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Severe winds disrupt power James Weldon jweldon@snews.com

ALTHOUGH Monday’s windstorm wasn’t as severe as some in recent years, the blustery weather still had emergency crews scrambling to deal with the fallout.

Starting at about 7:45 a.m., high winds dropped branches and in some cases full-grown trees across power lines in several North Shore neighbourhoods, cutting electrical service to a total of 3,500 homes. North Vancouver RCMP were forced to direct cars at the intersection of Marine Drive and Capilano Road when the storm cut power to the traffic lights. BC Hydro crews responded quickly to the outages, restoring service to all but about 150 customers by mid-afternoon. Firefighters and municipal crews were also out in force dealing with downed trees, one of which smashed a bus shelter and blocked traffic on Mount Seymour Parkway. Another See Yacht page 5

NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

MUNICIPAL workers remove a large branch that fell on a parked van on West Keith Road near Marine Drive during Monday’s windstorm. The blustery weather brought down trees and power lines across the North Shore, cutting electrical service to 3,500 homes. However, the Tuesday afternoon power outage centred on Lonsdale Avenue and 15th Street was not directly weather related but caused by a BC Hydro line crew. The 20-minute outage trapped a number of people in elevators in the highrise area and brieﬂy took out power to Lions Gate Hospital.

Seymour seniors highrise approved Niamh Scallan

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DISTRICT of North Vancouver councillors formed a united front Monday and voted to clear the way for the controversial development of a seniors’ residential highrise on Mount Seymour Parkway. Council’s decision to move the proposal through second and third readings of the required rezoning comes after a

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largely divided public hearing June 22 when more than 150 residents voiced equal support and opposition over Paciﬁc Arbour Retirement Communities’ 11-storey, 146-unit seniors rental complex . “The joint Achilles heels of rising land values and aging populations requires us to think forward,” said Mayor Richard

Walton. “Seniors are moving out of the district at double the rate they are moving into it because there is no appropriate housing.” With little more than 20 residents in attendance Monday night, emotions remained high as councillors explained their decisions. “This council is faced tonight with probably one of the biggest splits that we have ever seen,” Coun. Lisa Muri said. “But what is important to me is keeping things the same, even

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Tributes ﬂood in for Evans

Dead longboarder was an accomplished artist and athlete James Weldon

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THE longboarder who died after a crash outside Mount Seymour Provincial Park Friday has been identified by police as Glenna Evans, 27, a fine arts student at Emily Carr University. Evans, an experienced longboarder, was heading down Mt. Seymour Road at about 11 a.m. when she tried to turn on to Anne MacDonald Way. She missed the bend and collided with a van. An off-duty trauma nurse and a firefighter who were in the area rushed to give Evans first aid until paramedics arrived. They were unable to save her. She died the day before her 28th birthday. Evans, an honours student, had just completed her third year at Emily Carr. She was a budding tattoo artist and illustrator whose art has been exhibited at Vancouver’s Diane Farris Gallery, West Vancouver’s Spirit Square and other venues. According to her website and blog, she was also involved in pyrotechnic theatre, freestyle BMX and other forms of performance art. Evans was also an accomplished longboarder, coming sixth in the women’s downhill division at the international Maryhill Festival of Speed in Goldendale, Wash., just a week ago. She was training in full racing gear when she was killed. Over the weekend, messages of grief and support for Evans’ family flooded the Coast Longboarding website, a forum for local enthusiasts. “She was truly an individual and I can safely say there will never be anyone else like her,” wrote one contributor. “She was an inspiration. I think it is very important to let her family know how she touched our lives.” A makeshift memorial has grown at the site of the crash in the past few days, quickly collecting flowers and other tokens of remembrance. Evans’ family asked not to be contacted by the media. Police have used the incident to highlight the danger posed longboarding on public roads, a common phenomenon in North Vancouver. “Unfortunately, most roads that provide a suitable venue for longboarding are regular-use roadways populated with vehicles,” wrote Cpl. Peter DeVries, a spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP, in a release. “Officers have recently begun to once again direct their attention to longboarders who use the roadways in North Vancouver, and will continue to issue tickets in an effort to prevent this type of accident from recurring.” The provincial Motor Vehicle Act, which governs the use of bicycles and bike helmets in British Columbia, does not set out rules around skateboarding or longboarding. Instead, regulation is left to individual municipalities, whose rules vary. The District of North Vancouver requires skateboarders to wear a helmet, ride standing up, stick to the right-hand side of the road, avoid thoroughfares with a posted speed limit above 50 kilometres per hour, stay off sidewalks and travel in a way that does not pose a hazard to traffic. It also restricts skateboarding to daylight hours. Violations are penalized with a $35 fine. The City of North Vancouver imposes the same restrictions, except that where the district requires skaters to stay off sidewalks, the city requires them to stay on them. The latter municipality also prohibits skateboarding entirely in certain parts of the Lonsdale Avenue corridor and Marine Drive. Violations are subject to a $50 fine. West Vancouver doesn’t allow skateboarding anywhere except in the Ambleside and Gleneagles skate parks. Exceptions are made occasionally for parades and other special events, at which point a temporary permit is issued.

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FLOWERS and a brew are part of an impromptu memorial to Glenna Evans near where she was killed on Friday on Anne MacDonald Way

Black bear killed after aggressive behaviour

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BLACK bears residing on the North Shore are causing havoc yet again.

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GLENNA Evans, 27, showcases her longboard, helmet and racing leathers in a photograph on her MySpace site.

Over the weekend conservation officers responded to two separate resident complaints involving bears on the North Shore. On Sunday, conservation officers were forced to destroy a bear after it demonstrated habituated and aggressive behaviour. The bear was killed in Deep Cove on Apex Avenue after neighbourhood residents witnessed the bear wandering around the area searching for garbage and other food left in yards. Officers first tranquilized the bear. They later realized the bear had a previous back injury. The injury was not a factor in the decision to kill the bear. The same afternoon conservation officers responded to a call on Dempsey Road in the District of North Vancouver after residents witnessed a large black bear popping its head into an open window. The bear was tranquilized, tagged and relocated to Squamish Valley. The District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services were called to aid in transporting the 150-kilogram See Black page 4

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North Shore goods and services consume 245 million tax dollars Jane Seyd

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LOCAL governments on the North Shore spent about $245 million last year on everything from paving roads and collecting garbage to construction work on community centres and water treatment projects.

The total spent on suppliers last year was down from the $284 million spent on the North Shore in 2008, as municipal governments wrapped up some of their larger construction projects. As usual, some of the larger amounts spent were overhead costs to keep the wheels of government running. Think your Hydro bill is bad? It’s probably peanuts compared to the $1-million BC Hydro bills footed by the districts of both North and West Vancouver. Phone bills of $819,000 (West Vancouver) liability insurance bills of more than $745,000 (District of North Vancouver) and fuel bills of $2 million (West Vancouver) were also nothing to sneeze at. Companies who laid asphalt, construction businesses, engineering consultants and lawyers also did well on the taxpayers’ dime. The District of North Vancouver, the largest municipality on the North Shore, spent the most on goods and services in 2009 — $134 million in total, including $129 million on suppliers who did at least $25,000 in municipal business last year. Among the larger amounts was $2.5 million paid to B.A. Blacktop for road works, $2 million that went towards buying two parcels of land for Panorama Park and $639,000 paid to Rollins Machinery Ltd. to buy garbage trucks and garbage containers.

Construction of the Blueridge booster pump station done by Converge Construction cost $575,000, while another contractor, Smith Bros. & Wilson, was paid $509,000 for construction of the restaurant at Lynn Valley Town Centre. The district also paid $626,000 to Ray Contracting for infrastructure work. Among the slightly smaller amounts spent by the district last year were $345,000 to buy golf carts and other equipment, $341,000 for road salt and $396,000 on computer equipment and printers. Next door in the District of West Vancouver, the municipality spent $69 million on suppliers last year, including more than $61 million on contractors who were paid over $25,000. Some of West Vancouver’s largest payments in 2009 went to construction companies working on municipal projects, including $6.1 million to Scott Construction on the West Vancouver Community Centre and $1 million to Tamlin International Homes for work on the Gleneagles clubhouse construction. Leyland Construction was also paid $617,000 for library and police building renovations. Bridge and water projects also netted some of the district’s top contracts. Neelco Construction was paid $2.3 for work on both the Almondel bridge construction and Bonnymuir and Craigmohr reservoir reconstruction projects. Nason Contracting Group was paid $1.2 million for work on the Eagle Lake ﬁltration plant, while GE Water and Process Technologies was paid $590,000 for work on the same project and Corix, the treatment plant operator, was paid $309,000. Other payments made by West Vancouver last year included $4.1 million to BA Blacktop for road work, $1.4 million to purchase a property on Argyle Avenue near to Ambleside Park and $904,000 to Emterra Environmental for residential garbage collection. The City of North Vancouver, the smallest municipality on the North Shore, spent just shy of $42 million on suppliers last year, $37.3 million of that companies who did more than See City’s page 5

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Petition tactics slammed

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if they have to change. “I want people like my father and anyone else to stay in the community they have lived in for so long and raised their families,” she added, choking back tears. Muri noted the Seymour community’s strong division over the proposal and called for opposition groups’ better understanding of the development proposal. She slammed the tactics used by some residents to turn others against Pacific Arbour’s plans. “I was very disappointed with the wording that accompanied the petition,” she said of the petition signed by 985 members condemning the highrise. “Fear mongering is not helping any cause.” Other councillors expressed their support for land rezoning and amendments to the district’s official community plan via the Seymour Local Plan to allow for the proposed land use, building height and density requirements. “Several speakers at the public hearing implied that a local area plan is a covenant, unalterable and infinitely reliable,” Coun. Mike Little said.

“But I believe that local plans are living documents, designed to adjust from time to time to meet the changing needs of the community.” Councillors addressed concerns about the proposed development’s impact on traffic, noise and landscape views of the surrounding community with similar views: the development’s benefits for Seymour’s seniors far outweighs the potential negative impacts of the building, they said. “We all need to, now and again, think more of the needs of others than ourselves,” Coun. Robin Hicks said. For Mayor Richard Walton, council’s support for the Seymour Local Plan’s amendment reflects the district’s efforts to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the area. “The reality of Seymour is that schools are closing and vulnerable and population levels are aging,” Walton said. “It’s always easier to vote against change but I think change is happening all around us, and if we don’t recognize that and respond to the emerging needs of our community, we aren’t doing our job,” he added. Council voted 7-0 in favour of second and third reading of the rezoning bylaws and will reconvene later this summer to consider adoption.

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South Korean navy vessels open to public

Weekend visit coincides with city’s annual Party at the Pier Lara Howsam

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NORTH Vancouver residents will get a unique opportunity to become acquainted with two South Korean navy vessels when the ROKS Yang Man Choon and the ROKS Hwa Cheon call the city’s Burrard Drydock Pier home from July 17 to July 21.

The two vessels are on a 90-day trip that departed Korea July 2. North Vancouver will be one of 11 cities and eight countries that the 630 people onboard the two ships will visit. The ROKS Yang Man Choon is a 135-metre frigate and was commissioned in 2000. The ROKS Hwa Cheon is a replenishment vessel and, although 133 metres long, is the

larger of the ships in width and tonnage. ROKS Hwa Cheon was commissioned in 1998. For those interested in taking a closer look at the vessels, the ROKS Yang Man Choon will be open to the public for ship tours, free of charge, for the duration of its visit. Public tours will run: ■ Saturday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; ■ Sunday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; ■ Monday, July 19 and Tuesday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The visit is intended to illustrate goodwill and provide an opportunity for both countries to showcase their cultural practices. There will be an ofﬁcial arrival ceremony to welcome the ships, which will be attended by Mayor Darell Mussatto and members of council. The Korean captains of the navy vessels will return the courtesy by visiting city hall on Monday, July 19. The pier is growing in popularity among international visitors. North Vancouver recently played host to navy vessels from New Zealand, and crews from Russia, Ecuador and the

City’s legal fees top half-million dollars From page 3

$25,000 of municipal business. Of that, the city spent the largest amount on road work, paying BA Blacktop $1.3 million for projects including work on 13th Street, portions of Grand Boulevard, Mahon Avenue , West Keith Road, 19th Street and Sutherland Avenue. The city also paid the B.C. Housing Management Commission $710,000 last year for its share of a renovation on Chesterﬁeld House, a joint project between the city, the province and the

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Y all reports, 27-year-old Glenna Evans lived a varied life to the full until it was cut short by an accident while doing what she loved to do: longboard. For those who don’t know, a longboard is an oversized skateboard most often used for slalom or downhill racing. Many are designed to go fast. Despite the fact that Evans was boarding down Mount Seymour Road and ran into a van, she was doing nothing wrong as far as provincial laws go. The Motor Vehicle Act makes no mention of skateboards. And as an accomplished and competitive boarder, she was wearing a full racing helmet and leathers However, when the RCMP ticket boarders, they do so under the authority of municipal bylaws. And here the rules

can vary. Not surprisingly, the North Shore has three distinct sets of rules for skateboarding: it’s outlawed on West Vancouver’s hallowed streets, allowed on sidewalks in much of the city, and only allowed on the streets of the District of North Vancouver where limits are placed on speed and creating a hazard. The oddly clashing regulations of the two North Van municipalities are surprising. We doubt youngsters on skateboards have any clear idea of municipal boundaries even if they know the rules at all. We’re uneasy about calling for yet more regulation to our lives, but the district’s bylaw does at least address the potential of longboarding and speed. We think our municipalities need to talk.

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Dear Editor: Thanks to the North Shore News for giving front page prominence in your July 9 edition to the pressing challenge of unsustainable remuneration levels in local government (Six-ﬁgure Salaries on the Increase at Municipal Halls). The issue of excessive public sector compensation bedevils governments throughout the western world today. Due to taxpayer pressure, some political leaders are beginning to take remedial action. They have felt the heat and they’re seeing the light. As your article makes clear, among North Shore municipalities the situation in West Vancouver is particularly acute. A $56million payroll, up 11 per cent in one year alone, with more than 183 employees (exclusive of WVPD members) receiving in excess of $100,000. The District of West Vancouver spends fully 30

per cent more on salaries and beneﬁts than does the District of North Vancouver, which has almost twice as many residents. This is unacceptable. For more than four years, the Interested Taxpayers’ Action Committee has been raising the issue of climbing budgets and taxes with the West Vancouver mayor and council. To their credit, for each of the last two years our council has done the best job in Metro Vancouver in holding the line on property tax increases. To date, this has been accomplished without any actual cuts to the district’s operating budget. Clearly, beginning in 2011 this can no longer be the case. As employee salaries and beneﬁts make up more than 80 per cent of the district’s annual operating costs, it’s long past time to begin reducing the size of the payroll. David Marley West Vancouver

Cross-border shopping not about HST savings

Dear Editor: Catherine MacDonald’s June 18 letter HST Aids Undergound Economy, wherein she claims that many people are organizing shopping trips to the United States to escape the HST, merely illustrates how much misinformation there is out there regarding the operation of this tax. Leaving aside the cost of fuel and time to travel from the North Shore to the United States and back, such individuals are in for a nasty surprise when they cross back into Canada with the goods they have purchased. For basic groceries bought in the United States, there will be no net advantage to them, since HST will not be charged on such items (although Ms. MacDonald’s friends may thereby escape

the ongoing daily gouging of Canadian consumers by our marketing boards for dairy, egg and poultry products). However, once they exceed their duty exemption, any other purchases they do make in the United States above this exemption will be subject to the HST. Tough luck for Ms. MacDonald’s friends. Moreover, if the goods are not of U.S. origin (for example, linens and most clothes), they will also have to pay duty on their purchases. There may be perfectly valid reasons to shop in the United States (better selection, more price competition), but escaping the HST is not one of them. Gerry Taunton North Vancouver

Seawalk decision based on the worst dog owners

Dear Editor: We have two little Cairn terriers, Roxie, 16 pounds, and the runt, Kylie, 12 pounds. As long-distance walkers we used to always walk along Spanish Banks and from Kitsilano Beach to Stanley Park when we lived in Kits. After happily moving to our new home in West Vancouver, we are limited to a few blocks in Ambleside and then run into No Dog signs everywhere. A dog park is great for those who want to sit or stand and watch their dog exercise, but for us who want to have a good healthy walk as well, our Seawalk is off limits! Many dogs, like ours, will not consistently stay behind the fence, can get hurt by bigger dogs, and may run out or onto the train tracks. We were so looking forward to the test of allowing leashed dogs on the Seawalk for a trial period in September. We were hoping to show off how well it could go. We always meet and talk with strangers who become neighbours whenever we are out with Roxie and Kylie, and everyone old or young wants to say hi and talk about little Cairns. They are always on-leash and we always pick up. Why must bylaw/rules be based on the worst dogs owners instead of the many responsible owners? I am very disappointed that council has reneged on the Seawalk trial run this fall under pressure of a likely vocal minority — especially considering they got 50 per cent support. Bottom line, the dog run is useless for most dog owners and essentially excludes us from using our Seawalk. Council may ﬁnd a lot more taxpayers are dog owners than they think! Jill Guthrie West Vancouver

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Sharing municipal tax pain

“Businesses in B.C. pay on average three times more property taxes than an equivalently valued residential property . . . businesses pay ﬁve, six even seven times more than residents. This ratio represents not only the worst in B.C., but is also among the worst in Canada.” The Case for a Cap on the Property Tax Gap, Heather Tilley, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, June 2010

