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Kayak at the Cultch rEvolver welcomes veteran BC actress Susan Hogan (Heartland, Battlestar Galactica) to its stage in Kayak — a play of global environmental proportions that manages to make them personal. BMW-driving, bleached-blond Annie Iverson (Hogan) sets out to save her son (Sebastian Kroon) from the dangers of his radical environmentalist girlfriend (Marisa Smith) and unwittingly throws herself into a path of events larger than she could ever have imagined. Floating in a kayak, she is catapulted through a literal storm of memories as she struggles to cling to what’s “right” in her ever-shrinking world. In a time when green is the new black, Jordan Hall’s Kayak is a witty, provocative and deeply human perspective on the global environmental crisis. The latest evolution in Upintheair Theatre’s 10-year history of festival production, rEvolver builds on the success of the Walking Fish and Neanderthal Arts Festivals, and takes place May 14-26 at The Cultch in East Vancouver. Tickets to Kayak at $14 + fees. TheCultch.com. Full festival shedule at RevolverFestival.ca. Chena San Martin photo

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Britannia Mine Museum sings An exciting live concert showcasing the power of percussion inside the striking walls of Britannia Mine Museum’s Concentrator building will take place Sat, May 25 at 7:30pm. NEWmatica, a riveting, site-specific, and interdisciplinary concert of new music and modern tap dance, co-produced by Astrolabe Musik Theatre, turns the venue into a musical instrument and brings together awardwinning tap dancers Danny Nielsen and Dayna Szyndrowski with musicians Fringe Percussion

and soprano Heather Pawsey. This electric event presents percussive works by some of the world’s greatest composers: John Cage, R. Murray Schafer, André Cormier, and Jocelyn Morlock. The works will take advantage of the building’s steel beams and girders, round wooden platforms, concrete floors, and found objects, and will be performed by members of the general public that have participated in a series of workshops developed by Astrolabe. Enter to win two tickets at WEVancouver/contests

Chinese pop star spectacular To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Fairchild Radio, a multicultural radio station in Vancouver, six superstars from Taiwan and China will be performing live at The Centre on Friday, May 17 at 8pm. The all-star concert, called “Global Chinese Golden Chart (GCGC) North America Concert” stars Chinese pop diva Jolin Tsai (pictured), currently the top earning artist in Taiwan and famous for incorporating gymnastics into her dance moves; Will Pan, a pop idol who can sing, rap, compose, dance, and develop software; Aaron Yan of superband Fahrenheit; Yisa Yu — the Ballad Princess of China; Lala Hsu, a former nurse who entered a singing contest; and Hu Xia, aka the Phenomenon. The GCGC is a Chinese music pop chart co-founded by the seven largest Chinese radio stations worldwide, including Fairchild. TicketsTonight.ca or 604-295-1234.Go to AM1470.com for more info.

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State of the arts: the improv boom By Kelsey Klassen

opping his list of life goals when he graduated from Maple Ridge Secondary were 1) Move to Vancouver. 2) Get a bartending job. And 3) Book a commercial. Comedian Cam Macleod did all those things quickly in his twenties, and now his list consists of finishing his feature film Steel Viper Force — of which he is a writer/ producer/lead actor — and opening his own comedy bar. Not bad for a little more than a decade invested in a city that isn’t known for its comedy. His name might sound familiar. Macleod was the comedy curator for the Olio Festival for its entire four-year run, and also for Comedy Waste — part of a bigger East Vancouver-based independent music festival called Music Waste, which emerged in 1994. Macleod and his partners from the comedy group Bronx Cheer were inspired five years ago by what they were seeing with comedy sets at music festivals. They aligned the two genres locally and Comedy Waste was born. (Eight to nine shows between June 6-9; each show $5 cover, or you can pick up $15 passes, available from Zulu, Red Cat, Neptoon and Audiophile.) Macleod landed these festival gigs based on his reputation for creating a comedy scene out of nothing. Give him your quirky, odd and awkward venues, and he’ll fill them with a laughing audience. He is an institution at the China Cloud, floating above Chinatown at 524 Main Street, having produced the wildly successful Hero Show (which kicks off Comedy Waste June 6 with Graham Clark and Dave Shumka). You can catch him every Sunday at Havana on Commercial with Instant Theatre — an improv production company currently under the wing of artistic director Alistair

Cooke. Instant Theatre produces the Young & Spontaneous festival and the Vancouver International Improv Festival each year. It also offers popular improv comedy classes for regular people who want to learn the rules and when to break them. Through Instant Theatre, Macleod formed Mattterhorn, which takes part in ‘10 Speed’ the first Tuesday of every month at China Cloud, and Hobos and Gentlemen, which is starting a monthly baseball-inspired show at Little Mountain Gallery called ‘Dugout.‘ But life is not always a stage. Macleod is also Cam Macleod comfortable with the camera. Two years ago, with his comedy trio, Manhussy and members of six other local comedy groups, Macleod started fleshing out that feature film, Steel Viper Force. To understand his humour, a lovable blend of hanging out with your buddies in the basement and your dad’s bad jokes, it’s perhaps best to picture him. His beard, while not inherently funny, certainly adds a sardonic stoicness to his stage presence. And his hair is currently in character for his role in Steel Viper Force as the action movie’s alcoholic anti-hero Lance Fiero (although he says his real-life girlfriend also likes it). Inspired by the legends of the ‘90s (Seagal, Van Damme) and ready to be man-bunned at a moment’s notice, no threat can withstand his hirsuteness. To manage the task of filming their first full-length movie, Macleod and co. broke it down into comedy Funyuns — bite-sized skits, perfect for snacking. They first shot product placement commercials for fake beer, offensive 2L coolers, and a high-end whiskey for jet-skiing enthusiasts. After those came the confidence to pull together a 22-minute short film on a $900 budget, that ultimately makes up the first

I feel like there’s always been good comedy happening here, but it’s never had a spotlight on it.

Cam Macleod, comedy curator for the upcoming Music Waste festival, has seen and been part of the growth of local improv and sketch comedy. Rob Newell photo

act of the movie. That short screened at a handful of film festivals. “No big ones. Kind of small, weird genre-based ones like the Toronto Independent Film Fest and Interplay in Fort McMurray,” he says bashfully. It was at Interplay that Macleod won Best Actor. And as for that teenage intention to be a bartender, Macleod still gets behind a good drink, but as operations manager of the Rumpus Room and the Narrow. “I’ve been bartending for years,” he says, drawing out the last, raspy word for emphasis. When he sat down with WE on the patio at Original Joes, quickly shedding his toque and crew neck in the unseasonably warm weather, he had just left a drink tasting at The Emerald. Haven’t heard of it? That’s because it opens in about a month. Conceived by David Duprey and

