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A West Vancouver man was killed Wednesday in a three-car collision near Simon Fraser University.

The 22-year-old was driving north on Gaglardi Way just before 4 p.m. when his Pontiac G5 crossed the centre line between Broadway and Burnaby Mountain Parkway and crashed head-on into an SUV, according to police. A third vehicle, unable to avoid the accident, also plowed into the victim’s car. The man suffered severe injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead a short time later. He was the vehicle’s only occupant. “When police officers arrived, it was evident that the (chances of) survival were minimal,” said Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk, a spokeswoman for the Burnaby RCMP. “It was a horrific accident.” The driver of the SUV fractured a leg and her passenger suffered minor injuries, as did the driver of the third vehicle. Police closed Gaglardi Way for close to five hours while See Driver page 9

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NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

MORGAN Haupt and her daughter Elliot attend a recent session of the B.C. Library Association’s Books for B.C. Babies program at the Lynn Valley Public Library. The service helps parents introduce their tots to reading and other learning activities at a very young age. A substantial body of research suggests the process will help the children succeed later in life. See story, page 3.

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THE agreement this week to place the Vancouver Olympic Village development into receivership is not expected to immediately impact Millennium’s Evelyn development in West Vancouver, said a representative for the developer’s marketing ﬁrm, despite the fact that the developer could be forced to hand over other properties to the City of Vancouver. “Our understanding is the Evelyn Drive project is not connected in any way to Millennium Water,” said Lesli Boldt, a spokeswoman

Development appears unaffected by Olympic Village receivership

for Rennie Marketing Systems, which is handling promotion for Millennium Development Corp., the company behind both projects. “As of right now, there’s been no change in project status that we’re aware of.” Pre-sales on Evelyn’s ﬁrst phase haven’t changed in the past two months, said Boldt — 31 of the 109 units have sold in the past year.

Boldt said construction on the project is still slated to begin in February. On Wednesday, a deal on Millennium’s Olympic Village development in False Creek was endorsed by a court order essentially giving the City of Vancouver control over the development through a receiver in order to recoup its outstanding loan of $740 million. If the city can’t recover all of its money through sales of the 480 high-end condos and commercial properties — considered quite likely — Millennium’s owners, Peter and Shahram Malek have agreed to hand over other assets for the city to liquidate. Exactly which assets may become part of the deal hasn’t been See City page 9

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SUNDAY FOCUS USING BOOKS AND SONGS TO SET A COURSE THROUGH LIFE

Seeds of success Layne Christensen lchristensen@nsnews.com

BABY Connor is sitting on the floor with a board book at Lynn Valley library. He waves his arms and excitedly pats at the pages of Touch & Feel Town as his mother, Kristina Patzke, reads from the book and helps him to turn its thick pages. At just eight months of age, Connor can’t read the bold words that accompany the book’s bright illustrations, but his mom knows he’s not too young to build language skills that will impact his future success. “Literacy begins at or before birth and is a lifelong process,” says Alison Taylor McBryde, a children’s librarian for more than 30 years. “The foundation of literacy is in spoken language. And babies begin to learn about the sounds and patterns of language from birth. The more they are talked to, sung to, the more rhymes and tickles and stories that they hear, the stronger their language skills will be.” McBryde is co-ordinator of children’s services at District of North Vancouver libraries. She is also a member of the steering committee for Books for B.C. Babies. Launched in 2005, Books NEWS photos Mike Wakefield for B.C. Babies, or B4B, is a community-based program NORTH Vancouver librarian Alison Taylor McBryde reads from a children’s book as part of the Books for B.C. Babies early learning program. The administered by the B.C. service, launched in 2005, aims to set children on the right course by introducing them early to reading an other interactive activities. Library Association that Dr. Clyde Hertzman is director of HELP. delivers learning resources directly to families of newborns “Early childhood development depends upon the experiences and connects them to additional library resources in their children have in the environments where they grow,” said community. Hertzman in a press release issued on behalf of Books for B.C. The program provides “the first hint to many parents that it’s never too early to talk to, sing to and read to your baby,” Babies. says McBryde. Studies show the relationship between caregiver and infant The resource kits are provided to every child born in B.C. plays a pivotal role in influencing neural pathways for language Each kit includes a guide for parents, a board book, a CD of and higher cognitive functions, especially within the first 12 rhymes and songs, and information about local library and months of a child’s life, he said. community resources. “The Books for B.C. Babies program provides families with In its first three years, the B4B committee worked with the resources they need early in the child’s life to begin to create Canadian authors, illustrators and publishers to produce a the positive experiences that influence the child’s subsequent life new board book each year. The committee also worked with chances,” said Hertzman. children’s performer Kathy Reid-Naiman to produce Zoom “We know through research that the long-term benefit of reading aloud to your baby, toddler and preschooler are huge,” Zoom Cuddle and Croon, a collection of best-loved songs, said McBryde. “Investment in the early years translates to rhymes and bounces. obvious benefits in education, but also benefits in health care In 2009, more than 40,000 kits were distributed throughout and costs of remedial interventions later in education or even the province. the criminal justice system.” On the North Shore, as in most communities, the public Reading provides a bond between baby and caregiver. “Not libraries work with public health nurses and health centres to only can parents see how much their child responds to their deliver the resource kits to families of newborns. Last year, however, the program lost its government funding. BOOKS for B.C. Babies also provides a networking voice, they see how a baby can be calmed by a lullaby or a opportunity for new parents. story like Goodnight Moon, or entertained by nursery rhymes, Now, the future of B4B is in question. bounces and tickles. So there’s great emotional value.” And that has parents like Kristina Shubert concerned. Initiatives like B4B also provide an introduction to library “I can see it being a real loss for first-time parents and also Maddison. perhaps parents who are new to Canada and who do not know “The CD is a favourite,” says Shubert, who also spent many resources like drop-in story times and Mother Goose programs. about the resources in the community,” Shubert said. quiet moments with her girls reading the board book that came These programs for babes and toddlers in libraries create a social network for the parents and caregivers and a strong sense of The Lynn Valley mother of two received a B4B kit at a with the kit. weekly drop-in she attended when her first born, Mackinley, was The Books for B.C. Babies program is based on extensive community, said McBryde. Moms Patzke and Shubert agree these programs provide an infant. research that supports the relationship between positive newborn invaluable support for new parents. “Being a first-time mom, there were a lot of hours to fill,” environments and children’s future success rates. “As a first-time mom I felt the hours staring me in the face said Shubert. “I used the CD a lot in the afternoon — to listen McBryde and fellow members of the program’s steering to and dance around to.” committee point to research conducted by the Human Early all day,” said Shubert. Mackinley will be three in January and still listens to the Learning Partnership at the University of British Columbia, the See Cuts page 5 CD, which she now shares with younger sister, 11-month-old focal point for early child development research in the province.

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Cuts put program in jeopardy From page 3 The library program was “a great tool to start me off and set the tone of ways for interacting with my baby at home.” Patzke, who brings Connor to weekly Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions at the Lynn Valley library, received her Books For B.C. Babies kit at the morning program she attends with three friends. The new moms and their little ones linger after the library sessions, comparing notes and sharing stories. “I don’t feel quite so unarmed for what’s ahead,” said Heike Tiemann, who brings son Leighton to the sessions. Babies like Connor and Leighton are the lucky ones, says McBryde. “They’re on the side of angels,” she says. Their parents know that reading, talking and singing to newborns are the best ways to build early language skills. McBryde is concerned about what effect the cancellation of B4B will have on communities at risk such as the Downtown Eastside, aboriginal communities in northern B.C. and even some pockets of the North Shore where impoverished or isolated parents can beneﬁt from the outreach the program provides. Supporters have been able to maintain the program in North Vancouver this year, but kits are running out. In order to operate in 2011, B4B needs to raise more than $250,000 through

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Return of the king

THERE was a time when Stephen Harper talked a big game when it came to democracy. Back when he led the upstart Reform Party, Harper didn’t miss an opportunity to denounce the unelected Senate as an antidemocratic relic of the 19th century. The party wasn’t called Reform for nothing. But in classic Tolkienesque fashion, the ring of power proved irresistible to Harper once he got his hands on it. On Tuesday, Harper used the One Chamber to Rule Them All to kill a climate change bill that had been approved by a 13-vote majority in the House of Commons. Harper may say the greenhouse gas reduction targets were “irresponsible” or “ﬂawed,” but he doesn’t get to make that call. The fact remains that Canada’s elected representatives approved the law by a comfortable margin. To use his

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“It reminds us of our own mortality and our need to remain vigilant even in a peaceful community like North Vancouver.” North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Peter DeVries comments on the stabbing of a rookie police officer Nov. 10. The Mountie required 20 stitches to close his wounds but still managed to subdue and arrest his attacker (from a Nov. 14 news story). ••• “I’m really proud of who I am, and where I come from, and I’d love to share that with the world.” Orene Askew uses her weekly Co-op Radio show Sne’waylh to get the Squamish language on the air and recorded before the last fluent speakers pass away (from a Nov. 17 news story). ••• “We were unprepared for the magnitude and length of the snowfall in 2008. The staff did an amazing job under the circumstances but in many residents’ eyes it was not good enough.” DavidStuart,chiefadministrative officer for the District of North Vancouver, says crews are ready what promises to be a snowy winter (from a Nov. 19 news story).

new-found Senate majority, that 19th century relic, to quash it is the height of hypocrisy. It’s worth noting that for all Harper’s protests of Senate Liberals dragging their feet on important legislation, the Grits never actually killed off a Commons-approved government bill. In fact, the sober second look has only led to a thumbs-down twice in the past 50 years. Coming less than a year after Harper simply padlocked the House of Commons to avoid inconvenient votes, this wielding of the Senate veto raises an important question about his respect for our nation’s institutions — and for democracy itself. He’s come a long way from direct democracy advocate to autocratic Prime Minister. Power has proven more precious than principle.

Lib leader must be of premier quality WILL the next leader of the B.C. Liberal Party make a good premier?

That is the question that we are asking ourselves right now as we watch the machinations of a party trying to reinvent itself. I have had the privilege of meeting every premier who has held ofﬁce this province since the day I was born in 1954, and to be blunt, very few impressed Ringside me. W. A. C. Bennett and Dave Bill Bell Barrett certainly gave me a sense of historic greatness, but my young age at the time might have something to do with my pumped up views of those two. Bill Bennett was drab; Bill Vander Zalm was charming (too charming); Rita Johnston reminded me of a deer caught in the headlights of a car; and Mike Harcourt? Well, Mike was too darn nice and without any vision — the dry toast version of a politician. Glen Clark was perhaps the worse premier of the past century, a bit of a bully who thought he was smarter than everybody else. I was very impressed with Dan Miller, but he didn’t stay around long enough too prove me wrong, while Ujjal Dosanjh wasn’t allowed to show what he was made of, having been caught up in the tidal wave of voter dismay with the NDP. Gordon Campbell will probably be remembered for his last two years in ofﬁce, and history will not be kind to him. This is the guy

who will be remembered more for breaking promises than keeping them. Remember, this is the politician who pledged not to sell B.C. Rail, and who blindsided us with the HST. No, if the B.C. Liberals want to reverse the current polls and get back to their winning ways, they will have to start thinking outside of the box. Now that Surrey Mayor Diane Watts Seat has said “no way,” the party is in drastic need of the perfect candidate: One who has appeal to both urban and rural voters, who has no ties to the implementation of the HST, and who can get along with the old Liberal war horses. The perfect B.C. Liberal leadership candidate has to have solid business credentials, have a touch of charisma and appeal to the business elite while at the same time not being a lightening rod for big labour, anti-poverty groups and environmentalists. He or she must be a family person who isn’t afraid of public speaking (no Bob Skellys please). Effective candidates and great leaders have a clear vision as to where they want to lead the party and province; they are able to articulate it in manner that all can understand and buy into; and they are concerned with big issues and big challenges. But most of all, the ideal candidate has to have motivation. Say what you will about Campbell,

he had the desire to win and be premier. The perfect candidate will need that same level of aspiration. Without it, the inevitable campaign mistakes won’t be overcome; the long hours on the campaign trail won’t be endured; and the hardships on family, personal health and privacy just just won’t be worth it. So where do we ﬁnd this perfect candidate? If you live on the North Shore, you really don’t have to look very far. This person is a family guy with a wife and two sons, who was raised in Kelowna where he eventually became the President of Cascadia Brands. You know the Calona Wines, Granville Island Brewery and Potters Distillery Business. He served for several years as the Chairman of the Wine Institute of British Columbia (read: rural roots). He also headed up the David Foster Foundation where he continues to create a lasting legacy for the beneﬁt of families with children requiring life threatening organ transplants (read: urban appeal). And to make matters even better, he has on occasion been described with the words “boyish good looks”(read: charisma). He has been a long-time supporter of the B.C. Liberal Party (read: non-alienation of current Liberals) and was front and center in the last election as President of the Restaurant and Foodservice Association in support of the Liberals (read: province-wide appeal and vehicle to organize and sign up those much-needed Liberal membership votes). He was a member of the Climate Action Team See Tostensen page 12

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Sacriﬁcing civility to the Dollar Almighty

HAVE you noticed that we no longer rely on religious leaders and pompous politicians to deﬁne our special occasions?

That’s why, less than a fortnight after Remembrance Day, North Americans celebrate “Black Friday.” Never heard of it? It’s got nothing to do with Black History Month (February) or the release of anything new in the Twilight or Harry Potter series (weekly). It’s not even related to the imminent marriage of Prince William, which has crushed into ashes the smoldering dreams of young ladies everywhere. And no, Poindexter, Black Friday no longer popularly refers to the stock market crashes of 1869 or 1929. Get back to your PBS marathon. Rather, Black Friday is the day that falls right after American Thanksgiving — or, as Americans call it, “Thanksgiving.” It’s supposed to be the moment when companies’ books move from deﬁcits (red) to proﬁts (black). The New York Times has described it as a “carnival of capitalism.” The earthier Urban Dictionary, one of those democratic, online info sources

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NORTH Shore residents itching to hit the slopes don’t have to wait any longer.

Grouse Mountain kicked off its 84th season on Friday afternoon, after receiving 30 centimetres of fresh snow within 48 hours.

A 26-cm dump of powder prompted Cypress Mountain to open yesterday morning. Skiers and snowboarders now have access to runs on the north face of Black Mountain as well as the bunny hill. Seymour Mountain is holding off its opening until mid-week, despite having had

55 cm of fresh snowfall by Friday afternoon. “We are ensuring the best quality of ski conditions for our guests as well as more terrain for our guests to enjoy,” said Eddie Wood, general manager of Mount Seymour Resorts, in a media release. — Manisha Krishnan

Drinking Water Quality The Medical Health Ofﬁcer has requested that the following public notice be published. This is not a general boil-water advisory.

