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Prisoner goes to court for dentures Jane Seyd

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A North Vancouver man serving a prison sentence in a Fraser Valley jail is taking the government to court for pulling his teeth without permission and refusing to give him dentures.

Reza Eshghabadi, 52, who is being held in Fraser Regional Correctional Centre, has filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court, asking a judge to review the jail’s refusal to give him dentures. Eshghabadi says being toothless has resulted in significant weight loss, diabetes and other health problems.

Jail staff have so far refused the dentures, saying lack of teeth has not resulted in any physical problems, despite recommendations from a dentist that they be provided.

They added that Eshghabadi agreed to have his teeth removed.

According to the court documents, Eshghabadi’s See NV page 3

Sign of the times

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A large crowd of West Vancouver residents listen to a presentation on plans for the revitalization of the Ambleside core area at the AmblesideNOW Open House held Tuesday at the West Vancouver Community Centre. Council and staff are in the process of collecting feedback on their plans. More information can be found at www.amblesidenow.ca.

Cell towers to get a second look

Tessa Holloway

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THE locations of two controversial telecommunications towers proposed by Rogers alongside Highway 1 on the North Shore will get a second look after an outcry by nearby residents.

The towers in question are a 41-metre tower proposed for the highway right-of-way at the end of Tempe Glen Drive in North Vancouver and a 29.5-metre tower proposed for the space between the westbound Taylor Way off-ramp and the highway.

Rogers has held meetings with the City of North Vancouver

If alternate locations possible, Rogers will consult communities

and West Vancouver staff over the proposed towers, and if options are identified they will be taken to the residents in the area, said Sara Holland, spokeswoman for Rogers Communications.

“Through the process we had a chance to hear from the community and the municipality, and what we’ve heard is that there are concerns,” said Holland of the North Vancouver tower.

“We’ve also heard the municipality would like to work with us to find a solution that works with everyone.”

The announcement in North Vancouver came on Feb. 11, the last day of consultations, while West Vancouver’s consultation process has been suspended.

A petition effort opposed to the tower’s location in Tempe Heights gathered signatures from 205 of the 240 houses in the neighbourhood, with 97 per cent of residents who were contacted signing the petition, said organizer Ralph Johnstone.

Johnstone said he was happy to see the change had been made, but said there was no suitable location for this style of tower in the area.

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DNV reorganizes bike committee

District ends joint planning with city Tessa Holloway

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THE District of North Vancouver is steering away from the Joint Bicycle Advisory Committee, leaving the city alone at the table and cyclist advocates questioning what this means for the Bicycle Master Plan.

Instead, two members of the former JBAC will now sit on the district’s Transportation Planning Advisory Committee, while staff will pick up more of the work of co-ordinating projects with the city.

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Roger Bassam, the former council liaison to the committee, say the new arrangement will allow a more holistic approach.

“We’re not looking at NEWS photo Mike Wakefield cycling as a separate component anymore, we’re looking at THE District of North Vancouver created this southbound bike lane on Mountain Highway in 2010. It runs one it as an integrated part of block behind Lynn Valley Shopping Centre before terminating abruptly at 27th Street. transportation. It has to be included in all our decisions,” “We had no prior indication, we had just been through City Mayor Darrell Mussatto said he remains said Bassam, explaining the decision. a two- to three-hour meeting as normal.” committed to what he’s now just calling the Bicycle The change was part of a review of all committee As the former representative of JBAC on the Advisory Committee, with a staff report scheduled for structures that saw administrative support taken district’s transportation advisory committee, she said the next few weeks on its future. away from several committees as well as staff time cycling issues won’t get the same attention they did “We’ve achieved quite a bit with the committee reorganized, all in an effort to save money on the with the previous set-up. over the last 10 years,” he said, but cautioned: “We upcoming budget, said David Stuart, CAO for the “Just by virtue of the diverse groups that need to still have a ways to go yet.” district. be heard, no I don’t think the cycling needs will be He said the city and district would continue to In the last few years the district has spent $4.2 effectively voiced,” she said. “It’s too bad. I think we work together, but he did show some disappointment million on trails open to bicycles and included new provided a good service.” with the decision. or wider bicycle lanes in road projects on Capilano Jay Macdonald, chairman of the Vancouver Area “My dream would have been to have a North Shore Road and Mount Seymour Parkway, as well as projects Cycling Coalition’s North Shore Committee, is bicycle advisory committee with North Vancouver, on Marine Drive, Lynn Valley Road and Mountain worried the change will make it more difficult for West Vancouver and the district.”

Highway to make them safer for bikes. That will cyclists to have input on the development of bike Right now, the city is working on connecting the continue, said Stuart. lanes, and will fragment the advisory process. current patchwork of lanes, said Mussatto, pointing Committee members were told at the last minute “The beauty of JBAC is the joint part of it — there to the current project to add a bike route to Larson of the last meeting of 2010 and former co-chairwoman are so many touching points where the district and Road, one of the priority routes identified in the Killaine Sharman said they received no warning or the city have to co-operate on stuff,” he said, pointing Bicycle Master Plan. Council requested an extension consultation. out engineers and councilors from both municipalities on federal funds for the project at the Feb. 7 council Sharmansaidshewasshockedbytheannouncement. would attend meetings and bring issues up at council. meeting.

City and West Van mayors optimistic about solutions From page 1 “It’s residential areas, parks, parks and more parks,” he said.

“No other neighbourhood is going to put up with an industrial monstrosity that big.”

He said other cellphone companies had managed to provide service to the area without large, obstructive towers being built, and Rogers should do the same.

In West Vancouver, the British Properties Area Homeowners’ Association and residents spoke against the tower to council, while several councillors themselves said the location was inappropriate and an eyesore.

Holland said there were many considerations, in particular in West Vancouver, related to tree heights and terrain since cellular signals are a line-of-sight technology.

Both mayors expressed optimism that a solution could be found, and Pam Goldsmith-Jones in West Vancouver said municipal planning staff and Rogers had already had several productive meetings. She said council doesn’t support the initial location and Rogers could do better at including the public.

“We’re just dialling the clock back a bit and starting from the beginning,” she said. “And we’ll include the community every step of the way.”

“This is a direct result of local residents speaking out,” said Darrell Mussatto, mayor of the City of North Vancouver, echoing Goldsmith-Jones’ comments. “The proof will be in their actions, but I’m very hopeful.”

NV man’s health suffering in jail

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Commissioner reviews four WVPD complaints

Jane Seyd

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THREE West Vancouver police officers were reprimanded last year after complaints were lodged against them, including one officer who smacked a member of the public on the head and failed to stop his police dog from biting the same person on the legs in June 2009.

The complaints were among four from the West Vancouver Police Department reviewed last year by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, according to a recently released year-end report.

The police complaint commissioner oversees complaints from the public against members of municipal police forces in British Columbia, but does not have authority over the RCMP. It also

reviews all cases that have resulted in serious harm or death, and cases where a person in the custody of the police suffers a “reportable injury.” More than half of those injuries are bites from police dogs.

In the case of the West Vancouver officer whose dog bit a person on the legs, the officer received a verbal reprimand and was told to take retraining in dealing with “resistant subjects” and police dog handling.

Another West Vancouver police office was suspended without pay for two days and required to work under close supervision for six months after failing to conduct a timely investigation and failing to seize evidence before it was destroyed in April 2009.

In another case from 2009, an officer was deemed to have used excessive force when he knocked a complainant to the ground. That police officer was required to take extra training and See 966 page 5

trouble started soon after he arrived in jail in November 2009 after being sentenced for importing opium in B.C. Supreme Court.

Eshghabadi asked the prison dentist for help with his dentures. Instead, the dentist removed his 10 remaining teeth.

Eshghabadi’s lawyer Kristy Sim with the Prisoners’ Legal Services Society said Eshghabadi never gave anyone informed consent to that.

Her client’s first language is Farsi and he only understands limited English she said. “There was no translator present.”

If he knew his teeth were going to be pulled and not replaced, “He would never have consented to having his teeth removed,” she said.

But that is exactly what happened, said Sim. Because his old dentures no longer fit, Eshghabadi immediately asked to get replacements, she said. But in the past 15 months, his request has been repeatedly refused by the jail. “He literally has no teeth,” said Sim. The result is Eshghabadi can’t eat most of the jail food provided, has lost more than 20 pounds and developed Type 2 diabetes, she said, along with symptoms including stomach infections and blurred vision.

“He’s unable to meat. He’s unable to eat vegetables. He’s unable to eat fruit,” she said.

As a result, Eshghabadi has been living on a few soft items like mashed potatoes, soup and milk, said Sim. The only other option offered by the jail was to puree his food, she said. He tried it and found it so unpalatable, “he couldn’t continue,” she said.

Having no teeth has also made it extremely difficult for Eshghabadi to form words and speak properly, said Sim. “His whole face has collapsed in on itself.”

Sim added if Eshghabadi wasn’t in jail but was on welfare, the province would pay for dentures.

Sim acknowledged many people might not feel sympathy for prisoners. But, “I would just like to think Canadian jails are not run in such a way that (living with no teeth) would be considered acceptable,” she said.

The B.C. Civil Liberties Association has also called on B.C. Corrections to reverse its decision, saying all prisoners must be given access to health care.

The case is scheduled to be heard in court March 1, just 10 days before Eshghabadi is set to be released on parole.

Sim said it’s unclear if a court decision will come in time to help her client, even if a judge rules in his favour.

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Knife wielder gets 1 year

Innocent woman awaits skin grafts and tendon surgery Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

A man who slashed an innocent bystander with a knife as she was trying to break up an argument, causing permanent injuries to her hand, has been sent back to jail for four months.

Judge Judith Gedye handed Louie Lewis the sentence Feb. 8 after Lewis pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in North Vancouver provincial court.

Gedye described the knifing as an “almost random attack” on the victim, who was outside her house, trying to get another man into a taxi following an all-night party on the Capilano reserve, when it happened. “She was a completely innocent bystander who was trying to do the right thing,” said Gedye. “I hope you realize now it was one of the worst decisions you ever made in your life.”

The knife attack happened in the early hours of Aug. 22 last year following a lacrosse tournament and party that followed at a home on Khatsalano Road. At some point in the early morning, a visiting lacrosse player — Brandon Francis — got into an argument with Doran Lewis, Louie Lewis’s cousin. Shawna Jacobs, who hadn’t been drinking, interceded in the fight and was trying to get Francis a cab back to his hotel when Louie Lewis approached and slashed her across the wrist with a knife, severing the tendons and leaving a six-inch gash.

A scuffle ensued and Brandon Francis was also stabbed four times, but suffered only minor injuries.

A group of bystanders then tackled Louie Lewis to the ground and beat him.

Police were called and arrested Lewis walking away from the scene with blood on his face.

Jacobs was taken to hospital where she spent 15 days being treated for the wound to her hand, which became infected.

Crown prosecutor Jason Krupa said since the attack she has lost the sensation in some of her fingers and may have permanent

nerve damage. She is still waiting for skin grafts and further surgery to repair the tendons, he added.

Krupa asked the judge for a 2½- to three-year sentence.

Lewis’s defence lawyer, David Walsoff, said Lewis has no memory of the attack. Lewis was drunk at the time, but also suffers from epilepsy and was beaten unconscious before he was arrested, Walsoff said.

Walsoff also suggested that Lewis was just going along with his cousin that night and didn’t bring the knife to the party or intend to hurt anyone. “He’s not known to be a violent person,” he said.

Lewis’s mother also stood up in court and told the judge her son has accepted responsibility for what happened.

“It’s a very sad situation,” she said. “It is very unfortunate that my son chose to do what he did that day.”

Gedye told Lewis he was lucky the situation wasn’t worse.

She handed him a 12-month sentence, giving him eight months’ credit for time he has already spent in custody. Lewis was also ordered to serve 12 months probation, stay away from alcohol and not possess any guns or knives.

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A fourth officer was deemed to have abused his authority with respect to his conduct with another officer in August of 2009. No discipline was handed out in that case, although the complaint commissioner noted new rules that came into effect last year would require a minimum level of reprimand.

The four cases from West Vancouver were among 966 provincewide complaint files concluded by the office last year. Eighty-two of those complaints were substantiated. About 120 others were either mediated or informally resolved.

Cases from other municipal police detachments in the report included those of a Delta officer who pointed his police-issued gun at another driver during a traffic dispute, and a New Westminster officer who posted photos on his Facebook page of someone wearing a department dress uniform while pointing a handgun at his head.

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O one expected the provincial budget tabled Tuesday to be inspired. The “makebelieve” budget, as some pundits have dubbed it, had much to do with legal requirements and little to do with where B.C. is headed in the future.

What wasn’t in the budget was as notable as anything actually in it.

There are no spending increases for many public services. More than half of the ministries are in line for cuts.

Another item not in the budget: any hints of what could happen if the hated HST is turned down in a provincial referendum. Financial desperation is what prompted the provincial money grab in the first place. That situation hasn’t changed — except much of the federal “transition” money has already has been spent. Any HST payback

remains the elephant in the corner.