Rachel Zottenberg (of The Narrow, Rumpus Room, Rickshaw and the upcoming Fox Cabaret fame), Macleod describes the new joint, rising from a long-abandoned dim sum restaurant at 555 Gore, as a ‘60s, Rat Pack-style supperclub, complete with 25-seat lounge and 65-seat dining room that he will manage as well. At 4,800 sq.ft, it’s going to be the largest in the fashionable family. Macleod couldn’t help but boast that he had feasted on a sample of The Emerald’s Turducken clubhouse sandwich (yes that stands for turkey, duck and chicken) just a few days prior. Hard times these may be for the arts, but starving this artist is not. He can tick off the triggers for the growth of Vancouver’s scene on the tips of his fingers. First, if you think local comedy is just Yuk Yuks or Comedy Mix stand up, it’s changed. “When I first started doing sketch comedy with Manhussy and Bronx Cheer seven years ago, there was, like, three sketch shows and two improv shows. There wasn’t a lot going on other than Vancouver Theatre Sports League. Over the past five years it’s grown at least 25 times what it was.” Then he gives a nod to the power of the internet, which has had a similar effect on the music industry. “If you want to do it, you’re going to do it, and you’re going to make it happen yourself. So you have to make sure you’re promoting yourself, you’re working hard and you’re making your own shows. You’re creating a scene. While we were doing it, other people were doing it as well. And now there’s this bigger community, where you can probably go to an independent improv show seven days a week, that will be well attended and good quality comedy. “I feel like there’s always been good comedy happening here, but it’s never had a spotlight on it. And just last year, the Sunday Service [a Vancouverbased improv group that performs every Sunday] won Best Improv Comedy Group at the Canadian Comedy awards. And ‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’, hosted by Clark and Shumka — both pretty big local stand ups — won Best Podcast. I think that’s kind of going to show that Vancouver is making its presence felt a bit more in the Canadian comedy scene.” And those people from Toronto who were winning everything? Many live and perform here now. And Vancouver acts are moving east, creating a talent crossover. Lastly, there are the up-and-comers (more than ever), energizing the stage and bringing new ideas, like Macleod and his peers all those years ago.

For Macleod’s picks of shows you “need to see,” head to WEVancouver.com/arts.

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No glut of empty condos

US senators torpedo idea of border fee By Jeff Nagel

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Foreign, temporary residents not excessive in Metro Vancouver, report says By Jeff Nagel

ears that foreign buyers and other temporary residents are snapping up an abnormal share of Metro Vancouver condos aren’t borne out by statistics, according to a new analysis. Urban Futures researchers examined 2011 Census data and found just 0.8 per cent of all homes in the Metro region and 1.4 per cent of apartments are occupied by foreign or temporary residents. Vancouver and West Vancouver were above average at just under two per cent, while other larger cities in the region had fewer foreign or temporary apartment dwellers, including Richmond at 1.3 per cent, Burnaby at 1.1 per cent and

Urban Futures says that just under two per cent of all homes in Vancouver are occupied by foreign or temporary residents. Martha Perkins photo Surrey at 0.4 per cent. There had been media reports earlier this year that up to a quarter of condos in certain parts of downtown Vancouver are either unoccupied or occupied by nonresidents, prompting renewed concern that wealthy foreign investors are parking money here. Some observers warned of the rise of ghost neighbourhoods that look dense but don’t have enough active residents to create a vibrant community. Urban Futures found 6.2 per cent of Metro apartments were unoccupied — below the national average — and said there’s no basis to conclude that’s excessive.

The areas with the highest levels of unoccupied apartments were UBC at 10.1 per cent, Surrey at 9.2 per cent, Pitt Meadows at 8.7 per cent, West Vancouver at 6.9 per cent and Vancouver at 6.7 per cent. “Much ado is being made about nothing when it comes to the prevalence of foreign and/or temporary residents and unoccupied dwellings in this region,” the report said. It noted temporary residents include large numbers of students — there are 250,000 post-secondary students enrolled across the region who would represent the third largest city if they were clumped together.

border. The Department of Homeland Security had wanted the toll applied at land crossings into the US from Canada and Mexico, but the US Senate judiciary committee voted Thursday to block the idea, at least for this year. Business leaders on both sides of the border opposed the idea, warning it could create much longer border wait time and hamper trade and commerce. The fee on all vehicles and pedestrians was proposed for further study as a way to generate new revenue for Homeland Security, which has been forced by arbitrary US budget cuts to reduce customs staffing. Bellingham Chamber of Commerce president Ken Oplinger had predicted the new bordercrossing fee would never be implemented, noting similar schemes have been proposed and rejected before.

“We were pretty sure this was what the outcome was going to be,” he said, noting there was broad political opposition in the U.S., not just from border communities. He noted the Senate vote merely blocks funding to study the idea for the next fiscal year. “We’ll see what happens in future years,” Oplinger said. “It’s something to keep an eye on but we don’t need to worry about it for right now.” The amount of the fee was never specified, but Canadians who go to the U.S. by air or sea already pay a $5.50 customs fee. The Surrey Board of Trade also welcomed the decision, saying the fees would have been damaging to the economy. While the focus today is on Canadian cross-border shoppers heading south, Oplinger noted Canada could also have lost out if the loonie falls against the U.S. dollar in the coming years. “In 10 years who knows, the Canadian economy could be just as reliant on Americans coming north and not getting them because of the fee as well.

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Chef Steeve Raye makes a visit to Café Regalade seem like a trip to the French countryside.

Manager Jimm Darbyshire has added 10 taps of local craft beer at King’s Head Inn.

Café Régalade Brunch at Cafe Regalade is Kitsilano’s best kept secret. Chefs, discerning diners and Francophiles line up for the regional variations on French country breakfasts which embellish sunny side up eggs with savoury sides ranging from short ribs and chorizo to pearl onions, mushrooms and white beans. Generous portions and a talented chef take simple bistro fare from good to excellent. The dinner menu also tempts with all the wiles of Julia Child. Flawless beef bourguignon and duck a l’orange compete with tempting West Coast-inspired seasonal specials.

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Golden Aura Organic Eatery Vegetarians have sought out Kitsilano since the Naam, Vancouver’s quirky 24/7 veg restaurant, opened in 1968. Skip the queue and head to Golden Aura Organic Eatery, the new kid which specializes in meatless cuisine 2.0. Owner Mahan Khalsa has curated an organic, vegan and often raw menu. Try her spin on pho: pho-ever soup with kelp, carrot and zucchini noodles in spicy black sesame miso. Linger over

Owner Mahan Khalsa wants the Golden Aura to be a temple for body and spirit. a wine glass of fresh-pressed Shiva’s nectar and a slice of avocado coconut pie while enjoying the uplifting vibes from the raised Moroccan-style seating. Khalsa is as serious about ambiance as she is about food; she intended Golden to be a temple for body and spirit.

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49th Parallel and Lucky’s Doughnuts Vince Piccolo, who brought single origin espresso and iconic Tiffany-green ceramics to the caffeine addicts on West 4th, isn’t one to rest on his laurels. 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters is moving down the block to bigger digs this June, increasing their 21-seat capacity to 90, including a spacious patio for people watching. The best bit? The hip, French retroinspired cafe has room for Piccolo’s other passion: Lucky’s Doughnuts. Lucky’s will make 15 wacky square and round doughnut varieties, such as crunchy PB& J and decadent apple bacon fritters, in-house daily.

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The King’s Head Inn Die-hard Kitsilano regulars resurrected the King’s Head Inn in December 2012 by boycotting the Wings franchise that replaced it. Now in its 40th year, give or take the dark patch, the King’s Head attracts a blend of old-timers, rowdy UBC students and partiers doing the Yew Street/Kits Beach circuit with an irresistibly cheesy neighbourhood pub atmosphere. Manager Jimmy Darbyshire is restoring the dark wood furniture where patrons love to carve their names. He’s added a 10 taps of craft beer, Buck Hunter and dirt cheap daily specials.

