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Pickets walk the ICBC line

MORE than 1,000 unionized workers were off the job at ICBC’s head office in North Vancouver Wednesday as the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union staged a one-day walkout.

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SOME of the more than 1,000 COPE union members at ICBC’s head office in North Vancouver set up picket lines around the building on Esplanade Wednesday.

The striking North Vancouver employees represented about a quarter of the 4,600 union members who work for the insurance corporation.

Administration work deemed essential service continued behind pickets at the office.

The union staged the oneday strike to protest what they called the lack of progress on collective bargaining.

Jeff Gillies, vice-president of the union, said in its latest contract offer, the insurance corporation put forward a two per cent increase over a fouryear deal. The union has asked for a cost-of-living increase in the first two years and a cost-ofliving increase plus two per cent in both the third and fourth years.

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DNV orders ‘fire trap’ remediation Jeremy Shepherd jshepherd@nsnews.com

A Vancouver developer has five months to make substantial renovations to an unsafe building on Lynn Valley Road in the District of North Vancouver.

Calling Dovercourt House “an embarrassment” and “a fire trap,” council voted unanimously to order the upgrades at a council meeting Monday. The 100-year-old building needs an electrical assessment, fire stairs and automatic sprinklers.

If the work is not completed within the time allotted, district staff could finish the upgrades at the owner’s expense.

The owners, Ghalib Rawji and Azim Sarangi, have 35 days to present a plan for renovation, followed by 120 days to complete the work.

An independent examination of the building found jammed

Owners have 155 days to renovate L. Valley rooming house

basement doors, a fire test label that had been painted over, a cracked window and narrow hallways.

“Everything asked in this report is something we intend to do,” said Rawji, who added that he expected the renovation budget to fall between $200,000 and $250,000.

Rawji, a developer best known for taking over single resident occupancy hotels in the Downtown Eastside, said the loss of federal funding grants has caused a lengthy delay in upgrading the building.

Dovercourt currently houses 10 tenants who pay as little as $300 a month in rent.

A remedial action order will further slow the process of securing financing and repairing the building, according to Rawji.

“I don’t see how an order from council can slow down anything,” disagreed Coun. Lisa Muri.

Muri said she was overwhelmed by the building’s myriad problems, including fire safety issues and possibly dangerous wiring.

“I’m so concerned with the photos I’ve seen in this report I can’t believe it,” she said. Muri noted that very little work had been done in the three years Rawji has owned the property. “Ultimately this is coming down to money or the lack thereof,” Muri said.

The building could be more profitable if torn down and turned into a home or a more upscale apartment building, according to Rawji. “It’s viable to increase rents almost 100 per cent at this building. We don’t want to do that,” Rawji said.

Coun. Mike Little supported Rawji for his altruistic intentions, but added that the same arguments used by Rawji have been abused by less scrupulous building owners.

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High-end home prices cooling Average West Van home drops 6.6%; sales down James Weldon jweldon@nsnews.com

AFTER three years of jaw-dropping gains, house prices in West Vancouver and other wealthy Lower Mainland enclaves appear to be in retreat.

Since April, the price of a typical West Vancouver single-family home has dropped by 6.6 per cent, according to figures released this week by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.

The slide marks an apparent end to a spectacular streak for the community’s housing market that saw the price of a detached residence, as measured by the MLS Home Price Index, rise by almost 60 per cent in three years — to within a hair’s breadth of the $2-million mark. That figure has now sunk to a marginally more affordable $1.85 million.

“Prices in the region remain relatively stable overall, although we do see some reductions in the areas that have had some of the largest price increases over the last year or two,” said board president Eugen Klein, in a release.

Although Klein attributed the slide to the government’s recent tightening of mortgage rules, that change in the law — which eliminated the 30-year amortization option for government-insured mortgages — didn’t take effect until early July, more than two months after prices started to drop in West Vancouver and at least four months after sales had begun

City eases grow-op fee rules Brent Richter newsroom@nsnews.com

LANDLORDS in the City of North Vancouver may no longer be on the hook for the cost of city inspections if their rental properties have been found to be housing marijuana grow-ops or drug labs.

Council amended its controlled substances bylaw Monday night to eliminate the fees landlords must pay to have an inspector comb through a home used for drug production to make sure it is safe for people to live in.

Houses used for grow-ops often have unsafe rewiring, black mould from increased humidity and poor ventilation, chemicals dumped into the drainage systems and illegal structural modifications.

Coun. Craig Keating pushed for change saying the bylaw, as is, is unfair.

“What we are doing with the bylaw is punishing a landlord who is in fact already victimized by a tenant,” he said, adding that requiring landlords to check their rental properties for evidence of drug production would be too onerous for both landlords and tenants.

Coun. Guy Heywood countered that rental properties are, in fact, businesses, and See Three page 5

to slow, according to the board’s data.

By contrast, the previous tightening of the rules in March 2011 — when maximum amortization dropped from 35 year to 30 years — was preceded by a record spike in activity, as at least some buyers rushed to get into the market before the door closed, according to observers at the time.

West Vancouver home sales have been more than 30 per cent below the previous year’s in every month since March. In September, 57 properties sold, a year-on-year decline of 33 per cent, and the lowest total for the month since the 2008 slump.

A similar boom-bust pattern has happened in other well-heeled parts of the Lower Mainland, notably Richmond and Vancouver West, according to board figures, while the trend has been less pronounced in more modestly priced markets.

In North Vancouver, where a single-family home goes for a little more than half what it would in West Vancouver, the price of a house has sunk by just 2.3 per cent — to $961,000 — since May. That followed a similarly less dramatic three-year run-up of about 30 per cent.

North Vancouver has nonetheless seen a marked slowdown in sales, with just 100 residences changing hands in September, down 33 per cent from 2011.

The North Shore housing market rebounded from the 2008 crunch with the rest of the region beginning in spring 2009, but West Vancouver and other tony areas quickly pulled ahead.

Although there are few statistics on the issue, it was widely reported at the time that the trend was the result of a surge in investment in very high-end homes by buyers from China.

Target in sight for barista’s kidney transplant James Weldon jweldon@nsnews.com

A North Vancouver coffee shop that has been raising funds for a former employee’s life-saving kidney transplant is rapidly closing in on its goal.

AFTER three years of spectacular gains, the price of a West Vancouver detached home, as measured by the MLS Home Price Index, has declined by 6.6 per cent.

Highway hurts DNV traffic flow Study group offers ideas for changes Jeremy Shepherd jshepherd@nsnews.com

EASING east and west traffic flow across Highway 1 faces multiple constraints, according to the Highway Interchange Working Group’s presentation at a District of North Vancouver council meeting Monday.

The group’s goal is to engineer a plan to create NEWS photo Mike Wakefield consistent connections across Highway 1, according to vice- THE short Dollarton Highway onramp to the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows chairman David Davey.

Crossing is a “collision hot spot” according to an Urban Systems report.

“It is interesting to note The report also found problems with public transit in the area, that when the Trans-Canada Highway was built 50 years ago there was little development east of the Seymour River, but today, saying: “Access to Phibbs Exchange is also an issue. Buses must use the highway effectively cuts the District of North Vancouver Oxford Street to access the exchange. Vehicle accessibility to drop into two. All the crossings, except at Edgemont, are highway off passengers is a challenge, as is park-and-ride availability.”

The report recommends enhancing bus access at Phibbs interchanges,” Davey told council. “The highway has become a exchange and a rapid bus along Parkway and Dollarton. commuter road.”

With no provincial plans to increase bridge capacity, as well The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing falls outside of the district’s purview, as do neighbouring Squamish as development planned near the highway that could mean a jump in population and employment on the North Shore, traffic band lands.

The looming development at Seylynn Village as well as local congestion may worsen unless the district can make substantial waterways further curtail options for the working group, Davey changes, according to the report.

The report makes numerous suggestions, including installing said.

Sections of Highway 1 and arterial roads tend to have a stop-and-go traffic signals on the southbound ramp at Dollarton higher collision rate than similar roads in the province, according and Main Street.

Directly connecting Mountain Highway to the Brooksbank to a report released last July by civil engineering firm Urban and Keith Road intersection could also ease traffic congestion, Systems.

Driver confusion and high speeds are the primary contributors according to the report.

The district should also consider a bypass road from Mount to collisions at the Fern Street interchange and the Dollarton Seymour to Mountain Highway, and a possible left turn signal at Highway/Main Street on-ramps, according to the report.

The study also pinpointed the short-merge distance on the the Highway 1 ramp.

Urban Systems is scheduled to release justifications for each southbound on-ramp from Dollarton Highway to Highway 1 as possible solution at a working group meeting slated for Nov. 7. a “collision hot spot.”

Staff and customers at the Tim Hortons at 106 West Queens Rd. launched the fundraiser earlier this month after a longtime barista, Janette Camba, was deported to the Phillippines because of complications with her work visa.

With little money and no medical coverage, Camba, who has been suffering from renal failure since 2010, was likely to die without help, prompting her colleagues to band together to pay for her operation.

In the Phillippines, a transplant costs about $24,000. As of Wednesday, the drive had raised more than $19,000, putting organizers within striking distance of their target.

“It’s been a great response.

It’s been nice. It’s beautiful,” said restaurant owner Robert Naughton.

Staff have been collecting donations at all three of Naughton’s North Vancouver locations, but the lion’s share has come in through the Queens Road outlet, where regular customers have come to know Camba in the three years she worked there, he said.

Speaking to the North Shore News Wednesday, Naughton said Camba had already been in hospital back home undergoing tests in advance of the procedure.

The coffee shop is preparing to send a first instalment once it’s confirmed it will go ahead.

“If she doesn’t have the operation, she will run out of money in 10 months — and that’s if nothing goes wrong,” said Naughton, referring to the high cost of hemodialysis, which Camba must undergo while awaiting the transplant.

“We’re hoping we can get her in within a couple of months.”

In the meantime, Naughton has set up a trust account at CIBC in the hope it will help push them over the line by Thanksgiving.

To find out more or to make a donation, visit the Queens Road Tim Hortons just west of Lonsdale Avenue, or inquire with CIBC. Donations can be made to the Janette Camba trust fund, transit No. 00010, account No. 8754691.

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Nixon would condemn 100-year-old building

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Dovercourt’s tenants should be removed from a dangerous situation, according to Coun. Alan Nixon. “Why is this property still occupied?” he asked. “I would like this building declared uninhabitable and condemned.”

Coun.

Roger Bassam opposed Nixon’s move to have the building condemned.

“We have to respect our heritage properties,” he said, adding that he would like to see the district get more involved in the renovations. “I would be more than willing to have the district do the work,” he said.

Bassam was one of several councillors who criticized the owners for the state of the building. “There’s very minimal

maintenance being done,” Bassam said.

Dealing with the owners may prove a waste of council’s time, according to Bassam.

“I am concerned . . . this is going to be a long, drawn out process, and ultimately this is an economic issue.”

The district’s complaints are largely unexpected, according to Rawji. “We have no knowledge of this being such an issue,” Rawji said, citing his record of compliance with district inspections.

“This is not a surprise,” countered Coun.

Doug MacKay-Dunn. “It’s a fire trap.

It has to be fixed.”

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NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

THIS 100-year-old home on Lynn Valley Road, now a rooming house, has numerous safety issues that the District of North Vancouver has demanded be fixed.

business owners have a responsibility to make sure they are operating legally without being subsidized by the public.

The city has only issued the fine twice since creating the bylaw in 2004.

Councillors Don Bell, Pam Bookham and Heywood voted against the motion.

“It reminded me of when I was walking the beat in the Downtown Eastside,” said the former Vancouver Police Department officer.

MacKay-Dunn also noted that the North Shore homeless outreach workers have elected not to place homeless people at Dovercourt House due to safety concerns.

While many of the building’s 10 tenants would likely be happy to stay in the building, Mayor Richard Walton said the council had to deal with other priorities.

“We have to respond to different standards and social pressures,” he said.

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HEN one meat-processing plant supplies 40 per cent of all the beef consumed in Canada, any warning relative to the food safety of its products should receive immediate and serious attention.

But it would appear that it is not just the safety procedures themselves at Alberta’s XL Foods that need refining, but also the protocol that determines when to shut down beef processing as opposed to continuing to ship it while red-flag data is analyzed.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, who have 40 inspectors and six veterinarians assigned to XL on a full-time basis, continue to assert that appropriate meat testing takes place at the plant, but agreed Monday that a better process is required “to connect the dots” when looking at the big picture of data collected.

We assume that this will happen, given that Agricultural Minister Gerry Ritz has said XL will not reopen until consumers can feel safe about eating beef. But we’d like some reassurance from the minister that future safety alerts will be handled more expeditiously than happened with the current crisis.

A U.S. border inspection found E. coli in XL meat trimmings Sept. 3. CFIA confirmed traces of E. coli the next day, but it was the company that voluntarily closed the plant — 14 days later.

Eating food contaminated by E. coli can be fatal and those that don’t die are sometimes weakened for life. It would seem elementary that if testing outside of any meat processing plant finds contaminated product has been shipped, that plant should be shut down immediately until the source and extent of the outbreak are dealt with.

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Dear Editor: Regarding the letter published Sept. 19, New Riding Boundaries Won’t Satisfy All, from Ziggy Eckardt: I was the last speaker from Gibsons at the first redistribution hearing of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia on Sept. 10 at the Holiday Inn in North Vancouver.

Unfortunately Mr. Eckardt seems to have misunderstood my submission.

Though it is absolutely true that I do not like being represented by a Conservative MP, that is not what I said.

I said that severing the lower Sunshine Coast’s connection to rural coastal communities and lumping us in with West Vancouver will, for all intents and purposes, render our votes in Canadian elections meaningless.

The following example illustrated my point: In 2009, my MP gave his word that he would table a petition in the House signed by 348 members of my community; however, after three years and many requests (public and private), he has failed to do so.

In fact, his office now says they lost the petition and have no intention of doing anything about it.

The commissioners did not appear to approve of this behaviour, and this story evoked quite a reaction of dismay from members of the gallery. Justice Hall later commented that in a democratic system, we should expect elected people to represent us.

Riding redistribution must consider demographics and population increases while ensuring communities of interest are grouped together as much as possible in order to ensure voter equity. Changing the electoral boundary to keep the Sunshine Coast intact and include us with island communities is not about getting rid of the Conservative party. It is about ensuring we have a voice. By removing the Sunshine Coast from the heavily populated West Vancouver riding and keeping the Sunshine Coast

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and islands together, the citizens of these small towns will have a better opportunity to elect an MP who shares our common values, someone who does not think it is OK to blatantly ignore us.

I agree that it must be very difficult for the commissioners to be fair to all. I was impressed with Justice Hall’s openness and willingness to hear from the public and his acknowledgement that at first he had been focused on numbers more than communities of interest, but that as he listened, he was starting to recognize how important communities of interest are.

I left that hearing feeling confident that the commissioners sincerely listened and that they would consider our input in their deliberations.

Suzanne Senger Gibsons

Not buying view-selling

Dear Editor: Maybe somebody can help me out.

For many months I have seen ads running in your paper trying to interest people in purchasing a condominium in The Prescott, now under construction at the corner of Lonsdale Avenue and East 13th Street.

The ad includes what is said to be “your dream view” should you decide to buy one of the units. “This could be the view you wake up to each morning, and the last thing you’ll see every night,” gushes the ad.

Yet, in your Sept. 21 story, City OKs Marine Drive Development, Mayor Darrell Mussatto is quoted as saying “We all realize we don’t buy the view we think we’ve purchased.”

Does Mayor Mussatto know something the rest of us can only fear?

Gerry Scott North Vancouver

Will unwanted chickens be released to die?

Dear Editor: Regarding your Sept. 19 story, City Residents May Count Their Chickens: As a person who lives in the District of North Vancouver, and who knows a little bit about chickens, I think the City of North Vancouver should adopt a contingency plan for aged chickens.

The average chicken is most productive as an egg-layer during the time before its first molt. After this period, chickens lay eggs for four months before the next molt. At this point, egg production ceases. Normally, farmers sell their chickens to hobby farmers at a discount, after the first molt, and start over.

Here’s my concern. If people adopt chickens for egg laying,

and they can’t kill them when they stop, what is going to happen?

How will the city deal with unwanted chickens? The District of North Vancouver’s animal shelter only takes in domestic animals from the district, and the city has no shelter at all.

It is bad enough that people release their rabbits to the wild when they are unwanted (talk to residents in Richmond, who have a predator/prey problem), but chickens? I live on a wildlife corridor and I’d hate to see any wildlife be killed because they are preying upon disposed “pets.”

Further thought is needed.

Lisa Niven North Vancouver

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Dix nixes personal attacks Look out for Dollarton deer Mailbox

NDP leader Adrian Dix did something last week that is completely out of character for a B.C. political leader.

He actually went out of his way to speak glowingly of his two rivals, Premier Christy Clark and B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins. In his speech to about 1,500 delegates to the Union of B.C. Municipalities annual convention, he heaped praise on their public service, and said they were not deserving of any personal attacks, especially coming from him.

This was not an isolated case of Dix playing nice in B.C.’s political sandbox.

Since becoming leader, he has striven to create a more positive tone in what passes for political discourse in this province.

The question is: Can he keep this up, and will this kind of style continue if he becomes premier? Dix insists the answer to both questions is a definite “yes.”

We’ll see.

But for now, you have to give him credit for trying to wrest B.C. politics out of the aggressively partisan, attack-dog mentality that has dominated the political arena for decades.

For a recent example, one needs to look no further than the recent mini-scandal that saw the premier’s chief of staff resign over some kind of

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incident involving a female political staffer at a Victoria bar.

This is the kind of story that allows an Opposition party to further embarrass the government. Not so here.

The NDP’s response was telling, because there simply was no response. As per Dix’s orders, no MLA or staff person made a single comment about the incident.

Not a single tweet was sent out, in an arena where social media often drives the debate.

When Kevin Falcon and George Abbott announced they were getting out of politics, Dix issued news releases thanking them for their public service. More notably, Dix lauded the appointment of former premier Gordon Campbell to the position of Canada’s high commissioner in London, England.

His endorsement of

Campbell’s position likely didn’t go over well with many of his party’s faithful, who had come to revile the former premier. But Dix didn’t care about that and said he thought the post was the perfect fit for Campbell and the country.

In the legislature, Dix leads off every question period but he does so in a low-key, non-confrontational manner.

He leaves the shouting and arm-waving to his caucus members.

Dix’s motivation for all this feel-good, positive messaging appears linked to his desire to increase voter turnout and participation in the political process. The relentless negativity that characterizes political debate is no doubt a turnoff for a lot of people, who view such discourse as mindless, empty rhetoric.

This new kind of approach may also reflect the reality that there are not many tremendous differences between Dix and his opponents, thus eliminating the need for personal attacks.

(I suspect that a close examination of the election platforms of the NDP and the B.C. Liberals come next spring will not reveal huge differences; both parties are hemmed in by deteriorating government revenues).

By contrast, Premier Clark and her B.C. Liberal party continue to take the relentless, aggressive partisan approach

and launch personal attacks on Dix at regular intervals. So far, that approach is not working but they show no signs of changing tactics.

In fact, I suspect the B.C. Liberals are already planning their next attack ad on Dix. You can be sure that as we draw nearer to next spring’s election they will feverishly play up Dix’s now-notorious backdated “memo to file” he wrote during the casino controversy that ousted his former boss, Glen Clark, from the premier’s office.

Last week, I noted the huge gender gap that has developed among B.C. voters, as women in large numbers have deserted Clark. I have to wonder whether the differing styles of the two leaders may help explain that gap.

If Dix can remain positive and avoid the partisan personal attacks that his chief opponent loves, and if he can ensure his caucus and staff toe the same line, I suspect that gender gap may become even more entrenched.

It may well turn out that of all the things Dix says he will do in government should he get the chance to lead it, establishing a positive, nonpartisan approach to politics may prove to have the biggest and longest-lasting impact on our province.

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Dear Editor: We have lived across from the Dollarton Mud Flats since 1954.

Over the years we have kept ourselves entertained with the antics of the various birds and occasional deer blundering around.

On Tuesday, we were amazed to see six deer gather around and then head west. I think they would likely cross Dollarton Highway to reach the treed area north of the science/bird centre.

We have seen deer hit by cars or trucks there. Please advise your readers to watch out for four-legged critters, especially in the early evening.

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My friends rethink parenthood – twice WHAT better place than an engagement party to demonstrate to my friends that they should consider remaining free-swinging, childless singles for the rest of their lives?

My wife and I are in a very different circumstance than everyone else who was at this party. For starters, I have a wife. My wife has a husband.

We have a child, which means we have the disposable income of a smallish coat rack and the social calendar of a young Notre Dame hunchback.

Everyone else at the party still has their freedom. They haven’t been peed on recently (probably). They drop shots of hard alcohol into mugs of beer and then drink the whole thing all at once. They smell nice.

My little family arrived at the party — smelling of juice and kisses and just a little bit of pee — and were greeted warmly by the happily engaged couple and our other lovely friends who we never have time to see any more. Our two-year-old son went straight to work, charming everyone in the room, including the dog.

Weapon No. 1 was his outfit, a cool little argyle sweater straight out of the pages of Toddler’s Quarterly Magazine.

Nothing impresses nonparents more than a toddler dressed in hipster clothing.

Prop him up in front of a tiny

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glockenspiel and he could have been the newest member of Vampire Weekend.

Then came the greetings.

Our little guy has the fist bump down. He’s got the high five. Show him both palms and he’ll scream “Ten!” and explode with delight, slapping ’em both. He’s even got an adorable faux-formal handshake he’ll bust out, offering his teeny little hand and saying, “Please a MEET you.”

He then went about the place spreading toddler magic on everything he touched.

His routine basically involved doing everyday things — sitting on chairs, eating cheese, petting the dog, sneezing — but doing them five times smaller and 1,000 times more adorably than normal-sized humans.

Later in the day the show got even better. To raucous cheers he started running laps around the coffee table. Every

30 seconds or so he would wriggle away from us and race over to the hors d’oeuvre table and try to cram an entire smoked salmon and capers bagel into his mouth.

It’s not as if my friends have never been around a rascally cute kid before, but in certain social situations a solitary tyke can own a room full of adults. At this point our son had become a high-fiving billboard for marriage and baby-making.

“Wow, kids are great,” every guy in the place seemed to be thinking. “Maybe I should find a nice girl, settle down and make a bunch of babies.” Meanwhile every ovary in the place was firing like an Angry Birds slingshot.

Then, the inevitable.

Jacked up on sugar and racing towards bedtime, the little guy was all over the place. Any parent can tell you what came next.

After grabbing his 47th grape off of the snack table and stuffing it in his mouth, he decided to go for a run. We have a family rule now that we sit when we eat. It’s a fairly sensible rule, particularly when the toddler is eating a food that is custom fit for a twoyear-old’s trachea.

He, however, didn’t appreciate our attempts to sit him back down. It wasn’t even a big meltdown — on a scale of one-to-Charlie Sheen, it was about a three — but it

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was enough.

The room went quiet, like an old-timey saloon just after the bad guy has sauntered through the swinging doors. Squirmy, squawky protests from our son filled the silence. It was over in an instant but the damage was done. The women in the house all powered their ovaries down and cancelled that crib-shopping trip. The dudes all looked away, took a long swig of beer and reminded themselves to practise their, “Hey, I had a great time tonight but I’ve got an early meeting tomorrow. . . .” routine.

As for me, I grabbed one more huge handful of prosciutto — Daddy’s got to get his thrills somewhere — and stuffed it down. Then I caught the little guy, hugged him close and told him it was just about time to go.

I felt like telling my friends that when you have kids of your own, one little laugh outweighs a thousand meltdowns, that the first time he smiles at you makes up for every scream, every tantrum to come for the rest of eternity.

I’m sure my friends all understand this to be true but, on the other hand, you can’t really know what it’s like until you’ve done it yourself. I certainly didn’t know it before my guy came along.

I’m glad I know it now.

As we said our goodbyes the meltdown became a distant memory and our son turned on the charm once again, tossing out hugs and “See ya laters” on the way out the door.

As we drove off, missing the rowdiest part of the evening so that we could make it home for a proper bedtime, one thought kept dancing through my mind: Man I could sure go for a Jager bomb. aprest@nsnews.com

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LUNCHTIME hamburgers were just about to hit the grill at St. Andrew’s United Church Sept. 27 when the volunteer cooks ran into a glitch — their new barbecue had been stolen.

“I was so upset,” said Lizz Lindsay, the volunteer co-ordinator of Sharing Abundance, a North Shore group that provides a free weekly lunch for the homeless and others on limited incomes at the church on St. Georges Avenue in North Vancouver.

“We feed about 60 people every week. That’s a lot of people waiting for lunch.”