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Elizabeth James municipalities have had to meet revenue needs from property taxes,” said Hicks. “And with increased inﬂation and infrastructure replacement added to downloaded responsibilities, municipal and regional tax rates across the board have soared.” In North Vancouver, the CFIB report cited an average city property valued at $755,984, noting that, in real dollars, the owner of a residential property would pay $3,395 in taxes, while the owner of a business property pays 4.09 times more at $14,269. Although said to have improved for ﬁscal 2009/2010, that 4.09 multiplier placed the city 10th in an overall ranking of the 30 “worst offenders” of British Columbia’s 160 municipalities and regional districts. On a property valued at $847,575, the District of North Vancouver differential

WHILE many of us concentrated on antiHST petitions or on television coverage of the World Cup of soccer, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business was circulating what has become its annual plea for fairness in property taxation. Based on 2009 data, the numbers contained in the Tilley report argue a reasoned case for the CFIB assertion that “small businesses are unreasonably burdened” by municipal property taxes and that “local economies and jobs are at stake if this continues.” CFIB concerns are echoed by District of West Vancouver Coun. Michael Smith and Coun. Robin Hicks of the District of North Vancouver: “In the main,

was somewhat better at 3.67 or $3,861 to $15,353, for a 25th placing overall. By contrast, business taxes in the District of West Vancouver were off the worstoffender chart and below the provincial average, at 2.33 times residential. An important part of the CFIB case for parity centres round the fact that businesses do not use many of the services for which the tax is raised — to which citizens respond, “businesses get to write off their taxes as an expense; we don’t.” Both positions are correct, but neither tell the whole story. Although businesses may not use all services directly, they do receive indirect benefit or, as Coun. Pam Bookham put it, “businesses have benefitted from densification in the Lonsdale and Marine Drive areas which brought more potential customers within easy walking distance. . . .” Nevertheless, as CFIB emphasized, tax writeoffs can only be used if there is a business profit against which they can be applied. So with respect to parity, if a 30 per cent tax writeoff for a profitable business were to be factored into the equation, “parity” should result in a residential to business ratio of only 1:1.3 — well below the 2009 multipliers. When approached for the

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - North Shore News - A9

Value-for-money audit needed From page 7

enjoyed — by local government. By the barest of descriptions, municipal governments exist to make land-use decisions and to provide core services to their citizens: policing, ﬁre protection, water, sewer, solid waste collection, local roads and parks and recreation amenities. At least that was their original raison d’être. Like Topsy, however, and largely in response to public demand, the mandate “just growed” until, today, by a few dollars here or millions there, council budgets, reserves and heritage funds are nibbled away for all manner of worthy reasons until the next budget cycle rolls around. Furthermore, as we have seen from TransLink and the ballooning GVRD/Metro bureaucracy, regionalization of services does not equate to lower overall costs. Indeed, a late draft of this column had already been submitted when, on Friday evening, I read North Shore News reporter Jane Seyd’s disturbing story Six Figure Salaries on the Increase at Municipal Halls and noted the additional salary and expenses for mayors and councillors who participated on Metro committees. To put salaries and expenses in context, every $500,000 or so spent in the District of West Vancouver adds one per cent to a residential tax bill. In the City and District of North Vancouver, one per cent represents approximately $350,000 and $670,000 respectively. Tough budgetary slogging to be sure, but we are still only part way around the circumference of municipal tax-revenue needs and about to run into some of the heaviest budgetbusters of all: the need for local governments to shoulder the direct and indirect costs of services downloaded by senior governments. Under the heading Principles of Municipal-Provincial

Relations, the wording of Section 2.2 (b) of the Community Charter reads: “the Provincial government must not assign responsibilities to municipalities unless there is provision for resources required to fulﬁll the responsibilities.” Sure — just like Victoria covers the K-12 resources under the School Act. Couns. Bookham and Bob Fearnley were right to voice their concerns about the City of North Vancouver offering a $1.6 million mortgage and a one-time $300,000 grant to the Vancouver Resource Society for a social housing project in the city. No matter how worthy the motives, every time a municipality takes the fall for a federal or provincial responsibility that citizens have already been taxed to provide, it not only invites more of the same, it creates a need for additional property taxes. Municipalities are in a vice; squeezed between the musthaves and wants of residential and business citizens on the one hand, and the dictates and downloads of senior governments on the other. All indications are that something is about to give. It is past time for all three councils to commission arms-length value-for-money audits. They must include an accounting of the costs that have been assumed for senior government responsibilities, and recommendations for action. When those are completed, preferably before the end of the current term, then municipalities must act on the ﬁndings. They must implement the recommendations and, with vigorous support from UBCM, stand up to senior governments and challenge them to stop hiding their own failures behind the skirts of local administrations. If those measures are to be taken — and succeed — they are best achieved by a joint task force to involve council and staff, and representation from individual residents and business citizens. rimco@shaw.ca

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NORTH Vancouver resident Rod Craig has always been a swimmer, but he is about to face the challenge of his life as he trains to swim across the English Channel. Craig has an opportunity to cross the Channel from England to France between July 16 and 24. This is when he has a “tide window,” in which the tides move less, and when a boat is booked to accompany him. “I got to be ready: Speedo, goggles and cap, and grease on the beach on the 16th,” Craig said. “I’m going to be praying to the Channel gods. I’m ready for the Channel, I just hope that the Channel is ready for me.” In order to qualify the swim, the Channel Association sets out strict guidelines. There can be no ﬂoatation devices, no wetsuits, and the swimmer cannot touch a boat or ﬂoatation device at any See Weather page 11

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point during the swim. Craig said the rules maintain the tradition set by the first person to swim the Channel in 1875, Capt. Matthew Webb. Since then, approximately 1,000 swimmers have completed the crossing, some many times. Craig will cover parts of his body in a grease mixture of Vaseline and lanoline to prevent chaffing and to insulate his body slightly from the frigid waters. He will stop briefly every half-hour. His crew in the accompanying boat will throw him out a water bottle containing warm water with a carbohydrate mixture to replace lost calories and keep him going. “Weather is going to be the biggest challenge,” he said. “There is a good chance I might not even get a chance. Historically people have gone all the way over there and have not been able to attempt because the weather of the Channel is so unpredictable.” On July 3, Craig completed a swim across the Georgia Strait, starting near Sechelt and emerging at Pipers Beach in Nanaimo. He completed that swim in nine hours and 55 minutes. He hopes to complete the Channel in 12 hours. He was accompanied by Brent Hobbs, who has been mentoring and coaching Craig. Hobbs completed the English Channel crossing in 2008. Along with Craig and Hobbs, three other swimmers swam the Georgia Strait alongside them. James Monk, from Tsawwassen, swam the distance without a wet suit with Craig. The two others joined Hobbs to make up a relay team. The common goal of the group was to bring awareness to the fragile nature of the Salish Sea. The passage is home to many marine animals including Pacific salmon, and the goal was to raise public knowledge of the need to protect the area. For Craig, the Georgia Strait swim was a dress rehearsal for his upcoming swim across the Channel. The swim provided comparable conditions, with a similar water temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and, at 30 kilometres, is a similar distance to the 35-km Channel. In some ways Craig’s life has been a preparation for this ultimate challenge. He has been swimming competitively since childhood, and as an adult he has competed in triathlons. COLONY – A FAMILY BUSINESS BASED ON SERVICE & VALUE

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Craig’s father, Wally a retired judge and former North Shore News columnist, encouraged and inspired Craig’s swimming from an early age. At the age of 79, Wally Craig continues to swim year round in the ocean at Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver. His son often joins him. “It’s great for me, we will go down to Ambleside together and get a swim in and do a little father-son bonding,” Craig said. Craig said even if he does not make it across the Channel, he will have no regrets and he said he will probably try again in the future. If he does make it he believes it will be a life-changing experience. “I think that it is going to change me if I do it. Just make me a stronger person and a better person,” he said. Craig said that he does get a lot of people accusing him of being nuts. He said all he can do is laugh off the comments. “You know everybody has their thing. Everybody has their one crazy thing that they want to do, and I am just acting out on it,” he said. Craig is a development technician with the City of North Vancouver. He said that his colleagues have been very supportive, welcoming him with balloons and a Congratulations banner at his desk this past week. His girlfriend Bonnie Curtis, along with two friends, John Hamilton and Greig Gjerdalen, whom he has known since middle school, will be accompanying him on the trip to England for moral support. Craig said it is his family and friends that drive him forward when he feels like giving up. During the swim he said he will be thinking about his mother, who has passed away. His mother did not want him to do the swim, but he knows she would have cheered him on anyway. “She said, ‘Rod if you do that I will shoot you,’” Craig said laughing. “But I have a feeling she is going to be there for the crossing anyway.” Craig said at the age of 49 it was important for him to at least try and complete his goal. “I guess I don’t want to reach a point in my life where I never did anything simply because I didn’t try,” Craig said. “I also just love the ocean and the open water, this is where I feel most alive.”

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Sandra Hastings, involved with organizing the event, greets guests as Wonder Woman. Blueridge Good Neighbour Day was held June 13 at the North Vancouver elementary school. This year’s event had a superhero theme and many attendees were decked out in garb reﬂecting their favourite. Festivities included a parade, games, food, educational booths, entertainment,a carnival and a silent auction.

Ava, Raiden and Koji Kasubuchi show off their superhero-themed face paint.

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Ron Andrews recreation centre’s Amanda Crone, Sylvia Martinz, Samantha Liu and Sean Soper serve popcorn.

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flip-flops at this time of year. Next time you are in, pick up a pair or two for yourself and your kids. When the rain unexpectedly arrives, simply pull out your glue gun and some colourful fabric flowers (available at dollar stores) and have a little fun. Cut the small flower heads from their stems and attach them to the straps of the flip-flops. You can decorate the whole strap or simply adorn the section where the straps meet. If you are using a hot glue gun, be sure to do the gluing for your child.

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can all be purchased at your local craft store and grocery outlet. It’s best to use a small ice cream scoop that is approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. Purchase two or three different varieties of ice cream. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and dole out a dozen ice cream scoops on the paper. Insert the small craft stick in each ball. Place in the freezer until hardened. Once the ice cream has become solid, roll the scoops in colourful varieties of sprinkles, nuts and crushed candies. The kids will love this activity and you will be left with pre-made ice cream treats when the sun arrives. lunter@shaw.ca

I am still amazed how many people think that pruning deciduous trees in spring and fall is healthy for the trees. Pruning during leaf formation in spring can cause a tree to bleed sap, something that is deﬁnitely not healthy for the tree. If the sap-bleed does not weaken the tree, then the pest and disease organisms that feed on the sap can injure the tree in its weakened sap-bleeding state. Pruning during the fall when deciduous trees are preparing for their winter sleep is also unhealthy for the tree, primarily due to the potential for disease infection on the freshly cut wound at a time of year when temperature and moisture levels in the air are optimum for disease growth. Summer by comparison is an ideal time to prune many trees for two main reasons: Firstly, the summer sunshine acts like a disinfectant, killing most disease spores that land on the pruning wounds and the sunshine dries the wound to make disease germination less likely. Secondly, the dry air of summer also helps prevent disease spores from growing on the pruning wound. Trees that have thin bark and that are prone to disease infection such as birch or dogwoods are See Winter page 14

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best pruned during June, July and August. Trees that run their sap early, such as Japanese and North American maples, are also best pruned during summer. Oak, walnut, hazel, black locust, magnolia and most other deciduous trees can be pruned safely and effectively during summer. There is another advantage to pruning during summer: vigour control. Pruning during the dormancy of winter will result in invigoration and the growth of watersprouts or suckers from the pruning wounds. Pruning during the summer causes a suppression of the tree’s growth response and therefore no or very few watersprouts or suckers will occur and the tree’s vigour can be controlled. Therefore, summer pruning is effective in controlling the size and vigour of many trees, shrubs and vines. Pruning during summer for crown raising (removal of branches to lift the crown higher) and crown thinning (removal of selected branches to thin the tree’s canopy to allow more light penetration under the tree’s canopy) is best done during summer for the previously mentioned reasons and to allow an accurate gauge of the light enhancement under the tree. I am generally against the modern arboriculture technique of spiral thinning, due to the unnatural appearance of the tree after the fact and because many of our native conifers respond poorly when they are exposed to excessive spiral pruning and strong winter winds. See Have page 15

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Have a reason to prune From page 13 The prevailing wisdom that spiral thinning of conifers allows the wind to pass easily through the tree’s canopy fails to consider that many spirally pruned conifers suffer more branch damage because the branches are not able to rub against each other to absorb wind energy and they therefore bend past their natural breaking point. Conifers are not as responsive to invigoration or suppression pruning and therefore pruning Douglas fir, western hemlock and pine during summer is not as critical as pruning maple or magnolia. Japanese maples — whether they are the upright or low growing forms — are best pruned during summer, to prevent unnatural regrowth and to prevent disease attack. The low growing forms of Japanese maple that undergo Penxing or Bonsai are always pruned during summer for all the reasons mentioned herein. Several vines respond favourably to summer pruning including wisteria, kiwi, some early flowering honeysuckles, ivy, Holboellia, ornamental grapes and akebia. Summer flowering vines such as campsis, Tropaeolum speciosum and late flowering clematis should not be pruned during summer due to their summer or fall flowering habit. Before you begin pruning, have a reason for pruning. Pruning without a reason is an unfocussed waste of time. The reasons for pruning are classified into one of the three following categories: to remove dead, diseased or damaged wood; to direct, control or modify growth; to improve fruit and flower production. The most common reason to prune — it’s too big — is usually a consequence of the wrong plant in the wrong place. Proper plant selection during detailed design to choose the right plant for the right place is the only lasting solution for this problem. Nevertheless, circumstances and our desires often overtake our sense of reason and so excessive pruning maintenance seems inevitable in some gardens. Since gardens develop into maturity over time, some adaptive pruning maintenance is expected but it need not be onerous if you have a good garden design and a reason for pruning. 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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The North Shore Fruit Tree Project is looking for volunteer pickers to collect tree fruit from homeowners who do not want it and distribute it to organizations like the Harvest Project. Info: 604-983-6444,ext.640orwww. northshorefruittreeproject.ca/ donate/.

Recycled Pot Program: Gardeners can return empty plant pots and ﬂats to any garden centre at Real Canadian Superstores for recycling. North Shore location: 333 Seymour Blvd., North Vancouver. Summer Water Restrictions: Lawn sprinkling regulations are in effect to Sept. 30.

Sprinkling will be permitted from 4 to 9 a.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays for even-numbered addresses, Thursdays and Sundays for odd-numbered addresses. Additional lawn care tips are available in English, Chinese and Punjabi at: www.metrovancouver.org. Residents can contact their

municipality for information on how lawn sprinkling regulations are enforced. — 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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THE coming of age of the e-book, thanks primarily to the iPad, has opened many eyes to a whole new way to read.

Nearly 10 years ago Apple launched the iPod. It opened many ears to a whole new way to listen to music. But just as the iPad is far more than an Digital Age e-book reader, à la Kindle, the Steve Dotto iPod proved to be useful for far more than just music. In my mind, audiobooks occupy just as important a place in my iPod universe as music. Every day I spend between one and two hours listening to audiobooks and podcasts. In fact, I now spend more time listing to content I choose than to radio, even

in the car. I have always enjoyed audiobooks and podcasts, mainly listening to them in the car, especially on long trips, but my use of them really increased when a new puppy came into our family and I found that I inherited a new role, that of dog walker. I now keep up to date on technology news through podcasts and keep things fresh by adding audiobooks to my routine. I don’t limit my listening to just my iPod. Most of us our going to use our iPod for listening to audiobooks or podcasts. As far as podcasting is concerned, the iPod is my overwhelming favourite device. That is in large part because of iTunes, which has proven to be the main access point for ﬁnding and downloading podcasts. In many instances it is well worth looking at your smartphone instead of your iPod, however. When I walk my

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Learning to move beyond baby talk “MAMA, me want uppie.” Riley reaches his arms up to his Mom and smiles appealingly.

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And it was appealing when Riley could barely speak and baby talk was appropriate. But now he’s older and perfectly capable of saying, “Mom, can you please lift me up?” So, what do you do? Even if his adorable baby talk doesn’t bother you, it’s best to help him move forward. He needs to learn to communicate in an age appropriate manner at preschool with his teachers, other parents and friends. Using baby talk might lead to teasing or to being treated as younger than he really is. Let him know that while it’s cute, it’s just not the best way for him to speak. Tell him that when he uses baby talk people may think he’s still just a baby and he isn’t, now he’s a bigger boy and able to speak properly. Watch your own language. Sometimes children are simply modeling us when

we use baby talk. So before you ask him to change, make sure you are using adult language. Work with him to find ways to remind him when he’s reverting to baby talk. You might tell him that you won’t listen to him until he uses his big boy words. Then when he uses baby talk, just turn away or leave the room. As soon as he switches to the words you know he can use, pay immediate attention. If using baby talk is a new habit, try to figure out why. It could be that he’s taking a new developmental step and needs the security of baby talk as he learns a new behavior or is involved in a new activity. Maybe he’s learning to tie his own shoes, or just started with a new daycare or you have moved to a new neighbourhood. Reverting to baby talk can be a way to give him a sense of control because he knows how to do that. In this case, he needs extra attention and support but that doesn’t need to include baby talk. Giving him some extra attention or more one-on-one time with you will give him the strength to grow to the next level. I see it as re-charging his battery. He is dealing with a new situation or developing a new skill and it’s a challenge. But when he knows he has the support of his parents, it gives him the courage to move forward. When he knows that you have faith in his ability he will have faith in himself. But it can be hard work so he needs the extra support to re-charge his confidence battery. When he can come to you for hugs and time he will be confident and comfortable as he moves forward. On the other hand, he may be exhibiting exactly the opposite, which is a feeling that he is stuck in babyhood. If he is not going through any kind of change it could be that he needs a challenge to signify that he is growing up. Let him know that he is now old enough to help with certain chores. You may have him ripping lettuce for the salad, setting the table or dusting in the living room. Kids choose behaviors that work. If talking baby talk gets him what he needs and if you find it cute and laugh at his language, he will keep it up. When you decide you want to help him speak appropriately you will have to talk to friends and relatives to recruit them in your plan. It will be more difficult if you decide to ignore his baby talk but Grandma is enchanted and maybe even says to you, “Riley is speaking to you.” Children respond well to our expectations. If we treat them in a way that is age-appropriate they will act that way. It’s really all up to us. Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? How Parents Can Teach Children to Do the Right Thing. For information or to book Kathy for a speaking engagement, go to her website at www. ParentingToday.ca.

