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A North Vancouver man who performed verification for the Canadian Firearms Registry was handed a six-year jail sentence Wednesday after being convicted of trafficking in prohibited weapons, including automatic machine pistols, as well as violating other firearms regulations. Justice Brenda Brown of the B.C. Supreme Court sentenced Christopher John Whaling, 41, to serve four and a half more years in prison, on top of the time he has already served in jail. Whaling was arrested four years ago following a police investigation into a largescale gun trafficking ring in the Lower Mainland in which more than 100 guns were eventually seized. During the investigation, police followed a 22-year-old man from Langley suspected of being involved in the gun-selling ring who met with Whaling in the parking lot of the Eight-Rinks recreation centre in Burnaby. Whaling handed a box to the Langley man, who took something from the box and put it in the trunk of his car. When police arrested the younger man a short time later, they opened the trunk and found three automatic machine pistols. See Unlocked page 10

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DARRELL Mussatto, mayor of the City of North Vancouver, says that port authorities have consistently short-changed the municipality on their payments in lieu of property taxes, costing other city taxpayers as much as $500,000 over the past decade. Mussatto, who also chairs Metro Vancouver’s port cities committee, says Port Metro Vancouver has held back roughly $10 million across the region during the same period. “Each year, the city sends them a bill for the land that they own, waterfront land and water lots. They send us back money, but much less than what we have billed them,” Mussatto said. The port is a federal agency and the federal government is constitutionally exempt from paying provincial or local taxes. But in recognition of the services provided to their properties by junior government, Ottawa does provide payments in lieu of taxes, or PILTs. The idea is to produce a sum comparable to what would be paid if the land were See Port page 11

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STUDENTS at the Vancouver Junior Professional Division training institute in North Vancouver demonstrate their burgeoning abilities. When they enter their teens, they will likely have to leave the province to continue their training. Cutbacks have left B.C.’s funding to the arts at a fraction of the national average.

B.C.’S FUNDING CUTS ARE PUSHING ALREADY PRECARIOUS PROGRAMS TO THE BRINK

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IN a white, mirrored dance studio on Capilano Road, 13 dancers stand facing the barre in perfect first positions: heels touching, feet turned out to make 180 degrees. Thirteen pairs of clear eyes look ahead, 13 necks are extended, 13 pairs of knees are pulled up straight. Typical of high-level teenage ballet students, their concentration is formidable. Except these aren’t teenagers; they are pre-ballet students aged four to six, and they are in only their third week of classes at the Vancouver Junior Professional Division. “We are different from most schools,” explains associate director Elizabeth Isabelle in a hushed voice as the girls practise rising to demi-pointe. “Our expectations are very high; we just don’t feel the need to teach them ‘the easy way,’ so we start with the hardest skills first. They can always do more than you think they can do.” Artistic director Kathryn Perrault founded the school in 2005 with a plan to focus on the earliest years of training, which she believes are the most important. Perrault — who did her own training in Ontario, the U.S. and Europe and danced professionally in Vancouver and with Colorado Ballet Company and American Ballet — developed the eight-year curriculum herself. The school’s first class of five girls graduated earlier this year, at age 13. One was accepted to the National Ballet School on a $20,000 scholarship; two went to the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet; two dancers continue to train at VJPD. For these students, if they want to further their dance training at the same level after they graduate from the program, they will likely leave the province. It’s a young age to be leaving home, but as with all of the arts in British Columbia, dance training and professional companies are under-funded and the few options available to talented dancers are simply too limited.

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JANET Allen and Murray Boal with their dog Nick and old tractor at Dragon Mountain Farm southeast of Quesnel are part of photographer Bill Horne’s Solidarity Series, showing “ordinary people” in support of the arts. It’s always been this way, but last year, it started getting much, much worse. Try following this shell game. In August 2009, arts groups around the province — from theatre groups and cultural festivals to galleries and dance organizations — received a memo from Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman advising them that grants previously approved from gaming funds were being cut. Others felt the pain as well: environmental groups, adult sports clubs and alumni associations. In the memo Coleman said due to “unprecedented global economic challenges” the money would be used instead to fund “core services and priorities” such as programs that provide shelter and food for those in need, community health services, and public safety programs: necessities that had previously been

funded by other tax dollars. After Coleman’s memo hit inboxes, groups facing huge cuts went public with their panic. He later returned some of those grants, but only to those organizations on a multi-year contract. A month later, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture published a service plan that called for core provincial arts funding — tax money distributed through the B.C. Arts Council — to shrink from $19.5 million in 2008-09 to $2.25 million two years later — a drop of almost 90 per cent. Supported by the bipartisan standing committee on ﬁnance, the arts council asked the Liberal government to restore its funding to 2008-09 levels when they tabled the provincial budget in March. Instead, just a few days after the world watched Canada’s singers, dancers and musicians close the Olympic games, money to the BCAC was cut to $7.9 million for 2009-10. The government also announced the establishment of a $30-million Arts Legacy Fund for the creation of B.C. Spirit Festivals, to be held across the province annually in February for three years ($10-million each year) to mark the anniversary of the Olympics. It was a one-two punch that left the arts community staggering. Hundreds of arts supporters joined in the online outcry. “It is hard to understand why,” said one. “Maybe the solution is to leave a note on (Finance Minister) Colin Hansen’s desk that says, ‘Please just put the money back. No questions asked. We’ll pretend none of this ever happened.’ ” The poster got his wish . . . sort of. In late August, after protests, letters and emails from the arts community and the resignation of BCAC chairwoman Jane Danzo, the provincial government moved $7 million of the Legacy Fund back to the arts council, putting its budget back up to $16 million. Tracing the funding changes through the past year is a complex task, but here’s a statistic we can all understand: At the end of it all, the B.C. government spends $6.54 per capita on funding the arts. The national average is $26. See B.C.’s page 5

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The Realization of Ambleside Sports Vision Gains Momentum In June 2010, construction of a new artificial turf playing field on the former Ambleside “A” – now Rutledge Field – gravel field near the corner of 13th Street and Marine Drive began. In 2011, the project will bring significant upgrades and improvements to the existing field house facilities. Financial support from the District of West Vancouver and the federal and provincial governments enabled construction to commence. North Shore field sports supporters have

contributed $740,000 to the project, and have a fundraising campaign underway to raise the remaining $760,000. The redevelopment of the field house is an exciting opportunity to build a stronger community presence for the sports organizations at Ambleside – it will serve as a gathering place for players, coaches and parents. The realization of the vision will depend largely on community contributions. Donations are tax deductible, and there are several opportunities for donor recognition. To find out how you can support the Ambleside Sports Vision, visit www.amblesidesportsvision.com

Cheque Presentation Kicks Off Phase Two of Fundraising Efforts Join the West Vancouver Soccer Club, West Vancouver Field

Hockey Club, and the District of West Vancouver on Monday, October 4th as they celebrate another landmark in Ambleside’s sports revitalization. The two clubs committed to raise the $1,500,000. On October 4th, the clubs will celebrate the latest instalment of $270,000, bringing the level of contributions so far to $740,000. Collaborators Patricia Macleod, West Vancouver Field Hockey Club, Anne Mooi, Director of West Vancouver Parks and Community Services, Mike McKnight, West Vancouver Field Hockey Facilities Society, and Bill Sparling, West Vancouver Soccer Club, have a vision for Ambleside Park’s sports facilities.

Date: Monday, October 4th Time: 3:00 pm Place: Ambleside Park north, in front of the old field house

This is a community meeting to review a proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment and Rezoning for Redevelopment at 803-889 Taylorwood Place. Polygon Homes is seeking to redevelop the property for 160 multifamily housing units consisting of 60 townhouses and two 50-unit low-rise apartment buildings. The District wishes to consult with the surrounding neighbourhood before proceeding with a detailed review of the application. At this meeting you will have the opportunity to: • Learn about the proposed OCP amendment and rezoning; • Hear a presentation about the proposed redevelopment; • Ask questions about the project; and • Provide comments to help evaluate the proposal. Date: Wednesday, October 6th Time: 6 – 8 pm (Doors at 5:30, presentation at 6 pm) Place: Christ the Redeemer Church, Meeting Room #1, 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver

When: Saturday, October 16th, 6 - 11 pm Where: Gleneagles Community Centre For more information call 604-921-2100.

Harvest Festival Sunday, October 17th The Seniors’ Activity Centre and the West Vancouver Community Centres Services Society invite you to celebrate the season and recognize Peter Jones’ leadership and contribution to our community and the Seniors’ Activity Centre. 11:00 am - 3:30 pm - Pumpkin patch, games, and activities open for fun for all ages 12:00 pm - Gwladys Davies Tea Room opens with musical entertainment 1:00 pm - Peter Jones Dedication Ceremony 1:30 pm - Opening of Girl Guide 25-year time capsule and results of the Blue Ribbon Pie Contest 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - 1960s FREE skate at the Arena Visit westvancouverrec.ca for details.

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Aboriginal Land Development: Empowered or Too Much Power? A Provocative Dialogue at the Kay Meek Centre Urban reserve land has become incredibly valuable and many First Nations’ leaders have realized the potential financial and economic benefit that this land presents. How will real estate become the financial engine of the First Nations economy? How will First Nations have authority to do business on their own land?

Community Concert October 29th Looking for a great way to spend a Friday afternoon? The Community Concert Series hosts a different band each month, in the Atrium at the Community Centre. This month the Simon Fraser University Contemporary Performance Ensemble will be featured. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public. When: Friday, October 29th, 3:15 - 4 pm

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Getting Around West Vancouver A new bus-only lane is being built on Marine Drive from Pound Road east to the Lions’ Gate Bridge, and a new Capilano River west-bound bridge is under construction. Lane closures, night work, and other temporary inconveniences will occur. Please expect minor delays and allow extra travel time. Both projects are scheduled to be completed in spring 2011, and will provide an enhanced streetscape and improved traffic flow to the area. Weekly construction updates are posted on westvancouver.ca

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B.C.’s arts funding 1/6 of Manitoba’s From page 3

On the back side of our $20 bill, in miniscule print next to the image of Bill Reid’s The Raven and the First Men, is a quote by Canadian poet Gabrielle Roy: “Could we ever know each other in the slightest without the arts?” “There are so many ways to discuss this subject,” says West Vancouver’s Judith Marcuse, founder of the International Centre of Art for Social Change, and of Judith Marcuse Projects. “You can talk about the high data, how 80,000 people in this province are employed in the arts. And for every dollar spent by the government, $1.36 is returned to them in taxes. “But there is also social capital — what it brings to our society. There is such diversity in our population. We have opportunity for connection through the arts. It brings us together.” And it’s not all about high art. The word, she says, encompasses everything from community festivals and pottery classes at the rec centre to opera and theatre — and dance. Perrault says that while not every five-year-old who begins to learn her pliés at VJPD will make it as a professional ballet dancer, the positive effects of having that arts background are countless. “They learn so much more than dancing. They gain musicality and learn about classical composers. They learn about conditioning. They have demonstrated a huge amount of discipline and commitment to something. It carries over to every area of their lives. It helps feed their academic mind and aids in concentration.” Even for adults employed in fields far removed, she says, the arts add balance. “Many people not employed in these fields still have an outlet that is creative or artistic, that nurtures them. They love the opera or theatre, or they paint.” So why isn’t that private interest translating into public dollars? Perrault wonders if it has to do with our climate. “We’re such a lifestyle-oriented city. I think in some ways the environment works against us.” Perhaps on the West Coast, we like to spend more time playing outside than getting cultured inside. As well, Canadians have a reputation as a practical people. It seems politicians across the country — even in the country’s top office — have traded on that reputation to explain why funding for the arts is a lesser priority in times of economic hardship. Though it was two years ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s designation of arts funding as a niche issue that “ordinary people” don’t care about won’t soon be forgotten. It’s troubling, though, that even when he made that comment in 2008, B.C.’s spending on the arts was less than half the national average.

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What’s with this province? We are currently considered a “have” province, and will not be receiving the equalization payments that “have-not” provinces like Quebec and Manitoba get this year, so how is it that they can spend roughly $40 per capita on arts grants, while we spend $6.50? West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan, who has lived and worked in several provinces — including Quebec — agrees the ﬁgure is low in B.C., but doesn’t see it as problematic. In fact, he had thought the per-capita amount was even lower. “I think pretty heavy-handed restraint is the order of the day in Victoria in all directions. So whether it’s the arts groups, whether it’s the Ministry of Transportation, or whether it’s the Ministry of Environment, you will hear the same concerns being expressed.” Sultan feels funding to the arts should not be drawn exclusively from the public purse. “We could debate the philosophy of whether art funding is principally a government responsibility, I don’t think so. . . . There’s no question that the arts are terribly important, and should be funded generously from all sources.” What’s certainly not true is the idea that “ordinary people” don’t care. “There is such a stereotype that the arts are elitist, and that working-class people in rural areas don’t support them,” says photographer Bill Horne from his studio in Wells, B.C. “Where we live, that’s completely a myth.” Horne is the B.C. vice president of CARFAC BC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front des Artistes Canadiens), and the artist behind the Solidarity Series: photographs that illustrate support for the arts in all sectors, with miners, forestry workers and farmers around B.C. holding up signs. In his artist’s statement, he says: “I started this series to illustrate our interconnectedness at a time when the B.C. government has made drastic cuts to arts funding, diverted gaming money from non-proﬁts and is trying to pit artists against the neediest of society.” It’s a conversation that is beyond the comprehension of the dancers in the studio on Capilano Road. When they are ready to embark on professional careers, perhaps we will have resolved this province’s long and troubled history with funding the arts, and we’ll be able to enjoy the results of their hard work. Or perhaps, like so many before them, they’ll take their art and go. With reporting from Caitlin Dowling.

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his week, charges were laid against a 16-year-old boy accused of taking photos of an alleged sex assault at a Maple Ridge rave and posting them online. The case is deeply disturbing on many levels. What has added a particular horror, however, is the speed at which the photos from that event were spread across the Internet, viewed thousands of times and passed on. In the pre-Facebook era, a victim might have had to endure whispers in the school corridors. Today, the girl involved has to put her life back together with the knowledge that those images have been viewed and forwarded untold times by both acquaintances and complete strangers. It’s a situation that highlights the dark side of instant online culture, a

you said it “I’m not sure if I should be excited or nervous about being the ﬁrst.” City of North Vancouver homeowner Greg Cormier, on winning approval to build a coach house in his backyard (from a Sept. 26 news story). ••• “IgotintomycaratVancouver airport, and I just said: ‘Drive, drive, drive.” Bowen Island’s Andrea Bastin on her arrival at Vancouver International Airport after 12 months trapped in Ghana seeking Canadian residency for her adopted sons (from an Oct. 1 news story). ••• “I think we probably saved their lives, if nothing else.” North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Peter DeVries, after police stopped a 200-km/h joyride on Mount Seymour Road (from a Sept. 29 news story). ••• “They can get their needles exchanged in a million other places.” Medical Health Ofﬁcer Brian O’Connor explaining why a new needle exchange won’t draw drug users to the North Shore (from a Sept. 29 news story).

phenomenon that we need to better understand and address. The fact is most people — teens included — still understand basic right from wrong. But today’s teens are faced with a complex, no-holds-barred online world that is new to all of us, and which we have done little to prepare them for. Children receive ample training in the use of new technology, but where it comes to understanding its potential pitfalls, we have been failing badly. That’ssomethingthatneedstochange through education that addresses ethics and etiquette in the digital realm, both in schools and in the home. Kids need to learn from a young age that what happens online can have farreaching consequences. They need to know that what feels harmless often isn’t — and can be very difﬁcult to undo.

