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Teen arrested for sprinklertriggering crank calls Jane Seyd

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NORTH Vancouver RCMP are recommending 19 charges against a Surrey teenager for a series of alleged prank calls last month that convinced hotel guests and restaurant staff to turn on sprinklers and other fire suppression systems, causing over $100,000 in damage.

The 16-year-old was arrested in Nanaimo after Internet sleuthing by both RCMP and a Province reporter pointed to the teen.

Corp. Peter DeVries, spokesperson for the North Vancouver RCMP, said the teen is known to police in Surrey for a similar incident in the past.

During the investigation, police searched a home in Surrey under warrant and seized computer equipment.

Investigators believe some of the calls were routed though Skype, a phone system that works over the Internet, through a server address in the United States.

DeVries didn’t specifically link the teen’s alleged actions to any known prank websites, but said events in the North Vancouver case had many of the same hallmarks.

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Argyle trip diverted by Japan quake Manisha Krishnan and Jane Seyd

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A group of Argyle secondary students visiting Japan this week is doing well after being forced to change destinations mid-flight due to the magnitude-8.9 earthquake that struck the nation Thursday night.

The 22 students and four chaperones were on their way to Tokyo when the disaster struck, causing their pilot to reroute to Sapporo, located on the northern island of Hokkaido. They’ll be staying there until further plans are discussed, according Victoria

22 students rerouted from Tokyo to avoid magnitude-8.9 disaster

Miles, spokeswoman for the North Vancouver School District.

“The intention, it’s agreed amongst the parents and the staff, is to bring them home as soon as possible,” said Miles.

Lynn Valley resident Carrie Bulger has been exchanging phone calls and text messages with her husband Murray, one of the teachers leading the trip, since the incident occurred.

“He said the kids are all in really good spirits still and they’re all safe,” said Bulger.

The trip was organized for students in the school’s digital media academy and was meant to provide insights on Japanese pop culture, animation and video game design.

“It’s heartbreaking. He’s been planning this trip for a year, so their itinerary was just awesome. They were going to go to all the most amazing places.”

Bulger first learnt of the earthquake, which struck the northeast coast of Japan, when she was tracking her husband’s flight online and found that there was no information. Although she panicked at the time, she feels better about the situation now that she knows the group is out of danger.

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Contentious WV growth plan approved

Prank cost businesses $100K in repair bills From page 1

Metro strategy calls for development above 1,200 feet

Niamh Scallan

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WEST Vancouver has thrown its support behind Metro Vancouver’s contentious regional growth strategy after a heated debate in council chambers Monday evening.

In a split 5-2 decision, councillors voted to approve the new plan that has stirred controversy among West Vancouver residents for its inclusion of a new “urban containment boundary.” The line runs above the district’s sacrosanct 1,200foot upper limit and into an area currently designated as “less intensive development” in district policy.

Councillors approved the regional growth strategy on the condition that Metro Vancouver amend the plan to include full protection of West Vancouver’s Old Growth Conservancy.

They also required Metro to expand a “special study area” to land above the 1,200-foot line included in the new urban boundary. The study would provide the district with two years to hatch a land-use strategy for the Upper Lands.

“I think we’re in a fortunate position,” Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones said. “We’re going to take two years and our regional context statement is going to express the values expressed tonight. We’re not accepting generalities.”

But Couns. Michael Lewis and Bill Soprovich refused to support Metro’s new growth strategy, arguing that it fails to respect West Vancouver’s values and strips the district of its decision-making powers in the Upper Lands.

“The issue is not whether or not there is going be development above or below the 1,200 foot level,” Coun.

Lewis said. “The discussion is who decides, and my view is the citizens of West Vancouver decide. I do not have the assurances from what I have seen from Metro Vancouver . . . that we do control our own destiny.”

“Why would we be part of a plan that doesn’t support us?”

Coun. Soprovich said. “I don’t think that we should put the destiny of our lands in anybody else’s hands but our own.”

But for Coun. Trish Panz, the pending changes to See Smith page 5

Model citizens

DOREEN Herzstein (left) and daughter Jill look over scale models of development proposals for 1650 Marine Drive in West Vancouver, currently the site of a Safeway supermarket. The meeting drew an overflow crowd of about 200 that filled the meeting room and spilled into hallways and lounges at the West Vancouver Seniors Centre Thursday.

Unsafe West Van work site nets roofer $145,000 penalty Jane Seyd

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THREE of the top 10 fines handed out last year by WorkSafe BC for workplace health and safety violations were to companies based on the North Shore.

That included the highest fine of more than $145,000 levied from Penfold’s Roofing after inspectors noted workers repeatedly failing to wear fall protection while working on roofs at three different job sites last year.

According to WorkSafe’s inspection report, two of Penfold’s roofers at a Lawson Avenue site were working between 4.5 and six metres off the ground without proper safety gear.

Inspectors had noted similar infractions during visits to Penfold’s work sites on Capilano Road and Indian River Road earlier in the year.

Another local company slapped with a hefty fine was Davey Tree Expert Co., after one of its workers was seriously injured while falling a tree at Capilano University.

According to an inspector’s report, “This firm failed on numerous occasions to adequately train, instruct and supervise its workers to fall trees safely.” Last year, a worker was cutting down a tree at the university when part of the trunk split off and hit the worker, causing serious injuries, including loss of one eye.

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WorkSafe handed Davey a $90,000 fine, which is currently under review.

The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics also made the top-10 list last year after being fined $75,000 when workers at Cypress Mountain, one of the Olympic venues, climbed on to platforms as high as 14.5 metres using vertical poles instead of a scaffold.

Inspectors also noted VANOC failed to coordinate the health and safety of workers who were employed by various contractors at the site.

Those big-ticket fines were among total penalties of more than $427,500 handed out to 22 North Shore companies by WorkSafe BC for not complying with regulations.

Most of the companies were in the construction business and the majority of incidents involved roofers not wearing proper fall protection.

Other safety problems cited in reports included two workers for Dan-Ex Contracting Ltd. working in a 2.5-metre deep excavation where the sides weren’t adequately sloped or supported.

In another cases, a concrete pumper truck operated by Sidhu Concrete Pumping Ltd. was set up with its stabilizing outrigger on uneven ground.

A total of 256 fines adding to more than $3 million were given to B.C. companies last year.

that were targeted by the caller between Feb. 11 and 13 weren’t laughing after finding themselves knee-deep in postprank repair bills.

The caller, posing variously as a sprinkler maintenance worker, a police officer and a hotel staff member, phoned rooms at the North Vancouver Hotel on Capilano Road and convinced several guests to set off their sprinkler systems.

More calls came in over the next two days to the hotel and a series of restaurants. Among these was Nando’s Chicken on Lonsdale Avenue, where employee Loraine Sano picked up the phone.

“He said you have to pull an alarm, that there’s a fire in the building,” she told the North Shore News at the time.

DeVries said Friday the cleanup for many businesses was extensive.

“In some cases they were filling the kitchen with fire suppressant foam,” he said.

“The damage that it caused has been significant.”

DeVries said in addition to the physical damage, the crank calls abused the victims’ sense of trust — which could be dangerous if officials had to call them in a real emergency.

“It’s the classic Never Cry Wolf scenario,” he said.

The teen was being held in a youth detention facility Friday while Crown counsel reviewed the recommended charges.

Review of fire services stokes amalgamation debate Niamh Scallan

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A report on North Shore fire services has reignited the debate over amalgamation of the community’s fire departments.

The report, created for the district by Dugal Smith and Associates last year, tracked the three North Shore fire units’ record in cooperating and collaborating services since the move to standardize operations to “reduce costs and improve service.”

West Vancouver’s chief administrative officer Grant McRadu reviewed the document and tabled his findings at a Monday council meeting.

His review outlined inefficiencies and difficulties in the current service model.

Presenting the report to councillors, West Vancouver fire chief Jim Cook said there was a “high degree of cooperation between the three North Shore fire departments.”

But the district review highlighted major barriers to increasing cooperation between the departments. According to the review, “it is difficult for any one individual, department or municipality to drive change in the fire service without the authority or agreement to do so.

The district review also stated that the current cooperation model’s predicted annual cost savings — estimated at $513,000 — is “likely a

long term rather than a short term possibility.”

Coun. Michael Smith voted against council’s decision to receive the 2010 report.

“I’m a little bit disappointed here,” Smith said. “Clearly, this is not acting in the best interest of taxpayers. . . . We have to look for better efficiencies.”

Echoing the concerns in McRadu’s review, Smith called for one central fire services organization on the North Shore to reduce costs and improve service efficiencies.

“Nobody will address the issue on the North Shore that we have three chiefs and three bureaucracies,” he said. “If we had one central command, one chief and one bureaucracy for the North Shore, all the fire-fighters would be trained under the same training department. It makes so much sense that nobody can speak against it.”

“Politicians and bureaucrats are lagging behind everybody else,” he added.

But Coun. Bill Soprovich spoke out against Smith’s comments, calling for a focus on safety rather than cost savings.

“What do you put first, efficiencies or safety?”

Soprovich asked. “There are no guarantees that a combined service is going to be safer for our citizens.”

District staff is expected to return to council with feedback on the fire services review in July 2011.

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Pattison climbs Forbes list West Van billionaire ranked third in Canada in annual tally

WEST Vancouver entrepreneur Jim Pattison is the third richest man in Canada and ranks 173rd in the world, according to Forbes magazine’s annual list of billionaires.

Pattison, 82, whose net worth is estimated at $5.8 billion, moved up 39 spots from last year’s rankings.

As president and founder of the Jim Pattison Group, the third largest privatelyowned company in Canada,

Pattison’s business ventures include car dealerships, grocery store chains, real estate development and radio and television stations in B.C. and Alberta. He also owns the rights to the popular reality TV series Ripley’s Believe it or Not! and the Guinness World Records franchise.

All told, 24 Canadians made the Forbes list in 2011, with a combined fortune of $85 billion. Topping the list is media mogul David Thomson, whose $23-billion net worth puts him at 17th in the world.

Chip Wilson, the Vancouver-

BILLIONAIRE Jim Pattison based founder of Lululemon Athletica Inc., also made the cut for the first time this year with a cool $1.9 billion.

According to Forbes,

Canada has lost its status as the country with the most billionaires in the Americas outside of the U.S. That distinction now goes to Brazil, which claimed 30 billionaires this year.

The global total of billionaires is at 1,201, the highest it’s ever been, with a combined wealth of $4.5 trillion.

A recipient of both the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia, Pattison has taken up a number of philanthropic causes in his lifetime, including, most recently, a $5 million donation to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation.

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Quake hits North Vancouver sister city From page 1

“My husband, he lived in Japan for three years, he speaks Japanese, he’s an excellent teacher, really level headed, so I’m confident there. All the teachers and the chaperones along the trip, I know them all personally so . . . I know that they’re going to be doing the right thing.”

Staff and councillors at the City of North Vancouver were also voicing concern on Friday after learning the massive earthquake had struck near Chiba, Japan — a sister city to North Vancouver for more than 40 years.

“It’s our sister city,” said City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto on Friday about his municipality’s special relationship with Chiba. “We’re very concerned at the city here.”

Mussatto said staff had sent emails to their counterparts in Chiba, but hadn’t received any word back by Friday afternoon.

News reports on the earthquake showed an oil refinery in Chiba on fire. One of the country’s major airports, Narita, was also shut down there Friday.

Mussatto, who has visited Chiba with municipal delegations, said the modern city of about a million residents is very aware of earthquake risk in the design of their buildings. But he added many

more people live in apartment buildings than they do here and there are also many older buildings in the city that are vulnerable.

Mussatto said it’s important for everyone to remember that in the event of an earthquake, “You have to be personally prepared for three days,” because governments may not be able to step in and help immediately following a disaster.

Mussatto said a group of high school band students from Chiba had planned to visit North Vancouver at the end of March, and the mayor of Chiba had also planned to visit as part of his honeymoon this spring.

“We have no word on that now,” he said.

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Smith pans ‘scare tactics’ From page 3 West Vancouver’s land designation offers the district new opportunities to address conservation and boundaries in the Upper Lands.

“We do need to have a little bit of flexibility in that 1,200foot line in order to do the best job for the mountainside in the future,” she said.

“I understand the issues that people have, but we do need to have a conversation about the Upper Lands and I think this is an opportunity coming out of these discussions.”

