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LGH patient attacks another with iron bar Jane Seyd

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NORTH Vancouver RCMP are investigating after a geriatric patient at Lions Gate Hospital walked into the room of another elderly hospital patient in his 90s and attacked him with a metal bar.

The attack happened around 4 a.m.

Monday morning, when the geriatric patient — who is in his 80s — grabbed a metal bar used for physiotherapy, smashed a window, then walked into the room of another patient on the medical floor and hit him with it.

The elderly victim received stitches for his injuries and is expected to recover.

The geriatric patient who attacked him also received medical care and was placed on a ward with a security guard following the incident, said Anna Marie D’Angelo, spokeswoman for Vancouver Coastal Health.

“We’re sincerely sorry that it occurred,” said D’Angelo, adding the health authority is reviewing its procedures in light of the attack. “We are thankful the outcome was not worse.”

D’Angelo said prior to the incident, the geriatric patient had been in the medical ward for several weeks but was receiving appropriate care from doctors. “He had issues related to his age,” she said.

D’Angelo said there are generally fewer See Charges page 3

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JENNA Clowes, 8, from West Bay school with her entry in the 11th annual Popsicle Bridge Building Contest that took place at Capilano Mall Sunday. Students were given kits by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. to build their bridges over a two week period . The models were then tested for strength — or crushed. More photos at www.nsnews.com.

Japanese radiation found on N. Shore James Weldon

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RESEARCHERS from Simon Fraser University have found radioactive particles in North Vancouver seaweed that almost certainly came from the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan.

Speaking at a press conference Monday, the five-person research team announced they had detected elevated levels of radioactive iodine-131, a radioactive isotope produced in nuclear reactions, in seaweed samples gathered last week near the Lower Lonsdale SeaBus

SFU researchers say levels not high enough to pose health risk

terminal. The team also found the isotope’s signature in rainwater collected at SFU’s campus on Burnaby Mountain.

The levels are not considered high enough to pose a risk to health, but they do suggest tiny amounts of material from the leaking plant have reached the West Coast, said SFU nuclear scientist and project leader Kris Starosta.

While there are no health guidelines in Canada for radioactive iodine in rainwater, he said, a comparison to previous research suggests there is no reason to be concerned.

Researchers who made similar measurements in Japan following the 1986 Chernobyl disaster found levels four times those detected at SFU, said Starosta, and they concluded there had been no impact on health.

The only source of iodine-131 in the atmosphere is nuclear fission, the atom-splitting process that powers nuclear reactors and some nuclear bombs. Since the isotope has a half-life of just eight days — meaning half of any given sample will disintegrate in an eight-day period — it has to have come from a recent event.

The only plausible source is the damaged Fukushima Daiichi plant, which has been leaking radioactive particles since shortly after the See Officials page 3

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NV man in Mexican jail tries suicide 3 years waiting for trial; attempt came after trial delayed another year

James Weldon jweldon@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver man who has been in a Mexican jail for three years without trial tried to hang himself, according to his wife, after being told his case will face another lengthy delay.

Pavel Kulisek was arrested by Mexican authorities in March 2008 when police raided a restaurant where he was dining — unknowingly, he says — with the head of a Mexican drug gang.

Kulisek was accused of drug trafficking — a charge that was later dropped — and of being a member of a criminal organization, but he has still not stood trial.

Kulisek’s case has run into a seemingly endless series of delays since his arrest. Early this month, he was told that the latest hitch would push his

trial date back at least another year, news that apparently drove him to attempt suicide. On March 13, his cellmate found him hanging by his neck in his cell.

“He lost hope,” said Jirina Kuliskova, Kulisek’s wife, who is living with the couple’s young daughters in North Vancouver. “I’m just hoping it really was just for that moment, that he will get his strength back and keep fighting.”

Mexican authorities have since moved Kulisek to a facility for inmates with psychiatric issues, she said, but while the atmosphere is a step up from the maximum security jail where he was staying, his case will remain frozen until he returns to the regular facility, adding to the delay.

From the beginning, Kuliskova has insisted her husband is guilty of nothing more than being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The couple and their daughters moved to Los Barilles on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula near the end of 2007. There, Kulisek met and befriended a man through the bike racing circuit who called himself Carlos Herrera, according to Kuliskova.

That man was in fact Gustavo Rivera Martinez, a major figure in the Tijuana drug trade. Kuliskova insists her husband did not find that out, though, until the two men went for dinner together and the police raided the restaurant. Kulisek, she says,

was deemed guilty by association.

The trafficking charge against Kulisek was dropped last year after a protracted legal battle, but another charge of being a member of organized crime can’t be dealt with until Kulisek’s case is broken out from Martinez’s and that of another man who was arrested at the same time. It’s that application to have Kulisek tried on his own that has now hit a snag. A judge won’t be able to review it for another eight months, according to Mexican authorities. Even if the application is approved, Kulisek still won’t go to trial for at least another four months after that.

“It seems like the whole situation is getting worse and worse from day to day,” said Kuliskova.

Up until his move to the psychiatric facility, Kulisek was spending 22 hours a day in a 2.5metre-by-four-metre cell, with his only breaks being for meals, in addition to three hours a week to play dominoes and one to paint.

While Kulisek waits for his case to move forward, his wife is struggling to pay their mounting legal bills. Kuliskova has rented out the family home and moved into the garage with the children in an attempt to reduce costs.

Now that her older daughter has started school, she has taken on a second job to bring in some

extra income.

Kuliskova expressed frustration at what she sees as inaction on the part of the Canadian government.

“I don’t know what to think about the government,” she said. “It really seems like they don’t care.”

But North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton, who has been involved with Kulisek’s case since 2008, says in fact Ottawa is doing everything it can.

Saxton said he visited Kulisek in prison in September 2009 and met with the deputy warden at that time to ensure he was getting proper treatment. The MP said he has been following the case closely since, and that Canada’s ambassador to Mexico has taken a personal interest in it, going to far as to meet with the trial judge.

Consular staff in Guadalajara have been visiting Kulisek every two weeks, even though the norm is every two months, said Saxton.

“We’re constantly putting pressure on Mexican officials,” he said. “The problem is that the Canadian government can’t force a foreign government to release a prisoner. . . . What we can do is certainly make sure they give him a fair and speedy trial. Obviously, the speedy part isn’t happening.”

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Long-delayed sexual abuse trial begins Jane Seyd

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A woman testifying in B.C. Supreme Court Monday handed up a enlarged sepia-toned portrait of herself as a young girl, saying she’d kept the photo for over 30 years in case it was ever needed as evidence of the day Michael Berry sexually abused her.

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Charges unlikely From page 1 staff on the ward at night, but added “staffing is not an issue here.”

Immediately following the attack, hospital security guards were called and subdued the patient wielding the metal bar before police were called, she said.

Charges appear unlikely against the elderly suspect.

“We have reason to believe he was suffering from mental health issues,” said Corp. Peter DeVries, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP.

Officials don’t fear meltdown From page 1

March 11 earthquake and tsunami knocked out the facility’s cooling systems, said Starosta.

The SFU researchers found no radioactive iodine in rainwater samples taken March 16 and 18 or in seaweed gathered March 17. Rainwater collected March 19 was the first to exhibit small but detectable amounts: measured as nine decays per second per litre of water, or nine becquerels/ litre, according to the team. That number had climbed to 12 on March 20 before dropping slightly to 11 on March 25. It appears to have dropped further since.

The exact concentration in the North Vancouver seaweed won’t be determined until the samples have been dried and weighed, which is expected to happen later this week.

The team believes the iodine was transported

by the jet stream to North America, and then driven to the ground and to the ocean surface by rain. The seaweed, which tends to absorb the element more than other plants, likely soaked it up from the water of Burrard Inlet. The team chose to take their sample from near the SeaBus because, in essence, it was convenient for an associate of theirs to pick it up there, said Starosta.

As to what would happen to their readings if the Fukushima plant suffered a full meltdown, Starosta said it’s hard to say without knowing exactly how much radiation is escaping from the facility right now, and how much would get out in the event of a more major mishap. His results really just indicate how long it would take to get here — a matter of several days.

Starosta stressed, however, that health officials here have concluded a meltdown would not threaten the health of British Columbians.

The woman, now in her mid-40s, described a photo session at Berry’s house when she was between 11 and 13 that started with him taking photos of her in a ballet outfit for her dance portfolio, but ended up with her naked on a bed, with Berry posing her suggestively and sexually touching her.

Afterwards, “He told me to put my clothes back on and not say anything,” she said.

She said she was very upset when she was taken home. “I said I never wanted to see Mr. Berry again,” she said.

The woman, who cannot be named under a publication ban, was the first witness to testify this week at the trial of Berry, a former acting coach and Capilano College instructor from West Vancouver, who is charged with sexually abusing eight girls over a period of several decades.

Those girls — now adult women — are all expected to testify before Justice Paul Williamson, who is hearing the trial without a jury.

Berry, now 72, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

On Monday, the first full day of the trial Berry has attended, he entered the court with a walker and sat slumped against the prisoner’s dock with his head resting on his hand.

The woman testified she first met Berry when she was 11 and took an acting class from him. Her family, including five children, wasn’t well off at the time, the woman said. Eventually, Berry befriended her mother and began to talk about wanting to put together a photo book featuring pictures of young teenage girls, she said.

She told the judge on the day of the photo shoot for her dance portfolio, she was alone with Berry in his home. The session started in the basement with her dressed in a ballet outfit, she said. But “at some point my tights came off” and Berry asked her to put on a see-through shirt, telling her to undo the buttons before he also took her panties off. “I have a memory of his hands pulling at my clothing,” she said. “He said, ‘Don’t move. Let’s get those off.’”

The woman said she was eventually taken naked to an upstairs bedroom where Berry told her the light would be better for the photos. He told her to lie on her stomach and pose provocatively while he took photos behind her. “There was a lot of heavy See Prosecution page 5

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Prosecution alleges Berry offered luxuries for sex From page 3 breathing,” she said. While “adjusting” her poses, the woman said Berry touched her genitalia.

At one point, Berry’s daughter — who the woman said was two or three years younger than herself — knocked on the bedroom door. “He said, ‘I’m busy. Go away.’”

In opening statements Monday, Crown prosecutor Elliott Poll told Williamson all of Berry’s victims had some things in common.

“They came from deprived backgrounds,” he said. “All were poor.

They didn’t have much in the way of parental supervision.”

Poll said Berry offered many of the girls promises of luxuries in exchange for sex.

One girl who will testify was only 11 or 12 when Berry had her perform sex acts for him, said Poll.

In the case of another girl, “sexual activity commenced when she was under 10,” said Poll.

In January, Crown prosecutors entered an eight-hour videotaped statement that Berry gave to police as evidence in the case. Berry admitted in the statement that he had taken photographs and videotaped sexual sessions with several young teenaged girls over a number of years at his home.

He maintained, however, that he thought the teens were all at least 14 when he started having sex with them — the age of consent at the time.

‘A’ may not start DNV ballot list

THE next time people vote in the district of North Vancouver, they better look twice at the ballot before voting.

At last week’s council meeting, Coun. Mike Little presented district council with research showing there is a slight bias towards voting for candidates with last names in the first half of the alphabet.

Little proposed that candidates name should be chosen by lot and not alphabetized.

Coun. Roger Bassam argued that unless every ballot was randomized individually, the bias would still exist towards the candidates at the top of the ballot.

The motion passed with a vote of 4-3.

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WV Kiwanis look to expand

Plans call for 2 new buildings on 21st St. site Niamh Scallan nscallan@nsnews.com

WEST Vancouver’s steadily growing seniors’ population has the Kiwanis society, the district’s only provider of low-income seniors’ housing units, looking to expand its operations to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.

At a March 21 council meeting, the West Vancouver Kiwanis Seniors’ Housing Society — a non-profit group that provides affordable seniors’ housing options — unveiled a development proposal to add 140 new low-income seniors’ housing units to its current operations on the 900-block of 21st Street.

“By 2031, we’re almost doubling the kind of folks that we house,” said Bob Heaslip, president of the district’s Kiwanis society, of the expected growth in seniors’ population in West Vancouver.

“We hope that this is a reminder of the demographic challenge in the community in terms of annual income. It is a

growing picture. . . .”

According to Heaslip, the development plan calls for two new buildings on the property — a four-storey building with 64 units on the property’s east side and a five-story building on the west side. The new buildings would add 140 new units to the 214 units at Kiwanis Manor and Kiwanis Court, completing the Kiwanis Garden Village concept on the site, he said.

The project, calling for the destruction of 51 old bachelor units currently on the property, would see the district’s lowincome seniors’ housing stock rise to roughly 303 units.

District councillors supported the non-profit group’s efforts to increase affordable housing units in the district, giving the proposal the green light to move ahead to community consultation.

Coun. Trish Panz called the Kiwanis’ development proposal

“good timing,” citing the need for more diverse housing options for seniors in the community.

“What a nice counterpoint to thehigh-endmarketopportunity that Pacific Arbour is likely to be (providing),” said Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones, “and also for us to be providing for all people in the community.”

Charlene Kovacs of Kiwanis project developer VIA Architecture told councillors the new Kiwanis building would be “accessible, affordable and secure.” Most suites in the new buildings, designed for independent living, are expected to meet Level 3 design standards — a standard that provides residents with greater accessibility features such as easyto-grasp door handles and wider doorways to accommodate wheelchairs and scooters.

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When Coun. Michael Lewis asked whether the Kiwanis Society would incorporate people with developmental disabilities into the new units, HeaslipsaidtheKiwanismandate is for independent living units for low-income seniors. But, he said, approximately 30 units will be allocated to “further disadvantaged seniors,” with the support of a 15-year agreement with B.C. Housing and provincial government.

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F Premier Christy Clark is seriously considering a “mandate from the people” by way of an election — or is just looking to capitalize on polling numbers that put the B.C. Liberal back ahead of the NDP — she might not want to wait too long.

That’s because the right-of-centre political landscape in this province got more interesting Tuesday with John Cummins announcement that he will seek the leadership of the B.C. Conservative party.

Cummins, former federal MP for Delta-Richmond East, stepped down earlier this spring after four terms, first with the Reform party, then the Canadian Alliance and more recently as a Conservative — and is as close to a maverick as the party allows. He now has one of the longer track records in

Parliament and a good relationship with his constituency.

Whether that translates into instant credibility with a provincial party that has been close to moribund for years remains to be seen.

But history suggests Cummins won’t have to generate that many votes for his party to make a big difference to the shape of the provincial legislature. In 1996, the NDP formed the government despite polling fewer votes than the Liberals. That was because the B.C. Reform Party captured nine per cent of the vote, pulling just enough support away from the Liberals — a party of convenience for many federal Tories — to make a difference in key ridings.

