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Provincial cash injection buoys school district budget Budget shortfall drops to $8.8 million Naoibh O’Connor Staff writer

Vancouver teachers have been sent potential layoff notices for the 2011-12 school year.

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The VSB’s projected $11.8 million budget shortfall has dropped to $8.8 million and could fall even further, according to updated ﬁnancial information. On March 12, the Ministry of Education announced operating funding to school districts across B.C. will jump by $58 million to a total of $4.721 billion. Per-student funding across B.C. is climbing by an average $44 to $8,357, outgoing education minister Margaret MacDiarmid stated in Friday’s announcement, which came almost a week earlier than expected. George Abbott was named education minister Monday. “We’ve continually in-

creased funding to school districts since 2000/01 and I’m delighted to say we are providing a further increase to make full-day kindergarten available for all students,” MacDiarmid said in a press release. “The numbers speak for themselves, with 11 consecutive years of perpupil funding increases and a new record high next year of $8,357. Our government is committed to providing sound, sustainable funding to strengthen our education system and adapt it to meet evolving needs of students.” Per-student funding amounts for individual school districts vary. The $8,357 is a B.C. average that includes a base amount ($6,784) allocated to each student plus supplemental See TRUSTEES on page 4

Earthquake experience shakes up park board commissioner Commissioner questions city’s emergency preparedness and disaster plan Sandra Thomas Staff writer Coming back from a trip to New Zealand, which placed her right in the middle of that country’s recent earthquake, COPE park board commissioner Loretta Woodcock vowed to ensure Vancouver is

ready for a similar disaster. And after the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, she’s even more convinced we’re behind in preparation. “In coming back to Vancouver March 4, I felt that residents here are ill informed about earthquake preparedness,” Woodcock told the

Courier. The day after the New Zealand quake, Woodcock collected newspaper articles listing essential services, copies of which she gave to management at the park board and city. She is also asking for a review of the city’s emergency preparedness plan, including information on how well

equipped the city’s community centres are to handle a disaster. Woodcock said while emergency preparations take place behind the scenes, the city and provincial governments don’t always share their plans with the public. “Hopefully with the crisis in Japan it will encourage the public

and government to talk so that emergency response becomes a normal aspect of our everyday lives,” said Woodcock. Woodcock and her husband Brian were driving through Christchurch, New Zealand Feb. 22 when the earthquake hit. See CITY on page 4

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Continued from page 4 The couple later discovered they were only 20 minutes away from a section of road that was crushed by falling rocks, killing several people. The pavement on the road cracked and water and silt came pouring out of the gaps. The couple listened to the radio to ﬁnd out where the worst damage was and used the car’s navigation system to drive in the opposite direction.

Christchurch had experienced an earlier quake in September so it appeared the city was somewhat prepared. Woodcock said teams dressed in emergency vests were immediately out redirecting trafﬁc away from weakened roadways and bridges. An open park was designated as an overnight place of refuge for quake victims, but while mats were set up for sleeping, there were no portable toilets, fresh water

Loretta Woodcock or rain protection. Another major concern was the lack of telephone and cellphone

service, which meant families couldn’t make contact. Kevin Wallinger, director of emergency management for the city, said every time a major disaster takes place in another part of the world the local emergency preparedness team takes note. For example, after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, emergency crews discovered many residents refused to leave their homes because they couldn’t

take their pets. As a result, in Vancouver a special emergency container has been dedicated to pet supplies. “So we’re always reviewing our procedures,” said Wallinger. He noted while there’s not a high risk Vancouver will be struck by a tsunami, the city has plans to evacuate the downtown peninsula should an earthquake hit. “The structure we have in place is well designed and

practised, ready to be put into place,” said Wallinger, who added the city regularly holds free emergency preparedness workshops. NPA Coun. Suzanne Anton brought a motion to council Tuesday, after the Courier’s press deadline, asking for a report on the state of emergency preparedness in Vancouver, including major infrastructure such as bridges. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter: @sthomas10

Trustees divided over advocacy effect on provincial budget

Continued from page 4 funding that’s allotted to deal with concerns such as special needs or ESL—per-student funding amounts for individual school districts varies. Vancouver school board chair Patti Bacchus, a Vision trustee, said the increased per-student funding calculates to an additional $2.3 million for the VSB based on enrolment projections for 2011/12. Another $620,000 of extra funding is also expected, which brings the total to $3 million.

“Overall, it appears that we will receive an additional $3 million more than we anticipated in our current base budget estimate for 2011/2012,” Bacchus said Friday. “This is good news and was not expected. What it tells me is the advocacy work by the VSB and Vancouver parents has had an impact and the provincial government wants to pre-empt another public backlash like it had last year.” NPA trustee Ken Denike dismissed claims by Bacchus that

the increased provincial funding is thanks to advocacy work. “It is self-deception to credit advocacy efforts. All districts rise higher on an increased provincial budget.” The VSB’s projected shortfall could be trimmed even more, depending on what the board decides to do with $4.6 million in holdback funds that were released by the ministry in December—an amount much larger than the $1 million anticipated. Holdback money is held in reserve until school enrolment numbers

are conﬁrmed. “It is a couple of pieces of good news in terms of possibly putting us in a less bad situation than we were in. There’s still going to be some challenges balancing the budget, but not as bad as we thought,” Bacchus said. It’s uncertain whether the whole $4.6 million will be applied to the shortfall. VSB senior staff will update the projected budget shortfall at a March 17 committee meeting. Teachers, meanwhile, are being

warned of possible layoffs—282 are getting layoff notices. Notiﬁcation is required based on the collective agreement, but actual layoff numbers are typically far lower than the number who get notices. In 2010, 800 layoff notices were sent when the budget shortfall was projected to be as high as $38 million, but the shortfall ended up being $17 million and 52.5 full-time equivalent jobs were ultimately lost. noconnor@vancourier.com Twitter: @Naoibh

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Paragon director T. Richard Turner told PavCo in 2009 that renovations to B.C. photo Dan Toulgoet Place Stadium must include a retractable roof. ter he answered questions about his call to then cabinet minister Kevin Krueger, who was responsible for the B.C. Pavilion Corporation (PavCo). PavCo is the provincial Crown corporation that owns B.C. Place Stadium and issued a request for proposals in April 2009 for development of its lands immediately west of the stadium. Turner placed the call in 2009 on behalf of Paragon to say the company would back

away from its bid for a $500 million casinohotel project if renovations to B.C. Place Stadium didn’t include a retractable roof. Turner was then and still is a director with Paragon. He also gave a $50,000 donation to the B.C. Liberals in 2009. “I didn’t try to inﬂuence any decision,” Turner told the Sun at the time. “What I recall saying is… if the roof doesn’t go ahead, that’s ﬁne, but we can’t build what we said we’d build in the bid because we’re count-

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ing on synergies between B.C. Place as renovated and the new development.” I should note that Sean Holman of Public Eye got this all started when he pointed out in March 2010 that Turner was a director with Paragon. I should also note that Turner was the head of the B.C. Lottery Corporation from 2001 to 2005 and chair of ICBC until May 2010. PavCo notified Paragon in June 2009 that it was the “preferred proponent” to develop the lands west of the stadium and build its casino/hotel project. In February 2010, Paragon signed a 70year lease agreement with PavCo to build the complex, subject to several factors including financing and approval from city council. Anyway, back to the Fairmont. Lee brought up the point that PavCo chair David Podmore recently told Turner to stay away from negotiations involving PavCo and Paragon regarding the casino proposal. “I am not involved with going to the city, I am not involved with dealings with PavCo at all,” Turner said. “What my duty is as a director [of Paragon] is to provide advice from time to time at a board meeting. So I do exercise fiduciary duty at the board level as a director. But I’m not involved with PavCo, don’t meet with them, never did. So what remains true last April is still true today.” Me: So have you been advising Paragon on its casino proposal? “I’m not prepared to talk about it. It’s a private company.” Then he left. mhowell@vancourier.com Twitter: @Howellings

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In late February, I wrote about a controversial proposal to move two district alternative programs into the small outbuilding on the Dr. A.R. Lord elementary site. The VSB closed the East Side primary building last year and it remains vacant. The idea to relocate the alternative programs to the site was raised at a private board session in early February. It involves the Sunrise East program, located at Van Tech secondary for 16 Grade 9 students, and the East Side program, which rents space on Commercial Street for 34 Grade 9 and 10 students. Both are designed for teens who haven’t done well in regular school and show symptoms of anxiety and mild depression. The ministry designates them under categories—R or H, which the VSB deﬁnes as “students

