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Driver high on crack assaults women with car Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

A Delta man who deliberately drove his car into two pedestrians as part of a crack-fuelled “campaign of terror” in North Vancouver has been handed a four-year jail sentence.

Provincial court judge Carol Baird Ellan handed the sentence to Michael Lee Meller, 45, for a rampage in North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale area July 25 when he drove his Ford Mustang into two women — pinning one of them against a traffic sign with his car and permanently disfiguring her.

“He essentially went on a rampage through the streets of Lower Lonsdale, using his car as a weapon,” said the judge in handing down her sentence.

Meller admitted to having been on a fourday crack binge at the time.

Meller drove into his first victim, Hanna Peinhof, as she was walking down the street with her boyfriend. Meller drove up and asked her if she had crack or wanted crack. She refused. As Peinhoff was crossing the street on the crosswalk, Meller floored the accelerator and hit her causing her to bounce off the car on to the ground.

Minutes later, Meller drove up to a second woman, Lindsay Jones, who was walking from Lonsdale Quay to Waterfront Park with a group of friends. When the women refused to get into his car as he asked, Meller backed up and gunned the engine, hitting Jones and pinning her to a traffic sign for 10 seconds before speeding away. He then drove up to See Judge page 5

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NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

DICK’S Lumber employees Rich Alexander, Brandi Kleaman and Christy Blok will be collecting gently used coats for kids as part of the annual campaign by the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association campaign. Coats, scarves, gloves and blankets can be dropped at 160 Hanes Ave., North Vancouver or at G.D. Nielsen Developments, 2405 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver.

NVSD ends teaching at Lucas Centre

Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

THE newly consolidated alternative school for North Vancouver school district will be housed in Balmoral, the board of education voted Tuesday.

The site, currently used for grades 8 to 10 of Carson Graham while that school undergoes renovation, was chosen over the Lucas Centre site and the current Keith Lynn school site, but at this point the district doesn’t know how it will pay for renovations.

As part of an amendment brought by trustee Barry Forward, the superintendent will report back to the board on the estimated costs of renovating the school, which Forward estimated at upwards of

New alternative program slated for Balmoral in fall 2012

$2.5 to $3 million.

“Balmoral, because it’s an existing school — we’ve got Carson students there now — it’s not as expensive as going to Lucas Centre,” said Forward, adding the site has easy highway and transit access.

Staff suggested three options to pay for the building changes: using the entire annual facilities grant, which is usually targeted towards school repairs; using capital reserves, which requires ministry approval; or borrowing against the revenues from future land sales, according to trustee Susan Skinner, who cast the lone

dissenting vote.

None of those options appealed strongly to Skinner — the renovations would likely eat up the entire annual repair budget, which would leave the district high and dry in case of emergency repairs, she said, and the district has already committed to raise $13 million for other projects through the sale of lands, she added.

The district plans to partner with other organizations, including arts groups, community groups and service organizations, who might want to use the space, and already has plans with Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Cap U funding crunch makes cuts likely

Per-student funding $3K less than average Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

THE province needs to increase post-secondary education funding or more cuts are inevitable, according to Capilano University students and the university itself.

That’s the message behind a student-led “Where’s the Funding” campaign launched this fall, which aims to call attention to education issues.

Funding for Capilano increased only $5,000 for the 2010/2011 budget after a $2.2 million increase the year before, and the province hasn’t budgeted any further increase until at least 2014. That led to cuts last year, largely in adult basic education.

Without an increase in funding, more cuts are highly likely in the 2012 budget, according to the university.

“We’re not even getting basic inflation,” said Cindy Turner, university vice-president of finance and administration. That includes costs such as higher hydro bills, a new carbon levy and increased salaries, among other costs.

What’s more, Capilano University receives less money per-student than all but three of the province’s 25 post-secondary institutions.

Capilano receives $6,933 per student, compared to a provincial average of $10,000.

Even universities of a similar size and course make-up receive more, such as University of the Fraser Valley, which gets more than $8,000 per student, and Vancouver Island University, which gets about $7,700 per student.

As well, when those schools and others were upgraded from colleges to universities, the province boosted their funding — but not so for Cap, said Turner.

That disparity is reflected in the classroom, she admitted.

“We haven’t got the systems we’d like to have, the technology we would like to have, even compared to other universities. We’re not even equal to other universities.”

The school can increase tuition at two per cent per year, but that adds up to about

$300,000, she said.

The school’s student union has teamed up with Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria and the University of B.C. and others to call for increased provincial funding.

The campaign calls for the creation of a front-end grants program based on financial need. As well, it calls for the elimination of interest on student loans and an increase in base operating funding.

David Clarkson, president of the Capilano Student Union, estimated the cost of a grant program at $80 million to $100 million annually, while eliminating interest on loans would cost $30 million a year.

On top of that, however, he said increasing operating funds and making the distribution fairer are high priorities.

“If Cap were to receive that amount of money,” said Clarkson, pointing to the provincial average of $10,000 per student, “we would get about $17 million more every year.”

Minister of Advanced Education Naomi Yamamoto, who is also MLA for North Vancouver Lonsdale, admitted that Capilano University’s funding is “still lower, yes,” but she said the difference was not significant. She

said part of the difference is based on the types of courses offered.

As well, she pointed to recent funding announcements for capital improvements at the school, including $35.2 million for a new film centre, that adds up to a total of $42.3 million — about half of that from the province.

On operating funding, she refused to speculate on when increases could be made.

“When there is more funding available, I can tell you I will be the first one there to fight for post secondary education,” she said, arguing the government doesn’t have the money yet.

As for the other demands, Yamamoto said there were no plans to change the grants program or student loan programs.

She pointed out the province already doesn’t make money off of student loans, borrowing the money from banks at the same interest rates they apply to students, and in many cases they forgive student loans to those who work in the province. At the same time, she said there are specific front-end grants provided by the federal government, but no plans to expand that.

“The studies that show that if you increase the grants up front, completion is even less,” she said.

Illegal suite neighbour fears for safety

City council gets backlash from residents after court action flip-flop Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

AN Ottawa Gardens resident came to City of North Vancouver council Monday night to say she fears for her personal safety living next to an illegal fourplex that council decided last week not to close with a court order.

Harvest home

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

IT was a red-ribbon day Tuesday as the Harvest project officially opened its new headquarters at 1073 Roosevelt Crescent in North Vancouver. Participating in the ceremony were (from left): Harvest board chairman Terry Byrnes, City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto, District of West Vancouver acting mayor Trish Panz, District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton and Harvest executive director Gary Ansell.

No plans voiced for empty Lucas Centre From page 1 excited about what we’re doing,” said Skinner of Vancouver Coastal Health.

Still, Skinner said that should have been done earlier — and needs to start as soon as possible, especially if the district hopes to access new money from the province or other organizations to help cover the cost of the move. There had also been too little consultation with neighbours, she said, as community uses could also be integrated.

“Unfortunately we haven’t done the full consultation, but there’s still time to do that with the new board,” she said.

The proposal to amalgamate the district’s alternate programs, which include Keith Lynn alternate secondary, the Youth Learning Centre, the Therapeutic Day program and the Key program, into a single school was suggested in 2009 and 2010 consultations with the hope of saving money in administering the scattered schools. A fifth alternate program, Windsor House, chose instead to join the Gulf Islands school district in the spring.

The school district plans to open the new centre next fall, and will

include grades 9-12 students as well as adult basic education classes.

Skinner said the move should come with some benefits, including the potential of reducing stigma for students who attend alternative school and making the decision to go there more of an attractive choice for students with other learning styles. The district is also working on a new transition plan for students who go from regular school to alternate schools and vice versa.

The new Choices program was also put in place at Sutherland secondary this year, a pilot before expanding to other schools, offering enhanced support without leaving the regular school system.

While the location was finalized at a public board meeting, staff with the district refused comment on the story for at least a week.

As for what will happen in the other soon-to-be vacated school buildings, including the Lucas Centre, that hasn’t been decided, said Forward.

“No one likes empty facilities, it’s just not what we want and not what the community wants,” he said. “We need to work with the community to find the best use for these (unused) properties, and we have 12 of them.”

Louise Murphy said disputes with her neighbours “came to a head” over parking spaces in 2010, when she had a guest with mobility problems. After asking them to leave spaces in front of her house free, she said, “they responded very aggressively, as did (landlord) Mr. Wallner. I had to threaten to call the police twice to get him out of the house.”

Murphy told council she had had to “deal with bullying and harassment with the neighbours and Mr. Wallner.”

“I feel threatened. I’m in a hostile environment.”

The city has been aware of two illegal suites in Arnold Wallner’s duplex for many years. But last week, council turned down a request by staff to seek a court order to remove them. Coun. Rod Clark swung the 4-3 vote after changing his mind and arguing the city should consider secondary suites in duplexes.

Murphy’s neighbour, Shelly Windover, told council she had no problem with secondary suites in principle.

“Secondary suites allow first-time buyers to secure mortgages based on rental income, they house international students, young adult children and elderly parents,” she said. “I do not dispute the value of these suites in our city or in our neighbourhood. Policy states these suites are allowed in single-family dwellings where the landlord is resident. Secondary suites are not permitted in duplexes.

The owner of 261-263 (West Sixth) is not resident. He lives in British Properties. His interest in that property is purely financial. . . . He’s had over 12 years to comply with city bylaws. It should be obvious to everyone here that he has not wanted to open his doors to inspection because his property won’t meet building codes.”

Another of Murphy’s neighbours, David Wedge, said he had witnessed her being verbally abused in “vile and obscene” fashion by Wallner’s tenants during their parking disputes.

In a sharply worded address to council, Wedge said, “the city can certainly reduce its costs by closing the bylaw enforcement office as council has already emasculated any credibility that bylaw officers have to the public. No city inspection has ever been achieved.”

Last to the microphone was David Lebeter, another Ottawa Gardens resident. “I wanted to speak in support of Louise Murphy,” he said. “I can assure you that on two separate occasions she called me at home — I live on the same block — because she was afraid for her personal safety. That’s the first time in my 52 years that anyone See Suites page 5

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Marine Drive to narrow

WEST Vancouver’s Marine Drive will be reduced to one lane westbound at 22nd Street for about 20 months while the Pacific Arbour seniors’ residence is built.

But a proposal to extend the closure of a lane to the block in front of the West Vancouver community centre ran into gridlock at council. While the lane in front of the construction site will be needed for trucks servicing the site, especially during concrete pours, staff had proposed extending the closure a block further to allow for temporary parking for construction workers.

The concern, said Bob Sokol, director of planning for West Vancouver, is that if parking isn’t provided for those workers they will park in residential areas, worsening the impact for area residents.

Councillors, however, were worried about traffic.

“This sets a bad precedent,” said mayor-elect Michael Smith, while Coun. Michael Evison complained “some people take 10 minutes to park,” with no way for cars to go around.

At council’s request, only the section of road between Gordon Avenue and 22nd Street will be closed, and staff will investigate other options. The closures should begin the week of Nov. 21.

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Suites offer low-rent option From page 3

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has ever called me about their personal safety.”

Lebeter said he also lived next to two illegal suites and had no complaints with them.

“I don’t complain about them because the landlords take care of the tenants. They’re good tenants, they contribute to the neighbourhood. They participate, they don’t cause any inconvenience . . . There is value in secondary suites.

They do allow people to secure mortgages. They do provide low-rental housing for people on the North Shore. But I do think it was an inappropriate decision made last week.”

Judge gives driver 4 years for terror campaign

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West Keith Road where he deliberately sideswiped and then backed into another car repeatedly.

Finally Meller sped up to a fourth woman, Brynn Campbell, who was walking in an alley between 17th and 18th streets and made the shape of a gun with his fingers.

“There is a force field around you. You cannot move,” he told her, before demanding that she get in the car before he killed her.

Police caught up to Meller around Lonsdale and 19th. He told them he’d binged on crack for the past four days and had done $300-worth of drugs that day.

The next day, he had no recollection of what happened, except for driving through North Vancouver “as though he was in a drag race,” said Crown counsel Monte Ruttan.

Meller’s lawyer asked for one year in jail followed by a conditional

sentence and three years’ probation, arguing his client was “very remorseful” and would have a better chance of rehabilitation under lengthy community supervision than in jail. When he doesn’t take drugs “he’s a law-abiding hard-working individual,” said Walsoff.

Meller also asked the judge for leniency, telling her he was sorry for hurting his victims. “I believe everyone deserves a second chance,” he said.

But the judge didn’t agree, pointing out the woman he pinned with his car — a previously active person — has essentially been unable to walk since Meller rammed her with his car.

Describing the events as a “campaign of terror” the judge said the incidents were “nothing short of terrifying” for the victims.

Meller will serve four years in jail minus the 108 days he has already spent in custody after pleading guilty to assault with a weapon, impaired driving causing bodily harm, hit and run and threatening. He is also banned from driving for 10 years.

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HE idea that two people doing the same job should get the same pay seems about as simple as can be.

But for close on three decades, Canada Post has insisted that if one of those people is a woman, she should get paid less. In tribunals and hearings and appeals courts all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, the Crown corporation has fought to defend this prehistoric, sexist notion.

On Thursday, Canada Post lost.

After all those years, it took the justices only 20 minutes to unanimously decide that equal work means equal pay. Simple really.

The numbers are still being crunched, but the likely payout is expected to clock in at somewhere around a quarter of a billion dollars.