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AH, summer — time to put down the angst-y vampires, high octane super spies and swordwielding elves, and pick up some light, breezy, snappy books.

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Art teachers: Amy Wilson and Harry Stevens Favourite art: Tape art and abstraction Favourite artist: Ted Harrison Her teachers write: Angela’s artistic growth has been excellent this year. Her patience, attention to detail and unique ideas has allowed her to create outstanding work. Angela’s dedication to art makes her a pleasure to work with.

Readers aged eight-12 should like lounging in the hammock with one of these summer stories. In The Toilet Paper Tigers, Corey Johnson is looking forward to playing on a Little League team in the summer. When he gets assigned to the team sponsored by FeatherSoft Bathroom Tissue Inc., he doesn’t think things can get much worse, but that’s before he meets the other players. And the coach. And the coach’s granddaughter, who thinks she’s in charge. Korman has written lots of laugh-out-loud stories

about regular kids who ﬁnd themselves in irregular situations. Scholastic is rereleasing some of his older titles with new covers, so there may be some titles available now that you haven’t seen before. He also writes adventure/survival thrillers, if you’re looking for more edge-of-your-seat reading. In fact, he’s got so many books, you could spend the whole summer just reading Gordon Korman, and probably not get through them all! Gary Paulsen is best know for Hatchet, the classic survival story about Brian, who is lost in the northern Ontario woods with a hatchet as his only tool. It is gripping, realistic, and not easily put down. But Paulsen also has a wacky sense of humour, ably

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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: 604-9257408 or www.westvanlibrary. ca. Mount Seymour United Church Choir: Children and youth who want sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational songs of all kinds See more page 33

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Babysitters club JAMES Kennedy, 11, and Nolan Joudrie, 16, are enrolled in the Babysitter in a Day program offered through the Red Cross at St. Andrew’s United Church hall. Each student receives a manual and a day’s worth of instruction from UBC student Sean Brennan. The next course will be held Wednesday, July 21, at the church located at 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Cost: $55. For more information email brennansean1@hotmail.com.

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and Batty are spending three weeks in August in a cottage on large estate. Their wellmeaning but rather absentedminded widowed father pretty much leaves them to their own devices, which is ﬁne by them. They’re supposed to stay out of the garden and away from the owner’s son, which of course they don’t. There’s gentle humour,

believable sisterly interaction, a summer crush, a cruel villain, the family dog, and, of course, the rabbits. The sequel, The Penderwicks of Gardam Street, takes place when the family is back home — their father has decided to start dating again, which requires a Save Daddy Plan. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of funny summer stories. A smattering more: ■ Summer Switch by Mary Rodgers ■ Lenny and Mel’s Summer Vacation by Erik Kraft ■ Travels With My Family by

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Navy Vessels: The City of North Vancouver welcomes two South Korean Navy vessels, the ROKS Yang Man Choon and the ROKS Hwa Cheon, July 17-21 at Burrard Drydock Pier, located at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue. Public tours will run Saturday, July

The West Vancouver SPCA will hold a garage sale and bake sale, Sunday, July 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the shelter, Pound Road, south of the See more page 23

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community bulletin board From page 22 Ambleside soccer ﬁelds. All proceeds to help the animals. Hugs for Hope will hold a fundraiser Saturday, July 24, 6:30 p.m. at Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill, in Westview Shopping Centre, North Vancouver. This event is a campaign to raise awareness and funding for scleroderma, an auto-immune disease. Admission: $20 which includes a burger and a cocktail. Tickets are available at the door. A New View on Science and Spirituality: Author and editorial cartoonist Geoff Olson will give a presentation,

Wednesday, July 28, 7 p.m. in the Welsh Hall at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Olson will speculate on what the human connection to light might mean for future evolution. Free. For more information go to www.westvanlibrary.ca.

School 100th Anniversary Reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Norseman Field, 23rd Street and St. Georges Avenue. Join former students, teachers and special guests in a celebration of school memories. There will be a barbecue, nostalgic car display, sports display, North Van “High” tea and archives display. Admission: $25. To register go to www.northvansss.com.

2010 North Vancouver Community Craft Fairs: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council provides an opportunity for the community to experience unique, locallymade crafts by some of the city’s best artisans. There is something for everyone, with free children’s art workshops, face painting and great musical performances, Aug. 14, 15, 21 and 22 at Lynn Valley Village, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. For more information go to www.nvartscouncil.ca/craft_ fairs. North

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Innovations improve lives of disabled Benjamin Alldritt

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A pair of North Shore inventors were among ﬁve people honoured for improving the lives of people with disabilities through innovation. The Gizmo Awards, given out at the end of June, recognize people who have built devices — or gizmos — that help people overcome barriers in their day-to-day lives. North Vancouver’s Ruben Ugarte won the Quality of Life Award for designing a wheelchair bike trailer, which will allow children to go out on the bicycle trails with their family. Colin Adamson, of West Vancouver, took home the Innovation Award for retroﬁtting a sip-and-puff control interface onto an electrically powered adjustable bed. Adamson’s client already had the bed, but the control device was not suitable for him. The bed’s manufacturer didn’t respond to Adamson’s questions, but he

was still able to graft the sip and puff controls onto the bed using off-the-shelf parts and some open source software. The Gizmos are presented annually by the Tetra Society of North America, an organization that connects volunteer engineers with people whose physical needs cannot be met by existing commercial aids. Tetra’s Vancouver chapter completed 112 projects last year. Tetra was founded by former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan, who became a quadriplegic following a skiing accident. Sullivan challenged B.C.’s engineers to devise low-tech solutions to the daily challenges faced by people with physical disabilities. “We are hosting these awards because we want to shine a light on our volunteers who give so much to Tetra,” said executive director Duane Geddes in a release. “In addition, we hope that through their example we can encourage other motivated individuals to come forward and help people with disabilities to achieve greater independence.”

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TWO North Shore inventors were honoured by the Gizmo Awards for building devices that can help people with disabilities. Above: North Vancouver’s Ruben Ugarte won the Quality of Life award for designing a wheelchair bike trailer that allows a child to ride trails. At left: Colin Adamson (right) of West Vancouver took home the Innovation Award for retroﬁtting a sip-and-puff control interface onto an electronically powered adjustable bed.

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Life skills

NEWS photos Cindy Goodman

NORTH Vancouver Recreation Commission lifeguards competed at Harry Jerome swimming pool for the 2010 Lifeguard Competition. Teams were challenged in relays, mock rescue scenarios, ﬁtness and other guarding-related activities. Above and top left: teams had to properly assemble and disassemble and oxygen tank in a relay match against other teams. At left: The William Grifﬁn team performed a mock poolside rescue where they had to effectively diagnose and attend to patients.

what’s going on From page 24 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: Doris Dungey at 604-926-3954.

The Karim Family & Friends present a musical concert

Saving the Lives of Abandoned Newborns Sunday July 25th Centennial Theatre $20 per ticket, includes lunch at 1pm Show 2:00 to 4:30 (intermission at 3:00) To buy tickets, for more information or to donate funds, visit Shahada - A Society Uniting Children with Parents www.shahada.ca 100% of the funds you donate will go directly to supporting the cause. For a taste of their original music, visit their website at www.thekarimfamily.com The concert will feature a few originals as well as many familiar favourites. Come expecting to be uplifted! Official Tax Receipts will be provided.

information contact Joan at 604-985-2293. Polynesian Dance Classes: Beginners classes for adults and children, Sundays and Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8311.

North Shore Chamber North 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 604988-6652.

reVive Vocal Ensemble is expanding and inviting young women, 19 years and over, to join their group, which rehearses Wednesdays, 6:45-9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: Tiffany, 604813-8433 or musicrevives@ gmail.com.

North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver, and is looking for new members. Info: 604-985-2559 or www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw. ca.

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, call 604-9220264.

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.

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.

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

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: 604985-0352 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.standrews-united.ca or 604985-0709. Contract Bridge: Every Monday and Thursday, 12:303 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., See more page 27

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what’s going on From page 26 North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-987-7529. 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. Duplicate Bridge: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:454 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. 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. Host Program Orientation: Make a newcomer feel more welcome in the community. Orientation sessions are the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. To RSVP or for more information contact Virginia at 604-988-2931 or virginiac@nsms.ca.

North Shore Safety Council meets on the ﬁrst Thursday of each month (except July and August), noon-1:45 p.m., in the Oak room at Delbrook recreation centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: Ken Hegler at 604-9802966. North Shore Scrabble Club (break for summer and will resume in Sept.) meets every Thursday from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the St. David’s United Church at 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. All levels are welcome. North Vancouver Community Band meets Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver and welcomes new members to their enthusiastic and

friendly group. Info: Victor at 604-924-3359.

program for individuals 16 years and older, practices every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408.

North Vancouver Newcomers’ Club welcomes those who are new to the community as well as those who have experienced a change of status and are looking for a new social group. Walk the trails of North Vancouver and meet new people every Thursday at 9 a.m. at various locations. Details and info: Irene, 604988-8077.

Weavers Square Dance and Choreographed Ballroom Dancing Club: Classes for new dancers or refresher classes, 7:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s church hall, 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-9538.

Pemberton Heights Mums’ Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members’ homes. Info: Shauna, 604984-4434 or smmarkham@ shaw.ca.

West Vancouver Rotary Sunrise Club meets for breakfast every Thursday, 7-8:30 a.m., at Renee’s Restaurant, south mall, central entrance, Park Royal shopping centre. Info: 604-913-3959.

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Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the West Vancouver Community Centre music room, 780 22nd St., West Vancouver. New members are wanted for the woodwind and brass sections. No auditions are required. Info: Phil at 604-980-2403. Women’s Settlement English Classes: The North Shore Multicultural Society offers classes for immigrant and refugee women with children up to ﬁve years old Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-11:45 a.m., at St. Andrews United Church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. Daycare is provided. Register in person Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: Tricia at 604-

Mount Seymour United Community Gospel Choir: Practices are held once a month at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No experience is necessary and all voices are welcome. Info: 604-929-1336 yor www.mtseymourunited. com. North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second yThursday of the month and offers instruction in all types of embroidery and beading at ySt. Martin’s Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604-922-4032.

988-2931. English at the Library: Practise English conversation at the library every Friday, 10 -11:30 a.m. in the Elizabeth Musto Room at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: www. westvanlibrary.ca or Fariba at 604-506-6616. English Corner: Improve your English and make new friends every Friday, 1-3 p.m. in the Activity Room, North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Bring your friends. For more information call 604-929-4788. See more page 35

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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. Info: Ron at 604-929-4262. Mentoring Orientation: Learn how you can encourage and inspire someone in your profession to fulfill their potential. Meetings are the second Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St. North Vancouver. To RSVP or for more information contact Rosy at 604 988 2931 or rosyj@nsms.ca. y Mount Seymour United Church Thrift Shop is open every Thursday, 2-8 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. mtseymourunited.com.

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NEIGHBOURHOODS Noteworthy neighbours

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STUDENTS at Queen Mary elementary took a stand against bullying this year.

According to a written statement, Pink Shirt Day, national anti-bullying day, was marked April 14; however, students in Queen Mary teacher Scott Gale’s class were at the North Vancouver Outdoor School so were unable to participate. When they returned, student Annelise Nomura found her mother’s pink T-shirt and wore it to school. Her friends, fellow students ages 10-11, expressed an interest in showing their support for the initiative as well. So, Nomura’s mother, an employee of the District of West Vancouver, which participated in Pink Shirt Day, asked her co-workers to donate shirts for the students to wear. T-shirts poured in through inter-ofﬁce mail, arriving from staff at community centres, the library and municipal hall, as well as spouses and friends of employees and mayor and council. And so, on June 10, Gale’s class celebrated

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A group of Queen Mary students wear pink shirts donated from District of West Vancouver staff and council. their own Pink Shirt Day. ••• North Shore resident Desirae Demas was honoured at the 15th annual Eyelens Film and Animation Festival. Demas’ ﬁlm L’èpice De L’amour won in the Outstanding Achievement in Animation category at the event, held re-

cently at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver, says a spokeswoman for the school in a press release. This year’s festival had 146 short productions entered, all of which were produced at the Gulf Islands Film and Television School and were completed in 2009. Demas’ ﬁlm is viewable on YouTube and will be

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Just Like Dinner at Nonna’s House: A series of homestyle Italian meals will be offered every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. until July 20 at Campagnolo Restaurant, 1020 Main St., Vancouver. The meal will be paired with a pint of beer from R&B Brewing Co. for $19. Reservations: 604-484-6018. Info: www. campagnolorestaurant.ca.

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SERVER Danielle Remoue and sous-chef Lana Nisbet show off the patio-ready offerings at Cedar Grove Restaurant in Lynn Valley Town Centre, in North Vancouver.

Grove great for patio fun A CHEF IN YOUR KITCHEN gets spicy for summer. page 31 Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com

HOT town, summer in the city; but you won’t catch me complaining. After weeks of looking

skyward, waiting impatiently for the clouds to part and the sun to roll out for our annual two months of summer fun, I welcome the heat. I am happy to pull the fans out of the closet. I can handle sticky, stuffy and sweaty. When it does seem like a break is needed, I shun air-conditioning and head instead to a shady patio with an easy breeze. My latest ﬁnd is the new Cedar Grove Restaurant in the Lynn Valley Town Centre. Although located where the Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. was formerly housed, any assumption that it’s an understudy for the same role would be mistaken: the new operation has a

decidedly more grown-up feel. Not only is the play area gone, the toys and kids’ kitchen vanished to make way for a table; this menu is not aimed at families, and offers no kid-speciﬁc dishes at all. It seems like a wise move. The family niche is ﬁlled very ably by Munch restaurant across the plaza, and this high-ceilinged and hard-surfaced space doesn’t have the best acoustics for a mess of kids to run around in. Somehow — without having made massive interior changes — this reincarnation of the room seemed much quieter on the evening we visited. Mind you, I only got a quick look at it on my way out to

HSG Versus HST: Hamilton Street Grill is ﬁghting back with a steak deal daily at 5 p.m. until July 31 at 1009 Hamilton St., Vancouver. They will be serving a New York striploin with market vegetables and potatoes for $19 excluding “that” tax. Reservations: 604-331-1511 or hamiltonstreetgrill@telus. net.

the patio. At 6 p.m., this wide terrace is bathed in cool shade, making unwieldy umbrellas superﬂuous and a cool drink a treat rather than a necessity. My only complaint is about the metal latticework chairs — they are never comfortable when you’re wearing shorts, and leave a most unappealing pattern on the rear view. Seat cushions would be much appreciated. We settled in with cold drinks: a frosty Granville Hefeweizen for Big J, a lemonade for the littlest, and a glass of Deinhard Piesporter Riesling for me.

Bastille Day: A cheese tasting that highlights some of the best cheese France has to offer paired with wines from the Alsace, Loire Valley and Bordeaux, Wednesday, July 14, 7-9:30 p.m. at Au Petit Chavignol, 843 East Hastings St., Vancouver. Price: $80 per person. Reservations: 604255-4218.

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CEDAR Grove’s Baja ﬁsh tacos, at left, whisky barbecue crisp bacon and applewood cheddar burger, at right, and a Bangkok rice bowl are among the menu items.

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Canadian cooks crank up the heat A Chef in Your Kitchen Julius Pokomandy

THERE is an evergrowing popularity of hot sauces and exotic spices on grocery store and supermarket shelves. Once the almost exclusive domain of the Tabasco sauce, the aisles are now crowded with cajun, Cancun, Jamaican, and East Indian spices, rubs and spice mixtures just to name a few. Our taste buds are accepting and indeed welcoming “hot and hotter” dishes. There are several reasons for this. To start, in Canadian kitchens for the past three or four decades or so the inﬂuence of different ethnic dishes elevated our palate to new and greater heights. Homemakers and professional cooks are evolving to be more daring in the use of spices and ﬂavourings than ever before. Thanks in no small measure to the impact of the Food Network with a range of programs from the silly to the very good, visually stimulating, informative and that entice us to try different recipes, ingredients and cooking styles. One theory about the current hot period is the fact that the national population is aging and with age our taste buds can enjoy and tolerate more hot and spicy

foods. Whatever the reasons are it is great to experiment with exotic spices and new ingredients. Hot flavours have been around for thousands of years. Historically they can be traced back to the pharaohs who ruled ancient Egypt. It is no accident that peppers of every size and shape originated in the western hemisphere. They are the member of the capsicum family and spread around the globe in the age of the explorers. The exotic spices we now take for granted, like cumin and cloves, are from the temperate and tropical climatic regions of the world like Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean basin and Central America. Their introduction to gastronomy has changed the way we think of food and appreciate the wide range of flavours. These special spices have a well-recognized nutritional contribution as well. Consumers who are improving the nutritional content of their diet receive help from the selection on the spice shelves. Many cooks and homemakers are substituting no-fat, no-cholesterol and low-sodium spices for the butter and other fats they once used to enhance the tastes of low-flavour and common foods. Members of the pepper family do supply specific nutrients; for example one teaspoon of chili powder provides 18 per cent of our RDA (recommended daily allowance) for vitamin A. Paprika does even better, furnishing 25 per cent of the RDA vitamin A per teaspoon. When purchasing spices and herbs buy them as fresh as possible and not in great quantities. All spices lose their aroma and potency after

a few weeks. When storing them keep them in a dark and cool place. This week we offer four spicy recipes for your ﬁles. They will be popular with your family and friends.

