF

Trex Pro Platinum certiﬁed installer

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

8250

URBAN PAINTING ...High quality, material discounts, warranty. & great refs. 604-836-9675

Decks/Patios/ Railings

8240

ALL YOUR Home Improvement needs, services, new constuction & additions 604-218-3064

PLUMBERS

Talk to Someone You Trust.

Ny Ton Gardening Tree cutting & topping, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288

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

8175

Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

604-379-2641

Call Chris @ 604-925-0464

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604-518-5661

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Tried & True Since 1902

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PROFESSIONAL - Protect your hedge for winter, don’t let the snow ruin them. 604-983-2799

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS

8160

Roofing

WINTER?

Call today for a Free Quotation

8105

8250

ROOFING Are you ready for

GUTTER DRAINAGE

TRIM RITE INTERIORS West Vancouver Supply & installation of: Crown mouldings Baseboards - Window casings Doors - Stairs - Mantels Wood Floors - Etc. 35 years exp - References Lloyd 604-788-0947

WELCRAFT RENOVATION

Quality Custom Cabinets & Countertops Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement Flooring, Decks, Painting Electrical, Plumbing

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

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Residential & Commercial Tar & Gravel to Torch On Conversion Shell Busey’s Referral Network ★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp Visa & MasterCard

778-237-ROOF (7663)

LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290

10% off ALIN Maintenance •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229

DAN (604) 339-2759

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

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

LYNN VALLEY ROOFING, 30 yrs exp. All maintenance & more. 604-600-2570 Peter - Thank you

Friday, November 12, 2010 – North Shore News – A45

HOME SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE 8255

Rubbish Removal

8255

Rubbish Removal

604-RUBBISH

DISPOSAL BINS All prices at disposalking.com or call 604-306-8599

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

782-2474

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

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

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

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

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

8309

Tiling

Disposal & Recycling

CERAMIC TILING by prof, 25 yrs exp, qual work F/place, h/w flrs, counter tops. Reas 604-618-2717

$49

ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists. 30 years exp., Call 778-829-3368.

John 778-288-8009

EXP TRADESMAN, tiles, granite, stone, brick & glass blocks. Reas. Zak 604-982-0234 778-773-3537

Trips start at

B i n s f ro m 7 - 2 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

10% OFF with this ad

A RESPONSIBLE NORTH VAN MAN with truck ONLY $25 + dump charges 604-377-3175 ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511 ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

8310

MOVING?

Compost-Based

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

Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre Ltd. 20 Riverside Dr., North Van Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

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

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 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

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

8335

Window Cleaning

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

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Auto Miscellaneous

$0 DOWN & WE MAKE YOUR 1st PAYMENT AT AUTO CREDIT FAST Need a vehicle? Good or Bad Credit? Call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309

Central Auto

9125

Domestic

2007 CHEV Aveo, only 14,000 kms, 4 dr 5 spd, fully warranted, 1 older driver $6300. 604-926-8400

9129

2000 CADILLAC Catera Sport, auto, full load, 155k, runs excellent, $4700 604-868-2149

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North Shore’s Finest

Pre-Owned Vehicle Showrooms

22008 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Supercharged, C1156 $63,999

2010 KIA SOUL Pwr group, a/c, only 23,000kms, was $20,995 NOW $20,530

2010 VOLVO C30 C1121 $23,799

2010 HYUNDAI GENISIS 3.8 GT COUPE 5spd, leather, sunroof. Was $37,956 NOW $32,900

2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA White, double cab, SR5, 4x4, only 26,100km, U5603 SALE PRICE $34,995

2009 LEXUS IS 250 Only 9,800kms, smokey granite on black leather, auto, great price $34,990

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, fully equipped, C1132 $20,900

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SPORT 5spd, sunroof, a/c. Was $22,555 NOW $18,588 OR $149.66 BI-WKLY

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Convertible, black, leather, clean and year round fun, U5576. Was $19,995 MUST GO $17,995!

2008 BMW X5 4.8 Black on black, only 37,000kms $56,990

2009 INFINITI G37S C1143 $39,900

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL V6, AWD, pwr group, a/c, black on grey $26,900

2007 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Grey, auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, only 42,798kms, U5580. Was $13,995 NOW $12,995

2008 BMW X5 4.8 Black on black, only 38,000kms, local, no accidents $56,990

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2007 BMW X3 C1119 $30,999

2010 NISSAN CUBE S Cloth, a/c, low kms ONLY $18,530

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 White, leather, a/c, fully loaded, only 50,400kms, U5578. Was $21,995 NOW $19,995

2007 NISSAN MURANO SE Only 73,500kms, one owner, local $26,990

2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Dr Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, local, only $15,850 56k, spotless.

