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Doctors sound alarm over ER surge Emergency visits jump 25% in three years Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

EMERGENCY physicians say staffing levels at Lions Gate Hospital’s emergency department have not kept pace with a dramatic increase in the number of patients arriving with lifethreatening conditions.

Dr. Mike O’Neil, a 20year veteran of emergency medicine, said the North Shore hospital’s emergency room saw 39,000 patients in 2006. By 2009, that number had leapt to 49,000 and is expected to be larger still for 2010.

“The concern is really about wait times in the emergency department and not enough physician staffing to see all the people in a timely manner on a consistent basis,” he said. “The same apparently is true in a number of other emergency departments throughout the province.”

Emergency physicians across B.C. are coming NEWS photo Mike Wakefield forward in a concerted attempt to draw attention to DR. Mike O’Neil, an emergency physician at Lions Gate Hospital, is joining a province-wide chorus of doctors who say they need more staff the issue. in the ER to cope with soaring numbers of seriously ill patients. Lions Gate treated 10,000 more emergency cases in 2009 than in 2006.

O’Neil attributes the influx to B.C.’s aging population.

“They tend to be older people with heart, lung or kidney (problems), diabetes, asthma, strokes, heart attack, cancer and complications of all those things. A lot of them are people in their at least 10 per cent of registered voters in all of B.C.’s 85 ridings 50s, 60s, 70s. It’s been predicted for years and it’s happening.” Niamh Scallan to force legislators to revisit the controversial tax, set to take Lions Gate also receives a “consistent supply” of trauma NScallan@nsnews.com effect July 1. cases from the North Shore mountains, where skiers, hikers “We’re only five weeks into the campaign and we’re doing and snowboarders from across the region regularly meet with THE North Shore’s anti-HST petition reached well,” said North Shore campaign organizer Eddie Petrossian. accidents. Lions Gate is also a receiving hospital for patients its target in all of the region’s electoral districts If successful, the campaign would force the government from Whistler, Pemberton, Squamish and the Sunshine Coast, Monday. either to call a referendum or present a bill in the legislature to where facilities aren’t as sophisticated as in North Vancouver.

Fight HST Citizens Initiative campaigners, who have been repeal the HST. It would not force legislators to pass the bill, Most of the additional patients have serious complaints that require immediate attention, said O’Neil. While total patient gathering signatures since the province-wide effort kicked off however.

April 6, have now collected the names of 10 per cent of registered See Campaign page 3 See Doctor page 3 voters in the North Shore’s ridings. They need signatures from

HST petition hits North Shore target

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Campaign needs 29 more electoral districts

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So far, the Citizens Initiative campaign has met its target in 56 of the province’s electoral districts. Organizers are hopeful that they will pick up the remaining 29 by the July 5 deadline.

“The people are clamouring to sign,” said former premier Bill Vander Zalm, in an interview with the North Shore News.

Vander Zalm spearheaded the anti-HST campaign earlier this year. “We went over the 400,000 mark (on Monday), and that’s the most signatures they’ve ever had on any public opinion poll in the history of this province.”

For West VancouverCapilano MLA Ralph Sultan, the progress made by petitioners reflects the public’s lack of knowledge about the NEWS photo Mike Wakefield HST and its benefits.

“There’s no question EDDIE petrossian led the anti-HST campaign in the that if you get 15 per cent North Shore’s four electoral districts. of the people signing up for anything, they’ve tapped into a pretty strong whether to hold a provincial referendum or to base of sentiment,” Sultan said. “But whether present a bill in the legislature that repeals the these people really understand the HST is HST “It terms of what happens next, that’s something I would question, because the government hasn’t explained it properly. The pretty well defined in the legislation and in the rules,” Sultan said. “Like every other person positive benefits are simply not understood.”

Elections BC’s campaign rules prevent the in the Legislative Assembly, we will watch the government from providing HST information process unfold.”

With the petition’s target met on the to the public until the Citizens Initiative petition ends July 5, Sultan said. Until then, North Shore, Bill Vander Zalm and his team only registered participants in the debate can of anti-HST activists will continue to collect do so. The electoral body made the ruling signatures across the province.

April 29.

“The target will be reached,” Vander Zalm “The government intended to give out said. “We want to have well over half a million more information but . . . they were told to signatures in the province. We want 15 per shut up,” said Sultan. cent of registered voters in every riding on The government won’t know its next step the petition. If we go beyond that, all the until the July 5 deadline comes and goes, he better.” said. If the petitioners reach their required “I think it’s going to change politics in this threshold, the Liberals will decide at that point province forever,” he said.

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PACIFIC Spirit Choir soloist Janel Snider channels Maria in the hills of West Vancouver. Snider will perform songs from The Sound of Music as part of the choir’s Heroes and Villains concert Saturday May 15 at West Vancouver United Church.

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numbers may have hit a similar level in the past, he said, the combination of volume and severity is new.

“People get triaged and they are assigned a number,” O’Neil explained.

“Number ones need to be seen right away, twos need to be seen fairly soon and so on. The increase in the number of people coming through is primarily the ones, twos and threes, the sicker people; it’s not the minor stuff.”

Sicker people require more time from doctors and nurses, both for a thorough investigation of their problems and for more complex treatment procedures.

Moreover, O’Neil said, the complexity of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques increases each year as science advances.

According to the statistics gathered by his department, O’Neil said, the number of lower-end problems — the fours and fives — was almost flat. He suspects many people are taking their minor wounds and ailments to walk-in clinics in hopes of a shorter wait.

“The ones we always get to immediately and the twos we get to most of the time in a short period of time,” he said. However the “number-two-lights,” such as chest pains not connected with a heart attack, often join their fellow sufferers in the waiting room, sometimes for hours.

“Sometimes the real concern is people in category three and four, who may be moderately unwell; they may have pneumonia or asthma,” O’Neil said. “Those people end up waiting for prolonged periods of time because of the volumes coming through the door and because you have to focus on the really sick people. For example, I came on a shift in the evening time and the first group of people I saw were all these category threes and some of them had been waiting three, four, five hours to be seen. Some we were able to send home later when we determined it wasn’t really that bad (but) two had to be admitted to hospital, one with pneumonia.”

Lions Gate recently opened a new, larger emergency room, but that doesn’t mean any extra doctors. If anything, said O’Neil, the hospital may be a victim of the “build-it-and-they-will-come” effect.

“We have more space and we can fit more people in,” he said.

O’Neil was unsure how the province’s new “patient-focused funding” model

would affect the Lions Gate ER. Under the new model, the largest hospitals in the province will receive funding over and above their core amount based on the number of patients they successfully treat. O’Neil’s colleague Dawn Stangl, manager of surgical programs at Lions Gate, told the News last month she was “very, very, very happy” about the new plan, but O’Neil said it’s unclear if it will help clear the logjam in the ER. “I think that’s more for the hospital in general,” he said. “We haven’t heard there is any specific feature of that to address physician manpower allocation in emergency departments.”

O’Neil said several hospitals had passed on stories of “near misses” they chalked up to understaffing.

“We don’t have any real scare stories; we’re trying to be proactive,” he said.

“People are waiting and they’re in pain.”

What O’Neil and his colleagues are pushing for is “ongoing, permanent funding and increase in the staffing” to match the increase in patient volume. At Lions Gate, that means three new full-time equivalent positions, he said.

Emergency doctors are currently working without a contract with the province, but O’Neil said staffing levels are not about pay.

“I’m not asking for anything for myself other than . . . more physician manpower in our hospital,” he said. “We want to have enough person-power to meet the volume that comes through the door.”

In response to inquiries from the North Shore News, provincial Health Minister Kevin Falcon issued the following statement: “We recognize the exceptional work that ER physicians, nurses and other professionals do every day. While I appreciate that the doctors are attempting to make their case publicly for increased resources, discussions between the ministry and the B.C. Medical Association are ongoing.

“As part of that process, the ministry and BCMA will jointly determine where additional resources are needed most, just as we did in 2007 when we increased the number of full-time equivalent staff across the province by more than seven per cent, with Lions Gate Hospital seeing an increase.

“I would also like to note that across B.C., ER visits have increased by an annual average of approximately two per cent since 2005.”

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School district staff issued a call for expressions of interest in recent days seeking tenants to take over Fromme and Plymouth elementary schools at the end of the summer. The North Vancouver board of education voted last month to close the facilities in an effort to make up a nearly $7-million budget shortfall. Blueridge elementary will also be closing, but not until at least 2013.

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City may ban news boxes NORTH Vancouver city council is considering banning newspaper boxes from public property.

In his report to council on Monday, city streetscape planner Alexander Kurnicki wrote that the 216 boxes currently in the city generated roughly $28,000 in costs each year. The vast majority of this — $26,000 — is spent on cleaning up discarded newspapers.

The balance is used on administering the annual permits on free publication boxes and business licences for coin-operated ones.

Permits and licence fees earn the city just $6,175 a year.

Kurnicki offered several options to council, but he recommended the city install five to 10 large multipublication newsboxes (MPNs) similar to those seen in Vancouver at high-traffic areas and transit hubs. Private companies, such as Pattison or CBS/Decaux, provide the large multi-compartment boxes in return for their use as advertising space. Some models also incorporate a newspaper recycling bin.

“Newspapers provide a public service,” Kurnicki wrote. “As such, staff propose (the MPN option) as a balance of reducing maintenance costs and supporting access to information.”

But Coun. Rod Clark preferred an outright ban on newspaper boxes on public property in hopes they could be relocated to privately owned sites. The City of Surrey has taken this step.

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“As indicated in the report, it solved the litter problem; it solved the enforcement problem. It seems to be the best system enumerated in this report.”

Coun. Pam Bookham said most suitable private locations, such as gas stations or convenience stores, already offered newspapers and would likely not want a box as well.

Mayor Darrell Mussatto was adamantly opposed to the ban proposed by Clark.

“There’s no way I want to prohibit the distribution of newspapers in this city whether they’re for sale or for free,” he said. “It’s absolutely the wrong direction to limit this. People love their newspapers; you go up Lonsdale and those boxes empty very quickly.”

With Coun. Craig Keating absent, council was deadlocked 3-3 over the ban, and deferred the question until all seven councillors are present.

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he latest figures from the emergency room at Lions Gate Hospital are part of a larger trend that’s not going to fix itself.

Visits to the emergency room are up — by 25 per cent in the last three years.

That means longer wait times.

It’s easy to assume that more people are using the ER for non-urgent medical care — cases more properly handled by a drop-in clinic — but the numbers tell a different story. Most of the increase in volume is from people suffering serious complaints. That isn’t so easily dealt with by shuffling them off to another branch of the health-care system.

The situation at Lions Gate is not unique. It’s being seen at many hospitals around the province and it’s concerning enough that ER doctors have launched a public campaign urging the province to

fund more doctors and cut wait times.

We can probably find efficiencies to take off some of the pressure, but with baby boomers entering their 60s en masse, it’s unlikely to be enough by itself. That’s not something a cashstrapped province wants to hear.

While governments love to open new facilities (even those like the upgraded ER at Lions Gate, made possible in large part through private donation), funding operating costs isn’t as sexy.

But not funding adequate ER staff also comes with a cost.

Delaying the treatment of serious cases can mean more complications and more costly care. There’s little point to new facilities if they are simply to become places for people to wait around getting sicker.

It’s a case of pay now or pay later.

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Anti-smokers choking freedom

Dear Editor: Juxtaposed, your articles on cyberbullying and on the smoking ban at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Over the Line, Latest Smoking Ban Trying Our Patients, May 2) underscore the way anti-smoking bully-laws not only erode our rights and freedoms, but turn the victims (smokers) into faceless, drugaddicted monsters.

The anti-smoking lobby knows few boundaries, and like bullies, they seek out the powerless: prisoners, mental patients,

residents of retirement homes and patrons of bus shelters. Now they have turned their attention to the great outdoors. Are the backyard and bedroom far behind?

As in cyberbullying, the lobbyist hides behind the screen of anonymity. They and their newfound law-maker friends lack compassion and understanding; their laws become ever more insidious and cruel.

Smugly, they promote the newest multibillion-dollar industry of nicotine patches and pills and offer little in the way of addiction treatment.

We’re all guilty of oil addiction and the production of exhaust from millions of automobiles, yet we don’t hear a call for a ban on secondhand carbon monoxide. That would be the weak taking on the powerful; bullies know it doesn’t work that way.

As Kate Zimmerman so wisely wrote: “Sure, our intentions are noble. But where will society’s growing addiction to interference stop? And who has the power to stop it?”

Jim Cathcart North Vancouver

Bylaw will see seawalk go to the dogs An open letter to District of West Vancouver mayor and council: Please tell me you are not considering opening up our entire seawalk to dogs.

Please.

I encounter dogs on every street, avenue, lane and corner. I deal with being smelled, jumped on, barked at, nipped at and even peed on. When I venture into the dog zone on our waterfront, I expect that, but for a few short blocks, seniors, families with young children, walkers, runners, pole walkers and I can enjoy

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the seawalk without canines and their owners. We don’t have to worry about tripping over extended leashes, stepping in doggie landmines or running into the other pitfalls of sharing a lovely but ever so narrow seawalk.

If you have ever tried to negotiate the seawalk on a nice Saturday or Sunday afternoon, trying to avoid small children, folks stopping to chat, joggers and runners weaving in and out of the strollers and prams, you would realize the impossibility of adding dogs to this mix.

They can already be there on the other side of the fence — a safe alternative to allowing them on the seawalk.

Please, give us non-dog owners a few blocks where we can walk free of the hazards of ou-r four-legged friends.

Either that, or give us back the beautiful and serene walk at the other end where the Capilano River flows into the ocean and the seawalk is natural and rustic.

Dianne Vowles West Vancouver

Spirit Trail commentary on the wrong track

Dear Editor: I was saddened to read Trevor Lautens’s view of the Argyle portion of the Spirit Trail (The Spirit Trail In West Van Has No Roadmap, North Shore News, April 30). It would appear he is misinformed as to the true nature of what was proposed and is now coming to fruition.

First off, please understand my bias on the subject. I was an early advocate of the trail and worked to form the ad hoc committee that helped coordinate the efforts of all jurisdictions involved.

As a kid growing up on the North Shore, it was difficult for my family to find anywhere we could ride together due to the steepness of the hills here. Instead, we would go to Stanley Park or UBC. Twenty-five years later, when the concept of a trail connecting the North Shore’s municipalities was brought forward, I jumped at the opportunity to get involved.

Never, ever has the trail been considered a bicycle commuter route. From the outset, those helping to shape the model for the trail have had the same concept: a flat, safe path that would be accessible to everyone — parents, children, grandparents and grandchildren alike. In fact, many of those involved have stated that if it were to double as a commuter route, we would not volunteer.

Mr. Lautens implies that this project is backed by those who are trying to use their bicycle as a “vehicle of protest.” I think he is suggesting that this might be a green initiative. Not all of us are motivated by environmental concerns, but it is definitely an issue.

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“With an insensitivity to public opinion that defies understanding, the BC Liberals are forcing through the legislation that will enable the imposition of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).”

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ON December 30, 2009, GovernorGeneral Michaëlle Jean agreed to a request from Prime Minister Stephen Harper that she prorogue Parliament for the duration of the 2010 Winter Games.

All business of the House was thus deferred until March 3, 2010. Lambasted by leaders of the opposition parties, the action created a Canada-wide furore. There were protests in 60 cities across the country — several of them in British Columbia.

Close to 21,000 Canadians chanted anti-Conservative slogans to protest what they saw as a move by the Harper government to escape politically embarrassing questions on the Afghan detainee matter.

By Jan. 22, more than 200,000 had added their names to the Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament Facebook petition calling for Harper to resign.

Whether in the right or not, this was grassroots democracy in action.

So why the populist silence on the streets when Premier Gordon Campbell invoked closure of the B.C. legislature on April 22, with four weeks

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After all, where Harper’s motives were mere supposition, the motives of Campbell and Finance Minister Colin Hansen were acknowledged by the men themselves: by fair means or foul, they intended to pass Bill 9, legislation that would do away with the PST as a prerequisite to their July 1 imposition of the muchdetested Harmonized Sales Tax. The answer appears to be that British Columbians have abandoned any hope of legislative democracy and have decided to take matters into their own hands — literally.

Polls show more than 80 per cent oppose the HST. Businesses surveyed by chambers of commerce report opposition running from 71 to 80 per cent, even though the HST will transfer a $2.6 billion tax burden from corporations — many of them foreign-owned — to the shoulders of ordinary folk.

And speaking of business, let’s not forget that, despite the fulminations of Campbell and those in the financial world about the “corporate

need to compete,” it is small businesses — companies employing 100 people or fewer — that provide more than 80 per cent of Canadian jobs.

So riding high on the energy of 75-year-old former Premier Bill Vander Zalm, organizers have distributed copies of official petition forms throughout B.C. For the initiative to succeed, the legislation governing such petitions requires the verified signatures of 10 per cent of eligible voters in every constituency in the province. Because mistakes happen, and because some people are confused about altered constituency boundaries and might sign the wrong form, the fighthst. com canvassers are aiming for a minimum of 15 per cent.

By May 10, more than 400,000 signatures had been collected. Organizer Chris Delaney says numbers have exceeded the Elections BC minimum in all North Shore constituencies.

Has that fazed North Shore Liberal MLAs?

Apparently not, if one can judge by an e-mail from West Vancouver-Capilano MLA, Ralph Sultan to his constituents, recapitulating remarks he made to the legislature April 22.

Speaking to a motion by the Official Opposition that Bill 9 not proceed at that time but be forwarded to the select standing committee on finance and government services and that the committee invite witnesses to assist in its deliberations, Sultan said (in the patronizing tones that have become a hallmark of the current government): “So what are we debating here? We’re debating an amendment to the law eliminating the Provincial Sales Tax.” Yes, Mr. Sultan; that is absolutely what was being debated. It was an amendment to legislation that would have allowed due process — an opportunity for witnesses to provide input to the committee on behalf See Voters page 9

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Voters a nuisance to governing Liberals From page 7

of the democratic voice of the people, a voice your government refuses to hear.

“We are not debating the adoption of the Harmonized Sales Tax,” he continued.

“That decision was made six months ago in a capital city about 2,500 miles that way by the Parliament of Canada, and it’s now the law of Canada.”

As one might expect, Sultan said nothing about the prime minister’s claim that all the House of Commons did was approve enabling legislation and payment of a $1.6-billion “inducement” to facilitate imposition of the HST in Ontario and B.C. Nor did he acknowledge Harper’s attitude that it’s up to the people of Ontario and B.C. to decide whether they’ll take up the offer.

So, assuming I may not use the L word, I’ll ask the question this way: Which government is not telling us the truth?

I know where I’m placing my bet.

Vander Zalm put it more politely when he said: “The notion that Ottawa will not abide by the wishes of British Columbians and cancel the HST does not square with Prime Minister Harper’s previous statements that the decision to harmonize is a provincial one.”

But Sultan was not done: Hansard recorded yet another, very telling, paragraph: “I find it faintly offensive that the NDP would urge us to take a consultation on a fundamental matter of economic policy of the people. . . . This is the house of the people . . . and I find the idea that we’re incapable of debating this matter . . . but have to take it into the ballrooms and high school gymnasiums of the province faintly offensive.”

Your umbrage notwithstanding, Mr. Sultan, I and hundreds of thousands of other citizen-nuisances are more than offended that the premier and the governing caucus of this province continue to deny us input into a law that will drastically alter our own fundamental economics — made all the more galling given that your arrogant caucus received the active support of a mere 24 per cent of eligible voters just one year ago today.

But never mind. Despite the litany of deceits of the past nine years, perhaps we needed the HST finally to bring us to our feet and heed the adage: Don’t get mad, get even.

On May 7 in this paper, Global legislative reporter Keith Baldrey presented a clear iteration of the legal impediments that face petition organizers. He makes a persuasive case that, working in concert, Campbell and Harper will impose the tax, regardless of the number of signatures.

Reality suggests he’s right; but if Saskatchewan can repeal the tax, so can B.C. It is imperative that the petition succeed because, as Vander Zalm has said on many recent occasions, “The HST initiative is no longer all about a much-hated tax; it has become all about truth in government and about the rights of citizens in a democracy.”

Amen to that; but the effort cannot be left to one man and his team. The initiative process, so well understood by the people — and the governments — of Switzerland and the United States, is also about the responsibility of individuals to play their part.

So let’s make sure each one of us holds up our end of the bargain. Our democracy and our bank accounts depend on it.

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Staff estimate that about 43 per cent of the garbage going to landfills from West Vancouver’s single-family homes is compostable. Right now, that waste either ends up at the Vancouver landfill, the Cache Creek landfill or the Burnaby incinerator.

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Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 1968, Amendment Bylaw No. 4634, 2010

Notice is given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall of The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver at 750 - 17th Street, West Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm to consider Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 1968, Amendment Bylaw No. 4634, 2010.

(A Public Hearing regarding this proposed bylaw amendment was originally scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2010 but that Hearing was cancelled due to a notice publishing error and was rescheduled to May 17, 2010.)

The Public Hearing will be held on May 17, 2010 to consider the following: Applicant: District of West Vancouver.

Subject Lands: 1366 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, (as shown shaded on the plan to the right) Legal Description: Lot 1 Block 27 District Lot 237 Plan 4951.