Drinking Water Advisory For Immunocompromised Persons The Provincial Health Ofﬁcer advises all those with compromised immune systems (such as HIV, organ or bone transplants, chemotherapy or medications that suppress the immune system) to avoid drinking water from any surface water source (such as those on the North Shore) unless it has been boiled, ﬁltered or distilled.

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Artist Gordon Smith congratulates featured artist Takao Tanabe on a successful opening. Representatives of the West Vancouver Museum hosted an opening reception for an exhibition featuring a selection of works by Takao Tanabe Oct. 26. The show features a lavish collection of new watercolour paintings of the Rocky Mountains in winter as well as some earlier works from Tanabe’s collection. An artist talk is scheduled for Dec. 8 at the gallery at 7 p.m. The show will remain on display until Dec. 23. Info: westvancouvermuseum.ca.

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Skaters lace up for kids with rare diseases ■ UBC Rec presents the third annual Lace Up for Kids, a skate-a-thon in support of the Rare Disease Foundation research fund at B.C. Children’s Hospital, Thursday, Nov. 25 from 6 p.m. to midnight at UBC Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre. Info: www. laceup.ca.

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her masters degree in special education at the University of British Columbia in the evenings. On Monday, Nov. 14, she was announced as one of the 10 ﬁnalists in the CBC Champions of Change competition. Champions of Change honours people who have donated a lot of their time to their communities though volunteer work. Willms and her fellow ﬁnalists were

The skate-a-thon is presented by members of UBC Rec and raises funds for the Rare Disease Foundation research fund at B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation. “It’s kind of a three-way partnership,” says Rare Disease Foundation board chairwoman Isabel Jordan. The Rare Disease Foundation was created in February 2009 and has two major focuses. “One is parent and family support for families faced with a rare disease diagnosis,” she says. Unlike more common diseases where families can turn to speciﬁc organizations and specialists tailored to their illness, those families faced with a rare disease often have nowhere to go for help.

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WHEN most of us complain that there aren’t enough hours in the day, we genuinely feel like we can’t ﬁt any more activity into our lives. When you talk to West Vancouver teacher Lindsay Willms, you realize straight away that you can. Because she does. “I drink a lot of coffee!” she says

modestly, but in truth, she devotes a great amount of time to the causes she cares about. “It’s just a matter of ﬁnding something that works for you,” she says. “Think about what you are passionate about. . . . Research the different programs that are around it, and what speciﬁcally you can do to make a small drop in the bucket.” Willms volunteers every weekend of the winter, and for weeks at a time over the summer. She’s also a special education teacher at Sentinel secondary in West Vancouver, while studying for

WHEN participants in the third annual Lace Up for Kids take to the ice Thursday, they’ll be doing so in support of families facing the inherent uncertainty of a rare disease diagnosis.

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Funds support research towards speciﬁc cases From page 15 The foundation estimates one in 10 people in Canada are affected by a rare disorder, primarily seeing the onset of symptoms in childhood. “That’s a lot of people, that’s a lot of families in grief,” says Jordan, speaking from ﬁrsthand experience as her own son has an undiagnosed, unique disorder. “There’s no where to go for support or for help, so we wanted to provide that for families,” she says. Among their services, the foundation runs a Vancouver area parents group. “When we started there were quite a few doubts from a lot of quarters, ‘what are people with completely different diagnoses going to want to do for each other or going to want to say to each other?’” says Jordan. However, they quickly realized that while the members each face different challenges, a camaraderie exists. “We all share the same social issues, the same emotional

issues (and) the same desire to make it better for everybody with a rare disease that’s put in the position we’ve been put in,” says Jordan. “Most of us are living with daily uncertainty about our children’s health,” she adds. This realization is encouraging them to expand into other areas and similar groups are being launched in Ottawa and Toronto and the foundation is looking to start more. The second focus of the foundation is treatment-focused research, making it the perfect choice for UBC, says Caitlin Brenchley, events coordinator for UBC Rec. According to Brenchley, what attracted their organization to the Rare Disease Foundation is the fact that those involved are part of a relatively small and local community that they get to impact directly. “Being that a lot of UBC students participate and do a lot of the fundraising around this event, it’s kind of neat that the funds that are raised, the Rare Disease Foundation puts towards their microgrant pro-

gram to which researchers can apply to receive grants to study various diseases, or children or cases that they’re presented with,” says Brenchley. “So it ultimately goes back to the lab where lots of our students who are in sciences and other ﬁelds like that are learning and experiencing right now.” This year’s event is being held Thursday, Nov. 25 at UBC Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre, starting at 6 p.m. Participants, as teams or individuals, endeavour to collectively skate 25,000 laps and raise $100,000. A number of off-ice activities have also been organized, like live entertainment, making it a familyfriendly affair. Last year’s saw approximately 700 people participate and raised more than $64,000. The event proves incredibly meaningful to the foundation, showing them the support that exists for them in the community, says Jordan. “To go to an event where there were several hundred

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Artistic journey PRO Arté dancer Nicolette Szabo works with Astrid Sherman on a piece about a young girl’s experience with mental illness, helped by those who care for her. The 15-year-old is among the performers in From Shadow to Light II, a musical journey in support of the Cottage Farm Centre for Mental Health Recovery, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m., at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $27.50 through www.ticketmaster.ca. Visit the video section of www.nsnews.com for highlights from a recent rehearsal. people there to help kids like our kids and to support our cause, it was an incredibly emotional experience,” she

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COOKING is about preparation, not slaving for hours in the kitchen, which is good news for you if the only thing you feel like cooking when you get home from work is a frozen pizza.

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Online voting underway to name the winners From page 15 selected out of 2,000 nominees. The top 10 receive money for the causes of their choice. Eight receive $10,000, and two of them, $25,000. The prizes will be awarded during a gala ceremony at CBC’s Toronto studios on Jan. 16, 2011. For Willms, the money will be split equally between her two main causes, the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP) where she has volunteered since 2005, and Camp Goodtimes in Maple Ridge, where she has volunteered since 2002. At WASP, she spends her winter weekends teaching adults and children with a wide range of special needs to ski and snowboard, building their confidence in the process. Camp Goodtimes is a Canadian Cancer Society camp for kids aged six to 16 living with cancer, and their siblings. There’s also a teen camp for 15- to 18-year-olds, and a family camp, which welcomes kids and their caregivers. The camp is supervised by medical professionals and gives children the chance to experience all the camp activities they often can’t do with their condition, from swimming and hiking to fishing. Since childhood, Willms has volunteered in different fields, but after a friend visited Camp Goodtimes, Willms found her calling. For her, the experience is truly transformative. “It’s such an amazing, magical environment to be in,” she says. “You don’t think about the fact

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that you’re not making money if you absolutely love what you’re doing.” The healing that comes from helping others in a similar situation never fails to inspire her. Willms experienced some of this firsthand when her mother-in-law passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2007. Willms and her husband decided to honour his mother and raise awareness by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. After fundraising for months, they climbed the mountain for their honeymoon last year. Together with the other climbers in their party, they raised $160,000 for the charity. When she found out about her nomination, Willms humbly says she was upset at being lauded. “I don’t need people to know, I don’t want people to know. I don’t do it for that at all,” she says. But when she found out that being a finalist meant more money for the causes of her choice and the chance to win $25,000 for those charities, it was a no-brainer. “A lot of times there will be families who are dealing with cancer, or who have children with disabilities that don’t know about programs like Goodtimes, or don’t know about programs like WASP,” she says. “And for them to get that national exposure . . . (it) makes me feel amazing that I could have a hand in allowing them to get a little bit more.” A segment on Willms will air on Monday’s edition of CBC’s Connect. You can vote for her and the other top 10 finalists by visiting www.cbc. ca/change/index.html.

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MY predecessor, Mary Segal, wrote this column well past her 65th birthday.

I don’t plan on being around quite that long. My plan is to let my two best friends, Steve and Ann, (names changed) test drive my dream retirement. Steve and I grew up together in Ontario and although I have lived here for more than 40 years I’d love to go back. Steve and Ann both retired about three years ago and they immediately put “our” retirement plan into action. They sold their home in the city and moved to the country. That’s my dream! They bought an old farmhouse on a quarter acre of land and renovated it.

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That’s also my dream! They put a pool and a garden in the backyard and a red Porsche in the garage. Guess what, that too is my dream! They golf in the summer and vacation down south in the winter. That’s my . . . well, you

get the picture. My dad still lives in Ontario and when I go back I always squeeze in a visit with Steve and Ann. The drive south from Burlington to Niagara Falls isn’t particularly scenic but all that changes once you get to Niagara-on-the-Lake. This arguably is Ontario’s prettiest town. The place oozes with history and in the summer months you’ll ﬁnd tourists and packed tour buses everywhere. As their guest, I suppose Steve and Ann feel some obligation to show me the sights. A quick peek at Niagara Falls is mandatory and so far I have been able to avoid a tour of the power station (thanks Ann). My favourite activity is to ﬁre up the Porsche and take a leisurely drive along the Niagara Parkway. On your right are the gardens, parks and the many historical sites maintained by

the Niagara Parks Commission. On your left, as you look across the river, is the Rainbow Bridge and New York State. We could drive all the way to Fort Erie but once past the falls we take a shortcut back, through the vineyards, past the aptly named Chateau des Charmes winery, to get home. Steve and Ann have put a lot of work into the house in the last three years and the place is gorgeous. We often take breakfast on the patio and if I had my way we would never leave their backyard. On the ﬁnal afternoon of my last visit, Steve had an early golf game and after he left, Ann suggested we have coffee in the parlour. Seated comfortably I gushed that their property had to be the closest thing to heaven I’d ever seen. “You think so?” said Ann.

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Keep Well Society launches new website

THE North Shore Keep Well Society now has an online presence.

According to a written statement, the site, www.keepwellsociety.ca, has been made possible through a $10,000 donation from Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities. Keep Well is a non-profit organization that helps older adults maintain their health by leading active and independent lives and provides a program of exercise, blood pressure checks, massage, talks on health and social events. Society president Elinor Ames says, in the statement, that she’s excited about the development as it gives Keep Well a new up-todate means of communicating with members, the community at large, as well as those interested in programs and services for seniors. The site has come into fruition as a result of the efforts of Michael Maguire, of Lan Wide Communications, who acted as web master and Margaret Coates, Heather Dunsford, Mary Beck, and Ames who helped out with content. Pacific Arbour is also helping Keep Well create a fresh new newsletter, which will be posted on the new site, in addition to being handed out at the organization’s seven program sites.

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My $100 a week beneﬁts from the 1978-79 labour dispute didn’t stretch far enough to pay two mortgages on our Capilano Highlands house plus provide support for our family of three. Despair wasn’t an acceptable

option either, so I started freelancing for various other Canadian newspapers and magazines. When The Sun resumed publication, I continued to build my home-based freelance sideline. That led to a second full-time career as a financial advisor — earning as much as $420 an hour, which wasn’t bad 20 years ago and was a definite improvement on the five cents a word I used to get

for my early freelance articles in Toronto-based Daily Commercial News. My freelancing sidelines, which I still have today, eventually led to my third and current career as a university professor, encouraging my public speaking and journalism students to develop their own freelancing. The recession has prompted close to 100,000 more Canadians over the past year to start businesses.

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There are numerous therapies available to those who suffer with sleep apnea from jaw positioning devices to the use of a face mask which delivers a pressurized airﬂow keeping the passages open during sleep (CPAP). Unfortunately these treatments are not always successful and may be poorly tolerated.

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Foods for healthy skin Dietitian Cristina Sutter lists ingredients to keep you looking young It is common sense that a healthy, balanced diet is good for overall skin health, but there is a lack of scientiﬁc evidence to show that certain foods speciﬁcally prevent wrinkles, acne or other skin problems. It is more likely that in our busy lives surrounded by fast food, caffeine and sugary treats, we lack the basic vitamins and minerals that help to protect our skin cells.

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WINTER WEIGHT GAIN

Dark days for your health Could falling back be making us fat? A British professor seems to think so. Mayer Hillman, the senior fellow emeritus at the University of Westminster in London, has written an essay in the British Medical Journal claiming that losing an hour of daylight each fall could be contributing to obesity and illness levels in the U.K. and abroad.

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“Seasonal Affective Disorder ... is inﬂuenced by the ability of the person who is affected by it to have enough exposure to sunlight or UV light, or light in general.”

Among the symptoms of S.A.D. is a craving for carbohydrates, or “comfort foods,” which can lead to weight gain. Lu feels that a direct link between the clocks going back in fall and obesity is rather tenuous, but considers that this possibility should be of interest to researchers and warrants further examination.

“A lack of daylight can bring about a slump in the psyche, often leading to a mood disorder, which affects a substantial amount of Canadians every year, Seasonal Affective Disorder.”

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The key is to be prepared for the oncoming time and weather ﬂuctuation, says Lu. “Seasons change and we do need to adjust in terms of physical activity.” Lu recommends braving the winter chill and getting active outside.

So despite the extra hour of darkness brought about by turning back the clocks, we can still make the most of our rainy, dark winter months. Get up to the mountains, strap on your skis, snowboards or snowshoes, or get to a fun dance class at your local gym. Get motivated and feel better all year round.

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Prescription eye drops can be used to pre-treat allergies, for acute phases of itching or for extended use during allergy season so contact lenses can continue to be worn comfortably.

The B.C. Association of Optometrists offers the following tips for fall allergy sufferers:

Patients should keep in mind that allergy relief can come in many forms, and seeing an optometrist just before or during allergy season is one way to remain symptom-free.

IDENTIFY AND AVOID THOSE ALLERGENS. In addition to ragweed pollen and leaf mold, other common triggers include dust and animal dander.

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To keep the weight off this holiday season I want you to eat more, drink more and, of course, move more. To many of us Canadians, Christmas marks a time for overindulgence. Ofﬁce parties, school socials and family gettogethers all mean one thing: lots of calories. A medical journal recently published results showing that North Americans gain an average of two to ﬁve pounds per year after the age of 25. More startling is that those 1.5 to four pounds of this gain occurs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. But fret not, there’s a solution and it’s the “More” philosophy of living. This Christmas I want you to eat more, I want you to drink more, and most of all I want you to move more ... and I know if you commit to following these three little steps, you won’t have the Christmas weight gain blues.

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This Christmas I want you to ﬁll your plate with as many green leafy vegetables as you can. Be it a mountain of salad, or broccoli, spinach, artichokes, kale, okra, or a combo of them all, it doesn’t matter to me. Just eat as much as you want of these, even seconds.

Beneﬁts of this approach include a sense of fullness yet not feeling groggy or weighed down.

To make it easy for you, imagine your dinner plate having three compartments: the greens portion is half the plate, while each of the other quarter sections is for your carbs (potatoes, yams, rolls, etc) and proteins (turkey, chicken, roast beef, etc).

