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More election scrutiny for Kash Heed RCMP investigation alleges he paid campaign workers with public money James Weldon

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FORMER solicitor general and one-time West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed is in hot water again this week after documents came to light showing he is once more under investigation for alleged violations in relation to his 2009 election campaign. have your say at nsnews.com

In an October application to search the WVPD’s electronic files and Heed’s Vancouver-Fraserview constituency office, an RCMP investigator claimed that Heed paid two campaign helpers thousands of dollars from the public purse after his election for work that should have been paid for with campaign funds.

Sgt. John Taylor, an officer with the RCMP E-Division’s commercial crimes section, alleged Heed signed a cheque for $2,000 that went to campaign worker Sameer Ismail, and one for $4,000 that went to Barinder Sall, Heed’s campaign manager.

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3 highrises proposed for Lonsdale/13th Safeway Benjamin Alldritt

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EARLY plans were revealed Monday for a major development project that would transform the central core of the City of North Vancouver.

The Onni Group has purchased the lands at 13th Street and Lonsdale Avenue currently occupied by a Safeway, its attached parking lots and two smaller businesses fronting onto 14th Street. The developer proposes to build 204,000 square feet of commercial space in three storeys facing 13th.

Above this would be three 180-foot residential towers, holding 411 suites, or 355,000 square feet. The total density of the proposal — approximately 5.6 times the lot area — is more than twice as much as is permitted under the existing official community plan. The height of one of the towers would also require an OCP amendment.

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AN artist’s rendering portrays what the Onni Group’s proposal for the Safeway site at 13th Street and Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver might look like if redeveloped in accordance with its proposal. The drawing at left shows the 13th Street facade (a third highrise is masked by the tower at left). The 14th Street view is shown at right.

Developer offers museum new facility From page 1

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In return for this major increase in development potential, Onni is offering to build, and potentially subsidize, a new 20,000-square foot home for the North Vancouver Museum and Archives.

This is the second major proposal for the 13th and Lonsdale intersection brought forward recently. In November, council received the North Shore Credit Union’s proposal for a new threestorey head office beneath 10 floors of condominiums. Those plans are heading to a public hearing.

On Monday, council voted unanimously to continue working with Onni, but several councillors said the existing plans are simply too massive.

“I’m not sold on a lot of this,” said Coun. Rod Clark, citing the requested doubling of the density. “Yes, we’d be looking at a new modern-age museum, but there are some questions in my mind with respect to the ongoing operations of that.”

Beau Jarvis, vice-president of Onni, said the developer was willing to consider providing an endowment or subsidy for the museum, but neither he nor museum director Nancy Kirkpatrick, who participated in the presentation, would get into hard numbers.

Kirkpatrick did reiterate that the museum’s current facility, an aging 5,000-square foot building, was “wholly inadequate.”

In his written report to council, director of community development Richard White said he was taken aback at the scale of the proposal, and said his staff “remains to be convinced that the proposed amenities warrant both a height increase and such a significant density increase.”

After purchasing the Safeway lands in the summer of 2010, Onni also approached the owners of the remaining properties on Lonsdale near 14th Street. While the landowner is evidently not interested in selling up at this time, a major rezoning of Onni’s lots may have implication for future development on the neighbouring land. Onni also hopes to purchase an adjacent laneway from the city.

“It’s long overdue for redevelopment,” Coun. Pam Bookham said of the Safeway parking lot. “So I certainly want to see the discussion move forward. But there are many issues with the proposal as it’s presented to us. . . . The request for increased density

on the site, I think, is way beyond consideration and will merit quite lively discussion. The renderings we saw presented a very high wall all along the 13th Street frontage that I think is overwhelming.

The impact on Stella Jo Dean Plaza, a very pleasant outdoor space in Central Lonsdale (adjacent to the RCMP detachment), is just unacceptable and will cast it in permanent shade.”

Bookham also said that since the demise of the National Maritime Centre, she was still interested in exploring relocating the museum to the waterfront.

The impact on local traffic of both delivery vehicles and hundreds of new residents also caught councillors’ attention.

“We need an analysis of the TransLink implications of such a concentration of commercial activity there,” Coun. Guy Heywood said. “In the long-term future of the City of North Vancouver, this is not a Park Royal. . . . This is going to have a big impact on remaking the core of our community.”

CouncildirectedstafftocontinueprocessingOnni’sdevelopment application, but with a lengthy list of items to be reconsidered, including the density bonus, massing, the relationship to the streetscape and Stella Jo Dean Plaza, the economics of the larger museum space and the implications for neighbouring lots.

RCMP search WVPD HQ again Emails reveal

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Sall is one of three Heed supporters already charged with other violations relating to his 2009 run for office.

Both payments were reportedly drawn from an account that had been allocated by the Office of the Legislative Comptroller for the new MLA’s constituency office. But, according to police, neither man had done work for the constituency.

TayloralsoallegedHeedmademisleading statements to RCMP investigators when they were looking into previous accusations of Election Act violations that ultimately led to his resignation.

“Heed denied all knowledge of antiNDP pamphlets, denied knowing anything about campaign financing and denied that Peter Dhillon (a businessman who allegedly bankrolled the pamphlets) had anything to do with his campaign,” wrote Taylor in his application for the warrants. “Based on the evidence, and contrary to Kash Heed’s statements, I believe that Kash Heed is not telling the whole truth.”

The 100-page document was submitted to a provincial court judge Oct. 22 2010, but Taylor asked that it be sealed until Jan. 3 this year to protect the integrity of the investigation that followed.

The judge approved the warrants for execution later the same week.

Insp. Tim Shields, a representative for the RCMP, told media the force has wrapped up the investigation now. The RCMP submitted their material to a special prosecutor several weeks ago, he said.

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FORMER WVPD top cop Kash Heed awaits a decision from a special prosecutor.

Reached by the North Shore News Wednesday afternoon, Heed said he would respect due process and would not comment on the investigation until the prosecutor had reached a decision.

Investigators searched Heed’s old West Vancouver headquarters looking specifically for email correspondence between the

former chief, campaign manager Sall, businessman Dhillon and others they believed would shed light on Heed’s role in campaign financing.

RCMP investigators had already seized emails from the WVPD during the previous investigation, but Taylor said they later realized there were other records that might be relevant.

West Vancouver police confirmed to the North Shore News that the search took place, but could not offer details as to what had been recovered.

Heed quit as West Vancouver’s police chief in early 2009 to run for the B.C. Liberals in Vancouver-Fraserview. He was later appointed public safety minister and solicitor general, but was forced to resign in April last year when it came to light he was under investigation. He was reappointed when special prosecutor Terrence Robertson cleared him of wrongdoing, but then resigned again the next day when Robertson revealed he had given money to Heed’s campaign.

Police allege Heed’s aides used an undeclared donation from Dhillon to pay for pamphlets that warned voters in his riding the NDP wanted to legalize drugs.

They also accuse the aides of having paid secretly for third-party advertising on local radio stations by funnelling money through intermediaries. Heed has maintained throughout that if it happened, it was done without his knowledge.

E-Division’s Taylor said evidence for the latest allegations came to light while officers were looking into those earlier claims.

Heed’s ambitions Jane Seyd

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RECENT revelations from an RCMP search warrant application point to the former West Vancouver police chief actively gearing up for a run at political office while he was heading up the force.

The emails and Blackberry messages also appear to point to Heed’s ongoing business relationship with Barinder Sall — Heed’s election campaign manager who now faces charges of breaching the Elections Act — both before and during his job as West Vancouver’s chief constable. Heed left the WVPD March 6, 2009.

In one political message recovered from Sall’s Blackberry

by RCMP investigators, Heed wrote to Sall on Sept. 11, 2008, while he was police chief, comparing then attorney general Wally Oppal to an old horse that needed to be put out to pasture while referring to himself as a stallion.

“Wally is getting on and needs to be put out to pasture soon, maybe a stud, maybe not,” wrote Heed. “You have a stallion that has been in training for some time and you and everyone else know he’s a winner but can’t wait on the sidelines forever.”

In the search warrant application, the RCMP noted at least 23 emails from Sall to Heed while Heed was West Vancouver police chief. Sall also noted a series of meetings involving Heed on his Blackberry between September and December 2008.

According to the search warrant documents, Keith Frew — who worked for Heed in his constituency office until Heed fired him — told RCMP everyone knew Sall had been involved with Heed when Heed was the West Vancouver police chief.

Another exchange between Sall and Heed referred to work Sall had done on the strategic plan for the West Vancouver Police See Relationship page 5

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Relationship with Barinder Sall key to investigation From page 3 Department, later presented to the police board by Heed.

According to the RCMP analysis of that exchange, the email “indicated that Barinder Sall was hired for a West Vancouver police department strategic plan, had been working hard for Kash Heed for the past 11 months and was being compensated.”

Heed’s relationship with Sall is being investigated by RCMP who have reopened an investigation into whether Heed committed any wrongdoing in relation to his 2009 election campaign.

While Sall currently faces six charges, no charges were recommended against Heed, after Heed denied any knowledge of what was going on his campaign.

Heed also told police he had no business relationship with Sall while he was head of the West Vancouver police department or previous relationship with others later charged in connection with his campaign.

West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones, head of the West Vancouver police board, referred all questions to Chief Const. Peter Lepine, who confirmed the RCMP investigation does involve Heed’s time as head of that department but declined to comment further.

A statement issued on behalf of the criminal justice branch on Wednesday said special prosecutor Peter Wilson is still reviewing a police report to decide if any additional charges are warranted.

According to the search warrant documents, Sall and Heed flew to New York together on Jan. 20, 2009 where Heed was speaking at a conference. That was the day before West Vancouver police Const. Griffin Gillan was arrested for attacking a newspaper delivery man outside of the Hyatt.

In a recent police complaint hearing, Both Gillan and his lawyer David Butcher have suggested Heed tipped off a reporter who filmed Gillan’s later suspension in Heed’s office. Both Heed and CTV reporter Catherine Urquhart who filed the story strongly denied that to the North Shore News last week.

But the search warrant application also reveals a much cosier relationship between Urquhart and Heed than either previously let on. Following the election, Sall sent an email to Urquhart crediting her with playing a key role in getting Heed elected. “. . . you were like the communications director . . . your stories, coverage and timing gave Kash a lot of profile and built him a following from day 1 at West Van. . . .” he wrote.

Urquhart wrote back saying, “I always believed he was a good guy. I’m truly glad it worked out.”

Urquhart, who did not return a call from the North Shore News, has been pulled off the air this week while her employer considers if she breached any journalistic standards.

Mosque threat leads to warrant

RCMP seek public’s help in finding suspect Tessa Holloway

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THE RCMP is asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of threatening to blow up a North Vancouver mosque who skipped his court date this month.

Mark Jenner, 44, was arrested on the morning of June 26, 2010 after he allegedly left a threatening voicemail message at the mosque, also known as the Ghadir Institute Society, on Lynn Avenue in North Vancouver. He was charged with uttering threats and released on a promise to appear on Jan. 12, but he didn’t show.

Cpl. Peter DeVries of the

North Vancouver RCMP said they don’t believe Jenner intended to carry out the threat or is a danger to the public, however he said they still treat the threats seriously.

“What happens is investigators will look at the circumstances and the details and make a threat assessment.

We were able to locate him later that morning, arrest him, and conduct an extensive interview with him,” said DeVries.

He couldn’t comment on the particulars of this case or Jenner’s motivation, but he said bomb threats are usually based on either a religious ideology or hatred or mental health issues.

“Based on all those considerations and all those factors, officers determined there was no risk to public safety at the time and that still applies today.”

Jenner’s last known address was in Burnaby, but DeVries said they had exhausted all leads on finding him. Hence

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The address he provided, he’s since moved from and not left a forwarding address,” he said.

DeVries said the RCMP worked with the mosque administration throughout the investigation and that they were aware kept of the details.

He acknowledged these types of threats can have a large impact on those who are targeted.

“I think it speaks to some of the underlying issues, which is people’s freedom to worship in a safe environment free from threats to harm,” he said.

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ETAILS of an RCMP search warrant application into political shenanigans alleged to have taken place at Kash Heed’s election campaign headquarters have ponied up new details this week that threaten to give the scandal legs.

Heed, recall, is the former West Vancouver top cop hired to clean up after revelations of drunken partying at the station gave the public a dim view of West Van’s thin blue line.

But new details of the RCMP investigation into alleged dirty tricks during Heed’s subsequent election campaign are jarring. No guilt has been proven at this point, but the documents are enough to give the public pause.

Heed apparently took on the West Van job knowing full well it presented an inside track to bigger things. He

rode the position from being a longshot political contender to an odds-on favourite within 18 months.