The school board voted to move two district alternative programs onto the Dr. A.R. Lord elementary site. photo Dan Toulgoet requiring behaviour intervention or mental health concerns.” A community meeting about the proposal was held Feb. 18, and the board approved the move March 7. But the controversy hasn’t died down. Some parents and NPA trustee Ken Denike, who voted against the move, emailed me with their concerns. The parents say they represent 120 fellow parents and community members who signed a petition against the move. “While we were waiting for the VSB’s feedback [after the Feb. 18 meeting], we didn’t get any information about this matter” the parents wrote. “On March 8, parents were informed that the proposal was approved by

[the] VSB without addressing our concerns. We were very disappointed that a potentially bad decision [was] made by the VSB so quickly. Some parents have applied to transfer their children to other schools and others are trying to reverse the decision. As parents, we feel very upset that we have worked to try to make the school better, and we feel we were on the cusp of making the school a great school, however with uncertainty about the security of our children and being passed over by the VSB [has] made us feel powerless.” Denike argues the proposal should have been discussed at one of the district’s standing committee meetings and been more fully examined. He points out

that none of the district’s programs for emotionally and behaviourally disturbed high school students are on elementary school sites “for good reason.” The decision, he says, “short-circuited standard board practices.” “The initial proposal was in camera in early February and did not go to any board committees thus did not offer key stakeholders the opportunity to review and comment,” he said. Sophia Woo—an NPA school board candidate for the next civic election—calls the consultation “severely ﬂawed.” She wants the decision reversed so the issues can be re-examined. COPE trustee Jane Bouey acknowledged continued opposition to the decision, but said the move is supported in the Lord community and that students and staff from the alternative programs also support it. She says behavioral expectations and guidelines will be set. “As well, in response to parent requests there is a plan for Lord parents to visit the alternate programs,” she said. “Finally, the situation will be monitored over time.” noconnor@vancourier.com Twitter: @Naoibh

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This Saturday, March 19, marks the 19th annual Night Quest event in Paciﬁc Spirit Regional Park. The yearly celebration always takes place just as the sun is going down to maximize the effect of the twokilometre lantern-lit trail and the magic of the park at dusk. The trails are dotted with discovery stations and the occasional glowing eyes. Take a lantern or ﬂashlight and allow one hour to complete the quest, beginning at 4915 West 16th Ave., 400 metres west of Blanca from 7 to 10 p.m. Take a mug to use at the Girl Guides concession. This event is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The day before Night Quest, Metro Vancouver hosts a lantern making workshop

month with completion scheduled for September.

Late bloomers

I received an email from reader Laurence Brown who pointed out the flowering salmonberry bushes in Pacific Spirit Park bloomed a full month later this year than normal. Brown, who has been monitoring the salmonberry’s flowering date for the past 25 years, says the flowers are the first true sign of spring in the park. He photographed the flower March 9 on Pioneer Trail above Spanish Banks. Brown explains the study of flowering times is called phenology and measurements are being made around the world to study global warming. He says so far the large variation in flowering dates of our salmonberries completely masks the much smaller effects of global warming. Brown sent us the photograph he took March 9. You can see it in Central Park at vancourier.com. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter: @sthomas10

Future Vision?

A member of the provincial council of the Green Party of B.C. is seeking a Vision Vancouver park board nomination for the upcoming civic election. Trevor Loke announced his plans to seek a Vision Vancouver nomination at the Railway Club Sunday evening. In 2009, Loke ran unsuccessfully as a Green party candidate in SurreyNewton, so I assume he’s since moved to Vancouver to pursue his next political move. I sent Loke a message via his website, but received no reply before the Courier’s press deadline. Once I hear from him I’ll ﬁll in the blanks and pass the information on to readers.

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Hastings Community Centre is being redeveloped. An open house takes place March 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., which will allow the public to view the schemat-

In past Night Quest events, park interpreters such as Jill Dueling have helped illuminate trails in Paciﬁc Spirit Regional Park. file photo Dan Toulgoet ic design plans of the proposed replacement. Staff and consultants will be on hand to answer questions. The open house takes place at the centre, 3096 East Hastings St.

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It was raining and cold when I arrived at the New Fountain Shelter on West Cordova last Friday afternoon for a tour. The chill and damp was the perfect weather to drive home how fortunate most of us are that at the end of the day we have a warm, dry home to which to return. Vision Vancouver park board commissioner Sarah Blyth invited me for a tour of the shelter under the guise of her day job, a manager at New Fountain. The shelter isn’t pretty, but it is clean and dry. Last Friday afternoon, the ﬂoors had been recently scrubbed and the smell of bleach was in the air. Each room on the second storey of the building that makes up the shelter has two or three single mattresses on the ﬂoor covered in a sheet, with a folded blanket on top. There are no doors to the rooms. Curtains are used to create a sense of privacy. Because the shelter is “low barrier,” clients may bring in their pets. A large storage locker at street level allows clients to securely park their shopping carts and the rest of their belongings while they sleep. Blyth says an orange tabby cat nicknamed Muggins is available to give shelter clients love on their darkest days. “People often arrive at the shelter in the middle of an emotional crisis,” said Blyth. “They’ve just come off the street, they’re scared and they need help. I’ve cried so many times listening to their stories.” The shelter was initially meant to sleep 27, but typically sees more than 40 clients per

sandrathomas day and up to 75 depending on the weather. Hot meals are part of the package and soup is served until 3 a.m. each day. Much of the food is donated by residents and businesses within the community. Blyth says as bare bones as the shelter looks, the services it provides are many and far-reaching and keep clients above the radar and in touch with social and health care workers. She credits B.C. Housing for helping fund the city’s four temporary Homeless Emergency Action Team shelters, including New Fountain, but wishes they could remain open year round. The shelters are scheduled to close in April. “It’s really the very least we can do,” said Blyth. And she’s right. Offering a homeless person a warm, dry, secure place to sleep truly is the

least we can do. Following my New Fountain tour, Blyth and I headed over to the Woodward’s building to catch up with residents who’ve successfully made the transition to permanent housing. I met Mark Rossiter, who sports a shaved head, multiple piercings and tattoos. Rossiter, who is also missing part of a leg and uses a wheelchair for mobility, told me he spent time in a shelter before ﬁnding a home at Woodward’s. He says thanks to a shelter, he spent only one night on the street and never wants to end up there again. He added the city’s shelters act as a lifeline for the homeless prior to them ﬁnding a permanent home. “If I could tell the government anything, it would be I’d never want to see anyone on the street,” said Rossiter. “You never know what’s going to happen or where your next meal is coming from. I never wanted to live on the street and thanks to these shelters I never had to.” I know money is tight at all levels of government, but as Blyth explained, you can’t put a price on the good that comes from providing shelter and contact for the homeless. Keeping those shelters open is something newly installed Premier Christy Clark should seriously consider as she leads our province into the future. A province with a focus on family needs to consider all of our brothers and sisters. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter: @sthomas10

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opinion DISTRICT’S ‘DIVERSITY TEAM’ COSTS $762,495

Teacher-librarians react to school book-banning effort Two weeks ago, I wrote about a book-banning effort in Vancouver public schools led by the district’s so-called Diversity Team, a six-member troop of bureaucrats operating out of the school board building on West Broadway. In its 27-page “planning tool” for elementary school teachers, the Diversity Team includes a censorship checklist, that if followed, would empty school libraries of classic children’s literature. Crafted by a lobbying group from California, the checklist’s narrow definition of the acceptable deems most books “published before 1973” as racist or sexist. For that column, I was harshly criticized—not by Diversity Team advocates (if there is such a thing), but by teacher-librarians including Moira Ekdahl, the district’s teacher-librarian mentor, who bristled at any suggestion of officially sanctioned censorship. “There are no books being banned in Vancouver,” repeated Ekdahl, during an interview last week. “That’s nothing that I would ever want said on my watch.” According to Ekdahl, she’s never been contacted by the Diversity Team about removing books from school libraries. However, after my column revealed the team’s censorship checklist, Ekdahl contacted the team. Future discussion about book guidelines, she said, must involve local teacher-librarians. “Any set of guidelines is worth discussion, but I think we need to own them ourselves, they need to be Vancouver-created.” That’s sweet music to anyone who favours local control of public education. Yet despite Ekdahl’s passion for literary freedom, school libraries remain vulnerable to the molesting hands of ideologues. In 2009, retired teacher-librarian Val Hamilton sent a letter to the Courier describing those halcyon days when she ruled Vancouver school libraries at Carleton elementary and elsewhere. “When I took over a school library, the first part I weeded was the religion section,” remembered Hamilton. “I removed the Bible stories, in one school it was several dozen, and replaced them with a large selection of books explaining the various religions in the world.” I visited Carleton last Friday afternoon. Hamilton’s legacy remains intact. The Carleton library is Bible-free. Of course, a strict line must separate religious belief from secular instruction. But when embracing diversity in the student population, religious books, with their broad impact on culture and identity, must be included among protected texts. Where’s the Diversity Team on that one? Lord knows they’ve

