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Las Vegas company promises city $23 million a year

Council yet to decide on Western Canada’s biggest casino Mike Howell Staff writer

The gaming company proposing to build the biggest casino in Western Canada says the city will receive $23 million each year if city council approves the 1,500slot facility next to B.C. Place Stadium. The $23 million ﬁgure appeared Jan. 29 in an eightpage advertising supplement in the Vancouver Sun, which featured an update on the renovations to B.C. Place Stadium and highlighted its potential new neighbours. “At the core is the new B.C. Place, along with new hotels, restaurants and an all new gaming facility,” the advertisement said. “Together, they will provide a

new integrated destination entertainment complex for Vancouver, and will be a catalyst for the revitalization of Northeast False Creek.” Las Vegas-based Paragon Development Ltd. is the proponent of the project. It currently operates Edgewater Casino at the Plaza of Nations. The proposal calls for Edgewater to close and Paragon to move its operations into the new complex, which will be attached to B.C. Place Stadium. City council has to approve the proposal before it can go ahead. The $23 million in revenue cited by Paragon in the advertisement was not contained in a city staff report that recently went before council, which referred the

casino proposal to a Feb. 17 public hearing. The staff report indicated the city could stand to collect $17 million a year, along with a $100,000 boost from Edgewater to an existing $200,000 a year “social responsibility fund.” Edgewater provides $7 million in proﬁts each year to the city. Tamara Hicks, director of corporate affairs and strategic communications for Paragon, said the projected $23 million annual payout to the city includes $17 million in casino proﬁts and up to $5.5 million in property taxes. “I don’t know why [city staff] didn’t include it, you’ll have to ask them,” Hicks told the Courier. See CASINO on page 4

Manager’s exit raises concerns Carlene Robbins now in dispute with city Naoibh O’Connor Staff writer

The Edgewater Casino, which opened in 2005, would close its operations and move into the new casino complex if the controversial plan is approved. file photo Dan Toulgoet

A senior manager at city hall who unexpectedly left her job last week after 38 years on staff conﬁrmed Monday that she’s in a dispute with the city. “There’s not a lot I can say at this point. What I’m saying is that I am currently in a dispute with the city and I’m trying to resolve it privately,” said Carlene Robbins, who was the city’s manager of property use inspection. Robbins abruptly left city hall last week.

Circumstances surrounding her departure are unclear, sparking speculation. Political blog Citycaucus, which broke the story, suggested Robbins took the “fall” for a Pandora Street rooming house fire, which killed three people just before Christmas. The blog also reported Robbins was given an ultimatum— resign or be fired. David McLellan, general manager of community services said Robbins “left her job suddenly, without notice.” He believes it wasn’t linked to the fire. See NPA’S on page 4

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NPA’s Anton calls departure of ‘exemplary employee’ a huge loss to city Continued from page 1 “That’s my understanding,” McLellan said. Robbins said she’s been advised not to say anything while the dispute is being resolved. She was hired in 1973 at age 17 as a ‘clerk typist 1’ in the human resources department. Robbins was often quoted in the media and was considered a reliable and knowledgeable source on city issues. NPA Coun. Suzanne Anton called Robbins an “absolute exemplary employee [who] had a top reputation.” Anton, who has not talked to Robbins, also doesn’t believe the Pandora Street ﬁre is central to Robbin’s departure, but that it appears to be a dispute over authority in the workplace. “I think it was more to do with authority, what her position was, what her position was to become and

those kinds of issues,” Anton said. Anton maintains Vision Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson should have recognized Robbins for her “many years of faithful service” and has failed in his handling of city staff. “It’s a disgrace. The mayor has completely failed his bureaucracy and he’s failed the city in not caring about staff,” she said. “…that he would allow this to happen—that he has such disinterest in his staff that this can happen—that is a complete failure of leadership by him.” Robertson could not be reached by the Courier’s deadline. Anton added that when someone, like Robbins, with a long history with the city leaves, they take corporate memory and institutional knowledge with them. Several high-proﬁle staff have left city hall in recent years. “It’s a huge loss. Vancouver city

hall was one of the best workplaces in the country. It was known for, it was renowned for its professionalism and its high quality bureaucrats. They offered professional advice to council. Gregor Robertson has changed that completely. He now wants staff to tell him what he wants to hear—not what they would like to say in their professional opinion and that has transformed the whole atmosphere at city hall. That takes a lot of respect away from staff just in that alone. I don’t want staff to tell me something that will please me. I want staff to tell me what are the challenges of doing this. ‘You could do it but it’s going to be hard because of this reasoning.’ We still have very good staff but there’s no question that the atmosphere has changed.” noconnor@vancourier.com Twitter: @Naoibh

Mayor Gregor Robertson was unavailable to comment on why Carlene Robbins, who worked for the city for 38 years, left her job. photo Dan Toulgoet

Casino includes property tax in its potential revenue to city “WE HARDLY EVER FACTOR IN THINGS LIKE PROPERTY TAX BECAUSE THAT’S AN ONGOING CHARGE THAT EVERYBODY HAS.” City of Vancouver’s David McLellan

what the property taxes would be.” The Courier contacted Vision Vancouver councillors Geoff Meggs and Tim Stevenson and COPE Coun. David Cadman to seek comment about the money question. But the councillors said

the city’s legal department has instructed them not to comment on Paragon’s proposal until the Feb. 17 public hearing. COPE Coun. Ellen Woodsworth was to introduce a motion at Tuesday’s council meeting—after the

Courier’s print deadline—related to gaming, including a call for a review of gaming in B.C. Speakers to the motion were warned in a memo from city clerk Marg Coulson to refrain from discussing matters related to Paragon’s proposal. Hicks said Paragon’s plans to expand its operation—which could see its 75 games tables double to 150 and its 520 slots triple to 1,500 in the proposed complex—was always the intent of the company when it bought Edgewater for $43 million in 2006

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Developers are good people. Really, they are. How else to explain a recent release from city hall that trumpets how much good developers are doing for the city—handing over cash so the city can have parks and housing and childcare facilities. For the record, developers have not done this out of the goodness of their hearts. Rather, a city hall policy requires developers to pay something called a development cost levy, essentially a tax for the right to build. Since 1993, the city has collected $245 million through the tax and invested more than $214 million in affordable housing, development of new childcare facilities, transportation infrastructure and the acquisition and renewal of parks. A city staff report that was expected to go before council Feb. 1 showed the majority of the tax— $53.5 million—was collected from developers doing business in the area known as downtown south. Southeast False Creek, home to the Olympic Village, ranked second at $18.6 million. In the past two years, $44.3

What’s in a name?

Tax collected from developers has been used for childcare services at Woodward’s and on imphoto Dan Toulgoet provements to Oppenheimer Park, including a new ﬁeld house and trees. million of that cash was spent on several projects, including the creation of 200 units of affordable housing and childcare services at the Woodward’s development, housing investments to the Union Gospel Mission and improvements to Oppenheimer Park. In recent years, development cost levies have contributed between $20 million to $25 million

annually to the capital plan, accounting for 10 to 15 per cent of the annual capital budget. Without the tax, the city says projects would have to be built using property taxes or contributions from other levels of government. Apparently, the city isn’t charging enough for development cost levies—property taxes are going up again this year.

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Out with the old, in with the new…street names. Two more names will be added to streets being built as part of a large new development in southeast Vancouver, known as the East Fraser Lands. They are Kash Heed Way and Wally Oppal Way to commemorate the current (Heed) and former (Oppal) Liberal MLAs who have served the Vancouver-Fraserview riding. Actually, that’s not true. The less controversial names are Pierview Crescent and Riverwalk Avenue, as chosen by Parklane Homes, which is developing the new neighbourhood. Another 20 streets will be named once the development is completed. mhowell@vancourier.com Twitter: @Howellings

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It appears some Courier readers didn’t appreciate an April Fool’s story we published in 2009 as much as other readers did, leading city ofﬁcials to assure at least one Vancouver resident nearly two years later that no goat is munching on the grass at city hall. The story by editorial staffer Mark Hasiuk outlined a supposed “plan” by Mayor Gregor Robertson to use a “striking four-yearold African pygmy goat” named Tony as a kind of environmentally friendly lawn mower at city hall. According to the story, Tony’s manure would be collected and mixed with nitrogen fertilizer, which would power a battery of microwave-sized generators strategically placed inside city hall. In turn, the generators would heat individual rooms and could be easily moved around the building, if necessary. “GoatingGreen will reduce city hall’s heating bill by 30 per cent,” said Robertson in a fake quote from the story, as “Tony quietly nuzzled the mayor’s pant leg.” The article added: “GoatingGreen materials include Tony, 12 generators, two

An April Fool’s story in the Courier about a goat munching on the lawn at city hall is still receiving attention almost two years later. photo illustration Dan Toulgoet stainless steel pooper scoopers, one Goat-a-Matic tracking collar and a threeyear supply of environmentally friendly fertilizer.” April Fool’s stories are a tradition at the Courier and many other papers, and (we believe) most readers understood the front-page story was a joke, particularly when the goat in a photograph accompanying the story was anything but a pygmy. At the time, Courier photographer Dan Toulgoet said the buck was the only goat at the petting zoo in Stanley Park that would

stand still long enough to have its picture taken. But as I recently discovered, some Courier readers were convinced Tony the goat was destined to live out his days at city hall and they weren’t pleased about it. Local animal lover Adele Runikis told me this week that after the story was published she went to city hall looking for the goat because she was concerned for its welfare. When she didn’t spot the ﬁctitious Tony, Runikis contacted the mayor’s ofﬁce to inquire on his loca-

tion and well-being. Runikis told me that when she was informed the story was an April Fools joke she was not amused. Apparently neither were other Courier readers we heard from at the time. Runikis told the mayor’s office she’d like a letter of apology because no one there had made an effort to let the public know the story was a joke. (The Courier ran the story without clarification). Runikis also told staff at the mayor’s office she would continue to contact them until she had that letter, which she recently received. In fact the mayor’s assistant Kevin Quinlan sent Runikis a hand-written letter, which reads in part, “I wanted to let you know that you don’t need to worry about a goat at city hall… Rest assured there is no goat on the lawn of city hall. Thank you for your concern.” Quinlan says Runikis first visited the mayor’s office in the spring of 2009 following the April Fool’s story. He notes she was concerned about the well-being of the alleged goat, so staff explained the story was in fact fake and there was no goat at city hall. Quinlan confirmed Runikis has kept in regular contact with the mayor’s office. “She obviously cares very much for animals and we sent her a written response to confirm that there was no goat at city hall,” Quinlan told me Monday afternoon. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter: @sthomas10