A large portion of that is 28 years

you said it “The facts are obvious. Our operating budget has been growing at twice the rate of inflation for the past few years.

It’s not sustainable long-term.”

West Vancouver mayorelect Michael Smith responds to a Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses report claiming municipal spending on the North Shore is out of control (from a Nov. 16 news story).

••• “It’s like moving your house in after a massive renovation that you’ve lived through, and then welcoming hundreds of your friends and relatives the next day.”

Kevin Lee, development officer for the Harvest Project, prepares for the grand opening of the group’s new facility in the Pemberton area of North Vancouver on Tuesday (from a Nov. 13 news story).

••• “How would you like it if someone came into your office and punched you or spat on you or gave you verbal abuse because your paper wasn’t delivered on time?”

Geoff Devlin, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union local representing West Vancouver bus drivers, responds to an assault of a bus driver in West Vancouver (from a Nov. 18 news story).

worth of interest on those unfairly withheld wages and pensions.

Doing the obviously right thing back in 1983 would have saved Canada Post an awful lot of money, without even counting the money blown on three decades worth of legal bills. Hopefully the message gets out: prejudice is an expensive loser of an idea.

The tenacity of the Public Service Alliance of Canada deserves praise.

Unions, particularly public sector ones, take a lot of criticism. Organized labour has committed its fair share of abuses and excesses, to be sure. But consider that some of these women actually passed away before their employer paid up.

These cases are what unions are for: to push back for the little gal when an employer is clearly cheating them.

Thanks to all municipal candidates

ONE of the special delights of delivering the news by writing it down on paper and trucking it around the city the following day is that occasionally stuff happens in between the writing and the trucking.

step up to the big chair.

While all but one North Vancouver councillor did seek reelection, it was good to see a wide range of other hopefuls, including nurses, actors, students, and plenty of first-timers. Particularly in the city, the huge field was heartening for democrats, if a little unwieldy at all-candidates meetings. Hats off in particular to the Grand Stuff like elections. I’m in the Boulevard Ridgeway Residents slightly awkward spot of writing Association for pulling off about a civic vote that hasn’t Keeping It Simple another great debate under trying happened as I write this, but will Benjamin Alldritt circumstances. have happened by the time these I had the privilege of copapers arrive at your doorstep. So moderating an all-candidates I honestly don’t know who’ll win mayoralty debate at the Pinnacle Hotel last week, the election, but you do. and as it got rolling, I realized we were actually Still, I can’t exactly ignore it. What I can say is having a debate. that a campaign many expected to be a snoozer District candidate Margie Goodman, who actually turned out to be a pretty engaging contest. exhorted North Shore News readers not to vote This was helped no end by the fact that both North Vancouver mayors actually had to compete. I for her, was surprisingly well prepared. She isn’t the polished speaker that Richard Walton is, but she did try not to stray across the Capilano River too often have answers to questions. I’m guessing her “I only in this column, but it continues to amaze me that bought some Post-it Notes” campaign boast might not a single person in West Vancouver was willing have won her a handful of votes. to have a go. You’d think in a community with On the city side, I thought Chris Nichols and no shortage of affluent, educated folks dissatisfied about their taxes, someone would step up and make George Pringle, who struggled a bit in earlier debates, were both quite effective. Pringle made it a race. the interesting choice to directly criticize Darrell It was also interesting that none of the North Mussatto, accusing him of running on the “myth” Van challengers were sitting councillors, the usual of strong leadership and being a nice guy. Mussatto springboard to the mayoralty. This definitely isn’t a wouldn’t take the bait. hard-and-fast rule, but you’d think it does help to Candidate Ron Polly has taken this newspaper have some idea about the workings of council, and to task — rightly — for a careless line in an editorial of the government machine as a whole, before you

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that said there weren’t any “credible” challengers in the city. That evening proved Polly correct. Pringle, to his credit, did go out on a limb to separate himself from the pack, with his unabashed support for amalgamation and his ludicrous suggestion that every official community plan amendment should trigger a referendum. Those old Reformers, they love their direct democracy.

I was impressed by Polly. I think running for mayor was probably a bit of a reach, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in some kind of public office in the coming years. At a basic level, the man can speak well on his feet, which is kind of a core skill in a politician. He’s got ideas and principles and he sure wasn’t afraid to pass them on to the North Shore News. His son Carson also ran for council and while I thought the father/son thing was a bit gimmicky at first, I actually thought Polly the Younger acquitted himself quite well at the debates.

We do need more young people in politics and hey, here they are.

Amalgamation continues to be the topic on everyone’s lips. Perhaps this is the term the two councils move on it. But I’m sure I could find the same sage observation from a North Shore News columnist decades ago. We’ll see.

So we’ve got a couple of new councils, facing pressing issues like density and taxation — and maybe they’ll get round to amalgamation too.

But one thing I do know today is that we’ll have at least one new face in the city. It’s a shame Mary Trentadue didn’t try for re-election, as I thought she did bring something different to the table and was really finding her feet in the last year of

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The joy of plotting your post-retirement MY husband has major plans for his afterlife.

I’m not sure Stanley really believes there is one, but he’s nothing if not a positiveminded forward thinker.

He’s the guy who’ll look out over a long, grey, dismal vista, pinpoint the tiny spot, 100 kilometres away, where a wan bit of blue is barely evident, and predict — never mind that it’s late November in soggy North Vancouver — that the rain is just about to beat a hasty retreat.

This is a lovable, if unscientific, personality trait.

His prognostications may be fallible, but it’s deeply endearing that they are always cheerful. He’s sunny by nature.

Stanley’s also a fellow who likes to focus on the big picture, and what’s larger than the hereafter? He feels there are a few details that are worth nailing down right now. He has already chosen, for instance, what he’ll wear when he makes his official exit. Every so often, as he pulls on a certain baggy, threadbare pair of corduroys of nondescript hue, he tells me, “I want to be buried in these.” Then he wears them to power-wash the smoky

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Kate Zimmerman grease off his countless barbecues.

Stanley either wants to leave the impression at his funeral that he lived the life of a hobo, or he pictures himself having to wear the same outfit for all eternity and is determined that it’s going to be comfortable.

He’s already got quite a packed agenda for Paradise.

There’s going to be a lot of eating — otherwise, it wouldn’t be Paradise.

Stanley has numerous food intolerances, so his diet here on earth is meat-based. This suits him well — until he has to walk past a pizza outlet that gives off glorious gusts of browning crust and melting cheese. That’s when he starts

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telling me what he’s going to eat first when he finally honours his reservation at that great al forno pizza emporium in the sky.

He’s got about 500 pizzas in mind. We haven’t thoroughly discussed toppings, but I guess he’ll sample them all eventually.

My chocolate cake, currently verboten, will also be on the menu at his eternal home. I’m pretty sure his Aunt Ann’s matchless pies and his dad’s tender blintzes will be staples.

I’m not certain whether Stanley will opt for vodka, his current tipple, or beer, which disagrees with him. Maybe he won’t want any alcohol at all, though I find that hard to picture.

Stanley doesn’t seem to have got much further in his post-existence planning than eating dairy and wearing corduroy, but it sounds as though savouring those pleasures will while away many millenia. If I know him, he’ll also want to dance a lot, preferably with Madonna — that’s the real Madonna, not Jesus’s mum. I imagine he’d give the latter a wide berth, preferring the company of madcap artists. Jack Kerouac or the Three Stooges would likely fill the bill.

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I have one version in my head where heaven is Disneyland sans lineups — clean, well-managed, the Happiest Place Off Earth.

Ideally, it would be like the California Adventure ride, the one where you feel as

though you’re hang-gliding over Big Sur and swooping down over orange groves that give off a friendly citrus mist.

A heaven where we could invisibly soar above the Taj Mahal at sunrise and skim the waves over the Great Barrier Reef, peering into its teeming depths, would be lovely.

But maybe heaven consists simply of the peace that comes from nothingness.

Having watched beloved family members struggle with illness toward the end of their lives, my guess is that for many people who are dying, nothingness is a desirable objective, failing any better options.

The topic is vast, alarming and sombre in the extreme, as everybody knows. So it’s nice to see Stanley taking such a chipper approach to his own demise, at least in the abstract.

I prefer to avert my eyes.

Never accused of being Little Miss Sunshine, I’m going to have to side with filmmaker Woody Allen, who has been famously obsessed with the topic of dying for many decades.

“My relationship with death remains the same,” Allen remarked last year at a news conference in Cannes.

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Sunday, November 20, 2011 - North Shore News - A9

City to support waterfront ‘design jams’ Café owner seeks community ideas for Maritime Centre site

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CITY of North Vancouver councillors offered warm praise, and the possibility of public funding recently, to a Lower Lonsdale businessman who has pursued his own public consultation program for the former National Maritime Centre site.

Tyler Russell, owner of the Café for Contemporary Art, presented his work to the city after inviting councillors to recall that the land in question remains unceded First Nations territory.

After the province backed out of the Maritime Centre project in 2010, Russell began to advocate for the land to be used for a number of cultural

uses, including some of the current Presentation House facilities and a Capilano University satellite campus.

“With the distribution of flyers and an installation of drawings and a Lego model in the café, we presented an unsolicited proposal. It was a proposal for some sort of development that would be rooted in the community, celebratable and synergizable assets — something that would bring together various aspects of the community. . . . It was very intentionally an ad hoc and playful taunt aimed at encouraging the community to come out and play.”

Russell and North Vancouver designer Arata Hatawaka developed a rough concept called The Dock, a green hill made of shipping containers.

The concept was also featured in an Aug. 7 issue of the North Shore News. Visitors to the

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café, said Russell, started adding their suggestions and ideas, including an Asia-Pacific exchange centre and a traditional Squamish canoe tour centre.

“It was a flood of conversations and suggestions,” he said.

“It was a really vibrant time.”

Now Russell wants to ramp up the café’s consultation with a Lower Lonsdale photo exhibition, a series of “design jams” with residents and professionals. His tentative budget for the series is $27,780.

“Ultimately, we’d like you to join us. Obviously as a city you have people dedicated to thinking about this site,” Russell told council in October.

“It would be great if you guys would participate.”

As well as having councillors and planning staff join in, Tyler asked if the city would help fund the program with anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000.

“That would have a serious impact on how we’d be able to execute this.”

“I have one comment,” said Coun. Craig Keating. “Cool.”

Keating asked Russell how

he thought his informal process could mesh with the city’s.

“I don’t think we go to the public and say our staff are jammin’ about how to design this thing,” Keating said.

“I think the city can use this as a platform for constantly engaging with the public. It’s four and a half months of (using) real estate inside the neighbourhood, where this conversation is relevant,” Russell replied.

“This has to be the most lively, imaginative, energized delegation that we’ve had in the time I’ve been on council,” said Coun. Pam Bookham, who sounded a note of caution about “squelching” Russell’s energy by getting the city involved too soon.

“The city process can be a ball and chain for something that seems like a flight of imagination,” she said.

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“It think it’s a wonderful idea,” he said.

Council voted unanimously to order a staff report on ways to support Russell’s project.

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Takaya wins joint venture B.C. Aboriginal Business Award Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

company Takaya is owned by the nation, so it’s really the membership driving the business.”

He said the company has substantially improved the economy on the reserve and has been the catalyst for increasing the function of local government as well as starting new businesses, such as Takaya Tours Ltd., which does nature tours in the area.

Sincethecompanywaslaunched,employment opportunities on the reserve have grown to 85 from just two in an area that includes forestry, fisheries and, most recently, investment in wind power, said George, which he said can all be traced back to that initial partnership.

“Our nation size is roughly 450, so that’s a huge impact,” George said.

The winners in each of seven categories were decided by a jury looking at sustainability, viability and competitiveness, said Nora Newlands, executive director of B.C. Achievement, which runs the aboriginal awards.

“In all cases it was noted what a unique development this was,” she said. “They were a leader in what they were doing, a positive role model.”

NORTH Vancouver’s Takaya Developments Ltd., builders of the Raven Woods development in Seymour, were winners at the B.C. Aboriginal Business Awards this month.

The company, majority owned by the TsleilWaututh First Nation, won the joint venture of the year award Nov. 3.

The company, which was founded 19 years ago as a partnership with NSI Strategic Investments and Sligo Holdings Ltd., has finished close to 800 homes in the Raven Woods area, and was one of the first developers to build condominiums on reserve land with a long-term lease.

“I think it’s obviously a great honour to be recognized this way by your peers,” said Chief Justin George of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation. “I think it says a lot about the nation, just in terms of how truly the majority of the

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Julie Hamilton and June Berger show their support.

Global TV’s Wesla Wong models fashions from Marilyn’s.

Board members Geoff Jopson and Jo-Ann Wood greet guests.

Representatives of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation hosted A Passport to . . . Italy!, an evening of La Dolce Vita, at the library Nov. 4. More than 275 guests were in attendance enjoying Italian food and wine, a fashion show featuring Italian designs modelled by local media personalities, music Director of library services by the VCC Madrigal Singers, a live auction and door prizes. The evening raised approximately $76,000 to Jenny Benedict and Mike Smith help fund a new teen space in the library. show their support.

Foundation members Patrick Shannon and Sydney Smith-Patchell and chairwoman Nicole Brown team up for a photo.

Library board chairwoman Marcia Bergen, Mary-Ann Booth and MLA Joan McIntyre flash their smiles.