Behind the scenes jockeying was allegedly being handled by Barinder Sall, a longtime political spin doctor, who not coincidentally was also alleged to have helped out Heed with some of his police department work.

Sall now faces a number of charges related to wrongdoing during the election campaign.

Heed has maintained he knew nothing of Sall’s alleged misdeeds and had no idea how the dirty world of politics worked.

A special prosecutor has yet to decide if charges are warranted. But it seems unlikely this political horse will be let out of the stable by the Liberals anytime soon.

A gentleman jousts for his reputation

IF revenge is best eaten cold, George Pajari set up an Ice Age table for his critics — and served crow.

With gentlemanly dignity and the skilled pace and timing of a consummate actor, Pajari blew away West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones and West Van library board chairwoman Marcia Bergen who imprudently accused him publicly of having his facts wrong about library expenditures during the heated municipal budget debate.

Goldsmith-Jones issued a terse apology later in the Jan. 10 council meeting.

Hit the pause button. I said gentlemanly, and I said dignity. Pajari — the man with more luxuriant moustaches than Hercule Poirot, and maybe as skilled in ferreting out the facts as Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective — later graciously defended the mayor. More generously, in the undersigned’s opinion, than the heavy-handedness

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“She obviously turned to her staff to get information” — about Pajari’s indictment of a library expenditure of $40,000 in custom furniture to match the building’s carpets. The mayor denied it.

Said no one on the library staff or board had any idea about it.

Staff misinformed her, Pajari suggested in an interview.

But Goldsmith-Jones then waded deeper into the morass when she accused the North Shore News of reporting Pajari’s words without checking the facts.

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Oh, oh. What emerged was not only that the mayor, board chairwoman and longtime library staff had erred in denying that the expenditure had taken place — the board had proudly run a photograph of the said furniture in its 2005 annual report.

So not just factual error.

Mass amnesia too. (And evidence that few pay attention to annual reports even in their own bailiwick?)

Oh yes — and the mayor, then a councillor, had been council’s representative on the library board sometime in that period.

Pajari unrolled his meticulous case — which drew frequent chuckles and decibel-raising applause when he finished — politely starting with: “At the previous council meeting my credibility was called into question by council and a member of the gallery, so I beg your indulgence if my response takes slightly more than (the obligatory though sometimes transgressed) three minutes.”

The mayor interrupted

that they’d try to stick to three minutes.

Pajari then seemed to confess that Bergen had been right: “(My) claim that the library board spent $40,000 on custom furniture with inlaid veneer carved to match the pattern on the carpet is erroneous. She is right. I was wrong.

Pause. “It wasn’t $40,000, it was $43,561.03.” Laughter from the cheap seats.

Another Pajari “error” — which this paper chose for its headline: “And it wasn’t custom furniture with carved inlaid veneer, it was custom furniture with engraved veneer” — his voice indicating the emphasis. More applause from the audience.

Then Pajari brought out the torpedoes: “You (the mayor) excoriated the North Shore News for a lack of factchecking. You want facts?”

Dramatically, no actor could do better, Pajari rapidly brandished sheet after sheet of paper: “These are the minutes of the board meeting that approved the expenditure.

Here is the financial report from the district (of West Vancouver) detailing the expenditure. Here’s a photo of the furniture I sent to the manufacturer. And here is their email confirming they made it, and it was custom.

“And to the claim that even people who worked at the library for 30 years had no information on any custom furniture? The library was so proud of the furniture, they put a photo of it in their annual report.”

But there was another zinger: “And this was around the time you, your worship—” Audience laughter obscured his words, and Mayor Goldsmith-Jones said: “Pardon me?”

Pajari: “And that was around the time, you were the council representative to the library board, your worship.”

Goldsmith-Jones: “So I wasn’t the mayor, that’s for one thing, and one member of council is still on that same (board), so I think that—” Unruffled, clock ticking, Pajari’s turn to interrupt:

“Could I finish, your worship?”

Goldsmith-Jones: “Well, I’m counting my seconds that I’m using up, so you won’t have to hurry, but I think that council believed you were referring to this last year.

Carry on.”

Pajari drily noted that last month he cited not only the questionable spending of $40,000 on furniture — inlaid, engraved, whatever — but also roughly $1 million that he alleged was spent on “a wasteful and untendered contract,” and he also alleged a lack of transparency surrounding the $20 million endowment fund. He marvelled that “not a peep” had surfaced about the last two, much more serious items.

But Pajari wasn’t finished.

“It was also interesting to hear you, your worship, mention how well we’re served by the library foundation. You really want to bring up the library foundation? Were you aware that their financials filed last See Poverty page 10

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Anonymous posts facilitate rabid rhetoric A lot is being said and written about the decline of civility in our political culture these days. It’s time we confront this disturbing problem.

An element of nastiness has always lurked beneath the surface of political debate, and people often say politics is a blood sport. True enough, but what is occurring these days is unprecedented.

I’ve detected some smugness in Canadians’ response to what is commonly referred to as the “overheated political rhetoric” that is clouding U.S. politics. The vitriolic attacks that occur south of the border — where Sarah Palin and her Tea Party gang launch violence-laced verbal assaults on their opponents, who often succumb to temptation and respond in kind — could never happen here, we insist.

But one doesn’t have to dig very deep in our own political culture to find rhetoric that is beyond “overheated,” and inflammatory attacks that go well beyond what is acceptable in a fair and just society.

Take, as just one example, the unprecedented verbal and written assaults on B.C.’s acting chief electoral office, Craig James.

James had the temerity to make a technical ruling on the wording of the recall petition

View from the Ledge Keith Baldrey

against B.C. Liberal MLA Ida Chong in her riding of Oak Bay-Gordon Head. His actions simply delayed, for a very short time, the start of the recall campaign. As a result, he has received almost 400 angry emails that he characterizes as “vile” and that include wishes that he meet a quick demise, as well as a handful of actual death threats — all for making the daring suggestion that people follow the law. The most serious of the threats were turned over to police some time ago, and it will be interesting whether anyone will face criminal charges.

James, who now needs security for himself and his young family, revealed the nature of the attacks when asked about them by the media in the wake of the debate that was occurring in the United States after the Arizona shooting tragedy.

Perhaps most revealing, the recall proponents were primarily outraged that James would choose to publicly talk about these hateful attacks in the middle of a recall campaign.

Their response to the death threats sounded like an afterthought.

James’ comments came this past week because a reporter asked him a question. But the fact he needed security was actually reported some weeks ago by the Globe and Mail.

If you want more evidence of the lack of judgment and civility that exists among many Canadians, check out the comments thread that followed that story. More than 150 comments were posted.

Almost none of them expressed any kind of sympathy at all for James, and many said James deserved being threatened.

This brings us to a key part of the growing problem: the anonymity of the Internet, which allows anyone the chance to smear another without having to be held accountable for his or her actions.

If I or any other reporter or editor at this newspaper were to libel someone the consequences would be harsh, with every likelihood of significant financial penalty. But on websites and blogs, people are allowed to post the most outrageous, libellous, threatening and inaccurate comments, and because they do so under the

cowardly cloak of anonymity they face no consequences Yet, their comments hang in the air and get traded back and forth by like-minded individuals who will quickly accept anything said or written that neatly fits their pre-conceived views, no matter how much evidence shows those views to be wrong or inaccurate or based on hate or prejudice.

Newspapers and other media outlets should return to

the days of the rigid letters-tothe-editor policies that took steps to ensure all published comments were accurately signed. For now, they have abandoned ethical standards for the sake of accumulating “hits” to their websites in order to impress potential advertisers.

Personally, I think Sarah Palin, the Tea Party and commentators like Glenn Beck are a menace. But that political movement is certainly

entitled to participate in the political process — as long as its proponents don’t cross the line of decency, civility and accuracy.

But don’t think for a moment the extremists who have poisoned U.S. political debate don’t also exist here.

They can be found in Canada, on the left and right, and they are mostly on the Internet.

If you don’t believe me, just ask Craig James.

KBaldrey@globaltv.com

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Canada lacks climate change leadership die. When I was a child, the Victoria waterfront tidal ponds were teaming with every imaginable form of tidal life. Now I see barren rock. Sewage is flowing freely out to our rivers and sea with little or no treatment. Trees in the Gulf Islands are dying because the water table is dropping precipitously. Logging has decimated most of my old-growth forests, and the little that is left is proposed for new cut-blocks. The habitats of many of our wild creatures are so destabilized, they don’t have a chance to survive, yet others are proliferating in and near cities with nothing being done to halt their destructive behaviours. The air is often grey-brown with pollution, the cities crammed with cars and trucks.

Energy consumption has skyrocketed, with no sign that our reliance on fossil

fuels will end any time soon. And this, in a province that prides itself as having the best environmental legislation in Canada.

I am told our emissions are 25 per cent above 1990 levels, despite our promises in 1990 to reduce them. For me, climate change and my environment are the number 1 priority. I plead with you to reconsider your cavalier stance, and instead focus your energy on learning the facts, and helping the committed international community to avert worldwide disaster. Your children and grandchildren depend on this. Your citizens depend on this. Our very lives depend on this. You could be an environmental leader, rather than an embarrassing disgrace to Canada’s reputation in the world.

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INQUIRING REPORTER WEST Vancouver police Const.

Griffin Gillan pleaded guilty to a criminal charge of assault in July 2009 for his role in beating a newspaper carrier after a night of heavy drinking while off duty. An internal investigation suggested he be reduced in rank and given a 10-day unpaid suspension on top of 11 months already spent off the payroll. But he’s been allowedtokeephisjob,and so has at least one other West Van police officer with an assault conviction.

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Russell Maggs North Vancouver No. It’s their primary job to protect the public and if they themselves are the cause of violence, then no. It’s like having an attack dog in your house with children.

Should police officers convicted of assault be able to keep their jobs?

Harvey Gonzales North Vancouver No. They should be locked up just like the rest of us. They talk about equality, but what is that? If we assault them, we go to jail. If they beat us up, do they keep their jobs?

Poverty overlooked, regretfully From page 6 year showed that they raised $127,000 but spent $134,000 on overhead?

“That’s right, if the Canada Revenue Agency’s figures are correct, the West Vancouver Library Foundation spent $7,000 more on overhead than they raised . . . in 2009,” and “of the $134,000, not one penny went to the library. . . . All that money you helped raise for the library at the croquet tournament that year? Eaten up in expenses.”

Disclosure: I donated to the foundation for some years. No more. I stopped when I couldn’t get a satisfactory answer about why

some names of people I’d honoured in my small way had been dropped from its inmemoriam panel — examples, Sun reporter Moira Farrow and receptionist Verna Hopkins — and hasn’t been updated to include two others, fine citizen Fred Moonen (d. 2009) and columnist Jim Kearney (d. 2008).

Disparate citizens have been demanding a zero per cent increase in the municipality’s operating budget, claiming chronic waste, mismanagement, financial carelessness at town hall. They believe services could be maintained or even improved if budgets were restrained.

(Glimmer of hope? Newish finance director Nina Leemhuis is drawing praise.)

Jim Jackson North Vancouver No, I don’t think they should be in uniform if they can’t control themselves.

If they get in a fight with a different officer, though, that’s another matter.

Sandra Ashmore North Vancouver It depends on what the assault is, the details of the case.

Some details of a case might lead to a harsher response than others. . . . Nobody’s perfect, we’re all human.

For years the unassuming Pajari and spouse Carolanne Reynolds have devoted long hours doing invaluable work for taxpayers, attending tedious meetings, observing the West Vancouver Police Board, diligently reporting.

They deserve some municipal recognition, Freedom of the City, or some such.

Think they’ll get it anytime soon?

••• Regrets trouble my sleep, and a fresh one is that the above item stepped on my intention today of summarizing West Vancouver-Capilano Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan’s discussion paper Childhood Poverty in West Vancouver: Fact or Fiction? I won’t spoil the plot by revealing the answer.

Economist Sultan’s wit shines through his “acknowledgements and disclaimer.” The year-

Craig Michael North Vancouver If they don’t understand the definition of to serve and protect, how can you use those words? It’s not right. They can’t go around bullying people.

long project, he writes, “was essentially funded by myself. I did not receive funds from any arm of the government. . . . I typed it myself with my own two fingers.”

As for crude party politics, when we brushed past in a restaurant recently Sultan admitted to “98 per cent certainty” about which Liberal leadership candidate he will support. By the time you read this he may have bridged the two-per-cent gap. Pure guess: George Abbott.