For the past four years, the non-profit group has been serving up lunchtime fare of soups and sandwiches at St. Andrew’s every Thursday. The group relies on donations from local United and Anglican churches, legions, the North Shore Community Foundation and some corporate sponsors, operating on a limited budget.

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LIZZ Lindsay and chef Sonny Roche are hoping that whoever took the brand new Webber barbecue outside of St. Andrews United Church last week will return it so hamburgers can be offered at the Thursday free-lunch program.

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of neighbouring blocks, but the barbecue was nowhere to be found, said Lindsay.

“We hadn’t thought about security until now,” said Lindsay. “For us that’s a lot of money that could go into sandwich fillings.”

Lindsay said she managed to save the meal by racing home and grabbing her own barbecue from her porch.

But she’s been left disheartened by the

theft. “We really don’t have a steady source of income,” she said.

Lindsay, who also co-ordinates a dinner program at North Lonsdale United Church on Tuesday evenings, said she’s hoping someone who knows where the barbecue is, or who supports the group’s goals, might return or replace it.

“It was very easy for someone to take,” she said. “But there are ripple effects. It’s an essential program in our community.”

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Ralph, Sam, Sadie and Const. Janet Stringer The Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast rode into North Vancouver Sept.

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Artists for Conservation Festival takes a walk on the wild side: Page 17 Cellist Desmond Hoebig returns for concert with the VSO: Page 29 Soulful Joss Stone sensational at the Commodore: Page 32

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AWARD-WINNING Canadian eco-filmmaker and photographer Rob Stewart is speaking at Capilano University tonight prior to screenings of his new film Revolution at VIFF.

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Winnie tells iconic story warts and all: Page 34 Lost in the reality and fiction of Macao: Page 36 Whistler Readers and Writers Festival explores mountain culture: Page 39 More online at www.nsnews.com/ entertainment twitter.com/ NSNPulse

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HE captured footage of sharks having their fins cut off before being dropped back into the ocean.

Sharkwater, and the ensuing fury over the killing of sharks, was a catalyst for widespread condemnation of finning as well as multiple bans of shark fin soup, including in North Vancouver.

The movie was bold, and in Stewart’s mind, it encapsulated everything he wanted to say about the topic, until he was asked a question.

“What’s the point in stopping finning if the sharks — if all the fish — will be gone anyway?”

The questioner, referring to a Dalhousie University

study that predicted a 90 per cent decline in ocean life by 2048, blindsided the young filmmaker.

“I definitely felt like I’d given it my shot and I’d said what I needed to say on that subject,” Stewart says of Sharkwater. “The thing is, the subject changed.”

The realization that shark finning was only one element of a large and complex problem spurred Stewart to make a second film, Revolution.

The movie spans four years and 15 countries as Stewart, a native of Toronto, Ont., examines a variety of threats to the global environment.

In shooting the film, Stewart studied deforestation in Madagascar, examines coral reefs in Paua New Guinea, and suffered a potentially serious injury in China.

“I ended up getting a crazy eye infection in Hong Kong from air pollution and running around on the back of motorcycles without goggles on,” he says. “We ended up filming this impromptu operation I had to have on my eyelid, which is a pretty gruesome scene and I thought it should go in the movie at some point but we couldn’t find a way to make it work. . . . That’s probably the only scene that broke my heart that it didn’t make it in.”

Stewart’s love of animals seemed to create a distance between the future documentarian and his peers during his formative years.

“As a kid I think animals were my favourite things in the world,” he says. “The weirder and the more dragon-like, the better.”

The combination of his chubby frame and the onset of a stutter left Stewart feeling ostracized.

“The kids that I was hanging out with didn’t really care that much about animals, and it was a pretty big part of my life. It created a perfect storm to drive me more into the animal world.”

That love of animals was evident when he left his job as a wildlife photographer to document the plight of sharks.

“Sharkwater’s sort of a love story for sharks . . .

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With Revolution, he’s trying to save the world.

“This has got to be the issue on planet earth. There See Revolution page 35

A14 - North Shore News - Friday, October 5, 2012

CALENDAR GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.

The Unguarded Moment: Recent oil paintings by West Vancouver artist Maria Josenhans will be on display until Oct. 7.

Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-9033798 or www.artists4kidscom.

Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and outside gallery hours by appointment. Info: www. bellevuegallery.ca.

The Name of this Tree: An exhibition of paintings by Pari Azarm Motamedi will run from Oct. 11 to Nov. 10. Opening reception: Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.

Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www. bucklandsoutherst.com.

Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com.

Idle Wild: An exhibition of new works by DRIL, a collaborative artist collective, will run from Oct. 11 to Nov. 16. Opening reception: Friday, Oct. 19, 6-9 p.m.

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or www. nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Sans Brush: A group exhibit exploring the unconventional process of painting without a brush will run until Oct. 20.

Call for 2D and 3D Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for its Art in the Community Programme that takes place at the District Foyer Gallery and the District Library Gallery. The programme is designed to enable emerging artists to gain exposure. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.

Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen See more page 15

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GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Angélique Kidjo performs at the Chan Shun Concert Hall on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. as the opening concert in the Chan Centre’s fall season. Named as one of the Guardian’s Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in the World in a recent poll, Kidjo has recorded 12 albums and collaborated with artists such as Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, and Alicia Keys. For more info visit chancentre.com/whats-on/angélique-kidjo.

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From page 14 Island. Hours: WednesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-7624623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.com.

Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.

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District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of oil on canvas paintings by Olga Zakharova and sculptures by Julie Emerson until Nov. 13.

District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present paintings by Stefanie Denz until Oct. 9.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present a photographic exhibition by Mike Wakefield that explores industrial landscapes Oct. 10-Dec. 4.

Opening reception: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2-4 p.m.

Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-3402223.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or www.ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Then and Now: An exhibition

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Mixed Media: An exhibition of works by Ray Bradbury, Clancy Gibson, Monique Martin and Tom Smith will run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 11. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m.

Painter’s Landing: Local artists See more page 20

Calvary Chapel Teaching through the Bible, verse to verse chapter to chapter with Pastor Ken Scheel Meeting at Silver Harbour Centre 144 E. 22nd Street, North Vancouver • www.ccnorthvan.com 604.250.2368

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VISUAL ARTS ARTISTS FOR CONSERVATION FESTIVAL ON GROUSE MOUNTAIN

Fest walks on the wild side ■ Artists for Conservation Festival 2012, Oct. 13-21 at North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain. The majority of events are free with the purchase of a Grouse Mountain general admission or annual pass. Schedule and info: artistsforconservation. org/festival.

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ART and nature lovers are once again invited to experience the art of conservation atop Grouse Mountain at a festival showcasing the world’s leading wildlife artists as well as bringing a unique perspective to some of the day’s most topical environmental issues.

The second annual Artists for Conservation Festival will be staged at the North Vancouver resort from Oct. 13 to 21 and boasts a variety of activities, including an art exhibition and sale, a lecture series, film screenings, live art demonstrations and art workshops for both children and adults.

“I’m proud of how well it came together functionally on one hand, but mostly how deeply it resonated with the public that came,” says Jeff Whiting, the festival’s executive director, on last year’s inaugural event. “We were confident it would, but until we had tested it, you never knew. The testimonials that we got and what we heard from people was that this is truly something NEWS photo Mike Wakefield special.”

Whiting is pleased with the ARTISTS for Conservation president and founder Jeff Whiting displays an original continued support of many work by Robert Bateman, Amur Leopard, created specially for the festival which of the artists who participated returns to Grouse Mountain for a second year. last year and community Taking a similar, albeit expanded, approach to their members, including the flood programming, it’s hoped this year’s festival proves to be even more of volunteers who’ve expressed an interest in lending a hand. successful.

“We’re able to do it again this year and make it bigger and “We have the benefit of more people knowing about us this better and hopefully more impactful in achieving our mission,” he year as well and the benefit of experience,” says Whiting. says.

At the heart of this year’s festival is the art exhibition, seeing the Whiting, a North Vancouver resident, is the president and display of 90 original artworks by 80 artists. Among those featured founder of Artists for Conservation, a non-profit organization is returning festival artist Robert Bateman, an acclaimed wildlife founded in 1997 and currently comprised of approximately 500 painter and longtime Artist for Conservation member. Serving international nature artists. The festival is the group’s flagship as the festival patron, Bateman has once again created an original initiative.

“Our mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation and piece, an oil painting of an endangered Amur leopard.

In addition to the art exhibition, a major component of the environmental education through art that celebrates nature,” he event is a lecture series, featuring approximately 18 presentations says. over the course of the festival. The presenters range from “IndianaThe organization offers a number of programs, with art and Jones-types” to dedicated conservationists, all of whom are environmental education a key priority, as well, and supports a extremely talented artists, says Whiting, adding, “It’s a really neat range of conservation organizations and causes internationally. group, all under one roof.”

Since 2008, the group’s main event has been an annual Throughout the opening weekend, talks are scheduled by conservation-themed art exhibition, accompanied by a virtual show Bateman, Pollyanna Pickering, Mark Hobson, David Kitler and and book launch. Each work has a conservation message and a Andrew Denman. portion of sale proceeds go to the environmental organization of Some lectures will relate to the organization’s Flag Expeditions the artist’s choosing. program, which links artists and leading conservation scientists, “It is a platform for the artists to champion and speak about supporting trips to remote settings. the conservation issues and organizations that are closest to their “The festival is a way as well for us and the artists to share their hearts,” says Whiting. findings and to talk about what they’ve learned and to show some Out of an interest in increasing the organization’s reach, and of the work that’s come out of that,” says Whiting. further showcasing and supporting their programs, the Artists for Five films will be screened at this year’s festival, including the Conservation Festival was introduced last year, similarly held in the world premiere of Artists for Conservation’s second documentary, fall at Grouse Mountain.

The Soysambu Legacy: Art and Conservation in Africa’s Rift Valley.

“We did so many new things in terms of expanding our annual The film details the life of artist Simon Combes, who was killed in exhibit into a festival,” says Whiting. “It was nerve-wracking to be doing so many new things in a new venue at once. We tested a lot of things and a lot of things really worked.”

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VISUAL ARTS

Workshops make environmental connection

From page 17 2004, the result of a charging Cape buffalo, and the conservation work being carried on by his son Guy, and, widow, Kat, in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Guy and Kat will be in attendance at this year’s festival.

“It’s a real success story and a real personal story,” says Whiting.

An encore screening of last year’s premiere, How an Artist Saved the Mountain Gorilla, will also be featured, along with Art for an Oil Free Coast, Into the Arctic II and This is Your Ocean: Sharks.

“This is really topical now with some of the developments with the policy changes toward banning shark finning in the area,” says Whiting.

A variety of workshops are being presented for both adults ($85) and children ($30). Under the umbrella of Artists for Conservation’s Adventures in Art and Environment program, which uses art as a tool to reconnect youth with the environment, school workshops for students in grades 3-10 and public youth workshops for children six and up are being offered. In partnership with Grouse Mountain, the festival has donated some tickets to allow at-risk and underserved youth to attend the festival.

A number of events have been scheduled for the opening weekend, including a by-invitation gala Oct. 12. The following morning, the festival’s official opening will get underway at 10:30 a.m. Festivities include a performance by 11-year-old singer and activist Ta’Kaiya Blaney, from the Sliammon First Nation, as well as an appearance by Bateman who will give a keynote lecture at 11:30 a.m. The world premiere screening of The Soysambu Legacy: Art and Conservation in Africa’s Rift Valley, will get underway at 12:45 p.m. and at 1:45 p.m., Pickering, who will receive the organization’s top award this year, will give a keynote address. In the evening, a ticketed ($75 including Skyride) Meet-the-Artists Wine & Cheese will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Funds raised from the festival, including the gala and the raffle featuring a Hobson original painting, as well as the sales of commemorative conservation prints by Ontario artist Michael Dumas and German artist Hans Kappel, will support Artist for Conservation’s year-round programming.

For more information on the Artists for Conservation Festival, visit artistsforconservation.org/festival. For more information on Artists for Conservation, visit artistsforconservation.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Permissive Tax Exemptions for the Year 2013

Under provision of SBC Chapter 26, Part 7, Division 7, Section 224 of the Community Charter. It is the intention of the Council of the District of West Vancouver to consider Tax

Exemption Bylaw No. 4739, 2012 at the regular Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 15, 2012. Proposed Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 4739, 2012 will provide the following properties with an exemption from paying Municipal taxes in the year 2013.

NOTE: The tax figures below are estimates only and will be modified based on changes in assessment and tax rates as determined by Council for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015.

EXTRACT OF 2003 COMMUNITY CHARTER SBC Chapter 26 Part 7: Division 7 – Permissive Exemptions General authority

O R G A N I Z AT I O N

Proposed Exemption

2013 2014 (estimated) (estimated)

2015 (estimated)

Ambleside Childcare Facilities Society at Ridgeview Elementary School, 1250 Mathers Avenue

224.2 (d)

$371

$379

$386

Chartwell Preschool at Chartwell Elementary School, 1250 Chartwell Drive

224.2 (d)

$327

$334

$340

Christ the Redeemer Church, 595 Keith Road

224.2 (f)

$21,627

$22,059

$22,501

Collingwood School Society Inc., 70 Morven Drive/2605 Wentworth Avenue

224.2(h)

$20,723

$21,137

$21,560

Eagle Harbour Montessori Preschool at Eagle Harbour Elementary School, 5575 Marine Drive

224.2 (d)

$205

$209

$213

Early Inquirers Preschool at West Bay Elementary School, 3175 Thompson Place

224.2 (d)

$959

$978

$997

First Church of Christ Scientist, 714 20th Street

224.2 (f)

$2,589

$2,641

$2,694

Holly House & Footprints Preschool at Hollyburn Elementary School, 1329 Duchess Avenue

224.2 (d)

$1,216

$1,240

$1,265

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

224.2 (d)

$374

$382

$390

Jumpstart Childcare at Gleneagles Elementary School, 6350 Marine Drive

224.2 (d)

$580

$592

$604

Kids Unlimited Solutions at Cypress Park Primary School, 4355 Marine Drive

224.2 (d)

$3,571

$3,642

$3,715

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver, 975 21st Street

224.2 (k)

$16,491

$16,820

$17,157

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver, 2151 Gordon Avenue

224.2 (k)

$27,442

$27,990

$28,550

Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver, 959 21st Street

224.2 (k)

$27,754

$28,310

$28,876

La Maison at Cedardale Centre, 595 Burley Drive

224.2 (d)

$2,908

$2,966

$3,025

Little Learners' School at Westcot Elementary School, 760 Westcot Road

224.2 (d)

$92

$94

$96

Mulgrave Independent School Society, 2310/2330 Cypress Bowl Lane

224.2(h)

$20,417

$20,825

$21,242

North Shore Jewish Congregation, 1305 Taylor Way

224.2 (f)

$3,846

$3,923

$4,002

North Shore Unitarian Church, 370 Mathers Avenue

224.2 (f)

$6,882

$7,020

$7,160

Parish of St. Christopher’s, 1068 Inglewood Avenue

224.2 (f)

$3,008

$3,068

$3,130

Parish of St. Monica United Church, 6404 Wellington Avenue

224.2 (f)

$2,179

$2,223

$2,267

Park Royal Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1335 3rd Street

224.2 (f)

$5,881

$5,999

$6,119

PJ Kids Club & West Van Playschool at Pauline Johnson Elementary School, 1150 22nd Street

224.2 (d)

$547

$557

$569

(k) and or improvements for which a grant has been made, after March 31, 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal.

RC Archbishop of Vancouver, St. Anthony’s School, 595 Keith Rd

224.2(h)

$10,203

$10,407

$10,615

225 (1) In this section:

Royal Canada Legion, Branch 60, 580 18th Street

224.2 (a)

$2,664

$2,717

$2,771

“eligible property” means property that is eligible under subsection (2);

St. Anthony’s Parish Catholic Church, 2347 Inglewood Avenue

224.2 (f)

$11,250

$11,475

$11,705

St. David’s United Church, 1525 Taylor Way

224.2 (f)

$6,715

$6,849

$6,986

St. Francis in the Wood, 4773 South Piccadilly Road

224.2 (f)

$5,592

$5,704

$5,818

St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 885 22nd Street

224.2 (f)

$3,595

$3,667

$3,740

Taking Shape Preschool at Caulfeild Elementary School, 4685 Keith Road

224.2 (d)

$754

$769

$784

The B.C. Binning House, 2968 Mathers Crescent

225.2 (b)

$2,353

$2,400

$2,448

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority / Kiwanis Seniors Housing Society of West Vancouver, 2195 Gordon Avenue

224.2 (k)

$4,955

$5,054

$5,155

West Vancouver Baptist Church, 450 Mathers Avenue

224.2 (f)

$11,595

$11,827

$12,063

West Vancouver Presbyterian Church, 2893 Marine Drive

224.2(f)

$4,494

$4,583

$4,675

West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Avenue

224.2(f)

$16,945

$17,284

$17,630

for permissive exemptions 224. (1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw.

(2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following: (a) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporation, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation; (d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization; (e) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a person who is providing a municipal service under a partnering agreement, (ii) an exemption under section 225 [partnering and other special tax exemption authority] would be available for the land or improvements in relation to the partnering agreement if they were used in relation to the service, (iii) the partnering agreement expressly contemplates that the council may provide an exemption under this provision, and (iv) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization; (f) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (h) [buildings for public worship], (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building, (ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands, and (iii) an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii); (h) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (i) [seniors’ homes], (j) [hospitals] or (l) [private schools], any area of land surrounding the exempt building.

“exemption agreement” means an agreement under subsection (5).

(2) The following property is eligible for a tax exemption under this section: (b) eligible heritage property, being property that is (i) protected heritage property, (ii) subject to a heritage revitalization agreement under section 966 of the Local Government Act, (iii) subject to a covenant under section 219 of the Land Title Act that relates to the conservation of heritage property, or (iv) if property referred to in subparagraphs (i) to (iii) is a building or other improvement so affixed to the land as to constitute real property, an area of land surrounding that improvement.

For more information call 604-925-7033 or visit westvancouver.ca

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St. Francis of Assisi, born in the 12th century, is the patron saint of animals and the environment. On St. Francis’ feast day animals are blessed to celebrate his (and our) love for animals and all creation.

Please bring your 4-legged and winged friends to church on Sunday to be blessed.

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Norgate celebrates diversity

NORGATE elementary school celebrated the community’s rich cultural diversity with a western theme at its ninth annual Zucchini Festival on Sept. 26. Tuari Treadwell, 10, Emma Fairfield, 11, Tayan Treadwell, 7 and Sophia Tumaneng, 10, look through the selection at the book fair in the library. Families brought in food from their native cultures to share at the festival which also featured a bake sale, square dancing and zucchini sculptures.

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will work, exhibit and sell art on the grass areas adjoining the Ferry Building Gallery 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily until Oct. 31. Permit applications: email gallery@westvancouver.ca. Info: 604-925-7266.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2233.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-9832896.

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604980-1699 or www.gcartstudio@shaw.ca.

Grouse Mountain: North Vancouver.

Artists for Conservation: Supporting nature through art with 90 original paintings and sculptures for sale Oct. 13-21. There will also be demos, art workshops and presentations. Info: www.grousemountain.com/afc.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

On Our Walls: Paintings by Grazyna Wolski will be on display starting Oct. 6.

Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.lionsbayartgallery.com or 604921-7865.

Featuring established and upcoming artists.

Loutet Farm: East 14th Street and Rufus Ave., North Vancouver.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

Lynn Valley United Church Gallery: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: www. lynnvalleychurch.com.

A Gallery Launch will take place Friday, Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m. The ongoing exhibit will feature art of the community, in the community, for the community. RSVP: 604-987-2114 or llvuc@telus. net.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th

St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604990-3700, ext. 8016 or www.northvanmuseum. ca.

Wallpaper — Posters and the Art of Persuasion: A selection of posters from the archive’s ephemera collection will run until Dec. 22.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www. presentationhousegall.com.

Annette Kelm: Contemporary photography will be on display until Oct. 14.

Frank Horvat, a pioneer in fashion photography, will have his work displayed Oct. 19-Dec. 23.

Opening reception: Friday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.

Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: www. satellitegallery.ca.

Dorothy: A new series of works by artist Myfanwy MacLeod will run until Nov. 10. The exhibition will feature origami made from pages of Playboy magazines in which playmate Dorothy Stratten appeared.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.

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CALENDAR From page 20 of North Shore landscapes by Jean Taylor and ceramics by Sue Rankin will be displayed until Oct. 28.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.

Odd Occurrences: Images inspired by oral and visual storytelling by Kristin Bjornerud, Tamara Bond, Tomoyo Ihaya and Carrie Walker will run until Oct. 14.

Storyteller leading children and adults in inventing stories: Sunday, Oct. 7, 3 p.m.

Art Party: A fundraising exhibition Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Original artwork by more then 50 artists will be sold for $100, $200 or $300. The exhibition will continue until Oct. 20.

Traveling Women: An exhibition by Kwan S. Yu in oils that portrays transit riders will run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 18.

Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-9225356 or www.sheltonart.com.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

Beyond Beautiful: Washes of oil on paper celebrating the female form by Bruno will be on display until Oct. 14.

Snippets and Snogs: An exhibition of mosaics in bone china by Judy Oke and wood carvings by Charles Rice will run from Oct 16 to 28.

Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Space Emmarts Studio: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-375-0694 or www.emmarts.ca.

Show and Sale: The first Saturday of each month noon-5 p.m.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or www. starfireattheferries.com.

Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, See more page 24

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Permissive Tax Exemptions For 2013–2015 Notice is hereby given that the Council for the District of North Vancouver intends to consider the adoption of “2013 - 2015 Tax Exemptions by Council Bylaw 7942, 2012”, “2013 - 2015 Taxation Exemptions For Places of Public Worship Bylaw 7943, 2012” and “2013 - 2015 Taxation Exemption for North Vancouver Museum and Archives Warehouse Facility Bylaw 7949, 2012” at the Regular Council meeting to be held on Monday, October 15, 2012. Bylaws 7942, 7943 and 7949 will provide the following properties with an exemption from the payment of Municipal taxes for the years of 2013 to 2015. Note: The tax figures below are estimates only, and will be modified based on changes in assessment and tax rates as determined by Council for the years 2013, 2014 and 2015:

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North Shore Crisis Services Society St. John Society (B.C. and Yukon) North Shore Disability Resource Centre Assoc.

North Shore Disability Resource Centre Assoc.

Canadian Mental Health Association Canadian Mental Health Association Change the World Foundation (Harvest Project) Hollyburn Family Services Hollyburn Family Services District of West Vancouver - Parkland District of West Vancouver - Parkland District of West Vancouver - Parkland Greater Vancouver Water District VIAM Holdings Ltd. - NV Museum & Archives Deep Cove Parent Participation Preschool Society Highlands Out-of-School Care Society Novaco Day Care Centre Society Trotin and Trottinnette Preschool North Shore Neighborhood House North Shore Neighborhood House Deep Cove Cultural Society N.V. Community Players RNB Dance Theatre Arts Society Parkgate Community Services Society North Shore Neighbourhood House Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool Lynn Valley Parent Participation Preschool Lynn Valley Seniors Assoc.

Delbrook Partnership for Quality Child Care Assoc.

Deep Cove Rowing Hollyburn Family Services Capilano Tennis Club Family Services of the North Shore Aga Khan Foundation Canada North Shore Winter Club (curling portion only) North Shore Disability Resource Centre Assoc.

North Shore Disability Resource Centre Assoc.