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Dear Editor: I am and always have been pro-police, as I have a son serving on a major police force in Canada. However, I disagree with much of West Vancouver Chief Constable Peter Lepine’s rationale for supporting the long gun registry (Chief Const. Lepine: Save Gun Registry, Sept. 17, North Shore News). Given the ﬁnite supply of taxpayers’ money, the broad policy question should be: “If the goal is saving lives, would the $4 million being spent annually on the long gun registry save more lives if it were spent on other initiatives such as cancer or drunk driving?” The answer is almost certainly “yes.” Government is about tough choices, not about spending millions on a niceto-have. We know from 80 years of handgun registry that criminals do not register ﬁrearms, and therefore the

effectiveness of registries in crime prevention is dubious. A check of a homeowner in the long gun registry will indicate whether they possess a firearm, but, unlike the handgun registry, it will not indicate the type or number of weapons present. If the person is a criminal, no information will typically be available. Therefore any competent officer going to a domestic dispute call must assume firearms are present. My police friends tell me that the statement that they use the long gun registry thousands of times a day is misleading — the responses are automatically generated on any call, be it a crime or a barking dog, and hence this “use” of the registry says nothing about the view of the officer on the street. The police I know see mandatory firearms licensing, safety training and safe storage as useful, but most see the long gun registry as an expensive joke. Police chiefs

claim that it saves lives every day, but I have yet to see one concrete example. Chief Lepine ridicules people who register cars and dogs but object to long gun registration. This argument is spurious. Several countries, including England, first required registration of firearms and then banned and confiscating them, suggesting legitimate gun owners in Canada are at risk of asset seizure. Law-abiding car owners do not run this risk. Unlike a car, my gun does not require mandatory insurance, AirCare, tracking to flag accident damage at resale time, a licence plate or other taxes that would make registration necessary. Let’s drop the politics and get back to the issue: saving lives with the limited resources available. John Hunter North Vancouver

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in terms of ad sponsorship, video and Bright Lights coverage, but many also took the time to come to the North Vancouver Civic Plaza to donate personally or cheer on the four head shave participants in their efforts to raise funds. I think we should all recognize the continual effort your team puts in to ensure North Shore community events are successful. Pamela Buck North Vancouver

Dear Editor: Judge Brian Saunderson had to weigh the stress and anxiety of making an alleged drunk driver wait another year for his day in court against the burden on the driver’s victim, who will spend the rest of her life in a wheel chair (Judge Stops Accused Drunk Driver’s Trial, Sept. 19, North Shore News). The justice system did not serve the public. It was used as a vehicle for the judge to vent his frustration at delays in the system. Peter White North Vancouver

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Some tips on terrorism for Agent Ex

AN old boyfriend of mine is now a big cheese for a major security outﬁt.

For want of a more accurate term, let’s call it the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). This makes sense: He was always the secretive type. We went out for three years and it was only by subterfuge that I learned his last name. Before that, he’d always scrambled the letters. It wasn’t true love, or even true like. I often stormed out of wherever we were watching TV together, infuriated by his antediluvian opinions. I have no fond memories of our relationship. Yet, though I haven’t been in touch with him for close to three decades, I feel certain that Mr. CSIS will soon be contacting me on a matter of national security. He was a cool, quiet customer in the late 1970s and likely remains so now. As such, he’s probably still unable to understand how

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A TESTIMONIAL We recently replaced our 14-year old asphalt shingled roof with an Interlock aluminum roof because we were simply tired of waging war against moss, fir pollen and conifer debris. Roof moss is a big problem in our area. Over time it can damage many kinds of roofing. It retains moisture, traps debris and makes a roof look shabby. Every two years or so, we hired professionals to remove the moss from our large, steeply-pitched roof. Though the job was always performed with care, moss removal methods inevitably shorten the life of the shingles. We didn’t realize until our roof had been cleaned a couple of times that we had probably voided the manufacturer’s warranty on the asphalt shingles by cleaning them. Despite all the trouble and expense, within a few months the moss would grow again. We were losing the war.

“Aluminum was clearly our best roofing option…” Before installing our Interlock roof, we visited home shows, did research, talked to roofing companies and walked through neighbourhoods looking at various roofs. We especially liked the look of the Interlock aluminum slate profile. Aluminum was clearly our best roofing option, however we realized it would be far more expensive upfront than re-roofing with cheaper asphalt shingles. For most homeowners cost is a significant consideration, and it certainly was for us as retirees. We joked that we’d never live long enough to amortize the cost. We figured we could take two long vacations in Europe for the difference in price. We wondered whether it made sense to spend so much money on a roof when we might sell our home in ten or fifteen years. Meanwhile, the moss was advancing -- again. As with all the major home improvement expenditures we’ve made over the years, a combination of financial, practical and aesthetic considerations helped us decide.

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First, the financials. We estimated that we would own our house for another 15 years. If we chose to replace our premium fibreglassreinforced asphalt shingles, we may have to roof twice: once now (at a cost of about $8,000 – $10,000) and possibly again in 15 years, before putting the house on the market. The second re-shingling would also involve the significant costs of stripping off and disposing of two layers of old shingles and possibly having to re-sheet some or all of the plywood underlay. So, with inflation, we estimated at least $16,000-$18,000 for the second reshingling. That is a total of $24,000 – $28,000 in today’s dollars for two shingling jobs. When we added to that the estimated $7,500 we would spend on moss removal over the 15-year period, the potential cost of asphalt shingle roofing was $31,500 – $35,500. (With expected oil shortages, asphalt shingles could be even more costly in future. Some manufacturers are already using less asphalt and recycled paper in their shingles in order to manage product prices.)

“We decided that in the long run, the aluminum roof would actually be less expensive…”

AFTER From a “green” standpoint, the aluminum roof is a superior choice. The shingles are made of 95% recycled materials, and are 100% recyclable should there ever be a need to remove them. We admit to being house-proud, and aesthetics are important to us. An aluminum roof would always look crisp and clean, and Interlock’s ‘slate’option would compliment the style of our house. On the drive-by tour, we were impressed by the superior quality of Interlock’s installation work.

“Were we too house proud? These small doubts vanished when a neighbouring home caught fire…”

We knew that the good looks, warranty and durability of a high-quality aluminum roof would enhance the curb appeal and resale value of our home, resulting in a faster and better sale. (Most buyers low-ball their offers if a roof looks bad.) Interlock’s 50-year full warranty would be transferrable to a new owner. We decided that in the long run, the aluminum roof would be less expensive than sticking with asphalt shingles.

Shortly after we signed the contract with Interlock, the shingles were delivered. As we awaited installation, we quipped that the equivalent of two very nice European vacations was sitting on pallets in our driveway. Were we too house proud? These small doubts vanished when a neighbouring home caught fire during a severe summer dry spell.

Practically, an Interlock roof offers superb protection against the elements -- and moss. If we installed a permanent roof, we could stop worrying about repairs and maintenance. As for the company, Interlock Industries has been in business for many years. The company carries ample private liability insurance, which our home insurance company requires for all contractors working on the house. Interlock’s“advance clearance”status with BC’s Workers Safety Board would protect us from liability for any overdue provincial workplace insurance premiums.

The house that burned is kittycorner to our lot, immediately above us at the top of a slope. About 30 metres / 100 feet separate the back of our house from the side of the neighbouring house. Thick smoke had enveloped the house, and we prayed that the occupants were safely out. (Yes, they were.) Then fire exploded through an upper window and ignited some fir trees. We heard a‘whoom’as the flames raced upward at unbelievable speed. Instantly, the tree tops were 40-foot high torches. We felt the intense heat on our faces. Embers rained down.

Though the light wind was blowing away from us, we worried that the fire would spread to the line of fir trees whose branches overhung our back garden only a few feet from our roof line. The danger to our house would be from exploding, resinous conifer branches which can be propelled over great distances. Our house was far too close for comfort. Though asphalt shingles are quite fire-resistant, we knew that if a coniferous fire brand were to land on the roof and burn long enough to ignite the sun-dried moss and dead fir needles, we’d be in real trouble. We watered the back roof with a garden hose until the fire fighters arrived. Many people had gathered to watch the blaze. Eyeing the pallets of aluminum shingles, one of our neighbours said wryly,

“What you need is a metal roof.” At that moment, moss was the least of our worries. With a tinder-dry urban forest only three blocks from our house, we could hardly wait for the new roof to be installed. We were surprised by the detailed labour and time required for installation, and could see why Interlock has certified roofers working exclusively for their company. Our crew was very safety-conscious and also very careful of the gardens. Since unexpected problems can arise during any home renovation project, it’s helpful to work with a company like Interlock Industries, which integrates manufacturing, sales and installation. This means that the company is directly accountable for everything: our installation issues were all addressed without any buckpassing.

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“The very day our main roof was finished, a great blue heron flew over and deposited a long, calligraphic swath of neon-white poop on the black shingles” – on the street side, of course. The signature baked for hours in the sun. “Oh, no!” we groaned. “Will it come off? Will it etch the aluminum?” We rinsed away whatever the garden hose spray could reach. We needn’t have bothered because, after several more days under the baking sun,

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the remaining splotches washed away during a summer rainfall. Nothing sticks to this roof for very long. We’re ridiculously pleased to watch leaves and fir needles slalom down the shingles and into the eaves troughs. We’ve declared victory in the war against moss! Comparing‘before’and‘after’ photos, we can hardly believe the difference. Our old asphalt roof looked shabbier than we thought. The clean, matte-black‘slate’ shingles and crisp trim details of the permanent roof enhance our house and have prompted many compliments. A job well done! Thanks to Colin James and the Interlock crew. Michael & Patricia Wolkowicz Victoria, BC

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behind your living-room curtain. But with tips for homeowners, I digress; my focus today is on actual terrorist detection methods that will protect our borders from evil-minded infiltrators. Listen up, old boyfriend, and call your buddies at the Canadian Border Services Agency. Here goes: 1. Stop bothering Canadian visitors to the U.S. who buy more than their proscribed allotment of items at Target and other American stores. The people you should worry about are those who drive over the border and come back with absolutely no shopping bags to show for it. What the hell were they doing there, then? Think about it. If nothing else, these individuals show a frightening lack of imagination. Do we want people like that in our country? Does the U.S. not have an economy to prop up, and are we not its BFF? 2. When a border official peers at a border crosser who claims to be Canadian, the official should ask who won the final men’s hockey

game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The ofﬁcer shouldn’t just demand to know which country was triumphant, but which player clinched the deal. If the traveller doesn’t know, or says “Cindi Crosby,” cuff ’im. 3. Badger and bully natural blondes, rather than duskier characters who are obviously just buying vast quantities of peroxide for aesthetic reasons. Natural blondes get a free ride in our society. They are so unused to being hassled and harassed (except by construction workers) that they’re forced to take up terrorist activities just for something to do. Mr. CSIS, you always liked the petite, fair ladies. Maybe you could take on their interrogations personally. I’m sure your wife would understand. 4. Sniff the traveller’s breath for alcohol. If he or she appears to be alcohol- or drug-free, pull him or her over. Those who don’t fuel up for those interminable border crossings may well have something they’re determined to hide. Funny ideas, for example. Getting any funny ideas is illegal now on both sides of the border, right?

5. Trick the traveller into confessing. “What is the purpose of your visit to Canada?” the border ofﬁcial might ask, idly doodling on a pad of paper as if not remotely interested. Then he or she might add casually, “Is it terrorism, perchance?” If the traveller says “Yes,” the ofﬁcer should take him at his

word. Border ofﬁcials should be instructed not to say, “Whatever, dude” and welcome the person into our glorious country with the standard high-ﬁve. There you have it, Mr. CSIS. Now we’re square for the crappy hairdryer. —kate@katezimmerman.ca

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B.C. Ferries announced Friday it will cut fares on all its routes by two per cent starting Oct. 18.

Ferries CEO David Hahn said the fare cut was made possible after the federal government agreed to return $119.4 million in import taxes previously paid by the corporation as a duty on four German-built ferries. Those ships include three Coastal class vessels that were built for a total cost of $524 million and launched in 2008. At the time the contract was awarded, it met with criticism from both B.C. shipbuilders and

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A failed refugee claimant who hopped on a cruise ship and returned to Canada after he was deported has been jailed for six months by a provincial court.

Judge Doug Moss handed the sentence to Pierre Fils Gog, 37, a native of Cameroon, after Gog pleaded guilty to a charge under the Immigration Act Sept. 14 in North Vancouver provincial court. Gog had previously come to Canada and applied for refugee status, but had been deported after his ﬁnal appeal was rejected. In 2009, he was convicted of returning to Canada illegally, sent to jail, then sent packing. Soon after, he reappeared in the country. Crown prosecutor Peter Whyte said this time, Gog took a cruise ship from Germany to Halifax then drove across the country with a friend, ending up in the Lower Mainland. He came to the attention of authorities in June after being arrested in Vancouver on several charges of identity theft and credit card fraud. Less than a week after he was sent to jail on the immigration offence, Gog was handed another prison sentence of more than eight months for fraud over $5,000 committed in West Vancouver in December 2008. Whyte said after Gog serves his sentences, he will be deported again, once any necessary risk assessments are completed. —Jane Seyd

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Society president Jim Carter offers a sneak peak of their upcoming book, Cottages to Community: The Story of West Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods. Fragmented History: Objects and Meaning opened Sept. 14 at the West Vancouver Museum. The exhibit features artworks and artifacts from the museum’s collection, presented in a thought-provoking manner that explores themes pertaining to collecting institutions. Featured artists include Emily Carr, Jack Shadbolt as well as possessions from the B.C. Binning and Hugh Hodgson estates. Also on at the museum is an exhibition entitled West Vancouver’s Neighbourhoods — Our First Century, presented by members of the West Vancouver Historical Society. The show is a preview of the Centennial book on the history of West Vancouver’s neighbourhoods, people and events set to be published in September 2011. Both exhibits will remain on display until Oct. 16. Info: westvancouvermuseum.ca.

