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Helicopter rescues stranded teen bikers James Weldon

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FIVE West Vancouver teens and their dog had to be rescued by helicopter from Cypress Bowl Wednesday evening when they tried to make their way down from the peak on mountain bikes and got stuck in the snow. The boys, four of them 15 years old and one 12, were dropped at the Cypress parking lot by a parent in the afternoon. They set out on to the snowy Trans-Canada trail east of the resort, planning to cycle down the track to a trailhead near the Upper Levels Highway where they would be picked up. The youths quickly discovered they had bitten off more than they could chew, however. The snow pack, softened See Rescuers page 3

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AN RCMP diver searches the Seymour River Wednesday for clues to the whereabouts of a missing man. Mark Smith 32, was last seen at about 2 p.m. Sunday just before he set out for the forested area near the top of Riveside Drive, where his car was found Monday. Smith is ﬁve feet 10 inches tall and about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing jeans, sneakers, a light shirt and possibly a dark jacket.

Police say WV blaze may be arson James Weldon

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A West Vancouver couple is lucky to be alive after someone apparently set fire to their home while they were asleep inside — in what police say may have been a gang related incident. The man and woman were in bed in the 600-block of Andover Crescent in West Vancouver’s British Properties at about 4 a.m. Wednesday when they were woken by the beeping of their smoke alarm. The man went to investigate and found flames growing near the back of the house and filling the structure with smoke. He got his wife up, told her to call the fire department and then

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started fighting the blaze himself with pots of water. By the time fire crews arrived, the flames had been extinguished. Paramedics treated the victims on scene for smoke inhalation and released them. When West Vancouver police and fire investigators inspected the damage, they found signs suggesting that the blaze had been the work of an arsonist. Few details have been released, but in a statement issued Wednesday, the force suggested the incident may have been connected to a criminal organization.

“Up until today, gang associates had been living in an adjacent house,” said West Vancouver Cpl. Fred Harding in the release. “Information has been received that suggests the gang associates have since moved out. . . . West Vancouver Police believe that the fire was a targeted incident.” Harding emphasized that the wider community was not at risk. Had it not been for the smoke alarm, the incident could very easily have been fatal, said West Vancouver division fire chief Martin Ernst. “If they hadn’t had the early notification, definitely we could have had a different outcome,” he said. While the fire was still relatively small when it was put out, there was already enough smoke in the home to make the air toxic, said Ernst. He estimated the damage to the structure at about $40,000.

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City ducks animal welfare costs

Lack of a shelter means SPCA, DNV, volunteers ﬁll service gaps Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

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THE West Vancouver SPCA isn’t supposed to accept animals from the City of North Vancouver — but it’s a hard policy to keep. “They’ll say, ‘Well, I’m just going to drop it off in a field,’ so we’re almost blackmailed, emotionally blackmailed,” said Lorie Chortyk, spokeswoman for the B.C. SPCA. It’s against the law to abandon an animal, but that’s the risk when one municipality decides they don’t need an animal shelter, she said. The City of North Vancouver has been without a shelter since 2009, when a contract with the SPCA ended. They do have an animal control officer who works business hours and Mayor Darrell Mussatto says they still pick up strays, taking them to Northwest Kennels, located in the District of North Vancouver, for adoption. But the municipality does not accept unwanted animals from residents. Instead, said Mussatto, they encourage pet owners to take responsibility for their own choices and not dump animals on the city. But that’s not what happens, say advocates and the SPCA. In 2010, 13 of the 84 animals dropped off at the West Vancouver shelter came from the City of North Vancouver, with most owners claiming they found them as strays, which the city is supposed to handle themselves. By contrast, nine came from the district. That’s an unusually high level, said Chortyk. “We don’t normally have that issue, but it looks like it’s become an issue in West Vancouver,” she said. “We do see this in other areas where one municipality will just do nothing and those animals will have to go somewhere, and then a neighbouring municipality ends up being financially responsible when it really isn’t their role.” The lack of shelter is also a constant source of concern for Bonnie Lilley, who makes up the one-woman operation of Fur and Feathers Rescue. She’s often called by the RCMP to pick up animals that police find on the job, she said, especially after hours when auxiliary staff at the city are busy or not available. But twice in the last month, the city has refused to accept the animal in question prior to her special kind of diplomacy, she said. “I threatened to take it down and tie it to the mayor’s door knob, and they move really quick when I do that,” said Lilley, who spoke out about the issue back in 2009. She said it’s the city’s responsibility to take care of animals in their area, and not having a proper shelter means they can’t do that. Without a shelter, she said, animals are more likely to be abandoned and, if they stay in the kennel too long, euthanized. The District of North Vancouver does have a shelter, located in the Lower Lynn area, and they offered in 2009 to operate the shelter jointly, but at the time the city balked at the cost. The district remains open to that discussion, said Jeanine Bratina, spokeswoman for the district. The district shelter also takes city animals, though it charges an additional $300 fee. Both the district and West Vancouver accept unwanted animals from owners, as long as owners pay the required See Mayor page 5

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BONNIE Lilley of Fur and Feathers Rescue with Jasper, a Staffordshire bull terrier she was asked to pick up by the RCMP one evening last week because there was nowhere in the City of North Vancouver for the police to take the dog.