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“I know nothing about sex, because I was always married.”—Zsa Zsa Gabor Wife: “Let’s go out and have some fun tonight.” Husband: “OK, but if you get home before I do, leave the hallway light on.”—random joke from the Internet According to long-standing stereotypes and many marriage-related joke websites on the Internet, sex between couples after years of marriage can slow down considerably. And for many couples, their sex life acts as an overall barometer of their relationship. Getting along great at home? Then everybody’s happy in the bedroom. But throw in the stresses of everyday life such as bills, kids, housework, laundry, more kids, soccer practice, work, grocery shopping, car repairs and exhaustion and it can take some effort for even the happiest couples to feel amorous towards each other. Now throw in some good-old Catholic guilt, and you might as well bring in the twin beds, à la Rob and Laura Petrie from the 1960s Dick Van Dyke Show. Last week, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops released the Pastoral Letter to Young People on Chastity. One section of the seven-page doctrine includes advice for married couples, which reads in part: “Despite what the media and Hollywood suggest, the value of sexual intercourse does not lie in recreation or physical gratiﬁcation. Any physical pleasure should lead toward the ultimate expression of love between husband and wife,

sandrathomas the total self-giving of one person to another… That is why the sexual act has to be unitive and procreative and why some kinds of sexual activity are not chaste. Though pleasure may be present, some acts are a misuse of sex when they fall short of what God intends.” In other words, sex is OK within the sanctity of marriage, as long as you don’t get too fancy, and so long as all acts lead to ones that can produce children. Which is just what the world needs—more children. It sounds to me as if this pastoral letter was written in the 1950s, before the “progressive” reforms of the Second Vatican Council were adopted in the early half of the 1960s. Bianca Rucker, a local family and marriage counsellor specializing in sex therapy, says a rich, satisfying sex life is deﬁnitely a good thing for the health of the family. She adds

there are times when couples are happy together, but experience trouble with sex such as pain, or when something isn’t working quite right. But, she notes, if a couple is having problems with their sex life, considering there are no health problems, it’s typically a sign of dysfunction within the dynamics of their relationship, such as a struggle for power and control. The art of the therapy Rucker practises is to bring those couples together. She adds there’s also the matter of what a couple considers enjoyable. While one couple might be happy with run-of-the-mill sex, others might want to get more creative with no limits or restrictions. She says it’s also a matter of how orthodox a husband or wife is and their individual interpretation of the teachings of the Catholic church. But this could cause a problem should a husband believe the “misuse of sex” is wrong, while the wife would like to experiment a bit. It could also lead to feelings of guilt and a bit of a downer in the bedroom. “The bottom line is how one lives their life,” says Rucker. “I can certainly understand the church discussing sex before marriage and counselling couples on whether they want to wait or not.” But, she adds, once a Catholic couple is married that might be a good time for the church to step out of their bedroom. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter: @sthomas10

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Separate mini school won’t solve aboriginal problems

Separate but equal. A poisonous euphemism abolished by the American civil rights movement during segregation’s twilight years. Post-integration, black kids in America continue to struggle scholastically as black communities deal with high crime rates, drug use and single-parent homes. In Vancouver, aboriginal kids face similar challenges with equally dreary results. Last week at Point Grey and Templeton secondary schools, Jo-Ann Archibald, associate dean for indigenous education at UBC, helped moderate two public forums on aboriginal education. On the agenda: a proposed mini school for aboriginal students. Archibald, who grew up on a reserve in the Fraser Valley, believes in success through separation. “Some form of a school that has an aboriginal focus or perspective is needed, and would have great benefit.” According to Ministry of Education records, 58,659 students attend Vancouver public schools including 2,114 aboriginal students. Last June, only 31 per cent of Grade 12 aboriginal students graduated from high school compared to 72 per cent of their non-aboriginal classmates. Due to a high dropout rate, important courses such as Mathematics 12 and Biology 12 are virtually devoid of aboriginal students. Despite these statistics, Archibald rejects any notion that aboriginal students are failing. On the contrary. According to Archibald, the school district has failed aboriginals. “Often the school curriculum doesn’t reflect much aboriginal culture, history, knowledge. So students may not feel a sense of belonging.” Archibald also blames the district’s institutional racism, occasionally voiced by teachers in the classroom. “Sometimes teachers may make a remark, and sometimes it’s students. We have a number of factors that create difficulty for aboriginal children.” The Vancouver School Board embraces Archibald’s worldview. She’s helped evaluate district aboriginal programs and consults with school board officials. In June 2009, the board, dominated by Vision Vancouver and chair Patti Bacchus, ratified the so-called Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement—an overtly political document, drafted over several years by a handful of First Nations bands, each jostling for influence in the public school system. Incidentally, compared to other ethnic groups and demographics, the aboriginal student population is richly served. The school district employs aboriginal curriculum consultants and an aboriginal district administrator. Fully staffed aboriginal “resource rooms” operate in many schools alongside First Nations leadership training, culture and language programs. Two courses— B.C. First Nations Studies 12 and English 12 First Peoples—are dedi-

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markhasiuk cated to the aboriginal experience. Yet aboriginal student performance remains stalled. Asian students, on the other hand, succeed without a heavy focus on Asian history or a wide network of Asian-centric programs. The anecdotal evidence is obvious, and according to some, overwhelming. (See the recent controversy involving Maclean’s magazine and the “Too Asian” environment at Canadian universities.) Frank Ho, founder of Math + Chess, a tutoring company headquartered in Kerrisdale, helps teach hundreds of kids math principles, preparing them for high school and post-secondary studies. Before opening his centre, Ho, an immigrant from Taiwan, worked as a statistical consultant at UBC and taught summer school at St. George’s prep school for boys. Ho believes curriculum, while important, rates low among determining factors for student success. “It’s about the way parents believe their kids should improve in education. It’s the parents, basically. It’s not the school.” According to Ho, the poor performance of some Asian students proves the importance of parental influence. “It’s not race dependent. Asian people—particularly Chinese, Korean, Japanese—their emphasis is very much on education. This comes from a traditional way of raising the kids. Some Chinese do good, some Chinese do bad. The dividing line is the parents.” Contrast that view with Archibald’s indictment of the public school system, with its endemic racism and dysfunction. That narrative, intentionally or not, absolves aboriginal parents and students of personal responsibility. Racism exists everywhere. In schools, offices, on the street. It’s an ugly part of human nature and should be discouraged wherever it festers. But aboriginal students in Vancouver don’t fail because of racism. To construct any solution around this false premise is counterproductive. Preaching victimization will not raise aboriginal grades. Would more aboriginal content in the classroom help aboriginal kids learn? Maybe. But there’s only so much room in the curriculum, only so much classroom time. However, if the VSB wants to introduce more “non-western” culture to students, it should look first at the Asian community. Lots of good lessons there. mhasiuk@vancourier.com

John Oliver secondary is not divided on colour lines, but is instead inclusive in every way—not photo Dan Toulgoet just on the basketball court, according to one student. To the editor: Re: “Basketball courts inclusion,” Jan. 12 As a John Oliver secondary school student for nearly ﬁve years, I understood the point Megan Stewart wanted to convey in her article, but I could not help but disagree with her portrayal of our community off the basketball court. Indeed sports and recreation pull diverse social and ethnic groups together at our school, but this is not the only way inclusion is “courted” at John Oliver. Walking through the front doors, I do not see the “colour division in the hallways” she describes. I am only greeted by the phrase “Celebrating Community” inscribed in bold letters on

the wall, amid ordinary teenagers hoping to make the most of their time together. I share no mother tongue, ethnicity or religion with the majority of our school’s population, but I do not feel alone. There is no discrimination or segregation in our school, and there are no “disparate groups.” Not even when hiding in my room under the warmth of my covers, do I feel as safe as I do at the front of my class, looking into the faces of my fellow students and my closest friends. Our students and staff are family, and we will not be divided. Allen Hsu, Vancouver

Opinion split over animal testing We want

To the editor: Re: “Animal testing opponents discard humanity and hope,” Jan. 26 The use of “animal models” is not only cruel and barbaric it is scientiﬁcally fallacious. First, all species respond differently to the methodologies and drugs being tested. There are also variations within species (age, sex, etc.). Secondly the “animal models” do not depict the actual human maladies. Attempts to artiﬁcially induce symptoms are a vain attempt to mimic the human health problem or injuries. And lastly, animal experiments are part of a research system that in-

cludes more reliable studies such as in vitro assays and human trials. Vivisection is even done when clinical human studies are underway or have concluded. If a product fails the animal tests it can still be marketed. Therefore, vivisection can be removed from the research system without any harm to people. And it would certainly stop the animal abuses and waste of scarce health care funds. Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce Founding Director Vancouver ••• Mark Hasiuk is exactly right to support animal research. Research is a trade-

off. To learn more about how to help humans, we engage in animal experimentation, which is governed by strict rules and regulations to ensure it’s done as humanely as possible. Our obligation to animals is that they don’t suffer or feel pain. Those who believe animals and people are on an equal ethical footing choose to ignore the extensive regulations that protect the well-being of animals and minimize pain and suffering in research. They place their own deﬁnition of animal-rights ahead of people’s well-being. P. Michael Conn Beaverton, Ore.