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SEXUAL ABUSE What to do following a child’s disclosure. page 15

West Vancouver’s Barbara Ohl, 57, and Max Clough, 31, of Lynn Valley, have been long-time fans of the show, which sees two contestants race in the wilderness against real-life cowboy Terry Grant in an intense, 36-hour game of cat and mouse. The first ones to the finish line claim victory, and while the prey have a head start, Mantracker is hunting them down on horseback. Ohl says the often-bumpy relationship between her and Clough is the main reason they were chosen for the show. “The producer, when he phoned up, he said ‘You guys are our most dynamic couple, I love that the F-word is flying around,’” she laughs. “We are both pretty set in our ways and strong-willed and so . . . we probably lasted only eight minutes into the chase when we split up.” The pair filmed the show in August in Quesnel, after preparing themselves physically for months. “The first thing I did was I went out and got a pedometer and I started training. I was going through bushes and tracks and I was training all around UBC. I think I did up to 16 kilometres in six hours. . . . I was going through all the trails and everywhere you weren’t supposed to go,” she says. It paid off during the race. “I had tons and tons of energy, I was feeling so good.

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Real-life cowboy and star of Mantracker, Terry Grant, puts his tracking skills to use. . . . I was pacing myself, I was good. At one point I must have bushwhacked for ﬁve or six kilometres and I could’ve just kept going and going,” says Ohl. Clough, who also upped his cardio to about six hours a day, had a different experience. “I almost got caught 45 minutes into the chase, ’cause I’m really cocky,” he says. “What happened right off the bat is me and my mom split up and my mom hiked the main trail. So I thought here’s a genius strategy — I will let

her go, let them follow on the trail and then I’ll just walk. I’ll just meander behind them. I’ll take my time because they’ll be following her trail.” Unfortunately, Mantracker caught onto Clough’s game and was waiting around a corner to surprise him. “He ran me right up a hill and it was exhausting, I couldn’t believe what I had gotten myself into,” he says. “It is a little scary because the raw power of the horse is bearing down on you.” Warnings of cougar

attacks, bears, big black ﬂies and thunderstorms were also weighing on their minds. “There were so many things that we were like ‘Oh my God, how are we going to manage?’” says Ohl. Though they can’t reveal too much about how things went down, it’s deﬁnitely worth watching, adds Clough. “It was amazing. I had an amazing ending and my mom’s was even better.” Catch the pair’s Mantracker adventure on OLN, tomorrow at 3 p.m.

Each time I arrive there, time just seems to slow down. I love the vibe, the weather and the friendly atmosphere. Recently, I visited the Island with a posse of mountain bikers from the B.C. Bike Race, including founder Dean Payne. We were there to do important work on course design for next year’s B.C. Bike Race, to film and take photos, but most importantly to get some late season riding in. Our first stop was the small mining town of Cumberland and the Riding Fool Hostel. Jeremy Grasby, owner, is instrumental in the community as he not only created one of the coolest hostels around but he also helped create and build some of the best mountain bike trails I have ever ridden. As the beers started to flow, we all sat back and talked about what a rad week we had ahead — all work of course. The next morning we went for breakfast at Tarbells Café, just below the hostel, and met up with our guide for the week, Martin Ready, of Island Mountain Rides. Martin is an awesome guy who knows where all the good riding is and how to put together a loop so you get the See Campbell page 15

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Local Volkssport Clubs will host non-competitive ﬁve/10kilometre walks in the Ambleside area, Sunday, Oct. 3 and in Lighthouse Park, Saturday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604682-8390.

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Shift Your Thoughts — Shift Your Moods Group: A free, 10-session education group for women who are pregnant or parenting a baby or young child, Mondays, Oct. 4, 1-3

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that will make you more in control of your life. Free. Info: 604-987-6959, ext. 228. Face Reading — Every Face Tells a Story: A lecture with holistic practitioner Teresa Bockhold, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Fee: $13. Registration: 604-925-7270. Info: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com. Mental Health Basics Workshop: Learn how to respond with respect, pitfalls to avoid and how to handle tricky situations, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $50. Info and registration: 604-987-6959, local 230. Book Talk: Author and retired nurse Gloria Hunter-Alcock will talk about her book, Nurse at the Top of the World, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7-8:45 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Hunter-Alcock will share her adventures as a young Canadian nurse who lived and worked for several years in the Canadian Arctic. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

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Disclosure of abuse requires immediate action QUESTION:

A friend of my daughter’s told me that a family member “touches her under her pajamas.” I wasn’t sure what to do at the time, but told her that it was good that she told me and I went ahead and told her parents. I am not sure whether the story is true. I felt terrible for the parents, but ﬁgured the girl wouldn’t make up a story like this. Did I do the right thing by telling her parents? Answer: The ﬁrst thing that comes to mind is that you are a trusted person in this young girl’s life. Here she is with a very big secret she’s been holding inside for a long time, and she chose you to tell it to. This speaks volumes about the strong relationship you have built with her and most likely with your daughter too. It’s important to recognize this. The next thing that comes to mind in reading your question is that you are having a very normal reaction to hearing this type of information about a family you know and like. It sounds to me that what your daughter’s friend

disclosed was sexual abuse, and by telling her parents you acted to protect her from further abuse. So, the short answer to your question is “yes,” you did the right thing by believing her and telling her parents. I hope that they were able to accept her story as true and are now in the process of keeping her safe and getting her some additional help to heal from this abuse. This young girl’s experience of sexual abuse is more common than we’d like to believe. It goes against so many of our collective values that we want to believe only bad, scary people living on the margins

of society would do such things. What we know is that abusers are usually a trusted family member, friend or other authority ﬁgure, a fact that can make recovery from it devastating to the young person and his or her family. Ultimately, it is an abuse of power and a violation of a child’s right to normal, healthy, trusting relationships, and it can negatively affect every aspect of a person’s life. I want to highlight a few important things to do and say if a child discloses abuse. Believe her and get her help. Speak in a matter-of-fact voice, and maintain outward calm. Do not promise to keep the secret. It would help to say that what she disclosed will have to be reported, but only to people who can help her get safe. Let her know she did the right thing by telling you. Say, “It must have been really hard to keep this secret to yourself. I’m so glad you told me so we can get you some help.” Tell her the abuse was not her fault. Maintain conﬁdentiality and exercise discretion when discussing the details of the

disclosure. Too often young people are further violated by people who, in trying to be helpful, completely disregard the desire for privacy and control over who knows. British Columbia’s mandatory reporting laws take the guesswork out of whether to report abuse once you know about it. Any adult who has been told directly or who suspects a child is being abused is obliged to phone the Ministry of Child and Family Development to report the abuse. If you have questions on the next steps, a child protection worker at the ministry can guide you. Once a disclosure has been made, it’s important for the victim to see a therapist who specializes in childhood sexual abuse. There are many excellent private and agency counsellors on the North Shore with this expertise. Here at Family Services of the North Shore, our child and adolescent sexual abuse program offers counselling free of charge to children and teens who have experienced sexual abuse. This young girl’s disclosure to you took a lot of cour-

Campbell River area offers great single track

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most fun riding for your buck. After breakfast, we loaded up the Island Mountain Rides Van and headed up to Campbell River. This fishing and logging town also hosts loads of fantastic single track. In fact, you can easily do 50 kilometre loops of single track without hitting the same trail twice. In the first few minutes, we were hooked. The fast flowy single track felt like you were on a hover bike flying through the forest. On day two we rode right from the Riding Fool Hostel and within minutes we

were on beautiful single track that climbed to the top of our ﬁrst downhill trail called Thirsty Beaver. This wide, cedar-planked, elevated trail meandered through the forest and passed over waterfalls and incredible gullies before spitting us out onto a trail called Tea Pot and Blue Collar. Each trail left us begging for more and before we knew it darkness was upon us. Wow. The next day we did shuttles of Forbidden Plateau. Shuttling involves getting dropped off at the top and riding some seriously fast, steep and fun downhill trails and it also allowed a day of rest for our legs.

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CAPILANO University’s Keith Lam raises awareness of a public education event to be held at the school’s cafeteria Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., part of the 16th annual Beyond the Blues: Depression Anxiety Education and Screening Day. Info: 604-983-7538. Other local events include presentations for new mothers Oct. 6, at I Hope Family Centre (Info: 604-467-5179); Bringing Patience to a Busy Mind, a workshop Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m., at John Braithwaite Community Centre (Info: 604987-6959, ext. 223); and an event for Squamish Nation members Oct. 18-19, at Chief Joe Mathias Centre (Info: 604-982-0332). Info: www.heretohelp.bc.ca.

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Network Group: Join a free family caregiver network group, Thursday, Oct. 7, 79 p.m. or Wednesday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources, 203-935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Receive encouragement, share ideas and experiences, exchange practical tips and be reassured that you are not alone on your journey. Info: Karyn, 604-982-3320 or karyn.davies@nscr.bc.ca.

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NOTICES Sharing and Caring With Peer Support: Welcome new volunteers, keep active and connect with your peers in this valuable program of North Shore Neighbourhood House. Orientation and training starts in mid-October, exact dates to be determined. Info and registration: Lori Wall, 604-987-8138, ext. 211.

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Harmonica harmonies ELLIS Brayham plays a tune during a meeting of the Mostly Harmonicas Music Group. The group meets Tuesdays, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Mollie Nye House. Cost: $1/$2. Info: 604-987-5820.

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Stamp Club: Welcomes stamp collectors and donations of stamps, the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 1:303:30 p.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820. Stitches and Strokes: Bring your painting, crochet, knitting or needlework and share helpful hints with others, Fridays, 9:3011:30 a.m. Cost: $1/$2, coffee, tea and cookies provided, at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-5820. Tole Painting: Various days and times for beginners and

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NorthShoreBusinessCelebrates30TH Anniversary!

Shylo Nursing and Home Healthcare’s success story Owner Margot Ware RN highlights three decades of care, what sets Shylo apart and why passion keeps her going. Thirty years of business success is an accomplishment worth celebrating. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary we are proud to be recognized as the foremost leader in quality home support and nursing services on the North Shore.

How has Shylo grown over 30 years? “Shylo started in 1980 with Betty Brown and a group of dedicated nurses caring for North Shore residents with chronic or terminal illnesses who wished to remain in the comfort of their own home. As the original group of nurses flourished, their clients, friends and neighbours requested more healthcare services and Shylo expanded to meet this need in the community. Today, Shylo is a full-service home health agency that provides every level of Professional Nursing and Home Support service in private homes and residential care facilities”.

What has made Shylo so successful?

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“A commitment to personal attention. When a client or staff member calls for assistance they can be assured that they will be able to reach one of our Nurse Supervisors who is familiar with their healthcare needs, day or night. This is one reason we have always answered our phones in person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”.

What makes Shylo different? “We are owned and operated by North Shore nurses and care about our community and surroundings. We are not a big, faceless multi-national company or franchise. We are small enough to personally know all of our staff and clients, but large enough to serve the complex needs of our community.”

What services does Shylo offer? “We are happy to do a free, no obligation, in-home assessment of your healthcare needs. Often a little support with meals, medications or personal care is all that’s required, but we can also provide live-in or 24-hr Call us for support if a FREE, desired— no obligation, whether it in-home be for the assessment of long-term, your healthcare or just to

get through a temporary health issue. We changed our name to ‘Shylo Nursing and Home Healthcare’last year to more accurately reflect the full scope of services we now provide”.

Is this a job or more of a passion? “I cannot imagine a more rewarding vocation then serving the needs of our seniors. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a large family with grandparents who taught me to love and respect my elders and the sacrifices they’ve made so we may all live in a free Canada today. As a third generation nurse, I truly feel it was my calling”.

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NV veteran recognized Manisha Krishnan

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THE federal government recently honoured a North Vancouver veteran who has worked tirelessly to preserve the history of Sixth Field Engineers Squadron. Brian Seward, 83, received the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation in mid-September to honour his dedication in both collecting artifacts relating to the squadron and bringing about the opening of the ofﬁcial Sixth Field Squadron Museum in 2006. Seward, who served in the British Royal Navy during the Second World War, moved to North Vancouver in 1954. “I’d been sailing around the world and I met a girl here in Vancouver, so I decided to come here,” explains Seward. He joined the Sixth Field Engineers Squadron soon after and served with them for 28 years. “When I joined they didn’t have a museum so I started collecting stuff. . . . I kept a lot in my house, uniforms and badges and medals and stuff like that.” He also gave some of it away to the North Vancouver Museum and CFB Chilliwack, until ﬁnally

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VETERAN Brian Seward’s commendation is identiﬁed by a bar for wear below ofﬁcial decorations on his blazer and a lapel pin for civilian wear. the city dedicated a room at the J.P. Fell Armoury to the squadron, which opened on Remembrance Day, 2006.

“That was really something else, it was really great,” says See Veteran page 27

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EXPLORING a foreign land is probably one of the most exciting things a person can do.

But doing it without a guide can be pretty daunting. That’s why West Vancouver couple Sky and Axel Rajewski have started up Adventures Without Borders, a guiding company that takes small groups on a variety of excursions in Ecuador. “We just have such a love for the outdoors and for adventure and for teaching people about the environment,” says Sky. Clients can choose to trek The Andes, kayak along the coast or hike through the Amazon, camping all the while. Transportation is either mules or llamas. “It’s the true adventure, it’s not like a luxury adventure,” says Sky. “You sort of do it like a community thing. Everybody has a little job to do, so everybody pitches in . . . at the same time people are learning about outback camping and adventure and what it is to actually do it.” Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided and include delicious local fruit, sandwiches, and pasta or rice for dinner. “That’s actually the most important part, when you’re trekking, your food has to be good. There’s nothing worse than going on a trek and you’re starving and you’re getting crappy food,” says Sky. Groups have a maximum of six people and each adventure is tailored to their needs and wants. “It just depends on your fitness ability, you definitely have to have some sort of fitness level. There are some low level experiences, we can stick to the coast and do basic kayaking and mountain biking,” says Sky. The possibilities are pretty much endless. “There’s a trip where we actually trek up to a crater of a volcano and then we walk around the crater rim and look at the lake and the crater.” “We want to make sure that everyone gets a really good experience and gets to learn a lot. You’re going to learn about the Inca Trail and the people and surrounding areas and the flora and fauna.” While the guiding company may be new for the Rajewskis, seeking out adventures is not. The couple has cycled across Australia and climbed mountains all over the world. They’ve spent the past two years travelling back and forth to Ecuador, practising the different treks. “A lot of it is actual route finding, it’s not like here where you See Partial page 21

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SKY and Axel Rajewski sail along the Galapagos Islands. The couple recently started Adventures Without Borders, a guiding company that leads excursions to Ecuador.

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A1 Group has applied to develop a new 3 Unit Residential development on this site. The proposed units consist of two stories plus a cellar with rooftop decks. Parking for 5 vehicles is proposed and would be accessible from the lane. You are invited to view and comment on the plans of this proposed project. An open house will be held Wednesday, October 6th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at: St. John’s Church Hall 220 West 8th Street North Vancouver Applicant Contact Bill Curtis 604-986-4550 N. Van. City Contact Jocelyne Piercey 604-990-4236

ASK A COP Starting Wednesday, Oct. 22 and appearing every alternate Wednesday the North Shore News will run its new Ask a Cop column where readers will be given an opportunity to put questions to Cpl. Peter De Vries of the North Vancouver RCMP. Simply forward your questions via email to editor@nsnews.com or by mail to North Shore News, 100-126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver B.C. V7L 2P9 THIS COLUMN WILL NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS OF ANY SORT OR MATTERS BEFORE THE COURT.