Judge gives mugger 2 years for NV assaults Jeremy Shepherd

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TAMMY Condo and Justin Peltier were sentenced last week for a North Vancouver crime spree that included an assault on a 76-year-old woman. Condo and Peltier each pled guilty to multiple charges of assault and robbery stemming from a series of muggings in 2010. Condo, 39, was sentenced to time already served plus three years probation. Peltier, 28, was sentenced to two years plus a day in prison. The couple’s ﬁrst assault occurred at a bus stop in North Vancouver when Condo punched a 76-yearold woman in the face. The woman fell and broke her leg, later requiring surgery. They attempted another mugging at a car dealership near Marine Drive and Capilano Road two days later. Peltier attempted to snatch a woman’s purse and when another man intervened, Condo hit him with a bag of canned food.

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Judge Joanne Challenger described that act as “gratuitous violence.” The man who tried to stop the mugging suffered soft tissue damage to his neck and a laceration to his scalp that required six staples. “The motivation for these robberies was to obtain money for crack and/or heroin and/or alcohol,” Challenger said. Condo and Peltier both said they were intoxicated during the crimes and didn’t remember much. Challenger said Peltier told police the muggings were Condo’s idea. The judge delved into Condo’s childhood during sentencing. A member of the Squamish Nation, Condo’s mother died when she was a baby and her father did not accept custody. Condo has abused marijuana, alcohol and cocaine, according to Challenger. She was also the victim of sexual assault. Challenger credited Condo for confessing her crimes, expressing regret and going “headlong” into an alcohol treatment program. “Despite the vicious nature of the crimes she committed, I am satisﬁed she’s a low risk to reoffend,” Challenger said.

Condo has seven children from three relationships, and Challenger said it was in the best interest of the children and society for Condo to be with them. The terms of Condo’s probation include a lifetime ﬁrearms prohibition. She must also abstain from alcohol during probation. Condo had previously served three months in jail. Challenger concluded the trial by telling Condo: “Good luck, I hope that you continue with your healing.” When sentencing Peltier, Challenger said the multiple-felon was impacted by his mother’s drug use when she was pregnant with him. She said Peltier has never held a steady job and receives disability because of his fetal-alcohol syndrome and bipolar disorder. “It appears he prefers to live on the streets,” she said, later stating Peltier was entrenched in the criminal community and surrounded by drug abusers. She also read Peltier’s criminal record, which included uttering threats, spousal assault, and other assault convictions. “It may well be that his best prospects for rehabilitation lie in custody,” Challenger concluded.

by the spring thaw, couldn’t support their bikes, forcing the boys to dismount for much of the trek and slog through deep snow on foot. In many places, the pack had been washed out completely. At 5:30 p.m., soaked, exhausted and getting scared, the teens called the parent who had dropped them off. Realizing they were in trouble, the parent phoned West Vancouver police, who passed the call on to North Shore Rescue. After speaking to the boys by phone, the volunteers decided it would take too long to get the victims out by foot, so it called in a helicopter for support. It was another two hours before rescuers, some travelling by air and others on snowshoes, reached the place where they had stopped. With light fading, the team changed the teens into dry clothes, harnessed them to the end of a line and ﬂew the boys and their dog out in two loads. They were taken by snowcat from the landing area to the resort, where they were met by the worried parent. The victims were suffering from moderate hypothermia, but were otherwise unharmed, according to rescuers. The boys were lucky, however, said search manager George Zilahi. Up until the Winter Olympics, that area had not had cell coverage, he said. Had the victims been unable to call out, it would have been a lot longer before help arrived. Zilahi estimated that within three or four hours, their hypothermia would have progressed to the point they couldn’t move. “They were soaking wet; they had no clothing appropriate for the environment and no provisions,” he said. “It doesn’t take long when the sun goes down.” Tim Jones, a spokesman for North Shore Rescue, said he hoped the incident would serve as a reminder to the wider community that even though the weather is warming, visitors to local mountains have to be prepared for winter conditions. In fact, in many places, the sink holes and washouts that accompany rising temperatures are making it doubly hazardous. “There is no way these kids should have been going up this trail with their bikes,” said Jones. “We want to send a clear message out to everybody: These mountains should still be considered dangerous.”

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May 6, 2011

District Dialogue Council Considering Proposed OCP

Attend the Public Hearing on the proposed OCP May 16, 5:00pm, at District Hall. For more details on the Public Hearing visit www.dnv.org. The North Shore Streamkeepers next meeting is on Tuesday, May 10, 7:30pm, in the District Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road. For more information visit www.nssk.ca. Everyone is welcome. The Annual Save Our Shores Waterfront Walk is on Sunday, May 15. Enjoy an approximately 5km walk from Cates Park to Strathcona Park and back. Sign up at Cates Park between 9.30am and 11:30am. Please note: there will not be a shuttle bus this year as the walk is turning around at the halfway point (Strathcona Park) and returning to Cates Park. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. This is a free, fun, family event. Save Our Shores has been hosting this walk since 1996 to raise public awareness of the necessity of preserving and protecting our waterfront for this and future generations. For more information please visit: www.nvsaveourshores.ca. This month Statistics Canada will deliver census packages to every dwelling in Canada. Census questionnaires can be completed online or on paper. For more info visit: census2011.gc.ca. The Lynn Valley Community Association (LVCA) is holding its AGM on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:30pm at Mollie Nye House (940 Lynn Valley Rd.). The meeting includes a presentation by Patrick Condon on the value of walkable communities from his book “ Seven Rules for Sustainable Communities”. For more information, visit the LVCA’s new website at www.lvca.ca. 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.

