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Body found in North Van Kirkstone lot yields grisly ﬁnd to passerby

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THE body found in a quiet North Vancouver neighbourhood this week belonged to an unidentiﬁed Caucasian woman in her 40s, according to homicide investigators working on the case.

A resident walking past an empty lot in the 2300-block of Kirkstone Road made the grisly discovery at about 1 p.m. Wednesday. The corpse was wrapped in plastic, according to other media. The resident called North Vancouver RCMP, who cordoned off the road and, on determining that foul play had likely been involved, called in the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Forensic and canine units probed the area for clues throughout Wednesday afternoon and into the night, while other ofﬁcers canvassed neighbours. An autopsy performed Thursday revealed the woman’s gender, which could not initially be determined from the remains. Investigators say she was about ﬁve feet two inches tall, 100 pounds with brown hair. Police are reviewing missing persons reports in an effort to determine her identity. Contrary to some media reports, the body had not been dismembered and was not badly decomposed, according to police. It’s not clear how long it had been there, they said.

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NORTH Vancouver RCMP and homicide investigators search a vacant lot on Kirkstone Road in North Vancouver for evidence Wednesday evening after the discovery of a body earlier in the afternoon.

DNV population to grow 20,000 in 20 years Benjamin Alldritt

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STEERING growth into two town centres and a half-dozen village centres would help put the District of North Vancouver on solid ﬁnancial ground, planners told councillors during a workshop meeting last week. The district’s draft OCP works on the assumption that over the coming two decades the district will become home to an additional 20,000 people, a growth rate of about one per cent. The “network of centres” concept plans on concentrating growth in Lynn Valley

and Lower Lynn, and to a lesser extent in six village centres: Lower Capilano-Marine, Edgemont, Queensdale, Maplewood, Parkgate and Deep Cove. The town centres would see a rise in density through the addition of mixed residential and commercial developments with ﬂoor areas up to 3.5 times the lot size. The villages would see a ring of duplexes and townhouses around their retail core. In all, the plan calls for 80 to 90 per cent of all new dwellings to be built within the centres. The plan also notes that the district has shed 1,000 jobs over the past 15 years, while the Metro Vancouver region as a whole has added 150,000 jobs over the same period. See No page 3

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WV not keen on cell tower location Tessa Holloway

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DISTRICT of West Vancouver council is asking Rogers to consult the public and look at alternatives before going ahead with a proposed cell tower at the intersection of Taylor Way and Highway 1.

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KIRSTI Jamison (left), Laura Kirchner, Sophia Del Giglio and Kiona Graham rehearse for the RNB Dance presentation Dance In Motion. The show will be performed at North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre on Saturday, Feb 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $19 for adults and seniors and $11 for children. Call 604-984-4484 or go to www.centennialtheatre.com for more information.

Pharmacy robber gets 2 years

Drug addict threatened to shoot pharmacists Jane Seyd

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A drug addict who was hooked on what was described as a “horrendous” amount of OxyContin has been sent to jail for two years after pleading guilty to robbing seven pharmacies.

Ryan Molley, 31, of North Vancouver, was sentenced Jan. 25 by Judge Jane Auxier of the North Vancouver provincial court. Molley told the pharmacists that he would shoot them if they didn’t hand over supplies of the highly addictive prescription pain killer. Four of the robberies were of pharmacies in North Vancouver, while three were in Langley. All of them happened between June and August, 2010. In all of the robberies, Molley approached the pharmacist on duty wearing a hoodie and sunglasses, demanded the OxyContin and said he had a gun and would shoot if his demands weren’t met. He also warned his victims not to press any panic buttons or

call for help until 10 minutes after he left the store, warning one woman he would “come back and hurt you,” if she did. In one case, Molley walked up to the pharmacist in the Marine Drive Save On Foods in North Vancouver just before 8 p.m. on June 8 and told her “she had 25 seconds to get the bottles” or he would kill her, said Crown counsel Monte Ruttan in court. The woman handed over 18 bottles of pills, while Molley warned if she called anyone “he would have someone come, hunt her down and shoot her,” said Ruttan. In another case, Molley approached the pharmacist in a Deep Cove pharmacy just before noon on Aug. 10 and told him he needed to speak with the man privately. As the pharmacist led Molley to one of the private counselling rooms, Molley opened the pocket of his hoodie and revealed what appeared to be a gun, demanding the man hand over all his OxyContin or get shot. After leaving the pharmacy, Molley got into a car that drove away. Police linked Molley to the robberies after a witness outside of one of the Langley pharmacies noted the licence plate of the getaway car, which turned out to belong to Molley’s girlfriend at the time. Eventually they tracked Molley with cellphone records. They showed Molley’s phone responding to cell towers in the same area as the robberies at the time of the heists.

Molley was arrested Dec. 14 and confessed to six of the robberies, said Ruttan. The pharmacists targeted by Molley submitted victim impact statements detailing how the robberies had left them terriﬁed, suffering panic attacks, insomnia and considering changing careers. Some of the pharmacies also stopped carrying OxyContin, which resulted in a loss of business. Molley told police after he was arrested “I would never have hurt anybody”, saying he only threatened the pharmacists to scare them into handing over the drugs. “I was just trying to get what I needed,” he said. “I’m really sorry. I wish I never did it.” David Walsoff, Molley’s defence lawyer, said Molley was heavily addicted to OxyContin at the time and was using such “horrendous quantities” of the drug, it’s surprising he even survived. Walsoff said Molley’s drug problems escalated “out of control” after a workplace accident. He said Molley has quit the drugs cold turkey since he’s been in custody. In addition to the jail term, Auxier placed Molley on probation for three years, ordering him to get counselling, including attending residential drug treatment programs if needed. She also banned him from owning ﬁrearms for 10 years.

The cell tower is planned for the space between the westbound Taylor Way offramp and the highway, close to the intersection with Taylor Way. Council voted Jan. 24 to ask Rogers for a statement of intent for future cell towers in the municipality, to provide a visual impact analysis for the site and to give council an idea of just what the proposed 100-metre cell tower would look like. As well, Rogers has agreed to hold a public meeting on the tower and extend public consultation until Feb. 21. SeveralcouncillorstoldRogers Communications representative Gary Reeve, director of network implementation for Western Canada, that they felt the tower should be located elsewhere. “I have to say of all the offending places you could pick, you couldn’t have done a better job. It’s unreal,” said Coun. Michael Evison. Coun. Shannon Walker had similar concerns. “I kind of struggle as to why it has to be there. It’s an inappropriate place at the entrance to our community to have a big pole at the front of our highway,” she said. Mary Louise Phinny Tindle, an area resident and president of the British Properties Area Homeowners Association, said she only heard of the tower because Coun. Bill Soprovich phoned her two days before the meeting, and that most residents were completely unaware of the proposed tower. While Rogers mailed out letters informing residents of the tower, those are only required to go to homes within 90 metres, or about three-times the height of the planned 29.5-metre structure, and so many residents missed out, said Tindle. “We are strongly opposed to a tower of any height at this location, which is a gateway to our beautiful community, and opposed to any decision on this tower without a public hearing,” she said, labelling the tower as an eyesore. She asked Rogers to ﬁnd an alternate location where it would ﬁt more with the landscape. Gary Reeve, director of network implementation for Western Canada at Rogers Communications, said that’s more easily said than done. Their See Cell page 9

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February 4, 2011

District Dialogue Public Engagement on the Official Community Plan Draft One – Summarizing Public Feedback Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the first draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP)! Over 3,700 participants have provided input into the development of the OCP – an outstanding level of engagement! We are now in the process of compiling and summarizing the feedback we received to help guide revisions to the draft OCP. All the feedback we received will be summarized in a report that will be available soon.

Coming to a coffee shop near you! Due to their overwhelming popularity, the OCP Coffee shop info sessions will continue into mid-February. To view the schedule visit www.identity.dnv.org.

2011-2015 Budget Please see our ad in Sunday’s North Shore News for information on the upcoming budget process, set to start Monday, February 14. To find out more email us at budget@dnv.org or call 604-990-2302.

The schedule of regular Council meetings, as well as agendas for upcoming meetings and minutes of past meetings, is available online at www.dnv.org. The Council agenda is also available for viewing at all District libraries. All regular Council meetings are open to the public and held in the Council Chamber at District Hall, 355 W. Queens Rd., and start at 7:00 p.m.

We are also continuing to meet with stakeholders, such as community associations, to gain their feedback. A meeting with community association members in the Seymour and eastern area of the District is taking place February 9th (please email or phone the contact below for further details). And due to their overwhelming popularity, we are also extending our OCP coffee sessions into mid February. Please check our website www.identity.dnv.org for an updated schedule. Guided by this feedback, a revised draft OCP will be prepared and released in early March 2011 for further consultation. Stay tuned for upcoming events regarding Draft Two of the OCP. For more information on the Official Community Planning process please visit our website at www.identity.dnv.org, or if you have questions or comments, please email us at: identity@dnv.org or phone: 604-9902421.

Celebrate the start of Heritage Week at the Mollie Nye House with a delicious Cream Tea on Saturday, February 19 at 2:30p.m. There will be a display of Mollie’s paintings, quilts, photos and other personal memorabilia, musical entertainment and a chance to learn more about this historical treasure in the heart of Lynn Valley. Tickets are $7 and are available at the Mollie Nye House (940 Lynn Valley Rd.). For more info please call Gillian at 604-987-5820 or visit www.mollienye.com.

Watch your speed! Drivers travelling southbound on Capilano Road will notice a new speed reader board installed just south of 21st Street. The District has partnered with ICBC to install this high tech speed reader to help reduce excessive speeding by increasing driver awareness of the posted 50km/hr speed limit. This highly visible speed reader board will flash actual speeds at passing motorists and remind them to slow down in they are travelling too fast.

District seeks public input The District is holding three public meetings to provide info and receive public input on proposed Natural Hazard Development Permit Areas. For information on the proposed Natural Hazard Development Permit Areas please attend one of the following public meetings: 4 .7>/ +91 0B#F"BJ7 2<AAH=IJ@ 27=J#71 8B#@ EH=J7# EBDD1 ()6*9 5B=$$ 2J/' 4 .7>/ +61 ;@== ?BDD7@ ;I>#B#@1 2<AAH=IJ@ G<<A1 (+*33 ;@== ?BDD7@ G:/' 4 .7>/ *)1 ,#<H!7 C==1 5B=%H7J-877JI=" G<<A1 (+6)) 2B&IDB=< G:/' Meetings will be held from 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m., with an overview presentation at 7:30p.m. For more information on the Natural Hazard Development Permit Area visit www.dnv.org.

Friends of the Library book sale

Congratulations to the Lynn Valley Community Association! It received the Award of Honour from DNV Council for its work organizing the successful 2010 “Valleyfest” celebration.

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Come one, come all to this amazing book sale at Lynn Valley Main Library, hosted by the Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library. You’ll ﬁnd a huge variety of books and audio visual materials at prices ranging from 50 cents to $2! And on Sunday, everything is half price! The sale is February 25 27, at Lynn Valley Main Library (1277 Lynn Valley Rd.), in the Community Meeting Room. For more details please visit www.nvdpl.ca.

The Arts Office has a new home! The Arts Office can be found in its new office on the 3rd floor of the Lynn Valley Library. Their new address is: Suite 315 – 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A2. For more info on the Arts Office visit their website at www.artsoffice.ca.

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The speed reader on Capilano Road alerts drivers to their speed and reminds them to slow down when they’re travelling too fast.

Shelter in need of donations The District’s Animal Welfare Shelter is looking for donations. In particular they are looking for high-quality cat food, as well as cat toys, scratching posts, etc. Please contact the Shelter at 604-9903711 or email paws@dnv.org if you have any questions. Donations are most gratefully appreciated.

Friday, February 4, 2011 - North Shore News - A5

No growth = higher taxes

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Getting to grips

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LIBERAL leadership hopeful Christy Clark visited the North Shore Tuesday night, ﬁrst visiting West Vancouver and then speaking and answering questions at Parkgate Community Centre in North Vancouver.

“If the district continues to lose jobs,” reads the draft, “this burden will increasingly be borne by the residential sector. The ﬁnancial implications of continuing on the current path of minimal growth and a spreadout land-use pattern may be costly.” “Having a no-growth policy,” said Coun. Robin Hicks, “is going to lead to increased taxation over the whole district. . . . We have to do something. We can’t just stand still.” Brian Bydwell, director of planning, bylaws and permits, said funnelling population growth into the centres would mean tax revenue would rise faster than the district’s operating costs, even without rate hikes or any growth in the industrial sector. He projected an operating surplus reaching $3.5 million by 2030. What’s more, he said, the plan would help further larger district goals such as improved TransLink service, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and the preservation of single-family home neighbourhoods.

