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oin the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and take advantage of all that the Chamber has to offer. We want to make North Vancouver the best place in the region to do business and to live. As a member you can take advantage of ﬁnancial savings through group insurance, merchant services, and member to member discounts. With more than 40 events per year, you have a chance to market your business, network with other entrepreneurs, and stay informed on key

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From 2005 to 2008, Jane was a School Trustee for the North Vancouver Board of Education. She resigned from the Board after being elected to the Provincial Legislature in the 2009 provincial general election. Jane still maintains a strong interest in education and, along with transportation and environmental issues, it remains one of her top priorities. In the Legislature, she previously served on the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, and the Early Childhood Education Innovations Cabinet Committee. She currently is a member of the Cabinet Committee on Families First, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, the Select Standing Committee on Education, and the Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives.

Recently, Jane introduced her Private Member’s Bill, Standards of Care for Breeders of Companion Animals, in the Legislature. This bill outlines the standards of care that dog and cat breeders in B.C. must meet to ensure the welfare of their animals, and will further strengthen B.C.’s animal welfare laws. Jane encourages her constituents to contact her with their ideas and concerns. She attends many community events so that she can connect with the people and businesses in her riding and represent them effectively in Victoria. To contact Jane go to www.janethornthwaitemla.bc.ca, call or drop in to her office in Lynn Valley Village, stop by one of her regular Join Jane drop in meetings (the next one is at Parkgate Community Centre on June 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - check your local newspaper for details each month), or connect with her on Twitter @jthornthwaite or on Facebook.

In her constituency office, Jane and her staff deal with a wide variety of matters including; helping people find the appropriate government service, answering requests for information about government policies, and arranging and attending meetings with Ministers and constituents.

As your representative in Ottawa, it’s my job to listen to you. Please visit my website and contact me with your concerns.

MLA. North Vancouver-Seymour Jane Thornthwaite is the Member of the Provincial Legislative Assembly for the riding of North VancouverSeymour. She has lived on the North Shore most of her life, having grown up in West Vancouver, and now residing in the Seymour area since starting her family in 1990.

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s part of a joint fact-finding mission, the City of North Vancouver has teamed up with the BC NonProfit Housing Association to investigate the potential for undergoing energy retrofits in three city rental properties. In a presentation to city council on May 28, Mary McWilliam, director of strategic energy with the housing association, outlined which buildings have been earmarked for evaluation in what’s being called the “Pilot Building Retrofit Project.” Chosen for the study are: Metro Vancouver Housing Association’s Manor House, located at 145 W. 5th St., Lookout Emergency Aid Society’s North Shore Shelter, located at 705 W. 2nd St., and Affordable Housing Society’s Twin Towers complex at 172 E. 2nd St. According to McWilliam, the reason the city was chosen as a partner — the BC Non-Profit Housing Association works with housing providers across the province, which run a combined 2,000 properties — was because of its reputation for forward-thinking environmental policies. “The city is an excellent partner,” McWilliam told The Outlook, “because they are so proactive in greenhouse gas

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ENERGY STUDY - The Lookout Shelter is one of three rental properties chosen for the pilot project. File photo. savings and energy emissions.” Thus far, only preliminary energy upgrades have been identified in each of the properties. In Manor House, improvements to the heating system, insulation and windows has been discussed, as has a potential hookup the city-owned heating utility Lonsdale Energy Corporation. In the shelter and the Twin Towers, heating system upgrades and LEC connections have also been outlined, as well as window enhancements in the latter. Because of its age, Manor House no longer receives operating subsidies from the provincial government, so working with a housing provider in such a situation, said McWilliam, is a priority. “The Twin Towers were built in 1987 so coming up in the next 15 years there will be no government subsidy for them either,” she added. “So its time to start investing and search for partnerships to keep them running.” This month, detailed energy studies will

be done on each building. The results will be ready by the end of June. No date has yet been set for a return to council chambers to discuss the findings of those studies, but Caroline Jackson, North Van’s community energy manager, told The Outlook the city plans to use the data “to get a better sense of what it will cost to retrofit its [market] rental stock.” In the city, rental and strata buildings account for 61 per cent of all residences. In January 2011, city council passed a bylaw granting developers of new buildings extra floor space in exchange for a commitment to meet increased energy performance standards. Nothing of the sort, however, is in place for existing market or subsidized rental developments. If city council decides to spend any money on the retrofits once the detailed information has been presented, Jackson said some of the money the municipality spends on carbon offsets — just under $60,000 — could be used. But that’s just one potential revenue stream, Jackson added. Both she and McWilliam stressed that the city and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association have partners — BC Hydro, for example, in the case of the city — that both camps could benefit from if the project is approved. “We have a lot of financial challenges in the affordable housing and market rental sectors,” said McWilliam. “The city could help us access different pots of money.” skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenko

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Civic Plaza Re-Opening Event, For the Entire Family Saturday, June 23 from 11am to 3pm City Hall, 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver Welcome back to Civic Plaza! After months of construction and limited access Civic Plaza is fully open and will be ﬁlled with festive entertainment on June 23rd. Join us for family entertainment and activities in the Plaza, including live music, kids' activities, yummy treats, giveaways, the blessing of the new Welcome Pole at City Hall and more. Come enjoy a vibrant Civic Plaza, as well, check out the new public entrances to City Hall, new public art, sustainability features and information displays. The City Library will be part of the festivities as well. Learn more at www.cnv.org.