Hot Pepper Cornmeal Muffins 8 ounces all purpose flour sifted 2 ounces sugar 2 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 2 cups yellow cornmeal 2 cups milk 1/2 cup melted butter 2 eggs slightly beaten 1/2 cup diced seeded hot red or green peppers Measure and line up all ingredients. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Mix in the cornmeal. With a fork beat milk, oil and eggs. Make a well in the dry mixture and add the milk mixture, stir quickly until the dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the pepper pieces. Preheat oven to 400F. Select a well-oiled muffin pan and fill the muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Turn out and serve hot. Approximate recipe cost for 20-24 muffins: $4.

Hot Broiled Chicken Three fresh frying chickens each cut into nine pieces 4-6 oz melted butter 1 tsp salt or to taste 1 tsp onion powder 2 tbsp chili powder or to taste 2 tbsp ground cumin Pat the chicken pieces dry. Combine the butter, salt, onion, cumin and chili powders. Brush on the chicken pieces and set aside

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Every culture has its own selection of spices food From page 31 salt until well-combined. Pour the olive oil and vinegar in and mix well. Stir in the mayonnaise and add the water in one spoon at a time to make it into a medium thin sauce. Refrigerate until use. This is a different and very tasty sauce to use on cold seafood on summer picnics. Approximate recipe cost: $7.

Pasta with Hot Pepper Sauce 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken stock heated 1 red bell pepper deseeded and

julienne chopped 1 large chicken breast boneless and skinless sliced thin 2+2 tbsp olive oil 1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste 7 oz of uncooked spinach pasta of your choice 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped Salt and black pepper to taste Measure and line up all ingredients. Blanch the bell pepper for a couple of minutes in the stock. Drain and set aside. Select a skillet or a wok and add in 2 tbsp olive oil and heat to very hot. Stir-fry the chicken slices until just done. Do not overcook. Remove and set

aside. In a processor or a blender puree the bell pepper and the stock with the second 2 tbsp olive oil until smooth. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Do not overcook. Select a bowl and add the pepper puree, chicken pieces the basil, salt and pepper and the pasta. Toss and serve at once. Present with good parmesan or romano cheese. Approximate recipe cost for two-three portions: $7. Send your questions on any culinary topic to: A Chef in Your Kitchen, P.O. Box 18627, Delta, B.C., V4K 4V7. Email: pokochef@telus.net.

calendar From page 29 14, Italy; Wednesday, Aug. 11, Provence; and Wednesday, Sept. 1, Spain. Each dinner is $48 per person plus taxes and gratuity. Hart House is located at 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Reservations: 604-298-4278. NightoftheRosés:Sommelier Tim Ellison, of Bistro 101, will provide a guided tour of a blooming international phenom, rosé wines, with a ﬁve course journey that pays homage to the diversity and food of this wine style, Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $75 (without rosé wine pairings $45). Located at the Paciﬁc Institute of Culinary Arts, 1505 West Second Ave., Vancouver. Reservations: 604734-0101 or www.bistro101. com.

Taste — Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine will shine the spotlight on local, seasonal and sustainable products that come from the land, July 15-18. The kick-off starts Thursday, July 15 at the Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas St., Victoria. A schedule of events, locations and tickets can be found at www.victoriataste.com. A Perfect Blend in the Alpine: This annual wine and culture festival will return to Sun Peaks Resort in the Interior, July 16-18. Boutique wineries will come to the forefront during wine tastings and culinary extravaganzas. The event will kick off on Friday evening with Symphony of Flavours where guests can sample tapas created from area farms and taste a selection of wines from smaller vineyards around the province. There will be an Art Walk where guests can tour the village and stop at select restaurants for tapas and wine. On Saturday and Sunday there will be a salmon barbecue at the mid-mountain Sunburst Restaurant. Tickets and info: 1-800-807-3257 or info@ sunpeaksresort.com. Swiss Cheese Tasting: Allison Spurell will guide this Swiss cheese tasting paired with Canadian wines, Tuesday, July 27, 7-9:30 p.m. at Au Petit Chavignol, 843 East Hastings St., Vancouver. The tasting will be followed by a sit-down dinner. Price: $75 per person. Reservations: 604-255-4218. Mystery Kitchen Tour: World class chefs will prepare a mystery menu served with some of the best wines, July 30, 6-10 p.m. at the Vancouver Club, 915 West Hastings St., Vancouver. Price: $125. Tickets: www. m y s t e r y i n v a n c o u v e r. eventbrite.com. Business casual is the suggested attire. Funds raised will beneﬁt The Chef’s Tables Society and

the 2010 National Chefs’ Congress. Summer of Riesling: Join German riesling producer Joh Jos Prum and taste wines from the highly regarded 2007 vintage, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7-9:30 p.m. at Au Petit Chavignol, 843 East Hastings St., Vancouver. The tasting will be followed by charcuterie and dessert. Price: $80 per person. Reservations: 604-255-4218. Annual Feast of Fields: This year’s theme A Taste of History will not only showcase second generation farm production, but will also highlight the long standing relationships that some of B.C.’s best chefs have with B.C. farmers. Farmers, restaurateurs, vintners, brewers and food artisans will share with the public their passion and knowledge of local fare. Feast of Fields will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-5 p.m. at Wellbrook Winery on Bremner Farm, 4626 88th St., Delta. Admission: $85. Tickets: www.feastofﬁelds. com. Ambleside Farmer’s Market will run every Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the police station, Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street, West Vancouver. Info: www.artisanmarkets.ca or 604-318-0487. Artisan Farmer’s Market will run Saturdays until Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lonsdale Quay Market’s East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver. The market will feature local food products as well as handcrafted items from local artisans. Info: www. lonsdalequay.com. Date Night: CRU Restaurant is introducing a weekly dinner special to add sizzle to your romance. Every Thursday evening couples can enjoy a three-course dinner with wine. Cost: $99. Reservations: 604-677-4111 or www.cru. ca. CRU Restaurant is located at 1459 West Broadway, Vancouver. Family Services of the North Shore Fundraiser: After having a meal at a North Vancouver location of Boston Pizza you can donate to Family Services of the North Shore by entering your bill in the sponsorship binder. Boston Pizza will donate 10 per cent of each bill collected to FSNS. Boston Pizza is located at 1078 Marine Dr. and 88 Chesterﬁeld Ave. Prosecco Sundays: Uva Wine Bar offers a sweet deal on Prosecco every Sunday, $5 a glass, all evening long. Uva is open Sundays from 5 p.m. to midnight, and the smallplates food menu is available. Uva Wine Bar is at located at 900 Seymour St., Vancouver. Info: 604-632-9560 or www. uvawinebar.ca. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell Email listings@nsnews.com

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From page 20 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.

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. For more information and registration call Christine, 604-985-7138 or Sara, 604990-1047.

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. For more information call 604-9850408. St. Andrew’s Church Choir:

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Singers, a program for ages nine to 16, practises every Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at the church, 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver. For more information call 604-985-0408.

for pre-walkers and 11 a.m. for walkers up to 23 months, at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For more information go to www.westvanlibrary.ca or 604-925-7408.

homes. For more information contact Shauna at 604-9844434 or email smmarkham@ shaw.ca.

Stor ytimes-Babytimes: Songs, action rhymes, ﬁnger plays and picture books geared for the very young, 10:15 a.m.

Pemberton Heights Mums’ Group meets the second Thursday evening of each month at different members’

E-mail information for your non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com.

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. Reading Rock Stars: Children from four to seven are invited for summer stories and crafts based on the Summer Reading Club, until July 29, 10:30-11 a.m., at the Parkgate Branch, 3675 Banff Ct., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9293727.

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. For more information email 105sea@ cadets.net or call 604-9888911 ext. 1. Storycrafts: Drop-in for kids, four to seven years old, Wednesdays 10:30-11:15 a.m., at the Capilano Branch Library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. For more information call 604-9874471. 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. For more information go to www. northvanrec.com or call 604-983-6508.

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

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Doreen and Alex Badke

Doreen and Alex Badke (above and right) were married on June 25, 1960, in Abbotsford. Their two children, daughterin-law and two grandchildren send their loving congratulations on their 50th anniversary.

Peers and Mary Gilmore

Peers and Mary Gilmore were married July 16, 1960 in Cheshire, England. Mark, Peers and Jennifer wish them a happy 50th anniversary.

Robin Denton

Robin Denton’s family wishes him a happy 85th birthday. Denton has four children and three grandchildren.

Darrell and Dierdre Ert

Caili, Maddi and Malcolm Ert wish their parents a happy 25th wedding anniversary on July 20.

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good-quality photo and a description of your wedding announcement, milestone anniversary (first, fifth and every subsequent five years) or birthday (80 years and every fifth year thereafter) along with a contact name and phone number and we’ll try to include it in our feature. Email your submission to dlancaster@ nsnews.com or bring us a hard copy print and not the original photo. The Celebrations page is a free service and there is no guarantee as to when submissions will be published.

Vista Pourbahrami and Brenden Trethewey

Mahvash and Esfandiar Pourbahrami, together with Denise and Carey Trethewey are pleased to announce the wedding of their children Vista and Brenden, to take place on Bowen Island on Sept 4.

Dave MacLean and Bernadette Guinto

Dave MacLean and Bernadette Guinto are pleased to announce their recent wedding in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Tired of your husband, bored with your life? Richard D. Studmeister can help. With over thirty years experience in marriage guidance, legal counselling and aromatherapy, Richard has helped countless housewives through the tricky legal and psychological minefield leading up to a divorce.

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His philosophy is simple—a good and patient listener, he will accompany you on social occasions, fill you with drink and tell you you’re beautiful. You’ll forget you were ever married.

JODY Johnson, project coordinator of the North Shore Welcoming Action Committee spoke to a crowd at the North Vancouver City Library last month about multiculturalism on the North Shore and what the group has learned through various surveys, forums and community focus groups.

what’s going on From page 27 Rooyesh Group meets every second Friday to discuss matters such as psychology,

immigration, teenagers, music, poems, social, cultural issues and more. Meetings are in Farsi with English translation available, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 203, Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Free. For more information call Zara at 604-980-1290.

Rotary Club of Lions Gate meets every Friday at noon at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Members of the public are welcome. Info: Shirley Robertson at 604-987-1466.

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TRACK+FIELD 2009-2010

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Mulgrave, Grade 10 100 m: 13.09 (B.C.)

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Sutherland, Grade 10 200 m: 23.70 (N.S.) 400 m: 50.38 (B.C.) 400-m hurdles: 58.59 (B.C.) senior boys aggregate (tie)

Heather McGufﬁe

Handsworth, Grade 9 200 m: 27.30 (N.S./B.C.)

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Rockridge, Grade 11 400-m hurdles: 1:06.30 (N.S.) triple jump: 11.02 m (N.S.) long jump: 5.04 m (N.S.) senior girls aggregate (tie)

Argyle, Grade 11 javelin: 38.30 m (B.C.) shot put: 9.98 m (B.C.) discus: 30.52 m (N.S.) senior girls aggregate (tie)

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Carson Graham, Grade 12 800 m: 1:59.01 (N.S.)

West Vancouver, Grade 11 1,500 m: 4:16.90 (N.S.) 3,000 m: 9:06.90 (B.C.)

West Vancouver, Grade 11 1,500-m race walk: 9:21 (N.S.)

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West Vancouver juvenile boys aggregate (tie) 800 m: 2:17.10 1,500 m: 4:46.00 3,000 m: 10:16.50

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Handsworth, Grade 12 800 m: 2:16.51 (B.C.) 1,500-m steeplechase: 5:31.87 (B.C.)

Rockridge juvenile boys aggregate (tie) 100 m: 12.40 200 m: 25.60 long jump: 5.47 m

Rockridge, Grade 12 shot put: 12.79 m (N.S.) javelin: 44.10 m (B.C.) hammer: 38.49 m (NS) senior boys aggregate (tie)

West Vancouver junior boys aggregate 400 m: 55.40 800 m: 2:14.00 triple jump: 10.69 m

MISSING Alana Mussato, St. Thomas Aquinas, Grade 8, 400 m: 1:01.00 (N.S.); Caitlin Millham, Seycove, Grade 9, 1,500 m: 4:57.18 (B.C.); Alexandra Bill, Carson Graham, Grade 10, 3,000 m: 11:09.10 (N.S.), senior girls aggregate (tie); Caroline Wisheart, Seycove, Grade 12, 1,500-m race walk: 8:48.48 (B.C.); Kye Fedor, Sentinel,Grade 9, 100-m hurdles: 17.19 (B.C.), high jump: 1.56 m, juvenile girls aggregate; Sam Garmulewicz, Elphinstone, Grade 12, 100 m: 11.54 (B.C.), 200 m: 23.70 (B.C.); Luke Gjerdalen, Carson Graham, Grade 12, 2,000-m steeplechase: 6:29.10 (N.S.); Clay Brown, Elphinstone, Grade 12, 110-m hurdles: 16.80 (N.S.), triple jump: 13.79 (B.C.), long jump: 6.35 m (B.C.), senior boys aggregate (tie); Caleb Axelrod, Sentinel, Grade 12, discus: 32.84 m (N.S.); Immanuel Ertzinger, Seycove, bantam boys aggregate, 400 m: 56.00, 800 m: 2:17.00, 1,500 m: 4:52.70; Chris More O’Ferrall, St. Thomas Aquinas, juvenile boys aggregate (tie), 100-m hurdles: 15.80, 400 m: 54.70, high jump: 1.65 m. THE 2009-2010 NORTH SHORE TRACK AND FIELD ALL-STARS WERE SINGLED OUT FOR RECORDING TOP RESULTS AT EITHER THE NORTH SHORE (N.S.) OR PROVINCIAL (B.C.) CHAMPIONSHIPS. WHILE THE NORTH SHORE NEWS PUBLISHES ALL-STAR FEATURES, THE PAPER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ATHLETE SELECTION. INFO: GERRY KARVELIS, NORTH SHORE SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CO-ORDINATOR, AT 604-903-4848.

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“I’m feeling the pull in other directions in life and looking forward to pursuing some of my other passions,” the 29-year-old two-time Olympian told the North Shore News. “The intensity of purpose that it takes for athletes to compete at the Olympic level and high international level, it really has to be all-consuming and it’s your No. 1 above everything else. I’m just ready to open up to other things and pursue my other passions too.” Her time in the world of elite badminton has been very good to her, she said. “If I had to take the top10 most important things I’ve learned in life so far, it’s pretty much been from my time on the badminton court,” she said. “Sports is such a microcosm for bigger NEWS photo Paul McGrath issues that you face in life and it’s been really fulfilling for ANNA Rice gets in some training for this week’s Yonex Canada Open. The me in that way. I’ll miss that badminton star announced that this will be her last season of international play. but I know I’ll keep learning because I’ll keep playing and stay active Canada Open at the Richmond Olympic Open is being billed as the strongest field in the sport.” Oval, her final tournament on Canadian to play in this country since the 1985 World Championships held in Calgary. Fans of the Handsworth grad will have soil. one last chance to catch her in action Her last Canadian appearance could See Rice page 39 this week as she takes part in the Yonex well be her biggest, as this year’s Canada

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Young Twins team battling for ﬁnal playoff spot From page 37

field Parkgate Park in North Vancouver. On Thursday they’ll take on Fraser Valley at 6:30 p.m. before finishing off with a pair of noon/2:30 p.m. doubleheaders Friday against eighth-place Nanaimo and Saturday against ninth-place Parksville. Depending on their results in those five games the Twins will either go on to host a one-game playoff, hit the road for a one-game playoff or hit the beach as their season comes to a close. Elstone said that he has seen enough miraculous comebacks during the team’s unprecedented run of three-straight titles to know that there’s always hope. “As long as you’ve got a shot at it you’re not dead,” he said. “You never say never with these guys, I learned that long ago. You just never predict their demise because they can somehow reach down and pull it out.” The Twins were playing near .500 ball through the end of May but an eightgame losing streak to start June knocked the wheels off their season. “They were losing games to teams below them in the standings, which you really can’t do if you expect to go anywhere,” said Elstone. “On certain days our pitching is really good and on other days we’re hitting well, on other days we

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Rice to retire from national team after this season From page 37

Rice, currently ranked 39th in the world, is the tournament’s eighth seed. She’ll take on Slovenia’s Maja Tvrdy in women’s singles Wednesday night starting at 6 p.m. in one of the feature games of the opening round. Also playing Wednesday evening will be Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat, the fifth-ranked male player in the world. The tournament also boasts two top-10 ranked men’s and women’s doubles teams as well as the eighth- and ninth-ranked female players in the world. “It’s really a unique opportunity to see badminton at that level,” said Rice. After the Canada Open Rice will head to California where she will attempt to defend the title she won at last year’s U.S. Open — the biggest tournament win of her career. She will then finish off her international career with appearances at the World Championships in Paris in late August and likely the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in early October. “I think that would be cool,” said Rice about ending her career at the Commonwealth Games. “I’d love to go out with a bang and bring home a medal there.” No matter what she does in her final tournaments, Rice will leave a lasting legacy in the sport. “We’re going to miss her,” Badminton Canada executive director Kyle Hunter said. “She’s been our top women’s singles

player for about six years now. She’s pretty clearly the strongest player in Canada.” A five-time national champion, Rice’s greatest performance came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where she became the first woman from North, Central or South America to advance to the final 16 at an Olympic Games. Rice won her matches with smarts, determination and fitness, said Hunter. “She’s a very fit player, very mentally strong,” he said, adding that her strong work ethic allowed her to compete with the technically gifted players from the badminton hotbeds of Europe and Asia. Rice works hard off the court as well. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from UBC and a master’s degree in communication for development from Sweden’s University of Malmo. She also maintains an entertaining and outspoken blog on her personal website and is an ambassador for the human rights organization Right to Play. It is that type of work that is drawing Rice away from the game. She recently accepted a position as communication director for Choose Again, a Vancouver non-profit organization that helps kids and young adults deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction or relationship challenges. Passionate and outspoken as a player about issues such as match fixing and Right to Play’s role in the Olympic movement, Rice said she will continue to make her voice heard in her next

phase of life. “As Canadians we have such opportunities and such freedoms to enjoy — being able to voice our opinions, for example — so I just felt it an obligation to practise that and to use it,” she said. “I’ve always felt that I have to be true to myself and true to my beliefs and that has helped me be the best athlete that I can be as well. It’s partly also what’s attracting me to my other passions which are these humanitarian issues and issues that are concerned with equal treatment and equal opportunity for people from all walks of life.” While Rice brushes off suggestions that her accomplishments rank her as one of the greatest Canadian players ever, she does hope that she has opened the door for other players to reach even higher. “I couldn’t have accomplished what I accomplished without the players who blazed the way for me before,” she said. “That’s the hope that I have, that I was able to push that a little further for the ones coming up and make it maybe a little easier and a little clearer for them that they can believe in themselves as a Canadian badminton player and they can allow themselves to have the goal of becoming a gold medalist at the Olympics or world championships, that that can be done. Although I didn’t do it, I’m hoping that I helped push the trail a little bit so that the other ones coming up can pass me and go even further.” For schedules, results and ticket information for the Canada Open visit www.canadaopen.ca.