Whenever the provincial election, one of those key ridings is here on the North Shore: North Vancouver-Lonsdale.

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DNV densification not ‘inevitable’

Dear Editor: The District of North Vancouver tells us that densification is inevitable. It’s a done deal.

Really? Why? Because the mayor says so?

What do residents say?

District houses are very pricey. Sadly, many North Vancouver families are left with the sole option of moving to the Valley because they desire a $500,000 house, not a $500,000 condo, so off they go.

The district wants us to think that these families’ desire to live in a house will change if it allows developers to build highrises all over the municipality.

But condo densification will not “save” these good people from moving to a house in the Valley.

Mayor and staff want condo densification because it represents huge tax money. But the district residents who pay their wages do not want condo densification because it erodes all that is appealing of this good life in the burbs.

Houses sell quickly in North Vancouver because people desire North Vancouver houses. Condos don’t sell quickly in North Vancouver. Is there really a demand? Or is this simply a cleric’s frothy dream of more tax dollars?

So you want a vision? Court and create a substantial industry and commercial centre in the district. With high-paying careers and jobs, working locals could afford some of these expensive houses.

That is a vision in harmony with a sustained economy and a sustained lifestyle.

Are residents being conned into an “inevitable” change to their community which they really don’t want?

People, please speak out, and in referendums and elections, please vote.

Davis Kosowan, North Vancouver

Dog owners, speak up on Cap River Park

Dear Editor: Your front page story, New Dog Rules for Cap River Park, (Wednesday, March 23) fills me with dismay.

The area is one of the few in West Vancouver where dogs have been able to walk off-leash (or at least where a bylaw officer isn’t hiding behind a tree ready to pounce on owners breaking the “rule”— which I have seen happen). Off-leash walking is the only sensible solution for much of the trail system, which is narrow and steep in many parts, making walking with a dog on leash awkward and sometimes dangerous (imagine being pulled down a set of rough and steep steps by an energetic canine).

I can see the sense in asking owners to leash their

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dogs for certain areas, such as at the top of the dam and near the fish hatchery, and I’m sure most owners would be happy to comply.

As for dog waste being left in the park, a few more bins and bag dispensers along certain routes (along with friendly reminders) may encourage compliance in those who give dog owners a bad name by leaving their pets’ droppings behind.

I hike with my dog in there several times a week and have never experienced or seen any problems of “tension” between dog owners and walkers. I would like to know what evidence and prevalence there is of problems occurring.

The final comment in the article that the park is under review “because of the rising number of people and dogs that use the park” speaks for itself. The forest trail system is a doggy paradise, and perfect for dog owners who enjoy running or hiking while exercising their dog at the same time.

I hope that the Metro Vancouver regional parks committee takes the needs of all park users into consideration, and I encourage dog owners to make themselves heard before we lose another place to adequately exercise our dogs in West Vancouver.

Debra Hann West Vancouver

Corporate greed or corporate citizenship?

Dear Editor: What is the point of having an official community plan when a developer pops up with a 10- to 15-storey monster in the middle of Ambleside.

Presumably he has been in discussion District of West Vancouver council for some time.

Not only is the plan totally at odds with the theme of Ambleside but it exceeds the OCP allowance of four storeys and the density allowance by 60 per cent (130,000 up to 207,000 square feet).

He says “It’s not about greed . . . we thought we were just being good corporate citizens.”

Does he think we are all dummies here?

Patrick Hill West Vancouver

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - North Shore News - A7

Bridge tolls are inequitable

“Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says there needs to be a level playing field when it comes to tolling major structures in the region. He says with a toll on the Golden Ears Bridge and one going on a new Port Mann Bridge, there’s regional inequity.”

Janet Brown, cknw.com March 22, 2011

LANGLEY City Mayor Peter Fassbender, chairman of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, proposes all Metro Vancouver bridges be tolled — including the Lions Gate and Ironworkers’ Memorial crossings.

Welcome to the din of inequity.

The din kicked up by a North Vancouver employee who, already zoned out of his affordable North Shore home, could be faced with return-trip tolls on two bridges to get to work.

Or the din of a big-box employee who works two jobs — one here, one in Dunbar — to keep a roof over her family’s head.

North Shore residents already endure regional inequity and have done since 1998 when metro municipalities assumed

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Region-wide, that responsibility includes a budget-crippling share of capital, operating and debtservicing costs for projects dictated by the province.

Fassbender’s proposal would exaggerate the imbalance — if not between municipalities, then certainly between the region and the province.

Reached for his comment, Peter Frinton, Bowen Island councillor and member of the Mayor’s Council, said he understands why Valley residents are concerned about the proliferation of “South of Fraser” tolls, but believes there is a “structural problem” with Fassbender’s approach.

Saying that “pursuing equity is not the same as user-pay,” Frinton outlined a myriad of variants in taxpayer categories, taxation methods and types of users.

That the Mayors’ Council faces fiscal challenges is not in dispute; the funding shortfall has bedevilled TransLink from Day 1.

But the challenge cannot be met by digging deeper into taxpayers’ wallets; it will only be overcome when 22 metro councils unite to force the province to own the results of its decisions.

In 1998, Glen Clark knew he had financial trouble on his hands in the form of the Millennium Line. So when escalating costs made him worried about adding another political embarrassment to the fast-ferries fiasco, he unloaded the responsibility onto the region — with no equitable funding formula.

Victoria has continued to squeeze both ends against the middle ever since.

At one end, the province fast-tracks low-priority projects according to the political expediencies of the day, and at the other denies funding for regional transportation essentials.

The list of vehicle-related taxes and fees is unending: Levies are collected via: ■ municipal property tax and BC Hydro bills; ■ fuel and carbon taxes at the pump; ■ HST on service-related labour, parts, goods and accessories; ■ recycling fees on batteries,

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■ HST on vehicle leases/ purchases; ■ parking and parking replacement charges; and, ■ multi-millions of dollars in income tax and Canada pension premiums paid on thousands of vehicle-related jobs.

Some of the requested data are still pending, but preliminary numbers show that in 2001 Bowen Island remitted $130,499 to TransLink and in 2010 $645,209 — that is a whopping 493 per cent increase.

City of Surrey reports $14.6 million for 2003 and $34.1 million in 2008 (numbers include propertytax collections and grants in lieu, and both communities recorded a seismic shift in 2005).

As Frinton dryly observed, “No wonder the Mayors’ Council is concerned about the trend.”

In my opinion, it is flat-out wrong for anyone to talk of new “user-pay” tolls without first redressing the imbalance caused by provincial decisions

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When the passes didn’t arrive, some of the buyers went to the authorities. Starting in January 2010, West Vancouver police began piecing together a paper trail, ultimately collecting reports from 26 people who claimed to have been swindled out of a total of more than $60,000. Most were from Canada and the United States, but some were from as far away as Croatia. At the time, police believed there might be more.

Investigators issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for Stuart, who had apparently used his real name in all his alleged dealings, but were unable to track him, as he had moved by then to California. The North Shore News reported on the notice in January.

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Stuart is charged with fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000, theft over $5,000, theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime.

While the alleged fraudster may have been caught, it is unlikely to help the purported victims, said West Vancouver Det. Erin Findlay, who led the investigation.

“I don’t think they’ll ever see a penny of it, unfortunately,” she said.

Stuart was released on bail following a hearing. He is due back in North Vancouver provincial court April 14.

Hold province to account From page 7 to inflict SkyTrain on the region, when there are inexpensive, internationally proven alternatives.

According to its own 2008 SkyTrain data, TransLink estimated 73.5 million boardings at an operating cost of $82.7 million. Partial cost-recovery came from fares, advertising and other revenues. Debt-servicing costs were omitted.

By fourth-quarter 2010, weekday ridership averaged 381,100 boardings.

The problem is that until smart cards are available, TransLink can only do passenger-counts on the Canada Line, not on the Expo and Millennium Lines — hence the ongoing problems with fare evasion.

When evaluating the true value of a transit system, it is logical to expect that two weekday boardings equates to one person on a return journey. In our TransLink reality, that one person can be counted many times more as s/he boards connecting buses at either end of a SkyTrain trip.

And with respect to fare revenues, when discount U-Passes and concession fares are factored in, and when bus routes are cancelled to force passengers onto the Canada Line, the revenue value-for-dollar of SkyTrain becomes even more suspect.

To emphasize: There is presently no way of knowing the ratio of full-fare to economy passengers, nor how many “freebies” are counted among those boardings.

But one of the most disturbing aspects of Fassbender’s proposal is that it offers no fresh ideas, either to the region or to Valley residents angry about Port Mann and Golden Ears bridge tolls, and the looming need to replace the aging Pattullo crossing.

So before TransLink returns to the fount looking for more regional tolls, perhaps the best solution would be for the region to lob the ball back to the source, where most of the problems began.

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Thanks to tardy taxpayers Municipalities budget for the late-filing penalties collected

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IF you’ve been grumbling about property tax increases this year, maybe you should thank those who don’t pay on time that the rate isn’t even higher.

Every year, municipal number-crunchers budget for what is a small but surprisingly stable source of revenue for local governments — penalty fees they are required to collect for taxes paid late. All over the North Shore, it adds up to between threefifths and three-quarters of a one-per-cent increase in the tax rate, or several hundred thousand dollars.

“We budget for human forgetfulness to put it bluntly. If that portion of citizens paid their taxes on time, that money wouldn’t be there,” said Rick Danyluk, the District of North Vancouver’s manager of financial planning, in a council workshop on the budget earlier this year.

West Vancouver has by far the highest proportion of taxpayers missing the early July deadline — 38 per cent in 2010 — when a penalty worth five per cent of the tax bill is levied on the owner.

Not all will pay, however, as anyone who claims a Home Owners Grant by Sept. 1 can have the fee waived, and nearly 7,000 West Vancouver residents qualified in 2010.

By September, when the second five-per-cent penalty is applied, just five per cent of tax bills are outstanding, with three per cent unpaid by the end of the year.

The fees, required by provincial legislation, added up to $402,000 in West Vancouver last year, which is the same as a 0.75 per cent tax increase. In 2009, fees were $455,000 and $414,000 in 2008.

It sometimes takes some arm-twisting or negotiations, but eventually most people are able to pay, said Nina Leemhuis, director of financial services for West Vancouver.

“In 2010 we only had one home that actually went up for tax sale, so people always seem to manage,” she said.

While the money is budgeted in advance, the estimates are conservative, she said, and they track all revenues each quarter to make sure the money coming in meets projections. The same goes for the other North Shore municipalities.

“We also have the ability to scale back on some expenditures if we have to,” said Leemhuis. “I’ll be shocked, but I’ll be ready.”

In the District of North Vancouver, 14 per cent of taxpayers missed the deadline last year, but only six per cent ended up paying the penalty, as the rest had it waived. That added up to $512,000 last year, up from previous totals of $500,000 and

$445,000 in 2009 and 2008 respectively, and equal to a tax increase of 0.6 per cent.

The City of North Vancouver has by far the fewest taxpayers missing the deadline, with only three per cent of taxpayers owing after the July deadline. Isabel Gordon, director of finance for the city, said that’s because so many of the taxpayers are large property management companies who own rental apartment buildings.

It’s still enough money that it equals a tax increase of twothirds of a percentage point, however. That was $203,000 in 2010, which might seem low because the city has lower tax rates than the other municipalities.

In 2009, however, the total jumped to $295,000 from $173,000 the year before, just because a single large taxpayer missed the deadline.

“They’re not going to miss the tax deadline because they’re working to ensure the buildings are properly managed,” said Gordon. “That’s why it was so unusual in 2009 to have that large taxpayer to miss the bill.”

Still, she said, the city prefers to have their taxes paid on time, despite the extra cash.

“The penalty is really there because without it I don’t think people would take the deadline very seriously,” she said.

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Based on the World Health Organization agefriendly cities framework, the Lionsview Seniors Planning Committee has created a survey aimed at seniors living in North Vancouver and is hoping to hear from the under-represented about whether seniors have the support and services they need to stay healthy as they get older.

The surveys were distributed at the beginning of February and will be collected and tabulated at the end of April. The results will provide insight on strategies to make North Vancouver a more senior-friendly city.

Lionsview will attempt to reach a wide demographic of seniors by delivering paper surveys and helping those who require aid to fill out the survey. Volunteers who speak a variety of other languages are also available to further encourage

all North Vancouver seniors to participate.

“What motivated the Lionsview board is the fact that sitting around seniors coalition tables we have struggled to close the gaps between need and what we can achieve. The sense that we’ve had around our table is we need to find some new ways to engage seniors in this endeavour,” said Lionsview board member Jane Osborne.

Local companies have donated their time and materials to the efforts and the committee is hoping to receive 1,000 completed surveys.

“We have a lot of seniors that are retiring who can’t afford to stop working, and we need to think about that,” said Osborne.

“Lionsview wants a multi-year communitybased action plan which reflects what we hear on this survey, which will guide our activities for the next three or four years. This will be made available to the members of seniors coalitions and to anyone who wishes to have (a copy).”

To get the surveys out and processed, Lionsview is hoping to raise $25,000.

The WHO’s framework has been used by many communities to determine what kinds of support seniors need from a community.

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Mayors help to deliver meals on wheels Volunteer program helps shut-ins and frail Ashley MacDonald

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CLIENTS who were expecting a delivery from Meals on Wheels on March 23 are now wishing they’d straightened their hair or put on some lipstick before answering the door.

To celebrate Mayors for Meals day, both District of North Vancouver acting mayor Alan Hicks and city Mayor Darrell Mussatto were on hand to deliver food with Meals on Wheels.

The annual Mayors for Meals event showcases “how active Meals on Wheels is,” said Eleanor Stephens, the North Shore Meals on Wheels organizer, “and how important it is in the community and the service we do for the people that are unable to prepare their meals because they are shut-ins or have just been released from hospital or are elderly.”

The North Shore branch of Meals on Wheels has an estimated 100 volunteers that deliver meals to 65 clients three times a week.

All of the meals include soup and a roll, a piece of protein, potatoes, vegetables and dessert.

Cheers Restaurant in North Vancouver prepares all of the food for the North Shore and the food gets transported to churches across the North Shore, where volunteers portion it out and pack it into Styrofoam containers.

Stephens is hoping that the Mayors for Meals becomes as popular in Canada as it is in the United States, where thousands of mayors across the country participate annually.

Mayors for Meals Day is part of an annual month-long campaign called March for Meals that is intended to raise awareness and promote the ongoing need for volunteers.

Most of the volunteers are retired and wanting to give back to their community, with the age range of the volunteers between 50 and 80 years old.

The idea for a food delivery service originated during the Blitz in Great Britain during the Second World War, when people lost their homes and therefore couldn’t make their own food. Since then the idea spread across to the world.

West Vancouver Mayor Pam GoldsmithJones was unable to participate this year.

