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North Shore embraces all-day K 780 out of 1,060 NV kids in full program

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IN the playground of Carisbrooke elementary, a group of energetic kindergarten students clamber over the brightly coloured playground equipment. Some hang from the monkey bars while others climb up, shouting, to take turns going down the slides. The start of school is exciting — especially for children heading off to school for the first time, like this group of four- and five-year-olds. “Sometimes I think the parents are more nervous than the kids,” says kindergarten teacher Wendy Zubic. This year, these kids at Carisbrooke, like the majority of kindergarten-aged children on the North Shore, will attend school for much longer than the traditional half-day program. About 1,000 of the youngest students in North and West Vancouver are beginning their school years this month as part of the first wave of a full-day NEWS photo Mike Wakefield kindergarten program being introduced by the province over KINDERGARTEN teacher Wendy McNaughton leads a campfire song as Charlotte (left) and Reese tend to their make-believe fire during their first week of all-day K at Carisbrooke elementary in North Vancouver. two years. The number of kids enrolled in full-day kindergarten ranges from about 60 per enrolment — like North Vancouver — full-day cent of all kindergarten students in West Vancouver kindergarten has also proved an unexpected to about 75 per cent in North Vancouver — well boon, swelling the numbers of full-time students gather near the water tower north of Mountain above the goal of 50 per cent set by the Ministry and causing some families who may have been James Weldon Highway Monday night to celebrate the of Education. tempted by full-day programs at private schools jweldon@nsnews.com beginning of the school year. The event involved Next year, all kindergarten classes will be full- to reconsider. a large amount of alcohol, according to the day. In the North Vancouver school district, A North Vancouver end-of-summer North Vancouver RCMP, who broke it up late in The full-day program has proved popular with which is offering full-day kindergarten at 24 of high school party turned criminal on the evening. Many of the revellers regrouped at many North Shore parents, and both local school its 28 elementary schools this year, kindergarten the weekend when a young woman smaller gatherings elsewhere in the community. districts have been keen to embrace the program. enrolment has actually increased, from about was allegedly sexually assaulted and At some point during the process, the young Full-day kindergarten is based on research 1,000 students last year to 1,060 this year. Of another was reportedly attacked with women was allegedly attacked. Police released showing quality programs for very young children those, over 780 students will be attending school few details, saying only that the reported crimes can translate into better results for children later for the first time as part of a full-day program. a burning log. The bush party, which has become an annual on, both academically and socially. See B.C. page 5 event, saw up to 100 youths from various schools See RCMP page 5 For school districts fighting to maintain

High school bush party turns ugly

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FINDING THE PERFECT MATCH REQUIRES PERSISTANCE

Manisha Krishnan

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VANCOUVER is a gorgeous place to live.

From the snow-capped mountains to the ever-popular seawall and beaches, there’s never a shortage of fun things to do. But how about someone special to do them with? Let’s be real — a nice view isn’t going to keep you warm at night, and this city isn’t known for having the best dating scene. As a 23-year-old single woman I have my share of beefs — people tend to be pretty reserved, men don’t buy women drinks (it’s important!) and the nightlife scene is . . . less than stellar, unless you’re looking for a doppelganger from Jersey Shore. All these factors make meeting someone new a tough task. So, what do you do when you’ve hit up your co-workers, friends and non-blood relatives looking for love and having nothing to show for it but really awkward social gatherings? Well, recently I put a few different options to the test. Here’s how I fared. Horsing around If you’re out of ideas on where to meet people, or are just tired of the same old bar scene, Meet Market Adventures is a great alternative. Up and running in cities across North America, the company hosts singles events that are both fun and active. Locally, that includes hiking on Bowen Island, kayaking in Deep Cove and gliding in Pemberton. Seems like a smart, no-pressure way to make friends, right? I thought so too, which is why I headed up on a hot August afternoon for a day of horseback riding at the Sea to Sky Stables.

I carpooled to Squamish with a few other ladies attending the event, all the while chatting about everything from work to travelling to ex-boyfriends/husbands. It was all quite lovely. One of the women who had been to past adventures assured the rest of us that a good range of people and age groups usually turned out. Well that’s true, but only if by “people” she meant “other women.” Apparently there are a couple of things one should be aware of when trail horseback riding: ■ Guys aren’t really that into it. ■ Don’t do it without wearing pants. One of two men in the group of about 15 rushed over to me and asked if I had brought anything other than the shorts I was wearing. When I said no, he warned, “You’ll suffer.” I was off to a good start. As it turns out, there’s only so much chaﬁng you can do in one hour and aside from that, the ride featured some pretty spectacular scenery of the mountains, Cheakamus River and forest. Afterwards, we gathered for a barbecue where I found out about another upcoming event that was expected to produce a lot more men: a rooftop party. Which brings me to scenario number 2... The Mix-ﬁts In addition to hosting adventures, Meet Market throws occasional singles mixers featuring icebreaker games, hors d’oeuvres, prizes and perhaps most importantly, booze. And with about 100 singles signed up to attend, the odds of meeting some interesting characters seemed pretty good. I showed up at the event armed with two buddies — one male, one female — and we

immediately spread out. Everyone at the party was given a sheet with different tasks written on it, for example: “Find someone who has been kayaking this summer.” One particular charmer wandered over and asked if I had ever had a Brazilian wax before, only to tell me — after I responded — that he had made up the question. He ended up being one my favourites. Although there were deﬁnitely quite a few men at this event, I ended up feeling a little bit like Justin Bieber at a KISS reunion (really young and out of place). The only other 20-something around was an attractive female engineer, who my guy friend and I both bee-lined for. In the end, I was the one who got her phone number, and we’ve hung out a couple times since. Maybe not quite the romantic outcome I’d imagined, but a good one nonetheless. Verdict: Meet Market Adventures steps outside of the norm, providing an environment that’s ideal for mingling, and if you attend you’ll most likely have a good time. But events tend to be slightly female skewed (good news for dudes), and the age range is primarily 35-45. Business professionals, take note. Five-minute men Up next on my man-tracking mission — speed dating. We’ve all heard about it, but who has actually tried it out? I kind of felt like it was one of those things that only existed in movies, like time travel or happy marriages, but a quick Google search came up with the Rendez-Vous Club. Weekly functions consist of about 90 minutes of speed dating, along with appies and drinks. And thankfully, See Making page 9

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B.C. looks at public pre-school From page 1

The school district has kicked in about $300,000 over and above funding from the ministry this year to pay for more full-day spaces. “We think it’s an important investment in early learning,” said Joanne Robertson, the district’s director of instruction for programs. The full-day program has also resulted in between 12 and 15 more jobs for kindergarten teachers. The situation is similar in West Vancouver, where families have been happy to ﬁll the approximately 220 full-day kindergarten spaces funded by the ministry this year. The new full-day program doesn’t mean ﬁve-year-olds will be sitting in rows of desks all day or be expected to learn more than they have in the traditional half-day program, said Robertson, who stressed kindergarten is still based on children learning through play. But the extra time in the classroom will give students and teachers more time to explore topics and to get to know each other, she said. In fact, both North Shore school districts already have experience with full-day kindergarten programs because both have been offering an optional paid full-day program for much of the past decade. North Vancouver kindergarten teacher Wendy McNaughton has been teaching full-day kindergarten for several years. She’s happy about the change to full-day kindergarten, saying it allows children time to really explore topics they are interested in. In the

half-day program, she said, they’d just get started “and it was time to clean up, pack up and go home.” Geoff Jopson, superintendent of the West Vancouver school district, said the paid full-day program — spurred in part by the full-day kindergarten programs being offered by nearby private schools — was already popular with parents and students. Carolyn Broady, chairwoman of the West Vancouver district parent advisory council, said most of the response she’s heard so far from parents about the full-day kindergarten program has been positive — especially as it relieves many of additional daycare costs. Broady said she does know some families who chose to put their children into schools where kindergarten remained half-day this year — such as International Baccalaureate and French Immersion programs — because they didn’t want a full-day program. Next year, that won’t be an option. Although as Jopson, points out, kindergarten is still not mandatory. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education has already mused about expanding early learning further in the future into a publicly funded pre-school program for three- and four-year-olds. So far there have been no announcements and no funding committed, but “we’ve had some indication the ministry is investigating it,” said Robertson. McNaughton said that in her years of teaching full-day kindergarten, she’s only had one student who wasn’t ready. “Some parents will miss their child,” she said. “But they’re ready to ﬂy.” They’re ready for this next step along the way.”

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AD behaviour among young people is hardly new. Few of us can say with a straight face that we followed all the rules or made wholly wise decisions in our high school years. Many of us tried alcohol before we were legally allowed to do so; many of us have been to parties that got a little out of hand. The fact is these types of things are part of growing up, and to imagine that they could be eliminated altogether is silly. But there is a difference between accepting that something cannot be stamped out, and accepting that it cannot be managed. The events of this past weekend show we have still not got this right. The party at the top of Mountain Highway saw the usual foolish antics we all engaged in in our youth, but it also saw certain incidents of a much

you said it

“We’re going to be educating them through their pocketbooks.” Sgt. Darrin Ramey, head of the North Vancouver RCMP trafﬁc section, promises to hand a pricey ticket to anyone caught speeding in a school zone. Police across the North Shore are stepping up trafﬁc enforcement during the back-toschool period (from a Sept. 5 news story). ••• “That is the true measure of a husband and a father. He loved life and was just so thankful for everything.” North Vancouver resident Erin Wood describes her late husband Brian, who was killed in a head-on collision in Washington State Sept. 3. Erin Wood, who is pregnant with their child, escaped with only a head injury after Brian Wood deliberately bore the brunt of the impact himself (from a Sept. 8 news story). ••• “I thought what these two guys did was pretty heroic.” North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Peter DeVries praises Frank Robson and Kevin Hull, two Richmond men who convinced a suicidal man to climb back over the railing onto the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing (from a Sept. 10 news story).

more serious nature. Twenty-year-olds and 14-yearolds were getting drunk at the same unsupervised event; one attendee was so intoxicated he had to be hospitalized; another young woman was sexually assaulted. These events crossed the line from disruptive to devastating. They are not something that can be accepted. Clearly, we are doing something wrong. To advocate zero-tolerance is unrealistic, but to take a completely hands-off approach is dangerous. As a community, we must work to ﬁnd a happy medium. A solution very likely exists, but it will take a serious and co-ordinated effort from parents, educators, law enforcement and young people themselves to ﬁnd it. The lives of our youth depend on it.

Deceit compounds broken promise

IT’S been well over a year since Ian Tostenson, North Vancouver resident and president of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, started his battle to stop the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax and its devastating impact on his members.

According to Tostenson it has Ringside been a year of “living hell.” Bill Bell I met up with Tostenson at a Park and Tilford coffee shop before he rode his bike over the Ironworkers Bridge to his downtown office. “This whole episode with the HST was killing me. I started sneaking cigarettes; I was coming home and having to have a drink to calm my nerves. My wife told me she was nervous about my health. I had to do something to take the edge off, so I decided to ride my bike to work every day,” Tostenson said. The fight hurt more than just his health, it also impacted on friendships. The “Stop the HST” movement has been a down and dirty fight and Tostenson is the most unlikely of people to lead it. The former president of Calona Wines and Granville Island Brewery, Tostenson counted Premier Gordon Campbell as a friend. If the premier or any provincial Liberal MLA needed help, they could all count on Tostenson to step to the plate. He was even asked if he was interested in a provincial Liberal nomination on the North Shore.