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markhasiuk got the time and the money. Formed in 2005, the Diversity Team enjoys staunch support from the Vision-dominated school board. This school year, its budget is $762,495 with $535,866 paid by taxpayers and $226,629 in grants. Citing policy, the district refused to reveal salaries for the current school year. However, last school year team leader Lisa Pedrini made $99,031 while Jan Sippel, the team’s abuse prevention coordinator, raked in $80,603. Mary Filleul, who joined the team in December 2010, made $97,006 last school year as a teacher. She works two days a week as the team’s anti-racism consultant and spends the rest of the week teaching. During a typical school week, team members, including antihomophobia consultant Steve Mulligan, work under the radar, instructing teachers, modelling lesson plans and promoting books and other classroom tools. Meanwhile, teacher-librarians are spread thin throughout the district. Since 2001, Vancouver schools have lost 20 per cent of their teacher-librarians. Only seven of the district’s 91 elementary schools employ fulltime teacher-librarians, forcing teachers to navigate library shelves and the ever-growing online bank of learning resources. Reading campaigns suffer. Books gather dust. And so on. Critics point to provincial cuts in education, but considering the tax dollars wasted on the Diversity Team—more than half a million this school year alone—that argument rings hollow. Diversity is organic and self-evident. It flows in school hallways, marshalled by teachers, fostered by parents. The Diversity Team believes in diversity like the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, another organization based on the sensibilities of a few, believes in human rights. When endorsing the narrow while proclaiming inclusion, the team enshrines hypocrisy in the school district canon. How twisted that we bankroll a small band of meddling activists while school libraries, where kids encounter genuine records of freedom and harmony, struggle to stay relevant. mhasiuk@vancourier.com

According to one reader, licensing bicycles makes no sense considering the presphoto Dan Toulgoet ence of people and automobiles on the road. To the editor: Re: “Licensed bikes would help police catch cyclists,” Letters, March 11. Courier letter writer Don Gardner would like to see bicycles licensed like motor vehicles so they could more easily be reported to police. But why stop there? Like motorists, pedestrians also damage property and ignore trafﬁc signals. They jaywalk and even litter. We should license them, too.

Motor vehicles kill 60 to 70 pedestrians a year in this province. Crashes kill nearly 400 motor vehicle occupants. Tens of thousands are injured. Driving a car is a huge responsibility for which society rightly requires control and limitations. Comparing motor vehicles to bicycles shows just how unhinged some in our car culture have become. Ron van der Eerden, Vancouver

Swedish prostitution policies raise expectations

To the editor: Re: “Feminist lawyer outlines Swedish prostitution success,” March 9. Thank you Mark Hasiuk, for a no-nonsense view of Vancouver’s pathetic tolerance of pimps, johns and brothel-owners. The portrait drawn by Gunilla Ekberg of Sweden’s successful policy of helping prostituted women reclaim their life and ﬁrmly sanctioning their exploiters ought to raise our collective expectations. I hope that many city councillors will commit to shutting out this blatantly sexist industry. One would think

that after the Robert Pickton horror, public ofﬁcials would have risen to this challenge, but so far, I see nothing but denial and complicity. Martin Dufresne, Montreal, Que.

••• To the editor: Thanks for Mark Hasiuk’s clear exposition of prostitution in Vancouver. Women and girls are being assaulted, kidnapped, murdered. The miasma of massage parlours, “escort” services and buy-exotic-women ads (see Georgia Straight) are ugly examples of how we facilitate the abuse of the vulnerable and

powerless women and children in our midst. Prostitution kills, it feeds organized crime, it is the reason for the trafﬁcking of thousands of women and children and it ensures a permanent subclass of powerless and disposable women. Sweden has recognized this and criminalized the demand. It is succeeding in reducing that demand and collapsing the trafﬁcking and prostitution industry. I urge Canadians to take a serious look at this approach. Cleta Brown, Vancouver

Christy Clark’s ‘families’ rhetoric worth questioning

To the editor: Re: “Rosy ‘Families First’ rhetoric can’t hide whiff of hypocrisy,” March 16. Excellent column by Fiona Hughes. She makes excellent points that are hard to ignore. Please keep it up. I, too, found exception to the fact that it makes it hard to be credible on supporting the best funding for public schools

while sending tax bucks to private schools. That, and the fact Christy Clark cannot in any way, shape or form be objective about the B.C. Rail/CN scandal because her brother was involved, has me wondering what form of family unity she envisions for the rest of the people. Max Stelmacker, Burnaby, B.C.

School calendar change hurts parents and students

To the editor: Re: “Class Notes,” March 9. I have been affected by [the VSB’s cutting of 10 school days to save money] as a Grade 9 student at Eric Hamber secondary. Of course I enjoy the days off. Every student does. But I also realize the negative consequences of this plan. It can be a real challenge for parents with young kids in elementary schools to take time off work to care for their kids. And there is no way elementary schools need longer days. Yes, the amount

of minutes of session is the same but it does not have the same effect of the students. I don’t think the 18 extra minutes a day adds up to a full two weeks of school if you take in what the students do or do not learn in that time. That’s a concern. I want an education that will fully prepare me for university. And if I miss two full weeks of school for four years, that adds up to two months of school I’ve lost by the time I graduate. Darius Abbott Bird, Vancouver

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recent National Post front-page story on initiatives in various municipalities across Canada to remove ‘excessive’ STOP signs brought to mind the photographed urbanscapes by Robin Collyer in which all the ‘text of commerce’ has been digitally removed. Collyer’s images radiate Cedric Hughes calmness and serenity, and the blank coloured sign shapes are dazzling in their overlapping interplay. But aesthetic concerns are not driving the STOP sign removal initiatives and if they proceed, it is doubtful that calmness and serenity, at least in the short term will be the result. Charlottetown, PEI, the first mentioned city, is planning to remove 16 STOP signs that do not regulate volumes of traffic meeting national guidelines. Similar initiatives in Winnipeg, MB, Nelson, BC, and Cranston, Rhode Island are also aimed at removing excessive and, in Cranston’s case, not officially approved signs. The nub of the problem that these initiatives are attempting to address is the danger created by too many drivers ignoring the (allegedly) too many unnecessary STOP signs. On the other hand, environmentalists in Uxbridge, ON, for example, have supported STOP sign removal on the grounds that “stopping 20 times uses up a litre of gas.” In short, the ‘signs-aren’t-working-and-so-they-are-dangerous’ proponents and the “signs-are-working-and-it’s-polluting” proponents are seeking the same end. According to US federal guidelines, the purpose of a STOP sign is to provide safe and orderly operation of an intersection that is not possible otherwise. Traffic volumes, the nature of the intersection—whether a conjunction of main and minor roads, for example, and its crash history are the main factors considered in determining whether a STOP sign is justified. Explanations of STOP sign functioning take pains to point out that STOP signs are inef-

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Slickity Jim’s rises from the ashes Cheryl Rossi Staff writer

Mike Zalman cooked for customers for the first time in 15 months this weekend. His restaurant Slickity Jim’s Chat ‘n’ Chew reopened nine blocks south of its original location on Main Street that was destroyed by a fire in November 2009. “For all the 50,000 details that I remembered in opening a restaurant, there are probably another 10 that I realized I forgot,” he said. The fire destroyed or damaged six businesses on the block. Karen Unger-Strickland, owner and operator of Bird on a Wire Creations that opened in October near the burned properties between Broadway and 10th Avenue, was elated to hear Slickity Jim’s had reopened. The restaurant would have celebrated a decade on Main Street in August. “It’s a staple,” she said. “Everybody has been talking about it.” Zalman said his landlord near Broadway offered Slickity Jim’s space in a new commercial and residential development slated for the scorched site, but he didn’t want to wait too long to start up again. He added his heart is no longer in that location. “That homegrown business feel seems

like it’s lost a little bit,” Zalman said. Aaron Kafka bought Lugz Coffee Lounge a week before the ﬁre damaged his new purchase. Instead of opening Kafka’s Coffee and Tea as expected in early 2010, he opened in July in the building next to what once were the Zocalo and Kishu Island restaurants. Kafka says business has been good. He knew Tim Hortons was slated for the corner of Main and Broadway when he bought the enterprise so its arrival wasn’t a surprise. Unger-Strickland feels fortunate to have secured the site of the Militant Penguin clothes shop for her business that features the creations of artists and crafters within a 100-mile radius of Vancouver. She said it was taking too long for Militant Penguin’s owner Lawrence Sampson to get an occupancy permit from the city for his old spot, so he opened a second Motherland on West Cordova Street instead. Sugar Shack Sweets opened in Motherland’s old spot on Main Street in January. A partner in the business, Tim Loos, says he used to live in the area and he’s partial to Main Street’s “vintagey, small town feel.” He hopes small, independent businesses will continue to populate the area. crossi@vancourier.com Twitter: @Cheryl_Rossi

