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WHAT should have been a day of recreation on the water wound up as a public spectacle and a luxury SUV under water Saturday afternoon.

West Vancouver police, with the help of the Vancouver Police Department’s marine unit and a local towing company, had to drag a disabled Mercedes out of the water after it failed to successfully launch a boat at Ambleside beach.

Crowds began to gather when a man tried to launch the boat and found he couldn’t get the vehicle into drive as the tide rolled in, according to witness David Kirkpatrick.

After a “feeble attempt” to pull it out with a nearby pickup truck, the situation evolved from an eyebrow-arching curiosity to a full-blown fiasco.

“At this point Vancouver police harbour patrol showed up with several boats and See Police page 5

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Dust in the wind

SAWDUST flies as a District of North Vancouver employee chainsaws through the remnants of a tree blown down on the 1300-block of Mountain Highway during Monday’s windstorm. Municipal and B.C. Hydro crews had a busy day around the North Shore as blustery weather brought down trees and branches.

Is it simply change vs. fear? E

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COME election day, North Vancouver-Seymour NDP candidate Jim Hanson hopes voters in his riding will be more upset at the governing Liberals than they are scared of the prospect of change.

It’ll be an uphill battle for Hanson. The riding has leaned solidly to the right for decades.

But Hanson says he hears the oft-repeated message of NDP leader Adrian Dix resonating with voters. “There’s an overwhelming desire for change. . . .” he says. “This particular government is not respected. At the same time, they want to make sure the change is actually in the right direction.”

B.C. Liberals’ decade of baggage or the fear of the NDP agenda?

The tension between being angry with the Liberals for a decade of government sins and being afraid of what the NDP might do in power is one of the key dynamics still shaping the provincial election, said Greg Lyle, a pollster and political strategist at Innovative Research.

Max Cameron, a professor of political science at the University of British Columbia, agrees. Voters may be tired of the government, he said, but they are also apprehensive of the NDP. That’s in part what’s driving the NDP message that change under Dix would not be instantaneous and sweeping, but take place

slowly and incrementally.

Advocating “Goldilocks change” — not too hot and not too cold — is likely the party’s best bet of appealing to skittish voters, said Lyle.

Hanson sees it as a sensible approach. “We live in a very complicated society,” he said. “Maybe we need to proceed very cautiously.”

For Liberal candidates, the party’s decade-long term in office presents a particular challenge.

“The average voter will vote not so much in favour of (a political party), but in opposition to the existing regime,” said David

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Here is the first of our election grid question and answers. Candidates were limited in their responses by a word count.

Friday: West VancouverCapilano.

To see all our election coverage in one place, go to nsnews.com, scroll over ‘News’ and click on ‘B.C. Election.’

Jim Hanson NDP

Daniel Scott Smith Green Party

Jane Thornthwaite* Liberal

Jaime Alexandra Webbe Independent

Brian R. Wilson Conservative

Your age?

52

33

55

35

53

Do you live in the riding?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

For how long?

Born and raised

23 years

20 years

10 years

Your campaign budget?

The cap

$500

$70,000

$3,000

$12,000

Increased film tax credits?

Good or bad?

Good. We will grow B.C.’s economy by increasing tax credits, improving competitiveness and creating jobs in B.C.’s creative industries.

This is a big industry in BC. Increased tax credits are good in B.C. film, but to a certain extent.

I favour a film tax-credit regime that is competitive with that offered by other North American jurisdictions.

Good. The film industry supports diverse professions from carpenters to computer scientists, artists to accountants providing many opportunities for B.C.

If that’s what it takes. Start by creating a favourable climate in which to do business, keeping high-paying jobs here.

Do you favour retaining the carbon tax?

Yes. Our commitment to broaden the carbon tax is an important step in making it more fair and effective.

Absolutely. Level the playing field to encourage energy companies to be more competitive.

I supported the tax (which the NDP opposed) and now favour freezing the tax (which the NDP will increase).

Yes, as one element of a broader approach to addressing climate change including support for participation in industry sustainability initiatives.

Definitely not. It is a ridiculous, unfair tax. It is a tax grab on everything, and it has to go.

Do you favour tolls/road-pricing or higher property taxes to fund increased transit?

Affordable transit is a priority to New Democrats. An NDP government will invest a portion of carbon tax revenues to enhance and expand transit service and options.

User pay for roads and bridges; however, we must be careful using that money for transit. It should be used to expand infrastructure and increase efficiency and accessibility rather than just subsidize the current system.

No. Transit should be funded through existing revenue streams without having to increase the burden on families. I support the Mayor’s Council process to work together for sustainable and long-term transit solutions.

I don’t support tolls but I do see room for a very slight increase in property taxes to fund improved transit, especially so that seniors and disabled persons can retain their independence.

No. 70% of B.C. Ferries’ overhead is paid by fares yet only 40% of transit is paid by fares. Should your property taxes or your car expenses pay for someone else’s transportation? I think not.

Would you legalize or decriminalize marijuana or continue prohibition?

Decriminalize

Legalization and approach drug use as a health issue, not a criminal issue.

It’s a federal issue. Like the majority of British Columbians, I favour change that mirrors the liquor control system.

Marijuana should be legal, regulated (age restrictions) and taxed.

Such a transition should be accompanied by education and awareness raising.

Decriminalize.

Decriminalizing it will reduce the backlog in the court system.

Balanced budget: When and how?

We must be realistic about what can be achieved over a four-year term.

I can’t promise a date to have the budget balanced as I don’t know the state of the books. However, I am committed to a balanced budget both in my own household and in government.

The B.C. Liberal government tabled a balanced budget in February. I am committed to maintaining a balanced budget and to reducing the long-term debt.

Government operating costs should always be balanced. However, funding for education, health care and support for seniors and disabled persons should be based on need not on the state of the global economy.

Long-term budgeting for such programs is essential.

The B.C. Conservatives believe that the province’s finances have to be balanced now, whether there is a law requiring it or not. We believe in balanced budgets and proper reviews of all expenses. Each B.C.’er owes over $14,000 right now.

Is increased privatization part of controlling health costs?

We are proud of our public health-care system. We will take practical steps to increase efficiencies, improve accountability, and provide better care for British Columbians.

Privatization adds a new problem. Focusing on preventative measures is a big part of controlling health costs.

Not necessarily. We will have to control the spiralling cost of health care through a variety of avenues with a greater focus on prevention.

Yes, if implemented and managed effectively and equitably, privatization can reduce administrative costs, alleviate long wait times and avoid some government capital expenses.

Most definitely. The private sector can always do things more efficiently and inexpensively than government. This will cut down wait times.

Oil pipelines and oil tankers: Provincial wealth or an accident waiting to happen?

We oppose the Enbridge project. We oppose the expansion of Vancouver Harbour into a major bitumen export facility. A made-in-B.C. environmental assessment would ensure B.C.’s economic, social and environmental interests are fully addressed.

Bad investment in general; however, an accident will be an ecological disaster and an economic disaster.

We have an obligation to protect our coastline.

We must minimize risks of resource development with strict environmental standards. We must recognize that natural resource development helps pay for health, education and social services.

I am not opposed to oil pipelines, however I am strongly opposed to increased bitumen tanker traffic, especially through our most vulnerable ecosystems.

I believe that B.C. should focus on promoting B.C.based resources.

Provincial wealth. Put standards in place to minimize risk and then enforce compliance.

We cannot paralyze our economic future with fearmongering. Revenue from this resource will ensure our social safety net is sustainable.

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Pollster expects more negativity

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Veteran West Vancouver Capilano Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan is keenly aware of that.

The desire for change is a powerful psychological signal and one that is “embedded in our brains,” said Sultan.

“No democratic government has lasted forever,” he added.

“It’s almost arithmetic. No government is perfect in terms of its decisions . . . governments collect baggage.”

Politically, “The rule of thumb is friends come and go, while enemies accumulate,” said Lyle.

Lyle said it’s rare for any premier to win more than three consecutive terms in office. Parties often get around that issue by switching leaders and trying to reinvent themselves.

In the case of Christy Clark, who took over from Gordon Campbell, that hasn’t worked well for the Liberals this time — at least so far, he said.

Sultan said one way he deals with the unpopular Liberal “baggage” is, “I personally acknowledge some of the extraordinarily dumb things we’ve done that I’m not proud of.

“I don’t defend the way the HST was introduced. It was really dumb. It was awful.”

Sultan also likes to point to the number of Liberal candidates who are new and weren’t part of the previous government, as well as the “riskier domain” he says voters risk under the NDP. “. . . You want baggage, just wait and see what the NDP is going to deposit on your front door step.”

Lyle said given the nature of the campaign, he expects more negative ads — what political strategists call “contrast ads” — in the final weeks of the campaign.

“One of the purposes of negative ads is to prime people to consider bad things in their opponents,” he said.

And voters tend not to make strictly rational decisions.

“They don’t sit down at home and study the platforms,” said Lyle. “We really do have a tendency to react strongly to what we see and to react on relatively little information.”

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Shooting for the top

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PREMIER Christy Clark dons a hockey sweater and shoots ball with former NHL’er Dave Babych at Naomi Yamamoto’s campaign headquarters on Marine Drive Sunday.

Police diver hooks up tow line

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helicopters overhead,” Kirkpatrick said.

“Meanwhile, the tide is coming in and the crowd is gathering.”

A third VPD zodiac showed up and a police

diver hopped in the drink to thread a rope through the front windows so the tow truck could latch on.

“It was a real crowd-pleaser. Before they pulled it out, this car was all but six inches under water — this brand new Mercedes,” Kirkpatrick said.

An April 26 story on West Vancouver’s community engagement committee incorrectly referred to a Paul Campbell. That name should have been Paul Hundal.

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No KO here M

ONDAY night’s televised leaders’ debate failed to deliver a turning-point in the election campaign upon which the B.C. Liberals might capitalize. There is no doubt that Christy Clark looked and sounded better in the spotlight than NDP leader Adrian Dix, but while she scored some points, she did not come close to a knockout. Dix may have projected all the charisma of a sponge, but he absorbed the darts thrown at him without too much damage.

Much of the debate predictably centred on the economy — but it didn’t provide any new information for voters: few believe the February Liberal budget is balanced while the NDP’s version is short on detail and may not be fully costed.

Dix was better prepared than previously and did not flub the answer

to why he had changed position on the Kinder Morgan pipeline proposal — people don’t want to see a nine-fold increase in Vancouver oil tanker traffic, he said.

Clark too showed practice perfects in handling the she-doesn’t-respectthe-rules-because-she-ran-a-red-light question. But Dix did even better in “owning” the mistake of his back-dated memo.

B.C. Conservative Party leader John Cummins and Green Party leader Jane Sterk enjoyed their moment in the sun, with Sterk arguably doing better than expected.

The biggest surprise of the evening was how easily the Liberals are skating away from the BC Rail debacle.

When the dust settled, Clark had the most to win and didn’t, while Dix had the most to lose and didn’t.

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Our nasty ‘P3’: paying for the poop plant

Dear Editor: By now, most people will have heard that the primary sewage treatment plant under the Lions Gate Bridge has to be moved by the year 2020. The lease is up and the Squamish Nation has other plans for the land. The reasons for putting it there in the first place no longer apply, and a new plant has to be built to satisfy the environmental protection demands of the federal and provincial governments.

Fortunately, the land to site the new sewage treatment plant has already been acquired.

It will be built at the foot of Pemberton Avenue, on the District of North Vancouver’s waterfront. An estimate of the cost depends upon a number of decisions about process and timing, but for round-number purposes $500 million dollars is probably on the low side.

Right now, with both the federal and provincial governments dodging funding commitments, the full burden of the cost of the new project will fall on the residents of the three municipalities on the North Shore. As a result, homeowners’ sewer utility costs could increase by up to 500 per cent to absorb the capital and operating costs of the new facility. This would result in sudden increases in the thousands of dollars for our taxpayers in the City and District of North Vancouver respectively.

How do we avoid this dire scenario?

There are three sources of funding that could, and should, come to the party to relieve

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the burden on the North Shore taxpayer.

The first is the federal government that mandated the upgrade, the second is the provincial government that stipulated the timeline in its approval of the Liquid Waste Management Plan, and the third should be a cost sharing arrangement with our fellow member municipalities in Metro Vancouver that will all be the beneficiaries of a higher standard of waste treatment.