So when the recent revelations from media freedom of information requests showed that not only was the HST on the government’s radar during the last provincial election but that Tostenson’s friends in government were warned that the HST would have a terrible impact on his restaurant members, he felt completely betrayed. “Well I was pretty disappointed to find out that they knew there would be potential harm to some Seat industries, yet they did nothing to work through those issues with those affected. They denied any damage,” Tostenson said. Who could blame Tostenson for his new found distaste for politicians? “The politicians are all obsessed with arguing both sides of HST while our economy falters. There appears to be no bold vision for our economy by those politicians. Doing what you think is right when more than two-thirds of the population disagree suggests the policy is either wrong or very misunderstood. Unfortunately, no one is listening to or trusting the message, and therefore this HST mess will get worse.” And while the HST mess will get worse, the public’s opinion of the premier and his finance minister, Colin Hansen, continues to sink lower. Is it because the politicians lied to us? Surely that can’t be it, after all politicians have been lying to voters since the Greeks created the first democracy. City of North Vancouver councillor and former NDP candidate Craig Keating says that the HST

“deceit” is different from other broken promises that politicians make. “The case of the HST is vastly different, to the extent that it is now clear that the Campbell government was being purposely deceitful in its statements about the HST during the last campaign,” Keating said. “If Campbell and Hansen were so convinced that HST was a good thing and if they had the briefing notes and finance department analyses behind them to make that case, they should have used the election as the format to do it. Instead they took the cowards’ way. They’ve now been caught with their hands in the cookie jar and have made matters worse by trying to fib their way out of their predicament. So the issue here is not so much breaking a promise, but the willful deceit that surrounds the breaking of the promise.” So it just keeps getting worse for Gordon Campbell’s Liberals. Will it be long before we see a shuffling of the deck chairs on the Liberal Titanic? And while we are on the subject of predictions, I am going way out on the limb to predict that District of North Vancouver rookie council member Roger Bassam will seek the federal Liberal nomination in North Vancouver and win it. Bassam who worked as an assistant for former Liberal MP Don Bell is not discounting the possibility. “As for your question, yes I have been approached by many local Liberals offering support if I run. I am exploring that option with the federal reps as we speak and should come to a decision soon. I will let you know how that conversation goes,” Bassam said. I certainly wouldn’t be surprised to see him go up against current Conservative MP Andrew Saxton next Federal election in what should be a very interesting matchup. bill@ontheroadin.com

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Sometimes a masterpiece needs more

AMSTERDAM’S Van Gogh Museum has cleaned up Vincent van Gogh’s bedroom. I think it missed an opportunity to do more.

Over six months, the museum’s staff painstakingly restored the Dutch artist’s famous painting of his room in Arles, France; its effort was broadcast far and wide. The work depicts a small bedroom with closed shutters, containing a bed, a couple of chairs, a table, a mirror and ﬁve small paintings. Thanks to the restoration work, we were once again exposed to the true colours of this “masterpiece.” Let me tell you, it’s hard to believe that this guy was one of the greatest artists of the second-last century — but couldn’t grasp the concept of a colour chart. By today’s design standards, the room is a disaster. And yet historians tell us van Gogh was proud of his home fashion sense. “In a word, looking at the picture ought to rest the brain, or rather the imagination,” the artist wrote to his younger brother, Theo, describing how he had painted the walls pale violet, the ﬂoor red, the wood yellow, the pillows “greenishcitron,” the coverlet scarlet,

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fun of other people’s proﬁles. Then I waited. Within minutes of registering I garnered hits, some from guys wanting to know how I was doing, others offering a compliment or two, and a couple of winners asking if I was interested in meeting for a “hook up.” Usually, checking out someone’s proﬁle will give you a good enough idea of whether or not you want to respond. After slogging through a fair number of weirdos — one guy who claimed he had “no time for the modern lippy, opinionated woman with the sex-drive of a nun,” — I managed to set up a couple of dates. Bachelor number 1, Frank — or, as I like to call him, “Mr. Handsy” — started off with promise. He looked pretty cute, seemed friendly and was into cycling (and, as it turned out, not much else). After a few texts from Frank, mostly describing his latest biking

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The Pacific Spirit Choir is looking for singers with some experience to join their group. The choir rehearses Wednesdays from 8 to 9:50 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: gvanwyck@shaw.ca or www. pacificchoir.ca. Volunteer Musicians are needed to play for a Taize worship on the second Sunday of the month (flute, violin, boe, clarinet, etc.). Individuals need to be available for practise and worship from 2:30-5 p.m. once a month. Call St. Andrew’s United Church, 985-0408 or email minister@ st-andrews-united.ca. Carson Graham Fundraiser: The girl’s rugby group will hold a hot dog sale, Sunday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Save On Foods, 1250 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. They will also be selling raffle tickets for baskets. The Coho Festival will be held this year on Sept. 12 at Ambleside Park, with a Coho run, Coho walk, salmon barbecue, kids activities, beach and field

The Mosquito Creek Boat Show and Squamish Nation Days will take place Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 415 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. The boat show will feature over 200 boats on display, dozens of marine vendors and information booths. There will also be activities for kids. Festivities for the Squamish Nation Days include daily opening ceremonies with

drummers and dancers, canoe races and a food court. Admission: $12. Auditions for Sleeping Beauty: The North Shore Theatre for Children, the local semiprofessional theatre group, is casting for its new play Sleeping Beauty, Sept. 13 and 14. Adults interested in performing for children, singing and puppet theatre who would like to audition can email their photo and resume to nstfc@shaw.ca. Info: www.puppetshows.ca. Join Jane: Drop in to the Lynn

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Meet Your Mayor: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library for a one-on-one chat with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 9-10:30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.

Oldies But Goodies Car Show: A community barbecue and antique car show, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 4-6 p.m. at Churchill House retirement community, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Enjoy happy hour from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by the barbecue. Registration: 604-904-1199. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell E-mail information for your nonproﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

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Nancy and John Stibbard, Cheryl Hendrickson and Sue Kaffka greet guests. Representatives of Capilano Suspension Bridge hosted their annual season end party and awards night at the North Vancouver tourist Kyla Duncan, Keira Gordon, scholarship winner attraction Sept. 1. Intended to recognize the efforts of staff over the summer season, a series of $850 scholarships were also awarded to Jennifer Achtemichuk, Andrea Brand, Lesley McQuay and Gillian Church attend. those returning to school. This year’s event had a Mexican Fiesta theme and saw guests dress in a colourful manner.

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ON Tuesday nights, Jennifer Weiss comes home with a bounce in her step and song in her heart. “It’s almost like going to a yoga class, or going for a run. It’s euphoric,” says Weiss in reﬂection of her mood after attending Tuesday night choir practices with the Singspiration Singers, a North Shore group led by songstress Julie Blue. One year ago this fall, Weiss, who dabbled with music in college and in her hometown of Seattle, began retraining her vocal chords. It’s a path that she says she probably wouldn’t have returned to if it weren’t for the encouragement of longtime friend, and past member of the Singspiration Singers, Sonnet Force. “Sonnet tried to get me out to join the choir for years and years,” recalls Weiss. Eventually, Force’s persistence paid off, and today, Weiss looks back with thanks. “Just having music back in my life has meant a lot to me,” she says. But rhythm and song are not the only gifts that Force has given Weiss. Seven years ago, and shortly after the birth of her daughter, Weiss,

then 32, was diagnosed with an islet cell neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas, a form of cancer that, while typically slow growing, is extremely rare. After surgery, six months of chemotherapy, followed by a liver resection, Weiss says the tumour returned. Desperate for a liver transplant, she turned to her family and friends for help, and the request for a living donor. “I had 12 people step forward, and six were matches. Of the matches, Sonnet was chosen,” she says. “That anyone would even step forward, you just feel so blessed.” Today, three and a half years later, Weiss is healthy, but continues to heal emotionally surrounded by a new community of rhythmic friends: the Singspiration Singers. “It has fully transformed my life, truly. It is such a stress relief,” says Weiss of her experience in the choir. “It’s just such a wonderful and supportive group of people. No matter what level you come from, everyone just sort of embraces each other and supports each other.” In May, Weiss experienced the support of the choir ﬁrsthand during her attendance at the Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumour (CNETS) Conference in Vancouver. There, she led a touching performance of “Just One Day,” a song that she helped create and that speaks to her experience with cancer and of her continued journey as a cancer coach today. But Weiss was not alone onstage. “We got about half the choir to sing,” she says. “They learned the song in two rehearsals and came down and backed us up.”

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MICHAEL Schratter dips his wheels in the water off West Vancouver before embarking on a year-long cycling trip around the world. The trip is intended to ﬁght the stigma of mental illness and raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Info: www.ridedonthide.com.

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The North Shore Community Tennis Association is looking for new members. They play Sundays, 9-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 68:30 p.m. until the end of September at Murdo Frazer Park, North Vancouver. Info: 604984-9274 or 604-314-3441.

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Weiss says gaining the courage to perform at the cancer conference also wouldn’t have happened without the help of Julie Blue, the choir’s director, who co-wrote and composed the song Weiss performed. “She’s one of the most talented musicians I have ever met,” says Weiss. For Blue, who moved the Singspiration Singers from Vancouver to the North Shore eight years ago, the choir is all about community. “It attracts absolutely wonderful people who end up becoming friends in my life. The performing is not the biggest focus, it’s the experience of really letting music move through you, and having that chance to do it with a group of people,” she says. On Sept. 14 and 21, Blue encourages those interested to come out for a night of fun and see what the choir is all about. “They can come out and take us for a ride and really see what it’s like to sing in a choir and it’s free,” says Blue. The Singspiration Singers meet once a week, on Tuesday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church in North Vancouver, a venue selected for its beautiful acoustics. “It is not a church choir, and I really want to stress that,” says Blue. The choir has a wide-reaching repertoire, from nondenominational gospel to African music and pop tunes. Membership is not limited to residents of the North Shore. In fact, Blue says she has some dedicated members coming from as far away as Cloverdale and the Sunshine Coast. For more information, visit www.julieblue.com, and click on Singspiration, or call Blue directly at 604- 929-3146.

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TASTE

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IT’S hard to believe, but there were a few empty seats at last week’s milestone Blue Mountain 20th vintage celebration tasting.

Surprising, because rare is the opportunity to taste such a remarkable range of “reserve” wines produced on the same estate over two decades from any region, let alone from the relatively new Okanagan Valley. Can it really be all that long ago that a bunch of us piled into a coach for a day trip to Okanagan Falls, to meet the Mavety family and see what the fuss was all about? It was one of the ﬁrst wine tours I ever made — and just to make sure I hadn’t forgotten, this week’s slide show included a shot of a younger and tad slimmerlooking Hired Belly! The Mavetys were successful growers before opening the winery, a fact which helped build their very solid reputation and to shape their cachet status, which for the most part has endured pretty well. What struck us about this tasting was not only the range of vintages but also the candid way in which they were chosen

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— wines from challenging vintages were shown along with some of the best years; and the way in which they were so deftly presented by Sid Cross, with Ian Mavety and son Matt, now the winemaker. Above all, this was a gift of perspective, and a chance to look back at Blue Mountain Pinot Noir in particular, with 10 Pinots poured. Years that stood out included 2007, 2005, 2001 and 2000, although, for us, the 2001 in particular impressed with its balance and distinctly savoury element. “Pinot Noir is all about ﬁnesse, it’s a balancing act, all the time” says Ian Mavety, who, when asked if he’d buy land in any other corner of the valley, basically, says no,

because “Pinot Noir and heat don’t do well together . . . I think Oliver and Osoyoos have found that out.” He also suggests “The next level for Okanagan wine is to recognize that what they have planted may not be the right thing for where they are. We pulled out Gewurz and Riesling years ago for that reason.” “If you go back over 20 years the vintages that stand out over time are the cooler vintages — and 2001 was a cooler vintage,” says Ian Mavety. And we’d agree.

