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Ship protesters demand truth from military Sister of vanished priest comes to NV to plead for justice in torture case Benjamin Alldritt balldritt@nsnews.com

SCORES of demonstrators gathered at the City of North Vancouver’s pier Saturday to protest the presence of the Chilean naval training ship Esmeralda.

The tall ship’s visit is part of a seven-month training cruise for the navy cadets on board, but its appearance has also been an opportunity for Chilean Canadians and human rights activists to protest against the Chilean navy.

Critics say the military has not gone far enough to acknowledge that more than 100 political prisoners were beaten, raped and tortured on board the Esmeralda during the military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet.

“We want to let them know there can be no reconciliation unless there is justice for the victims of the torture that happened on the ship,” said Luis Alarcon, one of the protest organizers. “All those officers who committed these crimes remain at large. We want a judge to bring them to justice and face charges for the suffering.”

Alarcon’s group was joined at the waterfront by members of Amnesty International and the Raging Grannies. They displayed signs, sang, chanted, See Ship page 3

Owner fights for dog’s life in court following attack Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

A woman described to a North Vancouvre court on Friday the horror of watching her five-year-old shih tzu be attacked in her front yard by a much larger dog and then get carried off in its mouth.

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EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Hunter Smith practises his jumps in the waters of Indian Arm ahead of the Covert Wake Jam B.C. wakeboarding championship being held Aug. 12-14 at Deep Cove. The competition is expected to draw entrants from across the province.

Shamim Shirkhodaei, who lives on Chelsea Court in the British Properties, told Judge William Rodgers her neighbour’s akita Max attacked her dog Sasha, then ran off with the small dog in his mouth.

“I was running and following him and screaming for help,” she said.

“I was seeing my dog being killed by another dog” Shirkhodaei said once the larger dog neared its own property, the dog’s owner ran over and pried its jaws open, allowing Sasha to be freed.

“I ran toward Sasha and held him in my arms,” said Shirkhodaei.

It wasn’t until she got home and prepared to take Sasha to the vet that she saw how badly her dog had been injured.

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Ship captain avoids taking sides From page 1

unfurled a large banner that read “Esmeralda Torture Ship” and attempted to speak with the two young officers guarding the entrance to the pier.

“I tried to talk to them just now, but it fell on deaf ears,” Alarcon said. “They don’t want to hear anything or take our information pamphlet. That’s their orders, I guess. We don’t condemn them; they are very young. When Pinochet overthrew our democratic government, these kids weren’t even born. It’s not about the crew or the officers on the ship right now. We are protesting against the ship as a symbol of the military.”

Twenty-nine navy and police officers were indicted for the kidnapping, torture and murder of Michael Woodward, an Anglo-Chilean priest believed to have died aboard the Esmeralda. Earlier this year, however, charges were dropped against 19 of them, leaving only junior officers to face lesser charges.

Woodward’s sister Patricia, 73, was also at the pier, having travelled from her home in Spain to take part in protests here and in Victoria.

“I do it because the navy has still not recognized what happened to the people on the Esmeralda,” she said. “They know there was torture, that’s commonly known, but they won’t take responsibility for the crimes as an institution. They say it was a bunch of louts who came aboard and decided to torture people who were against them. They say it was organized by a small group of people, but it wasn’t; it was planned well before.”

Woodward has spent decades trying to piece together what happened to her brother, whose body has never been found. Some details have been uncovered, she said, through the court case.

“My brother was taken from his house and taken to a university and tortured in a swimming pool,” she said. “Then he was taken to the war academy and was tortured there so badly they decided to take him to the Esmeralda and leave him there. He died on the Esmeralda, assassinated by the navy.”

Woodward said the dropping of the charges in her brother’s case was “absolutely degrading” and has filed an appeal with Chile’s supreme court. In the meantime, she continues to haunt the Esmeralda’s voyages, joining protests whenever it arrives in port.

“My brother was killed for his beliefs,” she said, “for trying to help people and help with unions. He thought of other people before himself. He didn’t actually think anything was going to happen to him. I secretly think my brother, who was a very good person, would probably have said ‘Forget about them; they didn’t know what they were doing.’ But I think it’s important if you’re in human rights — and I’ve been working in Amnesty (International) since the ’60s — to accuse them and sentence them, or else this can be done all over again.”

The officers guarding the Esmeralda said they would not be giving any interviews and referred all questions to the Chilean consulate. Phone calls and emails to the consulate were not returned.

However, when questioned by the North Shore News during a formal reception that evening, Captain William Corthorn refused to confirm or deny that any abuses had ever taken place aboard the Esmeralda. His business, he said, was strictly the operation of the ship and the training of young officers.

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PATRICIA Woodward, whose brother Michael is believed to have died aboard the Esmeralda at the hands of the Chilean navy, appeared in North Vancouver Saturday to protest the military’s continued denial of the atrocities that took place on the ship.

North Van man claims police harassment

Winner of suit against WVPD threatens to sue Mounties Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

A North Shore man who previously won a lawsuit against the West Vancouver police for being wrongfully arrested says he plans to sue the North Vancouver RCMP for what he alleges was a similar recent incident.

Don Sipes, 49, said he was walking back from his job as a janitor in Lower Lonsdale on the afternoon of July 29 and was crossing the street near the 7-11 on Chesterfield Avenue when a police officer doing patrols in the area ran over and told him he’d been jaywalking.

Sipes said the officer asked for his name. But after he provided it, Sipes said the officer’s demeanor changed dramatically.

“He flipped out,” alleged Sipes. “He said ‘I know exactly who you are, and I’m aware of your political views concerning the police, and if you give me any of

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your usual garbage today, you’re going to jail.’”

In 2009, the West Vancouver Police Department was forced to pay Sipes an undisclosed sum of damages after a provincial court judge ruled he had been illegally arrested as he was walking down the street in January 2006.

In her decision, the judge criticized the police, saying Sipes was arrested “without any grounds at all.”

Sipes said at the time he had been repeatedly harassed

by West Vancouver police because of the way he looks.

Sipes said after hearing what he took to be a threat, he told the North Vancouver officer that he was going to walk away unless he was under arrest.

The officer then told Sipes he was under arrest — for obstructing a police officer.

Sipes said the officer later told him he could get off with only a warning if he would “co-operate and change your attitude.”

“I basically insisted on being arrested at that point,” said Sipes. “If he arrests me, he arrests me.”

Sipes was taken to the RCMP detachment and released under a promise to appear.

Sipes said he doesn’t yet know if Crown prosecutors will approve the charge. But either way, he said he’s planning to sue the RCMP for false arrest. “I have to stick up for my rights,” he said. “I’m so sick and tired

of this.”

Sipes said he doesn’t go out of his way to antagonize the police. “I’m scared of the police,” he said. “I try to avoid them.”

“How many jaywalking tickets do you think they give out in North Vancouver in a year?” he asked.

“They don’t like me,” he said. “I have long hair.”

In the previous West Vancouver incident, Sipes also won a police complaint he filed with then-Police Complaint Commissioner Dirk Ryneveld determining that the West Vancouver officer who arrested Sipes had abused his authority — for which he received a verbal reprimand.

But Sipes said he has no plans to file a police complaint this time, because he thinks it’s a waste of time.

Corp. Richard De Jong, spokesman for the North Vancouver RCMP, confirmed that a “lone male” was observed jaywalking in Lower Lonsdale on the afternoon of July 29 and was “advised he could be charged with obstruction.”

De Jong said he couldn’t comment on further details on the incident because of privacy concerns.

He said police officers will often target jaywalking as part of special campaigns aimed at traffic violations.

In those campaigns, he said, “They usually hand out a dozen tickets and warnings.”

“I saw blood all over my jacket,” she said. “I started screaming and crying.”

Sasha later died of the injuries, despite a vet’s efforts to save the pet.

The court hearing is being held to determine the fate of the akita Max, who had been in the custody of the SPCA on doggie death row since West Vancouver animal control officers seized it several days after the incident on Dec. 26 last year.

The municipality has asked the judge for an order to have the dog destroyed. Prosecutor Don Howieson said it’s an issue of public safety.

But Max’s owner, Shelly Alvarado, is asking the judge to spare her dog, saying it is not a threat to people and can be controlled.

Shirkhodaei tearfully told the judge she had never had a problem with Sasha before around other dogs. “He was really friendly,” she said.

In contrast, she said, she frequentlysawMaxroamingthe neighbourhood unsupervised, defecating in other people’s yards. Shirkhodaei said seeing Max on the loose made her apprehensive.

Another neighbour, Erdmute Schendel, also described how she heard a “horrible shriek, a sound of terror” on the day Sasha was attacked, and saw Max run from the direction of the Shirkhodaeis’ driveway with a small dog in its mouth.

Schendel said she often saw Max running around the neighbourhood and through other people’s yards without supervision. Schendel said she had a conversation with Alvarado shortly after the family got Max. “‘You realize they are hunting dogs,’” she recalled telling Alvarado. “‘You have to really make sure this dog gets trained properly because they can be dangerous.’”

Schendel also recalled talking to Alvarado about allowing Max to roam the neighbourhood. “I did tell her that if he was allowed to run around like that, there could be an accident one day,” she said.

But another former neighbour, Nicola Harte, described Max as a “playful” dog, who wasn’t aggressive.

“Nobody was afraid of the dog,” she said.

Defence lawyer Emmet Duncan said he will call Alvarado and dog behavioural expert Gary Gibson to testify when the case resumes.

In the interim, Max has been sprung from the pound on $2,500 bail, with conditions that the dog must be kept on its own property in a securely gated and locked enclosure.

Shirkhodaei is also suing Alvarado in small claims court for Sasha’s veterinary bills.

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Grow-op uncovered on failed development

WVPD seizes pot plants from Evelyn site CRIMINALS appear to have found a use for the as-yet-undeveloped Evelyn Drive property in West Vancouver: growing marijuana.

A West Vancouver police officer caught a whiff of the illegal plants while responding to a traffic collision at the nearby Taylor Way-Keith Road intersection July 30.

“While conducting her investigation, she smelled a strong odour of pungent marijuana,” said Cpl. Jag Johal, a West Vancouver police spokesman.

Two other officers arrived with a police dog to help search the area. The investigators found 10 plants growing in containers hidden behind some trees on an undeveloped lot.

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While he said the empty land wasn’t really a concern for police, they do keep tabs on who might be making use of the fenced-off real estate.

