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Cyclist seriously hurt in race to Whistler James Weldon

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A cyclist is in hospital in serious condition after crashing on the Upper Levels Highway during Saturday’s RBC GranFondo Whistler bike race.

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HANDSWORTH receiver Kyle Kawamoto (centre) meets Carson Graham’s Steve Pruner (left) and Amrit Mahal at the same time during the annual Buchanan Bowl game between the two schools held at Carson Graham Saturday. Handsworth pulled off a thrilling comefrom-behind win in the fourth quarter. See story page 41. For more game action photos, go to www.nsnews.com.

The man, identiﬁed in media reports as John Botelho, 49, of Victoria, was moving at high speed in the early stages of the 120-kilometre ride through West Vancouver at about 7:30 a.m. when he apparently lost control of his bike and toppled off, hitting his head. Race personnel rushed to the scene, followed by police and B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics, who treated the victim before rushing him to Lions Gate Hospital. He remains in stable condition. “We have heavy hearts . . . because of what happened,” said Shaun Poole, a spokesman for GranFondo Canada, which put on the event and is See Inaugural page 5

HST to go to provincial referendum Jane Seyd

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NORTH Shore organizers ﬁghting against the province’s Harmonized Sales Tax say they’re happy that Premier Gordon Campbell has committed to scrapping the tax if a majority of voters cast their ballots against it in a referendum next September. But they would have preferred to see the decision on axing the tax go straight to the legislature for a vote, said anti-HST campaigner Eddie Petrossian.

Fight-HST organizers vow to go ahead with recall campaigns

He vowed the change in Campbell’s position won’t stop antiHST forces from going ahead with recall campaigns against Liberal MLAs around the province — potentially including seats on the North Shore. Petrossian made his comments a day after a legislative committee considering the anti-HST petition voted to send the issue to a public referendum next fall rather than directly to a debate in the legislature. Under the rules for a referendum, more than half of all registered

voters would have to vote in favour of it to pass. Critics pointed to that as an almost insurmountable threshold, given that few voters usually vote at all in referendums. But just a few hours later, Campbell said if the majority of people who show up to the polls vote against the HST, the province will have to back down. Petrossian called the change in position very important and said it’s clear the pressure of the anti-HST campaign is causing the government to change its approach. But he said he’d like a referendum held sooner. “We would propose to do it as soon as possible,” he said. See Sultan page 3

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It’s a rebuilding year for NVSD

Ridgeway, Carson, ofﬁce projects unfold Jane Seyd

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STUDENTS from Ridgeway elementary as well as junior high school students from Carson Graham will be spending the upcoming school year in temporary classrooms as work continues on two major school construction projects in North Vancouver. The biggest project underway is the replacement of Carson Graham secondary at a cost of $43 million, now in its second year. Much of the old high school, which was built in the 1960s and didn’t meet modern earthquake standards, has now been demolished. Construction of new school buildings including a large new gym, classrooms and a library NEWS photo Mike Wakefield will begin later this month, and is expected to take another two IAN Abercrombie, North Vancouver school district’s director of facilities and planning, and board of education chairwoman Franci Stratton look over reclaimed decorative pieces of Ridgeway school. years. “It appears we are on budget,” said Ian Abercrombie, director of facilities and snuff, said Abercrombie. The new building, which be structurally stronger, although the schools were both planning for the North Vancouver school district. will accommodate 400 grade school students and 80 built at approximately the same time. When finished, the new school will have space for kindergarten students, as well as space for pre-school Also underway now is construction of the district’s 1,100 students — including students from both Carson and before- and after-school care, is scheduled to be new $32-million administrative offices and Artists Graham and Balmoral junior secondary, which is open next September. for Kids gallery at the site of the former Lonsdale slated to close when the project is completed. Despite Abercrombie said crews made some interesting elementary. That project has been funded by proceeds that, Abercrombie said the new school won’t actually discoveries during demolition of the old building from the development of 234 condo units on part of have a bigger footprint than the old one. But it will be — including old windows and doorways that had been the site by Polygon. Money from that deal has also been more efficient, he said, have less hallway space than the plastered over, little coal ovens used for heat, and old used to fund heritage components of both the Ridgeway newspapers and trading cards in the walls. Some original and Queen Mary school projects. As part of the project, previous school and be more cost-effective to run. While construction is underway, grades 8, 9 and fir floors have been kept and will be re-used in a public expected to take 18 months to complete, 32 geothermal 10 students from Carson Graham have been moved to part of the new school building, he said. wells have been incorporated into the design, which While their school is still under construction, students will be tied in to the Lonsdale Energy Corporation’s Balmoral, where four portables have been added to deal with the increased numbers of students, while senior from Ridgeway are attending classes in the former system. Carson Graham students are continuing their classes this Cloverley school. Now at the top of the wish list of future projects are year in the section of the school built in 2001. By next September, a new set of students will move a replacement of both Argyle secondary and Seymour Work is also still underway this year on the new there as a similar heritage rebuild of Queen Mary school Heights elementary schools. Ridgeway elementary, where contractors are now one gets underway. Argyle, built in the 1950s is “an aging facility that year into the two-year $21-million project. Essentially Basic funding of $19 million has been confirmed requires seismic upgrades,” said Abercrombie. The the project involves rebuilding the school, while retaining for that project, said Abercrombie, although the school project would likely clock in at a similar cost to the the front heritage façade — currently propped up with district is currently applying for more money for an Carson Graham project — about $40 million. steel posts while construction gets underway. An earlier expanded gym. Rebuilding Seymour Heights as a large new plan to retain more of the original floors and building Unlike the case at Ridgeway, Abercrombie said they elementary school to accommodate about 500 students columns, built around 1910, had to be scrapped when should be able to retain more of the basic structure of would likely cost about $16 million, he said. No money structural engineers discovered they weren’t up to Queen Mary as the slabs and columns were found to has been confirmed for either of those projects so far.

Charges layed in fatal Whidbey crash

Police ﬁnd drugs and a gun at horriﬁc accident scene James Weldon

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THE driver of a truck involved in the collision that killed a North Vancouver man in Washington State has been charged criminally. Oak Harbor resident Jordyn Weichert, 21, faces three charges of vehicular homicide and two of vehicular assault in relation to the Sept. 3 crash that took the life of 33-year-old game designer Brian Wood. The charges were ﬁled Thursday in Island County Superior Court. Investigators say they believe Weichert and the passengers in her vehicle had been using drugs. Wood and his wife were driving to a family home on Whidbey Island just before 9 p.m. Sept. 3 when Weichert’s Chevrolet Blazer crossed the centre line and plowed into their Subaru station wagon. Wood died at the scene. Erin, pregnant with the couple’s ﬁrst child,

Sultan: What will replace the HST?

was rushed to hospital with a non-life-threatening head injury. According to court documents, Weichert was driving at close to 90 kilometres per hour when she asked her passenger, Samantha Bowling, to take the wheel while she took off her sweatshirt. Investigators believe Bowling let go of the wheel before the driver had a chance to take hold of it again. When the SUV started veering off the road, both women allegedly grabbed the wheel and cranked it the other way, inadvertently steering into Wood’s path, according to the documents. Wood apparently turned his own car aside at the last moment, taking the impact on his side and saving his wife’s life. Police who arrived at the site minutes later described a grim scene, according to the documents. Both vehicles had been totalled. A male passenger, Jacob Quistorf, was dead in the back seat of the Blazer. Another passenger, Francis Malloy, lay fatally wounded in the road. Weichert was holding him, crying. Bowling, who had also been thrown from the SUV in the crash, sat beside the road with a fractured pelvis. In an affidavit filed with the court, an investigator said officers found a variety of drugs and paraphernalia

at the scene, including: “heroin, cocaine, marijuana, syringes, scales, burnt foil used for the heating and liquefying of drugs, new foil, sugar used as a cutting reagent, and packaging materials used for the sale of illegal drugs.” A handgun was also recovered from Quistorf’s pocket. The officer claimed Weichert told police she had smoked marijuana at about 10 a.m. that day, and said she only did so about twice a month. In hospital, Bowling denied having done drugs before the collision, saying she hadn’t smoked marijuana for two days. Althoughabloodanalysishasnotyetbeencompleted, the officer said the paraphernalia and a reported smell of marijuana smoke near the crashed Blazer lead him to believe the occupants had been impaired at the time. A sheriff’s deputy on scene told the officer the occupants were familiar to him from past drug violations. Each charge of vehicular homicide carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $50,000 fine in addition to restitution. Vehicular assault can net 10 years in jail and a $20,000 fine. Weichert is due in court Sept. 20.

It hasn’t been decided yet what form the referendum will take — ballot box or mailin ballot — or even what the question will say. But Petrossian said the antiHST campaigners will continue with plans to start recalling MLAs. “Recall is important because we want to keep the pressure on,” he said. Petrossian said the anti-HST team has come up with a list of the 10 or 15 Liberal MLAs most vulnerable to recall and will probably start campaigns against them first. At this point none of the North Shore MLAs are on the list, he said. But he added, “That list is not firm. It has been changing.” Petrossian added if the recall campaigns made it to the North Shore they would mostly likely target the North Vancouver ridings held by Jane Thornthwaite and Naomi Yamamoto, where organizers gathered the signatures of between 14 and 15 per cent of voters on anti-HST petitions approved by Elections B.C. Ralph Sultan, Liberal MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano, described the committee’s decision on what to do with the HST petition as a “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t” scenario. “I think what they came up with is a sensible outcome,” he said. Sultan said Campbell’s statement regarding the referendum vote Monday was significant change. “It’s very bold for the premier to say, ‘OK we’ll take whatever the answer is and we’ll do it’,” he said. “I continue to believe that the HST is good public policy, dreadful politics,” he added. Sultan said if the HST is scrapped, it still won’t solve the problem of how to give back the $1.6 billion in federal “transition” money received by the province or how to make up the revenue the HST would have provided. “What are you going to replace it with?” he said. “Raise income taxes? Bring back the PST?” Sultan said that remains the “$64-million question. I don’t have the answer frankly.” Sultan said he doesn’t discount the possibility of Liberal MLAs being recalled over the issue. “It would be unwise for anyone to underestimate what they are capable of,” he said of the antiHST forces. Sultan added he doesn’t feel he has to explain why the HST wasn’t discussed during the last election while bureaucrats were advising the finance minister on the topic. “I didn’t read those documents. I wasn’t in the loop,” he said. “Nobody asked me.”

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Inaugural event attracts 4,000

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already organizing the 2011 version. “It affects everybody who was involved, whether you’re a participant or an organizer. . . . We don’t take that lightly.” Poole couldn’t offer many details, saying the organizers wanted to protect the privacy of the man’s family. The accident is still under investigation, he said. “There are certainly quite a few people who were witness to the crash,” said Poole. “We’re trying to get as many . . . accounts as possible.” No other cyclists or vehicles were involved, he said.

WEST Vancouver’s Kay Meek Centre will be hosting an evening of fashion and music this week to raise money for the victims of Pakistan’s catastrophic ﬂoods.

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Some 4,000 participants took part in the event, which ran in a dedicated lane from downtown Vancouver, across the Lions Gate Bridge, up Taylor Way and along Hwy. 1 and Hwy. 99 to Whistler. Modelled on other races by the same name in Europe, the GranFondo is the ﬁrst of its size and length in Canada, according to organizers. The plan is to expand it signiﬁcantly and turn it into an annual event. “There’s a huge thirst for a (race) like this,” said Poole. Saturday’s accident has sparked a review by organizers, he said, but he doesn’t expect any major changes. “We will look at our plan,

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how we put it together, look at areas where we think we can make improvements, but in general these types of events come with built-in risk for participants,” said Poole. “It’s extremely unfortunate, but we’re conﬁdent we had a very, very safe trafﬁc management plan and a safe plan for riders. “It’s just one of those freak accidents.” No other serious injuries were reported, he said.

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HE provincial government’s presentation of its revised budget is insulting. Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced Tuesday that British Columbia’s deficit for this fiscal year is now expected to come in at $1.4 billion — $335 million less than when the plan was tabled. That much is good. But then Hansen went on to invite taxpayers to tell him what to do with the government’s newly “available dollars” for next year. Fund new services? Cut taxes? Reduce the debt? This part is outrageous. It doesn’t take an accountant to understand that these dollars are fictitious. The province isn’t making more; it’s only borrowing less. To treat the difference between the old projected deficit and the new projected deficit as

cash is misleading and irresponsible — doubly so coming from a government that only just repealed its own law making deﬁcits illegal. Worse, to suggest that this discrepancy could be used to pay down debt crosses the line from ill-advised to ridiculous. Since when can negative funds be used to cut debt? It’s nothing new for a government to use accounting sleight-of-hand to buy votes, but to do so in such a blatant fashion is disrespectful. Any voter with a credit card understands our province’s predicament very well. No amount of silly rhetoric is going to change that. If the B.C. Liberals want to regain the respect of their electorate, they have to stop trying to dupe them, and begin treating them as the thinking adults that they are.