2007 BMW 750I Only 60,000kms, C1127 $41,499

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ LTD Demo, bluetooth, DVD, only 14,000kms ONLY $42,300

2007 NISSAN 350Z CONVERT Black on black, 6spd manual, only 47,000kms, beauty, U5526. Was $32,995 CLEARANCE PRICE $28,995

2006 LEXUS GX 470 Black on grey, fully loaded, full service history, great condition $34,990

2007 LEXUS RX400H C1140 $33,999

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT Auto, sunroof, alloys, a/c, low kms ONLY $11,950

2006 SMART FOR TWO Grey, one owner, 138,096kms, fully maintained, U101199A. Was 8,995 NOW $6,995

2006 MAZDA MIATA MX5 Convertible, low kms, red, 5spd $21,990

2007 HONDA ACCORD C1151 $20,999

2007 NISSAN MAXIMA Loaded, only 30,000kms PRICED TO SELL $18,500

2004 MAZDA RX8 Black, leather, only 50,300kms, U5579. Was $17,995 NOW $15,995

2004 VOLVO XC90 T6 Very clean, one owner, local, all service history $22,990

2007 VW GTI C1163 $26,999

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL 3.3L V6, AWD, pwr group, 125,400kms. Was $17,995 NOW $14,990

2003 TOYOTA ECHO AERO EDITION Silver, pwr windows, auto, a/c, only 66,130kms, U101271A SALE PRICE $9,995

2004 PORSCHE CAYANNE S Grey on grey, 22” wheels, great looking SUV $27,990

2003 Mercedes Benz CL230K Sports Coupe, auto/tiptronic, local, panorama sunroof, only 53k, spotlessly kept $13,850

2006 INFINITI G35 Fully equipped, C1170 $18,999

2007 MAZDA 3 GS SPORT Low kms, a/c, pwr group. Was $18,900. NOW ONLY $18,530

2003 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER Silver, V8, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, auto, climate control, only 108,000kms, clean, U5572 $24,995

2003 MERCEDES BENZ E320 Only 58,500kms, black on tan, very nice $18,990

2002 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, local, sunroof, only 55k, spotless. $12,850

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 C1144 $30,499

2006 HONDA RIDGELINE Leather, a/c, low kms ONLY $27,930

2000 TOYOTA RAV4 4X4 White, one owner, only 65,000kms, a/c, pwr windows & locks, like new, U101278A SALE PRICE $12,995

2002 CHEV TRAILBLAZER LTZ Fully loaded, one owner, local, no accidents, great condition $13,990

2001 Volvo S40 1.9 Turbo 4Dr Sedan, auto, local, only 141k, extremely well kept. $8,850

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2003 Mercedes Benz SLK 230, pwr steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 85k, immaculate. $16,850 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only 70k, spotless $16,850 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan, auto/tiptronic, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 63k, immaculate $15,850

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2002 Inﬁniti QX4 Luxury SUV, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, 3.5L V6 engine, All Wheel Drive, very well kept. $14,850 2003 Audi A4 1.8t Quattro, 4dr, auto/Tiptronic, leather heated pwr seats, sunroof, local, only 51k & spotlessly kept. $14,850 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Hatch Coupe, 6spd manual, panorama sunroof, only 59k, spotless. $14,850

1997 Saab 900SE 2.0 Turbo Convertible, 5spd manual, local, leather pwr heated seats, only 71k from new, exceptionally well cared for. $6,850

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9145

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doesn’t feel cramped, the driver’s seating position is excellent in relation to frequently used controls and the seats offer good side support. The steering wheel has an up/down adjustment and the seat cushion has a manual height adjustment. An even bigger surprise was haw much room there is in the back seat. There’s space to slide your feet under the front seat and the front seatbacks are soft, so the rear passenger’s knees can sink into it. Headroom wasn’t an issue and the wide-opening rear doors allow easy entry and exit. Most of the controls are housed in a dash centre stack with a circular theme and an attractive high-gloss piano black finish. The cabin also has numerous cup/bottle holders and storage spots plus power and audio plugs. Safety Mazda2 has already received a top five star rating crash test in the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and is expected to get the same in North America. This is the first Mazda with a brake override See Small page 49

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From page 48

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IT’S that time of year when your car, like you, is dreading the season to come.

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for hairy-face haven’t quite worked their way downstream. I currently have just the slightest orange fuzz, clearly visible only in direct tangential sunlight. It looks a bit like I’ve been drinking carrot juice. Still, it’s certainly enough to make my wife make a face and shy away every time I attempt a good-morning kiss, and that’s made me feel rather good about myself. No longer am I the boyishfaced imp that she fell in love with, the sensitive one who rides a bike and recycles and tries to eat more vegetables. No, now I’m Manly Man, the manniest man that ever walked the land. I’ve already sent away for a belt buckle the size of a hubcap, and some of those cowboy boots that Chuck Norris has for kicking people in the face. Also, all my shirts, even the T-shirts, now only button up halfway, and I’ve learned the art of “moseying.” As such, my taste in cars has changed too. Previously, I’d been rather happy with my sporty little WRX, and had plans for a trackday project Miata somewhere off in the future. Now, as Manly Man, I spurn such suggestions with a sneering curl of my furry lip. A Subaru? You know who drives Subarus? Communists. And don’t even get me started on that Miata. Maybe if you were one of those weedy-looking hipsters who likes skinny jeans and weird bands and ﬂoppy haircuts and shopping at American Apparel and thinks their pencil-thin moustache is ironic, then you won’t understand what makes a car manly. You probably don’t even know what irony is. Irony is when I make things out of iron. With my bare

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