“Any time you have a site like that, it’s going to attract visitors,” he said. “We are most certainly aware of it. We make routine patrols of the area and you will see us around with our dogs.”

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HHH August. Time to pack up the tent, the cooler, camp stove, the smartphone and laptop and head out into the wilderness.

Or . . . maybe not quite so fast.

Although wireless Internet is being offered at an increasing number of parks across the country, a recent survey suggests many of us in B.C. are content to keep our parks off the grid. We hope it stays that way.

Parks have been around a long time, places where we go to experience “wonder, reverence, the feeling that one is nearer the mystery of things” as Canada’s first parks commissioner described them. For just as long, our parks have faced threats — from logging, development interests and shrinking government coffers. Now add to that list wireless Internet.

With an increasingly urbanized

population, it’s tempting to see WiFi as just another park amenity — like showers, interpretive stations and barbecue pits. To think that way would be a mistake.

There are few places left in the modern world that are free from the electronic clutter that occupies the rest of our lives. Parks are among them.

When we turn off the smartphones and computers, we are forced to look up and do something we used to do more of — see the world around us, or talk face to face with each other.

Many of our most vivid childhood experiences happen outdoors. It’s doubtful that an app on the iPhone will offer that kind of memory.

We’re with those who still prefer to heed the call of the wild rather than the call of the Wi-Fi when we head off into nature.

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Don’t whitewash a dark history

Dear Editor: To go or not to go . . .

The arrival of the Chilean training vessel Esmeralda has given rise to some controversy: whether to forget the past and celebrate the arrival of a beautiful, historic sailing ship with its young crew or to refuse to visit it in protest (Torture Ship Visit Ignites Protest, North Shore News, Aug. 3).

Historic. That’s where the problem begins. Can we truly forget the history when, for many people, that history includes the indelible pain of the imprisonment, torture and murder of friends, family,

loved ones — approximately 150 men and women — some of whom never returned?

Is it possible even for us, not closely involved, to ignore the dehumanization that occurred there — of the victims, but also of the torturers? Can we pretend that those inflicting the torture could be considered normal people?

If it were here and now, would we want justice, or would we just let it go? We expect our justice system never to give up the search for the criminals who harm us. Can we expect less for the victims of those terrible days of violence in Chile in 1973?

If we do not object, can we hope that there will ever be the peace and justice in the world we say we desire?

If we stand by, we become complicit in such acts.

Although my first impulse was to go and admire the craftsmanship of the vessel, to enjoy the enthusiasm of the students, my conscience says: “No,” in no uncertain terms.

If we accept dissimulation and impunity, it will never be possible to move on.

Victoria Bakich North Vancouver

Critics who trash waste incineration need filling in

Dear Editor: I managed an EFW — Energy from Waste — project for 14 months in Ontario, and everything I learned from projects around the world fits the views of Prof. Andrew Weaver (Climate Scientist Defends Incinerators, North Shore News, Aug 3), who, like me, strongly favours EFW over landfill. However, I would add several points to his argument.

Asian and European EFWs exist not just for their energy production, but because modern EFW facilities have less net environmental impact than modern landfills. Modern EFWs are so clean that some are in the middle of towns for district heating.

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sacrificing land for landfills, which carry a 1,000-year risk of contaminating groundwater. They know that burying burnable solid waste is unsustainable. Metro’s post-diversion waste is 1.5 million tonnes per year.

That means land filling this is equivalent to burying 1.5 million barrels of oil, worth $100 million plus annually, plus the fuel to truck it to Cache Creek. This is insane.

An EFW, once built, can be modernized as environmental technology advances. Typical EFWs reduce the volume of material going to a landfill by about 85 per cent. Think of the extension in the life of existing landfills and the reduced trucking.

The major ash product from the typical mass burn plant, bottom ash, is non-toxic and does not emit

greenhouse gases like landfills — although a hazardous materials landfill may be needed for the small volume of fly ash it produces, depending on the technology used.

Activist Ben West’s comments, in my opinion, are inaccurate. We do know what is in our solid waste — we analyse that extensively on a regular basis and would do so again in designing an EFW. Contrary to West’s claim, “a third of what comes out of the incinerator” does not go to landfill unless you measure it by weight — by volume, it is about 15 per cent, and bottom ash is useful for day cover in landfills and for other products.

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By The Book Can Be Costly, North Shore News, Aug. 3).

However, we want to correct his belief that ICBC uses some sort of arbitrary logic to get all parties involved to pay. In fact, in 95 per cent of crashes only one party is found liable.

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Trimming fat won’t come without pain Just Asking

Elizabeth James “(Toronto) City councillors woke up to find themselves doing the same thing as the day before and the day before that: examining a list of proposed cutbacks and then listening to a procession of interest groups explain why those cuts would be a disaster.”

Marcus Gee, Globe and Mail, July 20

ARE election-poised councillors and staff in our three North Shore communities watching what is happening in the City of Toronto?

If not, perhaps they should, because the administration of stop-

the-gravy-train Mayor Rob Ford is in one serious pickle; if Lower Mainland municipalities are not careful, they’ll end up in the same predicament.

Faced with the need to live up to his bombastic election promises that he would cut waste without cutting services, Ford did what all good politicians do, he ordered a study. Predictably, this expensive strategy backfired.

Because, as Globe and Mail columnist Marcus Gee wrote, “City council committees have balked at making the cuts set out in a series of reports from KPMG consultants.”

No kidding. And Toronto councillors are not even facing an election come November.

In brief, no-one wants to take responsibility for making the cuts Ford said would not hurt.

To understand what is really wrong with this picture, we must return to the opening quote: Councillors were “listening to a procession of interest groups explain why those cuts (suggested by KPMG) would be a disaster.”

Moving westward, those interest groups are thee and me.

If we object to neverending tax increases, and want to avoid the Torontosyndrome, the effort to establish affordable priorities must be a joint exercise between taxpayers and governments.

So how about fleshing out some of the suggestions I made last week?

Let’s say the North Shore had a single, ninemember council: a mayor, two councillors from each of the three communities plus

one elected to represent our interests to TransLink, and another to sit on the Metro board.

Each North Shore community would have specific representation, and citizen-election of the two regional positions would eliminate a mayor’s need to “take off (his/her) council hat when sitting at the GVRD table,” as former mayor Don Bell once said.

That’s the easiest part, solved by reducing the number of North Shore seats up for grabs in the 2014 local elections.

From here on, things become more difficult.

First, the new council would need only one city manager, one chief financial officer, one legal advisor — in fact, only one head of each department throughout the organization.

The next move must be to streamline non-exempt staffing — unfortunate, because this means cutting jobs.

Region-wide, there seems to be general agreement that people want taxation and spending stabilized without service cuts.

So given that salaries and benefits typically account for more than 75 per cent of municipal spending, whether or not unions plan to balk at zero per cent increases during 2012 contract negotiations, that page of the budget is the first place to look for efficiencies.

In the last census, the combined North Shore population was approaching 185,000. It seems to make sense, therefore, to examine per-capita staffing levels in well-run, similarly sized

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In many cases, DRLs are somewhat dimmer than headlights, and without headlights properly activated, most vehicles do not display any tail lights. This is a dangerous situation that has police officers regularly ticketing drivers for failing to correctly display their lights.

As for police cars, our vehicles have a DRL kill switch for those times when we need to remain difficult to spot, for example, when sneaking up on a house at night during a dangerous situation.

Although officers are not required to activate their DRLs, they are encouraged to do so.

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communities — in or outside B.C. — and to model the new staff contingent along similar lines.

Amalgamation or no, attrition by voluntary job-sharing, by normal retirement or via persuasive early-retirement packages is by far the preferred way to reduce unaffordable staffing levels, so that demographic trends and a transition period of three years can soften the blow.

That said, this phase will not be without upsetting decent people who are guilty of nothing more than voting to support their unions’ demands for generous salary-benefit packages.

The next topic on the dartboard is that of council policies and bylaws.

General rule: If a bylaw cannot be enforced, or if the dubious wisdom of evolving staffs and councils cannot decide on appropriate wording, erase it from the books and agendas.

Specifically, District of North Vancouver residents cannot afford to waste any more money on decades-long discussions and staff reports about tree bylaws – especially when council’s July decision was to boot its vote on the subject down the road to beyond the November election.

Next: How about our councils commission an auditor to examine the hidden costs — legal or otherwise — that arise when arbitrators overturn official council policies covering employer-employee agreements?

That’s it for now, except to say that reactions to my earlier comments on firefighter-paramedic issues have pointed me in some interesting directions which I hope to discuss later this month.

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The B.C. Motor Vehicle Act Regulations allow these DRLs to be illuminated but do not require it. There exists no provision in the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act under which police can ticket someone for failing to have DRLs. In numerous worldwide studies, these lights have been proven to enhance road safety only marginally. They are of greatest proven benefit in Scandinavian countries, where their positive effects are roughly three times those observed elsewhere. This is because ambient light levels during winter in northern countries are generally low even during the day, meaning DRLs do more enhance a vehicle’s visibility.

Scandinavian countries were among the first to mandate their use.

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Late summer snow a danger to hikers La Nina snowpack can be deadly, warn rescuers

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AT a time when mid-August heat would normally be the biggest threat to North Shore hikers, rescuers are warning the public to be wary of snow.

Most years, the trails on the mountains are clear by mid-July, said Tim Jones, spokesman for North Shore Rescue, but on a trip up Seymour earlier this week he watched hikers in shorts and running shoes tackling trails covered in a thick layer of hard, icy snow.

“We’ve had fatalities in this kind of weather before,” said Jones. “They’ll ascend a steep snow slope and then they’ll descend it and that’s when they’ll slip and fall and go several hundred feet.”

“Knock on wood, we’ve been very lucky (this year). But I was astounded yesterday by the number of people who were hiking, totally unprepared, totally oblivious.”

He described the conditions as “full winter,” adding that any rescue crews would use crampons, poles and ropes.

Another factor to look out for is the rising water level in streams swollen by runoff, especially later in the day after the sun melts the snow.

While a stream may be easy to cross in the morning, by late afternoon it could be a raging torrent, said Jones.

Last weekend, two hikers were forced to spend a cold night in the forest after failing to cross a roaring creek near Lynn Headwaters Park.

Metro Vancouver measures the snowpack at Orchid Lake in the Seymour River watershed, which is usually snow-free by sometime in July.