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Cops dismiss concerns about casino crime Mike Howell Staff writer

The Vancouver Police Department is more concerned with crime associated with nightclubs and bars than it is with crime occurring at casinos, a deputy police chief told council Monday night. Deputy Chief Warren Lemcke spoke at a public hearing at city hall regarding Paragon Gaming Inc.’s proposal to build a mega casino adjacent to B.C. Place Stadium. Paragon has operated Edgewater Casino at the Plaza of Nations since 2006 and wants to relocate its gambling licence and build what would be the biggest casino in Western Canada. Under questioning from councillors about crime concerns such as money laundering, Lemcke said Edgewater has generated an average of 70 police calls a year at a cost of $8,500 annually. Lemcke didn’t elaborate on types of calls but described the volume as minimal and that the calls didn’t involve money laundering or crimes tied to gambling. “I’m actually more concerned about bars and nightclubs,” he said to applause from casino supporters sitting in the council chambers. “In the grand scheme of things, it’s almost no drain on police resources. Our focus on a Friday and Saturday night is the entertainment district [on Granville Street].” But Lemcke warned council that if it ap-

proves Paragon’s proposal, it could mean the hiring of police ofﬁcers to monitor and investigate crimes and public disorder at and around the mega casino. Lemcke noted Paragon’s $500 million proposal calls for two hotels and several restaurants. It would make for a busy neighbourhood when there is a sporting event at B.C. Place or Rogers Arena, he added. “It’s not so much the casino, it’s the entire package and that’s the part that we really have to monitor and watch.” Lemcke said Paragon should be made to join Barwatch and Restaurantwatch, associations that work with the VPD to keep gangsters out of establishments. Council also has to ensure the provincial government, the B.C. Lottery Corporation and the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch have regulations to prevent crimes such as money laundering, he said. “There’s always room for improvement,” he said of current regulations. “You need to set the tone early.” The VPD regularly works with Edgewater’s staff to educate them about gangsters and advises them about suspicious people. Monday night’s hearing was the third on Paragon’s proposal. More than 200 people signed up to speak, with 59 having addressed council. The hearing resumes April 12 but Mayor Gregor Robertson said an earlier date is possible. mhowell@vancourier.com Twitter: @Howellings

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little evidence of fortresses. I wonder how many of the people who say “don’t bother” have gardened within a couple of blocks of your home. It would be useful to talk to these close neighbours and find out exactly when they had trouble, what form it took, what got eaten and what didn’t. Avoid planting corn. Raccoons love corn and if they discover it in your garden they’ll look around for whatever else is edible. They can eat all kinds of vegetables and berries, but it doesn’t mean they will. If they can find more tasty food in the neighbourhood they’ll go for that instead. If you have a dog, raccoons may be reluctant to visit. Dog droppings are said to deter raccoons. A wire fence set into the soil with a floppy top section that’s bent outward can protect against raccoons, but it’s the kind of fortress that will harbour weeds and prevent you from easy access to your vegetables. One gardener told me some years ago that a motion-activated sprinkler, which sprays water with an alarming “whooshing” sound, kept raccoons away from her pond. This should deter skunks too. Lee Valley Tools lists it. Skunks damage gardens more by digging for worms and grubs than by actually eating raw vegetables. But anything that deters raccoons should also deter skunks. Birds are more of a problem to seeds and seedlings, but this can be prevented by a long half-circle of smallmesh wire laid on the row and blocked at each end. Later, the wire can be placed upright and staked at each end to support peas. Bird-netting protects berries well. But birds are so beneficial in the garden some gardeners decide to share with them. Agricultural fleece protects against insects and birds. It’s useful, but costly. Squirrels are capable of eating vegetables, but don’t always if there are wellstocked bird feeders and tasty bulbs around. If there is a problem, bird netting should stop them, also agricultural fleece if they haven’t learned how to shred it. We have a lot of squirrels but they still don’t eat any vegetables, though they do bury nuts around them. Try a small test patch garden and see what happens. Aside from the wildlife problem, a small garden will give you an idea of the time commitment involved. —Anne Marrison amarrison@shaw.ca

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Celebrate Vancouver’s 125th birthday on April 6 with street hockey, Olympic Cauldron lighting, cake, music, dance performances and activities for the entire family at Jack Poole Plaza. Program highlights for Birthday Live at Jack Poole Plaza include: Street hockey tournament for adult and youth teams from 2 to 5 p.m; Olympic Cauldron lighting; a giant birthday cake created by the faculty and students at Vancouver Community College Baking and Pastry Arts Department. Free cake will be served to the crowd. Main stage performers from 4 to 10 p.m include 54-40, Dene singer/songwriter Leela Gilday, Uzume Taiko, Bend Sinister, Vancouver Bach Choir, which will lead the

crowd in singing “O Canada” and “Happy Birthday” and mmHoP dancers. Time Drifts, a large-scale video and light art installation by Berlin-based artist Phillipp Geist, will provide an evening spectacle of history, space and time using projections, sound, fog and moving images. Visit CelebrateVancouver125.ca for a detailed event schedule.

Vancouver’s landscape

The Vancouver Historical Society present the lecture The Natural Landscape of Vancouver, with speakers Bruce Macdonald and Celia Brauer, March 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Museum of Vancouver. Macdonald and Brauer present the natural landscape of

Vancouver before the rain-fed streams were ﬁlled in, giant trees cut down and shoreline areas reclaimed. The original landscape of Vancouver is almost entirely gone today, but the city is so young we have an unusually good record of what has been lost. The list includes towering trees to creeks and streams. But some of the original landscape still exists in small patches. Discover more about the city’s natural landscape. Go to vancouver-historical-society.ca or call 604878-9140 for more information.

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People’s opinions vary greatly on virtually every subject, and it’s no different when it comes to fitness and health: some personal trainers hold the “no pain, no gain” attitude, others take a different approach. I’ve been speaking to certified personal trainers to understand their philosophies on health and fitness. These stories are not intended as endorsements, they are just an exercise (no pun intended!) to explain the variety of thoughts and approaches of those trained to help us get into better shape. Phyllis Frost has been in the fitness business for more than 30 years. She was hooked, she says, from the minute she attended her first aerobics class in the 1980s. “I stepped into that class and just loved it,” she said. “I went back every day, week after week, and they told me I should teach it,” she said with a laugh. “So I started to.” Fast forward, and she’s busy teaching her Fit Body By Phyl - six weeks to your best body program - and boot camp classes with personal training sessions in between. Her philosophy: “Wellness: body, mind and spirit.” Frost said she believes that when “your body is in tune, you feel good inside, and you’re truly comfortable with who you are.” She is passionate and committed to helping people achieve better health. “If I won the lottery, I’d do it for free, I swear.”

When it comes to exercise, Frost said most people feel they have to spend hours a day in the gym in order to have a fit body but she doesn’t subscribe to that.

“High intensity interval training is the way to go if you’re aiming for fat loss.” The goal is to get the heart rate up. She suggested 30 minutes a day, six days a week. “On the seventh day, you rest.” Frost is particularly enamoured with all-encompassing exercises combining elements of muscle-building, flexibility and cardio. “That’s getting the best bang for your buck.” If weight loss is your goal, Frost said, your eating has to support the workout. “There’s no sense in getting in a good workout and then flopping on the couch and eating crap. You’ve just defeated all the hard work you’ve done.” And change up your exercise, she advised. Too often, people stop working out because they get bored of their programs. “That’s why it’s so important to find something you love to do, have fun with it and you’ll want to continue.”