Coun. Michael Smith also voiced strong support for the regional growth strategy, calling many of the arguments opposing the plan “scare tactics.”

“Just because we’re agreeing with the regional planning strategy does not mean that we’re surrendering our right to deal with land in our own municipality,” he said, responding to opposition from Coun. Soprovich and Coun. Lewis. “We have to be part of a regional planning body.”

Metro Vancouver released the draft regional growth strategy to the region’s municipalities in January.

All 21 municipalities have until March 22 to respond to the plan. According to the Metro Vancouver website, West Vancouver is the eleventh municipality to accept the strategy.

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HEdevastatingearthquakethat struck Japan Thursday night, coming as it did during the continuing turmoil in North Africa, presents something of a test for the global media’s social conscience.

Forweeksnow,theworld’sattention has been fixed on the upheaval in the Arab world, and especially on Libya, where the regime’s determination to cling to power has given rise to atrocities against civilians.

The events in Japan threaten to break that focus, however, as images of that new crisis supercede the aging narrative in North Africa.

There is nothing unusual in this shift, of course. News outlets naturally seek out the freshest and most dramatic events in their efforts to draw audiences. But unlike many such transitions, this one could have

you said it

“It’s certainly a tumultuous time, but it’s also an exciting time. We have no idea what it’s going to look like in 10 years, but it’s also opening up a lot of opportunities.”

Anne Roberts, a Langara College journalism instructor, talks about the changing face of the newspaper industry with the advent of social media (from a March 6 news story).

••• “There is certainly precedent all around us.”

Rick Amantea, vice president of Park Royal, on the possibility the mall may build residential towers — perhaps as high as 20 storeys — on its soon-to-be revamped south side (from a March 11 news story).

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“These guys weren’t backcountry skiers; they were looking for a joyride. It could have cost them their lives.”

Search manager Don Jardine of North Shore Rescue comments on the actions of two snowboarders who went out of bounds on Mount Strachan and wound up in a gully above Howe Sound (from a March 11 news story).

serious consequences for a great number of people.

Many of those facing down regimes in Libya and elsewhere are doing so largely unarmed. In these cases, the most powerful weapon at their disposal is the press. Unwanted attention from the global community is one of the few things holding many undemocratic governments in check.

If the reporting ceases, if the world’s attention waivers, that weapon will be removed, and there will be little stopping those in power from dealing with their opponents in brutal fashion.

It is important to report on the disaster in Japan and to encourage other nations to help, but in doing so, we in the media must not forget our responsibility to the powerless in other parts of the world.

Tax mob targeting wrong monster

COME budget season, local governments take a lot of heat.

So why is it that local taxes go up year over year?

Yes, I know West Vancouver had an ostentatious zero per cent Geography is a factor — as the increase last year, but I chalk that only level of government you don’t up as a political stunt rather than need a boat or an airplane to get particularly skillful budgeting. Their to, a lot of people make their way communications manager was one to council to grouse about things of the casualties of that year. It took they’re unhappy about, even when me two weeks to get a response on it’s really Victoria’s or Ottawa’s how many snow plows the district problem. Opportunity for public owned.

Benjamin Alldritt input is also pretty limited in the The main problem is that local Legislature or at Parliament. government is set up to fail by the Keeping It Simple But also at play is the fact that province. Councils essentially have municipal councils are the only level two sources of revenue: property of government that puts your taxes taxes and user fees. Compare that to up almost every single goddamn year. Imagine if the the broad array of income and business taxes, resource province or the feds did that — we’d have troops in royalties, gaming revenues and federal transfers that the streets before long. When those ever-larger local Victoria enjoys. City hall can hike your taxes or hike tax bills show up, it’s not surprising people get angry. your swimming pool fees, but that’s about it. There’s Even so, I have to say, in the eight or so councils no new money without new development, and I’ve covered, elected officials seem considerably more residents get angry about that, too. aware of the value of a taxpayer’s dollar than senior The other side of the equation is costs. A good government. I always figured that accessibility — both chunk of the budget is made up of contracts that are at council and at the grocery store — was a part of it, largely or entirely out of the municipalities’ control. In but it’s also the fact the numbers are so modest. the District of North Vancouver, staff are suggesting It’s easy to get desensitized to millions and millions a three per cent tax hike, fully a quarter of which and billions of dollars, but when you’re spending — half a million dollars — is RCMP raises. A lot of $50,000 or so on a line item, it does make you stop those recent salary hikes are the result of the province and think: “That’s someone’s salary.” When City of buying labour peace through the Olympics, back North Vancouver Coun. Rod Clark led his crusade when they thought the good times would last forever. against the free pre-council meeting dinner offered to By law, municipalities can’t run deficits. There are staff, he shrewdly worked out how many people’s tax good reasons for this, but still, it takes away a lot of bills went towards that item alone. It was 12. budget flexibility. There was plenty of anger when the

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province savaged arts funding last year, but Victoria still ran huge deficits. Imagine the protests if they had really balanced their books.

Senior government can also simply opt out of services to trim their spending. The federal government got out of the housing business some decades ago, and the province has essentially dropped the child protection business as well. There are real, terrible consequences for this, but they aren’t brought home to the taxpayers and voters the same way turning off the water or not picking up the garbage would.

So when times are hard, local government goes back to the same property-tax well. Many of those provincially or federally abandoned services wind up begging in front of municipal councils. Councillors routinely face a choice between making a point at the expense of children/arts/homeless people/seniors or heaving more weight onto their ratepayers’ shoulders.

For the past year, however, staff at the District of North Vancouver have been plugging away at a plan to minimize the springtime anguish. They’re looking to find about $7 million in savings over the next five years, of which they’ve already found $1.8 million. Two people have lost their jobs outright, six have taken early retirement, and staffing overall has been pared down by the equivalent of 25 full-time positions.

Services like community police stations are being moved out of leased buildings and tucked into space in existing municipal buildings. Some advisory boards — like the joint bicycle advisory committee — were folded into others to save staffing costs. Not exactly

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Me generation develops the i-narcissist

THERE are countless things to worry about for parents when it comes to our children’s wellbeing — whether they’re too fat or too thin, too bookish or not bookish enough, scholastically bright or far behind, ultraaggressive or superwimpy.

Now, an expert has come up with another to add to the list: narcissism.

“Do you blog about your children? Do you share photos and information about them over Facebook and Twitter? You may be raising a narcissist,” warns a promotional release for a book by Texas-based psychologist Dr. Larry Bugen.

Gosh, what was his first clue?

Bugen’s book is called Stuck on Me: Missing You. . .

Getting Past Self-Absorption to Find Love. He says in the release, strangely aimed at me (cough), that these days, 81 percent of the world’s children have an “online presence” before the age of two. “That means that four out of five children have a projected image before they have personally shaped an identity.”

According to him, parents’ tendency to blog about their children’s achievements and assets is a sad reflection of our desperate need to bask in their reflected glory.

Going Coastal

Kate Zimmerman Now, this is nothing new. Anybody who’s read one of those mass Christmas mailings sent by proud elders about their little geniuses has seen this phenomenon up close. There have always been parents who’ve draped their living rooms in their kids’ trophies and who can’t have a single conversation without reciting the accolades their progeny have received.

Happily, they rarely twig to the fact that the acquaintance they’re bombarding has secretly pressed the virtual snooze button.

But these days, the playing field for childish ego-building is positively immense. YouTube, for one, provides doting parents with a potentially massive audience for even the least manually dexterous toddler’s Cheerio retrieval, and they blithely twitter about their sweet cuddlebun’s every gas-induced smile. Selfabsorption expert Bugen suggests that children eventually get addicted to

both being bragged about

by Ma and Pa in cyberspace and the dopamine high the resulting public attention produces. “Before we know it our children are getting high on themselves,” says the release.

And let’s not discount their parental role models.

These cocky little attention hounds are, after all, the offspring of parents who have stylish cards printed up so they can importantly exchange them with other mothers to arrange playdates.

On a recent episode of some reality TV show or other, a woman dragged her daughters, aged about three and four, into the spa for “their first mani-pedi” with professionals. The kids were having none of it, and good on them. But if Mummy keeps it up, they’re sure to start thinking that having a poorly paid Filipino woman paint their finger- and toenails on demand is simply their regular due. How do you ever say “No” to a child you’ve raised to believe that other people’s luxuries — even impossibilities — are their necessities?

As the release points out, we adults routinely announce our most banal events and discoveries on Facebook, just in case somebody out there gives a damn. At the same time, we joyfully swallow the urging of the self-help industry to believe in ourselves and our limitless capabilities, no matter how much evidence there is that

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“As a psychologist, my concern is: when does a healthy interest in yourself start morphing into selfabsorption and eventually into full-blown narcissism?”

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I tend to be highly skeptical of the claims of news releases, especially those that randomly appear in my email in-basket. But I have to admit that this guy makes a lot of sense, and I haven’t even met him or read his book. In a See Humble page 9

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Infrastructure chickens en route home

From page 6

slash-and-burn, but it adds up.

The next phase is to look at the various services the district delivers and take the public temperature as to what should be subsidized and to what degree. There’s a reason there aren’t many private swimming pools. But they’ll also look at tax exemptions and rental breaks and various granting programs. So expect to see a survey hitting district doorsteps sometime this year.

When I met the district chief administrative officer David Stuart and finance director Nicole Devereaux, they both bristled at the mention of the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses’ damning report on municipal spending. By the way, not since the Canadian Reform Alliance Party have I seen such a poorly chosen acronym. But I digress. The folks at CFIB accused all three North Shore councils of spending like B.C.’s most drunken municipal sailors, well above the product of inflation and population growth.

Superficial research to support a pre-ordained ideological goal, said Stuart and Devereaux. Well, OK, but still.

“If a business increases spending to invest in the future,” said Devereaux. “They don’t get criticized. It’s deliberate and it’s the right thing to do. That’s what’s missing in their story.”

Which brings me to one of the tougher sentences I’ve written in this corner: You’re probably not being taxed enough. I apologize to my neighbours for the torches and pitchforks assembling on our sidewalk right now.

A better way to put that it is that your tax dollars are going to the wrong place. In the next few years, there are going to be two colossal public works projects in Metro Vancouver: new sewage treatment plants and new solid waste incinerators. The costs will run into many billions. In the case of the Lions Gate plant — required by new federal laws — the feds have shamefully failed to produce any money. Asking the three North Shore councils to pay for it is like telling a nine-year-old to pay for the new roof on the house. Sure glad we got to have the G8 over for dinner, though!

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Remember the days when self-deprecation was a treasured norm, and boasting was seen as the height of bad taste? I do — barely. Bugen must look on those times fondly. It seems he’s developed a questionnaire to assess intimacy in a relationship that recommends six characteristics romantic partners nurture in themselves in order to topple the spectre of narcissism. Among them is humility.

What a nice, old-fashioned notion. kate@katezimmerman.ca

overpasses that senior government helped pay for in the mid 20th century are now coming up for replacement, and again, senior government is coughing awkwardly and looking the other way.

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THERE was much to celebrate at Capilano University March 8, the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, with news of a $1-million private donation to boost awareness of women’s issues at the university.

North Vancouver couple George and Lee Grills have put up the money to create the university’s first endowed position for a visiting professor to teach in the women’s studies department.

“We are absolutely delighted with this generous gift, which will go a long way towards advancing learning and teaching opportunities for students,” Capilano president Dr. Kris Bulcroft See Gift page 11

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Creation of our OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN is nearing completion: Check out the Revised Draft OCP The District released the first draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP) for public and stakeholder feedback in November 2010. Since that time we have received extensive input on the draft OCP. A second draft OCP has since been produced and further feedback is sought in order to finalize the draft for Council’s consideration in early April 2011. Please see the web link below to view a copy of OCP (Draft Two).

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Gift aims to foster change From page 10

said in a press release.

The new professorship, which will be named for the donors, is intended to draw women with expertise in social justice issues to teach in the department.

Any funds donated by the Grills that reach beyond the $1-million mark will be put toward the university’s Global Stewardship program, a two-year undergraduate program that focuses on numerous issues, such as world politics and social justice, and teaches students “how to become change makers,” according to Capilano’s public affairs manager Shelley Kean.

Lee, one of the founding members of the North Shore Women’s Centre, is a community activist for women’s and children’s rights throughout North America. She received an honorary doctorate of laws degree from the university last fall.