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Waffle Gone Wild The sweet aroma of caramelized pearl sugar in a fresh Belgian Liège waffle is the most effective marketing ploy. Since its March opening, Waffle Gone Wild has taken off by luring in foot traffic and keeping them with their corrugated waffle goodness. You may think you have to choose between savoury (try black forest ham and and cheese) and sweet (we like banana Nutella), but stop waffling and have both.

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When O5 first opened, critics predicted a swift demise for the sleek specialist tea bar and boutique. Luckily, they were wrong. Owner and “tea hunter” Pedro Villalon obsessively sources terroir based tea far and wide from regions including China, Jamaica and the Himalayas. Try the sophisticated brews at the tasting bar before you shop. If you want the full experience, don’t miss the intimate fun at O5’s Tea + Spirits tasting events series which bring in the best Vancouver bartenders.

Leo Boutique is giving West 4th temples of chic, Gravity Pope Tailored Goods and Moule, stiff competition when it comes to dressing Kitsilano’s elite. The boutique has a competitive, unpredictable roster of exclusive brands such as Vancouver’s own wings + horns, Berlin-designed CLOSED, and Nudie Jeans organic Swedish-made denim. With an ambiance more Main Street than West 4th, Leo’s brought a refreshingly young undercurrent to Kitsilano retail offerings.

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As the artisan butcher craze rages on, Pete’s stands out for the in-shop service from Pete and the gang who are happy to advise on recipes. The brightly-lit, dinerstyle space leaves zero room for concern about sanitation. Their best offering? You can’t go wrong with any of the cuts of 45-day, dry-aged AAA grass-fed BC beef. If you find yourself too hungry to focus on decision making, grab Pete’s in-house sandwich, a rotisserie beef chuck roll that comes au jus, before you make the tough call.

As Kitsilano shoppers know, it’s nearly impossible to pass Stepback’s windows without pausing to admire old-fashioned schoolroom furniture, beautifully faded maps and globes, and apothecary accessories. It’s such carefully curated vintage, nearly every piece pleads “choose me.” Step into the void and emerge hours later with a bit of simple beauty, large or small, to embellish your home space.

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hen Rob Lewis arrived in Kitsilano as a young university grad starting his first job, the iconic beach was all about girls in bikinis. A decade later, the young father still makes a pilgrimage to the beach but now it’s because it has the best teetertotter in the city. It’s not so much that as he ages the neighborhood ages with him. Instead, it’s more that as he gets older and his interests change, the neighborhood reveals different parts of itself. Whereas before he wanted to know the best places to hang out until three in the morning, as a young father he wanted to know where he could get the best cup of coffee at seven in the morning as he pushed the stroller towards the beach. In February 2005, he did his first blog on Kitsilano.ca, the website he started as a “passion project.” (Today he’s also the president and editor of Techvibes.) He loved Kitsilano and wanted everyone to know why. He built it to a point where he hired Taraneh Ghajar Jerven as editor and she now has 10 regular contributors who are equally as keen to share their love and knowledge of the neighbourhood. Last July was their best month ever, with 37,000 hits. Just as Kits beach is a tourism magnet, the website has become a resource for tourists who want to know what they should do and see. It brings together the West 4th and West Broadway BIAs as well as the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce to highlight businesses and attractions. But one of the things that impresses Jerven the most about the website’s readers is how involved and committed they are. The website is a forum for

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sharing information as well as opinions. You can follow fascinating threads about whether Kitsilano moms are snobs to cycle-chic vs Lycra. “The residents are so well informed,” she says. And, as many people have learned — especially if they try to do something that isn’t quite Kits-y — they are not shy about saying what they think. “They’re vocal and their voice counts.” She uses the story about a popular pub named King’s Head as a a cautionary tale for other businesses. A neighbourhood institution, especially for university students, since 1973, the owner recently leased it to a chain, Wings. The independently minded neighbourhood responded by no longer going there. Last September it went back to being the King’s Head. “It’s hard if not impossible to make it a chainfriendly neighbourhood,” Jerven says. It’s because most businesses are independently owned that they can respond to what the community needs and wants. As a result, the businesses are as diverse as the people who live there. The neighborhood got its name from a Squamish family named Khatsahlano. In the 1800s, the beach was a popular getaway for both the city’s elite and its workers. In the 1970s, rents were low so it attracted a lot of artists and musicians, who found it an inspiring place to live. The proximity to UBC also made it popular with students. Today, the median income is $70,000 and it’s no longer an inexpensive place to live. But its lovely streets and real sense of community — Lewis loves that everything you could need or want is in walking distance — make it as much of a residential destination as a great-place-to-hang-out destination. We’ve asked Jerven, a regular contributor to WE Vancouver, to share some of her favourite places to eat and shop. Find her choices on pages 6 and 7.

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arge-scale city infrastructure projects are often associated with disruption and delays. The West 4th Avenue sewer upgrade, however, which is the biggest city infrastructure project in 2013, bucked the trend by finishing early. In addition to sewers, West 4th’s retail and restaurant strip between Burrard and Balsam will sparkle in time for summer with repaved roads, new curbs and sidewalks, as well as wide wheelchair ramps sure to please the neighbourhood’s ample stock of parents with strollers. “The sewer replacement project turned out to be a really great story of how things should go. A sixto-eight-month project was compressed into five months because of collaboration. The city’s going to use it as a model of how crews from different departments can work together simultaneously,”

says Russ Davies, CEO of the Kitsilano 4th Avenue Business Improvement Association. West 4th Avenue has been a Vancouver shopping destination since 1923. The sewer system that needed replacing was 100 years old. Although the construction crews had to work around ancient tree roots and the 120-year-old street car tracks that still lie under West 4th, they kept the street open for shopping during the duration construction January to May 2013. The Kitsilano 4th Avenue BIA is celebrating the successful end of renovations with a street-wide shopping party May 25. Guests have the chance to win a $500 shopping spree. Other deals include $10 West 4th gift cards for $5 available at a booth at 4th and Yew Street, DJs and street performances, meter “fare-ies” paying down select parking meters, and in-store shopping parties. Find details on deals at Shopwest4th.com.