“Looks like we are in a $2million operating deficit right now,” observed Coun. Roger Bassam. “How bad does that deficit get if we just grow naturally; not to try to do any social engineering programs, just allow infill and respond to market demands?” “We looked at distributed growth,” Bydwell said. “Putting aside the other benefits of the concentrated communities, distributed growth doesn’t give us the (development cost charges) or the (community amenity contributions). In that model, the revenue side looks a lot worse.” Development cost charges and community amenity

contributions are levied against developers building projects that add to a site’s density and are used to pay for roads, parks and other infrastructure. Not all members of council were immediately convinced. Coun. Alan Nixon said the district needs to take a hard look at the services it delivers — which is an ongoing staff project — lest taxpayers be faced with “an inexorable increase in costs.” On the planning side, Nixon said he was interested in exploring a single large centre. “It’s all well and good to have a network of centres,” he See Nixon page 9

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ANADA can learn something from Tahrir Square. Over the past few weeks, in capitals across the Arab world, ordinary citizens have descended on the streets by the thousands to voice their outrage at oppressive regimes. In the face of such an overwhelming act of deﬁance, entrenched autocrats have felt their grip on power slip away. Some have been forced out; others have made signiﬁcant concessions. The unfolding rebellion has exposed to Western eyes a fact that should have been obvious all along: That even under the most seemingly unshakable regimes, the public has the will and the power to bring about political change. Compare the gains made through demonstrations in Tunisia, Jordan, Yemen and Egypt to those won

through violence and vast expense in Afghanistan. After 10 years, Canada and its allies are still attempting to reform a corrupt government and despised security forces in a country that remains near the bottom of the UN’s Human Development Index. While there is no guarantee the leaders who replace the teetering dictators in Egypt and elsewhere will bring about true democracy or quickly raise their nation’s standard of living, there is little question they will be forced by fear of their own citizens to take steps in that direction. That change has come at little cost in terms of blood and treasure. Canada cannot impose its will on other countries by force. Even in the most oppressive of states, change must come from within.

RRSP fortune cookie advises: Be lucky

ONCE again it’s registered retirement savings plan season. Anything I can help you with?

Probably not. Ditto if you are very, very old and your RRSP has been magically transformed into a registered retirement income fund (RRIF), your payout reward for all those sacrificial years of thrift while others sunned their pelts in Hawaii every Christmas, or bought Whistler condos. I can only advise that you made the prudent choice. Or not. See? If you are as keen a thinker as I believe you are, and have been around the investment block for quite some time, you will have already detected that I’m about as reliable a financial soothsayer as your average broker, adviser, economist and media pundit. None of the above being too far above ignorance when it comes to saying their sooth — predicting the past being infinitely easier than predicting the future.

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Trevor Lautens Example, remember the Great Collapse of 2008-2009? Worst dive since the 1930s? That collapse was predicted by 248 per cent of such “experts.” Yeah, right. You see fairies at the bottom of your garden too. Take gold. Or leave it. CKNW Money Talks host Michael Campbell modestly reminds listeners that he urged them to buy gold years ago. I once walked a ﬁnancial prophet to the elevator and his last words as the doors closed were “Buy gold!” (I didn’t.) Which was then being unleashed from its government-mandated $35

an ounce. But that was then. Now? The “gold bugs” of yore have metastasized, though gold has stumbled recently after months of feverish run-up to north of $1,300. Also hot: commodities, the raw materials that lifted the loonie to parity with the U.S. dollar. How can you lose, especially when your cash account pays less than official (humbug) inflation? Now harken to Stephen Jarislowsky, one of the gnarly oracles of investment, age 85, writing in the Globe and Mail Report on Business magazine: “I think commodity stocks are in a bubble.” Biggest bubble? “Gold, obviously. I don’t know if you can call gold a commodity, because it isn’t. It’s nothing. . . . It really is not a proxy for money. I dare anyone to go into a grocery store with an ounce of gold in his hot little fist.” Hmmm. Better sell Aunt Nellie’s gold candelabra while you can. But in the same magazine, investment managers Kim Shannon and Norman

Lamarche tout oil and gas — big Canadian commodities — and energy. Rohit Sehgal adds potash, uranium and gold. Eric Sprott likes all of the above, plus silver. Eric Bushell likes beaten-up U.S. manufacturers. Irwin Michael recommends dividend-paying stocks. Vancouver’s own Chris Tidd and members of the Odlum Brown team have long been big on energy companies TransCanada and TransAlta, but in their carefully reasoned annual RRSP guide also recommend U.S. giants Proctor & Gamble, Colgate Palmolive, Kraft, 3M and Microsoft, and our CNR and Barrick Gold. A broad range. Who to believe? Did anyone predict on the eve of the 2008 collapse that blue chip Bank of Nova Scotia, now around $56, would fall to $24? Stephanie Phillips, research manager of a UBS fund, spoke truth: “There is no precise methodology” in the fund’s picks. A shrewd investor once advised that the time to buy stock is when there’s blood

in the streets. Didn’t work in 1917, though. As for the vaunted U.S. government regulators, watchdogs and rating agencies, they proved their utter incompetence and blindness, while the market heated to the explosion point. Splendid quote recently recalled: William McChesney Martin, Jr., longest-serving head of the U.S. Federal Reserve during a great stretch of expansion, drily said that the time to take away the punch bowl is when the party is just getting going. Keep it in mind for our times. The crisis of a couple of years ago — Sprott believes in September 2008 the ﬁnancial system was “within hours of collapsing” — spooked smaller investors, many of them still spooked. Perfectly timed as a cautionary tale for the RRSP season, Maclean’s weighs in with a story over the headline The Stock Market Is for Suckers. So, faced with a mass of competing and conﬂicting advice, what’s a body to do?

My best advice: If you can’t be smart, be lucky. Oh yes, and the statutory declaration: I hold some of the stocks mentioned above. Do I see a buyer in the crowd for my shares of Hollinger Inc., purchased at $10,490.76 and current value $0.00? ••• It’s unfair to other worthy persons but it’s irresistible for news people to celebrate the lives of their old workmates. Evan Evans-Atkinson was an incredibly ﬁt, tall and handsome chap who guided many young reporters through the snares and delusions of newspaperdom. A skilled sailor, he and his beautiful wife Mary and their corgi dog circumnavigated the globe, a feat that makes me tremble with vicarious seasickness. He became a close aide to another handsome devil, Garde B. Gardom, a top and bipartisanly popular Bill Bennett cabinet minister and later B.C. agent-general in London.

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Friday, February 4, 2011 - North Shore News - A7

CEOs don’t win elections

FOR the most part, the candidates for the leadership of our two political parties like to boast they are all about reaching out to disaffected voters and widening their party’s base of support.

In the B.C. Liberal camp, that seems to be a common theme among candidates such as Christy Clark, George Abbott and Mike de Jong. But one candidate in particular seems to be taking the opposite approach. Kevin Falcon, in his quest to win the B.C. Liberal leadership, appears interested primarily in demonstrating that he views the business community as pretty well the only constituency worth wooing. Almost every day, Falcon’s camp issues a news release boasting of the latest CEO or business leader endorsing his candidacy. This week, his campaign took out a full-page ad in the Vancouver Sun (at the very least, a sign that his campaign is well-funded) that listed more than 100 business owners or CEOs who support his candidacy. This was followed up by the announcement that David Emerson, the highly-respected former federal cabinet minister and forestry executive, was also backing Falcon. And I’m sure

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there will be plenty more such announcements in the weeks leading up to the Feb. 26 vote. While garnering such support is impressive and advantageous in a leadership race, it does raise some interesting questions that may arise if Falcon were to actually become premier. Given that supporting business interests seem to a top priority for him, would a Falcon-led government therefore give short shrift to other issues, such as the environment, social services or aboriginal relations? It’s no secret that Falcon is fairly right-wing, although I think the time he’s spent at the cabinet table has modiﬁed some of his views over the years. But he seems to think that if the business community is happy (i.e. proﬁtable), then everything else will work itself out.

But of course, not everyone has that kind of faith in no-holds-barred capitalism. We still have a welfare state, and environmental values rank high in this province. Simply embracing the business community as a top priority may not cut it with a lot of voters. Another potential problem for Falcon is that he has provided a lot of ammunition to critics who will examine the relationship between government and his supporters. You can be sure the NDP has clipped and saved that full-page ad. For example, a number of pharmaceutical companies are backing his candidacy. If his government were to make any changes to drug policies that end up benefitting those companies, how long do you think it will take for the NDP to cry foul and allege a conflictof-interest? He also has the support of optometrists and transportation companies. Again, any changes to government policy that affect those operations will be framed against whatever contributions those companies gave to his campaign. There is also the issue of government contracts and grants. If any of them go to any of his business supporters, he may be inviting the kind of scrutiny that can dog his time in office.

What is somewhat surprising about all this is that Falcon, of all the candidates, does not have to establish his credentials as a business-friendly politician. His reputation on that front is already well known. Instead, I would have thought Falcon would have wanted to soften and broaden his image to appeal to a wider base of voters. Of course, he may think that’s not necessary during the leadership campaign. To be fair, the membership of the B.C. Liberal party — who are the ones choosing the leader — are certainly pro-business in their outlook, so coming across as the most business-friendly candidate will not be a disadvantage in that community. But whoever wins the leadership race will immediately have to govern for all British Columbians — not just party members. And the winner will eventually have to face the electorate in an election. If Falcon does indeed prove victorious on Feb. 26, he will soon discover that support from the business community can only take him so far. In a general election, the winner will need the support of a lot more people than simply CEOs. KBaldrey@globaltv.com

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Dog ‘cull’ was despicable

Dear Editor: As a perpetual dog owner and lover, I’m proud that our Cleo, part mastiff and part Labrador retriever, is a rescue dog that would have been killed by her owner had we not taken her into our family. Cleo has visited patients in hospital, watched innumerable soccer games and is a welcome member of my kids’ school community. The “culling” of dogs in Whistler was a despicable act and I hope the perpetrators will be investigated by the RCMP. What a shame the Whistler dogs did not get “rescued,” too. Canadians are shocked by the “culling” report. MPs in the House rose this week to express our indignation.

Our federal government supports the ﬁght against animal cruelty. We need to send the message that animal cruelty is unacceptable in Canadian society. That is why our government helped pass Bill S-203 into law during the last parliament, a bill that increased the maximum penalty to ﬁve years for acts of animal cruelty. Our government believes that Bill S-203 delivered an added measure of protection for all animals. We remain open to future initiatives to combat animal cruelty. Meanwhile, most readers will join me in regret that the Whistler dogs who perished in the “cull” may have missed their calling. John Weston, MP West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Foundation’s overhead topped donations

Dear Editor: Regarding Library Foundation Numbers in the Black, North Shore News, Jan. 26: You write “Allegations to the contrary, donations to the West Vancouver Library Foundation did cover their expenses in 2009. . . .” Yet in paragraph eight “the foundation raised about $126,000 in direct donations” and then in para nine “Expenses . . . $134,000.” What part of my statement donations were less than expenses is unclear? One can slice and dice the numbers in different ways (leave out investment expenses to make overhead look less, include coffee sales to make revenue look better), but there is no escaping the simple fact (proven by both the Canada Revenue Agency ﬁgures and the foundation’s own audited ﬁnancial report): total overhead was more than total donations. And while 2009 was undoubtedly a tough year, if one looks at the

other 15 library foundations in Canada in 2009, 14 of them managed to raise more in donations than they spent on total overhead (even including investment expenses). It was a surprise and a disappointment to find the West Vancouver Library Foundation at the bottom. Unfortunately, there are also a number of false and misleading statements by the library board chairwoman in the article. I have posted the correct information on the North Shore News website (http://v.gd/wvmlf). Finally, let me reiterate: The issue isn’t the questionable fiscal management at the library and foundation — these were just a couple of examples in my budget presentations to West Vancouver council. The real issue is the unsustainable growth in the district’s operating budget and lack of transparency in the hall’s spending. That is what residents ought to be upset about and demanding council fix. George Pajari West Vancouver

Cell towers need line of sight to work From page 3

second choice for a location was within “hundreds of metres” of the proposed site, and anywhere that’s heavily forested or obstructed wouldn’t work for cell technology, meaning the tower has to be in an open area. “This is a line-of-sight technology and it’s impacted dramatically by leaves,” he said after suggestions they move it to a nearby forested area. “By putting it within a forested area we have to be above the trees, so we have to be a much higher elevation.” He said that while service in the area is good right now, the

current towers are at capacity. The only way to increase capacity on the system with a limited number of frequencies available is to split each “cell,” which is the area covered by a single tower, so that more towers share the load. A report will come back to West Vancouver council following the public hearing, but at the time of the meeting no date had been scheduled.

Free choice has its limits

Dear Editor: In reference to Benjamin Alldritt’s column of Sunday, Jan. 30, Uniﬁed Bylaw Goes Up in Smoke, in which he favours the smokers freedom to make bad choices, I think he misses the point: A freedom to make bad choices ends where it negatively impacts others. Corrie Kost North Vancouver

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The suspect walked into the store at Lonsdale Avenue and East Third Street at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, ordered a sandwich, then pulled a knife and demanded the clerk hand over money from the till, according to investigators. The frightened employee allegedly gave him an undisclosed sum of cash and the man fled. North Vancouver RCMP flooded the area a few minutes later, scouring the neighbourhood by car and on foot. Two officers soon spotted a man matching the robber’s description preparing to board the SeaBus. They told him he was under arrest, and after a short struggle took him into custody. “We’re thankful nobody was hurt,” said Cpl. Peter DeVries, a spokesman for the North Vancouver detachment, in a release. “The restaurant employee did the right thing by complying with the robber’s demands.” Jason Loewen, 32, of no fixed address, has been charged with robbery. He’s due to appear in North Vancouver provincial court Feb. 9. — James Weldon

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INQUIRING REPORTER THIS week, news broke that staff at a Whistler company, Outdoor Adventures Whistler, had shot to death 100 sled dogs out of a pack of 300 and buried them in a mass grave after business dropped following the Olympics last April. The allegations that dogs were shot in front of other terriﬁed dogs have struck a nerve among the public. Do animals elicit more sympathy from the public than human deaths reported in the media? Find us on Facebook and tell us what you think or add your comment to Inquiring Reporter at www.nsnews.com. — Tessa Holloway

Cam Rourke North Vancouver I think to a degree. People can get pretty attached to animals. I know I had one of my dogs die and that hit pretty hard. It’s right up there with someone dying.