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n/a 106/107 - 223 Mountain Hwy 3158 Mountain Hwy 3140 Mountain Hwy 1573 Arborlynn Dr 1198 Harold Road 1071 - 1091 Roosevelt Cres 3212 Mount Seymour Parkway 3218 Mount Seymour Parkway Lot A, Blk 23 & 24, D.L.s 601 & 607, Plan 4740 Prtn Blk A lying east of Lot B, D.L. 764 Lot B, Block A, D.L.764 Capilano River Regional Park Blk G, D.L. 602, Plan 10857 1480 and 1482 Columbia St 1204 Caledonia Ave 3150 Colwood Dr 1370 Redwood St 380 West Kings Road 1230 W. 20th Street 1255 Eldon Road 4360 Gallant Ave 815 East 11th St 3355 Mountain Hwy 949 Lytton Street 3361 Mountain Hwy 800 Lytton St 3220 Mountain Hwy 940 Lynn Valley Rd 3111 Stanley Ave 2156 Banbury Road n/a 2500 Capilano Rd 399 Seymour River Pl 1150 Gladwin Dr 1325 East Keith Rd 5793 Nancy Greene Way 4060 Shone Rd 4338 Quinton Pl 3625 Banff Court 2985 Newmarket Dr 4537 Capilano Rd 3091 Paisley Road 3660 Maginnis Ave 3403 Mount Seymour Pkwy 1693 Coleman St 2490 Edgemont Blvd 4410 Capilano Rd 1240 Barlynn Cres 1904 Peters Rd 1075 Federick Rd 1680 Ross Rd 3636 Norwood Ave 2555 Whiteley Court 1335 East 27th St

*Description of Proposed Exemption 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(a) 224(2)(b) 224(2)(b) 224(2)(b) 224(2)(b) 224(2)(b) 224(2)(c) 224(2)(c) 224(2)(c) 224(2)(c) 224(2)(c) 224(2)(c) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(d) 224(2)(g) 224(2)(i) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(j) 224(2)(k) 224(2)(k)

Est. 2013 $

Est. 2014 $

Est. 2015 $

3,213 7,728 1,925 8,875 1,947 1,782 14,899 1,843 1,999 9,322 3,737 2,185 18,673 8,803 824 97 1,922 804 283 297 16,952 9,656 17,113 10,282 1,698 723 854 1,972 606 4,330 2,830 7,869 1,068 57,478 2,935 2,766 2,463 3,381 21,901 3,501 2,125 2,760 2,083 1,954 1,941 2,808 2,280 2,309 2,239 1,874 1,962 2,444 60,478 23,876

3,373 8,114 2,021 9,319 2,045 1,871 15,644 1,936 2,098 9,789 3,924 2,294 19,606 9,243 865 102 2,018 845 297 312 17,800 10,139 17,969 10,797 1,783 760 897 2,071 636 4,546 2,972 8,263 1,121 60,352 3,082 2,904 2,586 3,550 22,996 3,676 2,231 2,898 2,187 2,052 2,039 2,948 2,394 2,424 2,351 1,968 2,060 2,566 63,502 25,070

3,542 8,520 2,122 9,785 2,147 1,964 16,426 2,032 2,203 10,278 4,120 2,409 20,587 9,706 909 107 2,119 887 312 327 18,690 10,646 18,868 11,336 1,872 798 942 2,174 668 4,774 3,120 8,676 1,177 63,370 3,236 3,049 2,715 3,728 24,145 3,859 2,343 3,043 2,297 2,154 2,140 3,096 2,514 2,546 2,469 2,067 2,163 2,695 66,677 26,323

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30% Exemption Organization

Address

*Description of Proposed Exemption

St Stephen's Church St Pius X Church Capilano United Church

1330 East 24th St 1150 Mount Seymour Rd 2260 Philip Ave

224(2)(f)(ii)&(iii) 224(2)(f)(ii)&(iii) 224(2)(f)(ii)&(iii)

Est. 2013 $

Est. 2014 $

Est. 2015 $

306 705 497

321 740 521

777

337 547

Permissive Tax Exemption for 2013 Notice is hereby given that the Council for the District of North Vancouver intends to consider the adoption of “Tax Exemption for 2013 Ice Sports North Shore Bylaw 7950, 2012” at the Regular Council meeting to be held on Monday, October 15, 2012. Bylaw 7950 will provide the following property with an exemption from the payment of Municipal taxes for the year 2013. Note: The tax figures below are estimates only, and will be modified based on changes in assessment and tax rates as determined by Council for the years 2013, 2014, and 2015.

100% Exemption *Description of Proposed Exemption

Organization

Address

Ice Sports North Shore

2411 Mt. Seymour Parkway

224(2)(d)

Est. 2013 $

Est. 2014 $

Est. 2015 $

81,363

85,431

89,703

Copies of “2013 - 2015 Tax Exemptions by Council Bylaw 7942, 2012”, “2013 - 2015 Taxation Exemptions For Places of Public Worship Bylaw 7943, 2012”, “2013 - 2015 Taxation Exemption for North Vancouver Museum and Archives Warehouse Facility Bylaw 7949, 2012”, “Tax Exemption for 2013 Ice Sports North Shore Bylaw 7950, 2012” and relevant background material are available for review in the District of North Vancouver Clerk’s Office and the Finance Department at the Municipal Hall. The Municipal Hall is located at 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver and is open Monday through Friday, except Statutory Holidays, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For further information, please call Cristina Rucci, Social Planner, at 604-990-2274 or Elio Iorio, Manager – Revenue and Taxation, at 604-990-2225.

* For a detailed description of the exemptions, please see below.

Permissive Tax Exemptions Extract of Community Charter

224 (1) A council may, by bylaw in accordance with this section, exempt land or improvements, or both, referred to in subsection (2) from taxation under section 197 (1) (a) [municipal property taxes], to the extent, for the period and subject to the conditions provided in the bylaw.

(2) Tax exemptions may be provided under this section for the following: (a) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not-for-profit corporation, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose that is directly related to the purposes of the corporation; (b) land or improvements that (i) are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority, and (ii) the council considers are used for a purpose of the local authority; (c) land or improvements that the council considers would otherwise qualify for exemption under section 220 [general statutory exemptions] were it not for a secondary use; (d) the interest of a public authority, local authority or any other corporation or organization in land or improvements that are used or occupied by the corporation or organization if (i) the land or improvements are owned by a public authority or local authority, and (ii) the land or improvements are used by the corporation or organization for a purpose in relation to which an exemption under this Division or Division 6 of this Part would apply or could be provided if the land or improvements were owned by that corporation or organization; (f) in relation to property that is exempt under section 220 (1) (h) [buildings for public worship], (i) an area of land surrounding the exempt building, (ii) a hall that the council considers is necessary to the exempt building and the land on which the hall stands, and (iii) an area of land surrounding a hall that is exempt under subparagraph (ii); (g) land or improvements used or occupied by a religious organization, as tenant or licensee, for the purpose of public worship or for the purposes of a hall that the council considers is necessary to land or improvements so used or occupied; (i) land or improvements owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground or for public athletic or recreational purposes; (j) land or improvements owned or held by a person or organization and operated as a licensed community care facility or registered assisted living residence under the Community Care Facility Act; (k) land or improvements for which a grant has been made, after March 31, 1974, under the Housing Construction (Elderly Citizens) Act before its repeal.

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CALENDAR From page 21 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-9861911, local 2053.

B-Gallery: The second half of an exchange exhibition with Tokyo will run until Oct. 20.

Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North

Vancouver. Hours: WednesdayFriday, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 604-2091197 or www.195studios.ca.

First Saturdays: Community artists will open their studios the first Saturday of every month, noon-5 p.m.

Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-9240122 or www.tartooful.com.

Delivery: A new series of works

by Kathryn Lissack will be on display until Nov. 14.

Teck Gallery: SFU Vancouver

Campus, 515 West Hastings.

Open during campus hours.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257407 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-

Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Info: 604-925-7290.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver.

Museum hours: TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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West Coast Modernism: The launch of a book dedicated to photographs by Selwyn Pullan will run Oct. 10-Dec. 15. Admission by donation.

Opening reception: Tuesday.

Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m.

CONCERTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Cap Classics: An English Stew will perform a free concert Friday, Oct. 5, 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m.

Cap Classics: A free performance of songs and sonatas for flutes and pianos Friday, Oct. 26, 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m.

Cap Jazz Series: Luciana Souza will perform with “A” Band and NiteCap Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

The Fab Fourever will perform a Beatles tribute concert Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $37.50.

Snatam Kaur Live in Concert: A sacred chant concert Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $46-$69 for adults and $29/$18 for children.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@shaw.ca or 604-9294019.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www. firstimpressionstheatre.com. or 604-929-9456.

Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-5580928.

A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson’s Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month.

Jim Byrnes will perform a CD release show for his new country inspired album Sunday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Admission: $27/$25. Tickets: www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.

Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-981-6335.

The Vienna Boys Choir will perform a crowd pleasing repertoire Sunday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$45/$30.

Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: www. lynnvalleychurch.com.

Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: Arnie the Carnie will perform Oct. 5 and The Three Kings will perform Oct. 12. Admission by suggested donation of $10. The third Friday of each month, youth are invited for dinner and the show for $15 with tickets purchased by 5 p.m.

Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

NEWS photos Mike Wakefield

DRESSIER pieces are trending in menswear this fall, with suits and sports jackets in high demand. Above: Darrell Ross of West Vancouver’s Baracos + Brand in a Sand trim-fit suit ($795) and 7 Downie St. shirt ($158). At right: Ross sports a more casual look in Sand grey jeans ($228), a Hugo Boss shirt ($175) and a Hugo Boss sports jacket ($795).

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SPORTS jackets and slimmer fits are dominating menswear this fall, as dressier pieces take everyday outfits to the next level.

Casual looks have been a hallmark of both men’s and women’s fashion in the last few years. But according to several North Shore retailers, dress shirts and casual pants are taking over business from jeans and Tshirts.

“I think the younger guy who doesn’t wear suits to work is really fascinated by suits and that’s the big push right now,” said Christine Baracos, owner of Baracos + Brand in West Vancouver. The store recently opened in the space that for 19 years housed The Mensroom, co-owned by Baracos.

“Now, because these young successful guys aren’t being told to wear a jacket, they are wearing a jacket,” said Baracos.

Some of the pieces are almost cardigan-like, but are still shaped like a jacket, and most are trim with narrow lapels, said Baracos.

Popular colours for jackets and denim include dark brown, navy and charcoal. Brights are also in the picture, said Baracos.

“There’s a lot more colour this fall with respect to shirting and sweaters,” she said, citing electric blue, orange and emerald green as examples.

Robert Reed, store manager of Tip Top Tailors at Park Royal, said men with narrower suit jackets and pants should opt for shirts with similar silhouettes.

“The worst look you want to see is someone with a slim fit pant with a slim jacket or suit and a shirt that is really baggy

and puffy,” he said.

Tip Top is offering a selection of tailored shirts and sweaters including cashmere blends, Vnecks and argyles.

“It’s been an awesome season,” said Reed, adding men are getting more and more comfortable shopping for themselves rather than with a partner.

The store’s Facebook page also helps with that, suggesting tips on how to pull off certain looks.

“It’s telling us the things that customers are afraid to ask,” he said.

Also at Park Royal is Boys’ Co, which showcases a variety of hip brands and is heavily influenced by the runways of New York and Los Angeles.

The store is seeing a demand for coloured casual pants this fall in shades of red, green, blue and mustard.

“It was a long time coming,” said founder David Goldman.

“Sooner or later the cycle has to change where guys have so many jeans in their wardrobe, they just want something different.”

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LOOK Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley. Hours are Friday, 2-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $7, children ages 12 and under are free. For details, visitfraservalleybeadshow.ca.

Block Party: Unity Clothing Inc. will host a block party to celebrate Lower Lonsdale businesses on Thursday, Oct. 11, 7-10 p.m. at the boutique, 108 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. There will be live music, door prizes and special discounts.

Fraser Valley Bead Show is this weekend, Oct. 1214 at the Coast Hotel &

Eco Fashion Week will take place at Robson Square Oct. 16-18. On Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., Value Village will host a special runway show featuring thriftstore outfits assembled by fashion stylists Nicolette LangAnderson, Tony Vu and Mimi Lauzon. Visit ecofashionweek.com for a full schedule of events.

Thrifty chic: The Thrift Shop at Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Ave., just off Mount Seymour Parkway) is open Thursdays, 2-8 p.m.

Make way for fall fashions by

clearing out unwanted clothing and accessories and donating them to the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Clothesline program. Clothesline accepts gently used clothing, all clothbased items, shoes, boots, books, toys and more. Visit www.diabetes.ca for dropoff locations.

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They look forward to seeing all of their old clients at their new location in Ambleside

North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in embroidery and beading at St. Martin’s Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. Info: 604-922-4032.

— Compiled by Layne Christensen Fashion File is a weekly column.

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sportswear, garments are often made with luxurious material, he said.

“We sort of up our game that way by getting a little bit more in the way of sophisticated fabrics,” he said. Maintaining a high-quality selection is even more crucial as American retailers such as Nordstrom set up shop in Vancouver, he added. So far, it seems to be working as business is up from the same time last year.

“We think we are competing with the best of the best.”

The boutique also offers trendy accessories, including the Vancouver-based Herschel backpacks, watches, ties and shoes.

Baracos + Brand is hosting a Custom Fitted Suit Event, Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver. The event will feature suits at three price points: $399, $650 and $999, as well as complimentary breakfast and lunch. To book a 20-minute appointment call 604-925-1812.

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MUSIC

Cellist returns for concert

Desmond Hoebig performs with the VSO at the Orpheum on Oct. 6 ■ Pictures at an Exhibition, from VSO’s Musically Speaking series, with Desmond Hoebig on cello, Saturday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m., at the Orpheum Theatre.

Tickets: $17-$62 at vancouversymphony.ca

Layne Christensen lchristensen@nsnews.com

WITH both parents as music teachers and an older sister a virtuoso violinist, Desmond Hoebig might have been swayed by youthful rebellion to pursue another career path.

But the Vancouver-born Houston-based cellist doesn’t recall giving anything but a career in music a second thought.

“I will say that being in the middle of a musical family, it was the most natural thing to do,” says Hoebig, in Vancouver for a performance Saturday with the VSO. Chatting on the phone from his mother’s home in North Vancouver, Hoebig, who turns 51 next week, recalls that during his upbringing “music was year round.” During the school year, the family home filled with the sounds of dad Helmut’s violin and viola students and mom Patricia’s voice and piano students while in the summer, the family would head off together to The Banff Arts Festival and others like it.

Hoebig, who attended Handsworth secondary, left home as a teen to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. His studies there were followed by four years at the Juilliard School in New York City, where a close-knit group of Canadian talent (his sister, the violinist Gwen Hoebig, and pianists Angela Cheng and Andrew Tunis among them) helped with any homesickness.

“As amazing as New York City is, for a young Canadian away from home, having our

group of Canadian friends really watch out for us made it like a large family,” he says.

If there was any youthful rebellion in Hoebig’s formative years as a cellist, there are no signs of it in his musical bio. As a young cellist, he was a first prize winner at the Munich International Competition, the CBC Talent Competition and the Canadian Music Competition.

During his 27-year career in music, Hoebig served as associate principal of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He was principal cellist of the Houston Symphony Orchestra for 12 years before joining the Cleveland Orchestra. Six years later Hoebig returned to Houston but not to the symphony.

In 2009, he joined the faculty of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston as a professor of cello.

Hoebig says the transition from performer to professor was an easy one. “It’s a very nice living being a university professor,” he says, noting the high calibre of students and faculty alike.

And despite his teaching role, he has no plans to retire his white tie and tails. “Rice encourages us to continue performing so I don’t actually think of myself as having finished the performing career,” says Hoebig, who performs mostly chamber music, not grand orchestral works, these days.

His Vancouver visit includes a side trip to the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival for a midweek recital with pianist Jon Kimura Parker, his roommate at Juilliard and fellow professor at Rice. And he continues to perform with his sister Gwen, longtime concertmaster of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and her husband, the pianist David Moroz, with whom he formed the HoebigMoroz Trio in 1979.

Saturday’s performance with the Vancouver Symphony

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Orchestra is not Hoebig’s first. He debuted as a soloist with the VSO at eight, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia. And his last performance here was the Brahms Double Concerto in 2007.

Hoebig will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Mozart-inspired Variations on a Rococo Theme.

Also on Saturday’s symphony program are Ravel’s Alborada del gracioso, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition orchestrated by Ravel, and Ippolitov-Ivanov’s Caucasian Sketches, Suite No. 1, Op. 10: Procession of the Sardar.

The cellist has performed the Tchaikovsky in public on just four other occasions. He studied the Variations while at Juilliard and first played it in concert at age 20, as a finalist at the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.

“It’s a wonderful work that is very, very exciting,” he says.

“Beautiful, very romantic, and one of the major cello concertos of the literature.”

New CD releases New and upcoming CD releases: Oct. 2 Beth Orton — Sugaring Season; Diana Krall — Glad Rag Doll; Iris Dement — Sing the Delta; Rupa and the April Fishes — Build; The Tragically Hip — Now for Plan A; Tift Merritt — Traveling Alone; Tilly and the Wall — Heavy Mood.

Oct. 9 A.C. Newman — Shut Down the Streets; Ellie Goulding — Halcyon; Lo’Jo — Cinema El Mundo; Meshell Ndegeocello — Pour une âme souveraine; Tame Impala — Lonerism.

Oct. 16 Daphni — SIAOLONG; Donald Fagen — Sunken Condos; K’Naan — Country, God Or

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CELLIST Desmond Hoebig, who attended Handsworth secondary, joined the faculty of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston as a professor of cello in 2009.

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CALENDAR From page 24 Mars will perform a benefit recital in support of Chelsea Steyns who is battling a rare from of brain cancer Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Admission: $20/$10. Info: 778-554-6277.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www. phtheatre.org or 604-9903474.

Jazz at Presentation House Studio: A weekly series embracing the full spectrum of jazz and improvised music Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door.

Shipbuilders’ Plaza: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver.

Dino DiNicolo will perform Friday, Oct. 19, 8-8:45 p.m.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

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TriVo: The vocal trio of Dawn Pemberton, Karla Mundy and Brian Tate will perform Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

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The Rota Trio: Clarinetist Gene Ramsbottom, cellist Lee Duckles and pianist Richard Epp will perform Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257407 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.

Friday Night Concert Series — Lions Gate Classics: Members of Lions Gate Sinfonia will play selections from the library’s new orchestra collection Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Friday Night Concert Series — Soultrax: A tribute to George Benson and Jimmy Smith Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

THEATRE Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Dancing at Lughnasa: A man recalls 1936, during the Festival of Lughnasa when he was a seven-year-old boy Oct. 17-20 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 2 p.m.

Admission: $22/$15/$10.

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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: A comedy about a variety of people taking refuge in an old inn during a storm Wednesdays to Saturdays, Oct. 5-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

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Do You Want What I Have Got? A Craigslist Cantata: Personal ads set to music Oct. 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$29/$15.

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Tickets: $32/$28/$24/$20.

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Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You!: A musical cabaret that chronicles Warren Kimmel’s career in South Africa Oct. 5, 8 p.m. and Oct. 6, 2 and 8 p.m.

Tickets: $28/$23.

My Mother’s Story: Based on the lives of real women, this play looks at the complicated relationships we hold with the most important woman in our lives Oct. 17-28 at 8 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $28/$23.

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The Murder Room: A comedy mystery Wednesdays to Saturdays, Oct. 19-Nov.

3 at 8 p.m. Preview Oct. 18.

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Soulful Stone sensational at Commodore BEING THERE

■ Joss Stone at the Commodore, Sept. 27.

Terry Peters tpeters@nsnews.com

JOSS Stone pranced onto the stage at the Commodore full of energy that spilled over into the audience.

NEWS photo Terry Peters

SINGING with her ten-piece band Joss Stone had a great sound layered behind her amazing voice.

Opening up with “(For God’s Sake) Give More Power to the People,” the second track off her latest album, Soul Sessions: Vol. 2, she had everyone pumping their fists in the air.

Stone followed with another song off the new album, “While You’re Out Looking for Sugar,” before mixing in some older material. She took the time to talk to the audience frequently and appeared genuinely delighted with all the applause and comments she received.

With her ten-piece band Stone had a great sound layered behind her amazing voice. Seeing her on stage it’s hard to believe that such a petite young woman can have such a powerful voice. But she does and she uses it so well. Not content with just her 3 back up singers Stone got the entire audience singing on a number of songs and with an infectious enthusiasm worked the room to louder and louder choruses.

Stone drew from her full repertoire of songs including “You’ve Got the Love” by The Source, that fellow British singer Florence and the Machine also covered. She closed out her encore performance with an extended version of her hit, “Right to be Wrong,” that saw Stone leave the stage first, followed in turn by the band after each enjoyed a moment in the spotlight until there were just the drummer and two guitarists to close out the night.

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FILM

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■ Winnie. Directed by Darrell James Roodt.

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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is a walking, breathing contradiction.

The “Mother of the Nation” stood by husband Nelson Mandela’s side while he was imprisoned for 27 years, keeping the antiapartheid movement going in his absence. She was also convicted of kidnapping, and charged with over 40 counts of fraud. She was a wildly popular, if divisive, MP yet rarely attended parliament.

It’s that incongruity that director Darrell James Roodt strives to highlight in the new biopic Winnie, starring Jennifer Hudson in the lead role. Working from Winnie Mandela: A Life, by Anné Mariè du Preez Bezdrob, the film focuses on the activist’s early life and courtship with Mandela, in order to temper the scandals that plagued her later years.

The film opens with pastoral shots of the Transkei, at the very beginning. “Enough girls now, we need a boy,” says dad, as he picks up his newborn baby girl — his sixth — while mom sits panting in the corner. Young Winnie (Unathi Kapela) spends her childhood trying to be the son her father never had, stick-fighting with the local boys and eschewing the conventional roles of South African girls.

Early on, young Winnie outpaces her schoolteacher father and leaves home to study social work in Johannesburg in the 1950s.

Winnie (now played by Hudson) is offered a full ride to a college in Boston, but chooses to remain in her home country instead. How can she leave when there are 10 abandoned babies a week at the Soweto Hospital?

She and Nelson Mandela (Terrence Howard) meet cute, at a bus stop. He offers her a ride, she politely declines. But she is more receptive to the politically active Mandela, the one who declares that “ours is the struggle for justice,

not domination.” While some South Africans advocate violence, Mandela dreams of a democratic homeland.

Marriage and children follow. As Mandela’s status in the African National Congress rises, so does the police presence. The brutality of the regime is shown best in small moments, as when the police chief (Elias Koteas) violates the last piece of the newlyweds’ wedding cake.

Winnie continues fighting against apartheid after her husband is imprisoned early in their marriage. She is jailed herself, spending almost 400 days in solitary confinement. “The harder they try to silence him, the louder I will become,” she says.

All but one white South African (Wendy Crewson, as Winnie’s friend and co-worker) is demonized, and portrayed as a little nutso.

If you thought the obsessive police chief was bad, wait until you see Winnie’s female warden (Anriette Van Wyk) lose her cool and stomp on a family of ants.

Nelson and Winnie fall out over the Mandela United Football Club, Winnie’s bodyguards, who do more than their share of strong-arming on the streets of Soweto. Rumours of infidelity drive a wedge between the couple, though not as much as Winnie’s sanction of violence and “necklacing” – a gruesome ritual in which alleged informants are made to wear a tire around their neck, which is then lit on fire.

But it’s the death of a 13-year-old boy that’s the final straw: Winnie is charged with kidnapping and assault. When, after 27 years, Mandela is freed, one of the first orders of business is to leave Winnie behind.

It’s a comprehensive portrait viewed from an emotional arm’s-length: Winnie’s ups and downs are given equal weight; no judgment is passed. As a result, fine performances

by Hudson and Howard aren’t pushed to greatness. Orchestration early on threatens to drown out the proceedings, before the film finds its footing in later scenes. But for a generation whose apartheid education largely consists of U2 lyrics, Winnie offers a decent overview of the life of South Africa’s second most-famous citizen.

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ROB Stewart shot 400 hours of raw footage in more than 15 countries while making his new documentary Revolution. He’s screening his latest work at the Vancouver International Film Festival on Oct. 6, 7 and 10.

Revolution targets youth From page 13

is not another issue, there’s not one of many environmental issues, this is the issue that humans are facing right now,” he says.

Revolution likely would not have been made if not for the warm reaction that greeted Sharkwater, according to Stewart.

“As Sharkwater came out I went from thinking humanity and people are capable of so much evil destroying ecosystems and wildlife . . . and started to see the response from people that went to bat and started fighting for sharks in all sorts of countries around the world and that gave me a radically different view of people.”

The barrier between the way the world is and the way it could be is a lack of knowledge, according to Stewart.

“People will make decisions that perpetuate human life and other ecosystems on this planet if they’re educated, if they just know what’s going on they’ll make the right decisions,” he says.

When discussing Revolution, Stewart speaks in impassioned, breathless speeches.

“We’re facing a world that by the middle of this century has no fish, no reefs, no rainforest, and nine billion people on a planet that can’t even sustain the seven billion that live here currently, if current trends continue, and if the scientists are right,” he says. “Our survival as a species is in jeopardy and we need to do

something about it, and that’s what drove the new movie.”

Revolution is 90 minutes, but Stewart says it took a year to edit his 400 hours of raw footage down to one feature-length film.

The movie is aimed at young people with the goal of substantially changing our lifestyle.

“Changing lightbulbs and driving different cars is all well and good, but it’s only going to get us a small fraction of the way there. We need to change our government, we need to change our corporations, we need to change our system of economy,” he says. “If we changed the design flaws of this pre-revolutionary civilization we could live in paradise.”

The movie covers a serious topic, but to reach its target audience, a dose of coolness is necessary.