What is in the budget includes a high level of debt, much of it associated with capital projects brought on in the name of economic stimulation.

Most notable, however, is about $2.5 billion in “wiggle room” or “flexible funding” for the new Liberal leader to allocate over the next three years. That amounts to a significant slush fund for the yet-unnamed leader.

Of course this “holding” budget may yet turn out to share features of past February budgets that later proved light on fiscal reality and were revised into wholly new “updates” six months later. For that, and for news on where about $1 billion of taxpayer funding is headed in the next year alone, stay tuned not to the legislature but to the Liberal leadership race.

I’ve lost my rose-tinted 2010 spectacles

ARE you getting off on the drooling orgy of nostalgia on the anniversary of Winter Olympics 2010?

Oh, you’ve guessed I’m not.

Television retrospectives?

Special sections in the dailies? Oily hype and selfcongratulation? Whenever Vancouver talks big-city, it’s small-town.

Yes, it was a grand party.

But: Not much ink on the disappointing number of outof-province visitors.

Or on the narrowness of benefit to retail and hospitality industries beyond a tight geographical area.

Do the six families that threw in several hundred thousand each to bolster West Vancouver/North Shore attractions believe their (probably tax-writeoff) philanthropy made a substantial difference?

Or on the unpaid bill — more than three-quarters of a billion dollars — stuck

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Trevor Lautens to Vancouver taxpayers by a desperate city hall to backstop the overpriced and underwhelming Olympic Village condos built by overstretched Millennium, which had to go to obscure, hard-eyed, high-interest lenders because the financial mainstream (cannily, in retrospect) wouldn’t touch the project.

Or on John Furlong’s pained confession that due to an unfortunate lack of cash in the till he couldn’t keep his word — a moral if not legal obligation — to Olympic staff

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of expected bonuses, held in trust.

Journalist Bob Mackin is the media expert on that issue: VANOC, the organizing committee, stated in a Dec. 21, 2009 report that the trust held $17.744 million. In its post-Olympics Dec. 27, 2010 report, mention of the trust vanished. Days later staff learned by email they wouldn’t get the final bonus instalment.

“It’s no surprise that the bonuses went bust,” Mackin wrote for Toronto-based Sun Media — no link with the Vancouver Sun, an Olympics sponsor. VANOC revealed a $187.8 million taxpayer bailout, required to show a balanced $1.884 billion budget for operations, which were solemnly pledged not to need taxpayer money.

That’s where the bonus went.

Vancouver didn’t have its own variant of Montreal’s “Big Owe” for its 1967 Olympics, eh?

No question, though — a fun time. See Roman history,

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••• Expect Joan McIntyre to get perks, perhaps a minor cabinet post, if Kevin Falcon takes the leadership prize and premiership when the Liberals meet Feb. 26.

The other three North Shore Liberal MLAs — Minister of State for Building Code Renewal Naomi Yamamoto, North Vancouver-Lonsdale; Jane Thornthwaite, North Vancouver-Seymour; and Ralph Sultan, West Vancouver-Capilano — are backing Shuswap political scientist and berry farmer George Abbott. West Vancouver-Sea to Sky’s McIntyre supports Falcon.

McIntyre helped Falcon — largely by her silence — when the Eagleridge environmental protest raged over “improving” (did it?) the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler as a sop to the Winter Olympics 2010 machine. Nothing new; the International Olympic

Committee is a quadrennial dictatorship before which even the mightiest host nations and cities kneel, quake and suspend rights to attract and mollify.

Mayor Pam GoldsmithJones’ council overturned her predecessor Ron Wood’s council commitment to try to protect Eagleridge. That left some protesters, including some principled and respected West Vancouverites, high and dry. Some stuck with it and were fined or went to jail for their ideals.

Falcon was then highways minister. McIntyre, when asked, claimed she’d heard from only a couple of people opposed to the destruction of the bluffs and its sensitive waterways. Which, if true, bluntly suggests she didn’t have enough profile or wasn’t worth contacting.

She’s a perfectly nice woman and Gordon Campbell loyalist from the Liberal backrooms (a pollster in real life) who in two terms has made no discernible imprint, and — these are

compliments — lacks hard political edge and naked ambition to win.

Prediction? If the Liberal delegates in their hearts dislike and resent Christy Clark, not too difficult a chore in my view, but have read the public opinion polls and swallow their misgivings, she’s in. But factor in the women’s vote, and my sense is a lot of women aren’t Clark fans.

In leadership debates Falcon has had the sharpest, most concrete facts and figures in his head, and a ready tongue to disseminate them. I’d predict Falcon.

And, of course, big business likes him.

CKNW’s Jill Bennett violated an unspoken media truth last weekend: She declared the contest bored her. Sure, but we have to pretend.

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NDP should consider Libs’ voting system

THE B.C. Liberals have done the smart thing and changed the way of choosing their next leader to ensure all regions of this diverse province have a say in the matter.

Unfortunately, it appears the NDP won’t be doing that. Instead, it will be using the one-member-one-vote method, which was once trendy but which now can create more problems than it solves.

The way of choosing political leaders has varied over the years. For decades, the preferred option was a delegated convention, which saw people — often committed party loyalists and activists — elected by fellow party members in their home ridings to attend a convention to vote for a new leader.

I’ve had the good fortune to have attended several exciting — even historic — delegated leadership conventions over the years, and they can be riveting events.

I covered the 1983 Progressive Conservative convention in Ottawa, where Brian Mulroney defeated Joe Clark in an electrifying contest that captivated the nation. On the last ballot, as it became apparent Clark was

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about to lose power, I noticed everyone had pretty much deserted him. He sat with a knot of supporters in the stands of the old Civic arena.

I went up and sat just behind him, and watched the bedlam below as Mulroney took over his party.

A year later, the B.C. NDP met in the PNE Agrodome to pick a successor to Dave Barrett. It went five ballots, before an obscure Vancouver Island MLA — Bob Skelly — emerged the winner because two top candidates (Dave Vickers and Bill King) simply could not support each other, and so allowed an unexceptional candidate to sneak up the middle.

I have particular fondness for that convention because I won the media pool — along with fellow Vancouver Sun reporter Tom Barrett — as we were the only ones to foresee

the unlikely Skelly victory.

But the greatest leadership convention in B.C. history may well have been the 1986 convention in Whistler, where Bill Vander Zalm was picked to succeed Bill Bennett as leader of the Social Credit party.

There were 12 candidates in that race, which meant 12 hospitality tents, 12 open bars and 12 barbeques open for almost a week at the end of July. Vander Zalm was picked after several ballots in the sweltering convention centre, and the seeds of the eventual destruction of the political dynasty were sown.

The conventions that picked Mike Harcourt, Gordon Campbell, Glen Clark and Ujjal Dosanjh were far less dramatic — perhaps because the outcome of each was not really in doubt.

Campbell was the first B.C. leader chosen by the one-member-one-vote system. Frankly, it was a rather lifeless, limp affair.

The NDP recently made the switch to the same system, and one has to wonder whether the party is having second thoughts.

While there were certainly flaws with the delegated system (i.e. the disastrous choice of Skelly), the fact is it was a system that could breathe enormous energy and excitement into a

political party.

By contrast, the onemember-one-vote system focuses on the initial excitement of signing up members, but doesn’t necessarily sustain that excitement — or even the commitment to the party of those who take part in mass sign-ups.

As well, the system is open to manipulation, as one particular community or constituency can swamp

everyone else through mass sign-ups. Also, the odds of fraud being committed may increase with so many people taking out membership forms.

By moving to a regional, weighted system — in which all party members do indeed get to cast a ballot, but in which that ballot is counted at the local (riding) level, and not as part of a province-wide pool — the B.C. Liberals have taken a significant step

away from the pure onemember-one-vote system, and have inched closer to the old delegate system.

Hopefully, the NDP will eventually get to the same spot. The pendulum may be actually be swinging back to the old days, which in this case may be a rare bit of good news for our political system.

Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global BC.

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Coal exports soar in 2010 NV’s Neptune Terminals have record year

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NORTH Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals set new records for volumes of coal and potash shipped last year, topping previous records set more than a decade ago.

Neptune handled a total of 11.45 million tonnes in 2010, just beating out the previous record of 11.4 million tonnes of commodities set in 1998.

Neptune primarily ships coal and potash. Volumes of both NEWS photo Mike Wakefield commodities rose significantly in 2010 over the recessionary 2009 WATER sprinklers reduce airborne dust from the huge amounts of coal being volumes, thanks to demand in moved through Neptune Terminals on the North Vancouver waterfront.

Asia.

Port Metro Vancouver recently released year-end figures showing from Indonesia. coal exports were up 25 per cent in 2010 over the previous year. “Coal “That’s all to do with a good harvest,” said Silvester, plus growing has had a really strong year,” said Robin Silvester, president and chief demand from the world’s population and “changing tastes in food” in executive officer for the port. some parts of the world.

The vast majority of that is metallurgical coal used to make steel.

Exports of wood products, including lumber, raw logs, wood chips Most of the coal shipped through the port was destined for Japan, and other wood products handled by terminals like Lynnterm have also South Korea and China. rebounded since 2009 by 21 per cent. Most lumber is also heading to Shipments of potash — a mineral used to make fertilizer — also Asian markets. soared last year by 143 per cent to 5.5 million tonnes from 2.3 million “It underpins the fundamental strategy of the Asian Pacific Gateway” tonnes in 2009. Most of that went to Singapore and China. In 2008, strategy, said Silvester. the port shipped 6.5 million tonnes of potash. The lion’s share of potash China was the biggest overall export market last year, receiving 18.8 is shipped through Neptune Terminals, which is currently in the midst million tonnes — up six per cent from 2009. After China, the largest of an upgrade for its potash facilities intended to increase capacity to volumes of exports went to Japan, South Korea and the United States.

10.5 million tonnes annually.

Other signs of economic recovery are in the number of containers That project should be completed by mid-2011. coming in to the port — up 22 per cent last year. Most of those Other bulk commodities shipped by North Vancouver terminals containers contain consumer goods manufactured in Asia — everything also made gains in 2010. from “the clothes you and I are wearing at the moment,” said Silvester, Grain shipments, including both wheat and specialty cereal to electronics like iPhones. Most of those goods are then shipped by products, were up last year to a combined 18.9 million tonnes from train to other parts of the country, including Ontario and Quebec.

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INQUIRING REPORTER A spate of new polls showing the federal Conservatives opening a large lead over the Liberal party has ignited a debate among polling companies and academics as to whether polls help Canadian voters make an informed choice or whether they just confuse people with misleading or irrelevant information. Polls have a prominent place in many news articles about politics, especially amid speculation of a possible spring election.

Find us on Facebook and tell us what you think or add your comment to Inquiring Reporter at www.nsnews.com.

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Wade Hicks North Vancouver I don’t know which way it goes. There are people out there, I’m sure, who are influenced by what they think others think, but I really don’t know one way or another.

Jessie Perry North Vancouver I think it’s a good thing to show where they are in the polls and the popularity of each party. It keeps people informed.

Do you think polls are good or bad for democracy?

Rick Overes North Vancouver I’ve often thought that it isn’t (helpful), because it doesn’t affect my voting at all. I think it’s good for selling papers . . . but I don’t think it really affects most voters and it certainly doesn’t affect me.

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cringes, hides, even takes a stiff libation, when the Western world applauds and lectures lesser and poorer nations about free elections and all that.

Western media have gushed barrels of ink and electronic bites about the recent unpleasantness and bright hopes for democracy in Egypt. It seems Hosni Mubarak was a dictator.

Who knew? Who cared? Until weeks ago, no one much.

Most of the world’s 190-odd nations are dictatorships or oligarchies of some stripe. In the cool light of the new dawn, some Western drumbeaters are waking up to the essential fact that Egypt’s so-called cold peace with Israel is pragmatically

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From the start, this observer kept remembering the Shah of Iran. He was a very useful dictator. When his usefulness ended his American and other Western friends despicably dumped him. The pious Jimmy Carter didn’t want him. Overthrown, terminally ill, the Shah died in exile. And far worse followed in Iran.

But enough of that. Egypt need only look at distant British Columbia for a model of democracy. Like massive sign-ups of instant party members. Including a cat. A hockey team. About 40 people with the same address, a restaurant.

Another democratic party’s legislative minority staged a

Bea Hanna West Vancouver I don’t think it’s bad for democracy; it gives people another chance to have their say.

Thom Ward North Vancouver I think it’s helpful. It gives people insight into what the common group of people are leaning towards, or what trends are from more people than just yourself.

(bloodless — at least we do that) coup overthrowing a good, morally as well as politically, woman leader thought to not have the right stuff to win the next election. Quixotically, one of the party’s top three executives is required to be a woman — a ridiculous quota brought to light by a solid party man (good on you, North Vancouver’s David Schreck).

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••• West Vancouver chief administrative officer Grant McRadu was scheduled to meet this week with library officials over the dispute that won’t die — concerning George Pajari’s stand on the library and library foundation’s budget facts and figures.