The latest measurements showed 30 centimetres of snow on the ground, said Bill Morrell, spokesman for Metro Vancouver.

While he said the snowpack numbers fluctuate every year, he put this year as in the top three since the region began keeping records in the 1970s.

The icy conditions do have an upside for the Lower Mainland, however, said Morrell. The late-season snow has kept Metro’s reservoir’s up near the 90 per cent mark, well above the two previous years.

“It’s a very nice cushion that gives us great comfort when we get into the August, September of the year, where there’s very low rainfall and very high water demand,” he said.

Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Lundquist said the unseasonably snowy conditions are a result of the cool spring the Lower Mainland experienced this year, followed by a late start to summer. The weather is likely a lingering effect of La Nina ocean current, which tends to bring colder weather to B.C., according to Lundquist.

“It was certainly a delayed snowmelt at the higher elevations, and I think that’s one of the main factors,” he said.

“We saw a very cool spring, then the earlier part of summer was cool, so that delayed the snowmelt in the higher elevations of the North Shore mountains.”

The River Forecast Centre also keeps snowpack data for the area, but stops counting in May, since by that time the site where it takes its measurements is usually snow free, according to a spokesperson.

Region launches park navigator app VISITORS to the North Shore’s regional parks will no longer need a map or a compass to find their way around; all they’ll need is an iPhone.

Metro is touting the navigator as an upgrade over last year’s iParks Explorer, saying it has signficantly improved mapping ability.

“It’s like carrying a complete catalogue of park trail maps in your pocket,” said Gayle Martin, Metro Vancouver’s parks committee chairwoman. “But unlike maps printed on paper, these are automatically updated when new trails are added.”

On the North Shore, iParks can be used at Lynn Headwaters and Capilano River regional parks. It also provides equivalent information for the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.

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Last week, Metro Vancouver announced the release of iParks Navigator, an iPhone app that helps users explore the Lower Mainland’s 22 regional parks. Using the iPhone’s GPS system and a map database, the software directs users to the best routes and park entrances, and guides them along trails. It also includes a search function that allows visitors to select a park based on facilities or activities.

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Soper is hoping that the community will be supportive of The project, which falls under the company’s larger Drive Change campaign, was motivated in part by a story that the project.

“My concern is that we are going to set this all up and it will appeared in the North Shore News about the hundred or so coho that perished mysteriously in the creek July 8, according only be the 12 people who work at the dealership that come,” to the dealership. The fish, whose deaths are still unexplained, said Soper.

“We definitely want as many people to come out and help were discovered by a group of young children who were on an outing with a member of the Pacific Streamkeepers drive the message behind the whole Drive Change campaign, because that message is that it is up to you to drive change, and Federation.

“I use to teach Grade 4, and two years ago at the school it is up to you to make a change.”

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2011 Canadian Little League Championships

Sydney’s Brady Johnston, Cameron Walker, Devon Macdougall and Mitchell Johnston represent Atlantic Canada.

Host team Mount Seymour players Jacob Edmonds, Stefan Biro, Cam Filippone, Triston Matthews and coach Dan Biro gear up for the tournament.

It was a beautiful start for the boys of summer as the 2011 Canadian Little League Championships kicked off Friday at Chris Zuehlke Memorial Park in North Vancouver. More than 150 players, officials, friends and family members gathered under gorgeous sunny skies to enjoy a welcome barbecue and see the six teams representing the various regions of Canada take part in baseball skills competitions. The Tournament media relations co-ordinator excitement level will build Saturday, when the eventual winner is decided, going on to represent Canada at Michele Thomas and tournament co-director Peter Kvarnstrom greet guests. the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Info: www.vancouver2011.ca.

Ontario’s High Park Braves coach and players Louis Rocha, Julian Tymochko, Harley Gollert, Christian Alves and Thomas Mienkowski enjoy the festivities.

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Host team Mount Seymour’s Marshall Hogan takes part in the skills competition.

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TRICIA Edgar (left) and Vivienne Megas are asking North Shore gardeners who have extra fruit on their trees this season to donate it to the North Shore Fruit Tree Project, which will harvest and send the produce to Harvest Project and the Edible Food Project to help out those in need. Info: www.northshorefruittreeproject.com.

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pests and grow plants can be damaging to your garden’s health, so brew wisely, or not at all.

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Todd Major THE use of fish meal, tobacco drenching and all other manner of home-brewed concoctions to enhance soil fertility, control

For the self-sufficient gardener, brewing up homemade concoctions to grow plants may be the only way to grow, but for the rest of us, homemade concoctions have the potential to damage plants, kill soil organisms and cost more than they are worth.

A case in point is the use of homemade sprays and soil drenches made from tobacco juice. For centuries, plantation owners have used liquids made from fermenting or soaked tobacco leaves to control insect pests on their crops. While it may seem like

a good idea to kill pests using organic materials, tobacco juice is highly toxic and hazardous to human and soil insect health. And applying the wrong dose or concentration can actually kill your plants or soil organisms and it may injure you. So please, relegate this idea into the category of “meant well, but not a good idea.”

Compost tea is another one of the homemade brew concoctions that many people insist will bring health and vitality to plants in the garden. One of the main problems with compost tea is the difficulty in brewing up the tea to a consistency and composition that will benefit plants.

Compost tea that is made

too early in the process of decomposition will be full of potentially toxic elements and it may burn plants instead of fertilizing them.

Compost tea made late in the decomposition process will actually leach out all of the valuable nutrients in the compost, leaving you with a pile of soaked and stinking compost that is effectively useless for fertilizing plants.

Another problem with compost tea is how does one go about storing enough compost to use in making the tea and how much work does it take to brew the tea versus simply applying the compost directly to the surface of the planting bed? The answer: it See Fish page 14

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takes less time and effort to simply apply the compost directly to the garden than it does to make the tea.

And after all, who really has time to make tea for the garden when some days we barely have enough time to make a cup of tea for ourselves. Relegate this idea to the category of “just another hippie-guru idea that sounded good but really isn’t.”

Another homemade brew that is favoured by some gardeners, and illegally so, is the use of magnesium, zinc or copper solutions sprayed directly to plants to control pests and diseases. I have seen these products in use at gardens owned by some hobbyists and plant collectors. And I can tell that even though these solutions may work to some extent, such brews are dangerous to all life, highly toxic to skin and eyes and they are illegal to use under environmental pollution laws. Relegate this idea to the category of “simply uninformed and illegal.”

Fish meal and blood meal are commercially available products that are also made in a homemade fashion by some gardeners.

Those products are made from ground up animal or fish parts and packaged in either dry or liquid form.

My belief is that although those products may offer a limited benefit to plants, their individual composition is not accurately known and neither is their source. We don’t know if those products are made from healthy animals, from useful byproducts of animal farming or simply made from all the scrapings on the floor of the slaughterhouse.

Regardless of what they are made from or how they are made, whether they are made industrially or brewed at home, their benefit is limited compared to other alternatives. Relegate this idea to the category of “something my grandfather did during the Depression because there was no other option, but not a good idea today.”

To be fair to the do-it-yourself brewers of homemade garden enhancers, there are a few homemade concoctions made from plant flower parts that may be effective, if they are made using some form of scientific understanding and made by implementing suitable precautions. But for most of us, homemade concoctions that produce a slurry, liquid or powder are simply too dangerous and time consuming to make.

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Todd Major is a journeyman horticulturist, garden designer, writer, consultant and organic horticulture teacher. For advice contact him at stmajor@shaw.ca.

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ONCE in a while I come across an interesting product online.

This summer I came across a great website, www. giftskins.com. After wrapping numerous baby gifts and birthday presents this season I came to appreciate the time and creativity that some people put into their gift giving. The old saying “the wrap makes the first impression” really holds true in some cases and here’s a fun way to make that happen.

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The site is very easy to navigate and products are shipped to Canada usually in three to 14 business days.

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There are a wide variety of designs to choose from.

Giftskins.com has full-time designers that have produced patterns from modern to traditional to funky and fun.

Once you have finished your design you will receive a free, instant proof for you to approve. Many companies charge for the “proof” service but giftskins.com provides this

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about the importance of habitat for birds and other wildlife. Meet at 10 a.m. in the parking lot at Maplewood Flats, 2645 Dollarton Hwy. (two kilometres east of the Iron Workers Second Narrows

Bird Walk: Join the Wild Bird Trust nature walks the second Saturday of the month. The focus for this Saturday, Aug. 13 is learning

as a complimentary service.

You may also choose from many ensemble pieces such as invitations and envelopes if you wish.

All orders are backed by a quality guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with your order they will fix it to your satisfaction at no charge. Wrapping rolls are 19.75 inches by 76.75 inches which is enough to wrap three medium-size gifts. Each roll is US$14.95 plus shipping (approximately US$5 extra).

The only glitch for Canadian customers is that you will have to phone in your Canadian postal code as their web system will not accept Canadian codes.

The company’s toll-free number is 1-866-981-8128.

They also recommend that you register before placing an order.

This is a wonderful way to surprise that special recipient on their birthday or anniversary.

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the sod, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Loutet Farm, 14th Street at Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. $5 admission.

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Edible Garden Group Gardening: Talk about soil, building compost,

staking tomatoes and do some harvesting Saturday, Aug. 13, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Booth Garden, 12:30 p.m. at the Lillooet Park Community Garden.

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how flowers become food with a visit to VanDusen Garden’s beehives and the tomatoes, potatoes, artichokes, squash, corn, cabbage and more they make possible. For families with children five to 10 years old, Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon or 1:30-3 p.m. $10/$20.

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Garden Open House: Join landscape architect Senga Lindsay to learn tricks of the trade for sustainable gardening and landscape design, Aug. 27, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at 4268 FonteynWay,NorthVancouver.

Info: www.sengadesigns.com under the Events tab.

North Shore Eco Tour: A free 90-minute tour of the North Shore rainforest departs daily (except Mondays) at 8:30 a.m. from Bean Around the World at Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver.

View the North Shore’s beauty on an eco-friendly bus fueled with recycled veggie oil. Info: 604-290-0145 or www.vancouverecotours.com.

Invasive Plants Pull: Volunteers welcome to help remove a Japanese Knotweed infestation in Lower Mackay Park, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-noon rain or shine. Refreshments, tools, gloves provided. Info: www.evergreen.ca or 604-6890766 ext. 23.