Board members Ann Hamilton and Kurt Peiffer enjoy the festivities.

Sue Kent and Lorna Rush volunteer.

Jacqui Heesterman and Jayne Knox flank David Brown.

Please direct requests for event coverage to: emcphee@nsnews.com. To view more photos from this event, visit www.nsnews.com/galleries.

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Brushing up VANCOUVER College of Dental Hygiene students Janice Einarson, Trina Cooper and Mikkelle Wombold will be reminding community members of the importance of proper dental care at a free oral health care educational table clinic Friday, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m. in the Community Room, located beside the Lynn Valley library.

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SHANNEN O’Brian is on a mission to help young women in Ghana reach their full potential.

Through her grassroots non-profit organization Create Change, which she founded in 2007, the West Vancouver native has given more than 20,000 people access to clean water and supports 1,000 girls on an annual basis to attend high school and university.

Now, O’Brian, who splits her time between Vancouver and Ghana, is reaching out to the wider community, interested in encouraging, and making it easy, for community members to likewise do good.

“There is so much that one person can do . . . .,” says O’Brian, 29. “Every day there is something that you can do, whether that’s for a local cause or whatever, that can make a difference. And, we start realizing that we are not powerless to create change, we have a lot of opportunity to do it and it’s just about getting behind something that we be-

lieve in and moving that forward.”

A Sentinel secondary grad, O’Brian went on to complete a degree in international development and volunteered in a number of countries around the world, as well as worked for three years in Ghana.

“I saw that the issue of high school is something we don’t talk about enough, or the issue of higher education in the developing world, we don’t focus on enough,” she says.

Instead, getting kids into primary school is often the focus.

In Northern Ghana specifically, young women are left out of the education process due to their primary role viewed as helping with labour in the home, with water playing a big part in that. Hence, O’Brian decided to found Create Change, a charity focused on providing clean water and putting girls through high school. Starting small, the reach of the organization has continued to snowball. O’Brian now has nine staff members in Ghana and in addition to its main mission, the nonprofit has renovated and re-equipped seven primary schools and conducted classroom building.

While she hopes to expand Create Change to other countries, it will maintain its grassroots feel. “We have all local staff, everyone that we work with, it’s very personal,” says O’Brian. “Rather than growing that organization to be-

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CREATE Change sponsor students Beatrice Didongo (left), founder Shannen O’Brian, Faiza Saaka, Fayudatu Yakubu and Gladys Sayibut will share their story at the Vogue Theatre Wednesday. come very large and bureaucratic, we would then start working with other small grassroots similar types of organizations in other countries.”

Seeing the positive impact of Create Change, O’Brian wanted to come up with a means of keeping it sustainable. She was troubled by a statistic she heard: members of the general popula-

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“It’s a very worthy cause so we want to raise awareness about the issue of prostate cancer in men,” says David Owens, fire prevention captain.

“Men aren’t the best people to want to think about that kind of stuff, so it’s a good way to raise awareness of the issue and kind of fun to make ourselves look goofy doing it.”

Individual firefighters have participated in Movember in the past, but this is their biggest year to date, seeing them put together a team for the first time, IAFF Local 296, comprised of 21 members, including one Mo Sista, a supporter.

When asked whether team members’ partners are on board with the ever-growing facial hair, Owens laughs, saying, “Some more than others.

Mine not so much. I think the hate is making mine grow faster.”

“November 30 is going to be a happy day for a lot of guys,” he adds.

To support their fundraising, the fire hall is accepting donations through their fundraising page on the Movember website, as well have organized a raffle with tickets available at the city’s fire hall.

“We just want to raise awareness of the issue and raise some money,” says Owens. “There’s lots of great work being done around other types of cancer. The women have done a fabulous job on the breast cancer side and I think it’s great that the men are getting involved on this side as well.”

“It’s an issue that we all think about and want to make sure that we take care of ourselves before we get to that point,” he adds.

The two other North Shore fire departments are also participating in this year’s Movember campaign.

To make a donation or for more information, visit ca.movember.com.

For more information on prostate cancer, visit www.prostatecancer.ca.

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Karma Exchange offers users the opportunity to bid on auctions, and purchase Groupon-style deals as well as other featured products.

Partial proceeds go to Create Change or to the business’ specific Karma project (like a clean water initiative). Not only does the site give people an opportunity for their purchases to make a difference, it also speaks to the increased demand on businesses to be socially responsible. “What’s really neat about what both Karma Exchange and Create Change does is they really link, whether it’s the donor or the business, with something tangible and specific, and that was something that was really important to me. Not only to keep us honest as an organization, but so that people know exactly the change that they’re making when they give. I think that charities don’t offer that enough for people,” says O’Brian.

To raise awareness of Create Change, O’Brian has arranged for four women from rural areas in Ghana, Beatrice Didongo, Faiza Saaka, Fayudatu Yakubu and Gladys Sayibut, 19-20 in age, who were aided by the organization to graduate high school, to spend Oct. 15-Dec. 7 in the Greater Vancouver area sharing their story.

The For Our Daughters Speaking Tour has made numerous stops in and around Vancouver, including Victoria and the Sunshine Coast.

On the North Shore, those involved have visited Collingwood and Braemar schools.

“Really, we’re trying to create awareness about the discrimination that girls face in the developing world, not just in society but in the education system specifically,” says O’Brian.

In addition, she wants to put a more accurate face on those affected. “I think people, often we have these images of what those people would be like, they would be different than us, they would be skinny with flies on their faces, what have you. Whereas the girls that I deal with everyday are just absolutely so capable and the potential that’s being wasted when they have to drop out of school and are forced into marriage at 15-16 is colossal. (It’s) really having an enor-

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The four young women plan to attend university next year with the further support of Create Change. Members of the public are invited to hear them speak at a public event, For Our Daughters, Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. at Vancouver’s Vogue Theatre. Ticket proceeds will support Create Change. Live entertainment will also be provided by The Boom Booms and The Reckoners. For more information, visit www.createchangenow.ca.

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SENIORS what’s going on for seniors Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP): Susan Eng, vice president of CARP, will update the status of CARP’s primary positions on pension reform, access to health care and other issues of concern at the annual general meeting, Monday, Nov. 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

Info: northshorevancouvercarp@gmail.com.

Hearing Screenings: Two complimentary screenings aimed at adults 55+ who have concerns about their hearing and would like to see if there is any hearing loss present. The first is on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. The second is on Thursday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m.2 p.m. at Shoppers Drug Mart, 1500 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. For those interested in asking hearing health-related questions there will be two audiologists on site to help. Sign-up: 604-985-5552.

Vitality of Aging 50+ Workshop: The Full Blossom Network will host the first in a series of six workshops on what you need to know about aging into a life you love, Friday, Nov. 25, noon-4 p.m. in the Capilano Room at the North Vancouver Memorial Centre, 125 East 23rd St., North Vancouver.

Each workshop will include expert speakers and presenters sharing information. Admission See more page 19

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

Elder warrior NORTH Vancouver resident Stan Hirst, a member of Suzuki Elders, a group associated with the David Suzuki Foundation trying to get elders to care about and take action to preserve the environment, invites community members to an Elders and Environment Forum, Thursday, Nov. 24, 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Public Library’s downtown branch.

Speakers include David Suzuki, Peter Robinson and Terry O’Reilly. Registration ($55) is required, visit suzukieldersforum.eventbrite.com.

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Recent headlines a cause for concern THREE North Shore care facilities made the headlines this month, for all the wrong reasons.

In West Vancouver a senior in care was found dead in a stairwell. Last January a North Vancouver senior in care was accidentally asphyxiated by a caregiver with limited training. We are only reading about it now because allegedly the facility tried to cover up the incident. A third senior, residing in a care facility in West Vancouver alleges that he was physically abused by his caregiver during the morning routine.

What in the world is going on here? Is there a breakdown in seniors care in our community? I wish I knew the answer to that question but I don’t.

The Ministry of Health keeps statistics on the number of, “patient safety event causing death incidents,” for seniors in care in B.C., but those figures are not readily available.

I can tell you that issues of neglect and isolation in the seniors population in and out of care are real and growing.

We know that about one in 10 seniors is abused but front line personnel who work with seniors think the number is much higher than that.

As the seniors columnist for this paper I hear both sides of the story. I hear regularly from seniors living in care who are happy, healthy and engaged in their community. And, I hear from families who have removed a parent from care

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because they felt their concerns and complaints were ignored or dismissed, or because they felt unwelcome at the facility or they thought that provincial oversight was inadequate.

The three cases I’ve cited don’t seem to have much in common. All three facilities in question are privately operated but I think it is a big mistake to read too much into that. We are going to need to build a broad range of housing options for seniors in the next few years. My experience tells me that most North Shore seniors would prefer to be in a facility that is privately operated.

The problem, in my opinion, isn’t with ownership, it’s with regulation. It’s not just a question of having more rigorous inspections, or more inspections more often at care centres. Most people assume the same care standards apply for all care facilities. That’s not the case.

Currently, B.C. provides seniors services and care through two different sets

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Medications and the Dementias: Learn about the different medications used in treatment. Bring your questions for Dr. Stephen Kiraly Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1-2:15 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.

of laws and standards (the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the Hospital Act). Most privately owned facilities are governed under the Hospital Act, a less stringent regime than the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. There is an obvious benefit to having all seniors in care covered under the more stringent act. And, there is a benefit for the public as well; namely better access to information.

Right now incident reports for facilities governed under the Hospital Act (the weaker act) do not have to be released under freedom of information law. With prompting from the B.C. Ombudsman’s office and following some recent unflattering reports on the state of seniors care in the media, the B.C. Ministry of Health has indicated that, going forward, every senior in care will be regulated under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. There’s a commitment there but no timetable for implementation. Let’s hope it happens soon. I like to think of this as an early Christmas present from government.

Now, if we could just get the government to appoint a seniors representative, it might be enough to get me to believe in Santa Claus.

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Huggable handicrafts MARGARET Fritz and Azar Pourkarimi display the handmade wooden cutting boards, quilts, wreaths and ever-popular sock monkeys to be sold at the Silver Harbour Christmas Bazaar, held at the North Vancouver centre Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Tom Carney is the executive director of the Lionsview Seniors’ Planning Society. Ideas for future columns are welcome. Contact him at 604-985-3852 or send an email to lions_view@telus.net.

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TO a child, the anticipation of Christmas morning is filled with wonder.

The day arrives, and those brightly wrapped packages

that have been sitting beneath the tree, taunting with their anonymity, will finally be ripped open.

Growing up, my two older brothers and I were always guaranteed to have one specific present under the tree on Christmas morning. It wasn’t an annual pair of slippers, nor was it a particular chocolate treat as you might expect.

My mother did almost all

of the Christmas shopping; there were plenty of practical gifts such as new sweaters and gloves, pyjamas and board games. She would occasionally follow the prominently placed gift suggestions that were left around the house.

Late in the fall when the Christmas catalogs began arriving in the mail I would dive into them filled with toy lust. As I flipped through

the pages featuring the latest toy weaponry, plastic castles with sets of knights ready to do battle, games and what the toymakers were hoping would be that year’s craze, I would circle the most desirable products. Then I carefully left the catalogue out, opened to the appropriate page.

My father paid little attention to these efforts to entice him to visit the toy

department. He already had his shopping list for us; it was the same one as the year before.

Christmas morning began with the charge to the Christmas tree. Just as we expected, every year as we entered photo John Peters the living room we would find three CHRISTMAS morning at the Peters’ hockey sticks laid house. out on the floor.

We were not on any sport front of our house, those team and the sticks were just gleaming new sticks were just standard Canadian Tire issue waiting to be abused. At the but that meant we were set for first opportunity we’d be out there grinding them against the next road hockey game.

While we weren’t allowed the pavement chasing that wet to wear the new gloves or tennis ball as we took on the clothes out for the game in neighbourhood kids.

holiday happenings Great Stuff: Giftable art by 35 local artisans, jewellers and craft artists will be for sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Dec. 17 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m.

St. Pius X Elementary will hold their annual Christmas craft fair Sunday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1150 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver. The fair will feature local artists and crafts, handmade gifts, baked goodies, kids craft table and raffles.

Coats for Kids: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) will launch its 16th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, Nov. 21-Dec. 9.

North Vancouver drop-off locations: Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies, 160 Hanes Ave., Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Alchemy Construction Ltd., 1537 Welch St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Miccaro Designs, 3022 Markham Pl., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. West Vancouver drop-off location: G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd., 2405 Bellevue Ave., Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Starry Nights: Park Royal’s annual holiday shopping night will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7:30-11 p.m. in the north mall and Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7:30-11 p.m. in the south mall. There will be entertainment, food, prizes and surprises. Tickets are $10 each or $15 for both nights and are available at guest services.

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Festive fixings YVONNE Massullo and Sian Oliver get in the holiday spirit by browsing the sparkling selection of holiday decor available at Dykhof Nurseries and Florist in North Vancouver.

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Christmas Bazaar: Kiwanis Care Center will hold a sale of baking, crafts, gift items and poinsettias Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 2444 Burr Pl., North Vancouver. There will also be a silent auction.

All money raised goes directly to fund resident programs, events and equipment.

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Deck the Walls: Eighteen local artists will hold an original fine art exhibit and sale Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 195 Studios, 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. There will be refreshments, cookies, live music and door prizes. Info: www.195studios.ca.