Are people more sickened by animals deaths than human deaths?

Katie Razaui North Vancouver I think it does touch people’s hearts a little bit more. It seems wrong, but . . . they seem innocent more than humans are, maybe.

Michael Kelly North Vancouver Yes, but at the same time I think we’ve become desensitized to death in general — that’s just our culture.

Melanie McAlduff North Vancouver Well, if it was multiple human deaths it would be a different story, but I don’t even know.. . . with human deaths they don’t seem as sickened.

Garth Wright North Vancouver People like dogs and animals because they’re easier to empathize with, but I don’t know why that is. There are people on the streets who can’t get enough to eat.

RCMP: Don’t be driven to distraction

NORTH Vancouver drivers might want to keep their eyes on the road this month as the RCMP plan to be watching them.

The North Vancouver RCMP will be stepping up enforcement of drivers distracted by electronic devices such as cellphones throughout the month of February and handing out ﬁnes of $167 and three demerit points for anyone caught without a hands-free device.

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“Extensive studies have shown that drivers using a cellphone ignore about 50 per cent of what’s going on around them,” said RCMP spokesman Cpl. Peter DeVries. “How would you feel if your children were crossing the street and happened to comprise a portion of the 50 per cent that a distracted driver has missed?” In 2010, 32 per cent of collision fatalities in RCMP jurisdictions were caused by distracted or inattentive drivers, and the RCMP estimates that distraction causes 80 per cent of all collisions nationwide. — Tessa Holloway

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The company of Chuck Davis was uplifting

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All the sages agree: No one has greater love for his fellow man than this — a friend who helps you move. That was Evan and, no less, Mary, when my wife and I moved to West Vancouver on a dreadful December day in 1984. The undersigned owed him beyond measure. Chuck Davis, a gentle, smiling shambler of a man, was known so much for his hugely popular Vancouver Book that it overshadowed what a charming CBC Radio host he was. No one ever left Chuck’s company without feeling better for it, and with a more favourable view of the human being. Yet, as he related one day over our kitchen table, Chuck had had a terrible childhood, a tribute to the courage to clamber victoriously over obstacles. His unﬁnished tome, The History of Metropolitan Vancouver, is scheduled to be completed by Charles (Jock) Campbell the younger. His father, long-time West Vancouver resident Charles Campbell, was a savvy critic of Canada’s immigration policies and appeals procedures, and accurate prophet of some of its present ills. Martha Robinson, who died in December, would have been excellently cast as everyone’s slightly eccentric

aunt. She was a dear. She went back to the days when newspaperwomen were a minority shaped by the hard-drinking, wenching, masculine newsroom culture that produced, dare I say, more fabulously interesting females than most of the grimly emancipated women who followed them. Martha’s lifted eyebrow and sardonic wit held their own with any mere male. We must have mildly surprised staid West Vancouverites when I spied her on our streets or in the Vancity lineup and seized her passionately, bellowing almost in tune: “Martha — rambling rose of the wildwood!” Oh death in life, the days that are

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••• Was it or wasn’t it? Last Saturday — a week after a big Vancouver Sun splash on its native Indian art show, Entwined Histories — the North Vancouver Museum was closed. Or so disappointed visitors, one from Tsawwassen, were told at the adjoining North Vancouver Archives. This is an important collection, though not on the scale of the great Arts of the Raven show in the mid-1960s at the Vancouver Art Gallery — one of the three most memorable in this observer’s experience. (Write for details.) However, next day another source in the Presentation

House building insisted it had indeed been open. A mystery. ••• But mysteries no longer: After due deliberation West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan announced that he’s backing George Abbott for Liberal leader. North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto is also plumping for Abbott. She marshalled sturdy, sensible reasons for her choice, but added a charming personal one: “George understands the significant economic and social benefit of the freshwater sport fishing sector in British Columbia. As a fellow angler, I believe that it is critical that

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we recognize the jobs and economic growth associated with this industry, and the need to protect this precious resource for future generations. “I guess it comes down to who I would want to spend a beautiful B.C. day trading ﬁsh stories with — it’s George.” ••• Vomit-maker I, the dog slaughter. Vomit-maker II, let the cover-up begin. It has. The spin, the assprotecting, the responsibilitydodging, the SPCA’s fuzzy role, above all the brandprotecting of Intrawest and Whistler/Blackcomb and the village’s businesses, of the legacy of the (already ﬁnancially tarnished) Winter

Olympics 2010, and of Beautiful British Columbia as a “world-class destination” and all that hype — are shifting into high gear. These constitute a tower of powerful interests too big to fail. Sure sign: Premier Gordon Campbell is launching a “task force” and an “inquiry,” a frequent euphemism for truth-suppression in the folds of legalities and the leisurely saunter of process. I predict nothing but mild punishment for anyone, if that, for an outrage that has ﬂooded media, including at least two radio stations inundated with the most public fury in their history. tlautens@telus.net

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

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West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce reception

Chamber president Gary Mussatto, Marian Snowball, director Rick Amantea and Ashley Morgan-Dann ﬂash their smiles.

Chamber vice-president Maggie Pappas, Ron Wood and Lynn Jest enjoy the festivities. District of West Vancouver mayor and council discussed a vision to mark the municipality’s 100th birthday at a reception hosted by the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Jan. 26 at Hollyburn Country Club. The community is set to mark the milestone in 2012 and the event was the ﬁrst major discussion of proposals to revitalize key areas and to enhance arts and culture and public amenities.

James Cheng, Joe Redmond and James Patillo celebrate the occasion.

District of West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones, Mike Courtenay and Don Vaughan team up for a photo.

West Vancouver board of education member Jane Kellett and chairwoman Mary-Ann Booth and West Vancouver Community Foundation’s Delaina Bell show their support.

Michael Mortensen and Geoff Croll attend.

West Vancouver Community Foundation’s Merla Beckerman and Colette Chilcott have a chat.

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YAAKOV Bellas and Harrison Ivaz alternate in the role of Jason in the musical Falsettos at this year’s Chutzpah! Festival.

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■ 11th Annual Chutzpah! Festival: The Lisa Nemetz International Showcase of Jewish Performing Arts, Feb. 10-27. For details visit chutzpahfestival.com.

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THE Chutzpah! Festival will make its North Shore debut next week with the British Columbia premiere of Visiting Mr. Green at Presentation House Theatre.

managing director Mary-Louise Albert, and will crown another year of growth for the Jewish performing arts festival, even as other festivals are forced to scale back. “It’s very exciting. The last few years the festival has been having more shows off site, so it’s been expanding and it’s important to have the right venue for the right show,” says Albert. The festival is based at the Norman Rothstein Theatre on 41st Avenue in Vancouver, but has recently been branching out, with performances such as Balkan Beat Box at the Commodore Ballroom downtown and the dance piece Conversations at the Scotiabank Dance Centre downtown. See Presentation page 19

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CALENDAR GALLERIES Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom. Basic Inquiry Gallery: 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. or by appointment at jennifermitton@telus.net. Women Painting Women: An exhibition featuring the work of four Vancouver artists runs until Feb. 18. B.C. Mills Museum at Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and outside gallery hours by appointment. Info: www. bellevuegallery.ca. New Exhibit: A group show featuring nine artists runs until March 31 Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www. bucklandsoutherst.com. Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com. Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Group Painting and Drawing Exhibition with different styles, media and sizes, until Feb. 14. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 5, 4-8 p.m. CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9886844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. The Campﬁres: Six artists will explore the utility and magic of a campﬁre with diverse works, Feb. 4-26. Artist talk: Saturday, Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m. Delany’s Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466. Forests and Oceans: Mary Touhey’s latest work will be on display until Feb. 28. District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd.,

North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents rock paintings by Michelle Vulama and acrylic paintings by Maureen Coles, until March 23. District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents an exhibition of Nicola Morgan’s paintings, until Feb. 23. Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266 or www.ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Small Stories: A mixed media exhibition with Joanne Frewer, Cathy Gibson, Gloria Shaw and Ruth Casselman, until Feb. 20. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m. Klee Wyck: 200 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca. First Fridays: Paintings by artists from the North Shore Artists’ Guild will be displayed on the ﬁrst Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www. lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder. North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info and registration: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016. As Dreamt, As Built — Maps and Plans of North Vancouver. An ongoing exhibit of documents that highlight the community’s See more page 15

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CALENDAR From page 14 development. Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www. presentationhousegall.com. Entwined Histories: An exhibition of Native arts and artifacts showcasing the collection of Maisie Hurley, a non-native activist, until Nov. 6. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9807182. Colours Released: Beatrice Watson’s acrylic on canvas paintings of local scenes and depictions of nature will be on display until Feb. 20. Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com. Reinvent: Annual disCOVEry juried exhibition that provides exposure to 25 emerging artists, until Feb. 6. Veils and Visions: Mixed media works by Sylvia Kavanaugh and Frank Zeidler, Feb. 8-March 6. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-

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THE action is great but The Mechanic does nothing to improve upon the 1972 Charles Bronson original.

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Julie Crawford called upon to kill people with robotic efficiency, with a dash of human ingenuity. Faking a drowning, or, say, a little selfpleasuring accidental hanging. “Pulling a trigger’s easy. In the best jobs no one even knows you’re coming,” says Statham as high-stakes hitman Arthur Bishop. At least this little creative outlet — choosing fun and fitting deaths for people — should please Arthur, but it doesn’t seem to raise his blood pressure. When he’s not killing people, it’s Arthur’s job to stare, and stare hard. He stares out into the bayou, he stares at boats, he stares at women. All these stares look the same, so it’s difficult to tell whether Arthur is horny or whether he wants to go fishing. But wait: is that a flicker of something when Arthur

is commissioned to kill his wheelchair-bound mentor Harry (Donald Sutherland)? Nope, guess not. He does feel sufficiently guilty to take in Harry’s good-for-nothing son Steve (Ben Foster, 3:10 To Yuma) and teach him the trade. Will Steve find out that his new big buddy shot daddy? Arthur’s brow is permanently furrowed, so we can’t tell whether or not he’s worried. Maybe he wants to go fishing again? The men take on a few commissions. We can’t have any complicated feelings about these murders, so the targets are all men and they are all pigs. There’s a Colombian drug lord who permits the beating of an innocent man; there’s an arms dealer whose crime is that he doesn’t discriminate (the same could be said of some governments); there’s a hypocritical religious guru who takes drugs, knocks up young girls and — oh yeah — he is really fat. Then there is Steve’s very first solo flight, on a hulking, gay rival hitman, who, we’re told, “likes young boys.” (If that’s the case, then the least Steve could’ve done is shaved to make us believe the guy would’ve taken the bait.) The result is a brutal, bloody mess. Now Arthur and Steve are gunning for the big boss See No page 17

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THEATRE

Trio taking their craft to the next level New company makes debut with Marion Bridge at Havana Theatre

■ Marion Bridge, presented by Theatre of Inﬁnity at Vancouver’s Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Dr., Feb. 4-19. Tickets: $15/$20 or two for $35, visit bizbooks.net. Info: www.marionbridgetheplay.com.

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FOR their inaugural work, the three founders of Theatre of Infinity have chosen to present Marion Bridge, a work depicting the complex relationship of three extremely different Cape Breton sisters. Terri Anne Taylor, Rebecca Husain and Jeanie Cloutier have also chosen to play the lead roles, bringing their own unique perspective to the show, which previews tonight and opens tomorrow at Vancouver’s Havana Theatre. Having met through their studies with acting coach Larry Moss, the women had always wanted to work together on a project. When Taylor (who got her start in the industry at an early age and whose film and television credits include Hot Rod, Supernatural and Aliens in America) came across Marion Bridge while searching for a monologue for an acting class, it was as if she’d hit the jackpot. Written by Daniel MacIvor and made into a 2002 film featuring Molly Parker and Ellen Page, it’s described as a witty tale of sisters brought together through loss who are forced to face the lives they’ve come to lead. It resonated strongly with her, coming from a family of three sisters herself. “That pulled me in and then he was able to write the female voices so distinctly and so clearly and each of them going through their own problems, just like in real life . . .,” says Taylor, a West Vancouver resident. “It’s just a beautiful journey See Theatre page 22

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THEATRE OF INFINITY founders Rebecca Husain, Jeanie Cloutier and Anne Taylor bring their ﬁrst production, Marion Bridge, to Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive Feb. 4-19.

