A big part of what makes the North Shore one of the best places in the world to live is the diverse selection of small businesses throughout North and West Vancouver.
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Residents from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove have no reason to leave their beautiful community to shop elsewhere… everything they could possibly need or want can be found here on the North Shore. The best part? Shopping locally means an immediate boost to our economy which keeps the North Shore a vibrant and thriving community.
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B Healthy for life! Avita Health & Massage is a team of top medical practitioners offering the following services: • Physiotherapy • Registered Massage Therapy • Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Counselling • Dietitian Counselling
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eyond Beige Interior Design is a multiaward winning, North Vancouver firm. Our expertise lies in creating original, liveable, quality residences. Whether you’re building new or renovating, our established relationships with trusted trades and suppliers, allows us to provide you with an end result of the highest quality.
Key tHings you sHould Know About us: • One-on-one physiotherapy • Modern chiropractic care including ART, rocktaping • Direct billing for many extended health plans • Convenient extended hours • 23 Registered Massage Therapists
#407-1200 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver 604.980.4491 www.avitahealth.ca
Contact us to set up a consultation today. Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Beyond Beige Interior Design 1121 15th Street West 604.876.3800 info@beyondbeige.com www.beyondbeige.com
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t Couch Potato, our passion is your creation of a comfortable, stylish and homey atmosphere. Choose your Canadian made upholstery, from the smallest apartment sofa to the largest Sectional, or sofa bed, in your style, your colour and your comfort. As well you can choose from Ready-to-Go upholstery and occasional tables. We promise a quality product and assistance with your needs in mind, that’s why Couch Potato is “The store that Friends tell Friends about.” JOANNE, RITA AND SHIRLEY
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Finally! A shop that will listen, recognize you’re the boss and considers you family! We challenge you to find a shop on the North Shore that can possibly take better care of you! We are intent on proving to you that we are the most versatile, best equipped, honest and caring automotive repair shop on the North Shore.
1405 Pemberton Avenue North Vancouver 604.988.8271 www.couchpotatosofas.com THE STORE THAT FRIENDS TELL FRIENDS ABOUT
E Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm #101-315 West 1st Street North Vancouver 604.983.2470 www.ettravel.com
We achieve this by first having a casual open dialog about your vehicle and any issues it may have before we start work. Our knowledge of vehicle systems will lead us to ask questions that will help identify the problem. The root cause of a problem may not be what is easy to assume or what you have been told. This dialog can often save you both time and money!
110 Fell Avenue North Vancouver 604-988-2239 service@derosaauto.ca www.derosaauto.ca
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Ellison Travel & Tours opened in 1980 and now employs more than 80 full and part time travel professionals in 3 locations: Exeter and Goderich, ON and North Vancouver, BC. Today, the family-run company covers a broad swath of the travel market including vacation and corporate travel, and specializes in customized tours for adult and student groups. Marcie Ellison-Outerbridge manages her team of 10 in the North Vancouver office and, their Carlson Wagonlit Travel branch offers vacation travel, tours for women and corporate travel in addition to their group travel services. Ellison Travel also offers online bookings. Visit their website at www.ettravel.com for all your travel needs.
Since opening in 2006 in the Lonsdale Quay, FAVOURITE has been a hit with treasure seekers across the North Shore and beyond. An independent Designer Collective, FAVOURITE showcases the talents of over 30 Lower Mainland based designers and craftspeople. Our member artists take turns working in the store so you might just find your favourite local artist behind the counter. With our unique and often one-of-a-kind selection of jewellery, accessories, baby gifts, leather goods, and home decor, a gift from FAVOURITE is sure to become a favourite!
Lonsdale Quay Market 2nd Level 604.904.8840 www.favouritegifts.ca
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Hear at Home Mobile Hearing Clinic LTD
We provide quality services including lawn maintenance, garden care, turf installations, irrigation, landscape lighting, fence & deck installations, retaining walls, paving stone installations, outdoor kitchens, outdoor living rooms, landscape design and more!
is dedicated to providing high quality service and hearing products by qualified Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners. Our service is unique in bringing professional hearing help services right to your door.
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he Great Canadian Landscaping Company is a local company that has proudly been serving the North Shore for over 15 years! We service residential, commercial and strata properties. We do it all – from design to installation and maintenance, we have got you covered. For small and big jobs, be sure to give us a call! Call today for more information or to book a free on-site consultation.