Candy-Land Christmas: Celebrate Santa’s arrival at Capilano Mall, 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be face painting, balloon twisting, gingerbread men cookie decorating, candy crafts, a play dough station, musical guests and performances by Pro Arte Centre’s sugar plum fairies.

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Info: www.dundaravefestival.com.

Silver Harbour will hold their annual Christmas bazaar Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. There will be Christmas whimsies, traditional crafts, bake sale, refreshments, books, white elephant, raffles and more. Free admission.

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Finding a little bit of peace... with Restorative Yoga

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In a world of increasing chaos and uncertainty, a growing number of North Shore residents are finding peace and tranquility — on a yoga mat. Restorative yoga classes are being offered at nearly every studio these days and there are some very good reasons for it. Research in the U.S. is looking into the use of restorative yoga as a treatment for breast cancer, for anxiety reduction, to reduce metabolic syndrome, and to help menopausal women cope with hot flashes.

Restorative yoga is very different from other types of yoga.

There are no complicated pretzel twists. The room is not heated to a Saharan temperature. This restful yoga practice involves using cushions and bolsters to support the body in specific yoga

poses, ideally with no muscle engagement at all. It makes for a very gentle and accessible yoga class.

“In our society, a lot of us are driven by egos and materialistic goals,” says Collins. “This constant striving places an enormous strain on our nervous system. We are overtaxed, overscheduled, and we don’t get enough sleep. We are running on adrenaline.

A restorative yoga class allows people to take an hour out of their busy lives and just sit with themselves.”

Most of the poses are done on the floor using foam cushions, cork blocks, and bolsters to support the body for anywhere from five to seven minutes in each pose. The length of the poses is an important part of the practice because sometimes it can take a long time for the body to completely relax and let go.

Lindsay Collins is a North Shore yoga teacher who has been teaching restorative yoga for “Restorative yoga is about receiving the pose, the past three years. rather than doing the pose,” says Collins.

“One of the easiest ways to find a sense of Trained as a classical yoga teacher, Collins started teaching peace is to just settle in, be supported, and restorative yoga by accident when a teacher didn’t show up for a class. She enjoyed the experience, took the training and has been connect with your breathing. You just let enthusiastically sharing her passion for restorative yoga ever since. everything else fall away.”

Collins teaches two classes each week at Maa Yoga in Dollarton where a total of eight restorative classes are offered weekly.

Farhad Khan is the owner of Maa Yoga and he is convinced of the importance of restorative yoga.

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“I can’t think of anyone that wouldn’t benefit from doing restorative yoga,” says Khan. “We have athletes who are getting over an injury, people who have had hip replacements, people suffering from high blood pressure and insomnia... but mostly we get people who are looking for a bit of relaxation and stress reduction.”

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Health for time-strapped moms Replacing ‘never enough’ with ‘good enough’

ANDREA HOLWEGNER

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ANDREA HOLWEGNER, POSTMEDIA NEWS I wanted it all: a rewarding career, a great husband and to be an exceptional mom.

I’m learning that juggling these roles and still finding time for myself is the hardest thing I have ever done.

Being truly connected when I am with my son Saul and not worrying about work is harder than it seems.

Similarly, being fully present at work and not feeling guilty about missing out on time with Saul is a dance I am still trying to learn.

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Continued from page 29 learned to say no more often and refuse to make choices based on guilt or fear.

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Tooth replacement without fear or discomfort

For many people, a trip to the dentist can be a stressful experience.

When the treatment involves replacing missing teeth, it can be even more difficult to face.

Dr. Sepehr Rahmany understands. A practicing dentist since 2002, Dr. Rahmany has been helping people at his North Vancouver clinic since 2006 and earned a reputation as an empathetic, caring professional.

As well as general family dentistry, Dr. Rahmany specializes in more complicated procedures.

“I make it my duty to make sure my patients know why they need a particular treatment and how it will be done, so that there are no misunderstandings,” says Dr. Rahmany. “I’m able to cater my treatment to fearful patients by providing them with sedation dentistry, and my primary interests are with the placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth or loose dentures and wisdom tooth surgery.”

An innovative alternative to bridge work, dental implants can help you look better, feel better and stay healthy.

Your teeth are designed to work as a unit. When you lose a tooth, your other teeth shift to compensate for the stresses and can lead to biting problems, loosening of other teeth, disease in surrounding tissue and further tooth loss.

Dental implants keep the structure of your mouth intact and help maintain the healthy integrity of your other teeth.

For denture wearers, implants are a comfortable alternative to bulky oral replacements that can come loose and cause difficulty speaking. More like your natural teeth, implants let you participate and communicate without worrying about how you look or sound.

Losing teeth also has an impact on your appearance as your facial skin adjusts to the change. Implants help maintain your facial structure and reduce the signs of aging.

You’ll be able to laugh and smile with confidence on every occasion.

In the end, it’s a cost effective alternative to bridge work and helps you get back to normal.

“Implants are most often the best solution to replace missing teeth. In the long run, the costs to patients are typically lower than they are for bridges or dentures with no implants. There is little or no discomfort and it’s very safe. It will give you back the chewing efficiency to be able to enjoy the foods that you have not been able to enjoy for years.”

If you’re looking at tooth replacement, call Dr. Rahmany for a free consultation at 604-987-1234.

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When the environment around a dog is safe, predictable and stable a dog is always a good dog. It is

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In a solid leadershipbased relationship a dog will remain predictable, stable and obedient even when the environment is not because it does not have to rely on the stability of its surroundings to allow it to feel safe. It trusts its owner completely and whatever the owner asks, the dog will willingly comply.

Conversely, in a weak leadership-based relationship a dog becomes anxious, nervous, fearful or even aggressive in situations that are unpredictable.

What is an unpredictable environment?

To a dog, that is anything that does not resemble the environment that allows it to be 100 per cent calm and peaceful.

But it’s not about geography. Dog owners needn’t create stability within an environment to have a calm and relaxed dog. Rather they must strive to be the strong leader the dog needs in order to feel calm and relaxed wherever they are.

They trust in their owner’s leadership to handle anything unpredictable that may arise in any given situation.

If you “don’t believe” in the necessity of maintaining a leadership role for your dog — meaning you don’t agree with the alpha dog (wolf) concept, it’s time to get

your head out of the sand.

Seriously. Every single life force on the planet follows the role of the strongest (be it mentally, emotionally or physically) rules the roost.

Dogs — being 98 per cent wolf — are no exception.

Why do we have to be a strong leader to our dogs?

Why can’t we just let them be? Because we share this world with humans other than ourselves. Dogs do not understand human rules of social conduct, they understand dog rules of social conduct. So a dog chasing after a child, jogger, or another dog is not considered socially acceptable for humans regardless of whether the dog is gaining some level of enjoyment out of it or not.

We must teach our dogs to be obedient in all situations and be good leaders to them. We must be responsible for our dog’s actions, not make excuses for them. Making excuses for your dog’s behaviour may get you out of a tight spot when speaking to another human but your dog doesn’t respect you for it. You allowed that inappropriate behaviour in the first place which — to your dog — showed your lack of leadership ability, and frankly, your lack of character.

Remember: “Character is not made in a crisis, but shown in a crisis.”

Be the leader your dog needs you to be. joan@k9kinship.com

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Unearthing gems at Cornucopia WHILE much of the buzz surrounding Whistler’s Cornucopia goes (and deservedly so) to the main events, such as Crush! and this year’s incomparable Masquerave by Bearfoot Bistro, some less public celebrations can help put Whistler’s rise in culinary prowess into perspective.

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When, 30 years ago, Jack Evrensel opened Araxi (named after his wife) it was almost on a lark. Jack and his partners at the time knew little of the restaurant business. But they thought it would be fun — and besides, it would give them somewhere to après ski.

Fast forward three decades and Araxi has not only blossomed into one of Canada’s most celebrated restaurants (after all, Gordon Ramsay doesn’t exactly drop in by chance) but it’s become the cornerstone of Top Table, among an elite group of success stories.

Back in 1981, the paved road hadn’t been in that long, more than a few people (us included) thought Wyndams 222 was still pretty swanky and, besides, a sommelier was someone who told you what you’d better like. Or else.

Thankfully times have changed. And Araxi truly has something to celebrate, which it did in style with another of its Big Guns: Icons of the

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Wine World dinners.

When the restaurant started out there were just 80 bottles in the cellar — a far cry from today’s 9,000, a few of which wound up at our table the other night.

We won’t torment you with a blow by blow of every wine and food pairing.

But there were some classic marriages that also serve to emphasize what styles of wine can work at just about any level.

Standouts included Joseph Drouhin Chablis Grand Cru 2002, a complex, mineral drop that worked wonderfully with James Walt’s sparsely brilliant, salsa verde-tuned spot prawn and smoked salmon salad; Remelluri Gran Reserva Rioja 1999, which continued to open in the glass as it matched with perfectly roasted duck breast and duck-pheasant boudin blanc; the extraordinarily layered and petroleum aromatic St. Urbans-Hof Riesling, Leiwener Laurentiuslay

Spätlese 2006 — a late harvest slam dunk with poached pear and blue cheese; and a brilliant dessert pairing of spicy and quite caramel Quinta do Noval 20-yearold tawny Port with pastry chef Aaron Heath’s valrhona chocolate with hazelnuts and vanilla-bean ice cream.

While we were spoiled by Araxi wine director Samantha Rahn selections, you could (and should) take the idea behind any one of these pairings and apply them to your own celebratory holiday table.

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Another “lesser” yet more than worthy Cornucopia offering, the opening evening House Party yielded a chance to taste some pretty decent B.C. wines (and beers — not to mention a string of great barbecue eats courtesy of Four Seasons Sidecut Modern Steak House).

A theme here was white blends, all pretty good ones too. A well-made blend allows a winery to do a number of things, from slapping a cute proprietary name on the label (Think Bonny Doon’s Cigare Volant) to being able to make a very sound wine (often from grapes that most people don’t know, let alone know how to pronounce) that might command a better return for the winery than a more basic, single-varietal wine.

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BIG ISLAND: Hawaii is said to have been named for Hawaiiloa, the legendary Polynesian navigator who first discovered it. Other accounts attribute the name to the legendary realm of Hawaiki, a place from which the Polynesians originated (see also Manua), the place where they go in the afterlife, the realm of the gods and goddesses. Captain James Cook, who called them the “Sandwich Islands,” was killed on the Big Island at Kealakekua Bay. Hawaii was the home island of Paiea Kamehameha, called Kamehameha the Great, who by 1795 united most of the Hawaiian Islands under his rule after several years of war. He gave his Kingdom of Hawaii the name of his native island, and the islands in the chain are known collectively as “Hawaiian Islands.”

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IT looks like just another five-star Hawaiian resort pool, but the King’s Pond at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu is a swim-through aquarium stocked with more than 3,500 tropical fish.

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KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii: If you’ve ever owned a tropical fish tank — or have ever dreamed of doing so — you’ll understand the appeal of the King’s Pond.

When the developers at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu on Hawaii’s Big Island told David Chai, the resort’s manager of natural resources, that they were planning to build a new plunge pool for hotel guests, he floated a different idea. “I said, ‘If you’re going to do that, how about making it a swim-through aquarium?’”

The result, King’s Pond, is a 6.8-million-litre pool carved out of natural, black lava rock and stocked with more than 3,500 tropical fish. Resort guests can borrow complimentary snorkelling equipment and swim alongside of creatures whose names are as exotic as their colouring: redlip parrotfish, yellow tangs, orangespine unicornfish and pearl wrasse, to name a few.

The pond, just a hop, skip and sandy jump from the ocean, is filled with a mixture of ocean and mountain water. Its depth ranges from one to almost five metres and the bottom is covered with white sand for easier viewing. In fact, the viewing is so easy — from the moment you put your face in the water, and even before, the fish are visible — that one guest described the experience as “not very sporting.”

This may actually be the pond’s big draw, as people who lack the confidence to snorkel in the open ocean can experience some of the thrill of swimming among tropical fish in a safe, contained environment. Even non-swimmers can pull on a lifejacket, grab

a float board with a window in it and loom over the fish, in the mini-glass-bottom-boat approach to viewing.

King’s Pond is one of six swimming pools at this 13-hectare, AAA five-diamond property. All of the pools are set amid crescents of low-rise, bungalow-style accommodations and surrounded by lush tropical flora, including the requisite swaying palms. A lap pool services athletes, a sand-bottomed wading pool (with complimentary swimming diapers available) delights pint-sized guests, and a lagoon-shaped infinity pool, built so close to the beach that the water flowing over its edge seems to blend with the ocean, is a magnet for exuberant children.

Thankfully, an adults-only pool and, at most times of the day, the King’s Pond are havens of peace and quiet. The exceptions are when a gaggle of guests arrive to watch the daily feeding of the pond’s spotted eagle ray or to participate in the Fish Circus.

The circus is a unique activity that engages guests to help “train” the King’s Pond fish to swim through hoops, jump on trays and even play soccer (sort of). Basically the fish are following the food, but hey, it’s entertaining stuff.

Once you have swum with the fishies you are likely to have worked up an appetite of your own and want to go looking for sustenance at one of the resort’s restaurants.

Opt for the Pahu i’a dining room and admire its brilliant centerpiece: a soaring tropical fish aquarium. (Pahu i’a means aquarium in Hawaiian.)

If you go: For more information on the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu visit the resort website at www.fourseasons.com/hualalai.