Fraser Institute defends FSA To the editor: Re: “Class Notes,” Jan. 12 There is really just one reason for the ongoing controversy over the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA). It is that the teachers’ union is opposed to the use—by any organization or individual—of any school-level student assessment results to publicly rate schools. My reading of the 13-year history of the FSA and the public statements and actions of union ofﬁcials during this period supports this suggestion. Why does the union object to this use of student assessment results? It does so because such ratings enable anyone to

compare schools on a student performance measure that might be construed to reﬂect on the effectiveness of its union members. There is, therefore, one critical question to be asked and debated before any action is taken regarding the FSA: As a society, do we believe that the public should be able to compare schools that are funded in whole or in part by taxpayers on the basis of student performance data of any kind? If the union were to surprise me and respond in the positive, then we need a thorough public discussion of this question. Peter Cowley—The Fraser Institute, Vancouver

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hinese leader Hu Jintao’s recent meeting with President Obama in Washington, DC has prompted torrents of speculation about the current state of the US-Chinese relationship which, in turn, has required a flurry of updating of the now regularly ongoing comparaCedric Hughes tive analysis of the ‘new China’ versus ‘the West’. Rex Murphy, for example, writing in the National Post pointed out the implications of China’s recent agreement with the Newfoundland government to begin the importation of seal and seal products into its vast market. While, as he called it “good and rare news for Newfoundland sealers,” he also pointed out that this “gesture” has wider implications, showing as it does China’s indifference to or carelessness of “many of the predominant concerns and values of the progressive West.” Road Rules notes the reports on the steadily growing auto industry in China and the explosion of auto sales in China to the point where in 2010 it “took the title of the world’s top auto market from the United States.” Reports on the effect of this growth on China’s road safety statistics have also been noted. A study published in late December 2010 in the World Health Organization’s Bulletin, “Comparing road traffic mortality rates from police-reported data and death registration data in China” has concluded that for the period 2002 to 2007, the rate of death from road traffic injuries based on death registration data was about twice as high as the rate reported by the police. In 2007, for example, police reported road deaths were 81,649 compared to 221,135 registered road deaths. Police reported rates also showed a declining trend starting in 2002 that followed China’s revision in the late 1990s and early 2000s of its road traffic laws and adoption of many pre-

ventive measures that had proved effective in high-income countries such as lower speed limits, standardized road signs and signals, and stricter training and testing for driver licensing. But this decline was questionable in China’s case because by 2006 its rate was extremely Barrister & Solicitor low compared with the rate observed in other low- and middle-income countries, and because it defied the rapid increase in the absolute number of vehicles. A real or at least better understanding of the magnitude of China’s problem with road traffic fatalities was important, said this report, “not only in terms of China’s ability to develop effective measures for preventing and controlling traffic injuries, but also in terms of priority-setting in health at the global level.” China’s obvious struggle with the many challenges from its almost instant transformation into a ‘self-driving’ car culture is, among other things, a cautionary tale. While our longer-term trends for injury and fatality have steadily improved, we are constantly revising and tweaking our road traffic rules and regulations. Some regard traffic regulation as problematic—symptomatic of the growing propensity of our governments to over protect—to save us from ourselves, to minimize personal responsibility for any risks taken which thereby restricts our fundamental freedoms. China’s example of unbridled and inexperienced road use reminds us not to take for granted our elaborate, well-developed, and ever-improving system.

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Five men accused of operating a criminal enterprise in the Downtown Eastside allegedly used three singleroom occupancy hotels to deal drugs and stored a cage in one of the buildings to confine and assault a man. Insp. Mike Porteous of the Vancouver Police Department’s major crimes section said he expected to reveal the names of the hotels in coming weeks. Police will then release more information on investigations that targeted suspects who prey on women, drug users and sex trade workers. “We found during this project there was certainly criminal activity in the [hotels] and often times with the management knowing about that,” said Porteous, referring to Project Rescue, which led to the arrest of five men last week. The investigation came on the heels of another police probe dubbed Project Tyrant. It concluded with the arrests of three people also alleged to have operated a drug dealing network in the Downtown Eastside. A total of 24 charges were laid in both investigations. Porteous said the suspects in Project Rescue allegedly used one of the hotels as their main base to hold drugs such as crack cocaine before it was distributed to the streets. Police found a cage in one hotel where a man was allegedly assaulted, he said, adding that one of the hotels closed during the project. The investigation revealed the organization set up a chair in the 200-block Dunlevy Street, next to Oppenheimer Park, where drugs were allegedly sold. Porteous said the suspects allegedly used violence, including torture, to force people into the drug trade. “We had incidents where they would follow the person to the bank on welfare day and make them cash their cheque and just take their money,” said Porteous, noting the victims were terrified of the suspects. “They’re like a dog that’s been kicked and kicked and kicked.” One of the suspects, Nolan Swallow, whom police allege is the leader of the group, was out on bail on a manslaughter charge connected to the stabbing death of a man in the

Mona Woodward (r) of the Aboriginal Front Door Society listens while VPD Insp. Mike Porteous released details last week about Project Tyrant and Project Rescue. photo Dan Toulgoet 1300-block Richards Street. The group evolved out of an organization called the Jamaican Posse, said Porteous, adding that associates of the men were tied to several homicides in 2005 that occurred at the former New Wing’s hotel in 2005. The New Wing’s is now a women’s hotel, located across from Oppenheimer Park. Police seized four handguns, $85,000 in cash, a large quantity of drugs, a Cadillac Escalade, a $30,000 watch and drug paraphernalia in both projects. Suspects in both cases are facing a mix of charges for drugs and weapons. Details uncovered by police in Project Rescue also prompted Crown counsel to approve criminal organization charges. It was the ﬁrst time in VPD history that the charge of instructing the commission of an offence for a criminal organization was laid against suspects. The maximum sentence for a conviction on the charge is life imprisonment. Porteous said a number of investigative techniques were used that led to the charges, but he wouldn’t elaborate. At a press conference Thursday, he urged victims of crime in the Downtown Eastside to come forward with information. “Probably a good 95 per cent of the violent crimes went unreported because the marginalized people are gripped with terror of these people, so they wouldn’t come forward,” he said. “Now we’re telling the community these people are off the street, please come forward if you’ve been a victim of crime and I guarantee you my team will vigorously investigate that.” The VPD launched a recent

campaign to combat violence against people in the Downtown Eastside, particularly against women. Mona Woodward, executive director of the Aboriginal Front Door Society, has met regularly with investigators to devise strategies to quell the violence, including establishing a tip line. Woodward spoke at the press conference and urged victims of violence to come forward. “I feel very hopeful about the progress and the developments that have been made to date, especially with the new arrests,” Woodward told reporters. “These marginalized people that are being targeted and victimized is being stopped. It can only happen by continuing to bring attention to this issue.” Project Tyrant focused on an organization allegedly supplying drugs in the Downtown Eastside and targeting marginalized people, according to Insp. Brad Desmarais of the VPD’s drug and gang section. Police targeted the organization based on intelligence that indicated it had a signiﬁcant propensity for violence, said Desmarais, adding the probe was also inﬂuenced by allegations of money laundering. Charged in Project Rescue are Nolan Swallow, 29, of New Westminster, Lemar McCann, 28, of Surrey, Anthony Staniforth, 46, of Vancouver, Ellwood Bradbury, 20, of Surrey and Pablo (Carlos) DiazAlvarado, 27, of Vancouver. Charged in Project Tyrant are Petros Soiles, 36, of Vancouver and married couple Ngoc Le, 46, and Zhen Lu, 40, of Burnaby. mhowell@vancourier.com Twitter: @Howellings

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Wi-fi in schools sparks debate Naoibh O’Connor Staff writer

Debate over wi-fi safety has spilled onto the pages of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation newsmagazine Teacher. It published several articles late last year and early this year, beginning with a twopart series critical of the use of wireless Internet signals. Health Canada has concluded, based on scientific evidence, that “exposure to low-level radiofrequency energy, such as that from wi-fi equipment, is not dangerous to the public,” but some skeptics aren’t convinced it’s safe, particularly for young, developing brains. The articles, entitled “Should wi-fi be used in classrooms” by Lynn Quiring, ran in the newsmagazine’s September and October editions. Quiring, a registered pharmacist and clinical nutritionist with a degree in naturopathic medicine, writes: “There are countless reports and studies raising caution signals about the effects on human health

A BCTF magazine article has teachers arguing about the merits photo Dan Toulgoet of technology in schools. from exposure to cellphone radiation, cellphone towers, wi-ﬁ and wireless technology in general. The fact remains that wireless technology is a potential carcinogen. So was tobacco. So was asbestos. So were X-rays.” He warns families to not let their children use cellphones, live in an area near a cellphone tower, not to use wireless Internet connections or cordless phones in their homes. “Ask questions regarding the use of wi-ﬁ in the school. Object to the installation of such equipment if and when the possibility is discussed,” he advised.

Quiring’s articles sparked objections, particularly from science and technology teachers, according to Teacher editor David Denyer. “Most of the writers were science and technology teachers who were unhappy with the speculative nature of views on the possible health effects of electromagnetic radiation. The inconclusive nature of the research that has been done so far has undoubtedly been troubling a number of parents whose children are in a school where wi-ﬁ is being used,” Denyer told the Courier. The newsmagazine pub-

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lished rebuttal articles in its January/February issue. Surrey information and media literacy coordinator Kevin Amboe wrote Quiring’s article “depicts unfounded concern without scientific support.” “Removing a valuable education tool from schools is unfounded,” he continued. “I am making an informed decision based on a lack of any evidence of risk to students or staff that I will continue to use wi-fi as a tool to support student learning and teachers.” Susan Lambert, BCTF president, said there are no recommendations from the executive on the subject and no resolutions on the floor of their coming annual general meeting. She said teachers’ opinions on the subject are divided. “There isn’t a groundswell of ‘let’s ban technology’—none at all. In fact it’s more the opposite. The great majority of teachers want to have access and want it in their classrooms so students can have access,” she added. noconnor@vancourier.com Twitter: @Naoibh

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“The Saturday night dance that was my turn to shine.” At Tapestry retirement communities, we make sure you have the freedom and support to do the things you love. Whether it’s dancing and staying ﬁt, enjoying our great food or getting involved in the local community. Because it’s our belief that respecting your personal choices and independence will bring out the best in you. Call us today and see what kind of individualized programs we can oﬀer to help keep your body, mind and spirit healthy, vibrant and young at heart.