Get Registered for Emergency Updates The North Shore is one of the only communities in the Lower Mainland with an emergency notification system. The Rapid Notify emergency system sends emergency notifications by email, phone, text message and pager. The system automatically calls every registered number in an affected area and leaves a specific message indicating the emergency alert and safety instructions. All North Shore residents and businesses are encouraged to register at www.nsemo.org.

Concerts in the Square Call For Artists The popular Concerts in the Square series returns to Shipbuilders' Square this summer. These free weekly concerts begin in August and feature contemporary recording artists, cultural performers as well as a display of original ﬁne arts and various works produced by local artisans. Performers and ﬁne artists interested in participating are invited to email info@donnellyevents.com or visit www.facebook.com/ConcertsInTheSquare.

Parks & Environment Grant Program The Parks & Environment Grant Program is an annual grant that provides funding opportunities for small-scale community based parks and environmental initiatives in the City of North Vancouver. A total of $15,000 in grants is available each year. Applicants may request the full grant amount or a portion of the total. Application deadline is June 25. Details at www.cnv.org. 141 West 14th Street, North Vancouver BC V7M 1H9 | Tel: 604.985.7761 | Fax: 604.985.9417 | info@cnv.org

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hen municipalities on opposite sides of the globe make friends, it’s often for little more than a photo op. “It used to be a big status thing,” says North Vancouver district councillor Mike Little. But things change and today, thedistrict’s informal friendship agreement with Guro, Korea is proving that, if done right, municipalities can truly be friends with benefits. The key, it seems, is for politicians like Little to get out of the way. While municipalities — including those on the North Shore — have in the past spent thousands in local taxpayer dollars sending politicians on globetrotting gift-exchange missions, today, districts like North Vancouver are rethinking that friendship model. Glad handing can be a great start, but if there’s no buy-in from businesses on either side, there’s no benefit, says Little. “We’d previously had an agreement with a Chinese community as a cultural exchange, but it became a government endeavour only,” he says. “This time we decided that if it’s government-to-government only, that’s of no interest.” And so, he and a few others at district hall and the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce picked some brains in the local business community and plotted some points on a map. With Asia-Pacific trade ever top of mind for the province and a large Korean community already entrenched in the North Shore, the Seoul suburb of Guro emerged as a natural choice. A meeting was set up and the rest is history. That was in late 2009, and today North Van’s Korean connection is paying real dividends for businesses on both sides of the watery divide. Take Hiossen Inc., for example. Before last October, the littleknown subsidiary of Korean dental implant giant, Osstem, was nowhere in the Canadian market. Today, Hiossen president Shawn Kim leads The Outlook on a tour of his company’s impressive national headquarters in Lynn Valley where they distribute their products and teach doctors how to use them. “We looked at a number of areas before here,” says the Korean-born Kim, adding that he’s spent considerable time in both Toronto and Montreal, assessing their viability

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SOMETHING WORTH SMILING ABOUT - Hiossen president Shawn Kim’s dental implant company chose Lynn Valley as its national headquarters. Todd Coyne photo as Hiossen’s potential Canadian launch pad. “Just looking at simple numbers, you’d say Toronto is best.” “We contacted cities about helping but none of them got back to us,” he adds. “North Vancouver did.” That help came in lessons in our tax codes and help locating empty office spaces in the district. “The bigger companies know what they’re doing and they don’t need the help,” Kim says. It’s the small to medium start-ups that need that competitive edge when branching out internationally, he added. And that goes too for North Vancouver companies looking to Korea to do business. Arc’teryx clothing, ALS Laboratories and Deltalok earth walls are just some of the North Vancouver companies that have seen considerable success on the Korean market since joining the Guro exchange. Capilano University is another. And with a chamber of commerce contingent from that city due to visit North Van this fall, more are expected to pile on. “The district is just a great contact point,” Kim says. “It’ll be our springboard to the rest of Canada.” tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne

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As the year’s gone by The Outlook catches up with Taleeb Noormohamed to talk travel, politics and the importance of team building.