After two years of intensive community engagement and input from approximately 5,000 participants, our proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) is now before Council for consideration of adoption. The District would like to thank all participants in the process and encourages ongoing input and involvement in the adoption and implementation of the OCP. The OCP includes a vision, goals, policies and targets that were developed closely with the community to guide the path to a sustainable future to 2030. The Plan addresses a number of key issues that the community identified in planning for the future, including: an aging population and lack of young adults (or “ missing generation” ), lack of housing diversity and affordability, large environmental footprint, pressing social issues, aging municipal infrastructure and financial challenges. The OCP identifies four main strategic directions to address these key issues: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Plan for a more balanced and diverse population; Create more complete, compact and connected communities; Reduce our environmental footprint; Become more economically dynamic and sustainable.

A Public Hearing on the proposed OCP is scheduled for May 16 at 5:00pm at District Hall (355 West Queens Rd.). The community and stakeholders are invited to express their views on the new OCP to District Council at this Public Hearing. Please visit www.dnv.org for details on the Public Hearing and how to sign up to speak at the meeting. The proposed OCP called “ Identity DNV 2030” is available for viewing on the District’s website at: identity.dnv.org, at District libraries, community centres and at District Hall. You may also email identity@dnv.org or call 604-990-2421 for further information. Next Steps: Following the Public Hearing, District Council will consider any potential refinements and adoption of the OCP in late May and June, respectively. Please check the website for further information.

Volunteers Needed for Deep Cove Grafﬁiti Clean-Up The District’s Parks, Bylaw, and Social Planning departments, in partnership with Community Policing, North Vancouver Schools, and community volunteers, are planning a Graffiti Clean-up Blitz in Deep Cove, Wednesday, May 11, 9:00am – 2:00pm. We’re looking for volunteers to pitch-in and help out. Cleaning materials will be provided to help remove the graffiti. Get involved with your community and learn how you can help stop graffiti! If you’re interested in attending, please meet at the Panorama Park parking lot at 9:00am (located off Panorama Drive, beside the Deep Cove Cultural Centre). Please note: if it rains, the Graffiti Clean-up may be rescheduled. The District is committed to eradicating graffiti on District facilities and structures. Graffiti, like other forms of vandalism, is considered a crime! It affects our parks, roadways, recreation centres, schools, and private property. Did you know the District has a Graffiti Bylaw? For more info please contact District Bylaw Services at 604-990-2400, or view Graffiti Bylaw 7503 on the DNV website at www.dnv.org. If you see graffiti in progress, call 911 immediately and report it to the RCMP. All other graffiti should be reported to RCMP nonemergency line 604-985-1311. To report graffiti sightings in District Parks please call 604-990-2311. Here are steps you can take to help fight graffiti in our communities: • Report all graffiti to the RCMP • Remove graffiti promptly from your property • Help promote public education, graffiti awareness and prevention • Promote initiatives to protect public and private property

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Self-registration for Rapid Notify, the North Shore emergency notification system is now available. The North Shore is one of only a few communities in the Lower Mainland with an emergency notification system, Rapid Notify. This alerting system sends emergency notifications and updates via email, telephone, cell phone, SMS text message and pager. Residents and businesses are encouraged to register. Since self-registration began for Rapid Notify on March 8, over 2,274 residents and businesses have signed up. For additional information, or to sign up for Rapid Notify, go to www.nsemo.org.

Heritage Fair

The Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! Join them for this FREE celebration, Sat., May 7 from 11:00am – 3:00pm, at the North Vancouver Museum and Archives Community History Centre and the adjacent Lynn Valley Elementary School (3203 Institute Rd). History projects by local students will be presented along with a collection of heritage-themed activities and performances for all ages. Step back for an afternoon to experience history, while soaking in the atmosphere of an old-time country fair. For more information visit www.northvanmuseum.ca.

Earth Walk

North Vancouver Museum and Archives is pleased to present Earth Walk: Explore the North Shore’s Outdoor Spaces and its Resources. On May 15, July 10, August 28 at 1:00pm join First Nations educator and weaver Tracy Williams for this unique program. Investigate the local forests and waterways, and discover how to transform the little known natural resources that exist there into clothing, blankets, shelters and food. Tracy is a member of the Squamish Nation and is from a long line of Squamish basket makers. Her weavings were worn by Squamish leaders at the 2010 Olympic Ceremonies. Tickets for each walk are $15 or $35 for the series of three. For more information contact the North Vancouver Museum 604-990-3700 ex. 8016 or visit their website at www.northvanmuseum.ca.