If you would like to volunteer, contact Stephens at 604-922-3718.

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

DESIGNATED driver Jim Corbett and District of North Vancouver acting mayor Robin Hicks load up meals for seniors at North Lonsdale United Church March 23 as part of Mayors for Meals day.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4360, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4676, 2011; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4677, 2011; AND Design Development Package Care Office Use. Supportive Housing Use means an apartment use where at least one occupant of each unit is 65 years of age or older, or is a younger person with disabilities, which use: (a) must include a common resident dining room and certain other uses; and (b) may include a dwelling unit for a resident manager, guest suites and a wellness centre. Health Care Office Use means a use of premises by physicians, surgeons, dentists, physio-therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, provincially licensed massage therapists, podiatrists, psychiatrists, psychologists, opticians, optometrists, naturopaths, dental mechanics and other health care practitioners, for X-ray and other diagnostic facilities, medical and dental laboratories, prosthetic and orthopaedic manufacturers and specialized medical clinics, including a blood donor clinic; • adding the new zone CD46 – Comprehensive Development Zone 46 (Northwest corner of Marine Drive and 22nd Street) which would: allow Supportive Housing Use, not-for-profit educational uses and limited commercial uses; provide for a maximum floor area of 117,500 sq. ft. (10,916 sq. m.) for Supportive Housing Use and 8,000 sq. ft. (744 sq. m.) for permitted commercial and educational uses; set out further restrictions on floor area use; and establish requirements for site coverage, yards, building height, number of storeys and offstreet vehicle parking and loading; • rezoning the 52,829.3 sq. ft. (4908 sq. m.) site at the northwest corner (as shown on the map at right) to the new zone CD46 – Comprehensive Development Zone 46; and • rezoning a 23.95 ft. (7.3 m) wide strip of land fronting 22nd Street and south of Tudor Gardens at 843 22nd Street (as shown on the map at right) from RD1 – Duplex Dwelling Zone 1 to RS5 – Single Family Dwelling Zone 5; this strip of land would become part of the reconfigured John Richardson Park, would provide a connection from 22nd Street to the park, and, upon rezoning, would have the same zoning as the balance of John Richardson Park.

Design Development Package: The design development package sets out the details of the proposed building and site development, including the site plan, building design and height, building materials and finishing and landscaping.

If the Official Community Plan amendment bylaw and Zoning amendment bylaw described above are approved, the applicant will be required to construct the development in accordance with a design development package approved by Council. All persons who wish to provide comment on the design development package will be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing/Public Meeting.

Subject lands: The proposed zoning changes are shown on the map below:

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Notice is given that a PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall of The Corporation of the District of West Vancouver at 750 - 17th Street, West Vancouver, BC on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:00 pm to consider the following: Applicant: Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities Subject Lands: Northwest corner of Marine Drive and 22nd Street as shown on the map at right.

All or part of the following lots: Lot 1 (Explanatory Plan 9507) Block A of Block 5 Plan 4532; Amended Lot D (see 540240L) of Lots 1 to 3 Block A of Block 5 Plan 4532; Lot E of Lots 1 to 3 Block A of Block 5 Plan 4532; Lot 4 of Lot A Block 5 Plan 2019; Lot 19 Block 4 Plan 3522; and portions of the closed lane between Fulton Avenue and Marine Drive; all of East Part of District Lot 554 Purpose: To provide for the redevelopment of the subject lands as rental seniors housing with support services and limited commercial and institutional land uses not directly associated with the seniors housing, and to provide for zoning boundaries which would match those of a reconfigured John Richardson Park. Details are provided below.

Enquiries: Planning Department, Municipal Hall.

Phone: 604-925-7055.

Bylaw 4676, 2011: The proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4630, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 4676, 2011, if adopted, would amend the Official Community Plan by: • revising Policy BF-C8 to remove the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 554, Block A, Plan 4532 (2203 Marine Drive) from the existing local commercial designation and development permit area; and • adding a new Policy BF-D5 which provides for an approximately 4900 sq. m. site at the northwest corner of Marine Drive and 22nd Street to be: used as rental seniors housing with services, and limited commercial and institutional land uses not directly associated with the seniors housing; developed to a maximum 117,500 sq. ft. (10,916 sq. m.) of housing and a maximum 8,000 sq. ft. (744 sq. m.) of other permitted land uses; and developed with a maximum building height from Marine Drive of seven storeys, exclusive of roof-top development.

Bylaw 4677, 2011: The proposed Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 4677, 2011, if adopted, would amend the Zoning Bylaw by: • adding two new definitions: Supportive Housing Use and Health

All enquiries regarding the proposed bylaw amendments and design development package may be directed to the West Vancouver Planning Department, Municipal Hall or by calling 604-925-7055.

Copies of the proposed bylaw amendments, design development package and other related documents may be inspected from March 18, 2011 to April 4, 2011 at the Municipal Hall at 750-17th Street, West Vancouver, BC on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

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

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

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

S. Scholes, Municipal Clerk, March 18, 2011

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

by Cindy Goodman

Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver’s 90th birthday

Claire Kerruish shows off her 1920s garb.

Darlene Smith and Jim Matson celebrate the milestone.

Bob Handel enjoys the festivities.

Lyn Spicer and Murdo McKenzie clown around.

Lin Ardington has a blast.

The Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver celebrated its 90th birthday with a 1920s-themed party at Cheers Restaurant in North Vancouver March 15. Those in attendance reflected on the club’s long-standing efforts to help children, families and seniors both locally and globally. The evening featured entertainment, a silent auction, dinner and presentations. Info: www.kcnv.org.

Gertie Grosser and Monika Pawlak greet guests.

Rick Water, Lisa Hubbard, Nina Polkinghorne and Ranjit Khosla celebrate Kiwanis’ $10,000 donation to North Shore Neighbourhood House’s Learning Together program.

Janet and David Courage attend.

Bob York performs for Marlena Pawlak.

District of North Vancouver Coun. Alan Nixon and City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto attend.

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

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to HOME & GARDEN

NEWS photo Paul McGrath (above)/photo Quana Parker (left)

A baby shower is a delicate affair and attention to detail makes all the difference. Columnist Barb Lunter recently attended a shower on the North Shore and noticed some standout items that added to the special day. Top left: A bottle-shaped cake and booties by The Uncommon Cake were perfect for the occasion. Top right: Linen napkins imprinted with a crystal-adorned stroller accompanied each place setting.

Below: North Vancouver gift boutique Take Me Home sourced vintage-style umbrellas inscribed with each guest’s initials in crystal.

Vintage stroller inspires party theme DIG DEEP Todd Major weighs in on lawns.

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Barb Lunter PUTTING together a baby shower can be a daunting task.

It’s probably one of the most rewarding functions to organize but there can be a lot of details to attend to. Recently, I had the fortunate pleasure of having a sneak peek at a beautiful baby shower here on the North Shore. If you are in the process of planning a future shower for someone you know, here are some wonderful ideas for guest gifts and party options.

With an established theme in hand and plenty of time to pre-plan the event, this hostess pulled out all the stops for a very lucky momto-be. A vintage baby stroller logo was used as the starting point and central theme for the upscale event. Items such as mini crystal strollers, baby chocolates and chandelier votives were found online from the United States and shipped to Canada. Once the packages arrived, the hostess carefully applied crystals to each item with meticulous care.

Take Me Home, a North Vancouver homewares and gift boutique, was instrumental in sourcing key pieces for the soiree.

Storeowner Alison McDonald was able to assist with the theme by sourcing vintage-style umbrellas and each guest’s name was applied in crystal initials. Sweet Dream Tees owner Deborah Wardell was also helped by applying personalized writing and

crystals on many of the shower gift items.

The fabulous event was to take place prior to the guest of honour delivering the baby; however, fate had other plans.

As luck would have it, mom-to-be went into labour two days before the event, but managed to appear on the big day looking radiant as ever with her baby boy in tow. The hostess, however, was put into a bit of a tailspin with her pre-planned “baby lottery” game. In its place, “stork’s surprise” was substituted where each guest chooses a gift bag and can keep it or trade it for something someone else has chosen. A nice idea for a baby shower.

No detail was left untouched. Beautiful linen napkins imprinted with a black and crystal adorned baby stroller lay at each place setting. Crystal chandeliers were draped over white tablecloths and fine silver cutlery and each place setting

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was adorned with “cute as a button” miniature soap with white, vintage picture frames displaying each guest’s name.

The day would not be complete without a fabulous cake by Jill Shumka of The Uncommon Cake. Designed beautifully in the shape of a baby bottle and booties, it was a perfect way to finish off

the joyous occasion.

The secret to this baby shower was all in the details.

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Is your lawn truly green?

I am not a lawn lover, but I will admit it’s difficult to play sports without grassed sports fields — there simply is no affordable alternative.

And a little patch of lawn in the yard is a nice void space for kids to play on or to set off the solid space of Dig Deep the garden. But with more than six billion people on the Todd Major Earth and natural resources dwindling worldwide, perhaps it is time for lawn lovers everywhere to rethink how much lawn they grow and how many resources they use to grow lawns.

Perhaps the collective “we” needs to be asking that question. After all, do we really need kilometres of lawn along our boulevards? And how often does that large expanse of lawn in the front or backyard get used for real-living purposes? Do we sit, play, picnic or read a book on our home lawns? Have we fully considered how many tons annually of pesticides and fertilizers are used to maintain lawns in Canada?

And those amounts are measured in tons annually, with the consequences of leaching measured in the declining health of our oceans.

There are many environmentally friendly and resourcesensitive lawn alternatives that do not consume countless hours of time and energy to produce a green patch that we look at once a day. To understand why people should consider alternatives to growing a lawn, we must understand some history. A good story on this topic was published in the New Yorker a few years ago and can be found at this link: tinyurl.com/6zpxu3. I cannot go into as much detail as writer Elizabeth Kolbert did in her story, but in essence we have created a lawn culture that has been with us for several hundred years. The use of formalized, expansive lawn areas

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Here are some facts about lawns: The cost to maintain lawn areas is twice the cost of maintaining shrub beds.

Over-watering of lawns was one of the main reasons water restrictions were started in Metro Vancouver more than 20 years ago.

Lawns consume large amounts of fertilizer, water, pesticides, gasoline, oil, tools and people-energy. The epidemic of European chafer grubs that has infested many local lawns is a direct result of too much lawn growing everywhere; in essence, the dinner plate has been loaded.

Most people equate residential lawn maintenance standards with the high-maintenance standards applied to golf courses, a standard that is expensive and unsustainable — and virtually no one plays golf on their lawn.

Many people have an unrealistic perception of what their lawn should look like, and are intolerant of any weeds, moss or anything which does not resemble the idealistic “golf green look.” The average residential lawn requires one inch of water every seven to 10 days. How much do you water?

We live in a temperate rainforest; lawn does not grow well in the shade of trees, yet people continue to try to grow grass under trees or they cut down the trees. Ten square metres of shrubs and trees provides more oxygen, home for wildlife and beauty compared to the same sized lawn. Contrary to popular myth, grass clippings should be left on the lawn to enrich it, provided the grass is cut regularly, removing no more than one third of the total height. Yet thousands of kilograms of lawn clippings go to recycling stations every year in Metro

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So what is a person to do if they want to have less lawn or maintain the lawn in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way? Be informed, for

starters. Read the risks of chemically grown lawns and learn the facts about how to grow a sustainable lawn from reputable sources like Beyond Pesticides at this link: www.beyondpesticides. org/lawn/index.htm. Look around the neighbourhood and the Internet to see what other people are doing to

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replace or reduce their lawns.

Next week, I will provide some lawn alternatives and maintenance tips to help everyone move towards a greener lawn. You do not have to be a dinosaur; you can learn, adapt and still have some lawn, but make it a lawn that is kinder and easier on Mother Earth’s back.

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LAWNS take up a lot of resources and sometimes they’re not used enough to make it worthwhile. Consider looking into alternatives or shrinking the size of your lawn. community members. Awards are granted annually by the Parks and Environment Advisory Committee in the following categories: residents, community groups, schools and businesses in the City of North Vancouver. Info and nomination form: www.cnv. org/esaward, 604-983-7334 or eng@cnv.org. Deadline for submissions: April 15.

Sakura Days Japan Festival: A Festival to celebrate the cherry blossoms April 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The event will include a tea ceremony, food, origami and ikebana

demonstrations, sake tastings, guided flower tours, geisha dances, taiko drumming and much more. Info and tickets: www.japanfairvancouver.com.

First Nations Natural History: Explore botany and ecology of the Lynn Canyon area from a First Nations’s perspective with Rudy Reimer of the Squamish First Nation, Sunday, April 3, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $5.

Registration: 604-990-3755.

Info: www.dnv.org/ecology/.

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First Time Urban Farmers: An introduction to tasty and easy-to-grow vegetables with gardener Mike Nassichuk in this GardenSmart workshop Wednesday, April 6 or 13, 78:30 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver.

Admission: $5. Registration: 604-990-3755. Info: www. gardensmart.ca.

Walks in the Tropics — Interior Plantscaping: An educational walk designed to familiarize participants with the rich biodiversity found under the Bloedel Conservatory dome in See more page 17

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Compare cost of renovation vs. new build HOW big a renovation is too big? Well, the answer is: it all depends.

Small renovations that tackle specific and identifiable inadequacies to an otherwise functional home are generally the most prudent and cost effective. They generally don’t hold enough momentum to initiate “project creep” and, if thought out well, can add significant value both as a livable environment and as a monetary investment.

Project creep is the tendency of a project to grow beyond the original scope of work for various unanticipated reasons brought to light by the renovation — one may decide to completely replace drain tile around their home after digging up a small portion of it or be faced with a total electrical upgrade after realizing their current system is inadequate — but regardless of the circumstance, the result of project creep is more work done and a more expensive project.

Medium-scale renovations are far more susceptible to project creep and need to be carefully monitored in order to not grow out of control.

It’s easy to keep adding to the program until the medium-

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sized project has grown into something so extensive that both its affordability and value are called into question.

As renovations become bigger and more involved it’s essential to determine whether it’s really worth it.

An extensive renovation to an older home will likely cost more than building new.

At a certain point in a large-scale renovation the existing home becomes a liability rather than an asset.

Keeping existing spaces and forms is one thing, but transforming everything while being hamstrung by an existing framework is another.

One needs to recognize when this point is crossed.

It’s good to ask yourself if the cost of the new renovated home added to the value of

the existing property will hold its overall worth in its given context? In many circumstances, it might it be wiser to sell the existing house, add the renovation budget to the overall sum and purchase something new that already has what you’re looking for.

One compelling reason to keep an existing home, even through a large-scale renovation, is that the existing home gives you something you won’t get if you start anew.