The federal government has been mandating and supporting this kind of infrastructure in other communities across the country — Halifax and Victoria for example. Our circumstances here on the North Shore are not much different and we should expect that our local, government-side members of Parliament would advocate for and deliver a similar amount of support as a condition of their continued employment.

It is likely that a condition for federal and provincial funding is for the project to be structured as a “public/private/partnership” or “P3” project. This refers to an arrangement for shifting a significant portion of the construction, financing and operating risk to the private sector. There are a number of practical reasons for doing this. Risk apportionment and shifting is always a feature of major construction projects of this nature whether or not they are called “design/build” or “P3” and the devil is always in the details. But, as far as a name

goes, we should care less if it is called a “P3” or a raspberry — so long as the federal and provincial government dollars are brought to the table.

If other regional politicians want to score cheap points from an ideological or political standpoint and oppose the “P3” approach when our citizens are at financial risk — we must politely but firmly ask them to stand down.

The province required this project to be initiated and approved in Metro Vancouver’s Liquid Waste Management Plan of May 2011, but have yet to come to the table with a firm indication of its financial support.

The provision of sewer treatment services is now a regional responsibility. Taxpayers on the North Shore expect the repayment of the capital costs of building a new treatment facility on the North Shore to be blended into the regional sewer treatment levy. We say so with complete appreciation of the fact that we, on the North Shore, will also have to assume our proportionate burden of other regional facility upgrades such as the Iona Island secondary upgrade expected to be complete by 2030.

While we understand that for cost sharing purposes, there was a history of categorizing sewage treatment plants into phase 1 and phase 2 facilities based on the degree of treatment as well as when Metro Vancouver assumed responsibility for the function on a regional

basis. We believe this to be a simple historical anachronism and should no longer stand in the way of the adoption of an equitable, regional cost-sharing formula.

Metro Vancouver has assumed the responsibility and obligations of implementing its regional Liquid Waste Plan, and the financing of the facility must be dealt with in the same way — as a responsibility and obligation of the whole region. If this is not true for sewage, we will insist on looking at all of the other issues that Metro deals with, such as transit, and start piece-mealing out the sub-regional interests and associated costs. Let’s put this unhelpful distinction in the past and move on.

As we said at the beginning, right now, the default case is that the North Shore is on its own. Neither the senior governments nor Metro Vancouver have committed to what we believe should rightfully be their shares of the cost of the new facility. This makes us, as councillors for our respective communities, very concerned. In order to actually have the new plant built in time to vacate the existing lease by 2020, shovels have to be in the ground very soon. In the words of the announcer at Canucks games: It’s time to “make some noise”!

Guy Heywood, councillor, City of North Vancouver Alan Nixon, councillor, District of North Vancouver

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COACH HOUSES Are They The Right Fit For West Vancouver?

During the Community Dialogue on Neighbourhood Character and Housing, West Vancouver residents called for the ‘right type’ and ‘right size’ of housing to meet a diversity of housing needs in the community. Coach houses are one possible option for meeting this need. Consequently an examination of coach houses is identified in the District’s Housing Action Plan as one of the five keys actions for addressing limited housing choice in West Vancouver.

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coast one way or another.”

In his research, Jones said the pipeline is the safest route and transportation via trucks or railways is riskier.

Independent candidate Markwick agreed with Platt that the pipeline deal isn’t good enough yet, and it could potentially harm the local economy as well. “If there’s a spill the cost rides on the taxpayers,” he said. “At the end of the day, we need an economy of brains, not bitumen.”

Sultan said Vancouver has been exporting oil for 60 years, and residents shouldn’t condemn the plan until it has been presented.

Candidates were asked about their party’s platforms and how realistic that is in terms of budget.

Sultan, as a former economist, said, “This is a time for fiscal prudence, this is a time for belt-tightening.”

The Liberal budget has “passed the economist test” he said, but the NDP’s will not.

“It’s a very real budget, unlike other parties represented on the table today.”

Platt defended the NDP’s budget, saying new taxes being discussed will only apply to the wealthiest two per cent and to corporations, and 98 per cent

of the province will not feel the burden. These taxes and a change in spending will pay for the campaign promises the NDP has made, she said.

Audain supported cutting government subsidies and the decriminalization, safe distribution and taxation of marijuana. “That should bring in some nice income,” she said.

Jones said the Conservative budget is public record and promises it’s “a balanced budget and is a real budget.”

Candidates were then questioned on what their priorities are in education for West Vancouver youth.

Markwick said his research has proven “terrifying” and that adults aged 18-35 are earning less annual income than the same age group in 1975. He said education is key to providing a “knowledge-based economy,” where smarter individuals lead to better decisions.

Platt said the NDP will increase funding for childhood education and offer forgivable grants for the trades, to foster growth in the trade industry.

“Everybody needs a plumber, not everybody needs a lawyer,” she said.

Jones said the education system needs to be retooled into a more European style model where government and business meet to discuss the future needs

of the country, providing a guide as to what will be needed in education for an employable workforce.

Sultan said West Vancouver schools are “high performing” and “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

He also said there’s a disconnect in terms of what jobs are needed and what students are taught to do.

A young man stepped to the microphone and asked the candidates how they would increase faith in the political system and create a stronger youth voter turnout.

Platt said the typical view of politicians as liars is unfair.

“We’re not, we’re ordinary people,” she said.

Markwick said the disinterest comes from promises made but not being followed through.

Sultan said the disinterest is partially to blame on social media, which spends “a lot of time talking about what rascals we are.” He said democracy is alive and well, and joked that aside from having police go out and arrest those who don’t vote, he’s not sure what to do.

Jones said the system of party politics is disheartening and can be a problem for some.

He advocated more transparent government to earn the trust of the people, and free votes for MLAs.

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Coming out of the dark at last “The Family Support Centre, operated by the North Shore Schizophrenia Society, serves families coping with all serious mental illnesses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and borderline personality disorder, as well as schizophrenia.”

NSSS news release, April 25, 2013

LAST week, the North Shore Schizophrenia Society announced the group’s first ever Responsiveness to Families award ceremony, to be held this Friday at 1 p.m. in the Family Support Centre, 865 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.

Executive director Cheryl Olney says the award “was created to honour the contribution of service providers who recognize the crucial role families play in ensuring people with serious mental illnesses receive the treatment and care they need.”

The society’s work adds an important dimension to many other initiatives aimed at improving access to care — not only on the North Shore but for an estimated 800,000 British Columbians who have some form of mental illness.

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Elizabeth James facilities at Lions Gate Hospital were to be replaced came in May, 2011 when the provincial government announced it had committed $38-million toward the cost of a new mental health wing, and that the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation had undertaken a fund-raising campaign for the $24-million balance.

That was not the only good news for those in the Lower Mainland who suffer from mental illnesses and/or addiction.

In November 2010, spurred on by a $12 million donation from Vancouver philanthropists Joseph and Rosalie Segal, the province undertook to fund 70 per cent of a new $82 million Mental Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital.

As she announced the $57 million provincial contribution, Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid called the Segals’ donation

to the VGH-UBC Hospital Foundation “one of the largest-ever personal gifts for mental health in Canada’s history.”

Then, in May 2011, came word that West Vancouver businessman Robert Ho and his wife Greta had donated an equally startling $10 million to the LGH foundation, to fund a combined 26-bed inpatient and educational facility that will carry their name.

Ho clearly understood the symbolic significance of his family’s gift when he said Asian people are superstitious and often find it difficult to acknowledge mental illness.

Added to continuing donations from supporters throughout B.C., those gifts mean that the fund-raising efforts of both foundations are within striking distance of the finish line.

What they also mean is that, after centuries of condemning mentally ill people to the shadows of stigma and isolation, our society is at last recognizing depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other conditions for what they are — serious illnesses in need of treatment and compassionate care.

As Segal said to Vancouver Sun journalist Pamela Fayerman on Nov. 18, 2010, “It’s not sexy to fund, but mental illness crosses all boundaries. It doesn’t just affect people on the

Downtown Eastside.”

To which North Shore resident Jon McComb might have murmured a thankful, “Amen.”

Host of CKNW’s The World Today afternoon show, McComb has wrestled with depression for most of his life.

He knows what it’s like to resist any thought of seeking professional help to conquer the symptoms. Instead, as so many people do, he often turned to alcohol to assuage the persistent feelings of frustration, anger and unexplainable hopelessness.

Tireless now in his efforts to raise awareness of mental illness and to assist in the VGH-UBC campaign, he says it was only after acknowledging his illness that he felt the unexpected relief that accompanies “going public.”

McComb’s public stance took courage. In the notso-distant past, such a move could have put relationships at risk and his job on the line.

Just like his family and friends, “The people at ’NW were unbelievably supportive,” he said.

“When I explained why my doctor recommended a sixmonth leave of absence, they said “We understand; take as much time as you need.”

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Council Chamber of District Hall, 355 West Queens Road

2670 Lloyd Avenue - Turning Point Recovery House Rezoning Bylaw 1293

962 Montroyal Boulevard Rezoning Bylaw 1289

What:

Public Hearing on proposed District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1293 (Bylaw 7989)

What:

Public Hearing on proposed District of North Vancouver Rezoning Bylaw 1289 (Bylaw 7979)

What is it?

The proposed bylaw will amend the Community Park Zone to allow the construction of a residential facility for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.

What is it?

The proposed subdivision creates two 10m (33 foot) lots consistent with the prevailing lot pattern on the north side of 900-block Montroyal Boulevard.

What changes?

The proposed Zoning Bylaw will add “group home” to the permitted uses of a portion of the lot at 2670 Lloyd Avenue.

What changes?

In order to create two 10m (33 foot) lots, the subject site needs to be added to Section 310 Special Minimum Lot Sizes in the Zoning Bylaw.

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The actual development, if approved, may differ.

When can I speak?

Please join us on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 when Council will be receiving input from the public on these proposals. You can speak in person by signing up at the Hearings or by providing a written submission to the Municipal Clerk at the address below or at input@dnv.org before the conclusion of the Hearings.

Need more info?

The bylaws, Council resolutions, staff reports, and other relevant background materials are available for review by the public at the Municipal Clerk’s Office or online at www.dnv.org/public_hearing. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Who can I speak to?

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WV-Cap candidates face off at Kay Meek Economy, oil pipelines and education top the questions Sam Smith newsroom@nsnews.com

WEST VancouverCapilano electoral district candidates faced the voters and each other at the Kay Meek Centre on Sunday.

The meeting, courtesy of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation, saw the 500-seat theatre barely onequarter full..

Incumbent Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan focused on what he said are major accomplishments by the Liberal party such as growing the economy and fostering economic stability.

“You have a choice, go forward or go backwards,” he said. “Are we willing to put at risk all we have achieved with a radical change in direction?”

Independent Michael Markwick targeted youth mental health and homelessness issues rising in the area.

“There has been a tripling

in the rate of suicidal youth who are presenting themselves in emergency at Lions Gate Hospital,” he said. “This is the only health region in British Columbia without psychiatric beds for children and youth.”

NDP candidate Terry Platt said her goals were creating skilled workers fostering the economy by improving education opportunities.

B.C. Libertarian candidate Tunya Audain promoted her party’s goals of reducing government involvement in business and arts subsidies as it “interferes with free expression.”

She said she wanted to create more accessible choices for parents to educate their children either through public, private or home schooling.

Conservative candidate David Jones said the most important issue is the economy, and as MLA his goal would be to create a province with a balanced budget.

Candidates faced questions on topics ranging from the economy to youth mental health services in the area.

The first question was for Platt who was asked about her party’s stance on the KinderMorgan pipeline and setting standards for development, and how the NDP plans to pay for its campaign promises.

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“The amount put into the economy, the amount put into programs is essentially the same amount of money the B.C. Liberals have said they’re going to put into programs — we’ve just redistributed it,” she said.

Platt prioritized the environment over financial gain. Strengthening current environmental standards faced by companies that utilize natural resources is preferable to shutting those companies down, according to Platt.

“We don’t want Vancouver to be a major oil-exporting port,” she said.

Platt said the product isn’t ordinary oil as it contains bitumen, which sinks to the ocean floor and is absorbed into the food chain.

Conservative candidate Jones stated, “B.C. is open for business. The oil will get to the See Candidates page 10

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Benefactors make hope possible From page 7 remember “the old days” either grew up being scared of people who were overtly mentally ill, or poked fun at conditions we did not understand.