“The acidity is what drives the wines — and they’re usually not ready to drink as soon as they’re released,” Matt Mavety reminds us. All the more reason to pick up a bottle of the silky tannin, and cherry toned (non reserve) Blue Mountain Pinot Noir 2008 ($24.90). The winery suggests waiting six to seven years. And we can see why. While Pinot Noir gets all the glory, we’d always be inclined towards any one of the current releases, including the (always too under-appreciated) Pinot Blanc (’09), which yields

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Walk or run the beautiful West Vancouver Seawall. The West Vancouver Terry Fox Run is a family-oriented, fun-filled day that welcomes all members of the community. The event is non-competitive. Participants can walk or run the 2km, 5km or 10km distance. We ask that you make a donation at the site or collect pledge money. No registration fee. Pledge sheets and more info: www.terryfoxrun.org

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PETS

Pick a pooch that ﬁts your life

Canine Connection Joan Klucha

AS I sat in the tattoo artist’s chair with my arm twisted in an uncomfortable position I got to thinking: getting a dog is a lot like getting a tattoo. Of course getting a dog is not going to contort your body for 30 minutes while a masked, latex-gloved (and very handsome) young man stabs you a gazillion times a second with a tiny needle dipped in permanent body dye. No, it’s more that this is going to be with you for a lifetime, so don’t do it on a dare or a whim after a drunken Saturday night at the country music bar. Instead, be patient, do your research and choose the right one. If you have a dog you know that they are for a lifetime. This

column is geared for those who are considering a dog for the first time or adding a second to a single-dog family. The breed you choose should reflect your real lifestyle, not your perceived one. If you are a couch potato, a border collie, pointer, Jack Russell or a mix of these high-energy breeds should not be your first choice, regardless of how attractive they are. Getting a high-energy dog with the intention of it getting you off your derriere is a bad idea. You must already have an active lifestyle to provide it with the level of stimulation that it will need to maintain optimum physical and mental health. My dog Piper, for example, is a high-energy working dog from a history of German shorthaired pointers bred for hunting. Being an active person, I provide him with no less than one hour of daily exercise which includes letting him run and stretch his long legs but also sniffing, hunting and exercising his brain. We don’t actually hunt, but he expresses his instincts by following scents of squirrels, rabbits and the occasional deer. Being a pointer he doesn’t have a desire to catch anything; simply to locate it and point at it. We also track, where I lay out a trail of my scent and we follow it together. The end

result of these mental activity games is a dog with a calm and quiet personality. If you are active, a large breed is often a ﬁrst choice. There is large and there is extra-large. Labs or Lab-crosses are considered large breed dogs that tend to suite active lifestyles well. Mastiff or mastiff crosses, not so much. Be it a

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Fogo Island: Fogo Island is one of the oldest named features on the coast of Newfoundland. On French maps of the 16th to 18th centuries the island is referred to as Ile des Fougues. The island may have been first named by Portuguese explorers and early fishing crews in the 16th century (Fogo means ‘Fire’ in Portuguese). Until 1783 Fogo Island was on an area of the coast called the French Shore. Though English and Irish were not supposed to settle there, under the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht, they did settle, and by 1750 Fogo was a thriving part of the British mercantile system of fisheries, based out of West Country English towns such as Poole, in Dorset. The English and Irish descendants of the first inhabitants retained traces of their Elizabethan English and Old Irish dialects which can be heard on the island today. The island has many ancient folk customs brought from England and Ireland that are now disappearing. — Wikipedia

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WE begin the day as two tourists doing a thorough job of Newfoundland. Twillingate tops the brochure list: “A veritable hot spot for theatre and iceberg viewing.” The name alone has us pumped with anticipation. Our resolve is firmly on track — until the T-Junction. Turn left and we’ll be just in time for tea and, hopefully, a slice of partridgeberry pie. Ah, but risk a right turn and who knows what adventures lie ahead? Minutes later we are ensconced in the bowels of The M/V Captain Earle W. Winsor bound for Fogo Island. I’ve taken to heading for the bridge on Newfoundland ferries, ignoring signs banning nosey tourists. Where better to learn the dirt on an unplanned destination? Our nimble helmsman spins his wooden wheel through 15 kilometres of shallow channels, tickles (narrow waterways), small islands and ragged reefs on the 40minute crossing to Stag Harbour. Fogo Island is home to an odd enclave of Irish Catholics who came for the cod and salmon. Twenty four kilometers long and 15 kilometres wide, it is the largest of Newfoundland’s offshore islands. Today, 3,500 hardy souls from 11 communities catch crab, turbot and prawns and grow root crops in the good soil at Oliver’s Cove. “If you need a room in Tilting b’ye, you’d best be headin’ for Foley’s Place,” says Cyril Burke, Ferry Master, with a noticeable twinkle in his eyes. (We’re already on first name terms — this is Newfoundland). “They do a good job. Tell ‘em I sent you, eh!” We drive through Little Seldom to Seldom-Come-By, and up across the scrubby centre of the island where services are sensibly located. Need a 7/11, gas, a feed of Chester’s Fried Chicken, pizza or a pint of suds? The McKenna family has it all sewn up under one large roof. Then, it’s back down to the coast, past pretty Shoal Bay to Joe Batt’s Arm. Late afternoon sun has turned white painted clapboard houses into the colour of butter. A couple of icebergs drift languidly by as if out for an evening cruise. Lines of firewood dot the roadside. Beside each perfect stack, a home-built sleigh waits to be loaded, hitched, and hauled by snowmobile when winter strikes. It takes six cords to heat a home and a wood cutting permit runs $6. In these parts “you’d rather steal a man’s wife than his firewood.”

TWENTY-FOUR kilometres long and15 km wide, Fogo Island is home to approximately 3,000 hardy souls living in 11 communities. Tilting, with a population of 247, is getting a new sewer line, so the road to Foley’s Place is chewed up. Big trucks and lengths of pipe seem out of place in this remote outport where brightly painted buildings ring the harbour. We ﬁnd it easily enough. Everyone knows the Foleys. Gerard Foley is The Mayor. He’s married to Darlene, his high school sweetheart from Joe Batt’s Arm. Much of Tilting belongs to two families, the Foleys and the Burkes. Cyril Burke, our new best friend, is Ferry Master and assistant mayor. The front door is wide open. A couple of fruitless knocks and we head inside. A computer. A TV. A stereo — all the comforts of home. The note says: “If no one’s around, call this number.” It’s Father’s Day and ‘His Worship’ is out ﬁshing at the pond with his son. See Island page 33

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Island’s traditions unique From page 32

“Choose a room b’ye and I’ll be back sometime. The woif has made scones — Help yourself.” The immaculate B&B was built by Darlene’s relatives. New owners later “launched” it up the hill using horses and a sled. Two years ago she and Gerard bought the place and launched it back to its rightful spot by “the pond” — the inner harbour. In Newfoundland, any enclosed body of water is a “pond.” Back then, houses were constructed with stout foundations ready to be launched or towed by boat to a new job in a different outport. There was no plumbing, wiring or fences to worry about. You can’t drive a fencepost into rock. Portuguese fishermen settled the island in the 1600s. The French came and left, preferring to move up the coast. The British constructed seasonal buildings to process their catch before sailing home to a less harsh winter. The first Irish “planters,” full-timers, arrived at Tilting in 1752. Sheep now graze among the headstones in Newfoundland’s oldest Irish graveyard. Parks Canada recognized the unique culture and dialect of this community and, in 2005, Tilting was designated a National Historic District. Twine stores, fish flakes, (platforms where cod was dried and salted), stables, and fishing stages, have all been restored and repainted. With only a couple of B&Bs and a nondescript motel, don’t expect a tourist mecca. Fogo Island is the perfect place to write a novel, romance a lover or just chill out. Next time we’ll hike Turpin’s trail and check out the gardens at Oliver’s Cove. We might even make an offer on that four-bedroom house for sale on the ship’s notice board. You couldn’t buy an outhouse for $15,000 back home. Now if we boot it back to the ferry, we might even make tea and a slice of partridgeberry pie, or even a bakeapple tart, in Twillingate. I wonder what’s playing at the Cameron Hall Theatre tonight? ■ Great website: www.townoftilting.com ■ Great read: Tilting by Robert Mellin.

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A34 - North Shore News - Sunday, September 12, 2010

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A summer of philanthropy SUMMER is winding down and as we all get set to return to the busy world of fall activities, it’s a good time to look back and acknowledge the hard work of our friends, neighbours and colleagues who have spent the last few months keeping the North Shore a great place to live.

Over the past few months organizations, clubs, events and individuals including the North Shore Community Foundation, the North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament, the Women’s Media Golf Classic, the RBC Foundation, Tyron Piteau, Mount Seymour Resort, the North Shore Business Club, the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative at Argyle secondary, HSBC Bank Canada, Conscious Divas, Whole Foods Market, and Denny’s Restaurant raised over $210,000 for North Shore causes and projects including the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, Family Services of the North Shore, the HSBC Capilano University Aboriginal Bursary, the North Shore Youth Safe House, the North Shore Salvation Army, the BC Cancer Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Mediated Learning Academy and the Paciﬁc Autism Family Centre Society, Hope’s Place, the North Shore Bereavement Program for Youth and North Shore Community Resources. Please join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of the people of North and West Vancouver who made this all possible.

TEREZA Anderson, marketing and community relations ofﬁcer for Whole Foods Market, presents a cheque for $3,640 to Kristy Gill, director of donor relations, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

NORTH Shore mayors Richard Walton, Pam Goldsmith-Jones and Darrell Mussatto present a cheque for $50,000 to Li Boesen (left) and Fran Jones of North Shore Community Resources, raised through the third annual North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament.

KRISTA Constantineau, senior development ofﬁcer, B.C. Cancer Foundation receives $6437.90 from Anna Rowinska, event coordinator at Mount Seymour, raised through Guys Night Out — Girls Ride Free.

BILL OSTLUND, treasurer of the North Shore Business Club, presents a cheque for $2,000 to Captains Glynden and Diane Cross of the North Shore Salvation Army to assist with the ongoing charity work provided by the organization within the North Shore community and beyond.

LOCAL media personalities raised more than $85,000 for The Paciﬁc Autism Family Centre Society and Mediated Learning Academy Therapy School at the Women’s Media Golf Classic held at the Musqueam Golf and Learning Academy as well as gala banquet held at Beyond Restaurant and Lounge.

TYRON Piteau presents Debbie Mah and Sue Woods of the Heart and Stroke Foundation with a cheque for $723.40 raised through Workout Worldwide: The Global Fitness Project, a charity bootcamp.

