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Man drowns after fall into Howe Sound James Weldon

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AN unidentiﬁed man has died after falling into the ocean while apparently late-night crab ﬁshing near Horseshoe Bay.

Investigators believe the victim, who appeared to be in his 40s or 50s, was preparing to set a trap at a boat launch near Montizambert Creek on Howe Sound just before midnight Tuesday when he slipped and tumbled into the water. Wind and high waves apparently drove the man, who was not wearing a life-jacket, away from shore and to the south. When residents of nearby Sunset Beach heard his calls for help, they phoned 9-1-1. A short time later, however, they reported the calls had stopped. West Vancouver’s Coast Guard Auxiliary unit arrived on scene about half an hour later, and found the man floating just below the surface. They hauled him on board and began CPR, soon joined by a team from a Coast Guard cutter who used a defibrillator, but they were unable to revive him. The team transported the man to a waiting ambulance at Horseshoe Bay, where paramedics continued to work on him, but he was later pronounced dead. Squamish RCMP are investigating the incident. They found what appear to be the man’s effects, including a crab trap, at the boat launch about 1.5 kilometres from where he was retrieved. Investigators believe they know his identity, but they have not yet confirmed it or notified next of kin.

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TRUMPETER Rory Hislop performs with the Capilano University Big Band as part of the Vancouver Kiwanis Jazz Band Festival held Feb. 24 and 25 at the Cap U Performing Arts Theatre. Thirty-nine jazz bands and combos participated. The Concert Band and Orchestra Festival concludes today.

Chlorine plant leak sends 4 to LGH

James Weldon

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A chlorine leak at North Vancouver’s Canexus plant sent four men to hospital Wednesday. Emergency crews were called to the Maplewood facility on Amherst Avenue at about 5:30 a.m. after a mixture of chlorine and caustic soda — both of which are involved in the production of bleach — escaped from an outdoor scrubbing tank. Four contractors performing repairs on a neighbouring tank breathed in the fumes, and at least one of them was seriously affected. Police, ﬁre crews and paramedics arrived a few minutes later

Canexus closed Wednesday to conduct an on-site investigation

to find the leak had been contained and that on-site medical and rescue personnel were already decontaminating the victims. A woman who was in a vehicle nearby was initially thought to have been exposed as well, but was later deemed to be OK, according to firefighters. The four exposed workers were taken to Lions Gate Hospital for treatment. Three were released within a few hours, while the fourth — and most seriously affected — was kept for observation,

according to plant manager Rick Denton. None of the workers’ injuries were life-threatening, he said, and the ﬁnal victim was expected to be released soon. Early media reports that there had been an explosion at the facility had been incorrect, said Denton. Only workers in the immediate vicinity had been affected, and the facility’s emergency system had contained the leak immediately, he added. The plant remained closed Wednesday while Canexus conducted an investigation. At this point, it’s still not clear what caused the mishap or how much of the chemical escaped, said Denton. “We use sensors around the site, and we use a very complicated See No page 3

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3D funds for Capilano University Federal grant of almost $1M adds new technology to ﬁlm centre Jane Seyd

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A federal grant of nearly $1 million will help Capilano University’s School of Motion Picture Arts stay on cutting edge of movie-making technology as it trains students for a future in B.C.’s booming film industry. The recently-announced grant of $969,000 from Western Economic Diversification Canada will be used for new 3D film equipment — including cameras, editing and post-production equipment — for the program’s new Nat and Flora Bosa Centre for Film and Animation, set to open in July. These days, “a significant amount of (film and television work) is being produced in 3D,” said Bill Thumm, director of the school. Today’s digital filming has made 3D significantly more sophisticated than it was in the past, said Thumm, who predicts most big scope action movies, special effects films and horror movies will be filmed in 3D from now on. The movie Avatar piqued the public’s interest in 3D, and, last year, Final Destination 3 became among the first movies filmed in 3D on the North Shore, said Thumm. Industry professionals expect that trend to continue, he said, adding DreamWorks studios in L.A. has announced all of its animated films will be in 3D from now on. In addition to training its own students, Capilano University also plans to make the 3D equipment available to industry professionals who need to upgrade their skills. The new Bosa Centre — which will include a 200-seat highdefinition/3D theatre, sound mixing and recording studios, an 8,000-square-foot sound stage, plus editing, visual effects, digital and commercial animation labs — has been funded by a $6 million donation from the Bosa family plus a $30.2 million combined federal and provincial grant. About 250 students are registered in Capilano University’s degree program in Motion Picture Arts. In addition to specialized programs in costuming, cinematography and documentary filmmaking, the school is also launching a new program in digital visual effects — another fast-growing area of the movie business. In most action movies, “a large chunk of what you see is going to be digital visual effects,” said Thumm. “Vancouver is becoming more and more known as a centre for that.” See B.C. page 5

Jane Seyd

jseyd@nsnews.com

THE Greater Vancouver Water District has lost a $4-million court battle with one of its suppliers over who was responsible for supposed defects in an order of massive water main pipes.

NEWS photo Mike Wakeﬁeld

MINISTER of State Lynne Yelich (left) and Capilano University president Kris Bulcroft listen to Bosa Centre director Bill Thumm at a funding announcement Feb. 24.

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Longtime WV politician Allan Williams dies

Tessa Holloway

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ALLAN Williams, West Vancouver’s “elder statesman” and former B.C. attorney general, has died at 88. The former MLA and councillor, who only retired from politics in 2002, passed away Monday following a long illness, his family told the North Shore News. He leaves behind him a legacy that includes the new West Vancouver and Gleneagles community centres. “He was certainly the elder statesmen at the local level in West Van,” said Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones, who was elected to council the same year that Williams retired. “He was a visionary with regards to his leadership on our recreation facilities plan.” Still, Williams will likely be remembered across the province. Born in the small community of Glenavon, Sask., Williams moved to Vancouver to attend high school and then, after a stint in the Royal

Allan Williams Canadian Air Force, studied law at UBC. He was ﬁrst elected West Vancouver Parks and Recreation Commissioner in 1959, before moving on to council in 1966 and then Liberal MLA in 1967. Current Coun. Bill Soprovich, who during the 1969 election had his barber shop next door to Williams’ campaign ofﬁces, used to cut his children’s hair in between volunteering for Williams. During the 1969 election

Lost pipe suit costs water district $4 million

he watched then-premier W.A.C Bennett pull up outside the shop in a limousine for a meeting with Williams. “Hewasaverysharp-minded man. He knew how to search right to the problem. A great analytical mind and very well respected,” said Soprovich. In 1975, Williams crossed the ﬂoor to the Social Credit Party and served as labour minister, attorney general and minister responsible for native affairs. As attorney general, Williams made the deal that saw $100,000 given to the family of convicted serial killer Clifford Olsen in exchange for information locating the bodies of his 11 victims. In 1983, Williams left provincial politics, but 10 years later ran for councillor in West Vancouver, winning three terms before retiring in 2002. It was there he left his mark on West Vancouver, playing an instrumental role in drafting the recreation facilities master plan, which saw the ice arena and swimming pool replaced, and new community centres built. “There was about $60

million plus in recreation renewal that really was part of his legacy,” said Soprovich, who worked on council with him during that time, and describes Williams as a mentor. While many who knew him described Williams as a gentleman, former West Vancouver mayor Ron Wood said he “didn’t suffer fools gladly,” either. “One line that kind of sticks in my mind there was a fellow

who was complaining he was going to lose his view . . . and he told this gentleman that a view is a privilege, it is not a right,” said Wood. “And that stopped the conversation right there, because you can’t argue with that.” Williams is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie, his three children, Louis, Leslie and Jane, nine grandchildren and a great-granddaughter, Virginia.

The pipe in dispute included more than one kilometre of a large Seymour watermain in the District of North Vancouver. The decision follows a 25day civil trial in B.C. Supreme Court last year. The water authority signed contracts with North American Pipe and Steel to supply pipes for two large water projects in Burnaby and North Vancouver in 2005. The pipes, manufactured in Korea, included 1.7 kilometres of pipe with a fivefoot diameter for the Burnaby project and more than a kilometer of seven-footwide pipe for the Seymour project. The GVWD also hired Moody International to oversee and inspect the pipes during the manufacturing process. But later, the regional government refused to pay the $3.67 million bill for the pipes, saying both companies breached their contracts because the coating on the pipes was defective. The companies then sued the government, arguing that tests done on the pipes at the mill where they were made failed to find widespread problems. They also argued any problem with the pipes was the result of specifications set by the water authority, which differed from usual standards. Last month, B.C. Supreme See Judge page 5

No risk to residents, spokesman From page 1 program to determine quantities, so we are working to evaluate that,” he said. “I would think by the middle of next week we should have answers.” The incident posed no danger to residents, added Denton. “We have a very solid 53-year track record of operating safely within the community, and we’ll continue to do that,” he said. “This is a very localized impact.” The plant has seen “minor inhalation incidents” in the past, said Denton, but none has ever involved life-threatening injuries. The Canexus plant has been a focus of

controversy since at least the early 1980s. In a 2007 letter to Port Metro Vancouver, District of North Vancouver council formally opposed its continued operation, saying it was a hazard both to public safety and the environment. Councillors voiced concerns again in 2009, when the company announced plans to expand chlorine shipments by more than 40,000 tonnes annually. Kennedy, a 15-year veteran of the fire service, confirmed crews had responded to minor leaks at the site in the past, but that this was the first time to his knowledge the gas had actually injured someone. Denton said the company will release more information once its investigation is complete.

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March 4, 2011

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Our Official Community Plan is Nearing Completion: Residents invited to comment on the Revised Draft OCP Attend our Open House Workshop on the Official Community Plan (Draft Two), Thursday, March 10, from 6:30pm - 9:00pm (drop in) at District Hall (355 West Queens Rd.).

The District released the first draft of the Official Community Plan (OCP) for public and stakeholder feedback in November 2010. Since that time we have received extensive input on the draft OCP from residents, businesses, agencies, community associations and other community groups. We are now consulting on a second, revised draft of the OCP in order to make final refinements and prepare the proposed OCP for Council’s consideration in early April 2011. We want to hear from you! Do the revisions to the OCP (Draft Two) reflect the key feedback received? Did we get it right? Have we missed anything?