My own high school building, well over a century old, had served time as a “mental asylum” — the common designation of the times.

Kids being kids, I and my classmates still weathered the unkind jokes that resulted.

Is it any wonder it has taken until the 21st century for society to reach the CKNW level of understanding?

During his funding announcement, Segal told assembled medical professionals his family hasn’t experienced mental illness. Nevertheless, he expressed an innate understanding of a world so familiar to McComb and to one in five Canadians: “When people walk around with a heart problem, they walk a little slower,” he said.

“When they walk around with cancer, they walk around in pain.

“When you walk around with mental (illness), you walk around alone.”

Perhaps the desperation of “walking alone” accounts, in part, for the 10,000 suicides McComb cites in his ’NW fundraising promotions for the VGH-UBC Mental Health Centre (givetomentalhealth.ca).

In praise of the 1990 book Madness in the Streets, by RaelJean Isaac and Virginia C. Armat, then New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan said, “We had hoped for a system of therapeutic programs known as community mental health centres. In the end, however, we built only a fraction of what we needed.”

With the help of compassionate provincial decisions and of benefactors like the Hos, the Segals, the North Shore Schizophrenia Society and others, we can be thankful B.C. is now leading the way into the light at the end of our own dark tunnels of mental illness. rimco@shaw.ca Learn more about the North Shore Schizophrenia Society at northshoreschizophrenia.org.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

Friendship of Nations: Polish Shi’ite Showbiz

by Paul McGrath

Featured artists Kasia Korczak and Payam Sharifi

Exhibition curator Babak Golkar and Presentation House Gallery director Reid Shier Representatives of Presentation House Gallery launched their latest exhibition, Friendship of Nations: Polish Shi’ite Showbiz, at the North Vancouver space April 11. The show marks the first Canadian exhibition by artist collective Slavs and Tatars and traces a shared genealogy between Iran and Poland. The collective, whose members are based between Paris, Warsaw, New York and Moscow, also launched a temporary public artwork, Reverse Joy, in front of Vancouver’s Sheraton Wall Centre. Friendship of Nations will remain on display until May 26. Info: presentationhousegallery.org.

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Todd Major IT’S that time of the year again when the “feel the need to feed” groupies are out in force fertilizing and liming their gardens.

I am not against feeding plants in principle. I am however against feeding plants just because everyone else does it or because there’s some sort of tradition. The long-held myth that plants need to be fertilized in spring likely started from some sort of proactive marketing campaign originating in the 1950s or 1960s which then got stuck in our collective consciousness as the right thing to do. Spring fertilizing is not a tradition, it is a science that requires knowledge, experience and prescribed application based on the results of a soil test.

Many lawns for example get fertilized and limed every year for no good reason. The best time to fertilize the lawn is in June after the spring flush of growth has finished and spring rains have slowed or ceased. June feeding allows the fertilizer to actually be taken up and not leached away by spring rains into the ocean to cause red tide.

What’s that you say? Your lawn looks very green after fertilizing. How do you know it is the fertilizer causing the green growth and not the stored reserves in the root?

Exactly, you don’t. As for liming lawns every year, that old myth is foisted upon us by an industry focused on driving sales and not problem solving. Not that I am against

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Climate Change and Trees: An educational exhibit by UBC’s Faculty of Forestry that explores the effects of climate change on many of the tree species found in VanDusen’s collection will run until June 9 at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. The exhibit consists of 19 interpretative panels, each representing a species of tree, that explore how trees in the garden are adapting (or not) to the climatic changes in southwestern B.C. Info: sue. watts@ubc.ca.

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MANY plants are regularly fertilized every spring when they do not need to be.

Todd Major recommends getting a soil test done before taking action. making money, we all need to eat. But let’s apply just a little bit of the knowledge and training we are supposed to have obtained from college, university or industry training and actually verify with a pH test that liming the lawn is needed. Lawns do not need to be limed every year, unless a pH test indicates low pH. And just because it rains does not mean the soil’s pH is dropping. Healthy soil will stabilize its pH if there are healthy populations of micro-organisms and mulch is maintained on the soil’s surface year round with only a

marginal drop in pH over the longer term.

Trees and shrubs are also regularly fertilized each spring when they do not need to be.

As a matter of fact, most new growth from leaf buds occurs as a result of stored energy in the bud. And because leaf bud growth is basipetal, meaning growing from the tip of the stem down to the roots, new shoots cannot even take up fertilizer until contact with the root has been made.

Not to mention that most plants, especially deciduous plants, store food reserves in their roots over the winter

to use for spring growth. So all of that expensive fertilizer thrown down in April or May on the garden or lawn is largely useless, mostly wasted and leaches into the water table and ultimately the ocean where it damages marine life.

Perennial plants in particular generally prefer a well structured and organic rich soil to grow in versus growing in some kind of puffed up state of being constantly fed which makes them weak, soft and predisposed to pests See Diagnose page 16

Persian Gardens: Lecture by garden designer John Brookes. Thursday, May 2 and 7, 7:30 p.m. at VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Admission: $55/$45 both lectures or $30/$25 for one. Tickets: at the garden or moa.ubc.ca/ eventtickets.

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funds raised will be donated back to the community for various garden projects.

From page 13 Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.

Expert gardeners will be available for consultation.

Info: westvangardenclub.com.

The Lynn Valley Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Clement’s Anglican Church, 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Cash only. No admission charge. Partial proceeds of

Walk in the Rainforest — A Quiet Place: A program for adults to learn about the practice of the sit spot, an activity to hone the naturalists’ eye Saturday, May 11, 1-2:30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25.

Registration required: 604990-3755.

Eat Your (Micro) Greens: A program for families with children ages five to 11 Sunday, May 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30-3 p.m. at

VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Fee: $25 per non-member family or $15 per member family.

Registration required: 604718-5898 or familyprograms@ vandusen.org.

Bird Survey: All levels of birders welcome on the first Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Information at 604-903-4471 or by visiting wildbirdtrust.org.

Bird Walk: Join the Wild Bird Trust nature walks the second Saturday of the month, 10

a.m. Meet in the parking lot at 2645 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9034471. Info: wildbirdtrust.org.

Capilano Flower Arranging Club meets the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August), 7:30 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. They have demonstrations, guest speakers and workshops. New members and guests welcome.

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Moisture is the single greatest source of damage to the exterior walls of a house with structural deterioration, rot, mould and mildew, visual blight and thermal envelope breakdown all attributed to moisture issues being left unchecked.

For homeowners not versed in building construction technology it may seem a fairly straightforward task to keep moisture out of their walls: build the wall lock-tight and thus keep the water out. But building a simple water-tight envelope on the outside of a home won’t suffice in maintaining a healthy home.

I like to make the analogy to keeping oneself dry in a rainstorm when out for a run.

Anyone who has done this recognizes that being shielded from the rain is the easy part, letting perspiration out is the challenge. Your home, very much like your body, creates its own moisture and if not adequately addressed can create a watery mess.

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A good exterior wall should address moisture from the outside, inside and from within the wall assembly to prevent deterioration, mould and other damage. in the warm, moist air of the interior environment — migrates into the wall assembly and condenses in the structure; and third, water from within the wall assembly itself becomes trapped in the construction.

In an exterior wall, mitigating water issues coming from the outside is done by using so-called rain-screen construction, a construction technique that is now required on all new construction by the National Building Code of Canada.

In rain-screen construction the outer layer of siding or cladding is separated from the inner wall assembly by an air space. This space is created with vertical furring strips or rain-screen drainage mats and is vented to the outside to provide pressure equalization that allows any moisture that makes it into the cavity to escape at the bottom. In simple terms, if moisture makes it through the exterior

siding then it has a place to go that won’t damage the home.

Moisture can move from the inside of a dwelling into the exterior wall assembly if moisture-laden air from interior spaces is allowed to make its way outwards.

Wind loads, temperature gradients and mechanical systems will create pressure differences between the inside and outside of a building, forcing warm air from inside the house outwards. As the warm air migrates through the assembly it will find a cool surface and it will condense. Think of your lawn the morning after a hot, humid summer day.

The water drawn out by the cold will create a moisture problem within the assembly and will result in all sorts of problems from rotting and structural deterioration to fungal growth and mould.

The way to prevent this problem is to ensure that the

warm air from the interior of the house is prevented from migrating into the cavity of the wall. This is typically done by installing a continuous membrane (commonly a 4-6 mm polyethylene film) on the warm side of the insulation that acts as a vapour barrier.

One must also ensure that the lumber used for framing is considered dry before it’s used for construction. The National Building Code of Canada deems this to be a moisture level of 19 per cent or less. Green lumber (wood that has been freshly cut) will have a moisture level of 100 per cent. As green wood dries it shrinks and undergoes dimensional changes. It’s critical that the bulk of drying has already happened before incorporating the lumber into the wall assembly. Not doing so will create all sorts of deformation issues as well as problems of rot and fungal See Well-designed page 23

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So what’s a gardener to do with all of this conflicting information? Feed?

Not feed? Feed a little just in case? If you suspect your plants have a fertility problem which would externalize as some sort of chlorosis or other nutrient

deficiency symptom, you should get a soil test done to determine the actual problem.

If your plants have solid green leaves of a good size and no noticeable health issues then they are healthy. Like all problems, accurate diagnosis has to be done before you can determine the most effective course of action to fix the problem. Without an accurate diagnosis of a problem or determination of actual need, you might as well throw your money into the ocean for all the good it does.

Many years ago I used to be addicted to fertilizing in spring, probably due to the indoctrination I received in college

where we were taught to fertilize and manage the garden to attain maximum productivity. Unfortunately, “managed landscapes” have a higher percentage of “management issues” versus those landscapes that are grown holistically using intelligence, problem solving and testing. So what am I doing with all the money I saved by not fertilizing and liming this spring? I am buying mulch and more plants.

Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist and chief horticulture instructor at the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden. For advice contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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Plenty of plants FINN (left) and Emma Corey get some planting help from Penelope Neocleous as they gear up for the upcoming West Vancouver Garden Club Jubilee Plant Sale on Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. David’s Church parking lot, 1525 Taylor Way. Thousands of plants will be on sale and member gardeners will be on site to provide gardening info.

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A concert by the North Shore Chorus Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave, North Vancouver

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— compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your North Shore non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

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For over 20 years, Sean Elwood and the team at West Van Irrigation and Landscape Lighting have been saving North Shore residents time by installing state of the art irrigation and landscape lighting systems to water and light their yards and gardens efficiently and economically.

“Many people have invested a lot in their landscaping,” says Sean. “Without proper watering, most plants will not survive our hot summer months. Our watering restrictions – three times per week from 4 am to 9 am – are very difficult to incorporate into a manual watering schedule. Watering days vary depending on your address.”

Having started and grown as a business on the North Shore, they know the weather, climate zones and municipal regulations.

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Recently, I came upon one that I felt was worth sharing.

It’s called honeyandfitz.com and it’s a blog written by a stay-at-home mom who three years ago left her career in digital advertising to become a designer who chronicles her DIY projects for her busy family. The author has a passion for visiting flea markets and stumbling upon great finds that she shares with readers.

I found her site very easy to navigate and filled with all sorts of interesting projects and decorating ideas.

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HONEY and Fitz is written by a stay-at-home mom who blogs about do-ityourself design projects. Scan this photo with Layar to visit the website. covering such areas as beforeand-after, do-it-yourself crafts and design ideas for nurseries, guest rooms and dressing rooms, to name a few. Look for great ideas such as ceiling treatment tutorials, DIY stenciled rugs and ideas on how to transform a room in 30 minutes.

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Boards. Click on the “Pink and Navy Teen Girls Room,” for example, and you will find a collage of personally chosen items the author has compiled to fit the theme of the room. When you scroll down you will see the website she has chosen that particular item from. This way you can go directly to the site and purchase the item. It’s all very

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MURIEL Stacey (left), Patti Hickin and Anni Martin display some of the treasures that will be on sale at the Super Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 4, 8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave.

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Info: Rev. Judith Hardcastle, 604-985-0408 or Lori, 604982-8333.

Multicultural Night: Argyle

Social Justice will present diverse performances and food representing cultures from around the world Thursday, May 2, 6-9 p.m. at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver. Admission: $5. Proceeds donated to North Shore Multicultural Society.

Technological Class: Introduction to Zinio Magazines Thursday, May 2, 2 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. For information and registration call 604-925-7405.