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KITSILANO Cover artist Nick Gregson wants to paint the entire city By Kelsey Klassen

horeau wrote that the world is but a blank canvas to our imagination. City bylaws see it otherwise. Tough restrictions on public murals are the first of two reasons why our cover illustrator Nick Gregson started the Metro Vancouver Mural Project — a nonprofit that aims to pair local artists with donated wall space. The second is purely economic. “I really think that there are so many big blank walls in Vancouver. It’s just insane how much graffiti management spends on buffing — and then you get those white squares that are off, the tints not quite the same,” he smiles ruefully. Gregson, 28, has learned through experience that transforming walls with artwork (to a standard that taggers and graffiti artists will respect) is one of the best ways to prevent costly future vandalism. And the city agrees. To address the increasing issue of graffiti in Vancouver and

help keep the city beautiful, City Council reestablished the Integrated Graffiti Management Program in 2012. “While the focus has been on the repair of existing damaged murals, the City will be considering new murals in the near future. Murals have been shown to be an effective tool to prevent illegal graffiti and help to make City streets more vibrant,” says councillor Heather Deal, liaison to the City’s Arts and Culture policy Council. Gregson was recently hired by the owners of Bon’s to Gregson paint murals at two of their restaurants for that very reason. “When people have graffiti problems, the city hounds them to paint over it, and [the owner] said he was painting it every week.” The graffiti bylaw requires property owners to have graffiti removed within 10 days

of being served a notice from the City. But the city’s stance isn’t as hard-nosed as a street artist such as Gregson might perceive. The soft-spoken former construction labourer grew up next to the Leeside Tunnel skateboard park at Hastings and Cassiar, one those places in Vancouver where the artwork seems to be left alone by bylaw officers. The park was named in memory of Lee Matasi, an aspiring artist and skateboarder who was shot and killed in Gastown in 2005. According to Deal, while the city does not support any free or legal graffiti walls, there are more than 200 murals in Vancouver, whose artists were engaged through a variety of processes including ReStart (Restorative Justice through Art), working with community groups, working with the property owner, and/or working directly with staff. In addition to aesthetics, there is a secondary benefit to active mural programs: cities such as Chemainus and Vernon have embraced the practice to the point where their murals are now heavily touristed, create jobs, and their arts communities are

stimulated and thriving. Gregson, through his organization, has begun applying for mural grants in cities throughout Metro Vancouver, and aims to meet with Deal in the hopes of lobbying for more opportunities like that. The Emily Carr drop out, who suffers from dyslexia but says art just comes easily to him, is also working on projects in Port Moody, North Vancouver, Burnaby and Victoria. And on a recent trip to LA, he offered up a free mural on Craigslist and received more than 500 responses. The construction company he eventually gifted the mural to is planning to fly him back down to work on more developments. Back at home, Gregson has a show June 6 at the Leo Koo Gallery at W. 3rd and Burrard, entitled ‘Own Your Walls.’ Having recently been advised to raise his prices, this might be one of the last times you can get an original Gregson at the astonishingly low prices he has been selling his artwork for.

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African Breese: A social club for the nostalgic After travelling the world, a Vancouver man has returned home to help his family bring international foods to locals.

itch Breese recently joined his family in opening a second location of African Breese — an international speciality store selling primarily South African packaged groceries and meats, as well as English, Italian, and local products. Originally from South Africa, Breese moved here with his family when he was 14 years old. He caught the travel bug after graduating high school and left to travel the world. Upon returning home, he decided traveling was his passion and departed once again, this time to work on luxury yachts from Europe to the Caribbean. There, he met his wife, got married, moved to Florida, and enrolled in helicopter school. Last year, after hearing that his parents were planning to expand their family business, Breese

African Breese owner Mitch Breese sells a range of specialty meats and fine ingredients for South African cuisine. Rob Newell photo.

returned home to help them fulfill their dream. The second store opened in December at 3654 West 4th Ave (near 4th and Alma), expanding from the first location on Marine Drive in North Vancouver. So far the response has been supportive. “Running a store in Vancouver, particularly a food store, is great,” says Breese. “Vancouver is a foodie town and anything new and exciting attracts people. Being an international store also allows me to take people “home” with a “taste” of their past. It’s almost a social club for the nostalgic.” Breese takes into account suggestions from customers on what to have in stock. Some of their most popular items include meats, such as the boerewors sausage, peri peri chicken, and biltong — a dried, spiced strip of beef. There are also ‘the every day products,’ as Breese

calls them: the rusks, which are cookies for dipping in your tea, and chutney. “It’s what we grew up with — it’s the stuff we can’t live without.” The area has been great for business, adds Breese. While it’s quiet, there is a lot of foot traffic and plenty of free parking. As the area is also a popular region for South Africans, the family took special care to decorate the store in a way to make people feel at home, from the music to the carvings. “It just takes you back,” says Breese. “It’s a social hangout for people. People will come in, meet other South Africans and talk for hours.” Next, African Breese will be launching an online store that will offer delivery in the Greater Vancouver area and shipping throughout North America.

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KITSILANO Khatsahlano music fest outdoes itself 10 blocks. 50 bands. One giant street party on West 4th that gets bigger every year By Kelsey Klassen

ood things have a gravitational pull. The Khatsahlano festival, much like its home ‘hood Kitsilano, could never stay quaint and small with the quality of programming drawing in heavier talent each year. Grant McDonagh, owner and founder of Zulu Records, has watched West 4th Ave. slowly develop from its laid-back ‘70s vibe (a Saturday traffic jam would run a mere city block) to a major retail and tourist destination since he opened the store in ‘81. Khatsahlano grew much faster. In only its third year, McDonagh, Russ Davies, executive director of the Kitsilano 4th Ave BIA, and brand.LIVE have recruited more hands on deck to share the load of planning the July 13 festival. Khatsahlano was born in 2011 out of the idea of keeping a street festival like Kits’ short-lived Hippie Days festival going, but in a more contemporary direction. “West 4th does have a history, but at the same time it’s continuing on. There’s still a lot of very creative people here and businesses that support the arts, to say the least. And there are a lot of good bands. That’s where [Zulu] stepped in, recommending the bands,” says McDonagh. The new formula worked. Last year, 80,000

Zulu Records’ Grant McDonagh (left), one of the founders of the Khatsahlano festival, welcomes the planning input of Danny Fazio and the Arrival team this year. Rob Newell photo people took to the streets to enjoy the one-day party and everybody wanted more art, more music, more fun. So one month after the Waldorf Hotel closed, the organizers reached out to Arrival, the new agency made up of the team behind the Waldorf, to join forces to make Khatsahlano bigger than ever. “I’d been to Khatsahlano before and got the feeling that you get every once in a while in Vancouver — that this is a great thing” says Arrival’s Danny Fazio. “We sat down with Russ and Grant and really felt a kinship with them. We think we can make this the best day of the summer if we all work together.” The guys are pretty tight-lipped about what they have planned for this year, but one thing they have green-lighted for print is a show called ‘This Happened Here’ — all work related in some way to Vancouver. It’s to take place in a village of moving containers and participants include Paul Wong and On Main Gallery, The Vancouver Museum, photographer Bev Davies, animator Marv Newland and poster artist Bob Massey. On May 15 at 6:30pm, the festival lineup, which includes 20 bands from the Peak Performance Project, will be announced at a free party at Zulu Records (1972 W. 4th), followed by performances by Gal Gracen and No Sinner.