Good initiative by McRadu. It says here this is a serious See Balanced page 11

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••• Soon after beginning a distinguished journalistic career marked by integrity, loyalty and humility — on Oct. 9, 1953 to be exact — a young proofreader began reading the columns sent from distant Vancouver bearing the amazingly funny words of one Eric Nicol.

The other readers competed in thumbing through the long strips of proofs to be first to have their chuckles in a dark night.

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Shaun Kirkpatrick, Emma Watts and Tony and Katrina King have a blast.

Karen Lidster, KidSport North Shore chairwoman, Russ and Alice Benson, manager of community relations, and Carla Piscopo attend.

Representatives of KidSport North Shore hosted January Blues, a fundraising evening at Mosquito Creek Bar and Grill Jan. 29. Guests enjoyed a burger and a beer, draw prizes, silent and live auctions, raffle, toonie toss and live entertainment. Proceeds will go to KidSport, which provides support to families by removing financial barriers preventing children from engaging in organized sports. On the North Shore, the non-profit assists approximately 155 athletes a year. Info: www.kidsportnorthshore.ca.

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Thrifty Foods’ Ray Taylor and Buy-Low Foods’ Albert Lum show their support.

Tamara Innes and Lucie Paquet, of Mosquito Creek Bar and Grill, flash their smiles.

Scott and Susan Hughes and Tom Walker share a laugh.

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The roots quartet all come from different backgrounds but find common ground in their music. “The string band sound is the glue,” says violinist Serena

Eades. “We play some gypsy jazz and some swing tunes and bluegrass. It’s all framed with the instruments that we play in the styles that we’ve played all our lives.” Boyd Norman (bass) and Dan Richter (guitar) played in a big band together while mandolin player Simon Hocking has bluegrass roots and Eades comes from a Celtic background.

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A Group Photography Exhibition by the members of the Caroun Photo Club will run until Feb. 28. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 19, 4-8 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.

The Campfires: Six artists will explore the utility and magic of a campfire with diverse works, until Feb. 26.

Delany’s Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466.

Forests and Oceans: Mary Touhey’s latest work will be on display until Feb. 28.

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 rock paintings by Michelle Vulama and acrylic paintings by Maureen Coles, until March 23.

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 North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents an exhibition of paintings and drawings of libraries by Suzy Stroet, Feb. 23-April 20. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m.

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Cap Classics — Young Artists Series: Pianists form the North Shore will perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, McIntyre and Rzewski, Friday, Feb. 18 at 11:45 a.m. Free.

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Small Stories: A mixed media exhibition with Joanne Frewer, Cathy Gibson, Gloria Shaw and Ruth Casselman, until Feb. 20.

West Coast Folk Art: A mixed media exhibition with works by Jens Diercks, Lynsey Paterson and Aleksandar Visnjic, Feb. 22-March 6. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m.

Artists in attendance: Saturday, Feb. 26, 2-3 p.m.

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.

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.

Two Person Show: Jean Taylor’s acrylic on canvas paintings depicting local forests and Colette Bennett’s photos showing doorways will be on display, Feb. 20-April 3.

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.

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

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.

Learning to Paint: A solo show by 11 year old West Vancouver artist Jessica Beddis, until Feb. 20. Artist’s reception: Sunday, Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m.

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For the Love of Colour: A solo show featuring oil paintings by Lynn Webster, Feb. 22-March 6.

Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m.

Artists Call: An inaugural annual North Shore Art Crawl is being organized for April 16 and 17 and artists and artisans are invited to open their studios to the public. If you wish to participate or assist in the planning, please contact Norman Vipond at 604-209-1197 or nvipond@yahoo. com.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.

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BORN into the music business, singer/ songwriter Haley Sales spent her childhood soaking up the sounds in her family’s recording studio.

Her father, Richard Sales, a guitarist, producer and engineer, worked with the likes of Miles Davis and John Fahey, among others, at his Glasswing Studios in the basement of the family home.

“It was amazing,” says Sales. “It formed a lot of what I am musically because it was basically in our house in Washington, D.C., and he would have all these different artists from jazz and R&B and hip-hop come in and record. I would pretty much go to sleep with it and eat breakfast with it and dance around to it my entire childhood.”

Sales started playing piano herself and then added other instruments as she got older.

“This sounds sort of crazy, but I knew what I wanted to do when I was about five,” she says. “I knew I wanted to be a singer and a performer, so I learned how to play jazz piano by playing along with songs and whatnot and just kept going from there. Even See Father page 20

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The opening number, “Floating Bridge,” starts off with just the bass, then Allman’s vocals, drums, keyboards and guitar all gradually joining in, and that collaboration sums up the album. This collection of talented musicians bring a simmering passion to all the songs they’re playing. The band is amazing as they build an acoustic house for Allman’s voice to haunt.

T-Bone Burnett uses a lean approach to the production, bringing in some extra reverb occasionally to add to that latenight blues club feel. But it is Allman that makes you believe the message of every song. He has endured plenty of trouble in his life and carries the reminders in every note.

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— Terry Peters ■ Pearl Jam — Live on Ten Legs (Monkeywrench Records) Rating: 9 out of 10 I’m pretty sure I burned a hole in my copy of Pearl Jam’s 1998 release Live on Two Legs — at least put some heavy scratches on it — and it’s safe to say my peers did the same.

2011 is the overwhelmingly popular Seattle-based rock band’s 20th anniversary year, and to mark the milestone they’ve got a number of plans, including an upcoming documentary directed by

filmmaker and music buff Cameron Crowe, album reissues, a summer music festival and a follow to their classic late-’90s release, dubbed Live on Ten Legs.

The album features 18 stellar versions of beloved Pearl Jam songs recorded around the world during the last seven years. The chosen tracks span their entire career with fanfavourite “Yellow Ledbetter” a fitting closer.

While they’re no stranger to live albums — Pearl Jam has released countless bootlegs over the years — Ten Legs is definitely worth a listen, proof that Eddie and the boys have the chops to keep things going for many years ahead.

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North Shore News: Bobby Bruce, when and where did you truly first become Nearly Neil on stage?

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West Vancouver Memorial Library Welsh Hall (downstairs) 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Lyle Young, international speaker, practitioner and teacher of Christian Science, explores examples of Jesus’ healing work and illustrates how the Gospel of St. Matthew is a ‘howto’ book that anyone can follow to experience health and healing.

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as an impersonation. While on tour, a reviewer from Adelaide gave our show an excellent review and referred to me as “Nearly Neil Diamond.” The success of that tour inspired me to put my own band together when we returned to Canada. Our first Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band concert was at the Gateway Theatre in Richmond, in 1998. The room was electric, the sold-out crowd had no idea what was coming. The band rocked. It still stands out as one of my most memorable shows of my career.

NSN: Have you ever seen Diamond in concert?

Bobby Bruce: Since starting this tribute, my wife and I go see Neil in concert every time that we are in town when he’s playing. A few years ago we had to miss the first half of his show, as we had a corporate gig down the street! I walked off stage, changed my clothes and within minutes we were striding to our seats.

NSN: What’s your all-time favourite Diamond song to sing?

Bobby Bruce: “Holly Holy” is my favourite Neil Diamond song to sing. Although “I Am I Said,” “Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show” and “If You Know What I Mean” are very fulfilling pieces to perform, none of them quite have the experience that “Holly Holy” has for both the

performer and the audience.

It is the one time in the show that I get more coming back from the audience than I am sending out — and I’m cranking it out.

NSN: You’ve been around world with The Solitary Band.

What’s the craziest place to play?

Bobby Bruce: A number of years ago, on our first trip to the Cayman Islands, we were performing on a beach-front stage erected for the concert, with cattle guards keeping the 2,000 fans from the stage.

At the front, a young woman was waving my CD, yelling, “I love you Nearly Neil,” as she broke through security.

Maybe I was wondering about how she got my CD, when I had never been there before, as I walked off the stage into the darkness and right off the stage onto the coral beach.

My wife yelled down to me, “Are you alright?” “Yeah, I think so,” I hesitantly replied.

“Well, get up here, you’ve got an encore!’ she barked.”

NSN: What’s next for you and the band?

Bobby Bruce: Musically, we are currently recording my original music project, New World. It is a collaboration with Steve Mather, my sound man for the last 15 years, and the band. We are looking forward to returning to Australia as well as our first tour of Holland in the fall.

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CALENDAR From page 15 Tickets: $28/$25.

Cates Hill Chapel: 661 Carter Rd., Bowen Island.

The High Bar Gang will perform, Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: www. highbargang.com.

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

Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band: A Neil Diamond tribute, Sunday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $36.

World Harmony: The Sinfonia Orchestra presents music from Korea, Japan, China, First Nations, Iran, India and more, Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $35/$30/$15.

Deep Cove Coffee House: St. Clare-in-theCove, 1384 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver.

Info: lindabates@shaw.ca or 604-929-4019.

Willy Blizzard, an acoustic folks trio, will be the feature presentation, Friday, Feb. 18 at 9 p.m.

Warm-up acts, 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10.

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

A Night at the Movies: The West Vancouver Youth Band, symphonic division, will perform film scores from silent films to Star Wars, accompanied by visuals of the movies, Wednesday, March 2 at 7 :30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$5.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.

The Rakish Angles will perform an intimate concert of newgrass, Latin, gypsy-jazz and oldtime music, Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $25/$22.

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

La Femme Fatale: Mezzo-soprano Debi Wong and pianist Margit Juhasz will perform a recital of pieces about mysterious women and their timeless charms, Thursday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m.

Tickets: $15/$12.

St. Andrew’s United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9850408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.

The Ambleside Players, musicians from the Ambleside Orchestra, will present a concert, Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The program will include music by Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Gottfried Finger and Gershwin. Admission by donation. Info: 604-904-3620.

Celebrating Black History: A free concert with musician Marcus Mosley, Sunday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.

A Concert for Brian: Espiritu Vocal Ensemble, Pandora’s Vox, the A Capella Chorus and the St. Andrew’s Children’s Choirs will join their voices in a concert to celebrate the life of Brian Wood, Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25 at the door. Proceeds to the Brian Wood memorial trust fund.

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Jazz Vespers: Deanna Knight and Hot Club of Mars will be the featured musicians, Sunday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m.

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though I didn’t necessarily know what I was doing, I came up with different things, like different chordings and stuff like that.”

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Students took a normal course load during the day, but after 3 p.m. they could explore whatever caught their artistic fancy. “It was pretty full-on but I loved it,” says

Sales. “I was in lots of plays and musicals.”

After she graduated at age 16, Sales’ family made one more move to Vancouver Island where her parents now run an organic blueberry farm. Glasswing Studios came with them north. “I’m

not going to lie — at first it was really weird,” says Sales.

“I knew I wanted to be a musician and an actress and I wound up on a blueberry farm on Vancouver Island. It’s not remote, but it’s definitely not in the city, which is what I was used to.”

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Sales has released two albums, Sunseed in 2007 and When the Bird Became a Book last summer. Her dad produced both recordings in their own studio. “It’s all homegrown,” she laughs. “(On the new disc) we recorded the bass and drum tracks down in Seattle at Death Cab for Cutie’s studio just because it was just easier.

My drummer is from Seattle.

We did the rest of it on the blueberry farm. I’d record a vocal track and then go out and pick blueberries for a little while for my mom and then go back in and record some more.”

Between album releases, Sales has been touring the world making new friends, performing music and surfing every chance she gets. Favourite places to

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“There’s something about being able to surf and look up and see a bald eagle, snow and big Douglas fir trees that you can’t see anywhere else.

It’s pretty amazing.”

With music and surfing as her passions, it wasn’t long before she met up with Jack Johnson and Donavon Frankreiter. “I met Jack through his piano player Zack Gill, who I played a couple of shows with,” Sales says.

“We became good friends and they invited me to come hang out with them backstage.

They’re such great guys. It’s encouraging to see artists at that level of success who are also good people at the same time.”

Frankreiter and buddy G. Love perform on a couple of tracks on her new album.

“I toured with Donavon a couple of times leading up to the recording of the album,” says Sales. “He’s an amazing artist and a great guy — really funny — same with G. Love.

I was halfway into recording the basic tracks and I was like, ‘These guys would be so good on these two songs.’

I wrote to them and they volunteered their time.”

After performing at Winterruption on Granville Island next week on a double bill with Current Swell, Sales and her band are planning to tour Japan in the spring.

“Over the last two years I’ve been there twice and I love it,” she says. “I have a really cool indie label over there called Surf Rock and they’ve been great. The first single, ‘Keep Driving’ (off her debut album), was in the Top 15 on radio in Japan, which was really fun. They’re releasing the second single off the new album so I’m going to go tour and support it.

“Japan has an amazing work ethic. When I’m there I pretty much have interviews from eight in the morning until the show at night. I remember one interview for a radio station was actually at 2 a.m. after a show and then I had to get up at eight to go to another interview.

It’s really fun. I love it, but they keep you busy. They’re so respectful. Everybody appreciates you being there so much.”