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ormer North Vancouver federal Liberal candidate Taleeb Noormohamed is a bit of a road warrior. Earlier this week, he was busy working in New York City with stops to make in Chicago and Toronto before finally heading back to the West Coast. If he’s an Air Miles man, an on-the-house departure is surely on the horizon. FREQUENT FLYER - Former North Noormohamed’s latest jaunt has been in support of the Clinton Global Initiative, a group cre- Vancouver federal Liberal candidate Taleeb Noormohamed recently travelled to New ated in 2005 by former American president Bill Clinton to tackle challenges such as poverty, edu- York City, with stops to make in Chicago and Toronto as well. File photo cation and the environment. To date, hundreds of participants — including Nobel Prize winners, heads of state, journalists “The emergence of the NDP is still in large and philanthropists — have taken part in various part because of Jack Layton,” he says. CGI events. “We should reflect on that legacy, we all can For those that have followed his, albeit brief, learn from him. But there is a big difference political career, it likely comes as no surprise that between Muclair and Layton.” Noormohamed’s involved with the progressive The most glaring example of that difference, organization. believes Noormohamed, is the growing gap — But the 35-year-old is far from just a creahighlighted by recent polls that suggest the NDP ture of the high-profile public-policy arena. is gaining ground on the Tories because Liberal Noormohamed’s just as comfortable talking shop support is moving to the left — between liberal in the sparsely decorated, coffee-and-cookie and conservative rhetoric in the country. And catered meeting rooms of North Vancouver with the country’s longstanding centrist party hotels. now relegated to third place, the opposite ide“When I ran I made a commitment that ologies present in Ottawa aren’t going anywhere the issues important to Canadians and to anytime soon. North Vancouverites are top of mind,” says “They can’t see the middle,” says Noormohamed, explaining his work ethic. Noormohamed. “Having an open dialogue is very important. “As much as Mulcair would like to operate It’s critical to create spaces for people — likefrom the middle he can’t because the messages minded people with similar the party puts out hisconcerns — to talk about torically hasn’t been one skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com public policy.” of compromise.” twitter.com/seankolenko Noormohamed’s latest And what of a new local talk, held by the North Liberal leader? So much Vancouver Liberal Riding has been said of Bob Association two weeks ago, SEAN KOLENKO » STAFF REPORTER Rae’s supposed interest was a reflection on the first in making his interim year of the Conservative’s reign an official one, or majority government. Donning an appropriately Justin Trudeau’s popularity — bolstered by his coloured red golf shirt, Noormohamed prefaced defeat of Tory senator Patrick Brazeau in a charhis remarks with an apology: he had too much ity boxing match in March — being a key ingredito say. ent in revitalizing the Liberal brand. Predictably, Noormohamed spoke at length But Noormohamed advocates for a focus on about the fears of the Harper government’s policy, not a figurehead. A cohesive stance on moves to cease public debate on hotly debated issues of interest to all Canadians will be the issues such as the future purchase of F-35 jets, or backbone of the Liberal party, he says, as it the lumping of revamped environmental processworks to return power regardless of who’s choes in its massive omnibus budget bill. sen to lead the effort. What he didn’t touch on, however, was his “We have to continue with a reflective assessment of the New Democrats and their approach to public policy. A leader is important new leader Tom Mulcair in the role of Official but most important is getting out of a messianic Opposition and the Grits’ oft-discussed search complex,” says Noormohamed. for a permanent leader. “A leader has to have a strong team.” So, what does he think of the not-so-new-anymore second party in the Commons? skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com

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Worth thinking about Graduating from high school is a milestone in a young person’s life. And worthy of celebration. With grad season upon us, party-planning will soon hit overdrive in the hopes of ensuring that last high school bash is unforgettable. Alcohol, of course, often plays a major part in those festivities as getting drunk is seen by many as synonymous with partying. The trouble, however, is the revelers in liquor stores and letters to all alcoholquestion aren’t yet old enough to drink. serving establishments in the city alerting More often than not, high school grads them to the effort. are smart, mature people. But alcohol In addition to the increased sets of consumption sees not the achievements, eyes on liquor stores, fines for those personality or trustcaught supplying worthiness of people. booze to minors is It can, and will, bring now $575 instead of some unwanted conthe notices to appear sequences to any in court handed out who drink too much, in the past. young and old. WWW.NORTHSHOREOUTLOOK.COM A stiff penalty, to To combat the be sure, but one that perception that alcoshould make those hol is a pre-requisite for grad functions, inclined to buy booze for underage kids a host of local agencies launched the to think again. fourth annual anti-bootlegging campaign Because, no matter how strong the dubbed, “Think before you let them pressure to drink this time of year may drink,” Tuesday afternoon. be, nothing is worth the dangers underRepresentatives from both the city age drinking can bring. and district, North Van RCMP, West And that is always something worth Van police, Vancouver Coastal Health thinking about. and both school districts were on hand to outline this year’s campaign, which —The Outlook includes an aggressive advertising campaign and beefed-up police presence in

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— LET TER OF T HE W EEK— Atmosphere, environment still need AirCare’s protection Re: RIP AirCare, Your Time Was Up (Outlook, May 31) Your editorial on AirCare fails to appreciate the importance of the program for protecting our environment and building a sustainable economy. Rather than buying the government’s line that we don’t need to worry about emissions anymore, we only need to look up on a poor air quality day to realize that there are cars and trucks on the road that are polluting more than is warranted. Contrary to your assertion that there aren’t enough older vehicles on the road for AirCare to examine, the program catches close to 40,000 vehicles with emissions problems each year. Without testing, that number will com-

pound from one year to the next, growing exponentially. AirCare does a good job of protecting our environment and atmosphere. According to the province-led 2010 Program Review, AirCare is keeping 50,000 tonnes of CO2 out of our atmosphere, and an independent review from the same year concluded the program would continue to be effective until at least 2020. Economically, AirCare repairs and preventative maintenance pumps $35 million of revenue per year into our local automotive repair industry. AirCare should be expanded to include heavy trucks and diesel engines for a safer, cleaner air shed, but one set of emitters shouldn’t be swapped for another. Heather Lee COPE 378 Vice President

GETTING THEIR KICKS - Okanagan Mission’s Ashley Stemler tries to get past Seycove’s Tash Perovich during a BCAA High School Girls AA Championship title tilt game at McArthur Island on last Saturday. Seycove took the provincial crown with a 1-0 victory. Ryan Molag photo

CLARIFICATION - In the May 31 issue of The Outlook (“North Vancouver balks at RCMP contract deadline”), District of North Vancouver CAO David Stuart was misquoted as suggesting that one of the chief concerns the District has with respect to signing the contract was “the B.C. Mounties’ increasingly tarnished reputation due to the actions of some officers.” Mr. Stuart has since clarified by saying that issues under discussion pertain strictly to the policing contract between the District and the Province. The issue of the actions of some officers tarnishing the reputation of the RCMP and the need for independent investigation are separate matters. The District thinks very highly of the local RCMP detachment and the services provided by its members.