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move back to Vancouver, then, because a Google search now shows 1.2 million hits for ‘Danny Fazio.’ Fazio teamed up with buddies Thomas Anselmi, Scott Cohen, Ernesto Gomez and a biomass of Vancouver creatives in 2010 to create the “cultural hub in the middle of nowhere” that was the Waldorf Hotel. Two years later, the property owners sold the venue to condo developers, and, unable to secure a new lease, the team was forced to take their creativity elsewhere. Devastated at first, Fazio and his business partners now see the loss as an opportunity to reach wider and aim higher. They quickly founded the Arrival Agency, stepping up to help Grant McDonagh and Russ Davies program the Khatasahlano festival, and teaming up with The Rickshaw’s David Duprey and The Narrow’s Rachel Zottenberg to retrofit the Fox. It’s like watching a glimmering star supernova. They even count the City of Vancouver among their supporters. But they still need a liquor licence for the Fox, which is a provincial thing (and notoriously sticky). “We’ve got the space. No matter what happens, we’re going to do something there.” Great bars equal a great arts

ompared to his tenure as a bassist with Flash Bastard (a 90s Vancouver punk band that embraced rumours of sexual acts on stage and was kicked off a Mötley Crüe tour for being too wild), Danny Fazio’s present engagement — helping transform the Fox porn theatre into a live music venue — is positively back page news. I first heard Fazio’s name in 2010, in connection with the newly minted Waldorf Hotel. Having been in junior high during Flash Bastard’s heyday, I would not have known of his colourful past, except that he chuckled during our phone interview about gracing the cover of the Westender once. (Cue a trip to the archives, seeing him in belly-baring leopard print.) Yet in a 2011 Rockstar Weekly report, a writer had lightly researched what the various bandmates were doing after their break up, and could only cobble together, “Danny...well, he obviously has a life outside, because his Internet presence is almost non-existent save for a mention that he moved to Toronto to start an art gallery.” Thank goodness he decided to

scene — an observation Fazio made watching the arts culture creep (and then explode) along Dundas and Ossington during his two years in Toronto. “A lot of people don’t get that culture is being facilitated by alcohol sales. It’s not that we want to get people blind drunk; we want to be able to put on events, and make money selling alcohol to put on more events.” So there’s the all-new Fox Cabaret to look forward to in the fall. And Arrival made sure to lock down their lease terms this time. “We’re sick of losing our cultural spaces. We’re in a constant squeeze here because real estate prices drive a certain type of development, liquor licence laws are antiquated, and great cultural spaces — specifically live music venues — often get shut down and they’re not replaced. They’re not renewable resources. When we lose beautiful theatres, we’re not going to get those kind of spaces back. No one is going to build a Pantages Theatre in 2013. No one is going to build a Richards on Richards. We lose the venues, we lose them for good.” And while the mere whiff of the future Fox quickly got fans of Fazio and co. excited (except for the

Before he was programming events at the Waldorf Hotel, Danny Fazio was gracing the cover of our newspaper with his notorious punk band, Flash Bastard (that’s him on the right). Now he and his business partners are turning Vancouver’s last porn theatre into a live music venue, and working with the Khatsahlano festival. dubious stars of the #SaveTheFox video campaign), one can’t help but wonder if Flash Bastard will make just one more appearance, for old time’s sake, once the worn

red vinyl and smell of tears is effectively reno’d out of the theatre. By all accounts, the band was made for that venue — in either form.

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Cooking with Best Friends The new Le Gavroche is hosting a dinner party on May 31. They are inviting their best friends to cook a 12-course tasting menu. Starting at 6pm, the evening will include music and champagne, and will feature Robert Guest and chef Jefferson Alverez. $89 per person. For information call 604-685-3924 or email info@legavroche.ca.

Women who rule the kitchen The next Food Talks series features five female chefs who will speak about their background and role as leaders in the food community: Karen Barnaby, Meeru Dhalwala, Susan Mendelson, Angie Quaale, and Merri Schwartz. The evening will start with appetizers, followed by the speakers, and a question and answer period. It’s on June 8 at the Westin Grand. Foodtalksvolume8.eventbrite.com.

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A dish, dazzle and taste of Chile The Pan Pacific Hotel is teaming up with Wines of Chile and local mixologists and chefs to raise money for the BC Hospitality Foundation in the most delicious way. Dish ‘n’ Dazzle, at the downtown hotel on May 30, will pair food from 12 of Vancouver’s best chefs with 19 hand-picked Chilean wines. There will also be a cocktail competition, live entertainment and silent auction. Tickets are $75 each at BCHospitalityFoundation.com.

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Husband vs wife: A throwdown On May 23, chefs Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia will celebrate 21 years of marriage. The chefs and business partners own Provence Restaurants — Provence Mediterranean Grill in Point Grey, Provence Marinaside in Yaletown and the newest venture TWB — The Wine Bar next door to Provence Marinaside. On May 29, Provence Mediterranean Grill will be the site for Husband vs. Wife: A Chef’s Challenge. Who does the better halibut? Alessandra? Jean-Francis? You be the judge. There will be a three-course set menu for $50 (including tax and gratuity but not beverages). The first course is a choice from the restaurant’s antipasti case and dessert is cherry chocolate clafoutis. The main course will see very different versions of halibut offered — one by the wife, the other by the husband. Guests won’t know who has created which to keep the competition unbiased. At the end of the evening Provence will tally up which main course sold the most. ProvenceVancouver.com.

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6) Weber Canada turns up the heat Weber Canada’s reveals its newly redesigned gas and charcoal grills and accessories. All advance ticketholders will be included in a draw to win a Weber barbecue, valued at over $1,000. 7) All But Gluten Weston Bakeries will showcase its new lineup of gluten-free baked goods. Registered dietitian and world-renowned gluten-free diet expert Shelley Case and personal chef Ashton Lauren will show how easy it is to make healthy, gluten-free meals. 8) Culinary classes: The sharp side of culinary techniques — knife skills Following the lead from PICA’s expert instructors, learn how to sharpen the perfect knife, mince garlic, chop and keep fresh herbs, and the easiest way to cut an onion. 9) BC Chef’s Association culinary art show and competition The competitions continue on Saturday, where competitors from the high school level all the way up to the professional level strut their stuff in the Grand Culinary Salon Competition. 10) SuperChefs cookery for kids Who says kids can’t run the kitchen? Join the SuperChefs Cookery for Kids on the International Culinary Stage, where local restaurateurs and students of the SuperChefs Cookery for Kids will teach children how to make their own food. The event runs Fri, May 24 2-9pm; Sat, May 25 10am-9pm; Sun, May 26 10am-5pm. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $9 for kids aged 13-16, and free for kids 12 and under. For more info, and for tickets, visit Eat-Vancouver.com.

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may be just over a year away from turning 40, but there are still times when I’m tackling a grammar issue or working out a math equation and I hear echoes of my high school teachers’ wisdom or rules that are appropriate to whatever task is at hand. The same goes for my wine education via the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, which I plugged away at in the late ‘90s under two of the best wine instructors Vancouver has ever known. One of them, Mark Davidson, now leads global education and marketing for Wine Australia, while his teaching partner at the time, Park Heffelfinger, is now co-owner and co-founder of Memphis Blues Barbeque House, plus an all-around barbeque expert. Not only do their many words of wisdom still come to mind when I’m trying to recall, say, Burgundian appellation specifics, but Park in particular seems to keep his eye on me to this day, never afraid to throw a funny email my way after reading my column — just to ensure he’s keeping me in check. Whether calling me out for referring

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Selbach 2011 ‘Fish Label’ Riesling | Mosel, Germany | $16.95 | BC Liquor Stores Park calls this crowd-pleasing favourite, “Hands down, the number one wine for barbeque. Affordable, juicy lime and peach fruit, and a great summer sipper that goes with all grilled seafood, from spot prawns to salmon.”

Legado Munoz 2011 Garnacha | La Mancha, Spain | $13-15 | Private Wine Stores Soft and juicy, this one has some nice earthiness, a slight floral character and enough bright fruit that Park sees it going perfectly with good, sticky ribs.