This typically comes in the form of an existing nonconformity where the existing building contravenes a zoning bylaw — in its location on site or in its overall height, for example — and won’t be required to meet the new standards provided the renovation doesn’t make the existing condition worse.

If you’re confronted with the dilemma of an involved renovation, the first thing you need to ask yourself is if you’re committed to living where you are. If so, it then comes down to whether it’s renovate or build anew.

For those individuals planning to spend the rest of their lives on a given plot of land, the monetary

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WATCH out for “project creep” when working on home renovations, as these types of projects can often be more work than what was initially anticipated. considerations might not be that pertinent, but for most people, the balance between

what you want and what makes good market sense needs to be addressed.

Kevin Vallely is a residential designer in North Vancouver.

His website is www.vallely.ca.

cess. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and non-members by donation.

Secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver and is looking for new string players.

Info: squires@shaw.ca or 604988-6652.

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

North Shore Chorus meets Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m. at Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: 604985-2559, www.nschorus.com or audreyowen@shaw.ca.

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.

The Dutch Koffieclub meets the third Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon at the food court, Park Royal, south mall, West Vancouver. Meet new people and keep up your Dutch language or improve it. Used Dutch magazines and books will be available. Info: Henk, 604-987-4978 or Nel, 604-987-6879.

NorthVancouverNewcomers’ 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: Diane, 604-971-1361.

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.

Gleneagles Scottish Country Dance Club: Experienced classes every Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollyburn Elementary, 1329 Duchess Ave., West Vancouver. Info: Simon, 604-925-9333.

Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 79 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing pro-

International Training in Communication: Learn to speak with confidence and poise on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. at Cheers Restaurant, 125 East Second St., North Vancouver. Info: Doris Dungey at 604-926-3954.

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.

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— compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www. nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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99 Years of West Vancouver: A slide presentation of historical photographs and talk by Jim Carter and Francis Mansbridge, Thursday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Admission: $3.75. Tickets: 604-925-7280.

A Celebration of Peace Through Music: Music Therapists for Peace in collaboration with the Music Therapy Association will host an evening of musical inspiration and celebration Wednesday, March 30, 7-9 p.m. in the Fir Building at Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. There will be time for improvising, singing and a candle lighting ceremony. Info: www.musictherapistsforpeace.org.

Notice of Public Information Meeting: An open-house event hosted by Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities — application to develop seniors’ residence on the former Wetmore site on Wednesday, March 30, 6-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St., West Vancouver. RSVP: katy@pacificarbour.ca.

North Shore Chorus Fundraiser: The evening’s activities will include a silent auction, appetizers and a cash bar Thursday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.

Aging, Changing, Creating — the Conversation Series: A program that addresses questions and creates a community for women to share stories of aging, transition and possibilities, March 31, April 7 and 14, 6-8:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Fee: $59 which includes a journal. Register at the seniors centre front desk. Info: 604-684-4132 or patsvision@ uniserve.com.

Fire and Fall Prevention Presentation: Captain Bonita Noakes of the District of North Vancouver Fire Rescue and Denise Kelly from Nurse Next Door Healthcare will provide a free group presentation and training session Thursday, March 31, 7-8 p.m. at Churchill House Retirement Community, 150 West 29th Ave., North Vancouver. The evening will include games, information, raffle prizes and refreshments. Info: Nicole, 604-904-1199.

A4K Gala Fundraising Dinner: A complimentary martini reception, three-course dinner

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SINGER Asha Diaz, The Kate Morgan Band and Black Powder Toys will be performing at A Hand Up, a concert to benefit The Harvest Project, Friday, April 1, 7 p.m. at Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Clockwise from left: Clayton Blancard, Kate Morgan, Matt Pavan, Kevin Lee of the Harvest Project, Tom Gourlie, Pete Ryznar and Asha Diaz invite the public to the show. For tickets, $15, call 604-984-4484. including wine, silent and live auctions plus Olympic rules boxing, Friday, April 1, 6 p.m. at Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Cross Creek Rd., West Vancouver. Admission: $175 for single tickets or $1,500 for a table of ten. Tickets: www.

a4k.ca. Info: 604-221-7529 or info@a4k.ca. All proceeds support Athletics for Kids.

Capilano Tennis Club will hold its season opener Saturday, April 2 at 2500 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. Drop-

in social tennis will be free to the general public between 1 and 4 p.m. Meet the members and check out the new clubhouse while networking with fellow tennis enthusiasts. Info: 778-229-1807 or heatherfleming2008@gmail.com.

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A20 - North Shore News - Wednesday, March 30, 2011 The North Shore Family Caregiver Support presents

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This inspirational video weaves several real-life stories together to present a moving and ultimately hopeful look at dementia through the eyes of friends, family, caregivers, and persons with the disease. By understanding and tuning in to the needs of the person with dementia the play diminishes fears and stigma.

This remarkable Canadian research based play by Vrenia Ivonoffski is a transforming experience!

The Backbeat Singers: A new children’s choir for kids ages nine to 13 will hold its first session, Wednesday, March 30, 3:30-5 p.m. at the Notable Kids Music studio, 3063 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. No auditions required. Registration: www.backbeatsingers.com.

The video screening will be followed by a Q and A period with…

• Representative from the Alzheimer Society of BC North Shore Resource Centre • Kathyrn Bowen-Roberts RN, M.A. Geriatric Mental Health Nurse, Vancouver Coastal Health • Cindy Bouvet M.Ed, Coordinator North Shore Family Caregiver Support Project • Michelle Fleming Coordinator of Social Services Inglewood Care, BA, DIP • Lynn Jackson Person with, and advocate for those with dementia.

Lynn co-wrote “I’m Still Here.”

Saturday April 2nd, 2011 10am - 12 noon Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver

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No registration required; for information, contact Helen: 604-982-3313 or email helen.wait@nscr.bc.ca This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program.

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Art teacher: Heather Gallilee Favourite art: drawing animals and people Favourite artist: Lois Ehlert Her teacher writes: Nakayla draws any chance she gets. Her artwork is colourful, detailed and creative. Nakayla has a true passion for art.

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

Red Cedar Book Club meets twice per month on Fridays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. at Parkgate library, 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Book titles nominated for the 2010/2011 Red Cedar book awards will be discussed. There will also be snacks and activities. The next meeting will be April 1.

Cultivating Caring Children: Join clinical counsellor Deborah MacNamara, who will address the developmental roots of caring and teach parents how to encourage social responsibility in children, April 6, 7-8:30 p.m. at Grand Boulevard Parent Participation Preschool. $10 at the door. Pre-registration required. email karen_randall@ telus.net.

Questions, Questions — Fancy Coats: Children ages three to five accompanied by an adult will learn how animals stand out and stay hidden through nature crafts, stories and outdoor exploration Monday, April 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver.

Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.

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Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604990-3755. Info: www.dnv.org/ ecology/.

Preschool Creative Ballet: The next session of beginner classes runs Thursdays, April 21-June 23, 3:30-4:15 p.m. at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. Fee: $75.

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So, you’ll handle this in the summer.

Not a good idea.

Preschools are registering now and if you wait, you may find that there’s no spot for young Lindsay. Get busy today.

— Regular readers will know that I am a great fan of parent participation preschools (www.cpppreschools.bc.ca).

When you choose a parent participation preschool, you are joining an organization that has been operating in British Columbia for more than 60 years and you’ll have 36 schools to choose from.

In these schools, parents have the opportunity to have a say in the administration of the school, be with their child at preschool for a half-day once or twice a month and tattend monthly meetings with other parents, which offer free parenting education along with a brief business meeting.

Research shows that parent involvement is a major factor in child success. In my experience, parents who start participating with their children at the preschool or daycare level continue to do so ythrough elementary and high school.

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Parenting Today Kathy Lynn

in a quality program with a qualified teacher. Teachers who choose to teach in a parent participation school bring an appreciation for the role of parents in the school situation. They are not only committed to quality early childhood education, they are committed to partnering with parents to make the experience for all parties the best it can be.

Your involvement in the school will take into account your schedule and abilities.

You’ll meet other parents who share many of your values about the importance of quality parenting, learn more about child-raising and work with like-minded and usually nice people toward joint goals.

While the schools are great for the kids, don’t underestimate the value for yourself. Because of your personal involvement and connection with the school, you will benefit as well. Parents today are more isolated from each other than ever before. It’s difficult to make friends, to find support and connect with other parents who share your parenting values.

Parent participation does this and more. My children attended a parent participation preschool in the mid-1970s.

Today, many of my closest friends come from that time.

Being involved together, having chosen a participation model and having kids of the same age made becoming friends easy. Staying friends has been equally simple.

Is that to say that other preschools have no value? Of course not. You may, for a variety of reasons, decide that another model is best for you and your child.

Whatever your choice, what are the considerations when sending your preschooler off to a program?

Are they ready? Do they like to spend some time with other children? Can they handle simple structure? Some schools will also want them to be toilet trained.

Visit the school and observe the program. Trust your instincts. Does this feel right for you and your child? How does the teacher interact with the kids? Are the children happy, busy and engaged? Does the program offer a variety of experiences, including large muscle play, arts and crafts, free play and stories? Are parents welcome to drop in?

Talk to other parents who have their children in the school. Find out what they like best and if that fits with your wishes for your child, go for it.

Preschool is a great experience for your children.

Do your homework, make the right choice and watch your child grow and develop.

Kathy Lynn is a parenting speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. For information, visit her website at www.

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Dates and locations are listed below. Please RSVP by phone to the school if you would like to attend.

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DATES DATES Thurs, April 14 Wed, April 13 Mon, April 11 Tue, February 15 Fri, April 15 Mon, April 4 Mon, April 11 Wed, April 13 Wed, May 11 Fri, May 13 Wed, April 20 Tues, April 12 Tues, April 5 Mon, April 18 Tues, April 19 Thurs, April 14 Tues, March 1 Mon, May 2 Wed, March 30 Mon, March 7 Fri, March 11 Mon, April 11

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Timed with Heritage Week, the contest sees participants find a location on the North Shore that’s meaningful to them, photograph it and upload the images onto the contest’s Flickr group and explain why the place is significant to the North Shore’s history. Prizes will be awarded in various age categories and include a digital camera, camcorder and an ebook reader.

The contest closes April 30. Winners will be announced at the Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair May 7.

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Art Studio: Develop your artistic ability while working on your own projects or try something new. Youth ages 1317 can drop in to the studio, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.

Toddler Storytime: Drop-in for children ages two to three years old, Wednesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

36 months Wednesdays, 10:3011 a.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Registration is not required. For more information email alli@nvdpl.ca.

Toddletales: Free drop-in storytime for children ages 24-

Young Mothers’ Program: For mothers 24 years old and

rhymes, finger plays and picture books geared for the very young Thursdays, 10:1510:45 a.m. for pre-walkers and 11-11:30 a.m. for walkers up to 23 months, at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Free. Info: www.westvanlibrary.ca or 604-

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

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

Imagination Storytime: A free drop-in program every Wednesday, 10-10:30 a.m. at Active Baby, Capilano Mall, North Vancouver. Suitable for children ages one to five. Info: 604-986-8977.

Mount Seymour United Church Choir: Children and youth who want sing, shout, clap, drum, move and groove to inspirational songs of all kinds are invited to join the choir.

Practices every Wednesday, 4 p.m. at 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-1336 or www. mtseymourunited.com.

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LIONS AREA

During the course of this next year the members of the Girl Guides of Canada – Lions Area will be showcasing their participation in

community service

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Enjoying a well deserved hot chocolate during the Hike

Seymour District Hike for Hunger The Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous 2011 (SOAR 2011) is being held in Agassiz from July 22-30, 2011.

2000 Girl Guides from around the world will meet in Agassiz for a week of outdoor adventure. BC Girl Guides from just about every community in the province will join Guides from across Canada and several other countries (Ireland, Ivory Coast, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, United Kingdom and the United States) for a weeklong Girl Guide camp.

We will set up a temporary community - fully functioning- serving all aspects of community life.

Sharing the sisterhood with our international guests who have prepared and worked for this opportunity to challenge their skills and increase their selfesteem and knowledge.

All done by and with the expertise of girls and women. - not a small feat!

Lions Area has 101 members attending this amazing camp this summer.

We are also sponsoring our Sister Guides from New Zealand.

The members of the Seymour District participated in a Hike for Hunger Event on February 11th, 2011 where they hiked with non-perishable food items around Cates Park then donated all food items collected to the Harvest Project.

10th Seymour Guides created a “Birthday Box” which was donated to the Harvest Project.

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BRUNCH favourites.

See story PAGE 26

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

A taste of Turkey in N. Van

Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com

WHEN it comes to lunch, those of us who spend our days in Central Lonsdale are spoiled for choice.

In the mood for Thai?

Got it. Want Indian food, or Chinese? Easy. Craving pizza, burritos or Laksa? Check, check, check.

One country’s cuisine that hasn’t been dished up here (not in the years I’ve worked on or near Lonsdale) is Turkey’s. So I was thrilled to note the signs that went up over the storefront on West 15th that used to house The Rebellious Tomato.

It seemed like months ago; “Divan Kitchen” the sign read, “Authentic Turkish Kebab and Desserts.” I waited; and then waited some more. Tired of my conspicuous stroll around the corner and peep through the glass, I asked one of the paper’s photographers to keep an eye out for the paper to come off the windows. At long last, word came: Divan was open. I give you that information in order to explain why I dropped in only a couple of weeks later.

Usually, I give a new restaurant a month before reviewing to give them a chance to get through the training stages.

I couldn’t wait anymore. I wanted kebabs.

Turkish cuisine was the payoff from a long and interesting history. The Turkish Empire once covered

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

LAHMACUN and spicy pepper dip, yogurt dip and hummus are on the menu at Divan Kitchen. southeastern Europe, Anatolia and the Arab world; those centuries had undeniable influence on Persian, Greek and Turkish cuisine. They all share similar ingredients and methods of preparation, though there is much debate over the origin of specific dishes. The Greek “Mezédes” could be derived from the Turkish “meze,” which means appetizers. The word for the popular Greek “dolmadakia” (stuffed grape leaves) comes from the Turkish dolmak, a verb in Turkish meaning to fill or stuff. Ouzo is similar to Raki, the anise liqueur that is the national drink of Turkey. There are even stronger similarities between Turkish and Persian fare. Both rely on the simplicity of basic cooking techniques and balanced flavours that highlight the main ingredient.

Here’s a nifty fact: Turkey is one of the few countries in the world capable of producing all its own food (They had the locavore movement all dialed in centuries ago).

Divan Kitchen is true to its inspiration. Starters ($5 to $8)

include Kofte, spiced meatballs; dips made with chickpeas, spicy yogurt or cheese; Dolma; and red lentil soup. Lunchtime diners might go for a pita wrap stuffed with falafel, chicken or beef ($6 to $6.50); or Turkey’s famous kebabs ($10 to $15), meat that has been marinated, skewered and broiled. Other mains ($9 - $14) include vegetarian platters and Lahmacun, a type of Middle Eastern pizza made with beef and veggies on flat bread.