“To educate people, we’ve created Revolution, trying to give the public the most important information, I think, of our time, but sort of disguised as entertainment,” Stewart explains.

“When I made Sharkwater, it was designed not really for a specific audience, but I made it so that I thought it was cool, and I thought if I thought it was cool as a 26 year old, then other people would think it would be cool. And I did the same thing with Revolution, except on Revolution I already knew that the people that are going to change the world the most are probably the kids, the young people.”

THE documentary features a look at the Alberta tar sands and the effect they have on the environment.

ROB Stewart en route to COP16 in Cancun Mexico.

LEMURS once thrived in the wild but they are now part of the high percentage of species that can only be found in Madagascar. Now Madagascar, the environment that they depend on, is being threatened by pollution and poverty.

CHARLIE Veron, the ‘godfather’ of coral, is the former chief scientist at the Australian Institute of Marine Science. Rob Stewart visited Veron to learn about ocean acidification and what it is doing to the oceans.

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■ The Last Time I Saw Macao. (Portugal, 2012, Directors: João Pedro Rodrigues and João Rui Guerra da Mata). Visit viff.org for full schedule.

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João Pedro Rodrigues headed to Macao, China, in the hopes of shooting a documentary.

The non-fiction film would centre around the childhood memories of João Rui Guerra da Mata, Rodrigues’ long-time art director, who grew up in China’s gambling haven.

“We got funded in Portugal to make a documentary about Macao; which was basically about João Rui’s memories or places where he had lived and how they’d changed during the years. . . .

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While shooting what would become the documentary portion of the film, the filmmakers found Guerra da Mata’s old house, his school, the market where he shopped, and the beach he frequented.

Rodrigues has spent most of his life in Lisbon, Portugal, and says he couldn’t resist exploring his country’s former colony, and venturing to the places Guerra da Mata never knew.

“We got lost in the labyrinth of the city,” Rodrigues remembers.

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BOOKS WHISTLER READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL OCT. 12-14

Whistler fest explores mountain culture Three-day event hosted by the Vicious Circle

Neville Judd Contributing Writer

A comfy bed and a good book sound like the perfect antidote to the onset of fall, but organizers of the Whistler Readers and Writers Festival have something less solitary in mind.

From Oct. 12-14, the resort will celebrate the art of storytelling with a celebrated lineup of Canadian and international authors. Panel discussions, workshops, and speaking events make up the festival, which also pairs authors with wine and jazz at a Saturday-night gala to be held at the Chateau Fairmont Whistler. The Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre will host the festival’s opening night reception.

Whistler’s festival events have an intimate feel, say organizers, who add that booklovers can interact and connect with top authors from all over North America.

Headlining is Canadian author Alistair MacLeod, best known for his critically acclaimed collection of short-stories Island as well as his multiple award-winning novel No Great Mischief.

Lawrence Hill, author of the international best-seller and prize winning The Book of Negroes will be there, along with short-story author and journalist Zsuzsi Gartner (Better Living Through Plastic Explosives). Also speaking will be young adult writer Susan Juby (Alice, I Think, The Woefield Poultry Collective); non-fiction and fiction writer Margaret Macpherson (Nellie McClung: Voice for the Voiceless, Body Trade); historical fiction novelist Jack Whyte (A Dream of Eagles, The Templar Trilogy); fiction and poetry writer Miranda Hill (Sleeping Funny) and celebrated poet John Burnside (Black Cat Bone).

Local author and festival director Stella Harvey will be releasing her new book Nicolai’s Daughters.

In 2001, Harvey founded the Whistler Writers Group, otherwise known as The Vicious Circle.

“Our first festival was 20 people in my living room,” laughs Harvey. “We had a guest author — Andreas Schroeder — and a workshop the following day. We were finished by 4:30!”

The group now has about 150 members and has seen See Festival page 40

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IN 2000 Whistler’s Stella Harvey took out an ad in the local papers looking for others to form a writing group. A decade later The Vicious Circle is celebrating its thriving Sea to Sky group with the three-day Whistler Readers and Writers Festival.

Developing a community of writers ■ 2012 Whistler Readers and Writers Festival, Oct. 12-14, Whistler, B.C. For more information and a full schedule of events visit theviciouscircle.ca.

John Goodman jgoodman@nsnews.com Stella Harvey spoke to the North Shore News about the history of The Vicious Circle and what to expect at next weekend’s Whistler Readers and Writers Festival.

North Shore News: How did The Vicious Circle get started in Whistler?

Stella Harvey: I’ve always written stuff here and there but I had another career and I was working in Europe for three years. When we decided to come back I sort of thought this might be a good time. I started to do short fiction and I had some of it published in literary magazines and then from there wrote the novel that is coming out.

In terms of the writers group and the festival, when we came back to Canada we settled in Whistler in August of 2000 so I thought if I’m

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going to do this writing thing it would be nice to have some support. I went to the library and they said they didn’t think there was a writing group. I put an ad in the local papers, in the Pique and the Question, and asked if there was anyone interested in getting together to talk about writing, critiquing that kind of stuff, and 26 people showed up at my door for the first meeting.

North Shore News: How does The Vicious Circle operate as a group?

Stella Harvey: I’ve experimented with a bunch of different formats but really what I was trying to do is spend some time forming

critique groups and there are now three critique groups in Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton. After starting the group I thought it would be nice to have developmental types of workshops and reading events in Whistler as opposed to having to go somewhere else for that sort of stuff and in 2001 we had our first festival which really was a fancy word for 20 people in my living room on Friday night.

We had a master workshop. The first person who came as our guest author was Andreas Schroeder who teaches at UBC. He also came last year because 2011 was our tenth anniversary and I thought it would be kind of neat for him to come and participate in the festival and see how it’s grown from 20 people to last year we had just under 300.

We’ve expanded with a bunch of different things — we’ve had weeklong sessions and we’ve had master classes we’ve experimented with. In the last five years we’ve developed a formula that really works — we have a writer in residence program that runs for a couple of

months in the fall for up to 12 writers working one-onone with a guest author. This year our guest author is Fred Stenson from Alberta and in addition to that we have the festival in October.

The festival has master workshops that are geared for every level of writer. They deal with different topics. We have something on writing for young adults, we have something on poetry. We also have workshops that are more specific to fiction writing, such as this year Zsuzsi Gartner will be teaching a workshop on point of view.

North Shore News: Do the writers you sign on for the festival determine what the workshops will be? Susan Juby will be in Whistler this year and she is recognized for her work in young adult fiction.

Stella Harvey: It’s something that’s there every year. One of the goals that I tried to achieve every year is try to make the festival inclusive to everyone. We try to target young writers, for example.

Susan Juby this year and last year we had the same kind of thing where a writer

does a workshop, whether it is in high school or in the library, because the library has a writing group going for young people under the age of 19. We partner with the library or the schools for young writers and then we also have something for adult writers.

One thing we do every year is an evaluation after every workshop and I ask ‘What did you like, what didn’t you like, what would you suggest?’ Workshops that aren’t very popular or people didn’t find useful sort of fall by the wayside. I look at all the suggestions that people make and I try to, as much as possible, accommodate those suggestions. The workshops in particular are always changing although there is continuing interest in creative nonfiction, journalism, writing for young adults, poetry and different aspects of fiction.

And then we bring different authors every year.

It really depends on the feedback I get every year and then I try to bring in the right others to make it happen.

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ALISTAIR Macleod (left) and Zsuzsi Gartner will be part of the Whistler Readers and Writers Festival’s opening night gala Oct. 12 at the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre. Gartner will also host a 9 a.m. morning workshop, Me, You, Her, Him: The Power of POV, on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Festival has lost none of its intimacy From page 39 its annual festival grow to a three-day event, attracting internationally acclaimed writers and about 300 participants last year.

But, says Harvey, the festival has lost none of its intimacy.

“One of the things we hear most in evaluations by guests and authors is that intimacy is a great strength of the festival.

The fact that you can share lunch or a coffee with the authors and hear about the books they like, or what their motivations are, is definitely appreciated.”

Saturday night’s “Wine, Books and Jazz” event at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a first for the festival, says Harvey, who hopes it will be another way to cultivate that intimacy. “It will be a pub-like setting and a chance to share a drink with authors while listening to good music.”

The New Orleans Ale Stars take the stage with swing-era jazz at 7:30 p.m.

In partnership with the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, the Whistler Readers and Writers Festival is offering “Book and Bed” packages. The full “Book and Bed” package starts at $658 and includes two full event passes (entry to 14 events over the festival weekend) for the festival plus accommodation for two nights, based on two sharing.

For more information, visit www.theviciouscircle.ca and www.fairmont.com/whistler, or call 1 800 606-8244.

Events inclusive and interactive From page 39

North Shore News: Has a community of writers developed because of The Vicious Circle?

Stella Harvey: Yes, I think it’s pretty interesting that 26 people would respond to an ad so I think people were writing but writing on their own. We have really built a community of writers in the Sea to Sky corridor. Everything we do is meant to be inclusive. We’ve provided grants for young writers, we’ve provided grants for First Nations writers, we’ve targeted the schools. We’ve experimented with spoken word events which attracts a younger demographic than your standard reading event.

This year we are doing something totally new, we’re experimenting with music, the culinary arts and writing — on Saturday night in the first hour writers wil talk about what their favourite books are, or where their motivations lie, that sort of thing, and then the rest of the evening we have a jazz band coming in and the authors are going to be mingling among the crowd.

One of the things we get consistently back from our feedback is that we are a very intimate festival.

Last year we had just under 300 people. We really play up on the intimacy that you can talk to the

different authors. It’s very interactive which I think also builds that idea of community.

North Shore News: There are many kinds of local writers involved. You mentioned before The Vicious Circle started they were writing on their own. Is there anything that defines the Sea to Sky group and its connection to mountain culture?

Stella Harvey: That’s one of the questions that we are going to be dealing with in the debate on Saturday. Is your writing impacted by the mountains? The community has been very open to the efforts of The Vicious Circle and I don’t know if that’s because it is a mountain community or if it’s just the nature of a small community where people embrace activities and new and different programs.

For me as a writer I feel that it’s the latter. I’ve been able to do what I do because I live in a small community where community members embrace each other and new ideas. I’m a city girl too having lived in Rome for two years. I don’t know the answer to that question. I don’t know how much I’m personally impacted by living in a mountain community. I have the time for quiet, I have the time to write and I have friends and colleagues and others who support what I do.

SUSAN Juby leads Writing for Young Adults workshops at the Whistler fest.

North Shore News: You’ll be introducing your debut novel at the festival.

Stella Harvey: Yes it’s exciting, and scary, too.

The title is Nicolai’s Daughters and it mostly takes place in Greece. Nicolai, on his deathbed, confesses to his daughter that he has fathered another child and he wants her to find that child. It goes back and forth in time between the present time and Nicolai’s father’s past. It takes place in a village called Kalavryta where there was a World War Two tragedy.

I visited Kalavryta and it made quite an impact on me. Also a mountain culture by the way. The village is about 30 kilometres into the mountains. A beautiful place where a terrible thing happened. My premise is that when a tragedy like this happens it impacts the family even when the family moves and changes its name. It’s only after the two daughters finally deal with the family secrets around the wartime tragedy that the family can move on.

— The launch party for Nicolai’s Daughters, published by Signature Editions, takes place on Friday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler. For more information visit theviciouscircle.ca.

REBECCA Wood Barrett will discuss writing and film.

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Every new home built for sale by a Licensed Residential Builder in British Columbia is protected by mandatory third-party home warranty insurance. Better known as 2-5-10 home warranty insurance, this coverage includes: two years on labour and materials, five years on the building envelope (including water penetration), and 10 years on the structure. It’s the strongest system of construction defect insurance in Canada.

For free access to the New Homes Registry visit the Homebuyers section of the HPO website.

Childhood memories backbone of the film From page 36

paintball murder and a woman named Candy rounding out the cocktail.

Following his impulses may be what led Rodrigues to his career as a filmmaker.

While he was initially intrigued by ornithology and devoted to science, Rodrigues’ plans changed on the way to the movies.

“When I was 15 I started going very much to the cinematheque. There’s a very good cinematheque with a very good program in Lisbon . . . and I became obsessed by cinema, I think,” he says.

“When I went to university to study biology I already knew that was truly what I wanted to do. . . . I wanted to make films out of the pleasure of seeing them.”

The teenager devoured movies from around the globe, ranging from the French comedy Mon Uncle, to perhaps Rodrigues’ favourite film, the Hollywood noir masterpiece, The Night of the Hunter.

Travelling to Macao for the first time, Rodrigues’ expectations were shaped by the 1952 film about the city.

“There’s a film by Josef von Sternberg called Macao, it’s kind of a thriller/film noir and that was also one of the starting points of our film,” Rodrigues says.

But while the Sternberg film attempted to create a real Asian city on a Hollywood backlot, Rodrigues attempted to make a fictional town stitched together with the fabric of the real city.

“It’s about a real place, but it’s as if it wasn’t a real place,” he explains.

The finished film is the result of a clash of fiction, according to Rodrigues, who co-directed the film with Guerra da Mata.

“It made sense for us to co-direct this film because João Rui lived in Macao when he was a child . . . and so he remembered Macao from his childhood, so he had childhood memories, which are, in a way, fictions,” Rodrigues explains. “Myself, I had never been to Macao until the first time we went there to shoot the film, and so I just knew Macao from cinema, from literature, from paintings, from photos. And so I also had a fictional Macao in my head. The film came from this crossover of two fictions.”

Rodrigues is a jury member of the Dragons and Tigers category of the Vancouver International Film Festival, and will cast a vote to award $5,000 to a new director from Pacific Asia.

The winner will be announced Oct. 4 after press time.

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NEWS photos Cindy Goodman

KAY Meek Centre entertainment hopefuls competed in a Performance Challenge in conjunction with Culture Days on Sept. 28. The winner opened the Big River Johnny Cash Tribute Concert on Sept. 29. Mihaela Georgescu (left) sings her song in Spanish. Vanleena contemporary dancer Ella Gamblin (right) is an aspiring actress.

KAY MEEK CENTRE PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE

Culture Days Greta (Birdy) Gibson sings an original song during the contest.

Shirley B. Devine (left), from the Burstin’ with Broadway ensemble performs “I Had the Craziest Dream.” Alex Balanko (right) sings and plays guitar.

CLAIRE Reilly dances a ballet solo during the Kay Meek Centre’s Performance Challenge. For more photos visit nsnews.com.

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CALENDAR From page 42 www.queenscross.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:3011:30 p.m.

Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.

Info: 604-926-8838.

Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.

Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.

Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.

Info: 604-922-8882.

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley Song and String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the first

Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-9855646.

OTHER EVENTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

Speaker Series: Eco-filmmaker and photographer Rob Stewart will talk about his latest book Save the Humans Friday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Info: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.

How to Look at and Understand Great Art: A course on film illustrated by paintings by artists from Michelangelo to Picasso and Pollock will run Mondays until Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee: $8.

Lions Bay Village Hall: 400 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Diamond Head Chalet — A Family’s Journey: A documentary on the construction and operation of Diamond Head Chalet from the 40’s to the 70’s Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation Info: justcoz@shaw.ca.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or www.nvdpl.ca.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is the World Getting More or Less Violent?

Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Rio Theatre: 1660 East Broadway, Vancouver.

Doxa Documentary Film Festival — Birthstory: A celebratory tribute to the endangered art of midwifery Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. Admission: $12/$10. Tickets: www.doxafestival.ca. Info: 604-646-3200.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.

Jazz Talks with Neil Ritchie: An exploration of music groundbreakers such as Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé and Michael Bublé Tuesdays, Oct 9, 16 and 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Artists Confidential — Inside Swan Lake: A conversation with dancer Cristina Graziano of Ballet Jorgen Canada Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Free. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Topic: Should Canada continue with the British monarchy as Head of State? Info: 778782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

NORTH SHORE’S

restaurant guide $ Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) LIVE MUSIC

AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant

CHINESE $$$

Best Little Schnitzel House in Town 71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

BAR & GRILL Hurricane Grill

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Food and service that will blow you away.Tons of TVs for all your sports action. Steak & Prawn Thursday. Prime Rib Fridays.

Weekend brunch.

999 Marine Drive, N. Van. 604-983-9444

BISTRO Blue Eyed Marys

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Blue Eyed Marys has come ashore!

After 13 years of you coming to us on Bowen Island,we’ve come to you at 1735 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.We serve the same regional food in a beautiful new room.Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday 1735 Marine Drive, W. Van. 604 921 2583 www.blueeyedmarys.com

BRITISH The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

OPEN MIC/KARAOKE

FINE DINING

Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner.

Sunday,Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny. Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. 604-987-3322

$$$$

An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. 604-998-4403

$$$$

Serving spectacular views and fine, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings.

2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

FRENCH Chez Michel

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North Shore’s best variety & quality Chinese food.Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% off takeout.Free delivery min.$20.00 order within 3 kms.

1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-988-9885

The Salmon House

BIG SCREEN SPORTS

GREEK

Neighbourhood Noodles House

The Observatory

DJ

$$$

A West Vancouver Favorite for 25 years. Daily specials.

1373 Marine Dr. (2nd flr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

Kypriaki Taverna

PUB $$

Win a FREE dinner during our “Dinners On Us” giveaway. 1 in 6 wins. 1000s of dinners will be given away. Now featuring Live Music every Friday @ 8pm.

Open everyday @ Noon for lunch.Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland.With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service and candle-lit charm you will see why so many people call it their favourite restaurant. Call for delivery/take out tonight or come in for a relaxing Mediterranean experience.

1356 Marine Dr, N. Van. 604-985-7955

INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

WIFI

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Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine.

Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view,free delivery.

1340 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-5262 www.handi-restaurant.com

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

Where one spicy sauce does not fit all.Readers’Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years! Open for Lunch & Dinner.Lunch Buffet $10.95.

116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

The Black Bear Neighbhourhood Pub

Village Tap House $$

The Black Bear – An award winning pub that offers weekly and daily food specials, featured drinks, prizes plus a full, kid friendly Take-Out menu. Reserve your parties of 15-30 ppl except Friday’s.Trivia played every Monday night. Free parking & close to public transit. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van www.blackbearpub.com 604.990.8880

The Rusty Gull

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A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm.The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm.

Great selection of import draft.All Canucks PPV games on the big screens.

175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

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Offers an excellent menu, the best craft brewed ales & lagers in Vancouver, live music, satellite sports, pool table, dart boards & heated patio with a spectacular city view.

86 Semisch Ave., N. Van. 604-984-3087

$$

Damn good pub! We try to take everything that’s good about a pub, and leave out what’s not, then add lots more good… Start with a comfortable room around a giant fireplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, and pretty much the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet… and welcome to the Village Tap House! Come in for dinner, to catch the game on our dozens of high-def flat screens, or check the events page to see what’s happening this week.

1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

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The best fish & chips on the North Shore!

Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van. 604-980-9993 & OUR NEW LOCATION: 6640 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay, W. Van. 604-913-0994

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$ The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

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West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

$$$

Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reflect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge.

138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

WATERFRONT DINING The MarinaSide Grill

$$

Enjoy your Waterfront dining experience with our extensive menu.From eggs benny to juicy burgers during our popular brunches to our famous prime rib, hot scallop salad,clam chowder, king crab,steaks,seafood style cordon bleu.Rooms available for private parties and free parking.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner seven days a week.View full menu www.marinasidegrill.com.

1653 Columbia St, N. Van. (2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwy under the bridge) 604-988-0038 www.marinagrill.com

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BEARD, Clare Waters (nee Boulding) 1918 -2012 The family is holding a Celebration of her Life on Sunday, October 7th at 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Centre in West Vancouver. (The Marine Room)

BOWLER - Burley M. West Vancouver, B.C. Passed away peacefully, at age 87, on September 28, 2012.

Burley grew up in Empress, Alberta and served in the navy during WWII. Inspired by the west coast of BC, he attended Forestry at UBC; graduated in 1951 and began a lifetime career at B.C. Forest Products. Burley married Kay MacFarlane in 1950, and this past year they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. They enjoyed their retirement years travelling and spending winters in Maui. Burley was a skilled craftsman, building a summer home in 1963, and over many years creating beautiful tables, clocks and furniture from the wood he loved. He appreciated the beauty of this world and always enjoyed being in nature.

He was an avid fisherman and gardener for many years. Burley loved music, and from childhood to the end of his life, played ‘oldtime’ prairie tunes on his violin.

Burley is lovingly remembered by Kay, his four children, Bev, Paula, Tricia, Rob; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Shore Hospice Society.

GENDRON, Dr. James Bernard, May 24th 1921 - Oct. 2nd 2012 Jim passed away peacefully at home, 7 years after the passing of his beloved wife Maggie. He is survived by his seven children and 12 grandchildren: Ann Bird (Clive), Sarah Jane, Geoff (Kayla), Marianne, Virginia; Michael (Gail); Peter; Jane Bradner (Stephen), Colin (Aleeza), Meghan, Shannon; Tim; Stephen (Jenn), Russell, Claire, Sean, Declan; Richard, Dylan.

Jim received his undergraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan and his medical degree from the University of Manitoba in 1945. After a successful family practice on the North Shore, Jim specialized in radiology in 1963 and joined the x-ray group in 1966. He was very devoted to his patients and practice. He retired at 65 years to family and home life. The family is forever grateful to Dr. Leon Bard and caregivers Abelle, Ricky and Phil. Prayers will take place on Thursday, Oct. 11th at 5:00 p.m.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 12th, 2012 at 12noon. Both will take place at St. Anthony’s Parish 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver.

PARTRICK, Capt. Bruce Mar 17, 1930 - Sep 26, 2012 It is with tremendous sadness we announce the passing of our dear father, husband, grandfather and friend, Bruce Partrick, age 82. He struggled bravely with cancer for 3 years, finally succumbing Sept. 26, 2012, with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by a sister at birth, his brother Ted at age 20, father William and mother Elizabeth. Dad was a proud pilot with CP Air and its subsequent versions for 35 years, making many tremendous life long friends. He was a loving husband to Carole, father to Mike (Val) and Joanne (Daryl), and grandfather to Owen, Reid, Joel, Theo, Max and Dane. A gathering in his honour will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers a donation to the North Shore Rescue Society (nsr@northshorerescue.com) or North Shore Palliative Care (lghfoundation.com) would be appreciated. He and his family wish to thank the following for their tremendous support and care: Dr. Paul Sugar, Dr. Vim Hofmeyr, Dr. Michael Smith, and the Palliative Care Nurses.

Hollyburn Funeral Home 604-922-1221 www.hollyburnfunerals.com

BURNHAM, Lenore Beverly

Passed away peacefully on Sept. 30th, 2012 in West Vancouver BC. Lenore leaves behind her husband Ronald, son Paul Burnham, sister Wilma Wilson and many great relatives & friends. Family & Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at Kiwanis Lynn Manor 2555 Whitely Court. North Vancouver (Lynn Valley) on October 13th from 1pm to 3pm in the auditorium. Donations may be made in her memory to the Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

STEINER, Gottfried

July 25, 1926 - Sept. 14, 2012 Fred was born in Vsetin, Czech Republic. He has 2 brothers, Herbert and Paul living in Austria. Fred immigrated to Canada in 1953. In 1966 he met his future wife Norma and her 2 daughters Karen and Chris.

They married in 1972. Fred was a brewer by trade but started a drywall company. He lived in North Van and was a hard worker. He also built several houses. Fred enjoyed life to the fullest. Fred enjoyed skiing, bowling, and especially fishing in Pender Harbour. He was a friend worth having. He spent the last year in Kiwanis Care Centre. We will miss you Freddy. Celebration of Life at 606-14th. Street, West Van. October 20/12 at 2pm.

TASCHEREAU, Bob Nov 16, 1935 - Sep 27, 2012 Bob had a great 76 years of adventures. He is survived by his wife Lyse, sons Michael and Lee, daughter Denise; their partners Leah, Britta and Marnie and grandchildren - Emily, Eli & Nate.

Bob loved his family, hockey, and the outdoors and he will be missed dearly. A celebration of Bob’s life will take place next spring at Kawkawa Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Chilliwack Hospice Society.

Birthday Greetings

NIFTY NIFTY LOOK WHO’S 50!!!

Happy Birthday Maureen from the ‘Silly Five’

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TURNBULL (nee Chatwin), Mary Kathleen Sep 23, 1922 - Sep 20, 2012 Mary passed away quietly at Lions Gate Hospital early in the morning Thursday, September 20, 2012 with her family by her side. Predeceased by her husband, Jim (1993), she is survived by her children: John (Lynn), Rick (Charie), Bruce (Brenda), Kathryn (Mike), Elizabeth (Doug), and Susan (Robert), as well as twelve grandchildren.