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It’s an eclectic mix tied together by one thing, that all the performances highlight aspects of Jewish culture, with many of the international acts hailing from Israel. “It’s great to introduce that work to Vancouver because often people will have an idea of what’s typical of any culture, so it’s great to see the diversity that’s in Israel,” says Albert, who has travelled there seven times to scope out artists. Visiting Mr. Green hails from the United States, premiering at the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Massachusetts in 1996. Since then, it’s been one of the most-performed plays in the world, translated into 22 languages but never shown in B.C. until now. In the play, a young corporate executive named Ross Gardiner nearly hits an 86-year-old widower, Mr. Green, with his car and is forced by the judge to make weekly visits for six months. The play first presents itself as a comedy of two people who resent each other but are forced to interact, explains Neil Scott, the play’s director, but over time they open up their secrets and become close friends. In one of the most poignant scenes, Mr. Green eagerly awaits Ross by the door, having realized how insular he’s become since his wife died and how habitually he brushes aside human contact. It’s something we can all relate to, says Scott. “I think we all do (that), especially when we get really busy with our lives.” It’s scenes such as that which made Scott so excited to direct the play, even on first reading. “I was sitting on the bus when I finished reading it and my head just had to close the script and look out the window, because I was quite moved by the play,” he said. Across the bridge at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, another North Shore talent is focusing on making audiences stand up and sing. That’s what Grade 6 Gleneagles student

Harrison Ivaz loves to do, and he’ll get plenty of opportunities in Falsettos. The musical focuses on the turbulent family life of Marvin, who leaves his wife, Trina, for a man named Whizzer, but still wants to maintain a close-knit family including his son, Jason, played by Ivaz. “The music is very interesting and smart. It’s not the run of the mill music you would hear in other musicals,” says Ivaz, whose character has a vocabulary far more mature than his 12 years of age. “He’s really bright for his age (and) always uses the perfect word to describe what he’s feeling.” Ivaz said it’s been a fun though challenging play to learn because the character is quite different from himself. “It’s a situation that I can’t really relate to, so trying to get into the character and feeling what the character is feeling is probably the hardest part of it,” he says. Ivaz will be sharing the role with Yaakov Bellas, with Harrison performing on Feb. 12, 15 and 17 and Bellas in the rest of the performances. That’s also been a great experience, says Ivaz, who moved to West Vancouver from Chicago in 2008. Albert is full of pride as she goes through some of the line-up which includes a performance by Ravid Kahalani’s Yemen Blues who launch their North American tour at the festival Feb. 24. Part of the reason they were able to expand this year even as other festivals drew back is because of how lean their operation already was, she says. The festival never received any of the gaming revenue grants that were cut by the B.C. government, meaning they weren’t affected. At the same time, audiences keep pouring to the shows and the festival doesn’t shy away from taking risks with new performances, Albert says. “It really is a very lean machine. I’ve always operated on way less than what other organizations have.”

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

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IT’S Oscar season and pretty soon all eyes will be on the divas walking the red carpet, but three designers with North Shore connections are hoping their pieces will be spotted around Tinseltown long after the show is over.

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That’s because their creations have landed a place at the Red Carpet Style Lounge in honour of the Academy Awards to be held in Beverly Hills, Feb. 26. The swanky event, taking place in a ballroom at Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire, will feature goody bags filled with jewelry, clothing and other swag fit for Hollywood’s biggest stars. North Vancouver jewelry designer Tiffany Haziza, of Buddha and the Raven, is excited to be included in this year’s festivities. Seventy-five of her pearl lariat necklaces, crafted with Swarovski crystals and silver, will make their way down south in the coming weeks. Haziza got accepted into the show after a friend of hers, Sue Messent, owner of West Vancouver-based accessory line Tres Femme, backed out of doing it this year. Messent recommended Haziza to Secret Room Events, the company organizing the style lounge. “I was amazed and it was very humbling. There are dozens and dozens of artists that would love the opportunity and for somebody to find my website and deem my work exceptional was very humbling and it’s just a complete honour,” says Haziza. The designer, who describes her pieces as “authentically Canadian,” thinks she was selected partially because of the great quality she offers at a reasonable price, but more so because of the personal touch she adds to her work. “I meditate over my stones and put intention of creating a feeling of authenticity and peacefulness,” she says. That’s a vibe Haziza is hoping one of her idols — Oprah Winfrey — will pick up on if she snags a lariat.

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As thrilled as Haziza is to participate in the show, it does come with an $800 entrance fee, plus the cost of materials, time and shipping. But that’s already paid itself off, she says, noting she’s seen her website jump from 30 to 2,000 new visitors in a day and has been receiving orders from throughout the Lower Mainland and all over the world. Haziza’s costs are on the lower end of the scale. For those who want to experience the style lounge in person, there are three tiers of sponsorship available: silver, gold and platinum, which range in price from $3,000 to $15,000. Platinum sponsorship will buy you a large space in the

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Theatre company growing organically From page 18

for all three characters and then for the overall arc of the play itself.” Taylor is playing Agnes, an alcoholic whose uncensored mouth and unconcern for consequences took some getting

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is an important focus of the new theatre company. “Everyone in this production is stepping a little bit into the fear zone and challenging themselves, which really adds to the dynamic energy of the whole production,” says Taylor. That’s the case for both the actors and those behind the scenes, including accomplished actor Susan Hogan who’s making her directorial debut with the production. Taylor is extremely excited about the launch of Theatre of Infinity, something she’s dreamed of starting for some time. “2011 was kind of my go-to year for making it happen,” she says. “The way everything came together to actually support that and have it come into fruition was quite incredible.” She hopes it continues to provide opportunities for female actors, who, compared to men, have less great roles to choose from. As well, she hopes her own journey serves as an inspiration. Taylor took time away from the industry to raise four children and has recently returned, proof that it’s never too late to achieve or follow your dreams. “Don’t be afraid to take that first step, it’s just a step and then another step and another step and pretty soon you’re doing exactly what you love,” she says. Future plans for Theatre of Infinity, which will remain small and boutique-like, include presenting a work at the Vancouver International Fringe Festival (Sept. 8-18), fostering new playwrights, conducting staged readings and workshopping plays. “I want it to grow slowly and organically so that it comes into the type of theatre company it’s supposed to be,” says Taylor.

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CALENDAR From page 15 925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca. A World of Impressions: An exhibition of paintings influenced by impressionists and inspirational images and landscapes from around the world by Annie Bohni and Teresa de la Boursodiere, until Feb. 6. Learning to Paint: A solo show by 11 year old West Vancouver artist Jessica Beddis, Feb. 8-20. Artist’s reception: Sunday, Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m. Beddis has requested that all sales proceeds be donated to her favourite animal rights protection charity. Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. A Heart Affair: A one day event of 14 artists at work in their studios, Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The work NEWS photo Mike Wakefield includes both painters and sculptors. West Vancouver Museum: JOANNE Frewer displays one the tiny Shrines she has 680 17th St., West Vancouver. contributed to a group show (also featuring the work Museum hours: Tuesdayof Cathy Gibson, Gloria Shaw and Ruth Cassleman) Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on exhibit at West Vancouver’s Ferry Building Gallery Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca. until Feb. 20. The artists will be in attendance at the Time (Time Again): An gallery tomorrow afternoon from 2-3 p.m. exhibition of late works by North Shore Celtic Ensemble will merge classical Lionel Thomas and John Vanderpant, until Feb. and Celtic styles, Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: 26. $25/$20/$15. A Family Concert with Lowry Olafson: Two CONCERTS Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North hundred kids from seven North and West Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box Vancouver schools will perform songs they wrote office: 604-984-4484. Bending the Lines: Sinfonia Orchestra and the See more page 26

Small Stories

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AMERICAN Memphis Blues Barbeque House

CASUAL DINING $$

Award winning authentic Southern BBQ, slow cooked until succulent & delicious! Extensive wine & bourbon bar available. Live blues Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.Two big screen TV’s to catch all the games. Big portions, great value, family friendly atmosphere, takeout & catering available. Come in for some ‘Q!

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WiFi

71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

BAR & GRILL Hurricane Grill

Food and service that will blow you away.Tons of TVs for all your sports action. Steak & Prawn Thursday. Prime Rib Fridays. Weekend brunch. 999 Marine Drive, N. Van. 604-983-9444

BISTRO Cordon Bleu Bistro & Catering

$$$

250 East 1st Street, N. Van. 604-987-0789

$$$

French classic bistro with attitudefree dining. 224 West Esplanade N. Van. 604-924-4913

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

FinestYum-Yum Restaurant

Mom is the cook in the kitchen! Authentic Chinese fusion. Open for lunch & dinner, 6 days a week. Closed Wednesdays. Over 20 lunch specials to choose from. Open 11:30-9:30. Delivery starts at 4:30.

Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner. Sunday,Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny. Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. 604-987-3322

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An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. 604-998-4403

The Salmon House

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Serving spectacular views and ﬁne, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings.

$$$

A West Vancouver Favorite for 25 years. Daily specials.

1373 Marine Dr. (2nd ﬂr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

GREEK

Neighbourhood Noodles House

Now Open everyday @ noon for Lunch! Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland. Our two new highlytrained chefs are also serving up fresh gourmet Mediterraneaninspired specials. With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service, candlelit charm and daily food/drink specials, you will see why so many people call it their favourite restaurant.Free parking at rear of building.Call for delivery/take out tonight or come in for a relaxing Mediterranean experience.

Kypriaki Taverna

North Shore’s best variety & quality Chinese food.Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% off takeout.Free delivery min.$20.00 order within 3 kms.

EAT-IN/TAKE-OUT Fatburger

This iconic burger joint has paired up with B.C.’s own famous Breakfast Legend, Ricky’s All Day Grill to bring you the best of both worlds: hand-cut Home Style Onion Rings, hand-scooped real Ice Cream Shakes, and the juiciest burgers in town, made with 100% AAA Alberta beef as well as Ricky’s Famous Big Breakfasts, beautiful Bennies and All Day Breakfast selections.

1356 Marine Dr, N. Van. 604-985-7955

Voted Best Pub on the North Shore for a reason.Extensive menu boasting Pub,West Coast & Asian fare dishes plus great weekly & daily food features.20 plus beers on tap.Take-Out menu available. Close to public transportation,free parking,fully enclosed,heated, smoke-free veranda.Reserve your event or party today [8-30 ppl excluding Fridays].Follow us on Facebook & Twitter. 1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van 604.990.8880 www.blackbearpub.com

The Bridge Between Pub $ $

“Perfect room for private parties up to 200 ppl. Fundraisers, birthdays,anniversaries,retirement, or let us cater your party and clean up the mess!”All sporting events, including PPV on our ﬂat screens and big screens. Daily wings and beverage specials. Excellent seasonal menu, daily specials and brunch.

The Rusty Gull

Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view,free delivery. 1340 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-5262 www.handi-restaurant.com

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

Where one spicy sauce does not ﬁt all. Readers’ Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years! Open for Lunch & Dinner.

A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm.The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm. Great selection of import draft.All Canucks PPV games on the big screens. 175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

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86 Semisch Ave., N. Van. 604-984-3087

Lynn Valley Town Center’s newest sushi restaurant! Daily sushi and box specials. Licensed premises. Free delivery for orders over $20. 10% off 1 day advance orders. Ample parking–underground and mall. 125-1233 Lynn Valley Rd, N. Van. 604-988-7868 www.mountainsushi.ca

Damn good pub! We try to take everything that’s good about a pub, and leave out what’s not, then add lots more good… Start with a comfortable room around a giant ﬁreplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, and pretty much the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet… and welcome to the Village Tap House! Come in for dinner, to catch the game on our dozens of high-def ﬂat screens, or check the events page to see what’s happening this week. 1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

The best ﬁsh & chips on the North Shore! Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van. 604-980-9993

The Fish House In Stanley Park

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While strolling in the park,enjoy exceptional seafood in one of our unique dining rooms,patios,or oyster bar. Weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Afternoon tea,daily from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. Come and join us... we are just a bridge away! 8901 Stanley Park Drive, Van (Where the west end meets Stanley Park) 604-681-7275 www.ﬁshhousestanleypark.com

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$

The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore. International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

WEST COAST $$

Offers an excellent menu, the best craft brewed ales & lagers in Vancouver, live music, satellite sports, pool table, dart boards & heated patio with a spectacular city view.

116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

Mountain Sushi

1440 Lonsdale Avenue, N. Van. 604 990 0111 www.tamarindhill.ca

1970 Spicer Road, N. Van. 604-924-1834 A Tom & Binnie Production

INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

The pinnacle of Malaysian Cuisine. We are open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 11:30am3:00pm for lunch,Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm for dinner and Friday/Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm for dinner. 10% discount for take out with min. $25 order.

The Black Bear Pub

FRENCH Chez Michel

Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine

Village Tap House

PUB

1615 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-980-2328

1995 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-904-4430 www.fatburger.com

BRITISH

The Observatory

MALAYSIAN

2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-988-9885

Cozy, romantic atmosphere. Serving ﬁne French food. Lunch and dinner menus. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner Tues-Sat. Located on 1st St. between St. Georges and St.Andrews.

Le Bistro Chez Michel

Enjoy your waterfront dining experience with our extensive menus.From eggs bennie and big juicy burgers during our popular brunches to our famous prime rib, scallop salad,clam chowder,king crab,steaks,lamb,seafood style cordon bleu.Room’s available for private parties and a large free parking lot.

1629 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-929-3699 www.memphisbluesbbq.com

Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

LEGEND

The MarinaSide Grill

1653 Columbia St, N. Van. 2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwy under bridge 604-988-0038 www.marinagrill.com

Jagerhof Restaurant

FINE DINING

The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

$$$

Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reﬂect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge. 138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

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MUSIC

Interpol play to their strengths as a band ■ Interpol, Orpheum Theatre, Jan. 27.

Alysa Lechner Contributing Writer

EVERYONE has that one band they listened to at those pivotal moments in their adolescent lives.