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Lord Nelson elementary graduates, mark May 6 on your calendar. That’s when the East Side school celebrates its 100th anniversary. Check your closets, basements and attics while you’re at it. Organizers are on the hunt for memorabilia to display for the occasion, including photographs, artifacts, report cards, school projects or

stories associated with the school—the more unusual the better. “We have a lot of stuff, but we haven’t received a lot, so deﬁnitely we’re looking for more,” principal Cathy Falle said Monday. The East Side school at 2235 Kitchener St., near East First and Nanaimo, opened in 1911. It was named after Horatio Nelson, a British naval hero during the Napoleonic Wars. The building expanded in 1930, 1952, and 1964, while the playground west of the school was added in 1965. Enrolment peaked in 1968 with more than 1,110 students. Its current population is just shy of 320. The neighbourhood’s demographics have shifted over the years. Between the

1940s and the 1970s, Italian-Canadians were the predominant ethnic group. Today, 52 per cent of students speak English as their ﬁrst language, while 34 per cent are Cantonese and two per cent are Mandarin (Chinese-speaking ESL). Seven per cent are of Vietnamese backgrounds and another seven per cent have backgrounds including Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Armenian, Filipino and Israeli. Falle called the school “fabulous” and said it offers district programs such as an early intervention autism program. “It’s considered a model classroom. People come and check it out from all over the place,” she said. The school also has a small interme-

diate behaviour program, along with its regular elementary program. Enrolment for kindergarten has increased in recent years, which she attributes to families’ desire to register at a neighbourhood school. Several Vancouver schools have recently marked or are about to mark their centennials thanks to a population explosion around 1910, which sparked the construction of new schools—35 were built between 1905 and 1914. The busiest year was 1910, followed by 1911 and 1912. For more information about Lord Nelson school and its centennial see nelson. vsb.bc.ca. noconnor@vancourier.com Twitter: @Naoibh

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A study at the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that people who meditate use a different part of their brain. People who do not meditate tend to center their brain activity in one portion of the brain, the right frontal cortex. Those who meditate use the left side at that time and are more calm and happier afterwards. Those continually using the right side of the brain are more prone to stress, depression and anxiety. Stress and anxiety have a number of physical effects on people, such as high blood pressure, which can result in stroke and heart attack. Those who meditate also have less activity in the area of the brain that processes fear. Grey matter in the brain affects the control that individuals have over their motor skills. As a result, the more grey matter they have, the better their coordination. Those who meditate increase the amount of grey matter in the brain. According to several recent studies, seniors who meditate can halt the decline of grey matter. grey matter also

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get you moving in a fun, supportive environment by reducing your risk of heart and lung disease, high blood pressure and type-two diabetes,” she says. “It incorporates strengthening and core exercises to make your muscles and bones stronger, allowing you to reach, bend, lift and carry.” Classes are taught by an instructor certified in kinesiology. As seniors, particularly women, know, reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis is paramount. The Treloar older adult class emphasizes flexibility, agility, and balance exercises, to keep your joints moving and to reduce your risk of slips, trips and falls. “I would highly recommend the Group Exercise Class for Older

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Calling all seniors! Enjoy your Valentine’s with friends, treats, music and dance at the “Valentine Tea,” Monday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Killarney Community Centre. This dance will take place in the Killarney Gym and includes refreshments and prizes. Please note: food provided is not a full lunch service. Location – 6260 Killarney St. Note: All seniors clubs and groups are open to the public, but some may require membership and other fees. For more information, call the seniors programmer at 604-718-8208. For those living with osteoporosis, information is available, and it’s great to

share your experiences with like-minded people. This month, the Vancouver / Kerrisdale Osteoporosis Branch will host a lecture: “Breaking News (not bones) in Osteoporosis”byDr.LarryDian,Prohealth Clinical Research Centre, on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:00 p.m., at the Seniors Centre, Kerrisdale Community Centre, located at 5851 West Blvd. Free admission; info: 604-731-4755 or 604-224-5063. Have a Heart! For every tour conducted at all 22 Amica Mature Lifestyles communities throughout the month of February, Amica will donate $20 to the “HELPING HANDS” community program, in support of less fortunate seniors. For more information, contact your nearest Amica community. Help them reach their goal to donate $1,000 from each community. Your local Amica residences include Arbutus Manor: 2125 Eddington Drive, Vancouver, ph. 604-736-8936; Amica at Rideau Manor: 1850 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby, ph. 604-291-1792.

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Off Pounds Sensibly) group. “Or, you can pamper yourself with low-cost massages, reflexology and facials, gentle hand and foot care, hair care, or our spontaneous art-making art therapy group; socialize and have fun with bridge, bingo, Scrabble, book club or our knitting group,” she says. She recommends seniors take part in the many celebrations, special events, outings, movies and free seminars. “We also offer tax clinics and legal clinics, and plenty of volunteer opportunities to suit your lifestyle.” Coming to a special event is a great way to get acquainted with the South Granville Seniors Centre. “In February, we are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a gourmet luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 12:00; it’s $9 for members, $10 for non-members. Or, you can come to see spectacular traditional Chinese dance at our free Chinese New Year party on Friday, Feb. 11 at 12 noon.” An annual membership to the Centre is $20 – but is not required for all programs and services. Alanna says: “We hope to see you soon!” South Granville Seniors Centre is located at 1420 West 12th Ave.; call 604-732-0812 for full details on programs and events.

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Oakridge Centre is happy to showcase these great movies during Seniors’ Cinema at the Empire Theatre, located inside the shopping centre’s Atrium at 41st and Cambie. Coming up: “Letters to Juliet” at 1 pm on Wed. Feb. 2 and “Nanny McPhee” on Wed. Mar. 2 at 1 pm. A fundraiser for Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, seniors 55 and older are invited to see big screen films by donation (min. is $2 per person; tickets at the door). www.oakridgecentre.com; seniors’ centre: 604-263-1833.

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1. Paul Anthony’s Talent Time celebrates three years of bringing its live, televised variety show to the masses. That’s a lot of square dancers, stand-up comedians, 12-year-old music prodigies and piñatas. This month’s installment, Feb. 2 at the Biltmore, features ukulele king Ralph Shaw, teen pop singers I, Kandee and Nhemy Cepada, professional wrestlers, comedian Emmett Hall, seniors’ entertainment group the Vaudevillians, guest co-host Graham Clark and more. Admission $8, show 9 p.m. Info at biltmorecabaret.com.

2. Described as “a funny and poignant account of a dysfunctional family in the midst of a spectacularly entertaining meltdown,” Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County heats up the Stanley Theatre. Directed by Janet Wright, the Broadway hit runs Feb. 2 to Feb. 27. For tickets and info, go to artsclub.com. 3. As the PuSh festival heads into its ﬁnal week, what better way to bid adieu to the adventurous performing arts fest than by watching Peter Pan and Macbeth drink lattes in Neworld Theatre and Leaky Heaven Circus’s production of Peter Panties. Niall McNeil and Marcus Youssef’s heady mix of fairytales, myth and pop culture runs Feb. 3 to 13 at the Cultch. For more info, go to thecultch.com.

4. Filmed near Squamish and West Vancouver, Robert Altman’s 1971 “antiwestern” McCabe & Mrs. Miller turns 40 this year, while Vancouver serendipitously turns 125. Starring a beardalicious Warren Beatty and always fetching Julie Christie, the Altman classic screens Feb. 2 and 3 at Vancity Theatre. For show times, call 604-683-FILM (3456) or go to viff.org.

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According to an article in the Globe and Mail, a primer published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal conﬁrms what many horn dogs have long suspected—that sex during pregnancy is generally safe, “and with few, rare exceptions, poses minimal risks or complications to the mother-to-be.” Woo hoo! And while there may be few complications with having sex while pregnant, the study unfor tunately ignores the countless complications that can arise from journalists writing about having sex while pregnant, namely the frequent use of unfor tunate euphemisms for having sex. Take the Globe and Mail’s headline for the stor y: “Pregnancy nookie is safe, exper ts say.” If there’s one thing society has learned from the brief but no less bewildering success of rap-rock band Limp Bizkit in the late 1990s and early 2000s and their hit “Nookie,” is that no adult should refer to sex as nookie. In fact, no human being should use the word nookie. People have sex. They do it. They do the deed. They make the beast with two

backs. They get it on. They slap bellies. They knock boots. They frolic in the autumn mist. We’d even accept ironic phrases such as “getting jiggy with it,” “feeling the rhythm of the night” and “fornicating on a bed of moist pine needles like two pouty hedgehogs.” Nookie is for Muppets, Fraggles, cute woodland creatures and plush toys. The way nature intended. You know what else people don’t have? They don’t have “hanky-panky,” despite the Globe and Mail’s insistence in the ﬁrst paragraph of its story that “Hanky-panky doesn’t necessary have to be on hiatus during those nine months.” Everyone knows hanky-panky went out the window when The Dating Game and its often-repeated phrase “making whoopee” went off the air in the 1980s. Thankfully, the Globe and Mail eventually regains its composure and for the rest of the article uses the raw, uninhibited term “sex” to describe sex, which, if you missed it, is apparently safe, for the most part, while pregnant, or as we prefer to call it, knocked up with a bun in the oven.

