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Yes, soccer fever has gripped Vancouver (have you been on the Drive lately?) and to celebrate, the City of Vancouver is throwing one last hurrah for the final game. The public can watch the game for free this Sunday (July 13) at Trout Lake on a massive, 13-foot by 23-foot LED screen set up at the park as part of the “Soccer! Samba!! Celebration!!!” The family-friendly (and alcohol-free) event will also have two themed zones, including the Rio De Janeiro Zone. According to a press release, this area is designed to create “as vivid and compelling an environment as possible by mimicking the sound, feeling, and atmosphere of the final match’s Estadio do Maracana stadium.” The second Soccer Fan Fun Zone will feature interactive activities and games for families. The day will feature live performances from local South American and Brazilian cultural troupes, a best-dressed fan contest, and a station where kids can design their own soccer jersey. The event will also promote the 2015 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Canada, with some matches played at BC Place in Vancouver. Space is limited fo this weekend’s event, however. The event site can hold only 800 people, so book advance tickets on the City of Vancouver’s website, Vancouver.ca. If a booze-free event with kids aplenty isn’t your thing, check out our guide for where to watch the World Cup in Vancouver. – Stephen Smysnuik

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Free outdoor movies come to Canada Place Downtown Vancouver is getting another series of free outdoor movies this summer. Fresh Air Cinema will begin its new series at Canada Place this Thursday (July 10), and will run through to the end of August. Each Thursday evening at dusk, Fresh Air Cinema will project a popular film on a large inflatable screen, located at the North Point of the facility. This is the second free outdoor movie series Fresh Air Cinema is putting on this summer, with their Summer Cinema Series in Stanley Park – which started on July 8 – and running every Tuesday night throughout the summer. All showings are free. Everyone is asked to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited. Keep in mind that

movies will be canceled in case of rain and scheduled for a date in September. – SM July 10 – Back to the Future, 9:15pm July 17 – Liar Liar, 9:10pm July 24 – Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery, 9pm July 31 – Uncle Buck, 8:55pm Aug. 7 – Ghostbusters, 8:40pm Aug. 14 – The Notebook, 8:30pm Aug. 21 – The Hunger Games, 8:15pm Aug. 28 – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, 8pm

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By Stephen Smysnuik BC’s summer is absolutely stacked with festivals, and Vancouver has its share of the loot, including this weekend’s great Khatsahlano Street Party. These festivals act as showcases for amazing local acts, allowing homegrown talent to be discovered by crowds of new fans. The importance of festivals like Khatsahlano – which features more than 50 BC-bred bands – can’t be understated, and it’s something the people behind Mint Records know all about. Founded in 1991, the Vancouver-based record label has been responsible for some of the best-selling music to come out of this city with Neko Case and New Pornographers. Several Mint bands are playing Khatsahlano this weekend – including Nardwuar the Human Serviette’s frenetic punk explosion, The Evaporators – so WE Vancouver reached out to Mint’s label manager Shena Yoshida to chat about the health of the local scene and what it takes for bands to get noticed. WE: How do you think street festivals like Khatsahlano are important for local bands? SY: It’s really important for bands to be visible, and to have that opportunity is very valuable. WE: Have you noticed a change in Vancouver since you started working with Mint? Has it gotten better for local bands? Worse? SY: It’s tough in Vancouver because venues are constantly popping up, then vanishing. There aren’t a lot of opportunities for all-ages events.

One big thing that’s happened in the past few years is Safe Amp at Astorino’s has opened, and that’s kind of allowing a space for kids to see shows. That’s a major step forward, but it’s kind of a tough town. In terms of touring even, it’s easier to tour the East Coast, so Vancouver always feels a little secluded in that sense. But it’s also what makes it special. WE: I’ve heard this about local comedians, that they perform in Vancouver in relative obscurity. They get really good and then when they get out in the world, they blow people away because they’ve had all this time to develop in isolation. Does that happen with the music too? Why bands like Japandroids or White Lung seem to come out of nowhere? SY: Yeah, but that can happen anywhere. Right now, there’s a ton of amazing talent coming out of Edmonton as well, also because it’s kind of isolated from Toronto and Montreal. There’s a ton of amazing bands in Vancouver that play fairly frequently and probably could be huge. It’s just a matter of them being in the right place at the right time with the right people. All of those things. • The Khatsahlano Street Party takes place this Saturday, July 12, with 50 live bands, 40 food trucks and more than 100 vendors along a 10-block stretch of West 4th, from Burrard to MacDonald. The event is free and lasts from 11am to 9pm.

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Councillor calls for permanent home for city’s ‘love locks’ NPA’s George Affleck says that it is time for Vancouver to lock down a permanent spot for the romantic gestures By Kelsey Klassen

s symbols of undying affection, Vancouver’s love locks are in need of a permanent home. And NPA councillor George Affleck put forward a motion at Tuesday’s Council meeting calling for exactly that. Love locks are regular padlocks that have been engraved or embellished with romantic sentiments, and attached to fences, railings or similar public fixtures. The keys are then thrown away to symbolize each couples’ unbreakable commitment to each other. The heartfelt concept has spread since the early 2000s, enchanting tourists while concerning local authorities around the world. It became so popular in Paris, for example, that in June a section of the railing of the Pont des Arts bridge collapsed under the weight of all that love. Affleck saw the Paris locks while travelling, and liked the idea. “I’d been to the ones in Paris a couple of years ago and it was quite cool. I was walking towards it… and they kind of glittered and I didn’t know what it was. This was before it got really well known. Turns out it was all the locks,” he told WE by phone. Around Valentine’s Day of last year, Vancouver lovebirds started emulating the trend by attaching their locks to the fencing of the Burrard Bridge. City officials swiftly stepped in with bolt cutters to remove them, citing appearance and safety concerns. They then popped up recently on the seawall of northeast False Creek, only to be removed by lot owners Concord Pacific. Affleck wants a permanent place to be found for the metallic missives. “These types of spontaneous, quirky activities make Vancouver a great place to live. We need to foster this energy. The love locks deserve a home,” he said. “This has the po-

The love locks of the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris. A section of the bridge collapsed last month under the weight of hundreds of locks. Kelsey Klassen photo

tential to attract tourists, as well as locals, and removing them simply looks like we are returning to the “no-fun city” that we are trying not to be.” Affleck is well-aware, however, that establishing a designated area could possibly kill the spirit of the gesture. “There’s a certain irony with government getting involved with a spontaneous thing. Yes, I get that. ‘Let’s put some red tape together,’” he laughed. “But I hope not. I hope we can create something that’s cool and fun and appealing, without being overly governmental.” Affleck’s motion asked city staff to work with the Park Board, business improvement associations and Vancouver residents to find a new, permanent home; and it passed, with one small change... “Vision amended it to say it would be me, George Affleck, not staff who would find a new home for them. Send me your ideas, people of Vancouver! Not sure if this makes me the official Councillor of Love,” he added facetiously, “but I will do my best to fulfill the Council directive.”