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We are seeking directors to contribute seasoned business, leadership, community and operational perspectives to the Board of Directors of TransLink, the agency responsible for Metro Vancouver’s regional transportation system. Resumes are sought from individuals with significant recent experience in a combination of the following areas: senior level board and senior management leadership experience in a complex organization; strategic application of information systems and commercialization of technology; regional and sub-regional land use planning and public processes; marketing and customer service; urban transportation and financing models; infrastructure expertise; intergovernmental relations; goods movement; and sustainability.

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Additional information regarding TransLink’s Board of Directors can be obtained at www.translink.ca. To express your interest in this position, please email your resume to resumes@watsoninc.ca by August 19, 2011.

Earth Walk: Explore the North Shore’s outdoor spaces and its resources Sunday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. Traditional food gathering, preparation and preservation will be explored.

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Computer mouse’s days are numbered format, so students can read them on Kindle, or on any device with a Kindle app, such as an iPad, Adroid tablet, iPhone, Blackberry or even a PC or notebook.

The only real limitation is you can’t read the books on other eReaders such as the Kobo or Nook.

All I can say is it is about time and Huzzah!

On a completely unrelated topic: What is it about Apple?

After all these years, I still sometimes find myself being a fan-boy.

I began my computing career selling Macs. It was 1986, and the Mac was a new, exciting world-changer.

The Mac gave myself and countless others a chance to make a career in parallel with its own technical march. Even now, 25 years later, I still occasionally find myself wondering at the magic.

I would like to see myself now as a grizzled veteran. I have seen the Mac in not-so-great days, in the late ’90s.

Were it not for a passionate core of zealots, Apple may have gone the way of the Amiga, the Commodore 64 and other platforms. But the Mac did not go away, and now they have released a newly refreshed operating system to go along with recent announcement of new models of the core hardware players.

The new version of OSX, dubbed Lion, worried me when I heard the philosophy behind the upgrade. Apple wanted to

take the OS closer to iOS, Apple’s very successful mobile OS, which runs its pack (pride?) leading iPhone and iPad. I was fearful that Apple might lose its way in trying to push a desktop and notebook user into an interface that while cool, was not necessarily ideal for the task. Apple does occasionally believe a little too strongly in its own marketing.

I need not have worried, having spent a bit of time now in the company of Lion I am something of a believer, yet again, in Apple knowing the best way to do things.

While there are many interface features others may find compelling, it is in the move to iOS gesture recognition that I am most impressed.

When you pair the new OS with Apples Magic TrackPad, you get an entirely new experience in user interface.

Using gestures to navigate the screen is a terrific leap forward. The mouse has seen its day, I believe. It is not ideal for navigating the huge-screen real estate we are seeing with our newer computers, and darn it, we have used one for 25 years.

Time for a change.

The TackPad has won me over, learning a few gestures has given me a new level of control over my computer.

Yep! Apple does it again, and mark me down as still a fanboy.

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Dogs 101: The BC SPCA will be offering a workshop on the most common dog behaviour problems Saturday, Aug. 13, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver shelter, 1020 Marine Dr. Learn solutions to aggression towards people or other dogs, separation related issues, fears and phobias, attention seeking behaviours and other training issues with clinical animal behaviourist Jill Taggart.

Participants must be at least 15 years old. Fee: $59 which includes handouts. Registration required: www.spca. bc.ca. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonproďŹ t, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www. nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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DORIS Angela Maria leads her Salsa by the Sea dance class outside of the Ferry Building Gallery in Ambleside. Now in its sixth year, the Latin American dance class is held every Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., weather permitting, until Aug. 25. Drop-in fee: $6.

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PARENTING

Celebrate teen’s move to independence

IF you feel that you are losing control, you probably are.

Parents of teens want to stay connected to their kid but feel them pulling away, becoming more secretive and distant. They are simply not the little kids they were. Suddenly it seems, they are claiming their independence.

Parenting Today And that’s a good thing. But, at the same Kathy Lynn time we are their parents, they are still kids and we want to stay connected with them. So what do we do?

It is essential that we respect their privacy. It’s a question of respect for their burgeoning maturity. This means we don’t spy online, we stay out of their drawers, backpacks and pockets and we don’t listen in on private conversations.

When parents spy on their kids, the kids find out and learn that they are not trusted. They often react by becoming increasingly sneaky.

To find out what’s really going on in your kids’ lives, welcome their friends into your home. Teens need places to hang out. Make yours one of them. You will soon meet all their friends and have a good sense about what’s happening with them.

In the same way, be the parent who drives the kids to soccer practice, who picks them up after the movie downtown or who takes the kids to their hockey games.

It can be difficult to see them growing up. We want them to stay little, to hang onto our every word and to think we are the smartest people in the world. But, of course, it’s not going to happen. Enjoy and celebrate their moves to independence. Support their growth and don’t whine about how you wish they were still little.

Understand that all of their moves to independence reflect

well on your parenting. Raising our children to become capable young men and women is the job of parenting.

While some teens become silent (particularly 13-yearold girls) some are very opinionated and outspoken. With your silent child, respect her privacy and she will soon start to talk again. If you push her, you are less likely to hear from her.

Teens are interested in exploring their expanding world and new ideas. They know what you believe and how you live so they don’t need to explore that. Therefore, they will be expounding on new ideas, some of which you will find problematic. You can politely let them know that you disagree with them and state why, but then just listen.

After all I bet you have some friends who have ideas that conflict with yours and once you have both stated your positions you tend to respect your differences.

Your teens are just trying out new ideas. Don’t panic, if you listen respectfully and support them many of these ideas will just die a natural death.

He is also trying to figure out his strengths because it’s time to decide what will happen after high school. Does he want to pursue a trade and if so what will be the best choice? Is college or university on the horizon? Where will she go? What does she need to do to register and be accepted in the post-secondary school of her choice?

If you haven’t been teaching him the life skills he will need to live on his own, it’s time to start. He needs to learn basics such a housecleaning, cooking and laundry.

He needs to understand his finances. He needs to be able to use transit and figure out how to get from one place to another using the Internet and maps.

In other words, it’s time to prepare him to leave and when you maintain your connection with your teen you can count on the fact that your relationship will remain intact, even if he isn’t sleeping down the hall.

Kathy Lynn is a parenting expert who is a professional speaker, broadcaster, columnist and author of Who’s In Charge Anyway? and But Nobody Told Me I’d Ever Have to Leave Home. For information or to book Kathy for a speaking engagement, go to her website at www.ParentingToday.ca.

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PARENTING kids’ stuff

Children’s Summer Reading Programs: The North Vancouver City Library’s “Read to Me” and “Summer Reading Club” programs are now underway until the end

of summer. Registration is required at 120 West 14th St. Info: www.nvcl.ca.

Imagine and Explore — Maples and Cedars: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about the trees of Lynn Canyon and how they create homes and food for animals Saturday, Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $8.25. Registration: 604-9903755. For more information go to www.dnv.org/ecology/.

Drop-in And Draw: Saturdays throughout August the West Vancouver Museum will host

children’s drawing workshops for ages 9-12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the museum studio. By donation.

Summer Reading Club Celebration: Juno Awardwinner Angela Kelman will perform at a celebration for summer reading club participants Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Main Library community meeting room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. Free.

Summer Reading Club Celebration: Juno Awardwinner Angela Kelman will perform at a celebration for summer reading club

participants Aug. 17, 2-3 p.m. at the Lynn Valley Main Library community meeting room, 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver. Free.

Imagine and Explore — Beat the Heat: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn how reptiles and mammals stay cool in the summer Saturday, Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver.

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

signing her books, Amanda in Arabia — The Perfume Flask and Amanda in Spain — The Girl in the Painting at Lalli Loves it!, 6605 Royal Ave. in West Vancouver, Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Imagine and Explore — Water Fight: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about underwater food chains Saturday, Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m.-noon at Lynn

Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver.

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

After-School Sports: Ages eight to 15 can drop in for fun any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., See more page 24

Young artist of the week

Book Signing: Children’s author Darlene Foster will be

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Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen Sunday, August 21, 2011 1:00-7:00 Celebrating the 30 year legacy of Chief Dan George

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Ryan Hami, 6, Braemar elementary Featuring: Traditional Dance Groups Live Mural Art by Larissa Healey The Comedy of Michelle Thrush Salmon BBQ

Art teachers: Suzanne Brumec and Nicola Demeule Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: Robert Bateman His teacher writes: Ryan has an amazing natural artistic talent.

His drawings are detailed, show correct proportion and highlight his keen observational skills. Ryan has already developed a great love for drawing!

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

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ROMANCING THE STOVE Cherry love See story PAGE 22

YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE

Kabob is king at Zeitoon

Savour B.C.: Diva at the Met invites guests to explore the summer tastes of British Columbia with their new feature menu which showcases local food and wine. The three-course menu is available throughout August at both lunch and dinner and priced at $55 per person including wine pairings or $39 per person without wine. Diva at the Met is located at 645 Howe St., Vancouver. Reservations: 604602-7788 or www.divamet. com.

Deana Lancaster dlancaster@nsnews.com

IT’S easy to take the diversity of our food culture for granted.

Here in Metro Vancouver we’re born into Bolognese sauce, weaned on wild salmon sashimi, comfortable with coq au vin, kung pao, vindaloo and tajine.

Name any country in the world, and chances are you’ll find its food somewhere in this city.

Sometimes we get carried away with our diversity.

Recently I was surprised to see Hungarian dancers perform at a Japanese izakaya in Crosstown — a restaurant that serves poutine with teriyaki gravy and nori flakes, I might add.

But that’s a story for another time.

One cuisine that isn’t showy or overwhelming, doesn’t swagger or knock you down with extreme flavours, is Persian. Thanks to a considerable Iranian community here on the North Shore, we have plenty of it.

There are Iranian grocery stores, kebab joints, dried fruit and nut stores and plenty of restaurants. Now there’s a new one to add to the mix: Zeitoon Persian Cuisine in Central Lonsdale.

Last week I strolled across the road with my co-worker Shorty to check it out. On the way, I explained to her

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ZEITOON server Rahmona Faridian shows off a platter of chicken and ground beef skewers, dished up with rice and salad at the new Lonsdale restaurant. why I think it’s a great lunchtime pick. The food is not unlike Greek food, I said, with kebabs and fresh salads, but without the overpowering addition of extra garlic that gets you quarantined for the next two days.

We took a table on the patio and just as I finished my discourse, the server arrived with a bowl of flatbread and half a raw onion, wrapped in plastic wrap.

Right. There is that.

