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Police quickly enforce new law James Weldon

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IF there was a race to bust the ﬁrst North Shore driver under the province’s new drunk driving laws, the North Vancouver RCMP won it by 11 minutes.

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A City of North Vancouver work crew removes the Second World War vintage air raid siren from Victoria Park Sept. 15. The iconic structure will be refurbished and reinstalled — but not reconnected.

At midnight Monday, a series of stringent new driving regulations came into effect across British Columbia, drastically increasing punishments for intoxicated motorists and lowering the threshold for violations. At 12:20 a.m., ofﬁcers at a North Vancouver RCMP roadblock near the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing stopped a driver whose breath sample registered a blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.05 — the new cutoff for an offence. At 12:31 a.m., West Vancouver Police on Lions Gate Bridge did the same, catching a 64-year-old visitor from Europe at a similar level. Both drivers faced serious consequences. See Violators page 5

Councils upset at sewage plant costs Niamh Scallan

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DISTRICT of North Vancouver councillors are fuming after hearing at a Monday workshop that a new Metro Vancouver liquid waste management plan could cost district households up to $3,830 each. “This is a shitty proposition and it’s not of our making,” Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn said of the potential cost of Metro Vancouver’s proposal to overhaul its wastewater treatment facilities. Metro Vancouver sent a request to municipalities last week

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seeking support for the municipal actions included in the proposed Integrated Liquid Wastewater Management Plan. The municipal actions include signiﬁcant upgrades to the region’s facilities, including the North Shore’s 49-year-old Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant in the next 10 years. According to utilities department manager Lorn Carter, the primary treatment plant — as well as more than 1,000 facilities across Canada — must be upgraded to comply with new federal environmental regulations.

Without federal or provincial funding, the district could be expected to pay up to $134 million. The Lions Gate upgrades could cost all three North Shore municipalities a total of $400 million. A Metro Vancouver report released in May 2010 stated that the North Shore’s sewage treatment plant was contravening federal regulations. Both the Lions Gate facility and the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond, B.C. must incorporate secondary treatment facilities, where more toxins are removed from wastewater than during primary treatment, to comply with federal regulations.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A3

City nixes liquor store move Taylor’s Crossing owner says restaurant, brewery could close Benjamin Alldritt

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CITY of North Vancouver councillors have turned away the latest application to move a private liquor store into the city, a decision that the owner says will likely mean the store’s closure.

Mark James, owner of Taylor’s Crossing, came before council Monday to ask permission to move the liquor store component of his business from 1035 Marine Dr., in the District of North Vancouver, to a new shopping centre at 879 Marine Dr. in the city. Since he purchased the store in 1999, James said, business has not been good and the restaurant, brewery and liquor store have lost “a substantial amount of money.” With the lease on the current premises set to expire in 18 months, James said he needed a new location that offered better shopping trafﬁc and less exposure to crime. “I stand before you here to plead for my business and the jobs of my 108 employees who work there, and for a service that should be available to the residents of the Marine Drive neighbourhood,” James said. James noted that his existing store was only a few metres outside of the city’s border with the district, and he described Taylor’s Crossing, formerly Avalon liquor store, as a “North Vancouver institution.” “That border has no practical relevance to the public, but what does have relevance is the 108 jobs that will disappear if we are unsuccessful at relocating.” James’ application follows a similar request last December from Pemberton Pub owner Cameron Watt, who asked to move his liquor store into 845 Marine Dr., another shopping centre that is adjacent to the mall James hoped to occupy. Watt’s application was turned down by a 5-2 vote, with several councillors expressing concern over the proliferation of liquor outlets on Marine Drive. Taylor’s Crossing has had 19 RCMP visits over the past three years, responding to everything from shoplifting to armed robbery. Coun. Guy Heywood asked James if the proposed move would simply move the crime problem two blocks down the street. “Our current premises are extremely vulnerable to this type of criminal activity due to its hidden and isolated location. I believe the new location in a brightly lit and active shopping mall will solve this very disturbing trend,” James said. “We had an application from another group (Pemberton Pub) which we rejected,” said Coun. Rod Clark. “So if we’re fair here we should reject this out of hand with no further discussion.” “When the initial one came before us I voted for it,” said Coun. See City page 5

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A truck driver who was pulled over by police in North Vancouver with more than 30 kilograms of ecstasy in the cab of his semi-trailer was let out of jail by a provincial court judge Friday and handed a six-month conditional sentence, with nine months’ credit for time already spent locked up.

NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

TAYLOR’S Crossing in the District of North Vancouver has lost a bid to move its liquor store to a new mall a few blocks east in the City of North Vancouver.

Metro sewer levy could jump 8-fold

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For Mayor Richard Walton, a lack of commitment from the federal and provincial governments to a costsharing agreement with North Shore municipalities is presenting an enormous ﬁnancial challenge for the region. “The regulations that indicate this is necessary comes from two ministries of the environment — federal and provincial,” Walton said. “Both of them have put the district and all the other communities in this situation and neither of them pledged a nickel.” “This community, out of the local tax base, cannot afford that,” he added. “This is the most classic downloading case that I have ever, ever seen.” Over the next several years, Metro Vancouver plans to move the North Shore’s primary wastewater treatment from its current location on Squamish First Nation land under the Lions Gate Bridge to a new site at McKeen Avenue and West First Street in the District of North Vancouver — the location of the old BC Rail station. According to Monday night’s presentation to district council, the relocation of sewage piping and primary treatment technology to the old BC Rail site — where a secondary treatment

Trucker caught with 30 kg of ecstasy

WALTON: Classic downloading.

MUSSATTO: We’re united.

facility will be built — will add to the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment upgrade cost, already estimated at $400 million. District councillors also discussed concerns that North Shore communities are more heavily burdened by the costs of Metro Vancouver’s liquid waste management plan than other municipalities in the region. “When you get to the secondary (treatment) upgrade, the costs fall far more on the local community than building a building a primary plant,” Walton said. “We’re in a situation where

we’re in a small (sewerage) district with a major plant upgrade and . . . 70 per cent of the cost falls on us.” “This could pit us against our Metro neighbours,” he added. According to Walton, councillors across the North Shore continue to advocate to local MPs John Weston and Andrew Saxton to press for a costsharing agreement with the provincial and federal governments. “As Metro Vancouver goes through with this liquid waste plan, which they have to do as a requirement with the Ministry of the Environment, there’s

no assurance at all that (the District of North Vancouver is) getting off the hook with this $134 million,” he said. “This is being strongly advocated by our two representatives, Mayor (Pam) Goldsmith-Jones and Mayor (Darrell) Mussatto, on the waste committee.” District council plans to hold a public meeting on the waste management issue in the near future. At a City of North Vancouver council meeting the same night, councillors also voiced many of their district counterparts’ concerns. Coun. Guy Heywood described the potential costs to ratepayers as “truly frightening.” Inhiswrittenreporttocouncil,deputy city engineer Douglas Pope wrote that a typical North Shore household currently pays $181 in regional sewerage levies, over and above municipal charges. This ﬁgure will climb to $565 by 2030 even if the province and the federal government come to the table. If they don’t, the levy will skyrocket to $1,391 by 2030. Said Mayor Darrell Mussatto: “I think Metro Vancouver is united and the North Shore mayors are united. We cannot pay for Lions Gate on our own. We need that one-third-one-third-onethird.”

Judge Judith Gedye handed the sentence to Craig Marcel Dyer, 43, in North Vancouver provincial court Friday. Dyer was nabbed by police driving an 18-wheel transport truck near Main Street and Mountain Highway on Dec. 13, 2009. Police had been alerted to the truck after a member of the public called in a complaint of a possible drunk driver around 10 p.m. that night. When they got to the truck, officers spotted a joint of marijuana, which prompted a further search of the cab with a drug-sniffing police dog. There they turned up a duffel bag containing 30 kg of ecstasy in powder form, along with 500 ecstasy pills and a bag of marijuana. Police estimate the drugs had a street value of between $4.5 million and $6 million in the Lower Mainland. Cpl. Peter DeVries of the North Vancouver RCMP detachment said police don’t know where the trucker was taking the drugs, but “an amount of drugs this large indicates a connection to a well-established drug-trafficking channel.” Dyer was sentenced after pleading guilty Friday to a charge of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. Among conditions of his conditional sentence order, he was ordered to stay away from drugs and take counselling. He was also put on 12 months probation.

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A squirrel that made its way into a BC Hydro substation equipment Tuesday morning caused a power outage affecting about 16,000 customers in North Vancouver.

Power went out in several parts of the City of North Vancouver including areas of central and Lower Lonsdale at about 10:34 a.m. Crews had the problem ﬁxed and power back on by 11:18 Tuesday morning, according to BC Hydro. — Jane Seyd

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Violators lose cars on the spot From page 1 Under the new legislation, passed earlier this year, any motorist who blows between 0.05 and 0.08 is subject to a $200 fine, a three-day driving prohibition, a possible threeday vehicle impoundment and a $250 licence reinstatement fee. All of these are issued on the spot, like any traffic ticket, meaning a violator is punished without trial. For those who blow over 0.08 — the cutoff for a criminal offence — the consequences are more severe still: a $500 fine, a 90-day prohibition, a 30-day impoundment, enrolment in a responsible driving program — at their expense — and, again, the $250 reinstatement fee. Violators must also pay for the installation of an ignition interlock device in their vehicle that will prevent them from starting the engine until they have entered a clean breath sample. Total costs can reach into the thousands of dollars. This is on top of the punishments that were in place for drunk drivers prior to the change in the law. Police in both jurisdictions caught their first drivers with blood alcohol over 0.08 at about 3 a.m. The new rules will ultimately make roads safer, said Sgt. Tim Kravjanski, who heads West Vancouver’s traffic section. “When peoples start seeing this happening and word gets out, it’s going to have a great effect,” he said. “We’ve been noticing it’s not the person who hasn’t been drinking who’s the designated driver; it’s the person who’s had the least to drink. That’s not what a designated driver is. It is somebody who has had nothing to drink. We’re trying to push that back.”

Former NV man loses murder appeal Brian Townsend beat teen hitchiker to death

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THE B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal of a former North Vancouver man who was convicted in 2008 of beating a 15-year-old teenager to death after he picked the boy up hitchhiking in the Interior. A panel of three judges rejected Brian Townsend’s appeal of his second-degree murder conviction Sept. 14, saying the arguments made against the conviction weren’t convincing enough to overturn the decision. Townsend, was convicted by a Kamloops B.C. Supreme Court jury in January 2009 of murdering his victim, a teenager from Quebec who had come to B.C. hoping to ﬁnd work picking fruit, in the summer of 2000. Vivien Morzuch’s battered body was found outside the entrance to Steelhead Provincial Park on July 31 of that year. Five years later, police linked Townsend to the

killing after his thumbprint and DNA were lifted from a piece of duct tape found near the body. RCMP then launched an elaborate undercover sting operation. Townsend was eventually convicted after confessing to beating Morzuch with a baseball bat and dumping him in a ditch, during a videotaped interview with a supposed crime boss, as part of an undercover “Mr. Big” scenario. During the trial, Townsend admitted to beating the teen but denied intending to kill him. Townsend was handed the mandatory sentence of life in prison with no possibility of parole for 14 years. In the appeal, his lawyer argued the conviction should be tossed out, because the judge had erroneously given the jury a written copy of sections of the criminal code dealing with murder, which contain errors about how the “intent” of an accused should be considered. But in a unanimous decision, the three appeal court judges ruled the technical error would not have had an impact on the verdict, noting the judge gave proper verbal instructions to the jury and properly distinguished between murder and manslaughter. “In my view, no substantial wrong or miscarriage of justice has occurred,” Justice Edward Chiasson.