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Filmmaker hopes to bring gay history out of the closet By Robert Mangelsdorf

he history of the gay rights movement has been well-documented in the past half century. From the Stonewall riots in 1969, to Montreal’s Public Morality Program of the mid-1970s, Toronto’s bath house raids in the early 1980s, to the AIDS epidemic, to the eventual legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada in 2005: The recent narrative of the LGBTQ community’s struggle for acceptance has been chronicled in the pages of newspapers, in books, on television, and on film. But before that, the picture becomes murky. Filmmaker Harry Sutherland wants to change that. Prior to the 20th century, homosexuality could cost one their life. As a result, the lives of the LGBTQ community have historically been shrouded in necessary secrecy. Sutherland is hoping to produce a six-part documentary series called Out of History, an ambitious project that will bring to life over 2,800 years of gay history. Using documentary film and a digital online portal, the project will uncover the events and people that have contributed to the creation of the present day LGBTQ community. For Sutherland, the project is a return to his roots. His first film Truxx followed the impact of the ‘76 Olympics on the gay and lesbian community in Montreal and premiered at the

Toronto International Film Festival in 1978. Sutherland says he has toyed with the idea of documenting gay history since travelling to Amsterdam in 1979, where he first encountered stories about mass executions of gays in the 1700s, as well as tales of all-gay military units in the Second World War. “I explored further and was amazed at the depth and variety of our past and the untold contributions that we have made to the world over all this time,” he says. Case in point, Alexander the Great, one of the greatest rulers the world has ever known, is believed by many historians to have carried on a long-term homosexual relationship with his general and childhood friend Hephaestion. “This will be the greatest story that has never been told,” says Sutherland. While the idea collected dust for decades, the recent events in Russia inspired Sutherland to move forward with the project. “People don’t see the danger of what [Putin] is doing in the context of history,” says Sutherland. “There’s a notion that the gains we’ve made are irreversible, but history has proven that’s not the case.” Sutherland is hoping to crowdfund the money necessary to get the documentary made, and is hopeful the LGBTQ community will show their support. For more information about Sutherland’s project and to donate to the cause, visit Dana.io/ Out-Of-History.

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Scott Thompson: Fearlessly funny The Kids in the Hall star on critics, cancer, and rattling the cage

Reel People By Sabrina Furminger

t’s been 25 years since The Kids in the Hall barreled onto Canadian television screens and smashed the cultural status quo with heady, gender-bending comedy sketches. A lot has changed in the last quarter century, but the five grown-up men behind The Kids in the Hall are as determined as ever to push the envelope right off the cliff. “It’s the mafia,” laughs Scott Thompson on the phone from Toronto. “There’s no getting out.” At 55, Thompson is the oldest of the Kids, and one of the busiest. Each member of the troupe – which also includes Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Bruce McCulloch, and Mark McKinney – participates in Kids projects (like the 2010 miniseries, Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town) while also chasing individual film, television, and stand-up gigs. Foley is currently starring in the CTV office comedy Spun Out. McKinney recently appeared in the CBC miniseries The Best Laid Plans. And this weekend, Thompson – who recurs on NBC’s Hannibal and routinely cracks up Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert on late-night TV – will headline Laugh Your Sexy Ass Off!, two evenings of burlesque and comedy at the Rio Theatre produced by Vancouver’s Kitty Nights. In The Kids in the Hall television series – which ran for five seasons on CBC in Canada and HBO in the United States – Thompson was fearlessly flamboyant and unabashedly out at a time when many gay performers opted to stay pressed against the back of the closet.

Comedian Scott Thompson will perform alongside local burlesque stars Burgundy Brixx (left) and April O’Peel (right), at Laugh your Sexy Ass Off! July 11 and 12. Supplied photos Among his dozens of characters was the mega-popular Buddy Cole, who perched on a bar stool, swilled booze in a martini glass, and delivered frothy monologues on topics like marriage and racism (and Buddy hasn’t stopped monologuing: earlier this year, The Colbert Report sent Buddy to Sochi to report on the Winter Olympics).

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Continued from page 4 The Kids in the Hall was born during a golden age of cultural fearlessness, according to Thompson. “That was a perfect storm back then,” recalls Thompson. “We had [executive producer] Lorne Michaels wielding the axe, breaking the door down. The world was in the midst of a tumultuous change. The Berlin Wall was falling so there was this collective societal guilt that allowed us to get things in that would never have been allowed before, and also political correctness hadn’t done such a job on culture.” In this current hypersensitive climate, sketches like the one in which Thompson dissected the word “faggot” wouldn’t make it out of the writers’ room, he says. “Today, if they play that on the Comedy Network, they will bleep ‘faggot,’” says Thompson. “So the piece has no point.” He feels for young comedians. They’re not allowed to dig deep and explore hot-button issues from every angle. “Our culture has become very punitive. We’re terrified of offense and people are shutting down voluntarily. In a strange way, we’ve imposed a kind of McCarthyism on ourselves,” says Thompson. “There are so many unsayable words now, and everyone’s terrified about being called a homophobe or a racist or a sexist, so a lot of people are just shutting up. They’re afraid. And everything’s being recorded, so you’re not allowed a bad day.” Thompson is different. He’s still comfortable rattling cages. “I love to outrage people that are easily outraged,” he says. “It’s fun.” It wasn’t always fun. At one point, Thompson fell out of love with comedy – and it took B-cell non-Hodgkins gastric lymphoma to reignite his passion for his craft. “For years up until my diagnosis, I’d been questioning what I did, because I’d lost my love for it. My career was pretty much in the toilet, and I felt like everything I did made people uncomfortable, and I didn’t understand why I had to make people uncomfortable, and why couldn’t I just be a guy who fell down funny?” he says. But when cancer struck, Thompson had ample time to reflect. “I realized that I was doing exactly what I was supposed to do, and if it made people uncomfortable, that was part of my job, and my job was to bring things out of the darkness into the light and to have people look at them and go, ‘Oh, that’s not so scary.’ In that way, it was very good for

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“Burlesque is a comic form of titillation,” says Scott Thompson, who is headlining a weekend of burlesque and comedy at the Rio Theatre. Shimona Henry photo me. I wish that I had come to that conclusion through an easier route, but some of us have thick skins and have to be hit really hard.” Thompson beat cancer. It’s made him stronger, because “nothing can really hurt me like cancer did. So if someone calls me a name or says that something I’ve done is racist or

homophobic or whatever, I can just go, ‘well, you misunderstood, and it’s not my problem, I don’t need to fix your filter, it’s about you,’” says Thompson. “I don’t think you’ll ever see me on an apology tour.” But you will see him touring with the Kids, who’ve continued to resonate with audiences despite the passage of time and paradigm shifts in culture and attitudes. The Kids didn’t realize the impact they were having with their series until the end of the first season, when they took their show on the road. “It was like right out of a Beatles documentary: running from the stage to the bus, people chasing us, people rocking the bus, girls screaming. It was crazy. Everyone in the audience chanting our pieces before we even did them. It was a madhouse. That’s when we realized, ‘holy fuck, what the hell?’ We had no idea, really. All we did was work, so we really had no idea how much of an impact we were having.” But too much time together in those early days took its toll. The Kids didn’t speak to each other for five years after the release of their critically panned (but cult classic) 1995 feature film Brain Candy. Since reuniting in 2000, however, they’ve been collaborating pretty much non-stop, most recently performing old and new sketches in venues across the United States and Canada. “As time goes by, we’re sort of becoming like the Marx Brothers,” says Thompson. “The shtick is becoming very vaudevillian.” In Laugh Your Sexy Ass Off!, Thompson shares a bill with local burlesque performers Burgundy Brixx, April O’Peel, Villainy Loveless, and Sparkle Plenty. The performances will be hosted by Doug Thoms as his alter-ego, The Purrrfessor. “In a world where porn is around you everywhere, burlesque is a comic form of titillation,” he says. “All performance, in a way, is titillation. “ At the time of the interview, Thompson wasn’t sure which characters he’d be bringing with him to Vancouver, but he hinted that Buddy Cole might make an appearance. “There’s a monologue I’m doing now that’s about bullying and transsexuals, and it definitely could attract the attention of the outrage brigade,” he says. “We’ll see.” Laugh Your Sexy Ass Off! runs July 11 and 12 at the Rio Theatre (1660 East Broadway). Tickets are $39.25/$49.75 at TicketsTonight.ca.