Spring Celebration Fundraiser: Lions Gate Christian Academy will host their annual celebration Friday May 3, 6:30 p.m. at Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre, 2055 Purcell Way, North Van. Tickets: $20. Info: 604-984-8226.

Delbrook Class of 63 will celebrate their 50th reunion Saturday, May 4, 6 p.m. at Seymour Golf and Country Club, 3723 Mount Seymour Parkway: $50. Info: 604-9860775 or 604-985-6423.

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The Grand Boulevard Ridgeway Resident’s Association will hold its annual general meeting Sunday, May 5, 1-3 p.m. at St. Agnes Anglican Church, 530 East 12th St., North Vancouver. The guest speakers will be Michael and Michelle Binkley discussing the issues caused by the Richardson expansion. Everyone welcome. listings@nsnews.com

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TWO-AND-A-HALFYEAR-OLD Brianna managed to stay dry and clean all day. She made it to the bathroom every time she needed to. Her parents are ecstatic.

The next day she wet her pants. Her parents are confused and angry. After all, she proved that she can stay dry but here she is, back to her old tricks.

Three-year-old Jordan comes down to breakfast completely dressed and ready for the day. He does this four days in a row. Prior to this, his parents had to dress him or at least cajole him into getting up and dressed. But on day five he only manages to get half dressed and asks for help with the rest. His parents are perplexed. Where is the little boy who has been dressing himself without their help?

Think about when your baby first learned to walk.

You crouched down, held out your arms and your extremely talented child took one or two quavery steps toward you. It’s official, she can walk.

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I often liken it to learning a second language. When I talk to people who have learned a language they tell me that while they can speak the second language, it’s more tiring. They look forward to times and situations when they can relax and speak their first language. I often talk to parents who really enjoy cooking and putting a good meal on the table. And yet, there will certainly be times when they simply do not feel like preparing a meal. They need a break.

The skills that our children develop do not seem profoundly difficult to us. After all, how hard can it be to put on socks? On the foot and pull up, no big deal. But it can be a big deal when it’s a new activity.

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Brianna’s parents may react by looking at her with dismay and saying, “What happened?

Yesterday you stayed dry all day. Why can’t you stay dry today? I want you to change your clothes and pay more attention so that you make it to the bathroom on time next time.” If they understand that she is still trying to get it right, a better response would be to be matter-of-fact, help her get changed and go on with your day. Remember, she wants to succeed as much you do but if you make her feel ashamed she is going to feel just awful and may end up having more accidents.

When Jordan needs a break from dressing himself acknowledge that you know he can dress himself but just wants some help today and that’s okay. While you work with him to dress himself, you can be positive and let him know that you know that the next day he will probably be ready to take on the job alone.

It’s a case of understanding that when kids are mastering a new skill, it is tiring and they need a break. Don’t assume they are lazy or irresponsible.

When you refer to your help as giving them a break you are acknowledging their feelings but also setting the expectation that they will go back to taking care of the skill the next time.

Kathy Lynn is a professional speaker and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. If you want to read more, sign up for her informational newsletter at parentingtoday.ca.

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Like mother, like daughter MY mom is pretty great.

With two kids to take care of by the age of 25, she was busy in a different way than I am busy today with my three kids. She doesn’t relate to my crazy driving schedule, list of kid’s activities and general craziness because she didn’t have the same kind of schedule with me and my brother.

I don’t remember a childhood of being carted all around town from activity to activity, but I do remember many other things.

I learned to love a lot of things from my mom; some of them being the love of exercise, the love of baking, and the love of the arts. My mom was always engaged in those activities, and she shared them with me on a regular basis.

She was a great role model growing up, and still is today. I remember her getting ready to do her exercises in front of the TV. It was one of those weekday exercise programs with a few leg-warmer, head-band garbed young women on a sunny beach with exercise mats, too much makeup, and a lot of energy.

My mom would let me join her on these morning workouts, me puffing along in my little kid body and her, fit and lithe in her tall body, going through all the moves beside me in our carpeted living room. She never seemed to mind that I was occupying her space while she exercised and I loved being there.

Now I’m a fitness professional, and I’m pretty sure my passion started with those morning workout sessions as a youth.

My mom still works out every day. I don’t think a day goes by that she doesn’t use her indoor bike, engage in calisthenics, or go for a hike around her home near Mosquito Creek.

Besides being super fit and having the flattest stomach of any 60-year-old I’ve seen, my mom is also an incredible artist.

She has always had paintings and drawings up in her homes over the years, pieces that she spent time and energy creating. I remember as a young

girl not understanding why my mom took so many photos of cityscapes and boring flowers like daffodils and lilies. They weren’t very exciting, so why was she doing it?

Now, of course, I see the beauty in those photos and understand that she saw something in those flowers and buildings that I never would have if she hadn’t showed them to me.

She sees the art and beauty in things that most people don’t, and can portray that through different mediums like photos, paintings, and, as of late, very innovative Photoshop artwork where she layers pictures (some with my kids) in addition to her artwork.

Even though she’s fit and healthy, my mom always loved baking, and let me help out whenever I wanted to. I have a great photo of me at around age four in a handmade sweater (did I mention she also knits?) with a very determined look on my face, pounding out dough for bread on our kitchen table. I don’t really make bread these days, but I love baking and share in the joy with my own three kids. We’re always experimenting in the kitchen with different flours, seeds, and bakeware.

I like to think that if it hadn’t been for my mom setting me up with so many fun baking experiences as a child I might not be quite so interested in baking for my family today.

Yes, my mom is pretty great. She’s been there for me over the years and has always been a calm voice of reason when I might have NICOLE Palacios been feeling slightly irrational and her mother (teenage years), emotional Charlotte Hedman (during my adventure of living in the U.S.), and unsure (having share a love my first baby). of physical fitness, She never gives unsolicited baking and advice or makes me question my decisions. I want her to know how the arts. much I love her and appreciate her.

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IT occurred to me recently that I might not have been a great mother.

I am not a mother, and probably won’t be now due to age and a few other variables.

However, like many people who aren’t parents, I thought motherhood looked easy. I have watched enough of the British Supernanny shows to get the gist of how to be an effective parent: consistency, kindness and some crafts. Throw in some healthy meals and you’re pretty much guaranteed perfect kids.

Despite my anecdotal “research” over the years, I recently realized my assumption that I would have been a perfect mother might have been flawed.

I realize now I failed to consider one important element of motherhood: heartache.

Almost three years ago, two amazing little creatures came into this world, and so began my journey as an aunt for the first time. Although they are twins, these two sisters are different in so many ways, both in personality and appearance. And yet, somehow they are both so much like their mother with traits of their father.

I was prepared for their arrival: I was prepared to play with them, to take them for walks, and to buy educational books and cute baby clothes for them. And I’ve done all that.

What I wasn’t prepared for was how my heart ached when two big eyes looked up at me and a tiny voice implored, “Elmo?”

I tried to type “Elmo” so fast into the iPad keyboard it came out as “Emlo” and “Elom” while this little girl waited patiently for me to find another Elmo video. I couldn’t find it fast enough.

My heart ached during a family barbecue when one of the twins collapsed in tears after her mother said she had to eat some dinner before she could have more blueberries.

Suddenly I felt like Shirley MacLaine in the movie Terms of Endearment screaming at the nurses, demanding her daughter’s pain medication.

In my case it was dessert: “Give her the blueberries! Give her the blueberries!”

My only attempt to “discipline” one of the twins has left me scarred for life.

I rewarded the “good” twin by letting her hold my iPod after her sister refused to get her coat on for an outing. I made a point of saying loudly so the other one could hear: “You can hold my iPod because you got dressed so well.”

I think it’s called positive reinforcement, but I have only had negative feelings about it since that day. My chest literally aches when I think about the look on the other twin’s face when she didn’t get to hold the iPod. Her sad silence spoke volumes.

It was figuratively screaming: “Why are you being so mean to me?”

Not long ago, I was ready to unilaterally withdraw both girls from their daycare when I heard one of them had been pushed off a bench and scraped her nose, leaving a mark.

What kind of aggressive, feral monsters are my nieces being subjected to at this daycare, I wondered aloud. I imagined the daycare toy box full of evil Chucky dolls, and was sure the perpetrator was a kid named Damien (Google The Omen movie from 1976).

My growing rage had to be contained when their mom informed me it was her twin sister who had pushed her off the bench.

I did not expect to feel this way about these two little people who, despite their tiny stature, have a firm grip on my heartstrings, but I know now it is a side effect of loving a child.

Since having the honour of becoming an aunt, there are a few other things I have come to know.

I know that if the girls ask me for more ice cream I will give it to them because I can’t lie to such trusting little faces and say “there’s none left,” when I know there is a box in the freezer and plenty more at the supermarket just a short drive away.

I know that in the future I am ready to quit my job and start home schooling the minute I hear they are unhappy in kindergarten. I know that if they want to stay up late I will let them because they asked so nicely, and I know that I will frantically search for Elmo and Abby and Toopy and Binoo all night long on You Tube if that’s what they want to watch.

And I know that this is not a healthy way to parent a child.

When it comes to kids, it’s not easy to navigate life’s uncertainties and set boundaries.

You have to say “no” when your toddler wants too much ice cream or blueberries. You have to limit their screen time even if they don’t understand why. You have to react in a rational manner when they scrape their knee or scratch their nose. You can’t panic every time they have a fever, an earache or a rash.

To be a mom, it’s not enough to know the proper procedure for a timeout, how to make a banana pancake or where the best schools are.

You have to have a kind and incredibly strong heart. Luckily my sister is the kindest, strongest person I know. She is a great mom, and I know that for sure (I’ve done the research).

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Tapas offers twist on appies Chef gets magazine recognition

Romancing the Stove Angela Shellard

HERE’S a twist to having friends over for drinks and appies: invite them to a tapas party.

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WHEN he took to the stage to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award at last week’s Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, chef Alain Rayé didn’t go alone: he took his La Régalade restaurant team and his family up with him.

The idea behind tapas is to encourage conversation and mingling since guests don’t have to concentrate on cutlery or sitting through a heavy meal. While the traditional beverage served with tapas is sweet sherry, I’ve opted for a more refreshing sangria. To fill out your tapas table, set out bountiful trays of sliced cheeses, ham (Spanish serrano if you can find it, but prosciutto makes a good substitute), olives, anchovies or sardines and grilled vegetables such as red peppers and zucchini. Salud!

Party Sangria 1 750 ml bottle of red wine (a Spanish Rioja is perfect, but Zinfandel or Shiraz work well too) 1 lemon, 1 orange and 1 lime, cut into wedges, seeds removed 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ½ cup fresh orange juice ¼ cup brandy ¼ cup orange liqueur 1 cup fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries 4 cups of ginger ale or sparkling lemonade Ice

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SANGRIA is a sweet addition to a tapas spread. The drink features red wine combined with orange juice, liqueur, ginger ale and fresh fruit.

Pour the wine into a large pitcher and squeeze the juice from the citrus wedges into the wine, then add the squeezed wedges to the pitcher. Add the sugar, orange juice, brandy and orange liqueur; stir to combine. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least six to eight hours or preferably overnight to allow flavours to develop. Just before serving, add the berries and the ginger ale, as well as lots of ice. Makes about 16 half-

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It spoke volumes about the kind of chef he is.

He keeps a relatively low profile on social media, doesn’t have a publicist to help keep him top of mind, doesn’t have a Food Network show or even do the rounds of TV appearances and cooking demos.

Yet his Marine Drive bistro keeps packing in the diners, both regulars from the West Van neighbourhood and those from further afield.

While they all may find affinity over Rayé’s deeply flavoured Boeuf Bourgignon and Fricassee de Poulet, they’re less likely to realize that the chef has a long and storied history of cooking, both here and in France.

According to writer Christina Burridge, who penned the story in this month’s magazine, Rayé learned his way around a kitchen at age 14 in France, and first came to Vancouver as a See La Régalade page 30

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La Régalade, Fraîche take top two spots When he returned once again to Vancouver with his family, he opened La Régalade (in 2001), where he marries classic French cooking technique with well-sourced ingredients. It’s exactly what he wants to be doing.

“I am a man of the kitchen.

What else would I do?” he said.

La Régalade also took the Gold

From page 29 19-year-old cook.