In 2001, she helped establish the Una Graham and Lee Grills Bursary to support female students.

George, former board member for the Vancouver Playhouse

and the Arts Club Theatre, is a supporter of Capilano’s Global Stewardship program.

After the March 8 announcement, the Grills said they hope the money will help to promote a greater awareness of women’s issues at the university.

“Over many years, I’ve been inspired by incredible women, many of them in this community. And in the future, I’m hoping the same thing will happen for other young people,” Lee said.

“As we have thought about ways to give back to the community, we thought this was one of the ways we could do it and leave a legacy,” George added.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

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Canadian Federation of University Women fundraiser

Libby Kelley and Margaret Ramsay enjoy the festivities.

Leanna Roy and Connie McCalla show their support.

Members of the North Vancouver club of the Canadian Federation of University Women held their annual event to raise funds for North Vancouver student scholarships March 4 at the Shaw Theatre in Deep Cove.

The event featured a reception followed by a performance of Noel Coward’s comedy Blithe Spirit. Since its founding in 1980, the club has awarded more than $90,000 in scholarships to students graduating from North Vancouver’s secondary schools and tens of thousands more to those attending area post-secondary institutions.

Barbara Perrault and Monica MacDonald flank Margaret Tingley.

Hazel Starling and fundraising chairwoman Maureen Johnston flash their smiles.

Emily Rummel and Sally Cope arrive.

Tom Lucas and Tony Zoobkoff help out.

Please direct requests for event coverage to: emcphee@nsnews.com. For more Bright Lights photos go to: www.nsnews.com/galleries.

Bev Wong and Shirley Mulder attend.

Sunday, March 13, 2011 - North Shore News - A13

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ACTIVE LIVING

HELP BUILD A KENYAN ORPHANAGE Read about a fundraising evening set for March 20 on page 14

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ARTIST Vern Montgomery experienced a brain aneurysm followed by a stroke in 1990 at age 36. Despite the challenges he’s faced, he’s maintained a positive attitude and a passion for art, creating whimsical scenes of the Greater Vancouver area intended to bring happiness to others.

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A visit to Vern Montgomery’s apartment is like a whirlwind tour of the most beautiful locations the Lower Mainland has to offer.

The talented painter’s walls are covered in a kaleidoscope of colour.

Countless rich paintings capture one local scene after another — for example, a view of the Burrard Bridge, a game of volleyball at Spanish Banks and an affective, bright orange sunset.

Holder of a PhD in history earned at London’s Kings College, Montgomery

also wrote for a number of music magazines. However, since he was young, he’s had a keen interest in art; and despite the challenging turn his life took in 1990 at 36 when he suffered a brain aneurysm followed by a stroke, it’s never waned.

While his speech and mobility have been impacted, and he has limited use

of his right hand, Montgomery has maintained his positive attitude, and he endeavours to bring happiness to others the way he best knows how: through his cheery, lively works.

Montgomery’s paintings have been exhibited extensively over the years, See Artist page 15

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LIVE health notes

Breast Health: The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation will host an evening with research speaker Dr. Sohrab Shah, Tuesday, March 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at West Vancouver Com-

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Julia Sesia, a breast cancer survivor and stand-up comic, See more page 15

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NOTICE is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver that a Public Hearing will be held on MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. to receive representations in connection with the following proposed amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700”.

Bylaw No. 8152 - 303 East 11th Street To re#one Lot 1, $&cept the South 10 feet now lane, Block 49, (.L. 549/550, Plan 1256, as indicated on the sketch, located at 303 East 11th Street. The amendment to “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” will have the effect of reclassifying the said property "*,M1

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to permit the construction of a new front/back duple& that would consist of two storey5s plus a cellar and three bedrooms in each unit. The re#oning application proposes a total gross )oor area of %,655 s.uare feet plus cellar )oor area e&clusions. Parking for four vehicles would be provided at the rear off the lane in the form of a two car enclosed garage with an attached carport on each side.

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This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposals will be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person and/or by written submission. Written submissions to the City Clerk will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing to be held on Monday, March 21, 2011 or by email to randerson@cnv.org. Submissions received after the conclusion of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council.

The proposed Bylaw and relevant background material may be inspected at the of+ce of the City Clerk between 41%0 a.m. and 5100 p.m., Monday to "riday, e&cept Statutory Holidays, from March 7 to March 21, 2011. 3f you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct in.uiries regarding Bylaw 4152 to 2ocelyne Piercey, Community (evelopment at 604-990-42%6 or !piercey@cnv.org.

Public Meeting - Waived NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that it is the intention of the Council of the City of North Vancouver to issue Development Variance Permit No. 2010-00003, at a regular Council Meeting to be held on MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver. The Public Meeting has been WAIVED.

DVP No. 2010-00003 - 1111-1133 Lonsdale Avenue DJAVAD MOWAFAGHIAN FOUNDATION, INC. NO. 420196-5, has applied for a Development Variance Permit with respect to property legally described as Parcel G, Block 46, District Lots 544/549, Group 1 NWD, Plan LMP29%%4, and Lot A, Block 46, District Lots 544/549, Plan 1%424, located at 1111-1133 Lonsdale Avenue, as indicated on the sketch, to permit the provisions of the “Sign Bylaw, 1992, No. 6%6%” to be varied to permit two fascia signs to be located above the fourth )oor window sill. The signs consist of two hands clasping, and are currently installed on the north and east face of the building. If permitted, the sign on the north face of the building will be relocated to above the entrance of 1111 Lonsdale Avenue.

citycouncil Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Bob Fearnley Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating Councillor Mary Trentadue City Clerk Robyn G. Anderson randerson@cnv.org

The proposed Permit and relevant background material may be inspected at the of+ce of the City Clerk between 41%0 a.m. and 5100 p.m., Monday to "riday, e&cept Statutory Holidays, from March 7 to March 21, 2011. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org/publichearings. Please direct inquiries to Barbara Westmacott, Community Development, at 604-990-4216 or bwestmacott@cnv.org. Written submissions to the City Clerk will be accepted up to and including March 21, 2011 or by email to randerson@cnv.org.

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Artist shows work locally From page 13

both on the North Shore and beyond.

For example, he’s been featured at the CityScape Community Art Space, the Silk Purse and the Seymour Art Gallery, and he’s been a fixture at West Vancouver’s Harmony Arts Festival.

In recent years he’s crafted an annual calendar of his favourite works. This year’s, entitled Something To Make You Smile, was sold out by February.

When asked where his inspiration comes from, Montgomery says (with the help of his supportive sister Vicky Upham), he looks to his surroundings.

Everyday places and events captivate his creative eye, urging him to recreate them on canvas.

“He sees so much more than we do because we are usually too busy to notice,” she says.

When asked what sort of advice he’d give to others to encourage them to pursue their passions no matter what challenges life throws at them, Montgomery offers the following: “Keep trying, don’t give up!”

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Festival of Fire: Join Silver Harbour Centre on a trip to Ambleside Park to attend the Festival of Fire celebration, Tuesday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.

This festival is a prelude to the Persian New Year, Norouz, and there will be bonfires with people jumping over them as well as Persian music. The bus will leave Silver Harbour Centre, 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver at 6:30 p.m. and return at 9 p.m.

Registration: 604-980-2474.

Enjoying the Geriatric Journey: A seniors health forum on the basics of aging Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Dr. Art Hister will speak about maintaining physical health and fitness; Dr. Max Cynader will speak about signs, symptoms

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Leprechaun’s tea DONALD Gushue, Beverley Biggs and Sheila Weir invite thepublictoTheSummitSeniors’Leprechaun’sTeaParty, March 17, 1-3 p.m. at The Summit. Bring a decorated or classic hat. Tickets: $5. Info: 604-904-0842. and prevention of strokes and Dr. Raymond Lam will talk about maintaining good emotional health. Admission: $10.

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Grace* knows her neighbourhood well. For the past 40-odd years, she has lived in the same suite in a low-rise building on a quiet street in Vancouver.

She’s close to shopping and transit, which makes it easy to get around.

And, as a long-term tenant, her rent is kept at a reasonable amount. At age 69, Grace says she is not a struggling senior, but she still has to watch her budget carefully and is even thinking of looking for part-time work.

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From page 16 Steady Feet: A balance and falls prevention program helping older adults feel stronger and more confident about walking as well as increase their independence will start on Monday, March 28, 4-5 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

New participants will be required to attend an assessment session on Wednesday, March 16. Call Gillian at 604-987-5820, ext. 15 to schedule a time. Fee: $11 per class.

REBECCA Whitling (on violin) and Ariel Barnes (on cello) perform with Mark McGregor (flute) and Kenneth Broadway (piano) at Cedarview Lodge in North Vancouver. The quartet performed Beethoven’s 6th Symphony for the seniors at the lodge. The concert was an initiative of the Health Arts Society (ArtsWay), which provides professional arts performances that contribute to the quality of life of people in care. For more information, visit www.healtharts.org.

Aging, Changing, Creating — The Conversation Series: A program that addresses questions and creates a community for women to share stories of aging, transition and possibilities. Learn about this program that starts March 31 at a free evening, Thursday, March 17, 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Info: 604-684-4132 or patsvision@uniserve.com.

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Coffee with a Cop: A casual conversation with a neighbourhood RCMP officer about youth safety, Tuesday, March 15, 5-6 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: www.nsnh.bc.ca.

Community Speaker Series — Managing our Waste: Genevieve Tokgoz, regional utility policy and planning department project engineer will present Metro Vancouver’s integrated solid waste and resource management plan, Thursday, March 17, 7:30-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Info: 604-432-6200 or www.metrovancouver.org.

The Old Capilano River Bridge: The West Vancouver Historical Society will discuss the future of the old bridge at their general meeting, Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Centre, 695 21st St. Engineer Michael Roberts will be the guest speaker. Roberts has some unique, creative and thoughtprovoking ideas on the future of the bridge. Info: 778-2792235 or www.wvhs.ca.

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Glassy, week-old snow crunches underfoot as our small group digs in with snowshoe cleats and climbs the twisting trail past spruce, Douglas fir and cedar.

We head east, along the south side of the Cheakamus River. The trail isn’t especially difficult, but my thighs are burning and I’m quickly out of breath.

The reason? This isn’t my first bout of physical effort today.

We were up with the cloud-covered sun to do a challenging circuit class with trainer Mark Coates (he says it was an hour, but there is no clock in the gym and I’m certain I spent longer than that doing bicep curls and squats and spinning on the stationary bikes).

Now he’s leading us on this far-morepicturesque excursion, and while the fresh air feels good, it’s even better when he stops, unslings his backpack and pulls out bags of nutty, thick-sliced bread, a thermos of miso soup, herbal tea and energy bars.

Now this is my kind of exercise.

Coates is the high-energy coach and managing partner at Innovative Fitness in Whistler, a

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The combination of his workouts matched with Whistler’s epic outdoor playground, comfy accommodations at the lodge, its tranquil new Ashram Spa (which also offers yoga classes), and the wholesome, mouth-watering food available throughout the resort makes for an intriguing, and inspiring, take on wellness.

It is somehow not as difficult to crank out one more ab roll on the exercise ball when you know you’re booked in at the spa later for for Udvartana, an Ayurvedic treatment that includes full body exfoliation using a specially blended herbal paste. And there’s nothing that eases aching muscles like a gentle, day-after yoga class. It feels like the perfect place to focus on health; it’s hard not to feel good here.

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“In the States, it’s a trend that’s been growing at a really fast pace, but the concept is not as well known in B.C.” says Lovell. She loves leading the getaways, because she feels like she can have a greater impact on her clients over the course of a few days, rather than in one hour per week.

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I’ve been active in fitness all my life, but I couldn’t get rid of that bulge. I guess it’s a function of aging. Things got looser I as got older.”

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Spaghetti Squash with Peppers and Parmesan 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved ■ ½ cup (125 ml) grated parmesan cheese ■ 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter ■ ½ tsp (2 ml) sea salt ■ ½ tsp (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper ■ ½ cup (125 ml) finely chopped fresh basil ■ ½ cup (125 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese ■ 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely sliced ■ 2 tbsp (30 ml) red wine ■

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Getting the Skinny on Types of Fat Fat gets treated like a dirty word.