We believe that by visiting individuals in their own environments we are able to make an assessment of individuals and their “real life listening needs”. We can then provide them with the best hearing advice that suits their lifestyle and budget. We will perform a number of easy tests using state of the art equipment that shows us how you hear. At the end of the hearing assessment we will explain the results and discuss options which are best for you.
Jennifer Abbott BC Licensed Hearing Aid Practitioner
Hear at Home offers hearing solutions tailored to YOU and on-going support after your hearing aid fitting.
MOBILE HEARING CLINIC
149-1233 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver 778.340.1101 www.hearathome.com
604.924.5296 www.gclc.ca
IJ What is integraty? There’s a force behind everything we do. It’s about showing pride in our work and being accountable to our customers. It’s achieving what we set out to accomplish and always striving to improve the customer experience—from start to finish. It’s about making our community a better place
to live in. It’s about building real, honest relationships with our customers and never compromising on our values. It’s what sets us apart as a company and brings us all together as a family. We call it Integraty—our endless pursuit of excellence, every day for every customer.
Regular service keeps your car ‘real’ • LICENSED TECHNICIANS • GOVERNMENT APPROVED INSPECTION FACILITY
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823 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver 604.984.3551 | www.integratirenorthvancouver.com
999 West 1st Street North Vancouver 604.924.5330 johnnysauto@telus.net 2015
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When you choose Kirmac for your auto body repairs, you receive FREE rock chip windshield repair for as long as you own your vehicle.
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Kirmac is proud to support BC Children’s Hospital Foundation by donating a percentage of earned income from every repair to help the kids.
At Upper Level Plumbing we strive in giving our clients the highest quality of workmanship from friendly, knowledgeable staff. We take pride in going the extra mile for our clients and making your customer experience a positive one.
Kirmac Cares for Kids has raised over $1,000,000 for BCCHF. For 2016, Kirmac has set a goal of $500,000 dollars.
We look forward to providing upper level service to all of our clients while taking care of your plumbing and gas needs.
183 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver www.kirmac.com | northvan@kirmac.com | 604.998.2650 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm
24hr : 604-971-2515 info@upperlevelplumbing.ca
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North Shore Equestrian Centre
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$1795 FLING WALL DÉCOR
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#125 - 1305 Welch Street (Off Pemberton) North Vancouver 778.340.6392 www.moeshome.ca
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hether you are a youngster exploring you love of animals and the outdoors or and adult looking for a new activity, the owners, staff and horses at the North Shore Equestrian Centre are willing and able to get you in the saddle. From pony play dates and summer camps for kids to public lessons, Hunter/ Jumper and Dressage training, their certified instructors can help you reach the highest levels if that is your dream.
1301 Lillooet Road North Vancouver 604-988-5131 www.wecreateriders.com
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omplete selection of Designer Eyewear. Sunglasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. In store sight testing, contact lens fitting and eyewear repair. DaVinci Optical carries the most popular brands of eyewear. Come in and browse the many famous names in contact lenses, sunglasses and eyewear.
Pettit and Company, Trial Lawyers
Personal injury claims? We can help. Free consultation.
Quality Eyeware at prices you will love.
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IN STORE EYE EXAM BY INDEPENDENT OPTOMETRIST
1456 Lonsdale Avenue 604 985 5367 | www.davincioptical.ca
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Litigation is what we do and we do it well because our clients deserve exceptional legal representation.
PETTIT AND COMPANY, TRIAL LAWYERS Suite 200-889 Harbourside Drive NorthVancouver 604-998-0901 www.pettitandco.com *Services provided through law corporation.
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Yes...we’re that good! Relax and enjoy Vancouver’s best view from the North Shore’s waterfront market & shops. Lonsdale Quay Market features a fresh food market with local products, an international food court, specialty shops featuring local designers, kids shops & play area, restaurants, a brewery & a boutique hotel. Hosting many familyfriendly and free events throughout the year, your visit at the market is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Bottom of Londsdale 123 Carrie Cates Ct. North Vancouver 604.985.6261 www.lonsdalequay.com
At renovateme! design & construction, we are a North Shore based, family owned and operated company where style and practicality meets courteous and knowledgeable service and quality and durable materials to create time sensitive, budget friendly and fuss free home improvement experiences of the finest order. Please call with any questions or to arrange a consultation or visit us online.