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Oscar-nominated films inspire Sunday sermons Sandra Thomas Staff writer (Spoiler alert: This article contains some details of Academy Award nominated movies.) It’s a given Reverend Gary Paterson loves God, but the West End resident also has a real fondness for movies. So five years ago, Paterson came up with an idea that allows him to celebrate both alongside his congregation. Beginning Feb. 6, Paterson will use an Academy Award nominated movie as the basis for his sermon each Sunday at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church on Nelson Street at Burrard, leading up to the famous awards show Feb. 27. “It allows me to join my two passions of theology and faith, and movies,” said Paterson. “In some ways, many of us study theology through movies.” Paterson, whose spouse is Vision Vancouver councillor Tim Stevenson, said many good movies begin with someone searching for meaning, a key human theme. He noted many people who don’t attend church might not recognize the messages they receive from movies as theology, but added that’s often the case. “Look at last year’s movie Avatar,” said Paterson. “It teaches you about the holiness of the environment. You could almost say it’s the story about Eden destroyed. That allowed us to talk about those issues.” In total there are 10 movies nominated in the Best Picture category, but Paterson is concentrating on four, The King’s Speech, True Grit, The Social Network and Toy Story 3. Paterson said some people told him using an animated movie might not send a serious enough message, but he disagreed. The focus of Paterson’s Toy Storybased sermon, dubbed, “Even Fairy Tales Grow Up,” is the sadness and memories that come with leaving childhood. He said the animated movie also plays out the eternal story of the fight for good. “More and more people are seeing the downtown as a good place to live and raise a family,” said Paterson. “So we want them to attend with their children and we think they’ll enjoy this.” Paterson said The King’s Speech sermon has a tongue in cheek title, “Wwwords Matter,” while the True Grit address is entitled, “A Girl, a Gun

Reverend Gary Paterson shares his love of God and movies at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. photo Dan Toulgoet and the Grace of God.” Paterson points out near the beginning of True Grit the young female heroine tells Rooster Cogburn, “There is nothing free except the grace of God.” “Then she ends up killing the man who killed her father, but later on pays with her arm,” said Paterson. “We did consider calling this one, ‘Revenge Requires an Arm and a Leg,’ but then decided against it. The movie ends with gospel music and [the hymn] ‘Everlasting Arms,’ which I thought was really intriguing.” Paterson said The Social Network sermon, dubbed “… Wants to be Your Friend,” shows humanity’s hunger for relationships. He says it’s intriguing when Jesse Eisenberg, who plays Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg, alienates his girlfriend, who dumps

him at the beginning of the movie. “But then the movie ﬁnishes with him sending his ex-girlfriend a request to be his friend,” said Paterson. “I found that very poignant.” Paterson plans on showing The Social Network at the church the Friday before Valentine’s Day and will tie it into his annual special workshop with couples already married, or soon-tobe married, at St. Andrew’s-Wesley. Last year, Paterson chose Batman for the theme of one of his movie sermons because it gave his parishioners an opportunity to talk about evil. “No one talks about the devil anymore unless they’re evangelical or medieval,” said Paterson. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter @sthomas10

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Imagine a young, Hasidic Jewish boy from Brooklyn with prodigious artistic talent, pursuing his gift in defiance of his family and community—an Orthodox, Torah-observing culture opposed to images of the human body. Imagine him studying art, travelling to Florence, awe-struck by Michelangelo’s David, dazzled by sculpted and painted nudes both male and female, and moved to pity by representations of the Crucifixion. This is the fertile territory of My Name is Asher Lev, adapted for stage in 2009 by Aaron Posner from the novel by Chaim Potok. Asher is a fictional character, but the conflict is real and reaches out—not perhaps to the same extent—to all those who go against family and societal expectations in pursuit of their dreams. In the play, Asher is the only child of Rivkeh and Aryeh Lev, a trusted and devout follower of the Rebbe, the community’s spiritual leader. Aryeh, Asher’s father, sees his young son’s early drawings as “foolishness,” but that view eventually hardens into a belief that Asher’s paintings are “an abomination.” Rivkeh, Lev’s mother, is torn between loyalty to her husband and love for her son. But the Rebbe understands that Asher’s talent is God-given, that

Giovanni Mocibob, Nathan Schmidt and Katharine Venour appear in the play My Name is Asher Lev, about a young Hasidic Jew whose artistic pursuits are in direct deﬁance of his orthodox family. God would expect the boy to use that gift and so he ﬁnds him a teacher, Jacob Kahn, a non-observant Jew. Asher thrives. Under Morris Ertman’s direction and Matt Frankish’s lighting, My Name is Asher Lev is painterly: light and shadow intermingle and somber-coloured costumes designed by designer Naomi Sider predominate (with the exception

of gallery owner Anna Schaeffer in startling lime green). A stopframe image of My Name is Asher Lev would look like an Old Masters painting. Rivkeh spends a lot of time looking out a window so set designer Lauchlin Johnston suspends a large, old-style sash window from the ceiling and uses the window, when laid out horizontally, as Ash-

er’s canvas. When Giovanni Mocibob (as Asher) stands before the hanging window, spreads his arms out against the window frame and bows his head, we know where this play is going: Asher will paint a Cruciﬁxion and it will blast his family apart. Mocibob makes an earnest Asher although I would have expected the character to mature more

as the years pass. The profound changes he has undergone—especially under the tutelage of Kahn—seem to have made more of a mark on his paintings, which are represented by blank pieces of white paper, than they have made on the wide-eyed, somewhat naive young man himself. All the other male roles—Aryeh Lev, the Rebbe, Kahn—are excellently portrayed by Nathan Schmidt by simply removing a hat or putting on a prayer shawl. And while Aryeh’s inability to accept his son’s passion is harsh, Schmidt ﬁnds something in the man to admire: Aryeh’s dogged pursuit of his own obsession, which is re-building Jewish schools in Russia. Katharine Venour portrays the women, including Asher’s longsuffering mother and the chic gallery owner with an artistic prodigy on her hands. Venour, as always, is compelling: a quiet, sorrowing mother modestly dressed in headscarf and somber garb and Anna, quick and assertive in her little hat, bright green suit and fur stole. The two largest pieces in Asher’s one-man show—to which his mother and father are invited— are provocative even to non-believers. We don’t have to see them to know the effect they will have on Rivkeh and Aryeh. The playwright leaves to ponder whether or not this family can survive what Asher’s parents, the Rebbe and the Hasidic community see as Asher’s betrayal of their deeply held convictions. joled@telus.net

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Soccer fans, prepare for vuvuzelas in Vancouver. Mayor Gregor Robertson and the general manager of the city’s parks are endorsing a bid that will see Vancouver host the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Council votes tomorrow (Feb. 3). The Canadian Soccer Association named Vancouver and six other Canadian cities as potential host sites for the largest women’s tournament in the world. “Women love to watch women excel in sport,” said Vision Vancouver parks board commissioner Sarah Blythe. “It teaches you that you can go further and women really need women role models.” Competition would take place at B.C. Place in the summer of 2015; the under 20 tournament would happen in 2014. More than 500 of the best female soccer players in the world will compete. The report heading to council recommends spending no more than $400,000 over four years, and a $100,000 grant each year from 2012 to 2015 would be drawn from the city’s sport hosting budget. According to the report, the CSA is partnering with the provincial and federal governments as well as Tourism Vancouver, the B.C. Soccer Association, B.C. Pavilion Corporation which owns and operates B.C. Place, and the Whitecaps MLS franchise. To date, the federal government conﬁrmed $15 million for the events. The CSA must submit its complete bid to FIFA by Feb. 11. FIFA will announce its decision by March 3.

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Two Vancouver wheelchair basketball veterans secured a place on the national team and will represent Canada at the 2011 Parapan American Games in Mexico this November. The tournament runs 20 days after the Pan American Games and is a 2012 London Olympic qualiﬁer event. Marni Abbott-Peter joins the inaugural under-25 women’s team as an assistant coach after she joined the national program as an athlete in 1992. Her partner Richard Peter returns to the men’s team as a goldmedal winning Paralympian. He received the Tom Longboat National Award as the aboriginal male athlete of the year and the Cowichan man was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame last year. —M.S.

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Crosby hit inspires closer look at concussions Megan Stewart Staff writer

Robert Fenton had been hit before. But when the forward with the Vancouver Thunderbirds Midget A1 team was checked from behind by a Burnaby defenceman and sent sprawling on his stomach and head ﬁrst into the boards, he knew right away that something was off. He doesn’t think he blacked out. “If I did, it was not for more that two or three seconds.” “Weird” is the best word he can use to describe the sensation. “I was a little stunned,” he said last week, remembering the hit three months later. His body was heavy, his arms slow to respond as if not quite attached to his body and he was off balance. He sat out one shift, then returned to the ice. After the evening game at Britannia ice rink, his symptoms increased and his parents drove the 16-year-old to B.C. Children’s Hospital a little after midnight. “I felt dizzy, out of place and I didn’t really have control of my arms. I had control, they just felt… weird,” said Fenton. He was diagnosed with a mild concussion and exasperated a back injury that kept him out of competition until Jan. 3. Adam Hayduk, the executive director with the city’s hockey association, the Vancouver Thunderbirds, said concussion awareness is at an all-time high. He cred-

its sports broadcasters such as TSN and Sportsnet for shedding light on the seriousness of head injuries and “especially with what’s happened to Sidney Crosby.” The star NHLer was hit twice in early January and sat out the All-Star game this weekend, choosing not to rush his recover at the expense of his long-term health. The Thunderbirds invite a physician to speak with coaches about the symptoms, various degrees of injury and what to do if a player is suspected of being injured. “If there are symptoms, we encourage the child to see a specialist. With more awareness, once coaches see the symptoms they can make sure the player doesn’t step out on the ice again.” Relying on teenage players to know what’s going on with their bodies and brains in the middle of a competition when the focus is on winning and the adrenaline peaking, is a challenge faced by coaches, athletic trainers and parents. A November neuroscience study partly funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation followed two junior hockey teams and found that a lack of standardized knowledge may lead to a failure to properly recognize and report symptoms. “Such underreporting is likely association with undertreatment, which may also have very signiﬁcant immediate and long-term social and health implications,” the report stated. Concussions are trauma to the brain

that can result in physical, emotional and mental harm. Some studies have shown athletes are vulnerable to a second concussion if they return to play before the ﬁrst head injury is completely healed. Tom Fenton saw his son sustain the decidedly brutal hit that kept him from competing for nearly three months. The offending player was ejected from the game. The older Fenton didn’t visit his son on the bench. “That was kind of my mistake and I think hockey is a tough game and that the attitude is to shake it off.” That’s just how the younger Fenton called it. His coaches asked if he was OK. “I said I was just shaken up. I sat out one shift and said I was good to go.” All involved accept the inherent risks and responsibilities integral to a contact sport such as hockey. “There is a slow recognition and we’re waking up to the seriousness of head injuries,” Fenton’s father said. “What needs to happen is you have to change the game so that they don’t occur as often and you do that through a whole range of education, new people and so forth.” Education may be the greatest arsenal in empowering young players about their own health. “I missed it, the coaches missed it,” he said. “If we knew what we know now, Rob would not have gone back on the ice. What Rob knows now, he wouldn’t go back on the ice.” mstewart@vancourier.com