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So why does fat get such a bad rap? Because over-consumption

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This increases the shelf life and improves the flavour of foods that contain hydrogenated oil. Trans fats are found in a wide variety of foods, including potato chips, frozen foods, fast food, cake mixes and margarine. Both saturated and trans fats raise the levels of total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in our bodies, reduce our levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol, and increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

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Dr. Rahmany adds, “I have always been very sensitive to my patients with high fear and apprehension, and now I can offer them a safe and even more comfortable experience. I feel so many good people are avoiding needed care due to fear. I am looking forward to helping these people visit the dentist with this safe and wonderful technique of anxiety-free dentistry.”

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Spring brings fresh flavours

Gelato maker has creative taste LAST time we checked in with Bella Gelateria’s James Coleridge, he was busy making the world’s first single-malt gelato, a luxurious, distinctly peaty, Ileach Cask strength Scotch and chocolate creation.

Despite its luxury price tag, it sold like hot cakes.

Today, the always busy guru of all things gelato will be at Mickey McDougall Community Recreation Centre (200 East 23rd St., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $1 admission) for the launch of the Persian community’s Norouz Spring Festival.

The reason?

Coleridge has turned his talents to creating an extraordinary, delicious Akbar Mashti — an impossibly rich and creamy concoction of saffron, rosewater, small chunks of frozen double cream and pistachio pieces. The item is so popular, the gelato specialist had to rearrange his schedule over the last few days to make what still likely won’t be enough!

“Persians love quality,” says Coleridge, who will serve tastes from his freezerequipped cart on traditional noon flatbread. “They (the Canadian Iranian Association) were looking for something authentic — and they found me.”

Indeed, he says the Akbar Mashti is such a hit, he even has a new nickname: “Jamshid.”

Recently, the premium gelato maker has also turned his attention to all things Japanese, again with remarkable results.

While no shortage of local chefs use Kasu (the post-fermentation “must” from Granville Island’s Artisan Sake) to make mayo or marinade sablefish, Coleridge employs it to make a seductively creamy gelato.

Fancy more Japanese tastes? Coleridge also makes a delightful, subtle blend of wasabi and ginger gelato, as well as a refreshingly gentle malty Sapporo (beer) sorbetto, as well as black sesame gelato, sake and yuzu sorbettos. Flavours are available only depending on what’s been freshly made at Bella Gelateria. When it’s gone, it’s gone, until the next batch.

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With Gewurz conquered, can Riesling be far behind?

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One of our best food and wine matches this week came with a homemade batch of Julia Child’s foolproof (that’s why we make it) onion soup.

Shopping for the basic ingredients — all you need is onions, butter, olive oil, flour and beef stock — we found ourselves wondering what wine would go along.

The answer, as in so many cases, turned out to be Riesling. No surprise,

perhaps, considering the home to so many things onion is France’s Alsace.

What’s one of the best matches with Alsacienne tarte a l’oignon? You guessed it!

Here are two worthy wine picks from opposite ends of the Earth, either of which that will turn your next onion soup (with gruyere and parmesan toasts, of course) into a veritable feast.

■ Preiss Riesling 2009 AOC Alsace. Subtle perfume of stonefruit and chalky notes on top, a refreshingly precise balance of fruit and crisp acidity that makes it a perfect match (especially if you like a drier style) and sound contrast for the sweetness of the soup.

BCLS $19.99 ■ Stoneleigh Riesling 2008 Marlborough. We’re always surprised by the value that this entry level Kiwi delivers.

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University grants Capilano University recently received a number of grants from the private sector and the government to fund programming and eco-friendly updates.

RBC donated $20,000 to benefit Capilano’s IDEA program, as well as grad shows for the university’s acting for stage and screen and musical theatre programs.

Second year students in the IDEA program created Reflections Vancouver 2011, a collection of scenic Vancouver paintings. Students manage the

entire initiative from exhibiting unique paintings, to the design, production, and marketing of their art products. Their goal is to raise funds to support learning.

The university was also recently given a $226,159 provincial grant to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions while saving money on energy costs.

The money will allow it to save an estimated $52,961 per year in energy costs, while reducing its annual GHG emissions by 95 tonnes. In addition to the provincial grant, the university is receiving $206,435 from BC Hydro and $33,465 from FortisBC, formerly known as Terasen Gas, for a total of $466,059.

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Credit union booming The North Shore Credit Union achieved decade-high growth in 2010.

Loan growth reached $248 million last year, 19 per cent ahead of 2009. Deposit growth was $252 million, up 18 per cent over 2009 and the strongest growth seen in more

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Chris Catliff, president and CEO of North Shore Credit Union, said the company seized the opportunity to continue to grow while many other financial institutions were far less aggressive due to recent uncertainties.

Net operating income for the year advanced to $11.8 million, compared with $7.6 million in 2009, and return on retained earnings was 14 per cent. Assets under administration grew by $301 million, bringing the Credit Union to nearly $2.4 billion dollars at the end of 2010. Over the last ten years, assets have more than tripled.

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According to Joe Kelly, co-founder of Gobi Carbon Management Solutions, organizations of all sizes are facing increased pressure to green their operations — in terms of regulatory demands, as well as from consumers.

“As people become more aware of the various impacts and risks associated with climate change, they’re expecting the companies that they buy from to be proactive and doing the right thing,” says Kelly, who is also a Capilano University professor in the faculty of tourism and outdoor recreation. Kelly has a PhD in resource and environmental management.

Businesses are also facing increased pressure from employees.

“People are wanting to go and work for companies that are progressive and making a difference environmentally and socially,” says Kelly.

For the last 15 years, Kelly has been working as a consultant, helping businesses, governments and non-profit organizations measure, manage, and reduce their impact on climate change. Many of the organizations he’s worked with have been larger in size.

However, time and time again, he’s been approached by smaller companies with the same goal but without the budget to hire someone like him.

“I always had this idea in the back of my head to develop a simple, easy-to-use and affordable solution for the small guys and it was just a matter of finding the right technology partners to do that,” he says.

A year and a half ago, Kelly partnered with Ken Martin and Randy Yeung, of Surrey-based software development company Passion for Action, and Gobi Carbon Management Solutions, an online tool, was born.

“I describe Gobi as ‘QuickTax for carbon’,” says Kelly.

Companies subscribe to the system and get the software, GobiSOFT, configured to their organization, identifying their particular emission sources; for example, natural gas used to heat a building, electricity to power lights and office equipment, vehicles the company owns or leases, fuel, air travel, and waste and paper usage. Next, the company inputs all the related data, drawing on utility and fuel bills, travel records and other receipts, and that information is continually updated.

With the overall carbon emissions calculated and the ability to analyze the data in a number of different ways, companies can begin to reduce their impact, aided by Gobi. The tool offers simple suggestions like implementing a company policy requiring employees to power down computers at night to more complex and costly initiatives like investing in an energy-efficient heating system. For the complicated and potentially expensive actions, the software offers a tool that lets organizations to calculate the return on investment.

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Heli-hikers climb to dizzying heights

Canadian Mountain Holidays making remote areas accessible in the summer Ann Britton Campbell Contributing Writer

IN the Columbian Mountains, B.C.: Jordy Hein is feeling anxious about crossing the 50-metre cable suspension bridge that stretches between two granite spires in the remote mountains of eastern British Columbia. He’s not alone.

Gaps between the 90 planks that make up the bridge surface allow plenty of space through which to see the valley floor that is a kilometre below.

Truth be told, all 10 members of our climbing group, including me, my two teenage sons and my husband, are nervous about the crossing. Perhaps even a bit terrified.

Fellow climber Shawna Fisher recommends a little musical motivation. “Just hum the Indiana Jones theme,” she says sweetly, obviously remembering the suspension bridge featured in the Temple of Doom movie. Hein looks incredulous. “Didn’t that bridge break and people get shot at?” he asks.

In the end, we all attach the safety ropes of our climbing harnesses to the bridge’s thick steel cable and summon the courage to walk over the abyss.

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COOPER - Ernest Edgar (Ernie) born and raised in Vancouver and long time resident of West Van. Passed peacefully at home, with family by his side, March 7, 2011 in his 87th year. Predeceased by his brother, Bill, and his loving wife, Joyce. Dearly missed by his 4 children, Laurie, Bill (Jennifer), Barb and Doug (Berna), cherished grandchildren, Matt and Megan. He will also be sadly missed by other family and many dear friends. Dad worked hard, but also took time to enjoy and share many recreational activities, including: tennis, hockey, the outdoors, fishing, golfing? gardening, composting, travel and keeping up with the family dogs. In his retirement years, before the failing health of Mom, our parents enjoyed many simple adventures together and the happiest of times. Dad enjoyed exceptionally good health until the last few months.

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Theresa Sarah Maclagan (McCance) Nove. 3, 1912 - Feb 29, 2011 Born and raised in North Vancouver, Terry passed away peacefully Feb. 26th in her 99th year. She is predeceased by her husband Archie and brothers Larry, Jack, Ed and Gail. Lovingly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Terry was always a strong lady in a tiny body and she will be deeply missed. No service by her request. Condolences may be offered to First Memorial Boal Chapel 604-980-3451

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BARR - Karen Ellen (nee Kullberg) Sept. 17,1951- Mar. 01, 2011. It is with much love and great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear Karen on March 1st, 2011 at her home in Parksville on Vancouver Island at the age of 59. Born in Comox on September 17,1951, she spent her early years growing up in North Vancouver, attending Ridgeway Elementary, and Sutherland Secondary schools, graduating from Carson Graham High School in 1969. After extensive travel through Europe and the Mediterranean she returned home to the coast, settling on Quadra Island to start a family in the early seventies.

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SPENCE, Helen Elizabeth Born in Regina, Saskatchewan on April 16th, 1924, she migrated to the West Coast with stops in Nelson, Victoria and finally the North Shore of Vancouver. With Alastair, they raised 3 girls, Marylou (Sewell), Lynn and Georgina. Professionally her skills in office management and bookkeeping kept Spence Dental Laboratories well tended.

Community Endeavour’s included the United Church of Canada and her beloved Eastern Star. Her Star Sisters were a circle of strength over many years. Helen enjoyed her many travels with the photographer in the family, Alastair. In the last few months of her life, Mom reached a peaceful surrender gracefully passing on March 3, 2011. We’ll be missing you...from Alastair, her daughters, grandchildren, greatgranddaughter and community of friends. Our heartfelt gratitude to Sunrise of Lynn Valley, The North Shore Hospice and Dr. W. Hofmeyr. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 19th, 2011 at 11:00AM, Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver. Rev. Cheryl Black officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted to The Alzheimer’s Society of BC or a charity of your choice. For those wishing to share a memory of Helen, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com

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Doreen passed away gracefully at Lions Gate Hospital with her loving family at her bedside. Predeceased by eldest son Ellis Pryce-Jones and her sisters Audrey McGregor, Freda Cameron, Jean Gillingham, Tannis Vickerstaff. Survived by her brother Jack McGregor (Ellen). She will be greatly missed by her son Ted, his children: Gabriel (Katie) and Noah (Rachel), their mother, Barbara Montgomery (Peter), her daughter Nance Moseley (Nick) and their children: Daniel, and Gillian McLean (Jordan), honourary son Borge Lind-Petersen (Carol), honourary grandchildren, Hamish Allan-Headley (Scarlett) and Molly Montgomery, and her dear friend and niece Pat Gillingham and her family who lovingly called her their Auntie Doe. Born in Vancouver, B.C. to John and Dora McGregor, she grew up in Kerrisdale and attended Magee High School. She spent every summer from her teen years onwards happily on Bowen Island, her favourite place on earth. She enjoyed the dance hall and at times the famous Princess Line “booze cruises”. She met her future husband, Ray Pryce-Jones on Bowen Island. Doreen and Ray moved to Calgary for a short time during the war and returned to Vancouver in 1945. Doreen was an active member of the Junior League and subsequently joined the Thetis Club participating in many fundraising events with that organization. In 1959, Doreen and Ray moved to Victoria until 1963.

Upon their return to the mainland, Doreen and Ray parted ways and Doreen moved to Dundarave in West Vancouver with her 3 children and her mother where she remained until 1976. Doreen was independent and went to work to raise her children while her mother Dora kept the household in order at a time when a single mother was not readily accepted. She was a perfect example of unconditional love to her children and a model of strength and dignity throughout her life. In 1976, Doreen and her partner, Nigel Hale, moved to Bowen Island, winterized the family cottage and led a happy existence. When Nigel passed away, Doreen stayed on, sharing with her grandchildren the wonderful experiences of her life and the joy of Island life.