Purpose: The purpose of the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment is to permit the establishment of a beach seafood stand.

Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment: The Subject Lands would be rezoned: • From RT1 (Two Family Zone 1) to C2 (Commercial Zone 2); and • On this site only, the rear yard minimum is reduced from 30 feet to 14 feet; and the requirement for a four foot planter along the street frontage is waived.

May 17, 2010 at the Municipal Hall at 750-17th Street, West Vancouver, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

For convenience only, some of the documents may also be available for viewing on the District’s website at westvancouver.ca or in the Reference Department of the West Vancouver Memorial Library at 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. (phone 604-925-7400 for current information on Library hours of operation).

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw amendment will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions at the Public Hearing. Submissions received for the Public Hearing will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration.

Submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council.

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Enquiries: Planning Department, Municipal Hall.

Phone: 604-925-7055.

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Vancouver reach its goal of 70-per-cent waste diversion from landfills and even bring in revenue from the sale of the resulting compost.

Approximately 175 of the 500 homes that were part of the program participated regularly in curb-side compost pick-up.

The six-month project, a joint-venture between Metro Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, the Township of Langley and Delta, officially ended in March, but West Vancouver has kept it going for the homes involved with money from the municipality’s solid waste reserve.

The six-month pilot project was budgeted at $15,000. Most of that was likely used, Bates said.

Caulfield residents that participated in the voluntary program placed their food scraps either in a food scrap container provided by the organizers or in with their yard trimmings. Those who did the latter marked their 70-litre yard trimmings container with a food sticker from Metro Vancouver.

The organics were then shipped to a regional composting facility in Richmond or deposited at the green waste area adjacent to the North Shore Transfer Station, according to an April 16 staff report.

Trucking scraps to Richmond on an ongoing basis is out of the question because of the high price of transport, according to Bates. Instead, staff are talking to Metro Vancouver about the possibility of finding a permanent space for them on the North Shore.

Picking up food scraps from the 500 homes in Caulfield costs about $1,000 a month. Staff requested an additional $9,000 at the council meeting to continue the program until the end of 2010, but Bates said that cost will likely be much lower, as food scraps have been integrated into the regular solid waste and yard trimmings collection operations and will not be sent to Richmond.

A district-wide program would likely be paid for by the residents using the service, according to director of engineering and transportation Raymond Fung.

Bates said the earliest a district-wide program could come into effect is 2011.

Council voted in favour of extending the pilot program to the end of the year and dedicating an additional $9,000 from the solid waste reserve fund.

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A story in the May 9 issue of North Shore News, Not So Muddy Waters, incorrectly stated the annual operating budget of the SeymourCapilano Filtration Plant as $12 million.

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Notice of Public Hearing

Expiry date May 21, 2010

Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4625, 2010

Notice is given that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall of The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver at 750 - 17th Street, West Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm to consider the following: Applicant: The District of West Vancouver Subject Lands: The proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw amendments apply to all lands in the municipality of West Vancouver.

Purpose: The proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw amendments will set community greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets for West Vancouver and establish policies that will help the community achieve the targets, as required by the provincial government’s Local Government (Green Communities) Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 27).

Details are provided below.

Enquiries: Planning Department, Municipal Hall.

Phone: 604-925-7055.

Summary of the proposed OCP Bylaw amendments:

• A GHG reduction target for the District of West Vancouver is set as follows: • Become carbon neutral with respect to municipal operations by 2012; and • Reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by at least 33% below 2007 levels by 2020 and at least 80% below 2007 levels by 2050.

• To achieve these targets, existing OCP policies are updated and new policies added. The key climate action policies are listed as follows: • Council will include home energy performance as a criterion in the consideration of development applications and in the disposition of surplus municipal lands; • The District will: • Encourage more energy efficient buildings that help to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions, including the promotion of home energy audits; • Collaborate with other levels of government, utilities, and non-government organizations to: raise awareness and build community-wide appreciation and support for climate change

mitigation and adaptation; explore policy tools to affect improved energy performance of residential buildings; explore innovative, low carbon solutions for the Capilano sewage treatment plant; and to meet the“Zero Waste Challenge”; • Support neighbourhood and multi-family retrofit projects intended to reduce community GHG emissions; and other community-based environmental initiatives to sequester carbon, beautify public spaces and make the built environment greener and healthier; and • Strive to reduce community GHG emissions resulting from vehicle trips through the development of policies and programs that encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation and provide increased transportation-related non-vehicular facilities throughout the community.

All enquiries regarding the proposed bylaw amendments may be directed to the West Vancouver Planning Department, Municipal Hall or by calling 604-925-7055. Copies of the proposed bylaw amendments and other related documents may be inspected from May 4, 2010 to May 17, 2010 at the Municipal Hall at 750-17th Street, West Vancouver, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

For convenience only, some of the documents may also be available for viewing on the District’s website at westvancouver.ca or in the Reference Department of the West Vancouver Memorial Library at 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. (phone 604-925-7400 for current information on Library hours of operation).

All persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw amendments will be given an opportunity to be heard and to present written submissions at the Public Hearing. Submissions received for the Public Hearing will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration.

Submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council.

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Visiting teachers and chaperones Dancy Caouette, Maxime Thibodeau and Christiane Gagnon flash their smiles.

Caoimhe O’Donovan and her dad Fergal enjoy the festivities.

Students from Argyle secondary’s French program hosted a potluck dinner for 23 students visiting from école secondaire L’Escale in Louiseville, Que., at the North Vancouver school April 21. The Argyle students visited Quebec in early April. The student exchange program was funded by SEVEC, the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada. Info: www.sevec.ca.

Argyle principal Olga Woodland, visiting teacher Emmanuelle Gauthier and Argyle teacher Janet Dunkin have a chat.

Visiting student Laurence Clement and North Shore student Jessica Ma attend.

L’Escale students Frederique Lajoie and Adreane Baribeau enjoy their visit.

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REDUCING the use of gas-powered tools will help minimize the carbon output of your garden.

amounts of energy to create and transport. Scientific studies have shown that plants absorbs less than half the nitrogen fertilizer applied, with some of the remainder leaching into the world oceans and groundwater and some of the excess nitrogen is converted into nitrous oxide, a heat trapping gas that is 320 times more potent than carbon dioxide. We should also try to reduce the use of gas-powered machines like lawn mowers which also create carbon dioxide as a byproduct of their operation. Every 3.78 litres of gas burned emits nine kilograms of CO2.

■ Don’t leave garden soil naked. What a lovely thought, it means to mulch the soil or to grow plants to cover the soil to prevent soil erosion and carbon

The requirements in West Vancouver are different than in North Vancouver with the City and the District having unique regulations themselves.

What’s allowed in one municipality may not be permitted in another so it’s essential for individuals contemplating a building project to know the rules before they get started.

Zoning regulations are the necessary rules within the framework of a community plan to ensure that a proposed structure is contextually appropriate in terms of permitted use and physical size, shape and placement to the particular piece of land it’s being proposed for. By setting restrictions on fundamentals such as setbacks from property lines, maximum building heights or permissible built areas, zoning bylaws quickly define what you can and cannot build.

Zoning regulations are often seen as an annoyance and some people avoid them by undertaking their construc-

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Todd Major A friend of mine asked me the other day if my garden is contributing to global warming? What?

Are you kidding me?

Gardens are supposed to be the last bastion of sanctuary and do-goodism in the world, aren’t they? Well,

according to my scientist friend, gardening can contribute to the generation of chemical compounds that float up into the atmosphere and trap heat via the greenhouse effect, which is thought to be caused primarily by carbon dioxide emissions, but apparently many other compounds such as methane and nitrous compounds also contribute to global warming. If I can’t even grow a garden without feeling guilty, then what’s the point of doing anything, and I am an organic gardener who uses very few inputs. All well and good but my friend still gave me a recently released guide from the Union of Concerned Scientists entitled The Climate Friendly Gardener, which outlines several basic things gardeners can do to help reduce global warming.

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The guide states, “A garden can be thought of as climatefriendly if it stores (or prevents the release of) more heattrapping gases than it generates.

While the movement of carbon and other global warming pollutants in the garden is highly complex and challenging to measure, researchers in agriculture, climate and soil sciences, forestry and urban ecology have identified a number of practices likely to move your garden in the right direction.”

There are five main steps outlined in the guide to help us make informed decisions on what we use to grow our gardens: ■ Minimize carbon-emitting inputs. This can be achieved by reducing or eliminating the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers which require vast

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SPRING is a busy time for both birds and birders, with migration in full swing.

Everyday brings new and exciting discoveries, whether it’s shorebirds, raptors, or passerines (song birds). They are all very special. But it is one aspect of migration that really excites everyone — the arrival of the warblers. These colourful songsters have often been called the butterflies of the bird world. It is an apt term because like butterflies they are both fluttery and colourful.

Wood warblers are mostly neo-tropical migrants, spending their winters from Mexico to Central and South America. Interestingly, wood

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warblers don’t actually warble, like for example, does our purple finch, but they do have a wonderful diversity of trills and buzzy notes. You might wonder why the name wood warblers is used instead of just warblers. This is to distinguish them from the “old world” warblers (Eurasian) which are classified differently from our “new world” or “wood” warblers.

In British Columbia a total of 35 species have made the checklist, according to the Biodiversity Centre for Wildlife Studies, 2007. The most recent checklist for Maplewood Conservation Area (winter/spring 2010) lists an amazing 16 species. Of course, the legendary place in Canada for warbler migration is Point Pelee National Park in Ontario.

A good place to start watching for warblers is in your garden. A common backyard migrant is a sprightly little gem called Wilson’s warbler, whose yellow plumage sports a nice black cap (beret).

Marshy places (wetlands) are where to look and listen for the lovely little Common Yellowthroat. The male is identified by his black Lone Ranger mask and “whichity,

whichity, whichity” song. The colourful Yellow Warbler is also found in wetter habitats, especially willow thickets around ponds.

High in the forest canopy is where to expect orangecrowned, black-throated grey and Townsend’s warblers.

Maplewood Conservation Area, Mount Seymour Provincial Park, and Cypress Provincial Park are excellent places to watch for these birds. Black-throated grey and orange-crowned nest in lower elevation forests, while Townsend’s is most closely associated with sub-alpine mountain hemlock forests, where the Sooty Grouse also dwells.

The male MacGillivray’s warbler, with his olive green back and wings, yellowish belly and grey head is always a delight to discover. He sings his “sugar, sugar, sweeter, sweeter’’ song often described as rich and chirpy from brushy areas at forest edges and trail sides.

Without a doubt, the most commonly seen wood warbler on the North Shore is the butterfly-like yellowrumped warbler. Two forms occur here — the yellow-

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loss. Mulching also prevents weed growth which eliminates the need for herbicides to control them. If you do not want to use mulch, which means you and I need to have a little talk, then plant any plant you like to act as cover for the soil’s surface to achieve the same goal.

■ Plant trees and shrubs. Nothing could be simpler in the garden, but today planting at home has a greater impact and resonance in the fight against climate change. All plants absorb carbon dioxide through their leaves storing the carbon in their tissues, but trees and shrubs are large, woody, and long-lived, and they store larger quantities of carbon than other plants for longer periods of time.

The correct selection and placement of trees can also help reduce air conditioning needs by providing shade in summer and reduce heating costs in winter by providing shelter from cold winds.

Trees also remove large quantities of air-borne pollutants from the atmosphere each year.

■ Expand recycling in the garden. Anything that can be recycled should be recycled. Most of us already recycle our greenwaste by law as we take our trimmings to the transfer station. But everyone should have a backyard composter to reduce the amount of kitchen waste sent to the landfill. In Port Coquitlam, the city recently allowed residents to add kitchen scraps to their greenwaste bins thereby reducing city wide garbage costs and helping to reduce the need for landfills and hence methane release which occurs during the breakdown of garbage in landfills. Methane is 23 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

■ Think long and hard about your lawn. It’s about time as a society that we re-evaluate the accepted convention of having a lawn for every home. If you do not play on it, sleep on it, or use your lawn for some other rational purpose, then perhaps it is time to consider an alternative. Even low impact lawns require time, money and inputs to maintain, more than double that of an equal area of garden bed.

While it is true that healthy lawns can sequester carbon, that benefit is outweighed by the large amount of inputs we use to maintain the lawn, specifically water, fertilizer and herbicides.

So there you have it, five steps to thinking green and living green in the garden.

Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer, writer, lecturer and organic horticulture teacher. For advice contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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throated Audubon’s, and the white-throated Myrtle. There was a time when these types or sub-species were regarded as separate species, before they were lumped. It is one reason (there are many) why you need to carry an up-to-date field guide — the birds don’t change, but their names can.

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Along with the warblers, there are other birds to watch for in May like vireos, flycatchers, Western tanagers, and black-headed grosbeak.

It is such a treat to listen to the beautiful songs of our feathered fellow travellers on spaceship earth. The best time to appreciate nature’s symphony of song is around sunrise — what is known as the Dawn Chorus. Sadly it is something many people have never experienced.

Maplewood Conservation Area hosted a special Dawn Chorus walk on May 8 that started at 6 a.m.

As mentioned wood warblers and many other birds are neo-tropical migrants. Some like our purple Martin (a swallow) spend the winter in Brazil. Some birds stay locally to breed where others rest and feed (refuel) before continuing on their journey to Northern B.C., the Yukon, Alaska or the Arctic. It should never escape us that birds need safe places to winter, migrate and breed. Each place in a bird’s journey is like a pearl (e.g. Maplewood) all put together on a string to make a whole. We are all interconnected in some way to the laws that govern nature. Let our birds always sing, eagles always soar, and may we always thrill to the wonder of migration.

Al Grass is a Naturalist with Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia, which sponsors free walks at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area on the second Saturday of every month. Meet at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Flats, 2645 Dollarton Hwy. (two kilometres east of the Iron Workers Second Narrows Memorial Crossing). Walks will go rain or shine.

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SPRING is the perfect time to catch migrating birds like the purple Martin (top) which spends the winter in Brazil and the yellowthroated Audubon’s warbler, seen commonly on the North Shore.

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tion projects without proper building permits in place. But if one thought that dealing with zoning bylaws at the beginning of a project might be a headache, imagine the prospect of dealing with them once the project has been built. Apart from receiving a penalty for non-compliance, the owner will be forced to tear down what’s been built if it doesn’t meet the zoning regulations.

This is not the way to go.

Before starting any new project, the first thing one should do is digest the limitations of their property and establish a plan of attack. What’s the maximum allowed building height, the permissible buildable area or the mandatory building setbacks from property lines? Establish the list of restraints you’ll need to address and then start moving forward within this framework.

Once you know your limitations you’ll quickly adjust to them and move smoothly ahead.

Occasionally there are situations where zoning bylaws move beyond being reasonable rules and thwart the best and most sensible design solution. Such cases are typically looked at by a building committee based on the submission of a variance application. If the grievance is deemed justified, the contravening design will be allowed.

A renovation project I worked on recently in the District of North Vancouver was built before the current zoning regulations came into place and a zoning review revealed that the front section of the home contravened maximum height regulations.

The clients wished to make a small modification to the front of the façade but were faced with the dilemma that nothing could be done because of the contravening height. The existing home fit well within its context and the suggested modification greatly improved the street appeal of the residence while in no way affecting neighbouring view corridors. We elected to move forward with a variance application and in the end it was unanimously accepted as a reasonable exception to the rule.

Here are a number of zoning regulations a homeowner may need to address before embarking on a building project: ■ The Floor Space Ratio (FSR) dictates the maximum amount of buildable floor area permitted for a given site. It includes all floor areas including balconies and verandas in some jurisdictions but

generally has exceptions for areas below grade and for garages. The calculation process can vary widely between municipalities and needs to be addressed right from the get-go.

■ Setbacks define buffer zones around the edge of a property in which the building footprint is not permitted. Most bylaws allow certain elements of structure like overhangs, window wells and chimneys to protrude into the setback but not always.

Accessory buildings such as garages and storage sheds generally fall under their own individual setback requirements.

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This is one cute idea that your kids will love to do with you over a weekend. Choose a blue stamp pad for the blueberries and a red stamp pad for cherries. Remember to let the fabric dry before packaging up as a gift.

Materials: Cream or white apron (available at Michaels’ crafts) Multicoloured stamp pad Old corks Sharp knife Iron and ironing board When I saw this idea at a party I immediately thought it would be wonderful with a cherry motif as well. The blueberries are easy to do and the ink dries quite quickly.

Begin by taking the apron out of the package and giving it a good iron. You want to eliminate any folding creases or wrinkles. Once the apron has cooled off, lay it on a flat working surface.

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With your sharp knife, cut the non-stained end of a cork in the shape of a half-moon.

This will act as the stem on the blueberry.

Carefully press the cork into the stamp pad making sure the end is fully saturated. Press firmly on pre-planned areas of your apron. Be sure to preplan where you would like the blueberries to appear.

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Money teaches responsibility

Parenting Today Kathy Lynn

IN his book Allowances: Dollars and Sense author Paul Lermitte says; “If you want your children to grow up to be financially responsible adults, I believe you must let them handle money often.”

He goes on to talk about learning to deposit money in the bank. And as the title shows, it is a book about allowances.

It’s important for children to learn about money and banking. I learned about an initiative being offered by the North Shore Credit Union that really intrigued me and I’ll discuss that shortly. But first, I went online to check out other banks and credit unions. This was by no means an exhaustive search, but I did note that all the banks offer accounts for children; some have extra perks such as a monthly draw for a prize or a free piggy bank. But

this new program just seemed more comprehensive and fun.

The North Shore Credit Union program is called Wishbank and it centers around a hands-on piggy bank comprised of three colourful compartments or “money boxes,” one each for saving, spending and sharing.

It includes a passbook to keep track of deposits and withdrawals as well as a guide for parents to assist children with their first steps in financial planning.

“We believe that supporting basic money management skills in children is a good first step in building a strong financial foundation for long-term success,” says Chris Catliff, North Shore Credit Union’s president and CEO. “Our new program provides a foundation for lifelong good money habits like saving to achieve goals, budgeting for purchases and sharing money with worthy causes or organizations.

“At the same time, we also wanted to make the experience of learning about money — how to spend, save and share — fun and rewarding.”

Parents often tell me that their children have no sense of what things cost and that they seem to be constantly doling out money to the kids for one thing or another.

And many of us will admit that handling our money is simply not our strength. As a matter of fact, we admire our friends and colleagues who are skilled at handling their money.

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NORTH Shore Credit Union’s Wishbank program makes saving fun and simple for kids to grasp.

We all wish we could budget and save and feel comfortable and competent at managing our assets.

And yet, we need to understand money. We need to understand banking. So, we need to teach our kids.

Allowances are the first step.

An allowance is not a salary; it is a tool to teach responsible money management. In the same way that children need to learn how to tie their shoelaces, write their names and use a knife and fork, they need to learn about money. And an allowance is how that happens.

The North and West Vancouver School Districts understand that and are partnering with the North Shore Credit Union to incorporate the Wishbank program into the Grade 2 math curriculum.

Allowances and a bank account should ideally start when kids are young so that they learn that organizing and

controlling their spending is simply a part of living in today’s world.

And they will make mistakes. A young child will see a candy bar and want it.

Without thought and without talking to you about the pros and cons of such a purchase, they will buy it. Now, they may enjoy that treat so much that the expense was worth it.

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ONCE again, Vancouver’s Vanier Park is poised to turn into a kid’s world, with the Vancouver International Children’s Festival opening May 17.

A longtime summer institution in the Lower Mainland, the Children’s Festival attracts some of the top names in children’s entertainment and live performance.

This year is no exception. Alongside familiar names like Charlotte Diamond and Bobs and Lolo are exciting new acts like the physical comedy of Circus Incognito and the brilliant puppetry of Rag & Bone’s A Promise is a Promise.

The festival is as international as ever. The National Acrobats of Taiwan will show off why they are so frequently held up alongside Cirque de Soleil as one of the world’s premier troupes. Aché Brasil will wow youngsters and adults alike with the exhilarating blend of dance, martial arts and powerful percussive music known as capoeira.

While your toes are still tapping, go and check out Joie d’Afrique, a celebration of West African culture that unites musicians from Ivory Coast, Guinea and Montreal. From closer to home, the Gitxan Nation’s Dancers of Damelahamid will perform Dancing our Stories, a showcase of narratives that have been retold on British Columbia’s north coast since time immemorial.

Watch out for new takes on traditional children’s favourites as well, like Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and the Princess and the Pea. The Children’s Festival runs from May 17 to 24. Depending on the day, shows start as early as 10:30 a.m. and can start as late as 3:30 p.m. Vanier Park is immediately west of the southern end of the Burrard Street Bridge. Individual show tickets cost $16, and family packs are available.

Call Ticketmaster at 604-280-3311 or visit ticketmaster.ca to order. The festival also invites anyone having difficulties with Ticketmaster to call 604-708-5655 for assistance.

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

Art attack LYNN Valley elementary students Kristina Cox (left), Mikaila Strilchuk, Aaron Fos-Oy, Martin Daniels and Alanna Balzer get their prints ready for the David Blackwood Project art show, Monday, May 17, 6:30-8 p.m. at the school, 3207 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. The event will showcase works by students.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - North Shore News - A21

PARENTING

Young artist of the week

The North Vancouver School District is seeking creative and innovative proposals in the form of Expressions of Interest for the future use of Fromme Elementary and Plymouth Elementary schools – North Vancouver.