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RCMP halt alleged robbery James Weldon

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FIVE men are behind bars after allegedly robbing a cellphone store right in front of North Vancouver Mounties. The suspects had parked their car outside a business complex at 3430 Brighton Ave. in Burnaby at about 2 p.m. on April 20, when the undercover officers — in the neighbourhood investigating an unrelated case — got suspicious and decided to run the plates. They were radioing the information to the local RCMP detachment when the men reportedly emerged from the building with a replica handgun and a haul of high-end phones. The North Vancouver officers, together with members of the Burnaby RCMP who soon arrived on scene, took the five to

the ground and arrested them. Two of the men were known to police. “It was one of those circumstances of being at the right place at the right time,” said Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk, a spokeswoman for the Burnaby detachment. “It was one of those calls you train for but don’t expect to happen.” The alleged robbery bore some similarities to an April 13 incident in North Vancouver in which several men reportedly pulled up outside a Lonsdale Avenue phone store, threatened the staff with a weapon and demanded they hand over a number of expensive phones. The suspects ﬂed before police arrived. Investigators would not say whether they got away with any merchandise. The North Vancouver RCMP are looking into a possible connection between the events but have so far not established a solid link, said Cpl. Peter DeVries, a spokesman for the force.

Murder prelim begins in North Vancouver

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A preliminary hearing began in North Vancouver provincial court Thursday for a 46-year-old man accused of murdering his girlfriend in West Vancouver’s Lighthouse Park. Alexander Lawrence La Glace, 46, is charged with seconddegree murder in the death of Tammy-Lynn Cordone, 43, whose body was found in a tent near Juniper Point on May 19, 2009. Cordone was originally from Thunder Bay but was homeless and camping out in the park at the time of her death. Police were called to the waterfront park in the early hours of the morning. After Cordone’s body was discovered, police closed the park and forensic experts spent two days combing the crime scene for clues. La Glace was arrested and charged in 2010 after a 10-month investigation by both West Vancouver police and the Vancouver Police Department’s homicide squad. Police forwarded a report to Crown counsel recommending charges just two months after Cordone’s body was discovered. But Crown prosecutors told police at the time more evidence was needed. La Glace has been held in custody since his arrest last year. A publication ban prevents reporting of any evidence from

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Mayor sees no reason to change From page 3 fees. Mussatto said the municipality’s system works “99 per cent of the time” and saw no reason to change it. “Should an owner of a pet not want that animal anymore, they just simply can’t give it to the city,” he said, emphasizing personal responsibility. They euthanize animals very rarely, he added, and that’s still done by the SPCA.

At the same time, he hopes that neighbouring municipalities adhere to the same policy when dealing with city residents. As the volunteers at the SPCA in West Vancouver already know, that leaves them with a tough choice, said Chortyk. “Obviously we want to help every animal in the end, but there’s cost associated with caring for those animals and in terms of stray dogs, that really is a municipality’s responsibility,” she said.

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OMEONE pulled the pegs away from the Big Red Tent on Monday, and in the aftermath of the Liberals’ historic defeat, there’ll be several years for party faithful to consider what went wrong. The answer is likely “plenty.” To start, the Tories outsmarted their opponents. While all parties were ﬁghting the election long before it was actually called, the Tories were doing a better job of controlling the message. The strategy of a careful, managed campaign obviously worked. UnliketheLiberals,theConservatives ﬁgured out early that for average voters struggling out of a recession, lofty ideals about contempt of Parliament weren’t going to resonate. Things that seem urgent and dramatic in Ottawa often aren’t to the rest of the country.

Perhaps the Liberals were still mired by the weight of their own history. While the Tories reinvented themselves, the Liberals were still ﬂapping around in the “tent,” not realizing most of the campers had packed up and departed. The result was a popular Liberal vote that was way down. Finally there’s the issue of vote splitting among left-leaning voters, particularly in vote-rich Ontario. To date, the NDP and Liberals have not been keen on a left-wing merger. In light of Monday’s results, they might take a page from the post-Mulroney Conservatives, who got together with the Reform/Alliance after being reduced to two seats in 1993. As the right wing of Canada’s political spectrum already learned, necessity is the mother of invention.

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Elections Canada ballot deceives by acronym

Dear Editor: I, as a Libertarian candidate in this federal election, am deeply offended by the form the official ballot produced by Elections Canada has taken. Of the 18 officially registered federal parties, five have been allowed to have their party listed with acronyms, thus producing an alphabet soup of letters that do not easily identify a party or what it stands for. These five are: ■ CAP/PAC — Canadian Action Party. ■ CHP Canada — Christian Heritage Party. ■ FPNP — First Nations National Party of Canada. ■ PC Party — Progressive Canadian Party.

■ WBP — Western Block Party. When I went to vote Monday morning, I was dismayed that there were three of these alphabet-soup parties on my ballot, CAP/ PAC, PC Party and WBP. If I had not been actively involved as a candidate in this election I would not have known what these parties stood for. For example, maybe WBP stands for “War Brings Peace” or some other Orwellian concept. Who knows? I raise this issue as I feel these alphabetsoup designations constitute a fraud on the Canadian electorate and on the body politic in general. During the advance polling I started

hearing rumblings about how some voters had felt they were deceived into voting for the PC Party, as this had in earlier elections stood for the Progressive Conservative Party. These citizens stated they had fully intended to vote for the Conservative candidate, but he was last on the list and didn’t get their vote. Both for the fact that votes intended for one candidate were misled by this alphabetizing of the ballot, and for the fact that these short form designations do not convey the name of the party or its principles, I contend that the ballots themselves have become a devious form of fraud in this election. The end results may not be affected by this

process — when the ballots are all counted at the end of the day. But as a candidate for the Libertarian party, I always stressed that the values and principles of the parties were far more important than the people running and most other candidates do agree on this point. This ballot in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country would really handicap voters who wished to vote for policies, programs and principles. They were left with names with initials they did not understand, and unless they remembered the names, some confusion would be inevitable. Tunya Audain, Libertarian West Vancouver