He returned to France in 1975, and by the late 1980s, wrote Burridge, “he was an ambitious, handsome, dedicated proponent of haute cuisine with his Michelinstarred restaurant Alain Rayé off the Champs-Élysée.”

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TEE TIME

Course setting shines at Squamish Valley Scenery part of appeal MARK HOOD

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TO tell you the truth, I hadn’t been happy with my golf game.

Recently, I arranged with friends for a round of golf at the Squamish Valley Golf Club, but with the way I had been playing it was almost a shame to spoil such a beautiful course with my game. My clubs were nice, fairly recent and very shiny. I generally think that in golf it’s more about the operator than the equipment, but there have been so many innovations in club technology. Could it make a difference?

Few economic sectors spend as much on research and development as golf equipment manufacturers. Every year, new clubs with new features are introduced as the “latest and greatest” to a playing public eager to improve distance and accuracy for lower scores.

The approval for play of clubs with moveable weights and adjustable settings by the USGA and other golf governing bodies has led to an explosion of innovation and outsidethe-box thinking by manufacturers eager to maintain and increase sales.

Club manufacturer Adams Golf has changed club design landscape again with the introduction of their Velocity Slot Technology. Open slots just behind the club face on the crown or sole of woods and irons theoretically produce more spring See CLUB page 34

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when the ball is struck, giving increased distance and accuracy. But does it work?

Taylormade seems to think so. Last year, they bought Adams Golf, partly to gain access to their patents and design technology.

On a recent trip to North Vancouver’s Peak Golf, at the corner of Pemberton Avenue and Marine Drive, I noticed they offered demo clubs.

I asked owner Roger Cosgrave if I could try something and he set me up with new Taylormade Rocketbladez irons and a Taylormade Rocketbladez Stage 2 3-wood, all with the newly acquired Velocity Slot Technology.

On the appointed morning, I was joined by friends Dan Rothenbush, Gary Kardynal and Ed Zoblotny. It was late April and the weather had been damp, but that morning was dry and the sun was labouring mightily to chase the clouds away.

If you have never played at Squamish, correcting that error should be at the top of your list. It is quietly, unassumingly one of the most spectacular courses in British Columbia.

Built in 1967, to a Gordon McKay design, the SquamishValley Golf and Country Club is a community course in the best sense of the word. There’s a real sense of community pride about the place and it’s the hub for much of the area’s recreation. As well as the 18-hole course, it’s also

Ancient forests frame the valley and provide a stunning background to every view point at the Squamish Valley Golf Club.

the location for Squamish’s curling and squash activity, but the golf course is the star of the show.

The Squamish Valley Golf Club is also a valuable community partner. Home to the annual Squamish Health Care Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic, the club has helped raise more than $500,000 for local health care, and supports the Howe Sound Women’s Shelter and the United Way, as well as local schools and sports organizations.

Competing in a marketplace that includes Big Sky in Pemberton, Nicklaus North, Chateau Whistler and Whistler, Furry Creek and Northlands, Squamish holds its own for four fundamental reasons: service, setting, course condition and value.

From a service perspective, Squamish is unpretentious, friendly and consistently excellent. The pro shop, restaurant and course staff are courteous and always happy to see you. It all combines to help create a relaxed and relaxing atmosphere.

While the setting is a happy accident of nature, it’s not hard to think you’ve been transported to Austria’s Eichenheim golf course at Kitzbuehel. Soaring snow capped peaks and ancient forests frame the valley

A ne cabin swnloa g shack at ck adds a stuhe turn charm to btle charming a setting. and provide a stunning background to every view point.

Course condition is meticulously maintained and consistently superb. Drainage, always See SMALL page 36

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TEE TIME

VGT tourney coming to town THE District of West Vancouver and the Vancouver Golf Tour recently announced the second annual Vancouver Golf Tour – Golf West Vancouver Shootout will take place on Friday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m.

The 10-player format includes seven golf professionals selected by theirVancouver Golf Tour rankings, plus James Presnail, head golf professional at Gleneagles Golf Course, Fraser Mulholland, VGT commissioner and one open community qualifying spot.

All 10 players tee off on the first hole, and the player with the highest score at the end of each hole is eliminated.

Only two players remain by hole #9, which will determine the champion.

from the community. Juniors can register to participate at the Gleneagles golf shop.

This event is free and open to the public. The day begins at 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute clinic put on by VGT professionals. The 10 players tee off at 4 p.m.

Qualifying for the open community spot in the event will take place at Gleneagles Golf Course May 5 to May 11.

Mulholland stated in a press release that the shootout format gives some of Canada’s marquee professionals a chance to showcase their skills in front of aspiring young golfers and local golf fans on one of B.C.’s hidden nine-hole gems.

At press time, likely tour players included Sean Harlingten, Ryan Williams, Brynn Parry, Dave Zibrik, Oliver Tubb, Kevin Stinson and Nick Taylor.

The purse for the event is $1,750 with the top three competitors paid. This year, a $100 bonus will be added, sponsored by the District of West Vancouver, for the longest drive on the first hole.

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The field will include last year’s defending champion, Ryan Williams of Vancouver, and runner-up Brynn Parry, an instructor at Seymour Creek Golf Centre in North Vancouver.

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I mentioned course condition earlier and that day it was more than up to snuff.

Though it had been wet during the week, fairways were very well drained and you actually got some roll once your shot touched down.

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The 3rd hole at Squamish is one of my favourites. At just 286 yards from the back tees, it’s a hard dogleg left to a green obscured by a stand of evergreens and guarded

by an enormous revetted bunker (the only one I know of in British Columbia).

The trick is laying up at about the 100-yard mark, a straight-away shot from the tee box, but there are old drainage channels that flank the landing area and once you’re in trouble it can be very difficult getting out and the green-front bunker awaits.

The 6th hole is a 472-yard par-5 that absolutely dares you to go for it in two. Trees down the right side cut into the fairway near the landing area and a large evergreen obscures the putting surface.

If your tee shot gives you a peek at the hole,it’s tempting, but there’s a small lake running down the right side of the fairway that pushes its way directly in front of the green. Of the four of us, two were wet and two just barely escaped a watery grave.

Working our way around the front nine, incremental changes to the setting became apparent. There’s a new split-rail cedar fence around the course that gives it an added touch of rural charm and a new log-cabin snack shack at the turn.

Little things, perhaps, but they do add to the ambiance.

On the back nine, the prettiest hole on this very pretty course, is the 189-yard par-3 11th. There’s water all the way down the left side that swings into the fairway and intrudes on your shot See RESULT page 38

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More water awaited beside the 15th green and in front of the 149-yard par-3 16th. This new lake was added in 2009 and is settling in very nicely. Judging distance from the tee box can be a bit tricky, and last time we played here, three of our foursome made something of a splash.

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Adult teams bound for BC Soccer finals THREE North Shore teams toppled their semifinal opponents in B.C. Adult Provincial Cup soccer action on the weekend, booking their tickets to the championship final showcase scheduled for May 11 in Langford.

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CAPILANO Rugby Club’s Taylor Dalziel drags a couple of UBC Old Boy Ravens over the touch line to score a try in a B.C. Rugby CDI Premier League matchup April 20. Capilano won 35-16. The Caps, defending provincial champions, will travel to Victoria to take on James Bay in a playoff semifinal Saturday.

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Elite men take on James Bay in semifinal Saturday Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

IT won’t all be smooth sailing for the Capilano Rugby Club’s elite men’s team this weekend as they begin playoff action in their quest to repeat as champions of the B.C. CDI Premier League.

Scan this page with the Layar app or visit the Photo Galleries section online at nsnews.com to view more photos of Capilano Rugby Club’s elite men in action.

The Caps finished with a 10-4 record in regular season play — identical to the marks put up by Burnaby Lake and James Bay — but the North Shore squad finished third overall thanks to scoring two fewer bonus points than the other two teams.

That means for their semifinal showdown on Saturday Capilano will need to travel to Victoria to take on James Bay, facing the dreaded ferry ride to Vancouver Island to get there. The trip across the strait is notorious for its strength-sapping tendencies, said Capilano head coach Tom Larisch.

“In our league it’s called the ferry legs,” said Larisch. “The ferry legs usually cost you about 10 points. Usually it takes about 10 or 15 minutes for the team that travelled to find their rhythm.”

It’s not, however, mission impossible. Last year Capilano travelled to the Island to knock off the Castaway Wanderers in the provincial semifinals before returning home to defeat James Bay at Klahanie Park to claim the Rounsefell Cup. They’ll take on that same James Bay team Saturday and the islanders will no doubt be looking for a little revenge.

“They’re a very good team. They’re full of a lot of gamers — guys that play good when they need to,” said Larisch. “I think

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it’s going to be a good match and it’s going to be anybody’s game. They obviously have the home field which gives them maybe a bit of an advantage but I think we’re up for it.”

Capilano and James Bay split their season series this year with Cap winning at home 27-6 in November and James Bay returning the favour 34-10 March 2 in Victoria.

“We learned some lessons when we lost so I think we’ll give them a better game this time,” said Larisch. “We’ve got to play smart tactically.”

Capilano has ramped up their activity level in the last month in preparation for the final, adding in a little pugilism at Griffins Boxing and cross fit at North Western Athletics to go along with their usual off-field work at Level 10 Fitness and on-field training at Klahanie. Though they’ve spent time in the boxing ring they’re not looking to turn their rugby match into a brawl, said Larisch.

“It’s just cross training,” he said with a laugh. “A lot of them have been playing rugby for a long time . . . it’s exciting for them to do different types of things to get those energy systems going.”

They’ll need the energy systems firing on all cylinders on Saturday — Capilano will be low on reserve players because all four of the club’s men’s team will be participating in playoff semifinals at four different locations across the province. That’ll likely mean that there won’t be many reinforcements to call on if the elite players get tired or injured.

“That’s really taxing our depth — we don’t have fresh spares,” said Larisch. “I’m really proud of our club and the fact that we’re in four semifinals but it’s also going to really test us.”

••• This weekend’s playoff fixtures: Premier league men vs.

James Bay, Saturday, 2:45 p.m. at Victoria’s MacDonald Park.

First division men vs. Burnaby Lake, Saturday, 1 p.m. at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. Div. 3 men Tier A and Tier B, games times TBD.

Leading the charge was West Van FC who placed teams into the final of both the men’s Provincial A Cup and the men’s U21 Doug Day Cup. In men’s A Cup action West Van knocked off underdogs Cowichan FC 3-1 to book their spot in the provincial final. West Van will take on the defending champion Surrey United Firefighters in the championship game with the winner earning a trip to Halifax in October for the National Club Championships.

On the women’s side the NSGSC Renegades knocked of Prospect Lake 1-0 in a thrilling semifinal to advance to the final in the top-level Women’s A Cup. Kirsteen Buchan scored the only goal of the game, blasting a free kick into the top left corner in the 30th minute.

The Renegades will be in tough in the final, however, as they’ll face Surrey United FC who will be looking for an amazing 10th straight Provincial Cup title. The winner of the final will also earn a trip to Halifax for nationals.

At the men’s U21 level West Van FC easily outpaced the PMSC Lordco Gunners 4-0 in their semifinal to book their spot in the provincial final. West Van will take on Guildford FC in the championship match of the Doug Day Cup tournament.

The same two teams met in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League’s U21 final earlier this year with Guildford coming away with a 1-0 victory.

All of the Adult Provincial Cup finals will be played Saturday, May 11 at West Hills Stadium and Goudy Field in Langford, just outside of Victoria.

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CONQUERGOOD Viola May (nee McWhirter) April 1921- April 2013

BOVARD, Joan Nov. 6, 1923 - April 27, 2013

Our much loved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the North Shore Hospice.

Joan was predeceased by her husband Jack (1986), son Don (1974), and sister Betty (2001).

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Shirley, sons John (Gery) and Jim (Mary Clare), grandchildren Jennifer, Tracy (Andrew), Luke, Josh, and Jackie, and great grandson Spencer. She was a loving Auntie Joan and will be fondly remembered by Judy, Jane, Joey, Shelley, Brian, and Leslie and great nieces Erin and Ashley. Family was always the focus of her life and her greatest joy was being a loving Nana and Gramma. Joan’s gentleness touched many and the time she spent with family and friends fulfilled her life. Special thanks to Tess for all her love and support. Many thanks to doctors Michael Kates, Carolyn Gilbert, and Peter Edmunds and the staff at Capilano Care Centre, 4 East Lions Gate Hospital, and North Shore Hospice. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 2 at 7pm at St. Anthony’s Church, 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Shore Hospice Society or Lions Gate Hospital Foundation’s Orthopaedic campaign would be appreciated. We love you and you will be missed.

