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Lower Lonsdale Legacy Fund APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15 The City is accepting applications for the Lower Lonsdale Legacy Fund. The Fund provides grants for community development projects, programs or services that contribute to the quality of life for residents in Lower Lonsdale. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations that provide services in the areas of health, welfare, social or cultural development, education or recreation. Learn more at www.cnv.org.

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Let's Talk About Our Future CITYSHAPING STAGE 3 IS UNDERWAY Come to an event and play a role in updating the City’s Official Community Plan. Council Workshop: Housing Needs in the City of North Vancouver Saturday, October 20 from 10am - 2pm City Hall Council Chambers This workshop offers the public and Council an opportunity to explore issues related to housing diversity and affordability. It will include a review of the CIty's current housing policies, past accomplishments and an exploration of future opportunities and approaches. Presenters include housing expert Linda Allen, President of CitySpaces; Donna Stewart, North Shore Community Housing Action Committee; and Jane Osborne, Lionsview Seniors Planning Society. RSVP to CityShaping@cnv.org or 604990-4240. Additional events are taking place on October 29 and November 24. Complete details at www.cnv.org/ CityShaping.

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Allegations of infighting pit rescuer against rescuer A lawyer representing North Shore Rescue is accusing the local firefighters’ union of discouraging its members from volunteering TODD COYNE S TA F F R E P O RT E R

orth Shore Rescue is accusing the North Vancouver district firefighters’ union of discouraging its members from joining the allvolunteer search and rescue team, an allegation the union flatly denies. In a letter sent to The Outlook Tuesday, North Shore Rescue team leader Tim Jones said he’s aware of “repeated complaints” that at least one member of the North Vancouver district firefighters’ union — IAFF Local 1183 — has discouraged

other members and those in other Locals from joining or remaining a volunteer with North Shore Rescue. But union president Brian Leavold said the allegations are “simply false.” “We have no problem with North Shore Rescue,” Leavold told The Outlook in a phone interview Tuesday, saying he wasn’t even aware of the complaint until he received a letter from a lawyer representing the volunteer rescue squad. “We [the district firefighters’ union] have no members in North Shore Rescue. We have never told anybody not to join North Shore Rescue or quit North Shore Rescue. I don’t know where he got those allegations and I’ve worked for the district firefighters for 30 years. “There may be another department out there or something,” Leavold continued. “But it’s certainly not us.” Asked whether he believed the union leader’s denial, the lawyer representing NSR replied: “Absolutely not.”

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City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto walked to work on Tuesday. It’s a fairly short commute — around 12 minutes to city hall — but it gave him a chance to leave his smart car parked in the driveway and get some exercise while chatting with some residents along the way. He’s hoping other North Shore residents will join him in leaving their cars at home — for at least one trip a week, whether that be walking to get groceries or biking to work or taking the SeaBus downtown. To help residents go car-free once a week, the City of North Vancouver, along with the districts of North and West Vancouver, have teamed with TravelSmart, an organization dedicated to encouraging people to make more sustainable travel choices. “I think it’s a great idea,” said Mussatto of the TravelSmart program. Of course, it will be easier for some to get out of their cars. Mussatto has embraced alternate methods of transportation for years, usually walking or biking to

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he 31st annual Vancouver International Film Festival wraps up this week after 16 days of memorable films, fun and faces. Known for being a festival of substance, the event featured more than 380 films from around the world organized into series like Canadian Images, Dragons & Tigers, International Shorts and Cinema of Our Time. Still, no festival is complete without a few red carpet parties and premiere galas. Check out a few of the familiar faces below as Vancouver’s more famous locals came out to celebrate.

1 Walking the red carpet at the Lighthouse Pictures & JetSet crew film party are actors Michael Eklund, who can be seen in The Hive with Abigail Breslin and Halle Berry, and Katharine Isabelle, star of the horror thriller American Mary. 2 Sponsors of the big Red Carpet film party at the Sutton, Bridge Studios’ GM Ron Hrynuik, left, and Lighthouse Pictures’ Jamie Goehring pose for pics with all the big names. 3 You know him best as Constable John Constable from The Beachcombers, but actor Jackson

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7 Vancouver’s sweetheart, actress Gabrielle Miller, of Corner Gas fame, joins visiting actor Alexander Cendese, left, and producer Alfonso Quijada.