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Speed penalty a fast tax grab

Dear Editor: So now they are going to expropriate our vehicles if we are caught going in excess of 40 kilometres an hour over the posted speed limit (see Excessive Speeders Will Have Their Cars Locked Up, North Shore News, Sept. 8). Did they bring this law in because of some sudden surge in speeding? I have not heard that there has been an increase in carnage on the roads due to excessive speed. What has changed? Or could this be just another tax? Are the police going to set radar traps at the bottom of hills as they did in the “zero tolerance for speeding” in the last NDP government? Are they going to be waiting when the highway construction signs say speed limit 30 km/h yet there are no workers in sight as on weekends? Are they going to wait at the entrance to towns, the

end of passing lanes etc. just so they can conﬁscate your vehicle at great inconvenience and huge cost? Remember how they would set a radar trap at the bottom of the long Furry Creek downhill passing lane (80 km/h). Modern roadways are designed for speeds much higher than posted limits. Even the cheapest subcompacts can, (if allowed) cruise comfortably at 130 km/h or more. Brakes are better, tires are better than ever, yet we are saddled with 1960s speed limits. Why this harsh regulation, and why now? While I have not had a speeding ticket in more than 15 years, I recognize this as another way government will feed its insatiable quest for tax dollars, not as a safety measure. Ted Shandro, North Vancouver

ICBC could do better for drivers and victims

Dear Editor: I write regarding your Sept. 8 story ICBC Cuts Basic Insurance Rates. With an additional rate cut ordered just two weeks after the provincial government and ICBC tried to low-ball drivers, British Columbians must be asking: What exactly is going on at ICBC? The insurance corporation ﬁrst announced a rate cut of 1.9 per cent on basic insurance policies. They have since been ordered to give back more to ICBC customers. I am sure that most British Columbians are not surprised to ﬁnd that ICBC can afford

deeper rate cuts. Indeed, it’s a testament to the value and the necessity of an independent B.C. Utilities Commission that they are prepared to order ICBC to offer a fairer deal. But ICBC is still not recognizing that they do have the money to go much, much further. Studies have shown time and time again that drivers in this province get better deals from ICBC than they do from private auto insurance, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be getting an even better deal. ICBC needs to look at rate cuts not only on basic insurance, but also on optional rates, which are artiﬁcially inﬂated and currently providing a

cash cow to the provincial government to the tune of some $780-million over three years. But insurance rates are just the start. Beneﬁts for accident victims are woefully low and distressingly out-of-date. Meanwhile, ICBC and the Liberal government continue to plead poverty to their employees, insisting on a two-year wage freeze. It’s time that ICBC and the provincial government just looked British Columbians straight in the eye. David Black, vice-president, Canadian Ofﬁce and Professional Employees Union, Local 378

Raising a stink over Lions Gate sewage pong

Dear Editor: Every day I drive into town for work, usually in busier traffic. Every day I drive home from work, again typically in busier rush-hour traffic. I was born and raised on the beautiful North Shore, have lived here most of my life, and intend on staying here until they carry me away in a Douglas fir box. Why is it, then, I have to suffer for a good 10 to 20 seconds, sometimes more, through the most awful stench that is constantly rising from the open sewage under our world-famous Lions Gate Bridge? The smell has both perplexed and revolted me for years. On cold days it is there; on windy days it is there; and on hot, stagnant days, the reek of people’s doo doo can last for one-third the length of the bridge. I’ve been stuck in traffic jams during such days for 10-15 minutes, gagging! North Shore residents are not the only ones forced to put up with this. I can’t imagine the nasal shock experienced by those en route to Whistler, the cruise liners, and worst of all by visitors who come to our incredible city wishing to experience a view of the city, mountains and ocean from the bridge: “Wow, what a beautiful city! I can’t believe— Ugh! What’s that stink?” You see my point, I’m sure. I think it’s time someone raised a stink about the stink. I’ve had enough and I’m sure all other North Shore residents have, too. Is there nothing those responsible for the sewage treatment plant can do to curtail the free-floating reek from our toilets? Kris Kottmeier West Vancouver

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Some news items prove difﬁcult to digest

“The fact is we are more like a tossed salad.” Arnold Edinborough, Canadian author, broadcaster and arts advocate, 1922-2006

WHEN he made that remark, Arnold Edinborough was discussing Canadian society, but when I looked at the postLabour Day menu of stories on offer, I thought, “Tossed salad it is.” Now some salad ingredients not being top of my list of favourite things, you’ll forgive me if I pick out the indigestible bits: the onions and radishes if you will. Did you note the latest traffic calming idea? Well in my opinion, since my instant reflexes already demand that I be the first to lay rubber when a squirrel darts onto the road, that 3-D optical-illusion has to go. No disrespect, Madam

Just Asking

Elizabeth James Mayor, but I should have known they’d choose a West Vancouver street to try it on for size. I know everyone is doing their best to curb accidents, no pun intended; but if I happen to be watching the trafﬁc, the lights and the kindergarten crowd jumping around on the starter line waiting for the green, and I spook and swerve at one of those illusions and hit something else, someone will receive an ofﬁcial-looking letter in the mail. Next: Do we get rid of the gun registry, or not? Discussions still swirl

around Jean Chrétien’s longgun licensing program; but since senior members of our police forces still disagree on the subject, I guess my thoughts are as valid as those of anyone else. The registry was dreamed up on the excuse it would increase the safety of Canadians. Two billion dollars later, it seems as if there are more criminal gunfights than ever in the Metro Vancouver region. So this is my question: If we can take courses and apply for licences to operate motor vehicles; if ICBC and police forces can keep track of my driving behaviour by popping my licence numbers into a dashboard computer, and if Possession and Acquisition Licences (PALs) have always been required for firearms, why did we need a gunspecific registry? Why not just add whatever additional information was needed to that firearm licence data, store it wherever they keep drivers’ records and have done with it? If pharmacies and

computer stores had spent $2 billion to register my laptop serial number for warranty records, they’d be out of business. And so long as I’m tossing out the indigestible legal bits, how about this for a Jane Seyd North Shore News Sept. 8 headline: Judge Hands Credit-card Fraudster Conditional Sentence. Now I met Judge William Diebolt some years ago and respect his work. So I kept an open mind to his reasons for judgment, as I read Seyd’s litany of this fraudster’s transgressions. I also had sympathy for a mother who wanted to take her 30-year-old son home and keep watch on him there rather than visit him in prison. But when I read her son’s seven-year criminal record and learned that a previous conditional sentence had failed and that, in addition to a date-rape drug and fake and stolen credit cards, he was hoarding a “box of ammunition for a .357 handgun” my sympathy ﬂew

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Artist Colleen MacDonald stands by her piece, a map of Caulfeild Park.

Anne Mooi, West Vancouver’s director of parks and community services, chats with artist Barrie Chadwick about his work. The opening reception for the latest Ferry Building Gallery exhibition, Inspired By Nature: Parks of West Vancouver, was held Sept. 3 and was a well-attended event. A joint effort between the Lighthouse Park Preservation Society and the gallery, the mixed media show features the work of 22 artists, including some West Vancouver politicians and internationally known artists along with newcomers to the creative scene. The exhibition will remain on display until Sept. 26. Info: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.

Artist and show co-organizer Lyn Noble, Harry Greenwood and MLA Joan McIntyre have a chat.

Artist Susanna Blunt, Marlene Samper and artist Diego Samper greet gallery-goers.

Artist Ray Bradbury and wife Elspeth, show co-organizer, celebrate a successful opening.

Quilters, Coun. Trish Panz, Patti Martinuik, Andrea Barber, Elizabeth Cox, Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones and Lauren Henderson attend.

Lorna Emslie supports longtime friend and artist Ingunn Kemble.

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HOME IDEAS Barb Lunter shares how to use an online tool for designing your living space. page 17

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THE unflattering names that describe them: The McMansion, the Starter Castle, the Hummer home, all sarcastically portray the oversized, architecturally undefined homes that have crept into the housing tapestry over the years. These monstrous abodes, with their perverse layouts, tortured massing and lack of refinement, bespeak something far worse than their lack of tasteful consideration, though. They reflect an outdated and ecologically insolent attitude that a bigger home is a better one. But outdated attitudes won’t change until the modern-day market conventions — ones that often dictate the addition of redundant or useless space — change to reflect the way we live and the way we truly need to live. With populations growing and resources dwindling we are, by necessity, at the dawn of a greener, more sustainable future where our ecological footprints will be greatly reduced. The monster home flies in the face of all this and, like its vehicular counterpart, stands as a monument to a way of thinking that will soon be something of the past. What we need now are standards and conventions that address our modern lifestyles and that emphasize quality over quantity; standards that reject more square-footage simply for the sake of more and focus

IS fall a good time to prune plants in the garden?

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THE large homes still being built today are not as friendly to the environment as smaller, more efﬁciently laid out houses. on the efﬁcient and multifunctional use of space; conventions that create layouts where occupants use every room in the house every day — as friends/clients told me recently about their renovated home; standards and conventions where all

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This is a question I get asked each year at this time. The answer: it depends on which plant and how hard you want to prune. Before we discuss which plants can be pruned at this time it is important to ask one fundamental question. What is the reason for pruning? There must be a good reason to prune otherwise you are floundering in the oblivion of your own good intentions. The reasons for pruning are classified into one of the three following categories: to remove dead, diseased or damaged wood (D3); to direct, control or modify growth; and to improve fruit and flower production. D3 can be safely carried out at any time of the year since no live wood is being cut and there will be no growth response from the plant as a consequence. Directing, controlling and modifying growth is usually associated with personal preference and adaptation of a given plant to site conditions, such as the need for a little more air flow for roses, or keeping plants off the walk or away from the window or balancing various heights and shapes in a mass planting of trees and shrubs. See Prune page 16

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Edible Garden Project Produce Donation Schedule: The Harvest Project, 201 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver, MondayFriday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver, MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 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/. Fall Plant Sale: The Alpine Garden Club of B.C. will hold its traditional fall sale on Sunday, See more page 15

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THE front yard has been the domain of the lawn mower since the arrival of the middle class to the suburbs. Expanses of green lawn carefully groomed, fed with fertilizers and endlessly watered is a concept that is challenged by the front yard garden. Author Liz Primeau describes her own evolution as a gardener as one that transitioned alongside her home as she gradually removed the grass at the front of her home. First it was a sweeping garden bed beside the driveway and then slowly the entire front was converted. A proponent of taking back that

green guide From page 14 Sept. 19, 1-4 p.m. in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 37th Avenue at Oak Street in Vancouver. The fall sale offers unique and coveted plants grown by local club members and small B.C. specialty nurseries. Selections best suited to the local climate, plus unusual and challenging plants for the adventurous, will be

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Super Seeds: VanDusen Botanical Garden, at 37th Avenue at Oak Street in Vancouver, will host a family event on seeds, this Sunday, Sept. 19, looking at how they travel, grow, and what they’re made of. Two sessions: 10:30

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Improving flower and fruit production, the third reason to prune, is not effectively achieved in fall. The most common reason to prune, the plant is too big, is usually a consequence of the wrong plant in the wrong place. The most effective remedy to this problem is to replace the plant with another plant suitably chosen for the specific location. For people who are not willing to part with a plant growing in the wrong place, usually for emotional reasons, they will be sentenced to a lifetime of pruning maintenance, which is not a bad thing. We love what we love and there’s a price for that and if you love your plant and cannot part with it, then love on but prune with compassion. Specific plants that must be pruned in the fall for physiological reasons are . . . none. No plant must be pruned in the fall to help it produce more flowers, better fruit or to get it to grow more robustly. Fall is simply not a time of year when woody plants respond well to pruning. This fact stands in stark contrast to long-held myth that fall pruning is good for woody plants. Even though fall is not an opportune time to prune woody plants, this does not mean that pruning cannot be done. Given the large amount of pruning that is required in many gardens, the work load must be spread out to become manageable, so fall inadvertently becomes the season of choice for many homeowners. Some plants that may need light pruning in fall are hedges, which can be lightly trimmed to maintain their lines, but avoid hard pruning to avoid potential frost burn on any resulting new growth. In other instances, the garden may

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FALL may not be the best time to prune, but sometimes it has to be done due to damage or overgrowth. have become overgrown and unbalanced so fall pruning may need to be accomplished to maintain the garden or realign its balance before winter sets in. In these instances, proper technique, restraint and vision are required to assure efﬁcacy and plant health. Deciduous shrubs like dogwoods, forsythia, hydrangea, wegiela, mock orange, deutzia, viburnum and buddleias don’t require fall pruning for physiological reasons. Fall is also not the best time to prune several deciduous trees such as magnolia, dogwood, cherry, witch hazel and maples. All of these trees may suffer disease attack from the many vascular diseases of trees that are abundant in cool wet seasons, so these trees should

be pruned during summer. There are also a number of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs like rhododendron and camellia that should not be pruned in fall because these plants set their ﬂower buds in late summer. So what is a homeowner to do if they must, for whatever reason, prune in the fall? Follow these basic guidelines. Don’t use wound paint for any reason, it seals in disease pathogens, protecting the disease from the curative effects of climate. Never cut off the branch collar (the swollen ridge at the base of the branch). Prune lightly where possible, to avoid forcing new growth that will be frost damaged before it can sufﬁciently harden off. Use thinning cuts instead

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HAVE you ever gone into one of those House of Horrors or Halloween Houses?

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if that’s not enough leave a lamp on. Some kids love a string of Christmas lights. It gives the light and is pretty and interesting. Some kids need even more light and will sleep just ﬁne with an overhead light shining. Let them have as much light as they want or need. Eventually they will be able to sleep with the lights out. Meanwhile, there’s no downside to having a light on if it makes him feel comfortable and have a good night’s sleep. Make the dark less mysterious by having meals by candlelight or taking your kids for a walk at dusk. Grab a blanket and make a fort they can play in. Go outside on a clear night and look at the stars. Get a book to help all of you learn about the night sky. There is a series of books called Dot to Dot in the Sky by Joan Marie Galat that is a marvelous resource. If you go camping, spend some time looking at the clear night sky and study the constellations. Or just drive a short way out of town, away from the city lights and study the sky. It will be a wonderful time for all of you.