She passed away on April 24, 2013 at the Kiwanis Care Center in North Vancouver just before her 92nd birthday. She was predeceased by her beloved husband James Roy in 1992.

She was a loving mother to daughter Barbara Foster, son Doug and wife Ann, daughter Wendy and partner Roger and daughter Anne. Much loved grandmother to Christina, Andrea and Nicole and great grandmother to Charlie, Riley and Zac, and many nieces and nephews. Thank you to the Kiwanis Care Center who treated her with such dignity and respect until the end. A memorial service will be held at Boal Chapel, Monday, May 6, 2013 at 2:00pm, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C. A reception will be held immediately following at the Boal Chapel. Flowers gratefully declined in favour of a donation to your favourite charity.

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JOLI, Georgina Robertson (Georgie) Apr 13, 2013 Georgie Joli of North Vancouver passed away peacefully on April 13, 2013. Georgie was predeceased by her loving husband John and son Raymond. She is survived by her children, Ian (Christine) and Lynn (Murray), her three grandchildren, Michelle (Jamie), David (Amy), and Lori (Richard), and her three great-grandchildren, Molly, Aliyah, and Logan.

Georgie was a loving wife, mother, grandma, greatgrandma, friend and a proud lifetime member of Burrard Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 10:00am at First Memorial, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver.

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Born November 16, 1925, passed peacefully on April 20, 2013, in North Vancouver, B.C. 'Ol’ Easy' was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty, and brothers Ray and Paul. Harvey is survived and dearly missed by his sister Maureen; children Beth (Brian), Ray (Karen), Harvey (Helen), and Sam; ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Born and raised in North Vancouver, Harvey left his home town only to serve in the navy during WWII. Post war, Harvey returned home to work for Home Oil and Pacific Brewers Distributors while raising his family, the pride and joy of his life. The Marshall homestead, renown for its social gatherings, was home to many and welcomed all. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 2 pm on May 4, 2013, at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Last hurrah to follow at the family homestead. Flowers gratefully declined, but anyone so wishing may make a donation to Evergreen House through the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation at www.lghfoundation.com or 231 East 15th Street, North Vancouver V7L 2L7.

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Jan. 31, 1931 - April 13, 2013 It is with deep sadness we inform you that our dear mother, Virginia (Ginny) Perkins, passed away re ce ntly. Mo m h a d b e e n struggling with advancing Alzheimer’s disease and succumbed after a valiant fight.

She is survived by her sons Bruce and Geoff, her daughterin-law Betty, and her four grandchildren - Graham, Jessica, Cassidy and Jack. Ginny was from the east, born and raised in Toronto, but fell in love with Vancouver. She moved here shortly after graduating from the University of Toronto with an advanced degree in social work.

She soon found work and met her husband Ron, who predeceased her in 1998. The family grew up on the North Shore living in both North and West Vancouver.

Ginny was an active and intelligent woman who loved giving back to the community.

One of her favourite activities was volunteering at the West Van Library. Her love of art brought her to volunteer at the Ferry Building Gallery as well. Ginny had a strong faith and drew a lot of strength from her church.

Travel was also never far from her heart. At a terrible loss to us all, Alzheimer’s took its toll.

Ginny’s last years were at Sunrise in Lynn Valley where the staff were beyond superb. The family is so grateful to them for their support and care.

Goodbye Mom, God bless you.

A celebration of life will be held for Ginny on May 3rd at 2:00 PM. The location is the First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s society.

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Mr. Victor Burton Harris passed away peacefully at the age of 72 years at North Shore Hospice on April 27, 2013. Victor is survived by his children, Shannon Harris and Christy Young (Kevin); grandchildren, Connor, Rhys and Theo; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

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1924 - 2013 Ivy passed away peacefully at Capilano Care Centre, West Vancouver. She was born in Selkirk Manitoba and moved to Ottawa where she met and married her husband Bill. They moved to Moncton NB before moving back to Ottawa and then moved in 1968 to North Vancouver. Predeceased by her husband Bill (1986) retired from the Ministry of Transport, and her later partner Don Price (1997). She is survived by her three children Leslie Kulokas (Vic) of Mississauga ON, Jack Johnson (Harriet) of North Vancouver and Bill Johnson (Lisa-Marie) of Whistler BC as well as her three granddaughters, Amanda, Lauren, and Troy. Ivy will be missed by her family, her many North Shore friends and especially her Bridge Ladies. Her family is sincerely grateful for the kindness and care Ivy received at the Capilano Care Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. A Memorial gathering to Celebrate Ivy’s life will take place at a later date.

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CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

6020-14

Surrey

2010

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

6040 TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

Houses - Sale

2015

6030

6020 TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $85,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6020

6020-34

Abbotsford

www.plea.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca

1310

For Sale by Owner

6015

2118

IKEA QUEEN Mattress, good condition, must pickup, 604-980-8959

DOUBLE WOOD bed frame w/ head board and foot board, $100 glass topped dining table + 2 benches $100, brass tea trolley $50, 604-926-6194

BLUE NOSE Bully Pitts, only 3 left, all papers, short stocky brickhouse pups, for more info, Call 778-319-8335 PURE BRED PRESA Canario Pups ready to go, Dewormed w/ 1st shots, CCC Reg. 604-807-2813

FUTON, pine frame, good condition, $90. 604-980-7146

DINING Table + much more.

Real wood w/ 6 chairs + china cabinet $800; blue/grey sofa + love seat $700; 2 armchairs $150; coffee table $75; and much more. Call: (604) 921-9700

2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

500 SQ ft fir flooring, 3 1/4’’ t&g.

1000 sq ft 1 1/4’’ oak flooring, top nail. Red brick, leaded windows & doors, cedar siding mixed & more! 778-938-9587

2118

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $499 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

3540

Pet Services

Recycler

BEAUTIFUL 2 piece china cabinet 60 wide X 78 high, lawnmower 4.3 briggs & stratton cuts well.

U PICK UP! 604-988-8060

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $27/ night www.jetpetresort.com

restriction apply

COUCH AND loveseat, sturdy, good condition, free for pickup.

Call 604-987-1194

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $729K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506

OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

FREE FILL - Delivered for free.

North & West Van. Minimum 5 yards. 604-985-4211 FREE QUEEN size sofa bed, good condtion w/ a grey comfy chair 604-922-7623

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3540

4060

Metaphysical

TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032

Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca GO TO www.caninesolutions. Info To learn how to resolve your dogs behaviour problems today.

250-574-6155

Financial Services

5035

RENTALS Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM $900, 21st & Lonsdale, balcony, heat/hw inc, h/w fl, np/ns Adult bldg, ref’s. 604-904-9507 1 BDRM 15th & St Georges hirise, newer paint, kitchen, bath, blindes SE view, lrg 250sf wraparound balcony, ug prkg, ns/np, Avail now. $1100/mo. 604-987-0948 1 BDRM $995, quiet bldg, 17th/ Lonsdale, sec prkg, reno’d, incl heat h/w, 604-990-8262 985-1658 1 Br, $920, Avail May 15, Ocean view, Southside, new carpet & drapes. Heat incl. quiet. gated, free prkg, no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2nd. 604-700-7572

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Westwind Apts 2025 Bellevue Ave, Rare Penthouse 2 bdrms, expansive ocean view, reno’d, also 2 bdrm mnt view, Cat OK Senior discount 604-913-0734 1 BR, 2109 Bellevue. faces North West, h/wood, incls hw & ht, May 15, np/ns, $1000, 604-986-1294 1 BR, partial water view, central Ambleside, small concrete bldg, bright, balcony, top corner, $1150 ns, np, avail now. 604-612-4427 2 BR, Marine/19th, view, 7th flr, newly decorated, np, ns, 3 appls, June 1. $1675. 604-925-8851

AMBLESIDE TOWER

1 BR, ChesterfIeld & 15th, mnt view, balc. $900 incl heat, hwater/ cbl, NP, 1 yr lease, 604-330-4555 1 BR large 18/Lonsdale, incl heat & hw, drapes, balc, elevator, ns np $965, May 1, 604-220-6817 1 BR, new bath/laminate flrs, avail, central Lonsdale, suit quiet ns, np, $1050/mo, 604-320-9238 1 BR reno’d, clean, quiet, 2nd/St Andrews, $895, np, May 1, incl heat hw & prkg, 604-984-2148 2BR, $990 Central Lons. ground level, fenced garden, f/p, appl, w/d, n/s n/p, Now/June, 913-0133 2 BDRM, 1 bath, nr Edgemont & bus rte, h/wood flrs, avail immed, Fixed term rental Agreement to Aug 31, 2014 ns/np, $1250/mth + utils. 604-926-4466 2 BR, 1 bath, h/w floors, bright, fresh paint, new countertops, close to seabus & transit. On site w/d. Adult bldg. $1200. Chad, 604-328-5545

Studio (Avail Now) 1 BR’s (Avail Now & May 1), 2 BR’s (Avail May 1). Mnt/Ocean views, incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms. Walk to beach & shops. Small pet ok.

604-922-8443

HIGH END Condo’s for rent. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 905sf, w/d, a/c, $2850, June 1. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, w/d, 1200sf, $3500, avail now, NS, pet ok under 35lbs.

Park Royal Towers

Completely Renovated All Utilities Included

2 BR + den, 2 bath, luxury condo with view, all modern appls, granite counters, 2 prkg stalls, gas fp, hardwood flrs, insuite laundry, ground floor with patio & access to walking trails. Beautiful gardens & water features. Party room, located in prestigious Ravenswoods. This condo is fabulous, avail June 1st. $2400. Pls call Steve @ 604-551-3251

1 BR (700-770 sq.ft.)

2 BR (1070 sq.ft.)

3 BR (1370 sq.ft.)

Penthouse (1650 sq.ft.)

2 BR large, $1250, New Reno’s, Mar 15, View, ht, h/water, hw flrs, storage, ns, np, 604-971-2456d

604-922-3246

2 BR upper Lonsdale, $1250 incl heat/hw, hardwood, N/S adult bldg, June 1 604-202-3458 3 BR $1450 June 1st, h/w flrs, incls ht, hw, Mile E of 2nd Narrows. NP, refs, 778-320-1554 BACH $750, avail May 1, balc 18/Lonsdale carpet, incl heat/ hw, 1 yr lease. np, ns, 604-988-4692 HI RISE. Central Lonsdale, Bach & 1 Bdrm, $900 + up. June 1. Inc heat/hw. N/P, 604-985-3650 Large Bach upper Lonsdale, $775 incl heat/hw, hardwood, N/S adult bldg, June 1, 604-202-3458

MOVE-IN BONUS Vista Del Mar

145 West Keith Road.

Studio’s (Avail May 1) 1 BR’s (Avail Now & May 1) 2 BR’s (Avail Now) Beautiful views. Indoor pool.

Heat & Hot Water included.

Small pet ok. 604-986-3356

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused.

Fast, Easy, 100% Secure.

1-877-776-1660.

Business Opps/ Franchises

DO BUSINESS in Yukon! 1,831 sq ft prime ground floor retail space on the Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon, next to Starbuck’s. For floorplan/photos, call 1-867-333-9966.

Spectacular City & Ocean Views’ Huge Balconies Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Gym, Swimming Pool

935 Marine Drive

www.parkroyaltowersapt.com

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall

1 Bdrm & 3 Bdrm

Indoor/outdoor pools.

Fitness centre & billiard room, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627

5505 5505

HERBALIFE DISTRIBUTOR Join our team. Work from home.

Don’t miss this out.

Call: (778) 340-5878

5060

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given to creditors and others having claims against the following estate: OLWEN SYLVIA GOUGH, also known as OLWEN GOUGH, Deceased, formerly of 725 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver, in the Province of British Columbia, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned executrix at 937 Drayton Street, North Vancouver, B.C., V7L 2C5, before the 31st day of May, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Brenda Giovinazzo, Executrix

Legal/Public Notices

LAND PARCEL Sale By Tender SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres. Hay/ Pasture/Bush For Farm/ Recreation/Acreage. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Closes 05/17/2013 204-937-7054 (Roy).