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Bob Fearnley. “I didn’t think we had any place interfering in this business decision. It’s far enough away from the other liquor stores, I don’t think it’s a problem.” Council rejected James’ application by a 4-3 vote. Immediately following James’ presentation, councillors heard a presentation from Brian Riedlinger, owner of Sailor Hagar’s Pub and Liquor Store. Riedlinger asked the city to reinstate a 2004 resolution that barred new liquor stores from opening within 1.6 kilometres

of an existing one. Councillors had backed away from this policy in order to hear the Pemberton Pub and Taylor’s Crossing applications. “We are not afraid of more competition,” Riedlinger said, “however with more liquor retail outlets locating in the City of North Vancouver it will make it more difﬁcult for us to remain viable. . . . The fact is our pub is not proﬁtable and is supported by the business generated by our private liquor store.” Riedlinger said relaxed licensing rules for restaurants, toughened impaired driving

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T didn’t take North Shore police officers long to find drivers contravening British Columbia’s new drinking and driving legislation. The RCMP and the West Vancouver Police Department had road blocks on the North Shore’s two bridges as the toughest driving regulations in the land came into effect Monday. Within 20 minutes one driver on the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing had lost his licence for three days and had his car impounded. Besides the inconvenience, the driver faces a fine and a licence reinstatement fee totalling $450, as well as towing and storage charges. That’s an expensive night out. While we have some sympathy for the unlucky guinea pigs caught early Monday morning who might argue

that they “had only had just one or two drinks,” the police were out in force to drive home a simple message: If you drink — even a little — and drive, you risk serious and expensive consequences. And those consequences get tougher and yet more expensive if you drive while legally drunk. Some have labelled the new regulations a cash grab by a ﬁnancially strapped B.C. government. There might be some truth to that, especially when the move is examined in the context of the decision to reactivate red-light cameras across the province. But we have long favoured the imposition of stiffer penalties on convicted drunk drivers and the use of ignition interlock devices on their cars. We should consider ourselves warned.

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Dear Editor: In response to your Sept. 12 story, High School Bush Party Turns Ugly, I agree: Yes, such parties do often turn out to be, as the RCMP say, “grossly irresponsible” in nature. That said, the fact of the matter is that they also represent the closest thing to self-made culture that a signiﬁcant number of young people feel drawn toward, be part of and are able to access together — a valuable thing. Putting this aside for a moment, I ﬁnd it remarkable

that on the very next page of the same issue there is a story written by someone scarcely older than those found at this party — and in it, booze is referred to as both “important” and “most important” in the same opening minute. I suppose that in some peoples’ eyes, this young lady’s anecdotal tales are seen as demonstrations of responsible enjoyment, which could perhaps serve as examples to the young ones. Let’s keep in mind, though, this fact: most who attend an end-of-summer bush-bash aren’t looking

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Seawalk signs spell confusion

Dear Editor: It is interesting in the Sept. 8 editorial, The Right to Die, that the euthanasia debate in Quebec takes precedence over the need for improved end-of-life care. Fear of death, which appears to fuel the call for legalized euthanasia, would be lessened when easily accessible palliative care and pain relief is available to every person in Canada. Palliative care addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the dying, allowing them to trust the decisions of the medical support team. This is where improvements are needed, not in a debate on euthanasia or to change the present law. Wendy Walji North Vancouver

Dear Editor: Responding to the Sept. 10 letter West Van’s No Dogs Sign Means ‘No Dogs’, I have to say that as a new resident to West Vancouver I am confused by the inconsistency of dog signs that appear along the Seawalk stretching from Ambleside to Dundarave. On some parts of this trail it is OK to walk your dog on a leash, another section even allows dogs to be off-leash and other parts do not allow dogs at all. Then there is a section with a fence that separates dogs from their owners. The concept (my dog just doesn’t get it) allows them to run off-leash behind a fence alongside their owner on the Seawalk. That is four different messages for dog owners on

to play the mid-20s dating game; they’re looking for freedom and a good time, answers and experience — and they do tend to grow up wise once they’ve had their ﬁll of this. They oughtn’t be denied an opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them. Parents, please teach your young ones how to play smart (for that is indeed your duty) — but, please do not keep them from playing how they like, because you fear the worst. To do so, would stiﬂe their growth. Tristan Khan, North Vancouver

the same trail. It is no wonder that the gentleman that the letter writer encountered thought it was OK to walk his dog on a leash. He probably just ﬁnished the section of the trail where the sign indicated a dog inside a green circle and entered your section of the trail where the sign had the dog inside a red circle with a line across it. What if we added more signs to the Seawalk prohibiting a person with a walker, wheelchair or stroller to use this trail as it may hinder others from enjoying their walk along the Seawalk? Would this be considered discrimination? Stephanie Jansen West Vancouver

Poop bags are not trail decor

Dear Editor: Thank you to Robert J. Gelling (Sept. 8) for bringing up yet again the topic of little dog poop baggies left along the trails of dog parks. Unfortunately, no matter how often such letters appear in the North Shore News, some people don’t get the message. I also must take issue with the editor’s note to Gelling’s letter. It gives the impression that it’s OK to leave these disgusting eyesores on the path, as long as you don’t forget to pick them up later. If all the dog-walkers on Mosquito Creek did this, the whole path would be lined with poop bags from beginning to end. Luckily most dog owners are considerate enough to carry their poop bags with them, which isn’t so hard if you hang a larger bag on your arm and put the smaller bags into it. Poop bags on the path disrupt the scenery for people (dog owners or not) who are on the creek to enjoy its beauty, not just to exercise their dogs. Miriam Eguchi North Vancouver

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A7

Valley residents on track with light rail “It’s nice to have a Cadillac like the Canada Line, but the cost is prohibitive. If we’re ever to get the connectivity which we need south of the Fraser, then we better be looking at alternatives.” Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, The Province, Sept. 7.

SINCE 1998, when then-premier Glen Clark off-loaded the Millennium Line project onto the region, TransLink decisions have been a major thorn in the side of North Shore taxpayers and councils who, along with those of Port Moody, Delta and the Fraser Valley, have become increasingly testy as they feed Metro Vancouver’s insatiable appetite for SkyTrain dollars. But times they are achanging, and a September 2010 report by Britishbased Leewood Projects Ltd. is leading the way. Its recommendations should be music to Watts’ ears. Released on Monday, the proposal was prepared by independent transportation consultant, David Cockle, for a Langley-based group Rail for the Valley (RFTV). With a “focus on integrated transport,” the report recommends “conversion of the (former)

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Public Notice

Permissive Tax Exemptions for the Year 2011 Under provision of SBC Chapter 26, Part 7, Division 7, Section 224 of the Community Charter. It is the intention of the Council of the District of West Vancouver to consider Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4660, 2010 at the regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 4, 2010.

N OT E : The tax figures below are estimates only and will be modified based on changes in assessment and tax rates as determined by Council for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Proposed Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4660, 2010 will provide the following properties with an exemption from paying Municipal taxes in the year 2011. EXTRACT OF 2003 COMMUNITY CHARTER SBC CHAP. 26 Part 7: Division 7 – Permissive Exemptions General authority for permissive exemptions 224. (1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw. (2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following: (d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization; (e) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a person who is providing a municipal service under a partnering agreement, (ii) an exemption under section 225 [partnering and other special tax exemption authority] would be available for the land or improvements in relation to the partnering agreement if they were used in relation to the service, (iii) the partnering agreement expressly contemplates that the council may provide an exemption under this provision, and (iv) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization;

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2012

2013

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Proposed Exemption

(estimated)

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority/Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver 2154, 2156, 2195 & 2/3 of 2175 Gordon Ave.

224.2 (k)

$ 33,418

$ 34,087

$ 34,768

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver BCP11635 Lot A

224.2 (k)

26,812

27,348

27,895

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver BCP17366 Lot 1

224.2 (k)

35,369

36,077

36,798

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver BCP17366 Lot 2

224.2 (k)

34,806

35,503

36,213

Jumpstart Childcare Gleneagles Elementary, 6350 Marine Dr.

224.2 (d)

271

276

282

Kids Unlimited Solutions Cypress Park Primary, 4355 Marine Dr.

224.2 (d)

3,653

3,726

3,801

Taking Shape Preschool Caulfeild Elementary, 4685 Keith Rd.

224.2 (d)

818

835

851

Irwin Park Tree House Childcare Irwin Park Elementary 2455 Haywood Ave.

224.2 (d)

563

575

586

Early Inquirers Preschool West Bay Elementary, 3175 Thompson Pl.

224.2 (d)

1,423

1,452

1,481

Holly House & Footprints Preschool Hollyburn Elementary 1329 Duchess Ave.

224.2 (d)

1,521

1,551

1,582

PJ Kids Club & West Van Playschool Pauline Johnson Elementary 1150 22nd St.

224.2 (d)

734

748

763

Ambleside Childcare Facilities Society Ridgeview Elementary 1250 Mathers Ave.

224.2 (d)

494

504

514

La Maison Cedardale Centre, 595 Burley Dr.

224.2 (d)

4,086

4,168

4,251

Little Learners’ School Westcot Elementary, 760 Westcot Rd.

224.2 (d)

125

127

130

Chartwell Preschool Chartwell Elementary School 1250 Chartwell Dr.

224.2 (d)

391

399

407

Parish of St. Monica United Church 6404 Wellington Ave.

224.2 (f)

2,186

2,230

2,275

St. Francis in the Wood 4773 South Piccadilly Rd.

224.2 (f)

4,464

4,553

4,645

St. Anthony’s Parish Catholic Church 2347 Inglewood Ave.

224.2 (f)

9,084

9,266

9,451

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church 885 22nd St.

224.2 (f)

4,072

4,153

4,237

West Vancouver Presbyterian Church 2893 Marine Dr.

224.2 (f)

4,131

4,214

4,298

Hollyburn Christian Fellowship 1403 Duchess Ave.

224.2 (f)

8,713

8,888

9,065

West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave.

224.2 (f)

18,920

19,299

19,685

(f) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (h) [buildings for public worship],

Parish of St. Christopher’s 1068 Inglewood Ave.

224.2 (f)

6,441

6,570

6,701

North Shore Jewish Congregation 1305 Taylor Way

224.2 (f)

10,653

10,866

11,083

(i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building,

First Church of Christ Scientist 714 20th St.

224.2 (f)

3,067

3,129

3,191

(ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands, and

Christ the Redeemer Church 595 Keith Rd.

224.2 (f)

18,582

18,954

19,333

Park Royal Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1335 3rd St.

224.2 (f)

4,244

4,329

4,415

North Shore Unitarian Church 370 Mathers Ave.

224.2 (f)

5,141

5,244

5,349

West Vancouver Baptist Church 450 Mathers Ave.

224.2 (f)

8,370

8,537

8,708

St. David’s United Church 1525 Taylor Way

224.2 (f)

8,085

8,247

8,412

(iii) an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii); (k) and or improvements for which a grant has been made, after March 31, 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal.

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How many more times than 10 have we heard the promise of a “third” SeaBus, only to learn now that TransLink cannot afford to reﬁt the two we already had? How many times have we not followed through on seceding from TransLink and going it alone on transit? From Chilliwack to Surrey and to the North Shore, taxpayers have had enough of being forced to drop billions of transportation-related dollars into federal, provincial, regional and TransLink coffers for what Surrey’s Mayor Watts now describes as luxury political decisions. So if the Rail for the Valley initiative succeeds — to however small a degree — its members will have done so much more than move one step closer to a transit solution for themselves. As Malcolm Johnston said to me after the RFTV release, “There is no reason why the feasibility of an extension to the Valley line through to the North Shore could not at least be investigated. Who knows, perhaps access to the rail bridge adjacent to the Ironworkers Memorial could be negotiated to allow shared-tracking through to Horseshoe Bay.” However that may be, if David Cockle’s report ﬁnally puts the lie to the industry-bucking TransLink mantra that light-rail is more expensive to build than a gold-plated SkyTrain-based system, they will have done every one of us a big, big favour. rimco@shaw.ca Readers interested in reading the full report can contact David Cockle at info@leewoodprojects. co.uk.

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160 units proposed for Taylor Way Niamh Scallan nscallan@nsnews.com

IT’S time for the public to weigh in on a development proposal that could see a residential subdivision expand from 21 to 160 units, District of West Vancouver councillors decided at a Sept. 13 meeting.

Councillors unanimously agreed that a development application for 880 Taylorwood Place, a 6.6-acre property at the northeast corner of Taylor Way and Keith Road, be forwarded on to the community for consultation. “I support this application and I think that the developer has gone through a fair bit of diligence already and they’ve done some neighbourhood consultation,” said Coun. Shannon Walker. “The most important thing is to get this project out for community consultation and let’s see what the neighbourhoods have to say to us.” The Polygon Homes proposal would, if approved, create 60 townhouses and two low-rise apartment buildings with 50 units apiece. Polygon’s plan for the corner of Taylor Way and Keith Road requires an amendment to district’s Ofﬁcial Community Plan, rezoning permission and a development permit before it proceeds. “At this stage, it’s the public’s turn to comment and work with the applicant to make it a made-in-West-Van solution,” said Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A11

RCMP hunting for Eastview school arsonist Damage minor, but blaze could have been serious

“It’s not unheard of for an entire school to go up in flames as a result of something that significant,” he said. Investigators believe the fire started when someone set

a pile of rags alight next to the doorway. “It deﬁnitely appears to have been intentional,” said DeVries. Police are looking for three

young men they say knocked on the neighbour’s door to report the blaze but left without giving their names. They’re described as 14-16 years old and about 5 feet 11

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POLICE are looking to the public to help them ﬁnd the arsonists they believe set ﬁre to Eastview elementary last month.