For information on travel to Hawaii’s Big Island visit the Hawaii Visitors and Convention website at gohawaii.com/bigisland.

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I am riding one of Japan’s technological marvels across the roof of Tokyo, on board the Yurikamome line monorail train as it speeds through canyons of skyscrapers in the Shimbashi district. I am en route to the manmade island of Odaiba, which has evolved into a showcase of futuristic Japanese entertainment, museum and architectural experiences.

One of these comes into view as the driverless train rounds the graceful curve of the Rainbow Bridge, which crosses Tokyo Bay. The Fuji TV studio building, with it unusual “open window” design and 1,000-plus tonne, spherical centrepiece is a photographic must-have shot.

I jump off the train at the Odaiba station and start exploring.

My expedition will include visits to the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, with its demonstration displays of robotics and space technologies; and Toyota Mega Web, where licensed drivers have the chance to drive the latest Toyota vehicles on 1.3-kilometre test course and get their fill of restored classic cars in the History Garage.

In the mood for more of Tokyo’s future visions, I head to Roppongi Hills, a development whose four towers reach 238 metres at their peak. Tallest of these is the Mori Tower, which offers public access to its 52nd and 53rd floors.

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modern-art gallery. A visitor may even catch the eerily human-like performance of Asimo, the Honda-built robot stationed there.

When I am, finally, satiated by all things 22nd century, I turn instead to the Japanese appreciation of life’s simpler pleasures, as expressed in customs and practices perfected through the centuries.

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A40 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 20, 2011

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Whistler’s coming off the snowiest two winters on record.

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Whistler’s award-winning restaurants serve up appetizing fare from a range of ethnicities and regions, with many featuring locally sourced and organic ingredients. Declared one of the Top 10 Food and Wine Destinations in Canada for the Travelers’ Choice 2011 awards by Trip Advisor, Whistler boasts more than 100 restaurants and bars — not bad for a town with a population of only 10,000.

Whistler restaurants take pride in featuring fresh, local, organic produce and Canadian specialties, including B.C. wild salmon, halibut and shellfish, B.C.-raised venison, B.C.-produced wines, Pemberton fingerling potatoes, and produce and cheeses from organic producers on Salt Spring Island, to name just a few.

Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay recently declared Araxi to be the top restaurant in Canada. In fact, a grand prize on his TV show, Hell’s Kitchen, was a Head Chef position at Araxi, joining Executive Chef James Walt.

So, it’s not surprising that Whistler is a great place to embark on a culinary adventure. Some of the country’s best restaurants and chefs marry B.C. food with B.C. wines — as well as food and wine from around the world — to create unique epicurean experiences.

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A42 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 20, 2011

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With its implication that any team can turn things around in the space of one season, the phrase often conjures thoughts of miraculous team transformations, newly acquired superstars or inexplicable changes in fortune and luck.

Sometimes, however, the explanation is much simpler than that, particularly at the high school level. Sometimes a young team just becomes an old one and losses become wins.

That’s how Mike Riml, manager of the Argyle senior boys soccer team, sees his squad’s 2011 season. Last year the Pipers recorded just two wins in 12 games, finishing last in the North Shore AAA league. One year later the team leap-frogged the league, jumping all the way to first while capping their campaign by earning a berth in the provincial championships before knocking off Seycove 2-0 Wednesday night to claim the North Shore banner.

NEWS photo Cindy Goodman “There were a lot of Grade 11s on the team last year,” Riml DAVID Lee (right) of the Argyle senior boys team takes control against Seycove in the told the North Shore News af- North Shore championship game played Wednesday. Argyle won 2-0, claiming their ter the Pipers’ win in the North first banner since 2007. Visit www.nsnews.com for more photos from the game.

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“They’ve grown and improved together over two years of playing.” gyle into the provincial championship but fell 3-0 to Burnaby South Simple, but effective. Argyle ended up on top this year but it was in a winner-take-all playoff game.

Argyle finished their North Shore campaign with their win over a fight all the way. Sentinel, Sutherland and West Van all finished Seycove Wednesday in cold, wet, windy conditions. within three points of the Pipers during the regular season.

“It was pretty gross,” said Riml, adding that both teams put in “It was close, but I still think the best team won,” said Riml. The Pipers went on to blast Burnaby South, champions of the Burnaby/ great efforts despite the challenging conditions. The win gave Argyle New West zone, by a score of 5-0 to book their ticket to the provin- their first North Shore championship since 2007.

In addition to his team being a little older and a little wiser — Arcial championships. Grade 11 midfielder Kyle Nichol set the Pipers on the path to victory against Burnaby South by scoring the first two goals of the game. West Van secondary had a chance to follow ArSee Provincials page 44

BURNABY Lake Sports Complex, host site for the senior boys AA soccer provincial championships starting tomorrow, is just a few minutes down the highway from North Vancouver but just a few weeks ago it seemed a million miles away to the Windsor Dukes.

The story of how the Windsor senior boys soccer team ended up at that tournament is an incredible tale of sportsmanship, stamina and sleep deprivation.

On Monday, Oct. 17, the Dukes were cruising along in first place in the North Shore AA league and aiming for their first trip to provincials in 12 years. By the end of the week all of their points were gone after it was discovered that one of their players, an international student from Mexico who was in his second year with the squad, was too old for the league. The honest mistake seemingly wiped out their season. But then the darnedest thing happened — every team Windsor had already played decided to give them another shot, rescheduling the games to be played in one crazy flurry for the Dukes. It was an exceptional display of sportsmanship that amazed Windsor head coach Stewart Currie.

“It was great sportsmanship by them,” he said. “(The other coaches) didn’t seem to mind, which was pretty good on their part. . . . If one didn’t want to do it then we wouldn’t have been able to do it.”

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Windsor athletic director Alec Lewis worked with the league on a new schedule that would push the Dukes to the limit but also give them all they were asking for: a chance.

On Monday, Oct. 24 the revitalized Dukes took the field to begin their quest — six league games in eight days, including a string of five straight from Oct. 24-28 highlighted by a 7 a.m. kickoff against Collingwood Tuesday and a showdown against Rockridge Friday to end off one long week. The Dukes won them all.

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GLEN McKinnon of the Capilano Rugby Club’s elite men’s team, perhaps inspired by Team Canada’s recent fear the beard fad, busts through tackles in a 15-10 win over Meraloma Nov. 12. The win marked Capilano’s return to British Columbia’s CDI Premier League after one year away from the province’s top level. Capilano’s next home appearance — weather permitting — will be a semifinal of the Lower Mainland fall Spray League against Bayside, Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Klahanie Park. Visit the Photo Gallery section at www.nsnews.com for more shots from Capilano’s Nov. 12 matchup against Meraloma.

gyle’s roster is made up of 16 Grade 12s and only four Grade 11s this year — Riml also credited head coach Steve Nicol and assistant Patris Aghakian with a mid-season lineup swap that gave the Pipers more of an offensive presence. To generate more offence, Grade 12 defender Alex Kelly was moved up to striker to play alongside Nick Aghakian.

“They were two of the strong points for our attack,” said Riml.

“Having Alex Kelly as a big boy up front created a lot of pressure on (opposing defences).”

Grade 11 standouts Nichol and Cole Frizell patrolled the midfield while centre backs McKenzie Nicol and Zaahid Lalani anchored a strong defence in front of talented pair of Ryans sharing goalkeeping duties: Ryan Allen and Ryan Malog. Riml said he likes the way the team looks heading into the provincial championships scheduled for Nov. 24-26 at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.

“The chemistry is really clicking right now,” said Riml. “It’s all coming together at the right time.”

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Nov. 21, 1980 – July 23, 2009 Don’t you worry now don’t you cry, don’t take a lifetime wondering why I know it was too soon to say good-bye, hold your head up high and smile, when you mention my name Until we get together again Some may think you are forgotten When they see us smile, But little they know the heartache That is buried all the while.

Words cannot heal the sorrow Or stop a silent tear.

Forever in our hearts, Love for Eternity Mom, Dad & Krys

BLOUDOFF - Paul (Grandpa Farley) Born Kamsask, Saskatchewan 1921. Died November 11, 2011.

Predeceased by Grace, (Nana Farley) loving wife for nearly 60 years. Survived by sons, Sam, Alex and grandson Paul. During WWII, served on Allied and Canadian Merchant Ships.

Member, League of Merchant Mariner Veteran’s of Canada.

Prior to retirement, he was for many years a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 882. There will be no funeral or memorial service.

Paul’s ashes and those of his beloved Grace, together, will be committed to the deep.

Theirs was a good voyage.

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OKUDA - Kenji Ph.D. 1922-2011 Kenji died at home on November 15th at the age of 89. He is survived by wife Sue, sister Toyo, children Michi, Kiyo and Kaz, 5 grandchildren and a greatgrandchild. Kenji had a rich life.

He combined academic teaching in the US, Pakistan and at SFU with consulting work in international third world development. When home and relaxing he loved to weed in the yard (with a screwdriver) and to go fishing with dear friends. He loved to reminisce about all his travels and about the internment camp his family was 'removed ' to in 1941. Sincere thanks to Dr Susan Chow, the home hospice program staff and the Evergreen care aides. Most of all thanks to his family members, especially Kiyo, who made it possible for Kenji to die peacefully and comfortably at home. Private internment. A celebration of Kenji’s life will be held at a future date. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC 300-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 1E2 or to a favourite charity.

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FULTON - John Stafford 1923 – 2011 Passed away peacefully at the North Shore Hospice - an incredibly caring facility - on November 5, 2011. Pops, as he was lovingly called by all, lived a wonderful 88 years. His subtle sense of humour and twinkling eyes will be sadly missed and always remembered by Phyllis, beloved wife and partner for over 58 years and children Lynda (Ray Proc), Kelly (Randy Lyons), sadly predeceased by son Johnny (2007). Grandchildren Conor, Carter, Braden, Dana, Eva and numerous nephews and nieces.

John was born in Ontario in 1923.

He served in the WWII in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the war he graduated from the University of Toronto as an Electrical Engineer in 1950. He spent 8 years with Automatic Electric Sales Canada in Toronto and then was transferred to Vancouver to Lenkurt Electric in 1959 as District Sales Manager for British Columbia. He held a position of Sales Service Manager and Manager of Engineer Furnish and Install Group at Lenkurt Electric until his retirement in 1986. John was a tremendously devoted husband and father and passed on his eternal values of dignity, honesty and respect for self and others as well as a great hope for the future.

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Dec 10, 1939 - Nov 4, 2011 Unforgettable

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Dorothy was born to David and Edith Pace, mother to Susan and David Day, mother-in-law to Mark Roseland, and grandmother to Sean, Jesse, Miranda, and Aaron.

Dorothy attended North Van High School and UBC. She was only 71 when a heart condition took her suddenly, leaving many issues unresolved, and many joys untasted.

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Linda Ann Dirom, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, niece and aunt, died peacefully in Vancouver with her family at her side on November 4, 2011 at the age of 71. Linda was born in Kelowna, the first child of Dr. David Cecil and Gwenyth Newby (nee Emslie). She loved dogs and riding horses and was a life guard and swimming instructor at the Kelowna Aquatic Centre in her youth.

After graduating from Kelowna Senior High in 1958, she left for Vancouver to begin training in the Registered Nurse (RN) Program at St. Paul’s Hospital. It was during this time that she met Gavin Ewan Dirom. They were married in Kelowna in 1962.

Linda was a devoted and inspired mother of four children and raised the family in small towns until the move in 1973 to the present family home in North Vancouver, BC. In 1980, she enrolled in a RN refresher course and began professional nursing at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She gained experience in many nursing departments, became charge nurse and completed her 20 year nursing career in 2000 as a specialist in the surgery ward pre-assessment clinic.

With a caring spirit and zest for life, Linda became deeply involved in the Edgemont and Highlands neighborhood events and volunteered her time to school programs, girl guiding, charity fund raising and the Delta Master chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority. More recently, she was the “Queen Mumsy” and founder of Red Hot Rubies North Shore, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, and was Past President of the Delbrook Garden Club.

She is forever remembered by her loving husband of 49 years Gavin Ewan, daughters Christine (Andrew) Petersen, Stephanie (Gary) Moen, Trisha (Anthony) Marinakis and son Gavin Cecil (Kathy) Dirom. She will be missed by her ten treasured grandchildren; Gregory, Peter, Jennifer, Brian, Sarah, Scott, Katrina, Nicole, Heather and Julie. She also leaves behind sister Diane (Frank) Schell and brother David (Judy) Newby, Uncle Rob (June) Emslie, sister-in-law Glenys (Tony) Dawson, many nephews, nieces, extended family and Jean and Mel Loyst amongst countless other friends. Linda was predeceased by her nephew Robert Taylor, sister Lorraine, mother Gwenyth and father, David Cecil Newby.

Linda had faced ALS with great courage over the last two years. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the health care team that supported her at home and especially to the ICU staff at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital where she received wonderful care during her final days.

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NEWTON - May Sad to say, May Newton, died on October 17th, aged 92. Please come and join family and friends at St. Catherines Anglican Church, just behind Edgemont Village (where she was a long time resident) 1pm on Thursday, November 24th - for an informal gathering.

WALLACE - Peter James Born April 18, 1926. It is with sadness we announce the passing of our dear father Peter on Remembrance Day, November 11, 2011. Predeceased by his loving wife Muriel of 62 years, his brother Ronald, his parents Fred and Molly, his mother and father inlaw Joseph and Sadie Jenkins.