Other bands performing at Winterruption include The Zolas with special guest Maurice, The Night Crawlers, The Pugs and Crows Band featuring Tony Wilson and Gord Grdina’s East Van Strings. For a full schedule of Winterruption events at Granville Island Feb. 25-27 visit www.granvilleisland. com/winterruption.

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ADVENTURE

Climbing Greenland’s big granite walls

Jasmin Caton discusses epic trip at the VIMFF finale Saturday night ■ Jasmin Caton: Babes, Big Walls and Bad Shrooms — Climbing in the Tasermiut Fjord, Greenland. Saturday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Centennial Theatre. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door.

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RAINY weather and sleepless nights didn’t stop Jasmin Caton from enjoying some of the best climbing of her life on a trip to Greenland last summer.

Caton, who is currently running a backcountry ski lodge in the Selkirk Mountains, will be speaking about her climbing adventure tomorrow night as part of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.

She and her friend Kate Rutherford headed to the Tasermiut Fjord in southern Greenland for a month-long trip last July.

“I had never been to Greenland before, but my husband did an expedition to the same area and it was his photos that inspired me to eventually go there myself,” explains Caton.

Getting there was a challenge in and of itself, she says. The journey started with a flight from Seattle to Iceland via New York. The ladies then got on board a smaller plane and flew to Narsarsuaq, a village in southern Greenland, before taking a passenger helicopter to their final destination of Nanortalik, an island near the mouth of the Tasermiut Fjord. The next day they took a boat to the fiord and were dropped off at base camp.

Their surroundings were beautiful, according to Caton.

“We were dropped off on a fishing boat on a white sand beach on a fiord, kind of like the Howe Sound,” she says.

“Above that is sort of like rolling, heathery, kind of shrubby

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KATE Rutherford and Jasmin Caton arrived at Tasermiut Fjord in southern Greenland during a stretch of good weather last July, but it didn’t last long. The full adventure will be chroniceld tomorrow night during the finale of this year’s Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Visit www.vimff.org for details.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

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Cosy up in knits

Dear Mattie: What should I be wearing this time of year?

Cheeky in Canyon Heights

Dear Canyon Heights: By now we are all tired of winter, but it is not spring yet. This is a time of year when I like to experiment with new trends that I have overlooked in the fall. Since some things seemed too trendy many months ago, now they are worth a try.

Knits have been very popular, in both lightweights as well as chunky. I like the lightweight knits better as they are form-fitting. Chunky is good if you plan to wear it as an outdoor piece. The best way to wear lightweight knits is as a layering piece. A V-neck sweater or a button front vest works best with a lightweight T-shirt or fitted shirt underneath. This look can be casual and stylish without looking formal.

Chunky knits work best with leggings and skinny to straight leg pants. Jeans are great, but I always like to wear cords in the winter, just for a change.

Chunky knits need to be as fitted as possible and slightly longer, to the hip, so that it can have a complementary look.

There are still some knit options for those who don’t like wearing sweaters. Knit hats have become trendy and fun. Since this is not an expensive item, try a new colour that stands out on its own. The beanie can have a luxurious look with colour and pattern.

These warm hats come in chunky, fine knit as well as crochet. They can also be tight, loose, with earflaps and with brims. There is a beanie for everyone.

Another affordable knit item for this time of year is the knit cowl scarf. Some of you might be

wondering what that is. It is a big scarf that forms a circle. It is not a long, rectangular piece. You can hang it long over your neck and in front. But most ladies double it up around their neck and form a cozy neckpiece.

The shirtdress has come back in fashion. Again, it looks good with leggings, and skinny to straightleg jeans. I prefer a darker pant with the look of a shirtdress. This look is a little trickier than a sweater because of different body types. The shirtdress looks like a long shirt, but is not. It is slightly loose but mostly fitted all the way down to your bum.

You must a wear a belt on the outside to incorporate the whole look. If you wear leggings, then make sure the shirtdress goes to mid-thigh.

Heavy boots with chunky ankle socks sticking out pretty much finishes the look.

Almost all of the shirtdresses I have seen this year are plaid in combinations of blue, red and black.

The shirtdress is a great weekend, casual look.

Because of leggings, socks have become trendy as they are seen as a part of the outfit. Socks are another way of having fun with fashion at a relatively low expense. Socks should be the same colour as the shoe or boot as they are an extension of each other.

There is a lot of room for individuality in trendy pieces. Try on new things and see what you like.

Adieu, Mattie Mattie à la Mode is a monthly fashion advice column.

Mattie is a freelance fashion writer and personal stylist.

She can be reached via E-mail: mattiealamode@ gmail.com or visit her blog mattiealamode.com.

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– The Blank Program, and Pen and Paper Apparel. Tickets are $15 in advance by emailing info@themodline.com or $25 at the door. The party starts at 6 p.m. at JLounge in Vancouver.

Fashion show at 7 p.m. Info: themodline.com.

Gala. Glam. Give. will take place Wednesday, March 2, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Birks flagship

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Fashion Evening: Dress for Success Vancouver will host IMPACT: An event for change, March 3 at the Vancouver Club. Sponsored by Oakridge Centre, the evening will present a mix of philanthropy and entertainment, where guests will have the chance to win door prizes and bid on live auction packages, enjoy fine wines and hors d’oeuvre, and hear inspirational stories from the women of Dress for Success Vancouver. Tickets, $125, are available at www. supportdfsvan.org. A tax receipt for $75 will be provided. Info: 604-408-7923.

A Spring Fling: The Rotary Women’s Association of Vancouver will present a fashion show and luncheon on Monday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in Vancouver. Fashions will be providedbyKerrisdaleboutique On the Go. Tickets are $50.

Door prizes and silent auction.

For single tickets or to reserve a full table of six, eight, 10 or 12, call Joyce Kerr at 604-9269197. Seating arrangements must be completed by April 13. Net proceeds to support women’s organizations.

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A26 - North Shore News - Friday, February 18, 2011

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

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BAR & GRILL Hurricane Grill

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Weekend brunch.

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Le Bistro Chez Michel

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BRITISH The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

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Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner.

Sunday,Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny. Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

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Neighbourhood Noodles House

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GREEK Kypriaki Taverna

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Voted Best Pub on the North Shore for a reason.Extensive menu boasting Pub,West Coast & Asian fare dishes plus great weekly & daily food features.20 plus beers on tap.Take-Out menu available.

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The Bridge Between Pub $ $

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

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

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Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$

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THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

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WEST COAST $$

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The pinnacle of Malaysian Cuisine.

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FILM

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LIAM Neeson has the imposing frame of an action star, as well as the background as an amateur boxer, and he puts those skills to use in the Hitchcockian thriller Unknown, opening today at Park & Tilford Cineplex.

Neeson a stellar action hero

■ Unknown. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Starring Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones. Opening today at Park & Tilford Cineplex.

JASON Statham? Yawn.

Channing Tatum? Nah. When it comes to action, audiences want to watch old guys kick butt onscreen.

Action films in recent years have turned to lunk-headed former wrestling stars (hello, John Cena) or put relative nobodies in scripts pulled from video games (Hitman). But marry a decent script with a lot of action and, increasingly,

Reel Life

Julie Crawford if Matt Damon’s not available, studios are calling the old guard to get the job done.

The average age of an action star has been slowly creeping

up, despite hair that’s greying or receding. Don’t believe it? Look at 2010, alone. This past October’s Red — a story about retired CIA operatives — was a big hit, and featured an ensemble cast of retirees blowing things up with relish.

Moviegoers have paid more than $181 million so far to see Helen Mirren (66), Bruce Willis (56), Morgan Freeman (74), John Malkovich (58) and even Ernest Borgnine (94) wield big guns and administer choke holds.

Worldwide, The Expendables did almost $100 million better.

A who’s who of faded action stars, the average player in that Sylvester Stallone-led stomp was well in the 50s, even factoring in

Jason Statham (an action baby at 38).

When the young guy screwed up, it was Denzel Washington (age 57) we called on to stop the train from obliterating a Pennsylvania town. The American featured chases, executions and George Clooney: about to turn 50, he’s the young ’un in the bunch.

But we must crown Liam Neeson as the best over-50 action hero to emerge in recent years. He exploded back on the action scene with his portrait of dad-on-a-bloody-mission in 2008’s Taken. (“I have a very particular set of skills… Skills that make me a nightmare for See Old school page 28

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Old school Neeson fills Hollywood void From page 27

people like you,” he tells his daughter’s kidnapper.) Last year

Neeson was point man for the action exploits of The A-Team, as well as doing some godly battling in Clash of the Titans.

Neeson has filled the void left by troubled actor Mel Gibson. At one time he and Gibson were on parallel paths:

Rob Roy and Braveheart, two action films about iconic Scottish heroes, came out the same year, in 1995. Gibson’s

most recent action film, last year’s Edge of Darkness, was a critical and box-office flop amid scandals in Gibson’s

personal life.

He’s an unlikely candidate, to be sure. With those sloped eyes he looks perpetually worried, and could talk someone off the ledge with that soft brogue of his. But Neeson has the imposing frame of an action star, as well as the background as an amateur boxer.

He puts those skills to use today in Unknown, a film about a man who wakes up from a coma following an accident and discovers that another man has assumed his identity. Unknown is a Hitchcockian thriller, complete with plenty of bareknuckled brawling and action set-pieces. At age 58 Neeson is decades older than his co-stars: January Jones is 33, Diane Kruger, 34. Young enough to be Neeson’s daughters, then.

But we don’t care, because we’re pretty sure Neeson — and all those actors our dad’s age — could kick this generation’s butt: the whole living-at-home, mom-folds-my-jeans, bodyscrub-and-manicured lot of ‘em.

With no worthy action-hero successors in sight, for our sakes let’s hope these old guys don’t start cashing social security cheques anytime soon.

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CALENDAR From page 19 THEATRE Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-9293200 or www.deepcovestage.com.

Blithe Spirit: A comedy about a novelist whose first wife haunts him after a seance he arranged, Feb. 24-March 12, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16. Tickets: 604-929-9456 or www. firstimpressionstheatre.com.

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

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.

Visiting Mr. Green: What starts off as a comedy about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into a drama, until Feb. 27, Tuesdays-Saturdays 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.

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. 18, 19 and 23-26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16/$14.

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

Pro Arte Showcase 2011: Pre-professional students will perform classical ballet, jazz and contemporary and stage and theatre programs, Saturday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$19.

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.

The High Bar Gang will perform, Friday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Admission: $35. Tickets: 604-9889073 or www.highbargang.com.

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

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

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

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

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt, Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Topic: Anarcho capitalism — does a free market lead to oligarchy? Admission: $5.

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

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

Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-9262326.

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

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CALENDAR From page 29 Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com.

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

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

Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver.

Live local jazz every Thursday.

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

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

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.

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

Hiromi Goto, author of Half World and A chorus of Mushrooms, will give a free reading from her work, Thursday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.

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, until Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.

Vancouver Art Gallery: 750 Hornby St., Vancouver.

Manifestos Now: The Capilano Review will help launch this exhibition with readings of manifestos, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6-9 p.m.

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

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

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hillsides that kind of lead up to the granite spires. So there are no trees but there are wild flowers and small shrubs and lots of boulders.”

There were a few rabbits, seagulls and ocean life, but not too many large mammals, she adds.

Caton and her partner arrived during a stretch of good weather, but the forecast told them that that wouldn’t last long. That meant a change of plans for the two climbers, who had originally wanted to put up a new route on an unclimbed spire.

They decided instead to climb up Mount Nalumasortoq on a route that had been done before, but never by a female team.

“We had a fantastic time; it was an amazing route. When we finished that climb, sure enough, the bad weather came,” says Caton.

“It was typical drizzly coastal weather. The rock was wet and you couldn’t climb it, but you’re not in the middle of a crazy snowstorm and it’s not windy or anything.”

The rain continued for the next two weeks, thwarting the duo’s attempts to climb.

“We kept going up to the base of something and it would start to get kind of nice out then it would rain again. It was just this eternal cycle of the rock never really drying,” says Caton.

With less than a week to go and weather conditions improving slightly, the ladies decided to climb Ulamatorsuaq, a 1,000-metre wall — considerably taller than The Stawamus Chief in Squamish.

It took them two full days of climbing, including four or five hours of broken sleep on a tiny ledge, to reach the top. What followed was an all-nighter of rappelling — not a good time.

“Rappelling down was really cold and windy and wet and maybe a little bit scary just because we were rappelling in the dark and there was a lot of water flowing down the base,” says Caton.

“It’s the time during the climb where one tiny little error can lead to drastic consequences.”

When they finally reached the ground, they spent the rest of the day recovering and the next day hiking to retrieve their equipment.

Then it was time to head home.

“Both of us felt like If we could’ve changed things we would’ve stayed for longer on the off chance that maybe we would’ve had some good weather because the climbing was that good,” says Caton, who admits that her trip illustrates some of the reasons that alpine climbing isn’t super popular, especially amongst women.

“There’s a certain amount of suffering, but the quality of climbing that we did was absolutely amazing, . . . the scenery was unbelievable, the adventure was great. It’s definitely it’s one of those things that I would do again in a second even though it was a struggle.”