JENNIFER Cabeldu (second from right) presents a cheque for $25,000 to Denise Coutts, Bob Gunn, and Ed O’Brien of the Paciﬁc Parkland Foundation used for

HSBC Bank Canada is donating $30,000 over three years to support the HSBC Bank Canada Aboriginal Bursary at Capilano University. Loree Gray, district vice-president, HSBC Bank Canada (left) and Shahla Besharati-Rad (second from right), branch manager, Edgemont Branch, present a cheque to Dr. Greg Lee, Capilano University president and vice-chancellor, James Beck, First Nations representative for the Capilano Students’ Union, and David Kirk,

JULIA King and Kate Muker of Conscious Divas present Sue Bauman, executive director of Family Services of the North Shore, with a cheque for $3,317.95 raised through the Igniting the Potential Within event.

STAFF from Denny’s Restaurant on Marine Drive present Judy Savage (right), president of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, with a cheque for $1,000. The money will go towards new equipment for the hospital.

ARGYLE secondary students Sarah Tahir, Laura Wood, Mac Stephen and Caoimhe O’Donovan won $5,000 through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative to be donated to the North Shore Youth

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NORTH Vancouver’s Scott Mulder (second from right) reels in a competitor en route to one of the three gold medals he claimed in junior track sprinting at the Canadian Cycling Championships in August.

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NORTH Vancouver’s Scott Mulder ended his junior cycling career off in style, claiming three national junior titles at the Canadian Cycling Championships held the last weekend in August in Bromant, Que.

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The 18-year-old sprinter dominated the banked curves of the National Cycling Centre’s oval track, winning gold in the under-19 keirin, kilo and sprint races. The three races all require blazing speed but each has its own tactics. The keirin is a mass start race with a pack of riders racing together for approximately two kilometres on the track. It’s nerve-wracking stuff but it’s also Mulder’s favourite race and in the seven-man final at nationals it was all about staying out of trouble. “I just tried to stay away from everyone, kind of keep myself out from getting boxed in by other people,” said Mulder. “I just kind of steered clear of everyone and then attacked over the top.” His move with one lap remaining was too much for the rest of the field to handle and Mulder ran away with the win. Next up was the kilo, a one-kilometre time trial sprint against the clock. “It’s probably one of the hardest events out there,” Mulder said with a laugh. His time of one minute seven seconds earned him another gold. “It’s just as hard as you can the whole way,” he said. “(You feel) like you’re going to collapse.” Mulder’s final win came in the sprint — a set of head-to-head match races that many Canadians remember as the event Curt Harnett claimed Olympic bronze in

twice in the 1990s. Mulder qualified first for the event and then dispatched four riders in best of three sprints to claim his third gold. The national championships were a family affair for the Mulders as Scott’s older brother Erik and father Rob also came away with medals. Erik raced in the elite men’s category, winning silver in the team pursuit and placing fifth in the keirin. Rob competed in the masters division and came away with bronze medals in the individual pursuit and the points race. When they are all in town the Mulder family trains together on the roads of the North Shore and at the Burnaby Velodrome. Parents Rob and Tammy Mulder were both track cyclists and they passed on their love of the sport to their children. And though he is the one with

the sprinting chops, Scott is diplomatic about who in the family is the fastest rider. “It’s kind of different,” he said. “Erik is kind of an endurance guy and I’m a sprinter. It’s kind of hard to tell.” This summer Scott tested his talents against the best in the world, racing sprints at the junior world championships held Aug. 11-15 in Montichiari, Italy. Qualifying in 17th spot, Mulder knocked off Great Britain’s Lewis Oliva in the round of 32 before falling to Germany’s Philip Hindes in the round of 16 and failing to advance through the repechage. “It was really an eye-opener for sure — it was really cool,” said Mulder, adding that while he has a distinct size advantage See Olympic page 36

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WITH his junior career now over Mulder has set his sights on racing with Canada’s national sprint team.

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In August Canada Snowboard announced the names of the 31 snowboarders who will make up the national team and the two North Shore Olympians are back for more. West Vancouver native Ricker is a headline attraction for the team after winning gold in her hometown at the 2010 Olympics. The snowboard cross racer finished the season as the Crystal Globe winner for her discipline as well as the overall Globe winner for all snowboarders competing on the World Cup circuit. Neilson, 36, is back for more after a tumultuous few years in the sport. A former Crystal Globe winner himself, Neilson battled a wrist injury leading up to the Olympics and barely qualified for the Games. He still managed an 11th–place finish on Cypress Mountain despite competing with a steel rod locking his right wrist in place. The North Vancouver father of two, originally from Vernon, will be looking to glide back into the sport’s top tier of racers this season. The World Cup snowboard cross season hits the starting gate in December. ••• Several North Shore players helped the Zone 5 team score bronze medals in field hockey at the B.C. Summer Games held recently in the Township of Langley. North and West Vancouver players Sophie Knight, Emslie Attisha, Rachel Bird, Paula Caton, Mairin Christie, Lexy Dong, Melissa Henry, Jasmine Keller, Lucy Mavko, Lauren McKnight, Taylor Pearson, Rachel Rafford, Kristen Taylor, Mia Watson and Whitney Kroll all suited up for the Vancouver-Squamish zone team as they knocked off the Vancouver Island-Central Coast zone 3-0 in the bronze medal game. — compiled by Andy Prest

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over many of the juniors on the national scene he is actually an average-sized rider amongst international competitors. Mulder will be facing even faster and ﬁtter competitors from here on out as he takes his racing to the elite men’s division. A recent Argyle graduate, Mulder will spend the fall training

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“It’s kind of hard — I need to train quite a bit.” In 2012 Mulder will be 20 and the London Games are in his sights but he knows that he is still a youngster — “(20) is really young for a track cyclist,” he said — and the 2016 Games in Rio will be there for the taking if he keeps gaining speed. With his junior days now behind him, Mulder’s race has just begun.

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da Silva - Francisco (Frank) Frank passed away peacefully Friday, September 3, 2010 at Lions Gate Hospital Palliative Care. He was born in Portugal on March 24, 1929. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Maria, daughter Vicky, his nieces and nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundations would be appreciated. Memorial Service will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 2725 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver at 11am, Tuesday, September 14th.

MACTAGGART - Marjorie (nee Coverdale) Marjorie was born September 14, 1923, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2010 at the age of 86. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Donald; children Allan (Natalie), Joni (Chuck Spani); grandchildren Carl and Teresa Spani, Kirsten and Brian Mactaggart. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Evergreen House for the compassionate care provided to Marjorie during the past four months. Marjorie will be fondly remembered for her sweet and gentle nature. She loved camping with Don in their trailer, playing bridge with her friends and was active in church choirs. She and Don lived in several communities throughout BC, Alberta and the NWT where she made many friends. The north always held a very special place in her heart. A service will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 11:00am at St. Clement’s Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Road, North Vancouver. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation earmarked for Evergreen House 2 North.

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ENGLISH - Irene Josephine (nee Marchese) April 30, 1930 - Sept 5, 2010 Irene has been carried in the arms of our Lord to join her Mother, Annetta, Father, William and Sister, Angela in eternal peace. Irene was born in New Westminster, BC, graduated from Duke of Connaught High School (1948) and followed up with a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from UBC (1952). Irene is lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years Donald, sons Donald (Patricia), William (Debra), Alan (Patti) and daughter Ruth as well as grandchildren Allyson, Marina, Tara, Julia and Tomas. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated in honour of Irene’s life and incredible devotion to her faith and community at Christ the Redeemer Church, 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver, BC on Thursday September 16, 2010 at 10:30am. MACDONALD - Primrose Julia Prim passed away with family by her side Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the age of 75. Left behind is her husband Rex, son Wayne (Debbie), daughter Brenda (Alex), sister Mary Swift, nephew Alan, grandchildren Janet, Emily, and Jacob. She is predeceased by sons Glen (1981), Bruce (2004) and mother Rose Friend (1994). She will be deeply missed by in-laws Vi Kinnear (Colin) and Rose Tocher, nephews Jim, Rick and Greg, nieces Diane and Cindy, and her many dear friends in North Vancouver and Kelowna. A memorial service will be held Friday September 17 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet, North Vancouver, at 2 pm. A separate open house to celebrate her life will also be held at the family home in Kelowna, Saturday, September 25 at 2 pm.

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RICHARDSON, Letia August 31, 2010. Peacefully in her 67th year. Letia had an extensive career in the visual arts as a curator, educator and administrator. Survived by husband Peter Hendrie and his children, Tim (Susan) of Calgary, Jane Wright (David) of Surrey, Angus of West Vancouver and her grandchildren Ben Wright of Surrey, Rhonda Treacy (Mitch) and Greg Garbutt (Linda) of Calgary; also by brothers Jack (Donelda) and William (Elaine) and sister Kae Mabee (Chuck deceased) of Ontario and sister Pat Wollcott (Norm) of Alberta. Her friends and generations of family will lovingly remember her. A gathering in Letia’s memory will be held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 3811 Point Grey Road, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Sunday, October 17, 2010.

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FURNEAUX - Ursula (Sulla) (nee Campbell) May 1, 1920 - September 3, 2010 It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the gentle passing of Sulla Furneaux. Left to lovingly remember and celebrate her life are Stuart, her devoted husband of 68 years; brother, George Campbell of Leduc, AB; daughter Gloria (Rob) Slade; son, Larry; granddaughters Karen (Michael) Hoff and Linda Hutchinson; great-grandchildren Ryan, Trevor, Devon and Hannah. By example, she taught us all the importance and value of family, and service to others. A woman of great faith and many gifts, most especially her ability to make everyone feel loved and accepted, she is now safe in the waiting arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m, Thursday, Sept 16th, at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140th Street, Surrey. Reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. If you wish, donations in Sulla’s name may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, Vancouver, or the charity of your choice.

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WEJR - M. Dorothy (nee Lounsbury) Mar. 29, 1925 - Sept. 7, 2010 Born in Vancouver and long time resident of the North Shore, Dorothy died after a brief illness at Lions Gate Hospital, where she herself had nursed for many years. She was a 1947 graduate of St Paul’s School of Nursing and remained all her life in the Lower Mainland except for a six year period spent in the Enderby region of BC. Pre-deceased by her husband of 58 years, Jerry and brother Cliff. Missed dearly by her daughters Katherine (Rick), Patricia (John), grandchildren Erica, Russell, Aidan and Joel, sister Pat (Geoff), sisters-in-law Vi, Eileen and Etta and many nieces and nephews. Literacy was a major focus in Dorothy’s life, be it reading, playing scrabble or tutoring adults in language development. No service by request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the North Vancouver City Library. (604 990 4226).

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WILSON - Jean March 19, 1930 - Sept. 1, 2010 Jean passed away peacefully in Lions Gate Hospital with her family by her side. She will be deeply missed by her husband and best friend, Stanley, daughters Delda (Ken), Diane (Gary), Marilyn (Ian) and Marie (Jan) and by her 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, who adored their Grandma Willie. Jean was a devoted, loving full time mother. Always busy, she enjoyed many needlecrafts, creating beautiful sweaters, blankets, stuffed animals, and quilts for her family throughout the years. Jean loved to ski. She and Stan enjoyed many wonderful ski holidays in Sun Valley with friends, but the days on Blackcomb and Sun Peaks skiing with daughters, sons-in law, and grandkids were the best. She was always up for one more run, frequently closing the mountain. Jean loved to dance. She started with Scottish Country dancing, then took up line dancing and it became her passion. She joined the Golden Spurs and performed with the dynamic group of senior ladies for several years. A celebration of Jean’s Life will be held on Tuesday, September 14 at 1:00 PM at West Vancouver Yacht Club, 5854 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation in Jean’s memory.