Who better to ask about perfect wines for barbecued food than Park Heffelfinger, the sommelier co-owner of Memphis Blues? Rob Newell photo Yering Station ‘Little Yering’ 2010 Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley, Australia | $15.95 | BC Liquor Stores Park likes that there’s “lots of sweet Pinot cherry fruit” in here, and I like that it’s probably the best-value Pinot Noir in our market today. Bright and buoyant, serve it with a hint of a chill — it’ll make it all the more lively.

Chateau de Paraza Minervois | Languedoc, France | $18-20 | Private Wine Stores This blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre leaps out of the glass with red licorice and spice, and finishes with some nice peppery dark fruit. Great for those looking for a little more complexity in their glass.

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Reasons for craft beer lovers to celebrate • The craft beer revolution is spreading to the North Shore. In early June, former Steamworks brewer Shae De Jaray and civil engineer Shawn Bethune, who met while studying brewing and distilling in Scotland, are opening Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers with a 10-person tasting lounge at a brand new warehouse-style facility. As well introducing the Loud Mouth Pale Ale, Wise Crack West Coast Lager and Quick Wit Belgian-style Wheat Ale, they’ll be making their own artisanal brandy, vodka and gin with a twist. (Central City Brewing, Coal Harbour Brewing and Yaletown Brewing are also adding distilleries to their product lines.) Get a taste of what they’ll be up to at Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VancouverCraftBeerWeek.com) events on May 31, June 2, 6, 7 and 8. • Stanley Park Brewing’s newest seasonal release is a Belgian-style witbier with “notes of fruit and

just a hint of clove.” The brewery has developed a signature Belgian yeast strain by paring down 12 distinct yeasts. Nearly half the malt is sourced from local wheat. Stanley Park Wit is available at beer and wine stores or you can drop by Vancouver Craft Beer Week June 7 and 8. StanleyParkBrewery.ca • Imagine what happens why you pour R & B Brewing’s beer into a speaker woofer and then blast out music from six local bands. Imagine no more. East Van Originals is an exhibit of photos of the wondrous event at Kee’s Laundry Gallery (230 E. Georgia). It’s part of a marketing campaign by Saint Bernadine Mission Communications. Participating bands include: You Say Party, Elizabeth, Mystery Machine, 3 Inches of Blood, Rich Hope, and DOA. The high-speed images, which are also on facebook.com/RBBrewing, were captured by East Vancouver photographer Alastair Bird.

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beyond their perceived limits, and to use adventure as a medium to educate, inspire and empower the global community to make positive change. With insightful contributions from others at SFU, I produced an inquiry-based curriculum for this expedition and travelled to Botswana to facilitate and support learning on the ground. The curriculum was also used in more than 125 schools worldwide and reached nearly 10,000 students, including hundreds in the Lower Mainland. In these classrooms, students Grades 6 to 12 conducted experiments exploring the value of water and its effect on human life, and interacted directly with the i2P participants via satellite video. Adventure-based learning uses physical challenges to help youth develop selfdirected goals, trust, communication and problem solving skills. Students and teach-

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□ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day. □ I will install a water efficient fixture or appliance in my home. □ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can). □ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity. □ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

Did You Know? n The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* n 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.* n Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%. *RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

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f you think it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks, have you ever tried to get a two-year-old to do what you want? Dog psychologist Stanley Coren — the man Oprah Winfrey turns to when she has trouble with her dogs — says studies have determined that most dogs have the intelligence level of a two-year-old child. “Super” dogs can add another six months of smartness. No matter how old a dog gets, or how much you think your dog “gets” you, they’ll never really get much smarter, Dr. Coren said at a recent Public Salon hosted by Sam Sullivan at Playhouse Theatre. So that means that while they’ll

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“Plus, I wanted to be an advocate on behalf of animals. And I like helping people too – that’s at least as much a part of the job as animal medicine.” Since 1986, AWAC has been an important member of the animalloving community in Vancouver. Since starting in 2010, Uri, who did his veterinary training in Sydney and is currently studying for post-graduate surgery membership exams, has increased the range of services, including minimally invasive surgeries, advanced diagnostics, state-of-the-art surgical equipment and superior animal diet nutritional products. “Our dedication to evidence-based medicine and focusing on superior patient outcomes is rare in the industry,” Uri explains. “All veterinarians are passionate about helping animals when they start, but to translate that passion into great care you need two things: a dedicated community of pet lovers, and a supportive workplace dedicated to excellence in care. Few vets are lucky enough to work in a clinic that has both, and modern medicine is evolving so quickly that unless you constantly invest in training and equipment, you will fall behind in the quality of care offered.” So why should a pet owner bring their animal to AWAC?

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“I watched the dog walk around afterwards, wagging her tail and begging for treats and I knew that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” says Uri, who is now the medical director and owner of the Arbutus West Animal Clinic (AWAC) on West 16th Avenue. “I’ve always loved animals and science. While doing my first degree in university I realized that I enjoyed more “hands-on” work than a pure research career would offer.”

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Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience beneficial, but will train. Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

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HELP WANTED

MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com

QUESNEL Industrial Transportation is currently hiring drivers for upcoming logging season. Steady work & very competitive compensation package. Please call Dennis @ 1(800)667-3944 or (250)992-2309

HELP WANTED

Required immediately a Fully Licensed Autobody Repair person. For a busy expanding autobody repair shop in beautiful Nakusp, BC. Wage negotiable upon experience. Call Kim’s Kustom. 250-265-4012.

TWO FULL TIME positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the interior of BC. Service Advisor -minimum 2-3 years experience. Apprentice or Journeyman TechnicianBoth applicants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email moejam@telus.net.

Disability Tax Credit Specialist Wanted Comox Valley/Campbell River Make fabulous money doing ethical work that helps others - $5000 to $10,000 per month in six months. Based in Victoria with regional offices across BC, our team of Federal Disability Tax Credit Specialists act as advocates for clients suffering from chronic medical conditions, working with medical practitioners and the Canada Revenue Agency to ensure our clients receive what they are lawfully entitled to in the way of retroactive and future benefits. Reporting to a Team Leader, you’ll network to obtain new clients, provide them with consultation, and work with their medical practitioners to process the medical portion of the Disability Tax Credit Certificate. We offer an intensive training program for a self-starter with strong networking and marketing skills as well as experience in: independent sales, office administration, events planning, research, and understanding medical or disability issues.

HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051. GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Please visit our website and click on Career Opportunities for complete details and to apply by March 1, 2012. Linda Chornobay CEO, CSA, Disability Refund Specialist NIGHT TIME Restaurant Cleaners needed 7 nights/wk, lower mainland area. (604)572-0070

linda@enabledﬁnancial.ca www.enabledﬁnancial.ca

WE Vancouver Thursday, May 16, 2013

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 134

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 160

TRADES, TECHNICAL Civil Engineering Technologist II

Canuel Caterers BC’s largest High School Cafeteria Company is hiring for team leaders, counter attendants, cashiers and food prep, 4-8 hour shift during the school year. To start training now for positions in September. Fax resume to 604-503-0951. Food Counter Attendant reqd. Sal: $10.50/hr. F/T, Pmt. No exp. Duties: Take customers’ orders. Prepare, heat & finish simple food items. Serve customers at counters. Package take-out food. General cleaning of restaurant & work area. Lang: English. Contact Surinder from Subway in Vancouver, BC at info@subwayvancouver.com or fax: 1.855.235.7720

FOOD COUNTER & SUPERVISORS Frankie’s Burger Enterprises Inc. dba Fatburger is hiring for their new location in Vancouver (Waterfront), Food Counter Attendants ($10.25/hr) & Food Service Supervisors ($12.00/hr). Both 40 hrs/week + benefits.