Many culinary historians believe the onion first originated in the IranPakistan region, and it continues to play an important role in the cuisine.

On the table, raw onion is used to “cleanse the palate” before and between courses, and it’s also thought to aid in digestion. I guess that’s one way to do it — there’s not much chance of any lingering doughnut or coffee

The chicken kabob was tone-perfect, with just the right blend of spices in the marinade and roasted until it was as succulent as a peach. The beef was less so — still tender, but not as impressively juicy as its partner.

The combination platter was the priciest on the menu at $19.95 — we could have opted for any of the others at around $13, and they would still have provided plenty of food to share.

Though Persian saffron rosewater ice cream was almost too tempting to resist, we had work (rather than an afternoon nap) to head back to, so we skipped it. Lucky for me, Zeitoon is close by, so there’s always next time.

Our total bill was $31.19, including HST. Zeitoon Persian Cuisine is at 1615 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Call 778340-1500 for information, or visit zeitoonrestaurant.ca.

breath when you flame your palate with a few crunchy mouthfuls of raw onion.

We opted to eat the bread plain.

The menu is small and well-focused on traditional dishes like barley soup and eggplant dip or hummus to start; bright, fresh salads full of tomatoes and cucumber; and of course, kabobs: skewers of marinated and roasted meat, served with clouds of fluffy basmati rice and a flamed tomato.

Shirazi salad tasted of summer; a bright mosaic of small diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and chopped parsley in a crisp, citrusy dressing. Greek salad was similar, though it got extra bite courtesy of salty feta and olives.

Unable to settle on one cut of meat, Shorty and I opted to share a Royal Kabob, with a skewer of juicy chicken and another of beef loin.

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Sicily Escape: Cibo Trattoria will feature a Sicilian dinner event Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 5 p.m. until late, $48 for four-course dinner and $48 wine pairing by executive chef Neil Taylor. Reservations: 604-602-9570 or www. cibotrattoria.ca.

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Combine dry topping ingredients in a large bowl.

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Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly; serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Cherry Phyllo Crisps 2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp sugar ½ tsp cinnamon 6 sheets of phyllo dough, trimmed to 11 by 16 inches ¼ cup melted butter 3 cup sweet cherries, pitted and halved Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl combine two tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon.

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This is a classic French dessert, sort of like a cross between a custard and a pancake. ¼ cup butter, softened ¼ cup flaked almonds (natural or blanched) 1 Tbsp granulated sugar ½ cup all purpose flour ¼ tsp salt 2 large eggs, room temperature 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ¾ cup homogenized milk ½ tsp almond extract ½ tsp vanilla 3 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted Icing sugar Whipped cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender combine the flour, salt, eggs, first two tablespoons sugar, milk, almond extract and vanilla and whirl at high speed for about 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender jar with a spatula then blend again for about 40 seconds.

Slather a shallow baking dish (about five to six cup capacity, at least two inches deep) with the ¼ cup butter and sprinkle with the almonds, pressing them in so they stick to the sides and bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the almonds with one tablespoon of sugar.

Add the cherries to the baking dish, distributing them evenly over the almonds.

Pour the batter evenly over top and bake in the middle of the oven for about 40-45 minutes or until puffed, set and golden brown around the edges. (Don’t open the oven door during cooking). Serve clafoutis warm, dusted with icing sugar and with softly whipped cream on the side.

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Dinner To End Women’s Cancers: CRU will host a four-course dinner with wine pairings Thursday, Aug. 11, $99 per person. $20 per meal goes to the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers, benefiting the BC Cancer foundation.

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Summer Garden Party: Hart House at Deer Lake continues its summer garden party series. Each evening starts with a casual wine tasting from the featured region, followed by an al fresco dinner on the estate lawn overlooking Deer Lake. On Aug. 13: Provence, $52; and Aug. 31, Spain, $52.

Hart House is located at 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Reservations: 604-298-4278.

Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 29 at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Look for produce, baking, crafts and more. Info: 604-628-8226 or www. artisanmarkets.ca.

Garlic Festival: The Richmond Sharing Farm at 2631 Westminster Hwy., hosts its third annual garlic festival on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh, locally grown garlic will be on sale along with pickled garlic scapes, fresh garlic bread and garlic ice cream. All proceeds will go towards the Sharing Farm which grows food for the Richmond Food Bank. Info: 604-7279728 or arzeena@sharingfarm.ca.

Ambleside Farmers’ Market is on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct. 30 at Bellevue Avenue and 13th Street in West Vancouver.

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NEIGHBOURHOODS Noteworthy neighbours

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THE West Vancouver Community Foundation has added four new members to its board.

According to a written statement, the new board of directors for 2011/2012 includes: ■ Peter Ackhurst, manager of the Whistler Community Forest and chairman of the board of directors. He’s been involved with Rotary for many years and is past-president of the Community Foundation of Whistler.

■ Mark Ballard, a real estate agent for Remax Western Canada. He serves as a member of the North Vancouver and West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and is a mentor to busi-

ness students at Capilano University.

■ Geoff Jopson is former superintendent of schools in West Vancouver and is a director of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation, a trustee of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Board and a member of the B.C. School Superintendent’s Association.

■ Nancy Farran, vice-president and investment advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. She currently sits on the board of St. Andrew’s Hall and is past-president of the women’s committee at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.

Continuing directors include Gerry Humphries (chairman)

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THIS 1915 photo shows a group of people in John Lawson’s field in the 1600-block of Marine Drive in West Vancouver looking north. The original municipal hall is visible in the background. John Lawson can be seen, seventh from left, in the back row.

Helen Vanee, Fanny Patterson, Ron Royston, Tom Allison, Bill Harvey, Kristin MacMillan, Valorie Pawson, Pat Shannon and Delaina Bell, executive director.

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CELEBRATIONS

Beau and Joan Henderson Beau and Joan Henderson were married at St. Philip’s Anglican Church on Aug. 4, 1951 (above).

Soon after, the Dunbar residents moved to the North Shore where they raised three sons: Greig, Brent and Deane. The couple (centre top photo), celebrated their 60th anniversary with a West African cruise in April and a party in Kelowna.

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Longtime North Shore residents Daphne and John Elvidge were married in Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver on Aug. 11,1951. Their family sends their love.

Miles and Ollie Heyworth celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 5. Family and friends send love and congratulations to the couple.

Margaret and Bill Chalmers Margaret (née Dance) and Bill Chalmers were married Aug. 4, 1961 at St. Andrew’s United Church in North Vancouver, at right. The couple’s family and friends in Scotland send their best wishes.

Alison and Todd Grauer/Werner and Carol Klein Deep Cove residents Alison and Todd Grauer (above left) were married May 24, 1986, while their friends Carol and Werner Klein (above right) were married July 19, 1986. The two couples celebrated their 25th wedding anniversaries this summer. Their children wish them much love and continued happiness.

Wayne and Jan Dean Gareth and Jodi Rowlands Gareth and Jodi Rowlands were married on Aug. 10, 1991 at St. Christopher’s Church in West Vancouver. Their children Jamie and Kevin, along with family and friends, send their best wishes.

Wayne and Jan Dean were married in Harrow, Ontario on Aug. 7, 1971. The couple has lived in B.C. for the past 15 years with their children Angela and Meghan. Happy 40th anniversary!

Art and Noney Hein

Trevor and Elizabeth Watson

Noney and Art Hein wish to thank their family and friends for making their 50th wedding anniversary celebrations on July 15 such a memorable occasion.

Babs (Elizabeth) and Trevor Watson wed in Winnipeg on Aug. 8, 1951. They have lived in North Vancouver since 1959. Their three children, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter wish them a wonderful diamond anniversary.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Little League nationals a big hit Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

THE Canadian Little League Championships are in full swing at North Vancouver’s Chris Zuehlke Memorial Park with six teams from across the country competing for one berth in the famous Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

coming through as a qualifier. “I obviously feel really at home here, comfortable surroundings and just happy to get the win here today.”

Ward, a long and lanky player with a booming serve, said he showed “a lot of fighting spirit” over the week at Hollyburn. “I came from behind in a couple of situations and that’s probably the most pleasing part of the week. I’m really happy with that and looking to take that spirit into my next tournament as well.”

The win moved the 24-year-old Ward up 30 ranking spots to No. 144 in the world and came on the heels of strong showings at the Queen’s Club preWimbledon event and a Challenger event in Lexington, Ky., where he made the final in both doubles and singles.

Ginepri, a U.S. Open semifinalist in 2005, is coming back from a nasty elbow injury suffered in a mountain bike crash last fall. This was his fifth tournament since returning to the tour in late June and his first appearance in a final since the

Today is the final day of round robin play with semifinals Friday and the championship game scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday. Here are some snapshots from the tournament’s opening days: Seymour gets on the board Mount Seymour Little Leaguer Desi Burgart picked a good time to hit the first home run of his life, belting a two-run shot Monday night to help the host team score their first win of the Canadian Little League Championships.

Burgart’s big blast came as part of a 6-1 win for Seymour over les Elites de Valleyfield, the representatives from Quebec, in front of a large home crowd at North Vancouver’s Chris Zuehlke Memorial Park.

“Fastball, right down the middle,” said Burgart about the pitch he sent over the fence in left field. “I didn’t know if it was going to go so I was sprinting pretty hard up to first.”

As the cheers rose he was able to slow down a little into the first home run trot of his life, his teammates pouring out of the dugout to greet him at home.

“They all knew it was his first home run,” said Seymour head coach Pete Matthews.

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2011 CANADIAN LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

CANADA’S Aleksandra Wozniak blasts a serve in her 6-3, 6-1 win over Jamie Hampton of the United States in final of the $200,000 Odlum Brown VanOpen played Sunday at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club.

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NORTH Shore tennis fans witnessed the re-emergence of a Canadian tennis star last week as Aleksandra Wozniak fought through the Hollyburn Country Club-hosted Odlum Brown VanOpen to win her first pro title since 2008.

Three years ago Wozniak became the first Canadian woman in 20 years to win a WTA Tour event and she reached a careerhigh world ranking of No. 21 in 2009 but a lingering forearm injury stalled her career just as she was breaking through.

On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon at Hollyburn, Wozniak dispatched Jamie Hampton of the United States 6-3, 61 in the VanOpen final to finish off an outstanding week of tennis that she hopes will propel her back into the game’s upper echelons.