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Creating accessible communities How a small but dedicated group is helping make the North Shore more accessible for people with disabilities By Justin Beddall

eing in a chair has certain advantages. Like speed. John Neumann just realized the 255 bus bound for Lynn Valley is scheduled to arrive at a busy Marine Drive stop outside Park Royal in a few minutes. Right now, he’s in the depths of the south mall. But even with potential obstacles looming — oncoming shopping carts, texting teens and the odd patch of rough pavement — between him and his bus, he’s not sweating it. “I can really fly with this,” Neumann said earlier when demonstrating his motorized wheelchair’s giddyup in the mall parking lot. “Twelve kilometres an hour” he said, his voice trailing off as he got his “buggy rolling.” It’s the same kind of feeling he had riding his motorcycle before a car accident left him in a chair. The average walking speed is 2.5 to 3 kilometres per hour, he noted. That’s why he’s confident about catching the 255. But there’s a hitch. “I would probably make it but you wouldn’t,” he tells me, grinning. “You’d have to run. We might get it.” If not, it’s half an hour of doing nothing.

There’s a long line at the bus stop when he arrives, and he’s not sure if there’ll be room. “It’s up to the bus driver. We’ll see what he says. I’m trying to get his attention.” Through a maze of passengers, Neumann asks: “Is there room for me?” There is. But first the driver must herd some riders to the back of the bus. Some aren’t particularly keen to move. Neumann, 60, never feels comfortable about displacing fellow passengers, which is why he doesn’t like rush-hour travel. To get his place on the bus, he must first navigate a narrow ramp, make a sharp left in tight quarters, then do a mechanical pirouette to back his chair into the designated seating area so the driver can attach a pair of safety straps. All this with most eyes on the bus watching. It takes steely nerves. Neumann, who lives in Lynn Valley with his wife, makes it look easy, but for those boarding

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a gentle slope down from a sidewalk — can suddenly ty policy for the district to use as a framework to incormake an area accessible. And that’s where input from porate accessibility into projects and other initiatives. ACDI comes in. Five years later, in conjunction with the Measuring Up Phil Chapman, a social planner with the DNV, has Working Group, the policy was expanded. “So we’re been an ACDI liaison since 2006 and witnessed firstthe one municipality on the North Shore that has an hand the impact the group’s had reshaping the comaccess and inclusion policy and I think one of the goals **** munity. of ACDI is to encourage the two other North Shore lex Kurnicki doesn’t use a wheelchair. But to “Because they are now an official advisory commitmunicipalities to adopt a similar policy,” says Freire. better understand the challenges a user might tee of councils, they get to review all of the major polencounter in a City of North Vancouver park, he boricy works, like the official community plan, so they’re **** uch has changed since John Neumann lost rowed a manual chair and tried navigating hands-on participants in his ability to walk in 1973. He was 21 at the a trail. anything to deal with accestime, an athletic kid in high school who planned to “It was hard. It was humbling,” says sibility. So over time it gets study math and computer science at Simon Fraser Kurnicki, a CNV streetscape planner, who built into the policy culture University. Instead, he spent 18 months at GF Strong is one of three staff representatives on the or the corporate culture Rehabilitation Centre before moving back into his parACDI. here. So we have adaptive The tri-municipal committee also design guidelines and bylaws ents home in Delbrook which had been made wheelincludes four people with disabilities from for private developments, we chair accessible in the interim. Immediately, he felt isolated. It was a hilly area, each municipality (Neumann is the chairinclude them in the inspecand with limited use of his hands, he didn’t have the person) and three council representatives tions of public buildings, strength to push his manual chair up any inclines. “I (councillors Guy Heywood, Mike Little and So they have an immediate couldn’t go anywhere,” he says. Michael Lewis this term). Meeting once a impact.” Park Royal shopping centre was a refuge, with its month, the group provides recommendaACDI, he notes, also flat expanse of stores, restaurants and coffee shops but tions and proposals to the three North works with staff to locate there was a problem. “How do you get there?” Shore municipalities to help make comand properly set the audiBut things improved. His family got a lift-enabled munities more accessible. The group also tory pedestrian signals and van for his wheelchair and he later began working for has subcommittees on transportation and to improve accessibility to the North Shore Disability Resource Centre (NSDRC), housing. parks in all three municipala group started in 1975. Then came the introduction ACDI got its start in 1988 after former ities, among other things. of HandyDart in 1980 and later, in 1992, lift-equipped Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan, then a Of course the work of buses. Communities had also started paying greater project manager for the B.C. Paraplegic the ACDI, whose memattention to accessibility issues. There’s still a long way Association, met with then DNV mayor bers serve two-year terms, to go, Neumann says, but access continues to improve. Marilyn Baker about setting up a municipal doesn’t only benefit people “Can you imagine? I can now get to Park Royal. advisory committee for people with diswith disabilities. I can go to Lonsdale, Deep Cove, Park Gate,” says abilities. Baker liked the idea and asked the DNV resident Shayne DeWildt Sarah Dal Santo, DNV is a member of the North Shore Neumann who retired as co-executive director of the district’s municipal manager to speak to section manager for planAdvisory Committee on Disability NSDRC. counterparts in the city and West Van. The ning policy, notes that the Issues. Todd Coyne photo. Pictured on North Shore’s rapidly greyAs he nears his stop in Lynn Valley, Neumann hits a inaugural meeting was held in July 1989. the cover: John Neumann. red button that beeps twice. “It lets the driver know it’s Since its inception, ACDI has been ing population, as well as Todd Coyne photo me.” involved in numerous initiatives, includyoung families with strollAlong with the other man in a wheelchair, an elderly ing recently publishing a pamphlet entitled ers, will all benefit from man with a walker is also getting off at the stop. Accessibility Means Business to help local the “accessibility awareness The bus trip home hasn’t taken much more than 30 businesses make their premises more accessible; cremove towards making our streets and our buildings minutes. “Its a whole different life, my life before was ating suggested guidelines for pedestrian access, park more accessible.” four walls,” he says later about the freedom to go placaccess and adaptable housing; and providing input on Lately, the positive collaboration between municies. “It opens up your whole world.” transportation issues such as bus and shuttle service. pal staff, council and committee members is evident ACDI also works to create better awareness about in impressive new projects, like CNV’s issues facing people with disabilities. new municipal hall, the Lynn Valley Earlier this week for instance, to help promote Library and Town Centre and the West Access Awareness Week, ACDI hosted an event at Vancouver Community Centre. municipal hall in West Vancouver. There, council and “When we redesigned city hall, we staff got to try a variety of simulators, including boardsat down with ACDI and got them to ing a bus in either a scooter or motorized wheelchair review things and we incorporated their — which they quickly discovered is no easy task. For comments and here we are — we have those attending, it was an opportunity for a greater what we see as a very accessible buildappreciation for the day-to-day obstacles encountered ing,” says Kurnicki. by those living with disabilities. In West Vancouver, the group has also PART PROCEEDS TO: “One of the things is to listen and to actually go out played a major role in shaping municiwith them on sites and into situations where they are pal policy. having difficulty,” explains Kurnicki about his work [ACDI’s] contribution has been really with ACDI. significant,” explains DWV planning That could mean visiting a playground that a person analyst Claudia Freire, who’s been a liaiwith a disability is having trouble accessing with their son on ACDI for seven years. child or checking out a crosswalk. “One of the really key initiatives in After Kurnicki struggled to maneuver a manual chair West Vancouver which I think will have around a park path, he quickly realized the answer was vast impact on the North Shore is they to re-grade the path or use finer gravel — something he were instrumental in the district’s adopalerted CNV’s operations department about. tion of an access and inclusion policy,” Even minor fixes like, say, installing a cement “letACDI first worked with DWV staff in down” — which gives wheelchairs, walkers or strollers 2004 to initially establish an accessibili-