Reminder: please clean up after your pets As the sunshine returns and more of us are getting outside to enjoy the Spring air, the District reminds dog owners to please ensure they clean up after their pets. Our community is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. Please be considerate of everyone who enjoys using our outdoor spaces by removing your dog’s waste. It’s not only polite, it’s the law. Failure to remove your dog waste carries a $100 fine.

There are two ways you can have your say: 1)

Attend our Open House Workshop on the Official Community Plan (Draft Two) on Thursday, March 10, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (drop in), at District Hall (355 West Queens Rd.);

Or, provide your feedback electronically at www.identity.dnv.org, where you may also access a copy of OCP Draft Two.

Our OCP Team will be available at the Open House Workshop to: give you a brief summary of the feedback received on OCP (Draft One); highlight the changes made in OCP (Draft Two); and outline the next steps in the process, including the approvals process and the implementation phase following adoption of a new OCP. Tables on the following key themes of the OCP will be set up to facilitate your review and feedback of OCP (Draft Two): 1. Growth Management, Urban Structure, Employment and Economy, Transportation 2. Key Town and Village Centres: Lynn Valley, Lower Lynn, Maplewood and Lower Capilano/Marine 3. Housing, Social Well-Being 4. Environment, Parks and Open Space, Climate Change 5. Infrastructure and Plan Implementation 6. Development Permit Areas (e.g. Natural Hazard, Form and Character Design Guidelines) We hope to see you at the March 10, OCP Open House Workshop. If you are unable to attend, or would prefer to provide your input electronically please visit www.identity.dnv.org. Feedback on OCP (Draft Two) is being received until March 16, 2011. Thank you for taking part.

This is Pam and her dog Hamish. Hamish is the winner of dog licence #1. Those who renewed their dog licences on time were entered for a draw to win dog licence #1. Good boy, Hamish!

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.

East Seymour Building Regulations – Update Thanks to the involvement of many community members who took part in public meetings and surveys, the District of North Vancouver has received key input toward drafting new Zoning and Design Guideline regulations for the village of Deep Cove (Gallant Avenue) and the corner of Deep Cove Road and Mount Seymour Parkway. These new regulations will ensure that redevelopment is in keeping with the character of the area. Two key changes to the existing regulations are being proposed: 1. a reduction of potential building heights from four storeys down to generally two and three storeys; and 2. the development of a series of good neighbour regulations to help ensure new development respects the neighbouring properties.

Bicycle Master Plan

This year, District and City staff will be working with residents and other stakeholders to develop an updated North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan. The first public open house is scheduled for March 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the North Vancouver City Library (120 West 14th Street). Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information on the North Vancouver Bicycle Master Plan visit the District’s Cycling Page at www.dnv.org/bike.

Transportation Plan

The District of North Vancouver is currently developing a new Transportation Plan to provide strategies to achieve a safe, equitable, efficient and complete network for moving people and goods over the next 20 years. To learn more visit our Transportation Plan web page www.dnv. org/transportationplan.

Volunteers Wanted

Parkgate Community Services Society is looking for two community volunteers for its Board of Directors. If you have an area of expertise in either Information Technology, Legal, Health, Education or Community Services, and live in the Deep Cove/Seymour area, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Carol-Anne Roberts, Executive Assistant at 604-983-6374 or caroberts@ myparkgate.com.

NS Streamkeepers

The North Shore Streamkeepers next meeting is Tuesday, March 8, at 7:30 pm, District Hall (355 West Queens Road). Everyone is welcome. For more info visit www.nssk.ca.

For more information on the proposed regulations and the upcoming public open house, please visit the District’s website at www.dnv.org.

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Painter leaves B.C. movie marketing gets $510K unwanted memento From page 3

Family disturbed by camera images

Jane Seyd

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A 26-year-old housepainter from Langley has been put on 30 months probation after admitting he snuck into a nanny’s suite in a West Vancouver home and filmed himself masturbating with her camera. Stephen Jacob Faulkner later told police he thought the woman had been flirting with him and “I just took it to a whole other level.” When the nanny returned to the home and found the video on her camera, she was shocked and went to police. A judge handed the probation and a suspended sentence to Faulkner on Monday after he pleaded guilty in North Vancouver provincial court to being unlawfully in a dwelling. Crown counsel Linda Ostry said Faulkner was part of a painting crew hired to paint the exterior of a West Vancouver home last August while the family who lived there was away. Windows and doors were left unlocked so the trim could be painted, she said, but no permission was given for the painters to go inside the home. When the family returned home, the nanny was packing for a trip and found her camera wasn’t in her purse, where it usually was, but was in a desk drawer instead. She also noticed it had been left on “video” mode, said Ostry. When she played back the video, the woman was shocked and recognized Faulkner immediately as part of the house-painting crew. Ostry added the whole family was “very disturbed” by the incident. Faulkner spoke to police soon after, telling them “I have a sexual problem that I’m trying to deal with,” and acknowledging his actions were “not something that’s normal.” He added he was very ashamed of what he’d done. Faulkner was fired from the painting company and his final paycheque was used to buy the nanny a new camera and new bedding. “She did not want the camera back,” said Ostry. “She did not want to touch it again.” Faulkner’s lawyer Craig Sicotte told the judge his client wanted to erase the video after he made it, but couldn’t figure out how to do that. The judge ordered Faulkner to take counselling while on probation. She also banned him from possession of pornography and from sending or posting any sexually explicit material on any electronic media.

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Along with the grant to Capilano University, Western Economic Diversiﬁcation Canada also announced a federal grant of $510,000 to the industry association for a three-year marketing strategy aimed at attracting movie projects to B.C. Peter Leitch, chairman of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of B.C. head of North Shore Studios, said that will be aimed at exploring markets in Hong Kong, India and Europe as well as partnering with more independent ﬁlm companies in L.A.

Judge blames GVWD specs From page 3

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Court Justice Laura Gerow agreed with the companies, noting that on a balance of probabilities, the water authority hadn’t proven there were widespread failures in the pipes that would render them defective and that any problems had most likely been caused by the GVWD’s speciﬁcations. The judge noted the water authority developed the speciﬁcations without any input from the contractor. She ordered the water authority to pay North American Pipe & Steel $3.9 million, including costs for storage of the pipes and costs for testing and repairing them to the GVWD’s satisfaction.

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S the rhetoric heats up around the province’s proposed megacasino in downtown Vancouver, critics have once again, and rightly, raised the spectre of money laundering. Among the many problems associated with casinos, it seems strange that this one hasn’t been solved. In January, CBC reported a suspicious spike in large cash transactions at two Lower Mainland facilities, with 90 incidents in which an average of $90,000 was exchanged at one time for chips. No name given; no questions asked. While we don’t know for sure what these anonymous individuals were up to, it’s hard to believe that none of those transactions was an attempt to hide dirty money. Criminal activity of one kind or another has been associated with casinos

since their inception; that transactions of this nature take place at facilities in the Lower Mainland is hardly a surprise. What’s startling is that the province has done nothing about it. In the electronic age, large cash transactions are unnecessary. While it may not eliminate the practice entirely, changing the rules to require any customer buying chips in numbers above a certain cap to use debit and present identiﬁcation would certainly throw up a signiﬁcant obstacle. And yet this move doesn’t seem ever to have been seriously entertained by those who oversee casinos. Our leaders in Victoria are understandably thirsty for gaming revenue, but they also purport to be tough on crime. Why not use simple, available technology to address both?

The eagles and Christy Clark have landed

LET us get our priorities right. The biggest story since we last met in this space is, by far, eagles. What were you expecting? Surely not B.C. politics. Bald eagles have inhabited this coast for countless centuries. No current political leader will be around in 20 years. We will have had two premiers named Clark, two named Bennett, three contenders at the same B.C. Liberal leadership with the first name Gordon, and by 2031 it will all be a fuzzy matter in most minds and pleasantly absent in the rest. Only I will be here to instruct your grandchildren. And I pray the magnificent bald eagles will still measure our ragged coastline with their magnificent wingspread, and mock the brevity of a man’s life and the humility of mankind’s place in the universe. David Hancock is an eagle guy. He said a world-record 7,200 were counted in midDecember in the Chehalis River area and 10 days later,

This Just In

Trevor Lautens having dined on insufficient chum salmon corpses, only 345. The healthy ones flew elsewhere. Those left are starving. Some are too weak to fly. Some are poisoned eating landfill garbage. One prays — again — that Hancock’s a bit of an alarmist. But Bev Day of OWL, the Orphan Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, in Ladner, cites supportive figures in a report by the Vancouver Sun’s Kim Pemberton. Some rescued by OWL were injured in the eagle equivalent of food riots.

Wringing hands and then passing on to the next disaster story won’t help. Governments — provincial, federal: Take action. Fast. Create eagle food banks. That rings of catchy mediaspeak. But by any name, feed areas should be selected in several eagle habitats by our environment or fish and game ministries. Fish offal isn’t lacking. Yes, fish processors utilize every bit of fish for pet food, so offer a premium price. Taxpayers fund far more dubious initiatives. The other day the two eagles that have long nested in a nearby tree, though they disappointingly missed last year, returned and settled in, to much rejoicing in this house. Can you put a price on the enhanced real estate value of living in such a neighbourhood — yes, on West Vancouver’s Marine Drive, Vancouver’s skyline within view? ••• The ordinary (meaning, these days, cynical) citizen wonders how half a dozen people clawing for the brassplated ring of party leader can

smile and join hands while the blood is still fresh and sticky on the ﬂoor. Easy. ABC (Anybody But Christy) Clark, and the OBC (Old Boys Club), headed by Kevin Falcon, George Abbott and Mike de Jong, need each other. As Ben Franklin nicely put it, they better hang together or they’ll hang separately. They can make a hobby of privately hating each other but their day job requires a show of mutual civility. Furthermore, The Interests will hugely encourage all concerned to be agreeable. Not to forget that politics is half-way to show biz. Hamlet tonight, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Victoria tomorrow. If Clark puts a foot wrong — into a really squishy cow pie — her gift for smiling and talking at the same time will be of little avail, and a sauve qui peut race to the exits is at least remotely possible. ••• The North Shore’s Liberal MLAs all bet on the wrong horse — Joan McIntyre

backing Falcon, Naomi Yamamoto, Jane Thornthwaite and Ralph Sultan plumping for Abbott. No cashable IOUs there. Upbeat former pollster McIntyre noted: “The backing of MLAs can/does have significant influence. For example, Kevin Falcon did very well in the ridings where he had MLA support — e.g. Prince George and Richmond. Similar patterns exist for George Abbott in pockets of support, primarily outside the Lower Mainland. “On the North Shore there is an interesting pattern. I am very proud of our Kevin Falcon ‘ground’ campaign. We carried both West Van ridings, particularly (McIntyre’s own) Sea to Sky with 44 per cent on the first ballot, and all but Lonsdale on the final ballot.” Thornthwaite enthused: “Christy Clark struck a chord with people for change and I wholeheartedly agree. Personally, I look forward to meeting with her soon to discuss the priorities that have been raised by people in North