Hyemin Lee, 19, Rockridge secondary

School buildings and shared outdoor facilities available August 1, 2010

Art teacher: Carrie Berg Favourite art: design, painting Favourite artist: Andy Warhol Her teacher writes: Hyemin is a gifted artist with a strength in visualizing her concepts.

Her artwork always challenges the viewer to take a second look. Hyemin’s use of colour and perspective is clever and original.

Young Artists of the Week are selected from North Shore schools by Artists for Kids for displaying exceptional ability in their classroom artwork. For details, visit the website www. artists4kids.com.

Request for Expressions of Interest

Response closing date May 21, 2010 Visit nvsd44.bc.ca for details

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

if you see news happening call our news tips line 604 985 2131

A22 - North Shore News - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Your New Business begins in the News

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Moja Coffee was founded on the North Shore 6 years ago. When we started our business, we focused on supplying coffee shops and select restaurants from the North Shore to Whistler, with fresh roasted beans. In our early days we were roasting only in a small warehouse located near the Capilano Mall. Thanks to strong growth Moja moved it’s operation, combining our roasting operation and an authentic Milan Italy inspired cafe. Complete with a circa 1940’s replica La Victoria Arduino espresso machine, our destination cafe has allowed us to showcase coffee in a very traditional fashion.

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While many say word of mouth advertising is best (and we believe strongly in that), the most significant growth for our cafe happened following our first ever advertising campaign with the North Shore News. In April of 2009, we held our first open house event, and promoted the sale in 3 editions of the North Shore News. The result...lineups out our door to the street before the doors opened at 9am on Saturday morning! We were overwhelmed with people, and were extremely happy with the result of the advertising campaign.

From the first contact with Amanda Rawlings in sales, to dealing with the photography staff and design department, our attempt to attract new business was as easy as could be. At Moja, we have two sales per year only, and we need to get maximum exposure to ensure the success of those days. Our second sale in December of 2009 echoed our earlier experience as once again the day ended up a huge success.

To put our advertising success with North Shore News into perspective: our sales were up 500% over our normal cafe business. Those numbers are huge and now factor in to our monthly budgets as we move forward.

Having been a long time reader of the paper, and now an advertiser, I can honestly say that the North Shore News continues to be my first choice for connecting to the local community.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - North Shore News - A23

PARENTING

Childcare workers honoured for excellence Niamh Scallan nscallan@nsnews.com

THREE North Shore childcare professionals were honoured with B.C. 2010 Child Care Awards on May 3 as part of the province’s celebration of Child Care Month.

North Shore residents Caroline Schier, Ellen Ruth Muirhead and Christine Eldon were among 12 recipients of the annual Child Care Awards.

Caroline Schier received an Award of Excellence for her dedication to the West Vancouver Child Development Centre.

“We were very excited and honoured,” said Schier who has worked at the centre for 17 years. “It’s nice that parents acknowledge the work that our team does here. It’s really a team effort and we are all celebrating together.”

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After-school Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.

Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on our own projects or try something new. Youth ages 13-

17 can drop in to the studio, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.

Crafts Funtastic: Children ages six to 12 can discover the wonderful world of art with creative activities including painting, sponging, drawing, collage and more on Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Drop-in: $2. Info: 604-982-8311.

Family Storytime: A program of stories, songs, and action rhymes for the whole family, 1:30-2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7408 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.

Mount Seymour United Church Choir: Children and youth who want to sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational

The awards were announced by Mary Polak, minister of children and family development, who commended the recipients for their support to B.C. children and families.

“Working in childcare demands considerable skill and results in tremendous rewards for children, caregivers, working families and communities,” Polak said in a press release.

Winners of the annual Child Care Awards are chosen based on nominations by B.C. parents, peers and community members.

According to the Ministry of Children and Family Development, nearly 100 nominations for the prestigious award were received this year. Winners were chosen based on criteria such as support for child development and diversity, commitment to ongoing professional development and leadership in the child-care sector.

Child Care Month celebrations will continue in the coming weeks with events scheduled on the North Shore and throughout the province. songs of all kinds are invited to join the choir. Practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-929-1336 or www. mtseymourunited.com.

Pyjama Storytime: The last Wednesday of the month, 6:45 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca or 604-9257408.

Parent and Tot Gym: Dropin gym for ages one month to five years, 6-7:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $1.

Sea Cadets offers youth ages 12-18 band, sailing, first aid, citizenship, seamanship, summer camp, high-school credits and friendships.

Meetings are held Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at 1555 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 105sea@cadets.net or 604-

988-8911 ext. 1.

Storytales: Drop-in storytime for kids ages three to five, Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.

Free. Registration is not required. Info: www.nvdpl.ca.

Teen-to-Teen Cultural Drop-in: If you’re new to Canada or you want to learn about other countries, drop in for a fun afternoon of games and activities. Newcomers get to practise their English, and everyone gets a chance to collect CAP hours. Meet Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www. nvcl.ca.

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PARENTING Ambleside ‘A’ Field Artificial Turf Project

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Join staff and representatives from the West Vancouver Field Hockey Club and the West Vancouver Soccer Club to find out more about the Ambleside ‘A’ artificial field project. ‘A’ field is the gravel field near the corner of 13th Street and Marine Drive. Information about phasing of work and early design will be available.

Questions and comments are welcome.

When: May 18th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm Where: West Vancouver Community Centre Atrium For more information, please visit westvancouver.ca, email parks@westvancouver.ca, or call (604) 925-7275 westvancouver.ca

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Rachel Brown Contributing Writer

THESE titles are sure to please the “beastologist” in all of us! Nathaniel Fludd and Samuel Blink are two orphans with a sense of adventure and a knack for hunting down strange creatures in these fantasy adventure stories for kids ages 10 and up.

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Ten-year-old Nathaniel Fludd’s life has taken a turn for the worst. When his parents are declared lost at sea, he lands on the doorstep of a distant family cousin — the world’s last remaining beastologist. Before he can unpack his suitcase, Nate is whisked off on his first expedition, to the sands of Arabia where the world’s only phoenix prepares to lay its new egg. When disaster strikes, Nate quickly finds himself all alone. Will he be able to see the phoenix safely hatched, keep his accidental pet gremlin out of trouble, and rescue his guardian from the Bedouin?

If he fails, nothing will stand between the world’s mythical creatures and extinction. Too bad Nate’s not the sort of boy who enjoys adventure . . . yet. Look for book two: The Basilisk’s Lair due to come out in June of 2010!

After the death of their parents, Samuel and Martha are sent to Norway to live with an aunt they have never met. When Martha wanders off into the Shadow Forest, an enchanted forest behind their aunt’s house, Samuel goes in search of her, accompanied by his aunt’s Norwegian elkhound, Ibsen. The forest is filled with strange and dangerous creatures like one-eyed trolls, deadly Truth Pixies and a witch who steals

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Become an expert Beastologist by reading these other titles available at your local library: ■ A Practical Guide to Monsters

by Nina Hess ■ Gruesome Guide to World Monsters by Judy Sierra ■ Dr. Ernest Drake’s Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts by Ernest Drake ■ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling ■ Everything I Know About Monsters: A Collection of Madeup Facts, Educated Guesses, and Silly Pictures about Creatures of Creepiness by Tom Lichtenheld Rachel Brown is the children’s librarian at the Parkgate Branch of North Vancouver District Public Library. For more library information, check out www.nvdpl.ca.

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green guide From page 15 body more effectively, with less effort and more flow, Saturday, May 15, 1-4 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Fee: $30. Info: 604-9875820 or www.altmd.com/ specialists/kerrie-hart.

Tasty Plants: Explore the different herbs grown at VanDusen, and plant a mini herb garden to take home.

For families with children ages five to 11 years, Sunday,

May 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $15/$20, includes admission to the Garden. One-time bursaries are available for families with limited resources. Information and registration: 604-718-5898 or familyprograms@vandusen at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver.

Info: 604-257-8670 or www. vandusengarden.org.

A Showcase of New Homes: Presented by The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, from May 13-16. Highlighting

the latest advancements in architecture, design, construction technology and energy efficiency. The North Vancouver open house is located at 768 Orwell St., hours are Thursday and Friday 1-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Some showhomes might not be open Friday, so please confirm with the builder before visiting.

All event details including photos, home descriptions and maps are posted at www. gvhba.org.

Bird Survey: All levels of birders welcome on the first

Saturday of the month, 8 a.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9875586.

Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7 p.m. at Delbrook recreation centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

Demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome.

Info: Donna, 604-986-9360 or Heather, 604-987-5382.

Mahon Park Stewards: Help pull invasive plant species every fourth Saturday, in Mahon Park, North Vancouver, 9 a.m.-noon.

Meet at the 15th and Forbes Street trailhead. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Rain or shine, so prepare for the weather. Info: 604-689-0766, ext. 23. (May date change to, Saturday May 29.)

Native Plants Demonstration Garden Work Party: Meet every second Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. from April to September

at Mahon Park, North Vancouver, to help clean up the garden. The garden is located in the recreational area of Mahon Park near the water park, north of the running track. Tools, gloves and refreshments provided.

Rain or shine. For more information call 604-6890766, ext. 23.

— Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Pamela Stone E-mail information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

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Public Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of the Local Government Act, that a Public Meeting will be held on MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver.

Re: Liquor Service Outdoor Patio - 170 West 3rd Street The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 2638, located at 170 West 3rd Street, legally described as Strata Lot 1, District Lot 274, Group 1 New Westminster District, Strata Plan BCS2790 (together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the strata lot as shown on Form V), as indicated on the sketch, has applied to provide service to a proposed new outdoor seating area. This proposal will allow liquor to be served in an outdoor seating area that is proposed to be installed along the front of their establishment. This outdoor patio area will have a seating capacity of 52 patrons. Hours of operation would end at 10:00 p.m.

AGENDA Chair: Mayor Darrell R. Mussatto - Staff Presentation - Applicant’s Presentation - Representations from the public - Questions and comments from Council Members - Motion to conclude the Public Meeting

The relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from April 29 - May 17, 2010. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org and access City Hall/Council Meetings/Public Hearings and Meetings. Please direct inquiries regarding Liquor Service Outdoor Patio - 170 West 3rd Street to Jocelyne Piercey, Community Development, at 604-990-4236 or jpiercey@cnv.org Written submissions to the City Clerk will be accepted up to and including May 17, 2010 or by email to sdowey@cnv.org.

Public Hearing Public Hearing

NOTICE is hereby given by the City of North Vancouver that a Public Hearing will be held on MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 at 7:30 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. 8076 - Bicycle Parking a

To amend “Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700” by adding a new section: DIVISION IV: PART 11 Bicycle Parking and Access Regulations. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Bylaw would require the provision of facilities to enhance non-motorized transportation within the City of North Vancouver. Standards for Short-Term and Secure Bicycle Parking and End Destination Facilities (lockers and showers) would be introduced. These facilities would also support electric bikes and mobility aids. Greater flexibility to the provision of parking would be allowed to mitigate costs and support City transportation and sustainability goals.

APPLICANT:

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER

This Public Hearing is held under the provisions of the Local Government Act. All persons who believe they may be affected by the above proposal 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 May 17, 2010 or by email to sdowey@cnv.org. Submissions received after the conclusion of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council.

The proposed Bylaw may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from April 29 May 17, 2010. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org and access City Hall/Council Meetings/Public Hearings and Meetings. Please direct inquiries regarding Bylaw No. 8076 to Alex Kurnicki, Engineering Department, at 604-983-7394 or akurnicki@cnv.org or Courtney Miller, Community Development, at 604-990-4219 or cmiller@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. 2010-00002, at the regular Council Meeting to be held on MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010. The Public Meeting has been WAIVED.

Development Variance Permit No. 2010-00002 - 845 Marine Drive WENSLEY ARCHITECTURE LTD. has applied for a Development Variance Permit with respect to properties legally described as Lot C, Block X, D.L. 265, Plan 20344, located at 845 Marine Drive, as indicated on the sketch, to vary provisions of the “Sign Bylaw, 1992, No. 6363”, as follows: 1, To vary a multi-tenant sign facing Marine Drive, increasing the permitted size from 108 sq.ft. to 140 sq.ft. with 100% copy area.

2. To vary a multi-tenant sign, facing West 3rd Street, increasing the permitted size from 108 sq.ft. to 170 sq.ft. with 100% copy area.

3. To vary a key tenant sign, permitting it to be located 4 ft higher on the building.

citycouncil Mayor Darrell Mussatto Councillor Pam Bookham Councillor Rod Clark Councillor Bob Fearnley Councillor Guy Heywood Councillor Craig Keating Councillor Mary Trentadue City Clerk Sandra E. Dowey sdowey@cnv.org

The relevant background material may be inspected at the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, from April 29 - May 17, 2010. If you wish to view the material online please go to www.cnv.org and access City Hall/Council Meetings/Public Hearings and Meetings. Please direct inquiries regarding Development Variance Permit No. 2010-00002 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 May 17, 2010 or by email to sdowey@cnv.org.

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Young Mothers’ Program: For mothers 24 years old and under, Wednesdays, 12:302:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.

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Toddlers: Storytime for kids ages two to three, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. at North Vancouver City library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvcl.ca. Drop-in.

103 Air Cadet Squadron: Male and female youth, 12-19 years of age, meet Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes Ave., North Vancouver.

Register at any meeting. Info: 604-987-8818.

Tot and Me: Playtime for toddlers 16 months to three years old. Arts and crafts, singing, reading stories, and a half hour of gym time, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Fee: $2. Drop-in at Ron Andrews Recreation Centre, 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: www. northvanrec.com or 604-9836508.

Babes Story Time: Drop in for toddlers 0-24 months, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvcl.ca.

French Story Time and Craft: Drop-in storytime and crafts for kids ages six and up, Thursdays, 4 p.m. at North Vancouver City library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvcl. ca.

French Club: Children ages nine to 12 can discover, share and create French books the third Thursday of every month, 6:45-7:45 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Drop-in.

Info: 604-998-3480.

Gleneagles Family Storytime: Enjoy puppetry, songs and stories, 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Mother Goose Program: Parents or caregivers with children up to four years old can learn oral rhymes, songs and stories, Thursdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. at Westcot elementary, 760 Westcot Rd., West Vancouver. Free. Info and registration: Christine, 604-985-7138 or Sara, 604990-1047.

Neighbourhood House Drop-in: Movies, video games, out-trips, and other fun stuff. Knowing your North Shore Neighbourhood House youth worker has its benefits.

Meet in The Room, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvcl.ca.

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St. Andrew’s United Church Choir: Angelic Voices, a program for age five to eight, practises Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9850408.

St. Andrew’s United Church Choir: Saintly Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 67 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9850408.

Storytales: Drop-in storytime for kids ages three to five, Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration is not required. Info: www. nvdpl.ca. fun.

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Farsi/English Storytime and Craft: Stories and songs, plus small crafts to make and take home. Drop-in for ages three-five, Fridays, at 10:30 a.m. at North Vancouver City library, 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604998-3496 or www.nvcl.ca.

Lap Songs and Tickles: Drop-in storytime for 12 to 24 months, Fridays, 10:3011 a.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free. Registration not required. Info: www. nvdpl.ca.

The Mixed Bag: Drop in for movies, board games and Rock Band domination on a casual afternoon, Fridays, 3:30-5 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.

Parent and Tot Art: Dropin art for children ages two to five, 9:30-11 a.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $5/$2 for an additional child.

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CASCADIA Society’s Aileen McQuilkin (left), Anthony Scorda, the Wolf, Wes Michaud and Sinfonia Orchestra’s Carolyn Cole will be performing at Carnival of the Animal Tales for Hand Bells and Orchestra, Saturday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Theatre. For tickets, $30/$25/$10, call the box office at 604-984-4484.

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North Vancouver Bottle & Return-It Depot The annual Return-It to Win-It Contest is back! Return your empty beverage containers from now until July 1st and enter to win an Adventure Essentials prize package including a 6-person tent, camping chairs, a cooler and more! A winner will be chosen from this depot so the more often you Return-It here, the more chances you have to win!

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Complimentary tickets are available by pre-registering to Colleen at 778-3861904 or leavealegacy@bestway. ca, or Robin at 604- 981-7612 or robin_smith@scotiamcleod. com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $10.

Community Speaker Series: Mayor Richard Walton of the District of North Vancouver will share his perspective on the Official Community Plan (OCP) review process Date: Wednesday, May 12, from 7:30–9 p.m. at the Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: free, registration not required. Light refreshments will be served. Info: 604-808-1171 or www.lvca.ca.

Leave a Legacy: A panel discussion with leading estate planning professionals on preparing or updating your will, choosing an executor, and considering a gift for charity in one’s will that offsets estate taxes and maintains inheritances for loved ones, presented by Family Services of the North Shore, Wednesday, May 12, 2-4 p.m. at Kay Meek Cen-

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Holding court TODDLER Madison Batch encounters a giant tennis ball at Hollyburn Country Club’s Cardio Tennis for Kids program, which uses action-based drills and games to emphasize movement and fun as it introduces children to tennis.

UNESCO and the World Architectural Heritage Illustrated Lecture and Book Launch: An illustrated lecture by Dr. Christopher E.M. Pearson in conjunction with the recent publication of his two books, this lecture will discuss the role of the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the preservation of the global architectural heritage, as well as the origins, mandate and headquarters of UNESCO. There will be a book signing and informal reception after the talk, Wednesday, May 12, 7-9 p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Cost $15.

Registrations and information: 604-925-7290 or www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.

Chili For Change: A Fine Arts Night to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Schools Foster Child program, Thursday May 13, at the Bal-

The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Recreation Centre. All strings welcome. Needed are French horns and double bass.

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Bubbles and Bling Spring Fling: An exciting evening including entertainment, cuisine, mystery balloons, door prizes, live auction and ‘real’ bling raffles, with proceeds going to the MS Clinic at UBC Hospital, Saturday, May 15, 6 p.m., at Le Bistro Chez Michel, 224 Esplanade West, North Vancouver.

Tickets: $75 (includes dinner/ prizes). Info: 604-345-7933 or BubblesandBling@telus.net.

Car Wash: Housing for Young Adults with Disabilities (HYAD) and Special Olympics, B.C. (SOBC) will be holding a fundraising car wash, Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Self Storage Depot, 1175 West First See more page 35 Canadian Council for the Blind, North Shore chapter, meets the first Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. Info: Joan at 604-985-2293.

Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: www.CarounPhotoClub.com.

Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free.

Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott at 604-924-1923.

Family of Origin Parenting: Westcoast Family Resources Society North Shore offers a free workshop on Wednesdays.

Call Nancy at 604-417-3406 for information, time and venue.

Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, See more page 32

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A CHEF IN YOUR KITCHEN cooks with whisky.

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Cupcakes: For the month of May, a portion of the proceeds from every Kids Club Cause Cupcake sold will be donated to Variety the Children’s Charity. Cupcakes is at 3026 Edgemont Blvd. in North Vancouver and at the Park Royal Village, 925 Main St., West Vancouver. Info: www. originalcupcakes.com.

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SECRETARY’S Day, Volunteer Week, International Talk Like a Pirate Day . . . there are all sorts of unofficial holidays and reasons to celebrate, but perhaps none is more worthy of a toast than Vancouver Craft Beer Week.

The inaugural celebration of the city’s finest craft beers was an idea hatched by a group of local suds enthusiasts; according to their website (vancouvercraftbeerweek. com), the recent explosion of consumer demand has resulted in a need for the celebration of Vancouver’s long-running craft beer culture.

“Spurred on by the go local movement, more and more consumers have turned to craft beer as an alternative to massproduced products from major corporations. With this in mind the Vancouver Craft Beer Week organizing committee has set out to further the exposure of not only craft breweries, but the consumers, restaurants, and other businesses that support them.”

The plan is to showcase the ever-growing craft beer phenomenon throughout the region with a signature event every day this week, as well as a host of other seminars, tastings and dinners attended by international and local “craft beer authorities.”

Events with tickets remaining include Women

food calendar

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

TAYLOR’S Crossing sous chef Cory Fidler, left, created a tasty menu of wellportioned dishes to pair with brewmaster David Varga’s Red Truck beers. and Beer (May 13); Dockside Brewing Gastro BBQ (May 15), Yaletown Brewing (May 13); Central City at Alibi Room (May 12); Green Flash at r.TL - (May 12); Homegrown Heroes Cask Dinner at Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe (May 12) and more.

I decided to get in on the action, and invited The Insider to join me at Taylor’s Crossing — the North Shore’s only brewpub —to sample its Craft Beer Week menu, a roster of dishes designed by sous chef Cory Fidler to pair with housebrewed Red Truck Ales.

Sound a bit epicurean for your favourite malted beverage?

That’s kind of the point.

Well-made beer can and should be paired with food, in the same way that wine is. Local brewmasters hope the week’s worth of events will help consumers realize how much more there is to beer.

With no Canucks game playing Monday night, all was quiet and we snagged a high table close to the kitchen in the

THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS Warm Spinach & Rock Prawn Salad Lobster Ravioli with Fresh Crab & Tiger Prawns Fresh Halibut, with Mediterranean Salsa Fraser Valley Duck Breast Port Wine Reduction Adam Shaughnessy has been executive chef at Carmelo’s since September 1st, 2009. Adam’s previous life was spent at Umberto’s restaurants in Vancouver & Whistler in numerous roles, his most recent being the Chef at IL Caminetto in Whistler Village. Come try some of Adam`s Specials.