A band whose songs ultimately provide the score to the most emotionally charged junctures where heartbreak met rapture met bewilderment met apathy. It’s that band who, in those selfindulgent years of a 14, 15 or 16-year-old when “nobody gets you,” will say everything you’re already thinking. For me, that band was Interpol. And judging by the size of the crowd at the Orpheum on Thursday night, Interpol was that band for a lot of people. I’ll confess, I’ve essentially mythologized the quartet and the announcement of their Vancouver appearance left me more anxious than excited. Having never been old enough to see them when they traipsed through the rainy city in earlier years, I should have been thrilled as all get out to see Interpol live and in the ﬂesh, right? Not quite. When I was faced with the prospect of seeing them live, the question I tossed and turned over was this: is it better to have never seen a band live and mythologize their performance into your imaginary conception of perfection where it remains untouchable or to actually see them, just to see them, at the risk of grave disappointment? With the departure of bassist Carlos D. and the release of their fourth album, Interpol (a follow-up to the letdown of Our Love to Admire), there was a lot of malaise haunting this show. Fortunately, with their opener “Success,” Interpol let the audience know pretty quick just where they stand in the music world. It felt almost as if they were communicating a clever subliminal message: the crowd was huge and they’ve bounced back incredibly from Our Love to Admire as the response to Interpol has been nothing but positive. Displaying their allegiance to structure and organization, each band member conquered their instruments masterfully. Daniel Kessler swiveled and swayed in his typical possessed state, Sam Fogarino was on point with every beat and cadence and proved himself the unshakeable backbone of the band, while Paul Banks stood statuesque, singing his lyrics in perfect monotony. David Pajo, who is replacing Carlos D. on the tour, was clearly the obvious choice to take over the melodious bass lines that separate Interpol’s songs from the rest of the herd. Everyone was in perfect form. The entire set seemed to act as a giant “thank-you” to fans. Its

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foundation comprised of songs off of Turn on the Bright Lights and Antics, and then freckled with five songs from Interpol, and (what must have been a favour), literally only one song from Our Love to Admire. It was wonderfully crafted in such a way that played to the strengths of the band as well as their devotion to fans. Upbeat tracks such as “Length of Love” and “Summer Well” were aptly followed by more sullen songs like “Lights” and “Take You on a Cruise.” And upon playing some of their hits like “Evil” and “PDA,” Banks displayed an uncharacteristic but welcomed ear to ear grin. “Obstacle 1” may have been a predictable closer but there NEWS photo Sprout is a framework and structure THE entire set at the Orpheum seemed to act as a giant “thank you” to fans. to Interpol’s anatomy that shouldn’t come as a surprise to even the most casual listener. Needless to say, it was the ideal ender. The encore comprised of all old songs, beginning with the beautifully forlorn “NYC” and ultimately closing with “Not Even Jail.” In regards to my earlier question, it’s fairly obvious the answer is to see a mythologized band live. Not because they’ll be great, but because it’s you who ultimately shapes the meaning of the performance. Bands we listen to on repeat during adolescence pay us a huge service in those formative years of our lives as they supply both the soundtrack to and solace from our most tender moments. Even if you haven’t listened to that band in years, go see them, because every bit of tenderness, elation, and ache comes flooding back stronger than it felt the first time.

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with Olafson during a school program, Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10/$6. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634. Elvis, Elvis, Elvis: Three Las Vegas impersonators

in one show, Saturday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Musically Speaking — Espana: Cellist Lee Duckles will perform a program of Spanish melodies and rhythms, Friday, Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-924-1378 or www.

seymourartgallery.com. The Rakish Angles will perform an intimate concert of newgrass, Latin, gypsy-jazz and oldtime music, Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25/$22. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca. Seduced by Saxaphone: A concert with Karen Lee-Morlang on the piano and Zack Singer on the saxaphone, Thursday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. St. Andrew’s United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca. A Concert for Brian: Espiritu Vocal Ensemble, Pandora’s Vox, the A Capella Chorus and the St. Andrew’s Children’s Choirs will join their voices in a concert to celebrate the life of Brian Wood, Sunday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25 at the door. Proceeds to the Brian Wood memorial trust fund. West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver. Love is in the Air: A performance by the Pacific Spirit Choir featuring soprano Natalie Choquette, Saturday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. Special guests: Calvin Dyck and the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: 604-922-9171. THEATRE Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/theatre. Ring Round the Moon: A modern classic about the forgotten magic of a ball, Feb. 9-12, 8 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20/$14/$8. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org. Hopeful Man Tour: Comedian, writer and actor Gary Jones will tell tales and accounts from his life, Feb. 4 and 5, 8 p.m. Tickets: $23. Visiting Mr. Green: What starts off as a comedy

about two people who resent being in the same room together develops into a drama, Feb. 10-27, Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission: $12-$28. Tickets: 604-257-5145 or www.ticketstonight.ca. Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca. Driving Miss Daisy: The story of a relationship between an elderly Jewish lady and her AfricanAmerican driver, Feb. 10 (preview), 11 and 12, 16-19 and 23-26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16/$14. DANCE Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Box ofﬁce: 604-984-4484 or www. centennialtheatre.com. Dance in Motion: RNB Dance will showcase many different dance styles with special guest performances, Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $19/$15/$11. Coppélia: Ballet Jorgen Canada will retell this classic love story, Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $38/$36/$25. CLUBS AND PUBS Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834 or www. bridgebetween.com. The Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., North Vancouver. The High Bar Gang will perform, Friday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Admission: $35. Tickets: 604-9889073 or www.highbargang.com. Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556. Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North See more page 27

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CALENDAR From page 26 Vancouver. Info: 604-9293699. Live blues every weekend. Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-9262326. Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. queenscross.com. Vitaly Medvedovsky: Before The Wind Blows Even Colder (2010) The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com. VITALY Medvedovsky, recipient of the prestigious Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., Joseph Plaskett Award, returns next week from one North Vancouver. year in Berlin where he created the body of work that Live music every Wednesday, will be exhibited at Winsor Gallery (3025 Granville St.) Friday and Saturday; Sailor Feb. 10-March 5. Go to www.winsorgallery.com for Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West more information on the artist and his latest exhibit. First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087. Live Bewilderments of Bernard Willis and the music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. collaborative work Letters to the Pacific will hold a Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver. Live local jazz every Thursday. free reading in the library, Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Taylor’s Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North 11:30 a.m. Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7899. Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. Vancouver. Box office: 604-984-4484 or www. Children are welcome. centennialtheatre.com. Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, The Vancouver International Mountain Film North Vancouver. Festival (VIMFF): Climbing and wilderness The Celtic Medley String Player’s Showcase adventure films, Feb. 11-19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, $20/$18. 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646. Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org. OTHER EVENTS Offstage Series: A conversation with Lee Duckles, Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North cellist in the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-7810 or www. Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Free. Info: 604capilanou.ca/theatre. 913-3634 or www.kaymeekcentre.com. Aaron Peck, author of the novel The — compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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FIELD - William John “BILL” Born August 19th 1922 in London, England and immigrated to North Vancouver to be with his family. Pre-deceased by his wife Kathleen in 2003, Bill passed away peacefully on January 26th 2011 at his home. He will be greatly missed by his daughter’s Elizabeth and Angela, Son In Law’s Tony and Malcolm, Grandchildren Stacey, Gary, Laura and Tim, Great Grandson Cody and his very special friend Gloria. Bill’s active commitment and participation for the North Shore Hospice and as a volunteer for Palliative care gained him many wonderful friends that will also miss him. He was recently given the honour of having a fund opened, in his name, to continue to support his passion of assisting Cancer patients whilst at home. Funeral will take place February 8th, 2 P.M. at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. Please make Memorial donations to: Bill Field’s Community Fund, PO Box 54019, 1562 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 3L5

WESTON - Captain Robert (Bob) Ivan. With great sadness we announce the death of Captain Robert (Bob) Ivan Weston suddenly on January 25, 2011. Bob was born in Newport, Wales on April 30, 1929. Bob was an avid rugby player and supporter. He founded the Vancouver Welsh RFC and was a player with the Barbarians, Vancouver Rowing Club, Evergreens, Capilanos, Snowcaps, and Saratoga Beach. He also played soccer with the Park Royal Soccer Club. Bob worked at sea all of his life and retired from the towboat industry with Seaspan International. Bob was a Mason. Bob loved building rock walls around his yard. Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years Noreen and daughter Michelle, brother Doug and his wife Margaret Weston of Newport, Wales and brother-in- law Roger Partridge of Crewe, England; and his many nieces and nephews. Bob is predeceased by his sister, Yvonne Partridge. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Capilano Rugby Club on February 18, 2011 at 5pm, 305 Klahanie Court, North Vancouver. Bob’s ashes will be scattered in the waters off Mariner’s Rest. Donations in lieu of flowers to Lions Gate Foundation (Oncology). Our deepest appreciation to Dr Smiljanic , Dr McWhinney, Dr Mainra, Dr. Goddard, and the nurses in the Lions Gate Oncology Department for their care, kindness and support.

Obituaries

GLEDHILL - Phyllis (Diplock) April 24, 1920 – January 30, 2011 “Phyl” passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was proud to be a third generation North Vancouverite. Phyl was predeceased by her husband Fred in 1992. She will be missed by her two daughters Sharon (Gerry) Gerbasi from North Vancouver, Debby Erickson (Don) from Kamloops, sister Elsie Hildebrand, grandchildren Jen, Dave (Lisa), Mike (Danielle), Tim (Melissa), three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a charity of your choice or G&I Shining Stars, 465 Kamloops Street, Vancouver, BC, V5K 3V2.

GODENZIE - Frank William In loving memory of Frank who passed away peacefully on January 28, 2011 with his family at his side. Survived by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Lisa (Darrell), grandchildren Adrienne and Nathan, and son Ian. Predeceased by daughter Laura (Rob) and son Andrew. The family would like to thank Dr. Catherine Bazilli, and the dedicated staff and volunteers at North Shore Hospice for their compassionate care and support. Forever in our hearts and always remembered with love. No service by request. A celebration of life will be held at his daughters Saturday, February 12th at 2PM.

HARMON - Gordon On Sunday, January 30th, Gordon Harmon passed away at his North Vancouver home surrounded by his family. Gordon is survived by his devoted wife Lee, daughters Tanya and Sandi; grandchildren Jono, Cody, Rhys, Dylan and Kyle; brother Doug (Karen) and sister Joyce (Lawrence). He was predeceased by his mother Lillian (Babe) and father Harold. Gordon moved to North Vancouver in 1968 from Bentley, Alberta and enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with Prudential Sussex Realty. He loved his family, his many friends, his job and his favourite place was the outdoor patio at Seymour. He was a mentor to many in the real estate business, a friend to all and never had a bad day. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, February 9th from 3pm to 6pm at the Seymour Golf and Country Club, 3723 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver, B.C. V7G 1C1. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Sunshine Kids Foundation, C/O Prudential Sussex Realty, 2996 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7N 3J4. “Keep Smiling!”

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HUNT - Margaret [Peggy] Born March 10, 1916 in London, England and immigrated to Canada with parents Frank and Jenny in 1924. Peggy passed away peacefully at Lynn Valley Care Centre [Manor] on February 3, 2011. Pre-deceased by husband [Joseph] in 1972 and son Francis [Frank] in 2007. She will be sadly missed by son Bob, [Lydia] and grand-daughter Kyla, and son Jim and family in Mission. Peggy spent her entire life in Lynn Valley where she was active over the years in activities from Church events, Garden Clubs, to volunteering at LGH. Some of her happiest memories were the years she operated ’Hunt’s Antiques’ at Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway. Special thanks to the nursing staff and care-aids at Lynn Valley Care Centre who contributed to mom’s comfort in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

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ROOM and Chairs for rent in high end salon in Lower Lonsdale. Parking avail. Call 604-551-3038

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Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg.

Coming Events

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General Employment

DRIVERS WANTED: Class 3, 1, AZ, Dz and BZ

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General Employment

GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW Sat. March 12, 9am-5pm Sun. March 13, 9am-3pm

Heritage Park

44140 Luckackuck Way Chilliwack (off Hwy. 1)

Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid AZ, DZ class 3 or 1 High School Diploma or GED Apply online at: www.sperryrail.com under careers, Click here to apply, key word Driv. Do not fill in city or state.

BUY - SELL - SWAP

For more info 604-880-4706 or visit our website @ www.HACSbc.ca

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Lost & Found

FOUND CAMERA Tues morning Hoskins & McNair. Call to id. 604-612-7267

I’m camera shy...

MISSING DOG - REWARD - lost since Jan. 31. near Rupert and East 24th Ave. Male Pomeranian mix dog with white coat and brown spots. Call 604 230-6734.

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Personal Messages

Looking For the Love of God West Van Life Church. Park Royal S Mall, Community Room Sunday 10:30AM Thur 7:00PM

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Singles Clubs

Now Hiring

FLAGPERSONS & LANE CLOSURE TECHS

• Must have reliable vehicle • Must be certified & experienced • Union Wages & Benefits Apply in person 19689 Telegraph Trail, Langley fax resume to 604-513-3661 or email: darlene@valleytraffic.ca FULL TIME DRIVER / SHIPPER wanted for North Shore distributor Please include ICBC driving record report with resume. Fax 604-986-7354 or email jobs@westerntechnical.com

Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable winterized vehicle and be available from 2am to 6am daily. Earn up to $900/mo. Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

Announcements

PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories to North Vancouver and West Vancouver areas.

Call 604-421-2403 Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Skip Tracers

required ( locating debtors in the USA). Must be good on the telephone & internet . Our Tracers earn $ 13.70 hr to start + bonus + benefits, Earn 35-50K/yr. No exp. Necessary. Will train suitable candidates. Email resume and cover letter to its.careers@skiptrace.com or call 604-484-6900 Detailed job info at www.skiptrace.com

EDUCATION New skills… mean new opportunities

Barbershop Quartet

SINGING VALENTINE with Rose & Chocolate 6000 Call to book:

604-526-2212

gof.groupanizer.com 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)

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Tutoring Services

TUTOR (BC Certified Teacher) Math, French, Calculus, Physics and Chemistry. 604-836-3496 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com www.tutordoctor.com

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Find education training in the Classiﬁeds.