He leaves behind his four children Heather (Michael), Douglas (Susan), Duncan (Gladys) and Bruce (Kathrin), his sister-in-law Betty and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his cousin Ailie Laird in Scotland and her family. He was a proud grandfather to Sarah (David), Laura (Luke), Hayley, Callum, Nicole and Alexander and also a great-grandfather to Colin, James and Derek. Peter was born in Vancouver, BC and loved the west coast lifestyle. He spent many years living at Sandy Cove in West Vancouver with his parents and brother. He was an athletic swimmer, sailor and skier.

During WWII he proudly served the country in the Seaforth Highlanders and has been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over 50 years, he was a Zone Commander, President of Branch 118 and a Life Member of 114. Peter and Muriel spent their early years of marriage in Redonda Bay, Butedale and Fishermans Cove working in the fishing industry. He worked for Riverside Iron Works for over 25 years as a designer/manager.

They settled in their happy home in Lynn Valley for the past 52 years. Peter was a past-president of the North Vancouver Rotary Club, and a member of the North Shore Community Players where he was in theatre productions and possessed a wonderful singing voice. He also had a special bond with Cariboo region of BC, spending many adventuress times fishing and hunting. He enjoyed traveling and went on several cruises with Muriel and family and friends. The family would like to express gratitude and appreciation to his doctors and caregivers of the past years.

A memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 114, 1630 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver, BC on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 11:00 am, reception to follow.

Donation in lieu of flowers can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund Branch 114.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Linda’s honour at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 26, 2011 at First Memorial’s Boal Chapel, located at 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver (604-980-3451). Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Linda’s memory to the ALS Society of British Columbia at www.alsbc.ca or to a charity of your choice.

WILSON - Clifford

April 14, 1922 - November 14, 2011

With sorrow we share the passing of Clifford Wilson, husband of Eileen for 67 years; father of 7 children, Ginny (Bill), Cathy (Brian), John (Janet), Maureen, Paul (Stacey), Mary Jo, and Dan; grandfather of 26; and greatgrandfather of 12. Cliff was a remarkable man who inspired everyone with his creativity and his generosity. He loved his family, they were the centre of his life. We treasure him, may he rest in peace. We thank the staff at Lions Gate Hospital. Funeral service at St Edmunds’s, 545 Mahon Ave, North Vancouver on Sat. Nov. 26th at 12:00 pm.

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WHITE, Russell Graham Davis Feb. 28, 1930 – Nov. 11, 2011 Russell lost his valiant stuggle with COPD and numerous other serious health challenges, passing away in the Lions Gate Hospital with his family by is side.

He leaves behind his loving wife Georgie, children Allen (Bonnie), Gordon (Anna) Christine (Bob), grandchildren Jeremy (Tasha) Graham, Russell, Kastle, Krystofer and great grandchildren Dominic and Hana. Russell leaves behind a legacy of accomplisments that are too numerous to mention but his passion for model railroading and art were closest to his heart.

Russell spent most of his working life in the lumber industry, starting with East Kootenay Lumber in Fernie, B.C., finishing his working career with Canfor in Vancouver B.C. A memorial service will be held at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC on November 25, 2011 at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation in Russell’s memory.

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604-630-3300 • nsnews.com

LOST BENGAL CAT Please help me find my brown marble Bengal cat. Desperate.

Any information please Call: (604) 842-4474 LOST SET of KEYS in Central North Van, Lonsdale area, Pls call 604-981-9668

LOST KEYS Pink spiril wrist attachment Canada key, Nov.15, Westmount/ South Ridge Call: (604) 922-8194

LOST Large Silver Necklace Large Silver necklace, lost perhaps around Boundry Road School. Please contact Karin at 604 988-6962. Call: (604) 988-6962

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General Employment

Adult Newspaper Carriers

SUNSHINE CABS

Accounts Receivable Clerk (F/T Position)

Turn to the Classifieds & online to keep you in synch with the latest job opportunities.

Lost & Found

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Welcome to the Workforce

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DID YOU HAVE TIME

Christmas is fast approaching and sometimes we forget this is the first year without our loved ones. With this in mind, we would like to invite you to a time of remembrance and celebration in the spirit of Christmas.

EMPLOYMENT

1085

West Vancouver School District is seeking an experienced parent participation preschool facilitator to coordinate and deliver the StrongStart program at Hollyburn Elementary School in School District 45 (West Vancouver).

The program operates from 12pm to 2:50pm, and the working hours would be 11:30am to 3:30pm, two days a week.

StrongStart’s centres are suitable for preschool-aged children of any age. The facilitator will be responsible for coordinating teaching plans with the primary Facilitator in charge, concentrating on literacy and numeracy skills, providing information on parent education, community resources and interacting with adults and children in an atmosphere of trust and respect.

Required qualifications include an ECE certificate, a Community Care Facilities Branch B.C. License to Practice, a valid Child Safe First Aid Certificate, a clear Criminal Record Review, and a class 5 driver’s license and access to own vehicle.

Please email applications directly to ltomlinson@sd45.bc.ca, quoting CON 2011-01.

Closing date for the receipt of the applications is 1:00 p.m. on December 2, 2011.

req’d. North Van early mornings home delivery. Reliable vehicle. $600 - $1500/mo. 604-789-7238.

Our Accounting Department is looking to fill a F/T permanent

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

position to start immediately.

The successful candidate must have the basic accounting knowledge; excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new systems easily and accurately; possess strong administrative and organization skills as well as attention to detail; good communications and timemanagement skills; ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision and to handle multiple tasks; s t rong work et hi c and proactive attitude is essential.

We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment.

Please send resume attention to: SUSAN MABANTA CAPILANO VOLKSWAGEN INC. 1151 Marine Drive North Vancouver, BC or by email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please and only those shortlisted will be notified

NEED EXTRA INCOME

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

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

1248

Home Support

LIVE IN CAREGIVER req’d, for 70 yr old suffering from Spondylosis. Must be strong but lively. $8/hr. 604-928-0958 evenings

1290

Sales

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Trades/Technical

AGI ENVIROTANK in Biggar, Sk. requires experienced welders.

Relocation to Biggar required. $30/hr DOE. Company offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Forward resume to: info@envirotank.com or fax: 306-948-5263.

AGI-ENVIROTANK IN Biggar, Sk. requires a general mechanic with 5 years experience. Wage DOE and relocation required.

Company offers a benefit package. Forward resume to info@envirotank.com or fax: 306-948-5263 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available 1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com

MASTER carpenter / renovation general contractor All round renovation specialist for complete renovation, maintenenace and construction projects for our one principal client who owns residential rental properties. Master carpenter with working and practical skills in all other trades related to the renovation and construction industry. Own your own vehicle and all required tools. $45 per Hour Email to avertone@shaw.ca

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

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.

Find a

New Career

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2010

Education

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

Music/Theatre/ Dance

2015

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments.

Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

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Collection of 196 different Pen Delfin pieces. Would like to sell all together for $20,000 but will sell individual pieces.

Most pieces come with original box. Please phone 604-467-8914.

15 YEARS EXP in Math & Stats tutoring with proven results.

Tia 604-603-9612, 604-929-9612

PROFESSIONAL MATH TUTOR Over 15 yrs exp K-12. Excellent Results. Shiva 604-729-5744 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutorsnorthshore.com

WE HAVE TUTORED SOMEONE YOU KNOW* Math & Sciences: Grades 8-12 + University *Call us to check!

100s of Local References 604.375.7761

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Art & Collectibles

Pen Delfin

Tutoring Services

CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER. Senior math, calculus, IB, AP, SAT programs. K-12. 604-929-6262

Appliances

2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

2002 SEARS 22 HP TRACTOR, with mulching mower, snow plow, tires chains, wheel weightand extra weights, bumper and new drive belt. $1300. 604 8269965 HOSPITAL BED, new condition, new $2600, offers 604-987-0429 NATIONAL BILLIARD table 5ftx9ft, classic style, new green felt, $500. 604-926-9167 NATIONAL POOL TABLE 9x5 1' slate 1st $200 take. 9 drawer dresser , mirror $80. Dining table, 6 oak chairs $200. 604-988-1506

FOOSBALL & Air Hockey tables Ntl Billiards Co. Solid wood fsb.

A/H legs fold up. $200 each or $300 for both.

604 862 7227

2118

Fuel

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

2075

Furniture

QUEEN SIZE sofa-bed. green muted tones, free for pick up. Exc condition. 604-985-5679

2120

Sports Equipment

ROI ANNUAL MASSIVE WAREHOUSE SALE Nov 24, 25, 26 3058 Beta Ave., Burnaby

CDN MAHOGANY bookcases, persian rugs. English rattan furn, rosewood chairs. 604-913-8923

Snow Board & Ski Blow Out. Option Snow Boards $99 +, Movement Skis $199 +, Packs, Merino, Gloves & Apparrel. For details: www.roirecreation.com

JAYCEE Oak s/board $200, 2 nite tbls $75ea, dresser $100, cheval mirror $150 604-926-9167

2135

LEATHER LOVESEAT & 2 matching chairs, custom made in Canada, low profile, ideal for condo, apt or den, $1150 obo, was $8000 new 604-985-1624

KIDS furniture quality pine bed/ desk/night table set, gray stain /pink trim. $ 280 Call: (604) 728-4847 email: fleur975@hotmail.ca

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Wanted to Buy

Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

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Musical Instruments

Recycler

FREE DIRT - Delivered for free.

North & West Van. Minimum 5 yards. 604-985-4211 FREE FIREWOOD You pick-up 604-623-5091

Daycare Centres

5005

Licensed Group Daycare 20 years experience 12 mos - 5 yrs. ★604-929-5799★

4035

Homecare Available

'MOBILE' HAIR CARE SENIORS & HOME BOUND for women & men. Cut- Perm Roller Sets. Pam 604-985-5503

4060

Accounting/ Bookkeeping

★ BOOKKEEPING ★ No stress, catch up, organize and maintain 604-986-4641

5070

WANT TO BUY ANYTHING OLD from your basement, attic or garage. Paying Cash. 604-657-1421

PETROF PIANO 45 inch upright, in exc condition, $1200 604-926-9167

2118

5075

Recycler

Mortgages

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Christmas Corner

Decorations/ Trees

1655

Fairs/Bazaars

1655

Fairs/Bazaars

Christmas Craft Fair

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS installed. www. affordahomeservices.ca Reas rates. 778-386-3783

Eagles Starlight Room

Sunday, December 4th 9am - 3pm Over 30 Tables Available 170 West 3rd Street North Vancouver To Book a Table:

604.987.8815

eaglemember@shaw.ca

Christmas Craft Fair

Silver Harbour Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Nov 26 10am - 3pm

Christmas whimsies, fine traditional crafts, bake sale, refeshments, raffles & much more!

FREE ADMISSION

144 East 22nd St., N. Van

Chief Joe Mathias Recreation Centre Sat. & Sun. Nov. 26th & 27th 9am - 5pm Over 65 Tables!

100 Capilano Road North Vancouver 604-980-6338

Promote your Craft Fairs, Christmas Events & Services SPACE ... and because we like Christmas as much as you do we are offering a For:

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A48 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 20, 2011

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

2BDRM/1BTH Edgemont Village Luxury Seniors Condo 55+ building. Online: http://bit.ly/sI6m5h; $1,850 Monthly Call: (604) 986-1953

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

Bach from 830 1 Bdrm from $1130 2 Bdrm from $1630

2br 1.5bath APT. Newly Painted 14th Floor Nice View+Pool & Jacuzzi North Shore, Avail DEC 1st (no pets) $1600/m call (604) 340-7852 Tom

City & Mtn. Views.

Includes heat & hot water.

Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site.

Security & video monitoring.

On major bus route.

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool, parking avail. ★2 BR. $1365 ★ Updated 1 BR. $1040 No pets, 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

RENTALS 778-727-0159 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

1 BACHELOR $695 Dec. 1, 18th & Lonsdale carpet, incl heat & hw.

1 yr lease. np, ns, 604-988-4692 1 BEDROOM: 365 East 2nd Street, N.Van, bright corner suite w LARGE south facing deck on top floor, h/w & d/w. $1250 incl heat & h/w Dec 1st 604 726 4884 1 BR $900 central Lonsdale, balc south, carpet/hardwood, heat/hw, ns, np, adult bldg. 604-904-9507

1 BR GREAT LOCATION

avail Dec 1st starting from $1,125 - $1300 Seasonal swimming pool & 1 cat ok. Quick commute to Seabus! Concrete bldg, storage, heat & h/water included. Nr all ammens.

604-985-2926 1 BR hardwood, St. Georges & 12 1 yr lease, prkg, np, ns, Nov. 1, $980incl heat/hw. 604-988-4692 1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pet, avail Dec. 1, refs req’d. 604-960-0452 130 EAST 17th ST. N.V. 1 Bdrm Apt in quiet adult bldg.