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The menu includes five options, each paired with beer, for a price of $15 — a deal no matter how you cut it.

We decided to forego the vegetarian pick: grilled portabello paired with Two Lions Pale Ale; and the beef carpaccio matched with the Red Truck Lager.

Instead, The Insider chose the grilled rosemary lamb loin chops, which arrived pink and juicy, leaning on an abutment of roast garlic buttermilk mashed potatoes, and surrounded by a drizzle of blueberry compote. We were both impressed by the value, and the flavour was terrific.

The only off note was the too-densely battered and bland onion rings. The plate was a perfect match for the brewpub’s best-known Red Truck Ale, a bold caramel-flavoured beer.

My smoked duck sausage was just as good, served hot with a generous smear of chipotle shichimi toragashi grainy mustard. It came sides

by a heap of crunchy spinach and arugula tossed in a citrus ale vinaigrette with toasted walnuts, goat cheese and chewy sun-dried blueberries. Together with the Box Car Wheat, a hefeweizen, the entire pairing tasted of summer.

Still keen to try more we finished by sharing the cheese and meat platter. Again, it’s a hit, though I’d have loved the elements on the plate to be identified by our server. As it is, I can tell you there was a creamy blue cheese, a hard sheep’s milk cheese, some prosciutto and sliced ham on the plate (with others), plus crunchy sliced apple and green grapes. The hoppy flavours of the Indian Arm IPA balanced the rich flavours perfectly.

Best of all, we rolled out of there only about $50 lighter — for three courses, including beer. The Craft Beer Week menu is available until Sunday.

Taylor’s Crossing is at 1025 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.

Call 604-986-7899 for information.

2010 Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes: A twomonth series of intimate threehour classes where local chefs share their passion for food and cooking runs until June 20 in private homes throughout the city. Tickets for each of these fundraising events for the Arts Club Theatre Company are $125. Call 604-687-5315 or see www.artsclub.com.

Hot Chefs Cool Jazz: Sip and savour the night away as Vancouver’s leading chefs and Vincor vintners pair a delicious evening to raise funds on behalf of Ryan Stone, Canada’s entry in the 2011 Bocuse d’Or competition in Lyon France.

The fundraiser will take place Thursday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Admission: $110.

Tickets:www.hotchefscooljazz. evenbrite.com.

Chefs For Life: The best of Vancouver and Whistler’s culinary talent have joined forces to produce an extraordinary 12-course dinner with vintage wines and a silent auction to benefit the Friends of Life Society, Sunday, May 16, 5 p.m., at the Gold Fish Pacific Kitchen, 1118 Mainland St., Vancouver. Tickets: $350.

Info: www.friendsforlife.ca.

— Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell

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Taylor’s Crossing is a proud participant of the inaugural Vancouver Craft Beer Week, May 10-16, 2010.

For this entire week, our kitchen will showcase a delicious tasting menu, paired with our house craft brewed ales and lagers.

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Grilled Chilled Portabello Herb goat cheese, steamed asparagus, vine-ripened fresh cut salsa, sweet balsamic reduction, basil oil Paired with: Two Lions Pale Ale BEEF CARPACCIO Pepper crusted tenderloin, grated parmesan, fried capers, fresh basil, black pepper dijon mustard, arugula, served with warm herb focaccia bread Paired with: Red Truck Lager GRILLED ROSEMARY LAMB LOIN CHOPS Roast garlic buttermilk mashed, hand-cut beer battered onion rings, blueberry compote Paired with: Red Truck Ale FRASER VALLEY HICKORY SMOKED DUCK SAUSAGE Grilled duck sausage, sun-dried blueberries, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, citrus ale vinaigrette dressed arugula, Chipotle Shichimi Toragashi grainy mustard Paired with: Box Car Wheat (Hefeweizen) ASSORTED PREMIUM CHEESES & SPECIALTY MEATS Only from the ‘Cheese Man’ himself, you will enjoy a tasting of three premium cheeses matched best with an assortment of two specialty meats and paired with brewer Dave Varga’s own “IPA”, served with seedless grapes, apples and olive oil crostini Paired with: Indian Arm IPA

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aroma of the dish. In some instances if wine is used as a marinade, the meat becomes more tender and succulent as a direct result.

In specific cases a “spirit” like brandy or cognac may be used to flambé a dish like Steak Diane; or the dessert Crepe Suzette; or the great classic meringue dessert, Baked Alaska.

All types of whiskies are also popular in many great cooking and baking recipes.

For optimal results use a good mid-range priced whisky of your choice. Whisky is a type of alcoholic beverage that is distilled from fermented grain mash. Different grains are used for different whisky varieties: barley, rye, malted rye, wheat, and corn.

Since the Second World War different types of whiskies have found acceptance and popularity around the world.

Whisky is a strictly regulated commodity with many competing denominations of origin and numerous classes and types.

The unifying characteristics of the different classes and types are the fermentation of grains, and distillation to less than 95 per cent alcohol and ageing in wooden caskets. There are several popular whisky types: ■ Malt whisky is made entirely from malted barley; ■ Grain whisky is made from barley, and other grains; ■ Vatted malt is blended from malt whiskies from different vats; ■ Single malt whisky is from a single distillery; ■ Blended whiskies are made from grain and malt whiskies; ■ Bourbon whisky is made from mash that is at least 51 per cent corn; ■ Corn whisky is made from mash that consists at least 80 per cent corn.

Whiskies are aged in oak casks for several years, but it

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COOKING with alcohol like whisky adds flavour and aroma to a dish. is significant to mention that whiskies do not age in bottles.

Most of the whiskies sold today are about 40 per cent alcohol or above.

It is important to note that in all cases of cooking and baking with wines and spirits the alcohol content evaporates minutes after it is added to the dish; what remains is the flavour of the wine or spirit added.

In this column we offer four recipes with whisky for your consideration. Two recipes are for meals and two

others for baking formulas.

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Whisky BBQ Sauce 1 5-to-6 lb. boneless shoulder of pork, cut in half at its widest part Marinade: 4 cups apple juice 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp cider vinegar 12 cloves crushed garlic 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce 2 tsp celery salt See Pepper page 31

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For the BBQ sauce 1 cup ketchup 2 ⁄3 cup apple juice 1 ⁄3 cup Bourbon whisky ¼ cup hot pepper sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp soy sauce Salt and pepper to taste 6 Kaiser rolls Combine the marinade ingredients and place into a large plastic container.

Place in the pork shoulder pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine the barbecue sauce ingredients. Place the marinated shoulder pieces in a roasting pan cover with foil and roast for 1½ hours. Pour off most of the juice from the pan and spread the meat pieces in the pan, cover with the barbecue sauce. Cover with foil and roast for another 1½ hours. When the pork is done it will easily shred with a fork. Slice the bread rolls in half and pile on the pork with some of the BBQ sauce.

Present hot with creamy coleslaw. Approximate recipe cost for six to eight generous portions: $28.

raisin mixture, blending well.

Dissolve the baking soda in buttermilk; add to the flour mixture, stirring well. Stir in the melted butter and stir well. Preheat oven to 350F. Spoon the batter into a well buttered two-quart baking pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown. To prepare the whisky butter: combine butter and whisky and blend. When the loaf has cooled a little, slice or cut into squares and serve with the Whisky Butter. Approximate recipe cost: $5.

Chocolate Whisky Balls 1 cup pecans 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs 1 cup icing sugar (1) 1½ tbsp corn syrup ¼ cup your favourite Scotch whisky Icing sugar for rolling (2) Grind the pecans and the chocolate wafers coarsely in a food processor and empty

into a large bowl. Mix in the sugar (1), corn syrup and very thoroughly (you may use your hands). Shape the mixture into balls the size of a walnut and roll into the icing sugar (2). Place on a platter and cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate for several hours.

Approximate recipe cost for about two to three dozen balls: $4.

Whisky Pepper Steak Pepper steak: Four 7-8 oz. strip loin (New York) steaks 4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (1) 4 tbsp butter Salt to taste Whisky Pepper Sauce: 2 tbsp butter 4 tbsp finely chopped onion 3 cups beef stock store bought or homemade ½ tsp cracked black pepper (2) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 tbsp of your favourite

Canadian whisky ½ cup finely chopped green onion 2 tsp corn starch 2 tbsp water This recipe is presented in anticipation of the summer barbecue season. Measure and line up all ingredients.

Fire up the barbecue. Select a skillet and sauté the onions in the butter until the onions are turning brown. Add one cup of the beef stock to the onions. Add the cracked pepper (2) and the garlic.

Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is reduced by half. Add the whisky the green onion and the remaining beef stock. Let this simmer while the steaks are getting prepared. Spread the cracked pepper (1) evenly on the steaks. Press into the steaks so that they stick. Melt the butter in a large skillet when it is hot, place the steaks into the melted butter and sear each side for one to 1 ½ minutes.

When the barbecue is hot,

grill the steaks to the desired doneness. About two minutes per side for medium. Add the cornstarch mixed with the water to the steak sauce and bring to the boil while the steaks are cooking. When all is ready, plate the steaks onto a warm platter and serve the

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International Training in Communication: Learn to speak with confidence and poise on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver.

Info: Doris Dungey at 604-926-3954.

From page 28 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Braemar elementary, 3600 Mahon Ave., North Vancouver. Info: May at 604-926-3174.

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Shore Chamber Orchestra meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Sutherland secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver, and is looking for new string players.Info: squires@shaw.ca or 604-9886652.

North Shore Historical Society: Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month (except July and August), 7 p.m., at the Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver.

North Shore White Cane Club meets for entertainment, discussions and refreshments on the first Wednesday of each month, 1-3 p.m., at St. John’s

Church, 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. For more information contact Joan at 604-985-2293.

North Vancouver Newcomers’ Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the first Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Christine, 604980-5885.

Polynesian Dance Classes: Beginners classes for wadults and children, Sundays and See more page 33

NS women honoured

A record 19 women from the North Shore have been nominated for YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards this year.

The nominees are comprised of accomplished and inspiring women whose expertise and leadership ranges from the non-profit sector to arts and culture and corporate Canada.

Notable North Shore names among the nominees include Squamish Nation chief and council member Sxwelhchaliya Julie Baker, Donna Stewart of A Place to Call Home Housing Society and Amanda Tapping, actor and executive producer of the popular Sci Fi Channel series Sanctuary.

A complete list of nominees is available at www.ywcavan.org/ distinction. Also online is the chance to vote for the Connecting the Community Award, which will be given to the nominee with the most online votes. Scotiabank will donate $10,000 on behalf of the winner to YWCA programming in the area of her choice.

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operates only out of the Lynn Valley Community Policing Centre. The volunteer works with an RCMP officer as an extra set of eyes. This position is available every Friday night from 8 p.m. to midnight.

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

Community volunteer: This

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Usher: A volunteer is needed to greet patrons coming in to the theatre, provide clear concise information on the location of the box office, theatres and concession areas, take tickets and hand out programs. Must be able to provide clear directions and remain calm under pressure, especially during emergency evacuation situations.

Bus drivers: A volunteer with valid Class 4 licence is needed to drive an 18-passenger van for seniors’ outings. Good knowledge of Lower Mainland an asset, but not mandatory.

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A information guide: volunteer is needed to provide historical information and park and trail information.

In addition a potential opportunity is available to provide botanical interpretation. This position is available from May to September.

Board of directors: If you have a background in one of the following areas of expertise: information technology, legal, health, education or community services, and are interested in serving on a local community board; Parkgate Community Services Society is looking for three community volunteers for its board of directors.

If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.

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DANCERS young and old took part in the Royal Scottish Dance Society’s children’s workshop and dance held at Highlands United Church last month.

what’s going on From page 32 Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8311. reVive Vocal Ensemble is expanding and inviting young women, 19 years and over, to join their group, which rehearses Wednesdays, 6:459 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: Tiffany, 604-813-8433 or musicr evives@gmail.com.

Seaside Sing-along: Sing well-known songs from the 1930s-’70s the first and third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon at Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1775 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. For more information,call604-922-0264.

Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, September to June, 7 p.m. Info and location:

604-980-0108 or sinorth. westvancouver@soroptimist. net. Guests are welcome.

SpeakerHub Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 5:457:15 p.m. in the Education Centre at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Guests are welcome. Info: Gordon at 604-986-3179 or gbl@ netsplash.ca.

Bingo: Every Thursday, 6-10 p.m. at the North Shore Alano Club, 176 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: 604987-4141.

Canadian Federation of University Women: The North Vancouver chapter of this national organization committed to improving women’s status and human rights meets on the second Thursday of every month, September to May, 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9850352 or www.vcn.bc.ca/cfuwns.

Community Lunch: Come and enjoy lunch with other people in the

neighbourhood, Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Sharing Abundance Association at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges. Free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Info: www.st-andrewsunited.ca or 604-985-0709.

Dads Parenting: Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free workshop on Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Call Nancy at 604-417-3406 for information, time and venue.

Drop-in Bridge: Contract Bridge, 12:45-4 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-3 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook recreation centre.

Fee: $1. Info: 604-987-7529.

English Classes: All are welcome to basic and intermediate level classes, Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.noon, at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Cost: Free.

Information: 604-657-0908.

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Artist awarded for dedication to craft

WEST Vancouver artist Elizabeth Smily was recently honoured with a lifetime achievement award from the Federation of Canadian Artists.

including Kim Farhanzadeh, who’s led the volunteer team at the North Vancouver mobile blood donor clinic since 2006, and is responsible for bringing in many new volunteers through reaching out to the Persian community, high schools, and the North Shore Multicultural Society. Giving back to the community is extremely important to Farhanzadeh, a refugee of war in Iran in the 1980s. She views her community service as a means of spreading love and joy and erasing the bad memories of her wartime experience.

Info: 1-888-236-6283 or www.blood.ca/volunteers.

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Light of hope

NICOLE Hui (left) and Phoebe Kwok light candles representing starving children in Third World countries as part of the North Shore Pacific Grace Mennonite Brethren Church’s World Vision 30 Hour Famine. A number of North Shore community and school groups participated in this year’s event, which will support projects aimed at eradicating hunger, poverty and injustice around the world, as well as relief and longterm needs in Haiti following the recent earthquake.

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THIS photo shows a view north from the main tower during Lions Gate Bridge construction in 1938. In March 2005, the bridge was designated a national heritage site by the federal government. On May 21, at 2 p.m., a plaque signifying the designation will be unveiled in Ambleside Park. This is the culmination of the work of Peter Hall, the West Vancouver Historical Society, District of West Vancouver council, Vancouver city council and both the provincial and federal governments.

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According to a written statement, the honour was bestowed at the federation’s annual general meeting April 18 at the Federation Gallery in Vancouver.

Smily has been a senior signature member of the federation since 1979, served as president and vice-president, and has received countless awards over the years.

She is also a lifetime member of the North Shore Artists’ Guild.

••• In light of National Volunteer Week, marked last month, Canadian Blood Services extended thanks to the more than 17,000 Canadians who support the organization.

According to a written statement, volunteers fill a wide variety of roles for the organization, including greeting and assisting donors, co-ordinating blood donor clinics, conducting advocacy and recruiting new donors. There are many volunteers who reside on the North Shore,

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Giant Yard Sale: Hosted by the Ovarian Cancer Research team who are participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 1514 Burrill Ave. (off Hoskins), North Vancouver.

Spring Arts Festival: A celebration of the arts scene on the North Shore. A multi-faceted event that will feature groups representing a variety of art forms including music, dance, literature and fine arts with collaborative performances, Saturday, May 15, noon-4 p.m., at the Lynn Valley Village. Cost: free.

A Multi-family Garage Sale will take place Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the TsleilWaututh Nation Community Centre, 3010 Sleil-Waututh Rd., North Vancouver. Funds raised will benefit the Sleil-Wau-

Spring Frolic: A fundraising event to support recreation and fitness programs and services for people with disabilities, Saturday, May 15, 7 p.m.-midnight at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd.,

North Vancouver. The event includes dinner, an auction, casino and entertainment. Admission: $35 for one ticket; $65 for two; $195 for six and $325 for 10. Tickets are available at the Delbrook Community Centre, William Griffin Community Centre, North Shore News or 778-340-3091.

Emergency Preparedness: The following free course is being offered at the North Shore Emergency Management Office, 147 East 14th St., North Vancouver.

Disaster Response and You, Monday, May 17, 7-9 p.m.

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PIANIST Vlada Mars rehearses for her recital fundraiser Going Places for SAGE Transition House and North Shore Crisis Services Society, Monday, May 17, 7 p.m. at Hillside Baptist Church, 870 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The concert will feature selections from Yann Tierson and Philip Glass. Minimum donation: $10.

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CELEBRATIONS

Mary and Kirby Easton Mary and Kirby Easton were married on May 18, 1985 at St. Edmund’s Church in North Vancouver. Their friends send congratulations on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Melissa Haritonides and Jeff Rennie The parents of Melissa Haritonides and Jeff Rennie are pleased to announce their engagement. The couple will be married in the Mayan Riviera this spring.

Bernard and Judy Brennan Bernard and Judy Brennan were married May 20, 1960 at St. Paul’s in Vancouver.

They will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on a cruise to Alaska with their family.

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Nicole Lynne Unger and Faust Walder Donna Unger of North Vancouver is very happy to announce the engagement of her daughter, Nicole Lynne Unger, to Faust Walder. Their wedding will be held in September. Congratulations to both of them.

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Lions Gate Anglers: Freshwater and saltwater outings, seminars on fishing tackle and techniques, speakers, videos and social events are offered throughout the year. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month except July and August.

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North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in all types of embroidery and beading at St. Martin’s Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604-922-4032.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Hits and misses for Caps Three teams make finals; premier men knocked out

THREE Capilano Rugby Club squads will represent the North Shore in provincial finals this weekend as the premier women, Div. 1 and Div. 3 men look to finish off their seasons in style.

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The club’s premier men, however, won’t be joining them after a 29-9 loss to Vancouver rivals Meraloma Saturday at Connaught Park. It’s the third year in a row that Capilano has lost to Meraloma in the provincial semifinal. Last season Meraloma went on to win the B.C. premier league title.

This year Capilano finished the regular season in third place, three points behind Meraloma in second. Meraloma will now meet the University of Victoria Vikes in the premier league final after the UVic shocked firstplace James Bay 36-32 in the other provincial semifinal.

Capilano’s premier women earned their place in the B.C. final with a convincing 21-0 win over Burnaby Lake on Saturday in Burnaby. Capilano, fourthplace finishers in the regular season, were looking to avenge an early-season 39-0 loss to Burnaby, the first-place finishers in the league.

The game went well for the Caps right from the start as they took an early lead with a pair of tries in the first half. Strong, stubborn defence from Capilano NEWS photo Paul McGrath held off a frantic second-half push from the home team and CAPILANO Rugby Club’s Div. 1 men mauled their way to a 37-9 win over Vancouver led to one more try late in the Rowing Club Saturday at Klahanie Park to make this weekend’s provincial final. second half for Capilano to give The Capilano Div. 1 men thrilled their in the league, also knocked off Capilano the women a shutout victory.

Capilano will now host United in the during the regular season by a score of 30- hometown fans with a 37-9 romp over provincial final Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at 12. Last year Capilano made the provincial See Premier page 42 Klahanie Park. United, second-place finishers final before losing 12-10 to Burnaby Lake.

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NORTH Vancouver’s Graeme Gordon was a long way away from his mother on Sunday and couldn’t deliver a special message to her.

“I missed it yesterday,” Gordon told the North Shore News as he waited to board a plane at the Winnipeg Airport on Monday. “Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom.” That, however, was one of the only things Gordon missed on that day as he was busy turning away pucks for his Vernon Vipers as they romped to an 8-1 win over the host Dauphin Kings to claim their second straight RBC Cup as national junior “A” champions.

The Vipers finished the fiveteam tournament with a 5-1 record, blowing out the Kings in the final in a game that was televised nationally on TSN. “It’s pretty special. It’s kind of hard to describe the feeling — to win with this group of guys and to have done it twice in a row is just amazing and I still don’t think it’s really sunk in,” said Gordon. “But I’m going to celebrate with the guys for a little bit and then I’ll have some more time over the summer and look back on it to sort of see how special it really is.”

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GRAEME Gordon (right) searches for a clear view of the action in the RBC Cup final against Dauphin.

Vipers crush host team in cup final From page 41

the Kings scored 42 seconds into overtime to earn a 6-5 victory.

The Vipers remembered that loss when they met Dauphin again with the championship on the line.

“We knew that we could play with them,” said Gordon. “That (loss) was our worst game of the tournament easily and we had leads and we still could have beaten them. We knew that we could play with them, we just had to play our game, a simple game, and we knew that we would have them. We had that confidence and that was what we took from that game.”

The final was tight through the first period with Vernon holding a slim 1-0 advantage at the intermission and the home crowd getting behind the Kings.

“It was definitely rocking in there. They had the towel power going on, which was actually pretty cool to see,” said Gordon.

But the game was blown open early in the second period when Vernon scored three goals in 48 seconds of play to take a commanding 4-0 lead.