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A fear of the dark is common for kids. Giving your child a ﬂashlight might make them feel more comfortable in the night. Suddenly the dark will be fun. Avoid having your child watch scary movies or read frightening books. Pay attention to what might frighten her. If she is watching a TV show and becoming uncomfortable, change the channel. Then

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HOT on the heels of the “North Vancouver Boyz” YouTube video sensation, one North Van mom is climbing aboard the digital video bandwagon to educate young kids about how to make their own online movies. Farrah Devji, a self-professed “mompreneur,” is poised to launch the British Columbia arm of The Director’s Cut, an Ontario-based mobile film- and photo-making workshop for kids ages five to 17 — the only one of its kind in Canada. The first one-day workshop will be held at Vancouver’s Scotiabank Theatre on Sept. 22, which, not coincidentally, is a professional development day for West Vancouver students. “There’s the technical part of the program; using computers and cameras and uploading videos, but then the second part, which is really more important, which is how to use media to relate a message or to share information,” Devji said, noting that often parents are at a loss when it comes to online video sharing sites such as YouTube. Subsequent in-class and after-school Director’s Cut workshops are already in the works for schools in North and West Vancouver, with West Bay elementary having already

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SEPTEMBER is always a time of big changes for families. If your children love going to school or daycare, they’re involved in a healthy balance of extracurricular activities and family time, and you feel safe and conﬁdent about helping them become more independent — great! But if you have concerns about anxiety, stress or safety (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), the library has some resources that may help. A few recent selections: Elizabeth Pantley is the

recognizing that every child’s situation is unique, parents are sure to ﬁnd some tips in here that will work for them. September also means the start of sports, music lessons, dance classes, etc. The variety of activities can be overwhelming, not to mention time commitments, costs, and knowing how much is too much. Sign Me Up! looks like a door-stopper, but don’t worry, you don’t have to read it all cover to cover. It goes through a long list of sports and other activities, describing what you can expect and what you need to consider when making a decision. Almost everything is in bullet points, and there are quotes from parents who have

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Learn to loosen up the reins From page 22 been involved in each activity, so it’s an easy read and you can see the good and the bad. The best part is the beginning section that talks about how to avoid getting overwhelmed and caught up in “activity mania” in the ﬁrst place, so you can feel in control before you start planning your child’s schedule. Do you ever worry that you worry too much about your children? Are you realizing how much more carefree your childhood was compared theirs? If you want to give your children more freedom and independence, but are held back by concerns about safety, read Free Range Kids: Giving our children the freedom we had without going nuts with worry. The impetus for this book came when the author let her pre-teen son ride the New York subway alone and was labelled America’s Worst Mom. She shows how the culture of

fear has infected every aspect of parenting and argues that life is not nearly as dangerous as we’ve come to believe. Skenazy takes on serious issues, but doesn’t take herself too seriously, and this book is

actually quite funny. For similar titles look in the parenting section of the adult department, and the parent/teacher collection in the children’s department,

which contains books for those interested in literacy, infant development, ECE curriculum and more general parenting topics. When planning your family’s activities this September, don’t forget to schedule in regular trips to the library! Some picture books titles to help your child deal with stress and anxiety: ■ Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes ■ The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn ■ Jumpy Jack & Googily by Meg Rosoff ■ Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt ■ Something Might Happen by Helen Lester Alison Campbell is the children’s librarian at the Lynn Valley Main Library, North Vancouver District Library. For more library information check out www. nvdpl.ca

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CARS and telephones have come a long way together since ﬁrst meeting in the form of the dash-mounted car phone wired into a clunky console and attendant rooftop antenna. Like today’s cars, today’s phones have more in common with modern computers than with their early analog predecessors. And as computers are wont to do, cars and phones are now talking and integrating with each other in ever more complex ways. Besides performing such highly-evolved tasks as transmitting music and phone calls to a car’s audio system via Bluetooth, or tracking one’s location via GPS — rather underwhelming fare by current standards — some of the more popular auto apps of the day are allowing drivers to avoid the hassles and headaches of commuting by using the web to communicate with the world beyond the windshield.

Want to warm up or cool down your car from the comfort of your home or workplace? There’s an app for that. Looking for the best gas prices in real-time while on the road? There’s an app for that. Trying to avoid heavy trafﬁc or pesky radar speed-traps? Well, you get the idea. For roadside emergencies too, the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) has a free roadside assistance iPhone app designed to get members back on the road as quickly and safely as possible in the event of an accident or breakdown anywhere in North America. Using the iPhone’s GPS locator and user-input data, the app will send the vehicle’s conditionandcoordinatestothe nearest Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) or American Automobile Association (AAA) response centre. Saving the user the cost of a phone call, the CAA Roadside App user can simply tap the screen of their iPhone to summon a repair technician or to speak with the nearest dispatcher. “The online requests actually are quicker than a call

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Make sure your windshield wipers are working efficiently – not skipping, scraping or marking the end of Daylight Saving Time and squeaking – and while you’re up there, check bringing darkness descending one hour earlier for any excess condensation or water droplets on the inside of the glass. in the evening than in the spring That moisture can, over and summer months. time, cause build-ups of Translation: Make sure mould and mildew inside the your car’s headlamps are in car. tip-top shape so that you can And if you plan to head both see and be seen on the up into the alpine with the road. season’s first snowfall, let your It’s fairly common mechanic know, said Spicer. knowledge in the auto-repair “Make sure you’ve got trade, especially up here in the winter fluid in the windshield Great White North, that cold • CHECK WIPERS washer fluid reservoir and weather will almost always • CHECK make sure your coolant make any existing problems HEADLIGHTS isn’t too weak because if the with your car worse. coolant in your car freezes, While it doesn’t get quite it can cause engine damage. as cold here on the West Coast Even if you’re just going into as in most other parts of the Whistler or something, you need country, the fall and winter here the right coolant to keep your bring their own challenges. engine stable.” Namely, rain.

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MOON cakes made with all-Canadian ingredients will be served at this weekend’s Moon Festival Sunday Brunch at the Pan Paciﬁc Hotel.

Celebrate the full moon Deana Lancaster

MAKE PLANS for Chef Meets Grape. See calendar PAGE 32

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AFTER what was surely the shortest visit by summer in Canada’s history, fall comes knocking next week. Though the annual visitor seems to be arriving early this year, it doesn’t come empty handed. With the arrival of autumn comes the Chinese MidAutumn Festival — also known as the Moon Festival — which takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, when the moon is at its maximum brightness of the entire year. In case you’re not well-versed in the lunar calendar, that’s Sept. 22 this year.

The story goes that in ancient times, 10 suns appeared at once in the sky, making the earth too hot for growing food. The Emperor ordered a skilled archer to shoot down the nine extra suns; his reward was a pill that would make him immor-

tal. Unfortunately, the archer’s wife found the pill, took it, and was banished to the moon as a result. Legend says that her beauty is greatest on the day of the Moon Festival. The festival dates back more than 3,000 years and also takes place in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. And of course, you can’t celebrate the rising of the full moon without something delicious — the requisite moon cakes. Made with a pretty patterned, glazed crust, a traditional moon cake is ﬁlled with dense lotus seed paste and a whole salted duck-egg yolk that represents the full moon. Daryle Nagata, executive chef of the Pan Paciﬁc Vancouver, was astounded by the

popularity of what is the cultural equivalent of western fruitcake when he was working in China in 2006. He watched as 160,000 boxes (of six cakes each) ﬂew out of the kitchen at the White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou. He was even more inspired by the moon cakes given out by the Canadian embassy; instead of the traditional recipe, the ﬁlling was made with products from Canada. “When I came home I knew I wanted to make them with Canadian ingredients.” Nagata worked with hotel pastry chefs Hans Pirhofer and Christopher Sham to develop a recipe that includes the usual pastry and lotus seed paste,

National Family Dinner Night: tomorrow, Sept. 16 this year, M&M Meat Shops is encouraging people to slow down and sit down with their family for dinner and share their stories online. You can pledge to participate at www. nationalfamilydinnernight.com and a $1 donation will be made to the Crohn’s and Collitis Foundation of Canada. You can also share your favourite family recipe for a chance to win $250 in store gift cards. EAT! Fraser Valley Food and Cooking Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 17, 2-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tradex Exhibition Centre, 1190 Cornell St., Abbotsford. There will be live cooking demonstrations, exhibits and wine and beer tastings. Visitors will be able to indulge in appy-size menu items from local Fraser Valley restaurants ranging in price from $1-$3. Admission: $12/$10/$6. Info and tickets: www.eatfraservalley.com. Vancouver Island Feast of Fields: Taste the best of B.C. from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers and food artisans from

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along with a nutty and not-too-sweet blend of Nk’Mip late harvest riesling, filberts from Agassiz, sun-dried cranberries and dried Okanagan fruits and berries. “It took three to four months to develop the recipe,” said Nagata during a demonstration and tasting in the hotel’s pastry kitchen last week. “It’s simple, but it took a lot to get there. It’s still got to be pleasing to the palate.” Pirhofer showed off the steps, pressing pastry dough into a floured wooden mould, then a portioned cylinder of filling and an-

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Passions: This beneﬁt for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation takes place Sunday, Sept. 19 from 6-9 p.m. at the Dr. Peter Centre, 1110 Comox St., Vancouver. Twenty-one of Vancouver’s top restaurants will come together for an unforgettable evening of food and wine. There will also be both a live and silent auction as well as live entertainment. Admission: $200. Tickets: www.drpeter.org or 1-800656-0713. Chef Meets Grape: This event combines new releases from more than 60 B.C. wineries with local cuisine from 12 chefs at the Vancouver Convention

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other bottom layer of pastry. Four precise bangs against the table and the mould released a perfect moon cake, embossed with the Pan Paciﬁc logo on top, all ready for glazing and baking. It’s a labour-intensive effort, said Nagata. “We’re not set up for production of these.” It takes weeks for the pastry kitchen to produce enough for the hotel’s Moon Festival brunch, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 19. “It’s hard work. Only now is my staff talking to me again after making them for last year’s brunch,” he joked. That’s why the hotel doesn’t make additional cakes for sale outside of the brunch,

although Nagata does admit to fulﬁlling the occasional special request. “We’ve had people call us from Nova Scotia saying ‘We heard about your moon cakes. Please, please just send us six.” Get your own at The Pan Paciﬁc Vancouver’s Moon Festival Sunday Brunch, Sept. 19. The buffet will feature fresh seafood, carved Alberta beef, omelets made to order and specialties from China, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Korea. The brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is $49 per person. For reservations and information please call 604895-2480.

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Do you love your pet? Their fur, feathers, even scales delight us. The North Shore is a great spot for pet owners and we would like to provide a place to share your pet with the whole community. Starting today you can send in your pet photos and we will post them to our website nsnews.com. Please send us your photo and information, which should include your name, the pet’s name, age, breed and any other details you’d like featured. Send your email to photo@nsnews.com or submit it via our website.

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NEIGHBOURHOODS Noteworthy neighbours

Time Traveller

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ENERPRO Systems Corp.’s Nicholas Farina identiﬁes a ﬁsh during a volunteer day on the Seymour River.

Enerpro supports hatchery projects FOR the second year in a row, Enerpro Systems Corp. employees spent a day volunteering at the Seymour River Fish Hatchery.

North Shore-based Enerpro is a provider of energy management programs for new construction and infrastructure upgrades in retrofitted buildings. With a commitment to sustainability, Enerpro staff helped out members of the Seymour Salmonid Society sein the river to catch fish passing through, sorted out the brood stock, marked the salmon and cutthroat trout so they can be recognized during the fish carcass count done later in the year, and released the remaining fish back into the river. The Seymour Salmonid Society has been running the hatchery and providing education about responsible salmon stewardship for more than 20 years. Info: www.seymoursalmon.com.

photo courtesy of Melinda Los / submitted by the West Vancouver Historical Society

THIS 1920s photo shows how ﬁshing used to be conducted in Horseshoe Bay. Note the size of the ﬁsh and the formal attire. Members of the West Vancouver Historical Society are holding a public meeting for people with stories and pictures of life in the Horseshoe Bay, Gleneagles and Whytecliffe areas that they’d like to share, Sept. 28 at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre at 7 p.m. Contributions will help in the society’s efforts to create a centennial book on West Vancouver set for release in September 2011. Photos and stories about all areas of West Vancouver will be accepted at this meeting, which marks the end of a series.

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9:00 Registration, Inter River Park, 10:00 Run Starts “30 “28 Years of Hope. 1 Dollar at a Time.” Walk, Run, Bike or Hike (no rollerblades) The Terry Fox Run is a family-oriented, fun-filled day that welcomes all members of the community. The event is non-competitive. Participants can walk, run, hike or bike the 2.5 km, 5 km or 10 km distance. There is no pre-registration or registration fee for the Terry Fox Run. There is no minimum amount to raise. We do, however, ask that you make a donation at the site or collect money. Pledge sheets and more information: www.terryfoxrun.org

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CELEBRATIONS

Veronica and Brodie Deans Veronica and Brodie Deans are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 18, 2010. Brodie met and married his Dutch sweetheart while serving with the Canadian Army in the Netherlands. Love and Congratulations from all of your family!

Allison and Warren Stevens

Jim and Jan Chobaniuk

Allison and Warren Stevens were married on Sept. 14, 1985, in North Vancouver. The coupleâ€™s daughters Carlie and Nicole, wish them continued happiness on their 25th wedding anniversary.

Longtime North Shore residents Jim and Jan Chobaniuk married Sept. 19, 1970. Their family sends love and best wishes for their 40th wedding anniversary.

Marla and Robert Wyer Robert and Marla Wyer were married Sept. 18, 1965. They reside on the North Shore and have three grown daughters and four grandsons. Stefanie, Carlye and Lindsey wish them a happy 45th anniversary.

John and Marlene Schreiner The family of John and Marlene Schreiner send their love on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married Sept. 17, 1960, in Regina, Sask. They are celebrating in style with a European River cruise.

Rebecca Symes and Ben Mayo

The families of Rebecca Symes and BenMayoannouncetheirengagement. The wedding is planned for January 2011 in Melbourne Australia.

Sheila Rivers

Sheila Rivers will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Sept. 15 with family, friends, a tall Chi Chi and hula music. Aloha!

Patti and David Edgar Patti and David Edgar were married Sept. 17, 1960, in Vancouver. Their family wishes them a happy 50th wedding anniversary.