Vancouver-Seymour, including transportation, health and education issues.” Sultan noted that in ﬁne democratic tradition “the people have spoken and the caucus is rallying around Christy Clark in the best interests of British Columbians.” Sultan praised all six in the competition but “Clark had a team with the best organizational and communications skills.” Right, masterminded by slick wire-puller Patrick Kinsella. I didn’t like the cut of Kinsella’s jib when we met when I was a tiny cog in the Bill Bennett government’s wheel 30 years ago, and time hasn’t improved my affections. ••• Was that really socialism’s foremost capitalist, Bob Williams, on the CTV panel on convention day? The feared lean-and-hungry-look New Democrat with a shrewd eye for real estate investments who terriﬁed the forest industry with his Swedish-derived ideas? He’s, um, visibly prospered. tlautens@telus.net

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Clark’s support widespread

THE B.C. Liberal party’s decision to adopt a weighted voting system for choosing their next leader was supposed to help candidates such as George Abbott, but the system showed the wide appeal of Christy Clark more than anything. Clark won the leadership by a narrow margin — 52 per cent versus 48 per cent — over Kevin Falcon, but a ridingby-riding analysis of the vote shows her victory was not quite as narrow as that result would indicate. The weighted voting system assigned every riding 100 points, which meant all ridings counted the same no matter how many party members voted in the riding. The 223 members in VancouverHastings had as much clout as the 3,210 members in SurreyNewton. One thing that is quickly apparent from look at a ridingby-riding breakdown is how well Clark did in NDP territory. On the ﬁnal count, Clark won every NDP-held riding except two. In many cases, her lead over Falcon was substantial enough to give her almost twice the points from the riding as went to Falcon. She took almost 59 per cent of the points in NDP ridings, compared to Falcon’s 42 per

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cent. That accounted for almost half of her overall point total. She also beat Falcon in the suburbs of Metro Vancouver (eight ridings to six on the final count), the Interior and North (12 to eight), Vancouver (eight to three), Surrey (five to three) and Vancouver Island (12 to two). She even narrowly took more ridings than Falcon in the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan. Clark also bested Falcon in ridings that saw large sign-ups of members. In ridings with more than 1,000 voters, she came out on top by a margin of seven to five over Falcon. Clark’s victory got an early push from the supporters of Mike de Jong, almost half of whom picked her as their second choice. On the final count, she got second-choice support from about one-third of those who backed George Abbott.

In other words, Clark’s support was fairly widespread (though not necessarily that deep) and not conﬁned to one particular area of the province. There were only a couple of areas (the west side of Vancouver, the odd pocket in the Interior) where she failed to attract much support. The breadth of her support may bode well for her when she gets around to calling a general election. Clark’s victory explodes the myth that, among B.C. Liberal voters, she was strong only in urban or suburban regions. ••• Christy Clark’s main message during her successful campaign was her desire to bring real change to the B.C. Liberal government. So how does that translate into changes at the cabinet table? Because she had the support of only one MLA — Harry Bloy — Clark doesn’t really owe many people any favours. But the political reality of keeping her coalition party together means she must keep key supporters of rival Kevin Falcon in the fold. So don’t expect cabinet stalwarts such as Falcon, Rich Coleman, Pat Bell, Shirley Bond, Barry Penner or George Abbott to form an exodus from the head table. But I’m not so sure certain others — notably Kevin Krueger and perhaps Iain Black,

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Mailbox Leave the Lions Gate lions alone Dear Editor: Driving over the Lions Gate Bridge, I have become increasing irritated by the tacky-looking decorations that are placed around the necks of the lion sculptures. It reminds me of a similar incident in Toronto at the Eaton Centre when red ribbons were placed around the necks of Canada geese in Michael Snow’s sculpture Flight Stop during Christmas season. The sculptor sued the centre and won, the judge ruling that the sculptures integrity was “distorted, mutilated or otherwise modiﬁed” which was “to the prejudice of the honour or reputation of the author.” If the sculptor of the lions was still alive, I’m sure he would complain vigorously about the debasement of these noble creatures. Carol Fetherston, West Vancouver

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An open letter to North Shore parents: Do you have children in the 17-21 age? Did they return home early Sunday morning? How about a tall, strong son with red hair and beard, likes to wear his black toque pushed back on his head, jaunty style? With a dark-haired friend with quite long hair? And a short black-haired friend with steel blue eyes? They were riders on the last night-bus back to North Vancouver. They got off at Lonsdale Avenue and 13th Street. Before they did, they wreaked their own drunken antics on their fellow riders. They held the bus up by keeping the door open. They forced other kids to miss the last bus ride home by refusing to crowd to the rear of the bus and laughing at those that begged them to consider otherwise. They uttered homophobic and racist crap. They littered spent liquor bottles. And ﬁnally they goaded other drunk girls to ﬁght. By luck, this happened at the Quay stop, where

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Dear Editor: Brendan McAleer’s Feb. 18 column Best Cars for Teens are Slow, Costly, Terrifying is brilliant. I am sending it to every parent I know who has a teen. When my own child gets to driving age, I’m going to tape it to her forehead. Chris Wilkinson West Vancouver

the bus driver, doing a thankless job, got out, and pulled the girls out by himself. Your red-haired son and his long-haired friends’ response: “Lets start another ﬁght,” “F***ing rights, it’s the Fight Bus.” My friend and I were the only 40-somethings on the bus. We were on this 3 a.m. bus because for the last three hours we had seen bus after bus zoom by full after the Olympics celebration. No extras put on by TransLink. Remember snow was falling in abundance, the temperatures were below freezing, and kids got left behind until the morning service. I didn’t speak up. These kids were drunk and stronger than me. I was the only East Indian male on the bus. Last thing I want is to be a victim of violence. These are your kids, circa 2011, in North Vancouver, B.C. Stephen Sian, North Vancouver

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INQUIRING REPORTER CHRISTY Clark will be sworn in as the province’s 35th premier later this month, replacing Gordon Campbell after 10 years in the province’s top job. The former radio host and Liberal cabinet minister from 2001 to 2005 was chosen to lead the governing B.C. Liberal Party in a leadership convention last weekend ahead of Surrey MLA Kevin Falcon. While only time will tell, we asked people what their ﬁrst thoughts were on the new premier. Find us on Facebook and tell us what you think or add your comment to Inquiring Reporter at www.nsnews. com. — Tessa Holloway

David Powell Vancouver I don’t really have an opinion on it, but I wasn’t a big fan of Campbell. I’m not a Liberal supporter. . . . I would probably vote for the NDP anyway.

Do you think Christy Clark is an improvement over Gordon Campbell?

Janet Van Rooyen West Vancouver I think she brings a whole new charisma and a whole new energy — a very positive energy. I was thrilled about how she never really attacked her fellow candidates during the campaign.

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Last year, grants totalling more than $150,000 were awarded by the foundation to programs that provide a diverse range of services for children,

Jordan Thompson North Vancouver We’ll see. She seemed like the popular choice. . . . I work in construction and I don’t work a lot of the time, so maybe Christy Clark can help out with that and keep things busy all year.

Lorne Martin North Vancouver He was chosen by the Liberals, not by the people in the province. So when there is an election, we’ll see what everybody wants. She could be better as long as Campbell isn’t in the background.

youth, seniors and the homeless. Recipients included Hope’s Place, a second-stage housing program for women and their children who are escaping domestic violence, the North Shore Bereavement Program for Youth, and the North Shore Meals on Wheels Society. The North Shore Community Foundation

Dawn Currie North Vancouver I think she’ll have a better perspective on what the province needs. She’s a woman, and she’s actually been . . . with the people, and Gordon’s been too far away from that for too long.

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NV school district will no longer administer Jean Lee Trust Jane Seyd

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THE North Vancouver Board of Education has won the right to wash its hands of administering a 30-year-old scholarship after getting into an acrimonious court ﬁght with the founders of the award. In a recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling, Justice Barry Davies ruled the school board had provided ample reasons why it shouldn’t be required to oversee Jean Lee Memorial Trust. Davies ruled the school board will be allowed to transfer money in the scholarship trust to the North Vancouver High School Education Foundation to administer instead, unless the founders come up with someone else to oversee the scholarship fund. The $5,500 trust was originally set up in 1980 by the Lee family, in honour of Jean Lee, who taught English at Handsworth secondary before dying of cancer. Under the original terms of the trust, the school board was to invest the money and hand out an annual award of either $500 or the interest earned from the trust every year — whichever amount was less. Because of high interest rates in the early 1980s, the founders “presumed the trust fund was growing substantially,” wrote Davies.

But by the early 1990s, that was no longer the case. In 1996, the school district told the family the fund would likely last only another seven to 10 years, although it was supposed to continue in perpetuity. Elaine Lee, Jean Lee’s daughter, learned annual scholarships had been awarded above the amount agreed on. The school district then asked the family to change the terms of the trust, allowing them to hand out a scholarship above the amount of interest earned or to hand it out less often, so that more money could accumulate in the account. The Lee family refused, and a court ﬁght began. In the latest battle, the board asked to wash its hands of the trust, arguing the costs of maintaining the fund under the strict terms it was created under far exceeded any interest earned and any scholarship awarded. At today’s low interest rates, the trust earns less than $300 a year, the district argued. Also “due to the reality of high post-secondary education costs, the board does not generally award scholarships in amounts less than $500,” the board said. Board lawyers added the district has spent enough time and money on the issue, which is outside of its core mandate of educating students from kindergarten to Grade 12. If the money is transferred to the foundation, the foundation will hand out the scholarship on its own terms, which includes a minimum amount of $500. The foundation currently distributes 46 academic scholarships, bursaries and career-training scholarships to Grade 12 students in North Vancouver. Davies gave the Lee family until the end of April to come up with an alternate administrator for the trust.