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I recently spoke about some of the health issues, like diabetes and cancer, that can be directly linked to diet and exercise. Who doesn’t enjoy the boxes of chocolate getting passed around the ofﬁce like a Frisbee during a game of ultimate? And like a pack of lions, everyone waits patiently to pounce on a second piece. So the last part of the ‘More’ philosophy is to move more.

It’s not a matter of “if” you are going to indulge this Christmas season as much as it is “when” you are going to indulge and what you are going to do about these extra calories. Walking is a phenomenal form of exercise. You get your heart rate elevated while working some of the biggest muscles in your body – your legs. If you are going to eat more than you should, then burn some extra calories to lessen the weight gain blow. The word “diet” doesn’t only mean “a program to reduce weight.” Its Greek’s roots literally translated mean “manner of living.” A diet is a year-round commitment and just because you have a holiday, you don’t get a green card to over-indulge in your eating and drinking. This holiday, and every holiday hereafter, remember the “More” philosophy. Eat more greens, drink more water and move your body more – it’s that easy! You’ll be happy you did and your body will thank you. Say byebye to the holiday weight gain blues.

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Damage Assessment Workshop: A two-hour workshop designed to teach people how to tell if a building is unsafe after an earthquake and mitigate hazards in the home. $10 fee, Tuesday Nov. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. Registration required, online at www.nsemo.org or call North Shore Emergency Management Ofﬁce at 604983-7440.

Book and Website Launch Party: Northlands Golf Club will host the launch party for Going Overboard, a novel by Paul Fox, Tree Ornaments, a children’s Christmas book by Owen Reid, as well as the TV series Pipe Dreams and a new website. Live jazz will accompany the event from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 3400 Anne MacDonald Way, North Vancouver.

cal Society will host a film on Hugh (Torchy) Aikens, a mountain photographer and passionate skier who spent decades filming B.C. and Alberta mountains before his death in 2000. The film by Don Grant includes footage of Hollyburn, Grouse and Seymour Mountains from the 1930s and ’40s. Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre.

Little Warriors: This national charity teaches children how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse in a free workshop at Mount Seymour United on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Registration is available at www.littlewarriors.ca.

Author Reading: Helen Piddington, author of Rumble Seat: A Victorial Childhood Remembered, will read from her book Thursday, Nov. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Capilano Branch of the North Vancouver District Public Library at 3045 Highland Blvd.

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host a salon and book signing with the author of 12 Golden Keys For A New World, Nov. 27, 1-5 p.m. at Utopia, 1826 Lonsdale Ave. Info: 604-9848782. The Canadian Iranian Foundation: Registration will be held for English language training on adapting, orientation and integration for newly arrived immigrants with limited English language skills on Nov. 29. The West Vancouver class will register from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Park Royal Community Room in Park Royal South Mall and meet there every Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. The North Vancouver group will register at the North Shore Neighbourhood House at 225 East Second Street and meet there every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. The class runs from De-

cember to February and costs $25. For more information, contact Mahin at 604-9223088. Pilgrimage Pictures: Allison Rennie and Diane Ransom will share their experiences walking 500 kilometres on the ancient Camino De Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain at Mount Seymour United on Nov. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For information, contact Allison or Diane at 250-496-0077. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Tessa Holloway Email information for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

If you wanted to fish THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society. Christmas helper: The North Shore Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help with assembly and organization of Christmas hampers and lunches for the Coats for Kids campaign.

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Operation Red Nose: The annual campaign for a safe ride home starts Nov. 26 and runs until Dec. 31 and volunteers are needed. Application forms can be found at www.operationrednose.com or call 604921-7583.

Collingwood School Presents: Jinglin’ All The Way, a choral and instrumental music production by grade 4, 5 and 6 students from Collingwood School, with a range of winter choral favorites. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at the Kay Meek Centre. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12.

Winter Gift Gallery: A unique selection of gifts by local artists, Nov. 23-Jan. 9 at the Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Opening reception: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 7-9 p.m. From scarves to paintings, jewelry to sculpture, your holiday gifts can be found here. Information at: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com. Wreath Classes: Dykhof Nurseries & Florist will be offering wreath making classes Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 2 and 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 460 Mountain Highway,

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TOYS”R”US Canada’s “chief play ofﬁcer,” 14year-old Daniel Wilson, recently unveiled the 2010 Toys”R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List.

“This year’s Hot Toy List is ﬁlled with toys guaranteed to brighten the faces of many children this Holiday season,” said Wilson in a press release. “Chosen by Toys”R”Us and approved by me, each item on this list will keep kids engaged

and having fun for years to come.” The Toys”R”Us, Canada Holiday Hot Toy List, outlined below in alphabetical order, features the 10 musthave items this holiday season. To help shoppers pick the ultimate gift for children of any age, the list features items that are new this year and offer outstanding value in quality, price and play. ■ Air Hogs Pocket Copter

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ALEX Crabtree and Cayla Brook star in Optimistic Music Company’s upcoming original production of the musical Amber Avenues. The show runs the Kay Meek Centre Nov. 24-27 at 8 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee Nov. 27. Go to www.kaymeekcentre.com.

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Get the party started with a crowd-pleaser

Notable Potables Tim Pawsey

OUR ﬁrst not-sosubtle hint that this year’s holiday season is right around the corner came one night last week in Porto, as we passed a Christmas tree-bedecked shopping centre.

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SHANTEH Wong pours Pergolo Prosecco to kick off the party.

No denying it now, the party season is about to kick into full gear. However, deciding just what to serve at those holiday functions can sometimes be a challenge. Choosing drinks that keep everyone happy, from the wallet-conscious boss to the ever-lurking wine weenie can take a little thought.

In no particular order, here are six quick festive party pics — call them crowdpleasers if you want — that you can put on the fridge for now or later. ■ Breganze Prosecco Rosato Rosa di Sera. This delightful festive bubble absolutely puts us in the mood: pretty rosecoloured, with its lifted fresh ﬂoral and citrus aromas and generous berried but dry ﬁnishing palate — it’s a natural to get the party off to good start. Lower alcohol, at 11.5 per cent — Good with canapés too. BCLS $22.95. ■ Pergolo Prosecco. Not quite as “Extra Dry” as the label claims (a good thing on the crowd-pleaser scale), this is, nevertheless, a pretty decent pop for the price,

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for the holiday season, Monday-Friday, noon-2 p.m. until Dec. 31 at Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Cost: $19. Reservations: 604-9263392. Arts-U-Nite: A wine tasting and art auction, Sunday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. at Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Wine expert and author of Okanagan Wine Tour Guide, John Schreiner will be on hand to suggest wine selections. There will also be the opportunity to See more page 40

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Mediterranean warmth on the table

■ From the Olive Grove, by Helen and Anastasia Koutalianos. Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, $24.95.

Terry Peters tpeters @nsnews.com

THE olive tree has been an integral part of Mediterranean culture throughout the region’s history. At one time olive oil was such a commodity that imperial taxes to the Roman Empire were paid in bulk oil. For centuries this tree has been revered in Greece as a symbol

of respect and even today the olive branch is a symbolic peace offering. The oil extracted from the fruit of this unique tree comes in many varieties but there is a wide range in quality. At the top of the heap is the oil that has been extracted from carefully picked fruit of organically grown olive trees, drawn on the ﬁrst press using a cold treatment. Anastasia Koutalianos grew up in a Vancouver household that stayed true their Greek traditions. Her mother, Helen, was always busy in the kitchen cooking the recipes passed down from

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her mother and grandmother while also coming up with her own. The family maintained a connection to Greece through an estate there where they had an olive orchard. In 1997 they first offered for sale the fine quality olive oil they had been producing. Drawing from their family’s recipe collection and adding some from chefs who were using their olive oil, the mother and daughter team came up with the recipes that fill this book. They cover appetizers, salads, a wide range of main dishes, vegetarian, breads and deserts. Adding to the enjoyment

of these recipes are the colour photographs of the dishes that accompany many of the recipes. On Saturday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Helen and Anastasia will be signing their cookbook at Whole Foods in The Village at Park Royal.

From page 39 purchase art by North Shore artists in live and silent auctions. Art work up for auction will be on display until Nov. 21. Admission: $35 which includes a souvenir wine glass and three tasting tickets. All proceeds beneﬁt the Seymour Art Gallery. Info: 604-924-1378 or www. seymourartgallery.com.

Books to Cooks: During the month of November BarbaraJo’s Books to Cooks will be offering a selection of events to warm the soul and the belly. Upcoming events include: Beyond Kimchi, Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m., fee: $115; A Taste of Relais & Chateaux, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m., free and Saturday Baking Series — Sweet Magic, Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m., fee: $95. Info: www.bookstocooks.com. Registration: 604-688-6755. Barbara-Jo’s Cooks to Books is located at 1740 West Second Ave., Vancouver. Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes: The final class of the Arts Club Theatre Company’s 10th anniversary of fundraiser is Nov. 22. The evening’s class will be taught by chef Tina Fineza from Flying Tiger. Admission: $125. Tickets and info: 604-687-5315, ext. 248 or www.artsclub.com. Festa Di Funghi — Truffle Wine Dinner: CinCin Ristorante will host a multi-course autumn inspired menu with accompanying wine, Thursday, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m. at 1154 Robson St., Vancouver. Osoyoos Larose’s winemaker and vineyard manager Pascal Madevon will guide guests through a descriptive evening showcasing their portfolio of Bordeaux-inspired reds as well as some personally selected sparkling and white wines. To conclude the evening, Madevon will lead a tasting of the newly released 2009 vintage of their flagship wine, Le Grand Vin. Tickets: $109. Reservations: 604-688-7338 or www.cincin.net.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE WORLD OUTSIDE TREKKING THE RESTLESS LANDSCAPES OF SOUTHWEST JAPAN

A volcano a day

Peter Neville-Hadley

Contributing Writer

KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN — As we emerged from the tunnel the taxi driver gestured ahead.

Kyushu, Japan: Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. The island is mountainous, and Japan’s most active volcano, Mount Aso at 1,591 metres, is on Kyushu. There are many other signs of tectonic activity, including numerous areas of hot springs. The most famous of these are in Beppu, on the east shore, and around Mt. Aso, in central Kyushu. — Wikipedia

“Satsuma-no-Fuji,” he said, and it was immediately clear what he meant. The classic flat-topped cone of Kaimon-dake in the distance did indeed closely resemble Mount Fuji, Japan’s most celebrated volcano. Satsuma, as the guide explained, was an ancient name for this part of Kyushu, the southwesterly of the three main Japanese islands. Fuji itself was nearly 1,400 kilometres to the northeast. This was day two of what specialist operator Walk Japan calls its Kyushu Expedition, a title whose suggestion of adventure into the unknown and unpredictable at first seemed a little too much. Japan is after all impossibly well-organised and offers reliable public transport even to its most remote corners. But while we encountered everything from strings of middle-aged Japanese ladies in high-tech walking boots to groups of white-robed monks in straw sandals, there was rarely a foreign face to be seen. And already on the first day’s warmup trek subterranean rumblings in the restless landscape had caused an entirely unpredictable last-minute re-routing for safety’s sake, around the rim of an alternative caldera. Kaimon-dake remained mute, however, and the taxi dropped us at the second station on a spiral route to the 924metre summit, at a point where the path was a gully in damp, black earth with tree roots occasionally forming staircases. The gentle three-hour climb was mostly through thick forest, occasionally assisted by staircases of spongy wood, and finally over tumbled boulders. Brief openings in the foliage

gave views down to orderly countryside striped with brilliantly reﬂective cloches, across the calm blue sweep of Kagoshima Bay, and to smaller islands dotting the sea to the south. The full panorama was taken in at greater leisure on the summit while enjoying a bento, or boxed lunch, picked up on the way. Japan seems almost to have been purpose-built for trekking, its countryside largely made of (usually) inactive volcanoes whose slopes provide a choice of climbs both gentle and challenging. The views from their tops always more than compensate for the effort made, and their mineral-rich geothermally-heated spring waters, cleverly piped straight to baths at your accommodation, provide the perfect balm for aching legs at the end of a day on foot. A gentle descent to Kaimondake’s base was followed by a walk through a sleepy village to a station on Japan Railway’s most southerly section, little more than a bus shelter with a platform on an obviously uneconomical single-track country line. We arrived almost simultaneously with the Caldera Liner, a little train far less grand than its name and sparsely occupied, that rattled its way gently around the coastline to the port of Ibusiki, where our baggage waited for us at a traditional guesthouse. The next morning we skimmed across the ocean at high speed by jetfoil to spend two nights on tiny Yaku-shima, an island that’s one of the planet’s least well-known World Heritage sites, perhaps because it is also one of the wettest places on earth. It was raining steadily as we wound up and down through richly-tangled sub-tropical virgin rainforest past majestic cedars 200-300 years old to visit other hugely charismatic lichen-shrouded sugi trees that measured their ages in thousands

photo Peter Neville-Hadley/ Horizon Writers’ Group

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Miyanoura-dake peaks at 2,000 metres From page 41 gauge logging line with thread-like rails, which offered the route for a steady descent, crossing short trestle bridges with views between the sleepers to rushing rivers far below. A second day on Yaku-shima took us in unexpected brilliant sunshine above the trees to high marshland, where miniature monkeys groomed each other at the edges of the boardwalks and steamed gently in the sun. The more athletic walkers bounded on to conquer Miyanoura-dake, at nearly 2,000 metres, the highest peak in Kyushu, while others made do with a less strenuous climb for a picnic at cloud level on a precipice with ocean views. But there was far more to the trip than exercise and fresh air, and as much pleasure in navigating a way through the culture, trying local dishes unlikely to appear on the menus of the average Japanese restaurant in the West, and most of all dealing with the strict etiquette of both small traditional guesthouses and modern hot-spring resort hotels alike. Here, Walk Japan opened doors that might sometimes otherwise have been closed for fear of foreign faux pas, and it was indeed right at the entrances that problems might have begun, with the obligatory hopscotch of footwear exchanges. From walking boots we stepped up into slippers for the creaking wooden corridors and staircases, but out of them to walk in only socks or bare feet onto the tatami woven matting of bedrooms and dining rooms. Ample restorative meals were taken after bathing, sitting on the floor at low, lacquered tables, wearing not our own clothes but the yukata cotton robes and short haori jackets provided. Inevitably there was an emphasis on fish, and much that was familiar including crisp tempura, the freshest of sushi and sashimi, and stews that bubbled gently on individual braziers. But more adventurous options included raw puffer fish, raw crab claw, and even raw chicken, a local delicacy, along with deep-fried flying fish. There were also the mysteries of communal public bathing to learn about before attempting to join others of the same sex for a naked indoor or outdoor super-heated soak in waters often slightly