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Found footage flick feels familiar EARTH TO ECHO

Starring Teo Halm, Reese Hartwig Directed by Dave Green The found footage genre meets adolescence with a sci-fi twist in Dave Green’s earnest yet ultimately unsatisfying new flick Earth to Echo. Four suburban youngsters, whose neighbourhood is facing demolition from a highway construction project, discover a small alien robot, dubbed “Echo”, who has crash-landed on earth and needs help rebuilding his spaceship so he can return home. Earth to Echo’s heart may be in the right place, as the typical teen issues faced by the protagonists are handled with respect and sensitivity, but its derivative narrative conjures up memorable moments from E.T., Super 8, Stand by Me, Goonies and

even Chronicle (all of which were much stronger films). The other glaring problem with the film is the decision to go handheld for the entire runtime – why and HOW would anyone keep the camera rolling through this entire affair? To make matters worse, the actual execution is so jarring it’s hard not to feel nauseous by the time the final credits roll. The shaky cam approach is all the more frustrating given how much the film could have succeeded Thor if a tripod or steady shot was Diakow used just a few times to slow down the manic pace. However, Earth to Echo is not without its charms; the kids are likeable, providing plenty of wisecracking chuckles, and some chase sequences are rather ingenious. Unfortunately, the movie’s lack of tension and familiar story never achieve enough impact for us to care.

THE DANCE OF REALITY

Starring Brontis Jodorowsky, Pamela Flores, Jeremias Herskovits Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky Earlier this year, the exhilarating Jodorowsky’s Dune teased Vancouver audiences with what could’ve been: a psychedelic sci-fi epic dreamt up by the cult director of El Topo – the original midnight movie – but scuttled by practical realities. From all accounts, the setback was a devastating – even debilitating – blow for the moviemaker/mystic who’d been operating at the height of his shamanic powers. Consequently, The Dance of Reality represents this visionary’s first film in 23 years. Now in his early 80s, an oddly (in every conceivable sense of the word) nostalgic Alejandro Jodorowsky employs a conjurer’s flair to show us what was: his tumultuous childhood in Tocopilla, Chile. Never one to shy away from selfmythologizing, the writer-director renders the seaside community as a cauldron of fantas-

tic and fascist elements. Armies of amputees patrol the streets, rogue waves wash schools of sardines onto the beach, dark clouds of gulls swirl overhead and a macabre circus has come to town and affixed itself like a Technicolor tumour. Amidst this surreal chaos, young Alejandro (Jeremias Herskovits) is torn between his doting mother (Pamela Flores) – who treats life like an opera, belting out her every line – and domineering father (Jodorowsky’s son, Brontis). In charting the travails of Alejandro and his father, The Dance of Reality artfully illustrates how wrestling with compromise can become a worthy lifelong struggle. Likewise, it passionately asserts that tyranny takes many forms and can only be overcome through constant vigilance and considerable resourcefulness. But most critically, by often proving as anarchic and inventive as the director’s seminal work, the film confirms that Jodorowsky is still capable of crafting moments of breathtaking magic. –Curtis Woloschuk Playing July 11-19 at The Cinematheque.

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• Vancouver’s second largest film festival returns on Aug. 14 with a jam-packed line-up of thought-provoking queer cinema. With more than 80 films from 11 countries on its schedule, the 26th edition of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival is its heftiest to date. “We’re the largest queer arts festival in Western Canada, and continue to explore boundaries and provoke meaningful conversations with our film lineup,” says Drew Dennis, executive director of Out On Screen. Highlights include the Russian drama Winter Journey, which offers a glimpse into queer lives in contemporary Russia; Kate Bornstein is a Queer and Pleasant Danger, a documentary about a queer scholar navigating a world where gender binaries are the norm; Love is Strange, a multi-generational story of love and marriage starring John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, and Marisa Tomei; and the Robert Redford-produced Drunktown’s Finest, in which the challenges of three Navajo people living on a reservation (including a transgender woman) are explored. Venues include the Vancouver Playhouse, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, and Cineplex Odeon International Village. Until Aug. 24. Tickets and additional info at QueerFilmFestival.ca. • The nominees for the 15th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards were announced last month, and some of Vancouver’s funniest folks are in the running for fame and glory (or, at the very least, a warm fuzzy feeling and a congratulatory tweet). Vancouver nominees include Lawrence & Holloman and That Burning Feeling (Best Feature Film); Convos with my 2-yearold (Best Web Series); Jay Brazeau (Best Male Performance in a Feature); Neil Every (Best Direction in a Web Series); and Julia Voth for Citytv’s locally shot sitcom, Package Deal (Best Female Performance in a TV Series). The awards will be handed out Sept. 10-14 in Ottawa. Peruse the nomination list at CanadianComedy.ca. • Speaking of Lawrence & Holloman, this favourite of the 2013 Vancouver International Film Festival – which has gone on to win 11 awards at 11 different film festivals – will begin its Vancouver theatrical run at the Vancity Theatre on July 18 (followed by a stint at the Rio Theatre beginning July 24). Lawrence & Holloman marks the feature film directorial debut of Matthew Kowalchuk, and stars Daniel Arnold as Holloman, a cynical and suicidal accounting clerk who gets taken under the wing of a happy-go-lucky suit salesman named Lawrence (portrayed by Ben Cotton). Screening info and more at LawrenceAndHolloman.com. • Project Limelight – a charity that provides free performing arts programs to children living on Vancouver’s Eastside – will present two performances of The Chocolate Factory at The Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre at SFU Woodward’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts on July 13. The musical comedy features 22 enthusiastic performers between the ages of eight and 14. Project Limelight received an outpouring of donations following the death of Glee actor Cory Monteith, who had been an active and vocal supporter of the organization. Tickets and information at ProjectLimelightSociety.org. • Casting news: actress Leah Gibson (Arctic Air; True Heroines) has joined A&E’s The Returned, an adaptation of an acclaimed French series about a small town that is turned upside down when several local people who have been long presumed dead suddenly reappear; actor Mig Macario (Once Upon a Time) has booked a role on Rush, an original series premiering on USA Network on July 17; and the fan-dubbed Grand Empress of Scifi, actress-director Amanda Tapping (Stargate SG-1; Sanctuary), is currently directing an episode of the yet-to-premiere CBC series Strange Empire, set in an 1860s Western frontier town. –Sabrina Furminger

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hile many of us just can’t wait to ditch our cooler weather duds in lieu of summertime styles, a key seasonal beauty detail comes into play before the shopping begins. No matter how cute your fringe-trimmed sandals are, unkempt toes steal the show; the perfect mani/pedi combo sets the stage for your summer fashions to shine. Pretty nails are the ultimate summer accessory. A long-time gel nail fiend myself, I’ve spent what seems like forever on the hunt for a nail spa that offers the services I need (read: gel nails with shellac polish) in a stylish environment. However, it seems that when you find a pretty salon that appeases the eye, the price point is a bit of a killer to the wallet; on the flip side, affordable salons tend to be lacklustre when it comes to ambiance. When I stumbled across a new little nail spa, Charm, in Fraserview a few years back, I popped in with no expectations; I was excited to see a salon in this neighbourhood (the Main Street corridor has always been the hot spot for nail spas in the area) but wasn’t sure what I’d find once I walked in. I was totally blown away with what I saw: A fresh white space with chic black and white feature wallpaper, girly glitter accents like a hanging crystal room divider and statement chandelier, and stylish furnishings that somehow blend minimalist modern with feminine traditional decor. I was warmly greeted immediately by a receptionist whose outfit made me want to dash home and put on something way more fabulous, and when I inquired about services and pricing I couldn’t have been more impressed. Charm offers a full range of nail services for both natural and artificial nails, as well as a roster of waxing services. All at a reasonable price point! Naturally I booked an appointment and I’ve been ‘Charmed’ ever since. I stop in to let Rose work her magic on my nails every few weeks and I walk away with hands that attract compliments every time. My current colour crush – Bombshell – is by a new, Canadian gel polish line called Akzentz and is the best version of a neon pink shellac colour I’ve ever seen.

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I chatted with Rose about how the concept for Charm all got started: How long has Charm been in business? What made you choose to join the emerging Fraser neighbourhood? Charm was established in 2012. The choice of opening within the Fraserview community was an easy one for us; since I first moved to Vancouver, I’ve always lived up and down Fraser Street. I’ve owned a salon before and, with my experience within that, I thought that Fraser would be best in terms of competition. Fraser has traditionally been the least sought after area according to many nail salon owners, but as a resident of the area I knew the potential. The bright corner unit of a new building was very attractive, so when our unit became available it seemed like an ideal fit. Tell us a bit about how the concept behind Charm was formed? I’ve been doing nails for over 10 years now. Honestly, learning to do nails began as a way to get out of the house, as I was a stay at home mom. I love doing creative things, and discovered that I could do nails quite well. Charm is owned by my brother but he has asked me to build the business for him, considering my success with my previous nail spa. My brother does not live here, so his daughter, Chau, has stepped in and works with me in handling reception and all the things I’m too busy to do. As for the Charm team, T:10.25” they are all a mix of good friends and family.