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Roy Worrall, who primarily played for the Vancouver White Spots junior team, dressed for every Canucks game in 1945 but didn’t see any ice time. photo courtesy B.C. Sports Hall of Fame

Canucks history comes alive with treasure trove Jason Beck

Contributing writer Twenty-six years passed before the 1945-46 minor league Vancouver Canucks reunited and nearly 40 years after that, we have the dusty bag of a back-up goaltender to help tell the story. By 1971, the only person connected with the old team was Coley Hall, the former owner and a minority shareholder with the year-old NHL franchise of the same name. Hall gathered the Paciﬁc Coast Hockey League champion Canucks for an on-ice ceremony before the Canucks’ 1971-72 NHL season opener against Toronto. All 14 of the original players received the crowd’s applause. On the blue-lines, the Canucks and Leafs paid tribute with sticks clapping the ice. Today, 65 years after that ﬁrst Canucks season, only two team members are alive. Ernie Dougherty referees Canucks alumni games well into his 80s. As a Canuck in 1946, he also worked in the concession business and eventually bought out Nat Bailey to run the vendors in the PNE Forum. For more than 50 years, Ernie’s Dairy Bar ice cream trailer has made its annual appearance at the PNE. Andy Clovechok won a championship in Vancouver and in 1951 moved to Kamloops where he’s known as Mr. Hockey. He was inducted as a Kamloops “Blazer Legend” in 2009. The others have died, their stories more faded with each passing year. Coley Hall was the sole ownership holdover when the Canucks transitioned to the NHL in 1970 and he remained active with the club until the mid-’70s. The original owner of the Vancouver Canucks, Hall paved the way for the return of professional hockey to the city in 1945. Hall passed away in 2002 at the age of 95. Back-up goaltender Roy Worrall didn’t dress for a single contest in 1945 but did attend every practice and dressed for each game. He was included in team photos and

invited to the 1971 reunion. The discovery of his goaltending equipment last year resurrected the story of 194546 Canucks. Worrall primarily played for the Nat Bailey-sponsored Vancouver White Spots junior team and later the Kelowna Packers and Kerrisdale Monarchs. His career ended abruptly in 1950 when a ﬂying puck smashed his cheekbone. His goaltending equipment was packed into a duffel bag and tucked in a hallway closet. After hockey, Worrall worked in the clothing business and liquor sales for Schenley’s and Seagram’s. He passed away last March at the age of 86. The Worrall family contacted the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, and I was stunned by what they showed me. The goaltender’s lacquered stick leaned against a worn army duffel bag. Inside were skates, wrapped with thick leather that still looks capable of stopping speeding pucks. The weight of his horsehair-stuffed leather goaltender pads is startling. A 1949 letter listed the Turk Broda model K 445 pads at $49.50, a large sum in those post-war days. The duffel also hid a trapper, blocker, chest protector, thin shoulder padding and hockey pants riddled with hundreds of stitches. The biggest surprise of all? Two crumpled jock straps. Hygiene trumps history in this rare case and we didn’t keep those. In another box were scrapbooks, photos, programs, crests, a 1948-49 Kelowna Packers jacket and a large silver MVP trophy. Worrall had kept everything. While Worrall’s contribution to the double-championship 1945-46 Vancouver Canucks may have been limited, remnants of his career have served as a bridge into a largely forgotten era of Vancouver hockey. Sixty-ﬁve years later, his role in helping resurrect the memory of this trailblazing group of hockey heroes has been immeasurable. Jason Beck is the historian and curator at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

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EXCEL BUILDING MAINTENANCE requires mature p/t experienced cleaners for Tinseltown and West End locations. Must be reliable, bondable, have good spoken English and an eye for detail. Good hourly wage and opportunities for advancement. Fax resume to: 604 742 1968 or Email: mrbrewster@shaw.ca

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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.ca

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ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. - $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-367-4460). Fax 780-955-6160. Email: hr@ensignenergy.com. OFFICE & BUILDING CLEANER (Light Duty Cleaner) needed. $13.50/hr, 40 hrs/wk, day - evening - night shift, 1 year exp. Send resume by mail to Innova Dev. Corp., 2719 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3E9, email michaelcayetano@gmail.com, Fax 604-568-6348 before Feb 15, 2010

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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for elderly couple, full time , room & board provided, $8 hourly, 2 weeks holiday, Medical. Duties: Meal preparation, light housekeeping, pets care, shopping, clothing washing & ironing. Experience required, ability to speak, read & writhe English. Apply by fax to 604-267-2362 or by email: kwongwailam38@yahoo.ca.

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Handi Restaurant West Vancouver and Handi Express located at 4544 East Hastings, Burnaby, B.C is looking for an experienced Restaurant Managers. Duties include to plan budget and direct restaurant operations, responsible for staff development and schedules, make sure compliance with employment standards, safety and health procedures, oversee marketing, catering and supplies, handling customer complaints. Minimum 3 years experience. Knowledge of Punjabi or Hindi is an asset. Salary $ 18.50/hour. Drop off resume at 1340 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC or email at par_maroke@hotmail.com

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APT. & FULL SIZE

All Like New! Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Stackers

100 & up

Delivery/Warranty avail.

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Art & Collectibles

2015

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604-630-3300

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LOTS FOR 2 coffins at Ocean View Memorial, Bby, on bus route # 49. 604-525-0763 or 253-3573

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For Sale Miscellaneous

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BUILDING SALE... “FINAL WEEK!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600. 32x80 $19,600. 35x60 $17,500. 40x70 $18,890. 40x100 $26,800. 46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

FULL TIME livein nanny req’d in July for 2 school aged kids. email resume: rozy.virji@telus.net

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Cats

3 ORANGE tabby for sale, born Dec. 4th, ready to pick up Feb. 4th, $120, call 604-872-6025

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ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $399+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

AUSSIE DOODLE/LAB Doodles, from $650 - $900, yellow or black non shed 604-302-3993 BLUE NOSE PITBULLS to loving home. 1 male, 5 females, $550 (M), $750 (F). 778-968-3123

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

SQUAMISH DOG

Walking/Boarding biz for sale. $36k Great home based biz with freedom and fresh air! Well established & going strong. Low overhead, 40-60K/yr. lovesnowt@hotmail.com

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Condos/ Townhouses

6008-22

North Vancouver

77-1935 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 2 BR + Den, steps away from Capilano University and Lillooet Park, visit website for pictures, floorplans and times. www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Surrey

SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf g/l T/H, f/p, patio. $178,900. Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810

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ABBOTSFORD, 4 BR Rancher, 3 bath, completely updated, fin bsmnt, pool, deck. $499,800. Mel Crocker 604-726-6358 RE/MAX

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Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

BLACK FEMALE SHEPARD/ LAB Pups, vaccinated, parents reg, $500 ea. 604-534-3524

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Furniture

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BOSTON TERRIER Pups, CKC reg. vet checked, good pedigrees, nicely marked, To view: 604-406-2415 or 1-604-794-3786

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Childcare Wanted

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ROYAL ALBERT China, Old Country Rose pattern. 3 full sets at $1000/each set. 604-568-1633

Lumber/Building Supplies

Dogs

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Chilliwack

CHILLIWACK well built spac 7 BR home, superb views, 1/3 acre, deck, w/shop, gar, $549,800. Mel Crocker, 604-726-6358 RE/MAX

KOMONDOR 8 wks, 2 males, low shed/low allergen, smart, loyal, loving. $1000. 604-857-4120

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LAB PUPPIES Choc Black & yellows, males & females, ready view parents $550. 604-701-1587

P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls

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Tsawwas.