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The King’s Speech (PG) — Fri 6:40, 9:30; Sat 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; Sun 12:50, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; Mon-Tue,Thur 6:40, 9:20; Wed 6:40, 9:20 p.m.

The Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West — Sat. 10 a.m.

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Canada’s Top Ten is an annual poll celebrating excellence in Canadian filmmaking. The year’s 10 best Canadian feature-length films and 10 best Canadian short films are chosen by two separate independent panels of filmmakers, festival programmers, journalists, academics and industry professionals drawn from across the country. Tonight: Heartbeats (Director: Xavier Dolan) at 7 p.m. and The High Cost of Living (Director: Deborah Chow) at 8:50 p.m.

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BIRD - William Gregory (Bill, Willie): Born January 8, 1947 in Downpatrick, Ireland and passed away peacefully on Friday February 4, 2011 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 64 after an unfortunate accident. William was predeceased by his parents Maurice and June Bird of Penticton, BC, and his brother Dennis Bird of Vancouver, BC. William will be remembered by his loving family: Brother Harry (Mary) Bird of Penticton, Niece Keri (Joe) Afonso, Nephews Wesley (Kathy) Bird, Andrew (Erika) Bird, sister in law Madeline Bird, Niece Lorne June (Duncan) McCue, Nephew Dennis M. Bird, Niece Rhonda Bird, Niece Grace Bird. Great nieces and nephews Jordell & Austin Afonso, Rachel and Addison Bird, Matthew and MacKenzie Bird. Samanatha and Cas McCue and Ayesha Elliot.

William will also be greatly missed by all his wonderful friends and co-workers. He was raised in Penticton, BC where he lived with his parents and two brothers Harry and Dennis. He graduated from Penticton Secondary High School in 1966 and went off to SFU to pursue his career goal of becoming a teacher. He achieved his Masters in English in 1983 through Western Washington University. William lived and worked in West Vancouver as a teacher, a coach and as an administrator and finished off his 35 year career as Vice-Principal of West Vancouver Secondary School. After his retirement in 2008, William enjoyed golfing, reading, biking, jogging, gardening and was well known for his enormous pumpkins and beautiful sunflowers. He was a great financial supporter of the Kay Meek Centre where a celebration of his life will be held on March 4, 2011, 1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. No flowers by request. If you so wish, please give a donation to the Kay Meek Centre in William’s memory.

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ANDREW, Christine Florence (nee Gonzales) Aug. 2, 1955 - Feb. 15 2011 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister.

Christine will be dearly missed by her children, David Gonzales (Marka), Archie Andrew (Meena), Cyril Andrew (Janel), and special son Christopher; Grandchildren Ryan, David Jr., Isiah, Billie, Cassandra, Shannon, Siarra, Sasha, Lawrence, Anthony, Shay and Ernest; brothers and sisters Christopher Canute, Wilfred Gonzales, Daniel Gonzales (Gloria May Ashkibok), Karen Rose Larsen (Sandy), James Gonzales (Lori), Kathleen Gonzales (John Sidwick), EmilyTaylor, Eric Gonzales (Arlene) and Darlene Gonzales A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 18, 2011 and a funeral service at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 19, 2011 both at Squamish Nation Shaker Church, 104 Mathias Road, West Vancouver, BC. A burial will follow at Mission Indian Reserve Cemetery.

BRYANT- Doris “Bunny”, born August 15, 1922, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2011 at Langley, B.C. Always active, she enjoyed many years teaching elementary school in Scarborough, ON, and on retirement taught English to new immigrants and served as a zoo docent. Predeceased by her husband Allen, Doris will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Carole Schuman and Brenda Bankart and her grandsons Allen and Charles.

Private family service. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

JARRETT - Joyce Daisy Gran passed away peacefully at her Canadian home on February 8, 2011 to join her beloved husband Leonard William, and darling son Clive William. She will be lovingly missed and forever remembered by her youngest son Andrew, his wife Dannie and daughter Jasmine; and eldest son Roger, his wife Bev and daughters Holly and Srey Aun; and their pets, Tiki, Oliver and Scooter. There will be a celebration of Joy’s life on Friday, February 18th at 2pm, West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave, West Vancouver, B.C.

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604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540 GREIG, James Henry Jim Greig left us on Monday, February 14. This unique man will be profoundly missed and mourned by his family and many friends. He leaves his devoted wife Isobel, daughters Aileen (Paul), Hazel, and Joyce (Nick), 7 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. He was born is Edinburgh, Scotland, trained in Medicine there, and followed his dream of moving to Canada. In Vancouver he had a stellar career as an innovative radiologist, working at Shaughnessy Hospital, where he was the Head of Radiology, and in the Radiology group that still bears his name. But Jim was, above all, the centre of our family, taking especial pride and interesting his grandchildren. He was the teller of tales, the most social of men.

He and Isobel travelled widely and he knew the back roads of BC and the wineries of Santa Barbara in telling detail. He read avidly and gardened with pride but was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. One of a kind, a man we will never forget. The family would like to thanks Dr. Bryce Kelpin and Dr. Peter Graff for their care, compassion and respect. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Hollyburn Funeral Home on Saturday, February 19th at 2pm, with a reception to follow at the Taylor’s home. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memoriam to the Salvation Army or Covenant House would be appreciated. For those wishing to share a memory of Jim, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com

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HUNTER - Ian March 14, 1943 - Feb 12, 2011 Ian passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 12, 2011.

Survived by his loving wife Carol, daughter Sarah, brother Brian, sister Joan (Bernd), in-laws George and Audrey Gardner, brother-in-laws Craig (Jane), George and many nieces and nephews. Ian will also be missed by his many friends.The family would like to thank the staff at the North Shore Hospice and all the friends who so caringly helped during Ian’s journey with cancer.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Boal Chapel 1505 Lilloet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation/ Hospice in Ian’s memory would be greatly appreciated.The Lions Gate Hospice Society, 604-988-2312; www.lghfoundation.com

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NEWMAN - Winnifred Jean Winnie was born in Montreal, Quebec, April 2, 1925. Passed away in North Vancouver, BC February 13, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Doug; son Brian (Yolanda), daughter Donna (Don Ehl); grandchildren, Cristina (Dylan Drego), Lisa, Matthew & Mark. Also fondly remembered by brother George Donnan (Phyllis).

Predeceased by siblings Sally, Agnes, Clarence, Stewart and Isabel. A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 2pm, First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to: Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Association.

BRODY - Albert October 21, 1918 - February 9, 2011. Albert was born in Vancouver and was a resident of the North Shore since 1946. He was a devoted husband to Connie for 70 years and a loving father to Dennis (Barb), Bob (Shawn), Margaret (Larry) and Mike (Anne). His devotion and character shone in his love and commitment to his eleven grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. His memory will be cherished forever by all whose lives he touched with his countless acts of kindness, generosity, humour and love. He took great pride in his workmanship as a carpenter and a builder throughout his working career. From 1941 through 1945 Albert served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons 135, 132, and 122. A private celebration of Albert’s life will be held later this month. No service by request. Those wishing to recognize Albert’s life, may make a donation to the charity of their choice.

JENNESON - Charlene Joyce April 26, 1951 – February 8, 2011 Charlene peacefully passed away following a seven-year battle with cancer. Born in Salmon Arm, she was a longtime North Vancouver resident. For the past eight years, she worked at Mulgrave School in West Vancouver, most recently as executive assistant. She is survived by brother Russ (Martha) Robertson of Kailua, Hawai’i; brothers Lawrence (Kathy) Robertson and Les Robertson of North Vancouver; cousins; nieces and nephews.

Charlene was a gift of beauty, joy and grace. The many, many visitors she received while in hospital were testament to the strength of her friendships as well as her optimistic spirit and courageous life. The family thanks those who provided comfort, care and support, extending special gratitude to her doctors and the staff at North Shore Hospice. A gathering of family and friends will be held at North Vancouver’s Pinnacle Hotel on Saturday, March 5, 2011, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the Pier Salon.

In lieu of flowers or other tributes, memorial donations in support of North Shore Hospice may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, 231 E. 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2L7.

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604-630-3300 SHEPHERD - Leslie Davidson Nov 16, 1917 to Feb 2, 2011 It is with many happy memories that we say goodbye to Les, Dad and Buba. He was a man of great integrity and character and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. There was nothing more important to Les than family and he set a great example for all of us. His humour will be missed by everyone who knew him. Dad attributed his longevity to a wee bowl of porridge every morning and a wee sip of scotch every afternoon. Les was married to the love of his life, Helen, for 64 years. He also leaves his beloved daughters, Cathie (Jim Phillipson), Jenny (Ron Hilder), and Laurie (Tom Bogue), grandchildren Jenifer (Craig Barsky), Blair, Kelly, Stuart, Jeremy, and Regan, and great grandchildren Reese and Sloane to remember him with great affection and love. No service by request. The family will be holding a private celebration in honour of Les. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Dana Haaf as well as the entire staff in the Lonsdale wing on the second floor of the Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver. Dad was treated with kindness and respect and all of you helped make his last year of life more comfortable.

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BUSY FAMILY looking for P/T help around the house, light housekeeping, meal prep. Flexible days and hours. Lve Msg 604.904.3861 North Van

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General Employment

LOVE DOGS?

F/T permanent dog washer/ grooming assistant needed immediately for busy dog grooming shop. Must be available Tues to Sat. $10/hr to start.

Medical/Dental.

Apply with resume to 158 E. 2nd St. North Vancouver

PAY OFF POST HOLIDAY BILLS

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

General Employment

BUSY NORTH VAN CLEANERS requires person Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am-6:30pm. On your feet, multi task position. Will train. English skills a must. Call Steve 604-230-2470 before 12 noon.

NEED FEMALE full time live in nanny for 2 kids, ages 4 & 8yrs North Vancouver, salary $8.37/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Call 778-881-9064

Madison Men’s Wear RETAIL SALES

Full-time position available to the qualified applicant.

Successful men’s clothing store looking for experienced, enthusiastic individual for future management postion.

Downtown Vancouver.

A rewarding career in the fashion industry.

Excellent salary and benefits.

Email: madisonj@telus.net

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

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

Call 604-421-2403 Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Skip Tracers

required ( locating debtors in the USA). Must be good on the telephone & internet .

Our Tracers earn $ 13.70 hr to start + bonus + benefits, Earn 35-50K/yr. No exp.

Necessary. Will train suitable candidates. Email resume and cover letter to its.careers@skiptrace.com or call 604-484-6900 Detailed job info at www.skiptrace.com

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EMPLOYMENT AUCTION CALENDAR cont. from previous page

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Health Care

PHARMASAVE in Caulfeild Village, West Vancouver

is looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team.

Please submit resumes to ps214@shaw.ca

1250

Hotel Restaurant

Bowen Sushi on Bowen Island seeks a Cook (Japanese Food).

Completion of secondary school, 3 years or more experience in cooking. $ 17.30−19.00 per hour 40 hours/week. Fluency in Korean and read English F: 604-947-0576 E: pemmbroke@hotmail.com

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Insurance

Busy, Bright, Modern North Vancouver office is looking to add to its team.

★ JUNIOR PERSON

Sales and customer service skills an asset. Level 1 license preferred but willing to train the right person.

★ PERSONAL LINES REPRESENTATIVE

Minimum Level 1 license required.

North or West Van resident an asset. We offer a competitive salary & benefits.

Please send resume to Fax: 604-988-2411 or email: ibiresume@shawbiz.ca

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Office Personnel

BODY HARMONY YOGA STUDIO in North Vancouver requires a full time Admin Assistant/ Receptionist with yoga experience. Opportunity for teaching if Certified.

Email resume to: lori@bodyharmony.ca

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Management

GIANT FOOD • RESTAURANT • BAKERY • DELI PIZZA • CAFÉ & BUTCHER EQUIPMENT AUCTION

PLUS: • Bailiff & Court Bailiff Seizures • (2) Forklifts – Toyota & Hyster • Large Air Compressors & Roof Top Units • Walk-in Coolers / Freezers & Combos

• Sign Making & Laminating Equipment • Pill & Pharmaceutical Equipment • Car / Truck Pad Lift • Large Selection Restaurant Tables & Chairs • Large Selection New & Used Equipment

2 DAY AUCTION

Saturday & Sunday, February 26th & 27th • 10 am Viewing Times: Friday, February 25, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, February 26, 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

1420 1415

Music/Theatre/ Dance

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

Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

Tutoring Services

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

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CHILDREN 3020 3020

Childcare Childcare Wanted Wanted

LIVE LIVE IN IN Caregiver/North Caregiver/North Van. Van. $8.50 $8.50 and and hr hr 40 40 hrs/week.To hrs/week.To take take care of a 10 care of a 10 yr. yr. old old boy. boy. RCA RCA Cert.

Cert.