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Home Support

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS for Live In - especially weekends & Hourly - including overnight

Positions in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, Bowen Island, & Squamish. Please visit the Employment page of our website: www.livingwellhomecare.ca for more info. To apply, send resume (indicate if you are interested in a Live In and/or Hourly position) & availability (days & hours) by email: employment@ livingwellhomecare.ca or fax: 604-904-3758 Quote job # LWPM

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Insurance

Busy, Bright, Modern North Vancouver office is looking to add to its team.

★ JUNIOR PERSON

Sales and customer service skills an asset. Level 1 license preferred but willing to train the right person.

★ PERSONAL LINES REPRESENTATIVE

Minimum Level 1 license required. North or West Van resident an asset. We offer a competitive salary & benefits. Please send resume to Fax: 604-988-2411 or email: ibiresume@shawbiz.ca

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Office Personnel

OFFICE MANAGER required for busy North Shore small business. Training provided. More details Westvanirrigation.com/careers/ REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATOR Full-time position as a Real Estate Office Administrator - North Vancouver. Previous administrative experience in real estate. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills. Familiarity with Adobe Suite. Send your resume to mgrcrest@telus.net

Music/Theatre/ Dance

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

VANCOUVER’S LARGEST Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.propertystarsjobs.com

is currently looking for qualified, caring, & reliable

ENJOY A GREAT SOCIAL LIFE *** TGIF SINGLES *** Things to do, places to go, friends to meet. Dinners, dances, walks, trips, tennis, golf, etc... with fun people. Info. evenings Thursdays Call 604-988-5231 www.tgifcanada.com

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General Employment

LIVING WELL HOME CARE SERVICES

Kelowna. 250-762-2299

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PAY OFF POST HOLIDAY BILLS

Skills Needed

LOST MENS PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, Jan 28, between 18th & 15th St - Lonsdale, North Van. 778-892-6958

HAXTON - Shirley 1929 - 2011 HAXTON - Eric 1923 - 2010 Mom quietly passed away at home on January 29th, 2011. Predeceased by the love of her life Eric who passed away April 29, 2010. Will be lovingly missed by family and friends. As in life they are now together for eternity.

1010

FOUND IN AMBLESIDE a Bronze Cross medallion. Please call to identify. 604-926-0561

YEOMANS - John Wade. July 26, 1930 - January 28, 2011. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Wade Yeomans in Kelowna General Hospital. John is survived by his loving wife, Judy; his daughter Eve Haslett (Doug), sons Steve (Claire) and Greg (Susan); his stepson Michael Fraser (Bronwen); his grandchildren Emily and Megan Yeomans and Morgan, Adwen and McKenna Fraser; his sisters Joy Carlson (Neil ) and Mary Blondal (Bjorn) of West Vancouver; many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs Che and Blanca. John will be greatly missed by us all. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday February 4, 2011 at 2pm at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Kelowna SPCA would be preferred. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted with

classiﬁed@van.net

fax: 604-985-3227

1310 INFORMATION MEETING THURSDAY, FEB. 10 @ 6:30 PM FIR BUILDING, RM. 502

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Trades/Technical

Carpenters Helper, $10-$15/hr, based on skill. Must have prior experience. Call 604-988-4779

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Shop/Field Mechanics

High Prairie, Alberta. Journeyman/4th year Apprentice; Must have drivers license and provide own tools. Forward resume w/abstract to email@coxcontractors.net Fax 780.523.4394

Job Listings, From A-Z

From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper,you'll ﬁnd it in the Employment Section.

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

Friday, February 4, 2011 – North Shore News – A29

2118 2010

Appliances

GORGEOUS FRIDGE and Stove, Like New, white...used only a couple times. Bought late Feb 2010. $800 for the pair. Call 604-290-7059

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

1825 Lonsdale Ave

604-987-7330

APT. & FULL SIZE

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

100 & up

Delivery/Warranty avail.

604.306.5134 2060

For Sale Miscellaneous

Recycler

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca VILAS DINING room table, w/6 chairs & Vilas single bed. stair glider, Thyssen Krupp, 3 yrs old. exc cond. 604-986-4531

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SINGLE TWIN mattress & boxspring like new. FREE CALL 604-926-2596 SOFA/HIDE-A-BED, queen size, oak TV stand hutch w/doors. Free for pickup. Call 604-986-3740

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Wanted to Buy

COLLECTOR LOOKING to buy: Pre 1960 metal tin toys, old militaria items, postcards, antique fire arms & related. Anything collectibles. 604-313-5479

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045 WANTED - Silver / Silver plate. Old coins, old clocks. Religious European Carvings, Paintings, Leather Cases & Collectibles. Please Call 604-983-8788

Daycare Centres

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

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

Cares!

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

SUNFLOWER PRESCHOOL Now accepting registration for September 2011 OPEN HOUSE Sat Feb 5th, 10am-noon 2260 Phillip Ave North Van, V7P 2W8

Furniture

CHAISE LONGUE & Ottoman, (tan), brand new, $500 obo. Call for details.. 604-986-6248 EXC COND solid med/dark wood 42' round coffee table, adjustable height, $90 obo 604-512-5165 RENO SALE: Complete bedrm set, 2 end tables, 1 tallboy& sleigh bed, great cond, 604-926-4300

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Cats

604-724-7652

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Dogs

BOXER CKC reg’d purebred puppies ready Feb 14. Fawn, 3Male 1Female $1200 604-302-5052

ROTTWEILER BOXER Cross, 8 weeks old, $325 obo, 778-862-3568

The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to ﬁnding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

98-MOVING! SAT. 10am - 2pm, lane, 1533 Grand Blvd. furn & office, tools, misc. household etc.

West Vancouver

91 - MOVING SALE Sat & Sun Feb 5 & 6, 11-5. Everything must go! 4637 Woodburn Pl 92- MOVING Downsizing Sat 9am - 4pm, Quality Appliances as new Stainless Kenmore, 9 PAX closets, ANTIQUE pine dining ste, Gas bbcue, electronics, tools, garden/patio, sports & misc. quality, household items. 2710 Marine Drive @ Rear.

Huski Pups ready mid Feb very healthy, $500-$600 1 604 537 1877

4035 P/B LABS, non papered, family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, 604-795-7662 No Sunday calls

PEKINGESE PUP. Male, blond colour, very cute & smart, 2 ½ mos old, $500. 604-464-9485 PUREBRED LAB puppies. Born Dec.25,2010, chocolate, black, golden & blond. $600.- $700. 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690

FEATURED EMPLOYMENT AUDI BRAND SPECIALIST Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our top-performing sales team at our new North Vancouver location. We are in particular seeking an Audi Brand Specialist to help address the needs of our ever-growing clientele. Therefore, previous sales experience and ﬂuency in Mandarin are strong assets. Also required:

We provide an extremely competitive remuneration with six-figure income earning potential to top-performers and an opportunity for career growth within a highly established brand.

Please email your resume to: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please

Because it’s not just what you do, it’s what you do it for. THESE POSITIONS OFFER:

> 3rd Class Power Engineer

> Hourly rate of $28.98

> Carpenter > HVAC Mechanic

> 35 hour work week > Professional development funding

For full details, visit bcit.ca/jobs

GARAGE SALES North Vancouver

GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups healthy socialized. exc temp vet check deworm $575 604-819-8083

BCIT is integral to BC’s prosperity. Join the team at one of BC’s top employers. Receive generous benefits in an inclusive environment with career advancement opportunities.

BCIT FACILITIES IS CURRENTLY HIRING:

Dogs

- ROTTI/MASTIF/PITTY 7wks old Ready to go/no shots/ call after 6pm / 604-392-3392

• A valid BC Drivers License • A clean driver’s abstract

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

3508

GORGEOUS GREAT Dane x Rotti/

Licensed Group Daycare 20 years experience 12 mos - 5 yrs. ★604-929-5799★

Fuel

TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

2075

3040

Dogs

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

604-985-9622

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H

3508

Dogs

PIANO FREE upright, plays well good cond, U PICK UP. 604-988-0192

CUSTOM WHEELCHAIR. Like new. Suitable for child or small adult. Made locally. Very good condition. $2000. 604-290-7059 FREE CATALOGUE 1-800-353-7864 HALFORD’S butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailorder.com

3508

Homecare Available

EXP. CAREGIVER $15/hr, prepair meals, light cleaning, laundry, groceries, walk, own car w/valid driver lic. 778-865-3333

4060

Metaphysical

*CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE* Learn from the past, Master the present! Call A True Psychic NOW! $3.19min 1-877-478-4410 (18+) 1-900-783-3800 Answers to all your questions!

Weekends were made for shopping, so make sure you check our Classifieds for a comprehensive listing of garage sales in your area! Follow the garage sale trail in

The North Shore News Classifieds Call 604-630-3300 to book your ad

4540

Golfing

CHARMING LARGE Villa in Indian Wells Country Club, California sleeps 6, pool spa, reduced to $500/day, 1-760-360-9139

SPRING GARAGE SALES

A30 – North Shore News – Friday, February 4, 2011

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Money to Loan

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5505

Legal/Public Notices

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RENTALS

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF JOHN WEST MACKINTOSH DECEASED NOTICE is hereby given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of John West MACKINTOSH, late of 311-230 East 16th Street, North Vancouver, V7L2E1 who died on May 30th, 2010 in Thailand are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor John Henry MACKINTOSH #311-230 East 16th Street, North Vancouver, B.C.,V7L2E1 on or before March 1st, 2011 after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he has notice. John Henry MACKINTOSH Executor

To advertise call

7005

Body Work

EXOTIC Beauty Shontel avail for discreet relaxation sessions on the North Shore..... 604-980-9938 LIKE TO BE SPOILED? Full body massage. Call Sasha 604-971-0860

7010

Personals

LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

Meridien SPA LTD.

Relaxation Massage Special Rates

604-630-3300

meridienspa.com

604-985-4969

7015

Escort Services

GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for company. 604 451-0175

Moving Out?

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

604-630-3300

Check the Rental Section

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

Bach, 1 Bdrms & 2 Bdrms, 2 Baths Starting from $815

Furnished suites also avail. City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site. Security & video monitoring. On major bus route.

RENTALS 604-980-3606 rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

1 BDRM + DEN

Pinnacle Hotel Residences, Waterfront, view, exec., stainless appls, granite, gas stove, ac, fp, wd, steps away is use of Hotel pool, steam, sauna, gym. All hotel services avail. Seabus, shopping, restaurants all less than 1 block, ns, np. $1495. avail. now. 604-980-4296

6007

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

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

uSELLaHOME.com

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

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-22

North Vancouver

FOR SALE BY OWNER North Vancouver, 2 BDRM Condo $320,000. South Facing, 1060 sq ft. 2nd Floor. Renovated, new appliances (5), slate/laminate floor, crown/base moulding, granite counters. 778-231-9860

6008-38

West Vancouver

AMBLESIDE SUNDAY 2-4pm. 801 - 1455 Duchess, 2 br, 2 bath, totally reno’d apt. spec.views, harbour & Stanley Park. large covered balcony, BBQ. ok, pet welcomed. photos www.johnstanger@century21.ca Phone John 604-926-8933

6002

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Maple Ridge spotless 947sf 1br condo above snrs cent 55+ $219,900 466-1882 id5262 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234 Sry Guildford Quiet 909sf top fl 2br condo, many updates, view, $172K 588-5592 id5305

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We Will Take Over Your Payment Until We Sell Your Property. No Fees. Call Kristen today (604) 812-3718

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Call Chris today (604) 786-4663

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Need a New Place?

Mortgage Broker

6020

6020-04

2271 DUTHIE Ave. Sun, Feb 6th, 2 - 4pm. 7 BR, 3.5 baths. 2560 sf house. 66 x 121 sf lot. $868,000. Call Lilia at 604-219-2900.

6020-08

Find one in the Classiﬁeds To advertise call 604-630-3300

(604) 839-1803

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EACH VERICO BROKER IS AN INDEPENDENT OWNER OPERATOR

Houses - Sale West Vancouver

COMING SOON Caulfeild home $1.2 m - 1.3 m, Call 604-908-8383 (no agents please)

6030

Lots & Acreage

Coquitlam

COQ: 1980 Cape Horne, VIEW! 3 BR DUPLEX, dbl garage. National Home Warr. $499,900. By Owner/Builder. 604-522-3100

6020-26

6008

North Vancouver

Tsawwas.

Condos/ Townhouses

6040

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

BUY THIS APT NOW, in a prime position in Lower Lonsdale. 2 Br, 2 Baths, In Suite wd, Gas fp, 6 Appls. Price $419,000 for 974sf. Phone: 604-988-6192

6020-36

1 BR fully renod, upper Lonsdale, view, large, $945 incl heat hw & cable, ns, np, now, 604-987-8807 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view. Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pet, avail now, refs req’d. 604-738-7430.. 960-0452

BUILDER LOOKING for double lot or tear down in North or West Van. 778-891-1474 OCEAN VIEW, 2 buildable lots in West Van, build now, all fees paid, $1M/ea. Fixed price, partly owned by a realtor. 778-882-8381

6008-22

Agents

1 Br corner, $860. Gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. walk to seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501

6020-42

Burnaby

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

Minimize Your Mortgage, Maximize Your Future!

Jackie Bowen

6020

Houses - Sale

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

Any Price, Any Location Any Condition. No Fees! No Risk!