Firefighters were called to the North Vancouver school at about 9:30 p.m. Aug. 21 when a neighbour reported a fire at the west entrance. Crews arrived to find flames climbing the wall next to the door into the soffits. They put out the blaze in a matter of minutes, pulled off the fascia board to extinguish hotspots and then ventilated the school. The facility suffered some limited damage to the outside and smoke damage to the interior. Investigators say the cost of repairs will be in the thousands. Although the incident was relatively minor, it’s one police are taking seriously, said Cpl. Peter DeVries, a spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP.

inches tall. “We don’t know at this point if they were the ones responsible and got afraid that the ﬁre was getting bigger than they had expected, or whether they were just kids who were in the area and saw it happen,” said DeVries. Either way, they might know something valuable, he said. Investigators are also on the hunt for the occupants of a white vehicle with a black roof seen parked near the school at the time. Those individuals, described simply as a black male and a white female, may or may not have been connected to the other three

teens, said DeVries. The RCMP are pinning their hopes on Facebook and similar networking sites to help them solve the case. “We’ve asked our youth intervention unit to try and get this into the social media in the school, because if it is teenagers who started the ﬁre, it’s likely they have talked about it,” said DeVries. “We’re hoping that someone in the school has heard about it or knows some names they can put forward to the police.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Vancouver RCMP at 604985-1311. Callers should cite ﬁle 2010-23430.

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A12 - North Shore News - Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Build Community, Buy a Brick campaign event

District of West Vancouver Coun. Trish Panz and director of parks and community services Anne Mooi ﬂank society board member Andy Krawczyk.

Ambassador hosts Raana Amin and Barbara Splatt greet guests. Representatives of the West Vancouver Community Centres Services Society hosted an unveiling ceremony of their Build Community, Buy a Brick campaign at West Vancouver Community Centre Sept. 9. The campaign, launched in June, is a fundraising initiative that recognizes community members who support the enhancement of programs and services at the West Vancouver facility by recognizing them with an engraved brick at the centre’s south entrance. For information on buying a brick, visit www.westvancouver.ca/wvccss.

Innocenzo, Valentino and Isabella De Cotiis check out their bricks.

Ralph and Sharon Turfus buy a brick to kick-start the program.

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A Craftsman home in West Vancouver underwent renovations to give its master bedroom a spacious and luxurious ensuite featuring a large, free-standing tub ﬁtted with Perrin & Rowe faucets and illuminated by a crystal chandelier.

All-white ensuite is pure elegance DIG DEEP Todd Major shares tips on fall lawn renewal. page 14

FROM the moment they stepped inside the 13-year-old Craftsman house situated on a private lot, this West Vancouver couple knew it had potential.

The couple fell in love with the layout and design of most of the home; however, it was marred by one glaring ﬂaw: a small and inefﬁcient master bedroom and ensuite. A renovation was in order with the main objective to establish a larger room and a cleverly designed storage space for a large collection of designer handbags and shoes. What girl doesn’t dream of a closet like Carrie Bradshaw’s in the movie Sex in the City?

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bedroom and guest room. This opened up enough space to enlarge the bedroom and build in a new walk-in closet and large ensuite. With a white palette in mind, the ﬂoor was covered in beautiful Bianca carrera mini sunﬂower tiles from Creekside Tile. This was carried through to the large walk-in shower stall where the mini tiles were complemented with Bianca carrera subway tiles and slabs. The large contemporary tub is the centrepiece of the modern room. Fitted with Perrin & Rowe faucets, the Van Gogh 66-inch freestanding soaker tub is illuminated by an oversized crystal chandelier from

Chintz & Co. Perhaps one of the more stunning elements within the bathroom is the millwork by Eurotek Enterprises. Two Kallista Barbara Barry under-counter basins are enveloped in custom-made cabinetry complemented by stunning knobs and pulls from Restoration Hardware. Over each sink basin sits a custom built mirror ﬂanked by wall sconces, also from Restoration Hardware. The white palette extends into the master bedroom where gorgeous dark hardwood ﬂoors predominate. A wall of builtin cabinetry provides plenty of storage space and adds architectural distinction to

the room. Each side cleverly conceals two floor-to-ceiling shoe closets that pull out with ease. The room is wrapped in Benjamin Moore Affinity Secret AF-710 and harmonized beautifully with bedding from Restoration Hardware. The cool grey colour of the room beautifully complements the all-white palette while highlighting the chrome fixtures. In the end, this thoughtful renovation has given new life to the family’s 13-year-old Craftsman home and has integrated many of the new, modern See Built-ins page 19

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See Seed page 15

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Seed now to allow time for germination From page 14

secret fertility products and much labour to enhance their lawns, but the fundamental lawn maintenance techniques have not changed since the residential lawn was first made popular back in the 1950s. Soil aeration is probably the single most important maintenance function that will enhance the health of lawn grass, especially for lawns that receive heavy foot traffic. Soil aeration can only be done effectively by using a mechanical core aerator, a machine that rumbles across the lawn sticking hollow tynes into the lawn pulling out a small core of grass and soil. The purpose of soil aeration is to allow more air and water to penetrate in to the lawn which enhances rooting depth and lawn health. Core aeration also relieves shallow-depth drainage and compaction problems but it will not solve deep-depth drainage problems. There are other types of soil aerators for lawns — some that slice, others that push holes into the soil — but most of these are not as effective as core aerators. Core aeration should be done in two opposing directions, and yes just like everything, you can over do it. After core aeration is done if no other maintenance functions are going to be applied, then topdressing should follow. However, I generally recommend core aeration first, followed by dethatching and topdressing last. The benefit is that the dethatcher smashes up the cores left by aeration and leaves the soil on the lawn while allowing the grass core to be raked off. After core aeration the next thing to check in your lawn is the amount of thatch, which is the intertwined layer of dead and living roots, stems and blades of grass plants that accumulates at the soil surface. Some thatch is part of a healthy lawn and constantly removing it denudes lawn health. The healthy amount of thatch for the average residential lawn is somewhere between a quarter to half inch in thickness, which can be checked with a tape measure. A little more or a little less is of no consequence. If there is too much thatch then dethatching (power raking) is required. I have seen many overly enthusiastic power rakers at work, ripping and tearing every last shred of thatch, moss and grass root from their lawns until nothing remains but a few strands of grass and bare earth. The damage done to the lawn cannot be recovered during the short fall growing season, leaving the lawn susceptible to further degradation during the ravages of winter. Proper dethatching should be done in two opposite directions to remove the majority of thatch, but not all of it,

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only enough to re-establish the grass to thatch balance. The material that is raked out of the lawn can be safely put into the compost. After dethatching is done, it’s time to topdress and overseed. Not all dethatched lawns require overseeding, but most lawns do require a little topdressing. Overseeding too late into the fall is useless because new grass seed requires 10 days or more to germinate and at least a month thereafter to grow strong enough to withstand winter. Topdressing soil can be safely applied after dethatching with the purpose of ﬁlling in gaps and depressions while providing a soil matrix for the remaining grass to grow into. Topdressing soils vary depending on the recipe, but any good soil, compost, manure or coarse sand will do. Personally I do not favour the use of sand for topdressing, unless there is a pre-existing drainage problem or high trafﬁc use, because sand is lifeless and provides no nutrients and the wrong type of sand is often used in topdressing. Coarse

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GardenSmart Workshop — Putting Your Garden to Bed: Learn how to protect soil from the harsh winter elements using mulch and cover crops, Saturday, Oct. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Van. Workshop is free, but registration is required: 604-990-3755.

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A wall of built-in cabinetry features a pull-out shoe closet for the homeowner’s designer footwear collection.

Built-ins provide storage From page 13

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of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Heights Church, 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Deep Cove Garden Club meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on the second ﬂoor of Parkgate Community Centre. Meetings include speakers, workshops and more. Info: Elaine at 604929-2928. Delbrook Garden Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherines Church, 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. New members welcome. Guests: $5. Info:

Linda @ 604-987-3896. Edible Garden Project Volunteer Orientation Night: A monthly meeting to learn about the projects the Edible Garden Project is running and how to get involved, will take place the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Location will be provided upon registration. Registration and info: www.ediblegardenproject. com or email volunteer@ ediblegardenproject.com. Green Thumbs Garden Club: A club for beginner or intermediate gardeners meets on the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., on the North

Shore. Info: 604-990-9394 or www.icangarden.com. West Vancouver Garden Club meets the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month from September to July with the exception of January. Coffee and guest speakers, 7:30 p.m. at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Cost: $25 per year or $35 for a couple, drop-in is $5. Info: www.westvangardenclub. com. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell and Pamela Stone E-mail information for your North Shore non-proﬁt, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

Friends of Hunter Park in Lynn Valley: All ages are welcome to a community invasive plant pull and planting, Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at the Chaucer Road entrance (by steps) just inside the park and follow the signs to the pull area. Wear suitable clothing and bring garden gloves. Other tools will be supplied. Bring your own water. Refreshments will be supplied and coffee donated by Waves Coffee House in Lynn Valley. Cancelled if heavy rain. Capilano Garden Club meets the second Monday

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The District of West Vancouver: 2 01 0 TA X SA L E Pursuant to section 405 of the Local Government Act, The District of West Vancouver is required to publish the time and place of the tax sale and the description and street address, if any, of properties subject to tax sale. The 2010 Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chambers of The District of West Vancouver, 750 - 17th Street, West Vancouver BC at 10 am on Monday, September 27, 2010. The following properties will be included in the Sale unless delinquent taxes, plus interest, are paid before that time. List subject to change. ADDRESS 6995 Hycroft Road 5695 Westport Road 4711 Pilot House Road 3740 Southridge Avenue 2441 Mathers Avenue 112 2274 Folkestone Way 640 Ballantree Road

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Notice to Prospective Purchasers: Purchasers of tax sale properties should be aware that they will NOT have the right to receive title or possession until after one year following the date of the tax sale. During this period, the registered owner of the property has the right to redeem the property from the tax sale thus canceling the sale. Properties sold at Tax Sale are subject to the Property Purchase Tax.

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A20 - North Shore News - Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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COLE Crawford, 8, and sister Saje, 7, help plant trees at the south section of Deep Cove’s Panorama Park as part of TD Tree Days, a tree planting program supported by employees of TD Bank Financial Group.

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North Shore Youth Orchestra: If you are interested in playing in or helping with the formation of a youth orchestra starting up in September, call David at 604-988-8818 or email dlmusicstudio@shaw.ca.

Parent-Child Mother Goose Programs: A free 10-week program that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs and stories. Toddler groups, 12 to 30 months are from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and infant groups,

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BRONWYN Collett (left), Nicole Oates and Naomi Reuveny, of North Shore Multicultural Society’s IDEA summer camp, share treats and collect donations for the World Wildlife Foundation at a bake sale, Sept. 10 at Grand Boulevard Park. The camp, based on MTV’s The Buried Life, had the kids come up with creative goals and ﬁnd a way to accomplish them.

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cover, but in this case the stunning cover art will lead readers to an equally mesmerizing story. Healey beautifully and seamlessly incorporates Maori mythology and modern fantasy in this gripping debut novel for teens. Seventeen-year-old Ellie Spencer is a seemingly fairly ordinary student at a boarding school in Christchurch, a town located on New Zealand’s South Island. Ellie is disgruntled at not having been permitted to spend the year with her older sister while her parents go on a roundthe-world trip. She has gained weight, feels like an outsider and misses her friends from her former school. Her life

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RANDIE arrives home from school and every aspect of her demeanour causes you to tense up. She struts into the room with a sneer on her face. When you say something provocative like; “Hi, how are you?” she rolls her eyes and mutters, “Fine,” and she heads down the hall to her room. It feels to you like she just can’t get away fast enough. Kids with attitude push every one of your buttons. They convey utter contempt for you and all other adults when they develop that non-caring pose. You ﬁgure you can never get through to them and their body language feels like a personal attack. The problem with a bad attitude is that it can start easily when a child just wants to separate from you. She wants to make the point

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KIDS may demonstrate a poor attitude to separate themselves from you. Make it clear that rude behaviour is not acceptable to avoid it becoming a habit. that she is older, wants more independence and chooses to do this by becoming uncomfortable to be with. If we don’t deal with it, it can become a habit, a way of relating to people and one that will do them no good. So what can cause an attitude and what can we do about it? All kids reach a stage where they need you to do some letting go. The challenge is to let go, increase responsibilities, reduce the limits and respect their process toward the goal of growing up. At the

same time, they still need parenting. They need limits, expectations and respect. Let your child know that her attitude is unacceptable. Even if she hasn’t actually said something disrespectful, actions count. She is expected to come home, say hello and spend a few minutes with any adult in the room before she politely heads off to her room. Most kids will accept the rule when you state it. They may not be exactly gracious at ﬁrst, but the minimum expectation is that they will at least say hello when they

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Plot twist at book’s end From page 21 becomes involved in a battle of mythic proportions between a race of immortals (of whom the strange woman is one) and the gorgeous Mark and herself. Throughout these plot developments, we are told that the entire country has been appalled by reports of a serial killer who has been murdering people and, horrifyingly, snatching his victim’s eyes. The killer’s connection to Maori mythology becomes evident as Ellie begins to understand the power of the mask she has purchased. The ending, while satisfying, has a plot twist that will surprise readers and the book appeals on several levels. There is a romantic interest, a rich background

in Maori mythology and an exotic setting in a faraway country. The book has a lengthy afterword in which the author explains where she has kept to the original Maori stories and where she has made adaptations. A glossary of Maori words is also included.