7010 Personals Lily’s Relaxation Centre AmazingMassage!

Open: 10am-10pm NICE ORIENTAL SERVICE

604.986.8650

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

7015 7005

Body Work

The Art of Asian Bodycare 7days, 10am-8pm, 604-980-8809 101-1075 Marine Dr, North Van

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Escort Services

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

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br avail Fitness facility, Key less entry, Move-In Bonus, outdoor pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d.

Member of Crime Free MultiHousing Program 604-922-4322

6515

Duplexes - Rent

1800sf, 3 Bdrm, master, ensuite w/double jetted tub, , walk-in closet, back yard with huge deck & huge mature trees, $2900/mth.

Refs req’d. 406 E. 4th St. By Appt only. 778-995-0192. Pics avail

6522

Furnished Accommodation

A SHORT STAY North Shore 1 & 2 bdrm + penthouse long or short.

Renos, families, pets ok, Execs.

604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR, in spacious home n/s female, internet, w/d, $495 incl, furn or unfurn 604-329-7449 SHARE 4 BR furnished house, near bus stop, shops, professional or student, avail May 1, $500, 604-929-9667

6595-47

West Vancouver

1 BDRM, bath, in nice quiet, Horseshoe Bay home, avail now. $600/m inclusive. 604-281-2002

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1BDRM/1BTH Bright, CLEAN 1 bdrm suite in Boulevard area Ground level, close to bus, gas f/ p, laundry, pkg, own entry, N/S. Suit 1 person. Refs req’d. May 1.

No Pets $1,050 Monthly. email: jwrosshome@gmail.com 2 BDRM Lynn Valley, 6 appl, n/s, n/p, lower flr ste, avail May 1st, $1,400 incl utils, 604-929-6032

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2 BR bsmt, new, bright, Lons./ 15th, 1/or2 $900/$1100 + 1/4 utils ns np, immed. Ali 604-985-5283 2 BR Central Lonsdale, ground level, bright, sep entry, f/p, w/d, covered carport, np ns, June 1st. $1040. 604-925-2107

Avail Now -short term/furn, 1 bed ste $1,550-$1650 ns/n pets grandmanor.ca 604-988-6082

2 BR, great ste, Blueridge, new kitch, inste wd, ns/np, $1380 incl utils, Now/June 1, 604-787-6245

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

Houses - Rent

1 BR House, Central Lons, newer paint/carp, 2 appls, carport, lrg yd, ns, np, $1245/mo, 778-865-7455 1 OR 2 BDRM cozy Horseshoe Bay cabin, wooded privacy, 4 appls, Now, negot. 604-281-2002 ★ EXECUTIVE HOME ★ Edgemont Village North Van NS, $4500 + utils, 604-512-8830

HORSESHOE BAY, beautiful fully furn/equipped 3 bdrm, 2 bath home, parking, pet ok. Daily, Weekly, Monthly. 778-872-1040 WEST VAN, Dundarave, 4 bdrm, walk to shops/seawall, $3600/m, no pets, Details @ 604-319-7674

STUNNING OCEANFRONT LOCATION Shorewood Manor 2020 Bellevue Avenue Large 2 BR from $3000 Unobstructed Water Views Professionally Managed Indoor pool, No Pets, Incl Heat & Hot Water Call 604.926.2713 www.austeville.com

Business Opps/ Franchises

Place ads online @

Call Paul 604-250-1333 Luxury Over The Seawall!

BACHELOR, pool, rec. room, pet ok, 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

5040

IF YOU own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

5040 DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the tim AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-350 BBB Rated A+

6505

Financial Services

5035

Pet Services

6565

Office/Retail Rent

150sf - 600sf Prime Office Space Avail for Lease. Excellent Rates!

Call Jeff or Ross 604-980-3003 180SF STUDIO/OFFICE with skylights, 2nd flr, quiet bldg, Pemberton & Welch, $400/m, incl tax/hydro. 604-986-6682 or 604-250-4328

6590

Rooms

MAY 1, furn updated room upstairs, with full updated bathroom, suits 1 student, nr all amens, sh’d kitchen/wd with mom & daughter, $650/mo, if you are non smoker please text 778-848-0993 when you want to view the room.

2BDRM/1BTH LARGE Suite near KM Rec Centre $1,200 monthly, available immed. utilities, fridge,stove, washer and dryer included.

No pets. No smoking.

Call 778-882-2156 to view

2 BDRM Ground Level, SelfContained Suite in Westlynn Beautiful 2BR+Den, 6 appl. Nwr kitch & bath, laminated floor, freshly painted. Priv. sunny bk yard. Nice family neighborhood.

No smoking. Pets OK. $1,350 monthly. Call (604) 983-3748 or email: arborlynn@outlook.com

ACROSS

3 BR grnd flr ste, recently renovated, 1500 sf, Grand Blvd area, d/w, f/p, 2 car parking, $1650 + 1/2 utils, ns np 604-626-1626 NOW! 2 BR, NV, top flr, view, nr preschool, np, $1400+1/3 util 604-985-0661 or 778-628-5506

6605

Townhouses Rent

DOWN

3 BR+den, 2 baths, 9yrs. across from Lynn Valley mall, s/s appl, gas f/p, laundry, gym,1yr lease, ns, pet neg. $2650, 604-785-0615

6615

Wanted To Rent

SENIOR GENTLEMAN with small dog looking for a BSMT SUITE in North or West Van. Reasonable rent. 778-773-0022 WOMAN EXECUTIVE my home sold, looking to share your multi level well maint home with view, 1 separate floor preferrred, West Van, Delbrook or Capilano. 604-987-6064

May. 1/13

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SPRING SAVINGS 05 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER GT

09 AUDI A4 QUATTRO

STK 951171 WAS $10,900

STK 952260 WAS $30,900

Convertible, leather, 5spd.

NOW $7,998

AUTOMOTIVE 9102

Auto Finance

08 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL AWD

12 FORD EXPEDITION MAX LTD

STK 952160

STK 952230 WAS $48,900

WAS $25,900

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. Mfr wrty until 2016. Ralliart Ed. Auto, recent brks/tires, 116k KM. 1 owner. All records avail. $7,900 OBO. 604.340.3145

Leather, navigation.

NOW $45,900

NOW $22,900

10 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA Hardtop, 6spd.

04 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 4x4, Hemi, super clean.

STK 952250

STK 951851 WAS $16,900

WAS $25,900

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms.

2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.

9110

Collectibles & Classics

NOW $13,900

NOW $23,900

4x4, V8, auto, loaded.

Diesel, leather, navigation.

NOW $12,495

NOW $34,900

Stk 951661 WAS $36,900

STK 951751 WAS $14,900

13 CHEV CAMARO RS

11 CHEV AVEO

WAS $35,900

STK 951851 WAS $13,900

20” wheels, loaded, only 3,000kms.

Stk 846081

9155

12 CHEV TRAVERSE 2LT

11 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB

STK R05971 WAS $33,900

STK 952330 WAS $26,900

AWD, loaded.

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1997 LANDROVER Defender(s) 90, 5 spd diesel, mint, 160,000km, from desert $23,900 1-780-945-7945 604-926-7087 lancebright@hotmail.com

1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 126,000 kms. Must be seen $7,000 Paul (604) 803-5674

9160

Sports & Imports

4x4, loaded.

NOW $29,900

NOW $24,900

06 NISSAN XTERRA SE

13 FIAT SPORT

STK CD37111 WAS $19,900

STK CD13731 WAS $20,900

4x4, auto, loaded.

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 159 K, pristine cond $6500 obo.

Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C. Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exc cond. $5,100 obo 604-786-6495 1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained.

Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270

Sunroof, auto, only 2,783kms.

11 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

02 GMC SAFARI

STK CD04791 WAS $64,900

STK 8G64501 WAS $9,990

4x4, every option, only 18,000kms.

Rare cargo van, mint.

NOW $7,900

10 JEEP PATRIOT NORTH

10 CHEV SILVERADO LTZ

STK 952290 WAS $15,900

STK 951820 WAS $36,900

Auto, loaded, only 29,000kms.

NOW $13,900

Sports & Imports

Central Auto

North Shores Best

All cars fully reconditioned to Central Auto standards 2008 Saab 9-3 2.OT, 36,000 original kms, glass roof, alloys, dealer serviced, white with sand leather. $20,850

2007 Toyota Rav 4 Limited AWD, 4cyl, auto, glass roof, a/c, alloys, only 105,000 original kms, dealer serviced, immaculate. $17,850 1994 Mercedes Benz SL 500, 67,300 original kms, full options, very well serviced, desimo graphite metallic with sand leather, immaculate. $14,850 For more information on these cars & others call Ted

604.984.7714 or visit:

WWW. CENTRALAUTONS.COM Financing & Leasing Available

2004 Toyota Camry, 69,000 original kms, V6, LE, auto, glass roof, alloys, immaculate. $10,850 2005 Mercedes Benz Smart Diesel, 67,000 original kms, passion model, pwr windows, a/c, glass roof, immaculate. $7,850

843 West 1 St. N.Van st

9173

Vans

2006 CHEVY Express cargo van, 5.3L, 140 K kms (hwy), good cond. $6900. 604-983-0920

9515

Boats

1990 JAGUAR XJ6, auto, 40AJ6 eng, 6 cyl, good cond. well main, 4 new winter & 4new summer tires $5,000 obo. 604-987-9068

2005 Hyundai Accent GSI Manual 178,000 kms Very clean and well maintained.

Great on gas. $3,000 email: Mayday44@telus.net

SUPER SPECIALS

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IO Fresh water cooled, new windshield/canvas/swim grid, trailer. $8,375. 604-837-7564

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BIG BONUS

DISCOUNT

2007 Dodge Caliber SXT

Red, local, only 65,000kms, alloys.

Stk# P5797

$10,995

Northshore

1-877-212-0735

Northshore Auto Mall, 800 Automall Dr. North Van www.carternorthshore.com

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove, Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925

8030

Carpentry

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

Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

8035

Carpet Cleaning

2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport

$19,995

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4x4, diesel, ale, pwr group, only 55,700kms. Stk# P5726

CARPETS & UPHOLSTERY All Types Cleaned.

Efficiently, Professionally & With Pride.

AngelRestoration.com

604.984.7575

8055

Cleaning

$20/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫✫ Reliable Housecleaning service.

778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562 WITH ALL life throws at you, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. 604-980-6100

8060

Concrete

NEW CONSTRUCTION Concrete Work, Framing & Forming. John 604-562-1122

8068

Demolition

DUMPING Free Estimate Tel: 604-219-0666

8073

Drainage

$21,995

$31,995

2006 Dodge Dakota

4x4, access cab, canopy, local, dark blue.

Stk# P5798

$13,995

6spd manual, hard top, pwr options, only 26,000kms, Stk# P5810

SOME OF THE BENEFITS THE HONDA PRE-OWNED PROGRAM OFFERS: • 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

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

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab Low kms, loaded, park assist.

Stk# 13218A

$32,995

1600 MARINE DR., N.V. 604.980.8501

www.destinationchrysler.ca

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476 Boarding & Taping, Small Jobs Welcome! Free Est.Reliable!

Call Gurprit ★ 604-710-7769

Electrical

The current choice serving the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years.

All Kinds of Work and Reasonable Rates.

Contact us today for a free estimate.

Max: 604-341-6059 Licensed & Bonded

Lic. 22308

ALP ELECTRIC #89724

20% discount new customers Hourly rate $65 Fast service Free estimates Satisfaction Guaranteed

604-765-3329 #18405 Electrician Best Rates,

Local, Reliable, 24-7, All jobs 100% satisfaction. 604-765-8439 Adam

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

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs.

Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332 ELECTRICIAN #37940 Free ests - Reasonable rates.

604-842-5276 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

Fast same day service guar’d. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 YARD DRAINAGE, STONE WORK & HOUSE DEMOLITION

By hand, Paving, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank & dirt removal, paver stones, Jackhammer, Water / sewer line / sumps. Slinger avail. 24 hrs Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090

Fencing/Gates

NORTH SHORE FENCES

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

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

Gutters

AT YOUR HOME GUTTER SERVICES. Installs, cleaning, repairs. WCB Insured 604-340-7189

$16,995

2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Black on black, leather, sunroof, Hemi. Stk# P5817

Richard Wood

Cell 604-671-0084 Email: rkmillwood@gmail.com

8125

2010 Jeep Compass Sport

4x4, auto, clean, blue, a/c. Stk# P5811

2008 Dodge Charger R/T

Drywall

• Repairs • Renovations • New construction • Textured ceilings Prompt service. Free estimates.