“We came out and we shut (the crowd) up,” he said. “We got those three quick goals in the second period and that really brought the crowd out of it. They got a little life when they scored the goal and the crowd came back after that, but once Patty (McGillis) scored his goal it really put them away and you could have heard a pin drop in that building after that.”

The Vipers continued to press, firing in three more goals in the third.

“My smile just got bigger with every goal we scored,” said

photo Doug Zywina/The Dauphin Herald

NORTH Van’s Graeme Gordon made all the saves he needed to in Vernon’s 8-1 win over Dauphin in the RBC Cup final. The win gave Gordon and the Vipers back-to-back national championships.

Gordon who made 23 saves in the win and was named player of the day on the tournament’s website. “The guys in front of me have been unreal all year — I’ve seen a lot of nice goals scored and it was just the same (on Sunday). I knew once we got four that there was no way I was going to let Dauphin come back again like they did in the round robin.”

The win gave Gordon and the Vipers back-to-back titles but for the North Van goalie this one was extra special given his starring role this year after watching the entire playoffs as a backup last season.

“It’s much more satisfying. I’m obviously much more proud of winning this year but both years were very special,” he said.

“This one feels better for me being the go-to guy in net — it feels good having the playing time.”

The 21-year-old goaltender raved about the experience of playing for the Vipers who now own six national titles, the most in the history of the tournament.

“It’s been the best two years of my life for sure,” he said, adding that the RBC Cup tournament was the perfect way to end it.

“Nobody really knew what to expect playing teams that we’ve never played before. It’s going to be close, it’s the national tournament, the five best teams in the country. It was really fun to be a part of and really just a great experience. I’m still shocked and happy with winning back-to-back.”

And hopefully Mom understands the missed holiday — what better gift could there be than to see your child succeed at something they love to do?

Premier women host final From page 41

Vancouver Rowing Club in semifinal action Saturday at Klahanie Park to book their spot in the provincial final.

The Caps will take on James Bay in the final on Saturday at Victoria’s Wallace Field.

Capilano will be looking for revenge after losing to James

Bay 15-8 in last year’s final.

The club’s Div. 3 men crushed Abbotsford 74-5 on the weekend to make the provincial final where they will play Kats.

Game time is 11 a.m. Saturday at Klahanie Park.

Capilano’s Div. 2 women lost 25-0 in their semifinal against United.

— Andy Prest

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CANADIAN national team lawn bowler Tim Mason delivers one of the first shots of the season as Derek Seddon (left), Liz Slieker and Ken Holt look on at the West Vancouver lawn Bowling Club. The club is hosting open houses on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. throughout the month of May.

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Jones backstopped the Hitmen to a 4-1 series victory over the Americans, clinching the WHL title with a 4-1 win in Game 5 played Friday in Calgary. Jones stopped 31 of 32 shots in the game and was named the most valuable player of the series after the win. Before the final series began Jones was recognized as the WHL’s goaltender of the year.

“What can you say, he’s done it all year for us,” Hitmen head coach Mike Williamson told Canwest News Service after the championship-clinching win. “We knew at the start of the season that Jonesy would be one of the best goaltenders in the league and he’s stepped up his game as much as our team has.

He’s been just incredible for us.”

Jones and the Hitmen stumbled early in the playoffs — they fell behind Moose Jaw three games to one in the opening round — before winning 15 of their final 19 games to claim the championship trophy, known as the Ed Chynoweth Cup. “To be able to hoist that is an unbelievable feeling,” Jones said. “We got off to a tough start in the first series, myself and the team, and that adversity really fuelled our fire and got us going. Now we’re champions.”

Jones led the WHL playoffs in wins and goals against average, tied for the lead in shutouts and was third in save percentage.

“He came up huge for us,” said Calgary co-captain Michael Stone. “We had a few breakdowns in the last few games, definitely a few breakdowns in the Brandon (Wheat Kings) series and he managed to shut the door. He’s an amazing goaltender, I hope the best for him, let’s hope he can stay hot for one more.”

That one more is the team’s final test: the Memorial Cup. The Canadian Hockey League championship tournament begins Friday in Brandon, Man., with Calgary getting their first action Saturday afternoon against the Moncton Wildcats, champions of the Quebec league. The Windsor Spitfires, Ontario league champions, and the host Brandon Wheat Kings round out the field.

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MATHER, Cliff - Passed away Friday May 7, 2010 at the age of 81. Many thanks to Dr. Paul Sugar for his passionate care. He leaves behind his wife Carol, Sons Mark (Alice) and Craig (Kim), Grandchildren Brianna, Deven, Markus and Clinton also 1 brother Jack (Doreen) and nephews in Ontario. Cliff donated his body to the medical department of U.B.C. there will be no service by request. Donations to Cancer Research or Lions Gate Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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CAR KEYS lost on Lillooet Rd, Friday May 7. If found call 604-987-3134

Obituaries

DUNCAN - Donald Austin Don drew his first breath in the summer, on July 18th, 1955. Don exhaled his last breath with the assistance of the caring and devoted palliative care staff at Lions Gate Hospital, and surrounded by his immediate family on April 30, 2010. In the early 1980’s Don made the best decision of his life when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and savior. For more than a quarter century, until the time of his passing Don was a member of the North Shore Alliance Church.

Some would say that it was through those many years of devoted service to Jesus Christ on earth, that Don’s soul was redeemed at death by Jesus Christ in heaven for eternity. But Don knew that to simply and freely receive the gift of salvation was all that was required. The works which he performed on behalf of others was only the fruit of his salvation. The greatest gift that Don shared with others was the gift of his friendship and love.

Whether it was among his life long friends, the members of his neighborhood where he lived, his immediate family, or the company where he worked Altrom Corporation, Don, was consistently thought of as a good friend, a thoughtful neighbor, a well like co-worker, a devoted parishioner, and a much loved son, brother, uncle and great uncle. Within micro-seconds of his passing at 8:30pm on April 30, 2010, Don was transformed into eternity and welcomed home to heaven into the arms of his God and creator. The first words that Don would most assuredly hear, would be, ‘‘Well done Don, my good and faithful servant.’’ Please come to the Lynn Valley Full Gospel Church at 1160 E. 29th Street, North Vancouver, B.C., and celebrate the life of Donald Austin Duncan. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 15 at 1:00 pm. Pastor Brian Buhler officiating. All are welcome Just bring your prayers, your memories and your love. Free parking available across the street in the adjacent Lynn Valley Shopping Center. On behalf of the immediate family, brother Bill and wife Vickie, sister Brenda, nephew Josh and wife Carla, nephew Jason and wife Kimberly and their son Zackary, we thank you for your prayers and support.

Your donations to the Pacific Dog Assistance Society, for the visually impaired or the Terry Fox Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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MCMILLIN, Barbara Joyce (Nee Nott) June 6, 1944 - April 30, 2010 Sadly, our Barbara passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Forever missed by all, but especially by her husband Bob, loving daughter Katharine Crombie (Neale), grandchildren Olivia and Elliott, brother Allen (Doreen), sister-in-law Heather Paget (Peter), sister-in-law Nancy Cameron (Ron) and niece Leslie Street (Chris). Barbara grew up in West Vancouver and attended West Bay, Hillside and West Vancouver Senior Secondary School. A community volunteer and avid gardener, Barbara lived a full and generous life. She was the absolute centre of our universe and we are each of us better people for the love, care and devotion she bestowed upon us. A celebration of Barbara’s life is to be held on Friday, May 14 at 2PM at St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church, 4773 Piccadilly Road South, Caulfeild, West Vancouver. Those unable to attend are welcome to send flowers to the Church. We wish to acknowledge Dr. Peter Edmunds for his guidance and support and ask that donations to Barbara’s memory may be made to the Lion’s Gate Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

For those wishing to share a memory of Barbara, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com

Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions.

Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The North Shore News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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Announcements

1031 Beginner’s Meditation Class AN INTRODUCTION TO CHAN (CHINESE ZEN) MEDITATION Saturday, May 29, June 5, 12 Level II class, June 19 & 29 All classes 1:30pm - 4:30pm @ Lynn Valley Public Library (no charge - donations accepted)

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Found

MANX TABBY CAT FOUND in area of 8th & Chesterfield for the past 2-3 weeks, appears lost.

Please call 604-988-7257.

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Beauticians/ Barbers

CHAIR RENTAL in busy salon in North Vancouver excellent location Call 604 990-1076

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HOTTEST JOBS MEROLA, Maria Domenica February 21, 1921 - May 8, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved

mother, sister and grandmother. Maria was predeceased by her husband Nicolangelo, brother Dominico, sister Maria Antonia and grandson Brennan.

Survived by her sons Peter (Kandys) and Attilio, grandchildren Myles, Nicole, Devin, and Carmen, sisters Giovanna and Michelina in Italy and many nieces and nephews. Maria was born in Sepino, Campo Basso, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1951 with her son Peter to join her husband Nicolangelo. Nona will be remembered by her love of home and family and her remarkable culinary skills, which she used for many years while working as a chef at the former Canyon Gardens. Maria devoted her life to her husband and children. She had a generous heart and was most happy when surrounded by family and friends and of course, fervently following the fortunes of her darling “Canucks”. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 15th at 1:30 p.m. at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, 545 Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. Entombment at Ocean View Abbey, Burnaby, B.C. We will miss you Mama. Your loving family.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.

Bell & Burnaby Funeral Chapel 604-298-2525

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KEYS LOST in DUNDARAVE on Sunday May 9th pm. Bottle opener key chain. 604-803-7298

Coming Events

St. Pius X SPRING FAIR Saturday, May 15, 10am - 2pm GREAT FOOD, GAMES & PRIZES!

Featuring our Cake Walk, Bottle Stall, Hockey, Bouncy Castle & Super Slide, Skill Games, Crafts, Crazy Hair and Nails, Face Painting, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Balloons, Reptiles, Pie Toss, the fabulous CWL Bake Sale, Used Book Sale, Craft Sale, M&M BBQ, Plant Sale ... and much more!

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Drivers

DRIVER TO deliver medication to patients homes on the North Shore, Monday to Friday, 11am to 7pm. Excellent wage, car and gas provided. email: ptec@shaw.ca STAR FLEET Inc. HIRING! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pick up trucks to deliver new travel trailers & fifth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers throughout Canada.

Pref. Class 1 Lic. or 3yrs towing exp. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettrucking.com

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General Employment

Molly Maid

North & West Vancouver Mature f/t housecleaners required Mon to Fri, days. $11 to $16/hr. Valid BC drivers licence required.

For interview.

Call 604-987-4112

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT Make your mark at Churchill House Retirement Community in North Vancouver and enjoy the growth of a company committed to providing the best possible housing services for seniors. We are currently recruiting a motivated, enthusiastic and dependable individual to fill the following positions: Dining Room Supervisor: The ideal candidate will be able to lead a team of servers, possess great communication skills, and able to multitask. Food Safe Certification is required.

Casual Kitchen Aides/Cooks/Servers: The ideal candidate will be personable, have a good work ethic and have the ability to follow department regulations and standards. Food Safe Certification, WHMIS, and a post-secondary cooking diploma are required.

Interested candidates are requested to forward their cover letter and resume to: Sasha Stefanovic, Food Services Manager email: sstefanovic@chartwellreit.ca fax: 604 904-1191 We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

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General Employment

24 HR respite work in group homes available. Great training & experience. Fax 604-953-1236.

ATTENTION STUDENTS/ SUMMER WORK

Flex sched. $16.25 base-appt, cust. sales/service, conditions apply, no exp needed, will train.

Call 604-676-0446 or www.summeropenings.ca/ve

DEEP COVE ZUMA. 9 month male (n) short hair brown tabby, Panorama Drive, Deep Cove. 604-929-5409.

KEYS LOST Sat May 8th Lower Lonsdale, East 1st St. Lonsdale Quay, Esplanade, Garage opener, 1 lrg & 3 small keys etc. Pls Call 604-985-5763 REWARD EYE GLASSES, brown case lost nr Safeway 17th St W Van & Marine Dr or on bus to 20th St May 8th. Reward 604-922-5624

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General Employment

RELIABLE maintenance person required for 41 suite apartment building in Ambleside, suit retired local handyman. Call 604-788-0536.

THRIFT SHOP req. p/t employee to sort and price donations. Apply with resume & refs. to Box N1, c/o North Shore News, #100 - 126 E 15th St. North Van, BC V7L 2P9

RELIABLE CLEANER for apartment suites, will help to train, must be hard working & honest, long term, $20/hr. 604-987-2691.

CASUAL COOK with experience and certificate required for long term care facility. Fax resume to 604-988-0814.

FISHING GUIDES WANTED

Oak Bay Marine Group is looking for some hard working, experienced fishing guides for the Haida Gwaii in a remote camp setting.

All tackle and living expenses are provided for the June - August season. Plus, you get to work in some of the best fishing spots in the world. Guides must have Marine Advanced First Aid, MED Z3, ROC (M) and SVOP. Wages are depending on experience.

Please fax resumes to 250-285-2170 or email careers@obmg.com

FRONT END ATTENDANTS

F/t & p/t shifts available.

Retirees Welcome No experience necessary!

Starting Wages $9 +up!

Please apply at the Shell Station, 13th & Marine Dr., West Van, Mon- Fri, 8am-6pm

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

CAPILANO VOLKSWAGEN AUDI

is looking to fill the following permanent position:

★ F/T Lot Attendant

Position requires a valid BC drivers license & a clean drivers abstract. Work schedule of 5 days/ week.

Experience an asset but not requited.

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

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

WEST VANCOUVER PET HOSPITAL

with large client base and separate area designated for grooming is looking for an experienced dog and cat Groomer. F/T or P/T excellent remuneration Fax resume in confidence to 604-913-8377.

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Home Support

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for 52 yr old disabled man in his home fulltime in North Van. Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent with related 1 year experience or with 6 months Caregiver certificate. $8.75/hr, 40 hrs per/wk minus $325 for room & board. Call 604-878-4648 or email: j2ledo@yahoo.ca

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Hotel Restaurant

ARMS REACH BISTRO

looking for Daytime / Night Time Cooks. Apprenticeships and benefits available. Competitive wages. Kind, intelligent and efficient are the qualities that we are looking for! Please apply in person at the Bistro, 4390 Gallant Ave. Deep Cove

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ENTREPRENEURS WANTED

International marketing company expanding locally. High tech health products. Looking for experienced business owners or a background in sales and marketing.

Call 1-866-926-5548 Fax resume to: 604-924-3821 Email: hightechhealthproducts @gmail.com

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Field Superintendents

A medium sized BC based Mechanical company is accepting applications for Field Superintendents. The candidates will have 7 or more yrs managing mechanical projects in the $1-5M range with a variety of technical applications. The applicant must have Red Seal journeyman ticket and B fitters license with preference given to Gold Seal certification. Wages and benefits negotiated based on experience.

Fax applications to 604-892-3070

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SOUTH ROCK LTD. is seeking an Asphalt Superintendent, Paver Operators, HD Mechanics and all experienced paving personnel for work throughout Alberta.

Visit www.southrock.ca for more details or to apply.

Fax 403-568-1327

Commercial Project Managers A medium sized BC based Mechanical company is accepting applications for Commercial Project Managers. The candidate will have 5 or more years managing full mechanical projects in the $1-5M range.

Preference is given to candidates with Gold Seal Project Management Certification in the plumbing/mechanical field.

Wages and benefits negotiated based on experience.

Fax applications to 604-892-3070

NAPD in Vancouver is currently looking for individuals with land/ marine pile driving experience. If you are looking for a career as one of the following: ● Bridgman Pile Driver ● Bridgman Pile Driving Foreman ● Pile Driving Crane Operator we would like to hear from you. To apply today, please visit our careers page at www.nacg.ca

For Employment ads:

604-630-3300

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Furniture

Coffee Table, 45' long, 23.5 'wide, 16' tall, glass, slides & horizontal. $45. Danish style table, 4ft 7 ' long, 30.5' wide, 29' high, 2 x 13inch leaves, tile design in the middle. $195 Mt Pleasant area, Van, 604-875-8055 KRUG CHAIRS (5), exc cond, $450/all. Armchair, antique, newly upholstered, wood detail, $350.

Ladies Victorian chair, blue velvet $350. English brass chandelier $50. All circa 1920’s. Pedestal table, $100. Call 604-926-3603 LAZY BOY rocker recliner, like new, gold/brown fabric $349. loveseat, small apt sz perfect, Retro-European side arms lift to fit 3. Rose/velvet, $229. Maple coffee tbl, 32' round w/botton shelf $59. Dresser, nite stand, headboard, white colonial w/gold trim $139. All must go, open to offers.. Call 604-929-6061 LEATHER SOFA wht $200, wood kitchen table 4 chairs $300, blk leather recliner/ottoman $250, flexsteel chaise $500. 778-862-8902 ROCHE BOBOIS blk lacquer bdrm ste 2 end tbls, 1 lrg armoir, 1 lrg 6 dwr dresser w/mirror, a bargain at $1500, solid sq marble coffee table $500, patio set 1 lrg oval tbl, 6 chairs w/cushions, 2 chaise lounges + side tbl, take it away for $500. All high end furn, must be sold. 604-925-4634 RUBBERWOOD (SOLID) buffet server, drk brown, flawless, wine rack, 2drwrs, $300 604-988-2374 SOFA, loveseat, chair, black fabric. Matching coffee table & end tables. Armoire. 604-983-0303

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Garage Sale North Vancouver

94- LARGE GARAGE Sale, Furniture, Kids Toys, Household items, Sat May 15th 9am-12pm; No Earlybirds. 4393 Quinton Pl.

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

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Career Services/ Job Search

Medical Office Trainees Needed

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available.

1-888-748-4126

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $66 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com TRAIN TO be a MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT. The Healthcare industry needs YOU! MTI Community College www.mticc.com, (1) 604-310-2684. LOVE YOUR JOB!

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Tutoring Services

CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER. Exp with senior math & calculus.

Tutors all levels. 604-929-6262 PROVINCIAL EXAM PREP Higher mark guaranteed! Math/ Science. $55 / 2 hr. 604-375-7761 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

Wrangle yourself a great job.

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Appliances

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LIKE NEW! Fridge $300, stove $250, washer $299, dryer $200.

Warranty & deliv. 604-306-5134 MICROWAVE ABOVE the range confection oven, good cond. $90, black, 604-980-4457

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For Sale Miscellaneous

AQUARIUM, 55 US gallon, Fluval 205, black wooden cabinet, all accessories + beautiful selection of fish $600. 604-929-3503 BATHTUB, CLAWFOOT - white cast iron, original cond. luxurious, no flaws. $700. 604-921-1152 JOINTER, DELTA deluxe 6’, c/w stand model # 37-190C. Brand new still in box $635. 604-980-5306

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MY MUSIC LIBRARY of 1500 cassette tapes $5200. Some rare tapes included 778-868-9235 QUILTERS, SEWERS, Knitters Bernina, Artista 200 sewing machine & all accessories + all quilting, crochet & knitting supplies. 604-929-3503

Health Products & Equipment

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BOXPRING MATTRESS and legs for 39 inch bed. like new clean U PICK UP or may deliver 604-990-6876 SCOOTER - Legend by Pride, 4 wheels, carry 350lbs. will go 25mi @ 5.75mph before recharging.

Integral charger with cord. Orig. $3700, never used $2500obo.

Will Deliver to Vanc Lower Mainland area. 604-888-7967

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Children’s Activities

NEW NORWOOD SAWMILLS LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT - FREE Information: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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Daycare Centres

ELLA CHILDRENS CENTRE Licensed toddler program FT space available 604-985-3552 www.ellachilrenscentre.ca ★Mountains of Fun Daycare★ 1 space avail ★ 604-728-7757 www.mountainsoffundaycare.com

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SKIS, 2 pairs adult, tract lighting, all good cond. free you p/u 604-921-7240

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TV/Stereo/Video

SHAW MOTOROLA HD PVR digital terminal with 160 GB hard drive. Can record 2 programs at the same time. $250. For more info 604-988-4995

OPEN HOUSE BEE HAVEN

Childcare Center Saturday May 15th, 10-2 pm 1151 Heywood St All day childcare avail 0-5yrs.

Come and check out our summer programs too! 604-924-4837

When Teens Drive There are many sources of safe driving tips for teens but it couldn’t hurt to remind them. Besides the well known rules regarding drinking and speeding: • Seatbelts save lives – ICBC has determined that males, ages 16-19, have the lowest rate of seatbelt use • Distractions are deadly – Cell phone use increases the chance of an accident up to four times and texting by 23 times. Drivers in the graduated Licensing Program are not permitted any cell phone use, including hands-free devices. Eating, drinking, and applying makeup are also dangerous distractions.

• Teen drivers are safest when driving during the day, alone or with family members; in other words without teen passengers at night • Sleepiness may cause as many serious accidents as alcohol • Professional driving instruction works well, but much of a teen’s significant learning comes from parents’ role modeling.

Talk to your teen and consider working together to develop a safe driving contract.

Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

Wanted to Buy

WANTED: PRE 1950’s railroad, steamship- line items. Toys, tools, post cards, antique fire arms, Militaria, automoblia, anything collectibles. 604-313-5479

One Call Does It All

604-630-3300

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GARAGE SALE

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Lumber/Building Supplies

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Dogs

AUSSIE PUPS. Ten to choose from. Ready to go the first weekend in June. Tails & claws done.