Charm’s Rose Tran gives designer Jenn Scott her signature pink gel manicure. Rob Newell photo What are your top services? Which colours are reigning most popular in the city? Top services would be gel manicures (shellac). It’s the best thing that has come out for nails. Long lasting and beautiful shine, combined with zero drying time. The trendy colours range according to season but surprisingly our most popular colour to date is a soft, natural, pinky white. It suits everyone and looks good for any weather and any occasion. Our top picks are “Faint Pink” and “Ballerina” by Nobility. I don’t know how many bottles we’ve gone through. Countless!

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Tacofino Commissary lights up Hastings Street The Dish

SCENE | HEARD The Juice Truck has opened a bricks-andmortar location at 28 West 5th. The space houses a new production facility, retail space, and a juice bar and café. TheJuiceTruck.ca

Tacofino managing partner Gino Di Domenico serves up a taco trio with crispy ling cod, albacore tuna, and pork jowl. Rob Newell photo. pastor, which involves marinating the meat in pineapple and spices before slow-cooking. The meat here was fork-tender, but, without the balance, lay heavily in the mouth. Items off the dinner menu were much better. Corn fritters are a solid starter, with cotija cheese and kabocha squash. Grilled octopus salad with crispy yucca fries was lovely, with avocado-jalapeno cream and a lime-pepper aioli. Desserts are fun and easy. Lime curd vaso is a tart take on dulce de leche, with a base of brown butter and graham cracker crumbs holding up a slightly sweet curd and lots of whipped cream. Banana churros were nice, but the “milk and cookies,” here served with horchata, an almond-milk beverage, and spicy chocolate cookies, is outstanding and worth repeat visits. The tacos are still the top picks here, but you won’t go wrong with much of the menu, and the opportunity to pair some good mezcal with a two-fister of pulled pork is never a bad idea.

Brutus Beverages has launched Walter Caesar Mix, Canada’s first all-natural craft caesar mix. Created by locals Aaron Harowitz and Zack Silverman, and named after the inventor of the original caesar in 1969 in Calgary, the mix is made with whole ingredients and contains no artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives. Visit the website for a list of local retailers. WalterCaesar.com

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Odd Society Spirits has brought on cocktail veteran Matt Cooke as their full-time brand ambassador and bar My Shanti, the newest restaumanager. Cooke is past director Local Food & Drink rant from Vikram Vij, is now of the Canadian Professional Happenings open in South Surrey at Morgan Bartender’s Association’s BC Crossing. The restaurant focuses chapter and was senior barBy Anya Levykh on Indian food infused with tender at Tableau Bar Bistro for international flavours based on Vij’s travels. the last year. He will be creating an advanced MyShanti.com cocktail program based on the distillery’s spirits. OddSocietySpirits.com Finalists for the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship have been chosen from across Get your grill on…The BC Wine Institute Canada, including Vancouver’s Michael is offering something a little extra for the Christiansen (The Pear Tree) and Cory Hess month of July. Purchase a bottle of BC VQA (L’Abattoir). The final competition will take wine and receive a free packet of Kootenay place on Sept. 28 at Pacific Institute of CuliSpice wine marinade. Get a list of participatnary Arts. HawksworthScholarship.com ing wineries at your local VQA store. Robson Street is hosting Pop-Up Picnic during July and August, featuring eight Robson Street restaurants that will be offering special picnic lunch options that can be enjoyed at one of several outdoor spots along the street. Full details at RobsonStreet.ca.

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City Cellar

By Anya Levykh

acos have become the sushi of Vancouver. A few short years ago, finding authentic tacos in the city required a fedora and bullwhip, and maybe some foreign language skills. Nowadays, throw some corn flour and you’ll hit one of a handful of very good, very authentic places that specialize in the popular Mexican street food. Tofino visitors have been long been acquainted with Tacofino, the little food truck stationed in the Live to Surf parking lot off Pacific Highway, a favourite with surfing fanatics and family campers alike. When news came that owners Jason Sussman, Kaeli Robinson and Ryan Spong were launching a sister truck in Vancouver, a rousing chorus of hallelujahs let loose. That food truck has now spawned Victoria and Kelowna offspring, as well as a bricks-and-mortar location on East Hastings in the growing gastro-mecca that includes the likes of The Red Wagon, Campagnolo Roma, and Schokolade. It was this location that I visited several times in recent weeks. One of the benefits of having a larger, more permanent space is the ability to expand the menu – and offer booze. The tiny wine list leans heavily on Spain and the cocktails are mainly based on tequila or mezcal. Try the cava sangria or the mezcal acido for a few kicks, or be a purist with one of the 15 or so surprisingly awesome whiskeys. As for that expanded menu, the classic and much-loved tacos are still there ($6 each or two for $10), including a stellar yam tempura with avocado, large bonito flakes and a plumvinegar soy dressing. Another standout was the pork jowl with cabbage, fried shallots, pineapple, and a lick of sriracha to balance out the sweetness. A torta off the lunch menu was less impressive. Stuffed with what was labelled as pork al pastor, as well as black beans, asadero cheese, and lots of seedy chilies, it lacked the sweetness and acidity that is typical of al

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Wolf in the Fog has opened in Tofino, with chef Nick Nutting at the helm. The 150-seat restaurant focuses on fresh and wild, with dishes like charred Humboldt squid with Vietnamese slaw, as well as numerous share platters. WolfInTheFog.com

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Open for lunch Monday-Sunday, 11:30am3pm, dinner Monday-Saturday from 5pm. Tacofino | 261 East Hastings | 604-253-8226 | TacofinoCommissary.com Hear Anya Levykh every Monday on CBC Radio One’s On the Coast and find her on Twitter @ foodgirlfriday and Facebook.com/FoodGirlFriday. FoodGirlFriday.com A new food, wine and craft beer event is launching in Vancouver Sept. 15-16. Top Drop is a two-day festival featuring 24 international terroir-focused wineries, four craft breweries, artisan cheese, cured meats and more. Stay tuned for more details later in summer. TopDropVancouver.com

DRINK | DINE La Pentola at the Opus Hotel has introduced a new summer menu and cocktail list, with a strong focus on local, seasonal produce, including kale, nettles, beets, carrots and fruits. Look for poached asparagus with soft quail’s egg. Dinner menus are priced at $60 or $75 per person for seven or 10 courses. LaPentola.ca Harmony Arts Festival is back Aug. 1-10 in West Vancouver. This year, the music, art, family, food, and wine festival features multiple food and culinary events, including food and wine pairing competitions, the Art of Food street festival with over 35 chefs, vendors and producers, food carts and more. HarmonyArts.ca The Mile High Wine and Food Festival is taking place again on Aug. 8-10 at Silver Star Resort near Vernon. Combine scenic outdoor hikes and mountain biking with wine and cheese seminars, cooking classes, winemaker dinners and much more. TheWineFestivals.com

By Kurtis Kolt

ep, I’m absolutely aware that we’ve leapt into summer but, dammit, we’re gonna talk about a couple big, chewy cabernet sauvignons this week! In recently thinking about solid wine pairings for barbecue and hamburgers, some of my personal favourites include dry rosés, pinot noirs and Gamays. But there’s nothing that says going bigger and bolder can’t fit the bill. When chatting about various grape varieties, there are two aspects of cabernets that I find can give people pause. The first is that some find them to vegetal-tasting, particularly with bitter, green bell pepper notes. Trust me, I am so not fond of those styles of cabernet either; green bell peppers are pretty much the only food I despise. So in saying that, you can bet that any wine I recommend isn’t going to exhibit those traits. The second issue, more of a myth really, is that in order to get a good bottle of cabernet, you’re gonna have to fork over a lot of dough. This is absolutely not the case. Let’s go right ahead and smash that myth with these two bottles that punch well above their weight.