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Lee helps Canada to basketball bronze Joncas headed to snowboard jr. worlds

NORTH Vancouver’s Diana Lee helped lead Canada’s Junior Women’s National Team to third place at the FIBA Americas U18 basketball championships held last month in Colorado Springs, Colo.

the semifinal, however, falling 50-49 against Brazil. Lee, a recent Handsworth grad headed to NCAA Div. 1 school Boise State in the fall, was second on the team in minutes played, logging 120 minutes in five games. The point guard racked up 10 assists, seven steals and one block while turning the ball over only six times in the team’s five games. ••• North Vancouver’s Frédérique Joncas was one of 24 junior snowboarders selected

The team cruised to an 81-42 win over Chile in the bronze medal game, finishing the tournament with a 4-1 record to earn a berth in next year’s FIBA U19 World Championships for Women. The Canadian squad was perfect in the group stage in Colorado, knocking off Mexico 77-31, Chile 66-33 and Costa Rica 74-18 to finish first in their pool heading into the playoff round. They stumbled in

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Fondest memories of Empire Stadium prove to be a winner for Delta man Finally the parade ended and my dad, still in uniform, got me and we went to the game. Arriving at Empire Stadium the sounds, smells, and the entire goings-on put my head on a pivot, for I did not want to miss any of this first-time experience. We waited in line with our tickets and then waited in line at the concession stands. Now well prepared with hotdogs, Coke and peanuts, we walked through the small tunnel entrance and for the first time I could see Empire Stadium from the inside. Both teams were on the field warming up. Punters were punting, tickets to ith w ta el D d. Craw ford of el ay Fi R re ts kickers were kicking field goals, quarterbacks were pi en Em ewan at uono pr es e ach Wally B nst Saskatch pass and a pr e- gam throwing to receivers, linemen were going over their BC Lions co 10 home opener agai g in rk ly eys, a pa ow the Lions’ Ju won two BC Lions jers blocking techniques and there was just so much to cette /The N ou D on ar so al Sh Craw ford es. Photo by lin de watch at one time. I had been to a three-ring circus but this was si e th tour along so much more. My dad pointed out Vic Chapman. When you are a child you Here is Ray Crawford’s winning submission in may sometimes refer to parent’s close friend as Aunty or Uncle, our Memories of Empire Stadium contest: even though he or she is not a blood relative. Vic Chapman was my Uncle Vic. He had a girlfriend who worked at the Bay I have many fond memories of Empire Stadium — Theatre on Denman Street and she was friends with my mother. unfortunately my fondest memory, my first time at Empire Many times Uncle Vic had been at our house. Dad reminded Stadium, has nothing to do with the BC Lions. me that it was Uncle Vic who had given us the tickets to the The first time I set foot inside Empire Stadium was on Saturday, game. As Uncle Vic was practising close to the track, my dad Nov. 26, 1960 for the 48th annual Grey Cup Game. In 1960 I encouraged me to go down to the rail and wave to him. I went was 10 years old and this was the first time that I attended a down the stairs, zigzagging between the people trying to get to professional football game. It was the first time that I attended their seats and as I got to the rail I called out to Uncle Vic. How any professional game. The Ottawa Rough Riders defeated he heard me above all the noise I do not know. He ran over and Edmonton 16 to 6 to become the 1960 Grey Cup Champions asked me how the seats were. Someone then called to Uncle and Ron Stewart of the Ottawa Rough Riders was the Grey Vic and he said he had to go as the two teams disappeared into Cup’s Most Valuable Player. their dressing rooms. Before the game there was the Grey Cup parade. My dad I returned to my seat and my dad encouraged me to eat was a sea cadet officer with the Captain Vancouver Corp in my hotdog as we sat waiting for the game to begin. Then the Stanley Park and the cadets were part of the parade. I was announcer asked for our attention and there was such a fanfare seated in an area with some friends of my Dad’s and watched going on before the game. Introductions of the many important the parade. As I watched the parade it was like waiting for people that were there that day, the introductions of the starting Christmas morning; I couldn’t wait to get to Empire Stadium.

lineups for both sides, the flip of the coin for the kickoff, the V.I.P. kickoff and then finally the kickoff and the game was on. My eyes never left the field. The action was a continuous assault upon both my vision and hearing. Hearing the pro-Edmonton, crowd gasp as the ball was thrown to a receiver and then a quiet hush as the ball fell through his fingertips. The grunts and the groans, the hits and the misses, the running, the catching, the kicking, the punting football now had me mesmerized. I loved everything about it. I wanted nothing to change. To me, football had to be played in this way in this stadium. Over the years there were many more times that I visited Empire Stadium. I watched the Lions roar; there were concerts, and track and field events. As a high school football player I played at Empire Stadium against the Notre Dame Jugglers in the 1969 Shrine Bowl. Unfortunately we lost. I believe that we were the last game on real grass at Empire Stadium. A few years later as a player for the Vancouver Meralomas, I returned to Empire Stadium to play in the Junior Big Four Football League. At that time the field was artificial turf and when you hit the ground it really hurt. It was quite something for me to play for the Vancouver Meralomas. For it was with the Meralomas that my Uncle Vic had played part of his football career. His picture still hangs on the clubhouse wall in the president’s room. Yes, Empire Stadium holds many memories for me. I was sad the day they tore it down. But now I rejoice at the realization that I will take my 22-year-old son to a Lions game at Empire Stadium. It won’t be like 1960, it won’t be for the Grey Cup, but it will be the continuation of a tradition. My dad took me to my first game at Empire Stadium and even though I have taken my son to the dome, he has yet to experience Empire Stadium: the sounds, the smells, the whole experience of watching football outdoors in a grand old stadium. Life goes on and shall forever change, but sometimes I think they should just leave some things alone. Empire Stadium should remain and be used as a sports and entertainment complex at least until my son can take his son to Empire (Stadium) Field.

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In loving memory of our Mom and Grandma Mary Murphy Mar. July 14, 14, 2005 Mar. 16, 16, 1935 1935 -- July 2005 Five and Fiveyears yearshave havenow nowpast passed it feels like yesterday. SoSo and it feels like yesterday. much has happened while much has happened while you’ve been been gone gone but but we you’ve we know you’ve you’ve been been with with us us for for it it know all. There are no words to all. There are no words to describe much we describe how how much we miss miss you! forever and always, you! Love Love forever and always, Karen, Dave, Disa, Jill, Dylan, Karen, Dave, Disa, Jill, Dylan, Carly, Nicole Nicole and and Connor Connor Carly,

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BASSO, Dave - April 17, 1924-July9, 2010 With his family by his side, it is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Davino ‘Dave’ Basso. Dave lost his battle with dementia on July 9, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. A wonderful husband , and loving father he leaves behind his wife Mickey of 54 years, and his 5 daughters. Terrie (Orlando), Elaine (Mike), Rose (Dave), Linda (Dave), Laura (John); his 9 grandsons, 5 granddaughters, and 2 greatgranddaughters. Dave was born and raised in Vancouver and moved to the North Shore where he spent all his married life with his family. Dave was an avid ten pin bowler; a long time member of The Numismatic Society and also co-founder of The North Shore Horse Shoe Club. A special thank you to all the wonderful staff at Cypress Cove Unit of Kiwanis Care Centre, on Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cypress Cove Care Unit, Kiwanis Care Centre or the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

McKENZIE - Virginia Johanne nee Eriksen, Sept 11, 1929 to July 4, 2010, and onward! Virginia was born and raised with her three siblings George, Dionne and Dale in West Vancouver by parents Viggo and Evelyn Eriksen. She brilliantly raised her family of five children with husband A.M. (Mac) McKenzie under difficult circumstances at the ideal location of Sandy Cove beach in West Vancouver. Virginia is predeceased by Mac and three of her children; Arden, then Peter, then Charles. She is survived by her ever-loving daughter Rosalind, Son Paul (Lisa), Grandchildren Jeanna, Marika, Adrienne, Mitchell and Laina and Great grandchildren, Sophia and Brooke. Our family extends our heartfelt thanks to many staff of the West Van Inglewood care facility, many staff of Lions Gate hospital and Dr. Paul Sugar for their respective roles in assisting Virginia during the recent years and final days of her life. To honour Virginia, we are pleased to be having a 'Virginia festival' to mark her passing and remember her unwavering, vivacious spirit. Place: Private residence at 6781 Marine Drive, West Van Date: July 25, Time: 3:00 pm Serving: Hors d’oeuvres, dinner / BYOM (bring your own memories) Questions: Paul or Lisa McKenzie at 604-921-6916

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WAGNER, Fred W. (Bud) - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bud Wagner in his 86th year. Born August 8, 1924 in Los Angeles, California, died July 11, 2010 in North Vancouver, BC. Survived by his loving companion Barbara; daughter Patti (Robin) and son Fred (Linda); grandchildren Jeffrey, Allison, Matthew, Adam and their families; Bud’s sister Doreen ( Vern), sister-in-law Marilyn (Jim), brother-in-law Trevor (Sera) and Barbara’s children Joanne, Marilyn, Mike and their families. Although born in Los Angeles, Bud was raised in Kitchener, Ontario where they moved after the sudden death of his father. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the RCAF where he trained as a bomber pilot. During this period he met and married Elaine Davey (d 1988) of Winnipeg in 1945. Their early years were spent in Kitchener but in 1949 they moved to West Vancouver. They settled and raised their family on Haywood Avenue. Bud’s entire working career was in the drapery and upholstery business. Over the years he enjoyed curling, square dancing, lawn bowling, painting and stained glass. He loved to travel and cruise, especially to warm climates. He was very proud of his four great grandchildren. He loved and appreciated his family and friends and had many fond memories of life on Haywood Avenue. Bud was blessed to have love and companionship of Barbara for these past 13 years. He lived a long and full life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice in Bud’s memory. A Celebration of Bud’s life will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm, at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, BC.

Hollyburn Funeral Home Ph. 604-922-1221

When we are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper, “Cheer up and carry on.” Each time we see your photo You seem to smile and say, “Don’t cry I’m only sleeping We’ll meet again someday.”

Brandname Skate and Surf clothing warehouse BLOWOUT SALE! Sat. July 17th, 9am- 5pm Sun. July 18th, 9 am- 5pm Prices have been slashed! EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!!! All Branded Ladies Board Shorts $ 10.00 ● All Branded Ladies T-shirts $ 5.00 each or 2 for $8.00 ● All Branded Ladies Capris $ 10.00 ● All Branded Ladies Light-weight Hoodies $15 ● All Branded Men’s Board/Walk Shorts $ 15.00 2 for $25 ● All Branded Men’s T-shirts $ 8.00 ● All Branded Men’s Woven/Polo Shirts $ 10.00 All Branded Skateshoes $ 25.00 ● All Branded Flip Flops $ 5.00 to $10.00 each Location: 1453 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver Please tell all your Friends and Family. Everyone is Welcome! Visa, Master Card Debit and of course, CASH!

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Coming Events

21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Dlx 20th Century Junque! SUN JUNE 18 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Adm: $4

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Beauticians/ Barbers

NORTH VAN Spa reqs exp Thai Massage person for p/t or f/t. Fluent English. Ph 604-720-7676

TRENDY SALON at 1433 Lonsdale

Be your own boss at a high end well established salon with a fun, friendly atmosphere. ● Room for Esthetician 604- 987-0025 (please leave a message)

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Drivers

WANTED: Class 3 driver with air, mechanically inclined. Part time to fulltime. Must have knowledge of North & West Van and Vancouver. Dump truck. Fax resume to 604-986-9040.

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General Employment

ARE YOU SEMI RETIRED?

Or retired and looking for something to do?

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

CHILD’S (AGE 10-12?) two wheel bike found in Victoria Park East. Call to I.D. 604-980-2650. FOUND ON Tuesday 13 July nylon kayak cockpit cover at bus stop north side of 4000 block Seymour Parkway in North Van call Scott at 604-862-9133 FOUND WALLET near Mackay Ave in Pemberton Heights. Dr’s cards & medical info inside Call to identify 604-985-6792 MINK STOLE found Argyle Ave, West Van. Call to identify 604-926-9818 SINGLE KEY ON CHAIN FOUND at Brooksbank School on Sunday. Call to id 604-904-3883

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Lost

CAT, Black/white, long hair, lost L. Valley, 'Panda'. Reward $500. vpanda@shaw.ca 604-218-3326 LOST CAMERA Kodak in a canon case, between West Van & Cap Mall. 604-926-1436 LOST GOLD bracelet. It has real sentimental value. Around Ambelside/Park Royal in W Van, Sunday 11th. 778 899 0484 or 604 986 6089 REWARD! LOST KEYS with to parking fobbs in the North Shore/British Properties area. Dean 778-899-0422

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Announcements

BC COMMUNITY Classified Ads - Reach 2.6 million readers in 120 newspapers through B.C. and Yukon. If you are buying, selling or simply telling... It pays to spread the word. Call this newspaper or: 1-866-669-9222. ENSIGN CANADIAN DRILLING, is currently looking for Top Drive Field Technicians. The position of Field Technician offers a wide variety of work and the potential for growth in the organization. The primary responsibilities for this position include all operational aspects on Varco and Tesco Top Drive units, working on our drilling rig sites throughout Western Canada. Previous experience with Varco or Tesco Top Drive Units is preferred. Please submit your resume with related experience and references to: Ensign Recruitment Center, Fax number 780-955-6160. Email:hr@ensignenergy.com. Attention: Lincoln. LUMBY SUPER A FOODS is looking for an experienced Grocery Store Manager. Applicants must possess previous retail management experience. Please forward resume to: Lumby Super A Foods, Post Office Box 249, Lumby, BC, V0E 2G0. Email: ahts@shaw.ca.

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

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General Employment

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Medical/Dental

CDA. A well est. North Van dental office is looking for a F/T CDA 4 days/wk. Great benefit package for the right candidate. Email resume smiledoctor1@gmail.com MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available

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778-968-4400

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Team Aquatic Supplies Canada’s number one aquatic sports team dealer/retailer is now accepting applications for a Shipper/ Receiver. Applicants should be enthusiastic and hardworking. Competitive salary, extended health benefits, growth opportunities. Applicants please email Nicole@team-aquatic.com

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Hotel Restaurant

PEMBERTON STATION The best sports environment on the North Shore seeks reliable experienced

★ Line Cook

Competitive wages. Please visit the pub in person between 2 & 4:30pm for an interview today. 135 Pemberton St. North Vancouver

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LOST PRESCRIPTION glasses in a black case, Ambleside on Sat July 10. Reward 604-925-8145

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Insurance

EMPLOYMENT IN ALBERTA. Sheetmetal journeyman required shop fabrication, journeyman sheetmetal field, journeyman plumbers/pipefitters field, journeyman refrigeration mechanic, benefit package available, overtime available. terryw@peaceriverheating.com fax: 780-624-2190.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Well established company requires a certified mechanical engineer, with min 7 years experience in multi-family residential & commercial new construction projects. High level competency/ understanding of Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC & Ventilation Industry Standards. We offer highly competitive wages and benefits. Please send resumes to fax 604-689-8809 or email: info@allstarmechanical.com

Busy, Bright, Modern North Vancouver office

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Trades/Technical

EAGLE RIVER CHRYSLER is currently looking for a full-time Licensed Mechanic. Great work environment. Starting wage $25./hour. Incentive and bonus plans. Apply by fax 1-780-778-8950. Email: service@eagleriver.ca or mail: P.O. Box 1558, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1P4 or in person to: Service Manager, Dennis LaFreniere.