OR OR at at least least 6 6 mths mths exp.Must exp.Must be be very understanding, understanding, and and loving loving very my my son son needs needs a a lot lot of of attention. attention. lvecinal@yahoo.com lvecinal@yahoo.com

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Daycare Daycare Centres Centres

Licensed Licensed Group Group Daycare Daycare 20 years years experience experience 20 12 mos 5 yrs.

12 mos - 5 yrs. ★604-929-5799★ ★604-929-5799★

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GENERAL MANAGER

Presentation House Theatre is looking for an experienced, dynamic General Manager with demonstrated experience in arts administration. Duties to include but not limited to: cash flow management, budget preparation and financial reporting, bank deposits & reconciliations, payroll and payables; generation of statistical reports and box office reconciliations using Theatre Manager software; managing artist contracts, assisting with grant preparation, knowledge of marketing and communication strategies, and other duties as assigned.

For a more detailed job description please go to the website - www.phtheatre.org Start date: April 4th Interested candidates please send your cover letter and resume by Friday, Mar. 11 to: Presentation House Theatre, Hiring Committee.

333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3G9 or Email: brenda@phtheatre.org Subject: Hiring committee

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Sales

SALES PERSON req for Roofing Company. Good commission.

Fax resume to 604-590-4672

FEATURING: New & Used S/S Refrigeration • Reach-In Coolers & Freezers • S/S Tables • Dishwashers • Ovens • Blast Chillers • Ranges • Flat Tops • Vac Packers • Meat Saws • Deck & Pizza Ovens • Huge Assortment Inserts • Small Wares • Glass Ware • Pots & Pans • True S/S Freezers • Cappuccino Machines • Several Pieces New Refrigeration • Coffee Brew Systems • Grinders • Canoppie • Plus Much More…

FOR FULL DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD. 604-244-9350

To advertise in the Classifieds call: 604-630-3300

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Antiques

RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode!

SUN FEB 20 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5

2010

Appliances

FRIGIDAIRE 6FT high by 24’’ fridge, like new, frost free, reversible dr, $220. 604-929-6452

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

KENMORE STAINLESS Fridge & gas Range, excellent cond. $800 pair. 604-913-7727

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For Sale Miscellaneous

ENGLISH SADDLE made in Germany like new Incl. bridle, horse blanket, riding breeches-jacket +helmet, $350. 604-987-4095 FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality.

All Shapes & Colors Available.

Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca

Fuel

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Furniture

6 FT Pine table $400, 42’’ rnd wrought iron patio tble $50 & iron pot rack $50, 604-913-7727 BEAUTIFUL HERNREDON dining ste, smoked mirrored top, 8 chairs, $750 obo 604-929-6489 VERY COMFY6.5 ft sofa & arm chair exc cond powder blue $450, computer desk $50 604-726-8296

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TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

2075

Furniture

BEAUTIFUL QUEEN solid brass bed frame, Canadian made, 3 decorative porcelain spindles on headboard, polished to perfection! $400 obo, 604-922-2317 DESIGNER, NEW, high-end 'staging' furniture for sale. Entire household. Starts Sat Feb19th, 10-4pm, 1029 Millstream Rd, British Properties. Call Chloe 604-833-6932

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Recycler

CHEST FREEZER in working conditon. 604-988-3240 For pick up LARGE RUST colored foot stool, Sony 21' Color TV, exc picture, oak finished stereo cabinet with glass front, small cassette/CD’s/ radio w/2 speakers. you pick up.

604-987-3676

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Wanted to Buy

WANTED - Silver / Silver plate.

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

Please Call 604-983-8788

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Cats

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Puppies.

Shots, dewormed. Parents on site. $1200 604-823-0097 CHOCOLATE LAB for stud.

1.5 yrs old, friendly, high qlty proven $500 604-308-8834 CKC REG. Bernese Mtd pups Expected d.o.b. Feb 21 Taking deposits now! $1500.

1-604-758-1828

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com PUREBRED LAB puppies Born Dec 25, 2010, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked. black golden & blond. $550-$650. phone 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, family raised, 4wk pups & 2 older pups. $800. 604-526-1943

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res.

Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle.

Turnkey. $1,549,000.

1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-22

North Vancouver

FOR SALE BY OWNER North Vancouver, 2 BDRM Condo $299,000. South Facing, 1060 sq ft. 2nd Floor.

Renovated, new appliances (5), slate/laminate floor, crown/base moulding, granite counters.

778-231-9860 ★ ★ ★ RARE ★ ★ ★ EDGEMONT VILLA 2br, 2nd story corner suite. Avail Imm. Leave msg. 604 988-3073

6008-30

Surrey

SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf g/l T/H, f/p, patio. $175,900.

Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810

Pet Services

CAT SITTER, resp young woman look after your cat in my home.

Daily or long term 604-988-2376

The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Burnaby Highgate 2000sf 4br 3 1/2ba 1/2 duplex w/side suite $779K 418-1002 id5313 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 Langley immaculate 2872sf 5 or 6br 2.5ba on quiet cul-de-sac $669K 534-0852 id5318 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234 Sry Clayton 2yr old beauty 3000sf 6br 3.5ba w/2br bsmt suite $610K 612-9594 id5312

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EXP’D CAREGIVER , companion with car avail for appts, shopping etc. Bonded, refs 778-280-3773

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Metaphysical

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Travel Destinations

SUNNY WINTER Specials At Florida’s Best Beach New Smyrna Beach.

Stay a week or longer.

Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621.

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Golfing

CHARMING LARGE Villa in Indian Wells Country Club, California sleeps 6, pool spa, reduced to $350/day, 1-760-360-9139

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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Houses - Sale

6020-26

North Vancouver

STORMWORKS CONTRACTING; Oil Tank Removal. Certified, Insured, Recommended.

Reasonable Rates. 604-724-3670

6020-34

Surrey

#48-15020-66A AVE, SURREY Senior Strata Complex, 55+, 2 BR Cottage, 2 bth, new appls, all reno’d, new roof, storage, $195 maint. per mo. incls elect & heat, $260,000 obo. 604-572-0036

6020-38

Vancouver East Side

Sun Feb 20, 2-4pm, Quick Sale, 216 East 57th, Ave. 4BR duplex, 3 bath, central loc. Ask $655,000 Mala @ Sutton 778-859-4458

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Houses - Sale

6020-40

Vancouver West Side

BEST BUY on Oak St. Quality built 6 br, 4 bath, potential bsmt suite with sep entry, 2 f/p, 17 yrs old, $1,078,000. 604-727-7908

6030

Lots & Acreage

BUILDER LOOKING for double lot or tear down in North or West Van. 778-891-1474

6065

Recreation Property

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6020-24 Find an electrician under Home Services

North Delta

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REAL ESTATE 6007

Dogs

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H

TEDDY BEAR fabric, eyes, joints, patterns & padding $30 778-340-1868

5 PCE DINING ROOM SET, excellent condition, Pedi stool base w/ solid round glass top. $900. 778-580-5565 (New West)

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Business Opps/ Franchises

HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!!

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CLOSING DOWN SALE! 50% off entire store Starting Saturday Feb. 19th to Mar. 4th 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday 11am – 4pm Sundays

Last Day of Donations Feb.16th - 121 Lonsdale Ave.

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A34 – North Shore News – Friday, February 18, 2011

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Estate of BARBARA VICTORIA LIKNESS, also known as BARBARA V. LIKNESS, and BARBARA LIKNESS Deceased Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Barbara Victoria Likness, otherwise known as Barbara V. Likness and Barbara Likness, deceased, formerly of North Vancouver, B.C. are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned, Executor, c/o Cobbett & Cotton Law Corp. #300 - 410 Carleton Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 6P6, on or before March 11, 2011, after which the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union, Executor

Legal/Public Notices

ECONO MOVING & STORAGE will be holding a public auction on Saturday, February 19 at 11am. The following accounts are in delinquency and will be sold to recover monies owing under the ‘Warehouse Lien Act’ Desire Lamarche, Jordan Babcock, Bjordal Construction Ltd, Stefan Witkowski, Heather Williams, Kyla Prentice, Raul Duvnjak All previously advertised accounts will also be sold.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of TRIGG MARJORIE MARY, formerly of #405-135 West Fifteenth Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M1R7, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, C/O Sherry Marceil, 11894- 86 Avenue, Delta, B.C., V4C2X9 on or before March 12, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distrIbuted, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Sherry Marceil, EXECUTOR

LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Legal Public Notice Jurat-Affidavit of Publishing and Notarial Certificate of Non-Response dated July 29, 2010. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS AND BE IT VERIFIED AND NOTICE: For the tah-sun-quayton and for the klatle-bhi , as well as : tla kwa-gilla-ogua, : tla-kwagilla, : gig-a-mi, : ga-use-dis, : men-ta-le-adus, : ts’elxweltxw, : hi-mi-ka-las, : tla-tla-tlo-num, and : ztim-gwa-guilth of the skomesh and ley-la-wa-gilla people are of the sovran-alliances and we are with the acceptance for value of the claim of right of the BRITISH COLUMBIA PERSONNAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT BASE REGISTRATION LIEN NUMBER: 942700F, 960921F, 974278F, and 980395F, WASHINGTON DC UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE DOCUMENT LIEN NUMBER: 20110011951, 2011007444, 2011011642, 2011012841 and 2011011398. We are with the acceptance for value of the claim of right of the assignment of the defaulted True Bill valued at one billion seven hundred twenty eight million and two hundred thirty eight thousand and five hundred (1,728,238,500.00 USD) in gold bullion. We are further with the acceptance for value of the claim of right of Canada Post marked registered Non-negotiable Notice(s) of Claim timelines have expired. Further be it verified and notice that, we are with the acceptance for value of the common-law copyright claim of the TRADENAMES AND TRADEMARKS OF KUM SUMDAS BAKER©TM, KWAKWEE BAKER©TM in any form with-in any derivation, aka, dba thereof REMAINS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AND SECURED PARTY(S) OF THIS PERMANENT LEGAL AND LAWFUL NOTICE. We are further with the claim of right of the acceptance for value and return for value Section 129 of the British North America Act of 1867 is the rule of law in Canada enacted by the Parliament of Great Britain. We, Her Majesty’s Royal Allies will deploy the Provost Marshal and Her Majesty’s Royal Rifle for any continued trespass against us on the sacred skomesh-lands we continue to occupy. Notice to all; submit any and all alleged claims in the form of Notarized Jurat Affidavit (non-registered mail) c/o [non-domestic] IR #9 PO Box 197 Keremeos [V0X 1NO]. We reserve all rights with prejudice.

As long as the Sun shines, the green grass grows, the wind blows, the rivers flow and our people still occupy the sacred lands of the skomesh, then we are still Royal Allies of Her Majesty in Council of Great Britain et al, by the authority of the tah-sun-quayton and the klatle-bhi and the skomesh tribal-family and homulcheson-people.

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR, Mar 1, 17th & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $1050 incl heat, 604-984-9367

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

2BDRM, $1300, prkg, heat, hw, dw, pets ok, ns, View Feb19 btw 12-2, Call 250-885-0167

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.

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1 BDRM Apt, reno’d, Woodcroft, lrg kitchen, bright, $1200 all inclusive. March 1, 778-840-6373

1 BR, 1&Mahon, new paint, carpets, drapes, quiet side, heat hw, 1 prkg. $925, lease 604-985-1930 1 BR 680 sf, WoodCroft south exp, $1100 incl utils, pool suana gym, prkg & locker. 604-551-5141 1 Br, $845, corner unit, brick patio, now or Mar. 1st. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR $960, Mar 1st, quiet bldg, sec prkg, 1 blk to Lonsdale. 140 West 17th. 990-8262/985-1658 1 Br corner, $860.

Gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. walk to seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501 1 BR + DEN, E. Esplanade, 735 sf + balc, $1500 incl hw/ht, a/c, f/p, ss appl, ns, pets ok, walk to Seabus, immed. 604-985-8689 1 BR fully renod, upper Lonsdale, view, large, $945 incl heat hw & cable, ns, np, now, 604-987-8807 1 BR garden level, shr wd, ns, np but must love them, $750 inc utils, suits 1. Mar 1, 604-839-9062 1 BR, ground flr. large stone patio, newly reno’d, facing south, dw, ns bldg, upper Lonsdale, Mar. 1, $975. 604-725-5194 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view. Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 BR, new bldg, 700 sq ft, 23rd & Lonsdale, insuite w/d, f/p, $1250. pet ok, Mar 1. 604-809-3033 1 BR+DEN The Pier $1,500 incl utils, water & mtn views 20th flr, mins to Seabus Lonsdale Quay, wd, np, ns. Immed 604-929-1543

100 E. ESPLANADE 1 bdrm air con, 9 ft ceiling, 7 appl, $1400; Anson Rlty 604-783-7623

2 bd 2 bth Over 1100’ Golf?

View deck updated ss appls Adult orientated bldg $1895 Furnished or not now!!!