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FINDING STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY By Davidicus Wong, M.D

The biggest news has been the overwhelming devastation of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Everything else seems insignificant in comparison. That perspective can inform our lives today. The day before the earthquake was a normal day for the people of Japan. Like you and me today, they were occupied with the business of living: going to school or working, listening to their favourite music or watching popular shows, shopping, working out, dancing, eating out, and engaged in the drama of relationships. Like us, they never dreamed that everything that we normally take for granted would change. Tragedies on any scale give us pause. We question how we have perceived meaning in our lives. We realize how important our friends and family are. Our daily pursuit of pleasure, comfort, distraction and excitement seem insignificant in matters of life and death. Our major and minor conflicts with one another seem less important from the per-

spective of our relationships. No life is untouched by tragedy, and every day, there are people in your neighbourhood who are coping with devastating loss: the death of a loved one or a terminal condition in themselves. My work with patients facing these challenges taught me what matters most to me: living a meaningful life, being fully present each day, expressing love and appreciating what I have today, especially the people in my life. When my mother died suddenly almost eight years ago, many things no longer mattered to me. Loss – or the reflection of potential loss – can put our lives into perspective and make us reevaluate where we place value. From the perspective of tragedy and loss, look where you have devoted your time, money, energy and passion this past week. Do you see yourself, your loved ones and your life any differently now? If all that you took for granted was gone tomorrow, what would you do today? How will you live your life this week? We can be defeated and demoralized by the tragedies and chal-

lenges of life, or we can find meaning in adversity, strength in community, and inspiration in one another. Our losses can connect us to others and their losses. Our challenges connect us to others and their challenges. Together, we can accomplish more than we can alone. Sharing our strengths and combining our passion, we can all be stronger. I worked through the loss of my mother in 2003 by committing myself to what I saw as her legacy—giving forward the love she gave to me, her family, her friends and community. I’ve chosen to follow her lead to give more than I get. If you or someone you know has suffered a great loss or is confronting difficult challenges, connect with others and do something meaningful. Last summer I wrote of how Elise Niessen found inspiration in a time of grief. Read the full story at www. vancourier.com; click on LIFE. Dr. Davidicus Wong writes regularly for this paper. You can find his daily insights into living a happier life at http://davidicuswong.wordpress.com and http:// twitter.com/drdavidicuswong.

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Myth: Colorectal cancer is a man’s disease. Truth: Colorectal cancer affects both men and women equally. Myth: I don’t have any symptoms so I must not have colorectal cancer. Truth: One of the most widely held misconception is that symptoms will be evident. More than half of people diagnosed have no symptoms. Symptoms such as a change in stools, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, anemia or constant tiredness can all signal colon cancer. Once the symptoms start to develop it may be a sign of more advanced disease. Myth: Once diagnosed, it is too late to do anything. Truth: Colorectal cancer is preventable and highly treatable when caught at an early stage. People diagnosed at early stages have a very high percentage of curing and surviving. Therefore, it makes good sense to get screened.

Myth: You don’t need to get screened if there is no family history of the disease. Truth: If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, you may need to star tscreening before age 50. Consult your MD about screening options best for you. Most people with colorectal cancer don’t have a family member with the disease. Only 1020% of people that have colorectal cancer have a family member afflicted. Myth: Colonoscopy is the only way to screen for colorectal cancer. Truth: There are several screening options for colorectal cancer, including fecal occult blood text (FOBT), fecal imunochemical test (FIT), sigmoidoscopy and the double-contrast barium enema. Myth: Colonoscopy is unpleasant, uncomfortable and difficult to prepare for. Truth: Preparing for colonoscopy involves cleaning the colon with the help of prescription and over the counter medicine. Typically, they must be consumed a day or two before the procedure. During the actual procedure patients are sedated to eliminate discomfort. The procedure itself takes between 15 to 20 minutes. Myths and Truths courtesy www.colorectal-cancer.ca.

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1. Hoping to prove that St. Patrick’s Day is good for more than just drinking green beer and promoting cultural stereotypes, the seventh annual CelticFest runs March 16 to 20 at various venues across downtown. From scotch tasting to “the World’s Greatest Céilidh” and an AfroCeltic dance party, there’s something for everyone. And it all culminates with a St. Patrick’s Day Parade, two days after the fact, on March 20. More info a celticfestvancouver.com.

2. Don’t expect any Pogues covers or whiskey shots when indie darling Dan Bejar and his band Destroyer play a hometown show at the Commodore March 17. The band’s latest Merge Records release, Kaputt, has been getting heaps of critical acclaim and Bejar’s hair has grown from early ’70s Cat Stevens to Rumours-era Lindsay Buckingham proportions. In a word: sweet. War on Drugs and Blackout Beach open. Tickets at Red Cat, Zulu and all Ticketmaster outlets.

3. Sara Bynoe hosts her monthly Say Wha?! Readings of Deliciously Rotten Writing, March 16, 8 p.m. at the Cottage Bistro, where performers put their comedic spin on some of the most cringe-worthy, embarrassing and painfully earnest passages ever published. This month’s readers include Brad Duffy, Kaitlin Fontana, Sam S. Mullins, Marcel Perro and Michael Unger. For more info, go to sarabynoe.com. 4. Besides the closing credits, one of the few enjoyable moments from the recent Academy Awards was the goofy and enthusiastic acceptance speech given by Luke Matheny for his Oscar-winning live action short God of Love. The Celluloid Social Club screens God of Love along with several other short ﬁlms March 16, 7:30 p.m. at the ANZA Club. More info at celluloidsocialclub.com.

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Maybe it’s the supposedly dire state of journalism, the shiny allure of politics or the gravitational force that Premier Christy Clark’s strangely large head exerts on others, similar to how planets are drawn to the sun, but there seems to be a mass exodus of journalists leaving their profession and jumping into bed with the very people they once “objectively” reported on not that long ago. We got to thinking about this as Clark was sworn in as premier on Monday and announced her cabinet and staff. Among the names listed, we noticed that CTV consumer reporter Chris Olsen was no longer on OUR side, and is now Clark’s press secretary. Who’s going to deliver those pre-packaged hard-hitting news segments from Consumer Reports about comfort insoles for high heel shoes and “tasty hot cocoas” now? Clark’s director of communications is Shane Mills, a former newspaper editor and legislative reporter. And when Clark ﬁrst announced she was running for leader of the B.C. Liberal party, who was by her side? None other than recently put-outto-pasture CTV news anchor Pamela Martin, who became the chair of Clark’s campaign drive.

None of this should be surprising considering Clark left politics to become a radio host and then recently took an indefinite leave from her media job in hopes of landing a fulltime gig in politics and put B.C. families first instead of second or ninth or whatever place they’ve been in for the last umpteen years. Good luck with that, by the way. However, the prize for quickest flip-flop, turnaround, backpedaling, hokey-pokey dance goes to Belle Puri. On Oct. 28, it was announced the senior CBC News reporter had taken a job as former premier Gordon Campbell’s press secretary. Then a funny thing happened. Less than a week later, on Nov. 3, Campbell resigned. Oops. But all was not lost, according to an article in the Langley Advance, “because Puri still had to cash in some overtime and other days at CBC, she had not officially left her media job.” “I hadn’t quite started my new job,” said Puri, who was back on the job at the CBC the following Monday. “I can’t explain why it happened, but it’s an experience. I have by far the best ‘what I did on my vacation’ story.” What fun. And we’ve trusted her integrity and objectivity ever since. Of course, luring journalists over to the dark

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side isn’t the sole domain of the Liberals. One newspaper pointed out that NDP leadership candidate John Horgan’s press releases list Kim Emerson as the media contact. Emerson, if he’s the same person, is a former reporter and news anchor in Victoria. But we can give the guy a little slack, because he’s not just a former media guy—he’s also a realtor putting his media chops to good use, according to his employer’s website: “Kim spent 28 years in the media business, most of that time in Victoria. He’s done extensive work in radio and television, reporting, hosting and anchoring. For nearly two decades Kim specialized in politics. Now you can put Kim’s investigative skills and determination to work for you…” So whether you’re buying a house or being sold a line from a politician, chances are there’s a former journalist somewhere in the wings. Not that we blame them. Their new gigs come with more money and employment stability than most media jobs these days. (We’re getting our CV ready for Lorne Mayencourt’s comeback campaign.) But as the line between journalism and political spin becomes easier to cross, it’s also becoming increasingly blurred.

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It’s no surprise that the week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day tends to be one of the more blurry ones for Celtic rock bands of all stripes and tartans. But for The Town Pants, the next few days will be especially cloudy, and not just with Irish mist. Not only are the local jig-purveyors in the midst of a whiskey-fuelled week that sees the five-piece crisscrossing the continent for gigs in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Vancouver and Bellingham, but when the band returns from battle for a homecoming show at the Commodore, it’ll be on the hangover-filled day after St. Patrick’s Day. “I’m hoping people will save themselves for the Friday,” says Aaron Chapman, the band’s sharp-dressed tin whistle, mandolin, harmonica and musical saw player. “The month of March, with St. Patrick’s Day in it, for a band like us, is always something. It’s like Irish Hanukkah. It kind of lasts all week with the lead up to it and a few days after.” After 14 years, five albums, including last year’s appropriately titled Shore Leave, and thousands of miles logged across Canada, the U.S. and Europe, The Town Pants have become an institution, having started out playing in the darkened corners of pubs for fish n’ chips and whiskey, to headlining clubs and theatres and now as veterans of the summer festival circuit. Chapman, a regular feature contributor to the Courier, admits that relentless touring has not only solidified the band’s reputation for raucous, celebratory shows but it’s made them a well-oiled machine. “Probably in both senses of the metaphor,” he says. “We’re probably not as savage as we first were when we