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GIBSON - Michael James Jan. 8th, 1986 - Mar. 7th, 2011 North Vancouver, BC Michael’s life was taken too soon in a car accident on the way home from the family cabin. Michael was predeceased by his Oma, Helga Puetz. He will be lovingly missed and always remembered by his parents Bob and Vera, his sisters Stephanie and Kate, his brothers in law Brook Parker and Scott Miller, his grandparents Jim and Shirley Gibson, Siegfried Puetz, and his best friend Kaleb.

His girlfriend and soul mate Kelly Pockett was severely injured, and our hopes and prayers are with her and her family. He also leaves behind his aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and acquaintances.

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WALKER - Edna (nee Fisher)1920-2011 Edna slipped peacefully away on March 6th after a brief illness.

Predeceased by her husband Ivan in 1986 and her brother Tom in 2008. Lovingly missed by her stepdaughter Maureen and her stepson Dennis, her sister-in-law Phyllis Fisher, her many nieces and nephews and their families, and her good friend and neighbour, Ken. Edna was born in Rossport, Ontario. Her father, John Fisher, was a telegrapher and the family moved frequently for his job. Edna also became a telegrapher and moved to Vancouver where she met her husband, Ivan. After marriage Edna worked at Canada Mortgage and Housing where she stayed for 30 years until retirement in 1984. In her retirement years Edna was very active in senior activities on the North Shore as well as the C.P.R. Pioneers Assn. and the C.M.&H.C. retirement group.

Edna was well liked, independent, and on the go every day until the week before her death. She recently turned 91 on February 19, an event which was celebrated by all her friends and family. She will be sorely missed.

There will be a memorial service at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. on March 19th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or S.P.C.A. would be appreciated. For condolences, robertlowe@shaw.ca

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FAULKNER - J. Robert (Bob) Jan 19, 1926 - March 8, 2011 Bob passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the North Shore Hospice eight years to the day after his beloved wife Gussie died. The North Shore mountains were their extended back yard, and they loved exploring them.

Always an inquisitive participant in life, Bob was able to reinvent himself after Gussie’s death. He became active in both the West Van Senior’s Choir and the North Shore Chorus, and revisited the finer points of bridge on Monday nights at Parkgate Rec Centre.

He continued to pursue his love of theatre, music and world travel, and was often seen on the dance floor practicing his finest ballroom techniques with his good friend Audrey. Bob is predeceased by his granddaughters Kaitlin (1993) and Claire Atkinson (2003), his wife Gussie in 2003, and his daughter Joan Atkinson in December 2009. He is survived by his sister Betty Downing, son Brian (Francoise), and daughters Kathy Costello (Al), and Gail Faulkner (Jeff), grand children Michael Costello (Sebrina), Chloe´ Faulkner and Emily Atkinson. He also had time to enjoy his great granddaughter Jaianna Costello.

Bob was born and raised in Vancouver and had lived in North Vancouver since 1954. He served in the RCAF in England in WWII, then enrolled in UBC where he met and married Gussie. He retired in 1986 after a career in the Public Service. After retirement he enrolled in Community History courses at SFU where he catalogued every building permit in the City of North Vancouver. He was presented a Heritage Award from the City for this work. His travels led him to almost every continent, and he was always happy to visit his children wherever they found themselves. A memorial service will be held at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Wednesday March 16 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, North Shore Hospice; or to a charity of your choice.

604.630.3300

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WOODS - Maurice Byron August 28, 1950 – March 1, 2011.

Byron unexpectedly passed away at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, on the evening WOODSB.C. - Maurice Byron of Tuesday, March 1, 2011, after August 28, 1950 – March 1, 2011. a brave battle against recently Byron unexpectedly passed away discovered liver cancer, with his at Lions Gate Hospital in North younger son, Grayson Charles Vancouver, B.C. on the evening Woods, and March his former spouse, of Tuesday, 1, 2011, after Patricia Byers, recently at his a brave Dianne battle against bedside.

Born North Grimsby discovered liverincancer, with his Township, Ontario, Byron Charles was the younger son, Grayson younger John Maurice and Woods, son and of his former spouse, Iva Ella May Woods (nee Bartlett) Patricia Dianne Byers, at his of Beamsville, He is bedside.

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A memorial donations made reception will follow at the church. to the British Columbia Cancer As an expression of sympathy, Foundation, the North Shore memorial donations may be made Soccer Development Association to the Columbia Cancer or to British Queen’s University at Foundation, the North Kingston. Friends may Shore send cSoccer o n d o Development l e n c e s , f l oAssociation wers or or to Queen’s University at donations in care of First Kingston. Funeral Friends Services may send Memorial at c o n d o l e n c e s , f l o w e r s oorr www.firstmemorialfuneral.com donations in care of First by calling (604) 980-3451.

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL

Lois Smith with Kevin O’Leary

REGISTER: www.bchrma.org/kevin Wednesday, April 13 4:30pm to 6:00pm Vancouver Convention Centre East

I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone who shared in the loss of our beloved Lois.

Your comforting words of support and beautiful sympathy cards helped to ease the initial grief.

We were able to keep Lois in her own home throughout her lengthy illness with the help of a home care provider.

Our first attempt at finding someone to provide this care proved to be quite expensive. However, the second search proved Golden ... Watching Joanie MacDonald and her staff from Home Sweet Home Care restored by faith in humanity. They were much more affordable and worth their weight in gold. It brought me peace of mind to see Lois treated with the utmost respect, dignity, compassion and love.

Joanie arranged for the necessary equipment required to meet Lois’s specific comfort and needs, making her final days a little more pleasant.

She and her team worked tirelessly, providing 24 hour home care, often doing things above and beyond the call of duty. This allowed Lois to stay in her home sweet home until the end.

Beauticians/ Barbers

CHAIRS & room for rent in high end salon in Lower Lonsdale.

Parking avail. Call 604-551-3038

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General Employment

BUSY NORTH shore catering co req’s driver, weekday hours, valid BCDL, car an asset. email resume: amfcatering@telus.net

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.

LOGGING COMPANY looking for Owner Operator Logging Truck Contractors.

Short/long log for Mackenzie area. Fax 250-714-0525 Phone 250-714-1191 ext 225, ben@bcland.com include references and capabilities.

NEED EXTRA INCOME

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

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

Twigs Landscaping seeking F/T landscaper. Must have sev. yrs of exp. and High School dipl. $23/hr.

E-Res: career.twigs@yahoo.ca

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QUALITY COLLATING Ltd. Calgary, Alberta Experienced Alphaliner Operator /Stitcher Operator for busy Calgary bindery.

Competitive wages based on experience. Send resume and cover letter including availability for shift work to: calgaryflyers@hotmail.com or fax to 1-403-204-7843

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions.

Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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CARE AIDE Avail evenings in exchange for F/T accommodation on the North Shore, exc ref’’s, car, great cook, housecleaner, must like animals 604-983-2613

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Hotel Restaurant

COUNTER PERSON

A busy Italian deli in Edgemont Village hiring P/T counter person. Customer service & cash experience preferred + full command of English. Apply in person 3055 Highland Blvd, North Vancouver YA YA’S Oyster Bar Ltd. in Horseshoe Bay is looking for a restaurant First Cook.

Job requirement: Minimum 2 year previous cooking experience, preferably in a similar high volume environment or a culinary diploma is required. Ability to speak Korean is an asset.

Opening and closing of the kitchen. Leads the line for all orders in the absence of sous chefs.

Responsible for cooking cold kitchen, grill, deep-fryer, salamander, and pan. Delegates duties to line and prep cooks as needed.

Full-time position, 40 hrs per week, $14.50 per hour. 2 weeks paid holidays will be given. Work location: 6418 Bay St. West Vancouver BC. Please send your resume to info@yayasrestaurant.com or fax to 604-909-5151.

Do not apply in person and no phone calls please.

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Hotel Restaurant

We are looking for a ★ F/T & P/T Kitchen Help ★ P/T Server Please drop off resume: 1660 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver.

OSAKA JAPANESE Restaurant North Van req F/T Kitchen Chef.

2-3 years exp. High school grad. $17.25/hr. Fax 604-929-0768

Insurance

Busy, Bright, Modern North Vancouver office

is looking to add to its team.

★ PERSONAL LINES REPRESENTATIVE

Min 2 years experience and Level 1 license required.

We offer an excellent salary & benefits.

Please send resume to or email: ibiresume@shawbiz.ca

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Model/Talent Agency

AN ESTABLISHED talent agency is seeking professional talent agents with one or more years experience. Send resumes to: resumes670@hotmail.com

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Education

Optician Training

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Office Personnel

Retail Sales

Retail Vitamin Sales Clerk with experience required for Part Time work 2 to 3 days per week incl Sat. $17. +/hr depending on experience.

Must be fluent in English.

Drop resume at 2470 Marine Dr. West Van or Fax to 604-922-1464

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ROOFER FOREMAN INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL Top Rates & Benefits Call:604-433-1813

employment@marineroofing.com

Capilano VW is looking to fill the following permanent part-time position:

★ Receptionist

Required for weekends and evening shifts.

Must have exceptional professional skills and committed to high customer service standards; possess great personality and excellent communication skills; capable of handling a busy switchboard and able to multi-task.

Reliable, flexible, adaptable, detail oriented and accuracy essential.

We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment.

Please send your resume to: CAPILANO VW INC. 1151 Marine Drive North Vancouver, V7P 1T1 or email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please.

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Teachers/ Instructors

FRENCH SPEAKING ECE for infant/ toddler daycare in N. Van lagardea-p@hotmail.com or fax 778-340-1064

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Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

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LIKE NEW. Full size white fridge and stove. $500 OBO. 604-290-7059.

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

APT. & FULL SIZE

BC College Of Optics

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604-581-0101

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Stacker

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4 WHEEL walker, with seat & basket $125; 21 spd bike $140; blender $8. 604-986-7038

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Furniture

COUCH AND loveseat, beige pub back style, micro suede, asking $475, 10 mos old. 604-868-1004 LOVESEAT, CREAM leather, excellent condition. $250 obo. call 604-980-8050

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT IAM CARES SOCIETY

Helping people with physical, mental &/or emotional barriers find employment for over 15 years.

Telephone: (604) 990-0800 #303 Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive North Vancouver TTY: (604) 990-0877 • FAX: (604) 990-0888 Serving the Lower Mainland

Funded by the Provincial Government

Junior Administrative Assistant WorleyParsons Canada Services Ltd. - BC Business Unit, provides worldwide engineering and consulting solutions. We are looking for an energetic and detail oriented Junior Administrative Assistant. This is a fulltime, permanent position with an exceptional benefits package. Primary responsibilities include filing a wide variety of documents, mail distribution, photocopying, reception relief, as well as carrying out other assigned duties. A valid BC driver’s licence is required.

Interested applicants should direct their resumes to http://www.worleyparsons.com/Careers

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ARCHITECTURAL SHEET Metal Apprentices & Journeymen Req’d Top Wages & Benefits Email:

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Wage: $28/hr, 40 hrs/wk, permenant. Greater Vancouver Area.

Fax: 1.866.900.2083 Woodworks Custom Developments

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F/T LIVE in Caregiver reqd for 3 kids. Mail resume: Judy Howard, 2236 Jefferson, W. Van V7V 2A8 COUCH, BLUE converts to a queen bed excellent condition $200 obo. 604 808 6223

NANNY REQUIRED Part-Time West Vancouver. For nine yr old girl. Hours 7:45 - 8:45am and 3:00 - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri. $15/hour neg.

Available full time in school holidays and ProD days preferred but not essential. References required, criminal record check.

Own car preferred. Own child welcome. Contact: michellepardey1@gmail.com.

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Garage Sale

SHANA’S FAMILY DAYCARE is operated out of her home again, on beautiful Tempe Knoll Dr, North Van. Near serveral excellent playing parks 604-980-2125

North Vancouver 21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

SUN MAR 20 16 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Drive, 604-980-3159 Adm: $4

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Daycare Centres

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

TEMPE TOTS DAYCARE Opened in 1987.

All day Preschool offering swimming, music, snacks, full or part time. 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs.