2 bd 2 bth ’The Library’ 1220’ plus two large decks Wide plank fir, Updates ss appls, Large mstr $2195 www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Diana 604-657-4508 2 BDRM, $1150 & $1225 Central Lons, nice quiet bldg, carpet, h/w floors, n/p, NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BR $1495 ocean view, avail now; 1BR $1150 spacious patio (350sf) Mar 1. reno’d, dw, ns, cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338 2 BR corner unit, view, top flr, Central Lonsdale, u/g prkg, d/w, np ns $1300. 604-922-8577

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.

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Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR condo mtn view, reno’d 2009, granite & ss appl, prkg storage, walk to ocean, library&rec. $1275. 604-904-2304 2 BR, Ocean & mtn view, well maintained bldg. Nr Seawall, shops & library, ns, 604-925-0006

2BDRM, AVAIL immed to March 01. Large, bright, in-suite laund, patio etc. $1300.00 New and clean. Ken 604-230-1377

2025 BELLEVUE Ave WVan 2 Br P/house, 300sf deck, cat OK, Senior Discount 604-913-0734

3 BR, garden apt. 2 bath, new flrs.

Mt Seymour Park area, ns, np, kids ok, $1550, 604-987-7006

2BR, $1700, 1340 Duchess Ave, faces South, n/pets, avail March1 778-558-7977

RENTALS 604-980-3606

To place your ad call:

604-630-3300

6505

MOVE-IN BONUS

1 BDRM, Lower Lonsdale bright, exec balcony, ss appl, ug prkg, ns no pets $1150. 604-985-9184

Notice to Creditors and Others

NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of DIANA PATRICIA LAVIS deceased, formerly of 1333 Whitby Road, West Vancouver, B. C., V7S 2N4, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executrix at 1827 Berkley Road, North Vancouver, B. C., V7H 1Y9 on or before March 11, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed having regard only to claims that have been received. Executrix Elizabeth Jane Collins.

RENTALS

3125 Capilano Cres., 908-7368, 2 BR, 2 bth, 2 prkg, N/P, Mar 1. $2000 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 BACHELOR SUITE: 365 East 2nd St, N Van: Bright, south facing suite in quiet building.

Private entrance: $750/mo, incl heat, h/w & hydro avl March 1st, ph 604-726-4884 BEAUTIFUL 1 BR in Norgate area, 1 small pet ok, quiet & secured 55+ seniors bldg, 1st flr, d/w, heat & h/w incls, u/g prkg, suite ideal for wheelchair, $1008/mo. Call 604-983-6629 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $915, now or Mar 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

Beautiful Views

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

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

BRIARS 126 E 12 St. 1 BR for March 1st.

Heat & hw incl. Prkg avail, np, ns.

604-983-2086 Chesterfield/W15, Bach & 1br, fp, incld heat hw, cable, ns, 1 yr lease, np $750up, 604-987-9899 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens

Rd 1 & 2 br from $1,170. M-F 604 990-2971 or Wkends 985-2876 Jr 1 br, 500 sf West exp balcony, bright, 15th & Lonsdale, $780 inc

heat h/water ns np 604-323-4467 EDGEMONT PENTHOUSE 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1610 sf, 1 level, + huge sundeck in upscale bldg, inste laundry, large storage, no pets, n/s, 1 year lease, $2800. avail April 1. 604-987-5103

LIONS APTS, 1 BR $1100. Insuite w/d, d/w, courtyard. Mar 15 or later. 1 yr lease 604-986-3866

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

By appt. 604-921-7800 AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio. 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

LYNN VALLEY, updated large 3 BR, cat ok, $1375, March 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE Lrg 1 BR, Avail Feb & Mar, quiet, clean building, Rent Starts $1000. Incls Ht & H/W. N/P, N/S, 1 yr lease, Cable/park extra, 604-985-4272 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR, bright South facing, clean quiet bldg, np, ns. 604-980-9057

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

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

Call 604-986-3356 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool.

2 Br. $1395 up views, storage.

NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

Houses - Rent

2 BR upstairs + 1 br in finished bsmt, reno’d, 2 baths, no pets, suit family. $1,800. 605 E 7th, Feb 15 or 30. By Appt. 604-987-1205.

2 BR with In-Law Suite, Dundarave, 1816 sq ft, h/w floors, wood fp, City/ocean views, carport. NS. Mar 1. $3500+util. 604-986-1500 3 BR, 2 bath, Grand Blvd. 5 appls hardwood, yard, fp, carport, nr schools, np, ns, 604-763-2580 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3300+ np, Lighthouse 604-338-8654 4 BR, 2 bath, yard, nr schl, 5 appl, n/s n/p, gar, Windsor Park area.

March 1, $2800+, 778-883-4443

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

6510

Co-ops

NS CO-OP 2 Bdrm Vacancy Apr 1. $2500 share purchase $1052 month. Family Oriented.

Info: jouleesweet@hotmail.com

6515

Duplexes - Rent

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR fully furn studio suite, N. Van garden level, share W/D, N/S, N/P, $900 incls, 604-986-0625

6565

Office/Retail Rent

410 sf, Office 277 Mtn. Hwy near 2nd Narrows with balcony. Avail immed. 604-341-1870 DUNDARAVE OFFICE SPACE, Prime 417sq ft, $900 mth, avail May1st Pls call: 604-926-1010

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

AMBLESIDE CHARACTER updated, 3 br 3 ba, hardwood $3000 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

DELBROOK 5 BR 4 ba, 2 kitchen 4 f/p, hardwood, decks $3495 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

Sparking Clean Bright Updated, in Whytecliff Gleneagles Elementary 3 bd 3 bth deck views Furnished or not? Now Short or Long term $3095 25th and Nelson, View 3 bd family room, Some Updates hwd, $3795 1051 King George Way 5 bd 5 bth hwd ss appls View Pool Garage $6495 More Listings on Web www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,636/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

(604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● 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, needs TLC.... $1,688M 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

6545

Housesitting

AVAILABLE TO House Sit for you long-term, reliable adult,ref’s avail. Gerard 604-719-4674

1 BR, W Van, beautifully furn’d, garden level, private outside area, prkg, cable internet, utils, N/S. monthly $1300. 604-921-1935

Storage

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

6602 DEEP COVE seaside cottage 2 br f/p, new hardwood, large sundeck garage, ns $2275 604-929-5191

West Vancouver

WEST VAN furn bed sitting room, priv. entry w/deck, own bath. incl cable, net, ns, 604-921-7385

6600 CENTRAL LONSDALE & E 17th, upgraded 4 br, 2.5 bath, garage, yard $2700. 604-987-7113 after 6

North Vancouver

1 BR large with ensuite, no pet, ns, no parties, nr Lonsdale & LGH $650 incl, immed 604-990-4257

6595-47

BAYVIEW APTS

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

Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

AMBLESIDE VIEW 3br, 2 baths, family room, 1800 sf, f/p, ns, $3000. Mar 1. 604-818-7427 LYNN VALLEY, updated 2 BR, d/w, cat ok, large patio $1200 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6540

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM Bsmt suite available Mar 1st. Grand Blvd. No pets. No Smoking. $850 includes utilities, Daytime 604-733-9794, Evening 604- 904-7610 1 BR bsmt ste, $895 + % util.

Upper Lonsdale, nr bus, shared w/d, ns np, Immed. 778-989-7739 1 BR ground level bsmt, yard, deck, all utils incl, wd, nr bus, all amen, $700, Now, 604-987-9175 $1100 LRG 2 BDRM Bsmnt Suite on quiet Lower Lonsdale North Van Street. Available Immediately. Call 604-983-8518 for viewing.

2 BR bsmt ste, like new, avail now/Mar 1, $1200 all incl, n/s REFS REQUIRED. Nr Cap U, Phibbs Ex call 604-980-2262 2 BR+ den priv garden ste, Mt Seymour 5 appl, prkg $1,375+1/3 util Mar 1, ns np, 604-904-9305 2 BR grnd lvl, bright, recent reno, share wd, ns, np Grand Blvd ref’s, $1275 incl Now 604-340-5116 2 BR NORTH VAN garden level 1/2 house, new renos, own ldry, new appls. n/s, n/p, $1500 mth incl utils. 778-773-0569 4 BR British Properties main flr, 2 bath, f/p, 5 appl, nr Sentinal school, prkg, storage, no pets. $2700 604-922-3499 WWW.EASYRENT.CA N. Vanc.

1048 Clement Ave. 3 br, 1.5bath, 950sf, fp, 5 appls, yard, 1 yr lease, ns, np $1650, now 604-662-3279 CANYON HEIGHTS 1BR+DEN 900sf, priv entr, w/d, d/w, prkg, ht flrs, March 1, $1100 incl util, n/s, pet neg, 604-839-6646 lv msg COACH HOUSE, small studio, lower Caulfeild, patio, quiet, very priv, 1/2 blk to bus/beach, ns, $725 all incl, Now 604-338-8905 DEEP COVE - 1 br bsmt suite, $800+$50.00utils, suit quiet mature ns, np, 604-929-6041.

6605

Townhouses Rent

Don’t Miss THIS! 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1650+utils, Dollarton & Seymour. Avail Mar 1. 604-929-6024

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, 1, 2 br p/house 604-987-2691

www.vancouvershortstay.com

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com 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 Now Call 604-913-3144

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE (1/2 mnth move in, 1/2 mnth renewal). 2 BR & 3 BR’s, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, variable lse term, NP/NS, Rent start/$1435. To view call 604-986-0511

To place your ad call

604-630-3300

WESTLYNN furn 2 br, tv, kit & inet, cbl,heat, light, np ns suit mature single/couple $1450. 604-987-2691

604-630-3300 • www.househunting.ca Call or visit us online today to discover the latest listings in your favorite neighbourhoods!

TWIN LAKES ESTATES

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

HOME SERVICES 8015

Appliance Repairs

NORTH SHORE Appliance Services At your place, great rates. Call Mike 604-307-2010

8020

Blinds & Draperies

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

8030

Carpentry

Keen Projects Ltd, Doors to floors, framing to trim. Lic, insured, refs Landon 604-307-5628 A JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. 30 yrs exp. Small renos. mouldings.

Refs. (WCB) Dale 604-984-6997 A TICKETED CARPENTER Windows, doors, int. finishing, WCB. 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

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 ALLY’S CLEANING SERVICE, serving North Shore & Vancouver for 15 yrs. Res/Comm. 604-725-9005 CAPILANO MAID SERVICES Residential/Commercial, Post Renovation Cleanup, Refs, Insured, WCB. Call 778-895-1919 ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs.

Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344 HOUSE CLEANING, Home Care.

Excellent rates, exc. experience & exc. job. Darlene. 604-724-5661 2 HONEST exp’d & reliable ladies will clean your house to perfection.

Exc ref’s. 604-929-7286 EXP HOUSE CLEANER $22/hr, You supply the cleaning products.

I DO THE WORK! 778-340-4019.

18 YRS professional cleaner.

Spring Specials incl windows & power washing. Exc ref 980-1495

8058

Computer Services

COMPUTER REPAIR

~ Free Estimates ~

• Virus Removal • Onsite Service Laptop and Desktop Repair Specialist

8075

Drywall

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

8080

Electrical

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

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 Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

8090

Fencing/Gates

GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522 HITECH ALUMINUM Railing & Fencing. 5 colors 4 designs.

604-983-3210

8100

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors

8060

Concrete

ANY CEMENT Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30 + yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-354-9178

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

604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

8073

Drainage

LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER

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

Part of RJR group

604-202-6118

2 EXP / reliable guys ready to help with your handyman / renovation needs. 778-840-4137 ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

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

Call Chase, 778-828-0285

8160

Lawn & Garden

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

8130

Handyperson

8140

Garden Services

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

Service & installation.

604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

Kitchens/Baths

BATHROOMS PLUS. Kitchen & Bath renos. Visit our Showroom at: #103-828 Harbourside Dr, North Van 604-983-8766

8155

Landscaping

604 549 0084 CONCRETE DESIGN HARDSCAPES SOFTSCAPES WOODWORK MASONRY WCB INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

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

604-518-5661

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

CALL SUKH free est.

604-726-9213 or 604-984-1988

Serafina Garden Services Maint. & design, decoration & cleanups reas rate 604-984-4433 Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, power raking etc. 604-782-5288 TREES • HEDGES • SHRUBS Pruning.Shaping.Removal. Fruit Topiary. Wolfgang 604-738-4016

8175

Masonry

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

TANKTECH Certified Oil Tank Removal & Remediation Specialists. res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

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

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

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

HOT WATER TANKS & PLUMBING Max 604-506-6544

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

8222

778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271

Residential - Strata - Business Fast & Reliable Service

Pressure Washing

Sidewalks - Buildings - Driveways

8180

Home Services

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

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

COASTAL STONE MASONRY Retaining walls. Flagstone paths & patios, stairs. 778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

604-985-7722 ext 213

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

8185

Moving & Storage

Call Bert for a FREE Est.