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

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Teirsa St-Jean and her mother, Chantale, arrive.

Patti Richardson admires the paintings.

John and Elizabeth Gloven attend.

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Ray Frost and Elizabeth Robertson share a laugh.

Thea Reardon and Ken Watson have a chat.

Featured artist Lynn Webster celebrates a successful opening. Artist Lynn Webster launched her latest exhibit at the Silk Purse in West Vancouver Feb. 22. For the Love of Colour is a collection of landscapes and ďŹ&#x201A;orals done in oils. The show will remain on display until March 6. Info: www.silkpurse.ca.

Sally Toft and Elizabeth McLaren view the many works on display.

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Elly Brok and Kim Vogt ďŹ&#x201A;ank Jeanne Munro.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ARTS & CULTURE

The Town Pants keep their options open: Page 16 Lucinda Williams’ bluesy Blessed takes us on an emotional journey: Page 17

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WEST Vancouver secondary students Valerie Hechanova and Alison Lake are showing their work in Big Ideas: Responding to Public Art, set for the Ferry Building Gallery and West Vancouver Museum March 8-27. For more information visit www.facebook.com/vancouverbiennale.

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■ Big Ideas: Responding to Public Art, cross-media student exhibitions at the Ferry Building Gallery and West Vancouver Museum, March 8-27. Opening receptions: March 11, 6-8 p.m.

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IT’S rare to ﬁnd a moment when hordes of locals and tourists alike aren’t engaging with A-maze-ing Laughter, a series of larger than life laughing ﬁgures at the intersection of Davie and Denman streets in Vancouver. Viewers snap photos, strike similar poses and consider the meaning behind China’s Yue Minjun’s sculptures, exhibited by the Vancouver Biennale, which has certainly

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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. 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. West Coast Folk Art: A mixed media exhibition

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CALENDAR From page 14 with works by Jens Diercks, Lynsey Paterson and Aleksandar Visnjic, until March 6. Big Ideas: A cross media student art exhibition March 827. Opening reception: Friday, March 11, 6-8 p.m. Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2233. 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. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9807182. Two Person Show: Jean Taylor’s acrylic on canvas paintings depicting local forests and Colette Bennett’s photos showing doorways will be on display until April 3. 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. Veils and Visions: Mixed media See more page 20

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Band follow the music wherever it takes them ■ The Town Pants, Commodore Ballroom, Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets $20. +19 admission.

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WHEN brothers Duane and Dave Keogh and Aaron Chapman started strumming Celtic melodies across the North Shore, they knew they had a winner — partly because the band was named after one.

The Town Pants, as they came to be known, was actually an Irish racehorse that Duane and Dave bet all their hard-earned money on — enough that, when he crossed the finish line in first place, they could afford two pints of Guinness instead of one. photo Adam PW Smith “We doubled our money, THE Town Pants are booked for a few pre-St. Patrick’s Day shows in the United States before returning home for a March 18 gig at the but we weren’t really big Commodore Ballroom. To win two tickets to the show and a Town Pants CD library enter contest at www.nsnews.com/entertainment. betters,” says Duane, chuckling. But they got more than the cash. Exactly, says Chapman. “If we want to get than even the stallion of the same name, they’re moved out to the West Coast and added fellow“We were looking for a new name at the into jazz fusion, we have the option.” not about to change their tune. rocker Chapman, and before long the trio was time,” adds Dave. “We were looking for Not that they will. The band has settled Get the three front men into a room and it’s selling out pubs like the Rusty Gull, the Park something that didn’t say anything, really. We comfortably into a niche, playing some of the obvious from the banter that the chemistry is Royal Hotel and The Brit on Lonsdale. didn’t want to go with something that was most acclaimed Celtic rock this side of the still there, while the music is in their blood. Many of the fans they picked up there still obviously Irish or obviously Celtic, because it Atlantic — no offense to Halifax. Fifteen years Duane and Dave grew up to Irish and come to the shows, said Duane. kind of pigeonholes you.” and three CDs later, no doubt a longer career Acadian French parents, where kitchen parties “People come up and say they used their with musicians playing were part of every first fake ID to come out and drink at one of weekend, and their father, Lorne Keogh, is an our shows,” he says. accomplished Ottawa country musician who The tours have certainly grown larger. just released his latest album Sing Me Back Copenhagen replaced the Rusty Gull as one of Home. the band’s favourite shows, for both the fans “You’d have 10 guitars, fiddles and all sorts and for other reasons. of homemade instruments,” says Dave. “We’d “Sometimes they won’t allow certain things get up in the morning, the kids, when all the because of safety. Well, that wasn’t the case parents are still hung over and in bed sleeping, here,” says Duane. “Aaron actually rode a big and we would fiddle around with their stuff.” Danish guy around the bar one day.” Over time, they gravitated towards rock and Aaron elaborates. roll music, with Dave playing in a thrash metal “I dislocated my knee and I fell down on the band, when Duane started trying a more Celtic See Road-savvy page 18 sound at parties on the North Shore. Dave

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are still something to look forward to, they say. After a quick jaunt to the States this month, including shows in New York and Pennsylvania, the band is returning to the Commodore Ballroom to

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LEGIONS of fans braved the snow last weekend to catch Heart at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Saturday night. Guitarist Nancy Wilson (above) and her sister Ann Wilson developed their sound on the Vancouver club scene back in the ’70s. They played most of their classic hits at the QE show which was the last night of the tour. By the end of the evening they had everybody singing along to “Dog and Butterﬂy.” See more photos at www.nsnews.com/entertainment.

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that learning concept and then providing an opportunity for the students to do creative crossmedia creation and be able to showcase it,” says Tong. A call for participation was sent out to local schools, which took the reins in terms of which of their students would participate and whose work would ultimately be exhibited. Some schools opted to organize ﬁeld trips to view the sculptures, others encouraged their senior students to view them on their own time. “We think of it as taking you outside of the comfort of your four walls so you’re thinking out of the box,” says Tong, who visited all the participating West Vancouver schools over the last week. “The quality of work and the creativity is most impressive,” she says. Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend the exhibitions. For elementary school students, the shows offer a great opportunity for them to learn from senior students. “We hope that teachers would take their students through as a school tour and we’re offering programs,” says Tong. Groups will be entered into a draw for art supplies donated by Opus Framing and Art Supplies. They’re also running a contest for members of the general public. “The contest is to encourage people to visit at least three exhibition locations,” says Tong. Visitors will get stamped and entered into a draw for a variety of prizes, including an Apple iPad, iPod Shufﬂes, etc. “We want people to be aware that this is a series of events rather than one exhibit that happened at one location,” she says.

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CALENDAR From page 20 The Passionate Saxaphone: Saxalamode will perform jazz standards Wednesday, March 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: 604984-0286, ext. 8144. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca. Fields of Gold: Singer Rae Armour will perform, Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org. Music at the Library — Cinderella: A fairy tale told in song performed by Vancouver Opera in Schools, Friday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Free.

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You are invited to a presentation on Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP). The ISWRMP is aimed at guiding the management of solid waste in an aﬀordable and environmentally responsible way. The Lynn Valley Community Association is a non-proﬁt group with a mandate to maintain or enhance the livability for the residents of Lynn Valley. All residents are welcome to attend this meeting. For more information on the Lynn Valley Community Association please visit www.lvca.ca.

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CALENDAR From page 22 theatre and drama students Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Light refreshments to follow. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www. phtheatre.org. Speed the Plow: A comedy about the high-stakes world of Hollywood ﬁlm production, Tuesdays- Saturdays until March 19, 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission: $24-$28. St. Martin’s Anglican Church Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. CLUBS AND PUBS 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. East Side Marios: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9867333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Fiesta See more page 31

Get the latest in breast health and breast cancer by attending one or all four of these engaging info sessions, happening this March across the Lower Mainland.

L-R: Dr. Karen Gelmon, Dr. Sohrab Shah, Dr. Kristin Campbell, Dr. Frances Wong.

VANCOUVER - Tuesday, March 8th, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm “New Treatments for Breast Cancer” with Dr. Karen Gelmon WEST VANCOUVER - Tuesday, March 15th, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm “Molecular Investigations of Breast Cancer” with Dr. Sohrab Shah COQUITLAM - Tuesday, March 22nd, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm “The Role of Exercise in Breast Cancer Patients” with Dr. Kristin Campbell LANGLEY - Tuesday, March 29th, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm “The Role of a Navigator with Breast Cancer Patients” with Dr. Frances Wong Learn a little and laugh a lot with stand-up comic and breast cancer survivor Jules Sesia, appearing at all four events!

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VANCOUVER Symphony Orchestra music director Bramwell Tovey was a special guest at West Vancouver Memorial Library as part of the Friday Night Concert Series Feb. 25. The maestro played piano and entertained the audience with many stories from the music world.

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THEATRE

Coward’s Spirit still strong

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Celebrating 14 years on the North Shore

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Score big! Curtain Call

Martin Millerchip ■ Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, a First Impressions Theatre production at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre to March 12. Ticket information: 604-929-9456.

IT’S odd to reflect that Noel Coward’s delightful confection Blithe Spirit was written and performed at the height of the London blitz during the Second World War. Coward claims in his autobiography to have written it straight through in five days — he was on holiday at the time after a bomb had destroyed his office and apartment — and that only two lines were changed in rehearsal for what would turn out to be a record-setting West End run that lasted longer than the war. With death in London’s air and the possibility of death in every Brit’s mind, a plot that revolves around communicating with the dead seems like it should have been a turnoff. But the NEWS photo Paul McGrath play was seen by the public COLLEEN Rae Lornie (top), Cameron McDonald and Louise Porter rehearse for more as farce than anything First Impressions Theatre’s production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit. else — an opportunity to escape from dour reality. the Bradmans, are inclined to view mediums as either charlatans or Coward himself described his play as gay and superficial. self-deluded. It is; and for that reason stands the test of time — a new West Well, the bicycle-riding Madame Arcati proves to be the real End revival opens next week. Coward winds the action around novelist Charles Condomime. thing and before one can say hocus pocus, Charles’ former wife, As the play begins, he and his second wife of five years, Ruth, are See Precocious page 30 hosting a small dinner party in their country home near the south coast of England. The only sound on a summer’s eve is bird song, not bombs. In fact the play’s title comes from Shelley’s poem To a Skylark — “Hail to thee, blithe Spirit! Bird thou never wert.” The guest of honour will be Madame Arcati, a clairvoyant who will organize a seance after dinner. What Madame Arcati does not realize is that Charles is looking for material for his next novel — “a few tricks of the trade” — and that he and his other guests,

Sunday, March 6th 4pm “Truth” with Steve Maddock and friends All are welcome!