••• It’s never too early in the year for a TheyWalk-the-Earth nomination. Mine goes to the phone-in moron who said the Canadian junior team’s loss to the Russians — we’re talking kids 19 and younger — made him ashamed to be a Canadian. Let’s chip in to send him abroad. tlautens@telus.net

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Friday, January 21, 2011 - North Shore News - A11

City tackles condo security

Developers will be required to meet new basic standards Benjamin Alldritt

balldritt@nsnews.com

CONDOMINIUM complexes built in the City of North Vancouver will be required to reach a new standard of basic security.

The new standards, unanimously approved on Jan. 10, set down the quality of doors, gates, locks, doorframes, lighting, and other features for individual units, common areas, parking and storage.

In his written report to council, city inspections manager Percy Melville said that new condominium owners were frequently faced with inadequate security features in their building, forcing them to

take on those expenses themselves.

“In the case of the Vista building next door to city hall,” he wrote, “an estimate of $90,000 (or about 10 per cent of the entire annual budget for the building) was received from security specialists to make basic improvements. . . . It is suspected that had this work been done by the contractor while the building was being built, the costs would have been a small fraction of the cost to retrofit.”

The City of Vancouver already has a similar bylaw, Melville told council.

“From personal experience on a strata council,” said Coun. Guy Heywood, “I think this is excellent work. The handover from the developer to the strata council has all kinds of pitfalls.

“In conversation with strata managers, this is one of several concerns they have over that process and the ways in which developers will cut costs towards the end of the construction process to try and rush that completion date.”

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Dave Watson and Pat Paproski relax after a match.

Father and son competitors Andrew and Maxx Ripley team up for a photo.

The 2011 Comfort Inn Squash Championships and PSA Event was held at North Vancouver’s Evergreen Squash Club Jan. 11-16. Dozens of amateur competitors and hundreds of spectators got in on the action as 28 professional players from 12 countries competed for $35,000 in prize money. With six of the pro players ranked No. 28 in the world or better, interest in the competition was high. England’s Daryl Selby claimed his second Comfort Inn Open title in three years and his 10th PSA win at the tournament in a five-set thriller.

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Friday, January 21, 2011 - North Shore News - A13

PULSE

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ARTS & CULTURE

Dances for a Small Stage 23 packs them in at the PuSh Festival: Page 14 When the Devil Knocks airs next week on The Passionate Eye: Page 24 Unlikely pairing of Kutcher and Portman makes No Strings Attached work: Page 27

photo Tovi Sanhedrai, Reflective Moods, 2010 (detail)

TOVI Sanhedrai submitted the photograph Reflective Moods for the People Take Pictures of Each Other series as part of Presentation House Gallery’s Chester Fields Youth Project.

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Tafelmusik feasts on baroque delicacies at Kay Meek Centre: Page 28 More online at www.nsnews.com/ entertainment twitter.com/ NSNPulse

■ Chester Fields Youth Project: This spring Presentation House Gallery is holding the fourth in a series of photography contests designed to inspire and encourage youth (chesterfieldscontest.com). Students are asked to submit a series of two photographs on a theme: Foreign Object. The contest is underway now through early April.

Erin McPhee emcphee@nsnews.com

AN ongoing youth photography project led by Presentation House Gallery encourages participants to not only take a closer look at the images they’re bombarded with at every turn, but try their hand at composing their own.

The fourth instalment of the Chester Fields Youth Project is currently underway and organizer Lucien Durey, in charge of the North Vancouver art centre’s education component, is pleased with its continued growth. A photography contest, students are tasked with submitting images relating to a particular theme. The photos are then

judged and the winners are exhibited in the community.

“We have a mandate to exhibit and disseminate photography and media art,” says Durey. “The contest itself is supposed to get kids interested in photography and build their visual literacy and get them looking at images. We see so many images in our daily life that we don’t even think about, through advertising, through magazines, etc. etc. We’re trying to get the message across that kids can be creative and explore this medium and it doesn’t have to be intimidating. They don’t have to come from a photographic background. They don’t have to be taking an art class. Through this contest we want to access a lot of kids from various backgrounds.”

This season’s theme is Foreign Object and participants are asked to investigate the cultural experiences of others through a closer look at objects and things. It’s supported by EmbraceBC Arts Engagement, which promotes expressive and creative learning about multiculturalism and the elimination of racial discrimination through the arts.

“We want to have kids explore this idea of multiculturalism and the cultural experience of others and take a wider look at their community and maybe be See New page 26

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Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

THINK of the average kitchen. Now, imagine five contemporary dance performances in a space that size, all without knocking the glasses off the counter.

Oh, and on the other side of that counter you’re invited to take a seat at the dinner table.

That’s essentially what Dances for a Small Stage 23 asks of its performers, who get to work with a space 10 by 13 feet close enough to the audience photo submitted that every bead of sweat is TARA Cheyenne Friedenberg is part of the cast for the 23rd instalment of Dances visible. for a Small Stage set for the PuSh Festival Jan. 26 to 28.

If that wasn’t constraining enough, for her 23rd edition as Saroyan has hosted the Dances for a Small Stage show, each time artistic producer, former North Shore teacher Julie-anne Saroyan handpicking the dancers specifically for each show. asked the dancers to take on something extra: to perform as a This time it’s being held in the Legion on Commercial Drive character who is “not of this age.” as part of PuSh, an international performing arts festival that runs “I think most artists are really excited about tasks they can until Feb. 6. really sink their teeth into, and this is one of them. They were quite Each piece is five to seven minutes long, and the whole evening happy to have this strong of a task and work with that,” she says. is planned as a cabaret-style night, with beer on tap and casual table The phrase “not of this age” can mean different things to each seating. No need to dress up, says Saroyan. dancer. For Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg and Billy Marchenski, that It’s the closest anyone will ever get to the performances at any means the Victorian era, as the two will be featured as hosts of the dance show, says Saroyan, and it’s a unique style of dance, largely evening. For others, it could be anything — that will be a surprise because of the size of the stage. to even Saroyan.

“The smallest (permanent) stage would be the Firehall (Arts “It’s always a surprise. We set up these things and I don’t Centre), which is about four times as big as even our stage, so it actually see the work until about two days before the show,” she said.

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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.

Basic Inquiry Gallery: 1011 Main St., Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. or by appointment at jennifermitton@telus.net.

Women Painting Women: An exhibition featuring the work of four Vancouver artists, Jan. 29Feb. 18. Opening reception: Saturday, Jan. 29, 6-9 p.m.

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

Info: 604-224-5739.

Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and outside gallery hours by appointment.

Info: www.bellevuegallery.ca.

Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9221915. www.bucklandsoutherst. com.

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

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CALENDAR From page 15 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Art Rental Collection Exhibition will run until Jan. 29. Over 300 pieces of original art representing more than 100 artists for monthly rental prices of $10-$40.

District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents textile arts by Olga Uhrin and paintings by Ron den Daas, until Jan. 26.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents rock paintings by Michelle Vulama and acrylic paintings by Maureen Coles, Jan. 26-March 23. Opening reception: Thursday, Jan. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents an exhibition of Nicola Morgan’s paintings, until Feb. 23.

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

Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-736-3282.

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.

From the Landscape: A mixed media exhibition, until Jan. 30.

Down on the Farm with Brian Harris: A multimedia show highlighting four years of photographing local sustainable farmers, Thursday, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $13.

Small Stories: A mixed media exhibition with Joanne Frewer, Cathy Gibson, Gloria Shaw and Ruth Casselman, Feb. 120. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island.

Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon4 p.m.

Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9262233.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment.

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Amusing This a little on the ‘dinky’ side

I enjoyed This experience, laughing throughout, but suspect I will forget it fairly quickly.

I’m still debating whether that is because of the script or the Playhouse production.

Playwright Melissa James Gibson grew up in North Vancouver, a Handsworth student from a political and writerly family. She went to New York 28 years ago to study as an

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What I was thinking as Gibson sketched out her characters in This: Sometimes it’s easier to succeed somewhere else than your home town; sometimes it’s hard to bring foreign success home; maybe New York 30-somethings really are this witty and have such amusing conversations.

Laughter seems to be the preoccupation of director Amiel Gladstone. An audiencepleasing choice to be sure, and Gibson’s clever writing gives him lots to work with

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CALENDAR From page 16 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.

Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001.

Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Info and registration: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.

As Dreamt, As Built — Maps and Plans of North Vancouver.

An ongoing exhibit of documents that highlight the community’s development.

North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca/.

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

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

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— “My life is an American movie and I want it to be a foreign film.” But the four main characters have issues to be dealt with, and the sadness those issues should create is more often expressed as irritation, maybe because this production has its foot on the gas too often or Gibson works too hard to lighten a moment with a joke.

Or maybe I’m just not 30-something any more.

Plot information coming now and since This is worth seeing, I’m warning you.

Marrell and Tom are trying to cheer Jane up. Her husband has been dead for a year and Marrell has a man she’d like Jane to date because, well, Marrell is attracted to him. Marrell and Tom have a baby that won’t sleep longer than 15 minutes and are clearly stressed. Marrell, Jane and her roommate and other best friend Alan all went to college together. Tom was there too — as a workman. He also fancies Jane. After a psychological party game that leaves Jane feeling tricked and unhappy, they have sex. Jane spends the rest of the play feeling guilty around Marrell for having betrayed her best friend.

Ultimately she confesses and then undergoes a catharsis of grief.

That scene is Megan Follows’ best as Jane, but the impetus for the bombshell confession feels abrupt in this production. Again, I felt there may be more nuance to explore in the christening scene that triggers the confession than director Gladstone does.

Follows is far removed from the Anne of Green Gables role that both made her and dogged her, but, from a distance at least, still plays younger than her years. Again, I’m talking nuance, but it worked against the weight of Jane’s story for me. And once we come to understand that it’s Jane’s story that matters, not Marrell’s or Tom’s, there isn’t much else to invest in. Gibson gives Alan all the best lines in the play, but as a character that would like to change but is incapable of it, Alan is relegated to an agent for change in others. Nevertheless, Dmitry Chepovetsky creates a character out of the cliché of the gay best friend that isn’t just based on the laugh lines — Jessie adjudicators should take note.

In fact, all of the acting here is top rate — and Karen Holness as Marrell sings as well as she acts. But because Jean-Pierre (Fabrice Grover) is somewhat two-dimensional and Tom’s story in This remains unfinished, I’ll be curious to read another of Gibson’s scripts featuring a hetero male in a central role.

Alison Green’s set is a bit of a puzzler, with Jane’s apartment perched on top of the main playing area of Tom and Marrell’s living room like an afterthought. It’s barely dressed, barely lit and looks like the budget ran out.

My reservations aside, this This is excellent entertainment — but the action likely shouldn’t feel as “dinky”.as Jean-Pierre describes.

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CALENDAR From page 18 the collection of Maisie Hurley, a non-native activist, Jan. 25-Nov. 6.

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

Colours Released: Beatrice Watson’s acrylic on canvas paintings of local scenes and depictions of nature will be on display until Feb. 20.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or www. seymourartgallery.com.

Reinvent: Annual disCOVEry juried exhibition that provides exposure to 25 emerging artists, until Feb. 6.

Veils and Visions: Mixed media works by Sylvia Kavanaugh and Frank Zeidler, Feb. 8-March 6.

Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m.

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

It’s About Paint: The Klee Wyck Monday Painters Group presents an exhibition until Jan. 23.

A World of Impressions: An exhibition of paintings influenced by impressionists and

inspirational images and landscapes from around the world by Annie Bohni and Teresa de la Boursodiere, Jan. 25-Feb. 6. Opening reception: Tuesday, Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m.

Learning to Paint: A solo show by 11 year old West Vancouver artist Jessica Beddis, Feb. 8-20.

Artist’s reception: Sunday, Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Beddis has requested that all sales proceeds be donated to her favourite animal rights protection charity.

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

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

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver.

Museum hours: TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Time (Time Again): An exhibition of late works by Lionel Thomas and John Vanderpant, until Feb. 26.

West Vancouver Recreation Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Winsor Gallery: 3025 Granville St., Vancouver.

Info: 604-681-4870 or www. winsorgallery.com CONCERTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box office: 604990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/theatre.

Cap Classics — Tango and Tendresse: Flutist Brenda Fedoruk, soprano Heather Pawsey and pianist Jane Hayes will perform a free concert featuring works by Chaminade, Previn, de Falla and more, Friday, Jan. 21 at 11:45 a.m.

Cap Jazz Series: The “A” Band and NiteCap will perform a tribute to Charlie Mingus, See more page 31

One Earth

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THE Kodo Drummers of Japan perform at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Friday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. as part of the taiko drum group’s 30th anniversary One Earth World Tour. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ca.

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SCARLETT Johansson’s sculpted hairstyle, above, and Amy Adams’ flowing, back-braided updo, right, turned heads at Sunday’s Golden Globes. Both looks were styled with products from Moroccanoil.