Be on the lookout for more books from this author! Some other books of teen ﬁction based on mythology are: ■ Psyche in a Dress by Francesca Lia Block ■ Dingo by Charles De Lint ■ Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer ■ Snake Dreamer by Priscilla Galloway ■ Ithaka by Adele Geras ■ The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaerai ■ Lost in the Labyrinth by Partrice Kindl ■ Cupid: A Tale of Love and Desire by Julius Lester Fran Ashdown is the children’s librarian at the Capilano branch of North Vancouver District Public Library. She is a sucker for good cover art. For more library information, check out www. nvdpl.ca.

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Tween’s ‘video star’ party a birthday hit Tom Zillich

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With our daughter and her friends over the past 10 years, we’ve made an annual mid-summer trek to Splashdown Park in Tsawwassen — a great place for a party, to be sure, but this year we opted for something a little different, and musical. You see, I told our daughter about the studio at Expo 86, where people could sing and record hit songs of the day, either solo or with friends. “That sounds like fun,” she said. But I knew the studio no longer exists. So I went Googleing and found a similar operation called Creativ Music Centre, located in North Vancouver. In addition to bookings for legit recording sessions by pro and amateur musicians and lessons, the stylish studio also stages Pop Star Birthday Parties. Since 2003, studio boss Jim Kwan and his Creativ crew have hosted close to 1,000 song-recording sessions for parties of various size and situation — birthdays, corporate events, stags and stagettes, Christmas-time celebrations, pretty much anything. A more recent wrinkle are video lip-synching sessions, which we booked for our group of eight girls. Combined, the studio does an average four such parties each week at its 7,000-square-foot space, located next to Lynn Creek. “The CD-recording sessions (called Pop Star parties) have been huge,” Kwan said, “but we found that over the years, kids See Lip-synching page 28

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Lip-synching girls have fun in NV studio From page 26 would come here twice, three times having done the same thing, during a previous birthday party here. The (Video Pop Star party) was developed as something new.” The sessions have been booked by party people as far aﬁeld as Chilliwack, Kwan said. A limited number of songs are offered for CD-recording sessions, but

the track selection for video parties is pretty much limitless. Our “Delta Gurls” group name was a play on “California Gurls,” the hit Katy Perry song chosen as their music video track. It all came together during a twohour session. First, the Gurls spent 30 minutes learning some dance steps with Emily, a choreographer. Then some glam and glitter was added to each of their faces by makeup artist

Asha. For the ﬁnal hour, in a well-lit room with chroma green-screen background, Kwan and camera man Jamie directed the Gurls, given high-energy coaching for dance routines and group and solo lip-synching as short clips of the song played on a portable stereo. “C’mon, sing it, girls! Keep it moving!” instructed Kwan, who, when not working at Creativ, makes time to sub-in on keyboards with local jazz

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Toopy and Binoo: Playdoh presents a Treehouse live presentation, featuring Toopy and Binoo, Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Capilano Mall’s Grand Court, North Vancouver. Children are invited to play with the characters one hour prior to each show.

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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 Centre in downtown. The sixth annual event runs Thursday, Sept. 23 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $80 and are available at Village VQA Wines at 3050 Edgemont Blvd. in North Vancouver or Bellevue Wine Company at 1471 Bellevue Avenue in West Vancouver. photo Brian Harris

THIS Brian Harris photo of a beekeeper lifting a tray of bees from a hive atop of the Vancouver Convention Centre’s living grassland roof is among the 39 on display at the Museum of Vancouver for Home Grown.

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THEY’RE putting up pickles at the Museum of Vancouver. Canned green beans and beets, fruit preserves, jams and jellies, chutneys, relishes . . . it’s all lining the shelves in the museum’s latest exhibit. No, the preserves don’t mark the start of a new austerity program at the museum — they represent an interactive feature of Home Grown: Local Sustainable Food, on until Jan. 2, 2011. Home canners are invited to donate jars of home-preserved fruits and veg-

etables to the Communal Wall of Preserves. Jars of all shapes with a maximum height of 11 inches or 28 centimetres can be dropped off at the Museum’s

front desk; they will go to good causes once the exhibit is over. The wall is just one element of an exhibit that explores the city’s passion for backyard farming and sustainable local food. According to photojournalist Brian Harris, the 39 large-scale images he took over three years illustrate some of the ways Vancouverites are working to regain control of our food system. From community gardens and industrial-scale sustainable hothouses to some of the city’s most forward-thinking chefs, Home Grown captures the current momentum behind local food production and urban agriculture. It is meant both

to inspire, and to serve as a springboard for discussion and ideas. In a release, Harris said the exhibit is “dedicated to those who see the beauty in small scale sustainable farming. Urban agriculture is about how we relate to the physical world and strive to develop a deeper connection to our food. The industrial world doesn’t seem to want people to know how their food is being produced.” The MOV has partnered with FarmFolkCityFolk to present the exhibit, and has planned a series of food-based events throughout the fall, inSee Talks page 30

Crystal Head bottle signing: Like vodka? Are you a fan of Dan Aykroyd? On Friday, Sept. 24, 6-7 p.m., the actor will be behind the bar at Yew in the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver to mix Crystal Head Vodka cocktails. Aykroyd, spokesperson for the brand, is making a stop at the restaurant on a “bottlesigning” tour of Western Canada and the U.S. to share his passion for the quadrupledistilled and diamond-ﬁltered vodka. Manufactured by the government of Newfoundland, it’s sold in a clear glass bottle shaped like a skull. An Evening With a Lunatic Farmer: Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks will hold a fundraising evening with Joel Salatin, holistic farmer, author, educator and activist, Monday Sept. 27, 7 p.m. at UBC’s H. R. MacMillan Building, 2357 Main Mall Vancouver. Salatin will discuss sustainable See more page 31

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cluding talks and tours with growers, activists and chefs, family workshops, and the Food and Beers Speaker Series, a series of talks and panel discussions hosted by acclaimed Canadian journalist and founder of The Tyee, David Beers. The next event in the Food and Beers Speaker Series takes place this Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m.: Iron Chef - The Local Food Edition, will see two Vancouver chefs — Todd Bright of Wild Rice and Jennifer Peters of Raincity Grill — go-

ing head-to-head using ingredients donated by the local producers of the Home Grow-In’s Buyers’ Club Co-op. On Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. farmer Karen Howbolt will lead a talk and tour of the exhibit, and discuss the politics of seeds and our local food system with a global view. On Oct. 14 a panel of local growers, chefs and manufacturers will discuss Can The City Feed Itself? And later in the series, visitors will hear from James McKinnon and Alisa Smith, the authors of The 100 Mile Diet. Find out more at www.museumofvancouver.ca.

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Dish and Dazzle: On Monday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) will host this new fundraising event and cocktail competition at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Grab a glass of sparkling wine and groove to live entertainment. Taste samples from the hottest wineries and chefs while you cheer for your favourite mixologist as they compete for cocktail glory. Admission: $250. Funds raised will beneﬁt the BCHF. Tickets and info: www.bchospitalityfoundation.

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Sunday Family Style Dinners: All the joys of family dinners and no dishes every Sunday at Fraîche restaurant, 2240 Chippendale Rd., West Vancouver. The dinner features three courses with a traditional entree such as roast beef. Price: $40 per adult and $20 for kids 12 and under. Reservations: 604-925-7595. — Compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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cal Expeditions, will give a free presentation about the environment and people of Borneo, Thursday, Sept. 23, 7:30-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7400 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.

The Paciﬁc Spirit Choir is looking for singers with some experience to join their group. The choir rehearses Wednesdays from 8 to 9:50 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. Info: gvanwyck@shaw.ca or www. paciﬁcchoir.ca.

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WENDY McNaughton (left), Judy O’Neill, Carol Smith and Chris Robertson contributed to Creation, a work of art recently installed in the sanctuary at Highlands United Church in North Vancouver. The work was handcrafted using fabrics left over from the church’s ﬂea market.

Taijiquan Lectures and Demonstrations: The North Shore Tai Chi Spirit and Tai Chi Players will host this event with masters Helen Liang and Chenhan Yang, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Fee: $30. Registration: www.meetup. com/northshoretaichi/. Info: 604-986-9276. Journey Through the Jungles of Borneo: Sheryl Grubner and Brent Loken, founders of Ethi-

North Shore Chronic Pain Support Group will meet Thursday, Sept. 23, 1-3 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. A speaker from the Environmental Health Association of B.C. will talk about multiple chemical sensitivities. Info: Heather, 604929-0286 or www.nvancpsg. blogspot.com. Breakfast Series: North Shore MLAs invite the community to this discussion, Friday, Sept. 24, 7:15 a.m. at The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 700 Old Lillooet Rd., North Vancouver. The relationship between early learning, childhood vulnerability and family policy as a driver of economic development will be discussed. Admission: $25. Tickets: www.bcliberals. com/northshorebreakfast. Info: northvancouverseymour@ bcliberals.com. Toastmasters Launch of the See more page 33

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Sea to Sky Business Network Chapter of Think Referrals, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. at White Spot, Park & Tilford Centre, North Vancouver. There will be a special guest speaker and an opportunity to meet other successful entrepreneurs and business professionals. RSVP: reganmilne@ gmail.com. Antique Appraisals and Silent Auction: Event will take place Saturday, Sept. 25, 1-3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s and St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 2641 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Building a Sustainable Financial Future: A free investment seminar presented in partnership with Vancity, Saturday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Lynn Valley library, North Vancouver. Find out how you can build a sustainable ﬁnancial future through a range of products and strategies, including socially responsible investment options. Registration required by Sept. 25: 604-877-2573. Help Float Our Boat: North Shore Dragon Busters will host their annual fundraiser, Saturday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. at Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill in Westview Centre, North Vancouver. This event helps fund the North Shore’s only breast cancer dragon boat team whose mandate is to raise awareness that there is hope and the ability to lead a full and active life after a breast cancer diagnosis. Admission: $25, includes a burger and glass of wine or beer. There will also be

Local Volkssport Club will host a non-competitive ﬁve/10kilometre walk in the Horseshoe Bay area, Saturday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604-682-8390. Trail Recognition: Celebrate the opening of Bobsled, Lynn Valley’s newest mountain-biking trail, and other trail related projects on Fromme Mountain, Saturday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. at the gravel road at the north end of Mountain Highway. North Vancouver District staff will be on-site for directions to the event site. Light refreshments will be served. Bottle Drive: The Clean Water for Haiti Team will be collecting bottles, Sunday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. All money raised will go to Life Water Organization to help build a well and clean washrooms for a village in Haiti. Pick-up services available: 604-961-8400. — Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell

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A34 - North Shore News - Wednesday, September 22, 2010

what’s going on

The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Community Centre. All strings welcome. Info: David, 604-922-1035.

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KAWAI Music Canada’s David Mitchell tickles the ivories at Capilano University’s 16th annual piano sale. The Sept. 17 event saw more than 100 pianos up for sale, ranging from grands to uprights to digital keyboards.

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

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PURSUANT to Section 254 of the Community Charter and Section 405(1) of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that as of September 27, 2010, the following property will be subject to Tax Sale unless the Delinquent Taxes together with interest are sooner paid. The 2010 Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chamber of the City of North Vancouver, 141 West 14th Street at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2010. LIST SUBJECT TO ALTERATION LOT

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From page 34 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. North Vancouver Newcomers’ Club welcomes singles and couples who are new to the community or have experienced change of status and are looking for a new social group with meetings the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month as well as a variety of activities throughout the month. Info and details: Christine, 604980-5885.

Soroptimist International of North and West Vancouver, a volunteer service organization for business and professional women, meets on the second Wednesday of each month, September to June, 7 p.m. Info and location: 604-980-0108 or sinorth. westvancouver@soroptimist. net. Guests are welcome.