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Local Celtic rock band The Town Pants will partake in a little hair of the dog when they play the Commodore the day after St. Patrick’s Day. started out, but it’s still a good time, and it’s hard not to enjoy a couple, especially around this time of year.” He adds, “It’s strange, though, because there’s no other kind of music where somebody in the audience has deemed it upon their generous self to buy a round of whiskeys for the band and they somehow get it up to the stage. Like that doesn’t happen when Maceo Parker comes to town. I don’t think it happens to Bramwell Tovey when the VSO plays. But for some reason we get it.” Not that Chapman and company mind. In fact, years of experience, road weariness, intestinal fortitude and a grizzled outlook are essential to his band’s

brand of music, Chapman insists. “The funny thing with playing this kind of music, if you’re 21 years old and you’re playing some of these songs, it doesn’t seem believable,” Chapman says. “But if you’re over 30, at least you look a little older, looks like you’ve been around and seen a little bit of the planet and you’ve got some stories about it… You’re not going to see Justin Bieber do a Celtic folk punk record anytime soon. That’ll come later when he can sprout facial hair.” The Town Pants play the Commodore March 18 with Mezamazing, The Belle Game and a “surprise celebrity guest.” mkissinger@vancourier.com

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Checkered past inspires lifelong pursuit of kilty pleasures State of the Arts

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Robert MacDonald knew he wanted “to kilt” ever since he was ﬁve years old when his mother took him to see members of the Royal Family visit Vancouver city hall in the 1960s. “I remember seeing the Seaforth Highlanders marching away behind their pipe band and I was just smitten,” MacDonald said. “It just looked so reassuringly menacing. It was just this awe-inspiring spectacle. There were 200, 300 men marching down the road behind their pipe band and they’re all in step and they’re all in kilts and there’re the medals and everything else and, at that moment, I knew that that’s what I wanted to do with my life.” MacDonald will share his enthusiasm for kilts and their history in a session entitled “Why DO they wear that?” March 19 at Tom Lee Music Hall during CelticFest Vancouver, which runs March 16 to March 20. Nine years after that fateful day at city hall, MacDonald enlisted with the Seaforth Highlanders and tried on his ﬁrst kilt. He says he stared at himself, questioningly. “The quartermaster, he read me

right. He says, ‘Two words lad, dysentery and fornication,’” MacDonald said. “You had me at dysentery, sergeant.” MacDonald dissected a “condemned” kilt while he waited to go on his recruit course. He begged a local kilt maker who’d learned the craft in Scotland in the 1890s to teach him the trade. MacDonald has been hand stitching custom kilts for 35 years. For the “Why DO they wear that?” session, MacDonald will discuss feather bonnets, sporrans—Gaelic for “hairy purse”—buttons on jackets, buckles on shoes and the genesis of the kilt, which didn’t originate in Scotland but caught on with trouser wearers in the damp country carpeted with long grass. The resident of South Cambie owns half a dozen kilts. “I’ve got the kilt my grandfather was wearing when he left the army in 1920, the kilt he was issued in April 1914. It’s really, really, really faded, but the cloth is still ﬁne. He wore it in the First World War, my dad wore it in World War Two. I wore it when I was a private and then a corporal… Should my son or my daughter enter the battalion, as I’m gently hoping they do, they’ll probably wear it for a few years,” he said. “So there’s over a hundred years of use.” MacDonald dons a kilt at least once a week. “You can wear the same kilt up the

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Grouse Grind as you can to a vice-regal ball at Government House in Ottawa,” MacDonald said. “I don’t think any other item of kit is as versatile as that.” He even wears a kilt when he runs with The Haggis Harriers, which he calls “a drinking club with a running problem.” Last year eight kilted members, mostly ex-soldiers, ran from North Shore pub to pub, inspired by the song “The Crawl” by Spirit of the West, who perform as part of CelticFest, March 19 at the Vogue Theatre. “It was 23-and-a-half miles, 11 pints and, it was eight hours, maybe nine hours,” MacDonald said. Those less into textiles and more into trivia can attend the Gaelic Language Irish Trivia Quiz, March 19 at Tom Lee Music Hall. An Irish Gaelic speaker will be assigned to each team as they answer questions on current events, arts and sports posed in Irish Gaelic. The ﬁrst team to correctly answer a question before it’s translated wins 20 points, after it’s translated, 10. Speaking of tough questions: what does MacDonald wear under his kilt? “Socks and shoes.” For more information about the seventh annual CelticFest, see celticfestvancouver.com. crossi@vancourier.com Twitter: @Cheryl_Rossi

Robert MacDonald shares his enthusiasm and knowledge of the mighty kilt at CelticFest.

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As with their inaugural North American Soccer League debut in 1974, the Whitecaps make their photo courtesey B.C. Sports Hall of Fame MLS debut March 19 at Empire Field.

Whitecaps come full circle Jason Beck Contributing writer

As the Vancouver Whitecaps make final preparations for their inaugural MLS game March 19 at Empire Field, for some it must feel like déjà vu. Thirty-seven years ago, their hair was long and their shorts were exactly that when the Whitecaps stepped onto the sopping artificial turf at Empire Stadium in front of a crowd of 17,343. For their first North American Soccer League game May 5, 1974, it poured. The rain didn’t damper the enthusiastic crowd, bolstered by 10,000 minor soccer players. The smiles alone of owner Herb Capozzi, who paid $75,000 for the NASL franchise, and general manager Denny Veitch could’ve lit the field. Or maybe it was just Capozzi’s famously perfect teeth—even he concedes the Whitecap moniker originated one day when Veitch was driving home over the Lions Gate Bridge and saw the whitecaps on the water and the white, snow-capped peaks of the North Shore mountains. Capozzi would tell this story then add, “But really they were named after my teeth!” Empire Field was a picturesque stadium—when the weather cooperated. “Standing for the national anthem, overlooking the mountains, it was a fantastic feeling regardless of how many people were in the stands,” said defender Bruce Wilson, today head coach of the University of Victo-

ria men’s soccer team. “It was just a super location, particularly on a nice sunny day.” Coach Jim Easton, a veteran of the Scottish First Division, pieced together a roster built around young Canadian talent. He had little choice. The club’s purse strings were strapped tighter than the white and red-trim jerseys worn that season. Other players around the league were paid more than the Caps’ entire roster. “We weren’t making our living playing back then,” says defender Neil Ellett. “My salary that ﬁrst year was $3,500. It worked out to less than $200 a game. It wasn’t much.” Thirteen of the 17 players on the roster were Canadian and most were from Metro Vancouver. The team would live and die by its local youngsters that season. “We were lucky,” recalls Wilson. Before landing at UVic, he went on to a 13-year tour of duty with the national team, captaining Canada at the 1986 World Cup. “We were given a chance to play at a high level and play a lot. That sort of experience helped not only me, but our Canadian national team.” The club’s ﬁrst signing was Vancouver’s Glen Johnson. A 19-year-old Bob Lenarduzzi was also on the roster along with his brother Sam. The opening game started poorly for Vancouver and San Jose scored three minutes in. In the 37th minute, Ellett—like the Canucks’ Barry Wilkins and the Lions’ By Bailey before him—became the answer to future trivia questions by scoring the

Whitecaps first-ever goal. Ellet’s shot was good, but how it came to be has been the stuff of friendly banter for four decades. Was it a direct shot in to the top corner? Or a redirection through a maze of players? Either way, “He still scored the first goal,” says Lenarduzzi with a laugh. “His version is definitely more glorious than mine.” “That’s my claim to fame—my only Whitecaps goal,” chuckles Ellett, today a national referee assessor. The Whitecap peppered the San Jose goalkeeper with 29 shots but after 90 minutes, the score stayed level and the game went to a shootout. The Caps and Earthquakes were locked at 3-3 after five shooters and 6-6 after nine. Following a Brian Gant miss, San Jose converted the 19th shot and claimed the 2-1 shootout win. Gant gained some redemption six days later when he scored the Caps’ only goal against the Denver Dynamos, good for a 1-0 win and the first in franchise history. Vancouver finished 5-11-4 and ranked 11th overall in the 15-team league. “It does feel like we’re coming full circle,” said Lenarduzzi, today the club’s president, on the eve of the Whitecaps MLS debut. “People are excited about the fact they get to take their families to the game, like when they were young, and reconnect with their history.” Jason Beck is the curator of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.