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Your BC Lions — In Their Own Words Emmanuel Arceneaux - 84 I’m from the south – I was born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana. As a guy who has always been pretty athletic, I began playing football in high school and also ran track. In fact, I did so well at that level that I was named an all-district wide receiver and free safety and was also an honourable mention place kicker in my senior year. When I graduated from high school, I decided that attending college at Mississippi’s Alcorn State University would give me the best opportunity to get a postsecondary education while realizing my dream to play football at the next level. After four years with the Braves, I seized the opportunity to head north to Canada to join the Lions as a rookie guy in their receiving corps. I had a great time in my first season which motivated me to train even harder when I went back home during the winter months, in addition to working as a substitute teacher and track coach at my former high school while mentoring local kids as part of Alexandria’s Boys and Girls Club. Emmanuel Arceneaux joined youngsters on the field this Now that I’m in my second season, I still can’t believe that I get to come to work every day to play summer during the BC Lions’ annual Timbits Camp. Photos courtesy BC Lions the game I love. Nothing would make me happier than to win a championship with this team. Win or lose, the guys in our locker room are a close group and I’m proud of our accomplishments on and off the field. As a kid who dreamed of being a professional athlete from a young age, I know what it’s like to look to others for inspiration. For that reason, I love taking part in the Lions’ community efforts during the season, particularly the club’s annual Timbits Camp. I feel proud knowing that I could be teaching football basics and the importance of being active to a young kid who one day could use his or her athletic ability to secure a university scholarship and a bright future. As a guy who comes from a small town, I know that it’s up to the local community to invest in their kids in order to ensure they succeed in life.

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packed with supporters of both schools, it was the blue-and-gold-clad Royals who got the ﬁnal cheer. “It’s a huge win,” said Prepchuk. “The kids get all pumped up for it and the fans, the stands are packed. It’s just fantastic. It’s just super exciting for everybody.” It was the ﬁrst Buchanan Bowl win for Handsworth since 2004 and it brought the series to 14-10 in favour of Carson Graham. The Eagles looked poised to score win No. 15 early in Saturday’s game thanks in part to some quick points piled up by

That’s the message from the sponsors of this Saturday’s Sports Day in Canada, a nationwide event which will see community and recreation centres across the country throwing open their doors to welcome those who may not be regulars to the wide world of sport. Organized by CBC Sports, ParticipACTION and True Sport, the event will take aim at what organizers say is a drastic decline in physical exercise and sports participation amongst Canadians of all ages. “Over the past two decades, sport participation rates in Canadian youth aged 15 to 18 dropped from 77 per cent to 59 per cent; in adults, from 45 per cent to 28 per cent,” event spokeswoman Whitney Stanford said in a release before Saturday’s festivities. Grant Connell Tennis Centre in North Van will host a Neighbourhood Sports Day Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where kids can try out a number of different sports, as well as a KidSport sporting equipment sale. The centre will also hold ﬂoorball hockey demos throughout the day.

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KYLE Kawamoto (83) leads a pack of Handsworth Royals in pursuit of Carson Graham’s Jordan Orr. Handsworth overcame a 13-point fourth quarter deﬁcit to win the annual Buchanan Bowl held Saturday at Carson Graham’s Confederation Park. Visit www.nsnews.com for more photos of the action.

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THE Handsworth Royals senior boys football team came back from a 13-point deﬁcit in the ﬁnal eight minutes of Saturday’s Buchanan Bowl to register the closest and one of the most thrilling wins in the 24-year history of the annual cross-town grudge match against Carson Graham. “Unbelievable,” Royals head coach

Jay Prepchuk said after the game, “one of the best high school games that I’ve been involved with.” Trailing 34-21 heading into the fourth quarter, Handsworth put together a 90yard march capped off by one of Mitchell Barnett’s three rushing touchdowns on the day to pull within six. A late interception returned the ball to the Royals and running back Victor Sun completed the comeback with a ﬁve-yard touchdown carry with less than 90 seconds left in the game. Tommy Huber’s successful extra point gave the Royals their margin of victory in a 35-34 win. With the stands at Carson Graham’s Confederation Park

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kickoff return touchdowns from Isaac Birch and Colton Webster. The long runbacks were demoralizing for the Royals but his team never gave up hope, said Prepchuk. “(Coming back) was tough to do. We just hung in there though, stayed with it.”

While Barnett and Sun did the damage on the ground, quarterback Stephen Cyr had a strong passing game, completing 15 of 21 throws for 220 yards and a touchdown pass to Kyle Kawamoto. Along with catching six passes and scoring, Kawamoto was also a force on defence, racking up two interceptions and 13 tackles. The win has Prepchuk ﬁred up

about the team and its chances of making a deep run in the AA provincial playoffs this fall. “It was just a great start to the football season for us,” he said. “We’ve got a really good group of hardworking players that are very, very coachable and we’ve got some very good talent. We’re super excited about the season, we think we’ve got a really

good chance to do some good things this year.” On the other side of the ball Carson Graham coach John Buchanan said his team played well at times during the game but were ultimately undone by lapses in concentration. “We made a number of mistakes position-wise and defensively we had a couple of mental errors that Handsworth capitalized on. Full credit to them, they played a really great game, a really great fourth quarter. The mistakes really hurt us.”

With the game seemingly in hand the Eagles may have let their guards down, said Buchanan. “The mental part of the game is so big. When you have a 13-point lead with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, you should win that game. That’s just basic sports. I think we might have had a bit of a mental letdown, (thinking) the game was won, whereas Handsworth had it in their mind that it wasn’t. They played to win it and obviously did. I think our guys just assumed that we were going to finish it with a win.” Inexperience played a part in the loss, said Buchanan. Last year the Eagles boasted eight North Shore all-star players and every one of them is gone this season. The team has as much or possibly more talent this season but so far they are lacking in the leadership department, said Buchanan. “We need to have kids step up as leaders. Right now we just have 11 boys out there playing, kind of all out there doing their own things. We have a couple of kids that are trying to be leaders but we need somebody to really step up and take charge on the field.” The two kickoff return touchdowns were a bright spot for the Eagles. “We put a lot of work into those so far during our two-a-days and the first week of school,” said Buchanan. “We’ve got some great athletes on those teams. Those were run See Royals page 44

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back because we have 10 kids that were getting their blocks to set it up.” Birch added a second touchdown on the ground for the Eagles while quarterback Sam Worthen and running back Jordan Harvey also added running scores. The Royals take on Valleyview secondary from Kamloops in exhibition play this Saturday before opening the regular season at home Sept. 24 at 3:45 p.m. against Pitt Meadows. The Eagles travel to Chelan, Wash., for an exhibition game Sept. 24 before opening their AAA regular season with a home game against North Shore rivals West Van Oct. 1 at 3:45 p.m. ••• The Royals also prevailed in the Buchanan Bowl junior

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BROWN - Christine With sadness in our hearts we announce that Christine Brown passed away peacefully in her sleep in the morning of September 6, 2010 at the young age of 55. Predeceased by her Mother and Father, Christine will be truly missed by all who knew her and loved her. Our special thanks go out to all the wonderful staff at Evergreen House, in North Vancouver. The special people who work there made Christine’s final few years as happy and comfortable as humanly possible. To her very best and lifetime friend, Sally, you are a special person who showed Christine what unconditional friendship really means. You brought joy into her life every day. Go with God Christine.

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REID - Susan Louella (Sue) Nee McBride September 16, 1948 – September 8, 2010. After a yearlong battle with cancer, Sue passed away at Lions Gate Hospital with her loved ones at her side. Predeceased by her mother Bertha Mae McBride, Sue is survived by her loving family: husband Glenn; father Bill McBride; brothers Chris (Shirley), Dan (Kathleen) and sister Diane (Warren) Manhood; sons Len, Jim, and Jason (Lisa); seven grandchildren. Sue had a heart of gold and will be truly missed by all who knew her. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday September 18, 2010 at the Lynn Valley Legion, 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver.

ROLAND (ROLY) JAMES WITT Oct. 19, 1931 - Aug. 27, 2010

With extreme shock and sadness, after a very brief illness, we announce the passing of our beloved Roly, Dad, Grandad and Grandpa Roly. He will be dearly missed by his loving sister, Joy (Glenn), his brothers, Doug (Cavell) and John (Margaret); his beloved Precious (Pat); his children, Andy, Karin, Greg (Jill), Brad (Tracey), Copie (Darlene), Leslie (Grant), Karyn (Peter), and step daughters Michelle (Colin) and Elizabeth (Darren); his grandchildren, Jared, Claire, Luke, Jake, Hayden, Kevin, Jason, Adam, Liam, Lauren; his step-grandchildren, Xavier, Georgia, Kate and Hazel; ex-spouses Barbara and June; all his extended family, rugby compatriots and a multitude of friends around the world. Born in Hoylake, Cheshire, England, Roly was educated at Calday Grange Grammar School where he was an avid swimmer, sailor and rugby player following which he completed a diploma in Physical Education and Gymnastics at Fredensborg College in Denmark. Roly completed his two-year National Service serving in Germany and Italy. He married and immigrated to Canada in 1954 starting work in the oil industry with Beaver Oil, Petrofina, BP and Pacific Petroleum. He rose rapidly through the ranks and moved his family to Calgary in 1964. He soon launched into the entrepreneurial world with his own oil additive company, gas station chain and as a pioneer in the automobile leasing business in Vancouver in 1970, with Ensign Lease Ltd. He was an astute, fair and respected businessman and for many years he had the largest fleet of leased vehicles in Western Canada. Rugby was Roly’s abiding passion. His playing career began at the age of eight and continued until he was 75. Roly managed the Canadian National Rugby team for two years when Canada won the Pacific Rim Championship two years running. He was involved with the Evergreen Rugby Club for nearly 40 years and was best known for his exceptional organizational skills in both fundraising and hair-raising world tours. Roly was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 where he served on the executive for some years spearheading the introduction of draft beer and working on the Branch renovation. In his retirements years, Roly returned to the sea in his classic wooden cruiser, “Conquistador”. He continued his love/hate relationship with golf and he and Pat traveled extensively around the world. Maintaining ties with family and friends was very important to him and he was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. His larger than life persona touched a multitude of lives and his passing will leave a huge void. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honour to Rugby Canada, c/o Brockton Pavilion Society. PO Box 2428, Vancouver, V6B 3W7. No service by request. Roly had suggested a Viking funeral off Brockton Point, however, obtaining Parks Board approval might be problematic so we will instead host a wake for him at the Brockton Pavilion Evergreen Clubhouse, Stanley Park Drive, on September 17, 2010 at 1600 hours (4:00 pm), outside venue, dress appropriately.

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ENGLISH - Irene Josephine (nee Marchese) April 30, 1930 - Sept 5, 2010 Irene has been carried in the arms of our Lord to join her Mother, Annetta, Father, William and Sister, Angela in eternal peace. Irene was born in New Westminster, BC, graduated from Duke of Connaught High School (1948) and followed up with a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching from UBC (1952). Irene is lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years Donald, sons Donald (Patricia), William (Debra), Alan (Patti) and daughter Ruth as well as grandchildren Allyson, Marina, Tara, Julia and Tomas. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Lions Gate Hospital Foundation. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated in honour of Irene’s life and incredible devotion to her faith and community at Christ the Redeemer Church, 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver, BC on Thursday September 16, 2010 at 10:30am.

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MACTAGGART - Marjorie (nee Coverdale) Marjorie was born September 14, 1923, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2010 at the age of 86. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Donald; children Allan (Natalie), Joni (Chuck Spani); grandchildren Carl and Teresa Spani, Kirsten and Brian Mactaggart. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Evergreen House for the compassionate care provided to Marjorie during the past four months. Marjorie will be fondly remembered for her sweet and gentle nature. She loved camping with Don in their trailer, playing bridge with her friends and was active in church choirs. She and Don lived in several communities throughout BC, Alberta and the NWT where she made many friends. The north always held a very special place in her heart. A service will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 11:00am at St. Clement’s Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Road, North Vancouver. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation earmarked for Evergreen House 2 North.

WOODING, Eileen Rose 1932 - 2010

Eileen passed away peacefully at Lionís Gate Hospital on Friday, September 10th, 2010, a few weeks short of her 78th birthday. She grew up in Frome, England. After attending Salisbury Diocesan Training College, she received her Teaching Certificate from the UniversityofBristol.Sheimmigrated to Canada to join Brian, who had also emigrated from England and was serving in the RCAF. The two were married in Sydney, Nova Scotia, in 1956. In the years ahead, the couple would live in Canada, Belgium and the U.S., moving house 13 times while raising their three children Matthew, Christopher, and Alison. Eileen taught in three different provinces and along the way obtained a BA from what is now Nipissing University, plus an MSc in Education with a Certificate in Counseling and Human Relations from the University of Southern California. Using this background and reflecting her concern for others, in 1986 she established a clinical psychology practice in Ottawa, where she counseled for 10 years. Later in 1996, having moved to Vancouver with her husband, she re-established her practice, finally retiring in 2004. Eileen was an active member in the Anglican Church and served on a variety of parish and diocesan committees. As a life long learner, Eileen was a founding member of a ladies book club, and continued classes in French conversation until recently. She was a keen foreign traveler and loved the outdoors. With her family she skied, biked, camped, sailed and, at age 71, canoed the Bowron Lakes. She had a passion for tennis and, until recently, was an active member of the Seniors’ Tennis Assoc. of the North Shore, playing year round. She enjoyed choral music, sang alto in church choirs, and for the past 12 years was a member of the North Shore Chorus. She is survived by her loving husband Brian; her children Alison, Christopher and Matthew; her daughters-in-law Mary and Emelie; her son-inlaw Chris; and her grandchildren Kendall, Denise, Olivia, Cameron, James, and Molly. Eileen was a strong, caring, courageous and generous woman, who will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Over the last 18 months, Eileen expressed her deep appreciation for the host of individuals who had sent her gifts and messages of concern and support. The funeral service will be held at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church (Capilano), 1058 Ridgewood Drive, North Vancouver, on Thursday, September 16th, 2010 at 2:00pm. Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital, Operation Eyesight, or the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

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HOBSON, Mary Elizabeth (Beth) nee Graham - died September 9, 2010 at age 98. Born July 16, 1912 in Antigonish, NS, she was the middle child of David and Flossie (Chisholm) Graham. During World War II she served as a nurse in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps with No. 7 Canadian General Hospital in Camp Debert, NS, and in England. She was married to Reginald Bayley Hobson (deceased 2005) in July 1942 in England. Beth lived for 13 months as a civilian in England before reenlisting (once the army allowed married nursing sisters), serving until the end of the war. She will be fondly remembered by many friends. She was well known for her volunteer and craft work in aide of church and hospital auxilliaries. She is survived by daughters Anne (Lloyd) Pelton, North Vancouver, and Sandra, London, ON; grandchildren Sally Pelton, Laurie (Daryl) Hutchison, and Jeffrey Pelton of North Vancouver; and great grandchildren Alex and Rhiann Hutchison of North Vancouver. She was predeceased by siblings Muriel and William (Bill) Graham. Visitation Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 2:00-3:00 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, with funeral to follow. Memorial service and interment will be held later in Antigonish NS. Family flowers only, please. Memorial donations may be sent to Saint Martha’s Hospital Foundation (25 Bay Street, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2G5), or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca).