In Tempe Heights, Off 29th, between Lonsdale/William.

Jane & Pam 604-985-3783

Recycler

1950’S & 1960’s radio/record cabinet, 1950’s secretary desk, 2 bamboo screens, 30' white bookcase, occ chair h/w frame, 2 tv’s.. free for pcik up. 604-929-2538 FREE DIRT - Delivered for free.

North & West Van. Minimum 5 yards. 604-985-4211

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Wanted to Buy

Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

GARAGE SALE

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Dogs

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957 PUG PUPS, 2 females, 1 male, 1st shots, family raised, ready to go. $700. call 604-614-6044

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We provide an extremely competitive remuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

Please email your resume to: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please

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My husband and I have a very low income; do we have to complete an Q. income tax return?

There are certain benefits for seniors A. that depend on one’s income tax return: i.e. Guaranteed Income Supplement,

Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor, Pharmacare, and MSP Premium Assistance.

If you don’t send in your income tax, there is no way that your income can be verified and you may lose or delay your benefits. It is advisable to submit your income tax return before the April 30th deadline each year.

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

AUDI BRAND SPECIALIST

• A valid BC Drivers License • A clean driver’s abstract

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in the Classifieds!

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our top-performing sales team at our new North Vancouver location. We are in particular seeking an Audi Brand Specialist to help address the needs of our ever-growing clientele.

Therefore, previous sales experience and fluency in Mandarin are strong assets. Also required:

Dogs

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

Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR North Shore Neighbourhood House is currently recruiting for an Executive Director due to impending retirement.

We are looking for a star with a great attitude and a desire to keep the House going for another 75 years.

The ideal candidate will have at minimum: • A minimum of five to ten years experience in a senior leadership position with a not-for-profit or social services agency.

• Considerable familiarity with financial management, budget development and monitoring, and program evaluation with a not-for-profit or social services agency.

• Experience in program development, planning and implementation within a community non-profit context.

• Demonstrated experience in developing working relationships with a wide range of professionals, government personnel and members of government (local and provincial), funders and potential funders, donors, members of the community and staff.

If you believe that you have what it takes to lead this organization we want to hear from you.

Please submit a resume and covering letter including your salary expectations by March 31, 2011 to: Lisa Hubbard Director of Child Care Services North Shore Neighbourhood House lhubbard@nsnh.bc.ca

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Business Opps/ Franchises

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Ph: 705-575-5671 or email: vsproducts@gmail.com

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Econo Moving & Storage will be holding a public auction on Tuesday, March 15 at 11am.

The following accounts are in delinquency and will be sold to recover monies owing under the ’Warehouse Lien Act’ Rick McIntyer, Jill Bailey, Sonia Sidky, Jeff Maxwell, Gordon Chapman, Ryan Redvedt

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1 BR +den, renod, Woodcroft, view, $1215 incld all utils, gym & pool, ns, np, 604-925-6290 1 BR fully renod, upper Lonsdale, view, large, $945 incl heat hw & cable, ns, np, now, 604-987-8807 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view, now or Apr. 1.

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1 Br. large, corner unit, brick patio, now or Apr 1, $845 1 Br. large, Panoramic view, Apr. 1 $925. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR VIEW f/p, d/w, secure u/g prkg, Lease. 2nd/Lonsdale, N/P, $1050. Apr 1st, 604-669-3950

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

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Spacious Studios from $1050 & 1 BR from $1300 w/ balconies & spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Lonsdale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat & hot water incls.

Call 604-983-6920 to view.

155 E 19th St. @ Lonsdale 'A cut above the rest' 604-725-5194 ★ Total Bldg Reno ★New Kitchens & Baths ★Rich Tile & Hardwood, ★Fire Sprinkers & Alarms ★Non Smoking Bldg.

2 Br. dw, fp, faces north $1285.

2 Br. dw, 2nd floor. faces south $1295.

Avail Apr. 1.

2 BDRM, $1150 & $1225 Central Lons, nice quiet bldg, carpet, h/w floors, n/p, NOW, 604-988-3227

1 BR large apt in character bldg, hardwood, heat, hot water, cat ok! $930, Apr. 1: 604-983-0423

2 BR 2 bath, exquisite new reno upper Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, np, Apr. 1, $1320, 604-469-1148

1 BR, LRG, grd flr, $1250 inc. util, near bus/skiing/shops. N/S, N/P May 1... 604-671-2449

2 BR, approx 1100sf, Nr Cap Univ reno, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, ns, np, now, $1350, 604-921-4384

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: This isn’t the easiest week. There aren’t any disasters (unless you’re impetuous Sunday or late week, Saturday).You’re just rowing against the wind in career, communications, media, travel, work and health zones. Plod onward, and get plenty of rest. Watch what you say or write Sunday and Friday/Saturday. Home’s no picnic Sunday and early Monday, but Monday p.m. into Tuesday noon brings a gratifying sense of emotional security and friendship. Contemplate romance midweek. Tackle chores (safely) Thursday onward. A brand new world of hope and friendship lies ahead!

Taurus April 20-May 20: One more week of happiness, optimism, flirting, new plans, life’s vigour, friendships and entertainment! It won’t be a totally smooth time, though. Sunday contains some communications foul-ups (beware gossip, secret acts, especially regarding a partner) after which you feel gloom Monday morning. But all’s smooth after this, especially in shopping and earning, Tuesday/ Wednesday. Romance, gambling urges and creative surges arrive Thursday noon to Saturday noon -- but you might have to choose between “two attractions” or two actions. A chore you didn’t do nags at you.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Plug away at career, ambition, prestige or authority-related chores.

(If something in this arena began in 2010 or last January, it’s still a winner.) Be careful with money – make a major purchase, seek a pay raise or deal with important clients after midday Monday, not before (nor Sunday). Short trips, communications, paperwork, casual friendships and errands go well midweek. But someone’s evasive or deceptive around noon Thursday. All week, your hopes might struggle against a financial, romantic, age or health barrier. Try this: conform to the barrier; make it an aid.

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness rise high Sunday to Tuesday, giving you the ability to cope with some major obstacles or problems that have existed for two or three years. Your luck, karma and self-image hit the lowest spot in two decades over the last year and a half. Now you’re beginning the long climb upward, back to the sunshine. Things turn Monday about noon – relationships, finances, security and intimacy take on a comfortable, healthy glow! Your money and career luck climb midweek. But you hit a familiar relationship drag Friday/Saturday: being light, friendly cures it.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Lie low, rest and contemplate Sunday to Tuesday noon. Don’t tempt fate. Tuesday afternoon might start with a rush, a sudden friendship, a brilliant idea, or merely a wee uplift – in whatever way, a small signal comes that the next eight years are going to be different – you are stepping into a zone of increased awareness and intellectual acuity, of increased and smoother love, more travel, more learning; and if single, you will very likely marry. Life is fresh, mysteries flee (well, soon)! Expect attention all midweek. Chase money but beware spending, Friday/Saturday.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Be wary of investments, large financial undertakings, intimacy and any “private co-operation” Sunday – and all week. These are ethically OK Monday, but they still won’t yield practical profit. Work is reliable, though: you’re paid honestly, fairly. Relationships face some bumps, but you remain buoyant, and end happily. Retire for some rest and contemplation Tuesday noon to Thursday noon. Contacts with institutions, government or “head office” go well. Reconnect with spiritual realms. Your energy and charisma leap upward Thursday eve onward, but co-operation’s essential.

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BACH, UPPER Lonsdale, adult oriented bldg., incl heat/hot water, $800, avail now, 778-996-1263 195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 Bedroom $1450 Avail Apr 1 Prestigious bldg next to seawall.

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

Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

144 E. 19th St. N.Van lrg, bright 2 Br $1,300. Balc, Ldry, Prkg & Storage Available 604.787.1187

1 BR Apr. 1, 274 W2nd. reno’d, $985, incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, Call 604-779-3541

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BACHELOR SUITE: 365 East 2nd St, N Van: Bright, south facing suite in quiet building.

Private entrance: $720/mo, incl heat, h/w & hydro avl March 15th/ April 1st, phone 604-726-4884 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $915, avail now.

2 BR from $1340, Mar 15 or later.

Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 1 Brs $925 - $985 incl heat/hw& cable, 250 E 2nd. ns, np. now 1 yr lease large balc. 778-886-3250

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

2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338 A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN.. in Lynn Valley, heat & hw incl’d, ug prkg, (3 mos free) some reno’d units, 1 br, $945... 2 br, 1 bath $1200.. 2 br, 2 bath, $1275...

3 br, 2 bath.. $1475, coin wd, quiet area, 1 cat ok, No dogs, ns, 604-980-9219 2 Br large corner, $990 Gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. walk to seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916

412 - 560 Raven Woods Dr. 2 br, 1 bath, 761sf, balc. new carpets, 1 lease, np, ns, now, Eric Royal Pacific Prop. Mngt. 604-723-7368 ★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1Br. top 3rd flr. south view $960; 1 Br 1st flr, not ground. $925. avail Apr 1.

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Gated prkg avail. ★ No dogs ★1 cat ok ★ Pet Policy ★604-986-7745★

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your last week of work, drudgery and health concerns. Next week brings a month of fresh opportunities and excitement! For now, tackle chores so you’ll be free to chase those opportunities – some of which could involve love.

Ambition, career and prestige relationships draw you Sunday to Tuesday noon. Co-operation will be lacking until Monday noon, so plan your most important moves for that p.m. Hopes, optimism, friendship and light flirtation play around you Tuesday to Thursday – one of the most exciting relationship periods of your life is starting! Retreat, rest Friday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You’re in a romantic, creative, beauty-aware time, and Sunday to Tuesday bring a mellow, understanding mood. Good – you’ll need all the understanding you can muster Sunday through noon Monday, when various obstacles try your patience, especially in the work arena. By noon this trend switches 180 degrees to success, and romance has a better than even chance, right into pre-dawn Tuesday. Your ambitions get a splendid opportunity Tuesday eve to early Thursday (unless you worry about security) – take the chance, early (Tuesday best). Optimism, happiness, popularity late week!

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The accent remains on home, children, security, real estate, nature, stomach, soul and nurturing, for one more week. It isn’t the easiest week – romance and pleasure can’t seem to escape the realities of money and earnings. They’re intertwined, through late 2012. On the plus side, the same period (18 months) blesses you in emotional, serene, moral ways – you’ll feel good, right. (And you’ll be oddly protected from any disasters.) But don’t seek intimacy, sex nor investments Sunday. Gentle love, understanding and travel ideas enter mid-week. Be ambitious Thursday eve, Friday.

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

Call 604-986-3356 BRIARS 126 E 12 St. 1 BR for April 1st.

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

604-983-2086 CENTRAL & LOWER Lonsdale renov’d & bright w/view, 1 br from $850, 2 br from $1100, 3 br + from $1800. Mar 15th. 604-725-4873 JUST LISTED! 2 BR Large, balc. prkg, hardwood, 124 W 20th $1050-$1150. 604-328-4104.

LIONS APTS, 1 BR $1100. Insuite w/d, d/w, courtyard. Mar 15 or later. 1 yr lease 604-986-3866 Roche Point 2 bd 2 bth Over 1100’ View Golf course 10th floor ’deck’ Gym, hot tub, pkg walk store '$1795

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Mar. 13 - Mar. 19 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Communications, paperwork, details, errands, casual friends, short trips and curiosity fill this week and next. In the slowest, most gradual way, like water on blotting paper, this area of your life will grow for the next 15 years. At the same time (perhaps illogically) your worries about money and income will fade. You enter eight years of “home excitement” this week. This can have a negative effect, bringing more stress to the home (so relax, exercise, guard digestion) and a positive one: money made from property, food/shelter areas. A big new life! Midweek joy, romance.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Continue to chase money, but cautiously. This entire week, romance, gambling, sex, investments, lifestyle changes, secrets and “detective work” need to be handled carefully – or better yet, left alone, especially Sunday and Thursday onward.Tackle chores Sunday to Tuesday noon – follow safety rules Sunday/Monday. You glow with a certain sweet light all March, which can attract romantic attention. Tuesday afternoon to Thursday noon could provide some relationship excitement! Be diplomatic but eager these days. Secrets, “darker urges” arise Thursday/Friday – be honest, clean, safe.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness continue to put you on top. But this week has a couple of barriers which irk you a bit. They involve a partner, and/or your home situation, and/or money. (In all cases, money.) Ah, well, everything that has a compromise, has a solution. Sunday to Tuesday heightens your romantic, pleasure and beauty sensors.