If it’s a good time to be a soccer fan in Canada, it’s an even better time to be a young soccer player in this country. Vancouver-born Bob Lenarduzzi, today the president of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and a former national team head coach who is recognized as one of North America’s top soccer products of the last century, wants to see more homegrown talent on the roster of the city’s Major League Soccer club. The franchise is paying for the privilege. The Whitecaps host Toronto FC in the opening game of their inaugural MLS season at Empire Field this Saturday. Both Canadian teams are required by the league and the Canadian Soccer Association to have three active Canadian players, a dictum Lenarduzzi doesn’t appreciate. “What we didn’t want to do was be legislated to a number and then find we had to fill our roster with players we didn’t think were good enough but we had to add them because they were Canadian,” he said following a Vancouver Board of Trade meeting in February. “People think it should be higher, but in my opinion they’re basing their comments on wishful thinking and not sound technical or business sense.” But don’t let his coolness toward Cancon deceive you. The Whitecaps invest upwards of $1 million each year in boys and girls youth development, and Lenarduzzi said his club has high hopes for homegrown talent. “I would like to think that you make the roster by merit as opposed to by regulation. Our belief is that if we invest the money in youth development, those players will not only go on to play for us but will also go on to play for Canada at the U-17, U-20 and senior level. “The problem that we have is that we can’t fix the problem now—problem [being] that Canadians would like more Canadians on the field. We can’t fix that because the players are what they are. We don’t think that we should put an inferior product on the field because we’re legislated to play so many Canadians. Our commitment is to try to fix the problem over the long haul by investing in youth development so that in four, eight and 12 years, we’ll reap the benefits of that work.” What will that look like, exactly? “It’s our hope that in five, 10, 15 years, that the majority of our roster will be Canadian.” Goal. mstewart@vancourier.com

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Richmond School District is seeking individuals with excellent interpersonal, communications and customer service skills for the position of Administrative Assistant. Successful applicants must be willing to work 12 months of the year, have strong administration skills encompassing speed, accuracy and efficiency. Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases and word processing software is also required. The successful applicant must be friendly, welcoming and patient while working in a hectic customer service environment where the majority of clients have English as a second language. Business Education courses along with at least two years office assistance experience are required. Please note that the vacation schedule for these positions does not follow the typical school holiday schedule. Interested applicants should submit a resume and application quoting competition #E-CL-001-11-02. Applications are available at the School Board office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.: Human Resources, School District No. 38 (Richmond), 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3. We appreciate the interest of all applicants but advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. For further information, please visit our website: www.sd38.bc.ca. OUR FOCUS IS ON THE LEARNER

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J.C. BROWN ELECTRIC 30 year Exp.

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#1 A-CERTIFIED Lic. Electrician. New or old wiring. Reasonable rates. Lic #11967. 604-879-9394 A. LIC. ELECTRICIAN #19807 Semi-retired wants small jobs only. 604-689-1747, pgr 604-686-2319 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

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Exp, friendly, reliable. Specializing in replacing old nob & tube wiring. Lic.#50084. 604-725-4535

Electrician Lic#95323, Bonded, Affordable Com/Res. No Job too small. 25 yrs exp. 604 727-2306 FCE ELECTRIC - All types of electrical work - new construction & maintenance 604-861-2647 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

8087

Co-ops

WIT’S END HOUSING CO-OP

1592 S.W. Marine Dr, Vanc. Now accepting applications for APTS; 2 BR - $916. By all amens. Sorry no dogs allowed. To apply please email: witsendcoop@shawbiz.ca Or mail: Box 409 - 1592 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver V6P 6M1

6522

Furnished Accommodation

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

2 BDRM FULLY furnished Rent $800, utilities included Perfect for students can be shared, 604-322-4002 3 BR, View, 1.5 ba, gas f/p, deck, 5 appl. incl utils, ns np, $2250, 1365 E 36th. 604-321-9578 E. VAN 3 BR UPPER, avail now or Apr 1. $1200/mo + utls. NS/NP. Fraser / Broadway. 604-809-4787 *RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- House at 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 or (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm

HOUSE w/1 bdrm suite, very central location, close to skytrain..$1,188/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

6565

Office/Retail Rent

LADNER CORE Comm 400-4000 sqft. Short/long term. lancemcc@eastlink.ca 604-240-9340

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR + den, Kerrisdale, new reno, high ceilings, bright, new insuite w/d, alarm, nr UBC, schools, parks, shops, bus $1100 incl util & cable, ns np Apr 1. 604-816-8728 1 BR ground level large, near Fraser & 58th. close to schools & bus. no pets, no smoking, $700 all inclusive. Apr 1. 778-838-4691 2 BDRM, brand new bsmt, flex space, gas f/p, inste stor, Fraser/ 41st area, shrd w/d, n/s, $1500inc cbl/net, avail now 604-961-5419 2 BR ground flr. new reno, hardwood, wd, bright, suits quiet family, 53rd & Nanaimo, ns, np, $1100 incl all, now, 604-872-4161 2 BR main flr, reno’d older home, shar’d ldry, nr transit, parks & ammenities. N/p, Avail Mar 15th, $1450incl util Rob 778-908-0954 2 BR, share yard, $950 incl utils & laundry, carpeted, 5 yr old home, 29 Ave skytrain, Near Kingsway, ns, np, avail Apr 1. 778-881-1674

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8120

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

Edgemont Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-420-4800 Professional Powerwash Gutters cleaned & repaired Since 1984, 604-339-0949 Waters Home Maintenance Gutter Cleaning, repairs, windows Free estimate 604-738-6606

8130

Excavating

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

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158 DECKS & FENCES, gates, front steps etc. John 778-998-5591 tarasoffconstruction.com

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

AFFORDABLE CARPET/VINYL INSTALLER Repairs & restretches.17 yrs exp. Free est DAVID 604-505-4735 ANYTHING IN WOOD Hardwood flrs, install, refinishing. Non-toxic finishes. 604-782-8275

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

WEST SIDE HANDYMAN Carpentry • Painting • Ceramic Tiles Fences • Kitchens • Bathrooms Basement Suites • Roof • Plumbing Leak Repair • Decks

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

Lawn & Garden

Spring Services

Same Day Service, Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

• Lawn Maintenance • Fertilizing • Yard Clean-ups • Aeration • Pruning/Hedges • Power Raking • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs •Yearly Maintenance Programs •

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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

604-737-0170

Certiﬁed • Insured • WCB

rakesandladders.com

Residential & Commercial 604

Cell:

224-1005 604

671-0288

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

RENOS • REPAIRS

732-8453 BATHRM RENO’S & full home renovations. Small or large jobs. www.reno247.ca 778-881-4357 BEST PRICE! Bath, kitchen, plumbing, flooring, painting, etc. Call Mic, 604-725-3127 BOGI House Maintenance Fencing, painting , flooring, plumbing. All repairs & renos. 778-865-0846 EXP’D HANDYMAN offering high quality affordable services. Drain cleaning, plumbing, tiling, drywall, painting etc. Call: 604-839-5353 THE HANDYMAN CAN Renos, Roofing, Repairs. Prompt friendly service. Free Est. Sr.Disc. 604-340-4633

8140

Heating

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

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

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

8160

604-347-7888 WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking. Free Estimates. 604-893-5745 AVANTI GARDEN SERVICES Spring cleanup, new design, planting, etc. Laura 604-264-0775 EXP. GARDENER. Spring clean ups, weeding, pruning, planting, new soil. Ron 604-202-2176 EXPERT PRUNING Cert Arb Ornamental & fruit trees, shrubs,etc Colin Malcolm 604-618-9741 GREENSTAR GARDEN Complete Lawn & garden care. Free estimates. 604-736-5791 GW LAWNCARE: Power raking, aeration, fertilizer, hedge, chafer grub treatment, 604-961-6565

LADYBUG GARDENING EXPERT SERVICE For everything growing on your property. 778 881 9549

LAWN MAINTENANCE 20 yrs exp. power rake, aerating. Free est. Reliable Reas. 604-649-9965

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P/U or delivery. Covered storage. (604) 644-1878 Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, power raking etc. 604-782-5288 ★ SD ENTERPRISES ★ Gardening, power raking, lawncare, pruning, cedar fencing. Free est. Call Terry at 604-726-1931

YARD CLEAN-UP, lawns cut, hedges pruned, trees trimmed, power raking, aerating, rubbish removal, gutters. 604-773-0075

8175

Masonry

Lawn & Garden

LAWN CUTTING Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944

8160

Handyperson

Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

RENTALS

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 info@langaragardens.com

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SURREY/CITY CENTRE Pacifica Beautiful1 bdrm condo, laminate floors, large patio, all appliances, sec.prkg & storage, short walk to sky train, shops & bus W&D Avail.Now $850 N/S Small Pet ok SURREY- 97th & 128 St. TOP FLOOR Spacious 3 bdrm top floor, 1.5 baths, 1250 sq.ft., wood f/p, hd/wd fls, alley access to a lrg fncd yrd, short walk to shops/ schools/bus, Available Now $1025 Sutton Group Email: homesforlease@ shaw.ca for a full list of rentals available or call Cindy at 604-807-1105.