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KYUSHU wildlife includes miniature deer and tiny monkeys, often seen grooming themselves at the sides of tracks, largely indifferent to passing trekkers. viscous with minerals. It was vital before entering the waters to begin by using the soap, shampoo, and showers provided, not only because spotlessness was required before entering the waters, but because even if already spotless we needed to show that we weren’t culturally out of our depth. No two days were the same, and from the lushest of forests we went to high-level aridity. Back on the mainland, after a brief ride on Japan’s very latest and sleekest bullet train, we switched to a local train that see-sawed its way up the side of a giant crater on a section of track the railway company staff described as “the most dangerous place in Kyushu.” We alighted at Aso-dake station to walk around the rim of Naka-dake, one of the five smaller calderas contained within the larger one, ascending rapidly by ropeway to its lip. Again volcanic activity caused a change of route to avoid gases escaping from fresh activity. While on one side as we walked there was orderly farmland far below, made fertile by regular sprinklings of ash, the land between was desiccated tumbling strata in shades of grey, ochre, and pink. On the other side the cauldron steamed, and there was a dramatic column of smoke and gases from another crater beyond. All this geothermal power fed our hot spring resort that night with copious quantities of boiling water and where during a long soak we agreed that even six peaks in six days simply wasn’t enough. Access Walk Japan’s Kyushu Expedition begins at Kagoshima in the far south of Kyushu, well served by domestic flights from JAL, ANA, and Japanese budget airline SKY that connect to international routes at Osaka (Kansai) and Tokyo (Haneda). The final section of shinkansen (bullet train) track between Kyushu’s largest city of Fukuoka and Kagoshima is nearing completion, but for now using a combination of express train and the Tsubame bullet train to cross Kyushu from north to south takes around two and a half hours. The tour finishes in arty Yufuin, with direct bus connections to Fukuoka Airport. Full details of the eight-day, seven-night Kyushu Expedition can be found at Walk Japan’s website, www.walkjapan.com. Tours are accompanied by bi-lingual foreign guides with long experience of Japan and of mountain environments. Once the tour is joined almost all costs are included, with the exception of packed lunches picked up en route to each day’s trek, one packed breakfast (on board the jetfoil to Yaku-shima), and alcohol with meals. Group sizes are small (maximum 14), and once a booking is accepted the departure is guaranteed. Time on foot is five-to-six hours per day, and only moderate fitness is required. Light or non-walking alternatives are available each day for those who might want a break, or if the weather intervenes. The Japan National Tourism Organisation’s website, www.jnto. go.jp, provides information on the country’s attractions, and a useful trip planner with prices for trips between selected cities.

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NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

CAROL and Bill Crow enjoy the sunshine in front of one of the many fountains in the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence, France.

BETTY Darch and Michael Gregory watch the sunset on the Sahara Desert, 50 kilometres east of Erfoud, Morocco.

FRANK and Donna Astbury check out the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy.

FRED (left) and Lynn Morris and Benjamin, Don and Katie Ekroth take a seat on Roman toilets in the ancient city of Ephesus, Turkey.

AMY Lamare and Sigrid Otto cheer on the University of Southern California Trojans football team at USC’s homecoming game vs. Oregon at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

FIONA Hepher, enjoys the desert sunshine while in the back country of Oman, just outside of the United Arab Emirates.

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Sunday, November 21, 2010 - North Shore News - A45

PETS

Facing down your fear

I met up with my weekend walking buddy last Sunday and as we started on our hike a woman with four border collies came around the corner.

We chatted briefly and as we left she said, “There’s someone up the trail with a Weimaraner and two French bulldogs.” It’s common practice for trail users to give each other a head’s up about who’s on the trail. There is a great deal of equestrian traffic and we all walk our dogs off leash. When we know what’s coming we keep our dogs a bit closer or put them on-leash to prevent conflicts. As we continued along our walk my friend was unusually quiet. I didn’t press the issue, thinking she needed some time with her thoughts. I also noticed she had not let her young dog off leash. Normally I am the one telling her to keep better control of it and use the leash more often. Twenty minutes passed and as we headed into the forest a bit deeper the Weimaraner and French bulldogs came rushing up to us, the owner close behind. I commented to the owner that her dogs were lovely and we parted ways. My friend didn’t move. Instead, she started to cry

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quietly and said, “Those are French bulldogs?” “Yeah,” I replied, “one of my favourite small breed dogs, why?” “I thought French Bulldogs were those great big red ones.” She said through her hands as they cupped her face to hide her tears. “No, those are French mastiffs, Dogue de Bordeaux,” I replied, remembering that she has a horriﬁc fear of her dog being mauled by a largebreed mastiff-type dog. She’s never had such an experience; only heard news stories of dog ownership gone bad. But those stories had left her with a deep underlying fear. And she was confusing a French mastiff — a 130-pound dog — with a French bulldog, about 12 pounds.

One of the reasons we began walking together was to help her get over this fear. My company, my ease and conﬁdence around all breeds helped her relax a bit. She began to laugh, play with her dog offleash and feel the peaceful joy of walking her dog instead of hurrying up to get it done; and I had forgotten about her fear. But it was clear from this reaction it was still there. Fear is an emotion that robs us of joy and keeps us from living in the present moment when we constantly relate our current circumstances to events from the past; and in the case of my friend, into the future into a space in time that didn’t even exist. She was deathly afraid of something that may never happen! Yet for almost 30 minutes she was at her wit’s end in a state of anxiety, worry and eventually tears. The only way to rid your fear is to face it. When you confront your fears, challenges or uncomfortable circumstances your spirit is empowered and you grow. Dogs are excellent teachers of fearlessness. If we allow them — by not letting our fears get in the way — they will enter every experience totally present with the expectation of good. This is where we can let them be leaders to us.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Saints march to AA league victory Andy Prest

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THE senior boys soccer season for St. Thomas Aquinas ended Monday with a 4-0 loss to the Sentinel Spartans in the North Shore championship game, but the Fighting Saints ﬁnished the year with some stellar results.

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SENTINEL’S Mike McKinnon (left) battles STA’s Leo Sammarelli in the North Shore ﬁnal Monday at Sutherland turf. Sentinel won 4-0. Visit www.nsnews.com for more photos of the action as well as video from the match.

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Sentinel claims North Shore title; next up AAA provincials Andy Prest

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SENTINEL secondary’s senior boys soccer team cemented their spot atop the North Shore soccer world with a 4-0 win over St. Thomas Aquinas in the North Shore Secondary Schools’ Athletics Association’s championship game played Monday at Sutherland turf.

The annual match pits the winner of the North Shore’s AA and AAA leagues against each other. STA won the AA league but represented the North Shore at the A level provincials (see story at right). Sentinel’s North Shore championship win was the latest triumph in an outstanding season for the Spartans in which they claimed first place in the North Shore AAA league — beating out two-time defending North Shore champs Handsworth — before booking their place in the provincial championships with a playdown win over Burnaby Central. Sentinel head coach Rob Inman said his team, led by a group of seven strong Grade 12 players, has been very dedicated and disciplined this season. “It’s sort of like a professional team,” said Inman. “The seven Grade 12s have shown the leadership that has made the difference to take the team as far as it’s gone so far. They’re involved in the warmup before the game, they’re involved in the talk before the game, they’re all starters, their play on the field has been excellent. . . . They’ve shown maturity which I actually honestly haven’t seen in that many Grade 12 boys in the 11 years I’ve been coaching at Sentinel. It’s as simple as that.” That mature play has driven a remarkable turnaround for the team, taking them from last place in the North Shore AAA league last season to first place this year. Inman said he didn’t know just how good the Spartans were this year until they scored two shutout victories — by scores of 2-0 and 3-0 — over Handsworth to solidify their spot atop the league standings. “The fact that we handled Handsworth like we did raised our eyebrows,” said Inman. “(They’re) the school that’s had (three) teams that have gone to the provincials in the last four years. . . .

That Handsworth team was loaded with U17 metro players.” In playoff action Nov. 8 Sentinel went on the road to face Burnaby South with a provincial berth on the line. From the start of the game Sentinel pressed hard but had a difficult time getting close to the Burnaby goal. “They had one striker, they had five defenders, they had the whole midfield drop back,” said Inman. “We controlled the majority of the game and at halftime we realized that we’re not going to penetrate this defence. It was getting boring.” In the second half the Spartans came out with a game plan to take long shots on goal to test the Burnaby keeper and they were soon rewarded. Grade 12 centre midfielder Curtis Helm’s thundering 35-yard volley slipped through the keeper’s grasp and tucked in under the crossbar to give Sentinel a 1-0 lead. Burnaby turned on the pressure looking for an equalizer but See Rockridge page 47

SENTINEL’S Yong-Ku Jung ﬁres a shot as Ryan Botteselle, STA’s co-captain, defends.

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Playing at the A level, the category for the province’s smallest schools, STA still managed to win the North Shore AA league over opponents from larger schools. The Saints solidified their spot atop the league standings with back-to-back wins over AA rivals Windsor, a 3-0 win, and Rockridge, a 3-2 overtime shootout victory late last month. “The win over Windsor was probably one of the best games we played all year, from start to finish,” said head coach Loui Salituro, adding that he was proud of the way the team battled all year. “Game in, game out we were very consistent.” After winning the North Shore AA league the Saints went on to claim first place in the 10-team Lower Mainland A championships, defeating West Point Grey Academy 1-0 in a tough championship final. Grade 12 co-captains Sean Ward and Ryan Botteselle lead the way for STA all year, said Salituro, with Ward controlling the centre midfield position and Botteselle anchoring the defence from the centre back position. “They really shared the load in the middle of the field,” said Salituro. “Those guys really stepped up in terms of leadership. They weren’t our big goal scorers or anything like that but they were really our workhorses.” Much of the goal scoring actually came from Juan Acosta, the team’s leading scorer and one of seven Grade 10 players on the team. Another Grade 10, Jeff Clements, played well as the team’s starting goalkeeper, said Salituro. STA featured an interesting mix of players this season with the seven Grade 10s playing with eight Grade 12s and only three Grade 11s. See Young page 48

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Rockridge also provincials bound From page 46

Grade 11 goalkeeper Jordan Schatroph made several key saves to preserve the shutout and book Sentinel’s spot in provincials, the only North Shore school to qualify at the AAA level. It was a fitting finish for Sentinel’s Schatroph and Helm as they have been the team’s driving force all season, said Inman. “Jordan in goal has done a fantastic job,” the coach said. “Curtis Helm is a player that we’ve played at centre back, midfield, forward — a multi-positional player and the boys have really looked up to him.” And Inman is hoping the team’s win in the North Shore championship game bodes well for provincials. “If you look at (the North Shore championship trophy) it goes back to 1966. . . . The only time that Sentinel won it was in 199495 and that was also the year that the Sentinel boys won the B.C. championships. I don’t know if that will be an omen for this year.” The AAA provincials begin Thursday in Burnaby. NEWS photo Paul McGrath ••• At the AA level the Rockridge Ravens will A member of the Rockridge Ravens represent the North Shore in the provincial (left) holds off a Cariboo Hill defender in championships beginning Monday in Burnaby. Rockridge’s 3-0 win Nov. 10. The Ravens finished third in the North Shore AA league behind STA and Windsor but reeled off three straight do-ordie playoff victories to earn a provincial berth. Rockridge began their THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS: playoff push with a 2-1 win Vancouver & District Bantam and Juvenile Rugby Finals, over Seycove before scoring North Shore Premier Volleyball Championship, Senior Provincial a 1-0 overtime upset over AA and AAA Football Playoffs and more. Windsor. The Ravens finished off their quest with a 3-0 COMING NEXT WEEK: win over Burnaby’s Cariboo North Shore Senior AAA Soccer Final, Senior AA and AAA Hill to clinch their spot in Provincial Football Playoffs and more provincials. They’ll play round robin games against David GET THE SCORES AS THEY HAPPEN — FOLLOW SPORTSWEEK ON TWITTER. Thompson and Surrey Christian tomorrow and R.C. Palmer on Tuesday to GOT A BIG GAME OR EVENT? determine where they’ll end GIVE US A CALL! up in playoff action. 604-998-3508 or email us at mhood@nsnews.com

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NORTH Vancouver’s Spencer Watt hauls in a touchdown pass to help Toronto defeat Hamilton 16-13 in the CFL’s eastern conference semifinal Nov. 14 in Hamilton. The TD catch came after Watt, a Windsor secondary and SFU grad in his first CFL season, was named the league’s Canadian Player of the Week for catching six passes for 140 yards with two touchdowns in Toronto’s regular season finale. The Argos take on Montreal today at 10 a.m. PST in the conference final.

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SPORT high school athletes of the week

Name: Katrina Davis School: Collingwood Grade: 12 Sport: field hockey Position: midfield Coach: A. Gold, C. Underwood, S. Simpson

Name: Cody Mastin-Pitman School: Carson Graham Grade: 11 Sport: football Position: linebacker Coach: J. Buchanan, D. Grant, H. Marshall

The scoop: Katrina scored twice in an extra-time strokes shootout as Collingwood defeated Sentinel in the North Shore AA final. The team’s co-captain, Davis then helped lead Collingwood to victory at the AA provincial championships where the Cavaliers defeated Little Flower Academy 2-1 in the final. Her coaches say Katrina has been a key member of the Collingwood senior squad since she was in Grade 9.

The scoop: Against a New Westminster team known for its running game, Cody had 23 solo tackles and two sacks in a key regular season win. His coach says it was one of the most dominant defences performances he’s seen in 20+ years of coaching. Following the game Cody was selected as the No. 1 Linebacker for his conference’s all-star team. The Eagles play a AAA provincial quarterfinal playoff game this weekend.

North Shore News high school athletes of the week are selected by the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletics Association

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STA’S Maciej Siwocha fends off Bodwell’s Sebastian Cordoba Gonzalez and Jorge Trejo Hernandez in North Shore AA league action. STA went on to win the league and represent the North Shore at the A provincials.

Young Saints team places 8th at provincials From page 46

The mix worked well all season, said Salituro, until the

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provincial championships held Nov. 4-6 in Rossland. Coming in as Lower Mainland No. 1, the Saints expected to be in medal contention but ended up ﬁnishing eighth. “The level of competition was very equal amongst the top 10 teams,” said Salituro. “We were a young team compared to most of the schools.” After provincials the Saints ﬁnished their season with the loss to Sentinel in the North Shore championship game — Sentinel will represent the North Shore at the AAA provincials this week. “Right from their backline to their forwards they’re just

a very solid team with great speed,” Salituro said of the Sentinel squad that STA ran up against in the North Shore ﬁnal. “They move the ball so well. I think it was a good experience for our younger players to see that. In soccer it’s not just important when you have the ball, it’s what you’re doing when you don’t have the ball. Though they score was lopsided Salituro was proud of the way his team played. “They played hard and they gave it their all against a team that, player for player, was a lot more talented than us. The boys played hard and they kind of played for respectability and I

think they got it.” STA’s success and relative youth bodes well for the future, said Salituro. “I’m really impressed with the boys, the maturity that they showed all year. I wasn’t sure what to expect from a team mixed so much with Grade 10s and a few 11s mixed in and the 12s. But they kind of really came together and really grew together as a team from game to game. The whole experience, even coming out of provincials where we did, was positive. I think looking forward with the talent that we have at the younger level, it looks pretty good for the next couple of years.”