Montes Limited Selection 2012 Cabernet Carmenere | Colchagua Valley, Chile | $19.99 | BC Liquor Stores This Chilean kick-ass value is boosted with a little Carmenere which adds a good dash of dark chocolate and mint to the cabernet’s currants and forest floor character. Montes’ wines generally have a characteristic finesse and polish to them, this one totally following suit. What I particularly adore here is the wine’s freshness; basil and rosemary keep things perky while some juicy mocha notes finish things off. A charmer that’ll hit a multitude of meaty dishes well, serve it with a slight chill to elevate its liveliness.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Diamond Ivory 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon California, U.S. | $25 | BC Liquor Stores Not to worry, Francis Ford Coppola’s winery isn’t just some celebrity vanity project, the wines here are the real deal. This one compiles fruit from various appellations including El Dorado and Paso Robles. The acidity keeps all of that fruit fresh, and there’s a smidge of milk chocolate to add a touch of decadence on the finish. I was quite surprised that it’s a mere 13.5 per cent alcohol, on the palate it does seem like a bigger, heavier wine – but no matter, it’s nice to know a couple glasses won’t leave you exhausted. The tannins have a nice little grip to ‘em as well, so feel free to throw some steaks on the grill-a little char won’t hurt things one bit. For both of these wines, a good decanting will bring out some of the more subtler nuances, but it’s not necessary to enjoy both of their full-flavoured personas. Enjoy!

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elowna is BC’s mini Napa Valley and it’s the prime time to visit. The area is well-known as BC’s wine region, but there’s more to it than wine-tasting (although, don’t miss the wine-tasting!). The selection of restaurants does not compare to Vancouver, but they have their own charm; and when it comes to “farm-to-table” dining, they have become leaders. The farm-to-table dining experience is everywhere nowadays, but in Kelowna it just tastes different. It’s an amazing place to experience BC’s harvest since many of our local orchard fruits are grown there. You’re right at the source of it all, so take advantage of it. It’s a great weekend getaway and you don’t have to worry about getting taxed on the boxes of wine you’ll want to bring back. I recently explored the area a bit more as a guest of Tourism Kelowna on behalf of Food Bloggers of Canada, and here are a few things I recommend from my last visit. Salted Brick It’s a rather new, non-pretentious and rustic, yet sophisticated eatery open for brunch, lunch, and dinner. I’d recommend it for all three even though I’ve only tried their lunch. The slow roasted brisket sandwich with cheddar cheese and mustard would give some of Vancouver’s favourite sandwiches a run for their money. The restaurant is known for handcrafted charcuterie using locally sourced free-range meat, and Chef Jason Leizert is

great at using every scrap. It’s a great place for duck fat as well, and everything on the menu and “retail shop” (very small part of the already small restaurant) is incredibly reasonably priced. SaltedBrick.com Sandrine French Pastry & Chocolate Pastry chef Sandrine came from France in 2004 and she brought to Kelowna a bit of French culture – in the form of pastries, cakes, and macarons. J’adore! Although I didn’t get to sample her pastry collection, I did take a two-hour pastry class which she offers to the public. It’s a fun activity and very easy since much of the prep work is already done for you. The classes are intimate with a maximum of six people and they take place in her professional kitchen at the store. SandrinePastry.com Summerhill Pyramid Winery I’m familiar with their wines, but it was my first time dining at Sunset Organic Bistro, the winery’s on-site restaurant. The backdrop of your dining experience is views of the vineyard, lake, and mountains, so the ambiance is worth the visit alone; although Kelowna in the summer offers beautiful views almost all around. Summerhill.bc.ca Last, but not least, I have to give a shout out to pastry chef Kira Desmond, previously at Secret Location in Vancouver. She’s now at Mission Hill Winery, and if you follow her on Twitter (@SwtProvocateur) you can see what we’re missing out on. Bitter sweet. As a “Summerologist” for Travelocity.ca, I’m happy to share with WE readers a discount code. Use promo code: QUICK12 to save an extra 12 per cent off on select hotels of $200+ on Travelocity.ca. #SeizeTheSummer

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Baby boomers shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help with their iPhones. which had all seemed so intuitive with my original. So seeking some relationship counselling, I went online and booked a workshop back at the Apple Store called Discover Your iPhone. These workshops are free and cover everything from Discover Your Mac to iPhotos for iOS. There’s also a workshop called iCloud, which is on my radar for another time. What I noticed during my two visits to the Apple Store was a majority of the customers looked to be baby boomers shopping and seeking advice. That thought was confirmed by two Apple employees, who told me older adults make up a large percentage of their customer base. According to a 2012 Ipsos Canadian Inter@ctive Reid Report, Canadian baby boomers, at 89 per cent, rival younger Canadians, at 99 per cent, in their levels of Internet access and are slowly beginning to take up new media and devices. When it comes to smartphones, baby boomers still lag behind younger Canadians, but their numbers are growing. It was during my second visit to the Apple store the employee prompted me to hit my phone’s “photo” icon, which I had never used before. (I always used the “camera” icon.) There to my amazement were my Fiji photos. He really had no explanation other than, “Sometimes these things take time.” Sounds like good relationship advice to me. –Story courtesy of Vancouver Courier

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Location, Location, Location – David Lam Park, seawall, False Creek, Elsie Roy School, Urban Fare, Canada Line to YVR & Yaletown all at your doorstep • Views of park, water & overlooking Yaletown, 962 sqft 2 large bdrms, 2 baths, granite counters, S/S appl, laminate floors, great floorplan – all rooms spacious, 1 parking, solid building, I/D pool, hot tub, caretaker & more! • Rent for $2300/mo. & great for families or wanting a waterfront lifestyle.

180° unobstructed views of Burrard Inlet, mtns & city • 682 sqft 1 bdrm in Gastown’s landmark building & destination • A tourist haven, tech hub & Vancouver’s trendiest neighborhood • 9’ ceilings, german cabinets, stone counter tops, h/w flrs, 5 pc. bathroom, S/S appliances w/ gas stove, rollerblinds, Juliet balcony – features are endless & ultra modern • Rooftop 2 storey Sky club w/ gym, O/D hot tub, climbing wall, social rooms w/ killer views • 1 parking, rentals allowed.

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3081 WEST 28TH AVENUE

RECENT SALES $2,698,000

2103-1438 RICHARDS STREET AZURA I: $969,000

Azura II: 1495 Richards ‘05’ Unit 198 Aquarius Mews ‘08’ Unit

2807-198 AQUARIUS MEWS AQUARIUS II: $1,189,000

2668 SPRUCE STREET

CRAFTSMAN TOWNHOME: $949,000

1203-918 COOPERAGE WAY MARINER: $1,150,000

9E-139 DRAKE STREET CONCORDIA II: $659,000

Please contact me if you are looking to sell.

1603-189 DAVIE STREET AQUARIUS III: $608,000

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Modern and upscale 896 sf 2 bdrm, 2 bath, SE corner with plenty of natural light and views of city & False Creek • Featuring engineered hardwood flrs, sleek German engineered sliding doors, solarium (great for oﬃce), covered outdoor balcony, kitchen island, wood cabinets, SS appliances, gas stove, stone countertops, front-loading washing dryer, ensuite 4pc bath and 4pc 2nd bath, 1 prkg & 1 storage locker, insuite storage too! • Gym, clubhouse & more! • Steps to seawall, Yaletown, Granville St district, parks & beaches!

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504-1133 Harwood Street, $428,880, “Harwood Manor”

• Sub Penthouse 839sq.ft. 1 Bed (Could be 2 Bed) • Concrete 6-Storey Boutique Strata • NW Facing with Huge 138sf Deck • Quiet,Tree-Lined Street in Davie Village • Pets and Rentals Allowed • Exercise Room, Saunas, Large Storage Locker • In-Suite Laundry Hookups, Best Parking Stall • Clean, Move-in Ready or Reno. Welcome Home!