1 Br, $845, corner unit, brick patio, now or Mar. 1st. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR $968, Mar 1st, quiet bldg, sec prkg, 1 blk to Lonsdale. 140 West 17th. 990-8262/985-1658

REAL ESTATE

6065

Find your perfect home at

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6008

Condos/ Townhouses

North Vancouver

Open Sat Feb 5th 2-4 pm 432 - 1633 Mackay Ave Touchstone 2 years old, 1 bdrm & den, 713 sfqft, $379,900 ****************************** Open Sun Feb 6th 2 - 4pm 1902 - 158 West 13th Penthouse @ The VISTA 1375 sqft, 2 br + den roof patio with gas f/p, $1,279,900

FARA GHAFARI 604-723- 0721 fghafari@shaw.ca Centry21City View Realty

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Spacious 2 BR with balconies, spectacular views, $1350, 945 sqft, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Londsale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat & Hot water incls. Call 604-983-6920 to view.

Recreation Property

WHISTLER CREEKSIDE 1/4 share condo in Evolution. Kitchen, 1 Br, 3rd flr, open flr plan, pet friendly & amazing amenities. Steps to Gondola, shops. $99,000 neg. 778-996-3565

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA

1 BDRM, Lower Lonsdale exec bright, balcny, ss appl, ug prkg, ns np $1200 Mar 1. 604-985-9184

MINIMUM AD SIZE IS 1 COL X 1” — UNTIL MARCH 31, 2011

6505

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 Bedroom $1450 Avail Feb 1 & Mar 1 Prestigious bldg next to seawall. Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW with ocean views. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, no pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

2 BDRM, $1150 & $1225 Central Lons, nice quiet bldg, carpet, h/w floors, n/p, NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BDRM Upper Lonsdale. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease. $1150/mth. Avail Feb 1st. (604) 980-3889

2 br a corner suite, 2nd flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. large private balcony, sunny, south facing, new windows, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry fac. no smoking & no pets, $1100 604-830-0857 msg.

TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 2 bdrm $1300 No pets. Call 604-

2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

2 BR, h/w flrs, Central Lonsdale. balcs, adult bldg, Mar 1. Incl heat/ h/w. $1125 Sivi, 604-990-4126

TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 1 bdrm $935 No pets. Call 604-

2 BR large 1st flr 10th/Lonsdale $1030incl heat/cable, ns, np, refs well kept quiet bldg. Feb 1, suit quiet tennant(s) 604-317-7425 2 BR, new, 2 levels, Central, modern finishes, top appls. 1000 sq ft. Walk all ammen, $1990, avail immed. 604-377-6559 2 BR, updated, Lower Lonsdale priv garden, hardwood, heat/hw, prkg, $1200 ns np 604-926-8425 2BR CRNR ste, top Flr. E18/Lonsdale, Priv blcny, Newly reno’d. N/P Refs. $1300 Feb10 (604)603-8199, lve message. 3 BR, garden apt. 2 bath, new flrs. Mt Seymour Park area, ns, np, kids ok, $1550, 604-987-7006 3 BR, Seymour Estates; Immac, Newly renod, 1.5 bath, insuite laundry, nr bus, rec centre & Cap U. $1750, Feb 15 604-328-7428 326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916

995 Roche Point Towers Walk to shops & Golf !!! 10th flr, gym, View, 2 bd 2 bth, Owner Occupied Furn or not! $1995 Diana Royal LePage 604-657-4508 A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN.. in Lynn Valley, heat & hw incl’d, ug prkg, (3 mos free) some reno’d units, 1 br, $945... 2 br, 1 bath $1200.. 2 br, 2 bath, $1275... 3 br, 2 bath.. $1475, coin wd, quiet area, 1 cat ok, No dogs, ns, 604-980-9219

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

Bach, 1 BR & 2 BR Avail Now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Ht & H/W incls.

Call 604-986-3356 Beautiful Large Suites - 1 BR from $915, now or Mar 1. 2 BR $1320, now or Mar 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 LRG SPACIOUS 1-2 bdrm units avail heat/h/water incl, beautiful mtn view, indoor pool. D/Town bus @ front door. $975 - $1,350 To view call 604-830-7587 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -1 BR $1195. Wkdays 604 990-2971/Wkends 985-2876 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -2 BR $1540. Wkdays 604 990-2971 /Wkends 985-2876 LIONS APTS 3 BR $1900. $300 Moving Allowance, insuite w/d, d/w, patio. Feb 15 or later. 1 yr lease 604-986-3866 LYNN VALLEY. Lg.2bdrm brand new! insuite laund, n/s, n/pets, $1450, incl util, Call Ken 604-230-1377

LYNN VALLEY, updated 2 BR, d/w, cat ok, large patio $1200 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

2 BR. 1 & 2 baths, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, coin wd, call 778-554-0537 2 br. $1180, Lonsdale & 21st, Feb 1, hardwood, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat prkg storage 604-990-4088

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE Lrg 1 BR, Avail Feb 1, quiet, clean building, Rent $1100. Incls Heat & H/W. No pets/Non smoker, 1 yr lease, Cable/park extra, To view call 604-985-4272

LYNN VALLEY, updated large 3 BR, cat ok, $1375, March 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

2 BR $1495 & $1595 avail now; ocean view, reno’d, dw, ns, cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR, Mar. 1st... 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

2 BR, approx 1100sf, Nr Cap Univ incld heat & hw, 1 prkg, Mar 1, ns, np, $1300, 604-921-4384

WOODCROFT- 2BR 1bath, balc, pool, 1prkg, np $1310incl heat/ gym. Feb 1. 604-988-5550 x 101

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. 2 Br. $1395 up views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

Parkview Manor

460 W. 15th St. RENOVATED Quiet, spacious & bright suites. 1 br - Feb. 15/11 Incl heat, h/w, prkg, storage. No Pets 604-921-1097 Cell (604-813-1097)

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

WESTWIND APTS.

2025 Bellevue Ave, W Van 1 Br & 2 br Penthouse, ocean view, heated out door pool, cat OK, Senior discount. Close to Seniors Centre, Library, Shops, Seawall.

604-913-0734 1 BDRM Recently reno’d 800sf, available in quiet waterfront building, exceptional ocean view, No pets, non-smoking. 2180 Argyle Ave. West Vanc. 604-913-1849 for viewing appointment

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail Feb 1 From $1850/mo. Fully Reno’d, granite countertops, Breathtaking ocean view, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, 2 balc, 1.5 baths, HW floors, Walk to shops & restaurants. Steps to Seawall, transit & beaches. Sorry, no pets. Call 604-922-4724 to view.

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio. 1 BR & 2 BR’s avail. Move in Bonus. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. 1552 Esquimalt . 604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus Fitness rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322 DUCHESS 590 - 17th St 1 Br d/w, n/p, n/s. Avail Mar 1st. By appt. 604-922-8741 PARK TERRACE 1766 Duchess Ave. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, d/w,hardwood flrs, March 1st, $1,355. No pets. Call for appt. 604-926-3493

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 bdrm, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools. Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bachelor, 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s Feb 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800 WATERS EDGE luxury, 2 br, 2 full bath, 905sf, steps to Park Royal, bus, $2500. 604-812-7683

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm Suites 1BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

Spectacular Views, Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Pool Rent includes all utilities.

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

6522

Furnished Accommodation

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com FURNISHED SUITES & Houses Short-term, Good prices.

EAGLES NEST. Eve 604-921-8174

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com UPPER DUNDARAVE, furn 1 bdrm ground level, 1 blk to bus, awesome view, priv outside area, w/d, np, ns, built-in vac, in-flr heat, $1200 incl util & hi-spd internet. Avail Now Call 604-913-3144

6540

Houses - Rent

2 BR upstairs + 1 br in finished bsmt, reno’d, 2 baths, no pets, suit family. 605 E 7th, N. Van. Feb 15 or 30. Open By appt. only.. 604-987-1205. 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath, newly renod, pool, Canyon Heights, hardwood, f/p, $2800. 604-904-2201

3 BR, new reno, Central Lonsdale 2 bth, quiet area, lrg deck & yard $2250 avail now 604-603-4111 3-4 BR. rec room, 2 bath, yard, fp, near Parkgate Mall, 5 appls, ns, np, Feb 1, $2000, 604-988-6572

6540

CENTRAL LONSDALE & E 17th, upgraded 4 br, 2.5 bath, garage, yard $2700. 604-987-7113 after 6

DEEP COVE 604-929-5191 - n/s - 2 BR seaside cottage $2275 - 3 BR large lot, quiet area $2075

A Splendid Hideaway! Writing, Creating! Need a ’space’ for yourself? Self contained studio cottage, garden/stream $799 Gambier Island Out Station! Dock Moorage, Bunk House & Main, Residence. What an Opportunity, 2 bd 2 1/2 bth, Waterfront $2495 Furry Creek, Spacious hwd View, Golf Incredible Price for immed occupancy. 5 bd studio 4 bth, 3 car garage. $2495 From Overseas? Gleneagles Furnished or Unfurnished 3 bd 3 bth, Spotless Hi Ceilings, Recroom Gleneagles Elementary Popular! Bit View $3495 Homeless? Still Searching? Beach House on Pilot House Rd Caulfeild. Temporary Digs 5 bd 3 bth Garage Storage Semi Waterfront View $3495 Waterfront Excitement 4 bd 5 bth, SS appls/granite/hwd, Updates, For recreationally minded! Wow Huge View, Sunsets $5995 Altamont! Fantastic Floor Plan, 8700’ View Pool Hot Tub New, ss appls granite, Media Gym, Wine room, Mud Room You name it! 5 bd 7 bth $14995 New Ad on Sunday NSNews www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 br. garden level, central Lonsdale, fully reno’d, enclosed garage.$1625 incl heat/light, dw, wd, fp, ns np. Available Immed. 604-925-1036 2 BR, West Van, near bus/shops, sh’d W/D, NS/NP. Avail Mar 1. $950 - $1250/mo. 604-922-1466 2BDRM GARDEN level 1/2 house, new renos, own ldry, new appls. n/s, n/p, $1625 mth incl utils. 778-773-0569

DELBROOK 5 BR 4 ba, 2 kitchen 4 f/p, hardwood, decks $3495 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

3 BR, 2 full bath, 5 appls, city view, large deck. $1500, Lower Lonsdale, np, now. 604-988-0162

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required Flexible Terms ABBOTSFORD - 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,751/m. Option Fee Required (604) 626-9647 (604) 657-9422 www.wesellhomesbc.com

WWW.EASYRENT.CA N. Vanc. 1048 Clement Ave. 3 br, 1.5bath, 950sf, fp, 5 appls, yard, 1 yr lease, ns, np $1650, now 604-662-3279

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 UPPER LONSDALE 3 br, newly reno’d, fenced in yard, pets ok, ref’s $2500. 778-838-9786

6545

Housesitting

HONEST, RELIABLE, mature adult would like to house sit. Short or Long Term. Gerard 604-719-4674

6565

Office/Retail Rent

DUNDARAVE OFFICE SPACE, Prime 417sq ft, $900 mth, avail May1st Pls call: 604-926-1010 OFFICE SPACE in North Vancouver post office for rent, suitable for tax preparer, etc. if interested call 778-999-5499

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR in 2 br suite, avail immed, all incls, Deep Cove, wd, dw, ns, Tina 604-929-7279 1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $495 incl. 604-980-2106 1 BR large with ensuite, no pet, ns, no parties, nr Lonsdale & LGH $650 incl, immed 604-990-4257

6600 AMBLESIDE CHARACTER updated, 3 br 3 ba, hardwood $3000 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

Houses - Rent

Friday, February 4, 2011 – North Shore News – A31

Storage

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, also 900sf. with large loading doors, high ceilings, lane access. $900. 604-983-9493

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR bsmt, like new, avail now, np ns, suit 1, own entry, Upper Lonsdale, $850 all incl 984-7010 1 BR Deep Cove priv, luxury, 6 appl, fp, patio, cbl/net, pkg, 600sf, ns, refs $1150. 604-929-4553 1 BR garden level, shr wd, ns, np but must love them, $750 inc utils, Feb 16/Mar 1, 604-839-9062 1 BR ground level bsmt, yard, deck, all utils incl, wd, nr bus, all amen, $750, Now, 604-987-9175 1 BR ground suite, Pemberton Heights, ac, cable, own entry & wd, suit 1 or 2, avail, ns, np $750+1/2 utils. 604-315-6662 1 BR, L.Valley, 2nd flr of house, bright, view,garden, own entry, own wd, own deck, prkg, Mar 1st, $850 incl utils, 604-980-0451 1500SQ FT, 3 BR bsmt suite,high qual. Central loc; nr to Edgmnt, Cap Mall, shops & trails. d/w, high spd int, cable. Spacious open plan living area, sep entrance, off rd prkgx2, shared laundry, good storage. Ideal for family or couple, dogs ok. n/s. Avail immed. $1950/mth 604-671-4299.