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HOLLYWOOD award shows are as much about red carpet style as they are about the hardware.

If you’re a bride-to-be in search of an elegant updo or grad looking to amp up your style on prom night, watching shows like last Sunday’s Golden Globes can provide inspiration for that special occasion or every day.

Stylist Stacey Minichiello, of North Vancouver’s Mira Studio hair salon, watched the show and offered

these tips for recreating the head-turning hairstyles of Hollywood’s leading ladies.

“Halle Barry totally rocked it for me this year,” says Minichiello, of the Golden Globe presenter’s chic textured pixie cut. “Every day, we are seeing our hottest celebrities cutting off their long locks, giving themselves more of an edge and bringing a breath of fresh air to femininity.”

The stylist wasn’t as big a fan of Mad Men bombshell Christina Hendricks’ messy waves. “Her copper-toned hair complements her pale complexion (but) her ends looked dry and frizzy.” Using a styling product like

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IT sounds like the premise of a scary movie — one person embodying 35 different personalities, any of which can take over at any time.

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HILARY Stanton reads to her grandchildren in a scene from When The Devil Knocks. The documentary, produced by North Vancouver’s Bountiful Films, airs on the CBC News Network Jan. 26 at 10 p.m.

But this story is no work of fiction and it’s not frightening either; it’s the sad and compelling real life account of Hilary Stanton, a 60-year-old Alberta native who suffered from Dissociative Identity Disorder, commonly referred to as Multiple Personality Disorder, for most of her life.

Stanton, who died in a car crash in November, is the focus of When the Devil Knocks, a documentary produced by North Shore based Bountiful Films that will air on CBC’s The Passionate Eye next week.

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“It was like being hit over the head with a hammer, it was such a shock,” said Stanton, who had suffered from blackouts that ranged from days to months for most of her life.

“I knew there was this big bag of abuse that I didn’t know about.”

In 1995, she began seeing therapist Cheryl Malmo upon recommendation from a friend.

Malmo diagnosed Stanton with Dissociative Identity Disorder after seeing the name “Tim” appear in her journal, and the two worked together for almost 15 years, during which time Malmo gained the trust of each of the alters and eventually integrated them.

“For years my alters went to therapy and I wasn’t there for more than five minutes,” says Stanton.

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A26 - North Shore News - Friday, January 21, 2011

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New contest to run until April

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involved in something that they know less about in terms of culture,” says Durey.

Chester Fields has experienced tremendous growth since its launch in the fall of 2008. For the inaugural contest, UnderGrouse, they received 17 entries. Round two, Hangups & Hangouts, took place in 2009 and garnered 123 submission. For the last round, held in fall 2010, 143 youth participated. Entitled People Take Pictures of Each Other, it was about portraiture and the works of eight winners were shown at Lower Lonsdale’s Café for Contemporary Art. This season Durey is looking to expand the number of winners and exhibit their photographs at Presentation House Gallery itself.

As well, community members can keep their eyes peeled in the City and District of North Vancouver as, thanks to a public art grant from both, they’re planning to wrap traffic circuit boxes with project images.

“It’s sort of like outdoor sculptures in a way,” says Durey.

The level of talent exhibited by participants is also continuing to improve.

“It’s extraordinary,” says Durey. “What’s really amazing is that certain kids who are participating now have been participating for a few seasons and even just seeing the improvement in the way they’re looking at images is really apparent in the submissions. Especially now between first and second semester I think is where we’re really going photo Quintana Crawford to see a lot of kids really QUINTANA Crawford’s Who tuning in to what will be Said What Now? was entered more successful with the in the People Take Pictures jury. There’s a great level of Each Other series. of talent. It’s amazing how many kids are already interested in photography on the North Shore.”

For Foreign Object, youth are asked to submit two works: a diptych.

“We want them to not just be thinking about one photograph,” says Durey. “We really want them to be thinking about what they can articulate through an idea, so the

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CO-ORDINATOR Lucien Durey oversees the Chester Fields Youth Project for Presentation House Gallery. relationship between the two submissions is important. It just opens up a whole other realm of possibility because what you can articulate through contrast or similarity, just sort of a dialogue between two photos, is a lot greater than having something standalone. It gets them focused on the idea more than necessarily how the picture looks and that’s what we’re interested in.”

The contest is not medium-specific, meaning there’s a lot of leeway in terms of submissions, which are judged by a group of art professionals.

“What they’re doing when they’re choosing the students is coming up with a diverse mix that shows different mediums and that shows different approaches to the theme,” says Durey. “The selections themselves, it’s sort of curated as a group that goes well

together, rather than first place, second place, third place. It’s thought of as an exhibition.”

An important aspect of Chester Fields is a corresponding blog, chesterfieldscontest.com, which guides students through every step of the process, and highlights local art exhibitions or bodies of work that might prove inspirational. Photos from previous rounds are also posted.

The contest is open to students ages 13-19 and submissions will be accepted until early April, the exact date to be determined.

In addition to getting their works printed, framed and exhibited, students are also eligible for monetary prizing.

Durey is spending the winter visiting schools and groups to raise awareness of the project. Anyone interested in having him speak can contact him through the project blog.

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Boy toys casually hooking up with girls who fly their slut flag proudly is a recurring theme in romantic comedies this year. In fact, No Strings Attached (starring serious actress Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher, the man-boy who brought you Punk’d) sounds nearly identical to the plot of Friends With Benefits, starring Justin Timberlake and Portman’s Black Swan co-star

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TORONTO’S awardwinning Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra visits the West Coast next week for a concert at Kay Meek Centre.

According to the U.K.’s Gramaphone Magazine, the ensemble is “one of the best baroque orchestras in the world.” They maintain a busy performance and recording schedule including 50 concerts each year at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, a historic church in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto.

The ensemble’s music director Jeanne Lamon spoke to the North Shore News earlier this week about what the orchestra’s been up to and what’s in store for the year ahead:

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TAFELMUSIK Baroque Orchestra music director Jeanne Lamon brings her ensemble to the Kay Meek Centre Jan. 26.

North Shore News: Tafelmusik celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009 and many of the musicians are long-time members of the ensemble.

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What is the secret to your success?

Jeanne Lamon: We really like what we do and there’s nowhere else to do it better. It’s a good job and once you get it you don’t let go of it.

We’ve had no turnover at all for the last five years. Quite a few people have been there between 20 and 30 years. We have some young talent as well that joined five, six years ago.

North Shore News: What’s a typical year like for the ensemble?

Jeanne Lamon: We have about 60 concerts in and around Toronto and about 40 concerts on the road.

We have quite an extensive educational component to what we do including a very intensive two-week baroque performance institute in June

that is housed at the University of Toronto. That’s the single biggest educational thing we do but when we are on the road we also do residencies and master classes. We also go into schools in the Toronto area.

We have about 80 CDs now and recently made a film. All of that added up together keeps us really quite busy.

North Shore News: What type of audiences did you see on your recent Asian tour?

Jeanne Lamon: It went really well. It was really fun.

It’s interesting to play in Asia because the idea of baroque performance on period instruments is very new. In Seoul a little less so but in Beijing it’s entirely foreign to them. They don’t know about it yet. We were in Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. There too it felt very new and it was exciting showing people things they had never seen before. We had never been in Kuala Lumpur before — that was a first and it was really interesting.

North Shore News: Are there any special challenges for Tafelmusik travelling with period instruments?

Jeanne Lamon: We need a harpsichord in almost everything we do. We don’t travel with one because it’s not realistic so we count on our presenters supplying us with an instrument on their end. Most of the places we go that’s not a problem. It was a bit touch and go whether we would have one in Beijing, but it worked out in the end. When we travel we buy seats for the cellos which apparently now in the United States is almost impossible with their new security regulations — every passenger has to have a gender and a birth date.

Next time we go to the States which will be in the fall — we go to Carnegie Hall — we don’t know how we’ll get the cellos there with these new rules. There’s always something like that going on. That’s not specific to period instruments — any group would have that problem.

North Shore News: Who are your favourite composers?

Jeanne Lamon: I think Bach might be my favourite composer. I like Vivaldi a lot, too, and some of the French composers who are less well known such as Lully and Rameau. Mozart’s definitely on the list. Purcell also.

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Jagerhof Restaurant

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Handi Cuisine of India

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Thai PudPong Restaurant

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CALENDAR From page 21

SHOWTIMES From page 27 The Tourist (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:40, 9:20; Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:10, 6:40, 9:20 p.m.

PARK & TILFORD 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver 604-985-3911 No Strings Attached (14A) — Fri 7:00, 9:30; Sat-Sun 1:50, 4:20, 7:00, 9:30; Mon-Thur 6:45, 9:25 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.

Black Swan (14A) — Fri 7:10, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1:40, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50; Mon-Thur 6:50, 9:30 p.m.

The Green Hornet 3D (14A) — Fri 7:20, 10; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:10, 7:20, 10; Mon-Thur 7, 9:35 p.m.

The Dilemma (PG) — Fri 6:30, 9:20; Sat-Sun 1:20, 4, 6:30, 9:20; Mon-Thur 6:30, 9:10 p.m.

The Fighter (14A) — Fri 6:40, 9:15; Sat 4:05, 6:40, 9:15; SUN 1:10, 4:05, 6:40, 9:15; Mon-Tue,Thur 6:35, 9:15; Wed 9:35 p.m.

Thur 1 p.m.

The King’s Speech (PG) — Fri 6:50, 9:40; Sat 4:10, 6:50, 9:40; Sun 1, 4:10, 6:50, 9:40; Mon-Tue,THURS 6:40, 9:20; Wed 9:20 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.

Motion Picture Act Regulations define six unique rating categories for films shown in B.C. Visit www.bcfilmclass.com for more information about B.C.’s film classification system.

Friday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $30/$27.

Cap Folk and Roots Series: Vocalist Mamak Khadem will perform, Saturday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.

Cap Classics — Sweet Chance that Led My Steps Abroad: Soprano Patricia Hodgins and pianist Linda Falls will perform a free concert featuring works

by Satie, Schubert, Head, Bernstein, Flanders and Swan, Friday, Jan. 28 at 11:45 a.m.

Cap Folk and Roots Series: Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues will perform Friday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Cap Jazz Series: The Bill Charlap Trio will perform Sunday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $38/$35.

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

No Strings Attached relatively tame From page 27

guy angst in (500) Days of Summer. Adam (Kutcher) and Emma (Portman) cross the line in their 15-year acquaintance after Adam’s celebrity dad (a suitably smarmy Kevin Kline) sleeps with Adam’s ex.

Distraught Adam retaliates by dialing every girl he knows until someone agrees to sleep with him. Emma doesn’t, but then she does. Adam’s like an Amazonian puppy in heat, and kind of hard to throw out of your bed.

But Emma, super-brainy MIT grad that she is, has no time for hearts and flowers.

She pulls 80-hour work weeks at the hospital and warns the affable Adam that she is emotionally stunted: “You’re wonderful: if you’re lucky you’ll never see me again.”

Adam is likewise paying his dues at a Glee-esque teen TV show, but intrigued by the woman who hates cuddling and refuses to stay for breakfast the next morning, who likens her fear of commitment to an “emotional peanut allergy”.

The two agree to a purely physical relationship, until the day when — horrors!

— one of them might develop feelings for the other. There is much high-fiving among Adam’s friends (the very funny Jake Johnson and Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges) who think he’s hit the jackpot; Emma’s friends (Mindy Kaling and Greenberg’s Greta Gerwig) know her too well to interfere.

Then Adam makes a crucial mistake: he makes Emma a menstrual mixed-tape. The cycles of Emma’s roommates, even the gay guy’s, are all in synch, and in one of the film’s funniest scenes, Adam bribes his way into the PMS-charged apartment with a box of cupcakes, offering up a mix that includes “Red Red Wine,” the classic “I’ve Got The World On A String” and Leona Lewis’ “Keep Bleeding.” Uh oh: sounds a lot like love.

Fans of Kutcher will delight in the fact that we get to see more — much more — of Ashton than we’re used to, but despite all the mattressthumping going on, No Strings Attached is relatively tame for an R-rated flick. The rating is for the script’s occasional foray into raunchy territory, lines that sound extra funny coming from Oscar-winner Portman.

Reitman, working on a script by Elizabeth Meriweather, offers up nothing new. But there are a hundred zingers to distract from the predictable plot. Adam and Emma’s requisite Greek chorus of friends aren’t just window

dressing: they actually have some funny things to say. And the banter between Emma and Adam is genuinely silly.

Kutcher, still cashing in on his boyish good looks, is his usual charming, goofy self, but it’s Portman’s talent that elevates the film above standard romantic comedy fare. (She’s also a great drunk: who knew?)