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469 West 20th Avenue, $2,988,000

• Stunning New Contemporary Designer • NO GST, But 2-5-10 New Home Warranty • Sunny South-Facing Flat Lot, Fenced Back Yard • 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms (2 Bed Separate Suite) • All Modern Amenities, Gorgeous Architectural Features • 4 Car Garage • Walk to Queen Elizabeth Park, Douglas Park, Eric Hamber & Skytrain • Beautiful Tree-Lined Street

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1362 Haro Street, Asking $2.8 Million

• Stunningly Refurbished Heritage Home in Heart of West End • Award Winning Bed & Breakfast “The West End Guest House” • 9 Bedrooms, 9 Baths, Over 4200 sq.ft. on RM-3 Lot 36x131 • Asking Price Includes Business Assets and Most of Furnishings • Gorgeous Lush Gardens, Walk to Best Sites • 8 Parking, Financials Available to Qualified Purchasers • A Dream Come True –Own and Operate a World Class B&B in Paradise!

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217-168 Powell Street, $418,000, “Smart”

• Concord Pacific’s Smart in Gastown! • Best 1 Bedroom (743sq.ft.) Floorplan in Building • Quiet Inner Private Courtyard Level • Rare 25’ by 7’ Patio • Feels Like a Garden Oasis • Private Entrance Through Patio • Great Gym, Several Bike Rooms • Rental & Pets Allowed

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1902-1188 Howe Street, $323,800, “1188 Howe”

• Upper Level Stunning View South Facing 1 Bedroom • Great Condition & Immaculately Clean • 560sq.ft. 1 Bdrm & Solarium/Den • New Indoor Pool, Gym & Lobby • Great In-House Building Manager • Walk to Financial District, Skytain, Movies, Shops • Solid Concrete Building in Heart Between West End & Downtown! • Great Value.Welcome Home!

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1105-1250 Burnaby Street, $248,000, “The Horizon” • Gorgeous Reno’d View Suite in Sought After Horizon • Best Location in Davie Village • Short-Term Rentals Allowed! • Junior 1 Bedroom 430sf • Leasehold, 20% Down Required, Great Financing Available • Great Pied-a-Terre, Investment Rental, First-Time Buyer!

604-787-5568

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Kevin Skipworth Managing Broker

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$995,000 202-910 BEACH AVE.

$528,800 202-141 WATER ST

LIBERTE P/H APARTMENT. Fully renovated Penthouse apartment 1 Bed and den, great city views. F/P, 2 parking and storage.

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MALKIN BUILDING – 1,500 sq.ft. North facing 2 bed, 2 bath loft with a 550 sq.ft. deck. Great views, central location in Vancouver’s premier loft building. Parking & storage locker.

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Furnished Junior suite @ 910 Beach Ave. Great pied-a-terre, or rent it out either by yourself or in the hotel rental pool. Great location, steps to seawall & Aquabus.

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commercial team will answer all of your questions and will help with all your commercial needs. Whether you need office space, somewhere to set up your business or retail store, or are looking to buy an investment property we can help you. Call us at 604-689-8226 today.

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W W W . L I A N A S H O W C A S E . C O M PARK 360, $348,000 2005-7088 18TH AVE, BURNABY

• This 1 bdrm plus den is Cressey built with all the premium finishing including 9’ ceilings, open plan kitchen w/ SS appl., granite counters, engineered h/w floors, custom builtins & more • Enjoy the large balcony for BBQs & gardening, the unit has terrific easterly views • Building amenities incl. fully equipped exercise room, sauna, steam room, swirl pool, lounge & recreation room w/ billiards table • Great access to transit, be downtown in minutes • Shopping is convenient with Metrotown, High Gate Mall and Big Bend strip mall on Marine Way.

NEW PRICE LONDON PLACE, $349,000 306-1177 HORNBY Completely renoed designer 1 bdrm & den @ London Place • Fantastic open concept + light thruout • Warm & bright designer colors, brand new kitchen w/ quartz countertops, new s/s backsplash tiles & appls., gooseneck faucet & double undermount sink • Brand new coffee laminate h/w flrs thruout... Tinted wall to wall windows, commercial grade construction converted to condos in 1994 (built to last Proactive Complex) • Low strata fees incl heat + hot water + free laundry + rooftop patio with views + 2 storage lockers, parking, gym, sauna, hot tub • Pets allowed, rentals with restrictions • Unbelievable central location close to everything!!!

NEW PRICE LOFT 33, $398,880 708-33 W PENDER ST

Ultra modern 1 bdrm + 1 flex rm/ den + Juliet balcony + 1 parking @ 33 West lofts with great city views! • Extra large suite in superb Crosstown location. Steps from seawall, shopping, skytrain, parks etc. • TRUE LOFT AMBIANCE w/modern quality finishings • 10’ ceilings, spabath, slate tiling throughout, blt-in storage, S/S appliances, designer lighting, granite counters etc • Truly a unique home!

NEW PRICE THE OLIVE $419,000 406-3225 TUPPER ST • Great 1 BR + den w/gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, quality cabinetry, KitchenAid s/s appl. • Fabulous north views & a balcony ideal for BBQs • Unit has a cozy living room with wide plank h/w flooring & fireplace • Great lifestyle unit in South Cambie steps to transit, shopping, cafes & restaurants • Pets & rentals welcome

NEW LISTING PACIFIC COVE $648,880 410-456 MOBERLY RD

• Freehold waterfront beauty! • Brand new interior renovation & completely rainscreened in 2012, re-piped & newer roof • Serene, tranquil garden, lagoon, marina, city & unobstructed water view forever! • Stunning renovation throughout, gleaming hardwood floors, granite counters, porcelain tiles, new stainless appliances, spa-bath w/soaker tub, floor to ceiling wardrobe systems in each of 2 bedrooms, designer lighting & paint • Covered balcony overlooking green landscaping, lagoon & False Creek. Steps to everything!

NEW PRICE CHILCO TOWERS, $998,000 201-710 CHILCO ST

Irreplaceable park like setting across from lost lagoon, views of Stanley Park, Lost Lagoon, + mtns • This 1600sf beauty has been completely renovated w/ the highest quality millwork, tiling, lighting, doors, moulding, etc. • This is old world charm at its finest! • A dream kitchen right for entertaining + warm bathrooms to luxuriate in • No expense has been spared... • Quiet cul-de-sac, the city’s premier coop! (Taxes +bldg insurance incl in maintenance fees).

NEW LISTING EXECUTIVE, CUSTOM BUILT TREEHOME $1,138,800 1977 RIVERGROVE

• One of a kind, custom built, extensively renovated executive home surrounded by greenbelt & mature landscaping in a prime Seymour cul-de-sac location • Tranquillity at its very finest with all the luxuries & pampering of modern, sophisticated living • Centrally situated just 5 mins to easy highway access! • This 3 bdrm+den, 3 bath home is surrounded by almost 1100sf of outdoor wrap around sundecks • Loads of storage, 5-car parking, extensive landscaping & outdoor gardens • A RARE GEM!

RECENT SALES 253-35 KEEFER PL 510-501 PACIFIC PH1-125 COLUMBIA ST 2305-501 PACIFIC 204-1750 W. 3RD AVE 1753 E. 2ND AVE 2101-125 COLUMBIA ST 2203-608 BELMONT ST 2809-501 PACIFIC ST 410-2828 MAIN STREET 2915 ARGO PLACE, BBY

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Rob Joyce & Sales Associate Roger Ross

West End Specialists Nobody knows the West End better! MLS Diamond Master Medallion Award 2013

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New Listing 1740 Comox #1903 Rarely available high floor NW corner Unobstructed ocean and mountain views from every window at the five star Sandpiper on English Bay. One bedroom + enclosed solarium. Hurry! $429,900.