LARGE STUDIO suite, priv entry, nr Cap Mall & bus, avail now, ns, np, $750. 778-338-4106 STUDIO APT, above grnd, Deep Cove ocean view, prkg, util, incl, $700mo. Mar 1st 604-924-1939

6605

Townhouses Rent

Don’t Miss THIS! 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1650+utils, Dollarton & Seymour. Avail Mar 1. 604-929-6024 3BDRM 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 patios, o/d pool/gym, nr bus, shops, n/p, $1850. 604-998-2259

BEAUTIFUL CANYON MANOR (on Capilano Rd)

Luxury view townhouse, new reno, 3 bdrm, balcony, patio, 2.5 baths, 2000 sf, 2 wood f/p, 6 appls, 2 prkgs. 2 pools outside. Cable, heat incl. Peaceful, park-like setting. $2400. avail June 1. Mature bldg. No pets. 604-987-7813

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE (1/2 mnth move in, 1/2 mnth renewal). 2 BR & 3 BR’s, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, variable lse term, NP/NS, Rent start/$1435. To view call 604-986-0511

HOME SERVICES 8020

Blinds & Draperies

BLACKOUT DRAPES. Cut light 100%. Save energy. Dampen sound. Innovative fabric in 42 colors. Free est. 604-506-6230

8030

Carpentry

Keen Projects Ltd, Doors to floors, framing to trim. Lic, insured, refs Landon 604-307-5628 A JOURNEYMAN Carpenter. 30 yrs exp. Small renos. mouldings. Refs. (WCB) Dale 604-984-6997 A TICKETED CARPENTER Windows, doors, int. finishing, WCB. Sean 604-290-5994 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 GENERAL CARPENTRY Finishing, decks, fences, floor installation. Ian 778-848-4807 Home & Yard Carpentry. Small jobs. Bsmt, floors, concrete form, tiles. Francisco 604-710-9837 www.chulavistalandscaping.ca QUALITY CARPENTRY Renos & baths. Insured, local references. Call Dave at 604-724-4342

8035

Carpet Cleaning

ROYAL STEAM CLEANING Carpet, Upholstery, Auto (Int), walls & windows 604-765-8054

8055

Cleaning

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com ✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫ Reliable Housecleaning service. Low rates 778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970 CAPILANO MAID SERVICES Residential/Commercial, Post Renovation Cleanup, Refs, Insured, WCB. Call 778-895-1919 ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Available on a regular basis. Excellent refs. Free est. $20 p/hr. 604-685-1344 EUROPEAN CLEANING Service. 15 yrs experience, excellent refs. Call Ivana 604-987-9290 HOUSE CLEANING, Home Care. Excellent rates, exc. experience & exc. job. Darlene. 604-724-5661 EXP HOUSE CLEANER $22/hr, You supply the cleaning products. I DO THE WORK! 778-340-4019.

8058

Computer Services

COMPUTER REPAIR

TWIN LAKES ESTATES Private and luxurious 3 bdrm t/h, set amidst 10 acres of abundant evergreen woods and mountains, with 2 lakes & a stream, only 20 mins to d/town. A beautiful balance of unspoiled nature with the convenience of a fully modern t/home. $2,200.00 ($2,250 with pet) incl heat, hot water,cable, 2 prkg stalls. Pls call Daniel &Gloria btwn 11am-7pm at 604- 988-1838

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• Virus Removal • Onsite Service

Laptop and Desktop Repair Specialist

Call Chris • 604.998.2273 www.technologyadventures.com

8060

Concrete

N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists. 604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

8073

8075

Drywall

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080

Electrical

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774. #381293 LIC’D Bonded Electrician. Service, reno. Low prices Jeff 604-839-2825, 604-929-1094 A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs Reasonable & Affordable FREE Estimate 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

8090

Fencing/Gates

HITECH ALUMINUM Railing & Fencing. 5 colors 4 designs. 604-983-3210

8100

Fireplaces

GAS FIREPLACE tune-ups & service. RM Construction Ltd. 604-988-1011 PRO GAS - North Shore Gas fireplaces. Repair & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

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

Call: 604-240-3344

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Hardwood, Lam. Prof. Install, Refinish, Stain. Non-toxic Finishes. Expert Advice... 604-715-8455 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8125

Gutters

DRAINAGE & SEWER

15% OFF • Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

North Shore Gutters. Sales & Install 5’’ continuous gutter, minor repairs, cleaning. 604-988-5294

8130

Handyperson

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

8075

RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

604-202-6118 ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

8175

Masonry

MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271

8185

Moving & Storage

ON TIME, careful, free estimates & firm price. John 778-233-7329 or www.pointmoving.com

8193

Oil Tank Removal

TANKTECH Certified Oil Tank Specialists Tanks - pumped, filled, removed res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

SUNRISE PAINTING Drywall repair, textured ceiling & mouldings. Cell 604-657-6465

8135

Hauling

GEOFF’S HAULING. Fast, friendly service. Low rates. 604-328-9127, 604-926-8889

8140

Heating

PRO GAS - North Shore Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting. Service & installation. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

ADMIRAL PAINTING Residential - Strata - Business Fast & Reliable Service

8150

Kitchens/Baths

BATHROOMS PLUS. Kitchen & Bath renos. Visit our Showroom at: #103-828 Harbourside Dr, North Van 604-983-8766

8160

Lawn & Garden

A.All Area Gardening Service Lawn Treatment • Maint. • Power Raking Pruning • Trimming • General Clean-Up Topping Trees • Free Estimates

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

A.A. BEST PRO GARDEN SERVICES LTD.

Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. General Clean-Up. Call Sukh: Free Est.

604-726-9213 604-984-1988

Garden Services

Certiﬁed Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Spring Clean-ups. Call Scott. www.KatsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-726-9213 or 604-984-1988

8180

Home Services

Pressure Washing

Sidewalks - Buildings - Driveways

Call Bert for a FREE Est.

778-389-5077 PRIMO PAINTING

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

15% OFF

604-723-8434

SUNRISE PAINTING & DECORATING since 1975

WINTER SPECIAL

Cell 604-657-6465 or 604-987-6560 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 BASELINE PAINTING. Owner/ operator. Quality & competitive rates. Int/ext. 604-928-7284 BEST PAINTING, Int/Ext, Repaint Specialist, Repair Drywall, Free Estimates. 604-724-9953 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205 Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile! Call Arlene...604-910-3270 MIKES PAINTING Prof & Reliable WCB • 30 yrs Exp. 778-833-4771 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

BE COOL! COLD FEET?

604-973-0290

Talk to Someone You Trust.

CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED CONDITIONING FURNACES Sears also installs ROOFING, WINDOWS, WINDOW COVERINGS & CARPETING

604-985-7722 ext 213

24 HOURS 1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

Drywall

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321

Handyperson

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certiﬁed Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford.

VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

Drainage

LONSDALE

8130

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144

T&H PAINTING Int/Ext res/comm painting, power wash, gutters, Free Est., Guar. 778-316-7709

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

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

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

to advertise call

604-630-3300

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A32 – North Shore News – Friday, February 4, 2011

HOME SERVICES 8220

Plumbing

8220

Plumbing

8220

Plumbing

Moe 604-988-1011

SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

Domestic

9145

Scrap Car Removal

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200 1998 DODGE Neon $2950, very clean, 1 owner, 110,000 kms, AC, PS, PB, good tires, new trans. 604-802-2344 1998 EAGLE TALON ESI, 170k, 2.0 L, excellent condition, 5 spd, no accidents, silver exterior, grey interior. $3500. 604-763-3223

9129

Luxury Cars

THE SCRAPPER

PLUMBERS

Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000

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Scrap Car Removal

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Sports & Imports

9160

1983 MERCEDES 500SEL, 5L ohc, int as new, reliable, records/ serviced $1500 604-943-2626 1990 HONDA CIVIC SI 5 spd, sunroof, well maint, reliable, $1300 obo 604-986-4307

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

Central Auto

2006 Jaguary XJ8 4dr, luxury sedan, auto, local, sunroof, only 26k, virtually as new. $28,850

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

9145

Sports & Imports

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 9155

2009 JAGUAR XJ8 Vanden Plas. Only 5,600 KMS. Vapour Grey in Flawless condition. Purchased New Sep 09 for over $97,000 plus $3,898 to extend warranty to 6 years. Estate Sale. Call John 604-662-5133 day, 604-926-8773 wkend.eve.

9160

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.

2004 Mercedes Benz E500 4 Matic Station Wagon, auto/ Tiptronic, AWD, pwr tailgate, sunroof, leather heated seats, local, only 77k & spotlessly kept. $25,850

D L O S

• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)

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1.9

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Renovations & Home Improvement

Tiling

ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS

NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • Eliminate cold drafts • Slash your Heating cost • Enhance your home Call Bedford Glass for a Free Estimate 604-984-6208 10% off till Feb 10, 2011

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AN all-new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is aiming to be the No. 1 seller in the compact car market, a huge segment that accounts for about half of all car sales in Canada and includes the Honda Civic and Mazda3.

Columnist DAVID CHAO reviews the 2012 Mazda5 next week in REV

Hyundai started with a sharp-looking new design for Elantra the company calls “ﬂuidic sculpture” and added more interior room, advanced safety, better performance, even better fuel efﬁciency and, get this — heated rear seats! One thing that hasn’t changed is the Elantra’s base price ($15,849), but considering all the upgrades the new car is undoubtedly better value. Top of that list would be the new Vehicle

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THE stylish and economical 2011 Elantra is available at Jim Pattison Hyundai in the North Shore Automall. Stability Management (VSM) system that takes electronic stability control to a higher level, by adding steering management to this lifesaving active safety feature. The VSM system helps a driver recover or keep better control of an Elantra in a potentially dangerous situation. Intervention examples would be situations

where two wheels are off pavement or on a different surface, or where the driver is forced to make a sudden lane change, or discovers that a turn is much tighter than expected. The new Elantra is very aerodynamic with an exceptionally low 0.28 drag coefﬁcient and a shape that gives the illusion of constant

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Chevy’s lightbulb moment proves carmakers are listening to buyers From page 33 So when a friend asked me the other day what I thought of the situation in Egypt, I asked, “What, have the pyramids fallen over?” Turns out they haven’t, nor have the giant UFOs of Stargate reappeared to dock with them and revive Richard Dean Anderson’s career. So, when Monday morning saw me with a multihour public transit commute from West Vancouver to downtown Victoria, I seized the opportunity to get up to speed on world issues and grabbed a newspaper, intending to read it from cover to cover. I would be smarter, erudite, able to provide informed opinion at an instant, and my friends would stop thinking I was a

blithering idiot. Which was all ﬁne until I got to the Letters section. So what did I ﬁnd twixt the pages of a major local paper? Lively debate about the potential effects of an emerging democratic Egypt? Strong calls for SPCA funding increases and greater powers to prevent horrors like the recent sled-dog slaughter? Nope. What I got was several pages of people squabbling about lightbulbs. Now, I freely admit to knowing only two things about lightbulbs: they appear over cartoon characters’ heads when somebody gets an idea, and I’m the tallest person in the household, so I get to change ‘em when they burn out. After reading all the various responses

and opinions on the incandescent/ﬂuoro debate, I confess to being none the wiser, excepting that I really hope I don’t meet any of the writers in a darkened alley. Or in broad daylight, come to think of it. Nearly all the letters contained that sort of nearimbecilic fury that you can only get from somebody sitting behind a keyboard and a LCD screen, entering keystrokes like they were attempting to hammer the computer desk through the ﬂoor while frothy spittle gathers at the corners of their mouths. There were two sides, both were wrong/right, and most people seemed to take Cervantes’ view that “Facts are the enemy of truth.” Now I ask you, if such

passions and outrage can be raised by such an small, innocuous, relatively inexpensive consumer item, what do you imagine the reactions are to a new type of car? That’s right: the wear and tear on keyboards is practically apocalyptic. I’m talking, of course, of the Chevy Volt, and let’s leave comparisons to Nissan’s Leaf or the Prius out of it for a minute. This car is the Future, right now. Chevy has not yet seen fit to give me the keys to their hot new product and I am therefore somewhat unqualified to give an opinion. Luckily, I’m an unqualified person with the ability to type, so no obstacle there. Here’s what you need to know about the Volt. It’s a compact car that, unlike a hybrid, has the ability to run entirely on electricity which you can get by plugging it into a wall. Unlike up-coming pure electric vehicles, if you run it out of batteries it has a very small gasoline engine that fires up to recharge the batteries and will also provide a power boost for higherspeed highway driving and climbing mountain passes and so on.

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The reviews are in, and people in the trade whom I know and respect have lauded Chevy’s moon-landingmoment with high praise. At the same time, people in the trade whom I know and respect have indicated that it’s an expensive, cramped econobox. Mind you, most of the positive reviews are on the lines of “I was perfectly prepared to hate this car, but....” Largely, that’s because of the immense hype surrounding the Volt, making it akin to James Cameron’s Avatar: deeply uncool to like. But then, I remember seeing Avatar, and despite really, really wanting to despise its big-budget idiocy, I was... entertained. So, what do I think of the Volt? Well, again, I haven’t driven it. And liking it would put me in agreement with Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal, and if I ever run across that guy I’ll... well, probably I’ll do nothing. But from behind the safety of my keyboard, I’ll pretend that I’d slap him in his stupid, manual-transmission-hating face. But despite all the hype, the loathsome idiots who like this car, the gnashing teeth and persuasive arguments

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Sleek looks help gas mileage From page 33

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MUCH of the Elantra’s interior is clad in a cloth-like material made from ﬁbrous tissue and volcanic rock, which is both great-looking and eco-friendly.

have a shape that looks aerodynamic, chances are it is aerodynamic,” said Cedric D’Andre, the lead designer of the new Elantra. A little longer (by 25 mm) than its predecessor, the new fifth-generation Elantra also has a wheelbase that’s 50 mm longer. This translates into expanded cabin space on the inside and it’s now on par with a mid-sized sedan. It’s a modern and sophisticated interior that comes with a cloth-like pillar trim that’s made of fibrous tissue and volcanic rock. It’s an ecologically sensitive material with a firstclass look and feel. While providing more passenger space, Elantra claims best-in-class standard fuel economy, primarily due to a new 1.8-litre “Nu” engine that’s mated to a sixspeed manual or automatic transmission. Hyundai claims a combined fuel economy rating of just 5.9 L/100 km, which is an 18 per cent improvement over the car’s predecessor. Powertrain performance is comparable within the class and the six-speed manual would be my preferred

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