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Laneway living Small backyard houses are transforming the way people live in North Van By MICHAELA GARSTIN

utting up just a shed in the backyard won’t do it for Josh Henderson. The small, self-contained house he’s building off the lane has vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and two bedrooms. It’s completely separate from his family’s home at the front of the yard and will eventually be taken over by his motherin-law. Like several other homeowners in North Vancouver, Henderson is opting for a coach house (also known as a granny flat, laneway or carriage housing) instead of a basement suite. His 1,000-square-foot coach house on East 10th Street began to take shape in just one day, the base put in quickly and prefab walls nailed together. Nearing completion six months later, the

house’s style mirrors the original house which, according to city bylaws, helps it blend into the neighbourhood better. “We wanted [design] symmetry between our house and the coach house, but it’s still a completely separate place to live,” says Henderson, who hired North Van-based Ajia Canadian Building Systems to design and build the house and is doing some of the smaller work himself. The open concept kitchen, dining room and living room make the space feel bigger than it actually is, he tells The Outlook on a tour. Dark hardwood floors and kitchen cabinets are being installed, along with fixtures in the downstairs washroom and laundry area. Upstairs, the finishing touches are being added to the master bedroom and a smaller room that

could be used as either a nursery or a den. Henderson predicts building a coach house like this would cost around $250,000. “We had to put in a bay window and an overhang to add weight,” says Henderson, referring to City of North Vancouver building codes that regulate everything from the size of coach houses to their location on the lot to the colour of the trim. “It can be a long process, you just have to be organized and provide everything [to council] that’s needed so there’s no confusion,” he says while scanning his website northvancoachhouse. com, which chronicles his experience and provides tips to anyone looking to build their own. continued, NEXT PAGE

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It took 13 months for David Crawford to get a permit and go through a public hearing before construction of his coach house could begin. Patience is required for the long application process, he says, but the end result is worth it. “You can’t just build a cheap box in your backyard,” he warns, adding the city of North Van is involved in every step of the process. “It’s a good investment, but be prepared to spend about $30,000 before you start building for things like architect fees, building permits and upgrading water and sewer supplies.” Like Henderson, Crawford is building a Level-B Coach House which, unlike Level-A houses, requires a long application process and approval from council. Level-B houses are bigger than Level-A houses (up to 1,000 square feet) and can be built 1.6 storeys high. But these requirements aren’t set in stone. Council approved a 1,490-square-foot coach house in March, the additional space being in the cellar

Back alley living - David Crawford’s coach house in the backyard looks similar to his family’s home, only smaller. Michaela Garstin photo to house a 10,000-gallon rainwater collection tank. Plans for the coach house faced criticism from the public, some of whom thought the size, which is 490 square feet larger than the guidelines, was too big for the area. But Crawford’s 1,000-square-foot, two-bedroom, 1.5 bath coach house near Grand Boulevard fits within the guidelines and, he adds, was supported by his close neighbours. It took nine months to complete at a cost of $250,000. He is renting it out for $1,900 a month and plans to have his son eventually move in, he tells The Outlook, while standing in the lane by the front door. With shrubs lining the entrance way, complete trim and moldings and a carport, the coach house looks very similar to the main residence, only smaller. “If you think you can build one easily, you can’t. It’s a long process, but still we’re very lucky to be able to build one,” says Crawford, admiring the finished project which fits into the city’s plans to create more alternative housing options. Waiting for approval

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HeAlTHy eATS - Agat Mathieu, owner of Cafe by Tao. Michaela Garstin photo