“I haven’t felt that in a long time,” Wozniak said about the joy of winning a

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championship. “It gives you motivation and keeps you positive to keep going and not give up.”

The win moved Wozniak, a resident of Blainville, Que., up 50 places in the world rankings from No. 200 to 150.

“It’s a challenge to come back to where I was (in the rankings) and try to beat that,” she said. “Hopefully I can do it.”

On the men’s side another fallen star came up just short as former world No. 15 Robby Ginepri made Sunday’s final but was bested 7-5, 6-4 by England’s James Ward, the No. 2-ranked player in Great Britain behind Andy Murray.

“It’s been a great week for me,” said Ward, who also played the VanOpen last year and made the quarterfinals after

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of the dugout with a lot of aggression. We hit a lot of home runs this year but Desi hasn’t hit one so they were pretty pumped to see him do it.”

Cameron Filippone scored the win for Mount Seymour, pitching four and a third innings while giving up just two hits and no runs while striking out seven. It was a strong return for Filippone after he was roughed up in Seymour’s opening day loss to the B.C. champs from Langley. “(He) was great,” said Matthews. “He had a bit of a rough start on Saturday so we wanted to get him back in there and get him solid so that if we did make it into the semis we could get him back in with a lot of confidence. . . .

He’s a keen 12-year-old baseball player. He wanted to get back on the mound and give it a shot.”

The win gives Seymour a 1-2 record after dropping their first two games to Langley and Ontario’s High Park Little League from Toronto.

“It’s a great feeling,” said Matthews. “It’s really good for the kids to come in here and finally get a win. That’s going to set the stage hopefully for the next couple of days to come.

“This is much more a game that we’re used to playing.

We’re used to our pitchers coming in and being effective and we’re used to our bats being alive. Our bats aren’t 100 per cent yet but definitely today was a good game. We fielded well too, which we haven’t done the first two games. I’m hoping the jitters are off the kids and they’re feeling the flow of the tournament and they’re having fun.”

Seeing double Langley Little League, the freshly crowned British Co-

lumbia champs, knocked off host team Mount Seymour from North Vancouver 10-3 in the Battle of B.C. on opening day, Aug. 6, in front of an estimated crowd of more than 1,000 spectators.

Langley starting pitcher Yi An Pan threw a couple of innings before being replaced by someone with a pretty similar repertoire: his twin brother Yi Fan Pan. The brothers also play shortstop and third base while batting third and fourth in the Langley lineup. Born in Taipei, they moved to Langley in Grade 1 and only took up baseball four years ago, said Langley head coach Jason Andrew, who admitted that even he would not know which was which without the numbers on the jerseys.

“They’re identical twins, I can’t tell them apart,” said Andrew. “I can’t tell them apart when they’re on the mound, I can’t tell them apart when they’re hitting. They’re identical in everything they do.”

Even their black-rimmed eyeglasses match. What if they were to swap jerseys to mix up an opponent?

“Nobody would know,” said Andrew with a laugh.

“That’d be cheating though, we wouldn’t do that.”

Mount Seymour head coach Pete Matthews said he was happy that his team got to see both brothers on the mound and will be prepared if the team meet again later in the tournament.

“In Little League rumours abound, and they grow,” he said. “It’s like fish stories.

Those boys, before we got here, they were seven feet tall and threw 80 miles an hour.

And now all my kids have seen that they’re just 12-year-old kids and they’re just like everybody else.”

Matthews was wrong about one thing — the twins are actually 13. But they are just kids. How do they decide which one gets to start on the mound for a big game?

“They actually do rock-paper-scissors,” said Andrew.

Langley won their second game but fell 4-3 to Ontario on Monday to sit in a tie with Quebec for second place with a 2-1 record after Monday’s games.

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MOUNT Seymour’s Cameron Filippone, left photo, and Desi Burgart get in on the action in the host team’s 6-1 win over Quebec Monday night. Burgart blasted a home run — his first ever — while Filippone pitched a gem. ver-based baseball academy X-treme Gaps and has worked with more than half of Seymour’s players.

Seymour starting pitcher Cole Ensign is one of those players and Andrew had a game plan to use against his pupil in the Battle of B.C. “I knew he was going to throw great,” he said. “I told our guys to be very patient, run that pitch count up and stay close. It was 3-3 when he went out, we were able to pour it on after that point.”

The plan worked. Ensign struck out the side in the first inning and added two more Ks in the second but reached his maximum pitch count in the third. In the fourth Langley exploded for six runs to blow the game open.

Seymour’s pitching staff will bounce back, said head coach Pete Matthews.

“Our pitching is what’s going to take us through this

tournament for sure,” he said.

“Our pitching is really deep.

I’m confident in all our guys.”

High Park homers Toronto’s High Park Little League representing Ontario looked strong through the first three days, notching wins over the Prairies, Mount Seymour and Langley while scoring 26 runs and giving up only eight.

Against Seymour on Sunday Christopher Procopio belted a two-run homer and finished with four hits and four RBIs. The power is legit — on Friday night Procopio was crowned king of the homerun derby, belting three dingers against 10 outs to finish in a tie with Prairie’s Tanner Pate before cracking three more in a five-out tiebreaker to win the event.

Ontario’s Ryan Kula also had four hits against Mount Seymour and also won the game as the starting pitcher, allowing only one hit in the

game.

With a record of 3-0 Ontario sat in first place after Monday’s games.

Dropped fly Saturday’s opening ceremony featured a bagpiper playing the kids onto the field, a ceremonial first pitch from North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto and an appearance from family members of Chris Zuehlke, the park’s namesake.

One thing that did not happen was a planned Canadian Forces flyover. Originally an F-18 was scheduled to buzz the ceremonies but it was not available so an Aurora surveillance plane was subbed into the plans. But when the ceremony started the skies remained clear of everything except for a few floatplanes off in the distance. Where was the Aurora? Organizers said it had to change course — it’s now in Libya.

England’s Ward blasts to men’s title From page 27 crash.

“I’m definitely on the right track to where I want to be,” he said after the match. “It’s always great to make the final. Obviously when you get this close you want to finish the job.

James played a little bit better than I did today and I’m not going to dwell on it too much, just keep going forward like I have been all summer.

My main goal is the (U.S.) Open and it’s less than a month away so I’m looking forward to that.”

Though the North Shore is world famous for its mountain bike trails Ginepri said he had no thoughts about giving them a whirl.

“Not at all,” he said with a laugh. “I’ll probably stick with a stationary bike until my tennis career is done.”

A wild men’s doubles final opened the day on Sunday with Treat Conrad Huey of the Philippines and Travis Parrott of the United States beating U.S.A.’s David Martin and Australia’s Jordan Kerr 6-2, 1-6, 16-14 to take the title.

In the women’s doubles final, played

Saturday, Czech twins Karolina and Kristyna Pliskova dropped the first set but came back to win against Hampton and Thailand’s Noppawan Lertcheewakarn.

The VanOpen is a Challenger event, one step below the top-tier ATP and WTA tours. Its $200,000 purse, the maximum for a Challenger, makes it the biggest Challenger event of the year and the players were raving about the setup after Sunday’s finals.

“It’s unbelievable, it’s by far the best Challenger on the tour,” said Ward.

“It’s great, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever played at,” said Ginepri. “If the tournament is in my schedule again I’d love to come back.”

Organizers have considered the possibility of bumping up to the top tour level but many questions about a potential move remain, including whether Hollyburn would be willing and able to host a much larger event and where it would fit into the tennis calendar.

For now it will stay a Challenger — Odlum Brown, presenting sponsor Invesco and Hollyburn Country Club are all signed on for the next two years.

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BRASS & glass: dining table, 8 chairs, glass shelving, sofa table & lamp, new $3500, sell $800.

Filing cabinets, office supplies $25 & up. Metal storage cabinets $30 ea, large desk $30. Chairs $25. 604-926-3283.

BUNKBEDS. BLUE metal w/mattresses. 2 sets (4 beds). $200/ per set. Call bfr 8pm. 604-925-3299 FRIDGE $15, large vanity/mirror $30, medium freezer $20, lrg entertainment ctr $25,lots of free-

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Furniture

MOVING SALE, all must go!

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Washer, TVs, etc. 604-980-0128 PINE QUEEN bed frame, boxspring/mattress & dresser $400.

2 Bookcases $55 ea. All excellent cond 604-988-7916

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Sports Equipment

GOLF CLUBS, NEW Calloway, big Bertha, regular graphite, 1,3 & 5 woods, 3-9 irons & putter, pitching and sand wedge. $450 Call btween 5-7pm 604-922-1925

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S H O R E

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G M

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1987 JEEP Cherokee, stored for 4 years, good condition, $600.

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2008 PONTIAC WAVE Sedan (sunroof) Clean, no acc’d. Grt gas mileage & loaded. $8,960. Auto Fleet 604-304-7653 www.autofleet.biz stk 12266

Collectibles & Classics

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 156 K, presitine condition $10,900. Call Bob 604-986-8516

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Luxury Cars

1999 BMW 740iL auto, perfect cond, A/C, 161kms, $6,688obo Call: (778) 322-3598

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2003 BMW 320i 124,000kms.

Leather interior, great condition, $9,000 negotiable. call 778-882-5076 or miriam@brunetteshowroom.com

2005 BMW 325I Sedan beautiful & locally owned. BCAA inspected & Carproof reports. $13,980.

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA 1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

Bach from $815 1 Bdrm from $1020 2 Bdrm from $1515 City & Mtn. Views.

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, large, $880, incld heat, bright, hardwood flrs. avail now, walk up, Lonsdale & 13th, ns, no pets, 604-984-9367 1 BR. Lonsdale/19th, reno’d, top flr, corner, 650sf, incl heat/hw 1 yr lease, np, $1050, 604-681-2521 1 BR, view, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, coin wd, 778-554-0537

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144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

1 BDRM, Lower Lonsdale, 19th flr, city view, s/facing, balcony, ns np, 1 prkg, gym, nr seabus, $950, Oct 1, 604-454-7022

1 BR ($1300/mo). Avail Sept 1st.

With balconies and spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Lonsdale location, next to library, transit, shops and close to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat and hot water included.

Call 604-983-6920 to view.