RANCHER NEXT to Tsaawwassen Town Centre, fully reno’d 3 br, 2 bath, 1848 sqft + 750 sf over sized garage w/workshop. $759,900. Info 604-943-2572

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Lots & Acreage

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Okanagen/ Interior

KELOWNA EXEC. 6 bdrm/7 bath completely furnished w/o rancher entertainers dream; 4 bdrms have ensuites, stunning lake/city/ mountain views. Gorgeous landscaping, sauna & salt pool. $1.5M. 1-877-762-7831

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1. Curved supporting structure 5. Cleaning agent 9. A stout sword 14. Many serums 15. Modern Tell Mardikh 16. Roman god of the underworld 17. Maple genus 18. Scottish kinship group 19. Superior of an abbey of monks 20. Baywatch star 23. Bookworm

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24. Autonomic nervous system 25. Chief Ouray’s tribe 26. Famous hat brand 31. Tossed, cobb and tuna 35. Red + yellow 36. Freshwater duck genus 37. One who speaks Baltic 38. Removes furniture varnish 41. Filches 43. Shockingly evil or cruel 45. Mimic 46. Fixed in one’s purpose 47. A Sioux

51. Bedroom bureau 56. White person, Hawaiian slang 57. A disdainful grimace 58. A Spanish river 59. Regions 60. Sparks 61. Close by 62. Herons, archaic 63. Let it stand (Latin) 64. Torn ticket receipt

28. Clothing closing mechanism 29. Stare at 30. Fish entrapers 31. Fabric belt 32. Stake for new cards 33. = to 100 tetri 34. 7th Hindu month 39. Have ownership of 40. Hard fat bird cakes 41. Least dense 42. Wood hen 44. Leaf pores 45. Advance evidence for 48. US Olympic athlete Jesse 49. 10th Hebrew month 50. Chilean pianist Claudio

51. Int’l. relief organization 52. One who cultivates with a tool 53. Ardour 54. Garrison 55. Fruit of the service tree 56. Expresses surprise

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Dogs

PIT BULL PUPS. Pb Blue Nose Bullies, Female only vet checked & dewormed. Best lines, looks. $450. 604-819-6006

4051

Registered Massage Services

SWEDISH BODY MASSAGE & WAXING

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STANDARD POODLE pups, CKC reg. brown, black & cream, Chwk. 604-823-2467 ..302-1761

SHIHTZU X Japanese Chin Puppies, Vet checked & shots. $495 + 604-746-9332 Abbotsford

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Metaphysical

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

1 BR corner apt 750sf, good views, nr bus/shops, inste w/d, ug prkg, community lounge for seniors 55+, 2740 W. King Edward, $1340/mo ns np, Phone 10 am 4pm Mon -Fri . 604-671-0965

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1BD/17FLR, $1800, 5mins away from the seabus, dw, W&D, gym & pool. Small pets Ok. Avail Mar (604) 723-2559 Sean

6508

Apt/Condos

MOVE-IN BONUS

6508

Apt/Condos

VAN, 1 BR apt, balc, NP/NS/No drinking, $770 + up, nr St. Joseph Hosp & IGA. 604-908-8981

6522

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR, in a strata building, 6th & Alma, top corner suite in walk up, 604-228-8718 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom in the Westend Vancouver at reas rates. call 604-684-7811 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

Houses - Rent

GEORGIAN TOWERS

3 Bdrm Homes! Rent TO OWN! Poor Credit Ok, Low Down. Call Karyn 604-857-3597

1 & 2 bedrooms starting from $1150

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

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Heart of Downtown, easy transit access. Large gym, laundry on every ﬂoor, dishwashers in all suites, in/outdoor parking.

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1105-1146 Harwood St 1Br, 1 bath, shared wd, 500sf, leave, np, ns, avail now, $1100. Eric 604-723-7368 RP Prop Mngt

204- 5725 Agronomy Rd. UBC 2 br corner, 2 bath, 900sf, granite, balc. lease, ns, np, $2300, now, Eric 604-723-7368 Prop Mngt BEAUTIFUL SUITES Marpole area. Bach, 1 & 2 BRs. Newer kitchens & baths. H/W flrs, balcony/patio. $800 & up. Incl heat, h/water, 2 appl. 604-327-9419.

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-20

Coq./Poco/ Port Moody

ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 1800 sqft Townhouse in Port Moody, w/d, laminate floors, $575 incls utils, cable & internet, parking, indoor pool, nr SFU & Lougheed Mall. Suits professional working person or student. References Required. Avail Now. Call 778-846-5275

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BDRM, $1250, renovated, cable&internet, N/S & N/P, Feb 1 Call 778-233-1134. 2 BR main flr, new reno, 800sf, nr Fraser & 47th, quiet area, $1250 + utils, laundry, ns, np, Feb 1ST 604-727-1372 or 778-887-0393 3 BR ground level bsmt,bright, clean, spacious, $1300 incl hydro, cable, wd, Fraser/30th, ns, cat ok, now or Feb 15, 604-879-9244

LANGARA GARDENS 601 West 57th Ave, Van

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 BR Rental Apartments & Townhouses. Heat, hot water & lrg storage locker included. Many units have spacious patios & balconies with gorgeous views. Tasteful gardens, swimming pools, hot tub, gym, laundry, gated parking, plus shops & services. Near Oakridge Centre, Canada Line stations, Langara College, Churchill High School & more. Sorry no pets. www.langaragardens.com

Call 604-327-1178

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Business Services

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Investment

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5060 5017

SHIH TZU BIJON Pups. Family raised. 1st shots, dewormed, tri-colour. $500. 604-882-0137

5050

Legal Services

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366).

FURN ROOM, Character House, City Hall/Canada line, n/s, n/p, shr bath, fem, ref’s. $550 inc Util. Evenings Call 604-879-6072 KITS, 1 bdrm garden level suite, incl storage, utils, Nr schools, shops/bus, NS, NP, Avail. Feb 1st. furn or unfurn. 604-734-0512.

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF THELMA HENRIETTA CHRISTINA ATKINSON, DECEASED NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Thelma Henrietta Christina Atkinson, late of 3263 Blenheim Street, Vancouver, who died on June 23, 2010 are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor c/o 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5A1, on or before February 26, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which she has notice. Christine Dryvynsyde Executor By: Richards Buell Sutton LLP Attention: Angela M. Spanjers

5020

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS 604-721-8434.. 15 yrs experience Cert. Prof. aplusconnectivity.ca

5035

Financial Services

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5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com JEWELLERY SALES OPPORTUNITY! NEW to Canada, trendy, affordable! Work from home, Earn GREAT money & vacations. Contact Curt for catalogue and business information. ckjewellery@shaw.ca 403-909-4302

5070

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5005

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7005

Body Work

ABSOLUTELY the ultimate full body massage. Female avail 8am - late. in/out. 604-771-4210 Chinese Full bodywork, gentle or deep tissue 15 yr exp’d Mon-Sat Call 604-329-8218. SE Burnaby

5505

Legal/Public Notices

#1 IN PARDONS Remove Your Criminal Record! Get started TODAY for ONLY $49.95/mo. Limited Time Offer. FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon In Canada. FREE Consultation: 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of David Peake, Deceased, who died on November 9, 2010, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executrix Penelope Elizabeth Peake also known as Penny Peake, at #302 - 1224 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S8, before March 15, 2011, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which she has notice.

DEEP TISSUE Massage. Shoulder/feet/body. By Japanese College masseuse. 7 days/ week. Morning discount. 778-588-0946

Accounting/Bookkeeping

• Fast, Accurate, Friendly • Year-Round Service • Accounting & Bookkeeping • Instant Tax Refund • US Tax & Corporate Tax • Monday-Friday – 9am-7pm Ofﬁce Locations:

Vancouver: 2530 East Hastings Street, Vancouver V5K 1Z3 604-258-9499 Burnaby: 4331 Hastings Street, Burnaby V4N 1L6 604-293-1335

Call: 1-866-871-1040

8030

Carpentry

CARPENTER AVAIL for general work, clean & fast service. 40 yrs exp. 604-961-5906 or 732-0533. POINT GREY BUILDERS for Reno’s, int/ext, decks, fences, painting, drywall... 778-887-5871 QUALITY CARPENTRY Renos & baths. Insured, local references. Call Dave at 604-724-4342

8055

Cleaning

ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs. Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344 EXP’D & reliable cleaning lady avail. Refs avail upon request. Please call 604-676-0263

8060

Concrete

Coastal Concrete

PLACING & Finishing • Forming • Site Prep • Old Concrete Removal • Excavation & Reinforcing • Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. • Free Estimates

Rick: 604-202-5184

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

THE ART OF HARDWOOD FLOORS Installations Refinishing & Repairs Dust Free. Affordable Rates! Free Estimates.

Call: 604-240-3344 ALL KINDS of tiling, marble and granite. Kitchen/bath renovations. Call 604-440-9098, 778-882-1235 ANYTHING IN WOOD Hardwood flrs, install, refinishing. Non-toxic finishes. 604-782-8275

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

**RELIEVE ROAD RAGE**

A. FOUNDATIONS, Retaining walls, Stairs, Driveways, Sidewalks. Any concrete project. Free ests. Call Basile 604-617-5813

7010

CONCRETE SPECIALIST, patio sidewalk, driveway, exposed aggregate reas rate 604-764-2726

Hardwood, Lam. Prof. Install, Refinish, Stain. Non-toxic Finishes. Expert Advice... 604-715-8455

L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Repairs, Pressure Wash, Seal Larry 778-882-0098

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

604-739-3998

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/ Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Exchange voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chatlines. Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+)

8065

Contracting

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8073

Drainage

8120

DRAINAGE, SEWER & WATER Underground Video Inspection Call Tobias 604 782-4322

Glass Mirrors

ANGEL GLASS, Comm/Residential, store fronts, windows & doors, custom shower & tub enclosures, patio doors, mirrors etc. 2837 Kingsway, Vancouver. 604-603-9655

8125

Gutters

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the estate of Charlene Diane Mason, formerly of 2596 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC, V5K 1V8, Deceased, who died on November 13, 2010, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Scott Mason, 2596 Pandora Street, Vancouver, BC, V5K 1V8, on or before March 7, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only for claims that have been received. Scott Mason, Executor. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of GOLDIE MIEDZYGORSKI, Deceased, formerly of Vancouver, B.C., who died on September 5, 2010 in Vancouver, BC, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor c/o Kornfeld & Company, Barristers & Solicitors, 640-943 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E1 on or before March 31, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. SIDNEY MIEZYGORSKI AND SALLY COLEMAN, Executors

HOME SERVICES

QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

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Computer/ Internet

525 SQFT fresh paint, lrg studio, washer dryer, gas fp, priv patio, walk to beach, 10 min d/town & UBC. n/s $950 604-738-0850 E. VNCR Nr Main St at 15th Ave, 1 BR hse apt, storage. NS/NP. $920 incls heat/ht wtr & laundry. Avail immed. 604-721-2941