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With extreme shock and sadness, after a very brief illness, we announce the passing of our beloved Roly, Dad, Grandad and Grandpa Roly. He will be dearly missed by his loving sister, Joy (Glenn), his brothers, Doug (Cavell) and John (Margaret); his beloved Precious (Pat); his children, Andy, Karin, Greg (Jill), Brad (Tracey), Copie (Darlene), Leslie (Grant), Karyn (Peter), and step daughters Michelle (Colin) and Elizabeth (Darren); his grandchildren, Jared, Claire, Luke, Jake, Hayden, Kevin, Jason, Adam, Liam, Lauren; his step-grandchildren, Xavier, Georgia, Kate and Hazel; ex-spouses Barbara and June; all his extended family, rugby compatriots and a multitude of friends around the world. Born in Hoylake, Cheshire, England, Roly was educated at Calday Grange Grammar School where he was an avid swimmer, sailor and rugby player following which he completed a diploma in Physical Education and Gymnastics at Fredensborg College in Denmark. Roly completed his two-year National Service serving in Germany and Italy. He married and immigrated to Canada in 1954 starting work in the oil industry with Beaver Oil, Petrofina, BP and Pacific Petroleum. He rose rapidly through the ranks and moved his family to Calgary in 1964. He soon launched into the entrepreneurial world with his own oil additive company, gas station chain and as a pioneer in the automobile leasing business in Vancouver in 1970, with Ensign Lease Ltd. He was an astute, fair and respected businessman and for many years he had the largest fleet of leased vehicles in Western Canada. Rugby was Roly’s abiding passion. His playing career began at the age of eight and continued until he was 75. Roly managed the Canadian National Rugby team for two years when Canada won the Pacific Rim Championship two years running. He was involved with the Evergreen Rugby Club for nearly 40 years and was best known for his exceptional organizational skills in both fundraising and hair-raising world tours. Roly was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 where he served on the executive for some years spearheading the introduction of draft beer and working on the Branch renovation. In his retirements years, Roly returned to the sea in his classic wooden cruiser, “Conquistador”. He continued his love/hate relationship with golf and he and Pat traveled extensively around the world. Maintaining ties with family and friends was very important to him and he was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. His larger than life persona touched a multitude of lives and his passing will leave a huge void. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honour to Rugby Canada, c/o Brockton Pavilion Society. PO Box 2428, Vancouver, V6B 3W7. No service by request. Roly had suggested a Viking funeral off Brockton Point, however, obtaining Parks Board approval might be problematic so we will instead host a wake for him at the Brockton Pavilion Evergreen Clubhouse, Stanley Park Drive, on September 17, 2010 at 1600 hours (4:00 pm), outside venue, dress appropriately.

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WANTED: Class 3 driver with air, mechanically inclined. Part time to fulltime. Must have knowledge of North & West Van & Vancouver. Dump truck. Phone Dalton Trucking 604-986-6944.

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Home Support

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EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER wanted for an executive West Van couple with 2 school-age children. Seeking highly competent and versatile part-time Housekeeper for house cleaning & laundry, full day Monday & Friday preferred. On bus route. Please email resume to hr@grousemountain.com

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Acme Analytical Laboratories (Vancouver), a premier BC mining laboratory, is looking to fill various Laboratory Assistant positions in Vancouver. Must be able to handle up to 40 lbs as some heavy manual labor may be required. Experience in a lab environment an asset but training will be provided. Starting wage of approximately $12 (combination of base hourly rate and daily production bonus). Detailed descriptions of the various positions are available on Acme’s website:

FULL TIME If you are looking for an interesting exciting fast paced work environment look no more. We have a full time office/retail position available. Must have exceptional people skills, computer, sales and office experience and a love of fine china, crystal and antiques. Hours Tues - Sat 9-5pm. Please mail or email resume and cover letter to: info@echoschina.com or #121-1433 Lonsdale Ave, North Van, BC. V7M2H9. 604-980-8011

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Health Care

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

Performs variety of duties to support dept. Requires: Med. Term., MOA cert, & recent related exp; competent in Microsoft Office; excellent written and spoken English. Apply: crcs@blenheimlodge.org or Fax to 604-732-8717

Is currently hiring a mature, experienced home care provider for West Van couple. Minimum of 8 hrs/wk. Includes light houskeeping & assistance with shower, light meal prep. Provider must be experienced in home care, a valid driver’s licence & vehicle & North Shore resident. $14.00/hr. Email resume to:

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Hotel Restaurant

DELIVERY Drivers needed for Boston Pizza in North Vancouver. Contact Mandy @ 778-340-1514, Pam 604-984-0407 or drop off your resume in person.

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STORE MANAGER required for a new innovative business idea in Gift Fruit Baskets (replacement for flower bouquets). Must have a business degree, Managerial exp. in similar business, computer skills, own car. Wage $26-$28/hr, Fax resume to: 604-913-6789

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Experienced Insulation Installers, Foam Sprayers and Fire Stoppers required. Vehicle required. Top rates paid. Fax brief resume to 604-572-5278 or call 604-572-5288. GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately . Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the rite person. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN. Ford Diesel experience an asset. Excellent remuneration. Full benefits. Moving assistance considered. Mail resume attention Chris to Wolverine Ford, 10103 - 97 Street, High Level, Alberta, T0H 1Z0 or email chris@wolverineford.com

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TUTORS / TEACHERS Needed North & West Vancouver Kindergarten - Grade 8 Teacher Certification required. $25/hr. Call 1-877-864-4010 or apply online www.acumeneducation.ca

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

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BACK REST Obus, like new $50, 604-982-1584 DINING TABLE, 44 inch octangular pedestal, oak, w/15inch leaf, (59inch total) 4 upholstered chairs, $350, 604-921-0012

Dresser $100, vintage rocking baby cradle $55, custom oak floor mirror $45, oak tv/stereo stand $20. Pics avail. 604-929-2115 DRESSER $80, dining table & 6 chairs $150, kitchen table $150, coffee tables, misc 604-924-1511 QUEEN SIZE Mattress Regency Restonic $350 obo. Unused 604-328-7681

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Musical Instruments

DRUM SET, Westbury, 5 piece, high hat, cymbals, extras $300. 604-921-8260

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Recycler

EXERCISE/WEIGHT MACHINE, Free for pick up, 604-980-8992 or 778-855-6434

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Wanted to Buy

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045 Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

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Childcare Wanted

SEEKING A f/t l/i Nanny for our 3 girls, 1 yr exp. suit male or female spanish speaking, able to work a flexible schedule. Valid drivers license a must. 604-762-0360. SEEKING P/T care 3 kids, 9yr, + 4 yr old twins, Thurs/Fri 8 am - 4, must drive school drop off & pick up. St. Anthony’s School. Your house or ours. 604-842-1306

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New Toddler Program Sept 2010. Register now. Also 30mos - 5 yrs ★604-929-5799★

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

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DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Payroll, HST, SR&ED Corporate & Personal Tax

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

110-445 Mountain Hwy, N. Van (near Main Street)

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

H&R TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES

604-980-9668

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth, stubby, black & white, $400. Phone 604-701-1587 PERSIAN & Himalayan kittens reg $600.00 up 604-939-1231 dreamhimicattery.com

MAREMMA PUPS for sale. 5 males, 3 females. Working parents. $450 each. 604-823-4797 MULTI POO Pups, non shed, 2 female & 2 males, $550, Maple Ridge 604-462-0843

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

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POMERANIAN PAPILLION Cross. Male, 2.5 years old. Great with kids! Brown/white. All shots up-to-date. Loving little dog. Moving. Asking $400. 778-386-7226

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AMERICAN PITBULL pups, P/B, $500. Call for more information, 604-819-6006 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Cares! 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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Send in your pet photos to the NORTH SHORE NEWS and we’ll post them to our website, nsnews.com. Include your photo and name plus your pet’s name, age, breed and any other details you’d like featured. Send your email to photo@nsnews.com or submit it via our website.

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ABSOLUTE CARE SERVICES Professionally screened Nannies & Caregivers. pt/ft 604-983-8407

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You keep your keys and drive away with cash. Call Got Keys? Got Cash! (604) 760-9629

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Franchises/ Business Opps

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

GENERATE EXCEL INCOME start your own mini office outlet, flx hrs. We provide FREE online training. Go to www.born2shine.net

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

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We Will Take Over Your Payment

I usually receive Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement. My pension cheque is less than usual and I don’t understand why; can you help?

If your income on last year’s tax return is more than that shown in the previous year, your Guaranteed Income Supplement will be reduced, as the beneﬁt is calculated based on your income. You may want to check your latest income tax form to see where the extra income came from (e.g. RRSP/ RRIF). To speak directly to a Service Canada agent about your pension, call 1-800-277-9914. Seniors’ One-Stop Information Line 604-983-3303 or 604-925-7474 North Shore Community Resources

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

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Condos/ Townhouses

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1 BR 21/Lonsdale, new reno, incl heat h/w cable, hardwood, ns, np, adult bldg. $935. 604-904-9507

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Escort Services

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

Houses - Sale

Real Estate

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Coquitlam

Sat & Sun, 2-4pm, 1721 Booth Ave, Coq. 4 BR hse, ste potential, lrg lot, $528,000. Call Joe, Prudential Sterling Realty 604-833-6814

Sry, 6960-120 St, Harleen Gardn New 900sf, 1 BR garden patio ste, ALL appls, f/p, sec’d parking, +. $200k incls HST! 604-690-4979

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Surrey

1 BR $1095. 2 br, ocean view, $1595 avail now, lower Lonsdale, dw, ns, cat ok. Open House: Sat. & Sun Sept 11 & 12, noon to 4pm, 308 Forbes. 604-838-6101

1 br $920, Lonsdale & 21st, hardwood, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat, prkg Oct 1, 604-990-4088

❏ WE BUY HOMES ❏

Condos/ Townhouses

1 BDRM, new kitchen with d/w, central Lonsdale. Adult Bldg. $850 Now. Ron 604-922-6336

Meridien

Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk !

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

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 Br $870, top flr. dw, 2nd & St Andrews, quiet, incl hw, heat & prkg, np, Oct 1, 604-984-2148

6020-01

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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1050 Marine Dr., North Van (by McKay) parking at rear

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Agents

Apartments & Condos

1 BR, $870, Central Lonsdale, clean, quiet, balc, prkg, hw, cable heat, coin wd, ns, np. 913-6727

REAL ESTATE 6002

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Nice Oriental Massage

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Expired Listing, No Equity, High Pymts?

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

Lily’s Relaxation Centre

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6020-01 Metaphysical

SPASIA the art of asian body care. 101 - 1075 Marine Dr. North Van. 604-980-8809

Financial Services

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HEALTH

Personals

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Lots & Acreage

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

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Out Of Town Property

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS! Full acres & more! Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting @ just $89/month USD! Close to Tucson Int’l Airport. FREE Recording at 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

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Condos/ Townhouses

North Vancouver

Open Sat & Sun 2-4pm #117-560 Ravenwoods Dr, North Vancouver

Best unit in Ravenwoods! First time offered. 1352 sq ft 3 Bed, 2 Bath corner South facing ground level with huge deck and lawn. Asking $638,000 see www.michaeldowling.ca for pics.