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B.A. (TONY) Angel May 27, 1934 - Nov 1, 2010 A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday Nov 26th from 1-4pm, at the 'Hollyburn Country Club in West Vancouver'

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James Ronald (Ron) Pearson passed away on November 12, 2010 at 77 years of age. Ron is predeceased by his sister Betty and brother Phil. He is survived by his brother Robert (Bob) and cousins Barbara Watt and Don Pearson of Victoria. Ron will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and by his many friends, a number of whom provided comfort and support for him in the ﬁnal days of his illness.

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BISHOP - James Timothy (Tim) May 30, 1923 to Nov. 1, 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tim (or James as he came to be known in his later years), and after his final battle with the complications of diabetes. He is predeceased by his wife Marjorie (2003). Survived by his son Tim, son John (Gail) and his daughter Julia (Richard). Also grandchildren, James, Scott, Kailey and Joshua. Born in Fulham, England, he was apprenticed to the Rover Car Company in his late teens where he later returned to work after being drafted and serving as a mechanic in the Royal Navy during WW11. After marrying Marj in 1951, they decided to emigrate to Canada in 1957 where they raised their 3 children in North Vancouver and entertained their many friends over the years. Tim was a 50+ year member of the West Vancouver Legion and also a member of the Burma Start Association. A special thanks to all the nurses and caregivers who have helped Dad over the past few years to make everything as comfortable as possible. No flowers or service by request.

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FRAMPTON - Jonathan Edward Taylor Dec 7, 1983 – Nov 4, 2010 It is with great sadness that we, the family of Jon Frampton, announce his passing after a short but courageous battle with cancer. His love of life and sense of humour will be missed by his father Gordon, mother Alice, brothers Russ (Jolene) and Mike (Janice and Brody), aunts, uncles, and many cousins. He is also survived by his grandmothers Patricia Emel and Lolly Frampton. His soul mate and wife-to-be Tracie Begbie will cherish the memories of her loving companion. Those who knew him on and off the field or diamond will miss his wit and sportsmanship. The many other friends and coworkers whose lives were touched by this wonderful, loyal, and energetic young man are too many to name here. In lieu of flowers, please help the fight for a cure by making a donation in Jon’s name to the Canadian Cancer Society. Our loss is heaven’s gain, Jon, as you go on to play for a higher team.

Ron graduated from North Vancouver High and from UBC and went on to earn a Masters from the University of Oregon. He dedicated much of his life to working as a special counselor with challenged youth in Burnaby. Ron loved the outdoors and was an avid hiker, skier and sailor. Known by many as The Beagle Man, Ron was a common sight on north shore trails as he walked the many beagles he had over the years. Family and friends would like to give a special thanks to the North Shore Palliative Care nurse Janett and Dr. Paul Sugar for their wonderful care in Ron’s ﬁnal days. A private service will be held for Ron’s family. A celebration of Ron’s life will take place in February. Please express interest in attending this by emailing RonPearsonCelebration@gmail.com. Donations in Ron’s memory to continue his work with challenged youth may be made payable to the Burnaby School District/Frodo Fund, 5325 Kincaid St., Burnaby, BC V5G 1W2.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sheila May Hughes in the loving presence of her family on October 24, 2010 after a long and graceful battle with cancer. Sheila is survived by her devoted husband, William Hughes, with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Bill Hughes, daughters, Susan Hart and Sandra Hughes, and their spouses; Lavonne Nordli, Trevor Hart and Clifford Rich. Grandma Sheila will be dearly missed by Tamara Imlach, Steven and David Hart, and Graham, Ethan and Lauren Rich, who will always remember her delicious cookies, silly characters and loving hugs. Her beloved younger brother Bruce Jensen also mourns her loss as do so many dear friends. Sheila was an extraordinary woman. Her quick wit and loving kindness were appreciated by all who knew her. Despite ill health that robbed her of so much strength, she still found energy to sit and chat with old friends, to make wonderful meals and baking for her loved ones and to tend her magnificent garden. Apart from her family, nothing gave Sheila more pleasure than to nurture young plants from tiny seedlings to magnificent blooms and she felt very blessed to be able to remain in her beloved home until shortly before she died. Sheila was the heart of our family. She loved us and nurtured us, supported and shaped us. She delighted in our every accomplishment and worried about our every challenge, no matter how big or how small. We have lost an essential part of our family, but our deep sadness is alleviated by a lifetime of happy memories and the comfort that we take in each other. Our family’s heartfelt gratitude goes to the many doctors, nurses and health professionals who so gently cared for Sheila throughout her long illness. Particular thanks to Dr. Paul Klimo, Dr. Paul Taylor and the nursing staff in the cancer clinic at Lions Gate Hospital with whom Sheila had a special bond and to the staff in Palliative Care at St. Paul’s Hospital who provided such kind support to Sheila and our family in her final days. Special thanks also to Dr. Ray Penner who provided many years of friendship and care. A celebration of Sheila’s life will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, B.C. Remember her in a garden where beauty flourishes under loving care.

HOWE - Andrew (Andy) William November 23, 1924 - November 13, 2010. Sadly, we announce the passing of Andy Howe after a courageous battle with MS. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Anne, his grandson Jeffrey, and brothers Gordon, William and Douglas (November 5, 2010). He is survived by his loving family, children, Linda Jarman (Ron, dec.), James Howe (Sharon), Andrea Weatherly (Glen), Alan Howe, and their mother, Bettye Howe, ten Grandchildren, ten GreatGrandchildren, brothers James Howe, Donald Howe and Robert Howe (Lynn), sister Margaret Kremer (Bill), numerous nieces and nephews, his stepdaughter Anita Jones (David) and their family and the Nickerson family. Also survived by his dear companion, Anne Brown and her family. Andy was a proud veteran of WWII serving in both the Merchant Navy and Canadian Navy from 1941-1945. The family wishes to thank his caregivers at Evergreen House, North Vancouver for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial contributions to the MS Society or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 11:00am. Refreshments to follow. Arrangements through First Memorial Society.

PLACHY - Zdenek (Stan) We are saddened to announce the passing of Zdenek (Stan) Plachy on November 10, 2010. He left us peacefully in his 68th year, with his family by his side, after a stoic and brave fight with pancreatic cancer. He is greatly missed by his wife Eva, daughters Paula (Alex Bolongaro) and Lenka Hennessey, son-in-law Dave, and his cherished grandsons Brody and Brett. He is also survived by his cousin John in Kamloops, and his extended family in the Czech Republic, including his brother Milan. He will be dearly missed by his many friends in Whistler and Vancouver. Especially his golfing buddies in Pemberton - who will now finish a round with money in their pockets! We will always be thankful for the compassionate team of nurses at Squamish General Hospital, the home care nurses from Vancouver Coastal Health and also Dr. Burgess who all took such good care of our Dad. His strong spirit, eternal optimism, humour, courage and his love of life will live on with us forever. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. A Celebration of Stan’s Life will follow. Watch over us Dedo.

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LAING - Olga (nee Malysheff) A long-time and beloved resident of the North Shore passed away on the 14th of November at Lion’s Gate Hospital. Born in 1932 in Calgary, Alberta, Olga later moved to Vancouver and graduated from Kitsilano Highschool in 1950. Always with a creative streak and an eye for detail, Olga worked for the Vancouver Library, the Vancouver Art School and the CBC. A true lover of music, Olga will be remembered for her passion of opera and musical theatre. Always an involved and loving mother, Olga was a constant presence in the lives of her two children and their activities. Her love of children was unrivaled, whether they were family, friends or a young person that she had just met. Olga’s love for the theater came full circle with her dedicated participation in the West Van. Senior Secondary theatre productions costume creations. Known for her enthusiasm for gardening and her love of a good chat, Olga will be dearly missed by many. Olga is survived by her husband David, her daughter Andrea (Elijah), son Michael (Gail), grandchildren Amelia and Finnegan, niece Catherine and family in the USA. A memorial service will be held at St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church, 4773 Piccadilly South in West Vancouver on Saturday December 4th 2010 at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the B.C. Children’s Hospital foundation. www.bccf.ca

CLERKSON - Charles Harold Jan 13, 1921 – Oct 5, 2010 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad and Granddad. Harold was born in Swanson, Saskatchewan and spent most of his youth with his 11 siblings in Broadview, Saskatchewan. He joined the military in 1941 and went overseas with the 15th Field Artillery Regiment. He never wanted to discuss his fighting experiences, even when he was awarded the Military Cross for bravery. His fondest memory was meeting his bride to be, our mother Lois, while on leave in Paris. He and Mom kept up the romance and married in Vancouver in 1946. Dad and his brothers worked at the Black Cat restaurant on West Broadway when they returned, and thus began Dad’s career in the restaurant industry, first opening Harold’s Grill and then turning to the sales of equipment and supplies with Russell Food Equipment. Dad was promoted to Manager in Regina, but after 3 winters asked and obtained a transfer to manage the Victoria office where he completed his business career with RFE and Paul’s Restaurants. Retirement brought lots of travel, with winters in Mesa and summers with our families. They moved to North Vancouver in 1988 to be closer to family. Dad was predeceased by Lois, the love of his life, and survived by his sons and their families – Bob and Margot, grandchildren Greg (Sarah) and first great-grandchild Sophie, Kelly (Rhett) and first greatgrandson Matthew; Jack and Patty and grandchildren, Lindsay, Jamie and Casey. A good man has passed. A life well lived. We will miss you Granddad, at our happy hours and dinners.

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COOPER, MALCOLM ROBERT Oct 12, 1932 – Nov 4, 2010 Our friend Malcolm passed away from a sudden heart attack, on November 4, 2010 while walking with his faithful companion, Lucky. Malcolm came to Canada from England at a young age and settled in North Vancouver in late 1950 and lived here ever since. Malcolm had many friends from different walks of life, he will be missed by all who knew him, his neighbours, friends, business colleagues and associates within the fabrication and construction industry, boating friends at Deep Cove Yacht Club, staff at the North Vancouver library and Rusty Gull. A celebration of his life will be held on November 27, 2010 at Cheers Restaurant, 123 East 2nd Street, North Vancouver, from 2 - 4 pm. Please come and share your stories. A donation may be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. SWEET, Louise Marcon (nee Mothersill) Oct. 12 1933 – Nov. 10 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louise (Nancy, or Nan) in the comfort of her own home on Bowen Island on November 10, 2010. Nancy was predeceased by her husband David (1992) and is survived by daughters Midge and Shannon, son in laws Garth and Mike and granchildren Robyn, Erin, Gage, Tre and Taryn. She will also be missed by numerous other relatives and friends as well as her “furry” constant companion Gemma, who gave her great comfort later in life. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Nancy moved to BC with David a short time after they were married and was involved in numerous organizations in Vancouver and on Bowen Island where she later called home. “Grannan’ will be remembered for her hand work, be it sewing, needle work, quilting, or other crafts and be greatly missed. The family wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Veli, Jane, Wendy and Tess for the amazing care that Nan was given over the last 5 months. A private celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the David G Sweet Endowment Fund held at the VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation, 855 West 12th, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, would be greatly appreciated. For those wishing to share a memory of Louise, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com

THOMAS, John Henry It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our Husband, Dad and 'Pop'. John died suddenly on November 3, 2010 at age 78. Loving and faithful husband of 51 years to Shirley. Will be sadly missed by his beloved daughter Kristine and his son-in-law Terry Plezia. John was 'Pop' to his very precious grandchildren Raegan and Carson Plezia. He was born in New Westminster but lived for 51 years in North Vancouver. He started working for C.P. Telegraphs at age 14 as a bicycle messenger and retired 48 years later as manager of the Installation Dept. The past 18 years John helped his good friend Bill Slaughter run Burnaby Radio Communications, was B.C. Chairman for the Allstream Pensioners Assoc,. and a proud and faithful member of Capilano Christian Community Church. His main hobby was 'HAM' radio for which he held the call sign VE7 AYP. John’s favourite vacation place was Mexico and he was looking forward to a vacation there in April. A celebration of John’s life will take place at Lynn Valley Rec. Centre, 3590 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver BC on Sunday November 21, 2010 at 3pm. We will always remember fondly Dad’s favourite saying 'Don’t worry, these things happen'.

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Brandon Vito Hughes Nov. 21, 1980 – July 23, 2009 Don’t you worry now don’t you cry, don’t take a lifetime wondering why I know it was too soon to say good-bye, hold your head up high and smile, when you mention my name. Until we get together again.

“To know him was to love him” Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts

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Executive Assistant Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is seeking a selfmotivated, detail-oriented person with a very positive attitude to join our dynamic team in the position of Executive Assistant to the President. Responsibilities: The EA’s primary responsibilities include providing senior level administrative support to the President and liaising with the Foundation Board and Committees. For a complete listing of other responsibilities please visit: lghfoundation.com/contact. Skills and Attributes: You possess a level of education and experience equivalent to Grade 12 and have completed recognized post secondary courses in secretarial training. At least ﬁve years of recent related experience is required, including a minimum of three years working at an executive assistant level. You have excellent communications skills, the ability to multitask, and are capable of monitoring ﬁnancial resources. You also have proven experience recording and transcribing minutes of meetings along with demonstrated knowledge of advanced computerized wordprocessing including Word, Excel, PPT, Access. Please submit your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, by 4:00pm, November 30, 2010, to: Email: Careers@lghfoundation.com 231 E. 15th St., North Vancouver, BC, V7L 2L7

General Employment

Esthetician Receptionist for busy medical laser clinic. Maturity enthusiasm and excellent sales skills a must. Call 604-984-7546 HAIRSTYLIST - Req’d with clientele req’d full time or part time. Salary + commission. 122 East 3rd St. 604-983-8108

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General Employment

CERT EXP F/T PET GROOMER for mobile business, valid drivers license, customer service oriented a must. Send resume to: michelle.berg@aussiepetmobile.ca

Canada's largest ﬁnancial planning ﬁrm is looking for financial

consultants. Intensive paid training program and ﬁeld development.

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General Employment

ARE YOU SEMI RETIRED?

Or retired and looking for something to do?

Pacific Honda requires p/t help for misc duties including driving shuttle bus, general maintenance & car cleaning. Must have a valid BC drivers license & must be proficient driving manual transmission. Please apply in person with drivers abstract to the: Service Manager, Pacific Honda 816 Automall Drive, North Shore Automall North Vancouver

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

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

www.acmelab.com

Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website.