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teps from the back of composer Lloyd Burritt’s West Vancouver home is a 9-metre waterfall that spills into a pond filled with koi fish. Burritt, 72, is an avid gardener, so aesthetically the waterfall seems a logical component to the home’s well-manicured grounds. But when

continued from, PAGE 12 While a fascination with sound is something Burritt’s carried with him since his pre-school days, it wasn’t a professional consideration until he began studying at the University of British Columbia. Initially enrolled in the Department of Agriculture, Burritt had planned on becoming a farmer. The university, however, required all students to take an elective course in their first year. Having grown up singing and playing the piano, Burritt chose music. And he chose right. “The elective was taught by Jean Coulthard, one of Canada’s first famous female composers. After a few months, I started writing music. I felt like I had come home,” says Burritt, reflectively. “At the end of the year she said ‘my dear, you have to transfer into the new music faculty.’ I never looked back.” For the past five decades, from operas to large-scale orchestral works, Burritt has composed countless pieces to considerable acclaim. In his younger days, he says he was drawn to “grandiose, bombastic” works, but over the years has gravitated to a more “subtle, romantic” style.

Burritt begins to open up about his career in music, it becomes evident the waterfall is more than just something to look at — it’s a reminder of a formative childhood experience. “My dad was passionate about the outdoors and built a family cabin up Mount Seymour,” Burritt explains. “I grew up in Kerrisdale but every weekend we’d hike from Deep Cove to Seymour. It was a lot snowier in the winter in those days. When the snow melted I made water wheels out of tin can lids. I played with the different sounds they made. I was fascinated. And by rearranging the rocks in the waterfall, I can change its tune as well.” continued, PAGE 13

But regardless of any dalliances in his style, one thing For his lone North Shore performance at the West has remained constant in Burritt’s output: the importance Vancouver United Church on June 10, Burritt will be preof theme. When commissioned, for instance, in the late miering Image-Nation Cycle, a three-song performance set 1960s by then Vancouver Symphony Orchestra conducto the “Image-Nation” poems written by the late Griffin tor Meredith Davies to compose a piece for the VSO, Poetry-winning writer, Simon Fraser University professor Burritt was inspired by the murders of and friend Robin Blaser. John and Robert Kennedy and wrote Burritt’s West Vancouver per“Assassinations for Orchestra.” No one, formance is scheduled to begin at he says, forgets where they were when 8 p.m. Image-Nation Cycle will the Kennedy brothers were killed. be performed by tenor Darryl “It hit me hard,” Burritt says. Edwards, pianist Terence Dawson For his latest project, Burritt is once and French horn player Ben WWW.NORTHSHOREOUTLOOK.COM again drawing from the thematic well, Kinsman. The West Vancouver albeit in a more collaborative spirit. United Church is located at 2062 As part of the Vancouver International Song Institute’s Esquimalt Ave. month-long Songfire Festival of Song, Burritt will be Burritt’s two other premieres are on June 9 and June debuting three new compositions. Each work is set to 19, at the University of B.C. and the Vancouver Unitarian poetry written by different poets and performed by differChurch respectively. ent vocalists. For more information on Songfire, including ticket pric“It’s wonderful,” Burritt says, of the collaborative spirit es and more show times, visit songinstitue.ca. of the festival. “I just wrote the music, but there are performers from skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com all over performing. I’m so lucky.” twitter.com/seankolenko