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From page 20 have trails all over. In Ecuador there are no trails so to speak, you just go. So it really is wilderness trekking . . . you’ll see little Incas that have never seen people before in some areas,” says Sky, adding she and her husband plan to build an eco-lodge in the country. They chose Ecuador because of its biodiversity and agreeable climate, but also their appreciation for South American culture. “In South America it’s all about family and friends. There’s no such thing that you would email someone there, you’re going to go see them in person you’re not even going to really phone them. It’s just way more connected. It’s like going back to basics, like we used to live,” says Sky. Part of the couple’s goal is to give back to the communities they visit. “If it’s an area that might need a school or school supplies or a hospital or clinic, everything from our trek we’re always going to give a portion of it towards whatever community it is that we’re going to.” To ﬁnd out more about booking an adventure go to www.adventureswithoutborders.com.

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Wine makers let labels tell the story

THERE’S a story behind every label.

In fact, occasionally the story is the label. The art of the wine label has been long celebrated. Perhaps the most famous example is the Château

Mouton Rothschild artist labels, which spawned a legion of imitators. These days, though, often as not, labels are conceived just to get our attention than to win awards based on artistic merit. One perfect example we recently tasted: Grooner

2009, a nifty number from Austria that gets around the challenge of remembering what can be an awkward-topronounce varietal such as Grüner Veltiner. Below a graphic of a woman yelling out “Grooner” is a trio of icons that proclaim the wine is “Great with Food,” “Perfect for Parties” and “Picnics too!” As for the wine, it’s lively, apple-toned and quite zesty with refreshing acidity. Considering it’s estate grown, at $16.95 BCLS, it’s a decent buy. And, it’s a whole lot easier to pronounce than Weingut Meinhard Forstreite Kremstal-Niederoesterreich. We had labels on our mind at the recent Naramata Reds tasting, which underscored just how much quality continues to come from Naramata’s wineries, whether the grapes are grown on the bench proper, or beyond. There’s an ongoing discussion about whether the Naramata Bench

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be designated as a subappellation, which probably won’t be over any time soon. In the meantime, we have to confess to more than a chuckle over the refurbished label from Nichol Vineyards, which proudly proclaims not only do the grapes come from Naramata Bench, but they are, more precisely, 100 per cent Naramata Villagegrown. And, on the back, “since 1993.” Nichol Vineyard — planted by Alex and Kathleen Taste Chile 2010: Chilean wineries showcase their best wines, with plenty of samples and food, on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., at W2 Storeyum in Vancouver, 151 West Cordova. Tickets: $39 through www.winesofchile.ca. Fall Okanagan Wine Festival: This year’s festival ends on Thanksgiving weekend. More than 165 events happen around the valley during the heart of harvest. Take a vineyard tour, have lunch among the vines, dine on a waterfront patio, take a seminar or learn food and wine pairings from award-winning Okanagan chefs. Info: www. thewinefestivals.com. Taste of Yaletown 2010: The Yaletown Business Improvement Association announces the sixth annual event being held

Nichol in the early 1990s — has always relied on its own fruit or, occasionally, fruit from neighbours, a philosophy current owner Ross Hackworth is determined to respect as he continues to elevate the winery’s game. Our advice is to move fast to snag a bottle of the ﬂagship Nichol Vineyard Syrah 2008, which delivers a characteristic meaty and gently smoky nose before a powerful, brooding palate of black cherry and plum, with well-structured tannins and a lengthy, peppery close. This costs $29.90 at the winery and a few dollars more at private stores. Nichol has always enjoyed a slightly esoteric bent, evident in its newest wine, 9 Mile Red 2008, which blends rarely found, early ripening St. Laurent with pinot noir for a juicy, vibrantly plummy and cherry-toned, slightly earthy drop that you might even pair with mild curry

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from Oct. 13 to 31. Food and wine enthusiasts are invited to enjoy offerings from a number of Yaletown’s premier restaurants with a three-course menu at set prices of $25, $35 or $45. Participating restaurants will donate 10 per cent of sales to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Visit www.yaletowninfo.com for

flavours, or strong cheddar. It’s christened 9 Mile after Naramata Village’s original name. This costs $26.90 at the winery. We’ll have plenty more on Naramata reds in coming weeks. Some labels can be iconic without necessarily appearing so. Such is the case with Louis Latour Ardeche Chardonnay 2007. The slightly creamy, wellbalanced, slightly citrus-toned drop delivers good value, at $13.99 BCLS/EW. What isn’t apparent is that this was the first French wine to name the varietal on its label, 30 years ago, a revolutionary move at the time. Also worth tracking down is Louis Latour Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir 2006. It has supple and mouth-filling cherry flavours with easy tannins and a touch of spice. Think Coq au Vin. This costs $21.99 at Everything Wine. menu details from each participating restaurant. The West Coast Chocolate Festival will run from Oct. 15Nov. 10. The opening night “Panache” will take place Oct. 15, 6-10 p.m. at Vistas, located at the top of the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside, 1133 West Hastings St. This evening is about getting to know everyone involved in the festival and tasting fine chocolates and beverages. Info: www. chocolatefestival.ca. Ambleside Farmer’s Market: Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. until Oct. 31 in the parking lot behind the police station, Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street, West Vancouver. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE WORLD OUTSIDE

Strong stuff: Originally, the adjective stout meant “proud” or “brave,” but later, after the 14th century, it took on the connotation of “strong.” The ﬁrst known use of the word stout for beer was in a document dated 1677 found in the Egerton Manuscript, the sense being that a stout beer was a strong beer. During the last part of the 19th century, stout porter beer gained the reputation of being a healthful, strengthening drink, so that it was used by athletes and nursing mothers, while doctors often recommended it to help recovery. — Wikipedia

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THE pub at Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Mich. is the only place you’ll ﬁnd Canadian Breakfast Stout.

CANADIAN BREAKFAST STOUT MADE IN MICHIGAN

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Here for the beer

Contributing Writer

“DID you come all the way to Michigan for the beer too?” says the man, glancing at my Ontario licence plate as he points to his own. “It’s the only reason I ever leave Canada,” he adds, as he navigates his way through the crowded entranceway of Ann Arbor’s Jolly Pumpkin Cafe and Brewery to grab the last seat at the bar. Inside, up at the bar, a beer aﬁcionado is introducing some newbies to the fastest growing industry (or art form, as converts will tell you) in Michigan: craft beer. “On the nose you will smell spice with hints of fruit,” he says, to his thirsty, eager students. “And the mouth feel is hoppy but not overwhelming, ending with a smooth bitterness,” he adds, describing Jolly Pumpkin’s popular Oro de Calabaza beer, recently declared by the New York Times to be the best Belgium-

style ale in the world, besting the top Belgian offerings. Whether or not the initiates’ palates have detected such characteristics, the speed with which they down their pints is undoubtedly an enthusiastic endorsement of its taste. While the rest of the state is going through an economic downturn, Michigan’s craft beer industry has experienced double-digit growth over the past two years. And it’s growing in the right direction; seven of the top 100 beers in the world, as rated by Beer Advocate, the industry’s bible, are found in Michigan, eclipsed only by Belgium and California in number of winning craft brews. Despite the acclaim these brews have garnered, you’ll have to cross the border to try them. As yet, none of Michigan’s winning brews (or, for that matter, any beer from the state’s most acclaimed breweries) has ever been available in Canada. But I’m not here for a lesson in beer tasting. I’ve come to Michigan to track down the elusive, beguilingly named Canadian Breakfast Stout, which, according to Beer Advocate, is the fourth-best beer in the world, yet it’s only available

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one place on the planet — on tap at Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids. “The name comes from the fact that it is aged in barrels formerly used for maple syrup,” explains Sarah Aldrich, marketing assistant at Founders. “Though we don’t necessarily encourage you to drink it for breakfast. “But follow craft breweries and you’ll stumble upon dynamic, culturally alive, innovative communities. Craft-beer making is a very creative industry.” Proof of such creativity can be found at Grand Rapids’ Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, named one of the Top 30 mustsee museums in the world by Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Meijer is currently showcasing the work of renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly; indoors and outside, exotic plantings are deftly paired with fantastical glass forms. The attraction’s only shortcoming is that strolling among the displays with a beer is not encouraged. Luckily, no such prohibition exists at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo, a picturesque university town an hour from Grand Rapids. Here, guests are encouraged to enjoy their brews at the pub’s outdoor beer garden. Among wildﬂowers and apple trees, imbibers have their choice of picnic tables or lounge chairs and, on many evenings, outdoor concerts are held on a makeshift stage. Bell’s, founded in 1985, is Michigan’s ﬁrst craft brewery and continues to dominate the market with award-winning beers. But, like all craft breweries in the industry today, explains marketing director Laura Bell, it’s not just the brewery’s small size and specialty recipes that make craft beer so unique; it’s the beverage’s accessibility.

“There is no snob factor,” says Bell. “And whether you are a fan of sweet or sour or something in between, there’s something to suit every taste. That’s why I think beer can be more versatile with foods than wine.” Certainly the restaurants of Kalamazoo appear to agree, with several featuring beerand-food pairings. One of the most popular is the Olde Peninsula Brewpub and Restaurant, which offers a five-course dinner complemented with five different brews. But Kalamazoo has plenty to offer those not partial to beer, with an Air Zoo that features rides, flight simulations and historical displays. Or work off any indulgences at the Nature Centre, with more than 15 kilometres of hiking trails and environmental exhibits. Just be sure to return to town at night, where, along the patio-lined, pedestrian-friendly side streets, fireflies dart between boisterous diners as they debate the most contentious question in any town that is home to a craft brewery: Is it the hops or the yeast that defines the draft? Where to stay: Hall House Bed & Breakfast, Kalamazoo: Prices range from $100 to 150 per night. Call 1-888-761-2525 or see www.hallhouse.com. JW Marriott, Grand Rapids: Rooms are $169 to $399 U.S. a night. Call 1-616-2421462 or see www.ilovethejw.com. Where to eat: Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery: 311 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. 1-734-913-2730 or www. jollypumpkin.com/annarbor. Bell’s Eccentric Cafe: 355 East Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo. 1-269-382-2332 or see www. bellsbeer.com Founders Brewing Company: 235 Grandville SW Grand Rapids. Call 1-616-776-1195 (taproom) or see www.foundersbrewing.com. More info: www.michiganbrewersguild.org.

Ferry Building hosts Ultimate Traveller West Vancoyver’s Ferry Building Gallery is hosting six new shows with photographer Peter Langer (The Ultimate Traveller) through October and November. ■ Impressions of Bolivia Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Bolivia embraces an astonishing range of landscapes and climates. While three centuries of Spanish colonial rule have left their mark on the language, religion and architecture, the European inﬂuence is essentially no more than a thin veneer overlying indigenous cultural traditions that stretch back long before the conquest. Owing to its remoteness, Bolivia remains one of South America’s least-visited countries despite its myriad attractions. ■ Impressions of Peru Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The most varied of all the South American nations, Peru is often visualized as a mountainous place with many visitors remaining unaware of the splendour of the country’s immense desert coastline and its vast tracts of tropical rainforest. ■ Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Misiones Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Argentina’s vibrant, wonderfully idiosyncratic capital, Buenos Aires is the third largest city in Latin America, yet it is a resolutely human kind of place. ■ Day of the Dead in Mexico

Friday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The origins of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico can be traced back to pre-Hispanic times. The Dia de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in many parts of the world, typically on November 1 — All Saints’ Day and November 2 — All Souls’ Day. In Mexico, where the holiday has perhaps its highest prominence, the holiday has ancient Mesoamerican roots, and is a national holiday. ■ Impressions of Patagonia Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Patagonia, cursed by a persistent wind, has cold winters and short summers. These days visitors come to Patagonia principally to hike in the country’s most famous and arguably most stunning national park, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, a massif crowned with otherworldly granite towers ■ Impressions of Central Chile Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Besides the capital Santiago, Central Chile presents an extraordinarily fertile valley, the famous port of Valparaiso, one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the Andes, the spectacular mountain range that runs the entire length of the country. Admission to Ultimate Traveller presentations is $15. For more information on the Ferry Building series call 604-925-7290 or visit www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.

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Disaster Response and You: A free workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m. at North Shore Emergency Management Ofﬁce, 147 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Learn how to respond during a disaster, evacuation procedures, what to put in a grab and go bag and what community resources can help. Registration required: www.nsemo.org or 604-9837440. Toastmaster’s Contest: A fun evening at the North Shore Toastmaster’s annual humourous speech contest, Oct. 7, 79 p.m. at the District of North Vancouver chambers, 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. This is a good way to see if Toastmasters is something for you. Refreshments will be served. Admission: $3.

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NEWS AROUND THE WORLD Going on a trip? Then take the North Shore News with

you and we’ll try to publish your highresolution photo in our News Around the World feature (there is no guarantee photos will be published). Due to the enormous response to News Around the World it may take several weeks before your photo will appear. Take a photo of yourself (keep close to the camera, but with the background still in view) in a location outside the province holding a copy of the News, with a scenic background, which distinguishes the location. Send it to us with the ﬁrst and last name of everyone featured in the photo, along with your phone number, and a description of where the photo was taken. Send your submission to Manisha Krishnan by email to mkrishnan@nsnews.com. Please note: We will only be accepting pictures that have been sent to us via email.

KRYSIA Pietruszewski and her granddaughter Agnieszka Duszynska board a train in Skagway, Alaska to follow the Klondike Gold Rush route.

SAM and Brigitte McLeod stop in front of the Rhine river and the Münster cathedral in Basel, Switzerland. KRISTEN and Erik Schulz visit the ﬂamingos at the San Diego Zoo on their recent trip to southern California.

HANNAH Margolis (left) and Breanna Bentley take a ride on an elephant in Ubud, Bali.

ANDREAS Hestler checks out the Mountain Bike World Championships in Monte-SainteAnne, Que.

THE third Seymour Pathﬁnders celebrate 100 years of guiding at Guiding Mosaic 2010 in Guelph, Ont.

JIM Harrison attends the 39th International Steel Guitar Convention in St. Louis, Mo.

CONNOR and Carson Pratt meet Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif.

EVE O’Dea greets the Queen and Prince Philip at Madame Tussauds in London.

SHARON and Kristina Pinton, Lorraine Craik and Debbie Pinton relax on the beach at Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga.

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Veteran serves as museum’s curator From page 19

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MP and former long-distance swimmer Fin Donnelly (left), general manager of Team Aquatic Supplies Greg Sanderson (second from left) and store owner Doug Perks (far right) honour Mike Powley, James Monk and Rod Craig with ﬁrst-, second- and third-place awards for having the fastest non-wetsuit swimming times across the Strait of Georgia. Powley’s crossing of nine hours and 23 minutes in 1967 remains the time to beat.