Walk-up. Avail Dec 1. Incl H/HW, Lge. Locker & Parking. $780 Al 604-266-1364 Coldwell Bank Premier Realty 2 BR 2 baths, hardwood, central Lonsdale, patio, prkg, wd, NS, NP $1950+util Dec 15, 604-926-5929

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1BDRM/1BTH 2016 Fullerton Ave Renovated 1Bd, dishwasher, util's & pk'ng incl. Available Dec 1st. No Pets $1,075 Monthly Call: (778) 945-5489

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA $

6505

TWO - 1 BR’s view, incl heat hw/ cable, renod, upper Lonsdale, large, ns np, NOW 604-987-8807 WOODCROFT, 1 bdrm Apt, 17th flr, Lillooett Bldg, n/s, refs, $925, avail Dec 1, call 604-985-4636 WOODCROFT: 1 bdrm, one 2 bdrm, one Studio. 1 year lease. ns, np. Utils. incld.

COLLIERS - 604-926-2012

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR, 2 bath, ocean & mtn view, $40,000 reno, 10th flr, 2 large balconies, well maintained bldg.

Nr Seawall, shops & library, ns, np 604-925-0006

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA

3BDRM/3.5BTH #1401-2120 Argyle Ave 1 OF A KIND waterfront condo seawall. Unit is entire floor, 180" sweeping views of city, bridge and Kits. Immaculate condition with 9" ceilings. 4 patios for sunrises and sunsets. 2 parking + common area. 1 year lease, no Pets. $6,500/month.

Call Dan Goluboff 604-377-7616 or dan@dangoluboff.ca

WHITEHALL APT’S 1640 Esquimalt Ave. 1 BR Oceanview.

Available. 604-990-2971 WHITEHALL APT’S 1640 Esquimalt Ave. Studio Apt. Available. 604-990-2971

6522

Furnished Accommodation

4 BR + 1 den, EXECUTIVE furnished, beautiful newer house, nice large yards, Grand Blvd. $4800. Dec 1. 778-322-1688

A SHORT STAY North Shore & Kitsilano 1 & 2 br + p/house. 4-6 mth Renos, families, execs 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com

6525

Garages

6540

Houses - Rent

3 BR 1bath W. VAN furnished, $2500 including utils, ns/np, avail now. 778-839-8305 3 BR, Ambleside, W Van, 2 baths, big garden level rec room, 2300sf, newly renovated, deck, dbl garage $3500. Dec 1. 778-322-1688 3 BR Central Lonsdale, rec rm carport, 4 appls, drapes, wall to wall, np ns Prof $1595. 813-7312

AMBLESIDE TOWER

2 BR bright spacious, top flr, central Lonsdale, quiet well kept bldg. ns, np, avail now. $1189 incl heat/hw, prkg. 604-904-7545 2 BR Large $1150, Dec. 1st Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl. 604- 987- 4922

2 BR, West Van, 5 appl, nr bus, $1100 incl utils/cable, N/S, N/P, Avail Dec 1. 604-926-4653 7TH FLR Penthouse unit, 2 br, 2 bath, 1 prkg, 1 storage, short or long term, 160 3rd St, N Van, Envy bldg, $2500 incls heat, hw & gas, avail now 778-773-4276

Studio & 2 BR avail. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. No Pets.

1552 Esquimalt.

604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus Fitness rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets.

Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

Beautiful Large Suites 230 E 16th St. 2 BR $1295. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease. Viewing 12-1pm & 7-7:30 pm 604-618-5403

Luxury Over The Seawall!

3Br. pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

BLUERIDGE APTS

MARINE/19TH, 2 bdrm, newly decorated, np, ns, 3 appl, $1675.

604-925-8851, 604-762-8507

(Family complex )

2 BR. avail Dec. 1, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy).

604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

GIVE YOURSELF THE BEST! 1 BR & Den large & bright condo in sought after E. 3rd St & Lonsdale. Water views, newly reno’d, insuite laundry, d/w, prkg & storage, fireplace (furnished optional). $1450. Avail now.

Call Julia 778-996-2917 or kakloros16@yahoo.com

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bachelor, 1 BR & 2 BR Avail Now & Nov 1. Ocean view. Indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Heat & Hot Water incls.

Call 604-986-3356

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s avail Dec. 5th. By appt.

604-921-7800

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

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

1-877-273-8716 935 Marine Drive

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR $525 inclusive in shared house, mid Lonsdale, renovated, ns np, avail now. 604-990-4257

SECURE SINGLE car garage, avail immed, Upper Lonsdale $275/mth. Call 604-202-3458

2 BR suites available December 1st starting at $1800/M. 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.

6595

4 BR Canyon Heights, bright, 2 lvls, 2800 sf, hardwood, solarium, pool, jacuzzi, a/c, Handsworth catchment, $3400, avail now. Call Masie 604-780-8064

5BR, 3 bath beautiful, N. Van, f/p, 3br 2 ba up, 2 br 1 ba ste 1st floor, all appl, $2850. 604-921-7281.

BOWEN ISLAND 3 br upper fp, wd, ns. Pet ok. Ideal for families, nr bus. $1250 avail now 604.837.1700 DEEP COVE semi waterfront 1 br $1875, 2 br $2675, 3 br $4550, ns, fantastic view 604-929-5191

HIGHLAND DR. 908-7368, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, garage, pet ok, lease $2700.

4BDRM/2.5BTH Upper Caulfeild 4BR dramatic exec and family home, Caulfeild/Rockridge schools, fab deck and view. Small Pets OK $3,900 Monthly Call: (778) 863-3908 W Van, Dundarave, walk to shops, seawall, new carpets/ paint, 3 bdrm, den, bsmt, (or 4 bdrms) $3600/m, no pets, Details @ Call 604-319-7674

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $595 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Now. Call 778-846-5275

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househunting.ca

1 BR in 2 br 2nd flr ste, mid Lonsdale, female or student $550 incl utils, Dec 1st. 778-859-9470 SHARE 3 BR furnished house, near bus stop, Cap U & shops, avail now $450, 604-929-9667

SHARE LARGE house with 3 great guys. Great view. Dec 1 $525. 604-986-6808

6565

Office/Retail Rent

3505

7005

Boarding

HORSE self board 2 acre pasture, secure fencing, barn with 2 stalls complete w/water electricity. Storage for hay/tack. $50 per horse per mth. Agassiz area.

Avail now. Gord 604-796-9623

3508

LAB X Retriever Pups, 10 weeks First shots & vet checked. Call: (604) 794-3295. No Sunday calls please

Suites/Partial Houses

ESCAPE SPA New Arrival!

Large Selection $50/hour Best Massage, Best Service 604-569-1858 (in/out) 411- 1200 Burrard St., Van. BEST MASSAGE IN DOWNTOWN DISCRETE mature European lady on North Shore for sensual massage. ANITA, 604-808-5589

820sf self contained new office/ light industrial, ground level, Dollarton Hwy, 604-984-0836

6602

ESCAPE SPA - new arrival, large selection $50/hr, 604-569-1858 411-1200 Burrard St, Van. Best Massage in Downtown

Dogs

ADORABLE PUPS, small breeds great family pets, non shed, credit card ok $400 & up. 604-542-8892

Body Work

CHOC LAB puppies, vet checked, reg parents, ready to go. $550. 1-604-701-1587

1 BDRM bsmt suite 4 appl, hydro incl, $1100 Dec. 1st. Small pet ok.

604-987-1098; 980-6698

IF YOU like the Bernese but not the up keep these pups are for you. Call for more info on these Entlebuchers. Ph 604-795-7662

1 BR Dundarave deluxe ste new home, 9’ ceiling, f/p w/d, priv entry & patio, np $1350. 778-996-9011 1 BR, ground level in 4-plex, $825 + utils, nr Seabus, ns np, suits 1, 604-987-6629 1 BR spacious bsmt ste, Northlands area, N Van, insuite laundry, np $1050. 604-644-9621

LABRADOODLE PUPS, black & chocolate, 1st shots, dewormed, $750, Abbts. 1-604-751-4048

NICE ORIENTAL SERVICE

604.986.8650

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

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

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

AUTOMOTIVE PRE-OCCUPIED

1 BR bsmt, like new, Upper Lonsdale own entry, Dec 15 np ns suit 1, $875 all incl 604-984-7010 1 BR bsmt ste, Upper Lynn Valley, own entry, suits 1, np $700 incl utils & cable 604-988-2561

7010 Personals Lily’s Relaxation Centre AmazingMassage!

Open: 10am-10pm

2007 Volkswagen GTI

2dr, 6spd, red, 62,600kms, sunroof, BCAA inspected, stk#11227A

2008 Jeep Liberty Ltd.

Leather, sunroof, auto, 3.7L V6, loaded, BCAA inspected, #P5677

Internet Sale Price $17,988

Internet Sale Price $23,988

2011 Jeep Rubicon

2005 Chev Colorado Reg Cab 4x2

Internet Sale Price $30,988

Internet Sale Price $9,988

2003 Hummer H2

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8

Internet Sale Price $21,995

Internet Sale Price $36,988

2dr, auto, off road equipment, 4x4, only 5,000kms, stk#11184A

1 owner, 57,350kms, red, auto, 5 cyl, BCAA inspected, #11283A

2 BDRM, $1275 + utils, g/l, great garden, f/p, reno, quiet upper Lynn, n/s, Dec 1 604-985-8593 2 BDRM large Bsmt Suite on quiet Lower Lonsdale North Van St. $1150. Available Immediately.

Call 604-983-8518 for viewing.

2 BR beautiful garden level, W.Van, 4 appl, f/p, Dec 1, ns, $1290 + 1/2 util. 604-921-7281.

2 BR + Den, $2000. Dundarave W Van, new, garden level, own nice yard, gourmet kitchen, d/w, w/d. Avail now. 778-322-1688 2 BR & den Dec.1, recent reno garden suite, Lower Lonsdale, 1,000 sf, priv entry/yard, wd, fp, NS NP, $1325 incl 604-990-6730 2 BR, Edgemont, 1200sf, private, quiet, w/d, d/w, n/s, cat ok, $1400 incl utils, 2 adults 604-725-5832 2 BR garden level, new paint, Princess Park, quiet, wd, ns, np, $1200+utils, call 604-980-5152 3 BR grnd flr ste, 1500 sf, Grand Blvd area, d/w, f/p, $1850 incls cable, net, ns np 604-626-1626 3BDRM/1BTH Ground Level Suite w/ View (North Vancouver) $1,850/month incl. hydro, gas, cable and wireless internet. Above ground bright, clean 3 bedroom suite with great view. 1500sqft with insuite washer/dryer, fireplace, dishwasher.

Available December 1st. Cats OK. Non-Smoking. Call: (604) 789-2414

2BDRM/1BTH BRAND NEW SUITE Beautiful suite with private entrance and alarm system. The suite has marble and hardwood floors with radiant in floor heating. Full kitchen and bathroom with granite counter top and private in suite Laundry. Ample street parking available. Located on bus route. Utilities, cable and wi-fi included. Available December 1st.

No Pets/No Smoking $1,350 Monthly Call: (604) 218-3200

6605

Townhouses Rent

2 BR large quiet, nr Edgemont, 1.5 bath, deck by stream, 5 appls, fp, ns, cat ok. 604-922-9400 LARGE 2 BR, 1 bath, nr Cap Suspension Bridge, quiet bldg, private rear court yard. NOW, n/s, n/p Ref’s, $1400, 604-250-1522

6620

Warehouse/ Commercial

705 WEST 15th North Van. 4,000 sq ft up and down office warehouse. Call 604-684-5133

Yellow, 50,900 miles, leather, sunroof, awesome, BCAA inspected, stk#P5657A

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $400 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

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Taurus April 20-May 20: Don’t start anything new before Dec. 13, especially in finances, investments, debt, lifestyle changes or intimate commitments.

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Gemini May 21-June 20: Start nothing before Dec. 13 – instead, focus on past or ongoing ventures, particularly in relationships, relocation, litigation, agreements, negotiations, contracts and dealings with the public. Tuesday begins a month in which all these matters will be emphasized. Your thoughts/ desires might turn to an old flame or “ex.” But this link holds dangers: domestic friction, urges to end it, his/her “domination attitude,” etc. On the other hand, a great opportunity, perhaps to find a retreat, or land a government or institutional link/permission, could arise from a past contact.

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Romance beguiles midweek. That month of work begins seriously Friday/Saturday. Bosses are tense, but you succeed!

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: A month of romance, pleasure, adventure, creativity and speculation begins Tuesday – you’ll ride a winning streak! But stick to former or ongoing attractions – brand new loves, though they can flame and pulse hot, will – long-term – be busts.

As if to nudge you the right way, an old flame will return, in actuality or in your thoughts. Start nothing new, in business or love, before Dec. 13. (And DO NOT start a new creative work – its ending would elude you.) Settle into home midweek: all’s fine, kids are sweet, friends happy, thoughts good. Romance grows Friday, teeters Saturday.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Tuesday triggers a month of domestic, security, real estate, foundational, gardening, nature, nutrition, stomach and soul concerns. All these matters face delays, indecision and “backwardation” now to Dec. 13. During these few weeks “manna from the past” can occur. You might face a splendid opportunity to “redo” your home situation, to re-align children’s direction or education, or to purchase a residence (perhaps in a foreign country) that you have already seen/wanted.