Their tract from friendship to love is a believable, often touching one, minus the too-cute detours these films often take. The actor chemistry can’t fail to charm, and the fun is infectious, even when orchestral swells threaten to drown out the romance.

Awaken Your Inner Voice: Vocalist, musician and teacher Mamak Khadem will explore the poetry of Hafiz and Rumi with guided meditation, singing, chants and sing-alongs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 4 p.m. Tickets: $22.

Sensational Sundays:

Children’s entertainers Bobs and Lolo will perform, Sunday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $18.

Memeza Africa: A South African ensemble featuring vocals and dance, Friday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $38/$36/$25.

Tango and a Few of Your

Favourite Things presented by Sinfonia Orchestra, Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Preconcert talk: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30/$15.

Bending the Lines: Sinfonia Orchestra and the North Shore See more page 33

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“Cheryl had been talking to Hilary about making something to educate therapists and Maureen was smart enough to know that most people are fascinated by this idea of multiple personalities and it actually existed on tape as opposed to being something that you manufacture or have experts talking about.”

At that point, Slinger began screening the 40 hours of footage and met up with Stanton, who was almost integrated but still very fragile at the time.

“She was still in some ways a frightened child in a middle aged woman’s body,” recalls Slinger.

“She was really scared of the filming when I first met her too and that really changed. Over the years that we knew each other she became so interested in what was going on and how we were doing it and how we were visualizing it, but initially she was, of course, very afraid of being seen as a freak.”

Stanton does not come off as a “freak”, but her childlike qualities, even outside of the disorder, shine through. She’s positively giddy while choosing out the child actors cast to play her alters in the movie.

“She was thrilled by meeting the kids,” says Slinger.

“When she’d first seen herself on tape, she really did think it was so bizarre to watch this and she’d see this old woman, ‘I look like an old woman,’ and by ‘I’ she meant Tim or JD or one of the alters, it was just so strange to her that they looked like her.”

When the Devil Knocks premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival in October, 2010 to a full house.

The reaction it received was a triumph for both Slinger and Stanton.

“She got a standing ovation as soon as the credits were rolling.

Huge, huge standing ovation, thunderous,” says Slinger.

“She was sitting right beside me so I got her up and she was really, really emotional. It was like ‘they believe me and they like me’.”

Stanton was killed a month later on her way to Mexico with her wife Debbie.

“It was a real blow to the gut, cause it seemed impossible and I’ve had a couple of sudden deaths in my life. I’ve lost my parents.

This was different, but as bad and more shocking in that she just was on top of the world and it had been such a short period of time,” says Slinger.

But a recent letter from one of Stanton’s daughters has helped put things into perspective. “(She) said that the mourning is more for us than for Hilary.

That Hilary was really happy, she was with the person she loved most in the world and . . . her life’s work was complete,” says Slinger.

“While I certainly believe she had lots and lots of good endings left, I know that Hilary felt really good about having done this film.”

When the Devil Knocks premieres on the CBC News Network Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 10 p.m. For more information go to www. whenthedevilknocks.com.

Friday, January 21, 2011 - North Shore News - A33

CALENDAR From page 31 Celtic Ensemble will merge classical and Celtic styles, Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20/$15.

A Family Concert with Lowry Olafson: Two hundred kids from seven North and West Vancouver schools will perform songs they wrote with Olafson during a school program, Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10/$6.

Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band: A Neil Diamond tribute,

Sunday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $36.

Deep Cove Coffee House: St. Clare-in-the-Cove, 1384 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@shaw.ca or 604929-4019.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

Info and reservations: 604-929-3200 or www.DeepCoveStage. com.

An Intimate Evening: Jim Byrnes and special guest Babe Gurr will perform Jan. 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. This is a fundraising concert

for First Impressions Theatre. Admission: $30. Tickets: 604-9299456 or www.firstimpressionstheatre.com.

Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-6071 or www.highlandsunited.org.

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

Musically Speaking: Pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov will celebrate See more page 34

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CALENDAR From page 33 200 years of musical genius Franz Liszt, Friday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra will perform Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Pre-performance talk: 7:15 p.m. Tickets: $42/$37/$30.

Elvis, Elvis, Elvis: Three Las Vegas impersonators in one show, Saturday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40.

Musically Speaking — Espana: Cellist Lee Duckles will perform a program of Spanish melodies and rhythms, Friday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.

Early Music Vancouver: The Baltimore Consort will perform a mix of jazz and joy, Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Pre-perfomance talk: 7:15 p.m.

Tickets: $42/$37/$30.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-9257292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

From the 20s to 2010: Singer/actress Maxine Miller and pianist Shannon Thue will take a journey through the past nine decades via movie theme music, Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Tickets: $15/$12.

The German Titans: Pianist Boris Konovalov will perform a program of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

East and West in Close Embrace: Vocalist Amy Stephen on the Celtic harp and flute and Persian vocalist Amir Haghighi on percussion, will perform Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257407 or www.westvanlib.org.

Music at the Library: An evening with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra music director Bramwell Tovey, Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Free.

West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.

THEATRE Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

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

Ring Around the Moon: A modern classic about the forgotten magic of a ball, Feb. 9-12, 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20/$14/$8.

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

Becky’s New Car: A comic and poignant joyride to find the on-ramp to happiness, Monday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m. Tickets: $41/$37/$22.

The Seahorse: A stormy romance filled with comedy and drama, Monday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: 41/$37/$22.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.

Tuesdays With Morrie: An adaptation from the novel of the same name, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $24-$28.

The High School Drama Festival runs from Jan. 24-27 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5.

Sleeping Beauty: The North Shore Theatre for Children will perform this classic, Jan. 29 and 30 at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $10.

Hopeful Man Tour: Comedian, writer and actor Gary Jones will tell tales and accounts from his life, Feb. 4 and 5, 8 p.m. Tickets: $23.

Visiting Mr. Green: What starts off as a comedy about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into a drama, Feb. 1027, Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission: $12-$28.

Tickets: 604-257-5145 or www.ticketstonight.ca.

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

Viva Zorro: A pantomime performance for all ages by the SMP Dramatic Society, Jan. 21-22, 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Admission: $16/$12/$10. Info: www. smpdramatics.com. Tickets: 604-767-0665.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.

Driving Miss Daisy: The story of a relationship between an elderly Jewish lady and her AfricanAmerican driver, Feb. 10 (preview), 11 and 12, 16-19 and 23-26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16/14/8.

every weekend.

Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2326.

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

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

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

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

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

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

Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087.

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

Live local jazz every Thursday.

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

Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m.

Children are welcome.

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604985-5646.

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NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

Who: Twelve-year-olds Emily Burrell, Sophie Schoenroth and Holly Dye What: “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz.

The girls collectively listen to Sophie’s new iPod Touch. The chrome player covered with a lime green skin was a Christmas gift and is currently loaded with 23 songs.

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

Dance in Motion: RNB Dance will showcase many different dance styles with special guest performances, Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $19/$15/$11.

Coppélia: Ballet Jorgen Canada will retell this classic love story, Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $38/$36/$25.

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

Dance Opposites: A student showcase performance by Bowen Island’s Perform Art Studios, Saturday, Jan. 22, 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.

Snowmotion 2011: North Shore Academy of Dancing will present their winter dance showcase, Saturday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15.

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

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

4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.

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

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

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

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

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

La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt, Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Topic: The paradox of freedom — is freedom always bound up with restriction? Admission: $5.

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

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

The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-253-7141 or www. lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m.

Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.

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

OTHER EVENTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

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

Film Series — BAS! Beyond the Red Light: An exploration of child trafficking in Mumbai’s brothels, Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $9/$5.

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

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF): Climbing and wilderness adventure films, Feb. 11-19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.

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

Doxa Documentary Film Festival — Steam of Life: Heartfelt conversations between men while sitting naked in the sauna, Friday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10. Warning, this film shows scenes of nudity.

Movies at the Meek — Force of Nature: A documentary portrait of environmentalist David Suzuki, Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. 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, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Topic: What is a community? Admission: $5.

A Complicated Love: Author Dene Rossouw talks about his tense, tearful, painful and cathartic conversations with his gay son and how he overcame his previously unexamined Christian conservative views on homosexuality, Thursday, Jan. 27, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Free. Registration required.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257407 or www.westvanlib.org.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon, Friday, Jan. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Topic: How should foreign aid be handled in light of the world’s recent economic collapse? Admission: $5.

Offstage Series: A conversation with Bill Millerd, artistic director of the Arts Club Theatre Company, Monday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Free. Info: 604-913-3634 or www.kaymeekcentre.com.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell.

Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

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Obituaries

KENNEDY

Gordon Atkinson

Your memory to us is a keepsake, with which we will never part Miss you Dad, Miss you Grandpa Dianne, Ron, Katelyn, Kara

Flo Tomlinson

June 26, 1915 - January 18, 2004 Remembering our beloved Mum. Wayne, Darrell, Cheryl, Lorraine

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Obituaries

BRUCE - George Douglas 1942 - 2011 We announce with deep sorrow that George died suddenly of a heart attack, hiking with friends.

Dearly loved and much cherished husband to Marie and father to his three children - Deirdre (Troy), Derek (Rhea) and James. George was born in Dundee, Scotland and came to Canada in 1966 to seek powder skiing. He worked as a ski patrol in the early years of Whistler and this is where he met his wife Marie in 1967. They were married in 1969 and settled down to raise their three children. He was a complete family man who had his priorities right. George lived his life with kindness, patience and a keen sense of humor. He was a compassionate man and always had time for people, especially his family whom he adored. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and loved to hike, kayak, snowshoe and ski. George worked for BC Hydro for 35 years and upon retiring he pursued his love of music, travel, and the arts.

George and Marie spent the last 8 years of his life travelling and walking all over Europe and distant places. George will be forever missed, as he was one of nature’s gentlemen. Memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 25th at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the North Shore Rescue.

To advertise call

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Obituaries

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EDGAR - Ian George January 8, 1934 - January 9, 2011 Ian is survived by his wife of 27 years Nancy Hall, and her son Curtis, Ian’s children Susan, Craig, Mark and Jane; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and brother David Edgar. Ian loved life, people and friends. He would take time to communicate with people. Always someone you could count on to lend a hand, Ian volunteered time where it was needed – writing reports, newsletters, drafting correspondence and taking minutes - for a wide variety of organizations. It was important to Ian that things be done correctly.

He was a master of the written word; someone who loved to find and use uncommon words as an art. An ardent supporter of trade unionism, Ian took a leave from BC Tel to become a Business Agent with the Telecommunications Workers’ Union for many years. He loved helping people through this work. He also enjoyed making a difference through his years on the Board at Capilano College. Ian and his partner Nancy were devoted to each other. They loved to travel and enjoy different ventures (sailing, square dancing, RV’ing, and shopping for bargains to name several). Although Ian fought a brave four year battle with amyloidosis, the support and care he received from Nancy kept him good natured and strong through the process. Ian will be truly missed by his family and his many friends and associates. He is at peace. We are blessed with the memories of his time with us.

Memorial Service January 22, 2011 at 11am at St. George’s Anglican Church, 23500 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge. British Columbia.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network. www.thecasn.org 1-877-303-4999 would be appreciated.

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!

KNIGHT - Philip October 2, 1926 - January 9, 2011. Philip did not take kindly to old age, but even when his health started to fail he managed to hang onto his wit and wonderful sense of humour. He was never dull and was always fun to be with. Philip will be forever missed by his wife Geraldine, loving daughters, Deborah and Trisha, doted on grand daughters Alexandra and Jessica and treasured son-in-law Marcel, sister Brenda and her husband Kim, nieces Emma and Sophie. For many years Philip was involved in the engineering of single family dwellings on the North Shore and made many friends in the construction business and North Shore building departments. No service by request. Donations to the Vancouver & District Labour Council Christmas Dinner for the Homeless in Memory of Phillip Knight would be greatly appreciated.

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Information Wanted

WITNESS WANTED to accident Sat Jan 15th at 1am - 1:30 am @ Lynn Valley off ramp from Highway 1. Black truck & New 2009 Pewter Mercedes. 778-995-6352

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Lost & Found

FOUND IPHONE charger core in a case, 300 E. Keith Rd. Boxing Day. Call to id 604-985-0038 LOST - YELLOW Gold wedding band with Numerous diamonds.

Jan 10th @ Dollarton Shopping Centre. Reward. 604-983-6299

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Personal Messages

Looking For the Love of God West Van Life Church. Park Royal S Mall, Community Room Sunday 10:30AM Thur 7:00PM

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Please submit resume and references to:

Announcements

FOUND CANE walked off on owner found nr St. Andrews & 14th Ave near children’s play area and hospitaL. Police file # 20111722 or can be picked up at security at Lions Gate Hospital.