Born in Edmonton, she came to Vancouver with her family in 1934. A graduate of Magee Secondary in Kerrisdale, she later became the first recipient of a Masters of Social Work at UBC. A long time resident of West Vancouver, she and her husband Jim raised six children; and she still found time to be a very active member of the community. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 20, 2012, in the Boal Chapel of First Memorial Funeral Services, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.

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Announcements

OCT 12 to 14 Cascades Casino

20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley Gen. Admission $7 under 12 free

✔ SHOP for all your Bead & Jewellery supplies! ✔ REGISTER for Jewellery Classes:

www.FraserValleyBeadShow.ca

SENIORS SPECIAL: Downsizing/ Moving/ Delivery and Storage service. Please call Luigi at 778-994-5403

Class of 1972

40 YEAR REUNION Saturday October 20, 2012

at Executive Inn Coquitlam Tickets $40.00 each For more information contact: Jim Kennedy at jkennedy1954@yahoo.ca or 604-990-1207 Bob Frew at bobfrew1@shaw.ca or 604-618-2352 Gayle Gardner at 604-351-5507 Louise Craiggs (Brownjohn) at louisecraiggs@shaw.ca or 604-808-7074 Brenda McDonald (Westover) at brendamcd00@shaw.ca or 604-463-3529 Check out website at centennial1972.eventbrite.com

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Lost & Found

FOUND TOOL box, 300 blk of Mnt Royal Blvd on Sept 27th, call to identify, 604-988-3010 FOUND FLEXI dog leash in White Lake, Oct 3rd, call to identify 604-929-5247 ★LOST COCKATIEL★ 'Holly' yellow head with yellow crown, orange around ears, light grey & white on her back. Was seen nr Upper Lonsdale. Her mate is missing her. 604-987-9063 LOST GREEN VELVET RING CASE, gold band with diamond & diamond bracelet, Sept 27. Call 604-312-0521

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LOST Cat Female cat, 11 months old. White face & legs, grey body & tail, name is Cassie.

21st & Haywood area West Van. Call: (604) 926-3116 CAMERA Bag & Equip. Found On Lower Lonsdale Sept 21st.

Call to ID. 604-988-9693 Kate

RING Found at 13th and Duchess in West Vancouver on Wed. Sep. 26, 2012. Contact Joni (604) 925-7211 FOUND: KAYAK Found Saturday Sept 29. Small Kayak.

Near Inter River Park. email: chris@lei.ca

All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions.

Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections or changes will be made in the next available issue. The North Shore News will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

Birthday Greetings

Happy 46th Birthday

Tanya D Scott

Beloved wife of Colin and loving mother of Olivia, Reese & Graydon

up to 80% off

Have a wonderful day!

You are invited to our

Annual Fall Brand Name

Skate, Ski & Board Clothing Blowout Sale

Sat. Sept 29th, 9-5 Sun. Sept 30th, 9-5 Sat. Oct 6th, 9-5 Sun. Oct 7th, 9-5 1453 Lonsdale (Downstairs)

Every year our retail stores have tons of overstock goods!!

LOOK FOR brand name outerwear, goggles, hoodies, pants, skate shoes, accessories &snowboards, snowboard boots, skis, ski boots, more!!

Hugs & Kisses Colin, Olivia, Reese & Graydon

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CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER. Senior math, calculus, IB, AP, SAT programs. K-12. 604-929-6262 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com

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Antiques

MILITARY Medals and Collectibles Wanted Cash paid for all types of Canadian, British & Commonwealth Military Medals & Awards.

Early military weapons, swords, and militaria also desired as well as Arctic & NWMP/RCMP items.

Member OMRS, MCC OF C, Appraisal service available.

Call: (604) 727-0137

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VALLEY VIEW Memorial Gardens Burial Plots 2 SxS burial plots in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Garden of Four Prophets. Each plot can be 1 burial and 1 urn or 2 urns.

Currently selling at Valley View for $6500 + HST each. Asking $5500 each. Call: 250-769-3895 email: waybon@shaw.ca

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Food Products

BOB’S FRUIT STAND 3711 Delbrook. Open daily 10-6. Apples, OK tomatoes, corn & veggies

Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

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Fairs/Bazaars

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR!

Saturday, Nov. 24th Sunday, Nov. 25th 9am - 5pm BOOK YOUR TABLES NOW! 50 per table

604-987-7330

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Burial Plots

Above Ground plot in a mausoleum $29,000. Located in prestigious Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Burnaby. Above ground, plot in a garden mausoleum setting. Permits burial for family of four. Incls two exterior decorative vases. Priced at market value.

604-272-7250 or 604-874-2423

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FOREST LAWN CEMETERY PLOT, Ascension section $7900 obo. Call 604-987-2948 2 SXS Burial Plots in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Garden of Last Supper area. Price includes plot, vault, and opening and closing for each site. Asking $7000 each. Call: (778) 5740717 email: stuartutor@shaw.ca

CASPIAN GROCERY Pita Bread 0.99 Persian & Mediterranean Foods 22351 Selkirk Avenue, Maple Ridge, (604) 477-2070

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FREE 120 PAGE CATALOGUE from Halfords. Butcher supplies, leather & craft supplies and animal control products.

1-800-353-7864 or Email: gisele@halfordhide.com or visit our Web Store: www.halfordsmailorder.com MIELE UPRIGHT S183 powerhouse vacuum, $100. 48 piece Royal Doulton Expressions Windemere $100. Call 604-983-0113 SOLID WOOD study desk $50, good cond, hp colour laser printer $75, Illuminite speakers 3 way, 150 watt 2 sets $50, samsung printer cartridge new $20, antique safe $950, handpainted wood art + more home decor onyx & brass handcarved articles indoor/ garden items. 604-922-8141 WINTER TIRES on Totoya rims (4) 175-65 R14, almost new, Call 604-708-8091.

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DESK AND swivel chair, solid oak, $200. Faux green leather sofa bed, $225. Baycrest sewing machine, almost new $80. Exercise bike, Energetix, like new $80.

604-986-2846

Hatfield Consultants is seeking a Corporate Administrative Assistant to work out of our North Vancouver office. The selected individual will provide a broad range of administrative support to the Hatfield Partners and senior management within the company.

Position details available at the Careers section of

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

www.hatfieldgroup.com

BEAUTIFUL DARK wood buffet & hutch, 4chrs, table $500, computer desk $30 obo, 924-4642 MOVING, MAHOGANY drop leaf table 73’’L x 45’’W $200, 6 oak dining chairs $450, oak buffet $550, Sklar-Peppler buffet server $60, antique coffee table $130, end table $60, fire screen $40, teak stereo system $200, 2 large speakers with stereo cabinet $200, queen bed & frame $175, headboard $50, 2 chests of drawers $100 & $30, misc items.

Phone 604-986-7207 MOVING SALE High end furniture and household items. Please call 604-291-1006

NEW Teak patio furniture. Folding chair $79, Folding table $299, Ext. table $750. 604-834-1399

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PT & FT Servers & Hostesses

Please apply in person at: 1550 Phillip Ave., North Vancouver before 11am or after 2pm. www.tomahawkrestaurant.com To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

General Employment

Maintenance Person Swimming Pool Co Full-Time work available start today. We need to hire a Full-time all year maintenance person to join our busy team.

We are looking for a reliable, energetic individual. Bondable.

Must a have own vehicle. Will train.

Thank you for you interest - only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please reply to: swim.fun.today@gmail.com

Molly Maid

North & West Vancouver Mature f/t housecleaners required Mon to Fri, days. $11 to $16/hr. Valid BC drivers licence required.

For interview.

Call 604-987-4112

NEED EXTRA INCOME

BCIT works.

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

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

Join the team at one of BC’s top employers and help develop the next generation of skilled British Columbians. Fostering a culture of work-life balance and professional development, BCIT ensures that your contribution to the community really matters.

BCIT also offers a generous salary, vacation, and benefits package and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for employees.

HVAC MECHANIC We are accepting positions for two temporary, full-time HVAC Mechanics to join our team.

The successful candidates will carry out planned and emergency maintenance and will also be responsible for repairing, servicing and installing HVAC equipment including heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, building automation systems and pneumatic control systems. Strong customer service and team skills are necessary to be successful in this role.

Closing date: October 15, 2012 October 22, For full details, visit bcit.ca/jobs.

Furniture

Queen size BR ste, 5 pc, no mattress $395. Kitchen tble & 6 chrs $350. TV stand w/glass drs $75, all obo, 604-940-2906

APARTMENT Renovation Sale (W. Van) Complete sale: Sofas, chairs, tables, office furn, bed, pots,etc. 604-922-9564 E: wvansale@yahoo.com

Vancouver’s oldest restaurant, voted Best Breakfast 16 years in a row.

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

2075

TWIN WHITE bed, drawers below + headboard $150. Antique solid maple desk $250. Dresser $25.

Ikea computer desk, black $25.

Arborite kitchen table $25. Small bookcase $20. 604-600-1083

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Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Lumber/Building Supplies

ALUMINUM FRAME gabled skylight with flashing, no glass 6x16 $300. Aluminum sundeck roof with supports 6x16 $100.

604-619-7501

2100

Tools & Equipment

CRAFTSMAN 10’’ table saw $50, 2 work benches, 1 wood, 1 metal both with vices $75 ea 604-619-7501

2118

Lazy Boy, power lift chair $700 delivered - Teak writing desk $200, exc cond. 4 wheel mobility scooter $500. 604-922-0470

Job Listings, From A-Z

Furniture

Fuel

EMPLOYMENT Corporate Administrative Assistant

2075

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H

Arabic port new typewriter $175, singer electric new sewing mach $200, canvas extend chairs $50, mens new suits $150 604-985-1968

For Sale Miscellaneous

Recycler

2 TWIN beds can converted to bunk beds, 2 bed side tables, lrg Ikea glass top desk w/2file drawers, 4 which plastic patio chairs, 1 folding bar/kitchen chr. All Free must pick up. Call 604-987-7845 30' HITACHI tv w/ stand, brown westing house bar fridge 778-862-3259

2118

Recycler

SAFETY GLASS panels, (4) 35' x 72'. Free for pick up. Call 604-985-5109

2135

Wanted to Buy

* DANISH * style teak furn & items. Ok if refinishing & repair needed. 604-773-5218 Thank You very much. Cash Paid !

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045 CALLING ALL QUILTERS We’re looking for quality fabric in excellent condition. Want to clean out some of your stash? email: quiltfabric@shaw.ca MILITARY Medals & Collectibles Wanted Especially collections of Canadian & British Commonwealth medals, orders, badges, swords, etc. $250,000+ available for immediate settlement. Research & Appraisal Service.

Collecting since 1975. Member MCC of C, OMRS 604 727-0137 Lighten Your Load and Advertise in . . .

HITACHI TV 27’’ & Panasonic VHS player. Good cond. Free you pick-up. 604-604-770-0118

1 PINE TV - & 1 smaller cabinet Good condition. Email to: chr1304@hotmail.com

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General Employment

MARKETPLACE!

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Social Services

HANDYPERSON .. carpentry few hours per week. Suit retired nr Mt. Hwy bus, $15/hr. 604-986-3854

1248

Home Support

CAREGIVER/COMPANION/ DRIVER FOR 87 yr old man, has mild dementia that lives in a care faciltiy. Must speak fluent english, mature age. 4-6:30 pm four times per week, must have a reliable car, $15/hr. 604-986-0060 Ref’s please.

1250

Hotel Restaurant

THE HURRICANE GRILL Hiring Experienced Line Cooks Excellent wages & tips.

Will train. Apply in person with resume at: 999 Marine Dr., North Van.

1270

Office Personnel

MAINTENANCE WORKER

Collingwood School in West Vancouver is currently looking for a maintenance worker.

This is a full time position with a comprehensive wage and benefit package that will start immediately.

Full details of the job posting and applicant requirements can be found at http:/ /www.collingwood.org/jobs The closing date for applications is October 7, 2012.

Take Your Pick from the

HOTTEST JOBS To advertise in Employment Classifieds call

604-630-3300

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months.

Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home.

A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours.

Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

P/T COORDINATOR

North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre is looking for a part time coordinator to support the delivery & management of a community based program for stroke survivors. The successful candidate must enjoy working with people, have great organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and preferably, some experience in program development. 10 mos/yr (Sept - June), approx. 13 hrs/week.

For info: www.nssrc.org Resumes to: pc@nssrc.org

by Oct. 15th, 2012

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Trades/Technical

MECHANICAL PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR required for our Saskatoon office.

The successful candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering/technologist or minimum 10yrs trade experience in commercial or industrial applications. Exceptional accuracy, organizational and communication abilities are a must. Candidate must also be able to work with little or no supervision. References and salary expectations are required.

This is a permanent full-time position. We offer a team orientated office environment, with competitive salary and benefit package. Remuneration to commence with experience.

Position available immediately.

Reply to: Suer & Pollon Mechanical Partnership, 827-57th Street East, Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 5Z2 Fax: 306-975-3720 Email: bsuer.suerandpollon@shawbiz.ca

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Dogs

REAL ESTATE GARAGE SALES 6002

Music/Dance Instruction

6008

Agents

NORTH SHORE

6008-04

Registered Music Teachers Professional, Qualified Instruction in Piano, Voice, Strings & Wind Instruments

For NV Call Heidi: 604.980.0337 For WV Call Diane: 604.921.7204

northshoremusicteachers.com

3040

Daycare Centres

Licensed Group Daycare Spaces Avail Now , 12mo - 5 yrs.

22 Yrs Exp. ★604-929-5799★

3503

Birds

LOOKING FOR loving home for my two Parakeets including cage & stand. North Van 604-980-8737

3507

Cats

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $449 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

Cares!

The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

3508

Dogs

BOXER PUPPIES CKC Reg’d Purebred. Fawn w Blk Mask 3 males. Ready now. Vet checked $1000. Call: (604) 852-1673

CKC CHOCOLATE lab puppies 4 males/4fem. Exc pets. 1st shots included, $1000. 604-454-8643

4007

5017

P/B YORKSHIRE Terrier Teacup Pup 1 tiny Male with breeding rights CKC microchipped healthy smart adorable view parents $2000. www.northshoreyorkie.com 604.988.9601 POMERANIAN PEKINGESE. 2 pups - 1 male - white, 1 female black. 2 months. Playful & very cute. $500/each. 604-464-9485

Business Services

DRY STORAGE BOAT & RV Grand Opening Point Roberts Marina opening special $2.40/per linear foot any size.

Call: (360) 945-2255 email: prmarina@ pointrobertsmarina.com

Legal Services

REMOVE YOUR Criminal Record 100,000+ have used our services since 1989. BBB A+ rating. US Waiver allows you to travel to the US, or apply for a Record Suspension (Pardon) professional & affordable.

Call 1-8-NOW PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.RemoveYourRecord.com

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Our Accredited Agency offers FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon.For FREE Consultations, call 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

7005

Body Work

The Art of Asian Bodycare 604-980-8809 101-1075 Marine Dr, North Van

7010

Personals

MERIDIEN SPA

604-985-4969 www.meridienspa.com NEW STAFF ADDITIONS REG/BELGIAN SHEPHERD Malinois pups, top European working bloodlines. Avail end April vet checked, vac.

1-250-333-8862 weldonbay@gmail.com

Real Estate Services

6005

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us Now. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

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HIGHGATE RIDGE 1 level ground fl tnhse, 845sf 2br 2ba w/lge backyd $420K 604- 376-7652 see uSELLaHOME.com id5550

Garage Sale

NR EDMONDS sk/train stn. 788sf 2br 2ba condo across from Taylor pk $388,900 604-764-8384 see uSELLaHOME.com id5571

6008-06

Chilliwack

1 BDRM Condo in Chwk, 780sf, 55+ bldg, reduced to $85,000.

604-219-8485 or 604-583-2510

MOVING SALE Sat & Sun, Oct 6 & 7 9am - 12 6063 Blink Bonnie Rd

Serious Inquiries only Call OWNER 604-612-5536 for further information.

PIZZA FRANCHISE QUICK SALE Due to medical reasons.

New equip + lease hold improvements. $93,000 interested parties to meet in person. 604-729-4089 White Rock Tea & Giftshop $60K + Inventory Call Jeff 604-889-9164 for info

6008

LARGE 2200SF 3br 2.5ba reno’d 3 lvl tnhse w/unique loft on 3rd floor, $269,900 604-799-0213 see uSELLaHOME.com id5578

6008-08

Coquitlam

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-02

Abbotsford

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $124,900 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

Need a New Place?

Find one in the Classifieds To advertise call 604-630-3300

$149,000 1 Br corner ground level suite with private patio, laminate flrs, crown molding, in desireable Austin Hts. Quiet secure building, nr Blue Mtn park, shopping etc.

Price reduced. Moving.

604-619-3444 or 778-233-6046

Langley/ Aldergrove

6008-12

REDUCED TO sell 1536sf 3br 2.5ba 1 owner end unit 6 yr old townhome $319K 604-833-4246 see uSELLaHOME.com id5549

NICOMECKL RIVER hiking trails nr this1279sf 2br 1.5ba tnhouse w/pool, $224,900 778-240-3699 see uSELLaHOME.com id5512

cont. on next page

THANKSGIVING

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Sunday, Oct. 7 Wed., Oct. 3rd Friday, Oct. 5th

3:50 pm 11:30 am

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Display Ads Liner Ads

West Van

GARAGE SALE Sat, Oct 6 8am-2pm 4738 Woodgreen Dr

NORTH VANCOUVER, Garage Sale, 1056 Clements Avenue Sun. Oct. 7, 9 AM - 2 PM Family Garage Sale! Toys, Home Goods, Double Stroller, Reno odds and ends, Free Hot Tub (Only to owner who can remove at their cost)!! Rain or Shine.

North Van

IMMACULATE 984SF 2br condo insuite laundry, mountain view 40+ bldg $95,300 604-703-3839 see uSELLaHOME.com id5543

Fri., Oct. 5th Tues., Oct. 6th

12:50 pm 11:30 am

Our office will be closed Monday, Oct. 8th

604-630-3300

2080

Garage Sale

2080

Garage Sale

West Van

Household & more.

Kids toys & clothes.

FOR SALE AUTOMOTIVE Repair Shop

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $89,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

5505 FEMALE BASSET Hound, CKC reg, 1st & 2nd shots, dewormed, tri color, fam raised, 1/2 parents $650 call Linda 604-820-0629

Beauty Services

NAHID MALEK your fashion stylist, personal shopper and wardrobe helper Call 604-926-9637

5060

BERNESE Mtn Dog Puppies, family raised, $1000.

Call 604-940-2218

SELLING / BUYING COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL EMMERY LEUNG 604-728-7170 Have qualified BUYER! Realtor speaks English, Cantonese & Mandarin.

Homeland Realty

■ all equipment included ■ Ready to operate ■ Established business

604-724-7652

Burnaby

2080

Furniture, antiques & much more!

Avail in North Vancouver ★ with DEALERS LICENSE ★

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

2 BOXER PUPPIES, 5 months old, pb with cert, tan with white musk, $800 obo. 778-998-0355

Condos/ Townhouses

2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat, Oct 6, 9am - 2pm 1793 Rufus Dr Lamps, household items, nostalgia, books, etc.

North Van 2 DAY SALE Warehouse Clearance

up to 80% off Annual Fall Brand Name Skate, Ski & Board Clothing Blowout Sale- Sat & Sun 9-5 1453 Lonsdale (Downstairs) Brand name outerwear, goggles, hoodies, pants, skate shoes, accessories, snowboards, snowboard boots, skis, ski boots & more!!

North Van BIG THIN OUT AFTER 48 YEARS Sat, Sun & Mon 9am to 4pm 3873 Calder Ave @ W Rockland Free stuff too!

NORTH VAN SAINT AGNES CHURCH GARAGE SALE Sat, Oct 6, 10am -2pm Adult & children’s clothing, books, small appls, knick knacks, treasures & much more!

530 East 12th St

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

DEEP COVE Garage Sale, End of Stonehaven Ave. SUN. Oct. 7, 9AM - 12PM No junk sale! Youth snowboard and boots, youth "camo" ski jacket and pants, ladies winter coats, Invacare wheelchair, Nexus walker, working TV, house-hold items. All great stuff!

North Van GIANT GARAGE SALE Sat & Sun, Oct 6 & 7 10am - 3pm 3352 Baird Rd Furniture, art, books, equipment, lamps & lots more!

No early birds WEST VANCOUVER

GARAGE SALE Sat Oct 6th, 9-4 Sun Oct 7th, 9-2 3998 Bayridge Ave

Furniture, household items, rustic patio funiture, kids books/toys, etc.

GARAGE SALE

M A K E I T A S U CC E S S !

Call 604-630-3300

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REAL ESTATE cont. from previous page

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-12

WALNUT GROVE 1311sf 3br 1.5ba, on quiet side of complex with private back yard $293,000 see uSELLaHOME.com id5539

6008-30

Surrey

CLOVERDALE UPDATED 696sf 1br condo, rents for $650 insuite laundry $103,900 604-341-9257 see uSELLaHOME.com id5500

GUILDFORD 650SF 1br 3rd fl condo, pool, exercise rm, party rm etc, $213,900 778-834-8224 see uSELLaHOME.com id5576

New Westminster

GUILDFORD QUIET 905sf top fl 2br condo, recent flooring paint etc $179,500 604-496-3397 see uSELLaHOME.com id5593

North Vancouver

GREAT 55+ BUILDING Large, 2br, 2ba, balcony Ctl Lons, quiet, well run blg, $424,900 Pics @ www.paulbrowne.com Macrealty 604 551 3536.

6008-26

Port Moody

INLET & Mtn views, reno’d 928sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry rentals ok $228,500 604-936-7547 see uSELLaHOME.com id4642

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6008-42

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For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner

6015

S. Surrey/ White Rock

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-08

Richmond

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-618-8362 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

Surrey

DUNDARAVE HOUSE 2 stories, part view, finished bsmt, 4 br, 4 ba, office, lrg kit/family rm, 3 car heated garage, nr schools/shops 3,900 sf + encl solarium, lot 8,139 sf, $2,588,000. 604-730-9912

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $310,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

PARTIAL OCEAN view, large 1270 sf. 2 br + den 2 ba in a +45 building $295,000. 778-809-0769 see uSELLaHOME.com id5574

6015

For Sale by Owner

WILLOUGHBY HEIGHTS Open, spacious 6yr old home, granite, ss appl. vaulted ceiling, 3br 3ba, $ 572k. 604-721-4414 homeinlangley@gmail.com

3BDRM/2.5BTH BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY HOME ON A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC IN CLOVERDALE Excellent location in desirable neighborhood. Close to schools, transportation and shopping.

Bright open plan. $552,000.

Call: (604) 575-4686 THOM CREEK Ranch - House for Sale By Owner. In Chilliwack’s premier retirement complex. 2090 sq ft finished plus 294 unfinished ready to model. In the top row with superb, unspoilable views of the City, mountains and way beyond.

Excellent Clubhouse. Friendly neighbours $399,000 negotiable.

No HST. 604-824-1892

6020

Coquitlam

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-26

North Vancouver

6020-01 2BDRM/1.5BTH INVESTMENT Property in Lower Lonsdale.

862sq ft w/ 800sq ft patio. $289,000. Call: (604) 961-4349

NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

NEWTON HUGE 2017sf 3 or 4 br 2.5ba tnhouse w/double sxs garage $393,000 778-218-0389 see uSELLaHOME.com id5320

1 BD top floor in Chilliwack granite counters, 9’ ceilings, stack w/d. elec f/p. Secure underground parking. $149,000. 604-795-7367

2BDRM+DEN/2BTH CONDO for Sale Owner must SELL. Helen 604-762-7412 $269,500.See on http://propertyguys.com/propert y/index/id/69236

NEWTON UPDATED 1007sf 2br ground lvl, private entry, insuite laundry, $196,900 604-592-2991 see uSELLaHOME.com id5598

PRICE REDUCED 1200sf 2br 2ba upr lvl tnhouse +55 complx w/chairlift $199K 604-951-7738 see uSELLaHOME.com id5547

SURREY CENTRE ½ block to mall, skytrain, SFU, 668sf 1br+ den $227,900 604-572-9095 see uSELLaHOME.com id5609

W.End/Down/ Yaletown

FORECLOSURE SALE Distress sale. Receive free list w/Pics $2 Mill and up. www.VancouverLuxury CondosForeclosure.com

S. Surrey/ White Rock

$10K BELOW assessment, 2br+ Den or 3br, 2ba 1083sf condo, Nr SFU $339,900 604-866-7326 see uSELLaHOME.com id5557 EXECUTIVE LIVING gated 1864sf 4bedroom 2.5bath, main floor master bedroom, 19+ adult complex $568,900 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5552

3225 CAPILANO Cres. North Van.

Have you ever wondered what the view is like from a birds nest?