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AMERICAN

CHINESE

Memphis Blues Barbeque House

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

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Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

LEGEND Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) $ $ $ $ Live Music Open Mic/Karaoke DJ Big Screen Sports

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WiFi

FinestYum-Yum Restaurant

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

Neighbourhood Noodles House

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

EAT-IN/TAKE-OUT

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

Fatburger

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 Le Bistro Chez Michel

$$$

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

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

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

FINE DINING $$$$

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

CASUAL DINING $

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.

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

The Salmon House

$$$$

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

FRENCH Chez Michel

Kypriaki Taverna

PUB $$

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

INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

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. Lunch Buffet $10.95.

$$$

A West Vancouver Favorite for 25 years. Daily specials. 1373 Marine Dr. (2nd ﬂr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

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

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.

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

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

The Rusty Gull

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

C-Lovers Fish & Chips

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

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

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

The Fish House In Stanley Park

$$$

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

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.

Village Tap House

MALAYSIAN Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine

175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

JAPANESE Mountain Sushi

The Black Bear Pub

SEAFOOD

The Bridge Between Pub $ $

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

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

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.

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

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.

The Observatory

BRITISH

The MarinaSide Grill

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.

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.

AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant

GREEK

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

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WEST COAST 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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FILM

Meeting up with fate in a fedora SHOWTIMES EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Justin Bieber: Never Say Never 3D — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:15; 9:50 Sat-Sun 1:25, 4:20; 7:15; 9:50 p.m. Barney’s Version — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:30, 9:30; Sat-Sun 12:45, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 p.m. True Grit (14A) — Fri, MonThur 7, 9:45; Sat-Sun 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:45 p.m. I Am Number Four (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7:25, 9:55; Sat-Sun 1:10, 4, 7:25, 9:55 p.m. Hall Pass (14A) — Fri, MonThur 6:50, 9:35; Sat-Sun 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35 p.m. Beastly (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 6:40, 9:40; Sat-Sun 1, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 p.m.

Reel Life

Julie Crawford ■ The Adjustment Bureau. Directed by George Nolﬁ. Starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. Rating: 7 (out of 10) If you’ve ever used the excuse “the devil made me do it” or blamed missing car keys on mischievous sprites, it may come as a surprise to learn that the people responsible are actually sharp-dressed men in fedoras. New York senate hopeful David Norris (Matt Damon) discovers this when he walks in just as agents are tweaking the political leanings of a coworker, who is catatonic and ignorant of the procedure. Having witnessed a scene few humans have ever seen, at least See Plot page 30

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FILM

Plot takes backseat to relationship

From page 29

outside the walls of a rubber room, David is faced with keeping the secret forever or having his entire life erased. It should have been a simple decision. But David just met the girl of his dreams, a dancer named Elise (Emily Blunt), and then pure chance throws her in his path again. That’s fate, isn’t it? However, after glancing at David’s future in a leather-bound book, the agents insist that Elise isn’t in it. So men in suits do rule the world, after all. The men of the Adjustment Bureau (John Slattery, Anthony Mackie, Terence Stamp) use a labyrinth of magical doors to zip through the city undetected, intervening when we veer from our predetermined paths. They’re not overly concerned with the daily drudgery of you or me, but the fate of a presidential

hopeful can’t be toyed with. Elise has got to go. David refuses to relinquish her, and we don’t blame him: Elise is an independent soul, passionate, artistic and the perfect playful foil for David’s staid personality. Screenwriter-director George Nolﬁ could’ve elected to put a January Jones-type blonde in Blunt’s place, but the powerful yin-yang of the romance would be diminished. Blunt makes us believe that Elise could satisfy David enough that he wouldn’t need the ego-stroking run for political power. The romance is paramount, because intricacies of plot take a backseat to the relationship between David and Elise. If Inception left you feeling befuddled, you’ll be happy to hear that The Adjustment Bureau posits the existence of a parallel world, but doesn’t bog viewers down in the details. There are a lot of time-traveling doors, and you need a spiffy hat to go

through them. The identity of the ultimate puppetmaster — referred to in the film as “the chairman,” but call him God or Allah if you wish — is left up to the reader’s spiritual leanings. The film was based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, the man whose prose became Total Recall, Blade Runner, A Scanner Darkly and Minority Report on the big screen. For his part, first-time feature director Nolfi was the screenwriter for The Bourne Ultimatum, but resists the urge to make this film a Bourne re-hash: there are foot chases and explosion or two, but none of the big-budget numbers that made Damon into an action star. Do any of us really have a choice? Is there such a thing as free will? Can we fight our fate? There’s ample room for philosophical and theological discussions over dinner, but The Adjustment Bureau won’t leave you feeling stupid. My kind of movie.

Precocious Porter gives life to ghostly Elvira From page 27

Elvira, is conjured from “the other side.” Unfortunately for Charles, and to the delight of the audience, only he can see her, so things he says to Elvira are misconstrued by Ruth as being said to her. Problems ensue! Director Ryan Crocker keeps it all moving at a good clip and he and his cast have

done an excellent job with the upper-crusty Brit accents. Cameron McDonald does well as a befuddled and exasperated Charles while Colleen Rae Lornie nails the classy bitch that is Ruth. It’s an unenviable role in one sense because Ruth — initially, at least — must seem less like Charles’ perfect match than Elvira. Louise Porter is a perfect Elvira, by turns precocious,

pouty and petulant. The life of this production always seemed to lift when her undead character was on stage. Initially, I loved Danielle Benzon’s Madame Arcati for her down-to-earth, natural choices. She’s less an ethereal wingnut than the sensible Nanny McPhee of the spirit world, and I liked the unusual take. But within that approach, she and Crocker could add

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to the fun of the play if they explored the limits of genuine responses like excitement and amazement. On the other hand, the maid’s seven-league strides could be toned down. Philip Richard Black and especially Jennifer Morabito provide good support as the Bradmans, but Violet Bradman would never sit on the arm of a sofa or a chair! The jarring choice may have been made in part because there isn’t enough furniture on the set or because

the couch being used is low and very soft. In any event, designer Rita Arhipov could clearly use some help with set decoration and the men’s costumes. The program makes a pitch for some help with the set, so let me help with getting the word out. Community productions manage to put on shows with extremely limited budgets only because of volunteer sweat equity. Call 604-929-9456 if you’d like to help out backstage. It’s usually fun — like this production.

SHOWTIMES From page 29 604-985-3911 The Adjustment Bureau (PG) — Fri 7:20, 10; Sat-Sun 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10; Mon-Thur 7:10, 9:45 p.m. Thur 1 p.m. Unknown (PG) — Fri 6:40, 9:30; Sat-Sun 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:30; Mon-Thur 6:35, 9:15 p.m. Rango (PG) — Fri 6:30, 9:20; Sat-Sun 1:00, 3:40, 6:30, 9:20; Mon-Thur 6:30, 9:10 p.m. Thur 1 p.m. Gnomeo and Juliet 3D (G) — Fri 6:30, 9:10; Sat-Sun 1:50, 4:10, 6:30, 9:10; MonThur 6:30, 9 p.m. Just Go With It (PG) — Fri 7:10, 9:55; Sat-Sun 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55; Mon-Tue, Thur 6:40, 9:20; Wed 9:30 p.m. Drive Angry 3D (18A) — FriSun 9:40; Mon-Thur 9:30 p.m. The King’s Speech (PG) — Fri 7, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:50; Mon-Thur 7, 9:40 p.m. PACIFIC CINEMATHEQUE 1131 Howe St., 604-688-FILM www.cinematheque.bc.ca. I Wish I Knew China, 2010. Director: Jia Zhang-ke Exclusive ﬁrst run of Chinese director Jia Zhang-ke’s valentine to the city of Shanghai. Tonight 6:45 p.m.

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CALENDAR From page 25 Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m. Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-1115 or info@ legion118.com. Karoke Night will take place Saturday, March 12 from 8 p.m. to midnight. There is no admission charge and guests are welcome. St. Patrick’s Day: A celebration which includes an Irish pipe band followed by Irish folk dancers Thursday, March 17, 4 p.m. There is no admission charge and guests are welcome. 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. The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com. NEWS photo Paul McGrath

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phone Doug Medley at 604985-5646. OTHER EVENTS Capilano University, Library Building: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Prosetics Reading Series: A reading with author Harry Karlinsky Wednesday, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Box ofﬁce: 604-984-4484 or www. centennialtheatre.com. Time Capsule Tour: Illusionists Ted and Marion Outerbridge

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MULLEN - Frederick Robert Born in Edmonton, Alberta on April 24, 1920, Fred passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 27, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Pat, his sons Bill (Marie) and David (Georgia) and pre-deceased by his son Jim (Maria). Fred was proud of and very close to his grandchildren Mark, Sacha, Rachel, Andrea, James, Jacqueline, Shane and Kyle and his new great-grandchild Jacob. He is also survived by his older sister Phyllis and younger brother Bert. Fred grew up in Edmonton and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. While in the air force Fred was introduced to the new technology of that time: “radar”. This expertise took Fred to the D-Day landing and through Europe as a Flight Lieutenant Commander of a 75-man mobile radar unit. After his discharge, Fred married Muriel Patricia Brown, who became his life-long partner, and enrolled in university at UBC where he graduated with a degree in engineering. This commenced a career that would take him and his family to the United States, Europe, Eastern Canada, before moving back to the West Coast. In 1984 Fred retired after 32 years with the Federal Government and was able to pursue his passion for travel, photography, gardening, community groups and family. Later in his life Fred was actively involved in the Camera Club, Margaret Fulton Centre, the United Church, West Vancouver Seniors Centre, weather centre monitoring and daily visits to his beloved Pat at the Kiwanis Care Home. Fred will be remembered for his laughter, good humour and active involvement with his family. He was always energetic throughout his life and took great pleasure in making photography presentations to the “old folks” at the senior’s centre. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd, North Vancouver. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C.