I ordered the Chicken Kebab, then sat back and staked out the space. Renovations have lent warmth to the tiny, glass-walled room; it’s now a study in shades of brown: floor, tables, booth and banquette seating are kitted out in complementary shades. The kitchen is tucked behind an open-topped wall.

From there, my plate arrived neatly assembled: a heap of rice — grains more creamy and moist than the Persian style; thick cubes of chicken, marinated until succulent and then broiled; triangles of flat pita bread, tzatziki and a salad

of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion and parsley. Flavours were bright, fresh and lemony . . . it was a perfect lunch for spring.

Divan Kitchen is licensed, but I didn’t indulge during lunch — I had to head back to work, and never do my best work after wine (unless that work includes napping).

It was my need to leave that spotlighted the only issue during my meal, but again, it’s early days; as owners and staff get more at ease the bugs will work out. The arrival of two other tables seemed to throw the rhythm off, and just as I was ready to go, my server disappeared into the kitchen for more than 10 minutes — not a long stretch in the space of a day, but significant when you only have a one-hour lunch break. Eventually, I got up and stood near the point of sale terminal to get his attention.

My bill for lunch, including HST, added up to $12.32.

Divan Kitchen is located at 115 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Call 778-340-3228 for more information.

Options abound for India Pale Ale Brendan McAleer Contributing Writer

IT says here on this six-pack of Keith’s IPA that the brew is the Pride of Nova Scotia.

Harrumph. It may be popular, but it’s no more an India Pale Ale than I am Ian Hanomansing.

I’ve seen archival pictures of the original Alexander Keith: he’s a stern and serious chap with a beard like a

rhododendron, and he looks like he’d rather wear a pink flowery hat than drink light beer.

In fact, if I had to guess at what kind of a six-pack Mr. Keith’s reanimated corpse would choose, I’d wager he’d be reaching for something from Propeller Brewing.

Based out of Nova Scotia, Propeller’s two best-sellers are their Extra Special Bitter and their India Pale Ale. Both are UK-style ales, so you can look for smoothness and crystal malts rather than the hoppy intensity typical of a west coast ale. Keith’s drinkers looking to experiment a little might best choose the ESB, as it’s delicious, not bitter at all, and readily available in most B.C. Liquor stores.

But Keith’s isn’t really East-Coast

anyway: matter of fact, it’s now brewed up in Creston, B.C., making it kin to Kokanee. As such, it takes on the host of local IPAs that are unapologetically West Coast.

You could hardly go bigger than Central City Brewing’s Red Racer IPA. A CAMRA Gold-Medallist, it just might be the best six-pack in B.C. It’s simply an enormous beer crammed with resiny hops and huge malts; at a past head-tohead I suggested that it hits like Dave Semenko circa 1984.

For those looking for crisp citrus notes rather than a broken nose, you need look no further than Granville Island Brewing’s Brockton IPA. GIB has been a mainstay of the local brewing scene for 26 years now. The eagle-eyed among you might even have seen their

food calendar Japanese Izakaya and Artisan Sake: Masa Shiroki from the Artisan Sake Maker will be hosting a pour and talk about the finer nuances of sake Wednesday, March 30, 6-7:15 p.m. at Quince, 1780 West Third Ave., Vancouver.

Lessons will also be given on how to create a few Japanese dishes. Fee: $40. All proceeds will go to the Japanese Red Cross. Registration: 604-7314645 or info@quince.ca.

Arts Club Theatre Company’s Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes: Unleash your inner foodie with culinary tips and tricks from Vancouver’s finest chefs from March 30 to May 25. This series of fundraisers combines cooking demonstrations with fine wine in private homes across Vancouver. This year’s line-up of chefs: Wednesday, March 30, Todd Bright and Andrew Wong from Wild Rice; Tuesday, April 5, Quang Dang from Diva at the Met; Monday, April 11, Dino Renaerts from Fraîche and Beachside Forno; Wednesday, May 11, Curtis Webb from Goldfish; Wednesday, May 25, Tina Fineza, formerly of The Flying Tiger and Jeremie Bastien from Boneta. Tickets for each class are $125 and are available at 604-687-5315.

Poisson d’Avril: In France, “Poisson d’Avril” (April’s Fish) is a one-day affair corresponding to our April Fool’s Day. Provence Marinaside has extended the fun to encompass a monthlong celebration. From April 1 through 30, join in for some finny fun and fine food at this third annual event. There will be a three-course menu offered for $45. Provence Marinaside is located at 1177 Marinaside Cres., Vancouver.

Reservations: 604-681-4144 or www.provencevancouver. com.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell

distinctive red-bottled lager popping up in a locally-shot TV show recently.

Their take on the IPA style is bolder than you might think for such a big micro-brewery. It’s malty but light, with a dry finish that’d make it a perfect companion for a patio in spring — if and when it stops raining.

Clarification: several readers have chimed in about Canadian-brewed Guinness. To be clear: Guinness draft is all brewed at St. James’ Gate in Dublin, whereas Guinness Extra Stout is partially brewed under license by Labatt.

Brendan McAleer brings us the latest and greatest (and sometimes the worst) from the world of craft-brewing. He is a member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), a society dedicated to supporting local craft-brewing. Check out his blog at www.yetanotherdamnbeerblog. blogspot.com for reviews, suggestions and the definition of baconjam.

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Invite the bunch for brunch

Add some flavour to a relaxed Sunday morning Angela Shellard Contributing Writer

I love brunch — not being a “morning person,” eating breakfast at 7 a.m. isn’t my thing.

Brunch is a nice way to entertain on a relaxed Sunday morning, especially if you tie it into a celebration like a birthday, Mother’s Day, treetrimming at Christmas, etc.

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The classic welcoming beverage for brunch is a mimosa (champagne with orange juice), but fruit smoothies or fruit juice punches are equally good.

In a large bowl, combine mushroom mixture with remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a large, lightly greased glass pie plate; bake for about 35 minutes or until frittata is cooked through (golden brown around edges; a knife inserted in centre comes out clean — don’t overbake though, you don’t want the frittata to be dry). Makes six servings.

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Apple Cinnamon Strata Part main dish, part dessert. If you can’t find egg bread then a cinnamon swirl loaf can be substituted.

Gala or Golden Delicious apples work well; don’t use Macintosh, they’re too mushy when cooked.

Sautéed Apples 2 medium apples 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp packed brown sugar ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 14 slices rich egg bread (brioche or challah would be perfect) 1¼ cups milk (2% or homogenized) ½ cup whipping cream 4 eggs ½ tsp vanilla Pinch of salt

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Sautéed Apples: Peel, core and cut apples into ½ inch dice. In a skillet, melt two tablespoons butter over medium heat; cook brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring, for one minute. Add apples; cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens and apples are tender, about 10 minutes.

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Roy and Donna Howes Roy and Donna Howes celebrated 20 happy years together on March 16. They were married on a very rainy March 16, 1991 in Johannesburg, South Africa, at left. The couple (above) moved to North Vancouver 17 years ago and share their lives with their lovely children Conor and Rosemary.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

THIS WEEK North Shore high school leagues are back in action after spring break with a full schedule of events. Go to www. esportsdesk.com/ leagues/pick_league. cfm?clientID=8&lea gueID=0 for league schedules.

The Vancouver North West Giants face off against the Red Deer Optimist Rebels at the Burnaby Winter Club Friday night in Game 1 of the Pacific Midget Regional Championship. See story page 32.

SPORTS TICKER Follow updates for North Shore sports 24/7 on Twitter @ NSNewsSports.

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WHISTLER snowboarder Braden Dean competes on Grouse Saturday afternoon. See more photos at www.nsnews.com.

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PRO and amateur snowboarders went head-to-head to compete for $20,000 and bragging rights at the Quiksilver Showdown Over The City on Grouse Mountain on Saturday, March 26.

The event pitted top international talent against local riders in a five-element course set high above the downtown Vancouver cityscape. This year’s competition, part of the Ticket To Ride (TTR) World Snowboard Tour, was promoted from three to four stars, which means riders had the chance to gain more points from participating in it, with the hopes of winning the overall series.

“It’s building momentum,” said Dario Phillips, marketing manager for Quiksilver Canada, based in North Vancouver.

“We wanted to focus on how big Quiksilver and snowboarding is in Canada and really show that we have top athletes in Canada and we can compete on an international level.”

Participants were judged on the difficulty of their tricks and their consistency landing the three rails and two jumps. Twenty per cent of the amateurs made it through to compete with the 45 pros, and then it was narrowed down to 10 finalists.

While two Canadians placed in the top three, American Eric Willett, who won the U.S.

Open slopestyle contest earlier this month, took home the grand prize of $10,000. The 23-year-old Breckenridge, Colo. native threw down a frontboard 270 out on the down bar, into a boardslide 270 on the pipe, followed by 50-50 backside 180 out on the up rail and then a switch backside 900 — his signature trick — and a frontside 1080 on the jumps.

“I knew if I landed it, it was going to be a really good run,” said Willett via email.

“This past month and a half has a been a real confidence booster for me. I always take past competitions and use them for motivation towards the next. I’ve just been having a lot of fun competing.”

Victory aside, Willett enjoyed the good vibes at Grouse, especially with the mix of riders at the contest. And the view.

“Grouse was so cool! There aren’t too many places where you can see city, ocean and mountains all at the same time,” he said.

Willett wrapped up his 2011 season with the Grouse Showdown, and is currently eighth in the TTR World Tour. For the next little while he’ll be hanging out at home, which is See Showdown page 32 AMERICAN Eric Willett, ranked eighth in the world in the TTR Men’s World Snowboard Tour Rankings, took top spot at the Quiksilver Showdown Over the City.

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Organizers from the Whistler Blackcomb Freestyle Ski Club (WBFSC) say that more than 175 competitors, aged nine to 19 will take part in the four-day competition, making this event the biggest in B.C. Freestyle’s history.

Don McGregor, president of the WBFSC, said that his club has seen an escalating interest this season, which he attributes to the attention freestyle skiing drew after following last year’s Olympic Games, and particularly Alex Bilodeau’s gold medal in moguls. He believes that other clubs around the province have seen the same kind of growth and enthusiasm in the sport.

“To meet the demand among young aspiring skiers,” said McGregor, “we developed a Freestylerz program in conjunction with the Whistler Blackcomb Ski School for kids in Grades 4 and 5. We now have 20 little rippers in this program and those are kids that will feed into our club programs in the future.”

To accommodate the younger skiers, the WBFSC is hosting separate ‘Super Youth’ mogul and slopestyle competitions in conjunction with this weekend’s events.

The WBFSC has also seen an increased interest in halfpipe and slopestyle, as has the rest of the province, perhaps because these events are under consideration by the International Olympic Committee for inclusion in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

BC Freestyle Executive Director Wade Garrod said this is the first season that his association has included slopestyle events in its schedule.

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SPORTS

Showdown had a great turnout

Game day MAJOR MIDGET HOCKEY The Vancouver North West Giants, with a roster of primarily North Shore players, will host the Red Deer Optimist Rebels at the Burnaby Winter Club, April 1-3 for the Pacific Midget Regional Championship.

The series is a rematch of last year when the Rebels edged the Giants 2-1 in the best-of-three series.

The Giants captured their third consecutive Major Midget League Championship March 19 with a 6-2 win over the Cariboo Cougars in Game 2 of the best-of-three series.

The Rebels defeated the Leduc Chrysler Oil Kings 3-2 Friday night to take their best-of-five series 3-1.

The winner will represent the Pacific Region at the 2011 Telus Cup in St. John’s, N.L. April 18-24.

— John Goodman ADULT MEN’S SOCCER West Van Flying Horses defeated Rainforest FC 2-1 to take the Masters B Cup in the Adult Men’s Vancouver Metro Soccer League.

The two squads squared off SundayafternoonatSutherland turf for the final. For a video recap of the match, visit www. nsnews.com/videos/index. html?v=1860619307.

— John Goodman

From page 30

Eight in the house

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

THIRD Dick Donnelly, Lead Rob Pellatt, Second Lou Sniezek and Skip Garth Phillips experienced a rare curling eight-ender at the North Shore Winter Club Feb. 17. The Norwest Seniors team landed all eight of their rocks in the house while their opposition was shut out.

naturally one of his favourite places to shred.

“I love Breckenridge. Whenever I’m home, that’s where I ride. It has the best park in the world, in my opinion,” he said, adding he also enjoys the terrain in Livigno, Italy.

There’s talk of slopestyle making it into the Olympics, and if it does, Willett hopes he’ll be a part of that. But for now, he’s just living the dream.

“I’ve wanted to be a pro snowboarder since I was 12, and now to have the opportunity is awesome. I feel really blessed.

It’s really busy and can be hard work at times, but I love it.”

Jeremy Cloutier of Mount Avila, Que. placed second in the competition and took home $5,000 while third place went to Robby Balharry of Canmore, Alta. who cashed in on $2,000.

Ontario’s Zach Stone won $3,000 for the rider-voted best trick with a backside 1080.

Whistler resident Matt Belzile, 27, placed fifth in the finals — a good result, but one that he’s not completely satisfied with.

“I made finals, which I am happy about. I think I could have ridden better in the finals, though,” said Belzile, whose best run included his signature backside rodeo 720 with a nose grab.

While competing is a great way to get your name out there, it’s also just a fun time, he added.

“The best part is getting all the Vancouver industry people together, so you get to see and hang out with a lot of the people that you only see a couple of times a year.”

This year’s event had a great turnout and included a barbecue and a beer garden for the first time. And while low visibility caused Friday’s amateur qualifications to be pushed to Saturday, the sun eventually came out and turned things around, according to organizer Phillips.

“We’re really stoked how the event turned out and how many spectators came to watch and we’re really excited for next year to make it a bigger event,” he said.

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Hartwig, Esther (Hetty) Mar. 29, 1911 - Jan. 10 , 2008

MOM Happy 100th Birthday Remembering you on this special day. Love & Miss You daughters Veronica, Glenda (Rich) and family.

Thomas Robert Morrow Now you are 50, we all miss you.

Mom, siblings, Robbey & family.

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Russell and Margaret

Russell passed away February 11, 2011, age 80. Margaret, his wife of 61yrs, passed away February18, 2011, age 81.

Sadly missed by sons Paul, David & Lyndon & families. A memorial service will be held April 1st 2011 at NLUC 3380 Lonsdale Ave North Vancouver at 1pm.