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Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds 778-688-6340 abetterlifedogrescue.com GOLDEN LAB x Husky, beautiful colours. ready to go, 2 female, $300, Delta 604-834-4300

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DACHSHUND / POM X, 7 months old, good family dog, good w/ kids $350. 604-854-8280 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957 LABS YELLOW PB vet chkd, 1st shots, dewormed, fam raised, May 30. $550. 604-537-5063

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Owner wants it sold!

For more info please call the Listing Agent Michael Kumar at 604-220-8338

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Business Services

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4600

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4007

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Nutrition/Diet

4530-11

Business Opportunity

5017

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4065

Business Services

5017

Elder Services

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North Vancouver

CAPILANO TOWNHOUSE

Completely updated, 3 BR, 2 1/2 baths, ginger maple kitchen, stainless appls, slate, granite, hardwood, fireplace, washer/dryer, 2 parking, workshop, storage locker, yard.

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$529,000

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Computer/ Internet

5020

SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITES $15/mo, Local Company www.DundaraveNET.com

Financial Services

5035

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7010

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5060

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7010

Condos/ Townhouses

Personals

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6020

Ladner/ South Delta

2 BR + Den Townhouse, rancher end unit, lrg patio, 6 appl, new roof, $419,900. 6320 - 48A Ave, Ladner. Call 604-940-8723

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Escort Services

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6020-01

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Mortgages

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6020

LUXURY RELAXATION SPA

1053 Marine Dr, North Van (By Lloyd) parking at back

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Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes.1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies.

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6008-10

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

7015

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6008

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5075

Personals

Lily’s Relaxation Centre

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6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

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Houses - Sale

6020-04

Real Estate

Burnaby

5390 FRANCIS ST. BURNABY. Fabulous view Owner built post & beam. Recent appraisal $775,000. Open house Sun. 1-4 Call Ellen 604-506-2905

6030

Lots & Acreage

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6065

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Financial Services

5035

.82 ACRE Lake Front Paradise.

Private, park like, bird sanc, boat ramp, updated 2 BR house. Park Georgia Rlty, Lisa 778 882-7275

604-630-3300

FURNITURE

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM, $900 Central Lonsdale 800sf, n/p 604-988-3227 1 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, 3rd floor, north facing, h/w flrs, heat and hot water incl, no pets, $950, avail now. Dodwell Strata Mgt. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 1 BDRM Condo, deluxe, newly updated, mid Lonsdale, 720sf, D/W, W/D, gas F/P, Deck secured parking Incl natural gas and hot water City view, N/S, $1400 To view, call 604-789-4684.

1 BR, 120 W19st, approx 650sf, hardwood, heat & HW incl, 1yr lease, np $960 604-683-1089 1 BR 2/St Andrews, reno, large quiet, $895 incl heat hw & prkg, np, avail June 1, 604-984-2148 1 BR , Deep Cove, Exec, 2 level, top floor, insuite w/d, ug prkg. N/s, n/p. June 1, $1350. 604-985-9184

1 BR + Den, Time Bldg. huge patio faces south, 1 prkg, storage, $1685 np, ns, Prudential Sussex Patrick O’Donnell 604-839-3863 1 Br June 1, large corner, $865, 2 Br June 1, large corner $1010.

Quiet, drapes, heat incl, gated prkg. no pets. Walk to seabus. 1 yr lease, 163 W 5. 604-980-7501 1 BR, June 1st, 15, 274 W2nd. reno’d, $965 incls heat, hw, ug prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541 1 BR large, $865, patio. Quiet, drapes, heat incl’d gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd.

604-987-5802 1 BR, Woodcroft, large bright suite, garden view. dw. $925 incl hydro. np, ns, 604-985-0088 1 Brs, Large, $815 & $865.

Quiet. drapes. heat incl. gated or free prkg, no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E 2, 604-904-0956 1 studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405

1320 CHESTERFIELD AVE. 908-7368, 1 BR, 7 appls, balc, prkg, pet ok, lease, Jun 1, $1300

2 BDRM condo, NEW, 2 ba, main flr, beside L.Valley Mall, great yd, granite, SS appl, w/d,fp, u/g prkg/ stor avail, fitness ctr, guest ste, n/s, $1699, June 1, 604-834-2993 2 BDRM Luxury Downtown Condo (May 1st), $2200 + util, 856 sq ft, laundry, storage, pantry, prkg, gym. GREAT location, 1 yr lease, 778-773-5930.

2 BR, 2 bath bright, spac, Touchstone Bldg, 3rd flr, view, wd, prkg, gym, storage, ns, np immed, $1775+util 1 yr lse. 604-985-5778 2 BR, 2 bath, Edgemont Village, 1375sf, immac, ns, small pet neg. $2500, May 15, 604-298-5476

2 BR, 2 bath, new bldg. central Lonsdale, insuite wd, fp, dw, large patio, ug prkg, storage, ns, np, avail now, $1595, 604-617-7390 2 BR, beautiful large, Central Lonsdale, fireplace, 5 appls, carport, storage, sat TV, $1300. n/p, n/s, June 1. 604-986-6444 2 BR + den/storage, Woodcroft, corner unit, mtn & parital Lions Gate view, $1650 incl util + 1 prkg avail now, ns np 778-829-5504 2 BR new reno, water view, hardwood, approx 1000 sf, Deep Cove, w/d, ns np, secure prkg, June 1. $1500. 604-473-2187

2 BR, family complex, 1 bath, rec fac. pool, wd, Westview, 2 prkg, ns np $1380 Jun 1, 604-921-4384 2 BR, h/w flrs, Central Lonsdale. balcs, adult bldg, June 15. Incl heat/h/w. $1200 Ron 604-922-6336 2 BR, May 15, 274 W2nd. new appl, reno’d, $1270 incls heat, hw, ug prkg, ns/np, 604-779-3541 2 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pets, Avail Now, refs req. 604-738-7430,

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets July 1. $1375.

Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

3 BR, 1 mile E 2nd Narrows, now, hardwood, incl heat/hw, pool, np, $1200. 604-929-0632.. 929-1389

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

Bach - $875, 1 BR - $1150 Avail now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 3 BR, 2 BR June 1, 1 br May 15 or June 1. . Near Lynn Valley Mall... 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg Bach avail June 1, Rent $950 Move In Allowance, Incls H & HW. Cable/prking extra. NS & NP To view call (604) 985-4272 NORTH VAN, close to all amens, large 1 br apt., June 1, suit 1 quiet adult ns, $740 incls heat & h/w. no pets, 604-294-4502 PARKRIDGE PLACE June 1 2 Br $1280 incl heat/hw, ns/np. yr lease. 120 E Keith. 604-984-7513

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 3 BR, Lynn Valley, updated, deck, hardwood, cat ok, $1500. June 1.

Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

777 W. Queens Rd. 1, 2, & 3 BR units $1150 to $2000. Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876. ★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 2 br. 2 full bath, 1200sf, ground flr. (no cat, no dog) immed/June 1. $1450. 1 br 3rd(top) flr. faces north, 775sf, (cat ok) $950.

Carpets, drapes, heat, hw.

Gated prkg avail Pet policy ★604-986-7745★

Atrium @ the Pier 908-7368, New 2 BR, 2 bth, view, 2 prkg, small pet ok, lease, $2400.

Bach, 1 & 2 br some newly reno, w/hardwood & blinds, balc. storage, heat, hw prkg, cat ok, June 1, $800 - $1200, 604-729-2420 (312 E 1 & 161 W ) 778-855-2420 (280 E 2) 778-863-3098 (328 E 3)

110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool.

2br. $1450; Stunning views & lots of storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

RAVENWOODS, 1 br +den, all appls, ns, np, 1prkg storage, avail immed. $1280, 604-351-7275 TUCKTON PLACE Bright & sunny Studio $795. No Pets.

604-990-2971 or Weekends Call: 778-340-7406.

WOODCROFT− CAPILANO, 1 BR & DEN, Updates, Gorgeous VIEW! Gated, Pool, Gym & More!

NS/NP. Lease req’d. $1250/mo.

604-250-4996 or 604-585-8500 WOODCROFT- STUDIO PATIO, newer paint & carpet, rec facil, n/s prkg, n/p, $740 incl 778-865-7455

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, 2109 Bellevue. good cond, hardwood, hw heat incl’d, May 3, np, $1025/$1075. 604-986-1294 BACH $770, 2 BR Large $1280, bright corner units, quiet bldg. incl heat, prkg/storage, balc, np, ns, 118 W 18, 604-788-4349 BACHELOR STE, 18th flr, view, new h/w floors, Marine/Cap Dr., heat, ht/wtr, prkg, stor incl, pet ok, now/June 1, $869. 604-928-5234 BACHELOR SUITE: 365 East 2nd St, N Van : Bright, south facing suite in quiet building.

Private entrance: $750/mo, incl heat, h/w & hydro avl May 15th /June 1st, ph 604-726-6240 Beautiful Large Suites 2 Bdrms from $1310 avail now & June 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Balcony.

1 yr lease 604-986-3866 BRAND NEW view waterfront 1 & 2 br apts, 2 bath, h/wood, fp, pool/ sauna, strg & prkg $1700 & $2360 604-218-3309 * 604-649-1918 CENTRAL LONSDALE - 1BR $925. Heat, hot water & laundry included. 1yr lease, no dogs.

604-990-2971.

1 JR 1 BR $780 incl heat/hw west balcony, bright clean, 15th & Lonsdale, ns np. 604-323-4467 LIONS APTS, brand new suites, 3 BR’s d/w $1700. 1 yr lease, avail June 1. 604-986-3866

Beautiful Views

1 br’s - $1,100 -$1,250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet, concrete, by shops, Cat Ok MOVE IN BONUS!

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

2 BR a corner suite on top flr of very quiet bldg, E. 15th, high vaulted ceilings, mtn view, large balc. new carpet, dw, free laundry, new energy smart windows, venetian blinds, now, $1200, Cat ok, pet deposit req’d 604-830-0857 Leave msg.

6505

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1730 Chesterfield 1br, top flr. skylights, Jun 1, balc. dw, hw incl, ug prkg avail, 604-987-5841 175 W 2ND ST, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, condo, 10th flr, view, n/p n/s, Avail now, $2000, call 604-323-2970

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BLUERIDGE APTS (Call us for details)

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

604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

1 BR+den, New Condo 1 ba, Horseshoe Bay h/wd, ac, own wd, quiet, ns, pet neg. 604-925-5105 2 BDRM garden suite in home nr Caulfeild, 6 appls, ns np $1095 all inclusive avail now 604-980-4296

2 BR Ambleside, spacious, insuite w/d, np ns, prkg, avail now, 1 yr lease neg 604-922-4138 2025 BELLEVUE AVE. 2br unit, mountain view, cats ok, senior discounts. 604-913-0734.

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

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

1552 Esquimalt 604-922-8443

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

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness room, o/d pool, close to shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, H/W incl’d.

Member of the Crime Free MultiHousing Program

Please call 604-922-4322

Luxury Over The Seawall!

Bach pool rec room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287 PARK TERRACE 1766 Duchess Ave. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, hardwood floors, d/w. July 1st, $1,360. No pets. Call for appt. 604-926-3493 PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, np, ns Avail now. By appt.

604-921-7800

6515

Duplexes - Rent

HORSESHOE BAY, 3 BR, newly painted, 2½ bath, rec room plus granny suite, $2500. N/S Avail Immed. ★604-921-8696★

6522

Furnished Accommodation

2 BR, 2 bath, 1,000 sf, furn incl linens, hotel alternative brand new, VISTA, no one below, cbl, i/net $3,000 lease short/long term, pet neg, n/s 604-417-5348

2 BR bright, phone/hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns cat ok, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1600, 604-983-4321

2 BR Bsmt, new house, clean, floor heat, near Lynn Valley mall. close to elementary, high school and bus station. n/s, $1200/mth 778-999-8008

A SHORT STAY. Renos, relatives, execs, etc. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED Suite! Avail Now! Walk to Park Royal. Suit single or couple. $1050/mo. 604-925-7667 or wkly

Furnished 2 br suite $1700 inclusive of everything ns, no pets, 604-988-6082

6525

Garages

20X20 secure separate garage, lane access, $350 incl electric, Call Pam @ 604-980-0098.

6530

Halls

MEETING RMS & Hall for rent; sm groups or lrge, daytime &/or evening. For rates & info contact Beverley @ 604-988-1410.

6540

Houses - Rent

2 BR, 1 bath Westview area, workshop, basment, f/p, w/d, fenced, $2150, n/s, pet neg, 604-813-7048 3 BR Central Lonsdale, main flr, clean, bright, 4 appls, 2 prkgs, ns np $1325 + utils. 604-813-7312

3 BR up, 1 down, 3 level W. Van. 3.5 bath, view, 3 fp, decks, $5300, ns, pet ? 604-921-5933.603-4033 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409 4 BR, 3 ba, 2520sf, 600sf deck, nr Princess Park, all appl, n/s n/p, immed $3350. Joe 604-720-8386

5 - 6 Br. new home, Sunset Marina, nr Horseshoe Bay, furn/ unfurn, top quailty throughout, large decks, mega private, avail now, $6950 neg. 604-913-1115

BRIT. PROP, city view, updated 4 br, 5 ba, 2 kitchen, pool $5500.

Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

6540

Houses - Rent

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45 CANYON HEIGHTS 4 Br, big deck, updated, 2 fp, Aug 1. $2750 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 CAUFIELD CHARACTER house quiet cul de sac, ocean view 5 min to beach, Lighthouse Pk updated 2 Br, 2 Ba, den/3rd Br, 2000sqft, 2 flrs, lg master, sunny deck & open flr plan on main, new countertops, paint, carpet, flooring, n/s, pet considered, Ref’s req’d, Avail June 1. $2800 + utils. rloochie@yahoo.ca

CHELSEA CRT, W. Van newer 6 br, 6 bath, dbl garage $5600. Aug 1. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 DEEP COVE, character home, view, 3 br + den, 2 bth, $2200 +util ns np. 604-929-4110 eves 7-9 E 23RD nr Lonsdale: Bright, clean, 3 bed, 1 ba up. Full 1 bed suite down. 2 nat gas f/p, W/D. Min. 1-yr lease. N/S, N/P. $2500/mo + util. 604-728-7370

North Vancouver

1 SNGL bdrm $450, also 1 bdrm $650, North Van nr Lonsdale all ammens,ns np 604-990-4257

6600

Storage

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bsmt, like new, bright, Central Lonsdale, suits 1, n/s, n/p, $850/mo. incl utils. avail June 1, 604-987-8658 or 604-841-5756 1 BDRM Upper Lonsdale, lrge bsmt ste in new home, prvte entry, full bath, f/p, utils, n/s, n/p, $900, 604-980-9725 1 BR bsmt, reno 800sf, new appls & kitchen. Grousewood, now, 1 yr lease np/ns, $995, 604-987-5960

One Level Bungalow 2 bd 1 bth. Sea & Sunset Views Post & Beam. Mint condition Cul de sac location. Dble Car $2495 Grand Blvd. Hardwoods Done! Fresh paint 3 bd 3 bth deck, fenced Recroom bus nearby. Ready to Go Now! $2795 Arthur Erickson Stunning View Eagleridge, near Gleneagles Golf Course and Rec Center 5 minutes to Caulfeild Shops, 3 bd den 2 bth hwd updated Soar with the Eagles! $4595 Three Sprawling Tudors Ready for summer occupancy! Register kids in School & Take off on your holiday 6 bds 5 bths hwd Caulfeild Elementary Rockridge West Vancouver $4500<<< www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin Mander 604-671-6175 Diana Mander 604-657-4508

1 BR, large & new, bright, featuring lots of stone work, gas stove, gas f/p, w/d, lg landscaped & fenced rear yard, located on a quiet cresent in Lynn Valley, $1600 + utils. 604-306-2732

Housesitting

6565

Office/Retail Rent

1429 Dominion Street N.V. 655’ office 1516’ warehouse, clean $9.50’ nnn Polished Updates, Slanted Shelving workspace. New bath, workbenches. $2500 Royal LePage Northshore 604-657-4508 Diana Mander 600+SQFT OFFICE updated Ambleside, secure, elevator, incl boardrm, kitchen, wifi. Ideal for quiet prof. $950 604-418-2250

1 BR, Seymour, Bright above ground, fire place, bath, prkg, nr bus, np, ns, $825, 604-913-3109 1 BR+DEN, new, 1.5 bath, central Lonsdale, wd, ns, np, now, $1300 incl cable/net, 604-649-6416 2 BDRM bsmt suite, $1375/month includes utilities. Call 778-899-1961

2 BDRM, Lynn Valley, large and bright suite. Quiet, prkg, inste w/d, n/s, $1350 incl. util. Avail now.

Call 604-990-9540.

2 BDRM ste, Lynn Valley nr bus, mall, park, w/d, prkg, yard, deck n/s, n/p $1,000 incl utils, cable/ net, June 1. Call 778-231-0078 2 BDRM suite in new house British Prop. 1936 sf, view, own entr & w/d, $2300. 604-913-8932

2 BR, 1 ba, garden ste, Upper Lonsdale, 1200 sf, bright, quiet fp,cbl, n/s, $1250 +% util.Jun 1st, Ref’s. 604-775-0003 message 2 BR 1000sf, garden level, newer reno, Grand Blvd. 5 appls, view, bright, clean, storage, private, patio+garden, ns, np, $1600 incl utils/net, June 1, 604-970-3483 2 BR 2 lvl, Lynn Valley, own entry & w/d, full bath, in/outdoor storage, on greenbelt, ns, small pet ok, $1300. lease 604-988-4757

OFFICE SPACE in an excellent location. Next to Park Royal. W. Van. 450 or 900 sqft. 604-926-7542

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2 BR bright clean good location, hardwood, new appl, fp, own gas heat kitchen w/patio, ns, np, $950 604-929-3868 or 778-858-1846

JUNE 1ST, lower Lonsdale storage, 1000sf, high ceilings, large load doors, $950, 604-983-9493

1 BR +den garden suite, 1000sf, lower Lonsdale, priv. entry & yard, full kitchen, bath, dw, wd, gas fp, ns np, 1200 incl utils, avail now or June 1, 604-990-6730

6545

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR bsmt suite, Lynn Valley $1,300, Util incl, own entry, w/d, f/p, n/s, n/p. 604-990-0621.

FURN EXEC house, Cedardale, 4 BR, 3.5 ba, l/r, d/r, kitch/fam, TV room, ns, tennis & pool, 1 yr lease, July 1, $4800. 604-926-6031

VETERINARIAN ASST avail for housesitting & professional care of pets. Exp’d, N/S, drug-free, tidy. Refs. Call Esh 778-223-6544

6602

2 BR Blueridge, great, large, reno’d, bright, hardwood, micro, full bath, own entry, own w/d, cable i/net incl $1400+hydro avail now, ns, cat ok 604-723-2476

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2008ToyotaTacomaTRD Crew Cab

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2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4 Limited

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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually 4x4Turbo Diesel 6spd,only 66,000kms,canopy,navigation, exhaust brake,modern blue,new tires, BCAA inspected,P5428 Pre-Loved Special $42,988

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2006 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4,navigation,trailer tow,sunroof, leather heated seats,one owner,local, fully appointed,P5412 Pre-Loved Special $19,988

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2004 Chrysler Pacifica

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2006 LEXUS IS 250 AWD $32,980

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2008 LEXUS RX 350 Fully loaded, silver on tan. $45,990

2008 HONDA CIVIC 2DR COUPE Nice rims, low kms $16,980

2008 LEXUS ES350 White on tan, local, one owner, spoiler, low kms. $33,990

2008 TOYOTA YARIS $11,980

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2007 INFINITI G35 COUPE Leather, a/c, manual ONLY $30,988

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2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Auto, a/c, pwr group, only 41,000kms ONLY $14,808

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 5 spd, priced right! U4497.

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2007 FORD F150 LARIAT 4x4 $25,980

2006 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE Auto, sunroof, leather, U0026A. Was $21,999 NOW $19,999

2007 BMW X3 Black on black with premium pkg $31,980

2006 AUDI A4 AVANT 2.0T QUATTRO U4510 NOW $25,999

2007 BMW 525I Premium pkg, arctic grey $35,980

2005 VOLVO V50 T5 Auto, sunroof, alloys, U4515 $20,999

2007 LEXUS RX350 Ultra premium pkg. $42,980 2006 HONDA S2000 Very rare! Local, low kms. A must see, in perfect condition! $31,980 1765 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

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2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GL Auto, a/c, pwr group, only 41,000kms ONLY $14,808

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Auto, a/c, roof rack, running boards, black, local, 85,000kms, U5370.