Fighting off disease is easier because the body isn’t forced to use its own enzymes to digest food, she adds. While meat and eggs were once on the list for Mathieu, she switched her diet nine years ago after a friend gave her a book about the benefits of eating raw. She says severe arthritis in her hands disappeared soon after. “Vegan food isn’t just salad. There’s no reason it shouldn’t taste great and be fun to eat,” says Mathieu, spreading creamy nut cheese (made with sprouted almonds, macadamia and pine nuts, onion, celery and dill) onto wheat-free crackers. It shouldn’t mean giving up treats either, she adds. She has 10 desserts including a sugar-free cake, made with raw chocolate on a banana and walnut crust. Or try the Maqui cake sweetened with deep-purple Chilean wine berries. Tao (pronounced dow) is a Chinese word meaning “the path,” one Mathieu hopes even hesitant carnivores will try. Café by Tao, located at 120-260 West Esplanade, is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.

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CHAMPIONS - Back row, left to right: Coach Steve Dewar, Nathaniel Williams, Tanner Rybchinsky, Ryley Dewar, Nick Durrans, Alex Amor, Arman Amini, Tommy Lee, Johnny Franklin, Alex Samietz, Malcolm McEachern, Jack Trembath and coach Richard Durrans. Front row, left to right: Zach Blakeman, Graham Donen, Wes Brooks, Jamie Turner, Jeronimo Chapur, Jon Caron, Bogdon Volodin, Quinn McCawley.

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District Championship and the Coastal Cup, the team finally made it to the Provincial Cup. The key to the team’s success? Besides talent, Dewar said it’s important to give everyone on the team as much practice time as possible.

he West Vancouver Spuraways put up a relentless fight to claim the Provincial Cup this summer, defeating teams from around the province and ultimately winning the final game against Victoria 3-0. After defeating tough opponents from the Fraser Valley and the Interior, the Spuraways were pitted against the Island champion from the Lake Hill Soccer Association in Victoria for the Provincial Cup. “The Spuraways held true to form and dominated the match from start to finish, utilizing all 18 rostered players,” the team’s coach Steve Dewar told The Outlook over the phone. “We practiced hard all summer for this and in the end we made it.” The road to the Provincial Cup began when the U17 4 District Gold Division team was promoted GReAT SHOT - Spuraways player Nick Durrans runs past the opposing team. to the U18 Gold Division. Submitted photo After winning the North Shore

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Metro wants bulging gas tax fund to aid cylcing Fuel tax transfers stack up faster than TransLink spends it JEFF NAGEL Black PrEss

ore than $280 million in federal gas tax that is supposed to flow to TransLink is sitting unused and Metro Vancouver politicians now want some of it to go to building bike lanes. Since 2005, Ottawa has handed back to TransLink at least half of the 10 cents a litre of gas tax it col-

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Metro’s regional planning committee voted Friday to urge area cities to lobby Ottawa to reinstate that use. “It’s more consistent with the green agenda for the gas tax dollars,” Corrigan said. TransLink strategic planning and public affairs vice-president Bob Paddon said it was unfortunate the federal government disallowed cycling spending. But he rejected suggestions the gas tax money will go to waste, noting it is carried over each year and TransLink has more eligible spending in the works. This year TransLink is applying to use $123 million from the fund to replace hundreds of older buses, community shuttles and HandyDarts over the next three years. The federal gas tax transfer is separate from the 17 cents a litre in tax that TransLink directly levies on each litre of fuel sold in Metro Vancouver. TransLink’s currently proposed three-year base plan would pare back the amount of money going to cycling upgrades around the region. twitter.com/nsoutlook.com