Apply by FAX 604-637-8874

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District of Kitimat, full time permanent, wage range $37.01 $44.78, over two 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 license required. Submit resumes by May 31, 2013, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca

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PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

CONCRETE & PLACING

WAREHOUSE

SUMMER Student required for Benjamin Moore & Co in Aldergrove warehouse as shipper/receiver starting immediately. This job requires excellent math skills, shipping experience and physical stamina. You must demonstrate a willingness to work in a team based environment. Forklift training would be an asset. Please fax resume and cover letter to: 604-857-0700 or email: bill.sims@benjaminmoore.com

ELECTRICAL

173

MIND BODY SPIRIT

Spiritual Reader & Healer Solve all problems, relationships, family issues, stress & depression, aura, living conditions (sex drugs & alcohol) 100% Guaranteed Result !!!!! BEST LIFE COACH

www.gadryconsultation.com

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS ISM Canada, an IBM Company, are seeking Client Support Technicians; $28.45 Hourly (Unionized); Three Regular Full Time and one Auxiliary in Prince Rupert, Campbell River, and Trail . To apply, visit www.ismcanada.com. Closes, May 23, 2013.

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SALES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com 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. 1-877-776-1660.

Need CA$H Today?

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000

No Credit Checks! WE NEED YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Westcoast Moulding & Millwork, a building product supplier in Surrey has F/Time opportunities for experienced Sales Reps. Any previous sales experience is okay - we’ll teach you the ropes!! If you’re positive and energetic & looking for a long-term career in a progressive & dynamic company we want you! (Punjabi and / or Hindi also considered asset.) Excellent Remuneration Package Commensurate w/ Experience, Full Beneﬁts & THE BEST WORK ENVIRO.

Great Dollar’s Offered for Qualiﬁed Candidates. If you have what it takes? Please e-mail resume to: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com or fax: 604-513-1194

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

1st YEAR to JOURNEYMAN sheet metal workers, plumbers & electricians needed, Kindersley, Saskatchewan. Top wages, benefits, RRSP’s, room for advancement, positive work atmosphere. office@lukplumbing.com 306-463-6707 LABOURERS and Heavy Equipment Operators (hoe, dozer, grader) needed for jobs in Prairie Provinces. Apply to: resumes@gcsenergy.ca or fax to 780-888-2100. More info at www.gcsenergy.ca.

NO CREDIT CHECKS •MONEY TODAY! •$500-$5000 • Instant Approvals • 60 Day Loans • Privacy Assured • Burnaby & Surrey Locations

www.topdogloans.com 604.503.BARK (2275)

188

LEGAL SERVICES

Are you applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benfits? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

Recycled Earth Friendly HOT TUBS ARE NO PROBLEM!

604.587.5865

FENCING S & S FENCING & LANDSCAPING CEDAR FENCE PANELS for Sale & Installation.

604-275-3158

281

GARDENING

“ ABOVE THE REST “ Interior & Exterior Unbeatable Prices & Professional Crew. • Free Est. • Written Guarantee • No Hassle • Quick Work • Insured • WCB

338

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

604-475-7077

Bro Marv Plumbing 24/7 plumbing, heating, plugged drains

call (604)582-1598 bromarv.com

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service • Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

Ray 604-780-6304

341

PRESSURE WASHING

TREE & STUMP removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

PETS 477

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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 HUSKY WOLF X pups. Four; 8 wks old. $500/ea. 1st shots/dewormed. Glenn 604-308-3396 Boston Bar. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

PRESA CANARIO PUPS, 1st shots dewormed, 10 weeks, 1 M & 1 F, $900. (778)651-7522

CONCRETE FORMING FRAMING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

REG. German Shepherd Pups xrays, 16 wks. All shots,READY NOW .1100.00 604 512-3310 SHELTIES: 6/mo Male, 4/yr Male, 3/yr Fem.Sable puppies, ready now Shots/dewormed. 604-826-6311.

MOVING & STORAGE

548

604-537-4140 1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A1 PAINTING Co. Exterior painting & Pressure Washing. Exc prices. Call Inderjit (604)721-0372

• DIFFICULTY SELLING ? • Difﬁculty Making Payments? No Equity? Expired Listing? Penalty? We Take Over Payments! No Fees! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE KERRISDALE 1 bd. $1250 / 2 bd. $1600

Incls. Heat & Hot Water N/S N/P, No BBQ’s. Parking Extra. 1 Year Lease Minimum.

1990 Honda Accord EX, WOW! looks brand new, 93K, 1 owner, no accidents, stored in garage, $10,000 OBO, Wayne 604-5948581

845

604-267-2917

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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

MOVE-IN ALLOWANCE Kerrisdale Highrise 2 Bdrm. starting $1675 Large Bright Unit w/ Balcony. Incls. Heat & Hot Water. Parking Extra. Available Now!

604-264-7473 2 hr. Service www.a1casper.com (604)209-2026

FURNITURE

*NEW QUEEN MATTRESS SET* Pillow Top in Plastic. Mfr. Warranty Must Sell! $200 ~ 604-484-0379

AFFORDABLE MOVING

$45/Hr

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

TOP CA$H PAID TODAY For SCRAP VEHICLES!

2guyswithatruck.ca Moving & Storage Visa OK. 604-628-7136

From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

From $140,000. No time limit to build. Near by lake access. ALSO: 1 spectacular 3 acre parcel at $390,000 owner wants to retire and will carry financing. 1-250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

GET the best for your moving 24/7 From $40/hr. Licensed & Insured. Seniors Discount. 778-773-3737

Local & Long Distance

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

OKANAGAN

POMERANIAN - 10 weeks old. 2 black males. 1st shot, vet checked, paper trained. $500 (604)941-2959

Always! Power Washing, Window & Gutter cleaning, all your exterior cleaning needs. 604-230-0627

320

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

PETS

Central Creek Construction Refinishing floors, sanding & fixing floors & Reno’s. Seniors Discount 10% off (604)773-7811 & SIDING Specialists in WHAT WE do! 604-524-4594

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

PRIME LAKEVIEW LOTS

• Hvac Gas Fitting • Electrical *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

BBB ACCREDITED

westcoastmodernscape.com

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

TREE SERVICES

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

C & C Electrical Mechanical

Over 20yrs experience.

HOMES WANTED

1-800-961-7022

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www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

LANDSCAPING ■ WATER FEATURES ■ CUSTOM STONE ■ POST & BEAM ■ RETAINING WALLS ■ OUTDOOR FIREPLACES ■ DECKING ■ OUTDOOR KITCHENS

627

Home & Yard Clean Ups

778-997-9582

FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

REAL ESTATE

No Job Too Small

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

287

STEEL BUILDING - BLOWOUT CLEARANCE SALE! 20X22 $4,188. 25X26 $4,799. 30X34 $6,860. 32X44 $8,795. 40X50 $12,760. 47X74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Residential / Commercial

Always! Landscaping Services, Pwr Raking, Delivery, Spreading, Yard &Rubbish cleanup 604.230.0627

ALWAYS! GUTTER Cleaning & Roof Blowing, Moss Control,30 yrs exp., Reliable! Simon 604-230-0627

SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Bulldog Disposal Co.