VCH must preserve North Shore’s heritage hospital building

Dear Editor: As Vancouver Coastal Health moves forward with plans to develop Lions Gate Hospital as reported by the North Shore News on May 1, we should not forget that the site is home to one of the most signiﬁcant and prominent heritage buildings on the North Shore: the original North Vancouver General Hospital of 1929. The building is a primary listing on the City of North Vancouver’s Heritage Register, and is included in the Canadian Register of Historic Places. Beyond its architectural signiﬁcance, the building symbolizes the early social and economic development of North Vancouver and the evolution of health care on the North Shore. It provides roots for our community.

Vancouver Coastal Health assures us that they are aware of this heritage status, and that they would likely build around or renovate the building. However, we note that the original 2009 Master Plan Concept for Lions Gate Hospital appeared to replace the heritage building with a parking lot in phase 2, and a new building in phase 3. There is also the danger that, as functions are moved elsewhere, the 1929 hospital building would be the victim of “demolition by neglect,” if it is not given a clear role in development plans. We fully support plans to expand health-care facilities on the North Shore — and note that hospitals around the world have incorporated and preserved original buildings in their development, in recognition of their heritage.

We trust our municipal and provincial representatives, as well as the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, will work with Vancouver Coastal Health to ensure the preservation of such a prized historic building in a responsible development plan that respects the heritage of our community. North Vancouver’s Ridgeway elementary school shows this can be done. We also trust that Vancouver Coastal Health will proceed constructively on this matter, taking pride in its history of providing health care to our community, as symbolized by this iconic building. Peter Miller, president North Shore Heritage Preservation Society

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Pitfalls for a class warrior

NEW NDP leader Adrian Dix is trying to establish his own style of leadership, and to demonstrate the once badly fractured NDP caucus is over its internal strife.

But his restructuring of his caucus assignments has raised questions about whether that internal tension is truly gone. I’ve picked up some serious grumbling by some key New Democrats unhappy that Dix essentially shut leadership rival Mike Farnworth (and Farnworth’s supporters) from pivotal caucus positions. Instead, Dix installed MLAs who supported either his leadership or that of John Horgan, who is perhaps closer to Dix on a personal level than other MLAs. Of course, Dix has every right to appoint whoever he wants to various posts (although some positions, such as caucus chair, are elected by the caucus). But one can’t help contrasting his treatment of Farnworth with Premier Christy Clark’s handling of her chief leadership rival, Kevin Falcon. Clark appointed Falcon ﬁnance minister and deputy premier. Dix, on the other hand, removed Farnworth from the pivotal position of Opposition house leader and also moved him out of the public safety critic position. Farnworth garnered widespread praise for his performance in both roles. As critic, he actually convinced

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the government to bring in legislation that he was specifically calling for (such as new laws dealing with body armour and armoured cars) to fight organized gangs. And Farnworth’s removal as house leader carries with it a hefty personal financial cost as well. He now loses the $20,000 stipend that comes with the job. Dix, of course, denies there’s any payback going on here. He told me he considers Farnworth’s appointment as health critic his key appointment and insists Farnworth is a great friend. But there’s a tiresome routine that comes with being health critic. Dix was the former health critic, of course, and he started out well in that post. But over time, his criticisms became relentlessly similar and all echoed the refrain that all problems in the system could be fixed by simply putting more and more money into it. Farnworth would be wise

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to steer clear of that money trap, and focus on such issues as a looming shortage of doctors, nurses and technologists (if you think MRI wait times are too long now, just wait a few years when there are fewer and fewer people properly trained to run such machines). The grumbling over the treatment of Farnworth and his supporters will likely fade away rather quickly. But Dix should remember he wasn’t the choice of an overwhelming majority of party members. His victory margin — 52 per cent to 48 per cent — was exactly the same as the premier’s margin. He had fewer caucus endorsements than either Farnworth or Horgan. And given that his campaign signed up more than 5,000 members of the South Asian community in Surrey and its environs (representing half of his final ballot tally) Dix can hardly argue he has a strong, broad base of support throughout the province or the party. One of Dix’s political mentors, of course, is former premier Glen Clark, for whom he worked, first as ministerial assistant and then as chief of staff in the premier’s office. I’ve always thought one of Clark’s big mistakes as premier was putting only those people who shared his class-warrior views in key positions in government, either in the caucus or among staffers.

As a result, whenever he made a mistake, the only people he would turn to were those who reinforced his views, rather than challenging them or changing them. It will be interesting to see if Dix makes the same mistake in the months ahead.