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between a natural enzyme — CA9 —with andradiation the life-threatening spread www.northshoreoutlook.com Thursday, October 11,of2012 19 to her bones, but it’s manageable and hormone therbreast cancer. apy. These have with a medici“So it scientists is still kind of collaborated happening, but maybe [the cancer] grows nal chemistry group in Florence, Italy, where they helps slow down very slowly in my case or the [hormone therapy] developed two drugs that White. block the function of CA9. the progression,” figures Preparing drugs forinclinic-based testing willBreast Cancer, An annualthe participant The Weekend to End requires 18-24 months of toxicology testing before White’s team, Livestrong, has raised $250,000 over six years for they could potentially breast cancer research.be introduced in a phaseone clinical The moneytrial. supports ground-breaking research at the BC Cancer Whitewhere was 38 years old whenfound she was diagnosedconnection Agency scientists recently a significant with breast cancer. She has lost two close between a natural enzyme — CA9 — and the friends life-threatening spread of who succumbed to the disease but she remains breast cancer. positive. These scientists have collaborated with a medicitreating women [with breast can- Vancouver–Seymour MLA North nal“Doctors chemistrywere group in Florence, Italy, where they cer] in the same way, with the same medication 10 developed two drugs block the function of CA9. Visit mythat constituency years ago,” says White. “I’m always interested in Preparing the drugs for clinic-based office at Lynn Valley Village:testing will hearing about new [research] discoveries.” requires 18-24 months of toxicology testing before 217-1233 Lynn Valley Road October is Breast Cancer Awareness they could potentially be introduced in Month. a phaseNorth Vancouver, BC V7J 0A1 The Canadian Cancer Society estimates 23,000 one clinical trial. T: 604.983.9852 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast White was E:38 years old when she was diagnosed jane.thornthwaite.mla@leg.bc.ca cancer and 5,000 women will die from the disease with breast cancer. She has lost two close friends www.janethornthwaitemla.bc.ca in 2011. For W: more visit www.cancer.ca/british who succumbed to info, the disease but she remains columbia-yukon.aspx. positive. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com “Doctors were treating women [with breast cancer] in the same way, with the same medication 10 years ago,” says White. “I’m always interested in hearing about new [research] discoveries.” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates 23,000 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,000 women will die from the disease in 2011. For more info, visit www.cancer.ca/british columbia-yukon.aspx. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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BANNISTER AUTO GROUP If you are energetic, creative and motivated and have the desire to join a “Customer First Family”, then we would invite you to come grow with us. We are one of Western Canada’s fasted growing automotive companies. We have a opening at our GM store in Vernon for a Sales Manager. Interested in joining our team? Contact Darryl Payeur @1-888-410-5761 or email your resume to darryl@bannisters.com Bannister GM Vernon, Bannister GM Edson, Bannister Honda, Vernon, Browns GM Dawson Creek, Champion GM Trail, HuberBannister Chevrolet Penticton, Salmon Arm GM Salmon Arm. BUSY Lower Mainland tire shop is looking for an Experienced Service Truck Tire Technician. Your own Service Truck is preferable but not necessary. Top Wages Paid. Please send inquiries to tireshop1234@hotmail.com

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COOK ~ SUPERVISOR ~ KITCHEN HELPER ~ ATTENDANT ~ DISHWASHER Day Jay Enterprises Ltd. dba Panago Pizza (North Vancouver, BC) hiring for Pizza Cook ($12.00/hr), Food Service Supervisor ($12.00/hr), Kitchen Helper ($10.25/hr), Food Counter Attendant ($10.25/hr), Dishwasher ($10.25/hr) all for 40hrs/wk+ben. Apply by Fax: (604) 501-7924 SERVERS req’d F/T for Senova restaurant. Duties; Greet patrons. Present menus. Answer questions. Take orders. Accept payments. Sal: $11.00/hr. Also, req’d 2 KITCHEN HELPERS. Duties; Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances. Also, required LINE COOKS. Sal:$12.00/hr. Duties; Prepare and cook food. Oversee kitchen operations. Contact Kashmir @ senovarestaurant@yahoo.ca Fax: 604-266-8674 Location: Vancouver,BC

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GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in Thrifty Foods, Safeway, Save-On-Foods, Price Smart, London Drugs and more! Job Description: You must be outgoing, able to work on your own, enjoy talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: Fri & Sat and/or Sat & Sun (the 2 days vary; you need to be available any 2 of the 3 days). from 11-5, 11-6 or 12-6. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hr./day • Own a vehicle to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training provided in North Burnaby.

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

Call JMP Marketing at 604.294.3424, local 30 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979 NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; Michelle@CommandEquipment.com. Fax 780-488-3002.