CARE FACILITY requires

Lauren Smylie: 604-986-1200 email resume: lauren.smylie @investorsgroup.com

Call 604-984-7630 www.ywcajobseeker.org

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CASUAL DIETARY, HOUSEKEEPING and LAUNDRY AIDES

with relevant experience and education.

CASUAL ACTIVITY AIDES Experience working with people with dementia. TR Diploma preferred; passion for working with seniors essential.

BLENHEIM LODGE 3263 Blenheim St. Vancouver, BC, V6L 2X7 Fax: (604)732-7316 Email: reception@blenheimlodge.org CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca DOG GROOMER and Assistant Groomer needed for established grooming salon in Ambleside, $16-$20per hour based on experience. Call 604-926-1915

LANDSCAPE CREW POSITION Energetic, experience an asset. Resumes dtearth@telus.net or fax 604 985 5686

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT

Auto dealer has openings for full and part time lot attendants. Must be energetic and enjoy working in a team environment. Requires a valid B.C. drivers license and must be proficient driving manual transmission. Full medical and dental plan plus benefits. Submit resume with references. Contact: Service Manager, Pacific Honda, 816 Automall Drive, North Vancouver Fax: 604-982-3085

MAINTENANCE PERSON Swimming Pool Co needs a maintenance person to join our busy team. We are looking for a reliable, energetic individual with a positive attitude, good attention to detail. Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding outdoor work. Bondable. Must have car - in good working order. Will train. Please reply to: poolwaters@gmail.com Thank you for your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Molly Maid

North & West Vancouver Mature f/t housecleaners required Mon to Fri, days. $11 to $16/hr. Valid BC drivers licence required. For interview. Call 604-987-4112

Head Cashier and Full Serve Attendant Positions available. Evening (3-11pm) and Late Night (11pm-7am) Email resume & availability to SS1515@chevronretail.ca

Family Law

The North Shore’s oldest and largest law firm requires a legal assistant with at least 5 years experience in family law to provide support to our busy family law practice. This opportunity would have special appeal to those qualified candidates who live on the North Shore. Requires excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with clients in difficult personal circumstances. Strong computer skills, ability to handle a high-volume practice, and knowledge of the recently revised Supreme Court Family Rules, are essential. Tight time deadlines, dependability, organizational skills, and attention to detail and accuracy are also essential. Long-term career potential, competitive salary and benefits, excellent working environment.

e-mail resumes to jobs@ratcliff.com or fax 604-988-1452 attn. Doug Ausman by November 30, 4:30pm

Health Care

LOOKING FOR good home that is willing to look after lady in mid 40’s who needs help w/ meals & personal care, & company. Good pay. 604-985-4704

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Medical/Dental

MEDICAL TRAINEES NEEDED NOW!

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

1-888-748-4126

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Office Personnel

1248

Home Support

LIVE-IN P/T, F/T CAREGIVER required, for senior couple in North Van. Driving, cooking, laundry and a little personal care. Must have valid D/L. Please email resume to lhougen@hotmail.com

1250

Hotel Restaurant

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

★ Servers

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

www.tomahawkrestaurant.com

2010

Weekend Receptionist Park Shore BMW is looking for a weekend receptionist. This position requires multitasking and excellent customer service skills. If you are interested in joining a progressive and friendly dealership, offering a competitive compensation package, please submit your resume to: Park Shore BMW North Vancouver email: kirsten@ parkshorebmw.com fax: 604 985 9114

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Trades/Technical

2K FIBERTEK Industries Ltd. in 70 Orwell St, North Van. Req’s exp’d F/T Welder for Boat Fabrication. $27.50/hr with benefits. Please call 604-988-8556 or send resume to: gyachts@gmail.com

MARITIME DRILLING SCHOOLS

entry-level training for land and offshore oilrigs. Excellent wages, benefits and opportunities to travel the world. Nov 29th-Dec 18th and Jan 3rd-Jan 22, 2011. Contact: 1-866-807-3960 www.mdslimited.ca

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Work Wanted

JUNIOR HAIR STYLIST (assistant) would like full time work in your salon. Please call Jennifer Crawford @ 604-988-7376

Appliances

LIKE NEW! Fridge Stove Washer Dryer Stacker Coin W/D set

200 100 $ 150 $ 100 $ 300 $ 750 $

604.306.5134 ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

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Consignment

ORIGINAL AUSTRIAN Virnel with blouse, apron, size 20, $150; down comforter exc long $120; exc cond. 604-982-1584

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LOT PERSON

Westmount and Lonsdale Chevron

LEGAL ASSISTANT

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Fuel

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H SEASONED FIREWOOD, mixed, 1/4, 1/2 or full cord. Call for details. 604-908-2589 TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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Furniture

COUCH POTATO 3 seat 84X37 sofabed, 6 mths new, qlty mattress nvr used. Mocha microfibre. Exc value $995 604-982-0673 iboehm@shaw.ca FLEXWOOD Single bed, all natural latex 6’’ foam, natural wood frame $495 obo 604-984-2026 OCEAN BLUE sofa, (microfibre), Must sell bfr, Nov 30. $175. Call anytime 604-926-4645

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Recycler

80FT OF 6' red fired drain tile. (64pcs), & 15ft of 6' plastic drain pipe.. free for pick up. Call 604-922-4478 BIRD CAGE custom built, dutch doors, casters, 75’’ h x 36’’ w x 25’’ d. Call 604-985-2555 BLACK 6 drawer dresser, coffee table, nordic trac exerciser, book shelf, dbl stoller, car seat, king black headboard, table & chairs, childrens books & toys, double glazed windows, bathroom vanity, tvs & ent units, vcr’s Call 604-929-1356 FREE FIREWOOD, 307 Moyne Dr, West Van KOHLER PLUMBING fixtures pink. Cedar v joint interior panelling. U pick-up. 604-925-0661

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2135 Education

FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training.

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Tutoring Services

15 YEARS EXP in Math & Stats tutoring with proven results. Tia 604-603-9612, 604-929-9612 QUALIFIED TUTORS in your home $32/hr. All subjects. All levels. www.pdplustutors.com or call Angela at 604-421-6101 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

Wanted to Buy

FIREARMS

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

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Childcare Available

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

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Childcare Wanted

LIVE IN F/T nanny req’d for family with 4 kids. West Van. good wages, 604-787-7861

Sunday, November 21, 2010 – North Shore News – A51

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Daycare Centres

3508

Dogs

Olive Grove Childcare Ltd Exceptional daycare on the North Shore. 2 infant / toddler spaces avail now!! 604 982 5871

Cats

CAT SOFT carrying case, climbing tree, heated hooded bed, litter box, toys, misc 604-824-8487 BLK LAB pups family raised ready Dec 11. Will hold for X-Mas, vet checked $600. 604-991-4158

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Livestock/ Poultry

LOVE ANIMALS? Love a career as an Animal Health Technologist. On-campus working farm. Small town environment. 2-year diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882 www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

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Pets - Other

3508

Dogs

5005

BOXER - CKC Registered flashy fawn male boxers. Champion Dam, Top Lines. Mom is pictured at boxerdog.ca/jewel $1200.00 604 596 2090 or 604 614 0952 or 604 792 9003

REWARD FOR LOST PAPILLION last seen Gov rd Nth Bby Nov 11 778-882-7439

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

6 BEAUTIFUL CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS pure bred, english style, CKC reg’d, $750. Ready for their new homes. Call Glenn 604-230-5136

GOLD LABRADOR Retriever’ Pups, 2 male, 1 female, ready now. $850. Sry, 604-593-1532 SMALL FLUFFY PODDLE X, Male & Female. Ready to Go. $500/each. Bby 604-521-2797

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Homecare Available

ABSOLUTE CARE SERVICES ★ Professionally screened Nannies & Caregivers. ★ Full & part time available

604-983-8407 ADORABLE POMERANIAN puppies, very sweet, 1st shots, 2 left $450.. 604-636-4238 AUSTRALIAN Red Heeler pups. 1st shots, vet ✔, ready to go, View parents. Sry 604-572-7249 BOXERS, CKC reg. show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, 2 reverse, chip, wormed & shots, ready Nov 12. 604-987-0020 CHIHUAHUA X pug male Ready to go, shots & vet checked $550. 604-702-1960 or 604-316-2136

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Catering/ Bartending

Just Right Catering For all your entertaining needs private & corporate since 1983.

Tel : 604 (688) 4482

info@vancouvercatering.com

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/Large/ Young/Female. Sweet energetic girl needs a break. Easy in the home. Loves hiking/swimming/ toys/hugs. playful growl & boisterous with other dogs. Wary of strangers/new situations & will alert bark. Blooms with consistent handlers. A more rural, quiet home may be best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885.

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Fairs/Bazaars

H&R TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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

Payroll, HST, SR&ED Corporate & Personal Tax 110-445 Mountain Hwy, N. Van

Email: info@hrtax.ca 604-980-9668

★CATCH-UP SPECIALIST ★ No stress, catch up, organize and maintain 604-986-4641

Financial Services

NEED CASH AND OWN A VEHICLE?

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

Decorations/ Trees

Christmas Light Installation

604-816-6192 X-MAS LIGHT INSTALLATION Friendly, prompt, let us light up your home!... 778-233-0559

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Fairs/Bazaars

HORSESHOE BAY

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET Sewells Marina

6409 Bay Street, West Vancouver 4 to 19 Dec • 10am - 7 pm daily

4060

Sugar Plum Tea Craft & Bake Sale Sat., Nov. 28 11am-3pm 13th & Chesterﬁeld (ent. on 8th)

DESIGNER

FURNITURE SALE

Selling off overstock from previous projects. Very cool & Eclectic!! 20% off new design projects! ★Vintage★ Modern★ Antique ★Retro Visit www.madvancouver.com For more info Or Call 778-994-7357

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Sat.Nov.27 10am-2pm

1200 CedarVillage Close,NV 604-904-6400 Donations for the Food Bank as well as Socks, Underwear, Toques and Mittens will be accepted at this event.

Business Opps/ Franchises

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

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Fairs/Bazaars

Get Cash Today!

Use your vehicle as collateral Borrow up to $10,000!

Real Car Cash Loans

604-777-5046

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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Fairs/Bazaars

Christmas Craft Fair

Silver Harbour Christmas Bazaar Sat. Nov 27 10am - 3pm

Christmas whimsies, ﬁne traditional crafts, bake sale, refeshments, rafﬂes & much more!

Chief Joe Mathias Recreation Centre Sat. & Sun. Nov. 27th & 28th 9am - 5pm Over 65 Tables! 100 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver 604-980-6338

FREE ADMISSION

144 E. 22nd St., N. Van

1675

Lily’s Relaxation Centre Nice Oriental Massage

604-986-8650 1050 Marine Dr., North Van (by McKay) parking at rear

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

604-985-4969

7015

Escort Services

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

Real Estate Services

6005

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

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-14

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

RENT TO OWN, If you have a small down payment, I have a home for you. Less then perfect credit ok. Call Kelly 604-418-3162

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

★ ALERT: WE BUY HOUSES ★ Foreclosure Help! Debt Relief! No Equity! Don’t Delay! Call us First! 604-657-9422

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Houses - Sale

6020-42

6030

Lots & Acreage

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

6050

Out Of Town Property

LARGE ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS Full acres & more! Starting at $89/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Guaranteed Owner Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! Close to Tucson Int’l Airport. Recorded Message 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

Find your perfect home at

househunting.ca

6020

Houses - Sale

West Vancouver

Money to Loan

Metaphysical

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

1655

5040

St. John’s Church

Adm. FREE! Festive lunch $8

1635

LIVE AT HOME - Home Support Services. 15 yrs exp. Refs avail. 604-990-8878, 778-861-2898

Personals

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

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

7010

BOOKKEEPING

5035

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

REAL ESTATE

Dogs

GOLDEN RETRIEVER Pups ready to go, first shots, email pics available. $650. 250-674-0091

BICHON FRIESE PUPS, 2 males p/bred unreg. 9 wks, 1st shots, homebreed $500 604-376-8327

3507

3508

Holiday Helper

MAGIC FUN LAUGHS Magician for children’s parties. Call Peter Rooke 604-984-6822

Silver Harbour Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Nov 27 10am - 3pm

Christmas whimsies, ﬁne traditional crafts, bake sale, refeshments, rafﬂes & much more!

FREE ADMISSION

144 East 22nd St., N. Van

Approx 2000 sq ft detached house with private setting near Lions Gate Bridge. North Van or West Van. Prefer great move-in condition, 2 car carport or garage. Price: under $1million. Preapproved for fast sale. No agents. Direct owners only.

604-926-0014

A52 – North Shore News – Sunday, November 21, 2010

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

1 BR $1200 heat included , W 4th & Lonsdale, 735 sq.ft, balcony, pets allowed, storage, parking spot, avail. Jan 1, 604-764-0515

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS INTERNATIONAL PLAZA 1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

Bach, 1 Bdrm & 2 Bdrm, 2 Baths

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR Lonsdale & W 4th, concrete building, secure prkg, bright, quiet & clean ste, Avail Jan 1st, $1150+ heat. ns, np. 604-250-5803 121 WEST 20th. Newly reno 2 BR, 3rd flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1450, avail now, 604-681-2521

Furnished suites also avail.