GADSBY, Elspeth M. April 11, 1937 - Feb. 17, 2011 Elspeth died at peace in the North Shore Hospice. Elspeth was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. She came to Canada in 1962 and lived in West and North Vancouver for 45 years. She is sadly missed by her buddy and soul mate, husband John, daughter Susan, son Roderick his wife Caroline and their three daughters, Amlie, Solene and Chlo, family and friends in the U.K. Canada, Europe and the USA. Memorial Service on March 5th, 2011, 2.00 pm at the Boal Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers please make donations, in Elspeth’s memory, to Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation - Hospice, or the BC Cancer Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon.

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After a long and fulfilling life, and some years of illness in his old age, Allan passed away at the age of 88 years. He will be dearly missed by his family and remembered by many for his service to his profession and his community. Allan was a man devoted to all that is good in family and society. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie, who was his partner and strength for 62 years; his three children and their spouses, Louis (Elisabeth Burgess), Leslie (Shep Alexander) and Jane (Gary Brookes); his grandchildren John, Scott (Katja), Todd, Mark, Ashley, Jeremy, Ted, Sam and Amelia; and his great granddaughter Virginia. Born in Glenavon, Saskatchewan and raised until age 17 in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Allan moved with his parents to Vancouver B.C. in 1936. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1941 to 1945. Allan and Marjorie were married in 1948 and made their home in West Vancouver in 1949. For over 60 years, Allan’s home was West Vancouver. Although he and Marjorie enjoyed their many travels throughout the world, he was always glad to return to the Gisby Street house they had built, or, in his later years, to the view of Ambleside from their apartment home. In 1950, Allan earned a law degree from the University of British Columbia and was called to the bar. In the five decades of his career, Allan combined a successful legal practice with an exceptional career in public service. In 1959, he was appointed to the West Vancouver Municipal Parks and Recreation Commission, a post he held for six years. He was elected as a West Vancouver Municipal Councillor in 1965. In 1966 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia where he served for 17 years as the MLA for West Vancouver-Howe Sound. From 1975 to 1979, Allan served as Minister of Labour and Minister responsible for Native Affairs. In 1979, he was appointed Attorney General for the province and Queen’s Counsel. He served as Attorney General until 1983 when he retired from provincial politics and returned to the practice of law at Davis & Company. As a mentor and advisor to members of the firm, Allan particularly enjoyed his role teaching legal ethics to a generation of young lawyers. At this time he also served as a director of BC Hydro & Power Authority, a Director of the Whistler Land Corporation, a founding member of the RCMP Public Complaints Commission and the BC member of the BC Claims Task Force. Allan’s love for his community of West Vancouver drew him back to public office when, in 1993, he was again elected to West Vancouver Council. He served three terms until his retirement in 2002 at the age of 80. He dedicated his efforts to youth as he supported the construction of the new West Van aquatic centre, the new and upgraded community centers and sports fields. The family is tremendously thankful to the nursing and medical staff at Evergreen House, 1 South, at Lions Gate Hospital, and to Dr. Follows and Dr. Maher for their kind care of Allan in his final years. A private family gathering will honor Allan’s life. To all who knew and admired him, we know Allan’s desire would be for you to live your life fully in service to your family and community. In lieu of flowers or remembrances, please consider contributing to The Pacific Alzheimer Research Foundation, #210-1095 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6E 2M6, http://www.parf.ca/4478.html or to a charity of your choice.

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7 MO female mini poodle spayed, all shots & 3 mo Yorkie X female, 2nd set shots. $500 ea. 604-794-3287

Furniture

5 PCE DINING ROOM SET, excellent condition, Pedi stool base w/ solid round glass top. $900. 778-580-5565 (New West)

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North Vancouver Kiwanis Executive Director - Seniors Housing

Dogs

BED SINGLE, side drawer, mattress, lamps, tv & stand, free you p/u, 604-925-3993

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

3508

FOR MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

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Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1 BR large apt in character bldg, hardwood, heat, hot water, cat ok! $930, Apr. 1: 604-983-0423 1 & 2 BR. 1 & 2 baths, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 West 19th, no pets, coin wd, call 778-554-0537 1 BDRM, Central Lonsdale, 2nd floor, h/w flrs, heat and hot water incl, no pets, $950, Dodwell Strata Mgt. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 1 BR, 1&Mahon, new paint, carpets, drapes, quiet side, heat hw, 1 prkg. $925, lease 604-985-1930

1 Br large corner, $860. now or Apr 1. 2 Br large corner, $990, Apr 1. Gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. walk to seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501 1 Br. large, corner unit, brick patio, now or Apr 1, $845 1 Br. large, Panoramic view, Apr. 1 $925. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956

1 BR 21/Lonsdale, reno, incl heat hw , hardwood, patio, ns, np, quiet adult bldg. $900. 604-904-9507

1 BR, large, upper Lonsdale, balc. coin wd, prkg, hardwood flrs. 124 W 20, ns, np, 604-328-4104

1 BR $960 incl h/h/w, quiet bldg, sec prkg, central Lonsdale. 140 West 17th. 990-8262/985-1658

1 BR now 2 BR, Apr 1, new reno. dw, ns bldg, upper Lonsdale, $950 up. 604-725-5194

1 BR Apr. 1, 274 W2nd. reno’d, $985, incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, Call 604-779-3541

1 BR, The Pier, 14th flr, great ocean & mtn view, air cond, f/p, prkg, pool, gym, Apr 1. $1500, cat ok, ns. Refs. 604-982-9077 1 BR, view, top flr, quiet, hardwood, cat ok, Lonsdale & 23, avail Mar 1, $825. ns, 604-986-4927

1 BR bright furn Lower Lonsdale, panoramic d/town & park view, nr seabus inc util/cbl, i/net $1200 small pet ok 604-783-5507 now or from 15th March.

1 BR+ den, large, Time Bldg. decks, wd, ug prkg/2 storages, ns, np now $1650, 604-614-7589

1 BR Woodcroft (Whytecliff) South facing, city view, 13th flr, $925 avail Apr 1st 604-762-2809

100 E. ESPLANADE 1 bdrm air con, 9 ft ceiling, 7 appl, $1400; Anson Rlty 604-783-7623

1 BR from $875. W. 5th @ Lonsdale heat & h/w incl, n/s, n/p. avail Apr1st. 604-983-9469 1 BR fully renod, upper Lonsdale, view, large, $945 incl heat hw & cable, ns, np, now, 604-987-8807 1 BR garden level, share wd, ns, np but must love them, now/Apr 1, suit 1, $750incl util. 604-839-9062 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view, now or Apr. 1. 1 BR. large, $865, patio, Apr 1. Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

121 W 20th 2BR, 3rd flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1300, now, 604-681-2521 144 E. 19th St. N.Van lrg, bright 2 Br $1,300. Balc, Ldry, Prkg & Storage Available 604.787.1187 2 BDRM, $1150 & $1225 Central Lons, nice quiet bldg, carpet, h/w floors, n/p, NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BIG Bdrm, by Lynn Valley Mall, incl prkg, fp, d/w, h/w. Cat ok. + heat, $1400, Apr 1. 604-780-7149

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TIMESHARE CANCEL. CANCEL Your Timeshare Contract NOW!! 100% Money Back Guarantee. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 1-888-816-7128, X-6868 or 702-527-6868.

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turnkey. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Condos/ Townhouses

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North Vancouver

CEDAR COURT TOWNHOUSE 2 BR, 1 bath, new ss appl, paint, new kitchen cabinets, Austrian laminate floors. Offers. #13-220E 11th St, North Van 604-984-0046 OPEN HOUSE Sat & Sun 2-4pm #211 - 251 W 4th St, 1 BR, partial view. $259,900. Fouad Zarifeh, TRG Realty 604-618-6787

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Surrey

SRY, GUILDFORD. 2 BR, 1 bath, 850sf g/l T/H, f/p, patio. $175,900. Near schools, amens. By Owner 604-277-2512 or 604-657-3810

Chilliwack

3 BR 3 bath T/H, garage, like new! near downtown Chwk. visit www.chilliwacktownhousefor sale.weebly.com 604-702-9833

6002

Sun Mar 6, 2-4pm, 2 BR, 2 yr old condo, 2 f/bath, granite counters, hrdwd flrs, balcony. $259,000. Sutton Mala 778-859-4458

Agents

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BDRM, large bright, upper duplex suite, new balcony, prkg 1 car, fenced back yard, no dogs, n/s, w/d, $1175 utls incl, tel. 604-986-3094 2 BR, $1040. Avail Apr. 1, central Lonsdale, heat/hot water incl’d, no pets, 604-986-6418

2 BR 2 bath, exquisite new reno upper Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, np, Apr. 1, $1320, 604-469-1148

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. 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338 2 BR, Central Lonsdale, south facing, sunny corner suite, hw flrs, heat & hot water incl, no pets, $1200, Dodwell Strata Management. 604-838-5020 or 604-699-5264 2 Br. large, view, $1100, avail Apr. 15 or May 1. Gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. walk to seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501 2BDRM PTHSE, reno’d, hrdwd flrs, d/w, $1800. 1 bdrm also avail. $950. Kathleen 604 722-3413 BACHELOR SUITE: 365 East 2nd St, N Van: Bright, south facing suite in quiet building. Private entrance: $750/mo, incl heat, h/w & hydro avl March 15th/ April 1st, phone 604-726-4884 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