••• Dealing with his caucus is one thing, but Dix already seems to have more potentially serious problems with a much larger group: the B.C. business community. Just after he won the NDP leadership, I was a panellist (along with former NDP premier Dan Miller, longtime civil servant Chris Trumpy and the co-chair of the premier’s leadership bid, Sharon White) at a breakfast gathering in Vancouver to discuss the shifting political landscape. More than 100 people — mostly business leaders, political consultants, and industry group representatives — attended, and they seemed to share a uniformly negative view of Dix, almost to the point of actually fearing him. Based on that breakfast talk, I think the NDP can forget about any hope of successfully “reaching out” to the business community. Then again, being the class warrior that he is, I doubt Dix has any plans to try that approach, anyway. Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global BC.

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Since then, as a working professional, I have used it almost exclusively to play video games. Every time I pick it up, I marvel at how far technology has come. When Alexander Graham Bell created the ﬁrst clunky, wall-mounted telephone more than a century ago, he couldn’t possibly have imagined that one day his invention could be used to kill zombies while waiting for the bus — or at least not without some creativity and considerable upper body strength on the part of the user. For me, the new toy is particularly sweet, given the quality of its predecessor. As the cheapest model on the market, my old phone had the overall look, feel and functionality of something that might dispense Pez. Its functions were limited to ringing without explanation, not alerting me to messages and making all callers sound

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like they were hiding under a big pile of laundry. None of the places where it got full reception were, as far as I could tell, on the surface of this planet, and it had an uncanny knack for pocketdialling the most embarrassing people I know and leaving them long recordings of my thigh area. Also, its internal dictionary was something of a mystery. “I see you’ve written the word ‘sushi.’ Do you mean ‘Zeus?’ Are you meeting friends this evening to eat the father of the Greek pantheon?” Given that I’m a thinking human being who unquestionably has his own interests at heart, one might

wonder how I came to have such an unholy piece of trash for a cellphone. Answer: spite. Until about two years ago, I had a phone of reasonable quality. It was nothing special, but it had buttons that worked, it would let me know when people were calling by making a ringing sound and, unless they were actually doing so, it wouldn’t make callers sound like they were eating a giant mufﬁn full of ball bearings. One day, in a moment of extreme irony, I was showing it to a friend of mine when she — apparently startled by the fact it was completely unremarkable — dropped it into her beer. Anyone with a passing understand of science knows that beer and telephones are natural enemies. On contact, one will destroy the other, and in this particular case, after some testing on both our parts, it turned out her beer was the one still working. Not to worry, I ﬁgured. I’d been meaning to upgrade to a cutting-edge multi-function smart phone for a while. Maybe this was the time to

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INQUIRING REPORTER PEOPLE are still dissecting Monday’s election results that saw Steven Harper’s Conservatives win their ﬁrst majority government and the NDP capitalize on massive gains in Quebec to become the ofﬁcial Opposition. Bloc leader Gilles Duceppe has resigned, while Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has said he will step down as soon as his party likes. Justtwodaysafterthepolls closed, we asked North Shore residents what they think about the results. Find us on Facebook and tell us how you feel are the election results or add your comment to Inquiring Reporter at www.nsnews. com. — Loren Romei

Jacques Russo North Vancouver I think it shows a big disparity between what people in Quebec want and what people in the rest of Canada are looking for in a government.

Steven Rheaume North Vancouver I am a little horriﬁed. I am scared of the policies that a majority government and the Conservatives will result in, but I am happy about the resurgence of the NDP.

How do you feel about the election results?

Tom MacNeill North Vancouver I feel that democracy has its faults as well as privileges . . . I have seen the results and I am not surprised that Harper won a majority.

Mark Thompson North Vancouver It is horrible because the status quo has been maintained; nothing is going to improve, maybe get a little bit worse.

Hannah Ellis West Vancouver Good for the Green Party at least. I go to UVIC and . . . so I saw a couple of her speeches and rallies. It’s my ﬁrst year really being interested because I just turned 18.

City plans fewer corporate emissions

2005’s ﬁve-year target never met; new goal is 9 years away Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

THE City of North Vancouver has set the goal of reducing their corporate emissions to 25 per cent less than 2007 levels in nine years. Council also unanimously approved interim targets of a ﬁve per cent reduction by 2013 and a 15 per cent reduction by 2016

during the April 18 council meeting. That compares to the goal of a 15 per cent reduction in community-wide emissions the city also hopes to achieve. This is the second goal the city has set, after council passed a plan in 2005 to reduce emissions by 20 per cent below 1995 levels by last year. While the city’s managed to halt emissions growth and post a slight decline in 2009, the reality was still far from the target. Staff, however, told council the plan would be challenging but achievable, and councillors added support. “I think people want to see that it is in fact achievable for us, and so it’s achievable for them,” said Coun. Craig Keating. Mayor Darrell Mussatto questioned why the City of

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class around the world to get to the button, and then pay them in Fabergé eggs.” Me: “That still seems overpriced.” Cell provider: “For an extra $8.99 you can have unlimited calling and text from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on days that begin with Q.” Me: “I see. Do I have any other options?” Cell provider: “No, because we’re a cellphone company and we own the sky.” Me: “I’m going to write you a sternly worded letter.” Cell provider: “Of course. We’ll get back to you on Qursday.” As we all know, fighting with a corporation of that size is like shaking your fist at the Death Star. It may feel cathartic, but ultimately they hold all the cards, and if you cross them they’ll blow up your planet, money wise. In the end I decided to wreak my vengeance by staying in my contract, buying the very worst phone available and then not being able to hear what anyone was saying for two years. In retrospect, I’m not entirely sure I won. Not that it matters now. Three weeks ago, that contract ran out, and I finally got my smart phone without selling any internal organs. Of course, I had to sign a new contract to do it. Legally speaking, I couldn’t be more fully bound to them without being frozen in carbonite Han Solo style and put on display in their throne room. I don’t care, though. I’ve got the zombies. jweldon@nsnews.com

Could West Vancouver become a city? IT already has bright lights, and if one councillor has his way, West Vancouver will go from big district to big city.