HOPE - Patricia Violet (Paddy) (nee White) Dec. 12, 1931 - March 25, 2011 Our beloved Mum, Grandma, Sister and Friend passed peacefully, with grace and courage, at home, supported by her family. Recently predeceased by her loving husband and lifetime partner Ted, remembered always by their children, Margaret (Paul), Gina (Bob), Jay (Dawn), Greg (Sharon), Rod (Judy), devoted Grandma to Tom, Colin, Owen, Shannon, Kevin, Melanie and Sean, predeceased by sisters Leb and Ena, survived by Marg, Norma (Jack) and Jo. Words cannot express our loss and how she will be missed.

Paddy loved her large extended family and community friends, many of whom shared her passion for gardening and books, in both North Vancouver and Nanoose Bay. Paddy worked for many years at CIBC, and was involved in the formation of North Shore Association for the Mentally Handicapped. The family appreciates the compassionate care provided by many individuals in the community, as well as Lions Gate Hospital Cancer Clinic, Palliative Care, Living Well, Community Health, and in particular Dr. Paul Sugar. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or BC Cancer Foundation. A reception to celebrate Paddy’s life will be held Thursday, March 31, 2 to 5pm, at Seymour Golf and Country Club, 3723 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver.

FOSTER - Sheila Neil April 17, 1936 - March 17, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our Mom, Sheila. Predeceased by her husband Tom, she leaves behind son Steve (Annette), the loves of her life her grandchildren Keanna and Alisha, her daughter Ruth (Mike). Also missing Sheila is our extensive extended family who were instrumental in helping Mom live out her days in her own home. Born in Glasgow, she called North Vancouver home since 1967. Her association with the North Shore Medical Office Assistants and in later years the Lynn Valley Seniors Association kept her busy and happy. A memorial service will be held on Thursday March 31 at 2pm at the First Memorial Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Rd North Vancouver.

Donation if desired may be made to the LVSA or a charity of your choice.

STADDON - William Robert (Bob) Sept. 22, 1932 - March 12, 2011 Bob was an avid sports fan who was employed by the West Van Parks (Ambleside) for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife Reona, sons Bill and Bob, daughters Bonnie (Gino), Barb (Russ), grandchildren Cole, Billie, Russell and Ty, sister Georgina and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by parents Bill and Artell, sisters Eunice and Maxine, nephew Myles. Bob was much loved and will be sadly missed.

No service by request.

Frederick Andrew Lang FCA, LLD

Passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on March 25, 2011. Born June 8, 1910 in Dunrea, Manitoba, one of seven children, he came to Winnipeg at an early age. A graduate of Daniel McIntyre College and the University of Manitoba, he was a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He served for seven years as an Assessor of income tax for the provincial and federal income tax departments and in 1941 became secretary-treasurer and director of Systems Equipment Limited. In 1955 with Swiss backing, he founded and obtained a Federal Charter for a new life insurance company and launched Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company with offices across Canada, where he served as President & Managing Director.

That company later merged with Citadel Assurance of which Fred was Director Emeritus, now a part of the Axa Insurance Group.

Fred was also a community leader in the health field and became Chairman of the Manitoba Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation and later Chairman of the Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology. He joined the board of the Health Sciences Centre in 1972 and was Chairman in 1975. He was also a director of the MacKinnon Foundation (missions and elderly housing) a member of the Manitoba Health Sciences Coordinating Council (medical centre planning). Fred received an honorary doctor of laws degree (LLD) from the University of Manitoba in 1978.

However, Fred’s passion in life was his Christian faith, reflected in his work with the Union Gospel Mission in Winnipeg, Elim Chapel, the Bethesda Church, which he helped found and served as Chair of Elders’ Board. Fred was Vice-President, Canadian Bible Society and was involved in several city-wide Christian campaigns in Winnipeg including Chair of the Billy Graham Centenary Crusade in 1967.

Fred was also the Chair of Regent College’s Board of Governors and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association of Canada for several decades.

Fred married his childhood sweetheart, Ruth Noble in 1938. His three children, Charon Gooding (the late Jim Gooding), Stuart (Helen) & Douglas (Georgialee) eventually settled on the West Coast and when Fred retired at 65, he and Ruth moved to Vancouver where they worshipped at St. David’s Church, West Vancouver United Church and West Vancouver Presbyterian Church. Fred was preceded in death by Ruth and his siblings. Survived by his three children, their spouses, his grandchildren James, Chandra, Alexandra & Jennifer and their spouses, and seven great grandchildren, the youngest born one hundred years after him.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 01, 2011 at 1:00 PM at West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, at 2893 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. There will be a reception following the service.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Regent College.

STRINGER – Harold Barker August 20, 1918 – March 21, 2011. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Stringer. Harold was quietly and gently reunited with his wife of 67 years, Cicely. Harold leaves his son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Judy; grandsons Daniel (Jennifer) and Peter (Kim); and great grandchildren, Delaney, Ryder, Brynn and Mitchell. Harold was born and raised in Winnipeg and graduated in Commerce from the University of Manitoba. He was injured in Europe while serving in the Army Service Corps during World War II. He married Cicely, his childhood sweetheart, in 1942 and after the war they established a life-long home in North Vancouver. Harold was a CGA and held financial and management positions with a number of companies before settling into a career as a management consultant. Harold had a strong sense of duty and service to the community and devoted time, effort and resources to many organizations including CGA, North Vancouver Rotary, North Shore Neighbourhood House, the North Vancouver Foundation, and Little League Baseball. Harold remained active and interested in life - loved a party, swapping stories and “doing lunch”. The family would like to thank Harold’s many friends, neighbours and relatives for their support and kindness over the last few years and to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Sunrise of Lynn Valley where he lived for the last 3 years. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 6 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s Anglican Church – 195 East Windsor Road, North Vancouver.

PATTERSON – E. L. (Bud) July 19, 1921 – March 18, 2011 Eric Leslie (BUD) Patterson passed away peacefully on March 18, 2011. Although saddened by our loss we rejoice knowing that he has now been reunited with his beloved wife, Florence, his parents Mary & Harold and his other family members and friends who greeted him at heaven’s doors. Dad had a passion for life - his family and friends meant everything to him. He was loving, kind and always giving. He had a great 90 years of keeping busy and enjoying life. Loving memories will be held by his children Lynn and Cal (Anne, Jesyka) He will be missed dearly by his brother Allan (Lorraine).

His love, guidance & support will be treasured by his grandson’s Ryon (Rob) & Connor. His ‘fatherly’ ways will be remembered by his nephews and nieces and all our friends who called him ‘Dad’. Having served proudly in the Navy (WWII) Bud lived his last 2 years at Col. Belcher Vet’s Residence – Strathcona who the family would like to thank for all their wonderful care – Dad was very happy living there. He lived his life well…he loved and laughed always! A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion # 264 – 1910 Kensington Road N.W. Calgary, AB. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Calgary Health Trust, Vets’ Angels Program c/o Ewan Cameron, #145, 251 Midpark Blvd. S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2X 1S3 403-257-0875 vetangel@telus.net or If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, Suite 201, 222 – 58th Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T2H 2S3, Telephone: (403) 290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com. You may forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

In living memory of Bud Patterson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 Crowfoot circle N.W. Calgary, AB Telephone: 1 800 661 1599

PHYSICK - Morris Born in Vancouver on Nov. 14, 1919, Morris passed away peacefully on Mar 25, 2011 at Lions Gate Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret in June, 2007. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Nancy, son David and son-in-law Kent and nephews and nieces. Morris served in the RCAF from Sep/41 to Sep/45 and graduated from UBC with a degree in education.

He taught at North Vancouver High School and Delbrook High School and retired in 1985. He enjoyed golf and was a long time member of Seymour Golf Club.

Morris also belonged to the West Vancouver Senior’s Band for many years. There will be no service as his request but donations to a charity of your choice would be welcomed. The family would like to thank Dr. Dana Haaf and the doctors and staff at Lion’s Gate Hospital for the loving care and attention given to Morris.

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HADDAWAY (Harness) - Jean It is with great sadness that I announce the peaceful passing of My mother Jean Haddaway formally of Victoria, BC at the age of 83, Jean passed away in North Vancouver in the company of her family, Jean was known to many as the Blossom shop lady from Edgemont Village, she and her husband ran the business together for more than 30 years, Peter passed away in 2008. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Allison; Kelvin & Grandson Thomas, as well as many cherished family and friends. The Service will be held on April 11th, 2011 at Boal Chapel and Memorial Gardens 1505 Lillooet Road North Vancouver at 10am. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

ROSKELL - Stephen March 21, 1956 - March 26, 2011 Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend In the company of a broad shouldered angel, Steve left us on March 26, 2011. He passed away peacefully in his home of seventeen years in Ashcroft, BC, surrounded by his family. Steve was born in North Vancouver, to Richard and Ceceila Roskell. He was raised in North Vancouver, graduating from Shawnigan Lake School in 1974. He began with CN Rail in October of 1974, where he stayed for thirty-seven years until the present time. While working with CN in Blue River, he met his beloved wife of thirtythree years, Opal (nee Ede).

Steve moved his wife and three adored sons, Christopher (Dana), Jeremy, and Cameron (Mijane), to Barriere for nine years, before moving to Ashcroft. Steve’s sons will be able to continue their lives, with the lessons of their father.

Steve was a beloved family member to his four brothers, his best friends, and partners, Richard (Elizabeth), David, Peter (Pamela). He enjoyed a loving extended family: stepmother Dorothy Roskell, step siblings: Peter Buckley (Heather), Susan Weber (Peter), Paul Buckley (Charlene), and their beautiful families. Steve was an adoring son in law to Opal’s parents: the late Merton and Shirley Ede. He was blessed with a close friendship with Opal’s brother Leroy Ede (Lynne). Uncle Steve defined all the best qualities of a loving uncle. He is survived by his adored nieces and nephews: Marlo, Jessica, Amy (great niece Piper), Vanessa, Regan, Rachel, Parker, Samantha. Steve made friendships a lifelong commitment: including in-laws, neighbours, co-workers and classmates from school. After family, Steve’s passion was the outdoors; he taught many of us how to fish, and hunt. Although far too short, Steve’s life was complete. He knew what to appreciate in his life, and it was lived in harmony, happiness and peace. He is best described as a dedicated husband and father, a fisherman and hunter, a three year devoted member of the Sport Fishing Advisory Board and a proud union member (serving as union secretary, safety committee member and president over a twelve year period). We send you home Steve to build your heavenly house, knowing we will be with you again when we complete our time. You will be extremely missed by everyone who’s life you have touched.

Farewell. Memorial service will be held at Cache Creek Pentecostal Church: 1pm Saturday April 2nd, 2011. In lieu of flowers, please know that Steven believed in the support of your local soup kitchen, food banks and missions.

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RYBCHINSKY - Stanley (Stan)

November 22,1928 - March 13, 2011

Survived by wife Jessie, daughter Sandra Trotter (Colin) son Brian ( Wilma)grandsons Wyatt, Tanner, Cale, Alex, niece Diane and her family and many cousins.

Predeceased by parents John and Mary, brother Peter and sisters Ann and Alice. Stan moved to North Vancouver at an early age from the family farm in Saskatchewan where he met and married Jessie and together they built their home. He worked for over 40 years at Burrard Dry Dock. Stan enjoyed his garden, fishing, camping and exploring BC. He was proud of his grandsons and attended all their sports. Stan would do anything for his neighbours ,was well loved in the community and will be missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 2, 2011, 2-4pm at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 700 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver.

SOANES - Arthur William July 30, 1920 - March 21, 2011 North Vancouver, B.C. Art passed away peacefully on March 21, 2011 at the age of 90 years at Lions Gate Hospital Palliative Care (7 West). He was pre-deceased by his parents Eva and Arthur, brother Reg (Frieda), sister Dorothy, and wife Phyllis Dorothy (Scouler) {Jan. 1, 2002} whom he was married to for 54 years. Art is survived by his three sons and their wives, Gavin and Wendy, Howard and Shelley, and Scott; and his six grandchildren, Marla (Dwayne), Evan (Megan), Ryan (Esther), Russell (Dana), Jordan (Milene), Courtenay (Dustin); and his two greatgrandchildren, Jake and Logan (Jordan and Milene’s kids). Art was born in Nottingham, England and used to play as a child in Sherwood Forest. He emigrated with his parents and siblings and lived in Regina for many years before coming to North Vancouver. Art was a Canadian War Veteran and served in World War 2. Art worked as a Mechanic at Hammond’s Garage under the Burrard Street Bridge, as a Sawyer on Annacis Island, as a Maintenance Man at Pacific Press (Sun and Province), and as a Yard Man at Irly Bird Lumber in North Vancouver. Art was a very talented Woodworker, which he did as a hobby. His children and grandchildren continue to marvel at his wooden boats, tables, Parson’s benches, and Adirondack chairs. Art loved the Ocean and spent many hours on his boats. He was a founding member of the Seymour Power Squadron and a member of the old Vancouver Cruising Club. Art spent many hours in his garden and up until recently produced many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. In his latter years he was an avid badminton player and was involved with a seniors group out at Parkgate Centre. Art stayed in the family home on East Keith Road in North Vancouver from 1956 until March 7, 2011 when he entered L.G.H. for a mild heart attack. Art’s family would like to thank Dr. Markle, Dr. Hariton, Dr. Lakha, and the staff at L.G.H. - Palliative Care (7 West) for their compassionate and professional care. His end of life was calm, peaceful, and pain free which was just the way he wanted. This was a great comfort to his family. At Art’s request, there will be no Service.

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TESTA, ANTONIO (TONY) Dec. 24, 1938 - March 22, 2011 After a courageous battle with cancer and dementia, a dear husband, father, nonno, brother and uncle passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 22, 2011 at the age of 72 years. He is predeceased by his father Vincenzo and mother Serafina and two sisters Mariantonia and Lucia. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Lucia; sons Enzo (Catherine) and Giovanni (Ann); grandchildren Marina and Matteo; sisters (living in Italy) Michelina and Filomena, as well as brother-inlaws, sisterinlaws, many nieces, nephews and friends in Canada and Italy.

Special thank-you to the caring Doctors and Nurses at Lions Gate Hospital, Pallative Care Unit, North Vancouver. Evening Prayers will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 7pm and Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 11am. Both services will be held at St. Edmund’s Parish, 545 Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.

WALTON - (Nee Shields) Patricia (Trish) It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announces the passing of our dear wife, daughter, sister, niece and friend, in Kelowna B.C. on March 22nd, 2011 at the age of 52. Trish leaves to mourn….. her husband Pete, mother Pam, brother Rick, sister Sherry ( Bob), Aunt Dianne (David) & caring friends. A cremation has taken place. At Trish’s request….. a Celebration of her Life for family and close friends will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services (Boal Chapel) 1505-Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Friday, April 1st, 2011 at 2 pm.