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Apartments & Condos

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Burnaby Highgate 2000sf 4 Br 3 1/2ba 1/2 duplex w/side suite $779K 418-1002 id5313 Chilliwack Like New, 3 yr old 816sf 1br+den condo nr mall $184,900 997-0603 id5329 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley, nr seniors centre 1240sf 2br 2ba condo 55+ bldg $239,900 534-3435 id5297 Langley Resort Living updated 1400sf 2br, 2ba gated tnhse $459K 882-3760 id5324 Sry Sullivan Mews ground lvl 1200sf 2br 2ba tnhse, 55+complex $220K 834-6935 id5136 Sry Bear Creek Park Reduced 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $279,900 597-0616 id5234 Sry Royal Hts river & Mtn view 3900sf 8br 6ba on 5500sf lot $759,900 537-5952 id5290 Sry Clayton 2yr old beauty 3000sf 6br 3.5ba w/2br bsmt suite $610K 612-9594 id5312 Vanc Mt Pleasant reno’d w/addition, potential for lg family, $1,079,000 732-0568 id5326

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6505

Apartments & Condos

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North Van Apt. Rentals

★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1Br. avail Mar & Apr 1. top 3rd flr. south view $960; 1 Br $925 1st flr, not ground. Apr 1. Carpets, drapes, heat, hw. Gated prkg avail. ★ No dogs ★1 cat ok ★ Pet Policy ★604-986-7745★

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

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

BACH, UPPER Lonsdale, adult oriented bldg., incl heat/hot water, $800, avail now, 778-996-1263 BACHELOR SUITE: 365 East 2nd St, N Van: Bright, south facing suite in quiet building. Private entrance: $750/mo, incl heat, h/w & hydro avl March 15th/ April 1st, phone 604-726-4884 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR $915, avail now. 2 BR from $1340, Mar 15 or later. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 1 Brs $925 - $985 incl heat/hw& cable, 250 E 2nd. ns, np. now 1 yr lease large balc. 778-886-3250

Beautiful Views

1 bdrm- $1,025-$1250 Spacious, pool, storage, heat & hw, dw, quiet,

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

LYNN VALLEY, 2 BR, hardwood, f/p, d/w, cat ok, $1275, immed 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

LYNN VALLEY, 3 BR top flr, hardwood, cat ok, $1400, May 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

LYNN VALLEY, updated 1 BR, hardwood, cat ok $1010. May 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 1, 2 & 4 BR, Apr 1, 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

North Vancouver

(Family complex )

2 BR. Mar. 1, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

CENTRAL & LOWER Lonsdale renov’d & bright w/view, 1 br from $850, 2 br from $1100, 3 br from $1700. Mar 15th. 604-725-4873

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

2BD 1600SQFT view Folkestone wd, ug prkg $2800 OR 1or2 bd ste in home w/view. 604-374-4544 Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 BR. pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave. 604-926-6287 PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bachelor, 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s Feb 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800

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PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. ★ Bach $925. ★ 1 Br $1095 ★ 1 Br+den $1125. ★2 Br $1395 up views storage NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

Houses - Rent

2 BR with in-law suite, Dundarave 1816 sq ft, h/w floors, wood fp, Beautiful ocean views. NS. Mar 1. $3500+util. 604-986-1500 3 BR+DEN, contemporary, 2 bath, 5 appls, gas f/p, new reno, nr schools/shops, Seymour area, np ns, May 1 $2100. Ref’s 604-220-0595 aft 3pm weekdays 5 BDR, 4 Bth, 3000 sqft Lux home, Grousewoods, 6 stainless steel appl, central vacuum, granite countertops, maple cabinets, 2 car garage, Apr 14 or May 1, $3200/month util included, call 778-223-7844

AMBLESIDE CHARACTER updated, 3 br 3 ba, hardwood $2500 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net 2 large bdrms + den, extra large living room with f/p. #2-518 West Keith Rd. Apr 1. 604-719-8263. DEEP COVE seaside cottage 2 br f/p, new hardwood, large sundeck garage, ns $2375 604-929-5191 AMBLESIDE 3BR, 2 baths, family room, 1800 sf, f/p, 2 prkg, ns, $2600. Mar 1. 604-818-7427

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Furnished Accommodation

www.vancouvershortstay.com MOVE IN ALLOWANCE Lrg 1 BR, Avail Mar 1, quiet, clean building, Rent Starts $1000. Incls Ht & H/W. N/P, N/S, 1 yr lease, Cable/park extra, 604-985-4272

6540

Duplexes - Rent

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, 1, 2 br p/house 604-987-2691

604-985-2926

BLUERIDGE APTS

6505

FURN 2BD lower lonsdale $1650 incl util. walk to Seabus. April 1 NS NP 604 629-5912 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

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Houses - Rent

DELBROOK 5 BR 4 ba, 2 kitchen 4 f/p, hardwood, decks $3000 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification Required

ABBOTSFORD HOUSE- 3262 Clearbrook Road, 3 bedrooms with 2 bedroom legal suite. Only $1,598/m. Low Down. Flexible Terms. (604) 626-9647 www.wesellhomesbc.com

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, lrg fenced yard...$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 - 134 St. Solid 5 Bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre with mtn views.. $1,688M 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

Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens

Rd 1 & 2 br from $1,170. M-F 604 990-2971 or Wkends 985-2876

LIONS APTS, 1 BR $1100. Insuite w/d, d/w, courtyard. Mar 15 or later. 1 yr lease 604-986-3866

6020

West Van Apt. Rentals

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6020-22

New Westminster

BY OWNER Queensboro 6 BR or 7 BR hse, big lot, possibility 2 lots, all renos, $499,000. 604-515-7875 or 778-829-7675

6020-26

North Vancouver

STORMWORKS CONTRACTING; Oil Tank Removal. Certified, Insured, Recommended. Reasonable Rates. 604-724-3670

6020-32

Richmond

RICHMOND - $1,568,000, 8 yr custom built, S. facing, 6 bdrm + den, 6 ba, 4200 sf, lot 9600 sf, tiled roof, hardwood, mortgage helper suites, sauna, 3 prkg. Free recorded msg 1-800-596-2197 ID# 7325 Mac Realty

Lots & Acreage

13th & Ottawa Ave 908-7368, 6 BR, 4 bth, post & beam, 4500 sqft, view, pool, lease $5000.

2025 BELLEVUE Ave W.V. Oceanview 2 Br P/house, 300sf deck, cat OK, Senior Discount 604-913-0734

2 BR $1400 Lynn Valley Rd, 2 car gar-alley access, larg front fenced lawn,near bus stop, w/d,no pet, n/s. avail Apr 1 604-321-4864

1 BR, central Ambleside, small concrete bldg, corner unit, hardwood, np, $1075, 604-808-1029

2034 MOUNTIAN HWY

Houses - Sale

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6030

6505-12

2 BDRM large, 5 appl, balcony pool gym, nr bus, shops, n/p, $1275. 604-998-2259 GARDEN BACH. $850 furnished, bright clean private, kitchenette, suit 1 ns, np, need car, Hwy 1 & Cypress, Mar 1, 604-922-3004 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

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

ARIZONA BIG beautiful lots $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tuscon Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

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

BUILDER LOOKING for double lot or tear down in North or West Van. 778-891-1474

935 Marine Drive

604-922-3246

Large, immaculate, 3 level home. 3 baths and shows as new. $2695. N/S, N/Pets. Lease & excellent references a must. (note: there is a small 2 BR suite on ground floor) Al Dodimead, ACD Realty 604 521-0311 view this & other properties @ www.acdrealty.com

Folkestone High End Big View Town home, 2 level 2 bth fp 1 bd, den, den/loft great office space, Flex floorplan could be 2nd bd (Central Top 22nd) ! $2495/ Furry Creek Golf Course Serenity Whistler ’ish’ Residence. Newer feel to smallish couples home. 3 bd den hwd ss appls $2795/ Great Deal Gleneagles School Move in and continue to search for Purchase or settle in Long Term Furnished 3 bd den 3 bth. Fenced yard quiet street $2995/ Dble Garage & Off St. Prkg Hwd SS appls Never Rented! Bring your extended family or University age kids? Could be 5 bd 2 bth with 2 kitchens for right fit! Great rental $3495/ Dundarave, View 3 bd 2 bth Playroom, storage, Huge deck South facing Bright $3795/ Deluxe Duplex, Bellevue View, 3 bd 4 bth New Renovation Could have separate suite. Sharing or extended family ? Brazilian hwd Granite SS appls Wine Room! Garage $4995/ Could it be True? Lions Bay Waterfront Private beach hot tub. Watch the sun fall from the sky! View sea life, marine traffic from stunning two level bungalow hwd ss appls, 3 bd den 4 bth $5495/ King George Way Gated Home. 4 bd den 5 bth cherry hwd ss appls, 2 laundries, pool. $6495/ www.manderrealerstate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 Cell Diana 604-657-4508 Cell

WESTHILL LUXURIOUS Executive 4 BR 5 bath, pool $5995 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

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Office/Retail Rent

DUNDARAVE OFFICE SPACE, Prime 417sq ft, $900 mth, avail May1st Pls call: 604-926-1010

Fell Avenue Business Ctre 15th & Fell 960’ showroom 2 office/ a/c / alarm/ laminate 2 prkg, washroom, partial kitchen. Immediate $1995 Royal LePage Diana 604-657-4508 SHARED MODERN office space Ambleside 600sqft, 2nd flr, suit business person, brd rm, kitchen, i/net, $1200 incl util 604-418-2250

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Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $495 incl. 604-980-2106 MID LONS. furn br’s, priv. home, wd, cable, utils incl. $540/mo, ns, np 604-980-8012 ROOM MATE to share 3 bdrm home shared laundry, near shop bus, Mar 1, $450, 604-929-9667

Clean Sweep?

Sell it in the Classiﬁeds!

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630.3300

RENTALS

HOME SERVICES

AVAIL NOW! Lower Lonsdale storage space, 600sf, electricity $450, 604-983-9493

NORTH SHORE Appliance Services At your place! Call 604-307-2010

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

Blinds & Draperies

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476

6600 6602

Storage

Suites/Partial Houses

1 bd, 1 bth, Hideway Peace/ Quiet, Studying @ Capilano College? Bright, Spotless Bus Shops $795 Diana Royal LePage Northshore 604-657-4508 1 BDRM, Ambleside completely reno’d, wd, steps to W. Van. Community Centre, NS, NP, $1200 incl utils & cable, Avail immed.