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2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED Leather, sunroof, low kms ONLY $25,900

2007 TOYOTA YARIS HB 3 dr, blue, auto, one owner, local, only 18,464kms, U5372 SALE PRICE $12,495

2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE Pwr group, a/c, Stow ‘N’ Go seats, only 47,501kms, was $16,780 NOW $16,330 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL Manual, a/c, only 65,000kms, 2.0L, fwd ONLY $14,930

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2007 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA UNLIMITED EDITION Auto, pwr group, only 40,000 kms ONLY $26,800

2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Black, leather, fully loaded, one owner, local, 102,000kms, U5364 $26,995

2007 NISSAN VERSA LS CVT Auto, low kms, a/c, great condition, was $12,900 NOW $11,360

2006 LEXUS SC430 CONVERTIBLE Black beauty, just in time for spring, loaded, only 29,530kms, U5319 MANAGERS SPECIAL $43,495

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2004 SUBARU OUTBACK AWD, sunroof, leather, U4536 $18,999

2006 INFINITI M45 SPORT Fully loaded, only 45,000kms, was $32,900 NOW $31,430

2004 MINI COOPER Sunroof, 5 spd, priced to go! U4485A NOW $14,999

2005 HYUNDAI SONATA GL Auto, only 87,520kms, was $9,995 NOW $8,930

1998 FORD TAURUS Sedan, auto, a/c, low kms, U4513 NOW $3,999

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Concrete

CREATING BACKYARD ENVY Hardscape specialist for all your concrete needs.

Retaining walls, patios, stairs etc. Demo to finish Christopher Shaver 604-980-3232, 604-725-2812 treesandconcrete.com

All CEMENT REPAIR JOBS stairs,

walls, patios, sidewalks, drainage Cust satisfaction! 778-928-0586

MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8073

Drainage

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Drainage installation & repair. 604-327-3086

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

8075

Drywall

WE CLEAN TO DETAILS. Environmentally friendly, Exc refs. Sat guar. 778-668-6624

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! From the City to the Valley Call Today

604-630-3300 http://classified.van.net

Electrical

#1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774.

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

8110

Floor Refinishing

Dust Free.

Affordable Rates!

Free Estimates.

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

Installations Refinishing & Repairs

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

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES

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

8087

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090

HENRY’S

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

604-771-8885

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

Fencing/Gates

Full Seamless Gutter Installation/Repairs Soffits All jobs Guaranteed.

Fully insured/WCB covered Will beat any competitors price

604-439-9417

HANDYMAN FOR ANY JOB plus kitchen & bath reno’s, flooring, drywall ... 604-505-4597

8135

Hauling

(since 1968)

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

Spring Discounts cedar fence & gates, install, repair removal Euro craft Erwin&John 778-322-8645

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

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

8155

Landscaping

A.A. BEST PRO LANDSCAPING LTD. New lawn installment, replacement for old lawn, drainage, landscaping, paving, retaining wall, paving stone, underground irrigation.

Call Sukh

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101 DD HAUL & DELIVERY Service delivered with pride. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing

• In business 50 years 604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

Landscaping

RAIN CENTRE LTD. 4", 5" & 6 " continuous gutters Vinyl & aluminium siding soffits Install repairs & cleaning.

Free Estimates 604 874-8158 Check us out with the BBB

NORTH SHORE FENCES

COVE RENO’S/REPAIRS flooring, tile, drywall, painting, finishing, fencing. Cell: 604-454-7978

8150

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

Handyperson

ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677

Call: 604-240-3344

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25yrs exp. 604 727-2306

8130

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS

A & P ELECTRIC #89724 Low prices. Small jobs okay.

Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329

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

Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

8080

“The Grass is Greener”

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

Nick 929-7732

www.EnglishLawns.com

Retaining walls, Paving stone, Water features, Underground irrigation, Drainage. Turf Installation / Seeding Complete lawn care / gardening, Power raking. Aeration. Pruning, Shaping Weed / Moss, Fertilizing programs.

Fully Insured. One call does it all!

8155

Landscaping

CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224 DHALIWAL GARDENING & Landscaping. Full yard mtce, trimming, pruning 604-889-0263 FULL LANDSCAPING & yard work. Rock walls, paving stones, concrete walkways, Allan block, fencing, new lawns, ponds & stairs. Reas rates 604-985-8270 Lee Gardener: Lawn maint. Free est. Spring clean-up, power raking, trim, Hedges 778-986-6662 MOXIE MOWING Edge, Trim & Cut / $20 - $45 778-280-3639 PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225 PAVING STONES www.iterways.ca ★604-657-3614★

604-878-1410

T&L

INC. Landscaping, Excavation & Demos turf, ponds, garden beds, irrigation, retaining walls, bobcat, hedges, concrete/paved patios/walkways, jack hammering, concrete cutting, delivery/hauls, drainage/sewer/water, complete yard redevelopments and strata contracts

778-885-5009

Greenscape Design ALL TYPES OF LANDSCAPING beauty • value • innovation For more info-GOOGLE “Yellow Pages Greenscape Design” CELL: 604-808-0370 OFFICE: 604-922-0136

A.ALL AREA LANDSCAPING Landscaping and Garden Service.

604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

Don’t struggle cutting your grass.

Hire a Lawn Care professional.

See section 8160 in the Home Services.

HOME SERVICES 8160

Lawn & Garden

A.A. BEST PRO

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

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

8175

Masonry

A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451

BILLY’S STONEWORK specializing in retaining walls, staircasing & paving stones.

778-866-8569

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

STONE WORK Retaining walls, facing, cultured stone.

604-603-2576 tymerstonework.com

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

8180

Home Services

NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294

FREE ESTIMATES • Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs • Yearly Maintenance Programs •

& 8185 Moving Storage AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5 or 7 Ton

45

$

CALL 310-JIMS (5467) www.jimsmowing.ca

From Been in business for over 10 years Packing, Office & Piano moving specialist

FREE ESTIMATES

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Moves Seniors Discount www.affordablemoversbc.com

604-537-4140

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 MOVING? Local • Long Distance Free estimates 604-318-7799

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

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153 DHALIWAL GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Full yard maintenance, trimming, pruning, new & re-landscaping Residential • Commercial

604-889-0263

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

CALL SUKH free est.

604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

8193

Oil Tank Removal

ALL-PRO

OIL TANK REMOVAL

Experienced, Professional Detection & Removal of Underground Oil Tanks. Quality Guaranteed. Competitive Prices.

778-223-8265 TANKTECH Certified Oil Tank Specialists Tanks - pumped, filled, removed res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

CANSTAR PAINTING

★CNN LANDSCAPING★Weeding ★ Pruning★ Garden Work ★ Free est. Nick 778-840-6573

The Quality You Trust!

Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

Eagleview Landscaping.. Res. & Comm. Paving stone install & repair. Free quotes 604-929-7279

No Hassle Quick Work Insured/WCB

LAWNS Jungle George Your North Shore Resident Lawns Garden & Yard Cleanups Hedges & Trees * George’s cell 604-317-3552

778-997-9582 AAA PRECISION PAINTING Interior/Exterior Excellent Prices

Free Est/Written Guarantee M. GILL Gardening - Lawn care.

Com & Residential, Power raking, Fertilize, Weed Hedge Trims,

Prune. Free Est. 604-765-4922

PROFESSIONAL Hedge Trimming. Pruning.

Fall clean-up. 604-983-2799 ROOTS OF CHANGE Garden Specialists Weeding Pruning Cleanup Pearce 778-928-9336 S & W GARDENING SERVICE Comm/res maint, clean-up.

Japanese Gardener 604.986.0059

Need a Gardener?

Find one in the Home Services section.

Painting/ Wallpaper

ARCADIA STONEWORK bricks, blocks, natural, cultured & paving stones. Alex - 778-895-6170

Spring Services

SAME DAY SERVICE, FULLY INSURED

8195

Insured/WCB

778-881-6096

FAIRWAY PAINTING

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

7291234

JB’s PAINTING • From $99 per room • Professional • Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

604-773-4549

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room $167. Int-ext, full WCB. 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

ALL-WAYS PAINTING Professional quality with competitive pricing 604-985-0402

DENALI PAINTING − Int. & Ext. Reliable, Insured, WCB. Free Est Seniors Discount. 778 320-4438 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

PAINTING BY BENJAMIN, Interior & Exterior. 25 yrs exp. For Estimate. Call 604-618-4288

8220

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Call ThE Experts TAILORING

Total Renos, Additions Build New Homes Kitchens, baths, drywall, painting, new garage, roofs, decks, driveways - asphalt, concrete or pavers, drain tiles, landscaping, excavating 604-985-8270 www.a-diamondhome.com

IVY PRO STITCH

Alterations, Tailoring, Making Wedding Dresses, Men's Suits, Leather Jackets, Hems 836 W. 15th Street North Vancouver

604.990-8833

Call today 604-328-5554 www.arnoldwendell.com

• General Contracting • Project Management • Consulting & Design • New Construction • Large or small Residential Renovations & Repairs

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

Plumbing

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

HOME SERVICES 8250

8250

Roofing

Roofing

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

BBM Big Boss Mechanical

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Renovations Big or Small.

Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes.

LEAKY HOME

8255

Rubbish Removal

Fully Licenced & WCB.

•Residential Roofing •Siding and Window Installations •Aluminum Awnings and Railings •Rain Gutter Replacements •Drainage Installations and Repairs

RED SEAL

Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

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

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

greencoastrubbish.com

Inspection | Maintenance | Repair 6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

★ Good Quality Service ★

604 729-3864 778 928-9839

Drainage & Plumbing Inc. Drain Tiles, Main Sewer Lines, Underground Video Inspection, Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks & Tubs, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Excavation Service, Broken Water Mains & Pipes, Dripping Taps

ADDITIONS, RENOS, decks, patios, garages, fences, painting.

Leroy Friesen 778-919-9331 BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

604-618-4988 778-836-5940

BATHROOMS & more. 40 yrs on the North Shore. Working within your budget. 778-387-3626

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

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

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

BUILDPROS.CA Additions, renovations, kitchen, bath. GVHBA, Renomark. Alex, 604-780-8118

HOT WATER TANKS

Carpenter, Fencing, decks, concrete, form work, retaining walls, garages, windows. 604-338-9272

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

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

& Plumbing Max 604-506-6544

8225

Power Washing

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

West Coast

Renovations & Construction.

Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com

PRO KING MAINTENANCE Pressure washing, window cleaning, gutters, painting, small reno’s WCB, 15yrs exp... 604-780-2224

604-984-9004

A+

All Season Roofing

JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. HOME RENOVATIONS

604-728-3009 jkbconstruction.com

MILLION HOME Renovation Co. Quality skilled workers, 18 yrs exp Free Est. Call 604-868-6833

RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

Looking to do some

Home Improvement?

Refer to the Service Directory for all of your home improvement, decorating and gardening needs.

“IF IT’S ROOFING, WE DO IT!” Residential • Commercial Industrial • Apartments

604-983-0133

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

SOIL & STONE LTD.

The North Shore’s only Yardworks Compost Pro Soil Dealer.

– Pick up or delivered – No order is too large or small six days a week

(down the block from the Lynnwood Hotel)

Now Accepting Green Waste

604.230.4530

Proficient service, meeting all your needs, providing ‘quality workmanship’ Delivered with pride.

Loads from $30 each Please call David

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195 ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

BIN THERE DISPOSAL Bin rentals. U load. Same day 604-980-7600, 729-BINS (2467) 7 days - www.binthere.com

Dalton Trucking Ltd. Screened top soil $18/yd. Sand gravel, trucking etc 604-986-6944

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

Fully insured & WCB

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

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) A. A. BESTPRO Tree Service LTD. Tree top trim, Hedge Trimming, Pruning, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

8335

Window Cleaning

NORTH SHORE Home Services Gutter & window cleaning, Power Washing Est 1963. 604-988-5294

604-591-3500

ROOFING & INSULATION LTD.

TRACKSIDE

Bulk orders available

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD.

Top Soil

1600 Barrow Street N.V.

604-512-7471

20 year Labour Warranty available

Quality Home Reno’s We do it right. kitchen, baths, additions, bsmts, licensed & insured. 25 yrs exp. 604-690-6456

POWER WASHING sidewalks, garages, houses, driveways. Low rates, refs 778-686-7027

Right roofs Right price Right here

FORMWORK AND Framing crew avail immediately. 26 yrs exp. Call Danny 604-728-5685

ALL-WAYS Pressure Washing Driveways, sidewalks, patios & houses. Free est 604-985-0402

North Shore Home Services.

Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294

www.crownresidentialroofing.com

8310

Call 604.986.7624

DD HAUL & DELIVERY

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

ON SITE Reno’s. Custom Kitchen & bath, interior finishing etc.

Call Mike 604-351-9316 www.onsiterenovations.com

Non-Toxic Cleaning Co. Roofs decks, moss, algae, black mold, dirt, grime & more! 604-787-0437

Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount

Drywall, Tiles, flooring, painting, ceiling, sundecks, fences & sheds. WCB ins. 604-836-9628

Home Services.ca

604-984-4147

GRAND OPENING

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days Ray, 604-727-6153 DISPOSAL BINS 10 - 40 yard bins. Lowest rates! disposalking.com 604-306-8599 ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

8305

Sun Decks

You Want It We’ve Got It

Find Whatever You’re Looking for in the Classifieds.

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, BBB, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530

Alin Maintenance Services •Roof •Chimney •Skylight; Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd. 10% Discount: Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957

DECK WIZARD - Ask a Pro! Replace Vinyl & Wood Decking, Repairs, Rebuilds, Stone patios, fencing. Est 25 yrs, Warr. 778-231-6072

8309

Tiling

EXP TRADESMAN, tiles, granite, stone, brick & glass blocks. Reas.

Zak 604-982-0234 778-773-3537 EXPERT TILING - 25 YRS. EXP. Free estimates, int/ext. Ceramic, porcelain, glass, marble & slate.

Call Mike 604-761-4448

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Welcome

contents Letter from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Settling into Canadian Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Business Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Community Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Your Neighbours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

NEW IMMIGRANTS: Contact the North Shore Multicultural Society The One-Stop Shop for Newcomers to Canada

We offer the following free programs and services:

• Information and orientation to Canada’s medical, education, health and other systems • Employment and job search assistance • English classes – Government funded classes and fee for service • Family Programs that assist families with settlement issues: parenting classes, seniors programs, youth programs, women’s groups • Community Bridging Programs that help newcomers connect to the North Shore Community • Diversity and anti-racism programs for individuals and organizations • Translation and interpretation services

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C ONTRIBUTORS Benjamin Alldrit Jessica Barrett

P ROJECT C O - ORDINATOR Vicki Magnison

S ALES D IRECTOR

Dee Dhaliwal

The North Shore Multicultural Society puts you on the right track, right from the start. We have what you need to help you settle into your new community.

The mission of the North Shore Multicultural Society (NSMS): “We are dedicated to building a harmonious and inclusive North Shore community that assists immigrants and refugees to integrate successfully into life in Canada.”

If you’re new to Canada and relocating to our community, we are here to help you.

North Shore Multicultural Society

P UBLISHER Doug Foot

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The North Shore News 100–126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2P9 www.nsnews.com

604.988.2931 www.nsms.ca COVER PHOTO : MIKE WAKEFIELD

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living on the north shore Letter from the editor

Welcome to the North Shore TERRY PETERS, MANAGING EDITOR, NORTH SHORE NEWS

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f you could create an ideal place to live it would look remarkably similar toVancouver’s North Shore.

Beautiful beaches, towering forests, charming communities, beneficial businesses and homes of every shape and size; there is not much missing.

North andWestVancouver sit comfortably on the north end of the Lions Gate and IronWorkers Memorial bridges.With the vibrant downtown core of the city just a short distance away residents can have their cake and eat it too.Add in the scenic water crossing option of the Seabus and you have easy - and green - access to all the city offers.

Countless outdoor recreation opportunities are on your doorstep. In the winter there are three downhill ski destinations just waiting for you. Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country, snowshoeing, tubing all are in your backyard with easy access to Cypress, Grouse and Seymour mountains.

All year round there is an abundance of trails to walk, run or mountain bike on.Add in golf courses, tennis courts, soccer fields and parks and you have a piece of heaven for the active person.

A decision to head to the water opens up a boatload of choices.The sandy beaches atAmbleside or Cates Park provide ideal swimming locations. For kayakers the sheltered waters of Deep Cove provide great paddling and sightseeing combined. Or if wind power for sailing or windsurfing is what you’re after, you’ll find it off the shoreline ofWestVancouver.

the place where everyone is welcome

But you can’t live on exercise alone and the wide range of local restaurants reflects the North Shore’s multicultural mix. Cafés and bistros, bakeries and desert makers offer up their delicious wares across our community. In the mood to shop?You’ll find everything here from small boutiques to malls and national chain outlets.

For new arrivals to this wonderful community there is much to do and learn, and we’re here to help with Welcome magazine. Inside you will find it filled with valuable information on topics like healthcare, local governments, chamber of commerce, transit and more.

A community like this deserves a great local newspaper and the North Shore News fits the bill.

Consistently chosen as the best community newspaper in British Columbia and in Canada, it is delivered to your door three times a week packed with stories and photographs about where you live.

Congratulations in making the North Shore your new home - you’ve truly won the community lottery.

Welcome.

‫ﺎ" آﺳﺎن و‬ ‫راﻫﻨﻤ‬

‫مﺑﻪﮔـــﺎم‬ ‫ﮔـــﺎ‬ ‫ﺷﻤﺎ ﺑﻪ‬ "‫ ﻫﺎ‬%‫ﮔﺮﻣ‬ ‫ﺤﺎت و ﺳﺮ‬ 9‫ﺗﻔﺮ‬ ‫ﻮن ث وﻧ!ﻮور‬6‫ﺴ‬6‫@ﻤ‬ ‫ﻧﻮر‬

JOHN WESTON Welcomes You!

As the Member of Parliament for West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast -Sea-to-Sky Country, my staff and I welcome the chance to help you.

We deal with issues that include Citizenship and Immigration, Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

!‫ ﻫﻤﻪ‬+‫ا‬ ‫ ﻓﻌﺎل ﺑﺮ‬‫زﻧﺪﮔ‬

Do you speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish?

I welcome the opportunity to listen to your views.

Pick up a copy of our translated

West Vancouver Office: #21-285 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3S6

Easy Guide to Recreation

Tel 604.981.1790 Fax 604.981.1794 Email Weston.j@parl.gc.ca

www.johnweston.ca

available at all our Community Recreation Centre front desks.

northvanrec.com 604 987 PLAY (7529)

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seniors

Settling into Canadian Life

n aging population has its challenges and its benefits. In some growing communities, many of the resources are devoted to young families and seniors moving to the area have fewer opportunities to connect and can have a difficult time settling in without feeling isolated.

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he North Shore Multicultural Society aims to help immigrants on the North Shore settle into Canadian life, through its various programs and services.

More than 30 per cent of the population on the North Shore is made up of newcomers, primarily from the Persian and Chinese communities, but there are also smaller populations of Koreans and Filipinos.

Settlement workers from each of these immigrant groups are accessible at the society.They are able to give newcomers information about how things work in Canada, including an overview of government, health-care and school systems, all in their mother tongue.A settlement worker can also link immigrants to other resources within the community.

One of the biggest initial challenges faced by newcomers is finding a job.

The society offers a First Step employment program for immigrants who have language barriers and no previous work experience in Canada.The program goes for eight weeks, including four weeks of in-class instruction.Topics covered include planning and setting job search goals, learning how to write a resumé and cover letter, developing interview skills and using the Internet to search and apply for jobs. Independent job search time is also slotted in along with 24 hours of English for the workplace.To register, call 604-988-2931.

In order to qualify for courses, the applicant must have a Social Insurance Number or be in the process of gaining one.

Youth employment options for immigrant teenagers,involving paid projects that benefit the community,are also available at the society.

The society also tries to help immigrants overcome language difficulties, through various

translation services and two English as a Second Language (ESL) programs offered at its English Language Centre.

The first program features classes of varying levels of difficulty taught by qualified ESL instructors. Fees range from $50 to $350 and prior to registration, students must take an English assessment test.

For registration dates, visit the North Shore Multicultural Society’s website.

On the North Shore, because this region has a more mature population base, there are a number of resources and organizations dedicated to making sure that seniors feel valued and welcome.

The second program, English Language Service forAdults, is government funded in partnership with MOSAIC. It offers morning, evening, part-time and full-time classes at the society’s English Language Centre.To find out if you qualify for registration, contactWestern ESL Services at 604-876-5756.

The North Shore Community Resources Society (www.nscr.bc.ca) is as great source of information on a number of seniors’ programs and services that include information on housing, finance, health, meal programs, security, recreation, education, transportation and more.

Various family programs and workshops are also offered at the North Shore Multicultural Society, covering topics like bicultural parenting, volunteering and youth services.

A central telephone number, 604-982-3302, gives seniors access to

The North Shore Multicultural Society 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver TEL: 604-988-2931 WEB: www.nsms.ca

THE NORTH SHORE’S INFORMATION SOURCE

NSCR is a multi-service agency offering referrals, support and information in the following areas: CHILD CARE | COMMUNITY HOUSING | LEGAL ADVOCACY SENIORS | VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH & ADULTS CAREGIVER SUPPORT | EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD NETWORKS C O N TA C T U S ...

201–935 Marine Drive AT CAPILANO MALL, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3 604.985.7138 | nscr@nscr.bc.ca | www.nscr.bc.ca #

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community support information while they maintain their independence.As well as providing information over the phone, seniors can drop in to the society’s offices at 201-935 Marine Dr. in NorthVancouver at Capilano Mall to pick up helpful brochures outlining the range of programs and services available.

There are also a number of locations around the North Shore where a good selection of seniors’ pamphlets can be picked up including the Parkgate Community Health Centre, Lions Gate Hospital, theWest Vancouver Community Health Centre and theWestVancouver Seniors’Activity Centre.