1 BR $1000. large, bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. 604-618-8338 1 BR $1095 & $1195 large deck, new kitchen, bath & carpet, dw, ns, cat ok, lower Lonsdale, avail Sep 1st. 604-988-1939 1 Br. $860 & 2 BR $1050 & up Heat incl’d, quiet, gated prkg. no pets, walk to seabus. 1 year lease 163 West 5th. 604-980-7501

1 BR $900, reno, soaker tub, balc hardwood, heat & hw, ns, no pets, quiet bldg. refs. 604-904-9507 1 BR $925 incl hydro, patio, large, Lonsdale & 21, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat, prkg, immed. 604-990-4088 1 BR $935 Sept 1. secure prkg, heat & hw incl, quiet bldg, 140 West 17th, 990-8262, 985-1658 1 BR $945up 2 BR. $1275 Bach renod, $780. Lynn Valley No dogs no Smoking 604-980-9219

1Br $900, large, immed.

Total reno’d Heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg,no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2 778-707-0958

2 BR 7F 138 Esplanade, furn. hardwood, nr Seabus, face SE ns np $2200 Sep 1, 604-833-6603 2 BR hardwood, St. Georges & 12 1 yr lease, prkg, np, ns, Sept 1, $1125inc heat/hw. 604-988-4692 2 BR Large $1150, avail Sept 1 Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl. 604- 987- 4922

1 br, $980, large clean, 130 W 5th, incl heat hw, np, ns, refs, lease, Sept 1. 604-987-2761

2 BR, Lower Lonsdale, patio, wd, prkg, ns, np, new paint, hardwood, immed, 604-988-4871

1 BR, hardwood, main flr, corner, cat ok, locker, avail Sept 1, $900, 6th & Lonsdale, 604-986-4927

2 BR, Sep 1, hardwood, central Londale, park view, ns, $1300incl heat & hw, 604-617-3602

1 BR, large, $860 reno’d, immed Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets. 1 yr lease, walk to seabus 170 W 4th. 604-987-0558

2 BR, south facing, 180° view, 2 car prkg, rec fac. nr seabus, np, Sep 1. 604-987-4935..838-2376

Beautiful Views

1 BR. large, $870. mountain view, Aug. 15 or Sept. 1 Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

1 bdrm- $1,025-$1250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

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6505

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-04 1268 216th Street, Langley Beautiful serene country estate consisting of over 33 acres with wonderful views. Large, stately home with over 8,800 sqft, including 7 beds and 5 baths. This beautiful rolling landscape can be used for equestrian purposes, as a vineyard, or to be enjoyed as a retreat away from the city!

Call: (604) 351-4116 or Email: judithadamick@gmail.com

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BURNABY - By Owner. Hi-rise, 18th flr, 2 Br, Central Park. view & location. Low $300,000’s. Agents OK 778-928-1804, 604-433-8860

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Real Estate

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North Van Apt. Rentals

★ A QUIET BLDG ★ 1 Brs Aug. 15 or Sept 1. $910 $925. Rental Bonus - 1/2 month free Carpets, drapes, gated prkg, heat, hw. No dogs. 604-986-7745 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $915 renovated.2 BR from $1235. Avail now. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-787-1187

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bachelor 2 BR starting at $1450 Avail Now. Ocean view. Indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Heat & Hot Water incls.

Call 604-986-3356

PARKRIDGE TERRACE

110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. ★ Studio $960. ★2 BR. $1450 Views, Storage. Parking avail.

NP 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com STUDIO IN Hi-rise, 1 block to seabus, waterview, inste w/d, gas f/p, 4 appl, prkg, storage, n/s, n/p, Avail Sept. $950. 604-986-7386 WOODCROFT, big 2 br, 1 1/2 ba, 2 balc, bright, rec facility, n/s, n/p. $1495 incl utils. 604-813-7312.

WOODCROFT. Large, 1 BR. Pemberton bldg, $975/mo incl heat, h/w, u/grd prkg, gated security. N/P, Immed. 604-671-2049

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR, central Ambleside, small concrete bldg, corner, hardwood, ns, np, $1100, 604-808-1029

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.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

REAL ESTATE 6002

Apartments & Condos

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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Apartments & Condos

6505-12

6540

604-435-5555 / 604-786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6020-04

Burnaby

BURNABY House with Duplex lot on 5,000 block Smith Ave. $1,085,000. Call 604-518-8100

Houses - Rent

LYNN VALLEY, clean 3br+rec rm 2 full baths, large fenced yard, carport, close to bus & shops. $2400. Sep 1, 604-988-5469

West Van Apt. Rentals

DUNDARAVE 5Br,4.5ba.10yold, 3level, immedate Small Pets OK $5,950 Monthly Call: (606) 764-6145 195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 Br $1750, Sep 1.

Studio $1250, Oct 1.

Prestigious bldg next to seawall.

Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW w/ ocean views. Steps to community centre, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

Suites/Partial Houses

8055

Cleaning

TWO LITTLE LADIES WITH BIG MOPS. Your one stop cleaning shop!!... Call 778-395-6671 WITH ALL life throws at you, who has time to clean? Call Merry Maids. 604-980-6100

8060

Concrete

8073

Drainage

WHITEHALL APT’S 1640 Esquimalt Ave Studio $870 M-Fri 990-2971Wknds 604-926-9997

1 BR +den, fp, furn. garden level large outdoor patio, 5 appls, share wd, Dollarton area, ns, np, $1500/mo incls. 604-929-1495 1 BR+DEN, ocean views, boating lower,1 owner quiet home, f/p, tile h/w flrs, suit 1 quiet wrkng person $1250 ns np 604-929-4446

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

8075

Drywall

2 BR + den, full bath, sxs duplex, f/p, $1,600, 1 prkg, quiet residential, nr Seabus, ns np, 4 appl.

Call Mara 778-846-5317

4 BR British Properties main flr, 2 bath, f/p, 5 appl, nr Sentinal & Chartwell schools, prkg, storage, no pets. $2380 604-922-3499

Furnished Accommodation

GRAND MANOR FURN. APTS. 1 or 2 br suites - lower Lonsdale $1650 - $1700 inclusive, ns, np, grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

Houses - Rent

AMBLESIDE, VIEW 4BR+, 2 Br’s, semi-furn. fp, h/wd, ns, np, refs lease, $2400. 604-926-0053

EXECUTIVE 5 BR, 2 full baths, 2 carport, beautiful lot, Capilano area, quiet St, Sept 1, ns, pet friendly, $2800, 1 yr lease, refs reqd. Ray 604-805-8684 Forest Hill executive house. Oct 1. $4500, 4 br. 4 bath, radiant heat, yard, prkg. 604-986-0629

2BDRM grnd flr suite Upper Lonsdale $1400 plus 1/3 gas and elec. Basic cable incl. DW, WD, gas FP. No smokers. Ref req’d, 1-year lease pref. Sep 1. (604) 980-5620 3BDRM/2BTH Chelsea Park West Vancouver 2150 Sqft Renovated - Upper Level View Home - West Vancouver Close to Collingwood School $3800/Month + %70 Utilities Available for September 1st Small Pets OK, Call: (778) 859-2327 email: raminb@gmail.com

1BDRM/1BTH Ambleside, West Vancouver Garden suite, renovated, 2 blocks from shopping, buses, and beach. References required. Pets OK $1,650 Monthly Call: (604) 812-6959

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR, large, nr Edgemont, 2 level, deck by stream, 1.5bath, 5appl, fp ns, cat ok $1895, 604-922-9400

Houses - Rent

Luxury Rentals & Property Management Charming Character Home with Ocean Views!! Great Ambelside location, very pretty house with French doors opening up to a private garden. 3,000 sqft, 4 bed, 3 bathrooms, new appliances, garage. N/S. Available August 15. $4000 per month, References & Lease required. Showings by private appointment.

Contact Kim Hambling 604-218-7988

Angell Hasman & Assoc. Realty Ltd

604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping.

Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

8090

Fencing/Gates

HITECH ALUMINUM Railing & Fencing. 5 colors 4 designs.

604-983-3210

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

8100

Fireplaces

Custom Fireplace Mantles www.aclmantles.com

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

HENRY’S

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

604-771-8885

8115

Furniture Repairs/ Refinishing

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY Antique restoration Custom reproductions. 604-984-8313

8125

2 BDRM bsmt, Blueridge, suits 2 people, near bus, $1000 incl utils. ns, np, Immed, 604-985-2485

3 BDRM upper, 2.5 bath, 2000 sqft. 2 gas f/p. Upper Lynn. own w/d, avail Sept 1st, no pet, $2200 + utils. 604-986-6559

Excavating

Donald Graham Antiques

Gutters

AT YOUR HOME GUTTERS North Van division. Installs, cleaning, repairs.

WCB Insured 604-340-7189

2 BDRM + den, view, gas f/p, inste w/d, nr bus, $1400 + 1/3 utils. incl net/cable. 604-913-8106

Duplexes - Rent

8087

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

1 BR bsmt Upper Lynn Valley, nr bus, n/s, n/p $800 incl cable, hydro, avail now. 604-983-3127

Luxury Over The Seawall!

1BR & Bach pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

6540

CLEAN YOUR HOME LIKE MY OWN. Shopping, chores, errands.

604-985-5125

1 BR bsmt, Tempe Cres, own w/d, carport, $1000 + utils. ns np 778-869-3331

DUCHESS 590 - 17th St 1 Br d/w, n/p, n/s. Avail Aug 1st.

By appt. 604-922-8741

6540

R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION Alterations, Renos & Decks.

Licensed, Insured 604-970-8110

MORRISON CONCRETE Design, excavate, form & place all concrete. 604-988-2840

BAYVIEW APTS

6522

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

Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270

2BDRM/1BTH Queensbury main floor of house Mtn/city views/ garage/sundeck/garden. craigslist: http://bit.ly/q55LMI Pets OK $1,950 604-986-1953 - stuartc@shaw.ca

1 BDRM, award winning heritage home, faux wood floor, coffee bar, French doors, alarm, suits 1, n/s, n/p, $875 incl utils 604-990-9459

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

6515

Carpentry

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

1 BDRM, Ambleside, large bright, garden suite, $950, shr w/d, Sept 1, refs please, call 604-926-9636

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR’s 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

8030

3BDRM/1.5BTH Seymour area rancher, f/p, sep. laundry rm & dining rm, fenced backyard, n/s, cr.cks. & ref. req.’d Small Pets OK $2,000 Monthly plus util. Call: (604) 8989013 email: dtindale1@shaw.ca

6602

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

High Payments? Penalty? No Equity?

Facing Bankruptcy or Pre Foreclosure?