Call Paul 604-250-1333

1 BDRM bsmt ste, DEEP COVE, $800+$50.00 utils, suit quiet mature, ns, np, 604-929-6041.

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, ground floor ocean view On Grand Boulevard area. 5 appls, ns, np, $1450+utils 604-715-2084 2 BR+DEN DEEP COVE, New modern g/l ste. 750 sf. Own entry & w/d. Nr Cates Park, Mt Seymour, Cap U, bus. n/s n/p, $1200 util incl 604-341-2697 3 BDRM ste, bright, part furn, priv Seymour River estate, nature paradise, pet ok $1690+util. avail immediately. 778 239-7416. 3 BR, North Van Exec, 2 Ba. 5 appl, 1800sf. 2 decks prkg/ storage, ns,np$2100. 604-644-2514 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

6605

Townhouses Rent

3 BR, 2.5 bath, nr Cap. Mall, garage, storage, gas fp, $2000 free gas, Apr 1, 604-987-7120

1 BDRM Bsmt ste. on Grand Blvd, n/s, no pets, shared washer/ dryer, $850/mo incl. util. Avail. immed. Daytime: 604 733-9794. Evening: 604 904-7610

3 BR, 2.5 baths, Westview, fp, 5 appls, rec. facilities, prkg, np, ns, Apr 1. $1850. 604-921-4384

1 BDRM suite, bright 1200sf, np, ns, $885+utils, Nr. bus, L Valley & Lonsdale Apr 1, 604-807-5531

3 Br. large $1720. Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, playground, private yard, 1300sf, drapes, heat & prkg incld. dw, 1.5 baths, 1 yr lease. no pets, #1228 Emery Pl. Lynn Valley 604-987- 4922

1 BR bright, Lynn Valley, ground level, carport, ns, np. Apr. 1. $850 incls utils. 778-846-5976 1 BR new bsmt ste, ground level, new laminate floors, share w/d, nr bus, lower Grand Blvd area, ns, cat ok, $830. 604-562-2415 1 BR, newer suite, own entry, Grousewood, now, $995 incl utils/ cable, wd, ns, np. 778-893-4577 1 BR suite, own entry, great view, Central Lonsdale, bus route, ns, np avail now $800, 778-834-1801

3 BR, w/d, d/w, hardwood, unfinished bsmt, near 2nd Narrows bridge, 2 prkg, $1675 + utils, now 604-433-0365, 604-319-0362

2 BR 2 ba, Dundarave, brand new luxury ste, infloor heat, top appls, $2500. 604-926-3170, 327-2515 2 BR above ground, 1100 sf, Lynn Valley, own w/d, d/w, $1300, ns, pet ok, Mar 1. 604-984-2017 2 BR grnd lvl, bright, recent reno, share wd, ns, np Grand Blvd ref’s, $1250 incl Now 604-340-5116

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604-630-3300

8020

Appliance Repairs

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 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559 Home & Yard Carpentry. Small jobs. Bsmt, floors, concrete form, tiles. Francisco 604-710-9837 www.chulavistalandscaping.ca

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

Confident Cleaning Co. • Office, Strata & House Cleaning Specialists • Residential Moving Clean-ups

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

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

6615

Wanted To Rent

'EMPTY NESTER' prof. couple looking for longterm house/condo North Shore for April 1st. Non smokers, good references. Contact lauriemartz@gmail.com

8075

Drywall

COMPLETE DRYWALL Services, Ticketed tradesmen. Insured & bonded. 604-671-9724 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

Electrical

J.C. BROWN ELECTRIC

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Computer Services

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Concrete

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Fireplaces

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8105

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Heating

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE ROAD

Grinding Gears

Brendan McAleer

Rentals are made to be broken photo submitted

AFTER a nearly three-decade absence from Canadian streets, Fiat is bringing the 500 back to North America as part of its new investment in resurgent U.S. automaker Chrysler.

Columnist DAVID CHAO reviews the new 2011 Kia Rondo next week in REV

The return of la dolce vita invented by Fiat. The intake side of its fourvalve combustion chamber arrangement can control both duration and lift of valve operation, in addition to timing. Another difference is that it’s achieved via high pressure hydraulic activation using the engine oil. The result is more power and better fuel economy. Fiat claims the 500 can drive 780 kilometres on a full tank of gas, and it can hold 40 litres of fuel. The Cinquecento was last sold in Canada 27 years ago. The design of the new car pays homage to that same little car, which was

Unsightly to be sure, but I know what you’re really thinking, “Aren’t you ginger types supposed to stay out of direct sunlight?” Well, yes. Along with vampires and bogeymen, we red celts do tend to disintegrate into small conical piles of dust if foolish enough to venture out into the noonday sun. Not to worry: I’ve brought a hat. Just think: if Count Vlad had thought to pop on a Tilley, we’d all be currently enslaved by a host of bloodsucking, despotic narcissists. Hang on a sec, isn’t the Conservative Party still in power? As per usual, I digress. This week, Grinding Gears is on vacation, and were this another column, I’d have the luxury of re-running an oldie, but my editor informs me that those complaint letters don’t write themselves. So, over to a universal experience in holiday motoring: the rental car.

See 500 page 38

See Abusing page 39

2012 Fiat 500

By David Chao and Bob McHugh Contributing Writers

GET ready to live the dolce vita, Canada — the Fiat 500, also known as the “Cinquecento,” will be on streets here soon. There’s been a lot of talk and speculation about this little car, and now we’ll see how it does in North America. The Italian mini car is the current Car of the Year in Europe, and early indicators of interest from buyers in Canada appear to be very positive. The ofﬁcial website, www.ﬁatcanada.

com, got 60,000 hand-raisers interesting in buying the new 500 and a pre-sale of the ﬁrst 500 (of the Fiat 500) sold out in just 12 hours. The Italian auto giant will sell its urban runabout through selected Chrysler dealerships, all of whom are making a signiﬁcant investment in buildings, etc. Fiat currently holds a 25 per cent stake in Chrysler and effectively runs the corporation. Indirectly, you’re also a stakeholder in Chrysler, as the Canadian government currently also holds a 2.9 per cent share. The good news is that Chrysler has turned out to be a good investment and

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500 is a fun and stylish urban runabout From page 37 introduced to Italians all the way back in 1957. That was a time when the country was still struggling to emerge from the aftermath of the Second World War and the Cinquecento played a signiﬁcant role in that recovery. So the new Fiat 500 is a blend of emotional heritage, a high level of standard features and rational appeal that have been combined with modern Italian style, technical brilliance and an affordable price. The base price of $15,995 for the Pop edition is about $4,000 below the Mini Cooper, the car that Fiat people see as its primary competitor in the Canadian market. Sport ($18,500) and Lounge ($19,500) are the two higher-trim level editions of the 500. Both come with unique body and interior features. Both a performance and a cabriolet (convertible) version of the 500 are also expected later this year. The variety of paint colours available, which come in metallic, nonmetallic and premium tri-coat pearl ﬁnishes, is very impressive. Add in the 11 interior choices and buyers have an opportunity to build, through the ordering process, a distinctive little 500 to match their personal taste. The exterior colour choice is also the colour of the dash panel. In the original 500, this was a metal panel, but in the new 500 it’s a

plastic panel that’s designed to provide a softer surface for occupants in an impact and not to interfere with the array of hidden safety features of the car. The 500 comes standard with seven airbags and an occupant-protection structural cage that got a top rating in the European crash tests. It also comes standard with a full complement of active safety features, including electronic stability control. The seventh airbag, one more than usual, is a driver knee airbag. The driver’s seat is height adjustable via a manual cranking system, but even in its lowest position it’s still taller than most cars. I had no problem with head or leg room, despite my above-average build, and the interior feels surprisingly roomy considering its diminutive external dimensions. The overall power-toweight ratio of the 500 is roughly the same as the Mini Cooper, so even though the power output from its engine (101-hp) is less, it moves along in a sprightly manner. We drove both the ﬁvespeed manual and six-speed automatic transmission versions. Both are good, but we were particularly impressed by the automatic. The auto shift lever is perfectly positioned close the steering wheel, on a shelf that extends from the centre stack of the dash. A button on the dash engages a Sport mode that

not only changes the shift pattern of the transmission, it also changes the weighting on the steering and the gas pedal action. Our only complaint was that when you move the shift lever to manual you have to press the sport button again. Fiat claims the 500 has more rear seat leg room and cargo room than the Mini Cooper, but the rear seat is not a place we would probably want to spend a lot of time in, and the cargo space is not huge. Mind you, with the rear seatbacks folded down, you could pack a lot of gear into the space that opens up. Overall, the new Fiat 500 is fun to drive, cleverly designed and fuel efﬁcient with an upbeat attitude, a lot of character — and it’s priced to compete. The North American edition is made at a Chrysler plant in Mexico, and they should start arriving at local dealers anytime now, but expect about a six-to eightweek delay between order and delivery. Quick Specs and Prices 2012 Fiat 500 Trim Levels: Pop, Sport and Lounge Price: $15,995 to 19,500 Power: 1.4 litre I4, 101horsepower Transmissions: 5-speed manual & 6-speed automatic Fuel Economy (man): 6.7/5.1 L/100km (city/ highway) Fuel Economy (auto): 7.4/5.7 L/100km (city/ highway)

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INSIDE and out, the 2012 Fiat 500’s styling cues pay homage to the original “Cinquecento,” which ﬁrst rolled off the production lines in 1957.

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Friday, March 4, 2011 - North Shore News - A39

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Abusing a rental is almost as fun as sightseeing

From page 37

Imagine if you were a happy little compact car rolling off the line at some spotless factory, waving good-bye to Mom (the welding robot), looking forward to boarding the boat with all your siblings. Maybe you’ll end up with a young, adventurous, labradorowning couple who’ll drive you out to the countryside for hikes. Perhaps a nerdy Star Wars-loving introvert will stick a “Hans Shot First” sticker on your bumper. What about a chirrupy n’ cheerful old lady who’ll ﬁll the glovebox with extra-strong peppermints and speeding tickets. Well, what you got, if you imagined yourself as a lastgeneration, blue Mitsubishi bound for Australia, was an Irish-Canadian madman attempting to directly channel Bo Duke. I beat that thing like a kevlar pinata. Yes, it’s a sad lot for the rental car. No sunny Sunday morning baths in the driveway. No premium gas ﬁll-ups. No fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror. Just some guy trying to achieve land speed records and “get air.” Hey Luke, the dang bridge is out again! Cue Waylon Jennings: “Them

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