On the recreation front, the NorthVancouver Recreation Commission which serves both the City and District of NorthVancouver, has a number of programs designed to keep adults over 55 years old active, healthy and happy.

From fitness and sports programs to social, arts and workshop activities, there’s something for every interest and pursuit imaginable.With facilities av ailable across North Vancouver, there’s bound to be one near you.Their vast number of programs and facilities can be found online at

www.northvanrec.com, by phoning 604-987-7529 or at any of their community centres.

In Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Centre is a community centre that offers over 70 different programs for adults 55 and older.With bus trips, monthly dinner-dances, bridge, snooker and more available, it’s a great place to drop in and make new friends.

Visit them online at: www. silverharbourcentre.com or call 604-980-2474.

InWestVancouver the West Vancouver Seniors’Activity Centre at 695 21st St., right at Marine Drive, provides a great community focal point for residents 60 and older.With a lounge, gymnasium, cafeteria, billiard room and woodworking shop, there is also a range of daily events that can include lectures, language instruction, a computer club, fitness classes and cards.

Located just west of theWest Vancouver Memorial Library, it’s also right beside theAquatic Centre and the brand new West Vancouver Community Centre. Getting there by car or transit is easy, there’s plenty of free underground parking and it’s open every day. Call 604-925-7280 for more information.

getting around

community safety

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community policing centres In an emergency, call 911.

North Vancouver RCMP: 147 East 14th Street North Vancouver, BC V7M 1P2 TEL: 604-985-1311 FAX: 604-985-0935 E-MAIL: rcmp@cnv.org

Getting a driver’s licence Once you get set up on the North Shore,you might want to get a B.C.driver’s licence to help you get around the region.If you already have a driver’s license from your home country,the process could be easier for you.

The first thing to remember is to bring two pieces of identification to the NorthVancouver ICBC Driver Services Centre.The first piece of ID must state your name and birthday. It can be a citizenship card, permanent resident card or a Canadian immigration identification record.The second piece of ID must show your name and signature.

Another thing to bring with you is proof of your previous driving experience, including your out-ofcountry driver’s licence.

B.C. has licence exchange agreements with United States,Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Japan and South Korea. So, if you have a licence from one of these countries, you will most likely be able to obtain a B.C. licence without taking a road test.You will simply have to answer some safety questions, undergo vision screening, fill out forms and pay the necessary fees.The licence you obtain will be good for two years, and can be renewed to last for five years from there onwards.

If you have a licence from a country not mentioned above, you will need to pass a road signs test, knowledge test, vision and screening test and a road test. Get more information at the Driver Services Centre.

ICBC Driver Licensing Office in North Vancouver Driver Services Centre 125 East 13th Street, North Vancouver TEL: 604-661-2255 • HOURS: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

West Vancouver Police Department: 1330 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B5 TEL: 604-925-7300 FAX: 604-925-5938 WEB: www.wvpd.ca

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your neighbours

The Moreno Family BENJAMIN ALLDRITT | BALLDRITT@NSNEWS.COM

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omewhere among the throngs of cheering fans during the Olympics was a three-year-old girl dressed all in red and screaming “Go Canada Go!”

As your provincial representative for North VancouverLonsdale I welcome you to North Vancouver...

Here are some Provincial websites you may find useful: www.welcomebc.ca www.embracebc.ca www.gov.bc.ca

Naomi Yamamoto, MLA (North Vancouver-Lonsdale) #303-126 East 15th Street North Vancouver, BC, V7L 2P9

www.naomiyamamotomla.bc.ca

Andrea Moreno and her family had only been in Canada for three months, but the little girl fromVenezuela was quick to adopt her new country.

“Andrea is crazy about the flag and she was always screaming,” said father Gustavo Moreno.

“She’s very proud. She adapted very quickly.”

Gustavo, his wife Roselia and daughtersAndrea and Gabriella arrived in British Columbia at the end of October.

“We are here looking for a new life, especially for our babies.

As parents, you always want the best for your child,” Moreno said.“I read a lot about Canada and the programs here for immigrants, and we were here five years ago when we took a cruise to Alaska.We stayed here for a week to seeVancouver. My wife and I — we didn’t have a child yet — we fell in love with Vancouver, especially the North Shore,” he said.

Moreno said he and his wife were attracted to North Vancouver as a quiet place with lots of parks and family-friendly amenities.What they weren’t expecting was the warm welcome and help they got when they arrived.

“The people here are so nice.

Every time we go to a place to ask about something, when were looking for an apartment or a school forAndrea, everyone is very nice and asks us how we are doing here. It’s very good for us because as new immigrants here we have no friends, no family,” he said.

Moreno had some special thanks for North Shore Neighbourhood House and its welcoming program.

“It’s a great program, really amazing,” he said.“We got a phone call from them about a workshop for finding a job and you know what, my wife got the job.”

The Morenos quickly found a preschool spot for Andrea, and Gustavo is now focused on finding work himself.

“In my country, I used to work for Ford Motor Company,” he said.“I worked there for 17 years as a service operations manager. I was responsible for all the after sales for the company inVenezuela and Columbia. Something like would be nice because of my experience in the area, but my mind is open to any opportunity we can get here.”

The Morenos’ immigrant experience was different from many because shortly after they arrived the rest of the world did too.And Andrea wasn’t the only one to get caught up in Olympic patriotism.

“We really enjoyed it,” Gustavo said.“We went to all the pavilions and we wore all red all the time.The process to adapt here was quicker than we thought at the beginning.”

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health

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f you’re new to the North Shore, getting health care is a priority. It is important to apply for B.C.’s Medical Services Plan (MSP), www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp, immediately when you arrive in British Columbia. Newcomers will have to wait three months before they are eligible for MSP, but the faster you apply, the sooner your application will be processed. For insurance during the waiting period, contact a private insurance company.

Unless you’re already employed, fill out an application for medical coverage on the B.C. Ministry of Health website at www.gov.bc.ca/ health. One you’ve filled out an application, you can add family members. If you have a job and medical benefits are available, contact your employer for information and a group application form.

Once you’ve been accepted for coverage, you will receive a B.C. CareCard.Your CareCard has your unique personal health number, which will remain the same forever. If you ever need health services, or go to the hospital you will need to show your CareCard, so it’s important to carry it on you at all times.

The next step is finding a doctor in your area. Due to a shortage of doctors in Canada, this process can be tricky.The best way to find a family doctor is to search the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons website, www.cpsbc.ca, where you can find a list of doctors accepting new patients in NorthVancouver andWest Vancouver. For patients who are without a doctor, a good temporary alternative is a walkin clinic.This is also an option on evenings and weekends, when most doctors’ offices are closed. For a list of clinics on the North Shore check out the business section of the onlineYellow Pages and search for “walk in clinic” in North Vancouver orWestVancouver.

Even if you do not have a family doctor, it is important to be screened for illnesses such as breast cancer and diabetes.The North Shore Multicultural Society (NSMS) organizes breast cancer screening for women in the Korean and Chinese communities.

Other screening clinics may be available soon. For more information, call the NSMS at 604-988-2960.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) can also help inform you of screening clinics and procedures. For the Persian

community,VHC has a cultural broker who speaks Farsi.

There are threeVCH community health centres on the North Shore that offer various medical services. Call VCH at 604-988-3131 or visit www.nscg.ca for more information.

There are also resources available to help you from home.The B.C. Health Guide Online provides information about the province’s health initiatives and tips on how to keep the

whole family well. It is available in English, French, Chinese, Punjabi and Farsi.Another useful contact is the B.C. Nurse Line, which offers help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Registered nurses provide medical advice over the phone, so you can consult with them about symptoms of illness and get their recommended courses of action.The B.C. Nurse Line also has translation services available in 150 languages. Call the B.C. Nurse Line at 1-866-215-4700.

Over 70 different activities and services for adults 55 plus Fitness Indoor Sports Performing Arts Card & Table Games Computer Classes Informative Seminars Special Events Legal Services Languages Visual Arts Bus Trips Lunches Bingo

Lions Gate Hospital 231 15th Street, North Vancouver | TEL: 604-984-5785

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...and more!

he North Shore has great recreational facilities.

They are dedicated to creating a welcoming and safe environment where everyone can participate in a wide range of recreational opportunities regardless of age, ability, background or economic status.

There are 13 community and recreation centres centrally located in North Vancouver and five inWestVancouver including a Seniors Activity Centre.These centres serve all ages and offer a broad array of resources that focus on recreational, social and cultural pursuits. Programs include fitness, health and wellness, personal development, arts and crafts, culture, dance, swimming, skating, child care and a multitude more.

Use these centres of activities as meeting places to exchange ideas and meet new friends.

Silver Harbour... inspiring and enhancing the well-being of adults 55+

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employment Finding work

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or many immigrants finding a job in a new country is often the No. 1 priority. But there can be several obstacles to overcome before finding a suitable job.

Before you can start to work in Canada, you must obtain a Social Insurance Number (SIN), from the North Shore Service Centre Canada.

The application takes a few weeks to process but once you have a SIN, you can legally work in Canada and receive government benefits.

Many immigrants have credentials that need to be upgraded in B.C. It is important to find out who regulates the industry you have worked in, or would like to work in.

The Employment Access Strategy for Immigrants (EASI) developed a resource guide for newcomers to follow once they’ve come to B.C.

Provincial laws and government organizations oversee most trades and skilled occupations.To find out more about how to transfer your credentials visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credential at www.cicic.ca.

One of the first recommended courses of action is to thoroughly research the field you’re interested in or have previously worked in, as the circumstances in Canada might greatly vary from those in your home country. Find out what the demand is for your profession in MetroVancouver and what the average salaries are.

The centre also evaluates academic credentials from other countries to see what the B.C. equivalent would be.

There are also many organizations on the North Shore that can help you take steps towards getting your credentials upgraded or recognized in Canada.

The First Step program at the North Shore Multicultural Society (NSMS) is a four-week program designed for immigrants with lower to upper intermediate English skills.The program aims to help people with little or no Canadian work experience find a job that is related to their profession.

Welcome to Canada!

And Welcome to North Shore Neighbourhood House!

We are a place where people in the community gather.

We offer helpful programs for new immigrants including: Welcoming Neighbours, a social English program Cooking for Families Cultural Buddies, for 10-12 year olds For information contact Liz or EMAIL: lchase@nsnh.bc.ca

PHONE:778-840-6670

visit our website!

www.nsnh.bc.ca

for more information in Chinese, Farsi, Korean & Spanish.

In this program you will receive support searching for and applying for jobs as well as some business English skills. Participants also set short and long-term goals and form a plan to getting their credentials recognized.

Call 604-988-2931 to register for the First Step program.The NSMS also has a job search program available for teenagers.

Service Canada, a branch of the federal government, has several job search options, including job banks (listings of employment positions) and job match programs (connecting employers with applicants).There are also supported programs for newcomers.You can also find information on obtaining citizenship, English language training and having your credentials recognized.

Go to www.servicecanada.gc.ca or call 1-800-O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) for more information.

If you are confident with your English skills, theYWCA has several free job search and career search programs, including workshops and mentoring services. Contact theYWCA NorthVancouver career centre at 604-984-7630 for information on job search and career programs.

EASI stresses the importance of learning English in order to have a successful career in B.C.Without English, you may be forced to work lower paid jobs, outside of your field of expertise.

Contact English Language Services forAdults to register for government-sponsored English classes, after having your skill level assessed at an agency such asWestern ESL Services at 604-876-5756.

services North Shore Service Centre Canada 100-221 West Esplanade, North Vancouver HOURS: Monday–Friday | 8:30am–4:00pm Employment Access Strategy for Immigrants (EASI)

WEB: www.lookingahead.bc.ca

Canadian Information Centre for International Credential WEB: www.cicic.ca North Shore Multicultural Society 207-123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver TEL: 604-988-2931 English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) Western ESL Services 208-2525 Commercial Drive, Vancouver TEL: 604-876-5756

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business profile Juan Carlos Paez BENJAMIN ALLDRITT | BALLDRITT@NSNEWS.COM

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hen Juan Carlos Paez stepped off a plane inVancouver in 1987, he barely spoke any English.The 25-year-old student had left his native Chile to escape the repressive military government of the day.

“I came here because I had political problems. I didn’t really want to leave Chile. It was very sad,” Paez said.

But even in his first tense minutes in a strange country, Paez found some humour in the situation.

worked for a company that made transmitters forTV stations.What I wanted to have was a coffee shop.When I was growing up, in high school and university, I worked in an ice cream company. I really enjoyed dealing with people, talking with them and serving the ice cream... and looking at the girls.”

Over the next decade, Paez saved up his money. He also moved to NorthVancouver, where he learned that La Zuppa’s previous owner wanted to sell.

“We started to talk, I spent three days to have the soup and sit in here and see how many people came in.And I liked what I saw. But afterwards, everything here, I have done.We changed a lot of things.

I put up my pictures. I wanted to make it more cozy and make it so people identify La Zuppa with Juan Carlos,” he said.

“When I came toVancouver, I had to wait for the immigration person and I saw there were signs on every door - a sign that said‘Exit’ and ‘Sortie,’” he recalled with a grin.“In Spanish, éxito, which is almost the same, means success.And‘Sortie’ is similar to suerte, which means good luck. So I came to theVancouver airport and I thought ‘They are really nice people here, they are wishing me success and good luck.’”

Black and white photographs of Paez’s family and scenes from his hometown line the walls of the popular lunchtime spot. In pride of place behind the counter is a grainy photograph of his grandparents.

Paez started with no background in the food industry, but the departing owner showed him his first few soup recipes before he left.

Twenty-three years later, the owner of LonsdaleAvenue’s La Zuppa restaurant has enjoyed a good bit of both.And Paez still sees the funny side of things. His customers, regular and new, are just as likely to get a good-natured ribbing with their lunch as they are a bowl of minestrone.

Paez’s partnerVictoria Bakich recalls the first time she walked into La Zuppa.

“We create our own soups now, but he definitely gave me the basics,” he said.

Paez was born into a large family in a mining town in northern Chile calledVictoria.

“When I came here, I said to Juan Carlos‘You don’t have a business, you have a community centre.’ Everyone wanders in and stays and talks and sometimes they eat something,” she said.“I think it is a different kind of place.”

“There were nine sisters and four brothers,” he said.“So when there are ten women in La Zuppa, I can handle it.When I am alone I get nervous.”

Bakich enjoyed La Zuppa’s atmosphere so much she found herself moving round to the other side of the counter, and eventually moving in with Paez.

FromVictoria, Paez moved to a bigger city, Iquique, to study teaching at university.When he ran afoul of the government, it was a church group at the university that helped him find him way to Canada.

After arriving inVancouver, Paez spent two years weighing whether or not to risk returning to Chile.

Although the restaurant is sustained by the brisk lunchtime soup and sandwich business, Paez has gone to some lengths to make La Zuppa a community hub.The restaurant hosts local fundraisers and the Simon Fraser University Philosophers’ Café discussion series, stages Friday night flamenco performances, and even fields its own soccer team.

“In 1989, after two years, I took the decision to stay in Canada, learn English and earn some money to have La Zuppa,” he said.“I started working as a dishwasher at La Baguette on Granville Island.Then I

“Take La Zuppa out of Lonsdale, and Lonsdale would be different.

What with the music, with Juan Carlos, the soccer team,” said Paez, gesturing around his premises.

Since Chile returned to democratic rule in 1990, Paez has made three trips home.While he admits to a certain desire to return for longer, he won’t be giving up La Zuppa anytime soon.

“I can see and feel there are changes going on in LatinAmerica and I really, really would like to be part of that,” he said thoughtfully, before the grin returns to his face.“But when am I going to do that? I don’t know. I’ve got too many bills to pay.”

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education Adult ESL and Post Secondary

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o get the most out of the opportunities presented when moving to a new community, it can often be a good idea to upgrade your education.

If English is not your first language and you want to improve your oral and written skills, there are a number of language schools available.

A good place to start is at the office of the North Shore Multicultural Society.

Schools

Their English Language Centre provides a relaxed environment for learning, practicing and improving language skills, getting information and meeting other newcomers.They can be reached at 604-988-2931. English as a Second Language (ESL) training is also available through the local school boards.

There are also a number of privately operated language schools in North andWest Vancouver.Associations such as the Canadian Association of Private Language Schools and the Private English Language Schools Association ensure that their members maintain high standards. For information on member schools, visit www.capls.com.

For upgrading your current training and learning new skills, NorthVancouver Continuing Education has a wide range of courses available. If you need to complete your high school requirements, want to learn essential work skills or pursue a long-held interest, this is the place.They also offer an adult ESL program that helps you

build confidence by focusing on improving your listening, speaking and pronunciation.

You can find them online at www.conted44.com.

Capilano University, also in NorthVancouver, is a fully accredited university offering courses for current and continuing studies.The university offers six different levels of ESL training and provides a comprehensive range of facilities and services.

Check them out online at www.capilanou.ca.

There are also two local universities and a major technology institute in Metro Vancouver area, some with campus extensions downtown within easy access by public transit.They are: Simon Fraser University (www.sfu.ca), the University of British Columbia (www.ubc.ca) and BCIT, the British Columbia Institute ofTechnology (www.bcit.ca).

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o you’re new to the country, you have to register your child for school and you don’t know the language very well yet — it’s an intimidating set of circumstances. Enter Settlement Workers In Schools (SWIS).Available in the North andWest Vancouver school districts, a SWIS worker’s mandate is to assist parents and children with first year settlement needs, including informing them about multicultural services available, increasing their knowledge of Canadian school systems and culture, and assessing the needs of immigrant families to ensure successful integration into the country.

Vlad Krivenko, NorthVancouver SWIS worker, says the primary goal is academic success, but that’s just the starting point. “If something is off, if the student is suffering with his academics, quite often there is something up in the family. ” SWIS services are available in Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bulgarian, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Korean and Japanese.

Krivenko says SWIS workers are brought in to speak to families who are encountering settlement challenges.

Krivenko adds SWIS workers can refer students and families to counsellors, ESL teachers, or outside help. “The beauty of this is we have settlement workers who’ve lived through the same experience, who know it on a personal level, who speak the language,” he says. SWIS workers’ offices are located at central reception at theWilliam Lucas Centre, which is where you should take your child to register for schools in NorthVancouver.

After filling out an online registration form from the school district’s website, bring proof of your child’s citizenship, their passport and Permanent Resident Card along with proof of your current residence and a current report card to the centre.

The school year runs from September to June, and registration deadlines for priority placement are the end of February.The NorthVancouver school district offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses in their schools.

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childcare

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ettling into a new community usually means going to work and for many people, finding safe reliable childcare is an absolute necessity. Fortunately, on the North Shore there are a number of options for people seeking quality care for their children.

There are roughly 6,000 government-licensed childcare providers in British Columbia and a large number of unlicensed care providers as well. Licensed care providers are subject to the regulations, policies and guidelines established under the B.C. Child CareAct. Unlicensed care providers can also provide valuable service, but may require more research on you part to make sure you’re getting the quality of care you require.

On the North Shore, the North Shore Community Resources Society operates a Parent Information Line at 604-985-7138.You can find information and referrals on childcare resources for children from birth to 12 years old including licensed facilities, license-not-required facilities, play groups, child minding, contact information for childcare subsidy assistance and more.

The society also offers parental support and consulting services on family and child are issues provided by staff members who are experienced early childhood educators. If you’d like to find out more, call the Parent Information Line or visit their web site at www.nscr.bc.ca.

The NorthVancouver Recreation Commission also offers child-minding services at their five recreation

childcare access information North Shore Community Resources Parents’ Information line: TEL: 604-985-7138 WEB: www.nscr.bc.ca North Vancouver Recreation Commission TEL: 604-987-7529 WEB: www.northvanrec.com North Shore Neighbourhood House TEL: 604-987-8138 WEB: www.nsnh.bc.ca West Vancouver Family Place TEL: 604-925-7141

centres.They include the Parkgate recreation centre in the Deep Cove area, the Ron Andrews recreation centre in the Blueridge area, the John Braithwaite Community Centre in the Lower Lonsdale area, the Harry Jerome recreation centre in the Upper Lonsdale area and theWilliam Griffin recreation centre in the Edgemont area.

Also in NorthVancouver, North Shore Neighbourhood House at 225 East Second St. offers full and part time daycare for children from infant to five years old. Staff are trained in early childhood education. Find out more information by calling them at 604-987-8138.

A visit to their web site at

www.nsnh.bc.ca will also give you information on other childcare locations throughout NorthVancouver. It’s a great place to start.

InWestVancouver, the West Vancouver Family Place at theWestVancouver Community Centre, located at 2121 Marine Drive, is a non-profit society

dedicated to providing support programs and services for local families.

They offer drop-in play-based programs for children five and under and their parents or caregivers with toys, art projects, reading time and a parents’ library.

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Comprehensive Dental Care

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Dr. Liebenberg and his staff remain committed to offering their clients the very best service possible and feature a full range of dental services, from mercury-free restorative care, tooth whitening and laser procedures, periodontal

surgery and maintenance, veneers, implants and digital X-rays.

Dr. Liebenberg is also one of a few dentists that uses microscopic technology in all of his procedures.

Dr. Liebenberg has delivered hundreds of lectures within six continents, has authored over 130 clinical publications, and is on the editorial board of ďŹ ve dental journals.

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