Watch Eagles soar and salmon spawn in this breathtaking peaceful location!

Enjoy entertaining perched above the Capilano river 20,000+ sq ft lot, this home has over 2400 sq ft of living.

Wonderful open main floor plan w/vaulted ceilings and wall to wall windows. 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2 f/p and 1000 sq feet of sundecks & patios to capture the essence of West Coast Living at the water’s edge.

Walk to Edgemont Village, in the #1 Handsworth School catchment, mins to Downtown & Whistler Sea to Sky Hwy. capilanocresent@hotmail.com ABBOTSFORD 35014 HIGH DRIVE 2400 sq.ft. 5 bed, 2.5 bath, incl. in-law suite. Private back yard. $390,000 obo. (250) 702-3415

2BDRM/2BTH, $274,900 38 19797-64 Ave, LANGLEY Superb location updated upper end unit townhome w/vinylplank flr, bths, appls, paint, new roof. 2 sundecks, s/s+intrcm, garage. 604-533-6652

REAL DEPARTURE Bay-No steep stairs on cliff front. Just 2 blks to sandy, usable beach. 8 min to ferry, shopping closer.

2,600 sq ft, 2 bdrm suite, active views, 3 full baths, sep. laundries.

Oversize corner lot w/ access to RV pad behind house. $439,000.

Drive by 2895 Fairbanks (cnr Bay St.) Nanaimo. View by appointment. 250-585-1111, 250-729-7420

RANCH PARK 3136sf 7br 3.5ba fabulous vu, below assessment on CDS $699K 604-498-2616 see uSELLaHOME.com id5595

6020-12

Ladner/ South Delta

●DIFFICULTY SELLING?●

6020-02

W. LADNER ½ block from the Fraser Riv,1600sf 3br character home, $545,000 604-617-3748 see uSELLaHOME.com id5599

6020-14

Langley/ Aldergrove

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 65K below assessment. $3K/mo rent income $535K 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428 EAST, STUNNING Mt Baker view 2850 sf 5br 3ba bungalow, mn flr Master, $454,900 250-656-0549 see uSELLaHOME.com id5456

Chilliwack

CHILLIWACK LK 1250sf rancher w/guest cabin, .5 ac lot, 2km to lake, pool $360K 604-824-5687 see uSELLaHOME.com id5561

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 50+ complex $68K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

WILLOUGHBY NEW 3034sf 6br 5ba w/legal 2br basement suite quiet cr, $599,900 604-649-6030 see uSELLaHOME.com id5607

6020-18

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

BY OWNER, 21587 128th St, 6 BR hse (legal 2 BR ste) 3 baths, detached garage, .88 acre view lot, $729,000. 604-250-9007 See www.t-rahproperties.com.

6020-24

Port Moody

OCEANFRONT 4700SF 5br 3½ bath main fl br, 6286sf lot, suite potenl $1,949,000 604-469-1813 see uSELLaHOME.com id5606

6020-34

Surrey

2 BR + bsmt house, 1/2 acre lot, rented, 13690 Bentley Road.

Reduced. $695K 604-324-0655

BOLIVAR HTS beautifully updated 1600sf 3br rancher, 7830 sf view lot $399K 778-394-0228 see uSELLaHOME.com id5562

CEDAR HILLS 2140sf 5br 2ba w/bsmt suite, huge 7200sf lot, updates, $549K 778-320-7506 see uSELLaHOME.com id5568

CHIMNEY HTS 3600sf 7br+den 6ba w/2 suites quiet cul-de-sac 4600sf lot $669K 604-866-3515 see uSELLaHOME.com id5597

North Delta CHIMNEY HTS like new 4100sf 8br 6ba w/main floor bedroom, 2 suites, $649K 604-441-9652 see uSELLaHOME.com id5563

OWN THE land, 1092sf 2br rancher style mobile home, kids OK, $179,900 604-824-7803 see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

www.realestatehomes.net

CLAYTON IMMACULATE 3523 sf 5br 3.5ba w/bsmt suite across from park $648K 604-575-7636 see uSELLaHOME.com id5551

UPDATED 4541SF 7br 5½ba on large 8264sf lot, basement suite, $819,000 604-805-6614 see uSELLaHOME.com id5604

CLOVERDALE 3765SF 4br 3.5ba, on quiet CDS, suite potential in basement, $575K 604-619-0603.

See: uSELLaHOME.com id5559

Westburn. dan@realestatehomes.net

WALNUT GROVE $435,000.

TOWNHOME, End Unit Private Greenbelt Lot 2000 Sq.Ft. 3Bed 3.5 Bath To View 604-838-5958

6020-30

Abbotsford

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 7610 Barrymore Dr N Delta $599,000 Fab 3000+ sq.ft. Family Home in Royal York. DAN SKALNIK 604-377-7008 Coldwell Banker

UNIQUE LARGE Seymour River estate for sale, 5500 sf on 15,000 sf river property, a nature paradise. B&B potential! $ 1,655,000 Serious inquiries only. aci.immigration@shaw.ca

2490 CALEDONIA, North Van OPEN Sat 1-4pm, Sun 1-3:30pm or by appointment.

One of the Best Views in Deep Cove - $1,390,000 Beautiful 3 bedroom cedar home with stunning, pristine 240 degree views over Deep Cove and 2 marinas. 3 floors on rare, landscaped 10,000 sq ft lot with stream. 350 sq ft deck. $2,100 mth luxury suite to help pay the mortgage. Steps to the forest trail, Deep Cove and just 20 mins to Downtown. Lovingly renovated www.deepcovehome.com Call Deanna 778-829-6993

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(604)- 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

6020-06

QUIET FAMILY AREA South facing 3861 sq ft custom home (6028 sq ft lot) in Fleetwood/Tynehead, Surrey... 6 bedrooms, den/study, 3 1/2 bathrooms, maple kitchen. Large master bedroom has a BIG walkin closet, and beautiful mountain views. Neutral colours, bright and light throughout. Sweeping, double sided staircase. In-house vacuum system. In-law suite downstairs has 2 bedrooms, maple kitchen, laundry, separate entry and a large games/media room. Landscaped garden, private back yard, covered patio, hot tub, cedar deck. Primary school is a 3 minute walk, Surrey Sports & Leisure Complex (ice rink & pool) is a 2 min drive.

16939 - 84 Ave, Surrey.

REDUCED to $689,800 Call 778-227-6253

OFFERED AT assessed value 1000sf 3br 2ba home on huge 10,000sf lot $414K 778-859-0717 see uSELLaHOME.com id4272

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6008-42

nsnews.com

HUGE 2650SF 4br 3.5ba 2 yr old 3 level tnhse, double sxs garage rec room $649,500 604-560-4109 see uSELLaHOME.com id5555

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We Take Over Payments! No Fees!

6008-40

6008-30

Condos/ Townhouses

Difficulty Making Payments?

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $259K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

6008-22

6008

Open Hse, Sat/Sun 1-3pm, 2 BR T/H Convenient & Desireable Location Marine Dr @ 21st, W Van, $789,500, 250-862-7322

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $414,900, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

6008-18

Condos/ Townhouses

Langley/ Aldergrove

RENO’D 770SF 1 BR 2nd fl with new appls insuite laundry, pets kids ok $189,900 604-530-6247 see uSELLaHOME.com id5584

6008-14

6008

PRICE REDUCED, 1280sf 3br 1.5ba ½ duplex, large 4480sf lot $229,900 604-792-9287 see uSELLaHOME.com id5511

RETIRED OR 45+ ? Great Rancher in Quiet Gated Community in Chilliwack, 2 BR, 2 f/bath, all appls, 1200sf, a/c, gas f/p, dble garage, maintenance free yard, strata fee $136mo.

Reduced open to reasonable offers. Mint cond! Open House call for date/time 1 604 625-3498

HOT SPOT FOR SALE For information:

604-630-3300

REAL ESTATE 6020

Houses - Sale

6020-34

Surrey

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-38

CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba 3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GD lot, $849,900 778-549-2056 see uSELLaHOME.com id5564

VCR - Killarney clear title property approx 37x103, mins to bus, skytrain, schools, rec ctre, 10 min to downtown. 604-619-0964 *604-916-5104

6020-46 GREEN TIMBERS reno’d 2400 sf 4br 3ba, lg 7800sf lot, bsmt suite $559,000 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $498,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

Out Of Town Property

Industrial/ Commercial

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $789K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506 COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL 2300sf home w/suite above 3 Comm units $985K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

GUILDFORD NEW 4889sf 9br 6½ ba, main fl br, 2 suites river +mtn vu $899,900 604-649-6030 see uSELLaHOME.com id5610 NORTH VAN Prime area, corner of Lonsdale/Esplanade, 2541sf, + mezzanine, zone retail/comm, 3 parking stalls, fixtured luxury office. $2.5M, 604-984-0836

358 Pine St, Cultus Lake, BC Fabulous & Affordable Cultus Lake Property. Cleared & with approved building plans ready to go. Priced to Sell! More info at: www.shaunagold.com

CHILLIWACK BUILD 5000sf Home, 10,742sf serviced flat bldg lot $279K 604-798-5050 see uSELLaHOME.com id5536

1.6 ACRE OCEAN VIEW PROPERTY, in Town, Sointula, Malcolm Island, N.Vanc Island.

Assessed $132,000, Sell $129,500. 5 pm 604-628-4592

BIRCH BAY WATERFRONT REDUCED. Quality cust 3 BR, del mstr, 2 f/p, lrg dck/balc, priv beach w/stairs, amazing views/sunsets! $598,988. Windemere Real Estate RANDY WEG • 360-305-5704

VANC DNTOWN medical office 672sf+188sf common area near St Pauls hp $375K 604-572-2785 see uSELLaHOME.com id5509 NEWTON NEW 2200sf 5br 3.5ba ½ duplex with 2br bsment suite $475K incl. HST 604-728-1419 see uSELLaHOME.com id5591

QUEEN MARY large 3700sf 7br+ den 5ba on 7869sf lot, 2br side suite $754,900 604-593-1341 see uSELLaHOME.com id5615

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6020-36

Tsawwas.

CUSTOM BUILT, 2200sf, 3BR+ den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures, 7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600

Real Estate Investment

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Apartments & Condos

6505

90FT WATERFRONT, Sointula Guest Beach House Malcolm Is. N. Vanc Is. 2 BR, water, sewer, hydro. $229K. 604-628-4592 www.sointulabeachhouse.com

LANGLEY RENO’D sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200 /month $479,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

North Van Apt. Rentals

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA 1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

Bach from $845 1 Bdrm from $1085 2 Bdrm from $1425

LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $649,900 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

TRIPLEX- SOINTULA B&B Guest House, Malcolm Island, N.Vancouver Island. New reno, on view half acre. cost $900,000, sell $525,000. 5pm 604-628-4592

6065

Recreation Property

CULTUS LAKE beautiful year round RV site grt location, low fees, all ament., $117,500. 1-604-795-9785

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,270,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582 Ocean Front Lux Contemp. private home on 2.73 AcresQuadra Island. 250-884-0000 www.bcoceanfronthomes.com

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Exclusive & Private Lake Shore Cottage, for all info: www.cottageonlake.ca $329,000 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

SURREY TYNEHEAD 1ac dev. ppty into 5.5 lots starting Jan 2013, $1,399,000 604-951-8777 see uSELLaHOME.com id5566

6035

Mobile Homes

PORT ALBERNI reno’d 2000 sf 5br 2 ba with 2 br basement suite 2 laundries $210K 604-542-1995 see uSELLaHOME.com id5537

ABBOTSFORD 1100SF 2br 2ba double wide, must be moved off site $20K OBO 604-850-6498 see uSELLaHOME.com id5315

6040

HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $70K is for both 604-240-5400 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

Okanagen/ Interior

1996-30 ft. Corsair 5th Wheel. #20 in South Valley RV Park, 7th Ave. across from Christie Park on Skaha Lake. Steps to beach. Great lot, lease $389/mth. R.V. $15,900 Call: 778.867.8735

SPECTACULAR ISLAND VIEWS (10) San Juan Islands, Anacortes - Biz Pt. $899,000 USD 4,100 sq.ft. on .5 acres, 5 br with in-suite bath, oversized 4 car garage 38’ long x 16’ High RV garage. Custom home ICF exterior walls, geothermal heat system. MLS# 313575 Alan Weeks 3688 Birch Way, Anacortes, ZIP 98221-8440 (425)691-9515 alanweeks@comcast.net

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $140,000. Nice trees.

No time limit to build. Owner wants to retire. Will carry financing.

Also: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel $390,000. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

OPEN HOUSE Sat Oct. 6th 1- 4 pm FANNY BAY, VAN. ISLAND WATERFRONT HOME

LIVE ON Mayne Island 2 lots,one Turn Key house all for $380.000, 250-539-5011 http://members.shaw.ca/ mayneislandhome/

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $949K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

GET AWAY or Permanent Living close to Manning Park Community, wilderness & rec, 3 BR, 1.5ba, 6appls, sleeps 12+, $250K by owner, 604-795-3663

90’ of waterfront with a stunning custom built home offering panoramic views to Denman Isl and. Go to Realtor.ca-residential -Fanny Bay, B.C. - MLS # 316185 Click on Multimedia for Virtual tour. $669,000 Estate Sale.

Rent out or make the move.

The kids will be thrilled!

Scampi Hirst Angell Hasman & Associates Realty. 604-728-6052

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6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR Woodcroft Executive, 2bath, corner views, reno’d, $1595 obo, incl utils, ns/np, 604-500-1480 326 WEST 1st St. 1 br $800 & up.

Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets.

Avail NOW. 604-983-6916

City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site.

Security & video monitoring.

On major bus route.

★ A QUIET BLDG ★ 1BR 3rd (Top) flr, South view, Now/Nov1, $990. Carpets, drapes, heat, hotwater, gated prkg avail, no dogs 604-986-7745

RENTALS 604-980-3606

BLUERIDGE APTS

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

1 BEDROOM: 365 East 2nd Street. Bright corner unit w/ h/w’s in quiet building. Available Oct 15th/Nov 1st. $950 incl heat & h/w. 604-726-4884

INVESTMENT PPTY 2800sf 6br 4ba w/2 suites, rent $2,650 .5ac lot, $485,000 604-809-1177 see uSELLaHOME.com id5205

TYNEHEAD 3800SF 5br 4.5ba executive home 12,077sf lot, with side suite, $875K 604-575-7311 see uSELLaHOME.com id5350

6052

RENTALS 6505-11

Other Areas BC

HOPE, FISHERS dream 1850sf 4br 2ba rancher on lg ½ ac lot mtn vu $287,900 604-869-3119 see uSELLaHOME.com id5611

6025

6050

S. Surrey/ White Rock

SOUTH SURREY, 4 bdrm tradition home, 2.5 baths, media room, 3000sf, on 1/3 acre, ingrnd pool, 2 gazebo’s, quiet CDS, under $900k. Call 604-313-1406

6020-52

Lots & Acreage

Vancouver East Side

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun May 12 & 13th, 10am - 2pm, 2396 East 39th Ave. 50x140 lot, 1,050 sqft bungalow, asking $1.2 mllion.

FLEETWOOD ACROSS from School, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5ba w/suites $579K 604-434-3482 see uSELLaHOME.com id5577

6030

Friday, October 5, 2012 - North Shore News - A49

1 BR $950, 1 BR + den lrg $1050 balcony, storage, 60 channel cble incld, ht & hw, quiet bldg, ref’s, proof of residency, NS/NP, no drugs 155 E 12 St. To View: Manager: 604-904-7559 1 BR & den, Ravenwoods, stainless appls, wd, storage, fp, deck, prkg, gym & sauna, np, ns, $1425, avail now, 604-929-9194

(Family complex )

2 BR, Avail NOW, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy).

604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

CENTRAL LONSDALE 1 BR patio, d/w, Immed, cat ok $1050.

604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

1BDRM new bldg, $1500 central Lonsdale. 2nd flr, balc. outlook, ns, np. Nov 1. 604-812-1842.

Excecutive New 1 BR + den, 'The Kimpton' 401-210 West 13th St, 1000sf, value $750K, low rise concrete bldg, 8 appls, 4pc bath, hw floors, gas fp, SW views, secure prkg, locker, $2200/mo, NS/NP, Now/Nov 1, Century 21 Prudential, 604-232-3039

1BR $920 Cntrl Lonsdale, wlk up 3rd (top)flr, large, incld heat & hw, hw flrs, np, ns , 778-889-4719

Front Corner 1 BR $1150, reno’d, Now, 12/St Andrews incl ht & hw. 1 yr lse, np/ns, 604-988-4692

1Br, large, $950 Total reno’d Heat incl. quiet. drapes. hardwood, gated or free prkg,no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2 604-780-5646

2 & 3 bdrm $1150 & $1400, hardwood, heat/h/w, Mile E of 2nd Narrows. n/p, refs, Oct 1 or 15, 778-320-1554 2 BR, avail Now/Nov 1st, Call 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca 2 BR, large $1195, Nov 1.

Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl. 604- 987- 4922

Furnished 2br Apt, Lower Lons, Now/June, ns/np, $1700/mo, grandmanor.ca 604-988-6082 HI RISE. Central Lonsdale, 1 Bdrm’s, from $995. Now & Nov. 1 Inc heat/hw. N/P, 604-985-3650 Lrg 1 BR $930, incl ht/hw prkg, hw flrs, E 21st, avail Now quiet bldg, np, 604-990-4088 Raisnwood 2 BR, 1 bath, fp, SS appls, storage, np/ns, $1400, 604-657-6911, 604-657-6201

LE CHATEAU

2 BR + office, 155 W 1st St, furnished, insuite w/d, $2500 incl heat & h/w, prkg 604-803-2903

Bright clean apts - Lynn Valley 1 BR laminate $980 2 BR $1250.

Heat hw incld, Avail now. Coin laundry, NS, 1 cat ok, u/g prkg extra, on site Manager, Call Diana 604-980-9219

2 BR upper Lonsdale, $1060 incl heat/hw, hardwood, N/S adult bldg, Nov 1, 604-614-0839

cont. on next page

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $148,500 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

LADYSMITH, 3 bdrm house, nr Nanaimo Airport, oceanfront, moorage, move-in ready, newly renovated, includes revenue suite, virtual avail 604-984-0836

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

6075

Sunshine Coast

3BDRM/2BTH #67 - 4500 Claridge Road, Powell River All new carpets, paint and curtains. Eat-in kitchen, large bedrooms, office, workshop and more. New fridge/stove, w/d and d/w. Immediate possession. $99,999 Call: (604) 483-3688 email: cathalynn@gmail.com Like brand-new and ready to move into!

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6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

LYNN VALLEY 2 BR, hardwood, cat/sm dog ok, avail now $1150.

604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE IN BONUS AMBLESIDE TOWER

1 BR & 2 BR, Available Now. Mnt/Ocean views, incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms. Walk to beach & shops. No Pets.

604-922-8443

MOUNTAIN COURT APTS, Lynn Valley, 1 Br $1000, 2BR $1300, 3 BR $1550. Hardwood, f/p, incls heat, hw, prkg & cable. Pool, cat ok 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

Move in Bonus!

145 West Keith Road.

Bachelor (Oct 1) 1 BR (Immed & Oct 1) Beautiful views. Indoor pool.

Heat & Hot Water included.

Call 604-986-3356

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool, parking available. ★ BACHELOR $875 No pets, 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com Spacious 1 br, incl heat & h/w, gated prkg avail, $925, Now ns, np, West 5th. 604-983-9469

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

WESTWIND APTS - 2025 Bellevue Ave, W Van, 1 BR small ocean view Cat OK Senior discount. 604-913-0734 1 BDRM, Ctrl W. Van. 800sf, new carpets, jacuzzi, wood f/p, inste w/d, new f/s, d/w, b/i vac, $1495 incl heat, hyd, wifi. 604-926-2599

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1, 2 & 3 Bdrm. Suites 1 BR (700-770 sq. ft.)

2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

3 BR (1370 sq. ft.)

Spectacular City & Ocean Views!

Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Gym, Swimming Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246

935 Marine Drive WestVancouver PENTHOUSE WITH MOUNTAIN AND CITY VIEW Renovated, spacious 3 BR, two full baths. 1648 Square feet. 1000 sqft balcony, Heat, hot water and electricity included.

Steps to shopping and transit. West Vancouver location

Call 604-922-3246

6515

Duplexes - Rent

2 BR 2nd flr, view, East 4th, N. Van, Oct 15 or Nov 1. $1100 + hydro 604-261-8983

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA

2 BR suites available Now & Nov 1st starting at $1950.

Beautifully renovated units with ocean or mountain views, 900sq.ft., hardwood floors & DW. Prestigious building steps from all amenities & Ambleside Beach. Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-4724 to view.

2 BR, 1 bath, 2150 Bellevue Ave, Stunning Views, $1900, avail Nov 1st, NS/NP, 604-921-4384 2 BR 1 bath, Ambleside, $1535 incls heat, basic cable & prkg, avail now, no pet, 1 yr lease 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net 2 BR, duplex Horseshoe Bay, dw, recent reno, ns, $1,550/mth. Avail Oct. 15th/Nov 1st. 604-947-2301 2 BR new reno, heat/hot water incl, np,1 prkg, storage, adult oriented, $1690. 604-618-3113 2 BR spacious, Ambleside, great view, insuite laundry, private prkg, $1950, ns np 604-922-4138

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br avail Move-in Bonus Fitness rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets.

Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

Find the Key to your New Home • BUY • SELL • RENT

604.630.3300

Large as new 3-4 bedroom duplex. 3 levels, 3.5 baths.

NS/NP. Avail. now. Lease and perfect references a must.

ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 View this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR + office nook, new furn, carpet, paint, equip kitchen with bar, f/p, priv ent on main lvl, w/d, hydro, great patio, some view, East 2nd, $1200, 604-990-0981

A SHORT STAY North Shore & Kitsilano 1 & 2 br + p/house. Renos, families, execs 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com WEST VAN furn bed sitting room, priv. entry w/deck, own bath. incl cable/net suit 1 ns, 604-921-7385

6535

Homestay

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6540

Houses - Rent

2 LEVELS, 3 BR, 3bath, incl glvl ste, 5appls, storage, hw flrs, 2500sf, long term lease, Dundarave area, wlk to rec cntre, shops, sea wall, $2950/mo, NS, avail Now, 604-614-0839 3 BDRM, Nr Horseshoe Bay & Whytecliff Park, 1900sf, updated, nr beach, schls, rec centre, $2700 incl utils, n/s, Avail. 604-897-6919 3 BR + den, Beaut. Exec home, quiet area, near Cap. River & Lions Gate bridge, garage, clean, hottub, delux master br, storage shed, large priv. yard, n/s, avail NOW, $3150 Paul 604-986-1586 4 BR, 2 levels, 2300sf, 3bath, newly updated/immac, central loc, $3000, lease, 604-985-4881

4BDRM / 3BATH HOUSE in Ambleside. View, park, bus, mall, np, $3,500+ 778-227-8296 5 BR, Lions Bay, 3000 sf, 6 appls, $2500/mo + utils, ns, pets ok, avail Now, 604-879-4525 WWW.EASYRENT.CA id # 1186, North Van, 6 BR, 4bath, hw/carpet/tile floors, patio/deck, great view, near schools, $4595/mo, 4795 Marineview Cres. 604-662-3279 6 BR, 2.5 bath + den, Tempe Hghts ns, np, walk to school/mall Oct. 1st. $2,980. 604-440-2612

6600

Storage

GIBSONS - Comfortable 2 Bdrm/ 1 bath trailer on a private lot surrounded by forest. New appliances & hot water tank. Close to shopping, ferry & hiking. $900/mth utilities not included.

Avail Oct 1. 604 886 8639 Lg 2BR, Stevens Dr, W Van, family room, Mnt views, short/ long term lease, new appls $1800 incls utils, Now, 604-339-1888

West Van Spectacular views from this 3 level, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths.

Just painted and spotlessly clean. $2750. Lease and perfect references a must.

ACD Realty (604) 521-0311 View this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

Panoramic Water View, Deep Cove, 3 BR, 2 ba, 2 decks, Now, $1975/mo, 604-929-5101 lv msg ROCKRIDGE Exec. home, 4 BR 2.5 ba, fabulous view, pool, hot tub, nr bus, shops & schools, $3900 ns avail now 604-808-1029 WHYTECLIFF PARK Waterfront Estate Gated Residence (7400 sqft) on 1/2 acre of waterfront, level easy water access. Lovely open contemp. plan, 4 BR up (ensuited), luxurious master/spa bathroom. Meticulously maintained 3 level home with spectacular views of Howe Sound & Bowen Island. Separate indoor pool at the waters edge. Walking distance to Whytecliff Park. Serious enquiries only. Full history & refs reqd. $16,000/mth + util. Call Kim Hambling 604-808-5122 or kim@kimhambling.com

6565

Office/Retail Rent

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

Call Jeff or Ross 604-980-3003 600sf Office 277 Mtn. Hwy near 2nd Narrows, $650/mo Avail immed. 604-341-1870

6570

Out Of Town

3 BR House furnished in beautiful Sidney, utils incl, mins to Ferry, walk to town, November-March rental, NS, 604-929-9700

8015

Appliance Repairs

Gated, secured, 24 hour security. $150/mth.