1 Br $960 2 Br $1180 Heat & hw incl. no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St. av. Dec. 1, 604-987-2761

RENTALS 604-980-3606

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

City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site. Security & video monitoring. On major bus route. rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

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

2 BR, $1300 incl heat/hw, nr Hwy 1/Superstore, prkg, now, approx. 1100sf, ns, np, 604-921-4384

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

BACH $750 Dec. 1, top flr. west facing, view, inc heat hw, large balc, storage, prkg, ns, np, 118 W 18th To view, 604-788-4349 BACH avail Dec 1, $875, 1 BR $1095. avail Nov 15, 2 BR $1595 avail Dec 1; all ocean view, renovated, dw, ns, cat ok, lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 BACH central Lonsdale, ground flr. hardwood, patio, bright, ns, np, $731, avail now, 604-971-2534 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $925, Dec 1. 2 BR from $1295, now or Dec 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 DELBROOK GARDENS 2 BR $1540 Wdays 604-990-2971 Weekends 604-985-2876

Beautiful Views

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

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

1 BR, 15th Flr. total reno, hardwood, stainless appls, incld heat hw, prkg, storage, gym+more, ns, np, St Georges & 1st, $1285, 1 yr lease, avail Dec. 1, 604-218-3136 1 BR, 2 yr old, 7th floor, Lower Lonsdale, $1050/mo, Dec 1, NS, NP, 604-983-3902 or 720-0902 1 BR, $835, large incld heat, laundry, np, ns, Lonsdale & Keith, Dec 1, 604-929-5101 leave msg. 1 BR, $950, 2 Br $1150, 149 W 19, walk up, incl heat hw, prkg, hardwood, ns, np. 604-988-5501 1 BR APT, nice quiet bldg. $900 + heat & cable. NP. 144 W. 21st St. Avail Dec. 1st, 604-986-6216 1 BR + DEN, E. Esplanade, 735 sf + balc, $1500 incl hw/ht, a/c, f/p, ss appl, ns, pets ok, walk to Seabus, Jan 1. 604-985-8689 1 BR, large. 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, ns $840. now 778-889-4719

2 br a corner suite, top flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. high vaulted ceilings, large private balcony, sunny, south facing, new windows, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry facilities. ns, np Dec. 1, $1200, 604-830-0857 Leave msg. 2 BR, balcony, hardwood flrs, $1100 np, ns, avail now, 225 E 12th 604-986-5437 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1600, 604-708-8998 X308 2 BR central Lonsdale, quiet bldg. suit quiet person(s), np, ns, avail Dec 1, $1300, 604-320-9238 2BR, 2 Ba, newer apt, Central Lonsdale, view, inste wd, ns, np $1700 Immed. 604-988-9571 2Br large, south view $1025, new carpets, gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. nr seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501

1 BR, large, $875, hardwood, hot water heat, Adult oriented, ns, np, avail Dec 1. 604-202-3458

3 BR, 120 West 19 now. approx 1200sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, 1 yr lease, np $1800. 604-681-2521

1 Br, Large, from $850 heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 E 2nd, 604-904-0956

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

1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pets, avail Dec. refs req 604-738-7430..604-960-0452

AVAIL JAN 1, Lower Lonsdale garden Apt. large 1 bdrm, fully reno’d, NS, small pet ok, 1 yr lease. $1050. Call 604-986-2863

604-985-2926

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

2 & 3 BR Dec. 1, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

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

Call 604-986-3356

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

LOWER LONSDALE, 1 BR at Sky, w/d, f/p, avail now $1350 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net MARK LOMA APTS 144 E. 19th St. - 1 bdrm $935 Weekdays 604-990-2971

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 4 BR 2 bath Dec 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca Parkridge PLace..604-984-7513 1 Br mtn view, $930 incl heat/hw, ns, np. yr lease. 120 E Keith Rd.

138 EAST ESPLANADE

As new 1 BR. Will be available long term. Air conditioned. Lease and excellent references a must. Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

PENTHOUSE

Lower Lonsdale 1481 sq ft. 2 bed, 2 bath + den. 12x17 roof-top patio with fireplace. Ensuite laundry & Storage. A/C. Fireplace. Hardwood floors. Designer kitchen with 4 SS appl. 2 Secured parking stalls. View at www.obeo.com/636708. Contact John 604-319-3333 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 2 bdrm $1375 No pets. Call 604-

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

WOODCROFT: 1 & 2 BR. avail 1 year. lease. ns, np. Utils. incld. COLLIERS - 604-926-2012

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Luxury Over The Seawall! Bach Dec 1, pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av. 604-926-6287

BAYVIEW APTS

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

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

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

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

WOODCROFT 1 BR new carpet, paint. incl all utils, prkg, security, gym + pool $950 604-813-7312

WATERFRONT LUXURY

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM $1400, great location in heart of Ambleside. n/s, no pets. Available Immed. 604-926-1010 Bonavista Mgt. 180°2BR VIEW, 3ba, 1500sf ug pkg, fp, wd, or 1br ste 1ba,1200sf, fp, wd. Immed 604-374-4544

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 WESTWIND APTS, 2025 Bellevue, 1 Br, ocean view, cat OK, senior discount. 604-913-0734 WHITEHALL APT’S - 1640 Esquimalt Ave - 1 BR $985M-F

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: A month of mellow understanding, gentle love, intellectual pursuits, legal, travel, cultural and religious involvements begins Monday morning. As your planet (Mars) is in this same area until early December, the first two weeks of this period will be intense, memorable and “high stakes.” You could fall in love, engage in a major lawsuit, travel afar – something unusual, a once-in-a-decade thing. Be honest, true-hearted; if you are not, the rest of December, into January, could bring retribution from higher-ups. Someone is ready for love with you. You’re romantic, Friday/Saturday! Taurus April 20-May 20: The weeks ahead accent depths, mysteries, investments and debts, lust, lifestyle changes, health diagnosis and cures. Your subconscious desires swell to the surface. A big decision or commitment might be demanded of you. For the next two weeks, these matters are more intense, more “impatient” than usual – and might also have more “strings attached” than is healthy. Be cautious, don’t be rushed into a situation or promise. Chase money Sunday to Tuesday – luck’s mixed, so be alert. Errands, paperwork, casual friends frustrate Wednesday, succeed Thursday. Home, family Friday onward. Gemini May 21-June 20: Drudgery ends, fresh horizons blow in, now to late December. A “quiet” relationship might take off like a rocket, or a new one begin. Links, confrontations, opportunities, challenges, competition, enmity, attraction – all grow intense. But in all the intensity, even in enmity, there is a definite streak of friendship, buoyancy and hope. A mingling effect can occur – e.g., love/hate, or you might become “best enemies.” Relocation and business/fame opportunities arise. Maturity, flexibility, diplomacy and an eagerness to join are your success tools. You’re energetic, charming this week!

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Work and health issues loom large for the next four weeks. These are most intense to Dec. 7, as work swells and the stakes rise in your reputation and career zones. A working partnership might be volatile, but if you can keep tempers level, a splendid success is possible. Rest, withdraw to plan and contemplate Sunday to Tuesday eve. Midweek, your energy and charisma step up a notch – start projects, tasks. Chase money, or spend, Friday/Saturday. This month ahead will favour machinery. This week, buy it Friday, but watch for electrical/tech faults. Romance? Next week. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead offer romance, pleasure, beauty, creative surges and speculative urges.This is your time to accent your own desires, to take a chance on your talents – to expand and express yourself! A semi-romantic relationship could take off with ﬁreworks the ﬁrst two weeks, or a new, intense romance could spark. However, neither of these is likely to emerge into a stable marriage. You might wed, swiftly and impulsively, but create huge tensions as a result. Be patient. 2011 is your time. Your hopes, popularity soar early week. Rest, midweek. You shine, Friday/Saturday! Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Home, children, diet, nutrition, Mother Nature, gardening, parks, rest, hibernation, security, real estate – these form your “best world” for the month ahead. You might invest in property, or renovate or improve your present abode, especially over the immediate two weeks ahead. That’s good, BUT be aware of two “unforeseens” – 1) an unpredictable reaction by your mate, and/or 2) electrical issues. Make sure both are “settled” before you begin. You’ve had a bit of a wild ride in relationships over the last seven years. Decide now with whom you’ll go to the future.

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Duplexes - Rent

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2 BR, 446 W 6th, 1100sf, vaulted ceilings, skylights, decks, city views, 5appl, carport, f/p, ns np, $1550, Jan 1, 604-318-8999

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Furnished Accommodation

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4 BR 2.5 bath 2400 sf character Estate, Altamont 3/4 acre, pool, creek, nr West Bay Elem., $3500. Avail now. Liz 604-809-6355 4 BR, 3 Bath BP’s rancher, nr Chartwell, Sentinel, $4000/mth Immed. George 604-785-8200

2 BR. new reno, garden apt N Van. utils/cable incl, $1150, short or long term. 604-990-0903 6 BR+. or suites: 3 br up, or 2 br down or 1 br. all own entry & self contained. Upper Brit. Prop, spectac 180° view, large decks, pool, gym hottub, fully furn. weekly or monthly neg. 778-926-7711

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Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The weeks ahead feature travel, paperwork, errands, details, casual acquaintances and siblings, and communications. Usually this would be a ﬁne time to buy phones, computers, etc. – but lemons lurk until Dec. 7 (and to some degree until March 2011) so delay such purchases if you can. As in the last few weeks, you might meet a “viable” potential mate while travelling or talking. But here, too, glitches exist – long-term tension and/or an unpredictable relationship. Patience, Libra – real love’s coming! Enjoyment, happiness abound this week! Be ambitious Thursday (morning best). Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: The month ahead emphasizesmoney,possessions,sensualinvolvements and memory or rote learning. (This is always your best 30 days of the year to memorize anything – vocabulary, foreign languages, math techniques, etc.) Sensual = anything from good drapes, beautiful paintings, to someone’s closeness. Buy/sell, seek new clients, ask for a pay raise. BUT in all this, go slow before Dec. 8, as pitfalls exist. E.g., you might get too sensual and alienate a romantic prospect, or push too fast for a pay raise and spark tension. Love, legal, intellectual, travel success Thursday! Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise now through December! Your sexual magnetism, determination and “wilfulness” have already grown over the last few weeks – now these increase also. Start new projects, ask favours, see and be seen, attend “in person,” get your way, negotiate – you’re in charge! But, especially until Dec. 7, don’t recklessly overpower other’s needs, desires and sensibilities, or you could create “invisible rebellions” that erupt later, just when you need allies. This week’s happy. Financial, sexual luck soars Thursday! Love, wisdom Friday/Saturday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Take a break. During the four weeks ahead, rest, contemplate and plan. Your energy will ebb. Attend to government-related tasks, institutional and charitable involvements. Fulfil obligations, but don’t volunteer for new ones. Avoid the spotlight. Avoid places where belligerent people gather – bars, dark alleys. Chores call Sunday to Tuesday – get them done. Relationships face you Tuesday eve through Thursday – be diplomatic, even evasive before Thursday. True friends, real loves, show Thursday. Mysteries, big finances, lifestyle decisions come Friday/Saturday – good results! Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Friends, popularity, wish fulfilment, optimism, flirtation and happiness visit for the next few weeks! You might face an unexpected dilemma in which your money and your wishes don’t agree, and you might have to choose one. Pick the dream – maybe you can accomplish it for less. You might discover that the person you “possess” doesn’t mix well with your friends. Choose friends – but don’t listen to friends’ advice about money. Romance, flirtation, pleasure, a risk-taking mood buoy you Sunday to Tuesday. Tackle chores midweek. Exciting meetings Friday/Saturday – forgo eccentricity. Pisces Feb.19-March20:Yourcareer,neighbourhood prestige, relations with parents and bosses, are emphasized for the month ahead. I’ve already warned you that bosses are temperamental. That continues to Dec. 7, so be diplomatic, good-humoured. Expect unexpected reactions, results! Hustle to perform tasks, to meet deadlines. Bosses love eager screwups more than competent grouches. (In some fields, engineering, math, medicine, Pisces are truly favoured now.) Sink into “domestic rejuvenation” early week. Creative, romantic success Thursday. Tackle chores Friday/Saturday – practise safety Saturday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

Sunday, November 21, 2010 – North Shore News – A53

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Office/Retail Rent

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6600

Storage

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6605

Townhouses Rent

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Suites/Partial Houses

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Warehouse/ Commercial

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604-929-7133 604-973-0290 ALLGONE DRAINAGE Fast response, drain tile video inspection, cleaning, install & repair. 24 hr emergency service 604-990-GONE (4663)

All black. Perfect running condition. Only 10,500 original km. One of the last motors built by John Andres of JARZ Performance. Super fast and super fun! $6000 obo. Call 604.316.4342.

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

9145

Scrap Car Removal

FREE

Scrap/Car Removal No Wheels No Problem

HOUR 2Service From Call

LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER. 24/7 Emergency Drain Tiles, Wet Basements, Sump & Sewer (604) 973-0290 $18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

MAJESTIC CLEANERS Experienced & Honest 604-564-8484 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

Pays $150 minimum for Full-Size Complete Vehicles. Free Removal! 2-Hr. Service in Most Areas

Call 778-316-3217

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

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

8058

Computer Services

COMPUTER REPAIR

~ Free Estimates ~

• Virus Removal • Onsite Service • New & Refurbished

Computers for Sale Laptop and Desktop Repair Specialist

Call Chris • 604.613.8738 #1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

8060

Concrete

9160

Sports & Imports

1989 VOLVO, $1500, 4 door sedan, runs great, aircared Feb/ 11, must sell. Call 778-840-1961

ASPHALT & CONCRETE REMOVAL /JACK HAMMERING Call Tobias 604 782-4322

8071

Drafting/Design & Decorating

HEATHER FOWLER INTERIORS

1992 MAZDA PROTEGE 4Dr, Sun rf, Air Cared, fair cond, $550 obo, call David 604-512-7471

For a Free Consultation

2005 MAZDA 3 GS, auto, sedan, gray, great cond a/c, loaded $11,000. Call 604-990-5687

www.hfinteriors.com

9173

Vans

Call 778.549.8664

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

2009 HONDA Odyssey (touring model), black, 16,000 kms, mint cond, sparingly used, incls winter tires $38,500. 604-913-1933

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

ALLGONE EXCAVATING Free est, great rates & service 604-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

8090

Fencing/Gates

FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201.

Professional quality workmanship Fences, decks, arbors, stairs... www.friendlycarpenter.com

HITECH ALUMINUM Railing & Fencing. 5 colors 4 designs. 604-983-3210

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

604-771-8885

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400 ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent 604-984-7171 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476

8080

Electrical

Automated Home Lighting Control

Leviton Vizia RF+ certified installers. Small jobs to rewires, repairs, new houses. Lic #23726. Insured/bonded.

Call: 604-788-3864 Web: o-hservices.ca

ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

8125

Gutters

Alliance

Windows & Gutter Cleaning

REAL ESTATE section, call

604-630-3300

established 1963

SQUEAKY’S POWER W A S H

Home Owners!

Spring Fall Time Time Roof & & Gutter Gutter Cleaning Cleaning 778.809.5327

squeakyspowerwash@yahoo.ca ALLIANCE GUTTER cleaning, windows by hand/power washing 15 yrs exp. Call Steven

604-723-2526

GUTTER SHUTTER 100% Clog Free, Guaranteed! No Hst till Dec 15. Free Est. 604-736-8791 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, window cleaning & light installations Call 604-897-7487

8130

Handyperson

COVE RENO’S/REPAIRS ❍ flooring ❍ tile ❍ drywall ❍ painting ❍ finishing Guaranteed Work 604-454-7978 www.cove-renos.com

HANDY GIRL SERVICES ~ Seniors Welcome ~ CALL KYSA

604-329-9495

RJR Small Projects Division

inate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

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

604-439-9417

• Tile Roof Restoration • • Roof Moss Removal & Repairs • • Power Washing • • Window Cleaning By Hand • • Gutter Cleaning & Repairs • • XMAS LIGHTS INSTALLED •

604-346-8191

Call 604.992.5316

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing NO HST til end of Dec 604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby BATHROOMS PLUS. Kitchen & Bath renos. Visit our Showroom at: #103-828 Harbourside Dr, North Van 604-983-8766

8155

Landscaping

GREATER VANCOUVER PAVING STONE GUYS Specialize in paving stone installation & retaining walls. 20 years exp. Fully insured. Certiﬁed ICPI installer. Andrew 778-991-6535 or Kurt 778-233-5262

BLUE WATER LANDSCAPING Gardening, stone work, excav., drainage, hardscape, design, lot clearing, odd jobs. 778-686-0575 CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224 HEDGE REMOVAL, stump grinding, excavator, concrete removal, etc Steve 604-724-3670

8160

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

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

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988 Call Jungle George

Local North Shore TOTAL YARD MAINT ★ FALL CLEANUPS ★ ■ HEDGES & TREES ■ PRUNING ■ Dumping & Yrd Clean

George’s cell 604-317-3552

Res: 604-987-3959

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

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

**$55 POWERWASHING, windows, gutters, roof leaks and Christmas lights. Best rates. Free est. Doug 604-985-4604 ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

Save money & prevent costly repairs! Gutters from $99 Windows from $88 Pressure wash from $88 CLASSI FI ED

604-988-5294

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

TAKE THE GREEN CHALLENGE All biodegradable products!