Michael Dowling RE/MAX Crest 604-787-5568

1 BR, Beautifully reno’d, ocean view, $1195, Sept 16th, 1br+den, $1225 , Oct 1st, incld all utils, gym & pool, ns, np, 604-686-4870 1 BR large, $855, immed or Oct 1, patio. quiet, drapes, heat incl’d. Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

1 BR Lonsdale & W 4th, concrete building, secure prkg, bright, quiet & clean ste, Avail Oct 1st, $1150+ heat. ns, np. 604-250-5803

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR’s avail Oct 1, South facing 274 W2nd. reno’d, From $985. incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, Call 604-779-3541 1 BR $920 up Heat & hw no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St avail now & Oct. 1, 604-987-2761

162 VICTORY SHIP Way @The Pier: Brand New. Stunning view, 7 appl, air/cond,1 br $1550; 2 br $2750 Anson Rlty 604-671-7263 2 & 1 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

2 bd 2 bth 1035’ End Unit Stunning Views 11th floor Pinnacle Amenities/Atrium Immediate Take @ $2495 Diana Royal LePage NS 604-657-4508 / 926-6011 2 BR, 17 & Lonsdale, 3 story walk up, hardwood, ns, np $1050 incl heat, prkg avail. 604-984-9367

2 br a corner suite, top flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. high vaulted ceilings, large private balcony, mtn view, new windows, renod bath/kitchen, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry facilities. ns, np $1250, 604-830-0857 Leave msg.

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North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR APT with private townhome style entry. New hardwood flrs, paint, covered pkg. Near Cap University/2nd Narrows. Sm. Pet ok. $1350 per mo incl. heat. 42-868 Premier St 604-813-9799 2 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking available, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346 2 BR corner unit, bright, spacious, hardwood, new reno, central Lonsdale, ns, np, avail Oct 15, $1136, 604-904-7545

2 BR + den 1500sf Ventana bldg lower Lonsdale. 360° view from 600sf rooftop deck. In-suite wd. Gas fp. Pets ok. Gym, social room & 2 prkg, $3700. 604-617-1212 2 BR, Edgemont Village, 1 bath, walk up, 2nd flr, $1500+utils, avail immed, ns, np, 604-318-0630 2 BR, south west corner, large balc. QUIET well kept bldg, on E. 10th, $1045 incl heat/cable/hw, refs ns. np, Oct 1, 604-983-2453 2 BR, Woodcroft, 1 yr lease, ns, np, utils incl, prkg, storage, pool, gym, $1300 Oct. 604-922-5512 2BR.2BATH.175 W 2ND ST. condo.10th fl.view.ns.np.now $1750.call 604-323-2970

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219

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

Parkridge PLace Ocean View Bach $810 incl heat/hw, ns, np. yr lease. 120 E Keith 604-984-7513

326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $775 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road. 1 BR - $1195

Avail now. South facing. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356

1 BR 5th flr, $1100 inclds, heat, h/w, cable, prkg 1765 Duchess Ave. no pet, Oct. 1, 604-377-0492

NORTHGATE MANOR 149 W. 6th St. A 1 bdrm ste, nice clean quiet bldg. Gated prkg, n/p, n/s. 604-983-0011

STUDIO, 1000SF, live/work, 131 W 3rd, by seabus, semifurn, gas fp, hardwood, hi ceiling, patio, view, 6 appls, inflr heat, ac, hw, alarm, $1395, Oct 604-986-9931

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR avail now & Oct 1, 3 BR avail Oct 1.. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

West Van Apt. Rentals

1640 ESQUIMALT AVE. 1 BR $1050. Available Sept 1. Call 604-990-2971 or 604-985-2876 on weekends.

2 BRS - Large from $1095, patios, Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. from 921sf, drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl., Lynn Valley 604- 987- 4922

Beautiful Large Suites 2 Bdrms from $1310. Avail now or Oct 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

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138 EAST ESPLANADE.

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets Immed $1350. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

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

Apartments & Condos

1 BR. Partial views of Vancouver. will be available long term. Air conditioned. Lease and excel. refs a must. $1495. Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. Studio w/den $940; 1 br +den $1095; 2 Br $1450 views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

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

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TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT 2 Br, 2 bath, Featuring sweeping water & mtn views. Open plan kitchen, SS appl, granite, 2 decks. Newly painted, very clean, 7 yrs old, TIME building Lower Lonsdale. ns, np. $2300. Avail now Tim 604-925-3171

Prestigious building next to seawall. Completely renovated, granite c/tops, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Stunning ocean, city & mnt view. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, no pets. 1 yr lse.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

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Apartments & Condos

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BAYVIEW APTS

Duplexes - Rent

2 BR, 1.5 bath, new, Delbrook area, own back yard, $1800, Oct 1, 604-988-1374..778-838-8426

2 large Bdrms + den, extra large living room with f/p. #2-518 West Keith Rd. Avail now, 604-719-8263, 604-917-2723 3 BR, 2.5 bath, VIEW, 5 appl, f/p, garage, Lower Lonsdale, ns, np, $2100, Avail Oct 1 or 15, 604-987-4067 or 778-229-3414

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. 1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443 Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 br Penthouse large deck, 1 BR & Bach pool rec. room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

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

3 BR Horseshoe Bay, 2 bath, fp, radiant heat, garage, small pet ok! ns, $1650 Oct 1st 604-926-5850 SXS LOWER Lonsdale, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, yard, carport, own w/d, Avail Oct 1, $1300/mo, 604-929-2431

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Furnished Accommodation

2 BEDROOM/2BATHROOM, tastefully furnished, ground level suite. Full kitchen, wifi, cable. Walking distance to transit, shops, restaurants, pubs, beach. $2400/month, longer term rate negotiable. 778-889-3479

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

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Furnished Accommodation

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com WATERFRONT 1BR Hot Tub Luxury & Big Views in Deep Cove Nov 1 www.lockehaven.ca/winter

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Garages

PARKING SPACE for rent, 16th/ Esquimalt. West Van. $30/per month. Call 604-913-2112

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Houses - Rent

180° VIEWS 4 br, upper Delbrook 3300 sf. cul de sac, garage. priv, city/ocean views, 2 f/p, Avail Now. $2900. 518 Alpine Crt. Text or call 604-761-8529 or 604-617-7383 2 BR, 1 bath, West Van home with 2 extra finished rms in bsmt avail Oct 1st, np, ns, $2150. 604-929-6236 eves / msg

2 LEVEL home, 2 Br, 1 bath, 4 appls, Highland, walk to schools, yard, np, $1900, Oct 1, 960 Leovista Ave. 778-898-3088 3 BR, 3 baths, rec room, Pemberton Heights, balcony $2300, avail now. Call Nasrin 604-551-5141 3 BR Central Lonsdale, rec rm carport, 2 appls, drapes, wall to wall, np ns Prof $1550. 813-7312 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

4 BR 2.5 bath 2400 sf character Estate, Altamont 3/4 acre, pool, creek, nr West Bay Elementary, $3700 + gardening. Avail now. Liz 604-809-6355

Avail - Unique Furnished 2br $1700/mo includes everything grandmanor.net 604-988-6082

Folkstone Way Inclusive Huge View Deck sunroom 2 bd den Immediate $4495 Pinetree/Caulfeild Incredible View Location Walk Shops Level terrain! Inclusive $4995 Kristin Royal LePage NS 604-671-6175

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: It’s your last week (well, 10 days) of work, drudgery and health concerns. Recent delays and mistakes ebb, giving you the freedom to charge ahead. Quickly tackle past due and new jobs. Next week will begin a month of opportunity, negotiation or wrestling with a challenge – you’ll want to be free of the chains of chores. Your sexual, financial and “deep health” zones grow more and more important – and generally lucky – now into December. This can lead to a lustful affair, an investment or settlement – all of which open lifestyle doorways. Love is a (the!) “source of health.” Taurus April 20-May 20: Romantic, creative, child-oriented and pleasure delays end. Act fast – you only have 10 days to win someone’s heart, or make your creative mark. (Of course there will be other opportunities down the road. In fact, you’ve just started a four-month run of social luck, flirtations and popularity – and light romance, if you’re single. But “light” contrasts with the present deep influence.) Sunday promotes partnerships (be diplomatic). Sex, secrets and high finance Monday to Wednesday: caution flags fly. Mellow wisdom, love Wednesday-Friday. A big (social) surprise Saturday! Gemini May 21-June 20: This week offers a sudden breakthrough in career, prestige and worldly position, or with a parent, boss or authority figure. A legal, publishing, educational or far-travel project might be involved – so might a partner, a fight or a negotiation (even potential fame). Hope, pray, have faith! Delays at home and in general end now – more subtly, elusive but quietly crushing delays (since April) in sexual, health and financial zones also end. You’ll feel more effective. The 10 days ahead feature your domestic scene, real estate, kids, security: charge ahead here, especially Friday.

West Van Apt. Rentals

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

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Cancer June 21-July 22: This week starts with a romantic mood (Sunday) – and it’s a clue for the future, as a major romantic theme plays for you now through next January. If you’re single, this could have wedding bells attached. Two types of delays end early this week: the setbacks and mistakes in travel, communications and bitty details over the last several weeks,and the deeper,more subtle but powerful delays in relationships, marriage, partnership, opportunity and negotiations (since April). These resume forward motion. A lucky legal, travel, educational, love or cultural event (or “start”) is imminent! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Something will either be solved, end, or begin this week. (Gee, that was an easy prediction!) This occurs in your spheres of sexual intimacy, mutual ﬁnancial resources, investments/debt, deep health, or “detective work.” (These are actually the same sphere – it’s the place of deep drives, your “engine room.”) An ally or enemy is involved. And the actual “event” is sudden, lucky, perhaps unexpected. (Lucky, but not necessarily monetarily: the exhilaration here is from freedom.) Many delays end now, especially in earnings, possessions, home, real estate and employment. Don’t look back! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness hit a yearly high. Delays end. (You might still feel indecisive, but the cure for this is to act – action creates its own decisiveness.) A new start, or the sudden solution to an old problem, or the sudden return of an old situation, occurs – it involves marriage or a partnership, an opportunity, relocation, fame, dealings with the public, negotiations, litigation, competition, or similar relationship dealings. A ﬁvemonth delay in romantic, creative, speculative or child-oriented ventures also ends now. Thursday/ Friday contain nice clues about this.