Avail Oct 1 - May 15.

Capilano River RV Park 604-987-4722

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM, bright, just reno’d, garden ste, Indian River, 6 appl, shr free w/d, priv entr, f/p, utils incl Nr Parkgate, bus, golf, $1000, Avail now, Marek 778-837-1493 1 BR garden lvl ste, with patio, Blueridge, shrd wd, ns/np, $800 incl util, cat ok, 604-929-4132 1 BR large garden level suite, West Van, cls to shops & Seawall, avail Now, $975 + 1/3 utilities, small pet ok, N/S, 604-925-3155

Golden Hardwood & Laminate & Tiles. Prof install, refinishing, sanding & repairs. 778-858-7263 SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & insured. Washers, dryers, stoves, dishw’rs & fridges. 604-346-8925

8030

★ ALL CARPENTRY ★ homerenos.net Your # 1 Choice! 604-990-9185

8055

1 BR, Upper Lonsdale, reno’d, new appl, $1345 incl cable, hi spd net, alarm, ns np 778-688-8774

Cleaning

$20/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ORGANIC CLEANING Services.

All supplies incl, reasonble rates, 15yrs exp. Call 604-345-5214

Concrete

2 BR $800+utils, grd lvl, 838 Clements, 2 carport, suits mature fam, 5 appls, full bath, back yd, storage, ns/np credit check req 604-992-8664 2 BR bsmt ste, inste w/d, d/w, gas fp, full bath, radiant heat, nr 2 Rec Ctre/amens, ns/np, ref’s, $1100 incl util, Nov 1, 604-983-7014 2 BR garden level, 1100 sf reno’d, Upper Lonsdale, nr bus, shared w/d, n/s, $1200+50% util, avail now. 604-904-0471 2 BR garden ste, E. 1st Lonsdale, 1,000 sf, new appl, updated, w/d, f/p, huge yard. NOW. NS/NP $1275 incl utils. 604-990-6730

8075

Drywall

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

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

Call Gurprit ★ 604-710-7769 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

Chartwell Dr, W Van, close to Sentinal School, bright, S. facing, spacious, 2400 sf, 4BR, main flr, all appls $2290 np 604-922-3499 Edgmont Village, 1400sf, 2br, inste wd, adult oriented, $1750 + utils, ns/np, Now, 604-306-2800

LARGE Above Ground Studio Lynn Valley. Full kitchen, bath, f/p. Near bus, shops. NS, NP. Nov 1. No Pets $750 Monthly.

Call: (604) 986-4230

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR, 4 yrs old, 2500sf, 2.5 bath, 8690 Seascape Dr. Howe Sound, NOW view, $3200, 604-448-1688 3 BR. Hamilton area, near trails & parks, 3 level, 2.5 bath, 6 appls. rec room, patio, n/s, 2 ug prkg, avail Nov 1, $2400, 604-982-0672

LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 For All Your Electrical Needs 604-988-7232 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

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

Fencing/Gates

BEAUTIFUL Cedar Fences. Custom/pre-made. 778-322-8645 johngormleycontracting.com

8100

www.constructivelandscaping.com

Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca GREAT CANADIAN LAWNS Landscaping, lighting, patios 604-924-LAWN (5296)

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. Old Pools Filled in, irrigation. 604.782.4322

604-340-7189

8160

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294 QUALITY WORK AT AN HONEST PRICE Taves Roofing 604 980-1058

8130

Handyperson

Lawn & Garden

Fireplaces

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

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating.

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Call Sukh:

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

CAPILANO HANDYMAN Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting, Demolition, Gardening and more

Tel: 604-219-0666

Electrical

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

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

8090

★ Stonework.paving stones ★ Cedar decks/fencing ★ Pergola’s ★ 30 yrs exp Call Danny 604-250-7824

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

www.capilanohandyman.com

DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs.

Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332

WWW.EASYRENT.CA, id#1196 510 W Queens Rd, N Van, 3br, 2ba bsmt, upr Lons, tiles/carpet, inste wd, nr Edgemont Village, Now, $1325, nsnp, 604-662-3279

• Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard

604-876-4604

2 LARGE BR 7 appl, $1200 incls utils, Upper Lonsdale & E. 29th, np/ns avail now. 604-986-0513

WWW.EASYRENT.CA id# 1314, 510 W Queens Rd, North Van, 2Br + den bsmt ste, tiles/hw flrs, nr schls, avail Now, $1350/mo, NS/NP, 604-662-3279

(max. 400) $

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

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

3 BR Ctrl Lonsdale, cls to everything, bright newly reno, lam flrs, fp, 2 bath, f/yard, deck, storage, 5 appls, ns/no pets, prkg, Oct 16, $2200, 604-369-7780

AT YOUR HOME GUTTERS

A.A. BEST PRO

2 BR grnd lvl, bright, recent reno, share wd, ns, np Grand Blvd ref’s, $1250 inclusive 604-340-5116

3 BDRM Lwr ste, full bath, 5 appl, Ctrl Lons, priv entr & back yard, 2 prkg, n/s, n/p, 1 year lease, Nov 1, $1950 incl utils, 778-867-8803

CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

Drainage

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

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

8080

■ Paving Stones ■ Retaining Walls ■ Fences ■ Flagstone ■ Rock Walls ■ Lighting ■ Irrigation ★Expert Installations★

NORTH SHORE

NO HST! til Oct.15

Landscaping

North Shore Company

N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists.

604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

8073

8155

Darren 778-926-2145

Gutters

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

LIONS GATE DRAINAGE & SEWER 15% OFF - 604-973-0290 1BDRM/1BATH 5810 Eagle Isl WV Waterfront new S facing furn -$1,200 all util. Row boat access 40 yds. Ref. 604-669-6339

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Carpentry

A TICKETED CARPENTER Windows, doors, int. finishing, WCB. Sean 604-290-5994

8060 1 BR suite, near Capilano Mall, Thirfty’s, transit. Sorry, np ns, $1200. Nov 1st. 604-987-8227

Flooring/ Refinishing

8105

Store your RV in West Van

Ambleside, 3br T/H, nr Seawall, waterviews, 2.5ba, 2prkg, patio, Now, $3250, 604-925-6683

DEEP COVE seaside cottage, 2 br, fp, hardwood, lrg deck , garage ns $2375 604-929-5191

HOME SERVICES

A-1 JOB by Arms & Minds Renos Carpentry cabinets, doors, finishing, flooring, deck, fence, drywall, paint, plumbing, electrical. Mark 604-761-7745

• • • •

Fall Clean-ups Turf Fertility Programs Hedging and Pruning Ongoing Maintenance Programs: Residential, Strata and Commercial • All Landscape Installation and Design • All Yard Renovations • Rubbish Removal

ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677

15% DISCOUNT OFF WITH THIS AD!

AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Home Maintenance & Repairs.

Experienced, Reliable Service, Reasonable Rates Call Michael – 604 619-1126

www.coastalgrounds.ca

ALL ASPECTS Home Improvement and Renos. Int/ Ext/ Yard. Big or small one call does it all. 604-929-8177

8140

Heating

PRO GAS - North Shore Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting, heat pumps. Service & installation.

604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

@

place ads online @ NSNews.com

Call Mark at:

604.813.7018

A.All Area Gardening Service Lawn Maintenance • Aerating Moss Control • Power Raking Trim • Prune • Top • Gen. Clean-up

604-726-9153 604-926-1526

Garden Services

Certified Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Fall Clean-ups. Call Scott. www.KatsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

604-723-2468; Tran the Gardener.

New lawns, trimming, weeding, gutters, fall cleanups 604-723-2468

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

To advertise call 604-630-3300

HOME SERVICES 8160

Lawn & Garden

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

8250

Roofing

Allwest Garden Service: Lawn maint, cleanups, trim, top, prune. All types of lawn and garden apps.

604-716-8479 or 604-984-1988

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

B. DHALIWAL GARDENING & LANDSCAPING LTD Lawn maintenance, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, aerating. Complete lawn/ garden serv. Bill 604-317-9961

8220

Fall Clean up, power wash, debris removal, gutter clean, odd jobs, hedge trim 604-720-6704

❏ Senior’s Discount ❏ Military Discount ❏ Same Day Hotwater Tank ❏ No Job Too Small ❏ Licensed & Insured ❏ BBB

GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. All your garden needs.

604-788-9687

Plumbing

Actual Plumbing ★ 24 / 7★

actualplumbing.ca

NORTH SHORE AT YOUR HOME ROOFING

$450 Discount on any complete roofing project (min. $4800 job)

• Roofing & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

8175

Masonry

Constructive Landscaping Stonework.paving stones, Cedar decks/fences, Pergola’s. 30 yrs exp. Call Danny 604-250-7824 www.constructivelandscaping.com

MASON 5 Years experience & College Certificate. $25/hour. Email: crazymonkey17@hotmail.com

8180

Home Services

NATE SOLUTIONS: Roof Sealing & de-mossing (warr), gutter cleaning, window cleaning, powerwashing all areas. 604-259-2075

8185

Moving & Storage

SMOOTHER MOVERS

est 1981 Expert flat rate piano movers 1,3,5 & 7 ton trucks e-mail for a moving or storage quote smoother@movers.ca

604 987-8655

8195

A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 MARK GRIFFITHS Painting Co. Affordable Quality. Locally Owned & Operated. References, Insured 604-925-4330

Trips start at

$49

John 778-288-8009

A RESPONSIBLE NORTH VAN MAN with truck ONLY $25 + dump charges 604-377-3175

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Licenced Plumber 604-729-6695

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 SAVE ON PLUMBING Licensed Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

WESTMOR Plumbing Ltd Res/Com, Professional Service flat rate 7 days/wk 604-551-8531 Free Est - Lic - Ins - Bonded

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

TOTAL HOME RENOVATIONS Since 1983

604-998-3397 DENALIROOFINGBC.COM

TAVES ROOFING QUALITY WORK AT AN HONEST PRICE Serving our Community for over 25 Years

Licensed/Certified Installers • Insured Residential • Commercial • All Roofing Systems

604.980.1058

www.tavesroofing.com Finance Available (OAC) • 24 Hour Emergency Service

Complete Renos & Additions, incl.: Kitchen & Bath Improvements • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements NEO Roofing, since 2001 Catering to Owners, Stratas, Merchants, GCs. (604) 754-3521

LIONS GATE ROOFING 604-722-1105

New Builds – From the ground up Renovations – Kitchens, bathrooms and additions Estate Sales – From landscaping to move in condition Authorized VELUX Skylight Installer. No job too big or small.

604-990-1434

customhomeswestvan.com ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)805-8463/ 986-4026 Actual Plumbing & Heating, 24/7, Seniors/Military Disc. Lic. & Insured BBB, 604-908-1469 All Renovations, Remodelling, Restorations ★ homerenos.net Your # 1 Choice! 604-990-9185

PAINTING AND WALLPAPER Free Estimate Tel: 604-219-0666

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

POINT GREY PAINTING LTD Int/Ext - Quality Guaranteed Free Est * 25% off Summer Promo til Oct. 15th! 604-725-0908

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

Paving Stones, Retaining Walls, Fences, Flagstone, Rock Walls, Irrigation, Lighting, North Shore Company. Darren 778-926-2145

www.greencoastrubbish.com

To place your ad in Call the Experts call 604-630-3300

AUTOMOTIVE 9110

Collectibles & Classics

9110

Collectibles & Classics

9110

Collectibles & Classics

15%

Dalton Trucking 604-986-6944 RUBBISH REMOVAL, Disposal Bins Call for over the phone quote 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

604-722-1105 AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING All types. BBB, insured, references. www.affordablequalityroofing.com 604-984-6560

AMBLESIDE ROOFING

All types - Reroofs & Repairs Insured/WCB 778-288-8357

8309

HOT SPOT FOR SALE

Tiling

A & Wes Tile top European quality Tile install custom bath-kitch 604-657-0343 AandWesTile.com

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

87 Mountain Hwy, N.Van.

Headwater Management

175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

604-985-6667

1986 CHRYSLER TC Woody Wagon, Town & Country, all origional, loaded. $2400 604-534-2997

1992 PORSCHE 928 GTS, rare factory widebody, 103,000 km, all original, as new. $31,800.

604-987-3876. D24627

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427-390 Hp, 15,000 kms new engine 60km, 4 speed, matching no’s, New tires, brakes, clutch & shifter. $39,000.

Call: (604) 758-1914

1968 THUNDERBIRD 429 quadra

jet, 2 dr cpe, reblt mtr, new brakes &lines & paint, $9,500 604-376-8363

1969 FORD Falcon Futura 302 auto, fully restored, immac paint & body, numerous high performance options. $13,500. Photos at www.photobucket.com/69falcon Call 604-307-0201

1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD, red, v6, 2 dr, 50k, a/c, auto, exc int, 1 owner, $6500. 604-533-3191

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 159 K, pristine cond $7,500 obo.

Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

1990 Bentley Mulsanne S Flagship. Mint. 43k.

Priv. Sale $25,000. 604 644 6061

1991 Pontiac Grand Prix 4 DR Fully loaded,kept inside,in family from new $2995.604-899-6119

1991 ROLLS-ROYCE 60,000km all orig collector plate eligible, as new. $28,000 604-987-3876.

D24627

cont. on next page 1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo, white on burgundy, all rcrds, new exhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, great cond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945

Buying? Hiring? Selling? Renting?

1971 CHEVY Suburban, 3 dr 350 automatic, body work all done, needs paint and interior, air cared. $4500 obo. 604-769-4799.

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding.

Fully insured & WCB

Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

1976 MGB Roadster. British racing green colour. 4 speed.

New top and carpet. Engine work done. $6,995. 604-591-8566

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091

Expert Tree Care - Cert. Arborist (lapsed), 25yrs exp. Fully Ins.

8335

604-630-3300

1967 DODGE Cornet 500, beautifully restored, $25,500 obo, 604-946-2932, 604-916-9249

TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery

TRIM, PRUNE, Tree Topping, Stump Grinding, Gen. Clean-up 604-726-9153, 604-926-1526

For information call

1985 MERCEDES 500 SEL, V8 , 4 dr, heat lthr frnt/rear, s/roof, grt cond, recent work, RARE must sell $3000. 604-910-1139

★All Tiling, Repairs, Remodels Bathrooms, kitchens, patios.

Free est. Call Mike 604-761-4448 or www.members.shaw.ca/msot

8315 NORTH WEST ROOFING Re-Roofing & Repair. WCB & liability insur. Jag, 778-892-1530

1964 FORD FALCON 289, auto, 2 door, hardtop, totally restored, $6,900. Call 604-585-2397

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

OFF TODAY!

Colin@CYHomeServices.com

Qualified Carpenter, 25 yrs exp, renovations, repairs, insured.

WCB, good rates, references.

Call James 604-788-8863

604.230.4530

pickup@greencoastrubbish.com

Sand, Gravel, Soil, Rock Deliveries

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH

Bill 604-298-1222

• Full Service Junk Removal and Recycling • Demolition • Composting • Tree Work • Specialty Labour Tasks

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

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

COMPLETE RENO’S Res & Comm. Electrical, Plumbing, Flooring. WCB Ins. 604-600-1368

SAM’S PAINTING - Int/ext North Shore Co. 778-319-2690 www.facebook.com/paintingsam/

Student Works

10% OFF with this ad w w w.student worksdisposal.com

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS Int/Ext. Free Est. Written Guar.

Prof & Insured. 604 551-6510

RICKY DEWAN PAINTING Int, ext, strata. Power washing, small repairs. 604-299-5831, cell 604-833-7529

Rubbish Removal

B i n s f ro m 5 - 3 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

BROTHERS MOVING & Delivery Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 Best rates. brothersmovingservice.com

Painting/ Wallpaper

8255

We accept Visa, MC, Amex

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

Call now and receive our Fall Special

WEST COAST ROOFING ALL TYPES, RES/COMM Insured Quality Guaranteed Free Est * 25% off Summer Promo til Oct 15th! 604-773-4451

Disposal & Recycling

MATT 604-988-4644

CALL THE EXPERTS

PARK ROYAL ROOFING ★All Types of Roofing★ Call 604-987-7663

604-908-1469

www.chrisdalehomes.com

LOCAL MOVERS big/small, Deliveries, Rubbish, Recyling, good service 604-603-3533, 925-3186

Roofing

THE ROOFER (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair.

WCB, insured 604-985-1913

ACCREDITED BUSINESS

Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, new grass, etc. 604-782-5288 TOP SOIL, sand, gravel, etc.

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

8250

Samra Bros. Roofing Ltd. 40 yrs+ Cedar / Fiberglass / Torch On Free Estimates. 604-946-4333

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

Friday, October 5, 2012 - North Shore News - A51

1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Auto,152,000 kms,asking $10,000 OBO. 604-492-2220

Window Cleaning

AFFORDABLE WINDOW cleaning, powerwashing and painting.

Call Doug at 604-985-4604 North Shore Home Services.

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

1981 LINCOLN Town car, signature series, stock, collector plates, $3500 obo 604-792-6367

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad.

A52 - North Shore News - Friday, October 5, 2012

PRE-OWNED PRICES SLASHED TO CLEAR 12 GMC ACADIA SLE

11 YUKON DENALI XL

WAS $34,988

WAS $63,998

AUTOMOTIVE cont. from previous page

9125

9125

Domestic

9129

Luxury Cars

9145

Scrap Car Removal

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Domestic

Nav, DVD, loaded. Stk 950970

AWD, fully loaded. STK 950850

NOW $33,488

NOW $56,888 1976 THUNDERBIRD, 1 owner, no accidents, serious inquiries. only. Call 604-465-7997

06 HONDA CIVIC EX

Sunroof, auto, loaded. STK SP80681 WAS $13,995

NOW $11,988

NOW $27,590

10 YUKON DENALI

NOW $15,900

NOW $48,888

06 HYUNDAI SONATA GL

WAS $50,995

10 CHEVY SILVERADO

Auto, loaded.

Rare long box, 4x4, Crew Cab, diesel STK 951080.

STK 951100 WAS $10,900

WAS $43,995

NOW $8,888

NOW $41,800

12 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

WAS $49,900

WAS $33,900

4x4, leather, 9 pass, loaded, only 17,000kms. Stk 951110

1993 PLYMOUTH Sundance 126 K, 4 dr, w/hatch, 2.2L, $2400 obo. Great 1st car 604-809-6353

1997 BUICK Skylark GS, 170,000 km, no accid, clean runs grt, $1850 604-924-2608 1997 CADILLAC Deville, 4 door, 166K, blue, loaded, 1owner, exc cond, $5500 obo, 604-946-7039

2011 Dodge Charger SE 1,700 kms. Very cool,mint,smells new! $24,600obo. Gord 778-300-2538

2001 CORVETTE Z06 black on black, absolute mint cond, 55k.

Must sell! $32,000. 604-574-7629

2011 FOCUS S SEDAN 4DR SDN silver $ 11,950 #1109552A WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister

www.BurrellAuto.com 3094 Westwood St, Port Coq 604 945-4999.

2925 Murray St, Port Moody 604 461-7995.

9129

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

E

08 SATURN VUE XR

NOW $30,488

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Cabriolet 84,000 kms Black on black, AMG package, wind screen, wheels, spoiler,Bose stereo! Mercedes serviced full records, garage kept, $18,900 Call: (604) 916-7402

Luxury Cars 2004 Jaguar X-Type Automatic 93,500 kms Excellent condition. $10,500 Call: (604) 786-0941 email: juliekemble@hotmail.com

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1996 CHEVY Silverado 2500, extended cab, bed liner, cloth int, ps pb pw, incls tow kit, exc cond $4500. Don 604-988-0170

4WD, black, pwr group, tonneau cover, a/c. Stk 815101

NOW $16,294

NOW $26,995

11 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB

4x4, loaded. STK 450870.

WAS $24,988

NOW $23,588

2006 FORD Fusion, 73,000 km, 4 cyl, grt cond, 2nd owner $8800.

604-852-0533 * 778-241-3528

1989 BENTLEY Eight, Immac, 68,000 kms, gorgeous charcoal/ tan, no accidents, show winner $19,900 obo 604-889-2525

2007 BMW 525I, black, loaded, leather, sunroof, very clean, 130K, $24,900. 604-999-4097

2012 LEXUS RX350, V6, full loaded, 6/mo, no accidents, navi, rear camera, top model, 6 yr wrty, $52,800, obo, 604-925-3111 1997 LANDROVER Defender(s) 90, 5 spd diesel, mint, 60,000km, from desert $29,000 1-780-945-7945 or 604-926-7087 lancebright@hotmail.com

4dr, auto, CD, only 44,000kms.

Stk 878332 WAS $11,900

NOW $9,900

08 NISSAN ROGUE

AWD, auto, loaded. Stk 950950

WAS $47,995

WAS $20,995

NOW $45,888

NOW $18,898

08 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

12 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT

WAS $30,998

WAS $25,900

Rare diesel, nav, loaded. Stk 868021

4x4, loaded, only 12,000kms.

Stk 95104

NOW $28,800

NOW $22,885

Bad Credit • No Credit • Bankruptcy Proposal • Collections

NO PROBLEM GUARANTEED APPROVAL

Call Greg 604-987-5231 ~ Approval Canada

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

Northshore

1-888-831-6240 Northshore Auto Mall, 800 Automall Dr. North Van www.carternorthshore.ca

2007 FORD Focus SE, 4 dr, AC, auto, pwr grp, 68k kms, $6500 604-439-9840 or 604-612-5122 2008 CHRYSLER Sebring Convertible. Grey interior/grey exterior. Loaded, priced to sell. $10,900. Please call Richard, 778-222-0140 or 604-454-4000.

1993 Mazda MX-6 LS Automatic 171,000 kms.

Restored. V6, Auto, AirCrd, Lady owned. Receipts, too much to list. $4,500. Call: (778) 689-6094

nsnews.com

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Automatic 80,000 kms, silver ext, black leather int, sunroof, tow hitch, nav, bluetooth. $40,000.

Call: (604) 913-9221

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

1986 HARLEY Davidson SLHTC, loaded with options, 34K km original, show bike, collectors plate, $13,000, 604-946-4553

rhero aise the supe LE DEAL! Pr . Tights es lin 3 UNBELIEVAB in e of this vehicl capabilities 4-630-3300. tional. Call 60 and cape op

AUTO SPECIAL! $

49

1 private party photo auto ad, 3 lines in 2 community papers.

1 online auto ad, 5 photos, many lines.

It runs till you cancel,

1998 HONDA Goldwing SE + Champion Daytona 2+2 conv. sidecar, loaded, 36K, new cond, classic, $14,900. 604 945-0376

2004 KAWASAKI Vulcan Nomad 1500cc, Vance/Hines pipes, lots of chrome, heated storage, service records, 30,000 miles, new tires/clutch, lots of extra gear, $7500 firm. 604-761-7491

for up to one year.

Give us a call: 604.630.3300 Or place online: nsnews.com

WE GUARANTEE IT!

2006 Ford F150 XL, 4X4, 5.4L, extended cab, seats 6, long box, canopy, A/C, 107K. $12,950. must sell! (604) 773-4235.

1996 JEEP Grand Cherokee, V8 auto, 178,000km, no accidents, 1 owner, $4,995, 604-290-8012

09 HYUNDAI ACCENT

11 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB 4x4, diesel, loaded STK 950830

2005 ASTON Martin DB9. 'James Bond style car!' Silver metallic.

23,000 km. 6.0, V12, 450 hp. New tires. 1 owner. You deserve the best! $86,980. 604-781-7614.