Polynesian Dance Classes: Beginners classes for adults and children, Sundays and Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9828311.

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what’s going on From page 36 8372 or www.vcn.bc.ca/cfuwns. Community Lunch: Come and enjoy lunch with other people in the neighbourhood, Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. Hosted by the Sharing Abundance Association at St. Andrew’s United Church, 1044 St. Georges. Free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Info: www.standrews-united.ca or 604985-0709. Contract Bridge: Every Monday and Thursday, 12:303 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $1. Info: 604-987-7529. Dads’ Parenting: Westcoast Family Resources Society offers a free group on Thursdays, 68 p.m. Call Stephen at 604417-3407 for information and venue. Duplicate Bridge: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12:454 p.m. in the Cedarview Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $2. Info: 604-987-7529. English Classes: All are welcome to basic and intermediate level classes, Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.noon, at 941 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Cost: Free. Information: 604-657-0908. Family of Origin Parenting: Westcoast Family Resources Society North Shore offers a free group on Thursday mornings. Call Nancy at 604417-3406 for information, time and venue. Host Program Orientation: Make a newcomer feel more welcome in the community. Orientation sessions are the second Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-

123 East 15th St., North Vancouver. To RSVP or for more information contact Virginia at 604-988-2931 or virginiac@nsms.ca. Lions Gate Anglers: Freshwater and saltwater outings, seminars on fishing tackle and techniques, speakers, videos and social events are offered throughout the year. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month except July and August. Info: Ron at 604-929-4262. Mentoring Orientation: Learn how you can encourage and inspire someone in your profession to fulfill their potential. Meetings are the second Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the North Shore Multicultural Society, 207-123 East 15th St. North Vancouver. To RSVP or for more information contact Rosy at 604 988 2931 or rosyj@ nsms.ca. Mount Seymour United Church Thrift Shop is open every Thursday, 2-8 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. mtseymourunited.com. Mount Seymour United Community Gospel Choir: Practices are held once a month at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. No experience is necessary and all voices are welcome. Info: 604-929-1336 or www.mtseymourunited. com.

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LILIAN Fewster, 100, shows off some of the paintings she has created throughout her lifetime. Fewster was part of Cedarview Lodge’s Art Through Our Lives exhibition that featured works by residents living at the care facility and adjacent assisted living residence, Cedar Garden.

North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in all types of embroidery and beading at St. Martin’s Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604-922-4032. North Shore Safety Council meets on the ﬁrst Thursday of each month (except July and August), noon-1:45 p.m., in the Oak room at Delbrook recreation centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Info: Ken Hegler at 604-9802966.

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2010 Tax Sale PURSUANT TO Section 254 of the Community Charter and Section 405 (1) of the Local Government Act, the District of North Vancouver is required to publish the legal description and street address, if any, of properties subject to Tax Sale. The 2010 Annual Tax Sale will be held in the Council Chamber of the District of North Vancouver at 355 West Queens Road at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2010. The following properties will be included in the sale unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest, are paid before the tax sale commences:

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Good times at Edgemont Harvest Fest

CATORINA Borges, 7, Camila Akrap, 2, and Anna Johnson ﬁre their bean bags through the holes during a bag toss.

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ZOE Thomas, 7, gets her ﬁngerprints taken at the child ﬁnd booth.

APRIL Oxendale, 3, gets blown away by the North Shore Credit Union’s Prize Cube. Kids grabbed a piece of paper and answered a question about the environment.

ELOISE Archer, 5, has an angel painted on her face.

DR. Salima Dadani (left), a dentist, demonstrates teeth brushing with her hygienist Maj Randhawa.

ACHE Brazil, a touring musical group, keep the crowd entertained with their songs and dancing.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A39

NEIGHBOURHOODS Noteworthy neighbours

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MLA Jane Thornthwaite helps present medals and certificates to winners of the North Shore Optimist Club’s recent oratorical and essay contests. She is joined by: oratorical contestants Rabeel Jawaid (second place), Joel Ceholski (first place junior), Ahmad Jawaid (first place); Amaar Kajani (first place essay winner) and Shazia Babul (second place junior and most improved speaker); and Romney Copping, club president, and Mel Johnson, oratorical and essay chairman.

photo courtesy of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives

A 1925 photo of the 100-block of Lonsdale has been inserted into this modern photo of the same place. This location is one of 90 featured in a new book by Sharon Proctor, Time Travel in North Vancouver. The composite photo also promotes the North Vancouver Museum’s Then & Now digital photo contest. Anyone can enter the contest or attend the book launch, being held at the museum, 209 West Fourth St., Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www.northvanmuseum.ca.

Japanese youth make their mark on North Van MUSKOKA Language International recently hosted 43 boys from Hongo School in Tokyo, Japan, to learn English and experience Canadian culture.

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long-term programs. The visiting youth, here for two weeks, made an effort to contribute positively to their host municipality by participating in a volunteer day, choosing to hold a car wash at the Petro-Canada at Lonsdale and 13th to raise funds for the SPCA. The boys raised $300 for the cause. •••

North Vancouver’s Capt. Trevor Welsh was presented with a Commanding Officer’s Commendation, one of three recipients, at the final graduation parade at Albert Head Air Cadet Summer Training Centre near Victoria this summer. Welsh, the centre’s range safety officer for 2010, was charged with safely facilitating 683 Air Cadets to shoot the Daisy 853c Air Rifle over the course

of the summer as part of marksmanship training. He also assisted other departments, ensuring the training centre ran smoothly and was commended for not hesitating to lend a helping hand. During the year, he’s the training ofﬁcer at 103 Thunderbird Squadron in North Vancouver and works for the district. Info: www.cadets.ca. — Email emcphee@nsnews.com

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The families of Megan Meglaughlin and Kevin Hatch are thrilled to announce their engagement. The wedding is planned for next August.

Shirley Macdonald

Dayna and Freddie Leigh

On Sept. 27, Shirley Macdonald will celebrate her 80th birthday. A Deep Cove resident for 53 years, she still loves to ski, hike and swim. She also volunteers as a tax preparer for seniors. Friends and family extend their congratulations.

Family and friends send their love to Dayna and Freddie Leigh on their ﬁrst wedding anniversary. The Leighs were married in Deer Lake Park on Sept. 12, 2009.

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Bill Vanderkley

The family of Bill Vanderkley wish him a very happy 80th birthday. Bill was born Sept. 26, 1930.

Courtney Hood and Giacomo Persi Paoli

Courtney Hood of North Vancouver married Giacomo Persi Paoli of Quercianella, Italy in a ceremony held in Montenero, Italy on Sept. 8. The couple met at the United Nations where Giacomo was serving as a lieutenant in the Italian navy.

Estelle and Eric Weber

Eric and Estelle Weber (née Cudlipp) were married in Calgary, Sept. 17, 1960. Eric, originally from Munich, Germany and Estelle, originally from the Channel Islands, came to North Vancouver in 1962. For many years they ran Weber’s Reliable TV and Service and are active members of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and the Weavers Square Dancing Club. They celebrated their 50th anniversary with their three children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, sister and brother- in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Hazel Reid

Hazel Reid celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 14 with family and friends. Hazel was born and raised in West Vancouver and has many interesting stories about the early days on the North Shore and the many changes she has witnessed.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A41

Competition drives rise of global workforce WHILE most aspects of the technological world fascinate me, nothing captures my imagination quite as much as how technology impacts our lives.

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THE life of a professional athlete is often full of surprises, but Mason Trafford has already seen his share.

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The Handsworth grad and former North Shore Select soccer player recently celebrated his 24th birthday by boarding a plane for western Finland. “I’ve had an unusual road to get to where I am. Maybe I’m someone those kids who aren’t the stars can look up to. My whole career, I’m not that guy who gets everything handed to him. I definitely flew under the radar and was pretty much an unknown,” said Trafford from his new home in Mariehamn, a Finnish island in the Baltic Sea. After graduating from Handsworth in 2004, Trafford wasn’t being courted by any particular colleges. But after a scout happened to see him in action — the scout was there to examine another player — he was offered a scholarship with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Trafford earned a photo submitted business degree at the desert school and played outside NORTH Vancouver’s Mason Trafford hits top speed in a league game with IFK midfield for the Running Mariehamn in Finland’s top professional league. The Handsworth grad and former Rebels. Two years in he Whitecap caught on with the team this summer. realized he and the coaching staff weren’t getting along. Trafford was Whitecaps training camp and impressed in the last game of the season and I kind of fell out of the coaches’ favour after that. about to call it quits with the Rebels when the coaches with his work ethic. the coaching staff was dismissed. With a “I had an interesting year with them,” Going into the playoffs I found myself not new boss and a new lease on life, Trafford he recalled. “My first year was quite good in the team for the first time in my career. was moved to centre back and graduated as a first year player so they re-signed me for It was really bad timing because obviously the second year. It was bizarre, everything towards the end of the year is when they’re as team captain. Back home in the Lower Mainland, was going really, really well until maybe See Determination page 44 Trafford showed up uninvited at the just before the playoffs. I had a bad game

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VANCOUVER’S Sebastian Salas reconfirmed himself as the king of the Grouse Grind Saturday when he eclipsed his own official competition record in the 20th running of the BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run. The 23-year-old student ran the three-kilometre climb in 25 minutes and one second, topping the record he set last year by 23 seconds. “There were a lot of points where I thought I would blow up, but I wanted to show that I still had the fitness to set the record,” said Salas in a Grouse Mountain Resort press release. “There are a lot of good athletes here and they all went out really hard, but I’m happy to still be the fastest.” Salas topped the next-fastest finisher by more than two and a half minutes with West Vancouver’s Michael Simpson finishing in 27:48 and Kris Swanson finishing third in 28:36. Victoria’s Sarah Baker won the women’s race in a time of 31:18 with course record holder Leanne Johnston of North Vancouver second in 31:34 and Burnaby’s Kristina Rody third in 33:52. Salas’ record-setting run came less than a month after he set a new unofficial Grind record See Donations page 44

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Cove crews pull in gold at Henley Regatta Determination helps keep career moving DEEP Cove Rowing Club crews won two gold medals at the 128th running of the prestigious Royal Canadian Henley Regatta held in August in St. Catherines, Ont.

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Mia Hill, Carolyn Wisheart, Brynn Danvers and Devon Okrainetz teamed up to win in the under-17 women’s quad division, edging out Long Island’s Sagamore Rowing Club by two boat lengths. Wisheart and Okrainetz kept up the winning ways in under-17 women’s doubles, pulling away from a crew from Calgary to take victory. The Henley Regatta features crews from all across North America. Approximately 3,000 athletes from 150 rowing clubs participated in this year’s event.

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making their decisions. It’s just the way it went; one minute I’m flying high and with the drop of a penny I’m looking for a job in a new city.” While Trafford relished playing in his hometown in front of family and friends, the offer from IFK Mariehamn is a valuable chance to ply his trade in Europe, close to the biggest and richest football clubs in the world. “It’s nice to be somewhere where everyone is so into the sport. The crowd is a good group of supporters that know the game and seem to be organized. We’re in a small city so everyone knows us and the whole city is behind us. It’s exciting to be part of it because the European culture towards football is quite a bit different as opposed to in Canada and the U.S. The locker room dynamic has a different feel and the football has a different philosophy as well. With the Whitecaps, there was a lot more diversity in terms of older players with families and wives and kids. Our training setup at SFU wasn’t really conducive to having guys come in and hang out in the morning or after training and be around the club. Here the guys are all close to the same age and everyone comes in the morning quite early and sits around, has a coffee and jokes around. After training it’s the same thing. With the Whitecaps it was more get-in-get-out,” he said. The Whitecaps also couldn’t quite settle on what position Trafford would play, but Mariehamn picked him up specifically to play in his favoured centre-back slot. “They brought me in to shore up the defence,” he said. “I’m definitely a centre-back here on the left side. That’s been my most comfortable position since I turned pro. I had to do the job sometimes on the wide left or up in midfield, but this is definitely what I’m best at.” Mariehamn has had an inconsistent season and is currently locked in a dogfight to avoid relegation to a lower-tier league. The Finns are looking to the six-foot-one North Vancouverite to help shut the door defensively and if he succeeds, there is a two-year contract extension waiting for him at the end of the year. “It’s definitely my dream to keep climbing high to bigger and better places and countries but I try not to think about that too much because it can really weigh on you. Right now I’m just trying to get this contract for next year and keep this team in the league. I just want to get my feet down for a few years and really work at my trade and let that other stuff work itself out. It’s been the story of my career: keeping my head down but staying determined and somehow it’s happened for me every time. But by no means am I one of those guys who has a million offers and gets to go to any school he wants. I just got into college and I somehow slipped in the Whitecaps and now I’m playing premier league in Finland and hopefully something can happen from here.”