Tutors

SCIENCE & ENGLISH TUTORS Bodwell High School students need one-on-one Science and English tutors starting early Sept 2010. Tutoring hours are after 3:30 pm weekdays, or weekend. Please email resume with two references before July 31, to Ms. Ruby, r_sun@bodwell.edu No phone calls please.

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Education

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Tutoring Services

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FEATURED EMPLOYMENT GARAGE SALES An excellent opportunity exists for a self-motivated, compassionate Sales Person in a long established, successful company. This position provides excellent beneﬁts, ﬂexible hours, opportunities for advancement and unlimited earning potential. Training is provided. To learn more about this golden opportunity please submit your resume as follows.

Fax: 604-985-8822 / Email: clyde.gordon@sci-us.com Address: 1505 Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver, BC, V7J 2J1 Deadline for submission: July 31, 2010

SALES CONSULTANT Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive, and enthusiastic professional to join our top-performing sales team at our new North Vancouver location. Previous automotive sales experience required and ﬂuency in a second language preferred. A current BC Motor Vehicle Sales Person License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are required. We provide an extremely competitive remuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

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Garage Sale

North Vancouver

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Saturday, July 17, 2010 -- 8:30am 3515 Upton Road, North Vancouver

(off of Lynn Valley Road, slightly east of the intersection at Mountain Highway and Lynn Valley Road). Many incredible items for sale including furniture, small kitchen appliances, other kitchen ware, sports equipment, books and much, much more. All money received from the sale will support Team Boobylicious at the Weekend to End Women's Cancers, so please come out and support an AMAZING cause.

To donate to the cause directly visit www.endcancer.ca/goto/teamboobylicious

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Please email your resume to: susan@capvwaudi.com

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Appliances

GE FRIDGE, white, side x side, water & ice dispenser $250. 604-985-1265 ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS Top quality rebuilt appliances. 1 yr warranty. Sales, parts, repairs 1825 Lonsdale • 604-987-7330

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Fridge $249 • Stove $199 Washer $199 • Dryer $149 Warranty and Delivery Removal Available

604-306-5134

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Food Products

BISSETT FARMS

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For Sale Miscellaneous

3 GOOD Yr Wrangler 65R18 Tires; 100$/ea, White Aluminum grdn gate, $150, 604-980-8168

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. IKEA LOFT bed $70, girls bike $25, white desk $15. Call 604-986-7067 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. Patio time! Cool drinks! GE Wine Chiller black w/glass door & stainless frame, like new, $250 604-984-6509.

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Furniture

DINETTE SET, 48 inch round glass top table, + 4 upholstered chairs, $150. 604-922-8016

If so, the Districts of North and West Vancouver, and the City of North Vancouver are jointly recruiting for professional Firefighters. If you are community-minded, energetic, active and looking for a leadership career in the Fire Service we’d like to hear from you! Application and information packages can be obtained starting July 12 from the following websites: District of North Vancouver, Human Resources www.dnv.org/careers District of West Vancouver, Human Resources www.westvancouver.ca/careers City of North Vancouver, Human Resources www.cnv.org/careers Information on how to apply and where to deliver your supporting documentation confirming your qualifications, together completed and signed signed confirming your qualifications, together with with the completed Qualifications Checklist, is also available on the websites.

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Childcare Available

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

STEEL BUILDING SALE... “Going on NOW!” Canadian Manufacturer Direct. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width and length with up to 50% OFF skylights, vents and service doors. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800-668-5422.

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Plants & Trees

COUCH, (COMFY, large, blue,) also RCA TV free you pick up. 778-773-4343

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Recycler

KITCHEN TABLE with 4 chairs, free pick up 604-929-1358

SOFA, LOVE seat and 2 wing chairs, exc cond, you pick up. 604-988-2742

604-682 -2528

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WOODEN SWING set and play gym, Free for pick up, 604-983-3143

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Wanted to Buy

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045

Childrens Camps

BOOMERS & ECHOES Consignment Store

We Do!

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CHILDREN If you don’t have room

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HIGH BACK chair, brown, good cond, Free you pick up, call after 6 pm 604-980-6625

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Are you interested in a career with the Fire Service?

VINTAGE, COUCH, chair, $49, TV cab Teak $69, Stereo unit $79, Garden Swing $89 604-929-2115

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Mattresses, Headboards, Nite Tables, Dressers, Sofa Beds, Banquet Chairs, Desks, Lamps, TV’s, TV Armoires, Carpets, Drapes, Bedspreads, Linen...and much more! 250 Terminal Ave @ Main St, Vancouver Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 Visit ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators

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SOFA BED BEIGE ULTRA SUEDE, IN NEW CONDITION $475.00 phone 604-926-5093

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★LIQUIDATION SALE★

Baby equipment, strollers, highchairs, car seats, etc.

KING SIZE bed & mattress, 3 single mattress, 3 computer chair 2 book shelve etc 604-922-3499

DISPLAY CABINET oak, 5 adjustable glass shelves, $100. 604-922-8524

Furniture

Baby/Children/ Miscellaneous

Furniture

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Cats

TORTOISE SHELL cat, 5 yrs old, free to a good home. 778-239-7087

Daycare Centres

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

Stalling the Summer Slide Summer slide – when students lose ground in their learning skills due to time off from school. Research shows that it can take up to six weeks to regain those lost skills. Slow that slippery slope by encouraging children to take on a learning activity each day. They can: • Learn a new word each day • Broaden their reading interests by looking beyond their usual library shelves – mysteries, biographies, history, poetry… • Cultivate a new hobby – photography, gardening, cooking, knitting… • Be creative by writing a mini autobiography or a story about an older relative’s life • Find online math and number games • Have fun with crosswords, word finds and other puzzles • Research interesting jobs and professions • Assemble a daily travel diary in a postcard size notebook, pasting a postcard on one page and using the next to record memories. Information provided by: North Shore Child Care Resource Program, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society: 604-985-7138

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

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Dogs

BORDER COLLIE puppies 2 female each with one blue eye. $400.00 Phone 778-552-0299 BOSTON TERRIER puppies Only 2 Left shots dewormed Parents to view. Ready to go $1500. 604-542-1411 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, p/b ready now, dewormed & vet checked, $700. 604-924-8014

GERMAN SHEPHERD pups for sale, born May 5th. CKC Reg. shots and vet check micro chip. Great family pet or for show. $1000. M/Ridge 604-465-0728

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LAB PUPS silver/charcoal , PB RARE! vet chd, social, quiet temp. $875. Chwk 778-549-8621 PIT BULL puppies male & female 8 wks 1st shots, dewormed. View parents. $400. Ph 604-701-1587

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Pet Services

JET PET RESORT because your pet deserves a vacation too! Next to Park’n Fly www.jetpetresort.com

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Pets - Other

GUINEA PIG 3 1/2 yrs F tri colour +access. Needs good home. 604-222-2060 * 778-788-2060

Cares! The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Business Opportunity

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Business Services

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ATTN: AVA KRAUSE Please be advised that all of your household belongings will be disposed of on August 6, 2010 at 101 - 145 East 4th St. in the City of North Vancouver, B.C. To arrange for pick up of your belongings. Call Please 604-986-0423 Orest Bochon, 303 - 145 East 4th, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 1H7 HOW CAN you reach 2.6 million readers in 120 newspapers through B.C. and Yukon? Place your classified ad with us. It pays to spread the word. Email your ad to classified@van.net

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Personals

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

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Agents

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6025 SRY CLOVERDALE Brand new St. Andrews Condo − 2 BR + Den, 2 baths, 1685sf, open flr plan, all ss appls, granite, 2nd flr, north west patio view, 2 prkg, storage. gym, pool, gamesrm, accomodation ste. $675,000. MUST SEE ! Ask for Kathy 604 574-3099

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SUDOKU

Industrial/ Commercial

For Sale - Langley Retail Strata, New Construction, aprox 1040sf $416K. Drive by #106, 19909 64th Ave Call Gord 604-649-6495

6030

Lots & Acreage

N. WEST. All services paid, inclds u/grd electrical, DCC’s, survey & eng’ng report. 33’ x 130’ lot. No HST. $329,000. 604-726-0677. usellahome.com ● ID # 4711

6035

Mobile Homes

#34 - 7850 King George Blvd. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $36,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

6050

Out Of Town Property

POINT ROBERTS Wash, US. Nr Tsawwassen. RANCHER 2200sf, reno’d, beautiful 70ft Waterfront Ocean! By Owner. 604-690-4979

6052

Real Estate Investment

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

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 & 2 br lrg bright, Central Lonsdale $850 & up, newly updated. Immed 604-720-2913

1 BR nr Lonsdale, reno hardwood balc. hw & heat ns, np, quiet adult bldg. $895, 604-904-9507

BACH, LARGE, $700, balc. lower Lonsdale, heat hw ns, np, prkg, coin wd, Aug 1, 604-765-8774

1 BD @ Touchstone, incls prkg, great layout & great location, gym. 1633 McKay Ave. $1450. Call Joy at Advent Real Estate Services 604-812-4788

1br large $890, 2 Br $1180 Lonsdale/21 quiet bldg, np, h/wd, hw, heat prkg 604-990-4088

Beautiful Large Suites 1 Bdrm $925, avail now. 2 Bdrms from $1315. 3 Bdrms, d/w $1625. Avail now or Aug 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

1 BDRM, $900 Central Lonsdale 800sf, n/p 604-988-3227 1 BDRM, new kitchen with d/w, central Lonsdale. Adult Bldg. $1000 Now. Ron 604-922-6336

2 BDRM, 2 bath, 170 West 1st, Aug 1, unfurn $1600, furn $1800. incl h/w, gas & f/p 604-985-4836 2 BDRM + den 2 bath, 1100 sqft, TIME BLDG 175 W.1st, Fantastic Location, mtn view, s/s appl. insuite laundry, f/p u/g prkg, storage, n/s n/p Sept 1 lease $1,650 ph 604-616-4352

1 BR, 120 West 19, approx 650sf, hardwood, heat/hw incl, view, 1yr lease, np $1000. 604-683-1089

2 BR, 1070 sf, brand new h/wood flrs & slate tile being installed. 3rd flr end unit, part water view.$1450 Ready Aug. 1st. 604-984-2030

2 BR, 13 & Lonsdale, 3 story walk up, faces south, hardwood, ns, np $1050 incl heat, 604-984-9367 2 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

1 BR $850, large, new carpet, central Lonsdale, incl heat/hw, ns, np adult quiet bldg. 604-988-4030

2 BR, 2 bath, new reno, part city & mtn. views. gas fp, ensuite wd, Lonsdale/14, pet neg. incld gas, hw, ug prkg $1900, 604-970-2533

1 br, 994sf, quiet bldg, top flr. heat hw, hardwood, newer appls, 6th/ St. Georges, np, ns, no balcony, avail Aug 1. $925, 604-987-3650

TRILLION REALTY www.trillionrealty.com

1 BR, avail Aug 1, mtn. view, 15th & Lonsdale, $995, updated, 1 yr lease, ns, np, 604-929-7541 1 BR Avail Aug 15, 140 E 15 St. on bus route, reno, np, $950+ utils 604-618-9259, 604-988-1956 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $800 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235 1 BR Central Lonsdale, $900, balc, hardood, heat, hw, np, prkg Adult bldg. July 1, 604-985-6935 1 BR, July 15, 274 W2nd. reno’d, $965 incls heat, hw, ug prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541 1 BR, large, 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, ns, $840. 778-889-4719 1 BR, lrge, $925. on greenspace, nice clean, balcony, d/w, prkg, nr Cap U, Aug 1, 604-505-4957 121 WEST 20th. Newly reno’d 1 BR suite, hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease, np, $1000, avail Aug 1, 604-682-2932

151 W. 2nd St. 908-7368. 2 BR, 2 baths, balcony, 2 prkg. N/P, lease, Available Aug 1st. $1800. 17TH FLOOR 1BR condo, great view, w/d, dw, furnished $2200, unfurnished $1700. Sept 1st. Lonsdale & Esplanade. 5 mins. away from the seabus, plz contact sean @ 604-723-2559

2 BR + den, 2 bath, ground flr, corner suite, large patio, 23 & Chesterfield ug prkg, hw incl’d, wd, ns, np, $1700. 604-561-6945

2 BR, quiet, spacious, bright, park like setting, gym, pool, 5 appls, heat, hw & prkg incl. Westview $1350, immed, 604-230-5563

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

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

CEDAR MANOR- 257 E. 12th St. A 1 bdrm avail. Great location, nr hospital, shops, well maint bldg. N/P, N/S please. 604-988-7771 CENTRAL LONSDALE- 2BR $1325 incl. Heat, hot water & ldry,

2 BR w/w carpets, ground flr. heat, hw, no pets, avail Aug. 1st, $1100, 225 E 12 604-986-5437

Chesterfield/West 15, 1br, view, incld heat hw, cable, no pets, 1 yr lease, view, $870, 604-987-9899

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach - $925, 1 BR - $1095 Avail now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls. Call 604-986-3356 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. SUITES AVAIL July/Aug, Near Lynn Valley Mall. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Lrg Bach avail Aug 1, $900 Incls H & H/W. Cable/parking extra. N/S & N/P. To view call (604) 985-4272

Carlton at the Club

(604) 521-0311

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

777 W. Queens Rd. 2br or 3br units $1540 to $2000. Weekdays 604-990-2971 or Weekends 604-985-2876. ★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1br. large ground flr, approx 775sf, faces north, $900, No cats,No dogs. Aug 1 Carpets, drapes, heat, hw. Gated prkg avail, ★604-986-7745★

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Apartments & Condos

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West Van Apt. Rentals

Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 br Penthouse large deck, 1 BR & Bach pool rec. room, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

WOODCROFT: 1 & 2 BR. avail Aug 1. 1 yr. lease. ns, np. Utils. incl. COLLIERS - 604-926-2012

1363 CLYDE AVE.

Just steps to shopping & sea wall. 2 BR, 2 level suite, 5 appls. Lease & excel refs a must.

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311

WOODCROFT 2 BR, W. facing updated, d/w. Now. np $1350. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

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WOODCROFT - Whitecliff Bldg, 16th flr, 2 BDRM, North facing, mtn view, rec centre, pool. Aug 1. N/s n/p 604-988-6227, 318-0800

THE EDWARDIAN 1330 Clyde Ave. Avail Aug 1st, View. 2 bdrm $1490 util not incl. No pets, N/S. Call for appt. 604-926-3741

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, Ambleside, $950, parklike setting, adult oriented, np, Wes Lighthouse Realty 604-551-1409 $1200 INC.UTIL. AUG/SEPT 1 new suite, 5 appl. carport walk/out patio, safe neighbhood, cats/dogs ok, great trails, close to beach, 1 or 2 pers. NS 604-644-6303

1665 DUCHESS. 2 BR, Aug 1. Quiet concrete bldg. Updated, hardwood, heat, hw, 1 yr lease, ns np, $1650, 604-926-0594 2 BR, $1475 view & large Studio, $900up, incl hw, heat, cable, pool 1740 Esquimalt. 604-922-1043

2025 BELLEVUE AVENUE Fantastic location, pool. Renovated 1 & 2 br suites. Beautiful ocean views.

Cats ok. Senior discounts.

604-913-0734

6515

Duplexes - Rent

PENTHOUSE $1975/MTH, 3371 Chesterfield Ave, 1500+ sqft, 16 x 8 deck unobstucted, city/water mtn view, living, dining kitchen, h/wood, 2 bath, inste ldry, 2 br+ lots of work space, ns. np, Ref’s. prefer couple. 604-889-9338

Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-630-3300

Houses - Rent

180° VIEWS 4 br, upper Delbrook 3300 sf. cul de sac, garage. priv, city/ocean views, Aug 1. $3100. Text or call 604-617-7383 2 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $2300, Immed. 604-925-1728

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1BR GORGEOUS suite, Sep entry, f/p, Ambleside, 6appl, suits 1, long term, ns/np, $1200 avail Aug 1. www.sweetgardensuite.blogspot.com\ 604-922-1545

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

4 BR 2 levels, rec room, 4 baths, fp, B. Prop, W. Van, ste optional view $2800. now 604-720-2913

BRITISH PROP, exec, 4000sf, panor. view 4 br+den, 2.5 ba, ns np, Aug 1, $3980. 604-922-6789

604-630-3300 604-998-0218

Housesitting

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

6565

Office/Retail Rent

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

6590

Rooms

1 room in house, own entry, bus, paint, working or student n/p, n/s $450 Central loc 778-865-7455

6600

Storage

JULY 1ST, LOWER Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM bsmt, Deep Cove, own inste w/d, NP NS, Avail Now, $1290incl all utils. 604-809-1754 1 BR bright garden lvl suite, own entry, near Edgemont, $740 all incls, ns np Aug 1. 604-754-0337 1 BR bright grnd lvl, Upper Lonsdale, suits 1, w/d, Aug 1 ns np $880+1/3 util 604-838-1936

1 BR. bsmt Lynn Valley, share wd, $875 incl utils, ns, np, Aug 1, 778-840-6573 or 778-835-6573 1 BR, clean as new, $975 incl. utils, share wd. Lower Lonsdale. Ns, np, avail now. 604-984-2354 1 BR + DEN spacious, bsmt suite, gas f/p, w/d, n/p, n/s, $1080. Now, Northlands 604-924-9910

1 BR, garden suite, West Van., suit 1 quiet ns, avail Aug. 1. 1 yr lease, np, $1200 incl prkg, utils & use of wd. 604-921-7107 1 BR lrge grnd lvl ste, Dundarave new reno, yrd, ldry, prkg, 1/3 util 1 yr lse. $1,000 Aug. 778-882-8040

1 BR, upper Lonsdale garden suite, fp, wd, np, suit ONE mature ns adult, $850 incld heat, hw & cable, fully reno’d, 604-980-0494

CANYON HEIGHTS, 3BR, 2.5Bth, view StanleyPark, quiet st; new kitchen, carpet, painting, dishwasher. 2460 sq ft $3200. NS,NP avail now 604-505-1118

2 BDRM garden level ste, quiet St Poeter Corner Lynn Valley nr park Sept 1, $900, 604-983-3748

CANYON HEIGHTS 4 Br, big deck, updated, 2 fp, Aug 1. $2750 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

2 BEDROOM+PATIO Garden Suite in lower Dundarave - near buses, shopping and rec centre. Quiet residence, 2 people max– n/s. In-suite w/d. Available August 1. 604.926.6901

LYNN VALLEY, clean home, 2 full baths, 3br up, 2br down, 2 f/ps, rec rm, cls to transit, shops. Alarm, $2350/mo, 604-988-5469

PARK TERRACE 1766 Duchess Ave. 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, d/w. August 1st, $1,360. No pets. Call for appt. 604-926-3493

935 Marine Drive

3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

AMBLESIDE, 4BDRM+, 2 baths, semi-furn. fp, hardwood, ns, np, refs lease, $2250. 604-926-0053

LRG 2BDRM/2BTH – faces south, excellent location, Ambleside – 19th - Bellevue Ave. (Quiet concrete bldg) – Outdoor pool, Heat & H/W & Covered parking included. Ocean views, close to shops, transit & seawall. N/pets. Avail Aug 1st - call to view 604-925-0006.