778-389-5077

RICKY DEWAN PAINTING Interior - Exterior - Strata • Pressure Washing • Small Repairs

604-299-5831 – Cell 604-833-7529 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A WINTER SPECIAL 30% OFF Owner/operator. Quality & comp rates. Int/ext. Rick 604-928-7284

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 A.All Area Gardening Service • Specialty in Moss Control • Aeration • Liming and Lawn Maint. • Pruning • Topping • General Cleaning

Binder:

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

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

Call Bill

604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

BATHROOMS PLUS

Kitchen & Bath Renos since 1992

Visit our Showroom at: 103 - 828 Harbourside Dr, North Van

604-983-8766

Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile!

Call Arlene...604-910-3270 MIKES PAINTING Prof & Reliable WCB • 30 yrs Exp. 778-833-4771

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com • TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

HOME SERVICES Find the professionals you need to create the perfect renovation.

to advertise call

604-630-3300

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

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Renovations & Construction.

Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com EAMS DESIGN & BUILD Local contractor. Renos, extensions, carpentry. You name it we do it!

Free estimate. 604-657-7157 European Craftsmanship Moldings, tiling, carpentry, Free est. Erwin & John 778-322-8645 Fortif Construction: North Shore home reno specialists. 604-202-1264 www.fortif.ca JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

PERFECT FITZ RENOS Home Services. repairs, decks, plumbing/electrical. Paint, renos. Marshall 604-312-4937 QUALITY PLUS, Kitchen, bath, sm / large renos, carpentry, tiles, electrical. Victor.. 604-889-2508 RAINBOW RENOS, 26 yrs exp.

We do it all - basements, kitchens, baths, additions 778-885-0771

Save Your Dollars Bath * Kitchen * Suites & More RENORITE.COM 604-781-7695 ROCCO’s: Reno’s, Fence/Decks Concrete, Forms, Retain Walls, Garages. Larry • 604-338-9272

Clean Sweep?

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

604-983-6918 • 604-318-5740

Residential Construction Licensed & Insured

778-836-4125

ON TIME, careful, free estimates & firm price. John 778-233-7329 or www.pointmoving.com

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

- Building on the North Shore for 25 years - We are extremely skilled and love what we do - Lengthly references - Impeccable design services

straightedgeconstruction@gmail.com

604.682.1122

Additions, renos & new const.

Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064

BEST PAINTING, Int/Ext, Repaint Specialist, Repair Drywall, Free Estimates. 604-724-9953

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating.

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Pools/Hot Tubs

econo pool andspa.com Call Vince 604-760-7229

ADMIRAL PAINTING

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

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

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

• Stone Retaining Walls • Dry-Stack Retaining Walls • Flagstone Patios • Fireplaces • Stairs • Repairs

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

604-724-3670

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

8160

8240

Plumbing

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

Pumping & Disposal Tank Detection Services Tank Removals Environmental Clean-up Flooded Basements 778-709-8265 604-227-1318

Heating

GAS FITTER FOR BOILER & FURNACE WORK. 778-773-5705

8150

8220

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

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

Oil Tank Removal

PRECISION TOOLS, Handyman Service. Fix those nagging problems. Call Mike - 604-925-6381

HENRY’S

Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

8193

SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES

BASEMENT FLOODED? Call us to pump it out. Drainage repairs.

24/7 service 778-709-8265

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

RJR Small Projects Division

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

604-973-0290

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

Handyperson

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certified Trained Pros.

For that small job.

Rates you can afford.

VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

604-771-8885

Call Chris • 604.998.2273 www.technologyadventures.com

8130

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T&H PAINTING Int/Ext res/comm painting, power wash, gutters, Free Est., Guar. 778-316-7709

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

Sell it in the Classifieds!

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE ROAD

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THE 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has stayed true to its off-road roots, but has also brought its styling and everyday utility up to date to compete with the latest SUVs. Find it at Destination Chrysler on Marine Drive.

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Columnist DAVID CHAO reviews the 2011 Audi A6 next week in REV

lot in terms of standard equipment. In contrast, a base 4Runner comes with a moonroof and a power liftgate—neither of which are found on the Laredo—and does it for slightly less. In order to take the next step and truly compete with less-expensive crossover SUVs, Jeep is going to have to improve the value proposition. With that quick and easy fix, the Grand Cherokee could quickly make up all the ground it has lost over the past 10 years.

Design With a smoother and more aerodynamic exterior, the Grand Cherokee certainly has a crossover “feel” about it. Off-roading purists may be concerned about the use of a unibody platform, but Jeep is still amongst the best when it comes to developing all-terrain trucks, and the

I have seen them grow from precocious elevenyear-old scamps to lofty, sullen, intimidating goons.

Actually, just joking, they’re both about as sullen and intimidating as a basket-full of labrador retriever puppies.

However, they’re allowed to drive now. Eeep!

Naturally, and partially because I’ve corrupted the youths by showing them Top Gear episodes where Jeremy Clarkson drives around sideways in a cloud of smoke, they’re always talking about cars.

Cars cars cars.

Ben wants a Mini. Not sure what Matt wants.

Probably a Zonda.

However, because Matt and Ben can’t afford a car, being at the stage in life where money seems to mysteriously slip from one’s bank account and end up taking shape as ski trips and giant, heart-stopping hamburgers, it’s left to their parents to be jostled until (hopefully) they end up buying a car for their shambly offspring.

Kids. They’re all pickpockets.

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Jeep clears new hurdles Behind The Wheel David Chao

IT’S been a long time since the original Jeep Grand Cherokee debuted in 1992, replacing both the Grand Wagoneer and smaller Cherokee with a single vehicle.

Jeep’s midsize SUV has done well for itself, building upon the Jeep legacy and establishing a strong

following in the ’90s, but the landscape has changed significantly over the past decade. With the increasing success of crossover SUVs that put more emphasis on car-like convenience than off-road capabilities, the Grand Cherokee has found itself with more competition than ever. In order to recapture the attention of consumers who are more concerned with cargo space than approach angles, some serious rethinking was necessary.

The evolution began in 2005, with the introduction of a Grand Cherokee that was significantly more refined, comfortable, and luxurious than its predecessors. However, while it was a major improvement in almost every way, the 2005 model didn’t present itself very well. It could still go toe-to-toe with traditional SUVs such as the Ford

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Thankfully that’s not an issue with the new 2011 model, which is easily the best-looking Grand Cherokee to date. Designed for both on-road and offroad adventures, the fourthgeneration Grand Cherokee pays tribute to its origins while adopting the car-like qualities we’ve come to love in crossovers.

The result is an SUV that feels purpose-built for two completely different worlds—an impressive feat, to say the least.

The base Laredo trim is priced comparably to the Explorer, Pathfinder and 4Runner at $38,000, but you’re not getting a whole

SOME dear friends of ours have a pair of twin boys that are just entering their latter teens.

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From the moment you get in, you get a sense of Jeep’s renewed commitment to design and execution.

The cabin is beautifully done, with wraparound trim, high-quality plastics and even an optional wood-accented steering wheel.

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THE 5.7L V8 puts out 360 horses and 390 lb-ft or torque. A smaller V6 option is available, although Jeep hasn’t produced a diesel variant so far.

Power comes from a 3.6L V6 with 290-hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, or a 5.7L V8 producing 360-hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. For the moment, Jeep has declined to offer a diesel engine.

The new V6 is an excellent engine, generating 38 per cent more horsepower and 11 per cent more torque than last year’s V6. However, while there’s lots of power

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SMART RUNS IN THE FAMILY.

Step 2: Ok, Fine: Money So you’ve finally caved in under the constant, “Ma! Ma! Ma! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom! Mother! Mother!

Mother!” have you?

Did you try the classic, “Well, it’s up to your father” / “Go ask your mother” diversionary tactic?

I see.

Well, nil desperandum, let’s talk about the most important thing first: who’s paying for it.

Now clearly, as I’ve just outlined, most teenagers have the savings mentality of the grasshopper in Aesop’s fable. They all spend money like a sailor on shore leave who’s just simultaneously found out he’s got a week to live and won the lottery.

So if you say you’ll pay for half of it, then you probably won’t have to pay for any of it.

But let’s say your freakish offspring suddenly begins pinching pennies like Scrooge McLobster. Do you concede that the valueof-money lesson has been learned?

No, you send them to the salt mines.

Well, that’s what wouldn’t have happened in my day anyway. But cars can’t be bought for three magic beans and a cat’s-eye

marble anymore, so parental subsidization schemes need to step in if they’re going to be driving something that’s not, say, currently on fire.

Some moms and dads will pay for half (and end up covering seventy-percent plus the taxes). Some will pay for the car if their kid covers insurance and gas.

The cleverest I’ve heard was a father who told his son, “If you ever save up enough for a motorcycle, I’ll add to it so you can buy a car instead.”

Step 3: Safety Now I know all you parents out there are saying, “Safety is only step 3?” Well, there’s a population crisis.

And a shortage of fresh, healthy organs.

But leaving that aside for a moment, I think we can all agree that little Timmy is precious and unique and one in a million (one of a million, should say), and you’d prefer him to remain unsquashed.

Fine.

Let me tell you what is not safe. You might think “safe” is buying your kid a car with airbags and anti-lock brakes and crumple-zones and dynamic control and all manner of electronic nannyage. It’s not.

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Environment Usability is excellent in the Grand Cherokee, with the stereo display mounted up high where you can see it at a glance and controls placed logically and conveniently.

Of particular note is the black-and-white LCD screen set between gauges, which is well-designed and easy to read without being too distracting.

In-cabin storage space is reasonable, but there’s room for improvement. The glove box is decent, but the centre console and map pockets are on the small side. That said, the rear cargo space is huge, with sides that slope outward to maximize volume and split-folding rear seats that provide a truly flat load floor.

The front doors open almost 90 degrees, which isn’t quite as useful as it sounds. While that’s nice for getting kids and cargo out of the rear doors, it’s easy to accidentally swing the front doors too wide open, in which case they might hit an adjacent parked car.

While the Grand Cherokee may not include a standard sunroof like the 4Runner, it does at least offer a choice. Unlike most

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Features Starting at $37,995, the Grand Cherokee is available in Laredo, Laredo X, Limited, and Overland trim levels, and tops out at $49,995.

Standard equipment includes ABS, traction control, stability control, cruise control, air conditioning, tilt/telescope steering, remote keyless entry, power-adjustable driver’s seat, six-speaker CD/ MP3 stereo and front/sidecurtain airbags.

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Thumbs down Minimal features on base model.

The bottom line The Grand Cherokee will take you wherever you want to go in style.

Competitors Ford Explorer The redesigned, 2011 Explorer ranges in price from $29,999 to $44,199, with a 3.5L V6 producing 290-hp and 255 lb-ft of torque.

Similar to Jeep with the Grand Cherokee, Ford has upped the ante with a daring new design that represents a significant departure from the boxy Explorers of the past.

Nissan Pathfinder The $37,948 Pathfinder is powered by a 4.0L V6 with 266-hp and 288 lb-ft of torque. It was briefly sold with a 5.6L V8 borrowed from the Titan pickup, but Nissan has dropped the option.

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Toyota 4Runner $36,820 is the price for a 4Runner, powered by a 4.0L V6 with 270-hp and 278 lbft of torque and employing a classic, body-on-frame platform.

Toyota offers a wide range of SUVs, from the RAV4 and Highlander crossovers to the rock-hopping FJ Cruiser and full-size Sequoia.

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Step 4: Fuel Economy Here’s another falsehood: your kid won’t have a lot of money, so buy them something cheap to run.

Now I ask you, when you take your dog for a walk, are you one of those people with four hundred feet of leash who let their animal run on ahead and get savagely eaten by a pitbull (cue letter-writing campaign from Pitbull Anti-Defamation League)? No, you keep your tiny rat close on a short leash.

So too with Junior. What you want is a car that sucks down fuel like an oil-well fire and that is as unreliably unstable as an improvised explosive device.

If he can’t afford to go anywhere, he’ll be more likely to be tucked up at home in bed with the latest Harry Potter than running around getting the entire female contingent of the graduating class with child.

Plus, he’ll have to learn how to fix his own car, and that’s a valuable life lesson.

So follow these guidelines rigorously and your child will smoothly enter the motoring world with nary a mishap, and if not, again, make sure the organ donor card is filled out.

If you need a specific car suggestion, I’m pleased to announce the winner of our inaugural Grinding Gears Young Driver’s Car of the Year Award: the 1974 Trabant.

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Unreliable gas guzzlers make the perfect first vehicle Wreathing your child in a comforting metal cocoon is a bad idea. They’ll think they’re invulnerable, and because a car with all that stuff will of necessity be quite new, it’ll also have a powerful engine and a loud distracting stereo.

Shall I tell you what my parents did?

Well, first my dad taught me to drive in our BMW 535i, which was fast and awesome. Then, he decreed that I would only be allowed dto borrow our 1976 Land Rover, which was not those things.

It had about twentyfour horsepower and all the horses had three legs and emphysema and rickets.

It also had no ABS, no airbags and no skid control; it didn’t even have power steering. It did have a crumple zone, and his name was Brendan McAleer, and he survives to tell you about his experiences today. I never drove that car without being slightly terrified, even when parked, and it made me cautious and slow and safe.

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A44 - North Shore News - Friday, February 18, 2011