We Take Over Your Payment! No Fees!!

1495 Balfour Avenue Vancouver Elegant First Shaughnessy home.

Completely renovated boasting over 7,000 sqft with new spacious gourmet kitchen & new baths. Large gracious rooms throughout with high ceilings on all 4 levels. Close to all the best schools, transportations, shopping, golfing & etc!

Call: (604) 351-4116 or Email: judithadamick@gmail.com

6505

HOME SERVICES

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

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

Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

GUTTER CLEANING. Affordahomeservices.ca Call Tyler, 778-386-3783 North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294 RITS GUTTER CLEANING & repairs, power washing. Quick & affordable No HST 604-897-7487

8130

Handyperson

Home & Garden Handyman - Indoor/outdoor cleanup etc - Rubbish Removal

- 7 days/week.

- Odd Jobs North Shore Do All Services.

BRINGING you a brighter future! Please visit us at www.TCAelectric.ca

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

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

Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332 LICENSED ELECTRICIAN (#15232) Reas. rates. Small jobs ok 604-985-6654, 604-377-2200 PUPIN ELECTRIC. (#102091).

Comm/Res. Bonded and insured.

Professional work. 604-719-8603 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402.

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

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

Michael 778-868-5079

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds

Renos Carpentry cabinets, doors, finishing flooring, decks, fences, tiles, drywall, paint. Mark 761-7745 ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677

8135

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

You Want It We’ve Got It Find What You’re Looking for in the Classifieds.

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

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Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

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HOME SERVICES 8150

Kitchens/Baths

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

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

Landscaping

8160

Lawn & Garden

SEYMOUR LAWN MAINTENANCE

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

SUMMER SPECIAL New customers that sign up for lawn-cutting schedules will receive complimentary summer and fall fertilizer!

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

Junk Removal

“The Grass is Greener”

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

Nick 929-7732

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604-990-1252

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

604-889-0263

JO VANHALTEREN LAWN CARE Commercial & Residential • Lawn & Garden Maintenance • Yard Clean-Ups • Hedge Trimming

604-988-6222 Free Estimate

Moving & Storage

8185

STORAGE

604.980.MOVE CROWN MOUNTAIN MOVERS For All Your Moving Needs!

778-872-7696.. 778-87CROWN

8193

ALL-PRO OIL TANK REMOVAL

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

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

ALLSTAR PAINTING

Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca

Insured/WCB

GREAT CANADIAN LAWNS New lawns & repairs, lawn mtce, landscaping, lighting, patios 604-924-LAWN (5296)

★ CNN Landscaping * weeding, trimming, all your garden needs Great rates Nick 778-840-6573

Ny Ton Gardening new lawn & yard, trimming, shrubs, hedging, pruning & topping, 604-782-5288 PACIFIC LANDSCAPING lawn installations, retaining walls, pavers drainage etc 839-1225

8175

Masonry

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

8180

A.A. BEST PRO

GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating.

Trim, Top, Prune.

All types of lawn & garden applications.

Free Est.

Call Sukh:

Home Services

BBC HOME Service, Plumbing electrical, carpentry, property maintenance & management.

Free Est. Glenn @ 778-223-4722 North Shore Do all Services Any or all, big or small. int./ext.

Free Est. Michael 778-868-5079 NORTH SHORE Home Services Windows, gutters, power washing 604-988-5294 PCM Seasonal Exterior Home Maintenance Roofs, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Patios & More Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

604-726-9152 604-984-1988

8185

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Gardening Service

• Lawns • Gardening • Trimming • Hedging • Pruning • Trees • Clean-up & More — Binder —

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CALL SUKH free est.

604-716-8479604-726-9152

Moving & Storage 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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CROWN MOUNTAIN MOVERS For All Your Moving Needs!

crownmountainmovers.com

778-872-7696 778-87CROWN

8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

8240

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

778-997-9582

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

7291234

GALLERY PAINTING & Consultant LTD

Professional Painting Services Interior • Exterior Commercial• Residential Consulting • Advices 604.716.9527 mail@gallerypainting.net

RICKY DEWAN PAINTING

MOULD

- Home Inspection - Repair Estimates - Full-scale Remediation

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

www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

8220

Plumbing

604-299-5831 – Cell 604-833-7529 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $167. 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 ALL-WAYS PAINTING Quality work, affordable price.

Int/ext. Specials 604-985-0402 COZY COLOURS PAINTING int/ext. If you don’t call us we both lose. Dan & Barb 604-803-1120 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

MAGIC PAINTING 604-315-7070 We do it right the first time.

30 years exp, references avail.

MARK GRIFFITHS Painting Co. Affordable Quality. Locally Owned & Operated. References, Insured 604-925-4330 POINT GREY PAINTING LTD Int/Ext - Quality Guaranteed Free Est * 25% off Summer Promo til Aug 31st! 604-725-0908 TRITON PAINTING. Large or small jobs. Quality guar. Est 1994 Int/ ext, Res/comm Mike, 604-366-4270

GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

Top Soil

NO OVERTIME BEST RATES Call Today for Your Free Quote

604-889-6409 North Shore Based Professional, Quality, Precision

Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)805-8463/ 986-4026 BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca CORAZZA CONTRACTING Reno’s, kitchens, baths, additions, tiles & hardwood. Over 20 yrs exp. Carlo 604-818-5919 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

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MATCO DESIGN - Renovations Licenced & Insured

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

Call Us For All Your Plumbing Needs At: 604-240-1942

Get 10% Off When You Mention This Ad

McLoughlin Construction.

Structural repairs, Concrete, Framing, 604-925-0661, 861-8145

#1 BARGAIN rate on plumbing & drainage. No job too small.Ken 604-987-2890 cell 604-328-7439

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

★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

POINT GREY ROOFING Call 604-379-2641

BUDGET PLUMBING, No travel charge, No hidden fees. Guaranteed. $60/hour 604-726-0474

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695

PLUMBERS

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

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 778-317-1256 RENOVATIONS: FROM Rendering to Reality. Visit ccirenos.com and look for our listing on Sundays. 604-980-8384 STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES Leaky Homes & Condos Int/Ext Water damage etc. Repairs. 35 yrs N. Shore Co. 604-763-6423

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

LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 Norvan Plumbing Heating&Gas Service -renos - construction. Lic. Bonded Ins. Matt 604-988-4644 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same

day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

ALLIANCE GUTTER cleaning, windows by hand/power washing 15 yrs exp. Steven 604-723-2526 North Shore Home Services.

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

8240

8250

Roofing

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. “We Keep you Dry”

Spring merSpecial Sum Special * WE WE PAY PAY THE THEHST! HST!

*A discount equivalent to the HST will be given, call for details.

Power Washing

Renovations & Home Improvement ACL

Custom built-in: • Cabinets • Bookcases • Entertainment centers • Fireplace mantles Serving North & West Van Andrew 778-229-1952 www.aclmantles.com PCM Construction & Maintenance Water Ingress/Mould?

Home Inspection, Repair Estimates, Full-scale Remediation Call 604-294-6700 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

Tried & True Since 1902

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca

Samra Bros. Roofing Ltd.

Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

604-983-0133

A Vancouver Leak Specialist Repairs & Leaks start from $150 Licensed & WCB. 604-779-4339

604-728-3009

PLUMBING & HEATING NO JOB TOO SMALL

Headwater Management

6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

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Interior - Exterior - Strata • Pressure Washing • Small Repairs

8310

Roofing

Call for a free estimate:

Renovations & Home Improvement

WAT E R I N G R E S S /

778-223-8265

DHALIWAL GARDENING & Landscaping. Full yard mtce, trimming, pruning 604-889-0263

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

Contact us for a complimentary design session; we’d love to work with you to explore the possibilities of your dream living space.

TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK

Quality Work You Can Trust!

Lawn & Garden

Small and Large Residential Renovations Custom New Home Construction

Men with truck for moving, rubbish removal, recycling, deliveries etc. Good rates. 604-925-3186

Oil Tank Removal

8250

604-988-0401 www.lotosconstruction.ca

Pianos Flat Rate Estimates Free Experience Priceless

Able Boys Landscaping Ltd. bobcat/lawn/cedar fence/paving stones, trim trees. 604-377-3107

8160

Renovations & Home Improvement

MOVERS.CA

All your gardening needs.

LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. Spring clean-up 604-788-9687

$22. LAWN CUTS based on 2000 sqft. We also offer a full array of services. www.seymourlawnmaint.ca or call 604-990-1252

8240

25 Years in Business 25 Years workmanship warranty CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

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604-984-9004 604-984-6560

POINT GREY ROOFING LTD. Established 1946

•• Cedar Cedar Shakes Shakes •• Flat Flat Roofing Roofing • Asphalt Shingles Asphalt Shingles ••Roof Maintenance

• Roof Maintenance

★ NO HST ★

604-379-2641

604-379-2641

All Season Roofing

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437 AT YOUR HOME ROOFING North Van division. New roofs & repairs. WCB Insured 604-340-7189 Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149.

24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

604-987-7325

X

ROOFING

175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

604-985-6667

8315

Tree Services

MAGNOLIA TREE SERVICE

★ Dangerous Tree Removal

25 yrs experience Fully Insured. BBB Accreditation

604-214-0661

$ BEST RATES $

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

Fully insured & WCB

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

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming.

Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500 DYNAMIC STUMP grinding, Specializing stump removal, prof affordable removals 778-840-9321

X

604 973-0290

8255

TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery

Rubbish Removal

8335

A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

1 A STUDENT JUNK REMOVAL Best prices! Friendly service.

Free est. Jamie 604-961-0466 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193

8300

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

604-984-4147

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small.

604-725-8925

8309

Window Cleaning

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**MSRP is $18,885 including freight and PDI of $1,395. For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. #Limited time lease offers based on a new 2012 Civic Sedan LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX. Lease example based on new 2012 Civic Sedan LX 5MT model FB2E4CEX available through Honda Canada Finance Inc. £3.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $199. Down payment of $2,261.09, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,813.09. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra.

96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. Not available on Si models. †i-MID features vary based on trim level. ¥Not available on DX models. ‡Fuel consumption for comparison purposes only and may vary with usage and accessories. See dealer for latest EnerGuide results published by Natural Resources Canada (when available). The fuel consumption stated is based on the LX model. **/#/£/ /†/¥/‡ Offers valid from August 1st through August 31st, 2011 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

A36 - North Shore News - Wednesday, August 10, 2011