604-922-3246

$3500 - 2 BR, 2 bath 6th flr, $8500 - 4 Br luxury home, pool, both hardwood 604-290-5789

4000SF HOUSE w/ suite, 2 car gar, gourmet kitch, comp reno’s as new, hottub. Grand Blvd area, $3600. NOW. Jim 604-970-4335

LARGE LUXURY studio suite, Dundarave, granite, stainless appls, Like New, n/p, n/s, Aug 1, $1300 incl prkg, 604-209-1416

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

3 BR+LOFT. Westlynn, lovely garden, ravine setting. Suits prof. couple, 1 yr lease, ns, np, now, $2025, Wayne 604-649-6416

4 BR, newer home, $3200, nr Lonsdale, 2 car garage, with ste optional Aug. 1st, 604-720-2913

Member of the Crime Free MultiHousing Program

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

3 BR Central Lonsdale, main flr, clean, bright, 4 appls, 2 prkgs, ns np $1325 + utils. 604-813-7312

4 BR Grand Blvd area, S facing, hardwood, deck, big yard, $2500 + utils, ns np 604-924-4614

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.

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites

2 BR upstairs + 1 br in finished bsmt, all reno’d, 2 baths, no pets, $2000, suits family. 605 E 7th, N. Van. avail Aug 1 or 15. By appt. 604-987-1205 or 604-728-2440

2535 PALMERSTON Ave WV, spac 2706 sf, 4 br, 3 ba, over 12,300 sf lot, spanning view, avail July 22, $3800+util 604-671-5981

BAYVIEW APTS

Completely Renovated

2 BR +sunroom, Lynn Valley, charming country cottage, quiet cul d sac fully reno’d, large sunny fenced yard, trails & Lynn Valley Village at doorstep.. $1850. 604-904-0397 gallery.me.com/mharriott

CAULFEILD EXEC 3 br & loft + fam home. 4696 Clovelly Walk. 7 appl, 2.5 baths, dbl garage, water views, near schools & trails. $3200. Aug 1. Century 21 Prudental 604-232-3039

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

2 BR +den, 1 bath, Lynn Valley, priv. yard, walk to malls, bus & park, $1800+utils, avail Sept 1, ns, small pet neg. 604-980-5989

2 Levels, West Van 5 br, 2 bath, 2500sf, sundeck, patio, ns, np, $2700+util, Aug 1, 604-581-8494

Furnished Accommodation

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DUNDARAVE OFFICE SPACE, Ocean view 280sq ft, $900 mth, Aug. 1st Pls call: 604-926-1010

3 BR, 2 bath, kids ok, fp, wd, np, ns, upper flr with patio, $1550. E 3rd. 604-987-7006

Please call 604-922-4322

110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. BACH. $870; Stunning views & lots of storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

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LUXURY WATERFRONT Studio overlooking Seawalk. Suit single person $1650. 604-721-7484

PARKRIDGE TERRACE

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TUCKTON PLACE Bright & sunny 2 BR $1250. No Pets. Call 604-990-2971 or on Weekends: 778-340-7406.

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(1327 East Keith Rd)

Great sub penthouse, 2 BR condo. Note: age restriction 55+. Aug 1. $1750. N/S. N/P. Lease & perfect refs a must.

Al Dodimead ACD Realty 3 BR, Lynn Valley, top flr, updates balcony, cat ok, $1350. Now. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1yr lease, no dogs. 604-990-2971.

2 BR, Westview family complex, nr amens, rec fac. pool, wd, prkg, ns np $1380 now, 604-921-4384

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

Apartments & Condos

1 br’s - $1,050 -$1,225 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

604-985-2926

1 BDRM, Sept 1. 2nd level. Apex Ave. $865. N/S. Pet ok. Util Extra. Email mslhs@telus.net

1 BR, $1075 now, 2 br, ocean view, $1550 Aug 1.lower Lonsdale, newly reno, d/w, ns, cat ok Avail. now, 604-838-6101

Beautiful Views

6505

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK – 9557 Williams St, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town, close to shops & schools............... $888/M SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK – 15532 Madrona Dr., 3 bdrm, HOUSE, on Cul-de-Sac in quiet family neighborhood, huge yard, new roof, double garage.. $1,688/M

Call Kristen 604 435-5555 or 786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

UPPER HORSESHOE BAY sunny bright, character home, 4 br, 2 bath, h/wood flrs, ceramic tiles, fp, skylight, lovely enclosed garden, ns, pets kids ok Aug. 15th. $2975. 778-239-6030

VERY LARGE PROPERTY, 180 ft waterfront, h/wd flrs, vaulted ceilings, french doors, estate like setting, modern kit, granite, 6 appl, 2200 sf, solariam, attic/ storage, 5 min to shops, $3,150 all inclusive, n/s, pet neg Refs. 604-980-1503

2 BDRM large, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., large storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, 7 min. to Park Royal, n/s, n/p. $1400 + utils. 604-789-2375

2 BR, above ground suite Lynn Valley. D/W, own W/D, own entrance, internet, close to shops/ bus. $1200 + 1/3 utils. Aug 1. 604.764.0199

2 BR bsmt, 800 sf, own entry & laundry, d/w Lynn Valley, $1200 incl utils. np, Aug 1 604-980-2125 2 BR garden apt, Central Lonsdale, radiant heat & f/p, 6 appls, n/s cat ok. Suit quiet couple max 2 persons. $1200+40% util. Aug 1. 778-340-0150 2 BR, Lynn Valley, 2 prkg spaces $1100 Aug 1. Call after 5pm 604-760-3274, 604-987-1844 2BR 1200 Sq. feet bsmt suite separate entrance / w/d / new kitchen / Mount Royal / Handsworth Catchment $1550 + % util avail. now or Aug. 1 Non Smoking 604.787.0446 2BR LRG Reno’d bsmnt, nr Lonsdale Quay, 5app. f/p, Carport, np/ns, $1100+ util 980-7981

RENTALS 6602

Suites/Partial Houses

3 BR, 2 Bath, 1000sf, brand new, nr school, 5appl, gas f/p, 1 prkg. $1750+1/3util. ref req, avail now. Mount Royal Blvd (778)340-1718 AMBLESIDE $1450, nice 2 br garden ste, big sunny priv patio. Quiet. Beautiful kitchen new appl. w/d, ns np Jul/Aug 604-926-1430 BRIGHT 1 BDR grnd lev suite, newly decorated, quiet home, incl’ds utils, parkg, cable. Nr bus non smoker, n/p, pref 1 older person only, Ref’s req’d $800 lve msg. 604-722-8978

AVAILABLE AUGUST 15 Gorgeous GRAND BLVD Ground Level Suite Over 800 sp. ft. Completely renovated, two bedroom suite on ground floor of house in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Everything is brand new. French doors open to a private sunny south facing terrace and garden. Huge kitchen with all new appliances, including dishwasher, oven, fridge, and microwave. Great kitchen island for entertaining. New washer and dryer. Dark hardwood floor throughout. Electric heat and fire place, own thermostat. State-ofthe-art soundproofing. Nearby bus stops, schools and Lions Gate Hospital. Utilities are included. Private entrance and Parking. $1600. 604 985-7779 or email tagrios@shaw.ca

W.VAN 2 BR, garden lev ste, lrg patio, shared w/d, d/w. Available Aug 1. $1250 + 1/2 utils. Walk to Dunderave Beach. N/S & cat ok. Call 604 926-9336

LOWER LONSDALE

Available August 1st CAT WELCOME 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, brand new kitchen. walk-in closets, insuite laundry, garden floor, all utilities included except phone. Families only please. $2000/month.

Call 778-889-6995

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR Vista Place, exec, f/p, w/d, hardwood, stainless, deck $2500 Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 – North Shore News – A45

AUTOMOTIVE

North Shore’s Finest

Pre-Owned Vehicle Showrooms Volvo of North Vancouver

3 BR, 2.5 bath, New Kitchen 5 appl, gas f/p, garage, storage, np/ ns, $2300 Avail Aug 1; 604-926-0462 or 604-720-2515

3 BR, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail Aug 1, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent $1725. For viewing call 604-986-0511 3 BR fp $1875. reno’d, 1.5 baths, 5 appls, storage, patio, ns, np, July 1, Rufus Dr, 604-980-6250 3 BR. Tobruck Ave. 2.5 bath, new paint, wd, gas fp, prkg, patio, ns, $1850 + utils, 604-983-2053

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368. 3 level, 2 BR, 2.5 baths, 2 prkg, roof deck, lease, $2200.

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

600SF OFFICE, 3rd flr. w/view, stair access, E. Esplanade N. Van $750/mo, 604-922-6456 Fell Ave Business Center! 814 W. 15th, ground floor Unit August 1. 1062’ approx 2 offices, Showroom! A / C 2 pkg Classy Complex! $1995 Polished concrete floor in a 650’ office, 1516’ whse #1021429 Dominion,Not a driveby Grade, Overhead door. $2495 diana@dianamander.com Royal LePage 604-657-4508

NVAN 103-130 Pemberton Ave, 3700sf, W/H with a/c office, lrg O/H door, 200 amp, 3 phase, fenced yd, great exposure, avail soon, 604 929-9493, www.westrockproperty.com

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Moving out?

2009 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID Air, cruise, pwr windows & locks, keyless entry, blue, U10472A SALE PRICE $22,995 2009 TOYOTA RAV4 White, auto, very clean, U5357. Was $25,995 $23,995 2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Auto, alarm, blue, like new, U5361. Was $25,995 $23,995 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREW MAX LTD Black, leather, 5 pass, 8500lb towing capacity, only 31,507kms, U5423 NOW $43,995 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 LTD Leather, black, auto, air, sunroof, only 48,000kms, U5418 SALE PRICE $25,995 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD pkg, auto, well maintained, U5344. Was $27,995 NOW $25,995 2006 TOYOTA SEQUOIA SR-5 Leather, moonroof, U5336. Was $31,995 NOW $27,995

2001 VOLVO S60 T5A Alloys, sunroof, leather, auto, U4511A NOW $11,999

2009 MAZDA MIATA MX5 GT Convertible, auto, only 7,000kms $33,980

2008 TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED Leather, sunroof, 7 pass, V6, AWD, C1022 $27,999

2009 VOLVO XC70 Auto, AWD, sunroof, U4544. Was $38,999 NOW $37,999

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

2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350 AMG pkg, fully loaded, leather, navigation, Xenon lights, C9072C $39,999

2008 MAZDA MX5 GT Hard top convertible, loaded, manual $31,980

2008 LEXUS LS 600HL Smokey granite on black leather, 19” wheels, navigation, back up camera, bluetooth, beautiful. SAVE HUGE $73,990

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 5 spd, priced right! U4497. Was $14,999 NOW $12,999

2008 MERCEDES BENZ B200 TURBO Panoramic roof, satellite radio, loaded, C1060 $23,999

2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. $28,995

2007 MERCEDES BENZ AMG $66,990

2007 RANGE ROVER SPORT SUPERCHARGED Air suspension, leather, navigation, 20” wheels, new tires, rear DVD, C1014 $57,999

2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T Auto, leather, sunroof, U4530 SUMMER SALE $25,995

2009 LEXUS RX350 Gray on black leather, one owner, local, only 19,500kms $43,990 2008 LEXUS GX 470 Fully loaded, white on grey $53,990 2008 LEXUS ISF Black on black, fully loaded, only 28,000kms, local, clean $59,990

2007 AUDI Q7 Fully loaded, gold on tan, beautiful condition $39,990 2007 MERCEDES BENZ ML 63 AMG Silver on black, only 19,000kms, mint, local, 500hp, AWD $68,990

2006 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L Blue, leather, auto, one owner, 87,000kms, U11037A ONLY $22,995

2007 LEXUS IS250 AWD, blue on tan, only 43,000kms, Lexus Certiﬁed $32,990

2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Black, leather, fully loaded, one owner, local, 102,000kms, U5364. Was 26,995 NOW $24,995

2004 LEXUS SC430 CONVERTIBLE Only 62,000kms, silver on black, one owner, local, beautiful $34,990

2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER Manual, black with black leather, one owner, only 42,700kms, U10857R. Was $36,995 NOW $34,995

2004 BMW 645CI CONVERTIBLE Only 80,000kms, gold on tan, very clean, beautiful $34,990

2003 BUICK REGAL Immaculate, auto, air, cruise, pwr windows, gold, U101036A $6,995

2002 VOLVO S60 Beautiful car, full service history & ICBC report. $12,990

Northshore Auto Mall

849 Automall Drive, North Vancouver 845 Automall Drive, North Vancouver

1.866.562.5703

604.982.0033

2006 AUDI A4 CONVERTIBLE S-Line, leather, Xenon lights, pwr group, auto, C1072 $24,999

2007 VW GTI 2.0 TURBO 6 spd, leather, magniﬂow exhaust, 18” wheels, Xenon lights, C1030 $23,499 2007 LEXUS ES350 Leather, sunroof, pwr group, 18” wheels, new tires, C1024 $26,999 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 HSE Leather, navigation, pwr group, Xenon lights, air suspension, C1064 $33,999 2006 VW TOUAREG V6 Leather, sunroof, 4x4, pwr group, black on black, C1028 $31,999 2005 BMW 645CI Rare, fully loaded, navigation, premium pkg, adaptive steering, C1072 $54,999 2004 FORD F350 S/C DIESEL XLT Canopy, box liner, custom audio, security alarm, C0986A $21,999 1765 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

604.924.4542

2007 HONDA CRV LX Auto, 4WD, low kms $23,900 2007 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT Manual, only 30,000kms. NOW $14,900 2007 LEXUS IS250 Leather, a/c, push button start, low kms. $31,900

2007 VOLVO C70 Get ready for summer, U4534 GREAT PRICE $35,999 2007 VOLVO XC90 V8 AWD, 7 pass, rear entertainment, U4449. Was $45,999 NOW $41,999

NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS O.A.C. 2006 VOLVO XC90 7 pass, DVD & nav, U4505 SUMMER SPECIAL $28,999 2006 CHEV COBALT SS 5spd, a/c, low kms, U4484 PRICED TO GO $11,999

2007 HYUNDAI AZERA LTD Leather, low kms ONLY $21,530 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON GL Manual, a/c, only 65,000kms, 2.0L, fwd. Was $14,930. NOW $11,890 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS V6, leather, sunroof, a/c, low kms $12,900

2006 BMW 650I Fully equipped, top of the line, U4454. Was $41,999 NOW $39,999

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT Auto, a/c, low kms. ONLY $12,900

2006 HUMMER H3 Low kms, a/c, sunroof, U4547 REDUCED TO SELL $25,999

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA SL Leather, a/c, sunroof, only 64,000kms $11,900

2005 VOLVO V50 T5 Auto, sunroof, alloys, U4515 NOW $19,999

2004 NISSAN MAXIMA Leather, sunroof, only 69,000kms $15,900

Northshore Auto Mall 809 Automall Drive, North Vancouver

877.465.7033 or 604.986-9889

SOLD

Northshore Auto Mall 855 Automall Drive, North Vancouver

604.985.0055

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Weekends were made for shopping, so make sure you check our Classifieds for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area! Follow the garage sale trail in