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Obituaries

MORAN - Carroll (Carl) Patrick Carroll passed away September 8, 2010 at the age of 91 years. He leaves to mourn his loving wife Yvonne, his daughters; Shirley Raedcher (Eric),Marie Wright ( Brian), Margaret Sorochan (Robert), Arlene Little (Peter), and sons Richard and Keith (Karyn), as well as 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Carroll was predeceased by his parents Robert Joseph and Margaret Ann Moran, his sisters; Kathleen Ward, Margery Wilson, Eleanor Callaghan, Eileen Moran, Doris Chad, Noreen Wallace, Bernice Day, Helen McKinnon and brother Leo. Carroll spent four and one half years as a Pilot in the Royal Canadian Airforce during World War II. After discharge from the military he held the position as Manager and Chief Flying Instructor of the Portage flying club for ten years before joining the Civil Aviation branch of the Department of Transport.He was initially responsible for the supervision of the Civil flying training schools and the proficiency flight testing of flying instructors and commercial pilots in the Central Region of the DOT. He spent the last years of his career with Transport as Superintendent of Regulations and Licensing in the Vancouver office of the Pacific Region. He was a current member of the following associations: No. 118 Royal Canadian Legion Greater Vancouver Aircrew Assoc. #801 Wing -RCAF Assoc. The Quarter Century in Aviation Club and The Canadian Museum of Flight, Langley, BC. Monsignor LopezGallo will celebrate a mass of Christian burial 10:30 AM Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Pope Pius X Catholic Church, 1150-Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC. Prayers at the church September 17 at 7:00 PM.

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JOSEPH, Tyler John NelsonIt is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tyler John Nelson Joseph. Tyler was born July 6, 1984 and died unexpectedly on September 6, 2010. Tyler will be deeply missed by his son Kayden Mason Joseph; father Ronald ‘Ron’ Joseph; grandmother Marilyn Mura (Louis); mother Heather McCullough (John Gerdernits Sr.); brother John Gerdernits Jr.; grandfather Nelson McCullough and many uncles, aunts, relatives and dear friends. Tyler was a proud Squamish Nation member who was very athletic he enjoyed playing ice hockey and also took up martial arts, loved to draw in his free time and write poetry. Tyler enjoyed watching UFC and playing poker as well. The joy of Tyler’s life was his son Kayden. A Prayer & Funeral Service will be held at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre, 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. FURNEAUX - Ursula (Sulla) (nee Campbell) May 1, 1920 - September 3, 2010 It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the gentle passing of Sulla Furneaux. Left to lovingly remember and celebrate her life are Stuart, her devoted husband of 68 years; brother, George Campbell of Leduc, AB; daughter Gloria (Rob) Slade; son, Larry; granddaughters Karen (Michael) Hoff and Linda Hutchinson; great-grandchildren Ryan, Trevor, Devon and Hannah. By example, she taught us all the importance and value of family, and service to others. A woman of great faith and many gifts, most especially her ability to make everyone feel loved and accepted, she is now safe in the waiting arms of her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m, Thursday, Sept 16th, at White Rock Baptist Church, 1657 140th Street, Surrey. Reception to follow. Flowers gratefully declined. If you wish, donations in Sulla’s name may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, Vancouver, or the charity of your choice.

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HALL - Georgina 1924 - 2010 Georgie passed away on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010. Born in Vancouver, she lived a homemaker’s life devoted to her husband Gus, her son Robin (Jane), daughter Joni (Stephen) and her grandchildren Jessica, Laura, Lexi and Adam. Georgie was an accomplished artist, music lover (especially Chopin) and sports enthusiast. We will all miss her very much, particularly at family gatherings. The family would like to thank her caregivers Kristine, Eulene, Joy and all their friends. They brought much happiness into our lives. There will be a gathering at Joni’s home to celebrate Georgie’s life on Sunday, September 19th, 2:00 - 4:00pm.

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WORKING&TRAINING ACCOUNT MANAGER

Corix is in need of an experienced Account Manager who will service an existing customer base and secure new customers. Experience in industrial and waterworks products is essential. For more details and to apply online, visit:

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Accounting

PART TIME Accountant required for busy North Shore office. Professional designation preferred or working towards same. Hours are flexible with some work able to be completed at home via computer if need be. Would suit an individual with another part time client or other non full time commitments. Duties include weekly payroll administration and preparation to Ceridian for cheque issue, review of invoicing, project costing, A/C’s payable and receivable, preparation of financial statements for Audit review, regular financial reporting. Please fax resume to 604 985 6293 or email Michael@actesenvironmental.com

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Beauticians/ Barbers

LICENSED ESTHETICIANS and Male technicians needed for the North Shore. For more information, email: info@cytags.com MIRA STUDIOS is looking for a F/T Stylist to rent a chair. Call Tara, 604-219-4718.

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Career Services/ Job Search

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Drivers

WANTED: Class 3 driver with air, mechanically inclined. Part time to fulltime. Must have knowledge of North & West Van & Vancouver. Dump truck. Phone Dalton Trucking 604-986-6944.

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General Employment

Amazing Opportunity!

SALES CONSULTANT Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our topperforming sales team at our new North Vancouver location. Candidate must possess an outstanding attitude along with excellent communication skills. Prior sales experience an asset but not required. Fluency in second language preferred. A current BC Motor Vehicle Sales Person License, a valid BC Drivers License and a clean driver’s abstract are all required. Weprovideanextremelycompetitiveremuneration with six-ﬁgure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

Please email your resume to: susan@capvwaudi.com

Up to $800/week, no commission, benefits available. Promotion company is gearing up for its busiest time of year. We offer full paid training, and a fast paced environment. Tons of advancement and travel opportunities! Must like music & work well with the opposite sex. Call today for an interview.

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APARTMENT MAINTENANCE Full time repair person required for North Shore rental units. Must be experienced in all areas of repair work, have own tools, vehicle and reside on the North Shore. Competitive salary and benefits. Please fax resume to 604-986-6048

CAPILANO VOLKSWAGEN AUDI is looking to fill the following permanent position:

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Position requires a valid BC drivers license & a clean drivers abstract. Work schedule of 5 days/ week. Experience an asset but not requited. We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment. Please send your resume to: Capilano VW AUDI 1151 Marine Drive North Vancouver, V7P 1T1 or email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please.

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★ Cashier/Attendant ★ Oasis Car Wash has opening for a part-time cashier/attendant for day shifts. Must be neat & organized, cash experience necessary. Training provided. Please apply in person at 671 Marine Drive. (at Bewicke) North Vancouver

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER wanted for an executive West Van couple with 2 school-age children. Seeking highly competent and versatile part-time Housekeeper for house cleaning & laundry, full day Monday & Friday preferred. On bus route. Please email resume to hr@grousemountain.com

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LABORATORY ASSISTANT

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

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

Maple Leaf Garden Centre in West Vancouver is currently hiring for a:

★ F/T Shipper/Receiver

for fall season. Tues to Sat. Previous experience an asset. Valid drivers licence required. Please send resume to: Fax: 604-926-7631 Email: mlgcwest@telus.net

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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Part-Time/Full-Time Class 5/7 Driving Instructor Position Available Apply with resume in person North Shore Driving School 1821 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, B.C. TEL (604) 988-1138

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Health Care

COORDINATOR OF RESIDENT CARE SUPPORT Relief F/T Position Mon - Fri

Performs variety of duties to support dept. Requires: Med. Term., MOA cert, & recent related exp; competent in Microsoft Office; excellent written and spoken English. Apply: crcs@blenheimlodge.org or Fax to 604-732-8717

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Home Support

UNIQUE HOME HEALTH CARE

Is currently hiring a mature, experienced home care provider for West Van couple. Minimum of 8 hrs/wk. Includes light houskeeping & assistance with shower, light meal prep. Provider must be experienced in home care, a valid driver’s licence & vehicle & North Shore resident. $14.00/hr. Email resume to:

marshat@telus.net or phone 1-250-715-1094.

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Hotel Restaurant

★ LA CUCINA RESTAURANT ★ is looking for a Server with min 3 yrs experience in fine dining, Apply in person 1509 Marine Drive, North Van.

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Medical/Dental

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Management

STORE MANAGER required for a new innovative business idea in Gift Fruit Baskets (replacement for flower bouquets). Must have a business degree, Managerial exp. in similar business, computer skills, own car. Wage $26-$28/hr, Fax resume to: 604-925-6789

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Retail Sales

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Sales

S.L. FORD SALES LTD., Slave Lake, Alberta requires a Parts Manager. We offer excellent working conditions and top wages. Ford experience an asset but not required. Please fax resume to 780-849-3333. Attention: Parts Manager. We welcome all applicants, however we will only contact applicants selected for an interview

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AUTOBODY REFINISHING TECHNICIAN Required Immediately. Full benefit package. Top wages to be paid depending on experience. Fax resume to (250) 785-2822 Fort St. John, BC. GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately . Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the rite person. JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 4th year and Inst. Tech. Wanted SE Sask. Provincial parks, lakes, golfing, fishing, etc. South East Electric Ltd., Box 1238, Carlyle, SK, S0C 0R0 Fax: 306-453-2022 southeastelectric#1@sasktel.net JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN. Ford Diesel experience an asset. Excellent remuneration. Full benefits. Moving assistance considered. Mail resume attention Chris to Wolverine Ford, 10103 - 97 Street, High Level, Alberta, T0H 1Z0 or email chris@wolverineford.com PHOENIX FENCE Hiring Experienced CHAIN LINK FENCE INSTALLATION FOREMAN for Edmonton Alberta operation. Full-time employment, premium wages, overtime, benefits, bonus, relocation program. Call Dale 1-800-661-9847. Fax resume: 780-447-2512. Email dzaps@phoenixfence.ca.

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Lost black male cat ‘MICK’ $500 Reward. White patch on chest, wearing red ID collar. Missing since Aug 15 from the Newdale Rd area West Van. 604-922-5411 LOST CAT, himalyan Delbrook area Sept 1st, recent lion cut in May.CALL 604-988-0049

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Career Services/ Job Search

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Education

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Tutoring Services

ENGLISH LESSONS- Kids English and Math, ESL, College SA’s. All levels. Call 778-867-7808

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Lost & Found

Trades/Technical

Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable winterized vehicle and be available from 2am to 6am daily. Earn up to $900/mo. Call to find the route closest to you.

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21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Dlx 20th Century Junque! SUN SEPT 19 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Adm: $4

1085 FULL TIME If you are looking for an interesting exciting fast paced work environment look no more. We have a full time office/retail position available. Must have exceptional people skills, computer, sales and office experience and a love of fine china, crystal and antiques. Hours Tues - Sat 9-5pm. Please mail or email resume and cover letter to: info@echoschina.com or #121-1433 Lonsdale Ave, North Van, BC. V7M2H9. 604-980-8011

Coming Events

The North Shore News Classifieds runs a Garage Sale column every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with a special coded map to help you quickly find the best sales in your area. Advertise your garage sale in the North Shore News Classifieds and receive a FREE Garage Sale Kit! Available at our Main Office and Classified Sales Centre, #100 - 126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver.

Call 604-630-3300 to advertise

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Music/Dance Instruction

PIANO & DIGITAL Keyboard Lessons taught by exp’d performer and teacher. Classical, Jazz, Rock & Blues. Dynamic, Exciting & Fun! Exam/Festival Prep, Theory, etc. Call Lesley, 604-985-5975

3015

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Childcare Wanted

SEEKING A f/t live-in Nanny. Suit male or female spanish speaking, able to work a flexible schedule. Valid drivers license a must. Grouse Mtn area, $8/hr, 1+ yr exp req & completion of Secondary School. Private Residence. Call Gissel before 8pm 604-762-0360.