“It did occur to me that we, as a municipality, are going into the next century,” said Coun. Michael Evison, who broached the idea of becoming a city at an April 18 council meeting. West Vancouver will turn 100 on March 15, 2012, and Evison said ofﬁcially becoming a city would underscore the progress of the community. Although he said a different name would likely not change anything, Evison said the designation of city has special

signiﬁcance to him as an Englishman. “In England, a large municipality can only be called a city if it has a cathedral,” he said. Any municipality with fewer than 5,000 people spread out over fewer than 800 hectares is automatically a district. But with a population greater than 42,000, Evison said the municipality could become a city and do away with the “mundane” title of District of West Vancouver. Evison said the next step would likely be further discussion through a group working on the District of West Vancouver’s 100th anniversary. — Jeremy Shepherd

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B.C. Book Prizes Gala

by Paul McGrath

West Coast Book Prize Society president Shirley Lew, Lt.-Gov. Steven Point and his wife Gwendolyn and B.C. Book Prizes executive director Bryan Pike team up for a photo.

Eileen Laffert congratulates non-ﬁction prize nominee Morris Bates (Morris as Elvis: Take a Chance on Life, co-written by Jim Brown). The 27th annual B.C. Book Prizes Gala was held at West Vancouver’s Kay Meek Centre April 21. A literary who’s who of British Columbian writers and illustrators was on hand to accept prizes of $2,000 in seven categories and $5,000 for the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence. Comedic duo Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen hosted the evening and Lt.-Gov. Steven Point was in attendance. For full results visit www.bcbookprizes.ca.

Nominee Meredith Quartermain (Recipes from the Red Planet) and Dorothy Livesay poetry prize winner Stephen Collis (On the Material) and wife Cathy attend.

Paula Ford and Emily Hodge ﬂank illustrated children’s literature prize nominee Deborah Hodge (Up We Grow! A Year in the Life of a Small, Local Farm).

Jodeen Hodgson and Marisa Alps ﬂash their smiles.

Vancouver International Writers Festival artistic director Hal Wake and event volunteer Cora Whiting have a chat.

Leigh Joseph congratulates her mother Eve Joseph on her nomination for her book of poetry The Secret Signature of Things.

West Coast Book Prize Society board of directors members Linda Johnston and Selina Rajani greet guests.

Please direct requests for event coverage to: emcphee@nsnews.com. For more Bright Lights photos go to: www.nsnews.com/galleries.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to ARTS & CULTURE

Robert Redford closes in on The Conspirator: Page 22 Paul Gailiunas completes Helen Hill’s work in The Florestine Collection: Page 25 Kooch brings Persian classic to the stage: Page 26 Enter to win hockey library of books from Douglas & McIntyre: Page 32 More online at www.nsnews.com/ entertainment twitter.com/ NSNPulse

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DIRECTOR Nick Brandestini’s award-winning new ﬁlm Darwin receives its Canadian premiere at Paciﬁc Cinémathèque May 10 as part of this year’s DOXA Documentary Film Festival.

DARWIN DOCUMENTS THE MARGINS AT DOXA FILM FESTIVAL

Living on the edge

■ Darwin. Directed by Nick Brandestini (USA/Switzerland, 2011) screening at Paciﬁc Cinémathèque, Tuesday May 10 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the DOXA Documentary Film Festival May 6-15. Visit www.doxafestival. ca for full schedule.

Jeremy Shepherd jshepherd@nsnews.com

THE telephone poles seem like an accident at ﬁrst, misplaced signs of civilization sticking out of California’s Death Valley, home to scorpions, shadows and wind. In Darwin, director Nick Brandestini takes us into the valley and examines the wounded souls and rare spirits who immigrated to the barren mining town that serves as their sun-baked refuge.

Darwin begins with shadows creeping across the famous valley as we’re led to a community of 35. Once a silver-mining hub, there were 3,500 residents in Darwin in 1877, but after a lead-mining boom that ended in the 1970s, the town was almost abandoned. “When the mine closed, the hippies came in,” Darwin resident Rick Gibson says in the film. Darwin is home to witchcraft, a transgendered man, artists, a survivalist and a boogie woogie piano player, but the film never looks for cheap laughs at the expense of its subjects. Taylor Segrest, the writer and co-producer of the film, says documentary filmmakers Werner Herzog and Errol Morris influenced the film. But while those directors are frequently ironic, Brandestini is compassionate.