4 BR, architecturally designed in British Prop. W Van. responsible pet welcome. steps to Sentinel School & Hollyburn Club. Avail Oct 1, ns, $3,200, 604-926-5850 5 BR, 2 bath, 2 rec rms, 2 gas fp wd h/wood up, Edgemont Avail now! $2750, 604-816-2380

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5 BR, 3 bath, 2 level, Ballantree Rd W Van, 3385sf, hardwood, fp Oct. ns/np, $3100 604-469-1148 5 BR, 3 bath, 3100 sf, 3 lvl, pool, sep inlaw ste, np nr Argyle School, $3000 604-988-0049 6 BR, 2 bath, 2322sf Lonsdale & 29th, 2 kitchens, renod, big yard, ns, np $2500+utils, 604-988-4692 BRIT PROP Chartwell 5br+rec, fp 2.5 bath, big yard, 6 appls, ns, np, nr school, $3900, 604-767-3445

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NORTH VAN 2 BR & Den whole house 1554 Hunter St, 1200 sqft, great yd, $2200. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M CLOVERDALE - 6965-192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths, NEW HOUSE, 3 suites equal BIG income, new appliances, gas f/p. ......$2,688/M

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6565 CENTINEL HILL, updated 4br 2 bath, 2 kitch, 2 fp, hw, $3600 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net DEEP COVE Executive 2 BR & Den (3rd BR). waterview home, 2600 sqft, fully reno’d, Sep 1. $4500. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788 DEEP COVE water view 1 BR f/p, hardwood flrs, patio, shed, lrg lot, quiet area $1475. 604-929-5191

Houses - Rent

Office/Retail Rent

Hi ceiling/showroom office! Small Exclusive Strip Mall A/C, laminate, lunchroom storage, wshrm, pkg $1995 Royal LePage Northshore Diana Mander 604-657-4508

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Shared Accommodation

6595-45 DUNDRAVE 4BR, 3bath, updated, 180° view, hw, gourmet kitch 925-8824 Vistarealty.net Furry Creek Opportunity Newer and less expensive! Golf Course Ocean Views October start dates $2495/ British Properties Rancher Hwd, Updated kitchen 3 bd den 3 bth Gardener In. October 15th? $2995/ West Bay, Furnished or ? 3 bd den Recreation Hot Tub Comfortable, Updated Great Lot Faces South $3995/ Stunning Brand New Eagle Harbour! Showhome furn/ unfurnished 5 bd $8995/ Did you see Friday’s Ad? More product on the web www.manderrealestate.com Kristin 604-671-6175

373 TEMPE CRESCENT

Cute, compact 2 BR up, 1 down, 2 full baths, den/rec room down. N/S, Pet possible. Avail Oct 1, $1950. Lease and perfect references a must.

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311

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North Vancouver

1 BR in apt, nr Lynn Valley Mall, Cap U, ideal for student, prefer female, $475 incl 604-789-2943 1 BR in spacious home for n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, bath enste $595 incl. 604-980-2106 LARGE FURN 1 bdrm w/ensuite, Nr LGH, no parties/drugs, Oct 1. $650 inclusive. 604-990-4257 NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $575 incl furn, utils/net. 778-885-8864

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A breakthrough or new start might occur in employment, machinery or health zones. (Perhaps Saturday late afternoon/supper hour – a good time to chase such things.) You’ve attracted attention, obvious or not, for the last ﬁve weeks. Now that romantic wave subsides. But your chances for sensual satisfaction (e.g., a casual affair) actually increase, now to December. Keep your eye on the long-term: 2011 through 2012 will bring partnership excitement on a level you haven’t seen for at least seven years. Delays end in law, education, publishing and travel, real estate, home and family. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: A former love or creative, speculative or child-oriented situation could return – perhaps with a bang that launches a new beginning. Delays are over in social, political, organizational, entertainment and planning activities. Also, a quiet general feeling of indecision or slowness, affecting you since last April, dissolves now. Your energy stays nicely high Sunday onward. A wish could come true this week! Your sexual and romantic magnetism are climbing, will surge through December. Chase money Monday/Tuesday. Travel, call people Thursday/Friday. Be domestic, with family Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Be ambitious – delays, barriers and mistakes are over. (Indecision lingers, but that can be solved by action. Do what makes you feel cheerful or optimistic – these are always, all life, your signal of the correct choice.) Spend Sunday resting. Tackle the world when your energy and charisma leap upward Monday through Wednesday morning. (Your home situation might interfere with your career for four months – choose career Wednesday, home later. Your family, property, security “start anew” this week in a lucky, freeing way!) Chase money, not friends, Thursday/Friday. Saturday’s lively!

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Delays end in legal, intellectual, far travel, publishing, insurance, cultural and love spheres. Chase one or more of these now, without delay. Delays also end in a more subtle, halfsensed area: within yourself, in your compass, your choices about your future – once again, you can steer your life. (At least until next April, when the spring/ summer brings the same subtle indecision. This pattern will hold for some years. Knowing this can save you wasted effort.) Past weeks mixed lust with career. Now to January, light romance, social flirtations arrive! Grab success Thursday/Friday. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Delays end in sexual, financial,deephealthandlifestyleareas–makechoices in these during the next 10 days. This decade and next, each spring/summer brings quiet, unannounced delays or hold-ups to your career zone, usually from head office or a government agency. Now these delays lift – until next April. Time to act! A new monetary or earnings picture comes this week. But it’s “back to the future” somehow – a repeat/evolvement of a former situation. A romantic or heightened intellectual interest ebbs – instead, to December, “romance” enters your career zone: take care! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The accent remains on relationships, opportunities, negotiation, contracts, agreements and possible clashes. But now the future comes in – delays, indecision and faces from the past ebb, and valid new meetings, opportunities arrive. A wish might come true in this area Wednesday to Friday! More deeply, you finally will begin to seek, plan and visualize your future (and your social contacts) without dithering about the ethics or wisdom of this or that. The rest of 2010 lifts your love/romance prospects – and career luck! (Perhaps suddenly – overnight.) August/September’s “lust” fades. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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Storage

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDR, BRIGHT, Upper Lynn Valley, new renos, w/d, wifi/cable incl utilites, n/s, n/p, $1000 604.780.6164 1 BDRM Clean 2nd FLR, Own entry, Near Superstore, NP, NS, Suits 1 adult $800 778-887-0540 1 BDRM cozy older suite, priv garden, 5 appl, storage, w/d, $885 + 1/2 utils, mature, quiet person, 1 pet ok. 604-987-1023 1 1 BDRM+DEN.UPPER Lonsdale. Sfacing,1000+sqft. Own w/d, strg, prkg, n/s, October 1, $1300+utls. 604-312-3743 1 BEDROOM & small den garden level suite. Mt Royal & Ranger area. Active family lives on main level.$870 incl wifi/heat&hydro N/S N/P Oct 1st. 604-929-9880 1 BR bright, Lynn Valley, grd level, n/s, carport, n/p. Oct 1. $825 incls utils. 778-846-5976 1 BR bsmnt ste, above grnd, 1000 sf, w/d, 1 full bath, Deep Cove area, $1000/mo + 30% utils, N/s, N/p, Oct 1. Call 604-329-4155 1 BR Central Lonsdale, reno, w/d, gas f/p, ns np, laminate & lino flrs, $895 + util 778-231-0887

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2 BR big, new reno, garden level, 6 appls, near Cap Univ. $1350 +utils, now, ns, np, 604-980-6644

1 BR large bsmt ste, Central Lonsdale, ns np $700 incl util, Sept 15/Oct 1. 604-984-0446

1 BR, new bright clean above ground suite, lower Lonsdale & seabus, now/Oct $1000 incl net, utils & wd, np, ns, 778-987-6861

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2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. Was $28,999 NOW $22,999

2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY XLT Leather, turbo diesel $39,019

2010 VOLVO XC60 T6 Fully equipped & top of the line, U4568 $44,999

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

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA XRS Silver, auto, only 54,000kms, one owner, U5535 $19,995

2010 LEXUS RX 350 Only 27,000kms, silver on black leather $45,990

2007 FORD F150 XLT New leather heated seats, all pwr options $22,531

2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T Auto, leather, navigation, U4558 $22,999

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

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

2010 LEXUS LX570 Grey, fully loaded, only 6,800kms, save $10,000 $93,990

2007 BMW 525I Alloys, I-Drive, sunroof, split folding rear seats $29,700

2007 VOLVO C30 T5 M Sunroof, turbo, 5spd, low kms, U4562 $24,888

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

2008 LEXUS IS 350 One owner, immaculate, sport pkg, pearl white, only 27,000kms, U10893A SALE $39,995

2009 LEXUS IS 350 Fully loaded, black on black, only 30,000kms $46,990

2007 VW GTI Only 34,000kms, sunroof, leather, premium audio $22,800

2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE Auto, low kms, top model, loaded, U4584. Was $35,999. NOW $32,888

2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON LTD Low kms, loaded. ONLY $22,500

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD 47,000kms, sports pkg, silver, 5ft box, U5444B $29,995

2009 LEXUS ISF Silver on black $61,990

2007 VW RABBIT 2.5 New rims & tires, tinted windows, manual $15,000

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

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT L Manual ONLY $8,808

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

2008 LEXUS IS 250 AWD, fully loaded, only 11,800kms, Lexus Certiﬁed $43,990

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 Leather, low kms $21,334

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

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Blue, auto, C pkg, only 74,000kms, U5537 SALE $26,995

2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML 550 White on tan, only 30,000kms $49,990

2007 AUDI A4 3.2 QUATTRO S-LINE Xenon lights $33,568

2006 CHEV COBALT SS Sporty & clean, U4484 PRICED TO SELL $9,999

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

2007 NISSAN 350Z CONVERT Black on black, 6spd manual, only 47,000kms, don’t miss this beauty, U5526 $31,995

2006 LEXUS RX 400H Savanagh on tan, fully loaded, Lexus Certiﬁed $34,990

2006 MAZDA 3 Leather, pwr options, premium audio, 2.3L $15,000

2006 VOLVO XC90 7 pass, DVD & nav, U4505 SUMMER SPECIAL $28,515

2007 HONDA CRV LX Auto, 4WD, low kms. Was $23,900 NOW $19,900

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

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

2006 VW TOUAREG Only 40,000kms, sunroof, leather, new tires $30,672

2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 430 Convertible, auto, low kms, U4573 NOW $22,999

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

2003 PONTIAC VIBE 128,000kms, black, hatchback, a/c, pwr windows & locks, very clean, U10893C SALE PRICE $8,995

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

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Navigation, pwr trunk, park assist $30,222

1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD, auto, a/c, U00107 $9,999

2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA VE Low kms, a/c, pwr group ONLY $6,300

2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EX Silver, leather, 115,135kms, very clean, U11067A. Was $13,995 NOW $12,995

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

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BACH BSMT big, upper Lonsdale new carpet & paint, immed, np ns, $800 incl utils 604-889-5627

DEEP COVE. 2 bed full reno. Private. w/d, gas f/p, d/w. Sparkling clean and bright. Close to bus, shops and beach. 1200 sq ft. $1400 incl util, cable, internet. 604-312-2093.