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Dogs

Puppy Paradise LOCATED IN

SURREY

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Birds

YELLOW/GREEN CANARIES, $35/each or white finches, $15/each. Call 604-939-5666

9613 192ND Street

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RAGDOLLS & Domestic Kittens, $100-$500. 604 590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

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SPECIALS *** ******SPECIALS ***

Cats

Shihtzu-Poodle XX $495 Shihtzu-Poodle Yorkie-Poo Maltese-Pekingese X $495 Shihtzu $495 Pomeranian Registered, M/F Yorkie-Poo

REG CKC ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS, 2 males/2 fem, 1st shots, eyes tested, 604-521-2855

BROWN PITBULL, 6 mos old, spayed female, $1000, negotiable. 1st shots, 778-319-4111

Mon-Sat 11-7/Sun - Free Delivery - 12-6

puppyparadise.ca

CHOCOLATE LAB pups, PB both mother /father come from a bird dog lineage father ckc reg 1st shots vet checked,dewormed. 5 left. $600 604-768-7130

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

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

MARKETPLACE 2010

Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150

604-306-5134

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Fuel

TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

2075

Furniture

BACK REST Obus, like new $50, 604-982-1584

Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, Dacor oven & Bosch dishwasher, $300 the lot, u remove 604-218-6811, chrisnelson49@shaw.ca

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For Sale Miscellaneous

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464 BATHROOM SINK & faucet, by KOHLER, white porcelain, 17'x20' oval shape, $90. 604-926-6155 BRITISH INDIA rug, 9’x7’, light centre with border, excellent condition ($225). Wall unit & matching china unit ($75 & $125). 604-988-9521 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

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Dresser $100, vintage rocking baby cradle $55, custom oak floor mirror $45, oak tv/stereo stand $20. Pics avail. 604-929-2115 DRESSER $80, dining table & 6 chairs $150, kitchen table $150, coffee tables, misc 604-924-1511 QUEEN SIZE Mattress Regency Restonic $350 obo. Unused 604-328-7681

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North Vancouver 98-50 YRS of Great Stuff! Sat 8-2, 945 Whitchurch St in lane, You name it, we have it!

West Vancouver

Fuel

ALDER, APPLE, Birch, Maple Firewood. Split, Seasoned, Delivered. 778-552-2969/613-7301

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Garage Sale

93- MOVING! Sat. 9am-3pm, 51 Bonnymuir Pl. All kind of treasures, tools, furn. household items.

FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

GOLDEN DOODLES, Avail Sep 24th, $1250. 778-737-0146. www.foxycharliepuppies.com

Lumber/Building Supplies

#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available! 40 year warranty! FREE shipping for the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca #1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the first 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. 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 STEEL BUILDING INVENTORY SALE... $4 to $11/sq.ft. Immediate orders only - FREE shipping, some exclusions. Up to 90 days to pay. Deposit required. Pioneer Manufacturers since 1980. 1-800-668-5422. STEEL BUILDINGS Buy NowSave Thousands Factory Blowout on seconds Ask about first call specials www.scg-grp.com Source#1G8 800-964-8335

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Musical Instruments

DRUM SET, Westbury, 5 piece, high hat, cymbals, extras $300. 604-921-8260

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Recycler

BROWN/BEIGE HIDE-A-BED good cond. Free for pickup 604-986-7801

JACK RUSSELL pups smooth, stubby, black & white, $400. Phone 604-701-1587 MULTI POO Pups, non shed, 2 female & 2 males, $550, Maple Ridge 604-462-0843

POMERANIAN PAPILLION Cross. Male, 2.5 years old. Great with kids! Brown/white. All shots up-to-date. Loving little dog. Moving. Asking $400. 778-386-7226

★LIQUIDATION SALE★

Top Notch USED FURNITURE Just arrived from the PACIFIC PALISADES HOTEL Any Any Size Size Mattress Mattress $99, $99, Headboards Headboards $50,Nite $50,Nite Tables Tables $50, $50, Dressers Dressers $100,Sofa $100,Sofa Beds Beds $200, $200, Banquet Banquet Chairs Chairs $15, $15, Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires $100, Drapes $30 Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires $100, Drapes $30 Mini-bars Mini-bars $40 $40 ...and ...and much much more! more! 250 250 Terminal Terminal Ave Ave @ @ Main Main St, St, Vancouver Vancouver Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 10-2 Visit Visit ★ANIZCO ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators ★Liquidators

604-682-2528 604-682-2528

2135

Metaphysical

FREE TO TRY. LOVE * MONEY * LIFE. #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 $3.19 min. 18+ 1-900-783-3800

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Business Services

ADVERTISE YOUR NEWS! Post a classified in a few easy clicks. Choose your province or all across Canada. Best value. Pay a fraction of the cost compared to booking individual areas. www.communityclassifieds.ca CHEAP TELEPHONE RECONNECT! Paying too much? Switch, save money, and keep your number! First month only $24.95 + connection fee. Phone Factory Reconnect 1-877-336-2274 www.phonefactory.ca

5035

Financial Services

$500$ LOAN SERVICE, by phone, no credit refused, quick and easy, payable over 6 or 12 installments. Toll Free: 1-877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com

Cut Your Debt by up to 70% DEBT Forgiveness Program Avoid Bankruptcy, Stops Creditor Calls. Much lower Payments at 0% Interest. We work for You, not Your Creditors.

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

full body rub sauna & steam Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai

Sun-Thur 10-Midnight Fri/Sat 10am-1pm

TNT SHARPEI Rescue urgently requires foster/adoptive homes, visit www.tntsharpeirescue.com or call Lauren @ 1.604.847-0204

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

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Pet Services

**HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348. IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

5040

Franchises/ Business Opps

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

604-294-8038

402-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby ATTRACTIVE mature European lady on North Shore for delightful bodysage. ANITA, 604-808-5589 DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

Lily’s Relaxation Centre Nice Oriental Massage

604-986-8650 1050 Marine Dr., North Van (by McKay) parking at rear LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates meridienspa.com

604-985-4969 SPASIA the art of asian body care. 101 - 1075 Marine Dr. North Van. 604-980-8809

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (2387)

DO YOU LOVE YOUR PET?

Send in your pet photos to the NORTH SHORE NEWS and we’ll post them to our website, nsnews.com. Include your photo and name plus your pet’s name, age, breed and any other details you’d like featured. Send your email to photo@nsnews.com or submit it via our website.

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE Is hereby given that on September 26th, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. at 219 Mackay Rd. North Vancouver, B.C., the undersigned, Advanced Storage Centres will sell at Public Auction, by competitive bidding, the personal property heretofore stored with the undersigned. Name........................Unit Alannah Alden........ # 0695 Jessie Wilson......... # 0300 Ocean Vision Inc..... # 0793

Reduce Reuse Recycle The classiﬁeds can help! 604.795.4417 604.630.3300

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Body Work

ACCUPUNCTURE/MASSAGE. MSP/ICBC claims. $10/off.1500 Pemberton. 778-340-3888

Real Estate

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We Will Take Over Your Payment

Until Your Property Is Sold. No Fees. Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663

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6030

Lots & Acreage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.

6035

Mobile Homes

#86 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $37,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

6050

Out Of Town Property

LAND OF Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca - Toll-free: 1-888-865-4647.

Escort Services

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

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11 6002

Agents

NEED A MORTGAGE 1st and 2nd Mortgages, Self Employed, Refinancing, Forclosures, Low Rates. 604-629-8628 www.Mazuma.ca

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Computerized Embroidery & promo product business for sale. Established 14 years. www. home-embroidery-business.com

6008 GENERATE EXCEL INCOME start your own mini office outlet, flx hrs. We provide FREE online training. Go to www.born2shine.net

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Angel Massage

7015

6020

6020-01

Call 1-866-690-3328

Wanted to Buy

FIREARMS

Personals

www.4pillars.ca

DRYER, GOOD working order, call free for pick up, 604-984-2179

Furniture

www.anizco.com www.anizco.com

2095

4060

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433

SEEKING P/T care 3 kids, 9yr, + 4 yr old twins, Thurs/Fri 8 am - 4, must drive school drop off & pick up. St. Anthony’s School. Your house or ours. 604-842-1306 F/T LIVE-IN EXP’d Caregiver required for 2 1/2 yr old and 8 year old active children. Dundarave. Competitive wages. Start ASAP, 604-649-7575

4035

Homecare Available

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

$275 $275 $395 $395

778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 778-552-5366 or 778-298-5758 Mon-Sat 11:30-6:30/Sun 12-6

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Dogs

SHIHTZU/PUGS GOLDEN RETRIEVERS $495 $695 (PEKEPOO BD> Registered, 1 left!) $695

HAVENESE Registered SHELTIE Registered PEKAPOM BICHAPOO MIN PINRegistered YORKIE MINI PUGGLE ENG TOY/BICHON SHIHTZU/PUGS BEAGLE PAPILLON PUGGLE Registered PEKEPOO CHIHUAHUA WESTIE DASCHUND SHELTIE Registered CHI-WEENIE BICHAPOO ITALIAN GREYHOUND YORKIE Registered SHELTIE-MO COCKALIER SHIBA-MO POM SILKY(8WEEKS,REG) TERRIER ENG TOY/BICHON SHIHTZU-POODLE BEAGLE ESKI-POO

3507

Childcare Available

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

3508

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AMADEUS MUSIC ACADEMY Classic & Jazz - Piano - Theory Vocal - Violin. Services incl recording studio, Piano tuning, Music Programs for Daycare. www.amadeusacademy.org 604-710-0937

Daycare Centres

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

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-30

Surrey

Sry, 6960-120 St, Harleen Gardn New 900sf, 1 BR garden patio ste, ALL appls, f/p, sec’d parking, +. $200k incls HST! 604-690-4979

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Chilliwack Promontory 4500sf 5br 5ba home, 2 bsmt suites, $599,500 824-9700 id5206 Coquitlam 10,000sf lot w/1000sf 3br 2ba home, outbuilding $440K 778-859-0717 id4272 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996 id4694 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Sry Open House Sat 12-4, Sun 12-3, #104 6363-121st Boundary Pk updated 1064sf 2br 2ba condo, hot tub $277,900 597-8724 id5191 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR $1095. 2 br, ocean view, $1595 avail now, lower Lonsdale, dw, ns, cat ok 604-838-6101 1 BR 21/Lonsdale, new reno, incl heat h/w cable, hardwood, ns, np, adult bldg. $935. 604-904-9507 1 BR $920, large, new carpet incl heat/hw balc, prkg, np, ns, central Lonsdale, Oct. 1, 604-908-5426

1 BR, Beautifully reno’d, ocean view, $1195, Sept 16th, 1br+den, $1225 , Oct 1st, incld all utils, gym & pool, ns, np, 604-686-4870 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $800 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235 1 BR large, $855, immed or Oct 1, patio. quiet, drapes, heat incl’d. Gated prkg, no pets, 1 year lease. 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

1 BR Lonsdale & W 4th, concrete building, secure prkg, bright, quiet & clean ste, Avail Oct 1st, $1150+ heat. ns, np. 604-250-5803 1 BR’s avail Oct 1, South facing 274 W2nd. reno’d, From $985. incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, Call 604-779-3541 1 BR/studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405 1 BR $920 up Heat & hw no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St avail now & Oct. 1, 604-987-2761

162 VICTORY SHIP Way @The Pier: Brand New. Stunning view, 7 appl, air/cond,1 br $1550; 2 br $2750 Anson Rlty 604-671-7263 2 BED 2 full bath. New kitchen & appliances. Insuite laundry. 2 parking stalls. 4 blks. to sea bus in N. Van. pets ok $1600 Oct. 1 778-340-0657 2 BR. 2 bath, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, Please call 778-554-0537

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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

2 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking available, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346 2 BR corner unit, bright, spacious, hardwood, new reno, central Lonsdale, ns, np, avail Oct 15, $1136, 604-904-7545

2 BR + den 1500sf Ventana bldg lower Lonsdale. 360° view from 600sf rooftop deck. In-suite wd. Gas fp. Pets ok. Gym, social room & 2 prkg, $3700. 604-617-1212 2 BR lrg, incl heat, wd, dw, fenced yrd, ns, nr Cap U, buses, store $1400 1yr lse. Oct. 604-505-4957 2 BR, south west corner, large balc. QUIET well kept bldg, on E. 10th, $1045 incl heat/cable/hw, refs ns. np, Oct 1, 604-983-2453

2 BR Woodcroft, S.W. corner, updates, no pets Immed $1350. Vistarealty.net 604-925-8824 2 BR+DEN, 2 bath, Vista d/t view free i/net/hdtv 1 yr, gym, nr shops, $2000, ns, np. 604-986-6167 2 BRS - Large from $1095, patios, Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. from 921sf, drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl., Lynn Valley 604- 987- 4922 316 LWR West 13th, 2 br + den, 1ba, w/d, storage, Sept 15, $1250 604-986-7712, Mark 618-9270 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $775 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 Beautiful Large Suites 2 Bdrms from $1310. Avail now or Oct 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

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

Chesterfield/W15, 1br, fp, incld heat hw, cable, 1 yr lease, no pets, $850up, 604-987-9899 DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 3 BR for $2000 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 2 BR for $1540 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road. 1 BR - $1195

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

Call 604-986-3356 LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR avail now & Oct 1, 3 BR avail Oct 1.. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

728 West 14th Street.

As new 2 BR, 2 level condo, 1.5 bathrooms. N/S, N/Pets. Avail Oct 1. $1800. Lease and perfect references a must.