5505

YOUR HOME GUTTER SERVICES

Vancouver Division Since 1985

8075

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

CALL NOW! 20% OFF • Gutter Installation Cleaning & Repairs • Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard

WINTER SPECIALS

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

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604-340-7189

PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs. 25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800

8080

Electrical

#1 A-CERTIFIED Lic. Electrician. New or old wiring. Reasonable rates. Lic #11967. 604-879-9394

Professional Powerwash Gutters cleaned & repaired Since 1984, 604-339-0949

8130

Handyperson

AaronR CONST

604-630-3300 604-998-0218

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. A. LIC. ELECTRICIAN #19807 Semi-retired wants small jobs only. 604-689-1747, pgr 604-686-2319

Repairs & Renos, small repairs welcome. Insured, WCB, Licensed. 604-318-4390 aaronrconstruction.com

A Lic’d. Electrician #30582. Rewiring & Reno, Appliance/Plumbing. Rotor Rooter & Hydro Pressure Jetting Service, 604-255-9026 - 778-998-9026 Free Estimates / 24 Hr Service ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493. LIC. ELECTRICIAN #37309 Commercial & residential renos & small jobs. 778-322-0934. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

RENOS • REPAIRS

BEST PRICE! Bath, kitchen, plumbing, flooring, painting, etc. Call Mic, 604-725-3127 DAHIPP CONTRACTING Handyman Services Baths, Kitchens, etc 604.817.0718

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HOME SERVICES 8140

Heating

8175

Masonry

Lorenzo & Son Plumbing & Heating (604) 312-6311 Local Licensed Plumbers & Gas Fitters

8150

Kitchens/Baths

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

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

Landscaping

FULL SERVICE Landscaping www.sterlinglandscaping.ca Free estimates! 604-985-2545

★ Greenwave Landscapes★ Complete Garden Maintance & Edible Solutions 604-317-3037 greenwavelandscapes.ca

8160

Lawn & Garden

Winter Services Same Day Service, Fully Insured

SNOW REMOVAL

• Yard Clean-Ups • Pruning • Gutters • Landscaping

• Xmas Lights • Hedges • Rubbish Removal • Odd Jobs

310-JIMS (5467) BOOK A JOB AT

www.jimsmowing.ca

MASONRY and REPAIRS •Stone Walls •Bricks •Chimneys •Slate Patio/Sidewalk •Fireplaces & more. George • 604-365-7672 NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

Interior & Exterior Interior Special Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

15% OFF

604-723-8434

3 ROOMS FOR $299. walls, w/2 coats of top Cloverdale Paint. 20 yrs exp. Larry 604-961-4391 Andrew’s Painting & Wallpaper 25yrs exp. WCB/Ins. Refs Free est off seas. rates 604-785-5651

We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD Int/Ext Specialist 20 yr exp. Reas rates, quality. Licensed, Ins, WCB Jean-Guy 604-626-1975

FREE ESTIMATES

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance Seniors Discount

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ADVANCE MOVING LTD MOVING & DELIVERY EXPERTS!! Licensed, Bonded & Insured Single item to full house moves We Guarantee the Cost of Every Move Flat Rates always available A+ (604) 861-8885 BBB www.advancemovingltd.com Rating

★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900

Paving/Seal Coating

8205

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

8220

Plumbing

AJK MOVING LTD.

garage, basement, backyard.

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020

• • • •

Licensed, Insured & Bonded Lic. Plumbers & Gas Fitters Over 20 years Experience Custom Renovations to Small Repairs

604-312-6311

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Certiﬁed • Insured • WCB

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604-347-7888 WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Tree & Hedge Pruning. Hedge removal. 604-893-5745

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P/U or delivery. Covered storage. (604) 644-1878 TREE SPECIALIST - 25 yrs exp. Oriental landscaper, remove trees, pruning, etc. 604-328-9487

HOME SERVICES Find the professionals you need to create the perfect renovation.

Full Kitchen & Bath Reno’s • Plumbing Service - all types • H/W tanks • Plugged drains No job too small!

‘Old Home Specialist’

Steve ✔

604-324-3351

Oil Tank Removal

FLECK CONTRACTING LTD.

• Oil Tank Removal • Work complies with city bylaws BC Mainland • Always fair & reasonable rates • Excellent references

For Free Estimates Call

Off: 604-266-2120 Cell: 604-290-8592

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STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

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8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor • Residential Rooﬁng • Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers • Homes & Strata • Third Party Inspection Installations & Repairs Call 604-327-3086 for a free estimate •• 24 Hr Emergency Service Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount www.crownresidentialrooﬁng.com

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

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

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

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

Lorenzo & Son Plumbing & Heating (604) 312-6311 Local Licensed Plumbers & Gas Fitters PLUMBER DRAINMAN Water mains (no digging method) Sewer lines (no digging method) Draintiles 604-715-4903

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855

Additions. Kitchens Bathrooms. Landscape Const. Design & Build Renovations

604-630-3300

★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ALL JUNK? Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Large or small jobs Nobody beats our prices $ 15 OFF with this ad

Reasonable rates - Free Est. Pat 604-224-2112, anytime

8300

Tiling

604-537-8523

Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925

ALMA Building & Renovation New construction, expansion & reno., 604-228-4272

Abe Moving & Delivery & Rubbish Removal. Available 24 hours. Call Abe at: 604-999-6020

STUCCO ● STUCCO Seamless, matching any texture comm/res. Call 604-730-8277

BATH/KITCHEN Renos, decks, fencing, home repairs. Home Improvment Centre. 604-240-9081 JKB CONSTRUCTION LTD. COMPLETE RENOVATIONS

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KITCHEN & BATHS Home renovations, 30+ years experience. Call 604-731-7709

8250

Roofing

YOUR HOME ROOFING SERVICES Vancouver Division Since 1985

WINTER SPECIALS • Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs

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604-588-0833

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8335

Auto Miscellaneous

9129

Luxury Cars

$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca DLN 30309 WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Last week 12 out of 15 applications approved! We fund your future not your past. Any Credit. $500 christmas cash extended. www.coastlineautocredit.com or 1-888-252-8235.

9125

Windows Cleaned Inside & Outside Gutters Cleared & Cleaned FREE ESTIMATES

604-274-0285

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2001 JAGUAR S-Type 3.0, Auto, V6, Black on white, Perfect cond, $6,000. Tel: 778-322-3598

9145

Scrap Car Removal

Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Visit our website @ www.surreyscrap.com Free tow, no wheels, no papers no problem! Hassle free friendly service. 2 hr service in most areas.

604 628 9044

1998 FORD Taurus SE 300 k, new tires, rotors, tie rods, fully serviced, $1500 604-940-8564

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Scrap Car Removal

9150

Services & Repairs

WH MARINE & AUTO REPAIRS General Repairs, Brakes, Muffler, tune ups. All makes all models. 604-327-3213

9155

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2000 FORD Explorer XLT, auto, sunroof, loaded, very good cond. $2900. 604-842-4825

9160

Sports & Imports

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

*FREE SCRAP CAR PICK UP* Pay $ for some complete cars. No wheels no problem. 209-2026

VERY CLEAN, one owner, 110,000km AC, PS, PB, good tires, new trans. 604-802-2344

9145

JACK−X ★ FREE Scrap Car Removal Top $$ for scrap cars. ★ Flat Rate Towing Service avail. Call ★ 604-720-0067

Domestic

1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3500. 604-763-3223

Window Cleaning

White Rose Window Cleaning

AUTOMOTIVE 9105

Tree Services

Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

Yes, we Remove & Recycle Anything

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

2002 MERCEDES CL55 AMG black, 99,000 k, 20' rims + stock wheels, $32,000 604-351-0297 2004 VOLVO XC70 2.5T AWD 100k kms, Exc cond. Dealer serviced. Alloys, Climate Control, Heated Memory Seats, Power s/r etc 604 506 2723.

Find your car at

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

McNabb Roofing

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A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918 CHOICE Roofing 604-807-7312 Specializing in New, Re-roofing & Repairs. Quality assured.

604.662.8150

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JACK’S RUBBISH Removal Friendly, Fast & Cheap 604-266-4444

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Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064

A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Special truck for clean-ups. Any size job Lic#32839 604-875-9072

Rubbish Removal

WCB – Fully Insured

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8315

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8255

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8193 • Lawn Mowing • Aeration • Spring Cleanups • Hedging Visa / MC / Debit Accepted

YOUR WAY

Plumbing & Renovations

8309

ETNA CERAMIC Tile & Remodelling. Kitchen & Bath Specialists. 30 years exp, Call 778-829-3368.

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Tried & True Since 1902

www.dpdconstruction.com Renos, repairs, character home specialty. Dean @ 604-908-4813

LAWNS • GARDENS • TREES • SHRUBS EST.1994

Residential, Strata, Commercial Gardens Designed, Installed, Maintained Trees/Hedges Installed, Removed, Fruit Trees Pruned & Sprayed Retaining Walls, Patios, Pathways

Rubbish Removal

A to Z CERAMIC TILES Installation, Repairs, Fair Prices Free Est. 444-4715 cel 805-4319

Mozaik Handyman Services Ltd Reno painting, electrical, plumb tiling, 604-739-8786..716-8687

Moving. Storage. Deliveries Local & Long Distance MOVERS.... Residential. Commercial. Industrial. Truck for Clean-ups

(604) 875-9072 873-5292

8255

Roofing

PRIMO PAINTING

1 to 3 Men

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

8250

EW31

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ROOF LEAKS!

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White Mushroom

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Kerr St. & 54th Ave. 604.451.1329

Pomelo Imported

Now Hiring Cashiers and Stockpersons at stores listed. Assistant Manager at West 10th City Square Oakridge 4516 West 10th Ave. various locations. Great benefits and Below Kirin Restaurant Centre Beside Public Library 604.221.1330 604.873.6491 advancement opportunities. 604.264.6800

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