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Seward, who serves as curator for the museum these days. “After all those years, it’s something else to get it.” Unbeknownst to Seward, a former cadet and neighbour of his nominated him for the veteran’s commendation earlier this year. “I was surprised. I had never heard of it actually, I didn’t even know there was an award out like that,” says Seward, who was recognized at a ceremony held at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Seward has also received the Order of Military Merit for exceptional service in the armed forces.

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Ginger is a tiny, 4 lb.,1 yr old Chihuahua in need of a home. She is currently being fostered with another 5 lb female Chi named Sugar who she adores.

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PETS

Keep dog on short leash around horses

AFTER a harrowing experience on my horse with a few dogs this past weekend, it’s clear that information is needed about how owners and dogs should behave around a horse and rider. I understand that not many people have experience with horses except having watched Robert Redford in The Horse Whisperer a few times. As well, there are times I think not many people have much dog experience either. So, let’s start with the basics — of horse behaviour anyway. Horses are prey and dogs are predators. Both domesticated species recognize the other as such by the way they move, an instinctual hand-me-

Even though a horse outweighs a dog by hundreds of pounds, survival of the ﬁttest ensures that they react by running wildly from a predator as their ﬁrst choice. It’s only when running away isn’t an option that a horse will resort to biting, kicking and stomping as an attempt to save its life and that’s when a dog can lose its life. Like dogs, horses aren’t born with life skills enabling them to live in a multi-species environment, automatically knowing how to react calmly in unusual situations. They have to learn this through exposure and time. Just like dogs, the younger the horse, the less life experience it has and the more it will react out of fear rather than processing a situation to deem it safe and

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down. Predators crouch, and launch forward and stare boldly at their prey. Think of your dog stalking a squirrel. Prey move away quickly with jerky movements and watch with wide eyes at their predators. Think of the squirrel as your dog stalks it.

react calmly or not at all. As a dog owner, it’s not likely you will know if a horse is young and inexperienced or mature and experienced. So, to prevent injury to the horse, rider, your dog and possibly yourself, it’s always wise to err on the side of caution and take control of your dog in any situation that involves a horse. Upon seeing a horse, get your dog on leash immediately. Don’t assume your dog will behave politely. If your dog won’t come when called — that’s another story all together — go and get your dog. A young horse will see an approaching dog as a predatory threat and immediately change its behaviour from calm to more frantic movements. This slight change in body language could trigger any dog’s prey-drive regardless

of how well-behaved or obedient it is. It’s far easier for you to manage a 70-pound dog than for a rider to manage a frightened 1,000-pound horse. Once your dog is leashed, don’t hide in the bushes. The horse knows you and your dog are there and now you have both become predators. To a horse you’ve camouﬂaged yourself before the attack. Also, don’t jump up and down in an attempt to distract your dog or somehow keep its attention because to a horse you’re just acting crazy, another reason for it to fear you. The best thing to do is calmly get your dog into a heel on the opposite side of the approaching horse so you are between the horse and your dog and keep moving forward. To your dog you’ve taken control

of the situation so there is no reason for it to react. The more calm and assertive you behave, the less you exhibit predator behaviours and the calmer the horse feels. If necessary, keep your dog on a tight leash. If your dog stops walking as the horse approaches, insist that it keeps moving. Don’t stop, don’t sit and don’t fuss for liver treats. If you stop and force your dog into a sit, you’re setting your dog up like a coiled spring and as soon as it has an opportunity it will explode with pent-up, preydriven excitement towards the horse and rider. The outcome could be a well-placed kick by the horse towards your dog or you. Remember, calm, assertive energy, get control of your dog and keep moving.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

LET THE GAMES BEGIN Five North Shore athletes are in Delhi, India ready to show their stuff as the Commonwealth Games kick off today. Anna Kozniuk, Samantha Smith and Stephanie Nesbitt will suit up for the women’s ﬁeld hockey team while Jesse Watson will play for the men’s side. Nesbitt, playing in her third Commonwealth Games, is the team’s captain. North Vancouver’s Anna Rice is also in Delhi ready to swing for gold in women’s badminton singles in what will be her last international competition. The two-time Olympian and multiple national champion announced earlier this year that this will be her last season of competitive international play. North Vancouver’s Richard Wooles is also in Delhi as head coach of the national cycling team.

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NORTH Vancouver’s David Jones (right) makes a move in pre-season action with the Colorado Avalanche. Jones could be headed for a breakout year as he is potentially slated for a spot on Colorado’s second line alongside some explosive linemates.

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THIS weekend the ﬁnal NHL pre-season game will be played and several North Shore players are either polishing their games for another year in the big leagues, battling for a roster spot or honing their games in the minors after tackling training camps around the league. The season kicks off on Thursday and all teams must have their 23-man rosters set by Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a look at what some of the North Shore’s hockey stars are facing as the country gets ready for the drop of the puck: David Jones, North Vancouver, Colorado Avalanche David Jones, born in Guelph but raised in North Van, seems poised for a breakout season with the Avalanche after posting 10 goals and 16 points in just 23 games last year before tearing his ACL in November 2009. With sniper Peter Mueller suffering the third concussion of his young career during the pre-season, the 26year-old Jones has been tapped to potentially replace him on Colorado’s second line with young phenom Matt Duchene and high-scoring veteran Milan Hejduk. Jones has never topped 40 games in his three-year career with

North Shore players fight for roster spots as training camps close the Avalanche but if he stays healthy he could be part of one of the league’s best young offenses. Jones has continually improved his game since being drafted by Colorado in the ninth round of the 2003 draft, 288th overall. Gilbert Brule, North Vancouver, Edmonton Oilers Born in Edmonton and raised in North Van, Gilbert Brule is also looking for a breakout season after posting career highs last year with the Edmonton Oilers. Brule notched 17 goals and 37 points in 65 games, missing chunks of the season because of a nasty flu and an injured ankle. His 17 goals in 200910 eclipsed the combined total of 14 he scored in four previous seasons with the Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets. A star with the WHL’s Vancouver Giants, Brule was drafted sixth overall by Columbus in 2005. The Oilers were terrible last year, finishing last in the NHL by 12 points, but Brule is part of a talented, fast, young group of forwards who are hoping to recapture some of the glory of past championships in Edmonton. Ben Maxwell, North Vancouver, Montreal Canadiens North Vancouver Minor Hockey product Ben Maxwell is on the bubble

in Montreal after making it through a major roster cut last week. He’s shown well in preseason games but he’s not a lock to crack the ﬁnal lineup. With 25 players left in camp entering the ﬁnal weekend of preseason action the Habs will need to cut the roster down to 22 or 23 and Maxwell could be on his way back to the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs. In 20 career regular season NHL games and one playoff game with Montreal the 22-year-old centre has failed to register a point, but he is touted as one of the team’s top-rated prospects. Last season he racked up 44 points in 57 games with Hamilton while also playing 13 games with Montreal. Mark Dekanich, North Vancouver, Nashville Predators North Vancouver’s Mark Dekanich battled Anders Lindback for the No. 2 goaltending spot for the Nashville Predators before being sent to the minors on Thursday. The 24-year-old spent most of last season with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, posting an impressive 2.33 goals against average and a .914 save percentage while racking up a record of 27 wins, 16 losses and four ties. Before going pro Dekanich starred for Colgate University and was drafted by

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Trevor Smith, North Vancouver, New York Islanders North Vancouver’s Trevor Smith opened training camp with the Anaheim Ducks but was unable to crack the lineup at the well-stocked centre position and was sent down to the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch. The Ducks signed the 25-year-old to a one-year contract this summer after he racked up 21 goals and 47 points last season for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the New York Islanders’ AHL afﬁliate. New York signed the undrafted forward as a free agent in 2007. Smith appeared in seven games with the Islanders in the 2008-09 season, notching one point, a goal against Calgary’s Mikka Kiprusoff in a 5-2 loss to Calgary on Jan. 8, 2009. That same season Smith led Bridgeport in goals, scoring 30 times while adding 32 assists in 76 games. John Negrin, West Vancouver, Calgary Flames West Vancouver’s John Negrin will have to wait a little longer to get his big break in the NHL. The shame is that the 21-yearold defenceman has broken nearly everything else on his way up to the big leagues. Negrin, a third-round draft pick in 2007, saw three games with the Flames in 2008-09 while still playing in the WHL, registering one assist. He hasn’t made it back since. Last year Negrin suited up for the Abbotsford Heat, Calgary’s AHL afﬁliate, but played much of the year in pain and was limited to only 45 games by an apparently misdiagnosed broken kneecap that was followed by a correctly diagnosed broken wrist. Negrin was expected to challenge for a roster spot with the Flames this year but only appeared in one pre-season game before suffering an ankle injury. Last week he was sent back to Abbotsford where he will start the season. Martin Jones, North Vancouver, Los Angeles Kings North Vancouver goaltender Martin Jones was sent to the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs after attending training camp with

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the Los Angeles Kings. The undrafted 20-year-old led the Calgary Hitmen to a WHL championship last season and was named the league’s goaltender of the year. Jones was also a member of Team Canada at the 2010 World Junior Championships, helping the squad to second place. Stefan Elliott, North Vancouver, Colorado Avalanche North Vancouver’s Stefan Elliott attended training camp with the Colorado Avalanche before being sent back to his junior team, the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades. Elliott was drafted in the second round, 49th overall by Colorado in 2009. Last season the 19-year-old scored 26 goals and 65 points in 72 games with the Blades to ﬁnish fourth in the league in scoring amongst defencemen. Jordan Weal, North Vancouver, Los Angeles Kings North Vancouver’s Jordan Weal had an impressive showing at training camp with the Los Angeles Kings before being sent back down to the WHL’s Regina Pats. Weal was drafted in the third round, 70th overall, in the 2010 draft. The 18-year-old centre was third in the WHL last season with 103 points, including 35 goals, and was a ﬁnalist for league rookie of the year. Max Reinhart, West Vancouver, Calgary Flames West Van’s Max Reinhart had a short stint at the main camp for the Calgary Flames before they sent him back to the WHL’s Kootenay Ice. Reinhart was taken in the third round, 64th overall, in the 2010 draft. Reinhart, the son of longtime Flame Paul Reinhart, scored 51 points in 72 games with the Ice last season. Paul Kariya, North Vancouver North Vancouver’s Paul Kariya recently announced he would not be playing in the 2010-11 season because of post-concussion syndrome. The 35-year-old, six-time NHL all-star is an unrestricted free agent after playing 75 games and scoring 43 points with the St. Louis Blues last season. In March Kariya notched his 400th career regular season goal.

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Name: Jasmine Keller School: Collingwood Grade: 9 Sport: field hockey Position: forward Coach: Ashleigh Gold

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The scoop: Jasmine Keller is one of the newest members of the Collingwood senior field hockey team. In her first game Jasmine demonstrated her knack for scoring by getting a hat trick. She has been playing field hockey since she was five years old. This past summer Jasmine represented Zone 5 at the B.C. Summer Games, helping her team win a bronze medal. Her coach says Jasmine is a talented player for her age and they are excited to work with her this season and in the years to come. She has a promising future in the sport.

The scoop: Jens, an international student from Germany, shares goalkeeping duties with Josh Redmond and also plays defence for the Eagles. Jens saved a penalty shot in the dying moments of a recent game against Sutherland to secure a 3-2 victory and then did the same thing two days later in a dramatic 4-3 shootout win over Sentinel after Sentinel had scored to even up the game at 3-3 with 30 seconds remaining in the second half. His coaches say it was Jens’ quick reactions that sealed the team’s two wins.

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Josephine “Jo” Streeter passed away at the Bradley Centre on September 26th 2010 in her 94th year. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, September 30th 2010 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Mary’s RC Church, 8909 Mary Street, Chilliwack. Burial was held at the Parish Cemetery. Reception followed at the Church Hall. Online condolences can be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home 604.792.1344

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BAKER, Paul Arthur, May 26, 1952 - Sept. 21, 2010 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Baker on September 21, 2010 at Lions Gate Hospital after a valiant 2 year battle with cancer. Beloved husband, partner & friend of Elaine and devoted father to Raunie Baker. Paul leaves behind a legacy of 40 years of music. He has helped a great number of artists achieve their dreams through his dedication and perserverance. He will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held for family and friends on October 9, 2010, from 4pm-6pm at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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GLOAG - Margaret (Sadie) Elizabeth (nee Purves) September 23, 1913 - September 24, 2010. On September 24, 2010, Margaret (Sadie) Gloag passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Lions Gate Hospital at the age of 97. Born in Summerland in 1913 to parents Rueben & Margaret Purves, Sadie was the fourth among six children (Ralph, Jack, Jim, Alec, & Barbara). She is predeceased by her siblings and husband, Geoffrey Gloag (1996). She is survived by children, Margaret (George), David (Elfie), and Christine (Jeff), grandchildren, Cass (Diana), Leah (Jason); Kes (Ally), Rowan (Chelsea), Guthrie (Catherine); Jasmine (Vince), and Shannon; and great grandchildren, Gavin, Jameya, Maxwell, and Charlotte. Sadie met Geoff, the love of her life, in Deep Cove in 1939 and married in 1940. After briefly living in Vancouver, they moved to Deep Cove. Sadie and Geoff continued living in North Vancouver and in 1976, purchased a family cabin at Osprey Lake. She will be missed by all her friends at the Lions Manor in Deep Cove, her friends at Osprey Lake, and her family near and far. Sadie’s smile, generosity, humour, and love for life will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, arrangements have been made for donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. A memorial will be held at the First Memorial Chapel in North Vancouver on Thursday, October 7th at 2pm with a reception to follow. The family would like to thank the Coastal Health home support workers and the doctors and dedicated nurses in Neuroscience at Lions Gate Hospital for their continued care, kindness, and support for Sadie.

MORISETTE - George G. of Galiano Island passed away peacefully September 6, 2010 at Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver at age 98. He requested there be no funeral service. Predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy in 1962, and second wife, Lillian in April this year, he is survived by son Ken, daughter June Maynard, step daughters Donna Damberger and Barb Babcock; five grandsons, one granddaughter; four great grandsons, and three great granddaughters. George was born in North Vancouver. He became a World War II veteran as a commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the war he spent his working life with B.C. Electric / B.C. Hydro as a power generating station and sub-station service man. He served B.C. Hydro plants in Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Sunshine Coast.George and Lillian retired to Galiano Island where they lived for over 30 years. He was a boater, a golfer, and an RVer; a devoted husband, a great father, and a good friend to all. George was always a “soft touch” for anyone needing help and always there to lend a hand to a friend. He was a man of honour, courage, patience, and a silent strength that was amazing. One of George’s common phrases of advice was: “If something is worth doing - it’s worth doing well.” He did it all – very well.He was a very giving, charitable man. If you would like to donate to a charity in his memory, the following organizations were important to him: Galiano Health Care Society- 908 Burrill Road, Galiano, BC V0N 1P0 // Canadian Legion (Poppy Fund for needy Vets) – Branch 118 West 15th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1R7 // Hydrecs (BC Hydro employees charity fund) 333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5R3.