8080

RNC DRAINAGE

Auto, a/c, 4x4, only 47,000kms, silver.

Stk#P5795A

8075

A & A MILLWOOD QUALITY DRYWALL SERVICE

TROY TEATHER DRAINAGE & SEWER 15% OFF - 604-722-1105

$39,995

• Manufacturer’s warranty • 30-day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege • 150 + point inspection • 24-hour roadside assistance

Appliance Repairs

−Augering −Water & Sewer line repair & replacement −Sumps −Drain Tile −Concrete Work −Foundation, −Excavation −Retaing Walls −Site restored Call Ron 778-227-7316 or 604-568-3791

4x4, rare, 6.2L V8, loaded.

NOW $32,900

8015

NEW & REPAIRS. Concrete, Masonry, Rock, Brick, Tile, Stairs, Walls, Slab + more 604-619-2447

NOW $18,900

NOW $16,900

NOW $61,900

9160

2004 Jeep Liberty Ltd, 60,000 original kms, 6 cyl, glass roof, leather, alloys, auto, a/c, pwr seats, pwr windows, immaculate. $11,850

1968 JAGUAR MK II Daimler, right steering, a/Care, exc mech., few rust, red lthr front seats need attn serious inq, $9500. 778 239 7416

5spd, hatchback, only 24,000kms.

NOW $9,900

NOW $32,900

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

09 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320

05 DODGE DAKOTA SLT

Domestic

AWD, loaded only 49,000kms.

NOW $28,900

Leather, loaded.

9125

HOME SERVICES

CITYWIDE GUTTERS Continuous gutter installs, leaf protection, new & renos. BBB, Ins.WCB. 604-868-1373 citywidegutters.com

TROY TEATHER GUTTERS 15% OFF - 604-722-1105

Any project,

BIG

or small...

816 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER

604-984-0331

www.pacifichonda.ca

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

HOME SERVICES 8130

Handyperson

AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT

Maintenance & Repairs. ★ Fast Reliable Service ★ Reasonable Rates ★ Experienced

Michael 604 619-1126

-

GENERAL HELP

Labour / Odd jobs Home & Garden Indoor / Outdoor Clean up, removal, etc.

North Shore Odd Job Services Michael 778-868-5079

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)805-8463/ 986-4026 CARPENTRY- STRUCTURAL work, beams, framing, mouldings.

Professional, precise & licensed.

Call 778-233-0559 FEATHERSTONE HOME Repairs. All types of maintenance & repairs. Call Joel 604-363-6004

8135

Hauling

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

8140

Heating

Actual Plumbing & Heating, Boilers, Furnaces, Tankless, Hotwater tanks, 24/7, Seniors Disc, Lic., BBB, 604-908-1469

8155

Landscaping

“The Grass is Greener”

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

Nick 929-7732

8160

Lawn & Garden

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Yard Clean-ups • Pruning/Hedges • Rubbish Removal

• Fertilizing • Aeration • Power Raking • Odd jobs

•Yearly Maintenance Programs •

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

Seymour Lawn Maintenance Spring Package $109.99* (Aeration, Lime, Fertilizer, Moss Control)

Aeration Lawn Cutting

$45.00* $23.00*

Spring Clean-up, Pruning and Hedges, New Lawns, Manicuring, Landscaping and More!

References available in EVERY neighbourhood on the North Shore!

604.990.1252

www.seymourlawnmaint.ca

604-317-3552

TOP SOIL, sand, gravel, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery. Headwater Management, 175 Harbour Ave, North Van 604-985-6667

8175

Patios/Decks/ Railings

PLUMBING & HEATING QUALIFIED @ RELIABLE LICENSED @ INSURED AFFORDABLE

Masonry

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

8180

Home Services

• Vinyl Waterproofing • Deck Rebuilds • Custom Built Railings • Patio Covers

778.285.2107

drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

604-773-4549 Spring Cleanups: Driveways, walkways, etc. Get rid of that moss & mess around your home or work.

WESTCOAST ASPHALT Sealcoating & Repair. Seal Coating, Crack Filling, Patching, Parking Lines. Free Ests. 604-999-0507

ALL-WAYS Pressure Washing Driveways, sidewalks, decks, patios, houses. 604-985-0402

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

604-681-0222

Lawn Maintenance • Aerating Moss Control • Power Raking Trim • Prune Top • General Clean-Up

604-726-9153 604-926-1526 PERFORMANCE GARDEN Service - LAWNCUTS Free Est Graig 604-986-3463 2013 Special Aeration, moss control $95. Lawn maintenance 604-726-9153 & 604-926-1526 All West Garden Services Lawn maint, p/raking, moss control, aerating, trim, prune top, general cleanups... CALL SUKH 604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988

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

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,

Exterior • Interior Residential • Comm. • Strata WCB Insured • BBB

Gardening Service

Power Washing

A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

Paving/Seal Coating

Driveway, Walkway & Parking Lot

A Master Painter Clean, Quality Work Free Estimates

604-349-3252 FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 yrs. exp. • Free Est. Call 604INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

7291234

JB’s PAINTING • Interior/Exterior • Professional • Reliable • North Shore company since 2001

604-773-4549

604-618-2949

8210

Pest Control

PEST MANAGEMENT

What Bugs You? FOR COMPLETE PEST MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS AND FREE HOME INSPECTION CALL AKASHA PEST MGMT 604-999-2090

WHAT BUGS YOU? For complete pest mgmt solutions & free home insp. Call Akasha Pest Mgmt. 604-999-2090

8220

Plumbing

GLOBAL PLUMBING Licenced Plumber & Gas Fitter

• $69/hr • 24/7 • Insured

604.987.7473 10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs.

Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 Actual Plumbing & Heating, Boilers, Furnaces, Tankless, Hotwater tanks, 24/7, Seniors Disc.

Lic. BBB, 604-908-1469

SAVE ON PLUMBING Licensed Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same day service. Insured, BBB member Call 604-987-7473 Samy

TODAY'S SUDOKU ANSWERS

GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work.

Reas. rates. BBB, 604-809-3842

604-984-4147

CERTIFIED Pressure washer Got no time for grime? Decks, Driveways, etc. 604-764-0515

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

B.K. CONSTRUCTION Renovations • Additions Kitchens • Bathrooms Sundecks • Fences

Call Brian Cell 604-916-1086, 604-988-1086

RENOVATE & REPAIR Carpentry, Flooring, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Exteriors, Home Repairs, Odd Jobs & More!

Precision Craftsmanship Professional Service

Roofing 8250 AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD.

Trusted since 1986!

A+ Rating - BBB Residential/Commercial 25 Years workmanship warranty Call for FREE ESTIMATE & SPRING PROMOTION

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

PENFOLDS ROOFING

BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

WE REPLACE ALL KINDS OF ROOFS!

BIN SERVICES for your Dirt Fill, Rock, Concrete or Asphalt Jobs. ● Load up to 8 c/yd-Demo 20 c/yd

“Home of the Rubber Shake”

Dalton Trucking 604-986-6944

A+

Trusted on North Shore since 1937

Mention NSN for Special Promotion

FREE ESTIMATES

604-988-3791 PenfoldsRoofing.com

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

A-1 Contracting & Roofing ReRoofing & Repair. WCB. 25% Discount. Jag, 778-892-1530

AMG ROOFING & SIDING

778.233.0559

AAA QUALITY Plaster Repair, Painting and Wallpaper.

Free Estimate! 604-349-3252

ABOVE ALL ROOFING Roofing, repairs, chimneys, skylights & gutters.over 30yrs exp. Brian Gale 604-985-9214

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renovations.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING All types. BBB, insured, references. www.affordablequalityroofing.com 604-984-6560

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

Rubbish Removal

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7194

10% Discount. WCB. Re-Roofing, New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721

Complete Bathroom Renovations Kitchens, Cer.Tiling, Attics, Bsmnt Stes. Call 604-521-1567

8255

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

AMBLESIDE ROOFING

All types - Reroofs & Repairs Insured/WCB 778-288-8357 AT YOUR HOME ROOFING SERVICES. New roofs & repairs.

WCB Insured 604-340-7189

FAIRWAY PAINTING 604 729-1234

Licenced Plumber 604-729-6695

ALL-WAYS PAINTING. Quality work at an affordable price. Int/ext Pressure washing 604-985-0402

SADAKA PAINTING Int/Ext, power washing.

Call Zoran (604) 723-0502

wedgeplumbing.com

DELBROOK

WEDGEWOOD PLUMBING, gas and heating: all types, 24/7 604-935-3535 wedgeplumbing.com

★CNN★ Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Maint & Yard Work, Free Est. Nick 778-840-6573

604 935-3535

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $137. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

Color Me Velvet Female Painter & Color Design Specialist. Eva @ 778-708-1112

@ Hot Water Tank Install or Repairs @ Furnace & Fireplace Install & Repairs @ Boiler Maintenance @ Renovations

HOME SERVICES 8225

8205

Commericial & Residential:

Place your ad online: classifieds.nsnews.com

Labourer Available rain or shine North Shore Odd Job Services Michael 778-868-5079

604.726.9152 604.984.1988

A.ALL AREA

24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Garage Apron / Speed Bump / Pot Hole Commercial & Residential

FREE ESTIMATES

greenclipperlawnservices@gmail.com

PLUMBING GAS. .HEATING HEATING PLUMBING . GAS

ALP ELECTRIC #89724 Low price, small job ok. Free ests Satisfaction guar 604-765-3329

Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating, Trim, Top, Prune, etc.

Call Sukh

Wedgeview Wedgeview

“Your Complete Sundeck Specialists”

NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers.

20 yrs exp. No job to small..

Please Call Will 604-805-1582

A.A.BEST PRO GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

604.986.0003 Office 604.561.9100 Colin 604.218.7644 Al

classifieds. nsnews.com

★Jungle George ■ Hedges ■ Lawn/Garden ■ Pruning ■ Pwr Rake yard cleanup.

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

BOOK YOUR LAWN CUTTING NOW!

To advertise online:

FRESH CUTZ LAWNCARE First cut free !

Call 604-315-4653

* Prices Based on 2000sq.ft. + HST

Al Isaac & son Colin

Find it in the Real Estate Section.

8200

ASPHALT PAVING

Akasha Turf Grass Mngt complete lawn restoration, aeration & fert. Res/Comm. $79. 526-6305

LIVING ROOM

Lawn & Garden

CALL THE EXPERTS

Spring Services

www.EnglishLawns.com

Get MORE Get MORE

8160

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Sand, Gravel, Soil, Rock Deliveries

DISPOSAL BIN RENTALS ★ Top Soil Deliveries ★ 7 days a wk. Fast service 604-985-4211 orangebins.com ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. Big/ small loads. 7 days 604-985-7193 STUDENT WORKS Disposal & Recycling. Trips start at $49.

John 778-288-8009 www.studentworksdisposal.com

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

DC STUCCO. 20 years exp. Fast, friendly service. All types of Finishes & Repairs. 604-788-1385

8309

Tiling

★

all tiling, repairs, remodels, bathrooms, kitchens, patios ★★★ 604-761-2421 ★★★

8310

Top Soil

DALTON TRUCKING LTD.

Top Soil, Garden Soil, Fill Soil, Sand, Gravel, and More.

Small and Large Deliveries.

- Or you can pick up Dump Site for Dirt, Concrete, Asphalt.

Dirt,Rock,Demo Bins, U-Load.

Recycled Products, Blast Rock, Round Rock, Sorted Rocks

604-986-6944

FENCES, DECKS, Concrete Form Work, Retaining Walls, Garages. Larry • 604-338-9272

87 Mountain Hwy, N.Van.

Headwater Management www.RenoRite.com Bath, Kitchens, Suites & More Save Your Dollars! 604-451-0225 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384

RJR CONSTRUCTION Small Projects Division. www.rjrrenovator.com Call 604-987-5438

Don’t struggle cutting your grass.

Hire a Lawn Care professional.

See section 8160 in the Home Services.

TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery 175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

604-985-6667

8335

Window Cleaning

WEST COAST Home Services Window & gutter cleaning, power washing. Guaranteed lowest price WCB insured 604-984-4147

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