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orth Vancouver RCMP have confirmed the 30-year-old Ontario man who fell to his death near the Capilano Suspension Bridge on the weekend was trying to pick up his bank card. Gleaned from surveillance footage of the bridge, police say the man dropped what looked like his bank card as he went into his pocket to take out his camera. The card fell to a nearby ledge and after the man climbed over the railing to retrieve it, he slipped and fell about 60 metres to the canyon floor. In a phone interview with The Outlook, Cpl. Richard De Jong, spokesman for the North

Van Mounties, said witnesses of the incident told police they had asked the man what he was doing when he climbed the fence and he answered he was trying to get his bank card. The victim has been identified by police but his name is not being released at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a most tragic unfortunate accident. The North Vancouver RCMP along with the Capilano Suspension Bridge extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,â&#x20AC;? said De Jong, in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no criminal activity involved in this incident and it has been turned over to the B.C. Coroners Service.â&#x20AC;? skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenkov

No foul play after girl found unconscious on trail: RCMP Police ended investigation in North Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upper Lynn area Sunday after a young woman was found unconscious on a nearby hiking trail TODD COYNE S TA F F R E P O RT E R

olice are calling the discovery of an unconscious 15-year-old girl on a North Vancouver hiking trail Sunday a case of medical distress and not the result of a crime as initially feared. The girl was found unresponsive at approximately 2:45 p.m. Sunday, lying on the ground about 200 metres from the trailhead of Kilmer trail near the intersection of Dempsey Road and Michener Way in the District of North Vancouver.

North Vancouver Mounties quickly restricted access to the area before fanning out to question residents of the Upper Lynn neighbourhood while the girl was taken to Lions Gate Hospital by ambulance. At approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday, the girl regained consciousness and was able to tell police and her family what had happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely no criminal activity surrounding this incident and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no threat to public safety on the trails of the North Shore,â&#x20AC;? North Van RCMP spokesman Cpl. Richard

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etro Vancouver’s proposed waste-to-energy project may end up being privately financed if the regional district’s application to Ottawa for federal funding as a private-public partnership is approved. The application for P3 Canada funding has split directors on the regional board, with some warning that building a new incinerator as a P3 could dramatically drive up the costs for taxpayers. Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said the situation is reminiscent of the Canada Line, where private investors borrowed the money to build the $2-billion rapid transit line at much higher interest rates than if it had been publicly financed. She noted the region gets favourable interest rates through its membership in the Municipal Finance Authority.

“I have no problem with doing a P3 for design-build,” Jackson said. “But finance I think is not a wise choice. All that money and interest has to be paid back and the taxpayer ends up paying back a higher rate of interest.” P3 Canada-eligible projects must give the private partner not just a design-build role but also one of either operating, maintaining or financing it. Metro’s application proposes a design-buildfinance-operate P3, because projects with the most private sector involvement are expected to be preferred for funding. Board vice-chair Richard Walton supported the decision, saying Metro won’t yet be bound to that model and could revise it later. Richard Metro staff and consultants are still determining a recommended business model for the new plant ahead of a call for proposals from potential partners. But Walton said the region had to apply by June 15 to have a shot at a grant. “My view is you keep all those doors open going forward,” he said. The P3 Canada fund is to distribute more than $525 million by the end of 2013, with grants limited to 25 per

cent of a project’s capital cost. Metro’s current waste-to-energy plant in south Burnaby was developed as a design-build-operate P3, with the region financing it and retaining ownership. Metro Vancouver still must carry out extensive studies and consultation with the Fraser Valley Regional District, where there are concerns a new incinerator would worsen air quality in the constrained airshed. Metro is also far from deciding where a new waste-to-energy plant might be built and whether it uses conventional incineration or some alternative technology. The region downsized the plan earlier this year, estimating it now needs extra disposal Walton capacity of 250,000 to 400,000 tonnes per year – down from 500,000 to 600,000 – in light of declining garbage volumes. The Metro application will have at least one more local competitor for the same pool of federal money. The City of Surrey is also applying to the P3 Canada fund to help finance an organic biofuels plant it plans to build to serve the region at Metro’s Port Kells transfer station. newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com

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OBITUARIES

CHILDREN 98

PRE-SCHOOLS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 114

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

PRESCHOOL OPPORTUNITY The Tsleil-Waututh Child & Family Development Centre has limited spaces to offer part-time preschool experiences. Have your child engage with other children and experience a stimulating environment, supervised by qualified Early Childhood Educators, in a First Nation’s setting. With our limited spaces, we can offer plenty of flexibility on days and hours. Please call Marc at 604 929 0693.

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COMING EVENTS

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

GENERAL ACCOUNTING Aldergrove Company looking for a permanent full-time General Accounting Clerk. Position details include but are not limited to A/P, A/R and payroll. Proficient exp. with Simply, Accpac, excel and word an asset.