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ROWLES - Ian born May 16th 1933, died peacefully on Aug 29, 2010. Ian was born in Sutton, Surrey, England and immigrated to Canada at the age of 20 in 1953. He is survived by his sister, Betty and brother, David and his two sons, Gordon and Bruce, and grandson, Ben. He will also be greatly missed by Margaret, Carrick, and Sharron Bates. Ian was a gentle soul who was a mentor and an inspiration to family and friends. Ian’s great joy in life was his sculpting, using one of the most difficult of mediums, granite. A 'Retrospective and Celebration of Ian Rowles' will take place at the Ferry Building Gallery,1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver, October 17th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your memories to record in a memory book.

ZOSIUK, MICHAEL Nov 1933 - Sept 2010 76 years Young at Heart 'Come to me all of you who are tired, and I will give you rest.' (11:28) Our husband, father, gido, brother, uncle and friend was taken from us much too soon. Mike passed on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. His positive spirit remained strong but his body failed. He is at peace. His life was well-lived. 'Let love be your highest goal.' (14:1) He leaves behind a beautiful bouquet of memories for all of us. Many thanks to all for your kindness and support. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the family home on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.

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THE HURRICANE GRILL Hiring Experienced Servers, Bartenders & Hostesses Excellent wages & tips. Will train. Apply in person with resume to 999 Marine Dr., North Van.

THE TOMAHAWK Vancouver’s oldest restaurant, voted best breakfast 16 years in a row, seeks p/t & f/t staff.

★ Line Cooks & ★ Kitchen Assistants

Day & Evening Shifts Please apply in person at 1550 Phillip Ave., North Vancouver before 11am or after 2pm.

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view ads online @ http://classiﬁed.van.net

3015

Childcare Available

Dogs

4 PUG puppies. 3 Fawn- 1M, 2F. 1 Black M. Vet checked, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready to go Oct.11. $750. 778.389.6425

Exp. with excellent refs. avail 2-3 days/wk, Mon to Fri., flex. 1st aid cert. Call Melissa 604-980-7063

3040

TEMPE TOTS DAYCARE Opened in 1987. All day Preschool offering swimming, music, snacks, full or part time. 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. In Tempe Heights, Off 29th, between Lonsdale/William. Jane & Pam 604-985-3783

3050

BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog puppies. European lines, vet checked,shots,dewormed,1yr health guarantee.$1200 604-823-0097 CHIHUAHUA PUPS, 8 wks, PB, F/M, ready to go. Vancouver. $580 obo. Call 604-325-2639 DOBERMAN PUPS. CKC Reg’d, males. 7 wks, health guar’d, $1300. (Sry) Call 604-589-7477

PARK PLACE

Still a few spaces left for Montessori Jr. Kindergarten Ages 3, 4 & 5

604-990-5572

Near Capilano Mall, Heywood Park

1266

Medical/Dental

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

1310

Trades/Technical

FORK LIFT MECHANIC min 5 yrs exp. Competitive wage. Coq loc. Day shift, M-F. 604-540-2323

Find a

New Career Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Call 604.630.3300 to advertise

3507

Cats

FLAT FACED Persian/Exotic kittens. Call 604-277-7059. RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, 6 wks, 1st st & wormed. SL & BL pt. $250 up. 604-581-2544

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

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/large/ young/female. Loves hugs & toys, energetic, boisterous with other dogs. Wary of new strangers /situations & will fear bark, blooms with consistent handlers, a rural quiet home is best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885.

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

1310

Trades/Technical

CEMENT FINISHERS WANTED Actively seeking experienced persons in sacking, grinding, bush hammering, pouring of slabs and stairs etc. $25/hr + accommodation and transportation a possibility. FAX Resume to STELLAR STONE 1-604-898-1182 No phone calls please. 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. Heavy Duty Mechanic is required for Capilano Highway Services. Must have a ★ C.V.I. inspection certificate. ★ A class 3 driver’s license, and ★ Welding would be an asset. Fax: 604.983.2384 or e-mail: hr@capilanohighways.ca Please no phone calls as Candidates will be contacted

LOOKING FOR forever home. 3 Jack Russell pups, family raised, 1st shots, dew claws, de wormed, 2 M, 1 F, $500 604-721-8371

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.

5005

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

BOOKKEEPING

Payroll, HST, SR&ED Corporate & Personal Tax H&R TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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

604-980-9668

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

Preschools/ Kindergarten

Jr. Kindergarten Program

Dogs

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

Daycare Centres

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

3508

MAREMMA GUARD dog pups for sale. 3 males, 2 females. $375. phone 604-823-4797.

* * BOOK NOW!! * * An overseas live-in Nanny for 2010 placement. 604-682-4688

PATIO DOORS, two free you p/u, 604-929-5724

EMPLOYMENT 1240

Furniture

2105 2015

3508

Fuel

3540

Pet Services

5020

Computer/ Internet

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-613-8738

5035

Financial Services

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program

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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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5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

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

Travel Destinations

4530

CABO SAN LUCAS, BajaFantastic, best of the best PUEBLO BONITO ROSE suite #1001, ground level, pool side, ocean front, patios, sleeps 6, 2 full baths, deluxe kitchen. From Oct. 25-Nov. 7. $900 per week Please call 604-947-9008. WHISTLER CREEKSIDE 1br 2 bath balc dw, fp, jacuzzi, pool, np, sleeps 4, 604-985-2132. short or long term jackrbright@telus.net

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5075

Mortgages

STOP FORCLOSURES 1st and 2nd Mortgages 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

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HEALTH 4035

Homecare Available

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

4060

Metaphysical

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

4070

Seminars/ Education

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4020

Health Products & Services

I have a legal problem to deal with but Q. do not understand if it is a complex or simple issue or even how to proceed. Is there

someone who could advise me? The Silver Harbour Seniors Centre has a Legal Advice and Referral Clinic. North Shore lawyers volunteer their time to assist seniors (55 plus) with legal concerns every Thursday morning from 9 to 11. Half-hour sessions are by appointment through the front desk of Silver Harbour (604-980-2474) and are completely free of charge and conﬁdential. All seniors are welcome with no restriction based on income or assets.

Seniors’ One-Stop Information Line 604-983-3303 or 604-925-7474 North Shore Community Resources

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

Sunday, October 3, 2010 – North Shore News – A35

6020 5505

Legal/Public Notices

ECONO MOVING & STORAGE The following accounts are in delinquency and will be sold by Tyldesley’s Auction to recover monies owing under the ‘‘ Warehouse Lien Act’’ Tanya Krajina $3,405 Ryan Hamouth $3,345 Hilary Wilson $1,242 Nikki Rotmeyer $3,432 Heidi Rolfe $9,589 Rick Westmoreland $2,786 Audrey Bataouche $5,487 Fred Gilliland $10,820 Norman Wagner $1,982 Doris Woodburne $8,428

6007

Personals

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

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

UNIQUE PET CARE BUSINESS for sale. Ideal home business for cat lover. Established clientelle. Up to $8500 mth. 604-346-6104

Condos/ Townhouses

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Escort Services

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604-630-3300

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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6020-26

North Vancouver

PRIME LOCATION - $930,000 Approx 13,200 sq ft, level lot, in Princess Park area, great potential for re-development. Build a mansion. Close to school, shopping, recreation. 15 mins to downtown & skiing. Mins to both bridges. 3 storey 4 BR house with basement suite. Ideal to renovate. Act fast. No agents 604-612-0227

6020-34

Surrey

N. SRY, Immac 2 BR, 1 bath, 534 sf. 6000+ lot. Move in or rent. Cls to Elem schl/skytrain. $239,000. 604-309-1888 Prudential Realty

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Meridien

7015

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

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6030

Real Estate

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6008 7010

6020-01

Real Estate Services

6005

Houses - Sale

Sat & Sun - 1pm-4pm 11710 - 98A Avenue, Surrey 3 BR + 2 BR bmnt ste, workshop, dbl gar, sundeck, patio. $449,800. Mel, RE/MAX 604-726-6358

6050

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6052

Real Estate Investment

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reﬂections Aries March 21 - April 19: A powerful week for relationships,marriage,businesspartnerships,dealing with the public, opportunities, possible fame. What transpires now will have “sweet echoes” for three months. Love relationships are helped by October’s high level of sexual desire. Business partnerships might go through a process of re-arrangement, buyout, or balancing of assets/ownership. (All through October, with “lingering trailers” to January 2011.) Be diplomatic, ﬂexible; if you insist on your way, you might turn opportunities into refusals, potential partners into competitors. Romance Sunday! Taurus April 20-May 20: The monthly emphasis lies on employment, chores, machinery, dependents and health. A new job can arise Wednesday onward. An important affectionate relationship might be developing – although you could begin to have a few mild doubts about your commitment to this bond. The same might be said about a contract, negotiation, relocation opportunity, or litigation. This indecision is due to a temporary factor. By late November, December, you’ll return to certainty about bonding with a person, place, agreement, etc., so remain optimistic. Excitement or disagreement grows Friday/Saturday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Romance (with a coworker?) pleasure, beauty are at the top of your wish list. You’re on a winning streak – you can succeed in speculation, gaming, sports and creative ventures. All these, from romance to creativity, are marked by a new sobriety, slowness and carefulness. Good, these will eventually bring depth, strength and durability to any love or venture you undertake. Your health needs attention. Your career ambitions will get an autumn boost (be active but patient: fastest progress comes in December). Rest early week. Wednesday to Saturday brings romantic (et al) excitement!

Out Of Town Property

Cancer June 21-July 22: The accent lies on home, children, security, gardening, nutrition, Mother Nature, foundations and basics. A streak of romance runs through your days (e.g., this Friday/Saturday) – right into next January. If you’re happily married, you’ll bask in love of children, creative joys, nature’s beauty, sports and/or simple pleasures, speculation, gambling, etc. Chase money Sunday. A Monday disagreement might be building with your mate over domestic/property concerns. It’s minor, but points to larger issues. Run errands, chat Tuesday/Wednesday. Friday p.m. starts an intriguing weekend! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: It’s a busy time but not an important time, Leo. Do paperwork, errands, chat, travel, email, schedule (especially Wednesday/ Thursday) but rest on a deeper level. Pause to watch nature, to meditate, contemplate, or simply to drink in family joys. (You’re a sweet’n’sour mixture in domestic arenas – after October, only the sweet will remain.) You shine Sunday, your charisma and energy surge. Chase money carefully Monday to Wednesday. (Your work habits need an overhaul: work smarter, not harder.) Friday afternoon begins a long, deep, renewing weekend – family reunions are blessed! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Money, earnings, buying/selling ﬁll this month. Your days bring interesting errands, casual meetings, paperwork, communications – a casual friendship could develop into a light romance (likely Oct. 8-10). You might sense that under a surface of free and easy ﬂirtation a deeper “turn” is lurking – and it is. (Ditto in all areas – lightness hides depths. E.g., light communications or errands/travel could lead to an investment.) For students and intellectuals, October is a superb month for research and writing. Rest, lie low Sunday. Your energy and charisma rise Monday eve to Wednesday.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your charisma, energy, effectiveness and confidence soar, especially Wednesday afternoon to the weekend. Get out, start major projects, tackle difficult situations. See and be seen – be there in person. You’ll impress others. A sensual relationship attracts you all autumn – or you might pursue a luxury purchase. Either way, don’t be discouraged if mild delays occur next week to midto late November: success will still be the outcome. Sunday’s social, happy. But retreat, rest and plan mid-day Monday to mid-day Wednesday. If you have to insist Monday, it signals future incompatibility. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Rest, lie low, replenish energies. Life is sending a mixed message: your sexual/partnership magnetism is high, but the energy you need to act on it is low. Reflect on what you really want in love, so when your energy rises (Oct. 23 onward) you can chase the right person. There’s no rush – your unusual attractiveness will last into early January. Meanwhile, attend to neglected duties, governmental or institutional contacts, and administrative chores. Follow charitable urges. Drink spiritual breaths, envision your future. Tuesday, happiness! Saturday highlights that magnetism! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Wishes come true, but in a quiet, sober way. Optimism, light romance, popularity, entertainment and social joys fill this month. Many of your deepest desires stay hidden, which can lead to a clandestine attraction, or might simply leave you quiet and contemplative despite your happiness. Realize that now to late 2012, your real wish is for money. Start thinking of ways to make this one come true. Your real estate luck returns, now to late January. Sunday’s mellow, loving. Monday brings a disagreement about money and the future. Midweek offers joy, friends. Rest, Friday eve, Saturday.

Oct. 3 - Oct. 9 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The accent lies on ambition, career, prestige relationships, your status in the community.You’ll meet with bigwigs or authorities, or feel their influence, especially Wednesday to Friday. If meeting, put on your charm – your social skills are tops now into next January. You might meet a “just right” romantic prospect in a group – if Monday to Wednesday, he/she will be obviously drawn to you. If late month – Oct. 22 to 24 — you will be the pursuer. Life’s depths, sex, finances, major commitments intrigue you Sunday. Wisdom Monday/Tuesday. Happiness Friday eve, Saturday! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: For you, October is always loving, gentle, wise and compassionate. But this October your sweet mood can be slightly sullied by either 1) a temptation to use romance as a rung on the ladder of ambition, or 2) frustration that true love is unavailable. Realize that temptation and denial/ frustration are two manifestations of the same thing. (True love is never denied, but blocked by temptation.) Or, you might find true love now, especially Sunday (opposites attract) Monday-Wednesday (lust) Wednesday-Friday (gentle mind-meld) or Friday/ Saturday (nervous romance). An interesting week! Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: You swim in life’s depths now: subconscious urges rise, your dreams intrigue, hunches prove accurate – rely on them when making consequential decisions. Commitments are serious, in finances, intimacy, lifestyle areas. What you do now can change your life. That applies particularly to love of a marriage/wedding kind, and to legal affairs touching on earnings and/or possessions (Friday/Saturday). A few months ago you had powerful ambitions, optimism about your prospects – grab those again, because you’re on a lucky four-month roll in career, worldly ambitions. Opportunities Tuesday! timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

A36 – North Shore News – Sunday, October 3, 2010

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS INTERNATIONAL PLAZA

2 BR avail Nov 1. $1320 274 W2nd. reno’d, incls heat, hot water, w u/g parking, locker, N/S, no pets, Call 604-779-3541

Bach, 1 & 2 Bdrms

2 BR corner unit, bright, spacious, hardwood, new reno, central Lonsdale, ns, np, avail Nov 1, $1136 & $1178, 604-904-7545

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

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

2 BR large laminate incl heat wd, dw yard ns, nr Cap Univ, Nov 1, $1450, 1 yr lease 604-505-4957

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

1 & 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, $885 - $1225, balc heat cable prkg hw. ns, np. Nov 1-15. 913-6727 1 BDRM: 365 East 2nd St., N Vancouver: Bright unit w/ balcony, SE facing in quiet building1 Bath , h/w & d/w. $1025/mo incl heat & h/w avl Nov 1st ph 604-726-6240 1 BDRM apt; 900 sq ft garden suite; Blueridge; w/d; gas f/p; patio; carport; n/s; no pets; 604-928-4188

2 BR, Nr Cap Univ. very spacious, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, immed, ns, np, $1350, 604-921-4384

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

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

567 WEST 28th ST.

Very compact 2 bedroom, 4 appliances. Nice residential area. Avail. Nov 1. N/S. $1395. Lease & perfect refs a must. Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

NORTHGATE MANOR 149 W. 6th St. A 1 bdrm ste, nice clean quiet bldg. Gated prkg, n/p, n/s. 604-983-0011 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. Studio w/den $925; 2 Br $1450 views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com PENTHOUSE, 2 bdrm, 360 views, sundeck, d/w, Oct 1, refs, $1800. Kathleen, 604 722-3413.