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Wong picked for world golf team

Bester makes ATP main draw

NORTH Vancouver’s Eugene Wong was one of three players selected by Golf Canada to represent the country at the 2010 World Amateur Golf Team Championships scheduled for Oct. 28-31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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HARRISON - John C. (Jack) Aug.2, 1927 - Sept.17, 2010 Family and friends are invited to a celebration of the life of Jack Harrison on Friday, Sept.24th at 2pm at North Lonsdale United Church, in North Vancouver. Jack passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home, on Friday, Sept.17th. Jack was known for his keen, alwayspresent sense of humour, his unabashed love of all sports (but especially hockey), his winning way with children, and his devotion to his family and friends. Jack’s eventful life began in Kincardine, Ontario where he grew up on the farm with his three sisters and two brothers. A talented baseball and hockey player, his passion for sports continued into retirement when he enjoyed golf and hiking. After high school, Jack began a long and successful banking career with Bank of Montreal. He was married to Donna Jean Farrell for over fifty years. Work with the bank took the couple and their four children to various towns and cities in south-western Ontario. In 1970 came their final move - to Vancouver. Jack was a proud Canadian, an avid fan of the Canucks and Lions, and enjoyed gardening. He had good friends in his hiking group, his church community, his Friday coffee guys, his symphony group, the BMO pensioners, and his neighbours, young and old on The Del. Music was always an important part of Jack’s life, and he participated in choirs and quartettes during his early years, and enjoyed almost all genres of music. Jack Harrison was predeceased by his wife Donna Jean in 2000, his parents Edwin and Esther Harrison, and his sisters Lois, Dorothy and Marilyn. He is survived by his brothers Howard and Rae, his children Patt (Wayne Lowry), Don (Josie), Pam (Jim Empey) and Tedd (Shawna), nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. All the family will miss this very social and loving man, who handled his illness with grace and dignity. They are all grateful to the homecare workers and nurses who showed such care for our Dad and Papa. They are the unsung heroes and angels in our society. Donations to Jack’s favourite charities, Canuck Place (for respite care) and BC Children’s Hospital, or to North Lonsdale United Church would be greatly appreciated.

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84, West Vancouver, B.C., died Friday, September 10, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Born in Sydney, N.S., he was the son of the late Charles and Ida (Stevens) Bugden. Ken was a teacher in Sydney, Lachine, P.Q., and West Vancouver, B.C. He is survived by his wife, Helen (King) of Sydney, N.S.; sons Earl (Debra), of Mississauga, Ont., and George (Nadine), of Surrey, B.C.; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, Mark, Heather and Michelle; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Travor Bugden, Sydney, and sisters, Elva Bugden, Sydney, Muriel Meisner and Ruple Meisner, Port Hawkesbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.

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JUKES, John Andrew July 26, 1957- July 15, 2010 Son to Margaret and Arthur (deceased) and dear brother to Ann Gillard, Ian Jukes and Cathy (Grant) Smith, John was a super uncle to six nephews, three great nieces and one great nephew. Born in Vancouver, John lived his entire life on the North Shore. He loved all sports and was involved with soccer from an early age, later working with Metro Women’s Soccer Association. An avid reader and science fiction fan, John was a scholar of 20th Century Military history and passionate about army models of this era. John had an eclectic taste in music and could engage anyone in stimulating conversation on just about anything. Kind, thoughtful, gentle, always fair and a good friend to all: he was loved and will be so missed. Love you forever. A memorial is planned for September 25, 2010. For further information contact Ann at anngillard@shaw.ca

MULLEN - Tom Born November 29, 1921. Passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2010. Predeceased by his lovely wife Irene and brothers Patrick and Kevin of Dublin, Ireland. He will be missed by his children Robert (Sue), Jenny (Ted), Irene (Drew), Pat (Ray), Chris (Michaela), Sarah (Brian) and grandchildren Oliver, Elliot, Adam, John, Susan, Sally, Tracy, Joanne, Ray, Donna, James, David, Trudy, Teresa, Chris, Savanah, Victoria, Sammatha, Bradley and Alyssa. As well as 27 great grandchildren. He will be remembered by sisterin-law Jo of Sechelt and Una of Dublin, nieces and nephews Carol (Liam), Jackie (Seamus), Thomas (Martinna), Martinna (Dave), cousins in Liverpool and London and many friends in Canada, England, USA and Spain. Tom was born in Dublin, Ireland, moved to England in 1939 served in the Royal Marines during the war, decorated with the Burma Star and Normandy Medal. Emigrated to Canada in 1975 to be with his children and was a successful business man. His hobbies were fishing, snooker and playing poker. Many thanks to Lions Gate Hospital and the Home Care Nurses who looked after him. Prayers and casket at 776 Browning Place, North Vancouver 5-10pm, Friday, September 24th. Service 12 noon at St. Edmonds Church, 545 Mahon Ave, North Vancouver with a reception at West Vancouver Legion, 580 18th St, West Vancouver from 3-6:30pm. He will be forever in our hearts

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Frances Orr March 26, 1916 – September 11, 2010 Mom, passed away peacefully at Evergreen House at the age of 94 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Clinton and her sister Jean Brown. She is survived by her sisters, Eileen Cudlipp and Doreen Pachal, brothers-in-law, Jerry Brown, Gordon Cudlipp and their families, grand children Corbin and Rachel, daughter in law, Valerie and her son, Ronald. Born in Medicine Hat, Frances married in B.C.(1955) and resided in Horseshoe Bay since 1965 where she balanced a long working career with raising and nurturing her family while enjoying the fruits of her labor in the outdoors. Frances was loved and respected by all those who knew her and will be deeply missed. The family would like to extend its thanks to Dr. Paul Sugar who provided exceptional care for so many years and the staff of Evergreen House for the compassionate care Frances received during her residence there. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 2:30 pm at St. Monica’s Church, 6404 Wellington Ave. , West Vancouver.

KOWALUK - Walter George Oct 11, 1936 - Sept 12, 2010 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Walt passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lions Gate Hospital. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by his wife of 50 years, Victoria, daughter Kimberly Allard (Tony), son Todd, grandsons Gage and Luke Allard, brother Tony (Corrine), sister Irene Artibise, sister-in-law Katrina Hoffman (Klaus), Christine Biglar (Michael), brother-in-law Peter Reed (Polly deceased), and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. There will be a cremation, no service is planned at this time. In lieu of flowers please donate to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, 604-877-6040

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THOMPSON - Peter June 13, 1934 – September 10, 2010. It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce the death of a wonderful man. Peter lived a life of integrity, honour, compassion and grace. He was known amongst his friends and family as a man of great strength of character and a true gentleman. Peter served in the British Forces in the 16th/5th Lancers. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Kenyon) for 55 years. Loving father and father in law of Julie and Albert Folsom, and Stephanie and Thomas Skippon. Adored grandfather of Emma, Brittany, Courtney, Peter, Andrea and Debbie. The family wishes to thank Dr. Brache of the Lions Gate Hospital for his care and compassion during a difficult time. A memorial service will be held at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver, B.C. at 1:30 pm Saturday, September 25, 2010. The family will welcome all who would like to attend.

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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 ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further cash compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service! CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540

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Lost & Found

FOUND- WALLET, on West Keith Road, Monday Sept, 20. Call to identify. 604-980-3585 KEYS FOUND corner of Chesterfield & 3rd. Sept 10 around noon. 9 keys on a ring. Claim at Police Station on 14th & St. George.

We thank all respondents and will contact only those for further interview. PART TIME Bookkeeper/ Administrator Required for small consulting engineering firm. Must be able to use quickbooks, MS Word, Excel and email. Good English skills required. Flexible hours approx 6-10 hours a week. $25 per hour. Apply to admin@level5.cc no calls pls

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ROOM AVAILABLE $550 & up Esthetics or Laser or nails, also 1chair for rent in large nice busy salon in North Van great prkg, Call 604-805-0410.

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

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General Employment

Annual Fall Brand Name

Skate, Ski & Board Clothing Blowout Sale Sat, Sept 25th, 9-5 Sun, Sept 26th, 9-5 Sat. Oct 2nd, 9-5 Sun. Oct 3rd, 9-5 1453 Lonsdale (Downstairs)

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CAPILANO VOLKSWAGEN AUDI LOST CAT ‘Leroy’ orange & white missing mid July, 200 blk 17th North Van. Pls call Christine 604-922-0903, 604-868-5423

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Lost & Found

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Drivers

DRIVER NEEDED to deliver medication. Monday to Friday, Car, gas & ext. health benefits provided. Email: ptec@shaw.ca

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CAT LOST adult grey tabby female missing from Bewicke & 14th since Sep 12, 604-984-8117

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Beauticians/ Barbers

MIRA STUDIOS is looking for a F/T Stylist to rent a chair. Call Tara, 604-219-4718.

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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

RSVP by phone 604-922-6012 or email m.mitchell@shaw.ca

BARHAM - William David (Bill) Born October 29, 1924 passed away on September 16, 2010. Born in London, England. Bill served in the British Navy during WWII. Bill and Family moved to Canada in 1958 and Bill worked for Woodwards for 35 years. Bill leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Grace. Also left to miss him are his sons; Bob (Leanne), Paul and Mark. Grandchildren; Paul, Cody, Andrea, Brady, Tyler, Travis and Samuel. Great Grandchildren; Damen and Kirstyn. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at First Memorial Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road North Vancouver, Friday September 24th at 2pm.

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THOMAS, Stephen R. March 24, 1942 - Sept.19, 2010. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of such a strong, loving person. Predeceased by Daughter Anne, Parents Dennis and Maude (nee Nahanee) Thomas; Siblings: Genevieve, Claire Sisson, Iris Wakelin, Lillian George, Dennis, William, Leslie, Joe, and Lorne Thomas. Survived by his loving Wife Gloria (nee Baker) Children: Carol (Dennis), Natalie (Jim) Stephanie (Darren), Stephen II, and Stanley Thomas. Grandchildren: Dennis, Maureen, Alicia, Stephen III, James, Stanley II, Gloria, Olivia, Owen, Tanner; Great-Grandchildren Darius and Brayden. Brother Stan (Spin) Thomas, (Maureen, special sister). Sister-in-laws: Rose, Anne, Pat Thomas. Special children: Roberta George, Ed Guss and Jason Jones. Many loving Nieces, Nephews and dear relatives. Services will be held at the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cultural Centre 3010 Sleil-waututh Road, North Vancouver, BC. Prayers Sept. 23, 2010 at 7pm. Funeral Sept. 24, 2010 at 10am.

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General Employment

FALL OPENINGS

General Employment

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General Employment

Molly Maid

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

General Employment

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES SOCIETY

PART TIME TEMPORARY LIFE SKILLS WORKER

Community Integration Services Society (CISS) currently has a 32 hr/wk temporary P/T Life Skills Worker position available immediately. The position is working daytime hours M-F supporting individuals in 2 programs operated by the Society at their North Vancouver location. The programs provide recreation, leisure, employment and volunteer support to adults with developmental disabilities of varying ages. The position is open to candidates who have graduated high school, have a current CPR & FA certificate, a reliable vehicle with business insurance and 2 million liability & a valid driver’s license which permits you to transport more than one passenger. Experience working/volunteering with adults with developmental disabilities is preferred. Related education in the human services field & familiarity of North Shore would be an asset. Good command of the English language and computer skills are also required. This is an exciting job opportunity for the right person. The successful candidate must undergo a criminal records check and must not be planning anytime off within the next 6 months. Please send resumes by September 28, 2010 to Pam Galt at #200-3003 St. Johns Street, Port Moody B.C., V3H 2C4. Fax to 604-931-1690 or email to pam.galt@communityintegration.org Only those short listed will be contacted.

WORKING &TRAINING

LABORATORY ASSISTANT

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

www.acmelab.com

Interested parties should submit resume and cover letter by email as instructed on the website. LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? A Family company that cares about their people. Our company was built on trust, understanding & hope for a future. Do you enjoy Camping, Boating, Hunting. We offer full-time employment in an atmosphere that promotes better lifestyle, family & opportunities for growth. Currently seeking fulltime positions for certified/apprentice Picker operators, Winch tractor, Bed truck & Dispatchers with rig move experience. We offer above average remuneration, excellent benefit package, solid future earnings, incentives & a change in attitude towards the employee! Fax resume 780-623-4051. Email: hr@Calnashtrucking.com.