CLASS 1 DRIVERS WANTED! Sign bonus $2000 for Owner/op ph: 604-598-3498/fax: 604-598-3497

OWNER OPERATORS Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Operators to be based out of our Surrey Terminal for runs throughout BC & Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. Call Bev at 604-968-5488 or send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract, and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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PARTS TECHNICIAN, licensed or apprentice required for Peace River Alberta GM dealer. Automotive knowledge an asset. $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Fax resume to 780-624-4124 or email: admin@marshall-auto.ca. Attention: Parts Manager. SHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience. Send resume to: dgraff@adamsgm.com. Adams Chevrolet Wetaskiwin, Alberta

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INFORMATION

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Technical Advisor, Wood Products - India Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. is seeking a Technical Advisor, Wood Products for a one to two year contract based in Mumbai, India. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of BC softwood species and appropriate application of BC wood products. For further information, interested candidates are asked to view the job description and qualifications at www.bcfii.ca under Contract and Employment Opportunities.

HELP WANTED

NOW HIRING! Up to $20/hr

Join our Marketing/ Advertising team now Busiest time of the year! Must be outgoing and motivated!

Call Rochelle 604.777.2195 TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Contact Ron Hutton at Coastal Pacific Xpress at 604-5750983 ext 351 or fax resume to 604575-0973 TEAM DRIVERS required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. $22.50 per hour. Contact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email resume to: y@blue-land.ca

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR AT-HOME JOBS. Start training today. High graduate employment rates. Low monthly payments. Be a success! Enroll now. 1800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

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T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250286-9502. Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

WAREHOUSEMAN

wanted by Fuchs Lubricants Co. in Langley to do shipping / receiving, packaging and yard maintenance. Must be physically fit and capable of some heavy lifting and forklift work.

$17/hr. to start immediately + Benefits & Profit Bonus. Email resume to custservpacific@fuchs.com or fax to 604-888-1145 WORK IN CANADA’S ARCTIC. Hiring Co-op Management and Cook positions. Career Fair to be held at Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Drop in or email your resume to: humanresources@arcticco-op.com

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-7235051.

Hiring 12 f/t CSR reps

Beneﬁts after 3 months. Please e-mail your resume with cover letter stating wage expectations to mgratwicke812@gmail.com

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Project Engineer in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The Project Engineer will possess competency in the followign areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner Oversees the Administration of Contract (Accepted Bid Package) and Information Management - Assists with Project Administration and Cash Flow Ensures a safe work environement - Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience - Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Send Resume to: patton@bakerconcrete.com

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for QAQC Manager in Kitimat, BC, Canada. The QA QC Manager will have knowledge in the following: Responsible for all inspection activities - Assign qualified inspection and test personnel to perform their applicable quality related activities - Responsible for review and approval of test controls and test results, inspection records and welding inspections. - Document nonconformances - Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or construction-related discipline from four-year college or university; or 2 to 4 years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the civil discipline Knowledge of construction practices (i.e., formwork, rebar, concrete placing, etc) is preferred -Demonstrated skill and knowledge with applicable Quality codes. - Must have knowledge of the general structure of quality assurance programs, especially of inspection and testing procedures under those programs. Please send resume to patton@bakerconcrete.com

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SKYNET Computers Ltd DBA Fido in Surrey hiring F/T pmt Retail Store Supervisor ($16/hr, 40hr/week) + Medical Benefits. Min high school educ & 1 yr exp required. Apply at: careers@skynetonline.ca

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FULL AUTOMATED BEAM SAW / PANEL OPERATOR

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work! Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

Hiring for all FULL & PART TIME Shifts for 1034 Marine Drive, North Van location. Ability to work till late or work early (6am start) a great asset. Benefits available, and competitive wage Email resume and hours available to: Subway_careers@shaw.ca

Required Full-Time for Surrey based cabinet shop. Must have previous experience.

Excellent Wages Paid!

Call 604-710-1581 GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College, Fairview Campus has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor located in Fairview, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River region in northwestern Alberta). For more information visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers Due to apprenticeship enrolment increases we are expanding our staffing so we Need Instructors in this program!

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC for a busy logging company in Harrison Mills . Must have valid BC drivers licence & provide own tools. At least two year’s previous experience required.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos. Please fax 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca

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INSTALLERS & HELPERS for SHOWER DOOR & CLOSET ORGANIZER INSTALLATION Surrey’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced Full-Time Installers & Helpers. Exciting packages will be offered to those with previous exp. WILLING TO TRAIN. Punjabi speaking is an asset.

Contact Raj 604-710-1581 or fax resume: 604-592-2690

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Formwork Carpenters and apprentices for projects in the GVRD. Good knowledge of commercial construction forming systems/ processes and training in Fall Pro, Scissor Lift an asset. Send resume via fax:

604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest regardless of your credit!

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If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877776-1660.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260 PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc is seeking skilled Tower Crane RIGGERS for projects in the GVRD. Rigging ticket, experience on a commercial construction site working under a crane is required. Send resume via fax:

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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604-241-5301 or pclvancouverjobs@pcl.com

Always! Pwr. raking, grass cutting, fertilizing, hedging, pruning, Rubbish rem. Free Est. 604-230-0627

PERSONAL SERVICES

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

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Multi-media journalist The North Shore Outlook, a weekly publication serving more than 56,350 homes in North and West Vancouver, has an opening for a full-time, multi-media journalist. The successful candidate will have diverse writing capabilities, including a flair for narrative. Advanced photography and video skills will be key attributes, as well as excellent time management. An ideal applicant will have a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), a passion for online journalism, and an understanding of how to tailor content accordingly. We are looking for someone who will be a key contributor to the core print product, while bringing creativity and innovation to our web-based branding. Knowledge of basic Photoshop, iMovie and InDesign is a must. Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field. The successful candidate will show keen attention to detail, work well under deadline pressures, and be willing to learn in a fastpaced environment, as well as have the ability to teach others as new strategies and techniques are incorporated into our media package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested should submit a resume, writing samples and a cover letter by June 29, 2012. Contact: editor@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4 Only selected applications will be contacted.