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com NORTHGATE MANOR 149 W. 6th St. A 1 bdrm ste, nice clean quiet bldg. Gated prkg, n/p, n/s. 604-983-0011 Parkridge PLace Ocean View Bach $810 incl heat/hw, ns, np. yr lease. 120 E Keith 604-984-7513 PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. Studio w/den $940; 1 br +den $1095; 2 Br $1450 views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com TUCKTON PLACE Spacious 2 BR $1320. No Pets. Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406

TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT 2 Br, 2 bath, Featuring sweeping water & mtn views. Open plan kitchen, SS appl, granite, 2 decks. Newly painted, very clean, 7 yrs old, TIME building Lower Lonsdale. ns, np. $2300. Avail now Tim 604-925-3171

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West Van Apt. Rentals

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Avail - Unique Furnished 2br $1700/mo includes everything grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com WATERFRONT 1BR Hot Tub Luxury & Big Views in Deep Cove Nov 1 www.lockehaven.ca/winter

6525

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

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

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

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus, Fitness rm, out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall, 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322 Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 BR & Bach pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Av 604-926-6287

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

Garages

PARKING SPACE for rent, 16th/ Esquimalt. West Van. $30/per month. Call 604-913-2112

6540 195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER Studio, & 1 BR Avail Oct 1 & Nov 1

Furnished Accommodation

Houses - Rent

180° VIEWS 4 br, upper Delbrook 3300 sf. cul de sac, garage. priv, city/ocean views, 2 f/p, Avail Now. $2900. 518 Alpine Crt. Text or call 604-761-8529 or 604-617-7383 2 BR, 1 bath, West Van home with 2 extra finished rms in bsmt avail Oct 1st, np, ns, $2150. 604-929-6236 eves / msg

2 LEVEL home, 2 Br, 1 bath, 4 appls, Highland, walk to schools, yard, np, $1900, Oct 1, 960 Leovista Ave. 778-898-3088 3 BR Central Lonsdale, rec rm carport, 2 appls, drapes, wall to wall, np ns Prof $1550. 813-7312

3 or 4 BR, Dundarave, 2 bath, 2 fp, 5 appls, quiet St. Lovely View, avail Oct 1. $2800 604-926-9394 3br+den Caulfeild Vlge 2.5bath, quiet, garage, cul-de-sac, $3950+ np, Lighthouse 604-551-1409

4 BR, architecturally designed in British Prop. W Van. responsible pet welcome. steps to Sentinel School & Hollyburn Club. Avail Oct 1, ns, $3,200, 604-926-5850 5 BR, 2 bath, 2 rec rms, 2 gas fp wd h/wood up, Edgemont Avail now! $2750, 604-816-2380

5 BR, 3 bath, 2 level, Ballantree Rd W Van, 3385sf, hardwood, fp Oct. ns/np, $3100 604-469-1148 5 BR, 3 bath, 3100 sf, 3 lvl, pool, sep inlaw ste, np nr Argyle School, $3000 604-988-0049

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

BRIT PROP Chartwell 5br+rec, fp 2.5 bath, big yard, 6 appls, ns, np, nr school, $3900, 604-767-3445

935 Marine Drive

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

604-922-3246

WHITEHALL APT’S Great layout 1 BR $905 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 WHITEHALL APT’S Large/renovated 1 BR for $1100. Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406

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Duplexes - Rent

2 BR, 1.5 bath, new, Delbrook own back yard, $1800, NS NP Oct 1, 604-988-1374..778-838-8426

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

DUNDRAVE 4BR, 3bath, updated, 180° view, hw, gourmet kitch 925-8824 Vistarealty.net

373 TEMPE CRESCENT

Cute, compact 2 BR up, 1 down, 2 full baths, den/rec room down. N/S, Pet possible. Avail Oct 1, $1950. Lease and perfect references a must.

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311

2 large Bdrms + den, extra large living room with f/p. #2-518 West Keith Rd. Avail now, 604-719-8263, 604-917-2723 3 BR, 2.5 bath, VIEW, 5 appl, f/p, garage, Lower Lonsdale, ns, np, $2100, Avail Oct 1 or 15, 604-987-4067 or 778-229-3414 3 BR Horseshoe Bay, 2 bath, fp, radiant heat, garage, small pet ok! ns, $1650 Oct 1st 604-926-5850

6522

Furnished Accommodation

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com AMBLESIDE 1 br, tastefully furn, nr beach,$1,295, incl ht/hw, cable n/p, Sept. 15. 604-230-2846

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M CLOVERDALE - 6965-192nd St, 6 bdrms, 5 baths, NEW HOUSE, 3 suites equal BIG income, new appliances, gas f/p. ......$2,688/M

Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6565

Office/Retail Rent

Hi ceiling/showroom office! Small Exclusive Strip Mall A/C, laminate, lunchroom storage, wshrm, pkg $1995 Royal LePage Northshore Diana Mander 604-657-4508

6565

Office/Retail Rent

LOWER CAULFEILD, approx 2000 sf retail, high visibility, excellent rates, 604-922-4138

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR in spacious home for n/s female, internet, w/d, $495, bath enste $595 incl. 604-980-2106 DINNER, prep/clean up & maintain kitchen for International students, exchange for furn’d room in beautiful heritage home. Suit mature individual/couple. 987-6566 jk6578@msn.com LARGE FURN 1 bdrm w/ensuite, Nr LGH, no parties/drugs, Oct 1. $650 inclusive. 604-990-4257 NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $575 incl furn, utils/net. 778-885-8864 OCT 1st Share house with good people, large comfortable room $635 incl utils, wifi. 604-986-6808

6600

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM 1100sf, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., lrg storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, 7 min. to Park Royal, n/s, n/p. $1400 + utils. 604-789-2375 2 BDRM ste Queensbury. Bright, reno’d, np ns own w/d, d/w. $1200 incl util Immed 604-562-5818

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDR, BRIGHT, Upper Lynn Valley, new renos, w/d, wifi/cable incl utilites, n/s, n/p, $1000 604.780.6164 1 BDRM Clean 2nd FLR, Own entry, Near Superstore, NP, NS, Suits 1 adult $800 778-887-0540 1 BDRM cozy older ste, 960sf, priv garden, 5 appl, storage, w/d, $885 + 1/2 utils, mature, quiet person, 1 pet ok. 604-987-1023. 1 BEDROOM & small den garden suite level. Ranger & Mt Royal. Active family lives on main level. Includes Wifi, heat/hydro, N/S $875. Oct 1st 604-929-9880 1 BR bsmnt ste, above grnd, 1000 sf, w/d, 1 full bath, Deep Cove area, $1000/mo + 30% utils, N/s, N/p, Oct 1. Call 604-329-4155 1 BR Central Lonsdale, reno, w/d, gas f/p, ns np, laminate & lino flrs, $895 + util 778-231-0887

1 BR + DEN bright spacious bsmt suite, w/d, ns, Grouse Woods nr bus, $1100, Now 604-924-9910 1 BR+ den Edgemont, radiant flrs, w/d, i/net, satellite,ns, np, max 2, $1275 incl. Oct. 1st 604-985-7267

1 BR + DEN spacious, bsmt suite, gas f/p, w/d, n/p, n/s, $1080. Oct 1st. Northlands 604-924-9910 1 BR garden level, Grand Blvd. 1000sf, own wd, storage, bright $1075+util, ns, np, 604-904-8982 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780 1 BR large bsmt ste, Central Lonsdale, ns np $700 incl util, Sept 15/Oct 1. 604-984-0446 1 BR Lrg, Bright. Upr. Lonsdale, $1150 incl. Patio, gas f/p, w/d, n/s, n/p, Avail Oct.1 (604) 862-4124

1 BR, new bright clean above ground suite, lower Lonsdale & seabus, now/Oct $1000 incl net, utils & wd, np, ns, 778-987-6861 1 BR ste Waterfront, Deep Cove, own w/d, priv entry, np $1250 incl util, internet, Oct 1. 604-929-1676

2 BDRM

above ground, south facing garden level suite in Upper Lonsdale home. Lots of windows, wooden blinds, own entrance & patio area, own washer/dryer, gas fireplace. Close to Carisbrooke School & park, bus stop. Approx 1000 sqft. Sorry no smoking or pets. Available Oct 1st or 15th, includes utilities $1500/mth, + 1 off-street parking spot. Phone: 604-980-1884

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

102-1429 Dominion St 1516’ whse 650’ offices wshrm/lunchroom At Grade Loading $2495 Diana Royal LePage NS 604-926-6011 / 657-4508

2 BR 1100sf, above ground, nr Save-On & Marine, own entry /wd $1300 40% utils, avail Sept 15 or Oct 1, ns, np, 604-626-9329 2 BR, 2 Bath, Dundarave West Van, large garden level, very quiet & private, wd, dw, no pets, ns, nr ammens, avail Oct 1, $1675 incls 604-617-4796 or 922-8777

2 BR big, new reno, garden level, 6 appls, near Cap Univ. $1350 +utils, now, ns, np, 604-980-6644 2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, ns, Ambleside, Park Royal, Bus, Cats OK, $1,395.. 778-848-2747 2 BR, Deep Cove/Seymour Area. lrg garden ste, bright, shared w/d, ns np, $1150+util 604-723-3654

2 BR, Edgemont Village, house on lovely quiet St, 1 bath, mins to village, sundrenched deck & back yard, ns, avail Oct 1, $1850. Call Keith 778-991-0924 2 BR garden level, wd, upper Lonsdale, fp, carport, $1295+1/3 utils, ns, np, Oct 1, 604-925-1036

8030

Carpentry

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, Window, Walls, Move in/out 765-8054

8055

Cleaning

Capilano

2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1275incl.immed 604-340-5116

• Eco-Friendly or Traditional • Low Rates, Quality Service • References, Insurance, WCB

MAID SERVICES

778-895-1919

2 BR lower suite, incl own entry & laundry, util’s + cable. No pet $1200. avail now, 604-987-3303 2 BR, Lynn Valley, 2 prkg spaces $1100 Immed. Call after 5pm 604-562-2710, 604-987-1844 2 BR+DEN, garden ste, gas fp, h/wood, wd, dw, Oct. 1st $1600 incl util,cbl/net. 604-377-6433 2 ROOM ste, 1 br, priv ent, full bath, fridge, ldry, priv home, prkg, ns, np, $575.Now 778-865-7455 2BR+den reno’d, w/d, f/p, nr Grouse Mtn, ns/np, $1300 incls.

NOW 604-987-6059, 604-376-9932

BACH BSMT big, upper Lonsdale new carpet & paint, immed, np ns, $800 incl utils 604-889-5627

DEEP COVE. 2 bed full reno. Private. w/d, gas f/p, d/w. Sparkling clean and bright. Close to bus, shops and beach. 1200 sq ft. $1400 incl util, cable, internet. 604-312-2093.

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR, 2.5 ba + lrg rec rm, 11th & St Andrews. New, over 2000 sq ft of living space, nr all amen, lrg priv roof top patio with panoramic view, granite, hardwood, new appls, radiant heat. 2 u/g prkg. Oct 1. $2700. 778-896-4266 4 Br Large $1950 Townhouse Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, priv. yard, 1950sf, drapes, heat & prkg, incld. dw, 2 full & 2 1/2 baths 1 year lease. no pets, 1228 Emery Pl., near Lynn Valley Mall , 604-987- 4922

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 Cleaner Residential, $20/hr, 2 hr min, Highest Quality, Bonded/ Ins, Ref. Free Est. 604-395-6842

8058

Computer Services

Computer Problems? We can help! Call for a FREE est. Wise Dogs Services Inc. 604-998-8049

8060

Concrete

CREATING BACKYARD ENVY North Shore concrete Specialist

DREAMING OF A NEW BACKYARD? Need some curb appeal?

Pool decks, driveways, retaining walls, etc. Christopher Shaver 604-980-3232, 604-725-2812

treesandconcrete.com

100% Financing ALL

CEMENT JOBS NEW or REPAIR Exc. Ref’s North Van Resident Call Chris 604-379-2640 All Concrete/Asphalt Removal Disposal incls Quality Guaranteed, Free Estimates. Comm/ Res. 604-540-6567 CONCRETE FORMING, concrete work & retaining walls. Small/big job John 604-782-5229 DRIVEWAY / CONCRETE REMOVAL. Free estimates. Disposal King, 604-889-2085 MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8073 MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1700. For viewing call 604-986-0511

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

8075

Drywall

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 AVAIL IMMED. DONE RIGHT DRYWALL, Board, tape, mud, spraytext removal. N. Shore for 20 yrs. Kent Cell 604-753-1116 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. #381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094 A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 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

2 BR grnd level, Pet/child friendly, Blueridge, private entry, w/d, new appls, ns $1450 incl heat & hydro. Oct 1 or Nov 1. 778-858-4935

2 BR legal grnd level in new home nr Lynn Canyon, insuite w/d, new appls, ns $1100. 604-644-0859

Drainage

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

2 BR garden ste, nr Princess Park, bus. private deck, fp, free wood, 4 appls, ns $1350 incl, avail now. 604-984-2152

2 BR Ground Level, West Van, newly reno’d, ns, np. Ref’s Oct 1 or Nov 1. $1200. 778-229-3093

8073

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

2 Br $950 Central Lonsdale, fenced garden, fp, full bath, wd, ns np, clean quiet area 913-6727

Storage

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

6602

Drainage

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Call Tobias 604 782-4322

LIGHTING CONTROL, small jobs to rewires, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded. Lic #23726. Call Chris or Fred, 604-788-3864 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687 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.

8090

Fencing/Gates

Cedar Fences & Decks Affordable rates Not like any other - artistic Also all types of retaining walls

Jeff 778-928-9201, 604-415-0920

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

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

8100

Fireplaces

PRO GAS LTD Gas fireplaces. Service & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

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8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

8155

Landscaping

Glass Mirrors

ANGEL GLASS, Comm/Residential, store fronts, windows & doors, custom shower & tub enclosures, patio doors, mirrors etc. 2837 Kingsway, Vancouver. 604-603-9655

8125

Gutters

Lawn & Garden

A.All Area Gardening Service

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

8120

8160

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

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

604-839-1225

Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

ENGLISH LAWNS Award Of Excellence NEED A GREAT NEW LAWN?