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“New North Vancouver Waterfront Restaurant” Applicant needs to have successful restaurant history. Energetic, motivated, committed, hardworking. Minimum five years General Manager experience.

FOUND, DIAMOND RING vicinity of Argyle School. Call to identify.

604 987-1450

LIHOU - Rose Margaret Passed away peacefully on Wed. Dec. 15, 2010 in her 85th year at Evergreen House, N. Vancouver.

Rose was born, June 21st, 1925 in Hampshire, England. Her husband Cyril, brother Bill and her parents, Fred and Annie Cook predeceased her. She is survived and sadly missed by her sister Mary; her loving children, Christopher and wife Anne, Jose and husband Michael Stockdale and her son Richard; her grandchildren, Tricia, Monica and Jamie and their partners Adrian, Nick and Karen and her great grandchildren, Louise and Nicole: Jack and Lucy. Rose, Cyril and their children emigrated to BC in 1964, and lived many years in N. Vancouver and Vancouver Island. After Cyril’s death, Rose returned to live in Richmond and N. Vancouver. She will also be missed by special friends; Margaret Spence, Thora Potter and her former daughter-in-law Victoria Alcock. In keeping with her wishes Rose’s body was donated to medical science at UBC. A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00pm, January 29, 2011 at St. Martin’s Church, 195 East Windsor, N. Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MS Society of BC, BC Cancer Society or BC Heart Foundation.

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STURROCK - Edith Irene Born in Waterville, Quebec on November 23, 1915, Rene passed away peacefully, in Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock on January 18, 2011. Rene was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Rene will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Laurie (Howard) Bauder of Surrey BC and son Jim (Paule Gigue`re) of Gatineau, QC. She will also be fondly remembered by grandchildren Shannon (Jeremy) Walls, Neil (Laura), Thomas and Chloe, and one of her biggest joys, great-grandchild, Ruby.

Rene will also be missed by several nephews, nieces and her large extended family in Canada and England. Rene was predeceased by loving husband Gordon (1990) with whom she enjoyed seeing the world. Rene lived a full and blessed life with family and friends, often cited as a role model for her strength and gentleness displayed during her life through both good and difficult times. One of her greatest contributions was through her volunteer work on many of the community initiatives of the Highlands United Church and Lions Gate Hospital. A memorial service will be held at Highlands United Church , 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver, BC , on Saturday January 22, 2011 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Highlands United Church Memorial Fund or the Canadian Diabetes Association will be appreciated.

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McCurrach – PATRICIA IRENE (Nee Carberry) On January 12, 2011 with family by her side, Pat passed away at Lions Gate Hospital; only a short distance from where she was born at North Vancouver General Hospital on June 28, 1929. She will be joining her husband Jim, brother Bert, son-in-law John, granddaughter Jessica, as well as other family and friends. Pat is leaving behind her children Kathleen (Leigh), Rob (Petra), Susan, Vickie (Ron), her 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandsons, sister Audrey, brother Frank, sister-in-law Peggy and her much loved feline companion Moxey.

With the exception of 3 years in Vernon, Pat lived her entire life in North Vancouver. She graduated from North Vancouver High School in 1947, and married Jim in 1950. Pat was an avid bowler and received many awards and trophies. She enjoyed fishing with family and her 28 years as a volunteer at Lions Gate Hospital.

She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and “the gang” at the Summerhilll Residence. In lieu of flowers, Pat’s wishes were to consider donations to Children’s Hospital or Canuck Place Hospice. At Pat’s request there will be a gathering for family and friends. Please contact any of her children for details.

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Obituaries

HAWORTH, Irvin Francis Died in his 81st year.

Remembered for his love of the sea, boats and navigation, and had many tales to tell about his adventures. He is survived by his partner Imelda, his 2 daughters Vivienne (David), Andrea (Brian) his grandchildren Jason, Ryan and Justin, his sister Shirley Tokessy (Aleck) nephews Paul and Greg, and niece Nancy.

Thanks to Dr. Cunningham and nurses at the Lionsgate Hospital for their wonderful care.

In Memoriam

April 07, 1920 – Jan. 20, 2008

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Singles Clubs

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

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EXPERIENCED SALES CONSULTANT

Join the No. 1 Volkswagen Sales Team of BC! Capilano Volkswagen Inc. requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the No. 1 Volkswagen Sales Team in BC. Must have automotive sales experience along with excellent communication skills. A current BC MVSA License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are required. We offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

Apply in confidence to: Garry Speranza, Sales Manager Fax: 604-985-0520 Email: garry@capilanovw.com

EMPLOYMENT 1205

Accounting

North Shore Auto Parts

requires ★ Accounts Receivable Clerk for a part-time position Prior experience an asset.

We offer a competitive salary.

Please email resume to: brenda@northshoreparts.com

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Beauticians/ Barbers

ROOM and Chairs for rent in high end salon in Lower Lonsdale.

Parking avail. Call 604-551-3038 ROOM AVAIL North Van Salon $550 & up Esthetics or Laser or nails, also 1chair for rent, very busy, great prkg, 604-805-0410.

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General Employment

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General Employment

Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca North Van outdoor equipment sales & service looking for f/t or p/t Service Mechanic and Shop Helper Fax 604-986-2517 or email: accusharp@hotmail.com PAY OFF POST HOLIDAY BILLS

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories to North Vancouver and West Vancouver areas.

Call 1-800-733-9675 Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

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

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

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EMPLOYMENT 1245

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

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Home Support

LIVING WELL HOME CARE SERVICES

is currently looking for qualified, caring, & reliable

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS for Live In - especially weekends & Hourly - including overnight

Positions in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Bowen Island, & Squamish.

Please visit the Employment page of our website: www.livingwellhomecare.ca for more info. To apply, send resume (indicate if you are interested in a Live In and/or Hourly position) & availability (days & hours) by email: employment@ livingwellhomecare.ca or fax: 604-904-3758 Quote job # LWPM

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Hotel Restaurant

A Moveable Feast catering co. is searching for a F/T Exp’d Dishwasher and Prep Cook.

Please email resume: amfcatering@telus.net

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Hotel Restaurant

WANTED Full Time, Shift Work Hours, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Evening, Food Counter Attendants for Orange Julius, Mrs. Vanelli’s & Dairy Queen. $10.31, at least 40 hours a week, experience is an asset. Must be willing to work early morning & late evening shifts. E-mail resume: dave.bennett@speedigourmet.ca

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Office Personnel

REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR Full-time position as a Real Estate Office Administrator - North Vancouver. Previous administrative experience in real estate.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills. Familiarity with Adobe Suite. Send your resume to mgrcrest@telus.net

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Retail Sales

SALES ASSOCIATE energetic, self motivated experienced Sales Associate required for our busy North Van womens clothing stores. Part time/full time.

Must be flexible. Resumes to: Get Dressed - Westview or Parkgate locations or email: info@getdressed.ca

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Trades/Technical

GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately . Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman.

Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the right person.

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Garage Sale

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Career Services/ Job Search

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

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

Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

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Tutoring Services

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

Appliances

APT. & FULL SIZE

96-MOVING SALE! Sat. 9 - 2.

4650 Hoskins Rd. Furn, Womens clothes, books, misc household

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Recycler

100 & up

$

Delivery/Warranty avail.

FIREWOOD FRESH Some long, some short pieces. 234 E. 25th St. front yard P/up days only please.

TOILET, WHITE, free you p/u, 604-922-1001

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Art & Collectibles

NIKON CAMERA Photomic 35mm with 50mm lens circa 1969 (war journalist’s camera) very

good condition. Collector’s piece. $699 obo 604.808.6223 North Shore

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For Sale Miscellaneous

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca LADIES BLUE fox fur coat Exc.. cond., Small to Medium Size.

Purchased from Burkholder Fur, Ottawa. $800. 604-971-4212

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045 WANTED - Silver / Silver plate.

Old coins, old clocks. Religious European Carvings, Paintings, Leather Cases & Collectibles.

Please Call 604-980-8788

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Antiques

ANTIQUE SALE 20%off Antiques & stained glass. 10%off hardware & darts. Sale until Jan 31. Source 929 Main st. Van 604-684-9914 OLD TOOLS household items, etc. www.millicanantiques.co.za

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Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

SMALLER DEEP freezer 21”x31” and 36”deep good condition. $50 obo 604 808 6223 North Shore

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Fuel

PIANO, THEORY, accompaniment.

Beginner - A.R.C.T. 778-881-0329 clavimusic.com

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Childcare Wanted

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Daycare Centres

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

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Cats

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Furniture

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

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Dogs

PUPPIES AMERICAN Bulldog/ German shepherd 7 wks, healthy, no shots $325 obo 778-862-3568

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Metaphysical

*CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE* Learn from the past, Master the present! Call A True Psychic NOW! $3.19min 1-877-478-4410 (18+) 1-900-783-3800 Answers to all your questions!

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

604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

BLACK FEMALE SHEPARD/ LAB Pups, vaccinated, parents reg, $500 ea. 604-533-3524

Financial Services

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM We help Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of you credit. Steady income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering bankruptcy? Call us first 1-877-220-3328 Free consultation.Government approved program, BBB member

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Business Opps/ Franchises

IS FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU? Use MatchPoint’s FREE Franchise Consulting Service to help you find the right franchise to purchase! Call Ian McRae, Senior Franchise Consultant. 1-604-815-0037

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Mortgages

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGES Having difficulty obtaining Financing?

Martinique Walker, AMP

Verico Assent Mortgage Corp Call: 604-984-9159 Toll Free: 866-984-9159

NEW REGULATIONS For Insured Mortgages (CMHC) Call now for details.

Rates are still low!

Apply TODAY For Purchases, Refinances & Consolidations.

Martinique Walker, AMP

MINI PB DACHSHUND. Smooth & long, all colours, health guar’d.

Ready now! $800. 604-538-5433

DINING TABLE, light oak, round, 4 chairs, great cond. $150; MUST SELL.. 604-925-9397 MOVING SALE - Sat,12-2pm Pine dining set, Chintz Indo cabinet, rattan drawers, rattan colonial chair, artwork, light fittings, good condition. 604 904 1021

POODLE/SCHNAUZER X Shots, deworming, ready to go. doc’d tails, declaw. 604-951-6890

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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

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & JEWELLERY AUCTION Viewing Times: Tuesday, January 25, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

Music/Dance Instruction

MEXICAN DINING set, oval tble, 4 chairs, $350, please contact 604-307-2295

2005

WEDNESDAY – JAN. 26TH @ 3 PM

Wanted to Buy

604.306.5134 2015

P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls

AUCTION CALENDAR

DRESSER, WOOD, 6 drawers with mirror.. free for pickup..call 604-980-8087

All Like New! Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer

Dogs

North Vancouver

EXP. P/T Nanny, n/s, w/car. Love kids, light housekeeping & meal prep. 604-990-9631, lve msg.

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P/B CHIHUAHUAS, 8wks old, Super tiny, black, orange & white. $325 obo... 778-862-3568

Verico Assent Mortgage Corp Call: 604-984-9159 Toll Free: 866-984-9159

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

• Victorian & Edwardian Furnishings • Moorcroft Pottery • Meissen, Doulton, Etc. • Several Dinner Sets • China, Crystal & Brassware • Selection of Persian Carpets • Sterling Silver Pieces & Flatware Sets • Oil Paintings & Watercolours (G.W. Bates, Ronald Jackson, Izzard, J.F. Douthitt N.Y. & Others) • Engravings • Limited Edition Prints & Much, Much More . . .

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

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LIST ON MLS ® for $399* Homeland Realty Ed Walker 604-724-6702 www.bcjustlisted.com

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Chilliwack

OWN YOUR 2 br condo for under $100,000 in Chwk. Suzanne Mills 604-316-5169 or Rosie Binsted 604-703-8350 @ 1% Realty Ltd.

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North Vancouver

★ ★ ★ RARE ★ ★ ★ EDGEMONT VILLA 2br, 2nd story corner suite. Avail Imm. Leave msg. 604 988-3073

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Richmond

RICHMOND $488,000, S. view, hi rise, best layout, balcony, hardwood floor, S/S appls, 2 pkg. Free recorded msg 1-800-591-1037 ID# 7102 Mac Realty

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Surrey

Sat Jan 22, 12-2pm #66-15155 62A Ave, 3 BR T/H, 3lvl, 2ba, 4 yrs, nr amens, quick sale, $335K Mala @ Sutton 604-710-9030

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Real Estate

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Sun Jan 23, 2-4pm, 6963 Victoria Dr, 2 BR + den condo, 2ba, nr amens, seller motivated, $320K Mala @ Sutton 778-859-4458

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W.End/Down/ Yaletown

Coal Harbour $296,900 412-1333 West Georgia Sleek, Contemporary Studio.