WAS $30,998

2006 BMW X3 2.5i Auto, 117,000 kms, AWD, Premium Pkg, $17,000 negotiable, Phone 604-760-3390

2008 FORD Pickup Lariat, 49,000km, loaded + +, $37,500 Must Sell! 604-313-2763

1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1 owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb, pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900 obo, Don 604-826-7012

08 CHEV AVALANCHE 1500 LTZ

AWD, only 54,000km, aqua, a/c, pwr group, keyless entry.STK 950570 WAS $19,900

2001 TOYOTA Camry, auto, pwr pkg, exc cond, no accid, 150,000 km, $5,700. 604-724-4262

2005 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, 108K, Auto,air cond.,FWD, Hankook tires, silver. Clean, well maint. $10,500. Phone 604-792-4517

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2005 Acura MDX 122,700 kms Excellent Condition, many nice luxury features. 3rd row seating makes this a very reliable and safe family vehicle $16,000 email: jthomson0621@gmail.com

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Stk 951030 WAS $18,900

1997 Lincoln Town Car Signature 268K. $5,000 Call: (604) 316-2527 Great Car

10 HONDA CRV EX

1981 FIREBIRD T-top 305 eng, auto, excellent cond. $7500 obo.

More info call 604-924-1511

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2008 Chrysler Sebring Automatic 32,400 kms. Grannie summer driven. No accidents.

Reduced price! $13,900.

Call: (604) 820-1002

1998 FORD F150, 4x4, auto, Triton V8, 4.6L, silver, trailer tow pack, 6 ft box, aircared. $3950.

604-255-5453

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1980 MGB Roadster, exc cond, well maint, collector plates, blk, $7900, obo, 604-987-6130

1989 BMW 325 is, 2dr, red, 5 sp, 1 owner, 210K, gd cond, loaded, $4200 obo, 604-946-8862

2001 JEEP Grand Cheroke, silver 250,000 km, new engine, good cond $5000 obo. 604-971-3435

2002 Ford Escape Black w/ Grey Auto, V6, 2 WD, A/C 6 disc Cd, 199,500 Kms Clean Good Cond. $6,500. (778) 772-5513

1990 Acura Integra 5 spd, very reliable,great on gas.Some rust but looks good in and out. 288k km. $1,100 obo. (778) 227-4999

1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300C. Auto, new tires. 111,000 km. Exc condition. $7,500. 604-786-6495

2002 Nissan Pathfinder 172,000 kms, Chilkoot Edition, power everything, A/C, $6,500 Call: (604) 591-7526

1992 SUBARU Loyal S/W, 4 cyl, auto, aircared, pwr grp, exc cond, all rec. $1950 obo. 604-433-3039 2003 FORD F250 4x4 XL $8500 obo, 187,000 km, auto, 604-323-3662 or 604-315-9384

1994 MERCEDES E320. Silver, blue leather, 269K km. Aircared, 4 snow tires. $4,500. 604-521-0691

2003 Nissan Xterra, 162,000 kms, 5 Sp. A/C Power Grp, New Trans/Clutch, New Exhaust, New Brakes, 17" Wheels, Tow Pkge. $7,900 Call: (604) 218-5460

1994 PONTIAC Trans Am GT red with grey int., well maint., lady driven $4800. Serious inquires only. Ph 604-997-2583

2005 KAWASAKI EX500R Ninja, 16K, stored 2 yrs, 1 lady owner, $3000 obo, 778-788-8136 2010 TRIUMPH American Motorcycle, 900 cc, never driven, $8700. 604-533-4962 morn/eve

2004 GMC Yukon XL, auto, 244,000 Kms, 2WD, p/s, p/w, cruise.$8,350. 604-377-5751

1996 VOLVO 850, exc cond, auto, 165,000 km, + 4 winter tires on rims, $4,000. 604-986-4761

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2001 NISSAN Sentra GXE, 4 cyl, auto, 4 dr sedan, loaded 208 K km, exc cond. 1st $3900 takes.

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2007 Mercedes Benz (only 47,000 original kms) ML 350, 4Matic,navigation, backupcamera,communications pkg,premiumpkg,active Bi-Xenonheadlights,Harmon Kardonsound,newMichelintires, pewtersilver/blackarticoleather, absolutelyimmaculate. $32,850 2009 Mercedes Benz C300 4Matic, only 46,500kms, premium pkg, navigation, sport pkg, glass sunroof, factory warranty until Mar 2013, iridium silver, black leather twinned, immaculate.$28,850 2011 BMW 323i Sport Sedan, premium pkg, glass roof, alloys, pwr heated seats, only 38,200kms, balance of factory warranty, pearl black, black leatherette. $27,850 Special $26,850 2006 BMW X3 2.5i, only 63,500kms, auto, pw, heated seats, panorama glass roof, alloys, park assist, new tires, brakes & rotors, silver, blue on black leatherette, very clean. $18,850

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2001 Toyota Celica GT Auto 138,000 kms -many extras $8,950. Call: (604) 690-6235

2002 C240 Benz, 4dr, auto, silver/ blk leather, lady driven, 280K, excl cond, $4500. 778 893-8151 2002 HONDA Civic, 4 dr sedan, auto, prestine cond, 151 K, fully serviced, a must see, asking $5400 obo. 604-852-3506

2006 ACURA 3.2 TL custom fully loaded, 300 HP 6 spd. 125,000 km on body, only 44,000 km on engine $15,500. 604-241-0357

2006 BMW 325i 79,000km Immaculate condition!! $16000 OBO - Moving & need to sell (778) 388-0007

2002 HONDA Civic SI, auto, 2dr, ac, sunrf, 103K, exc cond, incls winter tires, $5800, 604-916-2634 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON SE. 103K km. Leather, mint, sunroof, a/c, CD, alarm. 2.0 L, 4 cyl. No accid. $9600. 604-839-6253

2002-HONDA CIVIC Si G 199,000 kms, auto, aircared.

NEW tires, brakes, & battery. $5,900. Call: (604) 626-1780

2006 MERCEDES Benz SLK280 premium pkg, auto, low kms retract hard top, receipts since new, $24,800. 604-734-8861

INFINITI G35 2003, exc. cond. power all, m.green, 83,000 km. $13k OBO. Call: 604.721.4414

2003 INFINITI M45,excellent local, no acc, loaded, luxury, fast, auto, $12,500, 778-995-3862

2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. 46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w, p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof, mag wheels. Good condition! $16,000 obo. 604-240-9912

2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE/ BUG 35,500kms, automatic, fully loaded, sunroof mfgr., warranty car proof available, $16,500 serious buyers please, Call 604-836-1014.

2009 Volkswagen GTI Golf.

DSG/18" rims/leather/power S/R. New tires. 65,000 kms.

Factory warranty. $21,600.

(604) 731-9739

2010 BMW 328XI, AWD, loaded, metallic black sapphire with black interior colour, never smoked in, no accidents, auto steptronic $29,900. 604-821-0440, 778-242-5503 Serviced at Brian Jessel BMW

2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium Manual 12,000 kms Limited Edition Roush Stage 3, 4.6 liter, 540HP, 510 ft/lb torque, warranty to 2016, mint condition! $46,000. Call: (604) 540-7036 email: bbengtson@shaw.ca

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible, auto, black, fully loaded, 2400km, not a demo, cost $34,770, sell $32,000, 604-971-3179

9173 2003 MAZDA Prote´ge´ 5, 5 spd, 140K km, new water pump, timing belt & front wheel bearings, sunroof, pwr windows, locks, cruise, aircared, nice cond. $7,000. 778-227-2010

2007 BMW 525i 88,400km Premium Pkg, loaded $21,900 obo. 604-532-9292

2007 FORD MUSTANG GT, fully loaded 22,000 kms, $29,500.

604-721-4228

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained.

Aircared. $2900. 604-936-1270

2000 AUDI S4 2.7T, 6sp, 4wd.

Black with black leather interior.

Upgraded exhaust, turbos, and more. 219,000 km $9800 778-229-0283

2005 AUDI S4. Quattro (AWD).

102,000 km. Blk leather. Incl 2 set of wheels & tires. 6 speed. Power everything! Exc cond. $19,500.

Call/text Rick @ 778-847-2975.

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 129,000km Single owner. Fully loaded, sunroof, heated seats, 5speed $10,500 604-329-6735 NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

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2003 CHEVY Venture, 7pass, red, good cond, 128K, incls snow tires, $3500 obo, 604-946-4725

2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L Well maintained, Perfect for Families. $13,900 obo. (604) 908-3323

Boats 1999 Jayco Eagle 5th Wheel 28ft Must see, in great shape. $8,400 Call: (604) 240-2793 or email: merrittgirl@hotmail.com.

1980 SAN JUAN, 7.7, 5 good Sails, good motor furling, good condition, $5800, 604-568-2050

1982 COMMANDER excellent. condition Bowen Island, $18,000 604-947-92140

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3 litre IB Fresh water cooled Exc cond. Well maint. Lots of extras, c/w trailer . $4,695. 604-837-7564 19FT SEARAY, 165 merc inboard, w/trailer, runs awesome, $5500 obo. 604-817-9004

1989 Prowler/Cooper 19’, 4.3 Merc. inboard, dry-storage kept, loaded, like new, $18,000 obo Call: (604) 921-9433

SAILBOAT/CS 27 Deep Cove NV. $12,000 Call: (604) 929-5278 email: taylor5278@shaw.ca

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2003 NEWMAR Dutch Star, 3 slides, 39’, 65,000mi, full paint freight liner Chassis, 330 Cat engine. Computer desk, solid desk oak cabinets. $73,500. Ph 604-846-5046 Chwk 2004 PLEASUREWAY Plateau M/H, Mercedes Benz diesel, Mi. 61,588K, Immac cond & loaded. $54,900. Ph 1-604-220-5005

2008 ALPENLITE 31ck Ltd Edition, 3 slides, ex cond, retail $80K, ask: $49,500, obo 604-814-5071

2008 ITASA SUNOVA 29R MOTORHOME 41,000 kms V10 Ford engine, automatic HD Shaw Direct satilite dish, 2 slide outs, Jensen entertainment 12 volt HDTV, viper alarm system, 2-80 watt solar panels, 2400 watt inverter, 2 awning curtains for back and side, front and side window shields, ducted air conditioning with heat pump, excellent condition ready to go. $69,900 Call: (604) 755-0423 or email: gwandres@shaw.ca

2008 NASH 25’ 5th whl, q bed, rear kitchen, 1 slide $19,000. Ph 604-792-2201 Chilliwack

2005 FOUR WINDS Class C 30’ sleeps 7, like new cond, 132,000 km, $24,888 778-748-6874 rgprojectmanager@yahoo.com 2009 BIGFOOT 30MH28TE Top of line, immaculate, loaded, low kms, $88,650. 604-230-7546

2005 SIERRA 30ft 5th wheel.

Slide. N/S. OBO $18,000.

Call: (604) 888-7717 KEYSTONE 2 slide light low km, 2 qn beds, sleeps 8, ext kitch,$13,900 Call:604-988-1408

2006 ALFA Luxury Mtr Home 330 CAT Diesel Pusher, 6 new tires, 35,500mi. Equiped with everything, too much to list! Exc cond. $117,000. 604-767-3894 1989 32’ Argosy/Airstream, 2 dr, rear bed, sleeps 6, well-built, gd cond. $8500 obo. 604-317-7886

TOYOTA HIACE CAMPERVAN 90 2.8l deisel,auto, camp in comfort $15,400. 604-275-3443

2008 31 ft Colorado RL 5th Wheel Private sale. 3 slides. 4 awnings. Rear living room. Mor/ ryde hitch and suspension. Like new condition! Check this video http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=YdKBKukigg8 Asking: $27,000. 604-751-1573

2004 TITANIUM model 32E 37DS, 2 slides, mint cond, 1 owner, $27,900. 604 535-8688

RV’s/Trailers

1992 PROWLER 5th Whl, with hitch, needs fridge, good cond, $3500 obo, 604-992-5478

2002 SIENNA 4DR LE gray $ 8,888 #2299506 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister 2002 WINDSTAR (Ford) 145 kms, good cond., $2975. 604-392-3909 after 4pm or all day wkends

1998 NOMAD 5th Wheel 25 ft.

1 slide; Standup/walk around Bdrm $12,000 604-796-2866

2006 GEORGETOWN XL, 35’ 9', 3 slides, V10, 20k miles, tow car avail, $62,000 604-948-5048

ROAD RANGER 5TH WHEEL 24 FT. Rear bath, queen bed, new tires. New cond. $11,950.

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2007 PROWLER 5th wheel, 32 ft, grt family rv, fibreglass, slideout, bunkbeds, air/cond, sleeps 8 $19,900. 604-824-1426

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2005 NISSAN Altima 2.5 Sl, rebuilt 4 cyl, very clean, 177 km, s/roof, loaded $6,000. 778-889-6166 2005 PONTIAC Sunfire 2 dr coupe stnd, 119,000k’s, $4800 obo. Ph 604-798-0767 lve mess

RV’s/Trailers

2007 TOYOTA Camry LE, 4 dr, special leather, auto, 89K, f/load, $14,800 obo, 604-808-9518 2002 HONDA Odyssey EXL, loaded, gray, new tires, 206K km Must Sell! Call 604-787-7335

1997 JAGUAR XK8 cpe, black, blk lther int, 84,000 ks, full load, all records, DB7 rims, sport pckg $13,900 obo. 778-889-6557

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2007 KIA Rio 5, 5 dr, blk, 5sp, 1 owner, 72K, exc cond, incls winter tires, $7500 obo, 604-603-2548

2000 Dodge Caravan 60,000 kms HANDICAP Van with Side Entrance Ramp. $15,000.

Call (604) 294-6971 2004 JAGUAR X-type 102,000km, Auto, 2.5, V6, no accident $10,500. 778-862-6891

Vans

Vans

1975 GMC Vandura 16,000 kms 1975 Camper Van, tires, brakes 60%. New gaskets, seals. $1,500. Call: (604) 758-1914

1995 FORD Windstar Minivan,165,500km, air cared, gd cond, $2000, 604-347-8238

2004 HYUNDAI Elantra 79 K km, 5 spd, 2.0L, 4 cyl, new clutch, a/c, loaded, $6500. 604-980-0051

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2006 MERCEDES C280 4Matic, local, 1 owner, 63,000 km, immac D2467 $17,800. 604-987-3876.

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1997 ACURA TL, 3.2, 190K, 4dr, sunrf, srs/abs, exc cond, loaded $4900, 604-984-4229

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2005 VW CABRIOLET automatic, immaculate, no accidents, 85500 km. $9,999 obo. 604-341-6543

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2009 Toyota Matrix AWD, auto, glass roof, alloys, pwr windows & locks, a/c, full Toyota serviced, only 62,000kms, sundance metallic/ black cloth, immaculate. $16,850 $15,850 2004 Infiniti G35X AWD, only 74,000kms, auto, glass roof, alloys, pwr windows & locks, pwr heated seats, Xenon headlights, diamond graphite/ black leather, exceptional $14,850 condition.

2006 Toyota Matrix XR, only 59,000kms, 4 dr, auto, pwr windows & locks, a/c, new tires, shadow mica/black cloth, very only $12,500 clean.

2010 Smart, auto, pwr windows, a/c, heated seats, MB serviced, balance of factory warranty, new tires, only 49,000km. $9,850 Special $8,850 2005 Smart Convertible (diesel) only 53,000kms, pw, A/C, alloys, Mercedes Benz serviced, silver/black. $8,350 Special $7,350

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2007 YARIS 4DR SDN AUTO pw pl green $7,888 #2791785 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister

For more information on these cars & others call Ted

604.984.7714

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2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport, Auto, 58,000 km. 4 cyl., Power all, $9920, @ (604) 845-0802 Chwk.

2003 KIA Sedona EX 2tone silver /grey, 3.5ltr,auto, pw/ps, am/fm, cd, 5dr, 7pass, cloth seats, roof rack, 171K, $3900 604-820-0486

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2008 Seville 38’ 5th. Top of the line-fully loaded. Winter pkg, 4 slides. $38,000. 604-870-4799

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE ROAD

Braking News

Brendan McAleer

Land Rover thinking inside the box again photo supplied

THE Pathfinder, redesigned for 2013, is 110 kilograms lighter than the outgoing model and has better fuel economy. The new ride loses some of the old Pathfinder ruggedness but adds a lot more comfort and style.

new Pathfinder, it’s rated at 260 h.p. and 240 foot-pounds of torque. The V-6 is teamed with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that replaces the previous five-speed automatic.

The resulting reduction in fuel consumption, at least on paper, seems impressive. Front-wheel-drive versions (yes, you can now buy a Pathfinder with torque going to only the front wheels) are rated at 10.5 litres/100 kilometres city and 7.7 highway, while four-wheeldrive Pathfinder numbers are a closely aligned 10.8 and 7.9. The previous edition earned a thirsty 14.9/10.2 rating.

There is a penalty to be paid for the new Pathfinder’s weight and power decrease in that its maximum towing capacity has dropped to 2,270 kilograms

Land Rover Defender to return I learned to drive (roughly speaking) in a Land Rover — a 1976 Series III to be exact.

Imagine my surprise to grow up and find “Land Rover” emblazoned on the facade of a luxury car dealership, crammed to the rafters with big-dollar, leather-lined SUVs. Nope, to me, proper Land Rovers have always had more of an agricultural bent, like a Jeep, or tractor, or somewhat unreliable pack mule. But Land Rover hasn’t sold anything like that over here for years. . . .

Which could all change with the recent announcement that the nextgeneration Defender will be making its way across the pond. Landie fans have been importing the odd Defender here and there for years, and they’re much more the pugnacious, go-anywhere boxes-on-wheels we all know

See New page 55

See Sworn page 55

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Back on the beaten path

Columnist Brendan McAleer reviews the 2013 Mazda CX-5 in next week’s Rev.

Malcolm Gunn Contributing Writer

IT was a category full of offroaders that buyers just couldn’t get enough of. The seemingly unstoppable Ford Explorer. The go-anywhere Nissan Pathfinder.

It’s amazing how things change in five or six years.

In simple terms, the Explorer and Pathfinder are no longer truck-based, offroad-capable sport utility vehicles.

Like the Explorer, Nissan’s sevenpassenger bus has emerged from its chrysalis as a family wagon able to conquer nasty road and weather conditions.

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Sworn enemies Ford and GM working together From page 54

and love/hate.

When are we likely to see these trucks reach our shores? Sometime around 2017. Drat.

Class action lawsuit hits Nissan in the Leafs Nissan’s all-electric Leaf created quite an — erm — buzz when it debuted in 2012. Here, finally, was a warranty-clad electric vehicle that could be driven like a regular car; you just had to plug it into the wall at the end of the day.

Greenies and gearheads embraced the car with open arms, even as the malcontents grumbled about range anxiety. Still, the car sells strongly, not least because it makes a rolling statement about owner commitment to alternative fuels.

But all is not blue-sky motoring. Leaf owners in California have been reporting early battery degradation; with so many drivers of the electric Nissan being electrical engineers themselves, you can bet these folks keep a careful eye on things. Two cars have even been bought back under California’s “lemon law.”

Now a class action lawsuit has been brought to bear, alleging that Nissan didn’t accurately reflect the range of its car, nor the potential for battery damage. Nissan has responded by standing by both the cars and their batteries.

It’s all a bit of a black eye for the EV movement — not just Nissan either, any manufacturer of electric vehicles has to overcome an initial market resistance (oh dear, more unintended punnery), largely based around battery lifespan. Hopefully, the whole mess can be sorted out before any more Leafs wilt.

Tesla opens Supercharger Even as Nissan wrestles with its PR issues, startup company Tesla is plugging a major problem with the electric car — long-distance travel.

They’ve just unveiled their solution in the

Supercharger, a sort of gas station for the electric car. With solar cells soaking up the sun’s rays, the effect is a net plus to the power grid, even as the charging station is able to charge six to eight cars at a time.

With 100kW as well as 120kW charging down the line, a Tesla Model S (their latest sedan) can be charged up to three hours worth of highway-speed travel in around 30 minutes of plug-in time. The hope is to have a network of stations in California and Arizona, as well as running up the coast to Vancouver (hopefully the ones we get work with hydro-electric power as well).

It’s a big step forward, and yet there’s a catch — the Supercharger only works with Tesla products, and specifically only the Model S. Leaf owners? Plug in hybrid drivers? Take a hike!

Tesla is claiming that the charging technology only works with their vehicle technology as both were co-developed. Truth is, the electric vehicle won’t really supplant the good ol’ internal combustion engine until there’s a standardization in the industry.

Ford and General Motors working together on multi-speed transmissions Two-speed powerglide, three on the tree, four on the floor, five-speed, six-speed, sevenspeed PDK, and . . . more?

Yes, in an apparent bid to try to make cars more like bicycles, Ford and General Motors are working together on a nine-speed frontwheel-drive transmission and a 10-speed rearwheel-drive tranny. Good grief.

Aside from having more gears than my road bike, there’s also a bit of an oddness to the collaboration between two fierce rivals.

GM and Ford fans have been scrapping it out at dragstrips and pickup truck towing competitions for years. To see the two working together is like the Boston Red Socks teaming up with the New York Yankees to figure out a

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THE New Land Rover Defender harkens back to the old bouncy, boxy, go-anywhere Rovers that drivers used to love and/or hate. new type of bat.

Lamborghini still working on Urus SUV While on one hand, it could be pointed out that Lamborghini has a tradition of building SUVs, having produced the boxy LM002 in the 1980s, the counter-argument runs that the previous effort was ridiculous, unreliable, and really quite crappy overall. So why are they at it again?

Despite selling nearly 1,500 Aventador supercars, Lamborghini knows profitability is in mass-marketable SUVs and sedans — just

ask VW group co-member Porsche. Therefore, they’ve come up with the Urus, which is exactly what you’d expect: a sort of Gallardocreased Rav4.

Lamborghini is still waiting for the design to be approved by the VW group, although even if the go-ahead were given, the Urus wouldn’t be available until 2017. Hooray!

Watch this space for all the best and worst of automotive news, or submit your own auto oddities to brakingnews@gmail.com.

New Pathfinder swaps off-roading for comfort and style From page 54 from 2,720.

Nissan’s 4x4 option is worth it for anyone living and working in Canadian snowbelt regions where being stranded in -30 C conditions is just not an option. The All-Mode 4x4-i system allows you to select either two- or four-wheel-drive, or engage the Auto setting and let the All-Mode make the call, based on where tire slippage is detected.

The new sheetmetal manages a passing resemblance to the outgoing rig as far as the grille is concerned. But from there the quaintly boxy body-of-

old, with its muscular fender flares, has given way to gentle, sweeping curves and rounded edges. Physically, the Pathfinder could be mistaken for any number of competing tall wagons, such as the Mazda CX-9 or Chevrolet Traverse.

Dimensionally, the new Pathfinder gains about 13 centimetres in length, 11 cm in width and five centimetres between the front and rear wheels. Maximum cargo capacity with both rear rows of seats folded has increased only a fraction, perhaps owing to a slightly lower roofline.

Passenger comfort was apparently paramount with Nissan’s designers, who

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THE old Pathfinder’s boxy body has been replaced by gentle, sweeping curves and rounded edges.

created a third-row reclining seat and a second row with 13 cm of fore and aft travel.

The split-second bench also features an “EX Flex” portion that slides forward for easier third-row access, even when there’s a child seat attached.

At a starting price of $31,600, including delivery charges (about $8,000 less than the base 2012 model), the Pathfinder S is expected to come with the usual accessories, including trizone climate control and 14 cup/bottle holders. The SV adds roof rails and a rearview monitor while leather-covered seats, remote engine start and a power liftgate are SL highlights. From there, the sky’s the limit on the options front, with features such as an up-level sound system. Around View camera, panorama moonroof and a navigation system are yours for the asking, depending on the depth of your pockets.

The reborn Pathfinder might have been stripped of its traditional sport ute bravado, but it will certainly add new friends with an easyon-gas powertrain, easy-totake creature comforts and easy-on-the-eyes design.

The specs: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Type: Four-door, front-/fourwheel-drive tall wagon Engine: 3.5-litre DOHC V-6 (260 h.p.)

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PASSENGER comfort seems to be paramount in the redesigned Pathfinder, as evidenced by an upgraded interior with a dizzying inventory of options.

Transmission: Continuously variable (CVT) Market position The Pathfinder now belongs to a class of passenger-car-based wagons that’s more practical for most people and somewhat more fuel efficient. These vehicles are not necessarily cheaper than the rugged off-roaders they replace.

Final points Lighter and more stylish than the previous version; V-6 is decent on gas and has plenty of power for most towing and hauling tasks; Upgraded

interior focuses on passenger comfort; Sophisticated 4x4 system a definite advantage; Dizzying inventory of trim levels and options; Giving up the off-road image might actually be worth it.

Safety Front airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; traction control; stability control.

Competitors Mazda CX-9 Base price: $38,000 Good looking inside and out; revised styling expected for 2013.

GMC Acadia Base price: $40,000 Refreshed for 2013 with new styling; retains eight-passenger space.

Ford Explorer Base price: $31,500 Roomy wagon offers decent fuel economy with optional turbo-four engine. www.wheelbasemedia.com

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A56 - North Shore News - Friday, October 5, 2012