ALL DRAINAGE All Cement Fully Exp. 100% satisfaction.

NORTH SHORE GUTTERS ★ Sales & installation of 5’’ continuous gutter ★ Minor repairs ★ Cleaning

604-202-6118

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 To advertise in the North Shore News Classiﬁed

604-876-4604

Part of RJR group

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

ROUZ ELECTRIC #89724 Great rates, fast service, free est. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

Work Done by Professionals

References Available

8135

• In business 50 years

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

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

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

★ GUTTER Cleaning ★ Roof Repair ★ Fall Clean up North Shore based Dean’s Home Service cell 604-313-3546

• Home Cleaning & Organizing • Gardening, Yard Clean-up • Small Paint Jobs

Call Steve

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

Gutters

• Professional Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning • Window Cleaning done by hand • Contract Pricing • Will Beat Any Reputable Estimate

604-723-2526

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

8125

604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES

Drainage

North Shore Resident 604-354-9178

Excavating

HENRY’S

CONCRETE & ASPHALT

• Removal & Replace • Free Disposal • Free Estimates • Quality Guaranteed • Fully Insured • Commercial / Residential

LMD Ltd. 604-540-6567

2000 NISSAN Pathfinder SE only 125k kms, mint cond, 4x4, exc deal $8,500 obo 604-833-4999

Drywall

GEMINI CLEANING for 1 time & regular cleaning service. Insured. Free est. Refs. 604-988-4634

Family Owned & Operated

(604) 209-2026

8075

EUROPEAN CLEANING Service. 15 yrs experience, excellent refs. Call Ivana 604-987-9290

MAELAN CLEANING $20/hr fully licensed/reliable/ins 604-210-0895 maelan@telus.net

8087

MINI-EXCAVATOR: Lot grading and levelling, concrete removal and demolition. 604-306-8599

DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER ASPHALT & CONCRETE REM. Call Tobias 604 782-4322

8073 2006 DODGE Magnum SXT, 3.5 litre, 250HP, metallic grey, leather, p/seats, beautiful auto. $9800, call 604-921-9639

Carpentry

A JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. 30 yrs exp. Small renos. mouldings. Refs. (WCB) Dale 604-984-6997

Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!

• Trades Welcome • Leasing & Finance Available • Select Import Purchases • Open Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm

8030

ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 HOME REPAIRS, Structural repairs, weekend fixes, Call us! 604-925-0661 or 604-861-8145 QUALITY PLUS, Kitchen, bath, sm / large renos, carpentry, tiles, electrical. Victor.. 604-889-2508

Garden Services

Certiﬁed Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Fall 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 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 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

Sunday, November 21, 2010 – North Shore News – A55

HOME SERVICES 8160

Lawn & Garden

8195

ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853

FALL GARDEN CLEANUP & TRIMMING. 604-603-2235

Painting/ Wallpaper

serving the North Shore for 22 years

WE CAN HANDLE ANY SIZE JOB We take pride of work • Int/Ext Painting

JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126

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

T. TRAN -604-723-2468, Tree Pruning, hedging, weeding, leaf cleanup, gutters, etc. Reliable.

8175

Masonry

T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

8180

Home Services

SEASONAL EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE

Inspection, cleaning & repair: - Roofs, gutters, windows, decks, patios, and more 6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

Call Alain at 604-618-3312

MARK GRIFFITHS Painting Co. Affordable Quality. Locally Owned & Operated. References • Insured

604-925-4330

PRIMO PAINTING Interior & Exterior

Christmas Special

www.affordablemoversbc.com

FLYING SCOTSMAN

MOVING Formerly known as Popeyes Moving

Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. 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

BEST PAINTING, Int/Ext, Repaint Specialist, Repair Drywall, Free Estimates. 604-724-9953 Best Value Painters Ltd. Discounts on all interior painting & power washing. Fully insured. call Chris 778-321-8900 C & M PAINTING Quality painting at reasonable prices. Over 25 years experience. 604-988-6660

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

604-377-2503

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

NORTH VAN MOVER 2 men $75 3 men $116. Local & long distance. 778-340-6678

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

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

PAINTER’S PAINT Serving the North Shore 22 yrs We handle any size job & take pride of work Int/Ext painting. Call Alain @ 604-618-3312

WWW.POINTMOVING.COM On time, careful, free estimate & firm price. John 778-233-7329

8193

Oil Tank Removal

THOMAS MASTER MATCH PAINTING. Int & Ext. Good Prices, 18 yrs exp. 604-724-8648

8205 Have an old oil tank you need gone? Call All Gone for a free estimate! (604)-990-GONE (4663) www.allgonedisposal.ca

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

■ 604.980.8384

Paving/Seal Coating

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

8220

Award-Winning Renovations ■ Rendering to Reality ■ ccirenos.com

TRIM RITE INTERIORS WEST VANCOUVER, BC Supply & installation of Crown mouldings - Baseboards - Window casings Doors - Stairs - Mantels - Wood Floors - Etc. Over 35 years exp - Workmanship guaranteed

Lloyd Schofield

8220

Plumbing

604-788-0947

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Plumbing

North Shore Co.

GLOBAL

PLUMBING LTD

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

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

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

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

Vema Plumbing & Heating , Gas fitting, hot water tanks, Reliable, 24 hrs. Free Est. 604-779-2305

8225

Power Washing

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

HITECH ALUMINUM RAILING & FENCING

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

604-983-3210

604-724-3670

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

604-987-7473 604-721-6075

BCIT CARPENTRY GRADUATES

Larter’s Plumbing.com

We do it right the ﬁrst time guaranteed Carpenters rate $30/hr.

No HST.

604-984-7814 #1 BARGAIN rate on plumbing & drainage. No job too small.Ken 604-987-2890 cell 604-328-7439 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

Renovations

from concept to occupancy

– Renovator Member of the Year

Winner of the National SAM Award

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993

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

small

❏ You need another

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

We Fix The “EXCEPTS…” Since 1978

604-987-5438

www.rjrrenovator.com

K.WALKER CONSTRUCTION

604-781-7785

RENOVATING? Up to 30% OFF ENTIRE STORE BATHROOMS PLUS

Visit our Showroom at: 103 - 828 Harbourside Dr, North Van, 604-983-8766

WELCRAFT RENOVATION

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

DAN (604) 339-2759 2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

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

FINISHING CARPENTRY, hardwood flrs, mouldings, doors, windows, f/p, all renos 604-613-4080 GEN. CONTRACTOR, 28 yrs exp. from crown moldings to base boards - repairs/remodelling. No job too small, Ian 604-985-4918 INTERIOR RENOVATIONS Bathrooms, Kitchen, Basement, & More. Tim Gleason 604-926-5440

Roofing

WAT E R I N G R E S S / MOULD

- Home Inspection - Repair Estimates - Full-scale Remediation

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

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

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

DALTON TRUCKING LTD. BINS & DISPOSAL

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

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

604-986-6944

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

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

ALL JUNK - remove for res. & Comm. Free est. 7days/wk. $15off. w/ad. 604-537-8523

8250

Roofing

LIONS LONSDALE GATE ROOFING ROOFING

Don’t Miss This One!

15% OFF 15% OFF (if booked before Feb. 15/10)

20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

604-929-7133 604-973-0290 • Flat Rooﬁng • Cedar Shakes • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance

604-929-7133 604-973-0290

#1 All Season Rooﬁng SAVE 5% Off the Total Cost of Rerooﬁng

20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

FALL SPECIAL SAVE THE HST Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Nov. 30 Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

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

8310

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable. DISPOSAL BINS All prices at disposalking.com or call 604-306-8599

8295

Snow Removal

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

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. Top soil, Garden soil, Aggregriate Deliveries Trucking Dumpsites. Bins Services 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

ROOFING REPAIRS 604-988-0279 All types, Guaranteed. 34 yrs exp. Call John (cell 604-375-0979)

ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511

A+

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

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists

6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

Specializing in renovations, new home construction and building maintenance.

John Pratt: 604-763-6423

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

Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards

PLUMBERS

We Repair Leaky Homes & Condos • Int/Ext Water damage repair • Sundeck repair/replacement • 35yrs Exp. / North Shore Co.

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

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

DELBROOK

STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES LTD.

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

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

Heating & Gas Fitting Licensed Plumber

AMBLESIDE CONSULTING Liisa Wilkinson, P.Eng. Tank assessments, soil remediation. Free est. 604-813-2488

8250

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

#145 - 4631 Shell Road Richmond, B.C. V6X 3M4

15% OFF

ALL-WAYS PAINTING Modern Interiors to Traditional 604-985-0402

604-537-4140

Renovations & Home Improvement

HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • VINYL • CARPET • CORK

604-773-4549

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Seniors Discount

Tel: 604.278.3838 Fax: 604.278.3086 Email: ernie@ultimateﬂoorings.com

AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING. Tidy, honest. 19 yrs North Shore. John 604-980-5454

FREE ESTIMATES

8240

We Care

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

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

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

Renovations & Home Improvement

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

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

STEMS & SEEDS, Fall Cleanups leaf blowing, hedge trimming, rubbish removal, 604-925-0464

8240

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 NORTH SHORE TREE & Hedge Certified arborist. Fully Insured Call Daryl 604-988-4479

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

8335

Window Cleaning

A Guaranteed Lowest Price • Window cleaning • Gutter cleaning/repairs • Power washing • WCB insured • Free Estimates

West Coast

Home Services.ca

604-984-4147

BRITISH PROPERTIES Snow Removal, call Tyson 604-202-9757

NORTH SHORE

GENTLEMEN SNOW REMOVAL Driveways & walkways Micah 604-230-0429

•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning

8309

Tiling

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

HOME SERVICES LTD

604-988-5294

Serving the North Shore since 1963

EURO GUTTERS. Gutter cleaning & repairs. Window cleaning. North Shore. 604-783-9240

! Offer(s) available on most new 2010 models, on approved credit through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by November 30, 2010. Offers are subject to change without notice. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Purchase financing available through Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal on all new: 2010 Outlander models for up to 72 months. Financing example: 2010 Outlander ES 2WD (CO45-A C04) financed at 0% over 72 months. Monthly payments equal $355, with a down payment of $0, a cost of borrowing of $0, and a total obligation of $25,498. Excludes up to $1450 in freight, $250 in PDI, $100 in air tax, up to $30 in EHF, $15 duty on new tires, taxes, PPSA, registration, insurance, licensing, administration, up to $599 in other dealer fees, and any additional government fees. * Whichever comes first. Regular maintenance not included. See dealer or mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details. Not all customers will qualify. ** Best backed claim does not cover Lancer Evolution and Ralliart models. ® MITSUBISHI MOTORS, BEST BACKED CARS IN THE WORLD are trade-marks of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. and are used under license.

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2010 OUTLANDER R LS FUEL EFFICIENT 3.0L MIVEC V6 ENGINE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH SPORTRONIC® FUNCTION 7 PASSENGER SEATING POWER WINDOWS, MIRRORS AND FASTKEY KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM 140W AM/FM/CD STEREO WITH 6 SPEAKERS AIR CONDITIONING BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE PRE-WIRING HEATED SEATS

2010 Outlander XLS Model Shown

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‘10 VOLVO S40 2.4i

‘10 Mitsubishi Outlander ES ‘10 MAZDA 3

‘10 TOYOTA COROLLA

‘09 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX ‘09 TOYOTA YARIS

$15,888

Silver, 4WD, alloys, keyless entry, power group, security, tinted glass

Grey, 4 door, a/c, keyless entry, power group, auto/Steptronic, security

‘07 BMW 328i

‘07 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA JLX

‘07 VW PASSAT 2.0T WAGON ‘07 JEEP LIBERTY

$26,995

$19,995

‘07 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

‘06 HONDA CIVIC DX-G ‘05 NISSAN X-TRAIL LE ‘04 DODGE RAM 1500 Black, only 51,100kms, keyless Silver, 4x4, alloys, leather, power QUAD CAB SLT entry, power group, security

group, sunroof, security

$23,995

$12,888

$14,888

Blue, a/c, alloys, heated leather seats, pwr group, sunroof

$24,995

23,995

Black, alloys, leather heated seats, Silver, AWD, a/c, alloys, heated leather seats, power group, power group, sunroof, security security, sunroof

Silver, only 45,000km, leather, pwr group

$13,995

Silver, 5spd, a/c, alloys, heated leather seats, power group, security

$19,995

Grey, 4 door, a/c, keyless entry, power group, security

Brown, 4x4, a/c, alloys, keyless entry, power group, sunroof, security

$17,888

White, 4x4, bed liner, chrome wheels, pwr group, trailer hitch

$13,995

Blue, only 33,870kms, 5 speed, AWD, alloys, power group, sunroof, turbo

Red, only 36,480kms, 4 door, a/c, power group, CD

$27,995

‘09 NISSAN SENTRA

‘09 CHEV AVEO LS

Blue, a/c, keyless entry, power group, security

Silver, 4 door, only 25,800kms, a/c, CD

$11,995

$8,995

‘07 SUZUKI SX4

‘07 VW GOLF

‘06 BMW 325i

‘06 VW PASSAT 2.0T

$10,888

$10,800

$22,995

Grey, AWD, a/c, alloys, CD, keyless entry, power group

Silver, 4 door, only 64,000kms, auto, CD, spoiler, tinted glass

White, sport package, only 48,158kms, keyless entry, power group, security

Grey, luxury package, heated leather seats, turbo, power group, sunroof

‘07 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ‘03 HONDA CIVIC Black, V6, 7 pass, pwr group, a/c

Black, CD, power group, spoiler, a/c

‘02 HONDA ACCORD

‘99 ACURA TL

$22,995

$7,995

$8,877

Silver, a/c, alloys, keyless entry, leather, power group, security

$16,995

Grey, a/c, alloys, heated leather seats, pwr group, sunroof, security, only 61,000kms

$10,888

NORTH SHORE MITSUBISHI

725 MARINE DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER www.northshore-mitsubishi.ca

604-983-2378