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Journeyman Deckers, Cladders, & Sheeters •Union Wages, Benefits, Overtime •Camp Accommodations

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135 INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA CASH! - P/T, F/T Immediate Openings For Men & Women. Easy Computer Work, Other Positions Are Available. Can Be Done From Home. No Experience Needed. www.HWC-BC.com TWO FULL TIME POSITIONS available immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. “Dispatch/coordinator” - Applicant must possess automotive mechanical knowledgestrong work ethic, organizational skills and can multi task. “Journeyman Technician” - Applicant must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Both applicants must be able to produce in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage and benefit package. Email pat@brabymotors.com.

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M’AKOLA Group of Societies Seeking Director of Operations for Victoria. Visit makola.bc.ca

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SALES COORDINATOR We have a position available for a Sales Coordinator in our Surrey Positioning Technology Division. Primary responsibilities include: inside sales, sales support and branch administration, shipping and receiving, and inventory control. Experience in the Surveying or Construction Industries would be considered an asset, but not a requirement. The successful candidate will be self disciplined and highly organized, as well as computer literate. We offer a competitive package and in – house training. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www. brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923 Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

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Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage range $36.11 - $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Submit resumes by October 23, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca FRAMER-CARPENTER req’d. Sal: $24.00/hr., F/T, Pmt, no exp. req. Duties: Determine specifications & calculate requirements. Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join mouldings, drywall and plastics materials. Build foundations. Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings. Build floor beams, sub flooring, walls and install partitions. Operate power tools. Lang: English. Contact: Sabi from Ballagan Construction in Vancouver, BC. Apply: at sahibballagan@yahoo.ca

SALES MANAGER We have a position available for a Sales Manager in our Surrey location. This position is responsible for the sales management of the commercial worksite products department. The Sales Manager will be responsible for achieving sales growth and profitability of the department; managing and developing the sales staff; and assisting in managing branch account receivables. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience (preferably within the construction/forestry industry), significant management experience, and the ability to develop sound, positive relationships with both internal and external clients. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www. brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923. Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

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Apprenticeship Opportunity Inland Kenworth, Peterbilt Pacific Inc, and Cullen Diesel Power Ltd in partnership with Thompson Rivers University will be offering an innovative apprenticeship program beginning in January 2013. Successful applicants to the program will receive an offer of employment from a sponsoring Company to become effective upon completion of the 17-month training program. For detailed information and to submit an application please visit www.tcda.ca and click on the NEWS link. Application Deadline: October 31, 2012. All applications will be acknowledged by email. No phone calls please.

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Complete Dry-wall & Renovation services. Textured ceiling specialist. Phone Steve (604)613-4861

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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1996 22’ SLUMBER QUEEN 5th wheel. Interior like new, has to be seen to appreciate. New stereo, back up camera, flat screen TV, new HD antenna, m/w, a/c. Incl. hitch. $7,000. 604-625-7761 Aldergrove

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ACREAGE

If you would consider selling your property of 3 Acres or more and want maximum value, send the details to: randyd@portraithomes.ca

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RIVERFRONT RESORT, Southern BC. Lots available as low as $61,900. Year round park, indoor pool & spa. Low maintenance fees. Inquiries: Jan 250-499-7887; Caroline 250-499-4233; www.riversidervparkresort.com.

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Metal Recycling Ltd.

HOMES WANTED

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22’ Campion Motorboat - 1992’ good condition. 150 hp Mercury outboard, plus, 10 hp4-stroke Mercury kicker. Loran de,pth finder & fish finder. 2 Scotty electric winches and deep lines., Power Anchor pack., 2 filtered bait tanks. EZ Loader tandem trailer, fitted tarp for storage, dolly for kicker. Stored in Ladner. $13,500 OBO. Call Larry: 604 940 9569. larrylav@telus.net

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Copeman Healthcare’s Convenient North Shore Location 545 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1C5 Phone: 604-707-2273 (CARE) Ample Free Parking

www.copemanhealthcare.com Dr. Beth Donaldson to present A New Approach to Health Risk Management North Shore Business Showcase, Park Royal Shopping Centre (North), October 11th 6:30pm