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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: 604-913-0480

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Retail Sales

LOVE BOOKS? Like people? Black Bond Books, Lynn Valley Centre requires a mature, computer-literate person. Approximately 18 - 20 hours per week. Apply in person, with resume.

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Career training for:

Carpentry and Trades Heavy Equipment Operator Transport and Warehousing Power Plant Operator Essential Skills

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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.

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Permanent Part Time Work. Janitorial & Cleaning. Above average pay for good quality work. Exp an asset but not required, willing to train the right person. Suitable for retired or semi retired person. Please send resume to ken@second-wind.com

Shipper / Receiver / Light Warehouse

We are a bike parts distributor located in N.Van, looking to fill a junior warehouse position on a permanent, fulltime, (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) basis. Applicants should have the desire and maturity to work efficiently under minimal supervision. Experience in the bike industry is an asset. Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@orangesport supply.com

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Medical/Dental

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is rated #2 for at-home jobs. Train from home with the only industry approved school in Canada. Contact CanScribe today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com

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Office Personnel

OFFICE ASSISTANT Top West Vancouver Realtor who has had great success selling luxury homes to Chinese families moving to West Vancouver, is looking for an assistant who speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Real estate knowledge is “NOT” necessary, however, she must be professional, well spoken, driven to excel, and want to be part a dynamic real estate team. For those interested, please call Clarence Debelle at

604.726.5780 or email him at

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Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

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

604-306-5134 Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

Trades/Technical

FORK LIFT MECHANIC min 5 yrs exp. Competitive wage. Coq loc. Day shift, M-F. 604-540-2323 THE KDL GROUP is seeking an experienced LOG TRUCK DRIVER for work in the Fort St. James area. Full time winter work is currently available. Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages and an attractive benefit package. Please forward your resume with references via fax to: (250) 996-8742. WANTED JOURNEYMAN Flat roofer - Calgary PVC, EPDM, T&G, & other flat roof systems. Must have Journeyman Ticket and valid Drivers License. Wages $30+ Foreman & Supervisory positions available. Call 403-261-6822.

Sub-Zero fridge/freezer, Dacor oven & Bosch dishwasher, $300 the lot, u remove 604-218-6811, chrisnelson49@shaw.ca WHITE FRIDGE, STOVE, SS D/W, Good condition, SAM 604-329-7266

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For Sale Miscellaneous

BATHROOM SINK & faucet, by KOHLER, white porcelain, 17'x20' oval shape, $90. 604-926-6155

GORGEOUS Gloria Vanderbilt wedding gown, worn once, cleaned

TIRES, (4) 15 in. summer Michelin very good cond. $150 all, 604-922-7367 or 778-867-7637

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value! Six Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors! Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 6 languages. Same-day Certification. Visit our website at www.foodsafe-courses.com or call 604-272-7213 ADVANCE Hospitality Education – B.C.’s #1 Choice for Foodsafe & WorldHost Training. ONLINE, ACCREDITED, WEBDESIGN TRAINING, available for persons facing challenges to employment, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Visit: www.ibde.ca. Space is limited - Apply today!

Optician Training & Contact Lens Fitter Optical Dispensing is a highgrowth ﬁeld with good pay and excellent job security. Work as an Optician in an Optical Boutique for a BC Optometrist or even start your own Optical Business!

* Classes begin October 4, 2010 BC College Of Optics #208 - 10070 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC V3S 6E8 (604) 581-0101 www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

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Tutoring Services

ENGLISH LESSONS- Kids English and Math, ESL, College SA’s. All levels. Call 778-867-7808 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

Lumber/Building Supplies

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

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Recycler

DLP TV SONY 52' 4:3 size 5’ x 4’ x 2’ ,good condition, free, you pickup. 604-925-0827 PINE FIREWOOD, free for pick up. Call after 5pm. 604-778-5213 PINE TWIN bed w bookshelf & 2 drawers w mattress. Twin mattress & box spring on metal frame w whls. U pick up. 604-990-6689 WHIRPOOL HEAVY duty dryer good working condition. U Pick Up! 604-831-0786

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Wanted to Buy

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

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A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H ALDER, APPLE, Birch, Maple Firewood. Split, Seasoned, Delivered. 778-552-2969/613-7301 TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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Furniture

BEAUTIFUL 5 pc dbl or queen bdrm ste, EXCELLENT COND. $950. 604-985-4390 BREAKFAST TBL, drk wood, round $85. D/R suite, wood, old English, 6 chairs $250. 2 sofa’s, ivory brocade, $50/ea. Brand new meat slicer $40. 604-987-3815.

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Music/Dance Instruction

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 PIANO, THEORY, accompaniment. Beginner - A.R.C.T. 778-881-0329 www.vancouverpiano.ca

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Childcare Wanted

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

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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

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Lumber/Building Supplies

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Pet Services

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387) 5 KITTENS for sale. 2 orange tabby,1b/grey tabby,1orange mix tabby,b/w tabby,ready to pick up Sept.25 $100 call 604-872-6025

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POODLE/SCHNAUZER X, 8 mos wks, shots, deworm, declawed, doc’d tails. 3F/2M. 604-951-6890

Cats

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LAB PUPPIES ready to go vet ✔ dewormed & vac. yellow & Choc males/ females $475. 604-701-1587

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Daycare Centres

TEMPE TOTS DAYCARE Opened in 1987. All day Preschool offering swimming, music, snacks, full or part time. 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. In Tempe Heights, Off 29th, between Lonsdale/William. Jane & Pam 604-985-3783

DRESSER $80, dining table & 6 chairs $150, kitchen table $150, coffee tables, misc 604-924-1511

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Dogs

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, Beautifully reno’d, ocean view, $1125, Sept 16th, 1br+den, $1175 , Oct 1st, incld all utils, gym & pool, ns, np, 604-686-4870 1 BR, large Lower Lonsdale, hardwood, blinds, prkg, $900 incl heat, ns np, Oct 1, 604-986-1235

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

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

Meridien

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

SPA LTD.

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604-985-4969

SPASIA the art of asian body

7015

Escort Services

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

6008

Coquitlam

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-22

North Van Apt. Rentals

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

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, $3400. 604-617-1212 2 BR + den, 2 bath, insuite w/d, 29th & Lonsdale. 55 +. No pets, $1350, Oct 1 604-813-8496 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

1 BDRM Lower Lonsdale. Top floor. h/w floors. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease. $895/mth. Avail 1st Oct. (604) 980-3889

1 BR, 140 E 4, $850, new exterior coin wd, balc. ns, ug prkg, Oct 1, Lighthouse.. Wes 604-551-1409 1 BR, $900, 149 W 19th walk up, incl heat hw, prkg, hardwood, ns, np. avail Oct. 1, 604-988-5501

COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413

6008

6505-11

1 BR $1095. 2 br, ocean view, $1595 lower Lonsdale, dw ns now cat ok With 1 year lease receive 1 mo free rent 604-838-6101

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

6505

Apartments & Condos

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

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

North Vancouver

Why RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY?

Own any of these great apartments for as little as $1200/month...

(Upper Lonsdale) *728 Westview CR -2 Bdrm, 2 Bath $274,000 *734 Westview CR -2Bdrm,2 Bath $285,500 *116-131 W 4TH ST (Lower Lonsdale) - 2 Bdrm, 1 Bath. $292,000

Call Natalie your first time home Buyer specialist @ 604-318-3332 to find out how you too can be a home owner! Sutton Group West Coast Rlty.

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1 BR - $1130, 2 BR - $1500 Avail now. South facing. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356 KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554

NORTHGATE MANOR 149 W. 6th St. A 1 bdrm ste, nice clean quiet bldg. Gated prkg, n/p, n/s. 604-983-0011 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

162 VICTORY SHIP Way @The Pier: Brand New. Stunning view, 7 appl, air/cond,1 br $1550; 2 br $2750 Anson Rlty 604-783-7623

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

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR avail now & Oct 1, 3 BR avail Oct 1.. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

2 BR bright efficient floor plan, ns, np, prkg, storage(pool, gym, etc) $1250 incl Oct. 1st 604-346-9300

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

6505-11

1 BR Time Bldg, insuite w/d, d/w, microwave, new carpet & paint $1300 avail immed 604-790-0094

1 BR $880 up Heat & hw no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5th St avail now & Oct. 1, 604-987-2761

6030

Apartments & Condos

LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $950. np, ns, 604-980-9219

OPEN HSE Sun, Sept 26, 2-4pm, Highgate, 6855 Noelani Pl, $529K, 2182sf, 1/2 dplx, 5 BR incls 2 BR ste, nr amens, Kerry 604-763-4638, www.sandrin.com Royal LePage Coronation West

Lots & Acreage

6505

1 BR, Nr Cap Univ. very spacious, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, immed, ns, np, $1350, 604-921-4384

1 BR/studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405

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

care. 101 - 1075 Marine Dr. North Van. 604-980-8809

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Apartments & Condos

2420 NORCREST CT, Sat, 2-4pm, Beautifully Reno’d 5 BR, 3 baths, mortgage helper, Must Sell. Mala, Sutton, 604-710-9030

6035

604-986-8650

Burnaby

6505

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

DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 3 BR for $2000 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604 985-2876. DELBROOK GARDENS Spacious 2 BR for $1540 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604-985-2876.

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 TUCKTON PLACE Spacious 2 BR $1320. No Pets. Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 778-340-7406 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV –2 bdrm $1280. No Pets. Call 604 990-2971/Weekends 604 985-2876 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR avail, bright, clean quiet bldg, n/p, n/s 604-980-9057

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

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

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

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

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

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

6515

Duplexes - Rent

2 BR, 1.5 bath, new, Delbrook own back yard, $1600, NS NP Oct 1, 604-988-1374..778-838-8426

2 large Bdrms + den, very spacious living room with f/p. #2-518 West Keith Rd. Avail now or Oct 1st, np 604-719-8263, 971-2723 3 BR, 2.5 bath, VIEW, 5 appl, f/p, garage, Lower Lonsdale, ns, np, $2000, 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 Avail - Unique Furnished 2 BR $1700/mo incls. Lonsdale area grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 GOOD CHOICES, Executive furnished suites/houses. Eve - Eagles Nest 604-763-1748 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

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 BDRM COZY COTTAGE with bsmt, Gleneagles, West Van, f/p, $2150, Immed. 604-925-1728 2 BR, 1 bath, 1yr new, garden servc’s incl, nr transit & shopping, Nov 1, $1600 604-891-6180 2 BR + DEN beautiful home Mahon/22nd. Atrium, priv yd/sundeck. Cook’s kit, w/d, fp, ns, cat ok, owner down $2050. 603-5616 2 BR in upper Lonsdale, cozy, 1 bath, wd & prkg, deck w/view, Oct 1, $1500, John 604-785-7653

2 LEVEL home, 2 Br, 1 bath, 4 appls, Highland, walk to schools, yard, np, $1900, Oct 1, 960 Leovista Ave. 778-898-3088

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

WATERFRONT LUXURY

DELUXE, TOTALLY remodelled 1 bdrm in Woodcroft Hollyburn, Fab view, $1150incl prkg, heat, hydro, hot water. Oct 1. Call Dirk 604-294-9263 or 604-612-9032

The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 & 3 br, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools. Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627

LARGE BRIGHT 1BR, balcony, $870 incl heat, hotwater, Oct. 1st, n/s, n/p. 15th & Lonsdale. 604-323-4467

WHITEHALL APT’S Great layout 1 BR $905 Call 604-990-2971 / Weekends: 604 985-2876.

3 BR, AMBLESIDE 3 bath, office, f/p, beautiful gardens, priv nice yrd, culdesac, nr schools $ 3100, Oct. 1st Call Afshin 604-551-5141 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

4 BR 2.5 bath 2400 sf character Estate, Altamont 3/4 acre, pool, creek, nr West Bay Elementary, $3700 + gardening. Avail now. Liz 604-809-6355

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6540

Houses - Rent

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6605

Townhouses Rent

8075

Drywall

4 BR & DEN, Grand Blvd area, city views, large backyard, 3 car garage, carport, Oct 16 or Nov 1, $2500. 604-307-0100 5 BR, 3 bath, 2 level, Ballantree Rd W Van, 3385sf, hardwood, fp Oct. ns/np, $3100 604-469-1148 6 BR, 2 bath, 2322sf Lonsdale & 29th, 2 kitchens, renod, big yard, ns, np $2500+utils, 604-988-4692 CANYON HEIGHTS Highland Blvd, 5 r, 2.5 bath, hardwood, 2600sf, $2700 neg. + utils. avail Immed, ns, np 604-926-5273msg

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

1 BR ste, new. Deep Cove, Now, almost waterfront. n/s n/p, garden, $1000 incl utils, 604-929-5336

1 BR top flr, VIEW Heritage home mid Lonsdale,4 appls, cat ok ns. ref. $875+utils Nov 1, 929-5729 2 BDRM above grnd, Lynn Valley, Large, patio, fp, ns, np, Oct. 1, $1200+1/2util. 604-990-5124 2 BDRM Legal Suite 1100sf, newer, very bright bsmt. 7 appl., lrg storage, alarm, WI-FI, 2 parking, Caulfeild Village, n/s, n/p. $1350 + utils. 604-789-2375 2 BR, 2 Bath, Dundarave West Van, large garden level, very quiet & private, wd, dw, no pets, ns, nr ammens, avail now, $1550 incls 604-617-4796 or 922-8777 2 BR big, new reno, garden level, 6 appls, near Cap Univ. $1250 +utils, now, ns, np, 604-980-6644 2 BR brand new WVan, 5 appl, quiet, priv, bus,nr elem/high schools, wd, wifi, n/s, n/p, $1400 incl 778-279-3001 pics @ craigslist.

Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311

view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

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 ROOM, nr Save-on/Marine Dr. $440 own entry & bath, wd, suit 1 604-988-0624 or 778-688-4846

2 BR, Edgemont Village, house on lovely quiet St, 1 bath, mins to village, sundrenched deck & back yard, storage, ns, avail Oct 1, $1750. Call Keith 778-991-0924 2 BR grd lvl, bright, recent reno, share w/d, n.s, n/p Grd Blvd ref’s, $1275incl.immed 604-340-5116

2 BR grnd level, Pet/child friendly, Blueridge, private entry, w/d, new appls, ns $1450 incl heat & hydro. Oct 15 or Nov 1. 778-858-4935 2 BR Ground Level, Dundarave, legal, quiet & new, ns, np. Oct 1 or Nov 1. $1400. 604-922-3093

OCT 1st Share house with good people, large comfortable room $635 incl utils, wifi. 604-986-6808

2 BR new, Lynn Valley, d/w, insuite w/d, fenced yard, nr amen $1550. Oct 1 np ns 604-990-9539 2BR+den reno’d, w/d, f/p, nr Handsworth school ns/np, $1200 incls. 604-987-6059, 604-376-9932

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, also 900sf. with large loading doors, high ceilings, lane access. $900. 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDR, bright, own entry, new renos, w/d, n/s, n/p, wifi/utilities inc., $900, avail immediately 604.990.1003

1 BR+ den Ambleside, above ground, priv patio, np, suit prof. ns couple, Oct $1600. 604-926-7296 angie@cottagestyleinteriors.com

3 BR DELBROOK lower suite, nr schools & bus, was rented $1500 + utils best offer takes! Pets ok. avail now Oct.1, 604-812-3656

3 BR upper flr lrg house, 2 full bath, fenced yrd, nr Cap U, avail now $1800+ util.604-338-1858 3BR BSMT ste, Central Lonsdale, nr shops/school,np, Oct. 1 $1550+utils. 604-780-8501 900 SF Bachelor ste, above grd, Oct 1. Upper Lonsdale, new bath & kitchen $900+util 604-984-9526 EDGEMONT 1br+den, radiant flrs, wd, i/net, satellite, ns np, max 2, $1275incl Oct 1. 604-985-7267

6605 1 BR +den, Pemberton Heights, 5 appls incl wd, 850sf new, ns, np, $1150 incl utils. 604-825-7433 1 BR detached ste, nr Cap U, avail immed, 4 appl. Quiet neighbourhood, 1 prkg space, ns np. $1200 incl hydro 604-988-8442 1 BR garden level, 900sf, semi furn, brick patio, incld utils, cable, net, new appls, HD TV, avail now, ns, pet ?, $1250, 604-988-9234 1 BR ground level, own wd central Lonsdale, full bath, fp, storage, yard, ns, np, $950, 604-816-7780

Townhouses Rent

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

ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent Cell 604-753-1116 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476

Avail Oct. 1st, 2010

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

Comm & Ind Zoned

778-999-7121 - Ricky 604-375-3373 - Henry

8080 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

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

8030

Carpentry

#381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

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

EAGLE TREE Finishing Specialty

A & P ELECTRIC #89724 Low prices. Small jobs okay. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329

Crown moldings, base, window,door trim. Call Rob 604-690-9339

8055

Cleaning

Capilano

MAID SERVICES

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

778-895-1919

DNE ELECTRIC All Electrical Needs Lic #89267, Panel Upgrading. Reasonable & Free Estimate. 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

Automated Home Lighting Control

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

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

$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

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 Concrete/Asphalt Removal Disposal incls Quality Guaranteed, Free Estimates. Comm/ Res. 604-540-6567 MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

8073

Drainage

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

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

8087

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000 DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Call Tobias 604 782-4322

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

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

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

8155

Landscaping

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

604-439-9417 A Guaranteed Lowest Price • Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free Estimates

West Coast

Home Services.ca

604-984-4147

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

604-723-2526

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable 604-897-7487 THE GUTTER GOD. Gutter cleaning & repairs. All ext cleaning Reas rate Brian 778-837-0410

8130

Handyperson

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, laminate, tiles, drywall, paint 761-7745

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

C.Y. HOME SERVICES Int/Ext Renovations Home Repairs • 604-816-6192 HONEST, DEPENDABLE, many skills. Free estimates, contact Wally 778-995-7193

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

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

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Counter Tops, Custom Cabinets & Refacing • In business 50 years

8160

Lawn & Garden

ENGLISH LAWNS Award Of Excellence

“The Grass is Greener”

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

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NEED A GREAT NEW LAWN?

Total Landscaping Call 604-929-7732 www.englishlawns.com

MS & SYardTEcleanups, SEE

leaf blowing, hedges, pruning, small tree removal, rubbish removal, res/comm, 25yr exp on North Shore, fully insured, WCB covered

Call Chris @ 604-925-0464 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988 Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

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

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

604-839-1225 COMPLETE YARD Redevelopment. Jackhammer. Hedge Install, Removal and Trim. Returfing and Drainage. Call Tobias 604 782-4322

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

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

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

Fall Services

SAME DAY SERVICE “More than just mowing!”

Yard Clean-ups • Hedges Pruning • Gutters • Aeration Lawn Mowing Christmas Lights Rubbish Removal Free Estimates

★CNN Landscaping ★ Weeding ★yard cleanup★mulch★ low rate Free est. call Nick 778-840-6573 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 LAWNS Jungle George Your North Shore Resident Lawns Garden & Yard Cleanups Hedges & Trees * George’s cell 604-317-3552 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

8175

Masonry

CONSTRUCTIVE Landscaping paving stone, masonry, rock walls decks cedar fence 604-250-7824 constructivelandscaping.com NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582 T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

8180

Home Services

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

8185

Moving & Storage

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

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

LAWN CUTS

AFFORDABLE MOVING

604-879-9191 Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

8155

Landscaping

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

8105 MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 3 BR’S, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, Avail, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1675. For viewing call 604-986-0511

Electrical

#24473 Coast Mountain Electric A top quality job & great service guaranteed. 604-987-4872

8058

800 SQ ft furnished room in beautiful new home nr Park Royal. $975. 604-925-0368

6600

FOR LEASE

Gutters

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

1488 PEMBERTON AVE. North Van. B.C. 2,000 sf approx. 1 level Suit office, retail or ??

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West Vancouver

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NICE PRIVATE room, suits female, n/s, Central Lonsdale. Access kitchen, dining & living rms, dw, computer. $575 incl furn, utils/net. 778-885-8864

6595-47

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6620

8125

Wanted To Rent

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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.

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6615

Glass Mirrors

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1 BR new reno above grd ste, Deep Cove view, deck, $850+1/3 util ns np Immed 604-929-2435 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

8120

General Garden Work & Winterizing $

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8195

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Plumbing

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8220

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8225

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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8255

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8309

8310

Top Soil

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8205

Renovations & Home Improvement

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9110

Collectibles & Classics

1986 ROLLS-ROYCE, 1-owner, only 56,000 km, as new. $30,000. 604-987-3876. D24627

9125

Domestic

9160

Sports & Imports

Central Auto

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. $21,850 2000 Mercedes Benz CL 500 Luxury Coupe, auto/Tiptronic, local, hands free phone system, GPS Navigation system, pulse & heated seats, pwr rear blind, only 117k from new, spotless. $19,850

’06 CHEVY Aveo 5. Only 38Kkms. “Total Plus” plan (60/60)till 07/11/11. $7,500. 604-765-4252.

2007 Volvo C30 2.4i Coupe, auto, local, power moonroof, a/c, pwr group, only 39k from new, spotlessly kept. $19,850

2003 CHEV Malibu, 84K, auto, ac, dark green, 2 owners, $6500 obo, no accidents, 604-929-8834

2003 BMW X5 4.4 auto, local sunroof, only 86k from new, spotless. $19,850

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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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. $18,850 2001 BMW 325i Cabriolet Pwr Top Convertible, auto/Steptronic, local, Sports Pkg, Harmon Kardon sound system, leather pwr heated sport seats, only 45k from new & spotlessly kept. $17,850

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1990 F250 4x4, canopy, well kept mechanically, good tires, great for work, $2500, 604-940-1580

2002 Mercedes Benz CLK 320 Coupe auto, local, sunroof, only 76k, exceptional $13,850 1997 BMW 528i 4Dr Sedan auto, local, only 129k, sunroof, walnut dash, spotlessly kept. $11,850

2006 Mazda 3 4Dr Sedan DX, auto, local, pwr group, a/c, only $10,850 34k, immaculate 2005 NISSAN Xterra SE 4wd, 1 owner 122 k, no accid, winter tires, $19,950. 604-880-0542

9160

Sports & Imports

1982 MERCEDES 300SD, turbo, power pak, ac loaded, alarm new battery. $3200, 778-279-8856

1993 NISSAN 240, black, low km 1 owner, 5 spd, sr, power pack, mint cond., $6800, 604-505-4957

2000 HYUNDAI Elantra wagon, 5 spd, 80,000 kms. Fun, economical, air care, new tires, $4250.00 Call 604-988-6666

2004 HONDA Civic coupe, std, 54 k, pwr pkg, ac, clean, no accid, 1 owner $10,000. 604-812-4314

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 1995 BMW 320i 4Dr Economy Sedan, auto, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 163k, exceptionally well kept. $5,850

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2006 CHEV COBALT SS 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT SR 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Sporty & clean, Pwr group, a/c, subwoofer, Leather, sunroof, pwr windows & locks, only 58,630kms, gold U5491. Was $23,995. U4484 only 35,000kms MGRS SPECIAL $22,995 PRICED TO SELL $22,999 NOW $13,900

2008 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY XLT Leather, turbo diesel, must see! $38,000

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 $21,731

2007 VOLVO XC90 Sunroof, leather, AWD, low kms, U4563 $27,999

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. Was $24,995 MGRS SPECIAL $23,995

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

2007 BMW 525I Alloys, I-Drive, sunroof $28,909

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

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 $38,995

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

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 Leather, low kms $20,534

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

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

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2007 TOYOTA YARIS 5dr hatchback, pwr wind & locks, keyless entry, only 58,921kms, U5554 $14,995

2009 LEXUS ISF Silver on black $61,990

2007 AUDI A4 3.2 QUATTRO S-Line pack, Xenon lights, only 36,000kms $32,768

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

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 5dr hatchback, a/c, pwr group, only 62,000kms. Was $14,900 NOW $14,530

2007 TOYOTA YARIS Sedan, red, auto, only 37,700kms, U5555 $13,995

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

2007 VW RABBIT 2.5 New rims and tires, tinted windows, manual $13,788

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

2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GL 3.3L V6, AWD, pwr group, 125,400kms NOW $17,995

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY LE V6 Pwr seat, cruise, a/c, grey, very comfortable, U11014A $18,995

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

2006 MAZDA 3 Leather, pwr options, premium audio, 2.3L $14,907

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2007 MAZDA 3 GS SPORT Low kms, a/c, pwr group. Was $18,900. NOW ONLY $18,530

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 SPORT White, alloys, V6, pwr windows & locks, keyless entry, U5548 $23,495

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

2006 VW TOUAREG V6, only 40,000kms, sunroof, new tires, leather $29,872

2007 LEXUS IS250 Pearl white, auto, a/c, low kms, U4565. Was $28,999 NOW $23,999

2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT L Manual ONLY $8,808

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

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

2006 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Navigation, pwr trunk, park assist $29,422

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

2007 TOYOTA YARIS 3dr hatchback, auto, only 72,000kms, very clean, U5503. Was $10,995. SALE PRICE $9,995

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

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