Total Landscaping Call 604-929-7732 www.englishlawns.com Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

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

604-439-9417

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

ANY Yardwork, ALL Cement or Landscape Jobs Exc. Ref’s Call Chris 604-379-2640 North Van Resident Cedar Fences & Decks, plus any retaining walls. Affordable rate. Jeff 778-928-9201, 604-415-0920 COMPLETE YARD Redevelopment. Jackhammer. Hedge Install, Removal and Trim. Returfing and Drainage. Call Tobias 604 7824322

604-723-2526

CONSTRUCTIVE landscaping.com decking, stone masonry, paving stones, bricks & blocks 604-250-7824... 980-8224

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

Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca

RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable 604-897-7487

8130

Handyperson

GREATER VANCOUVER Paving Stone Guys Specialize in paving stone and retaining walls 20 yrs exp. Fully insured Kurt - 778-233-5262 Andrew - 778-991-6535

Renovate & Repair

Landscape/Dirt Removal, Yard Grading. Free estimates Disposal King, 604-889-2085

Specializing in Small Jobs

SYKES LANDSCAPES - New lawns, paving stones, ret walls, fencing, outdoor kitchens - 604-454-4954

Carpentry, Flooring, Drywall Painting, Exterios & more!

Quality Work, Professional Service

778.233.0559

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 ALPINE 1994 RENOVATION All repairs - with just one call Jay 604-562-9068

8135

Hauling

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

8140

Heating

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

PRO GAS LTD Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting. Service & installation. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting & topping, shrubs, yard cleanup, trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288

8193

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126 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 S & W GARDENING SERVICE Comm/res maint, clean-up. Japanese Gardener 604.986.0059 STEMS & Seeds, yard cleanups, pruning etc, res/com, WCB, insured, 25yrs exp. 604-925-0464

8175

Masonry

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

Painting/ Wallpaper

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist

604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

7291234

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

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

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

604-773-4549

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $167. 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

8185

Moving & Storage

MOVERS & STORAGE South American

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured. Pacific Pro Painting Restoration •Int / Ext •Res / Comm •Reno’s Strata’s. Free Est. 604-488-4000

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

8200

Decks/Patios/ Railings

Dream Decks

778-838-1275

Vinyl Sundecks

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604.924.3746

Local

“The Grass is Greener”

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

Nick 929-7732

www.EnglishLawns.com

General Garden Work & Winterizing

LAWN CUTS

22*

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

Junk Removal

604-990-1252

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

www.seymourlawnmaint.ca 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

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

Power Washing

North Shore Home Services. Power Washing, Window & Gutter Cleaning. 604-988-5294

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

North Shore based

MASTER PAINTER.....LEVEL 5 drywall finish. Custom doors, trim & crown. 604-836-9675

POPEYE’S MOVING Scott 604-377-2503

www.popeyesmovingbc.com

”The Right Deck For You”

marc@dreamdecks.ca www.dreamdecks.ca

RECOATS TO REBUILDS Toughest membrane, 40 colours. Call the Experts 604-984-3640 acswaterproofing.ca

8220

Plumbing

BBM

PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

Renovations Big or Small. Water Lines without Digging Broken Water Mains & Sewer Mains. Hot Water Tanks, Plugged Drains, Toilets, Tubs, Leaky Faucets & Broken Pipes, Irrigation Sprinkler Systems. 24 / 7 Emergency Service Fully Licenced & WCB.

604-729-3864

• Residential Rooﬁng • Homes • Strata • Installations • Repairs • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Rubbish Removal

Call Michael 604.836.9628

ALPINE 1994 RENOVATION Jay 604-562-9068

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

604-728-3009

www.jkbconstruction.com

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

Call 604.721.8743

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

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Renovations & Construction. Mano, 604-990-1671/230-7970 www.dimandevelopments.com Fortif Construction: North Shore home reno specialists. 604-202-1264 www.fortif.ca LICENSED CARPENTER avail for all home renos, bathrooms, sundecks, roofing. $45/hr, refs avail. Mike 604-908-6240 #1 EXCLUSIVE CARPENTRY Interior finishing; bath & kitchen remodelling, tile & stone setting. Stephen, 604-888-1285 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384 SMALL JOBS WELCOME RENO Kitchen/Bath, Crown Mouldings, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, 604-771-2201, 771-5197 ★ White Oak Construction ★ All kinds of siding. Good refs. Free estimates! 778-881-5140

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

604.230.4530 greencoastrubbish.com

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

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195

Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

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

Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

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

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

Good Day Painting Fully Insured, Quality Work, Res/Comm, No Payment till Job is Completed! Call Thomas 604 377-1338

Toll Free

• Gardening • Tree Removal • Fall Clean-Up • Leaf Removal • Hedge Trimming • Lawn Installation • Weeding

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

Complete Renovations to Repairs with just one call

1-877-964-4490

Landscaping

604-618-4988

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

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

8155

Main sewer lines, water lines, camera inspections, plugged drains, hot water tanks and drain tiles. 24/7 Emergency available Sat/Sun/Holidays Licensed, Insured, Bonded

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

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

8255

Plumbing, Drainage, Repairs & Installation

ARGENS PAINTING, Best prices in town, int/ext. Res. Comm. Free estimates. Sonny 604-838-0618

Home Services

Roofing

RED SEAL

NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582

8180

8250

Drainage & Plumbing Inc.

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

Insured & Bonded

SEYMOUR LAWN MAINTENANCE

Plumbing

COASTAL STONE MASONRY Retaining walls. 778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com

FREE Boxes • FREE Storage

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8220

604-724-3670

★CNN Landscaping ★ Weeding ★yard cleanup★mulch★ low rate Free est. call Nick 778-840-6573

Senior & Student Discounts Up to 20%

• In business 50 years

Oil Tank Removal

Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

• Local • Long Distance • International • Overseas

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing

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

8195

Van Lines Ltd.

Kitchens/Baths

Moving & Storage

8185

www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

#1 All Season Rooﬁng Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists

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

604-591-3500 SUMMER SPECIAL SAVE THE HST Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Sept 30

Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. A+

604-984-9004

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call for your FREE ESTIMATE

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Top Soil

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010 – North Shore News – A51

AUTOMOTIVE 9160

Sports & Imports

1986 JAGUAR XJ6. “On the edge of collectability” opines luxury car expert John Faulkner (Central Auto) of this model. A Must-see. T. Lautens, 604 921-9722

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The North Shore’s Best 2005 Inﬁniti G35 Sports Coupe 4 seater, auto/Tiptronic, local, leather, sunroof, pwr front seats, 18” Inﬁniti wheels, new tires, only 72k, immaculate. $22,850

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2003 BMW X5 4.4 auto, local sunroof, only 86k from new, spotless. $19,850 1987 BMW, 325, classic, 5 spd. beige, vinyl, sun roof, exc cond. 100,000mi, $2500, 604-873-3243

1993 NISSAN 240, black, low km 1 owner, 5 spd, sr, power pack, mint cond., $6800, 604-505-4957 1993 TOYOTA Camry, 5spd, p/l, p/s, p/w, p/b, A/C, CD/AM/FM, 428,000KM-Hwy Drvn, Exc Cond, $1888 motoapx@gmail.com or 604 925 4483 1999 TOYOTA Tercel 4-door sedan, automatic, 150,000 km, deep green, reliable, $2,750 neg. Tel. (604) 649-3083 2000 VOLVO S80, $5995, clean serviced, air caired, 190K km, ps, pb, pw, new tires, cd; 926-4853

2003 BMW 330xi 4 Dr All Wheel Drive Sports Sedan, auto/Steptronic, local, sunroof, pwr heated leather sports seats, climate control, cd, only 77k from new, spotless. $19,850 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 pwr steel top convertible, auto/Tiptronic, local, only 85k, immaculate. $19,850

2005 Mercedes Benz C230 4Dr Kompressor auto, local, alloy wheels, only $18,850 70k, spotless

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 V6, auto, local, a/c, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, cd, alloy wheels, immaculate. $11,850 2004 HYUNDAI Sonata, immac, loaded, luxury version. only 69K, 6 mos warr. remaining, dark grey w/tinted rear, black leather int, 4 snows, 1 owner, paid $35,000, now $11,000 obo. 604-926-1206 2004 SUBARU WRX 4 dr sedan, std, red, 1 owner, full service, only 57k Kms, only serious enquires. $18,650. 778-340-0212

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2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY XLT Leather, turbo diesel $39,019

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

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

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

2010 LEXUS RX 350 Only 27,000kms, silver on black leather $45,990

2007 FORD F150 XLT New leather heated seats, all pwr options $22,531

2007 VOLVO S60 2.5T Auto, leather, navigation, U4558 $22,999

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

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 47,378kms, U5490 $24,995

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

2007 BMW 525I Alloys, I-Drive, sunroof, split folding rear seats $29,700

2007 VOLVO C30 T5 M Sunroof, turbo, 5spd, low kms, U4562 $24,888

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT GL Hatchback, only 32,000kms, a/c, 3 to choose. ONLY $12,900

2008 LEXUS IS 350 One owner, immaculate, sport pkg, pearl white, only 27,000kms, U10893A SALE $39,995

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

2007 VW GTI Only 34,000kms, sunroof, leather, premium audio $22,800

2007 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE Auto, low kms, top model, loaded, U4584. Was $35,999. NOW $32,888

2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON LTD Low kms, loaded. ONLY $22,500

2008 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB TRD 47,000kms, sports pkg, silver, 5ft box, U5444B $29,995

2009 LEXUS ISF Silver on black $61,990

2007 VW RABBIT 2.5 New rims & tires, tinted windows, manual $15,000

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

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT L Manual ONLY $8,808

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT Silver, 4WD, only 40,000kms, U5494 SALE PRICE $22,495

2008 LEXUS IS 250 AWD, fully loaded, only 11,800kms, Lexus Certiﬁed $43,990

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2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 Leather, low kms $21,334

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2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL AWD Pwr group, a/c, low kms ONLY $20,960

2007 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Blue, auto, C pkg, only 74,000kms, U5537 SALE $26,995

2008 MERCEDES BENZ ML 550 White on tan, only 30,000kms $49,990

2007 AUDI A4 3.2 QUATTRO S-LINE Xenon lights $33,568

2006 CHEV COBALT SS Sporty & clean, U4484 PRICED TO SELL $9,999

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

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

2006 LEXUS RX 400H Savanagh on tan, fully loaded, Lexus Certiﬁed $34,990

2006 MAZDA 3 Leather, pwr options, premium audio, 2.3L $15,000

2006 VOLVO XC90 7 pass, DVD & nav, U4505 SUMMER SPECIAL $28,515

2007 HONDA CRV LX Auto, 4WD, low kms. Was $23,900 NOW $19,900

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, auto, only 72,000kms, very clean, U5503 $10,995

2006 INFINITI G35 COUPE White on grey, fully loaded, low kms $27,990

2006 VW TOUAREG Only 40,000kms, sunroof, leather, new tires $30,672

2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 430 Convertible, auto, low kms, U4573 NOW $22,999

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

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

2003 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD, great condition, silver on grey, auto $15,990

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Navigation, pwr trunk, park assist $30,222

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

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

2003 HONDA ODYSSEY EX Silver, leather, 115,135kms, very clean, U11067A. Was $13,995 NOW $12,995

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

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2006 Mazda 3 4Dr Sedan DX, auto, local, pwr group, a/c, only $11,850 34k, immaculate 2004 Hyundai Sonata GLX V6, 4dr, auto/Tiptronic, local, sunroof, leather pwr seats, climate control a/c, heated seats, only 39K from new, spotless. $9,850 1997 Mercedes Benz E320 4Dr Sedan auto, local, leather, sunroof, only 117k, sold by us previously & just traded in, exceptionally well kept. $8,850

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2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. Was $28,999 NOW $22,999

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $14,850 1997 BMW 528i 4Dr Sedan auto, local, only 129k, sunroof, walnut dash, spotlessly kept. $11,850

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1997 TOYOTA Camry 109K km, no acc, 4dr, auto, pwr everything, ac, air cared $5500 778-322-3314

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2008 HONDA CRV EX Black, a/c, alloys, keyless entry, sunroof, pwr group, security, tint $23,995

2009 SUZUKI XL-7 Grey, AWD, a/c, alloys, leather, pwr group, sunroof, security, keyless entry $22,888

2009 TOYOTA COROLLA CE Only 21,643kms, silver, a/c, keyless entry, security $14,995

2009 NISSAN SENTRA Grey, a/c, keyless entry, pwr group, security $12,995

2008 MINI COOPER Only 7,217kms, white, a/c, alloys, leatherette, paddle shift, pwr group, sunroof $20,888

2008 SUZUKI SX4 Black, AWD, manual, alloys, pwr group, security, steering wheel controls $13,995

2007 BMW X5 Black, 3rd row seats, AWD, leather heated seats, pwr group, spoiler, sunroof $46,995

ST ON A TEE DRIV 2007 BMW Z4 3.0I Only 46,400kms, grey, convertible, alloys, leatherette, paddle shift, pwr group $26,995

2007 SUZUKI XL-7 Blue, AWD, alloys, keyless entry, pwr group, tint $16,995

2003 CHEV BLAZER LS Yellow, 4dr, 4x4, a/c, alloys, keyless entry, pwr group, sunroof, security, tint $7,995

ST ON A TEE DRIV 2007 FORD RANGER SPORT Only 47,480kms, black, alloys, bed liner $12,995

1998 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER LTD. Leather, sunroof, CD, pwr group $10,888

2006 LAND ROVER LR3 Grey, 7 seater, 4x4, alloys, leather, pwr group, sunroof, running boards, security $24,995

ST ON A TEE IV R D 2006 MAZDA 5 Blue, 3rd row seats, alloys, pwr group, sunroof, security, tint, keyless entry $13,995

2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS Only 43,100kms, black, manual, alloys, pwr group, keyless entry $12,995

2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB White, 4x4, a/c, bed liner, keyless entry, pwr group, security, trailer hitch $14,995

2004 INFINITI I35 Only 60,288kms, silver, leather, pwr group, sunroof, wood trim, security $12,995

2004 NISSAN QUEST Blue, 5dr, pwr group, CD, DVD $10,800

2003 HONDA ACCORD EX-L Silver, alloys, leather heated seats, pwr group, sunroof, security, tint $11,888