View website for floorplans, pictures and times. www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974

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Houses - Sale

6020-01 Steveston-Richmond area 423-5600 Andrews Road Penthouse with 831 sqft Patio, 2 BR + Den, 2 Baths, 2 parking. $519,900. View website for floorplan, pictures and times www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974

Vancouver East Side

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Real Estate

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North Vancouver

OLDER HOUSE, 50’x165’ lot.

Terrific view, Duplex zoned, 313 E. 8th St. $990k. 604-839-1484

6025

Industrial/ Commercial

Great Investment Ppty Chilliwack 6100sf character bldg. Use rental areas/Community Ctre/mfg/retail/ club/church. $657,000. Remax Marina Williams • 1-800-226-8693

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$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 New Westminster Open House Sat/Sun 2-4PM 505-9th st, immaculate 620sf 1br top fl condo $137,900 778-231-1926 id5251 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234

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A38 – North Shore News – Friday, January 21, 2011

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS

2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-708-8998 X308

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

2 BR bright spacious, top flr, central Lonsdale, quiet well kept bldg. ns, np, avail now. $1192incl heat/hw, 604-904-7545

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA Bach, 1 Bdrms & 2 Bdrms, 2 Baths Starting from $815

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.

2 BR Large 1st flr. E 10, $1030 incl heat & cable, ns, np, refs, well maintained quiet bldg. Feb 1, suit quiet tennant(s). 604-317-7425 2 BR, new reno & carpets, $1195 np, ns, avail now, 225 East 12th 604-786-3405

RENTALS 604-980-3606

3 BR, Seymour Estates; Immac, Newly renod, 1.5 bath, insuite laundry, nr bus, rec centre & Cap U. $1750, Feb 1, 604-328-7428

1 & 2 BR, newly reno’d, balc. facing south, non smoking bldg, upper Lonsdale, Feb 1, $940 & $1280. 604-725-5194

326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

1 Br, $845, corner unit, brick patio, Feb. 1. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR, large. 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, $840. 778-889-4719 1 BR Large, VERY long South facing balcony. E10 St, $930 incl heat & cbl, ns, np, ref’s, well maintained quiet bldg. Immed suit quiet tennant(s) 604-317-7425 1 BR, view, top flr, quiet, hardwood, cat ok, Lonsdale & 23, now or Feb 1, $825. ns, 604-986-4927

Beautiful Large Suites - 1 BR from $915, now or Jan 1. 2 BR $1320, now or Jan 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 & 3 BR. Feb. 1, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy).

604-924-3628

1 Br $900 Heat & hw incl. no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5 St. avail Feb. 1, 604-987-2761

Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -2 BR $1540. Wkdays 604 990-2971 /Wkends 985-2876

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach $880, 1 BR $1095 Avail Now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 Bedroom $1450 Avail Feb 1 & Mar 1 Prestigious bldg next to seawall.

Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW with ocean views. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants.

Sorry, no pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

2 BDRM, $1150, Cent. Lonsdale, nice quiet bldg, carpet / h/w flr, n/p, avail. NOW, 604-988-3227

KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554 LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $980. np, ns, 604-980-9219

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE Lrg 1 BR, Avail Feb 1, quiet, clean building, Rent $1150. Incls Heat & H/W. No pets/Non smoker, 1 yr lease, Cable/park extra,To view call 604-985-4272

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

Lrg 2 level, 1 BR, 2 bth, prkg, pet ok, Feb 1. lse, $1450.

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool.

1 BR. $1075 2 Br. $1395 up views, storage.

NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 2 bdrm $1300 No pets. Call 604-

2 BR. 1 & 2 baths, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, coin wd, call 778-554-0537

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

1 br $925 2 br. $1180, Lonsdale & 21, Feb 1, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat prkg storage 604-990-4088

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

2 BR $1495 & $1595 avail now; ocean view, reno’d, dw, ns, cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939

2 br a corner suite, 2nd flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. large private balcony, sunny, south facing, new windows, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry fac. no smoking & no pets, $1100 604-830-0857 msg.

West Van Apt. Rentals

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bachelor, 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s Feb 1st.

By appt. 604-921-7800 INGLEWOOD AT 11th 1 BR bright garden suite. W/d, n/s. $950 + 1/2 util. Avail Now (604) 922-3987 1 BDRM Recently reno’d 800sf, available in quiet waterfront building, exceptional ocean view, No pets, non-smoking.

2180 Argyle Ave. West Vanc. 604-913-1849 for viewing appointment

TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 1 bdrm $935 No pets. Call 604-

VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 & 2 BR , bright, clean quiet bldg, np, ns.. 604-980-9057 WOODCROFT- 2BR 1bath, balc, pool, sec, 1prkg, np, $1310incl heat/gym. Feb1 604-988-5550x 1

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR bsmt ste, $915 + 1/3 util.

Upper Lonsdale, nr bus, shared w/d, ns np, Immed. 778-989-7739

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

1 BR g/l ste, yard, huge sundeck, all utils incl, w/d, nr bus, all amen, $750, Now, call 604-987-9175

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

2 BDRM. VERY LG. $1450. Incl. utilities, In suite Lndry, patio etc.

Ken 604-230-1377. Lynn Valley.

UPPER DUNDARAVE, furn 1 bdrm ground level, 1 blk to bus, awesome view, priv outside area, w/d, np, ns, built-in vac, in-flr heat, $1200 incl util & hi-spd internet.

Avail Feb 1. Call 604-913-3144

Houses - Rent

3 BR, 2 bath, Grand Blvd. 5 appls incl wd, large yard, fp, carport, nr schools, np, ns, 604-763-2580 THE IONA 1370 Clyde Ave Available Feb 1st $1880/mo, Near Ambleside beach, restaurants, shops, amenities and transit, ocean & mnt view. Bright & Spac. 2 BR. Newly Reno’d, h/w floors, granite countertops and new cabinets. quiet bldg, laundry facility, prkg avail. Incls heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Call 604-922-4724 to View

3 BR, Ambleside 2 bath, gourmet kitchen off lrg family rm, view deck,1280 Ottawa, $2900,Avail Immed. Call Ali 604-551-5141 3 BR, new reno, Central Lonsdale 2 bth, quiet area, lrg deck & yard $2300 avail now 604-922-4344

AMBLESIDE TOWER 1 BR & 2 BR’s avail. Move in Bonus. 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

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

2 BR bsmt, new, nr Cap Univ, on bus route, N/S, np, wd, $1300+ %utils, avail Imm, 604-817-3098 2 BR bsmt ste, Lynn Valley, share w/d, cat ok, Feb 1, $1050 + % utils 778-338-3846 2 br. garden level, central Lonsdale, fully reno’d, enclosed garage.$1625 incl heat/light, dw, wd, fp, ns np. Available Immed.

604-925-1036

2BR BSMT suite, FULL bath, $1100+util, updated, fenced yard, parking, storage, NS/NP Feb.1 604-904-1221

4 BR + 1 Br in-law suite. View, gas f/p, h/w flr, nr Taylor Way & Park Royal $2900 604-925-7546 4 BR 3.5 ba, newer Lynn Valley, 2100sf, dbl garage, nr Mall & schools, $2795. 604-720-9483 BRAND NEW 2 BR, very spacious, Huge deck, sorry n/p, n/s, $1400 incl utils. 604-312-3912 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!!

HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds....$888/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE FOR Lease, 688 sf, 2 flr, 1558 Lonsdale/15th, NVan, avail now, $1,100/mth 604-264-1001

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $495 incl. 604-980-2106

6600

Storage

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

3 BR, 2 full bath, 5 appls, city view, large deck. $1500, Lower Lonsdale, np, now. 604-988-0162 3 BR bright ground level , Central Lynn Valley, $1,425 includes utils. non smoking, np. 604-616-6200 BACH. suite ground level, bright, Upper Lonsdale. Quiet n/s, cat ok, Feb/Mar $775inc 604-983-3653 BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE 1 Br above ground executive suite. Private, spacious, sunny south facing with view.

Upper Lonsdale. Top quality throughout. Bright open plan, Lrg windows, well designed.

Central. Sep ent, large kitchen. Heated floors. Lrg br & closet. Top line mix flooring.

Suits Single. No Smoking. $1500/ mo Please Call 604-808-1220 dasuper1@hotmail.com BRIGHT 2 BR garden ste, sh’d W/D. Nr bus/shops. Mar 1. NS/ NP. $950 - $1250. 604-922-1466 DOLLARTON - 350 Roslyn Blvd, 3 br+den in bsmt, VIEW! 5 appls, $1920+utils. 604-929-1723 QUEENS. Main flr of hse, 4 BR, 2 bath, 7 appls. Nr schools. $2800.

N/S. Avail now. 604-505-7868

6605

Townhouses Rent

Don’t Miss THIS! 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1660 + utils, Dollarton & Seymour. Avail now. 604-929-6024

4 BR, 2.5 bath, Deep Cove, 6 appls, 2200sf, 2 gas fp, carpet/ tile, 2 cov’d prkg, ns, np, $2900, avail immed. 604-329-4155

BEAUTIFUL CANYON MANOR (on Capilano Rd)

Luxury view townhouse, new reno, 3 bdrm, 2 balconies, 2.5 baths, 2000 sf, 2 wood f/p, 6 appls, 2 prkgs. 2 pools outside.

Cable, heat incl. Peaceful, park-like setting. $2400. avail Mar 1. Mature bldg.

No pets.

604-987-7813

Duplexes - Rent

1 BR bsmt, Feb 1, 300 blk E 4, front & rear entry, ns, np, $730 incls utils. N Van 604-261-8983

4BR, 4BATH 2400 sf, Lynn Valley, like new nr schools & shops $2750 ns np Feb1 604-980-5457

2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, suit 1-3 ns, Ambleside, Cat OK, bus, $1195 incl utils 778-848-2747

4 BDRM + den. View. Lighthouse Pk area, Call 604-926-1124

WATERFRONT LUXURY

3 BDRM, 1908 St Georges Ave, 1350sf, 1.5 bath, new kitchen, new refinished hardwood floors, 5 appls, gas f/p, carport. March 1, $1800+utils, n/p, n/s. 987-9558

2 BR, Above Grnd. New reno’d.

Bright. Quiet street. Near Queensdale Mrkt. $1295/mth.

DW N/S N/P. 604-988-2309.

2 BR Pemberton Hghts, 1,000 sf, priv garden, cable included $1,250 , Avail now. 604-924-1410

The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 bdrm, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools.

Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627

6515

1 BR furnished, Ctr Lons. bright, clean, short term, $1150 inclusive. no dogs, now. 604-831-9749

3-4 BR. rec room, 2 bath, yard, fp, near Parkgate Mall, 5 appls, ns, np, Feb 1, $2200, 604-988-6572

4 BDRM, large fenced yard, $2450, mtn view, Grand Blvd, 604-812-7269 604-985-7269

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail Feb 1 From $1850/mo. Fully Reno’d, granite countertops, Breathtaking ocean view, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, 2 balc, 1.5 baths, HW floors, Walk to shops & restaurants. Steps to Seawall, transit & beaches. Sorry, no pets.

Call 604-922-4724 to view.

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, self contained fully furn, lower Lonsdale, incl phone, utils cable/net fp, prkg, now, $500/wk or $1500/mo 604-986-6253

6540

Call 604-986-3356

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR, Feb. 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

162 VICTORY SHIP WAY @The Pier: Brand New. 7 appl, air/ cond,1 br $1550; Anson Rlty 604-783-7623 or 604-671-7263

6505-12

LRG SPACIOUS 1-2 bdrm units avail heat/h/water incl, beautiful mtn view, indoor pool. D/Town bus @ front door. $975 - $1,350 To view call 604-830-7587 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -1 BR $1195. Wkdays 604 990-2971/Wkends 985-2876

Spacious 1 BR with balconies, spectacular views, $1200-$1350, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise.

Fabulous Central Londsale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat & Hot water incls.

Call 604-983-6920 to view.

6505

Apartments & Condos

www.blueridgeapartments.com

1 BRS, 235 E 16th St., central area, from $850, Feb 1. 3rd flr, carpets, balcony, heat & hw, NO PETS. 604-904-7683'

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

7010

To place your ad call

604-630-3300

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 604-988-0827

5505

Legal/Public Notices

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Personals

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

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

Angel Massage 604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

7005

Body Work

EXOTIC Beauty Shontel avail for discreet relaxation sessions on the North Shore..... 604-980-9938

7010

Personals

604-985-4969

7015

Escort Services

★★ Able to Please You!★★ AMBER 604-505 0522 Anytime Day or Night

★★ Ashley & Lisa 604-551-3945

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

Have toys...Wanna see our Box?

LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

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

HOME SERVICES 8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8025

Cabinet Making

Kitchen cabinet and millwork www.darenmillworking.com

604-831-6902

8030

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

Refs. (WCB) Dale 604-984-6997 A PROBLEM SOLVER General carpentry, finishing, and ticketed. Sean 604-290-5994 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 Home & Yard Carpentry. Small jobs. Bsmt, floors, concrete form, tiles. Francisco 604-710-9837 www.chulavistalandscaping.ca R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION Alterations, Renos & Decks.

Licensed, Insured 604-970-8110

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com CAPILANO MAID SERVICES Residential/Commercial, Post Renovation Cleanup, Refs, Insured, WCB. Call 778-895-1919

8060

Drainage

LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER

15% OFF • Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer

604-973-0290 Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

Carpentry

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

8035

8073

Concrete

N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists.

604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

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

8075

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

MARKETPLACE

604-630-3300

Electrical

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

Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

8100 Call Today to Place Your Ad in

Drywall

Fireplaces

GAS FIREPLACE tune-ups & service. RM Construction Ltd. 604-988-1011 PRO GAS - North Shore Gas fireplaces. Repair & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

Friday, January 21, 2011 – North Shore News – A39

HOME SERVICES 8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Hardwood, Lam. Prof. Install, Refinish, Stain. Non-toxic Finishes.

Expert Advice... 604-715-8455 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

8140

Heating

PRO GAS - North Shore Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting.

Service & installation.

604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Kitchens/Baths

INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Specializing in: ✫Bathrooms ✫Kitchens ✫ ✫ Basements ✫ plus Framing, Drywall, Painting, Tiling, Mouldings North Shore Resident North Shore References Tim Gleason 604-926-5440 BATHROOMS PLUS. Kitchen & Bath renos. Visit our Showroom at: #103-828 Harbourside Dr, North Van 604-983-8766

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

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

8130

Handyperson

TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS Save the HST! Call for details.

A.A. BEST PRO GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

General Clean-Up. Call Sukh: Free Est.

604-726-9213 604-984-1988

A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc.

CALL SUKH free est.

604-726-9213 or 604-984-1988

8175

Masonry

MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271

8180

604-878-5232 SINCE 1997

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certified Trained Pros.

For that small job.

Rates you can afford.

RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

604-202-6118 25 yrs North Shore Handyman All fixits, etc. Insured, Reliable.

Call Dave at 604-724-4342

Home Services

BE COOL! COLD FEET? Talk to Someone You Trust.

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

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

604-985-7722 ext 213

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

8185

Moving & Storage

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES: European trained carpenter.

Call Chase, 604-328-0285

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

8220

8240

Plumbing

Silverfern Plumbing Ltd.

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

“We strive to meet all your plumbing needs”

Residential & Commercial Plumbing on the North Shore

778-340-1590

www.silverfernplumbing.com

8193

Oil Tank Removal

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

Paving/Seal Coating

8205

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

8220

Plumbing

Painting/ Wallpaper Moe 604-988-1011

ADMIRAL PAINTING Residential - Strata - Business Fast & Reliable Service

Pressure Washing

Sidewalks - Buildings - Driveways

Call Bert for a FREE Est.

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

778-389-5077

BUDGET PLUMBING, No travel charge, No hidden fees. Guaranteed. Reasonable. 604-726-0474

SUNRISE PAINTING & DECORATING

COMPLETE PLUMBING, heating and gas services, new & old, hot water tanks, lic’d, ins. Quick response; friendly. 604-720-8805

since 1975

FALL SPECIAL

Cell 604-657-6465 or 604-987-6560 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A DETAILED EYE PAINTER. 20 yrs Exp. Ex Navy. Fair Prices.

Call James @ 778-230-5375 BASELINE PAINTING. Owner/ operator. Quality & competitive rates. Int/ext. 604-928-7284 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile!

Call Arlene...604-910-3270 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

DELBROOK

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PLUMBERS

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Friday, January 21, 2011 - North Shore News - A41

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE ROAD

Grinding Gears

Brendan McAleer

British bikes not for faint of heart

NORMALLY, I don’t pay a great deal of attention to motorcycles.

City Safety, which automatically stops a Volvo if another vehicle gets in its way.

It’s a radar-and camera-based system that can detect pedestrians in front of the car.

In a nutshell, it gives a warning signal if someone walks into its detection field and automatically activates the car’s full braking power if the driver fails to respond in time.

Half of all pedestrian accidents occur at speeds below 25 km/h. Pedestrian

Now, by that I don’t mean I ignore them while on the road, driving around with shredded leathers flapping from my bumpers and a cracked helmet wedged in my windshield. No, what I mean to say is that I’m not allowed to have one, so I try to ignore them.

One of the problems inherent in having a mother that’s a nurse and a wife that’s a doctor is that there is a great deal of wailing and worrying and general guilt-laying-upon every time you get caught even looking sideways at a motorcycle. “You’ll kill yourself!” they howl, and to be fair, they’re largely right.

I’d imagine it’d be about 10 solid minutes after throwing my leg over the saddle of some shiny machine before I would be reduced to a reddish, disincorporated heap of protoplasmic jelly, like one

See Automatic page 42

See Owners’ page 44

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VOLVO actually discontinued the S60 line, but fortunately brought it back with lovely styling and a new safety system that detects pedestrians who stray into the car’s path. Find the S60 at the North Shore Automall.

2011 Volvo S60 Columnist DAVID CHAO reviews the 2011 Volkwagen Touareg next week in REV

Style and hi-tech safety

By David Chao and Bob McHugh Contributing Writers

OUR original reason for driving the Volvo S60 was simply to check out a unique new feature it possesses, which is entered for an AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada) technology award.

Once ensconced in its classy interior and surrounded by elaborate safety systems, we were smitten by the guile,

grace and appeal of this Swedish beauty.

Volvo temporarily discontinued the S60 for 2010 model year, but it’s back now as a 2011 model and a completely new design.

It’s a wonderful car on a number of different levels, and the high-tech solutions that actively help the driver avoid accidents are outstanding.

The new one is “Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake” and it comes in a $4,500 optional Driver Support Package.

Actually it’s a more advanced form of an existing Volvo active safety system called

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Swedish carmaker has come a long way from ‘good-but-boxy’ days From page 42

seemed to like it.

Otherwise, it’s a well thought-out, low-key interior with quality trimmings and seats that look good and were very comfortable and supportive. Legroom in the rear, however, can be limited.

The dash centre stack is the typical thin wall Volvo design with storage space behind it, and the most elegant of its ilk that I’ve seen. In back, the trunk is a spacious, offers 340 L (12 cu-ft) of storage and has

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Which is why I try not to pay too much attention to them.

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their upcoming display at the Vancouver International Motorcycle Show. Mr. Dowler, the emailer in question, essentially asked if I might mention the upcoming event in my column, which I have just done.

There are several things that made me well disposed to receive Mr. Dowler’s emissive.

Firstly, as I mentioned, the whole closet motorcyclist thing lies very close to the surface, and it’s very easy for me to get excited about bikes.

Secondly, it is a personal rule of mine to consistently be nice to people who have an interest in elderly British machinery, as they’re always a bit unhinged. It takes a special sort of mental disability to cast your eye over a huge range of reliable, safe, inexpensive, powerful and fun Japanese two-wheelers and then say, “Do you have anything that leaks? Or explodes?”

Lastly, it’s always a good idea to support motorcycling in your community as it provides a valuable source of fresh organs for the rest of us.

Anyway, the more I read about BMOC, the more I liked it. Firstly, they have the good sense to recognize that their machines can be a bit fussy. The three 01210771

of those exploded vampires from True Blood.

Still, it’d be an amazing ten minutes, and that’s why I occasionally break down and have brief fantasies about buying one in secret and sneaking out to ride at night. It’s futile, I know,

went back to full fantasy mode and started browsing the classifieds for a nice Suzuki DRZ-400SM. “Sir,” it began (which was a little off-putting, as I usually only get called “sir” when it’s immediately followed by the words, “do you know how fast you were going?”), and then followed a description of the club, its members and

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Secondly, their membership requirements don’t require you to actually own a British motorcycle, which is handy as I expect many members usually only have pieces of one, rather than an entire functioning unit. However, such

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Bikes echo ’60s era From page 44 the horror, and my rallying cry is “never again!” But while to me, all motorcycles are forbidden fruit, and thus, all dangerously intriguing, I can see how a lifetime of riding would make only an old Norton or Triumph truly interesting for a Sunday morning ride.

British bikes are truly beautiful things in general, particularly the desperately pretty café racers from the ’60s. This year’s BMOC booth at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show (Jan 2023rd) is taking on the form of the Ace Café London. I didn’t know what that was, so I went and Googled it.

What I found was a nearly lost haunt of Mods and Rockers, leather-clad young men and women racing through the night to their own mecca, a place where the motorbike was honoured as a symbol of rebellion and freedom from stuffy post-war British society.

For the disaffected youth, a lean, chopped-down, Grand Prix-styled café racer was the perfect way to jet from point to point along the darkened motorways, when all lawabiding citizens were abed.

In many ways, the

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culture surrounding these British motorcycles of the ’50s and ’60s is the same as that surrounding the hotrodding surf scene of the same period in California, or the moonshine-running backroads boys in the Southern U.S. For leatherclad, denimed British youths, a Norton “Featherbed” frame was the same as a ’32 Deuce Coupe was to a kid in Los Angeles: it was a place to start work, modifying, chopping, lightening and wedging in the most powerful engine you could afford.

So helmets off to the BMOC members and their efforts to keep these bikes on the road and keep that rebellious counter-culture alive by eschewing the easy road of just buying a Japanese bike. If you’re free this weekend, why not pop down to the Tradex Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford and check them out. There’s even a retro café racer event tonight at 8 p.m.

Even if you can’t ride (or aren’t allowed to), it’d be a great way to check out a movement that changed the face of motorcycle-riding forever. I’m going to try and sneak myself. Shhh, nobody tell my wife.

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The Drive We took our S60 and went for a little cruise around the local mall and SkyTrain station.

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DL# 10743

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Northshore E X C L U S I V E

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Northshore Auto Mall, 800 Automall Dr. North Van

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MSRP.** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

26,340

ERS’ CHOICE READ

2 O1O WINNER

2010 Reader’s Choice Winner

604-984-0331 www.pacifichonda.ca

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36,410

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2011 CRV LX 2WD MODEL RE3H3BEY

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428 4.9

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PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $5,253.42 DOWN O.A.C.

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WHEN YOU PAY CASH

SAVE

IF YOU HAVE TO DO GIFT RETURNS, WHY NOT DO IT IN A NEW HONDA?

MSRP.** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

27,880

2011 PILOT

$

2011 CR-V

816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver

WHEN YOU PAY CASH

†

2011 ACCORD SE MODEL CP2E6BE

LOW FINANCE AND LEASE RATES AVAILABLE

2011 CIVIC DX MODEL FA1E2BEX

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LOW FINANCE AND LEASE RATES AVAILABLE

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2011 ACCORD

SPECIAL EDITION

MSRP.** INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDI

16,385

GUARANTEED TO BEAT ANYTHING YOU GOT FOR CHRISTMAS.

$

13TH YEAR IN A ROW AS CANADA’S #1 SELLING CAR

2011 CIVIC

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**MSRP is $16,385/$26,340 and includes $1,395/$1,550 freight and PDI. For all offers, license, insurance, applicable taxes, and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. †$1,000.00 price reduction available on new 2011 Civic DX, model FA1E2BEX/Accord SE Sedan, model CP2E6BE. Cash incentives will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. **/† Offers valid from January 4th through January 31st, 2011 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

**MSRP is $27,880/$36,410 and includes $1,590 freight and PDI. For all offers, license, insurance, applicable taxes, and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. † $1,000.00 price reduction available on new 2011 CR-V, model RE3H3BEY. Cash incentives will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. #Limited time lease offers based a new 2011 Pilot LX 2WD, model YF3H2BE. Lease example based on new 2011 Pilot LX 2WD, model YF3H2BE available through Honda Canada Finance Inc. O.A.C. £4.9% lease APR for 48 months. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $428.00.

Down payment or equivalent trade of $5,253.42, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $25,797.42. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Retailer may lease for less.

Retailer order / trade may be necessary. **/#/£/† Offers valid from January 4th through January 31st, 2011 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

A48 - North Shore News - Friday, January 21, 2011