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• design • build • decorate • stage • residential • commercial
604.761.2421 www.renovateme.ca
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Looking for an Independent Grocery Store specializing in 100% organic?
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eam Clarke is proud to deliver knowledgeable, professional real estate services in North and West Vancouver. We have a proven track record of success and an earned reputation for integrity, honesty and the highest caliber of real estate service available. Whether you are a first time home buyer or experienced at buying properties, our buyer’s agents are specialists trained to help you when buying a house. Our listing agents are experts in their field and can give you an honest and educated complimentary market evaluation of your home. If you are thinking about selling your home, would like advice on repairs or renovations, preparing your home for sale, or simply have a real estate question, please call us, we’d love to talk to you.
Visit Sprout Organic Market for all your organic needs including:
Produce, dairy, gluten free, baked goods, grocery items, sustainable and environmental cleaners, grass fed pasture raised meats and poultry and sustainable seafood, African shopping baskets, housewares and even gift ideas! FA m i ly ow n e d A n d o P e r At e d s i n c e 1 9 9 9 .
Queensbury Village 700 East 7th St. • North Vancouver
104-3151 Woodbine Drive North Vancouver 604.220.2020 teamclarke.com
(corner of East 7th & Queensbury Ave, across from the British Butcher)
604.983.6657 sproutmarket.ca
U Each adventure depends on your dog’s age and fitness level. Outings vary between the North Shore’s many off-leash and dog walker friendly parks, beaches, and mountains. Our four-legged friends get VID (Very Important Dog) Treatment as they enjoy the following services: ■ Group walks ■ Private walks ■ Senior walks ■ Sleepovers
Sheena Trenholm 604.716.9160 urbandognorthshore.com • Licensed • Insured/Bonded • First Aid
Celebrating 15 years of woofing around! Join today and receive 10% off all dog services for the first month. Call Urban Dog today – North Shore’s favourite dog walking company since 2001.
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e are a one-stop shop for all you informed, healthminded folks here on the North Shore. We have everything you’re looking for in health supplements, sports nutrition, body care, health food and now we even have a delicious organic smoothie bar!
Receive a delicious FREE wholE Food smoothiE with a minimum $50 purchase FREE customer parking at the back
1637 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver 604.985.1185 ■ 857 Hornby Street Vancouver 604.428.8824 www.victoriashealth.com
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Looking for something better in 2016? Come connect with real people and a loving God. Belong, Be loved, Be here.
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xhausted from shoveling your driveway? Now your wait is over. The K700 is the ideal multipurpose utility vehicle for the man with issues. Rip up your lawn, dig your own holes, tear down your garden shed, better still, tear down your neighbour’s garden shed – just for the heck of it.
And dig this – the spacious cab features idiot-proof ergonomic joystick controls with thumb-operated auxiliaries.With superb road holding and a maximum speed of 25 mph now you don’t have to drive in traffic, you can drive over it.
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Living Single Again - Begins Saturday January 30
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Love and Respect (marriage support) - Begins February 6 DivorceCare - Tuesdays - Begins February 16 Teens Group - Fridays Young Adults - Thursdays Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) - Thursdays
450 Mathers Avenue West Vancouver 604.922.0911 westvanbaptist.com
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The North Shore News can help you reach, engage and convert customers with our team of digital experts. Our services include: • Website builds (including custom or e-Commerce) • Website management
• Programmatic Display
• SEO and SEM
• Community Display
• Social Media management
• Branded Video
• Site Retargeting
Many of us are overwhelmed by the digital space… so many options! We would be happy to take the time to explain each of these options and which solutions will bring you the best results to your marketing goals.
604.998.3510 display@nsnews.com
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ocated on the shores of Stave Lake in Mission, BC, Zajac Ranch for Children provides summer camps for children and young adults with chronic, life-threatening or debilitating conditions. These experiences give participants the opportunity to explore the great outdoors while developing greater social and environmental awareness, increased self-confidence and positive growth in attitudes towards physical activity. Each summer, Zajac Ranch welcomes hundreds of children aged 7-17 with a wide variety of medical conditions.
“My son is quadriplegic. He loves physical activity but is very limited. Zajac Ranch offers activities that have been adapted so that he can participate. He waits the year to be ‘free’ to do things everyone else gets to do. Zajac Ranch is a happiness builder.” - Parent of Elliot, Zajac Ranch Camper
300–2006 West 10th Avenue Vancouver 604.739.0444 info@zajac.com | zajacranch.com