Trish was predeceased by her father Barry. She will be cared for......in his loving arms.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna and North Vancouver

WEBSTER - Josephine 'Jo' Dec. 10, 1922 – Feb. 21, 2011 There will be a celebration of Jo’s life on Wednesday, April 6th at 11:00am to be held at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver (604)922-9171.

Reception to directly follow service.

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WESLEY - Joanne Joanne passed away in the North Shore Hospice on 23 March 2011. She leaves behind her daughter Deborah, who was with her at the end, sons Tony and Richard, daughter-in-law Marissa, her dearly loved grandson Adam, granddaughter Kyla, great granddaughter Kaylen, and her many friends.

Her eldest son David had predeceased her. Joanne was for many years a well respected special needs teacher with the West Vancouver School Board.

She was a prolific reader and a connoisseur of good films and theatre, and she pursued a plethora of academic interests.

She travelled extensively during her life, and spent time in Africa, Europe, the U.S. and Asia. India was one of her favourite destinations. The family wish to thank sincerely those who cared for Joanne while she was with us and during her final days. At Joanne’s request, there will be no funeral. Donations in Joanne’s name to the North Shore Hospice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. A gathering to honour Joanne’s life will be held on 2 April 2011. For details on venue and times, please send an email to: joannecondolence@gmail.com

MANICURES PEDICURES

by Michelle at 'Deborah’s Place' in Edgemont Village!

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CAT LOST white & organge, bob tail, 630 St Andrews W. Van. 604-921-1820 or 604-250-0965 FOUND: IMPORT car key and fob 200 block East Keith Road North Vancouver. Contact 778-229-0815 FOUND - Metal hiking/walking pole on the Baden-Powell Trail near the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver Phone: 604-842-3622

EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER Req for growing North Van Bookkeeping Firm; F/T; familiar w/ MS Office, Simply & Quickbooks; MUST be able to work with minimal supervision; compensation commensurate w/ exp; email resume & salary expectation to: anne_advantage@shawbiz.ca.

No phone calls please. We will only contact short listed candidates.

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STYLIST WITH clientel to lease chair in Ambleside area, West Van. 604-908-5942

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DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rate. www.horizontransport.com/Canada.

General Employment

HOMEWORKERS GET paid daily! Now Accepting: Simple Full/ Part Time Data Entry & Online Computer Related Work is available. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com

3RD AUTISM VANCOUVER BIENNIAL Congress, April 7-9 2011, Early Bird Rates! Learn from 18 renowned autism experts presenting new information that can help immediately! www.AutismVancouver.com ARTS AND CULTURE WEEK is coming! Celebrate the arts by attending gallery walks, performances and exhibitions in your community from April 10-16. www.bcartsweek.org.

VNS COIN FAIR Sat • Apr 2 • 10am to 5 pm Sun • Apr 3 • 10am to 4pm OAKRIDGE AUDITORIUM 41st & Cambie • Vancouver Coins, Paper, Medals, Buy / Sell, Appraisals.

RCMP Counterfit Display.

Admission $2 • Door Prizes

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BOOKKEEPER Full-time Bookkeeper required for Property Management firm. Duties include Accounts Receivable and Payable, Financial Statement Preparation and payroll.

Intermediate level Excel required. Excellent working environment and full training on Accounting software provided.

Please email resume to mgale@stratawest.com

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CLYDE SMALL MOTORS Is Alive and Well

WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS USUAL! Come & See us at

1347 Ambleside Lane, West Van or call 604-926-2120

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EXCLUSIVE FINNING/ CATERPILLAR Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. $1000. entrance scholarship.

Paid practicum with Finning. High school diploma, grade 12 Math, Science, English, mechanical aptitude required. Write apprenticeship exams.

1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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APARTMENT/CONDOMINIUM MANAGERS (CRM) home study course. Many jobs registered with us across Canada! Thousands of grads working! Government certified. 30 years of success! www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES Guaranteed best value!

Nine Metro Vancouver Locations: Vancouver • Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond • Squamish • Langley • Coquitlam • Maple Ridge All our Instructors are also working local Health Inspectors!

Classes held each week & weekend! Course materials available in 12 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.

WorldHost Training since 2003!

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Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca

LEARN FROM HOME EARN FROM HOME CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work at-home opportunities. Enrol today!

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V A N C O UV E R ’ S L A R G E ST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

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

Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

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CERTIFIED RECREATION AIDES

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.

NEED EXTRA INCOME

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

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

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General Employment

HOUSE CLEANER F/T or P/T required for North Shore. $15 per hr. Call after 5pm 604-315-8810

Lost & Found

LOST BROWN wallet with I.D’s. in N. Van. .' Reward. call 604- 247-0345 or 604-761-3718

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Education

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need. Medical office & medical admin staff! No experience?

Need training? Career training & job placement available!

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ANTIQUE SHOW Sat., Apr. 2nd

7:30-9:00 a.m. $10 Early Bird 9am-5pm $1.50 Reg. Admission VENDORS WANTED

Tables: 35 703 Terminal Ave., Info: 604-685-8843 $

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VANCOUVER FLEA MARKET

ANTIQUE WALNUT wardrobe $425, Oak nightstand $275, Oak dining or occaisional tbl $350 604-913-1327

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1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

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Required for a Burnaby healthcare facility. F/T & P/T positions, to work days & evenings. Alternate Model Of Care-Dementia experience is preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competitive wages & benefits.

Fax resume: 1-250-861-3112 karen.petlikau@ advocarehealth.com

CHIROPRACTOR’S ASSISTANT

People loving, detail oriented, self directed, multi-tasker required for busy growing practice.

Details at: PowerOnChiro.com/staff

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REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR Full-time position as a Real Estate Office Administrator - North Vancouver. Previous administrative experience in real estate.

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills. Familiarity with Adobe Suite. Send your resume to mgrcrest@telus.net

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Phone Factory Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available. Call Phone Factory Today! 1-877-336-2274. www.phonefactory.ca DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL Buildings Priced for Spring Clearance - Ask about Free Delivery to most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

GARAGE DOOR REVOLUTION. The amazing rolling garage door is now available in Canada. Quiet.

Safe. Attractive. Space Saving.

And competitively priced. Check it out at garador.ca or call 1-877-765-2367. Mention “Community” and receive an automatic 10% off.

Delivery/Warranty avail.

WASHER & dryer, Frigidaire Gallery stacking, extra large, heavy duty, $300 both, 604-985-4421

Job Listings, From A-Z

SOUTH ROCK LTD. is hiring for all positions. Milling personnel, Paving personnel, Safety Advisor.

Experience with asphalt preferred. Valid drivers licence required. Send resume: Attention: Tamara; careers@southrock.ca.

Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca

ALTRACON

From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper,you'll find it in the Employment Section.

is hiring Carpenters $24.00 per hr, 40 hrs per week. Miminum 4 yrs experience + completed Secondary School.

Email resume to: bahman1097@gmail.com

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

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

Therefore, previous sales experience and fluency in Mandarin are strong assets. Also required: • A valid BC Drivers License • A clean driver’s abstract We provide an extremely competitive remuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

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

SAVING THE WORLD FROM BAD DESIGN

For Sale Miscellaneous

MONFROTTO TRIPAD $100.

Sears ellipitical trainer $300, hidea-bed $350, 64in mirror $100, 4 pce patio set $100 604-904-1397

604.306.5134

Retail Sales Position Howard’s Paint & Wallpaper hiring Customer Service rep. Requires good customer service and be a team player. Paint experience would be an asset. Please drop off resume at Howard’s Painting 1491 Marine Dr. W. Van

Trades/Technical

EXC COND!!!! must see! acer computer with 3 yr warranty. 10 mnths old. call for details. 500 obo 604-983-2844

Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Stacker

100 & up

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HOSPITAL BED, electric, with mattress, brand new, $1400 obo.

Wheelchair, Quickie 2, collapsible, brand new, paid $4000 sell $2000 Call 604-987-5493

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Calling all

DESIGN SUPERHEROES Super Powers must include:

- Creative, fun and energetic.

- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Must be able to design advertisements and promotional material in a deadline oriented, fast paced, team environment.

- Keen to learn new skills and processes - Completed a post-secondary diploma or degree in graphic design and must have experience working as a Graphic Designer in a business environment. Newspaper experience is an asset.

Super Tech Powers must include:

- Adobe CS4 or higher - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (MAC) - Microsoft programs - Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MAC and PC) - Photo correction skills Our team consists of graphic designers that are flexible with their hours of work and willing to add hours in a crunch. You will join people who share a common goal of doing the best work they can.

If interested, please email a resume and work samples to

communitycareers@postmedia.com

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SAWMILLS – Band/Chainsaw SPRING SALE – Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext.400OT WE’RE DOWNSIZING, Solid Cherrywood Desk & Credenza like new - Offers. 604-984-6509.

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EXC COND!!!!! twin bed. pillow top mattress,frame,box spring.

250 obo.must see! 604-983-2844

West Vancouver 92-PANDORA’S VOX MIGHTY FLEA & BAKE SALE, Sat. April 2nd, 9am-12 noon, St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, Corner of Taylor Way & Mathers Huge Bake Sale!!

Incredible Deals!!

Clothing, accessories, books, sporting goods, electronics, specialty items, jewelry, children’s items, CDs & DVDs, furniture, household items ...and much more!

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★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

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Musical Instruments

GRAND PIANO, Young Chang 5’ 9’’ like new, just tuned, Ger. /Eng. comp. $6500. 985-8545

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ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+.

604-590-3727, 604-514-3474 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

DESK / WORK STATION 71in x 77in, $175. Reception area prints, chairs, etc. 778-835-4344 Granite Floor lamp, old world style, used in hotel lobby.$250 obo. Pls call 604.808.6223.

IKEA LEKSVIK gated pine d/r table/8 chairs. Drop leaf/easy storage. Orig owner/excellent cond. Call 604-987-8114 leave a message. Delivery not included.

PINE ARMOIRE $500. 3 removable shelves, 2 pull out drawers, 6 ft x 4 ft x 2 ft. 778-866-8731 RENO SALE: Formal dining room set mahogany colour in good condition ($5000 obo) includes: 10 chairs, table with two leaves to sit 10, large buffet with lighted glass display. call 778-288-4714 RENO SALE: queen size sleigh bedroom set mahogany colour in good condition ($1,000 obo) includes 6 drawer chest with mirror, 5 drawer tall boy and two night tables, call 778-288-4714 SOFA BED, double. Recently recovered. Great condition. Call 604-987-8114. Leave clear message and number. Delivery not included.

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

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BABY CRIB, dark brown, like new free you p/u 604-376-1665 BED, DOUBLE free you p/u 604-990-4360 CHESTS, TEA trolleys, dressers, bookcases, stereo console, free you p/u, 604-987-3235 'FREE USE of 350+ sqft Beautiful Garden Plot with a view -in Dundarave, West Van lasse68@telus.net' FREEZER, FREE you p/u, 604-990-6944 STEREO SPEAKERS, large and free p/u 604-921-9765

TREADMILL, Weslo Cadence 927, electric ( plugs in), folds up for easy storage $250.

604-986-1437

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2 BR, approx 1100sf, Nr Cap Univ reno, incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, ns, np, now, $1350, 604-921-4384 1 BR $1175 large deck, new kitchen/bath & carpet, dw, ns, cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939

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1 BR 21/Lonsdale, bright reno incl heat hw hardwood, ns, np, quiet adult bldg. $900. 604-904-9507 1 BR, 3rd top flr Apr 1/15, 17th & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $880 incl heat, 604-984-9367 1 BR, $829. large incld heat, laundry, np, ns, Lonsdale & Keith, May. 1, 604-929-5101 leave msg.

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Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

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121 W 20th 1BR, main flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1000, now, 604-681-2521

2 BR, Central Lonsdale, Newly renovated, new appl, 2nd floor corner suite, h/w floors, heat & hotwater incl. no pets, $1500.

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

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N149191

Jupiter Red

N147993

Polar Silver

N150748

Cosmos Black

N148372

Steppe Brown

V148704A

Polar Silver

M154924

Polar Silver

M151909

Calcite White

N152398

Night Black

N148317

Calcite White

N153324

Calcite White

N148316

Polar Silver

B154644

Calcite White

M154560

Steel Grey

M154880

Palladium Silver

N148315

Steel Grey

N152469

Palladium Silver

M154496

Calcite White

M154608

Calcite White

N152479

Iridium Silver

M150317

Calcite White

M150162

Iridium Silver

M150470

Palladium Silver

N145135A

Palladium Silver

B151934

Pewter Silver

V154322

Obsidian Black

$17,900 $22,800 $21,900 $22,800 $23,800 $24,800 $24,900 $28,800 $29,900 $26,900 $29,900 $29,900 $30,800 $17,800 $21,900 $25,900 $27,800 $31,900 $31,900 $31,900 $29,900 $33,800 $33,800 $38,800 $40,800 $33,800 $33,800 $41,900 $36,800 $36,800 $37,900 $39,900 $41,900 $38,800

Mercedes-Benz North Shore

$14,000 SOLD $18,000 SOLD

$18,800 $19,000 SOLD $20,000 SOLD $21,000 $22,000 SOLD $24,000 SOLD $24,500 $25,000 $26,000 $26,000 $26,500 $16,000 $20,000 $22,000 $26,000 $27,500 $28,000 SOLD $28,000 $28,500 SOLD $31,500 SOLD $32,500 $33,900 SOLD $35,900 SOLD $31,900 SOLD $32,900 $38,800 $30,900 SOLD $32,900 $33,900 SOLD $34,900 $37,900 $35,000 SOLD

2008 2006 2008 2009 2006 2007 2008 2008 2008 2009 2008 2007 2008 2009 2007 2008 2010 2007 2008 2007 2008 2010 2010 2010 2007 2008 2009 2008 2008 2007 2008 2009 2008 2008

1375 Marine Drive

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN (#15232) Reas. rates. Small jobs ok 604-985-6654, 604-377-2200

COMPLETE DRYWALL Service, steel stud framing, t-bar ceiling, textured. Sunny 778-891-5466 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

Small Jobs to rewires, lighting control, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded.

Knob & tube replacement specialist. Lic. #23726.

Call Chris, 604-788-3864

9160

Sports & Imports

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

Affordable Fencing & Decking Quality workmanship for 25 yrs. on the N. Shore, 604-929-6669 GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522

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

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

9160

Sports & Imports

www. autodep.com

Central Auto

17 cars under $3880. 1397 Welch Ave N. Van 604-727-3111

9129

Luxury Cars

The North Shore’s Best for 35 Years

For 36 months

C350W C350W 4Matic C350W 4Matic C350W 4Matic CLS500 CLS550 CLS550 E300W 4Matic E300W 4Matic E300W 4Matic E320CDI Diesel E350W 4Matic E350W 4Matic E350W 4Matic E550W 4Matic E550W 4Matic E550W 4Matic E63 AMG S450W 4Matic S550V 4Matic S550V 4Matic GLK350 GLK350 GLK350 GL320CDI Diesel GL320CDI Diesel ML320 BlueTec ML320CDI Diesel ML320CDI Diesel ML350 ML350 ML350 ML550 R320CDI Diesel

A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400

WITH ALL life throws at you, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. 604-980-6100

8060

Townhouses Rent

FCE ELECTRIC - All types of electrical work - new construction & maintenance 604-861-2647

8087

EXP’D CLEANER uses non-toxic products. References available.