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GARDENING

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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MOVING & STORAGE

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SUNDECKS

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ANTIQUES/CLASSICS

CARS - DOMESTIC

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

2001 Volvo S-80, 2.9 Litre, 147M Km. Full Load, sun roof. Good Michilen tires, very clean. $8,750. obo. 604-328-1294.

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2002 BUICK REGAL LS 4 dr., auto, sunroof, gray leather, p.h.seats, CD & more. $3600. (604)541-0206

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS MLG ENTERPRISES All Aspects Landscaping & Garden Solutions

OF Home (604)501-9290

2002 TOYOTA Solara convertible, red, 91,000 miles. Good condition. $7,000. (604)854-3252

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Greenworks Redevlopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls. Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering, Old Pools Filled in, Irrigation 604-782-4322

320 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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Moon Construction Building Services. Your Specialists in; • Concrete Forming • Framing • Siding 604.218.3064

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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Healthcare Assistants are prepared to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. HCA’s provide & maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort & well-being of individuals & families. Train locally for the skills necessary in this rewarding career field.

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com Interior/Ext Painting. Drywall Repairs. Text Ceiling Repair. Power washing. Free Est. (778)709-1081

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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 STARGATE Plumbing & Heating. Cert. insured. High Quality New Build/Reno/Services. 604-512-4021

VEHICLES WANTED

WANTED: 1980-1981 Celica GT liftback, 5-spd; or a 1979-1981 Supra 5-spd. Cell 250-307-1215.

BLUE PITBULL Pups genetics/ razoredge UKC reg, 4m, 2 f, 9/wks. $600-$1000. 778-237-2824

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CAIRN Terriers. Shots, dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. $650: 604-807-5204.

MOTORCYCLES

1991 HARLEY DAVIDSON Tourglide. Rebuilt transmission. $7,000. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

2001 VICTORY CRUISER deluxe 46,000 kms. 1500 cc, 80 H/P $6,500. Call 604-534-2503.

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

2002 TRIUMPH TROPHY. Low k’s, new battery, runs good. $4,700. Call 604-217-3479; 778-880-0233.

English bulldogs: 1 rare black tri, $3500, ckc reg.; 1 rare blck/whte tri, $2500, females. (604)791-1215 shamrocksuniquebulldogs.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

MATTRESSES starting at $99

JJ ROOFING SPECIALIZING IN RE-ROOFING. WCB Insured., 3rd Party Liability, BBB member. Jas 604-726-6345

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully insured. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warranty. 604-723-2626

FURNITURE

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1997 Seabreeze: 31 ft. Ltd. Ed. Chevy 454 - slps 6. 50,000 mi. Exc. cond. $22,500: (604)476-0371 2004 ITASCA SPIRIT 29.4 ft. Class C motorhome, 50,000km. 2 slide outs, awnings, generator & ext. warranty. Exc. cond. $39,900. 604856-8177 / 604-308-5489(Aldergrv)

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

MISC. FOR SALE

mainlandroofingltd@gmail.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

REAL ESTATE 627 WWW.NEOROOFING.CA Laminate, cedar, metal, heat and liquid applied membranes. 604-346-5647

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JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!

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PETS

NEWFOUNDLAND pups, P/B. 2 male, 1blk, 1brwn. $1000 (604)8191466. No Sunday calls

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2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 speed standard, 2 dr., grey, 135K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $10,000 604-793-3819 6-9pm

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ABEAM contracting. Reno’s, Decks, Fences, Construction. Richard 604-928-2944

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

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HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES! Older House • Damaged House Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

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RENTALS

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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NORTH VANCOUVER

CENTURY APT 250 East 15th St. Spacious 1 bdrm ($950/mo) & 2 bdrms ($1300/mo) avail June 1/15. Heat & hot water inc. Balcony Laundry fac. avail. Off street parking, $25. Children welcome. No pets.

Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com NORTH VANCOUVER

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Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models. New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in June, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-5936095.

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FLEETWOOD WASTE Bin Rentals 10-30 Yards. Call Ken at 604-294-1393

210 East 2nd Street North Vancouver 1 bdrmHeat/hot water incl. Sorry no pets

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

Call 604-985-2639

Always! deliver Top soil, bark mulch, sand & gravel. 7days/wk. Simon 604-230-0627 will spread

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2000 CHRYSLER Neon, auto, 132 K, white, aluminum wheels, no accidents $2800. Air Cared. (604)5029912 2001 CHEV CAVALIER, 5spd manual, 4dr, low kms, new aircare, $2450 firm. 604-538-4883

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TRUCKS & VANS

2004 DODGE CARAVAN 3.3, gray, 132K, all power, Air Cared, no accidents. alarm, Keyless. aluminum wheels, exc. cond. $5300. (604)502-9912 2005 FORD F150, 4X4, crew cab , green, auto, 160 kms, options, $12,000 firm. Call 604-538-9257.

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UTILITY TRAILERS

MOTORCYCLE / UTILITY CARRIER/TRAILER, fits 1-3 bikes, w/ gear box & ramp, hardly used $1175 trades? 778-888-805.

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