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Townhouses Rent

2 BR lrg, incl heat, wd, dw, fenced yrd, ns, nr Cap U, buses, store $1475 1yr lse, Oct. 604-505-4957

3 BR, 2.5 ba + lrg rec rm, 11th & St Andrews. New, over 2000 sq ft of living space, nr all amen, lrg priv roof top patio with panoramic view, granite, hardwood, new appls, radiant heat. 2 u/g prkg. Oct 1. $2700. 778-896-4266

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MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1700. For viewing call 604-986-0511

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg 1 BR avail, Rent $1150. Incls H & H/W, Cable/parking extra. N/S & N/P. To view call (604) 985-4272

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Warehouse/ Commercial

102-1429 Dominion St 1516’ whse 650’ offices wshrm/lunchroom At Grade Loading $2495 Diana Royal LePage NS 604-926-6011 / 657-4508

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3 BR, 2.5 bath, 1365sf, new, fp, wd, nr Cap Univ, pet neg, ns, $2650, Oct 1, 604-990-6464 4 Br Large $1950 Townhouse Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, 1950sf, drapes, heat & prkg, incld. dw, 2 full & 2 1/2 baths 1 year lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl., near Lynn Valley Mall , 604-987- 4922

2009 MAZDA MIATA MX5 GT 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & Convertible, auto, only locks, only 58,630kms, gold U5491 7,000kms. Was $33,980. ONLY $23,995 NOW $29,900

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

2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1275incl.immed 604-340-5116

3 BR, 2 ba, furnished family home W Van, mins to bridge & hwy. Oct - May. $2750. 604-925-2135

1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780

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

1 BR + DEN bright spacious bsmt suite, w/d, ns, Grouse Woods nr bus, $1100, Now 604-924-9910

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

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2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cats OK, $1,395.. 778-848-2747

2 ROOM ste, 1 br, priv ent, full bath, fridge, ldry, priv home, prkg, ns, np, $575.Now 778-865-7455

1 BR +den, large & bright, garden level, 2 appls, prkg, nr L. Valley Mall & parks, suit 1 or couple, ns np, Oct. 1, $925, 604-506-6709

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1987 BMW, 325, classic, 5 spd. beige, vinyl, sun roof, exc cond. 100,000mi, $2500, 604-873-3243

1999 TOYOTA Rav 4, 200K, silver, 4wd, service up to date, $5800, 604-980-0355 2003 FORD Explorer Eddie Bauer, auto, 140 K, red, $9500 obo 604-763-2905

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1999 TOYOTA Tercel 4-door sedan, automatic, 150,000 km, deep green, reliable, $2,750 neg. Tel. (604) 649-3083 2000 VOLVO S80, $5995, clean serviced, air caired, 190K km, ps, pb, pw, new tires, cd; 926-4853

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1999 OLDS Intrigue a/cared, winterized, well cared for grt family car. $3500. 604-946-6533

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2000 MAZDA MPV. Low kms, clean and reliable. $3500. 604-984-7164.

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2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8

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

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• Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free Estimates

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 HANDY DANDY all types of renos, bath, kitchen, tiles, painting - in side & out Free Est. Ibrahim 604-619-6968 HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740 ONE PERSON Op., take on small jobs. Fences, plumbing, paint, carpentry. Wally 778-995-7193 QUALITY PLUS, Kitchen, bath, sm / large renos, carpentry, tiles, electrical. Victor.. 604-889-2508

8135

Hauling

DALTON TRUCKING LTD. BINS & DISPOSAL

Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES

604-876-4604 NORTH SHORE GUTTERS ★ Sales & installation of 5’’ continuous gutter ★ Minor repairs ★ Cleaning

604-988-5294

established 1963

COASTAL STONE MASONRY LTD

Basalt, dry stack retaining walls, flagstone patios, fireplaces, stairs, small repairs.

778-887-0020 (cell)

www.coastal-stonescapes.com

CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224 Landscape/Dirt Removal, Yard Grading. Free estimates Disposal King, 604-889-2085 SYKES LANDSCAPES - New lawns, paving stones, ret walls, fencing, outdoor kitchens - 604-454-4954

8160

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

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

Call Sukh:

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

A.All Area Gardening Service

604-986-6944

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

8140

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

Binder:

Heating

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

ENGLISH LAWNS Award Of Excellence NEED A GREAT NEW LAWN?

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

• In business 50 years

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby BATHROOMS & much more. 40 yrs on the North Shore. Working within your budget. 778-387-3626

Landscaping

“The Grass is Greener”

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

Nick 929-7732

www.EnglishLawns.com

Garden Services

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

604-518-5661

Serafina Garden Services

★ Full maintenance & design ★ Seasonal cleanups ★ Fall: good time to plant ★ Bulbs. ★ Reasonable rates, No hst. 604-984-4433 contact Cari A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988

★CNN Landscaping ★ Weeding ★yard cleanup★mulch★ low rate Free est. call Nick 778-840-6573 ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Custom Landscape Installs

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

Landscaping

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

West Coast 604-984-4147

8155

Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

Home Services.ca

ALLGONE EXCAVATING Free est, great rates & service 604-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca Underground Utility Locating. Call us before you start digging Cell 778-840-9321

inate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

8155

LIGHTING CONTROL, small jobs to rewires, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded. Lic #23726. Call Chris or Fred, 604-788-3864

Excavating

Handyperson

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

8150

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

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8130

PRO GAS LTD Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting. Service & installation. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

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

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

silver, 37,000 kms, 3.5L V6, auto, sunroof, BCAA inspected, P5456 Pre-Loved Special $13,988

Fencing/Gates

778-772-6067

Alloys, 25,000kms, power group, jeep green, warranty, automatic, P5378A Pre-Loved Special $16,988

2006 Dodge Magnum SXT

8090

FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201.

Contracting

Cleaning

ALL CEMENT • 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

8060

2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4

843 West 1st St. N. Van

604-985-7759

8030

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

604-839-1225 Cedar Fences & Decks, plus any retaining walls. Affordable rate. Jeff 778-928-9201, 604-415-0920 HEDGE TRIMMING SEASON IS HERE. Quality work at a low cost Troy 604-729-6975

GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126 PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225 S & W GARDENING SERVICE Comm/res maint, clean-up. Japanese Gardener 604.986.0059 STEMS & Seeds, yard cleanups, pruning etc, res/com, WCB, insured, 25yrs exp. 604-925-0464

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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HOME SERVICES 8175

Masonry

STONE WORK

Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576

tymerstonework.com COASTAL STONE MASONRY Retaining walls. 778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com CONSTRUCTIVE Landscaping paving stone, masonry, rock walls decks cedar fence 604-250-7824 constructivelandscaping.com NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582 T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

Moving & Storage

8185

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

MASTER MATCH PAINTING Int & Ext. . GOOD PRICES, 18 yrs exp.Thomas 604-724-8648

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

■ 604.980.8384

RED SEAL

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles. 24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

Renovations

from concept to occupancy

Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards

– Renovator Member of the Year

Winner of the National SAM Award

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

604-618-4988

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

8193

Oil Tank Removal

Have an old oil tank you need gone? Call All Gone for a free estimate! (604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca Advantage Waste Spec. Inc. u/g storage tank locates & removal. Free est. Neil 604-825-8824

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

7291234

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

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

604-773-4549 PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

* EXCELLENT PRICES * Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $167. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING. Tidy, honest. 19 yrs North Shore. John 604-980-5454 ALL-WAYS PAINTING Professional quality with competitive pricing 604-985-0402 ANDY’S PAINTING - 24 yrs exp. & on the North Shore. Top quality interior painting. 778-838-8066 BRUSH N’ ROLL PAINTING Interior/Exterior WCB & Insured Free est. Call Richard 778-883-0593

When your house is great except… ❏ The kitchen’s too

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

❏ You need another

DELBROOK 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

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

Custom Interiors Kitchens & Bathrooms Additions

small

bedroom ❏ The carport could be a two-car garage ❏ One bathroom just isn’t enough anymore

We Fix The “EXCEPTS…”

Call 604.721.8743 KEEN PROJECTS LTD Renos, Repairs, Trim, Appliance Install. Book ahead for Fall / Winter Licensed, Insured, Refs Landon: 604-307-5628 2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

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

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

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INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Bathrooms, Kitchen, Basement, & More. Tim Gleason 604-926-5440

PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993

HITECH ALUMINUM RAILING & FENCING

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

Power Washing

NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD

•Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

604-988-5294

Serving the North Shore since 1963

Aluminum Modular Railing Perfect for Sundecks & Stairs Do it yourself or we can install 5 Colors and 4 Designs

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

LICENSED CARPENTER avail for all home renos, bathrooms, sundecks, roofing. $45/hr, refs avail. Mike 604-908-6240 Maklin Construction Services. Project Management & small jobs. Call Quincy 778-340-3407

604-983-3210

#1 EXCLUSIVE CARPENTRY Interior finishing; bath & kitchen remodelling, tile & stone setting. Stephen, 604-888-1285

COMPLETE

RAINBOW RENOS, 26 yrs exp. We do it all - basements, kitchens, baths, additions 778-885-0771

RENOVATIONS + REPAIRS Basement Suites Bathrooms • Sundecks Fencing • Carpentry 35+ Years Experience Licensed, Insured, References

R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION 604-970-8110

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME RENO Kitchen/Bath, Crown Mouldings, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, 604-771-2201, 771-5197 ★ White Oak Construction ★ All kinds of siding. Good refs. Free estimates! 778-881-5140

778-387-3626

Roofing

8255

Rubbish Removal

#1 All Season Rooﬁng Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists

604-591-3500

SUMMER SPECIAL SAVE THE HST

Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Sept 30 Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. A+

604-984-9004

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

8290

DISCOUNT WINDOWS For replacing all types of glass around your home. 778-237-6809

8310 Full Service Junk Removal • Demolition • Tree Work • Odd Jobs • Recycling

604.230.4530 greencoastrubbish.com

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM B-Cheema B-Cheema Roofing Ltd Roofing Ltd

Free Estimates

SPECIAL $250 Discount

Compost-Based

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

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

Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

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

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

Dalton Trucking Ltd. Special: Top soil $15/yd. Sand gravel, trucking etc 604-986-6944

8315

ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511 ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

Call (604) CaPaul ll Pau l (604722-3600 ) 722-3600 bcheemaroofing.ca

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

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153

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

DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. From $179 - $565 including dump fees. Disposal King, 604-306-8599

604-987-7325

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

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

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

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195

All Types of Rooﬁng & Repairs - Insured All Types of Roofing & Repairs - Insured

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

Top Soil

SOILS & BARK MULCHES

604-512-7471

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

Skylights & Windows

★ ★ ★ ★

TREEWORKS

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www.treeworksonline.ca Call 604 291-7778 or 604 787-5915

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ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 Expert Tree Care - Cert. Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.

8335

Window Cleaning

NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD

•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning

604-988-5294

Serving the North Shore since 1963

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Looking for a Bathroom Makeover or other Renovations? Call someone with over 40 years exp who can work fast while keeping within your budget.

8250

RBG Contracting Ltd.

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

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

HOME SERVICES

20 year Labour Warranty available

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

604-987-5438

To place your ad in “Call the Experts" call 604-630-3300

Book before Sept. 30 and we will pay ½ the HST

Since 1978

ENTERPRISE MECHANICAL Systems. Plumbing, heating, gas fitting 19 yr exp cell 604-612-4347

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• Rooﬁng • Forming • Framing

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

renovations.com

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#1 BARGAIN rate on plumbing & drainage. No job too small.Ken 604-987-2890 cell 604-328-7439

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

8220

• Complete Re-Rooﬁng • Cedar Roof Restoration Get a • Tile Roof Restoration MAKEOVER • Roof De Mossing • Roof Repairs One Price Does it all • Power Washing • Window Cleaning Book Today! • Driveway Sealing • Painting • Renovations 778-554-7550

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

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

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Paving/Seal Coating

Plumbing

ALL IN ONE HOME MAKEOVER

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RECOATS TO REBUILDS Toughest membrane, 40 colours. Call the Experts 604-984-3640 acswaterproofing.ca

8205

Call ThE Experts HOME MAKEOVER

GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking New or Repairs. 604-987-4522

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FREE ESTIMATES

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

8240

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