Call Tony 604-834-2597 www.bulldogdisposal.ca

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AUTO FINANCING

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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

Cash same day, local office.

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

But Dead Bodies!!

• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

Exterior / Interior Good Quality Paint. Member of BBB & WCB References & guaranteed work Discount for Seniors - 10%

810

Hauling Anything..

JUNK REMOVAL

Stan’s Painting

TRANSPORTATION

bradsjunkremoval.com

Free Estimates ~ 7 Days/Wk

FINANCIAL SERVICES

DROWNING IN DEBT? Cut debts more than 50% & DEBT FREE in half the time! AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+

RUBBISH REMOVAL

604-475-7077

Appt only 604 872 - 7952

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RECYCLE-IT!

PERSONAL SERVICES • ELECTRICAL • FULL PLUMBING SERVICES • HVAC GAS FITTING *Licensed *Insured 24hr. Emergency Service

5,400sf. @ $4.50sf. + 3N 5 offices & 2 bathrooms. Two 3 phase & single phase power. 1 bay door 12 x 12. (604)941-2959

604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

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

604-773-7811 or 604-432-1857 C & C Electrical Mechanical

CHILLIWACK WAREHOUSE

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad

Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988

FPatios FPool Decks FSidewalks FDriveways FForming FFinishing FRe & Re 30yrs exp. Quality workmanship Fully Insured crossroadsstampedconcrete.com

260

709 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

•New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

Danny 604 - 307 - 7722

MISC. FOR SALE

Eastcan Rooﬁng & Siding

604.220.JUNK(5865)

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

PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

STAMPED CONCRETE

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560

RENTALS

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 242

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Mainland Rooﬁng Ltd. 25 yrs in rooﬁng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions, concrete tiles, torchon, fibreglass shingles, restoration & repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626 www.mainlandroof.com 10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

560

MISC. FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Newly Reno’d Suites

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Junior 1 bdrm. start $1125 1 bdrm. start $1250

Close To English Bay & Stanley Park H/W flrs. Incls. Heat & Hot Water NO PETS ALLOWED

604-837-6458

WITNESS NEEDED in a hit-andrun accident westbound on Highway 1 near the West Mount Exit in West Vancouver. On February 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm, a white sedan vehicle’s brakes locked causing a White Fiat 500 to roll over multiple times. If you witnessed this accident please call 604-639-9364.

WEEKLY SPECIALS 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective May 16 to May 22, 2013. We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

Grocery Department

Way Better Snacks Sprouted Tortilla Chips

Salt Spring Organic, Fair Trade Coffee

from

31%

WOW!

PRICING

156g • product of USA

43%

400g product of Canada

assorted varieties

3.29

2L product of Canada

32%

Deli Department

Sahale Nuts

Olympic Yogurt

from

36%

SAVE

3.79

2/7.00

34-37%

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Beverages

SAVE

2/7.00

40%

SAVE

35%

1.89L • product of USA

Cascades Premium Bathroom Tissue

21%

8 pack product of Canada

SAVE

42%

TrueBlue or TrueBlack Juice

Berio Olive Oil

assorted varieties

2/7.00

from 8.99

1.36L • product of Canada

1.89

170g product of USA

each • reg 6.49

6” Blueberry Rhubarb Pie

WOW!

PRICING

28-40g • product of USA

PRICING

750ml • product of Italy

assorted varieties

2/4.00

4.99

bins only

20% off regular retail price Joy of the Mountains A+ Oil of Oregano

26.99

10.99

Preferred Nutrition Brad King’s Ultimate Her Energy

380g

Brown Rice Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

31.99

Spry Xylitol Gum Tube

2.49

1.00 off

each • 30 pieces

More than just a “chewing gum”, Spry® Gum is part of an overall program to improve oral health and is sweetened only with plant-sourced xylitol.

regular retail price

WOW!

PRICING

our forour Lookfor Look

WOW! WOW!

with Vasi Naidoo and Sonia Reed, RHNs. Cost $30. Includes copy of Gluten-Free Food Guide 2nd Edition. Register online or call 604-541-3902.

Cost $5. Register online or call 604-736-0009.

120cp

• Helps to reduce excess body fat. • Helps to block the negative effects of estrogen on cells. • Neutralizes excess toxins.

Gluten-Free Gets Easier: Cooking Demo and Tastings

with Veronica Kacinik, MSc, RD.

30ml

Protect yourself with A+ Oil of Oregano from Joy of the Mountains, and stop infections and their symptoms from developing.

Seminars & Events at Choices South Surrey, 3248 King George Blvd, Surrey. Monday, May 27, 6:30-8:30pm.

Stop Yo-Yo Dieting & Find Your Best Weight

product of Canada

Raw Almonds

Rice Bakery

395-410g • product of Germany

3.98lb/ 8.77kg

Bulk Department

5.99

assorted varieties

2.99

3.98

170g product of USA

Health Care Department

Choices’ Bakery Buns

2/3.00

assorted varieties

Seminars & Events at Choices Floral Shop and Annex, 2615 W. 16th Ave Vancouver. Thursday, May 23, 7:00-8:30pm.

WOW!

Bakery Department

assorted varieties

Dr. Oetker Casa Di Mama Frozen Pizzas

85g • product of USA

4.99

9” Blueberry Rhubarb Pie

Popchips All Natural Potato Chips

2010, 2013 Awards. Your loyalty has helped Choices achieve these awards. Thank you!

25%

Simply Organic Mexican Seasoning Blends

4.99

SAVE

100g • product of EU

Annie’s Homegrown Macaroni and Cheese

assorted varieties

Tre Stelle and Dofino Cheese Slices

2/5.00

37%

1.98

each

Armstrong Grown Asparagus from Tim Jeppesen at Okanagan Asparagus Farm

reg 3.99

assorted varieties

SAVE

1.35kg product of Canada

PRICING

2.99/100g

113-142g product of US

Green & Black's Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Bars

assorted varieties

WOW!

plain, pepper or garlic

2/7.00

50%

multipack 8x100g product of Canada

Rogers Porridge Oats

SAVE

Choices’ Own All Natural Angus Roast Beef

assorted varieties

WOW!

PRICING

11.99lb/ 26.43kg

4.99

SAVE

Organic, Fair Trade Whole Cantaloupe Melons from Heavens Best in Mexico

Organic California Grown Blueberries from Homegrown Organics

Chapman’s Frozen Yogurt

225ml product of France

SAVE

12.99

Produce Department

852g see $5.00 coupon @websaver.ca

Ocean Wise Farmed Trout Fillets

assorted varieties

48%

2/5.00

SAVE

10.99

St. Dalfour 100% Fruit Spreads

SAVE

Butterball Frozen Lean Turkey Burgers

assorted varieties

SAVE

Meat Department

PRICING PRICING

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Best Grocery Store

2010-2012

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South Surrey

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Kelowna

Floral Shop

1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna 250.862.4864

2615 W. 16th Vancouver 603-736-7522