A creative surge arrives! (It’s better, easier, Monday p.m. onward.) Tackle chores midweek – you’ll do them swiftly, successfully. Good health news! Relationships present challenges Thursday to Saturday: be diplomatic, loving. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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LYNN VALLEY, 3 BR top flr, hardwood, cat ok, $1400, May 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

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

LYNN VALLEY, updated 1 BR, hardwood, cat ok $1010. May 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

Luxury Over The Seawall!

1 BR. pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave. 604-926-6287

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

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

By appt. 604-921-7800

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE Bach/ Lrg 1 bdrm, Avail Apr 1, clean blding. Rent Bach $850, 1bdrm $1000. Incls Ht/HW. N/P, N/S, 1 yr lease, Cable/Park extra.

604-985-4272 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. ★ Bach $925. ★ 1 Br $1095 ★ 1 Br+den $1125. ★2 Br $1395 up views storage NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com WOODCROFT: 1, 2 BR 1 year lease. ns, np. Utils. incld.

COLLIERS - 604-926-2012 WOODCROFT 1 BR new carpet, paint. incl all utils, prkg, security, gym + pool $895 778-865-7455

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Duplexes - Rent

SPECTACULAR - Half Duplex in Dundarave - High end finishings, ocean views, almost 2500sf, 4/5 bdrms, elevator, separate office, 1 to 2 year lease. $5500/mth. Avail to view by priviate appointment only.

Pls call Kim 604.218.7988 kimhamblingrentals.com

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1 BDRM, Ambleside, long term $1200/mo, short term $400/wk, ns, np. Avail now. 604-922-5158

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com SHORT TERM FURN. ACCOM Daily - Weekly - Monthly grandmanor.net 604-988-6082

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13th & Ottawa Ave 908-7368, 6 BR, 4 bth, post & beam, 4500 sqft, view, pool, lease $4500.

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio. 1 BR & 2 BR’s avail.

Move in Bonus. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops.

1552 Esquimalt . 604-922-8443

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

DELBROOK 5 BR 4 ba, 2 kitchen 4 f/p, hardwood, decks $3000 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net EXEC 3 bdrm @ Furry Creek as of Apr 1 Quiet resort-like living http://tinyurl.com/furry29 ph 778-896-2934 *RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- House at 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

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

WESTHILL LUXURIOUS Executive 4 BR 5 bath, pool $5995 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

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

4 BR, Blueridge, 1800sf, 4 appls, fp, 1.5 bath, nr school, $1900/mo, avail Apr. 604-987-0638

AMBLESIDE CHARACTER updated, 3 br 3 ba, hardwood $2375 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

DEEP COVE seaside cottage 2 br f/p, new hardwood, large sundeck garage, ns $2375 604-929-5191 Friends? Sharing? View, Bright. Never before rented! 5 bd 2 bth Garage, Lane Access, extra pkg Hwd, ss gas stove, Inlaws Mom? Value Price per floor! $1,695/ Folkestone Panoramic Views!

2 very large decks, 1 bd den 2 bth, Quality upgrades Pet friendly 1 dog 1 cat only $2495/ Furry Creek, Golf, Howe Sound Views incredible. 1/2 hour Worth the drive! Den, 3 bd 3 bth $2995/ Bellevue Duplex Brazilian Hwd Amazon Granite ss New Appls Wine cellar and caregiver suite 3 bd 4 bth, solarium Big View Garage, In Dundarave $4995/ ’new listings coming soon’

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

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1 BDRM bsmt suite, large, np, ns, $885+utils, Nr. bus, L Valley & Lonsdale, Apr 1, 604-807-5531 1 BDRM in Edgemont, patio entr, reno’d. heated flrs, w/d, $980 incl utils, N/P, N/S, 604-929-5557

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, bright, clean, wd, dw, priv entry, Lynn Valley, $1250incl utils /net/cable, ns, np, 604-340-9893

1 BR garden level, share wd, ns, np but must love them, now/Apr 1, suit 1, $750incl util. 604-839-9062

2 BR grnd lvl, bright, recent reno, share wd, ns, np Grand Blvd ref’s, $1250 incl Now 604-340-5116

1 BR ste,W Van nr Park Royal, newly reno’d, all new appl, h/wd flrs, ocean view, pool/hottub, $1400 inc util, n/s. 604-889-6787

2 BR main flr, own ent, Cap Rd, insuite laundry n/s, n/p, avail April 1. $1400. Amir. 604-218-1280

3BR 2.5 baths, 2 lvl, fp, 6 appl. pool/gym, Westview Apr 1, $1725 heat incl np, ns, 604-924-4625

BACH bsmt above ground upper Lonsdale new carpet/paint, Apr 1, ns,np, $800incl util 604-830-0959 COACH HOUSE, small studio, lower Caulfeild, patio, quiet, very private, 1/2 blk to bus/beach, ns, $740 all incls, 778-988-2864

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

3 level, 3 BR, 2.5bth, roof deck, Apr 1, lease, $2200

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3 BR, 2.5 baths, Westview, fp, 5 appls, rec. facilities, prkg, np, ns, Apr 1. $1850. 604-921-4384

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

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

SOMETHING Different Central Lonsdale, quiet neighbourhood, spacious 1 br ste, Heritage Home, ideal for someone who values privacy $875 incl. 604-987-7203

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06 CIVIC. Runs great. 34 MPG, 30k miles. Call Jim 555-3210.

Go to http://classified.van.net or call 604-630-3300.

Lynn Valley, Cypress, Whytecliff

www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 Diana 604-657-4508

3 Br. large $1720.

Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, private yard, 1300sf, drapes, heat & prkg incld. dw, 1.5 baths, 1 yr lease. no pets, #1228 Emery Pl. Lynn Valley 604-987- 4922

A STUDIO suite, in quiet upper Lonsdale home, ground level, 5 appls, gas fp, Apr 1, Reno’d, ns, np, $750incl utils, 604-988-6818

6605

Townhouses Rent

6605

2 BR, Westlynn furn tv, kit & inet, cbl, np ns suit mature single/couple

2 BDRM bsmt, Lynn Valley, cozy, clean, own w/d, stor, np ns, April 1, $1000 incl utils. 604-961-4270

1 BR bsmt ste, Blueridge nr bus, rec ctre, Apr. 1st $800/mth incl cbl & heat. No pets. 604-817-7701

Suites/Partial Houses

$1450 incl.utils. 604-987-2691

1BDRM BSMT in Calverhall.1/2 blk to bus, For one person, Own entry, N/S, N/P, All util.incl. References $850. 604-988-3805.

2 BR. 700 sq/ft. Fully Renovated suite, brand new appls, W/D, private patio, N/S, bus stop, Edgemnt Village,Schools,Grouse Mtn $1400, 604-616-1629

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

6602

$1200.UPPER LYNN Valley. Lg. new, bright 2bdrm bsmt suite, own laundry, patio, n/s, n/p. Ken 604-230-1377

1 BR bright 1st level, hardwood, share wd, np, ns, Prospect, $900 furn $800unfurn. 604-980-8270

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

1 BDRM apt in the heart of Dundarave shops. New paint & carpet. Lge deck with view. N/S N/P. $1200 plus util. Avail Apr 1st.

Email info@pr-insurance.ca or call 604-922-0181.

2BD 1600SQFT view Folkestone wd, ug prkg $2800 OR 1or2 bd ste in home w/view. 604-374-4544

6600

Houses - Rent

www.vancouvershortstay.com

GARDEN BACH. $840 W. Van, bright clean private, kitchenette, suit 1 ns, np, need car, Hwy 1 & Cypress, immed, 604-922-3004

2 BR North facing view suite, avail now, quiet bldg, located on Bellevue Ave. Rent incld heat, hw, basic cable & prkg, 604-926-1691

6540

2 BR 1.5 bath, fully furn, avail Mar. 25, short or long term $1750 3 blks to Quay 604-961-4349

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

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail Now From $1650/mo. Fully Reno’s, granite countertops, Breathtaking ocean view, new appls, d/w, ne kitchen & bath rm cabinets, 2 balc, 1.5 baths, HW floors, Walk to shops & restaurants. Steps to Seawall, transit & beaches. Sorry, no pets.

Call 604-922-4724 to view.

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HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

8055

Cleaning

• Carpentry • Handyman Repairs • Renos • Paint • Decks • Minor Plumbing/Electrical

It’s one less thing to worry about.

Marshall 604-312-4937

www.merrymaids.ca

FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

Any project,

BIG

or small...

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

With everything life throws at you, who has time to clean?

Call Merry Maids.

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Tres-Greentech — Cleaning —

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$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com CONFIDENT CLEANING CO. Office, strata & house cleaning specialists. Excellent refs. Call Sara/Jeff 604-839-9633 DEPENDABLE, METICULOUS, cleaning 3 spots open for NEW CLIENTS Home/Office, reasonable rates, Inquire 604.984.9829 GEMINI CLEANING for 1 time & regular cleaning service. Insured.

Free est. Refs. 604-988-4634

AUTOMOTIVE cont. from previous page

9125

9160

Sports & Imports

QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs.

Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562

8058

Computer Services

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273

8060

Concrete

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

ECO-MIX CONCRETE Ltd. specialize in delivering any amount.

604.961.6184 or ecomix@telus EXP’D CEMENT Finisher. I can form, place & finish any concrete job. Peter 604-988-8856 anytime

8073

Drainage

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

24/7 service 778-709-8265

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

8075

Domestic

1991 BUICK Roadmaster, exc cond, lots of new parts, Aircared, $4300 obo. 604-250-1178

Cleaning

GREAT CLEANING LADY, over 14 yrs exp North Shore & superb refs $20/hr. 7 days 604-729-9339

Perfect Fitz Renos

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed.

Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

8055

Drywall

Scrap Car Removal

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400

2006 BMW 325i sports pkg, auto, blk, loaded, 90 k, immac, dealer serviced $17,950 604-220-6796

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

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

THE SCRAPPER

2007 TOYOTA Camry, auto, 6 cyl, exc cond, like new, 24,000 kms, $18,500. 604-464-4172

Vans

NISSAN QUEST XE 1993, good running, new parts, air care. Price $1100. Call 778 773-0474

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

2006 MERCEDES B200, local 1 owner, 82K, ext warr until 2011, auto, sr, heated front seats, white, loaded, $14,900, 604-771-5300

9173

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

9515

E

To advertise call

604-630-3300

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

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

Dave 604-984-7476 COMPLETE DRYWALL Services, Insured & bonded.

604-671-9724or 604-418-3171

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Boats

WANTED. Aluminum Boat, 10, 12 or 14ft, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

# 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 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping.

Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

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

8080

Electrical

J.C. BROWN ELECTRIC

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 30 year Exp.

Large & Small Job Specialist Expert Trouble Shooter Bonded, WCB, BBB 24/7 Low Rates

604-617-1774

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only.

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 A & P ELECTRIC Lic. Electrical Contractor, EC Lic. 103364. Alex 604-600-4441

8130

8090

Handyperson

Floors, Mouldings, Stairs, Renovations, Tiles, Drywall, Fences, Decks, Railings & Concrete Forms ★ Small jobs ok ★ Excellent references avail chulavistalandscaping.ca Francisco 604-710-9837

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certified Trained Pros.

For that small job.

Rates you can afford.

EXCAVATION SERVICES avail $85/hr. Fully lic. & ins. Westcoast Tank Recovery 604-628-8786

RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

604-202-6118

Fencing/Gates

FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201.

Professional quality workmanship Fences, decks, arbors, stairs... www.friendlycarpenter.com GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522

NORTH SHORE FENCES Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

8100

Fireplaces

PRO GAS - North Shore Gas fireplaces. Repair & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

Flooring/ Refinishing

DUST-FREE REFINISHING M & L Floors. BBB member. www.mlfloors.ca 778-988-4231

8125

Gutters

@

YOUR HOME GUTTER SERVICES

Vancouver Division Since 1985

NO HST! til Mar. 31

• Gutter Installation Cleaning & Repairs • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189

A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE • Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free estimates

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

• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)

Rates From As Low As

1.9% OAC

Ask us for details Offer may change without notice.