Call Yolanda, 778-228-8228

Computer Services

Electrical

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

Cleaning

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

Moving out?

sthis 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1650+utils, Dollarton & Seymour. immed. 604-929-6024

Drywall

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

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

8058

3 BR, 2.5 bath, double garage, gas fp, near Lions Gate Hosp, np, ns, Apr 1. $1925, 604-987-9667

%

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

TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562

8080

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

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs.

Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

102-1429 Dominion Street 1516’ warehouse & 655’ office 2 office, Benches / slat storage. Really Clean and Ready Now. Grade loading, kitchen bth. $9.50’ plus $4.50’ nnn. Main & Mt Hwy. Neg Short or Long Lease terms Royal LePage 604-657-4508

3 BR grnd lvl, G Blvd close to all ammens, ns, small pet ok Apr 15 $1600+50%util, OR 2 br upper $1400+50% utils. 604-762-5308

Drainage

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

3 BR, w/d, d/w, hardwood, unfinished bsmt, near 2nd Narrows bridge, 2 prkg, $1700 + utils, now 604-433-0365, 604-319-0362

2 BR large bsmt suite, new kitchen & d/w, nr Park & Tilford, ns np $1200. 778-340-0382

8073

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

Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

8055

3 Br. large $1720. now or May 1, Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, private yard, 1300sf, drapes, heat & prkg incld. dw, 1.5 baths, 1 yr lease. no pets, #1228 Emery Pl. Lynn Valley 604-987- 4922

2 BR, fully reno’d, spacious garden suite, wd, dw, laminate flrs, large back yard, , Brtish Prop. ns, np, $1600+utils, incl net & cable, immed, 604-723-8050

Carpentry

A QUICK CONSTRUCTION Carpentry, Siding, Deck, Paint, all repair North Shore 604-418-6020

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

3 BR, 2 bath, top flr. deck, fp, 5 appl, lower Mtn. Hwy ns, np, now/ May 1, $1500+util, 604-929-2919

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

Townhouses Rent

1 BDRM bsmt suite, DEEP COVE, avail immed. $750, suit quiet ns, np, 604-929-6041.

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

6600

6605

HOME SERVICES

Call Ted for an Appointment (anytime)

M149016

Palladium Silver

M154923

Obsidian Black

M154340

Palladium Silver

B154895

Calcite White

N146820A

White

M150120

Iridium Silver

M152368

Iridium Silver

M153542

Colombite Black

M150791

Obsidian Black

M153412

Steel Grey

M154657

Obsidian Black

M107613

Iridium Silver

M153088

Colombite Black

M154543

Steel Grey

M152879

Iridium Silver

M153391

Iridium Silver

N152475

Cuprit Brown

M154526

Iridium Silver

M152979

Andorite Grey

V1129660A

Flint Grey

M152121

Obsidian Black

N154685

Calcite White

B154621

Calcite White

N154242

Palladium Silver

M154934

Iridium Silver

M151767

Capri Blue

B154519

Obsidian Black

M154545

Obsidian Black

M154444

Pewter Silver

V1136320A

Pewter Silver

M149873

Iridium Silver

M149369

Pewter Silver

M154708

Capri Blue

B154185

Calcite White

604-984-9351

$37,900 $28,800 $42,900 $43,800 $43,800 $49,900 $56,800 $38,800 $43,800 $48,800 $38,800 $41,900 $48,800 $53,800 $43,800 $53,800 $73,800 $58,800 $63,800 $56,800 $86,800 $38,800 $44,900 $46,800 $45,900 $59,900 $53,800 $46,800 $48,800 $40,900 $48,800 $50,800 $50,800 $45,900

$34,000 $26,500 $38,000 $41,900 $38,800 $45,900 SOLD $51,900 SOLD $35,900 $39,900 $44,900 $36,900 SOLD $37,900 $43,800 $50,000 $39,900 $47,900 $66,900 SOLD $56,900 $59,900 SOLD $53,900 $79,900 $36,900 SOLD $38,800 $44,000 $44,900 SOLD $57,900 SOLD $49,900 $39,900 SOLD $42,900 $37,000 $43,900 SOLD $46,900 SOLD $49,000 $43,900

mbvancouver.ca

© 2011 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. *0.9% financing only available through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit for a limited time. Only available on a 24 and 36 month finance term and only applicable to MY 2007-2009 models (less than 140,000 km). Finance example based on a 2007 model: $20,000 at 0.9% per annum equals $563.30 per month for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $279 for a total of $20,279. Down payment may be required. First, second and third month payment are waived for finance programs only on 2007-2009 B, C, E, ML. The payment waivers are capped up to a total of $500/month including tax. License, insurance, taxes and PPSA are extra. Additional provincial-specific fees, taxes and charges may be extra. Dealer may lease or finance for less. Offer may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end March 31, 2011.

604-984-7714

2007 Acura MDX SH AWD, Only 26k, Technology pkg, silver/black, balance of factory warranty, immaculate.$34,850 2005 Toyota 4 Runner Sport Edition, V8, AWD, side steps, auto, alloys, moon roof, 97k, immaculate. $23,850 2003 BMW X5 3.0 AWD, Only 70k, just serviced, new Michelin tires, exceptional condition. $19,850 2004 Mercedes Benz E320 Luxury Sedan, Local, one owner, full Mercedes service history, brilliant silver/black, extra clean. $18,850 2002 Toyota 4 Runner SR5, 4x4, 123k, auto, a/c, pwr windows, local, alloys, hard to find. $13,850 Only 57,000kms 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 Classic, Auto, alloys, a/c, local, one owner, excellent value. $14,850 Only 40,000kms 2004 Jeep Liberty Ltd, 6 cyl, auto, alloys, moon roof, “trail rated,” hard to find in this condition. $13,850 Only 81,000kms 1998 BMW Z3 Convertible, 6 cyl, 5 spd, alloys, very well serviced, a must see. $12,850 Only 73,000kms 2005 Toyota Corolla, 4dr, auto, a/c, local, well serviced.

Only $8,850 Only 67,000kms 2007 Hyundai Accent GL, Auto, pwr windows, a/c, new tires, balance of factory warranty, excellent value. $8,850

843 West 1st St. N. Van

2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0 Auto, Black on white, 139km. Perf. cond. $6,188. Tel: 778-322-3598

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

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

604 628 9044

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

9515

Boats

WANTED. 3 small outboard motors. 15 HP, 9.9 HP & smaller.

Motor doesn’t have to be running.

Will pay cash. 604-319-5720

9522

RV’s/Trailers

2008 27FT Salem fully equipped, selling due to health, $17,500.

White Rock 604-725-2549

Find your car at

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 – North Shore News – A39

HOME SERVICES 8100

Fireplaces

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

CARPET, VINYL & HARDWOOD Repair & Replace. Material sales Dwight, 778-322-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085 Gutters, Windows, Pressure Washing, small repairs, etc.

Free Est. Chris 604-377 -6104 North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable No HST 604-897-7487

8130

Handyperson

❍ Renos, Carpentry ❍ Lifetime PolyDecks ❍ Since 1992

Mark 604.603.7133

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds

Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, laminate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745 ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 Fancy Decks made with quality material. See our work at www.metrods.com call Paul 604-787-7484

Hauling

ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD Haul & Delivery. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471 CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8140

Heating

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

Service & installation.

604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8150

Kitchens/Baths

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

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby ON SITE Reno’s. Bathrooms remodelling. Mike 604-351-9316 www.onsiterenovations.com

8155

Landscaping

DHALIWAL GARDENING & Landscaping. Full yard mtce, trimming, pruning 604-889-0263 GREAT CANADIAN LAWNS New lawns & repairs, lawn mtce, landscaping, lighting, patios 604-924-LAWN (5296) Lee Gardener: Lawn maint. Free est. Spring clean-up, power raking, trim, Hedges 604-720-6578 NORTH VAN LANDSCAPING Aerating, power raking, fertilizing, lawn mowing, garden cleanups.

778-340-LAWN Paul Sato Gardening, Lawn Cut, Power Rake, Aerating, Fertilzer, Hedge Trim, Pruning, Weeding, Yard Cleanup. 604-298-5597

8160

Lawn & Garden

A. ALL AREA Gardening Service

2011 Special $95 for Aeration, Moss Control & Fertilizer We also Prune, Top and do General Garden Clean-up — Binder —

Alltrades.net Construction

8135

8155

Landscaping

604.926.1526 604.726.9153

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 Spring Services

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

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

310-JIMS (5467)

• Gardening • Spring Clean-Up • Hedge Trimming • Lawn Installation • Weeding • & More!

SPRING PACKAGE $

10999*

Aeration, Lime, Fertilizer, Moss Control

Lawn Cutting $2200* (*based on 2000 sq.ft. + gst)

www.seymourlawnmaint.ca

SEASONAL LAWN MAINTENANCE

Nick 929-7732

Call Gabor

Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping.

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

From

$20

604-716-1662 2011 Special incl aeration, moss control & fertilizer - all for $95 All Area Gardening 604-926-1526 /604-726-9153 3 YARDS or less, dump service for soils, mulches, etc. $40 plus materials. 604-996-7527

With Silverfern, You’re in Good Hands

Tel: 778-340-1590

www.silverfernplumbing.com Moving & Storage

8185

LAWNCUTS

ASH RELOCATION SERVICES

Free Estimates

Graig 604-986-3463

Serafina Garden Services Maintenance, design, organic reassonable rates. 604-984-4433 ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853 GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586 J & R Lawncare Cut & trim $25 & up• hedges • power washing • trash removal. John 778 988 5296 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming.

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

KAWA GARDEN SERVICES Res/comm. Organic lawn care & quality compost. 604-831-0140 LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. Spring clean-up, all your gardening needs. 604-788-9687

8240

Plumbing

Performance Garden Service

Quality Trucks Í &Top Í Moving Equipment 2 Very Experienced Movers $77.00/hr + hst 3 Very Experienced Movers $97.00/hr + hst (Recommended for offices + 2 bedrooms & up)

778.322.2462

Minimum Travel Fare Fully Insured • Free Estimates

MENNONITE SERVICES Homes ★ Gardens ★ Moving

SAVE $50.00 WITH COUPON 604-985-3242 604-441-3242

8195

WILDHORSEGARDENS.CA ✫Eco Garden Care✫ Free Consultation & Estimates.

Call Today! 604-328-4498

8175

Masonry

ARCADIA STONEWORK bricks, blocks, natural, cultured & paving stones. Alex - 778-895-6170 MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271 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

HOME SERVICES Find the professionals you need to create the perfect renovation. to advertise call

604-630-3300

TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com • TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8193

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

778-223-8265

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

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

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

604-591-3500

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

BOMEX CONSTRUCTION Additions, Renovations, New Construction. Lic & Ins. Cell 604-720-9112 www.bomex.net

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

QUICK RESPONSE Painting & Pressure Washing. 25 yrs exp.

604-551-4267 or 604-987-8159 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Painting - Firm estimates with references roofs to decks. Ins

Thomas 1.604.989.5222

8220

Plumbing

WALTER’S PLUMBING & HEATING Providing Excellent Service on the North Shore for the Past 12 Years

PCM Construction & Maintenance Water Ingress/Mould?

Home Inspection, Repair Estimates, Full-scale Remediation Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 www.BreezeofPen.com Italian Architecture. Custom homes, renos, Rainscreens, etc. 778-805-5588

CYHOME SERVICES.COM Int/Ext Renovations Home Repairs • 604-816-6192

DIMAN DEVELOPMENTS.

Renovations & Construction.

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

*Additions*Quality Work *Ref’s 604-720-1564 matco@telus.net

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

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

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 Norvan Plumbing Heating&Gas Service -renos - construction. Lic. Bonded Ins. Matt 604-516-9344

8225

Power Washing A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

• Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free estimates

604-984-4147 ALLWAYS Pressure Washing Comm/res. Driveways, sidewalks Spring Special 604-985-0402 North Shore Home Services.

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

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

EURO STYLE DESIGNING Reliable & Professional

A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

24 hr repair. 604-985-1913 New Canadian Roofing Ltd. All types of roofing, over 15 yrs exp. Reasonable rates.

WCB, Insured 604-716-8528

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

8255

Rubbish Removal

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

Loads from $30 each Please call David

604-512-7471

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS All types of reno’s, big or small.

One call does it all. 778-235-1772 ★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days 604-727-6153

604-729-6695

■ Carpentry ■ Flooring ■ Painting ■Plumbing We Do it All. Small jobs welcome, Free est.

Call Robert 778-870-EURO (3876) www.eurostyledesigning.com

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

20 year Labour Warranty available

MIKES PAINTING Prof & Reliable WCB • 30 yrs Exp. 778-833-4771

Oil Tank Removal

ALL-PRO OIL TANK REMOVAL

604-720-1564

30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

PLUMBERS

Booked by April 2nd 604-377-2503 www.popeyesmovingbc.com

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile!

Call Arlene...604-910-3270

MONTY J’S MOVING

15% OFF All Moving

All Season Roofing

MATCO DESIGN

All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work

DVK PAINTING LTD. Call Dave Int/Ext. Res/Comm. Quality work.

Great rates. WCB. 604-354-2930

Ask about our Spring Specials! www.MontyJsMoving.com

604.980.MOVE (6683)

Roofing

Tried & True Since 1902

604.985.0567

MOVERS.CA

8250

Painting/ Wallpaper

★ Reasonable Rates ★ Free Estimates

Call 604-710-5253

Renovations & Home Improvement

Call for a free estimate:

Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, power raking etc. 604-782-5288

PCM Seasonal Exterior Home Maintenance Roofs, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Patios & More Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving www.EnglishLawns.com

604-889-0263

SEYMOUR LAWN MAINTENANCE

www.jimsmowing.ca

8220

DHALIWAL GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Full yard maintenance, trimming, pruning, new & re-landscaping Residential • Commercial

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

604-990-1252

~ Any size job ~

Lawn & Garden

BOOK A JOB AT

Junk Removal

“The Grass is Greener”

8160

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 604-781-7695 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384 We are a registered builder Complete home renovations ★Kitchen ★Bath, ★Structural & Additions ★etc. 604-760-4130.

8250

Roofing

SPRING SPECIAL

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