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

TUCKTON PLACE Spacious 2 BR $1320. No Pets. Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406

1 BR & DEN, 580 Ravenwoods, hi ceilings, hardwood, SS appls, insuite w/d, grnd level, priv entry, storage, prkg, pets welcome $1400. Nov 1. 604-644-6756

★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1Br. top (3rd flr.) north east corner approx 650sf. avail Nov 1. $935. Carpets, drapes, heat, hw. Gated prkg avail. ★ No dogs ★1 cat ok ★ Pet Policy ★604-986-7745★

TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV –2 bdrm $1280. No Pets. Call 604 990-2971/Weekends 604 985-2876

1 BR large, $845, patio, now or Nov. 1, quiet, drapes, heat incl’d. Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

Beautiful Large Suites 1 br $925: 2 Bdrms from $1310. Avail now or Nov 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

WOODCROFT, 2 br, gym, prkg, rec fac, yr lease, np ns, $1300 incl util. Available Now 604-710-9919

Beautiful Views

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

1 BR $1150. 2 br, ocean view, $1595 lower Lonsdale, dw ns now cat ok With 1 year lease receive 1 mo free rent 604-838-6101

1 Br, Large, Balc., $845 avail Nov 1. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR/studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405 2 br $1180.. avail Oct 8 & Nov 1. Heat & hw, no pet, no smoking, 130 W 5th St 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 604-783-7623

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

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 BR new reno’s with new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628

DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 2 BR for $1540 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604-985-2876.

2 BDRM Upper Lonsdale. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease. $1150/mth. Avail Nov 1. (604) 980-3889

2 BR, lrg, bright, 15th & Lonsdale, new carpet & paint $1100 incl heat/ hw, ns/np. Oct 15 604-323-4467

2 BR, $1245. Nov 1 Top floor, quiet bldg, elevator. 140 W. 17th. 604-990-8262 or 604-985-1658

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR +den, new, spacious, wd, dw, ug prkg, storage, $1700. ns, Avail Oct 15., 778-968-0815

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Waterfront 6o yards

from Seawall. Very Large 1 Br, new top line appls, granite counters, drapes, carpet, tiles. Gym, gated security, keyless entry sys. Will rent quickly, Only this one available in our luxury building.

604-913-1849 2180 Argyle Avenue West Vancouver BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness rm, out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322 Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach pool rec. rm, 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

www.blueridgeapartments.com

1BR WOODCROFT d/w, heat+H/ W,Hydro IND. pool,gym,storage1prkg. N/S, N/P. $1100. Nov 1st. 604-987-7828

2 BR. 1 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

WOODCROFT, 2 br, 1.5 ba, 11th flr, SW view, all amen, n/s n/p, Avail Now, Call 604-922-1299

6505

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1 BR - $1130, 2 BR - $1500

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR Avail Now & Nov 1

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

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

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

Call 604-986-3356

2 BR, 2 bath, Vista Place 1320 Chesterfield 12th Flr. N.E. views, top line stainless appls, hardwood flrs, fp, balc. ug prkg, storage, ns, np, $1900, Nov 1, 604-904-0490

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

2 BR 2 full bath, new kitchen & appl. inste ldry. 2 prkg. 4 blks to sea bus, N. Van. sm pet ok $1600 avail Oct. 15th. 778-340-0657

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

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

WATERFRONT LUXURY

6515

Duplexes - Rent

2 large bdrms + den, extra large living room with f/p. #2-518 West Keith Rd. Immed 604-719-8263. 3 BR, in duplex, bright, 1.5 bath, 2 levels, 16 & St. Andrews. $1600 incl utils, fp, wd, prkg, ns, np, avail Nov 1, call Nick 604-222-4778

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR bright, FURN. hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns cat ok, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-724-7585

6545

Housesitting

I WOULD like to housesit honest, reliable, mature adult. Long term pref. Gerard 604-719-4674. 4 BR, architecturally designed in British Prop. W Van. responsible pet welcome. steps to Sentinel School & Hollyburn Club. Avail Oct 1, ns, $2800, 604-926-5850

MATURE RESP prof female will take exc care of your home & pets for 3 mths or longer 604-202-0161 homewestvan@gmail.com

4 BR & DEN, Grand Blvd area, city views, large backyard, 3 car garage, carport, Oct 16 or Nov 1, $2500. 604-307-0100

6565

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

1BR WATERFRONT, HOT TUB Nov to March in Deep Cove Only 25 min to Downtown Van www.lockehaven.ca/winter $2395

890 Wildwood lane, West Van. 5BR 3 bath, lrg lot & deck, nw flrs, paint & appl $3200 604-813-9838

1BR WATERFRONT w Hot Tub Luxury & Big Views in Deep Cove Nov 1 www.lockehaven.ca/winter

BOWEN ISLAND spacious 3 br house, F/P, play area, wd, ns pet OK.$1150 Av Now 604-837-1700

3 BR, lrg 1,340 sf, T/Home 2 full ba, 16th & Jones, $2995. min 6 mth lse. ns, sm pet 604-889-6512 6 BR. Upper Brit. Prop, spectac 180° view, large decks, pool, hottub, gym, fully furnished & private Long term $6980 or short term neg. 604-913-1115

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

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

DEEP COVE waterfront, cozy 2 Br+den, priv. fp, prof couple ns, np Nov $2100+util, 604-929-4773

Avail Now - Unique Furn. 2 BR $1700 incls. ns, lower Lonsdale grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 Avail Oct 16 - Dec 31. Short term Furn studio lower Lonsdale. ns. $1200/mo 604-808-6727 FABULOUS 1 bdrm, in fully reno Heritage House. 800 sq ft, priv ent & patio, gas FP, security, w/d, d/w, Walk to shops, restaurants, Quay, Seabus. Avail Oct 1, Call 604-987-6824 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 UPPER DUNDARAVE, furn 1 bdrm ground level, 1 blk to bus, awesome view, priv outside area, w/d, np, ns, built-in vac, in-flr heat, $1200 incl util & hi-spd internet. Avail Oct 15. Call 604-913-3144

2 BR, 1 bath, Cypress Park, Erwin Dr. f/p, 4 appl, finished bsmt, 1/2 blk to beach, NS NP, $2100, Oct. 1. Call 604-929-6236 eves / msg

Westwind Apartments

2 BR +den beautiful home Mahon/22nd. sunroom, priv yd/sundeck. Cook’s kit, w/d, fp, ns, cat ok, owner down $1980. 603-5616

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR Central Lonsdale, rec rm carport, 2 appls, drapes, wall to wall, np ns Prof $1550. 813-7312

604-913-0734

WHITEHALL APT’S Great layout 1 BR $905 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604 985-2876.

Houses - Rent

3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3500+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 & 3 br, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools. Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627

1 bedroom apt Nice ocean view cat friendly Great West Van location

6540

3 or 4 BR, Dundarave, 2 bath, 2 fp, 5 appls, quiet St. Lovely View, avail Oct 1. $2800 604-926-9394

DEEP COVE water view 1 BR f/p, hardwood flrs, patio, shed, lrg lot, quiet area $1475. 604-929-5191

Expecting Guests from UK? Plenty of accommodation here! Huge Howe Sound Views Golf Club. 4 bd up den main Suite down.3 car garage! $2995/ Willow Creek White Interior! Interior, hwd flr, ss appls 5 bd den up New bathrooms Fenced yard dog ok! $4250/ Pinetree, Stunning Contemp! Art Collectors rejoice! Walk to Starbucks! Caufeild Shop HUGE OCEAN VIEW! $4495/ Ambleside Exec A* Charmer 3 flrs, 4 bd ss appls gas stove Open Plan & Recreation Rm. West facing back pool $5995/ A Work of Art! West Coast Contemporary SS Appls gas stove. Old Outside new Inside! Granite, marble New Baths. AStunning Package! 4 bd den Loft, Gym, Suite, Tram $5995/ www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore 604-671-6175 Kristin Mander 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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WEST VAN, Caulfeild: 5 BR, 3000sf, 2.5 baths, gas f/p, carport, lots of prkg, lrg sundeck with great view, nr schl/bus, $2985/mo + utils, avail Oct 1 , 778-688-2594 West Van, Dundarave 4 Br, 4 bath, $5600/mo, 3 Br, $3600/mo, new carpet, paint, appl, np, ns. For more details: 604-319-7674

Office/Retail Rent

LOWER CAULFEILD, approx 2000 sf retail, high visibility, excellent rates, 604-922-4138 MARINE & CAPILANO Private office in full office space. Call for details: 604-220-0505

6590

Rooms

1 BR priv. entry, furn, net, alarm, prkg, Mt. Hwy bus, utils, share kitchen, shwer & wd with 1 np, nd,ns, refs $550, 604-986-3854 2 ROOM ste, 1 br, priv ent, full bath, fridge, ldry, priv home, prkg, ns, np, $625.Now 778-865-7455 NOVEMBER 1ST. 1Bdrm Available $600.00 Delbrook Area N/P crystalburley@gmail.com

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

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

AVAIL NOW Share lrg house with author, architect, carpenter. $625 incl utils, wifi. 604-986-6808 DINNER, prep/clean up & maintain kitchen for International students, exchange for furn’d room in beautiful heritage home. Suit mature individual/couple. 987-6566 jk6578@msn.com LOVELY PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, kitchen, dining & living rms, $575 incl heat/light, furniture, cable, internet, computer, 2 blks to Lonsdale, $575m. avail Now, 778-885-8864

6595-47

West Vancouver

AMBLESIDE, FURN rooms, nr amens, $600, Avail now, no pets, N/S, call Jane 604-913-0990

6600

Storage

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

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Carpentry

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Cleaning

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RENTALS 6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BACH suite, incl heat/h/w, wd, own entry, nice kitchen, full bath, np ns, $850 Nov 1, 604-999-1535 1 BDR, bright, own entry, new renos, Upper Lynn Valley, w/d, n/s, n/p, wifi/utilities inc., $900, avail immediately. 604.990.1003 1 BDRM + den bsmt, Lynn Valley, own entry, 5 appls, insuite w/d, security system, full bath, n/s, n/p, $975 utils incl. avail immed. 604-986-8596

1 BR above ground new share wd Grand Blvd furn $1200 unfurn $1050 ns np 604-986-4580 1 BR+ den Ambleside, above ground, priv patio, np, suit prof. ns couple, now $1500 604-926-7296 angie@cottagestyleinteriors.com 1 BR + den, newer, ocean view, all appls, patio, ns, np, nr West Van High, $988+1/3utils. Nov 1. call 604-925-9144 or 329-0008 1 BR +den, Pemberton Hghts, 5 appls incl wd, 850sf new, ns, np, $1150inc ut, Nov 1. 604-825-7433 1 BR detached ste, nr Cap U, avail immed, 4 appl. Quiet neighbourhood, 1 prkg space, ns np. $1000 incl hydro 604-988-8442 1 BR garden level, 900sf, semi furn, brick patio, incld utils, cable, net, new appls, HD TV, avail now, ns, pet ?, $1250, 604-988-9234 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780 1 BR Lrg, Bright. Upr. Lonsdale, $1100 incl util, patio, gas fp, cbl, wifi, wd, ns, np. (604) 862-4124 1 BR, L.Valley, 2nd flr of house, view, priv entr, garden, w/d, prkg, Nov 1, $800 incl ut, 604-980-0451 1 BR new reno above grd ste, Deep Cove view, deck, $850+1/3 util ns np Immed 604-929-2435 1 BR ste, new. Deep Cove, Now, almost waterfront. n/s n/p, garden, $950 incl utils, 604-929-5336 2 BDRM above grnd, Lynn Valley, Large, patio, fp, ns, np, avail now $1200+1/2util. 604-990-5124 2 BDRM av now, grd lvl, close to Cap Univ, on Seymour Blvd, N/s, n/p $1200. 604-988-5269 2 BDRM garden suite, upper Lonsdale, suits n/s couple, f/p, d/w, share wd & yard, avail Nov 1, $1200+%utils, 604-803-1524

Cleaning

EXP’D CLEANER using non toxic products. References available. Call Yolanda 778-228-8228

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270 Crown moldings, base, window,door trim. Call Rob 604-690-9339

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6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM Legal Suite 1100sf, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., lrg storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, n/s, n/p. $1350 + utils. 604-789-2375 2 BR bright bsmt ste, nr bus, NS NP, Pemberton Heights, $1000 incl’s utils. Nov 1, 604-986-7922 2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cats OK, $1395.. 778-848-2747

2 BR bsmt, new, 5 appls, Lynn Valley, $1400 incl utils, cable, net, ns, pet neg. 604-418-4749 2 BR, Calverhall, main flr, view, large deck, f/p, w/d, nr transit, $1450+ut, ns np, 778-386-6269 2 BR, Edgemont Village, bright house on lovely quiet St, 1 bath, mins to village, sundrenched deck & back yard, storage, ns, Oct 1, $1750. Call Keith 778-991-0924

Computer Services

2 BR reno’d, grdn lvl, furn’d/ unfurn. $1350. Np, ns, Avail Imm, 604-377-4844 2 to choose from: 2 br. garden level, immed, upper Lonsdale, carport $1295+40%utils 2 br. central Lonsdale dw, garage, $1625 incl heat/light, Nov 1, both: ns, np, wd, fp, 604-925-1036 2BR+den reno’d, w/d, f/p, nr Handsworth school ns/np, $1200 incls. 604-987-6059, 604-376-9932 3 BDRM ground floor in sunny, private, large home in British Properites. $1800/mth available now. Completely renovated. Partially furnished, own entrance/ garden/parking. Preference to professional working couple, retiree or single parent with small child who requires space and privacy in a pleasant location . 604-788-7900/604-926-6183 3 BR, 2 Level, Blvd area, 2.5 bath, gas fp, dw, 2000sf, ns, np, Nov 1. $1900+%utils, 604-728-2620 3 BR bright spacious view, priv garden entry,sunny deck/yrd, ss appl, wd, fp, $1325 604-828-4924 3 BR ground flr, 329 E. 6th, yard, ns, cat ok, $1200. Lighthouse Realty Wes 604-551-1409 BACH STE, British Prop, hardwood ground level, dw wd, ns np. Nov 1, $725inc util, 604-926-5356

Drafting/Design & Decorating

Custom Home Design Specialist 25 yrs exp N. Shore. Free consultation Low rates 604-779-5084

8073

Drainage

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8060

Concrete

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EXP’D CEMENT Finisher. I can form, place & finish any concrete job. Peter 604-988-8856 anytime

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

BOWEN ISLAND, 1 BR unit ste, sep entry, kit, F/P, W/D, N/S, pets neg. Immed $ 600. 604-837-1700 LYNN CANYON, View, Bach (office) suite, large, bright, prkg, fp, patio, fence yard, pet ok , ns, avail Nov 1, 604-988-4068

6605

ALLGONE DRAINAGE Fast response, drain tile video inspection, cleaning, install & repair. 24 hr emergency service 604-990-GONE (4663)

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

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. Nov 1. $2700. 778-896-4266

8075

Drywall

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368. 3 level, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2300.