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West End English Bay

PRICE SLASHED FOR QUICK SALE 1934 Barclay #10 Patio 2 Bdrm - 3 Level West of Denman townhouse. 2 decks, SW corner. Pets & rentals OK. 1240 sf. $624,900. NOW: $569,900.

West End The Best Buy in Strata 1740 Comox #302 Mint condition English Bay concrete 1 bdrm + den at the fabulous Sandpiper on English Bay. Pet friendly. 620 sf. $324,900.

LD O S 1949 Beach #104 Heritage Character West of Denman 2nd floor 1272 sf houselike 2 bdrm with water views from every room. Roof deck. $858,000.

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1879 Barclay #201 Heritage Character Bright West of Denman top floor SW corner at Ralston Court. Red oak hardwood, 665 sf. $298,000.

604.623.5433

COMING NEXT WEEK STRATA TWO BEDROOM Enormous two bedroom at the well maintained 1140 Pendrell. Call for info. $429,900.

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SOLD 1819 Pendrell West of Denman 2 bdrm with English Bay views, beautiful renovations and a large patio deck. Pets & rentals. $469,900.

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3307 WEST 6TH AVENUE $799,900

Coal haRbouR PenThouse Stunning harbour, city, mountain, park & lagoon views from this executive top floor corner home in Landmark building. Super floorplan with great room separating two bedrooms & two baths plus 9 1/2 ft ceilings maximizes living space. Many designer upgrades. Better than new with great storage. Pets & rentals ok. $699,000 FIRsT oPen FRI10 -1215; sun 2 -4 1333 W GeoRGIa oR by aPPT. beaCh ave PaRk, steps to seawall, Granville Isld ferry & more from your spacious one level townhouse style 2 bdrm 2 bath 2 terrace home. Enter through garden courtyard, up glass elevator to ne breezeway style patio. 150 sf southern terrace off living area & master overlooks park. Perfect for sunworshippers. gardeners, bbqs & all fresco dining. Pet & rental friendly. Resort style amenities in sought after area. $629,000

UNIQUE! PERFECT STRATA TITLE DETACHED COACH HOUSE • 1,298 sf Home • 2 Bdrms & Den • 2 Bathrooms

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ENGLISH BAY First home, city pad, retirement or investment home or perfect year round vacation home not only is the upper floor corner suite available furnished and just steps to the beach, shops, park restaurants & services but offers awesome views of boats, sunsets, mountains & city lights. Older building renovated for style & convenience to maximize the stunning vistas. $287,000

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Check the website for updates on developments, neighbourhood issues, heritage preservation, ongoing demolitions, STiR, Rental 101, court actions and more. Be informed, support your community, share your ideas. Fundraising continues. www.westendneighbours.com

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Glacier Media launches community crowdfunding initiative

Richard Glendinning

FundAid helps people raise money in times of need

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OPEN SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2-4 PM 117-1655 NELSON ST

You won’t want to miss out on this gorgeous south facing one bedroom patio home just steps from Denman and transit. Freehold strata, pets and rentals allowed. 9’ Ceiling, post and beam construction with hickory engineered hardwood throughout, and a stunning total renovation. Bring your chequebook,and get a great buy!

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and will let editors know of campaigns that might be of particular interest to their readers. Member newspapers will also be running weekly ads for FundAid and will help spread here are times in all of our lives when the word through their social media chanwe need help. Maybe a disaster has nels. struck – a devastating illness, a fire, “We see this as a way to do some good in an accident. Maybe we have a cause our communities,” says Alvin Brouwer, the or charity we want to support. Or perhaps we president of Glacier Media’s community digiare that proverbial person who tal media and newspapers in has everything and we want to the Lower Mainland. “Glacier celebrate a special milestone in Media has so many resources our lives by paying it forward. that can be put to work to help Glacier Media, which owns people raise the money that WE Vancouver, wants to be they need.” there to help, too. It is launchFundAid is partnering with ing FundAid, a crowdfunding Fundrazr, a Vancouver-based initiative that taps into its company that recently won member newspapers’ deep ties the City of Vancouver Excelto their communities. lence Award for small technol“The biggest challenge in ogy companies. Fundrazr has any crowdfunding campaign created a dynamic platform Martha Perkins is getting the word out,” says that makes it easy to create a Martha Perkins, former edicampaign and spread the word tor of WE Vancouver, who is spearheading through social media. FundAid. “That’s what we’re good at. Our Local businesses can get involved, too, by newspapers are built on a strong tradition of offering perks or sponsoring the service fees sharing stories and information that matter for a campaign. to our readers.” For more information go to FundAid.ca or Perkins is available to help individuals and contact Perkins directly at 604-630-3525 or at groups come up with effective FundAid cammperkins@GlacierMedia.ca. paigns that will better ensure their success

I BDRM LOFT. REDUCED TO $485,000. OPEN SUN 2 - 4 PM Delightful 2008 Heritage Conversion with solid concrete, steel & brick construction. Customized 765 s.f. open concept offering 11ft ceilings, polished concrete flrs, tall windows, sleek European kitchen with top appliances, chef’s style island/breakfast bar, loads of storage, I/S Ldry and an office area. Amenities include bike rm, dog wash station & unique car elevator to secure parking. Super Crosstown location – so handy to shopping, skytrain, great eateries, theatres, sports & entertainment venues & more. Pets & rentals OK. MLS V1070902.

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Here are ways a FundAid campaign can help: • Raise money for a friend or relative who is facing financial hardship because of an illness or accident. • Pay for equipment or travel costs for your sports team. • Create a lasting legacy through a memorial fund. • Celebrate your birthday or retirement by asking for donations to your favourite charity.

Real Estate Opens FALSE CREEK SOUTH

WEST END 117-1655 Nelson St, 1 bdrm, $299,900, Sun 2-4 1234 Pendrell, 2 bdrm, $429,900, Sat 12-2

410-456 Moberly Rd, 2 bdrm, $648,880, Sun 12:30-2

CAMBIE 469 West 20th Ave, 6 bdrm, $2,988,000, Sat & Sun 2-4

DOWNTOWN 1402-1255 Seymour St, 2 bdrm, $609,000, Sat & Sun 2-4

GASTOWN 217-168 Powell St, 1 bdrm, $418,000, Sat & Sun 2-4

CHINATOWN 302-546 Beatty St, 1 bdrm loft, $485,000, Sun 2-4

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Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny • Week of July 10 ARIES (March 21-April 19): What are the sources that heal and nourish you? Where do you go to renew yourself? Who are the people and animals that treat you the best and are most likely to boost your energy? I suggest that in the coming week you give special attention to these founts of love and beauty. Treat them with the respect and reverence they deserve. Express your gratitude and bestow blessings on them. It’s the perfect time for you to summon an outpouring of generosity as you feed what feeds you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Why do birds fly? First, that’s how they look for and procure food. Second, when seasons change and the weather grows cooler, they may migrate to warmer areas where there’s more to eat. Third, zipping around in mid-air is how birds locate the materials they need to build nests. Fourth, it’s quite helpful in avoiding predators. But ornithologists believe there is yet another reason: Birds fly because it’s fun. In fact, up to 30 per cent of the time, that’s their main motivation. In accordance with the astrological omens, Taurus, I invite you to match the birds’ standard in the coming weeks. See if you can play and enjoy yourself and have a good time at least 30 per cent of the time. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Is there an important resource you don’t have in sufficient abundance? Are you suffering from the lack of an essential fuel or tool? I’m not talking about a luxury it would be pleasant to have or a status symbol that would titillate your ego. Rather, I’m referring to an indispensable asset you need to create the next chapter of your life story. Identify what this crucial treasure is, Gemini. Make or obtain an image of it, and put that image on a shrine in your sanctuary. Pray for it. Vividly visualize it for a few minutes several times a day. Sing little songs about it. The time has arrived for to become much more serious and frisky about getting that valuable thing in your possession. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Since 1981, Chinese law has stipulated that every healthy person between the ages of 11 and 60 should