Fully Guaranteed, Courteous & Reliable

• 24 HOUR EMERGENCY • REWIRE, HEATING & RENOS • SERVICE PANEL UPGRADES • CUSTOM DESIGN LIGHTING & MORE

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If you own a home, we can help. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. Independent lenders since 1969.

6508

LIC. #41559 & #3377631

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

Could you use $30k or even $300k?

Apt/Condos

Electrical

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

The Fox Den at Metrotown out-call Escorts Vancouver

6508

8080

CARPENTER AVAIL for general work, clean & fast service. 40 yrs exp. 604-961-5906 or 732-0533.

• Weekly lawn cutting • Organic lawncare • Spring yard clean-up • Shrub & hedge trimming HireTheGardener.com

MASONRY and REPAIRS •Stone Walls •Bricks •Chimneys •Slate Patio/Sidewalk •Fireplaces & more. George • 604-365-7672

604-874-5296

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HOME SERVICES 8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES 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

AJK MOVING LTD.

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

(604) 875-9072 873-5292

EZ GO MOVERS

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

8250

D&M PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Specialist

RESIDENTIAL DIVISION LTD.

Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

Tried & True Since 1902

• 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

604-724-3832

FAIRWAY PAINTING

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Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

8240

7291234

DAVID HALL & Daughter Painting and Wallpaper. Please Call 604-266-5744

Renovations & Home Improvement

drytech.ca

DJ PAINTING •Int/Ext •Com/Resid •Top Quality 604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917

RENOVATIONS

PainterOne Painting Interior/Exterior, Good Prices 604 812 8900

Additions ★ Renovations Concrete Forming ★ Decks Garages ★ Bathrooms Ceramic Tile ★ Drywall Hardwood Flooring

Decks/Patios/ Railings

''Satisfaction Guaranteed''

NORM, 604-466-9733 Cell: 604-841-1855

604-580-2171

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

MOVERS.CA 604.682.2232

• Sunrooms • Aluminum patio/deck covers • Aluminum railings • Glass railings • Aluminum fencing • Auto gates Free Estimates 604-521-2688

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

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

732-8453

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

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

604.662.8150

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www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

8220

RENOS • REPAIRS

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

Plumbing

8193

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

Serving West Side since 1987

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

604-724-3670

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

CANSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ EXCELLENT PRICES ★ Free Est./Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582 AAA Professional int/ext painter & wall paperer. Guar work. Free est. John 604-318-2059 (Kits) 3 ROOMS FOR $299. walls, w/2 coats of top Cloverdale Paint. 20 yrs exp. Larry 604-961-4391

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

604-312-6311

Certified Plumber & Gas Fitter * Reno’s & Repairs 24 hrs/day * Furnaces * Boilers * Hot Water Heating * Reasonable Rates * Hot Water Tanks

D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832 GET OUT YOUR LIST! We do all the fussy little jobs no one else wants to do. Workmanship & Satisfaction Guaranteed. Est 1983. Ralph 682-8256 BATH/KITCHEN Renos, decks, fencing, home repairs. Home Improvment Centre. 604-240-9081 KITCHEN & BATHS Home renovations, 30+ years experience. Call 604-731-7709 MIKESHOMEWORK.CA Reno: Bath, kitchen, paint, decks, tiles, carpentry, $35/hr. 604.688.2306

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

LEAK REPAIRS

Roof, Chimney & Skylight Repairs WCB Licensed

All Types of Rooﬁng, Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs FREE ESTIMATES

Mozaik Handyman Services Ltd Reno painting, electrical, plumb tiling, 604-739-8786..716-8687 QUADRO CONSTRUCTION •Int & Ext RENO’S •Concrete •Landscaping ★ 604-323-6193

PLUMBERS

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

WWW.RENORITE.COM Bath, Kitchen, Suites & More Save Your Dollars 604-781-7695

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

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

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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

A Save on Roofing - specialize in ★reroof ★ repair★ Fully Ins. Free est. 10% discount 778-892-1266

8255

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

604-802-1918

NEW CANADIAN ROOFING LTD.

DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com

604-716-8528

9145

Scrap Car Removal

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

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

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

White Rose Window Cleaning Windows Cleaned Inside & Outside Gutters Cleared & Cleaned FREE ESTIMATES

Waters Home Maintenance Window Cleaning, also gutters. Free est. 604-738-6606

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

604-630-3300

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

9160

Sports & Imports

2006 MERCEDES B200, local 1 owner, 82K, ext warr until 2011, auto, sr, heated front seats, white, loaded, $14,900, 604-771-5300 2007 TOYOTA Camry, auto, 6 cyl, exc cond, like new, 24,000 kms, $18,500. 604-464-4172

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Sports & Imports

2001 DODGE Ram 3/4 ton PU V8. 132m km, runs well, some dents. Spray on box liner, towing package. $3500 obo. 604 290-5314

9160

SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

9150 Cash for junk cars! $100 to $1000 Ask about our $500 Credit!

Window Cleaning

604-274-0285

RUBBISH REMOVAL

9155

THE SCRAPPER 1998 DODGE Neon, $2950, 110 k,AC, PS, PB, auto trans.Remote Start, Good Tires. 604-802-2344

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE 1991 BUICK Roadmaster, exc cond, lots of new parts, Aircared, $4300 obo. 604-250-1178

Tree Services

Over 15 yrs experience All types of Rooﬁng Reasonable Rates WCB Insured

vancourier.com

Domestic

Tiling

8315

8335

★ASK DISCOUNT RUBBISH★ Best Prices, Yard, House/Const, Demo. 7 days 604-727-6153

Showroom: 1230 West 75th Ave.

8309

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

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ADVANTAGE BUILDING MAINTENANCE

ROOFING/ RE-ROOFING Leak Repairs & Chimney Repairs

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

8300

Roofing

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

Roof Leaking?

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C Davis Contracting- Renos & Repair, Decks, additions, kitchen bath. Ins. Licensed. Local Co. Chris 778-549-6186

604-731-2443

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005

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9145 • • • •

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9125

Paving/Seal Coating

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4 ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men $45 hr honest 26 yrs est 506-7576. AMIGO'S MOVING. Delivery. Storage. No Job too Small or Big. Clean up, Garage, Basement. Call 604-782-9511

POINT GREY ROOFING

604-379-2641

8205

604-588-0833

Roofing

FERREIRA HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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8250

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

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

8200

8250

Roofing

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

Quick & Reliable Movers from$48 per hour

20% OFF All Moving

8250

Roofing

EW31

1998 SUBARU forrester, auto, roof racks, tow bar, 310 k, 1st owner $4500 604-984-7286

Services & Repairs

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

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9173 9515

2006 BMW 325i sports pkg, auto, blk, loaded, 90 k, immac, dealer serviced $17,950 604-220-6796

Vans

NISSAN QUEST XE 1993, good running, new parts, air care. Price $1100. Call 778 773-0474

Boats

WANTED. Aluminum Boat, 10, 12 or 14ft, with or without motor or trailer. 604-319-5720

2003 VOLVO V70, AWD, premium package, 100 K, full service records, $13,500 604-924-2038

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Your Original

Natural Raised B

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Flank Steak

Natural Raised Beef

Certified Organic California

Bottom Sirloin

Chard & Collards

9 9 $

Food Store

(Red & Green)

Steaks

$ 53

1 We carry a Huge Selection of Organic Products Pork Picnic Roast Boneless

29 /lb. $5.05kg.

100g.

Canadian Beef

Lean

Bone-In • Family Pack

Tenderloin Steaks

Top Sirloin Steak

Ground Buffalo

Chicken Thighs

99 /lb. $6.59kg.

Certified Organic California

Cilantro

/lb. $19.99kg.

Certified Organic

B.C. Gala Apples

$ 19 $ 98

Australian

Bartlett

Pears

/lb. $9.99kg.

Canadian Beef

From the Deli

Honey Ham

bunch

Non-Medicated

$ 69

/lb. $13.21kg.

bunch

Granola King

Gourmet Granola

2 Flavours

3lb. bag

Eden

Organic Beans

Assorted Varieties

$ 48 $ 99 $ 99 /lb. $3.26kg.

750g. bag

398ml. tin

99 /lb. $6.59kg.

B.C.

Green Beans

$ 48

Lundberg

Gluten Free Pantry

each

Wild Rice Blend

Gluten Free

Baking Mixes Assorted Varieties Gluten & Wheat Free

454g. bag

100% Juice Assorted Flavours

425-624g. box

Certified Organic

8 Grain Flake Cereal

$ 59 $ BAKING SUPPLIES

+ Dep. & Eco fee 960ml.

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$ 89 $399 Oasis

BULK FOOD &

/lb. $12.99kg.

Imported

Long English

Cucumbers

www.famousfoods.ca

49 1kg.

2 0 1 1