But DON’T begin brand new projects; don’t purchase a newly glimpsed home, start new renovations, etc.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: An active, busy, communicative, restless, travel-prone month begins Tuesday (and more solidly, earnestly Thursday night). Unfortunately, a period of delay, indecision and confusion also begins this week, lasting to Dec. 13. DON’T begin important projects before then, especially in travel and communications – e.g., avoid a new mail-order venture, installing new telephones or office equipment, etc. Travel only to revisit, not to new places (except for rest, e.g., a week on the Cuban beach). A former friend might return – it’s not a big thing. Chase money Wednesday/Thursday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: The month ahead emphasizes money: earnings, buying/selling, possessions, and memorization or rote learning. Until Dec. 13, start nothing new in these (or any) areas.

Guard against mistakes, slowdowns, supply shortages and missed meetings. Have a “Plan B” ready in money areas. Contact former clients. A sensual relationship might begin. While pleasant, even deeply gratifying, this bond is unlikely to last unless she/he reappears from your past (now to mid-December). Lie low, rest Sunday eve to Tuesday eve. Your charisma and energy surge midweek. Work safely Saturday.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Sunday to Tuesday bring you optimism, hope – and for good reason.

Tuesday begins a month of higher energy, charisma and popularity. This would usually be a great time to start important projects and make your mark on the world. But until Dec. 13 the only long-term success will involve projects or relationships resurrected from the past. Ongoing ventures are also fine, but be patient with them, and protect them from delays, supply shortages and “new ideas.” A former mate might appear soon. Rest, recuperate and contemplate midweek. Your energy surges Thursday night onward.

Nov. 20 - 26, 2011 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: A month of quietude, rest, contemplation, of sweet solitude, begins Tuesday. (Take hopeful, ambitious action Sunday night to Tuesday.) Your timing is great – just as you slow down, so too does the world – until Dec. 13. (In other words, you’re not missing anything important.)

Before that time, start nothing major in any arena.

This is a splendid time to get a physical, to revisit a hospital, institution, large corporation or government, to re-apply for aid or permission. Hopes and friendly meetings arise midweek. Retreat Friday/Saturday: your home (and heart?) need care.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The month ahead brings friends, parties, entertainment, happiness, optimism and wish fulfillment! However, until Dec. 13 only ongoing people, things and projects – or those reprised from the past – will succeed. Don’t start anything new before that date. A former lover, flirter or affectionate friend might return. You’re attracted to former groups – give them a call. You could start a short, hot fling with someone from your past. Is it fair to him/her? Monday/Tuesday are mellow, gently loving, wise. Be ambitious midweek – bosses like you! Happiness, friends, Friday/Saturday!

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Tuesday starts a month of ambition, prestige and status concerns, and relations with VIPs, bosses and parents. Start nothing new, especially in these zones, before Dec. 13. Protect ongoing ventures and projects from delays, confusion, mistakes, indecision, supply shortages and missed appointments. Have a “Plan B” ready. Don’t believe promises, especially from Virgo or Gemini. A position, client, VIP or employer from the past could hold the ticket to success. Monday/Tuesday are mysterious, sexy: dig deep for answers. Wisdom, gentle love arise midweek. Be ambitious late week. timstephens@shaw.ca

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45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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8193

Oil Tank Removal

20 yrs interior painting Great quality for great price!

References Available 604-722-6133 email: grz_gol@yahoo.ca

For walls only includes 2 coats of top quality paint. No payment until job done. Over 20 years exp.

For free est. contact Deal Directly with Painter Call Larry at 604-961-4391

MARK GRIFFITHS Painting Co. Affordable Quality.

Locally Owned & Operated.

References • Insured

604-925-4330 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $108. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 A MAGIC TOUCH PAINTING FALL DISCOUNT INTERIOR PAINTING Top Quality & Service.

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QUICK RESPONSE Painting & Pressure Washing. 25 yrs exp.

604-551-4267 or 604-987-8159 SAM’S PAINTING Quick & Affordable, Int/ext North Shore Co. 778-319-2690 ★ STAFFORD & SON ★ WINTER RATES! Interior/Ext. Top quality work. 604-809-3842

8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

ALL-PRO OIL TANK REMOVAL

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

778-223-8265

• Sunrooms • Aluminum patio/deck covers • Aluminum roof • Glass railings • Aluminum fencing • Auto gates Free Estimates 604-521-2688

Plumbing

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Buying or Renting, find a great place to call home.

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Plumbing

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

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Plumbing Ltd

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8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

Supreme 1 Home Renovations

Quality crafted reno’s done right. Kitchens, baths, tiling hardwood, additions, basement suites. 20 yrs exp.

A-1 JOB by Arms & Minds Renos Carpentry cabinets, doors, finishing,

DELBROOK

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

flooring, drywall, painting 761-7745

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors. 604-521-1567 www.vanderloorenovations.ca

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000 GLOBAL PLUMBING Lic. Plumber/Gas fitter, $70/hr,

24/7. 604-987-7473, 604-721-6075,

LARTER PLUMBING Heating & Gas Ltd. Richard Larter 604-984-7814 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

Power Washing

CLEARVIEW MAINTENANCE SERVICE 20 15 yrs of Service on the North Shore!

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

On Site

Interiors Kitchens Bathrooms

HEISE CONSTRUCTION & Renos. Kitchens, baths, etc North Shore based Mike 604-728-1458

MATCO DESIGN - Renovations

FREE LIFETIMEOFF WARRANTY 15% (if bookedPLUS before Feb. 15/10)

15% OFF 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS

604-929-7133 Flat Roofing Roofing • •Flat • Cedar Shingles Shakes • Asphalt • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance • Roof Maintenance

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8250

Roofing

NORTH VANCOUVER YOUR HOME ROOFING

NO HST!

til Nov. 30 • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs

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Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

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

Loads from $30 each Please call David

DALTON TRUCKING LTD. BINS & DISPOSAL

Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES

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25 Years in Business 25 Years workmanship warranty A

604-984-9004 604-984-6560

#1 Roofing Company in BC

604-588-0833

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24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

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WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ★ ★ ★ ★

TREEWORKS

15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

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CALL SUKH free est.

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

8295

Snow Removal

PLOWING as low as 50 www.TCAplowing.ca $

778-229-9480

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. 604-761-6079 www.stuccocontracting.com

8309 All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding.

Fully insured & WCB

www.treeworksonline.ca Call 604 291-7778 or 604 787-5915

“We Keep you Dry”

We also provide professional ‘Blown in Insulation’

Tree Services

Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

DISPOSAL BINS: All bins are $149 + dump fees. 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

604.980.1058

8315

604-512-7471

Residential • Commercial • All Roofing Systems

Licensed/Certified Installers • Insured

FREE EST. NO HST!

QUALIFIED Carpenter, 25 yrs exp., renos/repairs, insured, WCB, good rates, refs. James (604) 788-8863

Rubbish Removal

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M&T PROJECTS renos, decks, kitchens, baths, interior/exterior WCB Insured. 604-537-3632 NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION. Additions & renos. Quality work.

25+ years exp. 604-936-0404

8255

Serving our Community for over 25 Years

Don’t get caught by the rain!

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John Pratt: 604-763-6423

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STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES LTD.

• Int/ext water damage repair • Vinyl & composite sundecks • 35yrs exp. / North Shore Co.

LIONS GATE ROOFING

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atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

We Repair Leaky Homes & Condos

Roofing

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

onsiterenovations.com Mike Getzlaf 604 351 9316

8250

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$60/HR. Specializing in Plumbing, Gas, Hot Water Tanks. 24/7.

CJ’s Plumbing 604-440-6016

Doug Robinson 604-985-4604

8220

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SEASONAL EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE

8240

Tiling

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Call John 604.916.2305

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8325

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(40 yrs exp)

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8335

Window Cleaning

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A52 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 20, 2011

Don’t take our word for it...

The All New 2011

TAKE THEIRS Finance

Cash purchase, own it from

$23,700 0% - 1,000 + 500 22,700 For 36 months

Cash savings

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BEST NEW FAMILY CAR (under $30,000)

Exterior Design

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Best of the Best

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$23,795 - 1,500 22,295

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For 48 months

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Best “SUV/CUV (under $40,000)” and overall Car of the Year.

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Offer(s) available on all new 2011 and 2012 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by November 30, 2011. Dealers may sell for less. Some conditions apply. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Offers are subject to change and may be extended without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicle images shown may include optional accessories and upgrades. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, down payment and dealer administration fees. Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. ! Model shown includes optional accessories and may not appear exactly as shown. "Every eligible contestant automatically wins a prize of $500 up to $10,000 towards the purchase or lease of any new 2011 or 2012 Kia vehicle, plus one lucky winner will be randomly selected to win $25,000 at the conclusion of the contest. Contest ends January 3, 2012. No purchase necessary to enter. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s licence, who have reached the age of majority in the province of their residence. Odds of winning vary per prize. Potential prize recipients must correctly answer a skill-testing question. Other restrictions apply, please see your participating Kia dealer for complete contest rules. **0% purchase financing is available on all 2011 and 2012 Kia models on approved credit (OAC). Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for details. Representative financing example based on 2012 Sorento (SR75BC) with a selling price of $28,245, financed at 0% APR for 60 months. Includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650. Monthly payments equal $471 with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. Cost of borrowing is $0, for a total obligation of $28,245. Financing example includes a $1,250 loan credit (includes $500 loan credit and $750 loyalty bonus¥). Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing, PPSA ($79) and dealer fees are excluded. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. !“Don’t Pay For 90 Days” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2011 and 2012 models on approved credit (OAC) (Sportage/Sorento/Sedona/Borrego excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. ††FlexChoice Financing for 36-, 48- and 60-month terms on approved credit through TD Financing Services is available at participating dealerships to qualified retail customers on select new 2011 and 2012 Kia vehicles. Taxes on the full negotiated purchase price are payable at the beginning of the contract term, resulting in higher payments than payments taxed on a periodic basis, and are not reflected in advertised payments. The following terms apply to TD Financing Services contracts. Vehicles are financed over a 36-, 48- or 60-month term with payments amortized over a term of up to 96 months and the pre-determined residual balance payable at the end of the contract. At contract’s end, customers have the choice of: (i) returning their vehicle through a Kia dealership with no further obligations (except payment of a $199 return fee and excess wear and tear, mileage and similar charges if exceeding 24,000 km per year allowance); (ii) financing the remaining balance for the rest of the amortization period at then-current standard rates; or (iii) paying the residual balance indicated on the bill of sale in full. Some conditions apply. FlexChoice Financing offered by TD in Quebec is subject to different terms and conditions. All advertised FlexChoice Financing offers are TD offers. Delivery and destination fees (up to $1,650) are included. Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage, wear and tear charges, any retailer administration fees and other applicable fees and charges are not included. FlexChoice Financing is provided on approved credit through TD Financing Services. Your Option Date is set out on your TD Financing Services Payment Advantage Loan Certificate (the "Certificate"), which contains the terms and conditions governing your Return Value Option. If you exercise your Return Value Option, a return fee of $199 must be paid by you (not applicable in the province of Quebec) and you will be responsible for excess kilometre charges, excess wear and tear, and any other amounts as specified in your Certificate. The remaining loan balance will be subject to then-applicable TD Financing Services rates and fees. Retailers may sell for less. See participating retailers for complete details. Representative example based on 2012 Sportage (SP551C)/2012 Rio5 (RO551C) with a purchase price of $23,645/$15,550, financed at 2.49%/2.9% APR over 48 months with $0 down, bi-weekly payments of $152/$113 for a cost of borrowing of $1,616/$1,209 and a total obligation of $24,761/$16,759, including delivery and destination fees ($1,650/$1,455) and a $500 FlexChoice credit (2012 Sportage). Taxes, licence, insurance, registration, excess mileage, wear and tear charges, any administration or other applicable fees or charges are not included. Dealer may sell for less. See dealer for details. ! Cash purchase price for 2011 Optima (OP541B) is $22,450 and includes a cash credit of $1,000 based on an MSRP of $23,450. Includes delivery and destination fees of $1,455. Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing, PPSA ($79) and dealer fees are excluded. Available at participating dealers. ‡Loan credit for 2012 Kia Sorento LX AT (SR75BC) is $1,250 (includes $500 loan credit and $750 loyalty bonus¥), and is available on purchase financing only on approved credit (OAC). Loan credit varies by model and trim. ¥Loyalty Bonus offer available on 2012 Kia Sorento/2011 Optima Hybrid at a value of $750/$1,250 for any current Kia owners towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012MY Sorento/2011MY Optima Hybrid. Loyalty Bonus offer applicable to cash purchase, lease and purchase financing only before November 30, 2011. Offer is transferrable within same household only (must provide proof of address). Limit of one bonus per customer or household. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. ±Competitive Bonus offer available on the purchase or lease of new 2011 Optima Hybrid models at a value of $1,000 (deducted before tax) for owners of any current competitive hybrid vehicle with proof of ownership. See dealer for eligibility of competitive vehicles and full program details.

Certain restrictions apply. Offer is transferrable within same household (must provide proof of address). Limit of one bonus per customer or household. Offer not combinable with any other loyalty/conquest offers. Offer ends November 30, 2011. >ECO-Credit for 2011 Optima Hybrid is $1,000 and is applicable to the purchase or lease of a new 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. Available at participating dealers. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. »2011 Optima Hybrid awarded the Guinness Book of World Records for the Lowest Fuel Consumption in a hybrid gasoline vehicle while driving through all 48 adjoining U.S. states. !Highway/city fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. °The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned

by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program and $750 Kia Mobility Program. See dealer for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia Canada is the official automotive sponsor of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada). KIA and FlexChoice are trademarks of Kia Motors Corporation.

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