816 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER Toll free: 1-888-602-9258 604-984-0331 www.pacifichonda.ca

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25 yrs exp. 604 727-2306 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687 ROUZ ELECTRIC #89724 Great rates, fast service, free est.

Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

Landscaping

GREENWEST LANDSCAPE GROUP CONCRETE DESIGN HARDSCAPES SOFTSCAPES WOODWORK MASONRY WCB INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

604 549 0084 www.greenwestgroup.ca

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

ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable 604-897-7487

• Specialty in Moss Control • Aeration • Liming and Lawn Maint. • Pruning • Topping • General Cleaning

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

Residential and Commercial • Landscape Maintenance • Power Raking • Aeration • Lawn Repairs • Gardening

Free Est. 604-779-6978

email:

alljobs@telus.net

LAWNCUTS

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

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

778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com • Paving Stones • Retaining Walls • Fences

Cleaning & refinishing brick/paver patios No job too big or small

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 AVAIL FOR SMALL JOBS. Tiles-Painting-Renos. Only North Shore area. Doug 604-351-1313 AVL CONSTRUCTION - Renos, wiring, painting, tiling. North Shore 10 yrs. Cell 604-562-2415 PRECISION TOOLS, Handyman Service. Fix those nagging problems. Call Mike - 604-925-6381

8135

Hauling

604-988-3891

VANCOUVER LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Fences • Retaining Walls Decks • General Maintenance

SEE WEBSITE FOR PROMOTIONS & SPECIALS

www.vancouverlandscapes.com

604-790-9008 • 604-999-0352

8160

Lawn & Garden

ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD Haul & Delivery. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471

8140

Heating

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

Service & installation.

604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Plywood Kitchen Cabinets & Refacing, Counter Tops • In business 50 years 604-879-9191

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

DESIGN INSTALL MAINTAIN Book Your 2011 Lawn & Garden Maintenance Program Now!

A.A. BEST PRO

GOLDCON CONSTRUCTION, Kitchen & bath remodel. 20 yrs exp. N. Shore Co. 778-558-5051

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

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Call Sukh:

DESIGN INSTALL MAINTAIN Book Your 2011 Landscape Renovation Project Now!

greatcanadianlandscaping.com 604.924.5296 Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping.

Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

• Pruning, weeding etc.

• Design & advice • Organic gardening • Professional & experienced • 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.

604-726-9213 or 604-984-1988 BEN’S Garden & Landscape Services. For your Res/comm Landscaping, garden maint. fencing needs. Pls call 778-688-7876 or 604-584-7876. Free estimates ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853 GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586

PRUNING & YARD CLEAN-UP, maintenance, power washing, & hedges. Russel, 604-761-0830

8175

Masonry

THE ROCK DOCTOR

greatcanadianlawns.com 604.924.LAWN (5296)

GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

Landscaping

SERAFINA

Garden Services

Lionslandscaping.com Certified hort/designer exp wtih maintainance/installing. 604.762.8575

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

Free Estimates

Graig 604-986-3463

JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming.

Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

604-988-5294

established 1963

A.All Area Gardening Service

ABLE BODIED for gardening & household needs - 604-649-5536 or email gawoco@uniserve.com

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

604-876-4604

Lawn & Garden

Performance Garden Service

inate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745

604-984-4147

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

8160

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

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

Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs.

Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332

8155

SERVICE MAGIC Affordable. Serving North Shore since 1978. Mike 604-783-9558

8105

2003 VOLVO V70, AWD, premium package, 100 K, full service records, $13,500 604-924-2038

9145

Excavating

THE ROCK DOCTOR Quality installations of natural & cultured stone 604-312-7643

1998 SUBARU forrester, auto, roof racks, tow bar, 310 k, 1st owner $4500 604-984-7286

1998 DODGE Neon, $2950, 110 k,AC, PS, PB, auto trans.Remote Start, Good Tires. 604-802-2344

8087

Natural & Cultured Stone New & Repairs North Shore based

604-312-7643

www.rockdoctorstonework.com

MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271 P&G MASONRY. Retaining walls, stone facing, landscape designs 20+ yr exp 604-345-3300 T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

8180

Home Services

Call

Jungle George Local North Shore

★ Spring Yard Cleanup ★ ■ ■ ■ ■

HEDGES & TREES POWER RAKING GARDENING JUNK REMOVAL

George’s cell ★ 604-317-3552 ADVANTAGE LANDSCAPING Lawn, garden install+maint. moss control, power rake, aerate, remove rubbish John 604-988-9636 Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

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

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

Sunday, March 13, 2011 – North Shore News – A39

HOME SERVICES 8193

8240

Oil Tank Removal

Call ThE Experts Award-Winning Renovations ■ Rendering to Reality ■ ccirenos.com

ATTENTION WEST VAN HOME OWNERS Did you receive your letter yet?

- Enclosed with the letter you are told you have to pay a levy for having an oil tank on your property. Did you know the data on file was compiled by summer students in 1989 - 1991!!!

- Why should you have to pay a levy charge for something you never put in the ground or used.

- A North Shore News article dated January 12, 2011 shows West Vancouver District’s attempt at cleaning up these messes.

■ 604.980.8384

If you do indeed have a tank save yourself financially – call us to pump it.

SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES

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

HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • VINYL • CARPET • CORK

WESTCOAST TANK RECOVERY

BEAT THE HST! Have your oil tank removed NOW & enjoy additional 15% off our regular rates Trusted by local Realtors throughout the Lower Mainland Underground Tank Detection, Removal, Soil Testing, Contaminated Site Remediation Fully Licensed & Insured

25% OFF UNTIL JUNE 30

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604-628-8786

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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MONTY J’S MOVING Ask us about our

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Call 604-710-5253

MOVERS.CA

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ON TIME, careful, free estimates & firm price. John 778-233-7329 or www.pointmoving.com TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8193

Oil Tank Removal

ALL-PRO

OIL TANK REMOVAL

Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

778-223-8265

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

DJ PAINTING

Int/Ext. Com/Resid.

Many Years Experience Top Quality Drywall Free Estimates

604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917

FAIRWAY PAINTING

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

7291234

MIKE’S PAINTING

• Prof & Reliable • 30 Yrs. Exp. W.C.B. NORTH SHORE

778-833-4771 RICKY DEWAN PAINTING Interior - Exterior - Strata • Pressure Washing • Small Repairs

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

DELBROOK

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile!

Call Arlene...604-910-3270 MASTER BRUSHES PAINTING Spring Special 25% off. Int 20 yrs, Ext 15 yrs guaranteed. Top quality job. 604-377-5423, 507-4911

8205

NEW

Buying or Renting, find a great place to call home.

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

PLUMBERS

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

HOT WATER TANKS & PLUMBING Max 604-506-6544 Lic Plumber & Gas Fitter avail plumbing, heating, gas fitting res/ com repair Daryl 778-995-4045 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993

8222

Pools/Hot Tubs

econo pool andspa.com Pool & Spa Repairs, Call Vince 604-760-7229

8225

Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM MATCO DESIGN

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

604-720-1564

– Renovator Member of the Year

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

Winner of the National SAM Award

WWW.RENORITE.COM

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

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

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

604-983-3210 Additions, Renovations, New Construction

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

Int./Ext. Renovations Home Repair & Maintenance

604-816-6192

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GVHBA.org Stefan@604-202-1264 free estimates www.fortif.ca

GOLDCON

CONSTRUCTION North Shore Co. 20 Yrs Exp ■ Bath & Kitchen Remodel ■ Carpentry, Flooring, Tiling ■ Paint Interior & Exterior Licensed - Insured - WCB

778-558-5051

www.bomex.net

Pryce Contracting Ltd. (North Shore Based) Complete home makeover, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, suites, decks/patios, doors, windows & trim. Peter 604-988-7526

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

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All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500 NEW CANADIAN ROOFING LTD. Over 15 yrs experience All types of Roofing Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

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24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

8255

Rubbish Removal

Restoration & Professional Painting

ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD HAUL & DELIVERY meeting all your needs, ‘quality workmanship delivered with pride’.

Loads from $30 each Please call David

604-780-3974 (24hs)

604-RUBBISH

EAMS DESIGN & BUILD Local contractor. Renos, extensions, carpentry. You name it we do it!

Free estimate. 604-657-7157 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

NORTH SHORE WINDOWS LTD Windows, doors & finishing carpentry. 604-839-0636

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C. 604-720-9112

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- Home Inspection - Repair Estimates - Full-scale Remediation

Doug Robinson 604-985-4604

8240

Roofing

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

from concept to occupancy

Power Washing

20 15 yrs of Service on the North Shore!

8250

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Paving/Seal Coating

Introducing the

HOME SERVICES All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

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Serving the North Shore since 1963

A40 - North Shore News - Sunday, March13, 2011 Offer(s) available on all new 2011 models purchased through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery by March 31, 2011. Dealers may sell for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. ‡ 2011 RVR GT model shown has an MSRP of $28,498 and selling price of $##,###: includes destination, delivery and fees. (QUE): Taxes, PPSA, and other fees are excluded. (Rest of Canada): Taxes, PPSA, and dealer fees of up to $599 are excluded. † Combined City/Highway ratings for non-hybrid compact SUV’s. ! Purchase financing/No Payments for 90 days: available through Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal on all new: 2011 models (Lancer Evolution excluded) for up to 60 months (Terms vary by model, see dealer for details)./Interest charges (if any) will not accrue during the first 60 days after purchaser signs contract for a participating vehicle. After the first 60 days interest (if any) starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest (if any) monthly over the term of the contract. 2011 RVR SE (CS45-D C01) financed at 0% over 36 months.

Monthly payments equal $612, with a down payment of $0, a cost of borrowing of $0, and a total obligation of $21,998. 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, (Rest of Canada): up to $599 in other dealer fees (QUE): 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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2011 RVR COMPACT CROSSOVER From

$19,998 Selling Price

$21,698

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NEW LOWER PRICE

NO B.S. PRICING EVENT All Vehicles Fully Inspected & Serviced • ICBC/Car Proof Available On All Vehicles ON A TEST DRIVE 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer DE

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander

2009 Lexus ES 350

White, auto, a/c, CD, keyless entry, pwr group, Silver, auto, 4WD, a/c, CD, keyless entry, pwr Silver, alloys, leather heated seats, keyless entry, pwr group, sunroof, security group, security, balance of 10 yr warranty balance of 10 yr warranty

$15,995

2007 Honda Pilot EXL

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$26,888

$21,995

$29,995

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

2007 BMW 328i

$24,995

$21,995

Only 64,500kms, 4x4, a/c, local, pwr group, 7 pass

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 2007 Nissan Sentra S

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$21,995

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$11,888

2006 Toyota Tundra Access Cab 2005 Mini Cooper Only 68,100kms, SRT, Yamaha Pkg, 4x4, V8

$25,995

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$15,995

2009 Suzuki SX4

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2009 Toyota Yaris

From $11,995

Gray, 4dr, auto, a/c, CD, pwr group, 3 to choose

2007 Honda Fit

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT-P

From $11,995

2009 Honda Fit LX

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$16,588

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT

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Red, a/c, auto, CD, cruise, keyless entry, pwr group, security

Red, alloys, keyless entry, heated leather seats, pwr group, sunroof, security

$15,888

$19,995

2007 Nissan Versa

2007 VW Rabbit

2006 Audi A4 T Quattro Wagon

2006 Mitsubishi Outlander

$13,888

$22,995

$15,995

2005 Volvo V50 Wagon

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Limited 2002 Mazda Tribute ES

$10,995

Silver, 2dr, convertible, alloys, leather, pwr group, spoiler, security, Steptronic

Only 61,700kms, pwr group, a/c, super clean Green, hatchback, only 59,408kms, auto, a/c, Silver, turbo, AWD, alloys, leather heated seats, Green, only 55,739kms, a/c, CD, cruise, luggage rack, pwr group, security CD, pwr group, security pwr group, sunroof, security $10,888

2005 Mitsubishi Outlander LS Silver, only 85,698kms, a/c, alloys, cruise, keyless entry, pwr group, tinted glass

$13,995

Only 45,580kms, pwr group, a/c, auto

$15,995

4x4, black, alloys, leather heated seats, luggage rack, pwr group, sunroof

$15,995

Silver, 4x4, alloys, leather, keyless entry, trailer hitch, pwr group, sunroof

$9,995

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

604-983-2378