6615

Wanted To Rent

2 MATURE prof seeks home 2 br & 2 bath + , fixer uppers ok, now or Nov 1. refs avail. 604-786-2804 ESTABLISHED PROF. & dog need long term suite, townhouse or house with garage, quiet, mature asap 604-728-9185 RETIRED BUS Driver & wife with small mature dog want to rent 1 br on North Shore 778-867-6482

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

8087

Excavating

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8090

Fencing/Gates

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8125

Gutters

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

8105

ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent Cell 604-753-1116

PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs. 25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

Electrical

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Flooring/ Refinishing

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Glass Mirrors

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8125

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332

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Handyperson

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Handyperson

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Hauling

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AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1675. For viewing call 604-986-0511

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Heating

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Kitchens/Baths

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8195 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 ★ Organic garden practises. ★ Professional & exp. ★ Reasonable rates, No hst. 604-984-4433 contact Cari

MS & SYardTEcleanups, SEE

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

Call Chris @ 604-925-0464 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 GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 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

8175

Masonry

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

8185

Moving & Storage

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

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

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 ENTERPRISE MECHANICAL Systems. Plumbing, heating, gas fitting 19 yr exp cell 604-612-4347 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956

Newport Plumbing & Drainage • Underground Pipe locating • Drain Cleaning • Hot Water Tanks • Camera Inspections • Weekend Appts. Avail • Licensed and Insured • North Shore Company

Office 604.980.3200 Cell 778.222.0258 PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993

* EXCELLENT PRICES *

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

Free Est./Written Guarantee

No Hassle Quick Work Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 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 ANDY’S PAINTING - 24 yrs exp. & on the North Shore. Top quality interior painting. 778-838-8066 Best Value Painters Ltd. Discounts on all interior painting & power washing. Fully insured. call Chris 778-321-8900 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 MASTER MATCH PAINTING Int & Ext. . GOOD PRICES, 18 yrs exp.Thomas 604-724-8648

Paving/Seal Coating

8205

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

8220

Plumbing

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8222

Pools/Hot Tubs

SELECT POOL & SPA All pool & spa work Call Vince... 604-760-7229

8225

Power Washing

NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD

•Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

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

8240

604.980.8384

69.99 hourly

604-984-7814

INTERIOR FINISHING

Renovations

from concept to occupancy

Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards

– Renovator Member of the Year

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

RBG Contracting Ltd. All Kinds of Renovations • Rooﬁng • Forming • Framing

Call 604.721.8743 2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

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

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

When your house is great except…

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

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

We Fix The “EXCEPTS…”

Nor Shor Home Improvements From Concrete to Crown Windows & Doors a Specialty Lic. Carpenter 604-985-1984 EXPERT RENO’S Direct Trades, no middleman. Complete renos, additions, decks, painting etc 604-700-6111 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

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MATCO DESIGN - Renovations

Quality European Craftsmanship • renovations • custom homes • kitchens and baths • over 20 yrs experience

Carlo @ 604-818-5919 COMPLETE

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

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

Design Build Renovations! New Kitchen or Bathroom? New Fireplace? New Flooring? Give us a call now! 2 year Warranty, exceptional service, references. West Van, North Shore, West Side, Downtown, House and Condo Specialists. Call 604-418-7691 www.showcase-interiors.com

Three time Georgie Award Finalist National Sam Award Finalist Georgie Award for Best Renovation “Why Trust Your Renovation To Anyone Else”

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Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. A+

604-984-9004

NORTH SHORE ROOFING Drainage & Chimneys Serving the North Shore for 50 years Sr Disc. ★ Free Est.

604-340-4633 B-Cheema B-Cheema Roofing Ltd Roofing Ltd All Types of Rooﬁng & Repairs - Insured All Types of Roofing & Repairs - Insured

Maklin Construction Services. Project Management & small jobs. Call Quincy 778-340-3407

CORAZZA CONTRACTING

Roofing

SPECIAL $250 Discount

Since 1978

604-987-5438

8250

Free Estimates

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

POINT GREY LTD. ROOFING Established 1946

All Types of Rooﬁng, Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs

604-379-2641 CROWN ROOFING & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

SSK ROOFING & SIDING Re-roofing. Gutters. WCB / BBB 604-787-4622 or 778 240-6513

Quality Finishing & Renos. Doors, trim, small renos, baths, kitchens. John 604-980-5454

604-987-7325

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

8255

Rubbish Removal

Kitchen, Bathroom, Basement Custom Cabinets & Countertops

SMALL JOBS WELCOME RENO Kitchen/Bath, Crown Mouldings, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, 604-771-2201, 771-5197 ZIGGY’S RENOS. 25 yrs exp. European craftsmanship. Reasonable. 604-931-4224, 992-4146

8250

Roofing

8309

Tiling

T.G. TILES Marble, Slate, Granite Entry, kitchen, bath, patio, stairs. Prof Installation 604-760-7991

8310

Top Soil

Compost-Based

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

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

Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

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

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

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

TREEWORKS

15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work

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

A. A. BESTPRO Tree Service LTD. Tree top trim, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-726-9152 or 604-984-1988 ★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500 A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Topping, pruning & stump grinding. 604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153 ABERDEEN TREE SERVICES Give our prices a look !! Call 604-986-3206 DYNAMIC STUMP grinding, Specializing stump removal, prof affordable removals 778-840-9321 NORTH SHORE TREE & Hedge Certified arborist. Fully Insured Call Daryl 604-988-4479

DAN (604) 339-2759

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Rubbish Removal

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

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

AFFORDABLE RENOVATION

8255

WE PAY YOUR HST UNTIL OCT. 15/10

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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

604-512-7471

LIONS LONSDALE GATE ROOFING ROOFING

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

8335

Window Cleaning

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Serving the North Shore since 1963

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#1 All Season Rooﬁng Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists

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BATHROOMS KITCHENS

Call Mike Getzlaf 604 986 4358

Renovations & Home Improvement

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Serving the North Shore since 1963

8240

RENOVATIONS

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

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

Renovations & Home Improvement

Winner of the National SAM Award

Oil Tank Removal

22*

8240

GLOBAL

604-987-7473 604-721-6075

Seniors Discount

Junk Removal

Plumbing

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LAWN CUTS

(*based on 2000 sq.ft. + hst)

8220

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Lawn & Garden

SEYMOUR LAWN MAINTENANCE

Moving & Storage

8185

Book before Sept. 30 and we will pay ½ the HST 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

604.230.4530 Green Monster Waste We Remove & Recycle All Waste Eco-Friendly Disposal of Your Unwanted Clutter

Best Rates & Service

604-562-9960

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable. DISPOSAL BINS 4 - 40 yard bins. Starting from $179 including dump fees. Disposal King, 604-306-8599

Don’t struggle cutting your grass. Hire a Lawn Care professional. See section 8160 in the Home Services.

Sunday, October 3, 2010 – North Shore News – A39

AUTOMOTIVE 9110

Collectibles & Classics

2008 DODGE Viper SRT-10. Receivership Sale: A “black beauty” with only 8000 km. Convertible. Invitation for Offers package available by calling Marty at 250-217-4817 or email at marty.eakins@hmpltd.com.

9125

Domestic

1993 BUICK Regal, Grand Sport, 3.8L, 2 dr, black, 130K, good cond. $2900 obo, 604-985-2561 1994 GEO Metro, 5 spd, good cond, new exhaust/battery, $1400 obo 604-929-9572 1999 CHRYSLER Intrepid. Not insured, Aircared until end of 2010. 210K, good body, needs brakes & mechanical work $800 OBO. 604-463-3254

9129

Luxury Cars

Sports & Imports

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2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only 70k, spotless $17,850 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan auto/tiptronic, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 63k, immaculate $16,850 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Dr Sedan auto/Tiptronic, local, only 56k, spotless. $16,850

2005 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Hatch Coupe, 6spd manual, panorama sunroof, only 59k, spotless. $15,850

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2003 Mercedes Benz CL230K Sports Coupe auto/tiptronic, local, panorama sunroof, only 53k, spotlessly kept $13,850 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $12,850

2006 Mazda 3 4Dr Sedan DX, auto, local, pwr group, a/c, only 34k, immaculate $10,850

Pays $150 minimum

2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320 Coupe auto/tiptronic, just traded in, sunroof, leather, only 139k, very well kept $9,850

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1990 F250 4x4, canopy, well kept mechanically, good tires, great for work, $2500, 604-940-1580 1994 NISSAN Pathfinder, 5 spd, 193 K, runs well, good shape. $2500 firm. 604-988-5660

9160

Sports & Imports

1990 MERCEDES 300E, auto, gold, local, exquisitely maintained, all records, new paint, 4 snow tires, sunroof, trailer hitch no rust $3800obo 604-528-1255 1990 TOYOTA Tercel, 2 dr h/b, white/blue, auto, 11,000 km on eng rebuild $1200. 604-732-7974

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2003 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 pwr steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 85k, immaculate. $17,850

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9155

Pre-Owned Vehicle Showrooms

2007 Volvo C30 2.4i Coupe, auto, local, power moonroof, a/c, pwr group, only 39k from new, spotlessly kept. $19,850

2005 Acura 1.7 EL 4Dr Sedan auto, local, sunroof, leather, only 42k, immaculate $12,850

Call 778-316-3217

2004 Hyundai Sonata GLX V6, 4dr, auto/Tiptronic, local, sunroof, leather pwr seats, climate control a/c, heated seats, only 39K from new, spotless. $8,850 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 Turbo 4Dr Sedan, auto, local, only 141k, extremely well kept. $8,850

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

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

2007 FORD F150 XLT New leather, heated seats, all pwr options $21,731

2010 VOLVO S40 Auto, leather, a/c, save over new, U4599

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 47,378kms, U5490. Was $24,995 MGRS SPECIAL $23,995

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

2007 BMW 525I Alloys, I-Drive, sunroof $28,909

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

2008 LEXUS IS 350 One owner, immaculate, sport pkg, pearl white, only 27,000kms, U10893A SALE $38,995

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

2009 LEXUS ISF Silver on black $61,990

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 Leather, low kms $20,534

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

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

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 5dr hatchback, pwr wind & locks, keyless entry, only 58,921kms, U5554 $14,995

2008 LEXUS RX350 Premium pkg, only 48,000kms $37,990

2007 AUDI A4 3.2 QUATTRO S-Line pack, Xenon lights, only 36,000kms $32,768

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

2007 TOYOTA YARIS Sedan, red, auto, only 37,700kms, U5555 $13,995

2008 LAND ROVER LR2 Fully loaded, low kms $33,990

2007 VW RABBIT 2.5 New rims and tires, tinted windows, manual $13,788

2006 SMART CAR Auto, a/c, diesel, U4571A $9,999

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

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE V6 Pwr seat, cruise, a/c, grey, very comfortable, U11014A $18,995

2007 AUDI A3 Wagon, white on black, nice car! $26,990

2006 MAZDA 3 Leather, pwr options, premium audio, 2.3L $14,907

2004 VW TOUREG Auto, 4x4, leather, V6, U00181A $16,888

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 5dr hatchback, a/c, pwr group, only 62,000kms. Was $14,900 NOW $14,530

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT White, alloys, V6, pwr windows & locks, keyless entry, U5548 $23,495

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

2006 VW TOUAREG V6, only 40,000kms, sunroof, new tires, leather $29,872

2003 MAZDA MPV LX Auto, a/c, 7 pass, U4582. Was $8,999 NOW $7,595

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

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

2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE White on grey, fully loaded, low kms $26,990

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Navigation, pwr trunk, park assist $29,422

1999 MISSAN PATHFINDER Auto, 4x4, a/c, clean, U00107A $9,999

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

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, auto, only 72,000kms, very clean, U5503. Was $10,995. SALE PRICE $9,995

2003 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD, great condition, silver on grey, auto $14,990

2006 AUDI TT QUATTRO 1.8 TURBO AWD, 6 spd manual, leather, Xenon lights $26,818

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

2007 LEXUS IS250 Leather, a/c, push button start, low kms. Was $31,900 NOW $28,990

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

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

2004 MAZDA RX8 Premium audio, manual, must see! $16,887

1996 VOLVO 850 TURBO Sunroof, leather, auto, U4550 $6,999

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

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1998 VW Passat, requires trans work, exc. cond, 114,000 mi. 4 dr, 6 cyl $2500 obo, 604-288-5831

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

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2007 TOYOTA Camry, red, auto, 6 cyl, exc cond, like new, 24,000 kms, $20,000. 604-464-4172

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

2008 LEXUS ISF Black on black, fully loaded, only 28,000kms, local, clean $52,990

1995 BMW 320i 4Dr Economy Sedan, auto, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 163k, exceptionally well kept. $4,850

Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!

2008 FORD F350 SUPER 2006 CHEV COBALT SS DUTY XLT Sporty & clean, Leather, turbo diesel, must see! U4484 $38,000 PRICED TO SELL $9,999

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 58,630kms, gold U5491. Was $23,995. MGRS SPECIAL $22,995

2006 NISSAN Sentra SE, 4 dr, 4 cyl, 1.8L, auto, white, 86,500 kms, CD, ac, loaded, tilt, cruise $10,000. 604-762-4107 1996 ACURA TL 2.5, Auto, dark green, AC, power mirrors, power seat, power windows, 6 CD/ changer. 235,000kms. Runs great! $2500. ★ 604-618-3097

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9145

9160

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RECEIVERSHIP SALE: 31 FT. CIGAR BOAT - Baja Outlaw with twin 502 GM V-8’s. Merc Bravo legs. With or without triple axel Gillard Trailer. Invitation for Offers package available by calling Marty at 250-217-4817 or email at marty.eakins@hmpltd.com

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