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plant three to five trees per year. This would be a favorable week for Chinese Cancerians to carry out that duty. For that matter, now is an excellent time for all of you Cancerians, regardless of where you live, to plant trees, sow seeds, launch projects, or do anything that animates your fertility and creativity. You now have more power than you can imagine to initiate long-term growth. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The weeks preceding your birthday are often an excellent time to engage the services of an exorcist. But there’s no need to hire a pricey priest with dubious credentials. I can offer you my expert demonbanishing skills free of charge. Let’s begin. I call on the spirits of the smart heroes you love best to be here with us right now. With the help of their inspirational power, I hereby dissolve any curse or spell that was ever placed on you, even if it was done inadvertently, and even if it was cast by yourself. Furthermore, the holy laughter I unleash as I carry out this purification serves to expunge any useless feelings, delusional desires, bad ideas, or irrelevant dreams you may have grown attached to. Make it so! Amen and hallelujah! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You know what it’s like to get your mind blown. And I’m sure that on more than one occasion you have had your heart stolen. But I am curious, Virgo, about whether you have ever had your mind stolen or your heart blown. And I also wonder if two rare events like that have ever happened around the same time. I’m predicting a comparable milestone sometime in the next three weeks. Have no fear! The changes these epiphanies set in motion will ultimately bring you blessings. Odd and unexpected blessings, probably, but blessings nonetheless. PS: I’m sure you are familiar with the tingling sensation that wells up in your elbow when you hit your funny bone. Well, imagine a phenomena like that rippling through your soul.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Expect nothing even as you ask for everything. Rebel against tradition with witty compassion, not cynical rage. Is there a personal taboo that no longer needs to remain taboo? Break it with tender glee. Do something playful, even prankish, in a building that has felt oppressive to you. Everywhere you go, carry gifts with you just in case you encounter beautiful souls who aren’t lost in their own fantasies. You know that old niche you got stuck in as a way to preserve the peace? Escape it. At least for now, live without experts and without leaders – with no teachers other than what life brings you.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): While in Chicago to do a series of shows, comedian Groucho Marx was invited to participate in a séance. He decided to attend even though he was skeptical of the proceedings. Incense was burning. The lights were dim. The trance medium worked herself into a supernatural state until finally she announced, “I am in touch with the Other Side. Does anyone have a question?” Groucho wasn’t shy. “What is the capital of North Dakota?” he asked. As amusing as his irreverence might be, I want to use it as an example of how you should NOT proceed in the coming week. If you get a chance to converse with higher powers or mysterious forces, I hope you seek information you would truly like to know.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This would be a fun time for you to brainstorm about everything you have never been and will never be. I encourage you to fantasize freely about the goals you don’t want to accomplish and the qualities you will not cultivate and the kind of people you will never seek out as allies. I believe this exercise will have a healthy effect on your future development. It will discipline your willpower and hone your motivation as it eliminates extraneous desires. It will imprint your deep self with a passionate clarification of pursuits that are wastes of your precious energy and valuable time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Since 2008, Marvel Studios has produced nine movies based on characters from Marvel Comics. They’re doing well. The Avengers earned $1.5 billion, making

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In Italy’s epicentre of style, Milan, you’ll almost never see a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. If owning one was cost-prohibitive before, these days the carabineri have a habit of pulling over every supercar they see to check to see if you’ve been paying your taxes – and most of the time, their drivers haven’t. Instead what you get is a stream of diminutive little hatchbacks, many of which are fitted with towhitches. Point is; wheeled style isn’t something the Italians consume in huge, conspicuous packages. La Dolce Vita is more about buzzy Vespas and street side cafes – less goldleaf gilt, and more everyday chic. Fiat absolutely nails this ethos with their 500c city car, an urban runabout that’s sized right for Europe’s crowded streets. But now that it’s been on the market for a while, does the tiny Italian drop-top still appeal, or has something been lost in translation?

Design:

Happily, Fiat’s smallest car continues to age well. The car’s happy little face still beams and its short little wheelbase gives it the air of a bouncing pug. While nearly every other manufacturer continues to work towards an ultimate goal of building the entire car out of mesh grille, the 500c has hardly any grille at all. A bright red Fiat badge makes for a button nose, bright chrome work creates a pair of whiskers, and the car’s face appears to be beaming, rather than scowling. Next to the Fiat, everybody else just feels like they’re trying too hard – it’s not aggressive, it just wants to andiamo! Stepping up to the folding roof version of the 500 is a $4,600 premium over the basic car. For this outlay you get not quite a real convertible; the middle section of the roof slides away, and can also be set to a midpoint to create an enormous sunroof, but the sides of the car stay where they are. So, your open-air motoring experience is somewhat restricted, but if you roll down the windows, it’s hardly noticeable. Naturally, when compared to the standard car, lowering the top does mess with your rearward visibility somewhat. Optioning up for the Lounge model, as this week’s tester

was outfitted, gives you lashings of extra chrome on the outside and pretty little 15” alloys to fill the wheel-wells. Priced the same as a well-equipped compact car, it still gives an upscale exterior impression.

Environment:

Inside the 500c’s diminutive cabin, a tall roof-line and upright seating position impart an airy feeling, even though this is a very narrow car. The dash is dominated by a slick bodycoloured panel that apes the 1950s version with its all-metal interior. Trust me; this one’s quite a bit safer. The driver gets a slightly complicated instrument cluster with a twin ring of tachometer and speedometer, with the speed chasing the revs clockwise around the circumference. As with most retro touches, this looks great at the expense of some functionality. Less impressive is the very plain-jane audio system, with its knobless design – Fiat might have done well here to go for an old-school look, and it’s far easier to use the steeringwheel-mounted audio controls rather than try to push the necessary buttons without looking. However, optioning the 6-speaker Beats audio does give the little Fiat quite considerable sonic punch. Rear seats and cargo area? Both are pretty tiny, so you better be good at either Tetris or friends with contortionists.

Performance:

With a 1.4L four-cylinder cranking out 101hp, the 500c was never going to be a rocketship. That’s not the point, and if you’re looking for a few more Italian stallions under the hood, best to wander over to the part of the showroom where the Abarth models are parked. Instead, the normal 500c provides acceleration that’s perfectly acceptable, and its little motor does love to rev. If you’ve the skill, the 5-speed manual makes the most of the power, though it’s nowhere near as precise a gearbox as you’d find in something like a Mazda 2. Given that the 500c is set up for top-down stop-and-go, there’s no shame in opting for the automatic option, a 6-speed gearbox. The manual is a little more fun – and a little more European – but the 500 should do just fine with the auto. With just enough snippiness to keep up with city traffic, the

500c feels light on its feet, and can wriggle through tight spaces with ease. The turning circle is very good, at just 9.3m, meaning it can whip around in a hurry too. Take note, the morepowerful Abarth version doesn’t have this same level of flexibility thanks to larger tires. Without wishing to cause offence, the 500c drives a bit like a weeble – it wobbles but it doesn’t fall down. Cornering is a little bit tippy, but not really alarming as you’ve only got 101hp on tap, and the only real detriment to highway driving is some fairly high road noise. Then again, this is a subcompact convertible, so what did you expect? With the top fully down, the 500c has (as previously mentioned) some pretty woeful rear visibility, but because it’s so small it’s not really a demerit. Also, not being a very ostentatious car, it seems like other drivers don’t mind you cutting in, and getting across Vancouver in congestion was actually a fairly relaxing experience.

Features:

Navigation is available on the 500c, but only as a plug-in Tom-Tom unit that’s so much of an afterthought, it can be easily lifted right out and stolen. It also blocks forward visibility, so maybe give it a miss. Lounge versions of the 500c come with Bluetooth as standard, as well as heated seats up front, and foglamps. The leather interior was very good for such a small car, and looked sharp in Marrone Brown. Fuel economy ratings are excellent at 6.7L/100kms city and 5.2L/100kms highway. However, please note that these are figures provided under the old testing methods, and realworld fuel economy in mixed usage is much closer to about 1L/100kms worse for each.

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