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Summer Garage Sales

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AUTOMOTIVE 9160

Sports & Imports

9160

Sports & Imports

Central Auto

The North Shore’s Best 2004 Mercedes Benz E320 Station Wagon 4Matic All Wheel Drive local, navigation system, auto/Tiptronic, sunroof, heated seats, pwr tailgate, only 61K, exceptional. $24,850 2000 Porsche Boxster “S” Convertible 6 spd manual, local, only 80k, well serviced & spotlessly kept. $21,850 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 (newer shape) 4dr Sedan auto,/Tiptronic, sunroof, local, only 65k, spotless. $19,850 2000 Mercedes Benz S430 Luxury Sedan “newer shape”, auto/Tiptronic, only 56k from new, local, navigation, Parktronic, pwr rear blind, exceptional example. $18,850 2006 Nissan XTrail 4x4 SUV auto, local, sunroof, leather, only 79K, immaculate. $17,850 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Matic 4dr Sedan All Wheel Drive local, alloy wheels, only 33K, spotless. $17,850 2003 Mercedes Benz ML 350 SUV auto, local, sunroof, heated leather seats, ony 92k, spotlessly kept. $15,850 2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $15,850 2004 Toyota Rav 4 auto, local, a/c, pwr group, only 60K, spotless $15,850

OPEN

Wed to Sat 9am - 5pm 1997 Mercedes Benz S500 Coupe auto/Tiptronic, local, CD, only 47k from new, exceptionally well kept. $14,850

Quality Pre-Loved Inventory 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

3.7L V6,steel blue,rear backup camera,4x4, leather,sunroof,BCAA inspected,P5467 Pre-Loved Special $38,495

2010 Jeep Compass 4x4 Sport Only 350kms,extented warranty,pwr group,alloys,auto,light almond,10111A Pre-Loved Special $22,988

2009 JeepWrangler 4x4

Hard top,auto,only 14,000kms,black,one owner,warranty,10075A Pre-Loved Special $19,988

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 SXT

5.7L Hemi,patriot blue,only 9,000kms, matching canopy,sidesteps,one owner,rare ﬁnd,BCAA inspected,10196A Pre-Loved Special $27,988 2 dr,grey,red leather,navigation,auto, paddle shifter,2 new tires,US car,only 46,000kms,10154A Pre-Loved Special $36,988

2008 JeepWrangler

4x4,6spd,black,soft top,local,one owner, warranty,BCAAinspected,P5425 Pre-Loved Special $16,988

843 West 1st St. N. Van

604-985-7759

Scrap Car Removal

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9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1988 FORD F150, newer engine, trans & clutch, supercab, long box & canopy. $3000. 778-238-1780

9160

Sports & Imports

Alloys,25,000kms,power group,jeep green, warranty,automatic,P5378A Pre-Loved Special $18,988

2006 Jeep Commander

V8,only 42,000kms,black,nice well kept car. Pre-Loved Special $34,988

2005Volkswagen New Beetle GLS

5spd,yellow,alloys,power group,sunroof, 57,000kms,st#10062A Pre-Loved Special $12,988

2004 Chrysler Paciﬁca

All wheel drive,V6,silver,new tires,loaded, leather,only 72,000kms,10056A Pre-Loved Special $14,988

8030

Carpentry

A RELIABLE carpenter. Doors, windows, finishing carp, decks, baths, cabinets, bsmt, flrs, repairs 25 yrs exp. Marc 604-789-7289 CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

8035

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int) & Fireplace cleaning 604-765-8054

8040

Carpet/Flooring Installation

ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

1998 VW Jetta, Wolfsburg Edition. Exc cond, no accidents. White ext, dark grey deluxe int, fully loaded european options, low K .Very desirable model & body style. $5495. 604-808-6223

✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 CLEAN YOUR HOME LIKE MY OWN. Shopping, chores, errands. 604-985-5125 SEA CLEANING: Specializing in residential/commercial services, environmentally friendly products. Contact: Andrea 604-790-1657

2000 SUBARU Legacy Wagon, $5500, 163kms 2.5L AWD Auto, Good Cond., 778-233-9769

2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4

2005 Chev Corvette Convertible

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

9145

2008 BMW 335i

2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 TS 4Dr Hatchback AWD auto, local, CD, a/c, pwr windows & locks, only 77k, spotless. $11,850

Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!

1972 TR6 restored, new clutch, brakes, top, excellent condition. $18,500 obo 604-728-8042

7pass,V6,only 33,000kms,silver,one owner,local,dual exhaust,19”wheels, BCAA inspected,P5437 Pre-Loved Special $22,900

7 pass,only 54,000kms,loaded,blue,4x4, alloys,V8,BCAA inspected,P5460 Pre-Loved Special $21,988

2001 Volvo V40 1.9t Station Wagon auto, local, alloy wheels, only 116k, extremely well kept. $9,850

Collectibles & Classics

2009 Dodge Journey SXT

1999 Lexus RX300 SUV auto, local, only 130K, exceptionally well kept. $11,850

2006 Toyota Matrix TRD Sport 5 spd manual, local, alloy wheels, a/c, pwr locks, only 56k, spotless. $10,850

9110

HOME SERVICES

2003 MERCEDES CLK430 Mint! black/black. WVan lady driven 80,000k $24,999 604.729.0626 2003 SUBARU Outback Ltd., immaculate, AWD, 2.5-l, 4 cyl, ABS, 4 speed auto, 2 s/r, A/C, 191K kms. 604-552-3443. 2005 VW Jetta TDI, 5 spd, silver, 1 owner, 63K, loaded, all records, heated seats, no accidents, tires winter, sr $17,500, 604-921-9788

8060

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, drainage, patios, walls, etc. 100% Satisfaction Exc. Ref’s 604-379-2640 CONCRETE FORMING, concrete work & retaining walls. Small/big job John 778-919-8796 MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8073

Drainage

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Drainage installation & repair. 604-327-3086 Chrysler • Dodge • Jeep

604-980-8501 1600 Marine Drive North Vancouver destinationchrysler.ca

nsnews.com • classified@van.net

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

8075

Drywall

8080

Electrical

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

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

Rates From As Low As

2.9

% OAC

Ask us for details Offer may change without notice.

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

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 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101 #1167 LIC Bonded. Expert trouble shooter, sm job specialist, reno’s, panel changes. 617-1774. A & P ELECTRIC #89724 Low prices. Small jobs okay. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329 DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates. Aussie Excavations. Backhoe & mini excav. hire fast reliable same day quote Tim 778-322-3002 The Earth Moves - Mini Excavating, bobcat service & landscape contruction. 604-753-8533

8090

Fencing/Gates

DIRECT FROM THE MILL 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail, etc... We Install Chain Link & Cedar Fencing. Free Est. 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604 520-7792 Timberlandforestproducts.com

VINYL FENCE & RAILINGS ★NEVER ROTS★ Lifetime Warranty 604-618-3145 www.westechbp.com Cedar Fences & Decks affordable rate. Not Like any other - artistic. Jeff 778-928-9201, 604-415-0920

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

8110

Floor Refinishing

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

RAIN CENTRE LTD.

(since 1968) 4", 5" & 6 " continuous gutters Vinyl & aluminium siding soffits Install repairs & cleaning. Free Estimates 604 874-8158 Check us out with the BBB

ALLIANCE GUTTER cleaning, windows by hand/power washing 15 yrs exp. Steven 604-723-2526

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400

8135

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

8130

Handyperson

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certiﬁed Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford. RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

@ 604-202-6118

view ads online @

http://classiﬁed.van.net

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

8150

Kitchens/Baths

8155

Landscaping

MANDALAY LANDSCAPING CUT-REPAIR-REPLACE 604-786-5743 www.mandalaylandscaping.com NORTH SHORE ARBORIST SERVICE. Exceptional work at low rates. 25 yr exp 604-721-4065 ONE CALL Landscapes it all www.sterlinglandscaping.ca Free estimates! 604-985-2545

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing

PARK SOLUTIONS INC. Mini excavating, restricted access specialists, retaining walls, green walls, carpentry. 778-340-7602

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets #3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

PAVING STONES www.iterways.ca ★604-657-3614★

• In business 50 years

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

8155

Landscaping

“The Grass is Greener”

• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving

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

~ Any size job ~

Nick 929-7732

www.EnglishLawns.com

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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

604-839-1225

T&L INC.

Landscaping, Excavation & Demos turf, ponds, irrigation, retaining walls, paver patios, pool excavation/fill, stump grinding, walkways, jack hammering, concrete cutting, delivery/hauls, drainage/sewer/water, complete yard redevelopments and strata contracts

778-885-5009

MANDALAY LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden Maintenance

Patios – Walkways Retaining Walls – Gates Power Rake – Aeration 604-786-5743

www.mandalaylandscaping.com

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

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153 BEST GRASS CUTS & MORE Lawn & home maintenance Power wash, window clean Reliable, insured & WCB

Jim 778 232 4063 North Shore Lawn Cuts. ★Power washing ★Garbage removal ★Reas. rates. ★Dirt & mulch Deliveries Call Dave: 778-846-7974 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

• Design & Consultation • Lawns & Hedges • Water Features • Patios & Pathways • Retaining Walls • Irrigation & Lighting www.katsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

THE EARTH MOVES MINI EXCAVATING, LANDSCAPING, CONSTRUCTION LTD. Ofﬁce: 604.753.8533 Cell: 604.841.9758 theearth@telus.net

CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224 Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca

Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting & topping, shrubs, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288 ★CNN Landscaping ★Weeding ★ yard maintenance ★ low rates Free est Nick 778-840-6573 GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maint, powerwashing. Mike 983-3586 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126 LAWNS Jungle George Your North Shore Resident Lawns Garden & Yard Cleanups Hedges & Trees * George’s cell 604-317-3552

HOME SERVICES 8160

Lawn & Garden

J.B. GRASS Cutting. Weeding, Trimming, Pruning, hedging, cleanup. Terry 604-723-3582

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

ADMIRAL PAINTING Residential/Commercial

M. GILL Gardening -Maint Clean Up & Pruning, Com/ Res Free Est. 604-765-4922 PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225 PEAK Yard Maint & Powerwash Lawn Care, Hedge Trim, Window Cleaning. Doug • 604-837-9417 PHS YARD SERVICES $25/Hr Chainsawing/Brushcutting Lawn/Hedge Cutting Cleanup/Garbage Hauling Call Peter (778) 689-8043 PROFFESSIONAL YARD WORK 20 yrs, www.yardsurgeons.ca, Todd 604-351-3147 S & W GARDENING SERVICE Comm/res maint, clean-up. Japanese Gardener 604.986.0059

8175

Masonry

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 North Shore Lawn Cuts. Power washing exp. Reas. rates. Dirt & mulch Del. Dave: 778-846-7974

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of Moving, Storage & Packing. Different from the Rest. 604-861-8885 EAGLE EYE Soar with the best It’s your move 778-883-2538 MODERN MOVING - 1,3,5 Ton Truck local & long distance moves - competetive prices778-991-0229 or 778-317-6908

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

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

8193

Plumbing

North Shore Co.

GLOBAL

Professional Service Since 1991

PLUMBING LTD

We also do pressure washing!

Heating & Gas Fitting Licensed Plumber

Call Bert for a free est.

778-389-5077

admiralptg@yahoo.ca

CANSTAR PAINTING The Quality You Trust! Interior & Exterior Projects Prof. Crew of Master Painters Prof. Design & Product Consultation Free Est./Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

604-987-7473 604-721-6075 10% Off with this Ad! Aman’s Plumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter, Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

778-997-9582

PAINTING by BENJAMIN Interior & Exterior 25 Years Experience

For Estimate Call

604.618.4288 BGG PAINTING SERVICES

20 yrs interior & exterior North Shore exp. Great quality for great price! References Available 604-722-6133

FAIRWAY PAINTING

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

7291234

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $137. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 AFFORDABLE QUALITY PAINTING. Tidy, honest. 19 yrs North Shore. John 604-980-5454 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

PROFESSIONAL PAINT JOB Int/ext, top quality paint, free est. 778-773-0474

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-809-3842

Oil Tank Removal

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

8220

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 – North Shore News – A47

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

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

Bath, Kitchen, Suite’s & More www. renorite.com 604-781-7695 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

8250

Roofing

PHD PLUMBING & HEATING Drainage, renos, bsmt specials. Flexible hours. Call 604-897-0503

Member BBB - Member RCABC Full Liability Coverage and WCB

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

Designated Project Managers and Third Party Inspections

8225

Power Washing

North Shore Home Services. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294 PRO-TOUCH PAINTING. Competitive rates. Work guaranteed, WCB, refs. Luis 604-612-1222

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

CUSTOM BATH & KITCHEN We also do

Drywall • Tiles • Flooring • Painting Ceiling• Finishing Carpentry • Sundeck • Fences • Siding • Sheds and Basement Improvements Free estimates and WCB

Call Michael 604.836.9628

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate Quote code 1969 for a 5% discount

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

SUMMER SPECIAL SAVE THE HST Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Aug 31 A+

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004

Thinking of Renovating your home? Call Bob 778-387-3626 From bathrooms to ensuites, to additions. We do it all and we do it within your budget

8250

Best Quality Rooﬁng

New Roof • Re-Roof • Repairs Res/Com • Free Est’s 24 Hour Emergency Service Product & Labour Warranty WCB • Insured

604-716-5325

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

www.BCROOFING.ca

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

604-588-0833

All Kinds of Renovations • Rooﬁng • Forming • Framing

Call 604.721.8743

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

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

604-983-0133

8300

Stucco

8320

TV/Home Theatre

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

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

A North West Roofing Specialist in Re-Roofing & Repair, Free Est 10% disc, WCB, Liability Insured. Jag 778-892-1530 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

8305

Vancouver LEAK Repair •Roof •Chimney •Skylight; Repairs •All Leak Problems! 604-319-2229

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

Sun Decks

COLOURWISE™ We design, build, repair, refinish, & paint decks. Jim 778-232-4063

8309

Tiling

Ceramic & Stone Installation •Bath •Kitchen •Floors •Decks Int/Ext •Free Est • 604-789-5671 PROFESSIONAL CERAMIC tile, marble, granite,slate installation. Call John 604 916 2305

604-987-7325

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

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.

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

RBG Contracting Ltd.

Roofing

604-512-7471

Working in our community for 17 years

Getting Ready to Move? Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.

HOME SERVICES

BQR Systems Ltd.

604-728-3009

TOP Painting & Pressure Wash Res/Comm. Best Rates / Free Est Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377

To place your ad in Call The Experts call 604-630-3300

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd All types of Re-Roof, Repair, Gutter. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957

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

• Design • Planting • Bulb & Annual Displays • Yard Clean-ups • Patio with Plants & Furniture • Pruning • Lawns • Irrigation • Lighting Systems • Ponds & Waterfalls

778.995.2426 604.346.8823 mohamadsattarian@yahoo.com

OLD garages demolished or restored. Topsoil/sand & gravel. Call Ron 604-377-1345

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

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

433 W. 28th St., North Van.

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

PLUMBERS

Reliable Local Company

LANDSCAPING

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

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 Repairs, Renovations & Updates Licensed/Insured. 604-916-7594

Call ThE Experts

★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

8270

Screens

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WIZARD RETRACTABLE Screen Doors & Windows. Custom made, prof install. 604-299-8878

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

8310

Top Soil

TRACKSIDE Soil & Stone Ltd.

The North Shore’s only Yardworks Compost Pro Soil Dealer 1600 Barrow St., N.Van

YOUR HOME TECHNOLOGY PARTNER • One Touch Home Media Systems • Custom Home Theatre Installations • House-Wide Audio and Video • Home Automation and Security • Lighting Control/Energy Management • Experts in Low Voltage Wiring • Custom Home & Renovation Retroﬁts • Affordable Solutions for all Budgets • Working with North Shore Builders and Home Owners for Over 10 Years • 50 Years Plus of Combined Experience

KUL Sales • 604.484.1855 sales@kulinc.com

8335

Window Cleaning

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

West Coast

Home Services.ca

604-984-4147

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

604-986-7624 6days/week Pick Up & Delivery Now accepting green waste

A FAIR DEAL Loads to 5 yards, soils/mulch/manure/sand/gravel, odd jobs, rubbish. 604-908-1150 Dalton Trucking Ltd. Special: Top soil $15/yd. Sand gravel, trucking etc 604-986-6944

8315

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

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

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

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) NORTH SHORE ARBORIST SERVICES Exceptional work at low rates. Tree removal, windowing, pruning, shaping & general yard work. Fast Courteous Service 25 yrs exp • WCB Insured 604-721-4065 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 A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Landscaping and Garden Service. 604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

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

Treeworks 15 yrs exp. Tree/ Stump Removal, Prun’in & Trim’in & View Work 291-7778, 787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

It’s time for bargain hunting! Browse our Garage Sale section to ﬁnd deals near you.

A48 - North Shore News - Wednesday, July 14, 2010

50 th Anniversary

SALEBRATION Continues… Three generations have operated this business for 50 years on the North Shore. Many of our customers have become our friends. To thank everyone for their support over the years, we are having a huge salebration! If you are in the market for carpet, laminate, hardwood or vinyl ﬂooring, we have many specials to offer.

chmid Kevin Kupfers d an a ny Ta r, Diete hn Allison e Shea and Jo ik M h it w g alon

Here are just a few EXAMPLES:

Carpet

from

$ 00

SQ.FT. INSTALLED

Stainmaster ‘square’ pattern

$ 75

SQ.FT. INSTALLED

Dupont Smartstrand Carpet from

$ 25

SQ.FT. INSTALLED

4” Walnut “Click” Hardwood from

$ 99

SQ.FT.

2nd Narrows

www.lonsdaleﬂooring.com

Lonsdale Flooring

Mountain Hwy

1357 MAIN ST., NORTH VANCOUVER 604.987.6612

Main Street

Harbour Ave

Est. 1960

Lynn Ave

LONSDALE FLOORING

Canadian Tire

We invite you to come and salebrate with us!