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Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com. Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com. Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Iranian Nomadical Hand-Woven: A collection of different woven items by Iranian tribes, until May 30. Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233. CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Man’s Best Friend: An exhibition of works that captures the ideal, peaceful cohabitation amongst creatures and the human species, until May 28. Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: WednesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.com. David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: www.davidpirrie.com. Delany’s Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. 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 recycled steel sculptures by Carl Sean McMahon and photography by Andy Mons until May 18. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents humorous garden sculptures See more page 15

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CALENDAR From page 14

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by George Taylor and paintings by Iza Radinsky May 18-July 13. Opening reception: Thursday, May 19. 6:30-8:30 p.m. District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents an exhibition of landscape paintings, entitled Waterworks, by artist Jennifer Harwood, until May 28. The Elliott Louis Gallery: 258 East First Ave., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-736-3282. Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-2223. 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. Textile Arts Grad Show: A juried selection of the work of this year’s Capilano University students will be shown from May 17 to 29. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 17, 6-8 p.m. Artists in attendance: Saturday, May 21, 2-3 p.m. The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: FridaySunday, noon-4 p.m. Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2233. Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-983-2896. Grafﬁti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or www.grafﬁticoart.com. Havana Gallery: 1212 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. Hours: Sunday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.11 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight and Saturday, 10 a.m.midnight. Info: 604-253-9119 or www.havanarestaurant.ca. North Shore Artist Roger Fidler’s photographs, photoetchings and photoworks will be on display until May 14. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634. Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001.

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THE North Shore Celtic Ensemble’s Michael Viens and Claude Giguere rehearse with the Laudate Singers for their upcoming performances at North Vancouver’s St. Andrew’s United Church, Saturday, May 7 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25/$20 with youth under 18 free. Contact 604-729-6814 or visit www. laudatesingers.com.

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CALENDAR From page 15 Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder. North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca. North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info and registration: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016. As Dreamt, As Built — Maps and Plans of North Vancouver. An ongoing exhibit of documents that highlight the community’s development. North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www.

northvanmuseum.ca/. Entwined Histories: An exhibition of Native arts and artifacts showcasing the collection of Maisie Hurley, a non-native activist, until Nov. 6. Family Treasures: Personal history projects by the students of Wescot and Brooksbank elementary will be featured until May 28. North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit deﬁning life in North Vancouver. Patricia Minnis Studio: 2075 Alberta St., Vancouver. Exspressions and Inspirations: A solo exhibiton of North Shore artist Salma Shami will run until May 13, 1-7 p.m. Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182. A Painter and a Potter: Paintings by Roy Geronimo and pottery by Margaret Scott will be on display until May 15. Copper Birds: Greg Kawczyski’s sculptures and Eva Kawczyski’s jewelry and mixed media work will be on display from May 15 to June 26. 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. Bricolage: Artwork by Seycove and Windsor secondary See more page 17

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CALENDAR From page 16 students will be on display until May 8. Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5356. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-9257292 or www.silkpurse.ca. Happiness Reigns: Paintings with the theme of happiness and joy by Gordon Davis will be on display until May 15. Swans and Other People: Jacquie Manning will exhibit her multi media explorations and documentations of encounters with animals while trekking through Europe May 17-29. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 19. 6-8 p.m. Starﬁre Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604922-5510 or www.starﬁreattheferries.com. Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Grad Show: Students’ work will be on display until May 20. Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. The Sylvia Hotel: 1154 Gilford St., Vancouver. Elemental Repetition: Artwork by Patti Smith and her daughter Renée Lee Smith-Rechtschaffner will be on display until June 30. Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or www.tartooful.com. West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. North Shore Artists’ Guild’s Annual Spring Show and Sale: Over 100 artists work be available Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be oils, watercolours, acrylics, landscapes, abstracts, mixed media and more. Info: 604-9839870. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org. West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604925-7295 or www.westvancouvermuseum.ca. A Classical Spirit: Abstract painter Sylvia Tait’s work will be on display until May 21. Winsor Gallery: 3025 Granville St., Vancouver. Info: 604681-4870 or www.winsorgallery.com

CONCERTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box ofﬁce: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou.ca/theatre. OneNight for 1Day: A celebration of performance to raise funds for children’s education in Ethiopia Monday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. There will be classical violin to spoken word, hip hop dancers and theatre to folk music. Admission: $22. Tickets: 604-985-9516 or onenightfor1day.eventbrite.com. Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box ofﬁce: 604-984-4484. Atash Bedoone Dood: A traditional Persian concert presented by the Kooch Group Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $35. Tickets are available through various Persian outlets.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: An all Russian concert with Bramwell Tovey and pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk Monday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Admission: $26.75-$39. Tickets: 604-876-3434. Deep Cove Coffee House: St. Clare-in-the-Cove, 1384 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@shaw.ca or 604929-4019. Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634. VYSO Concerto Concert: The Vancouver Youth Symphony will present an evening of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Holst and Respighi by members of the intermediate and junior orchestras Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. A Night of Story and Song: Ziba Shirazi will perform stories See more page 30

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■ The Conspirator. Directed by Robert Redford. Starring James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin Kline and Tom Wilkinson. Rating: 7 (out of 10)

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SOME 620,000 men died during the American Civil War, as soldiers slaughtered fellow countrymen, or men died of the cold, disease and gangrene, and horrific drug-free amputations. But this is a Robert Redford film, and you’ll see none of that. In the director’s typically understated methodology, there are no pyrotechnics, no slow-motion bayonettings. The Conspirator leads off on the battlefield, sure, but after the shots have already been fired and men have fallen. Surviving the carnage is Cpt. Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy), whose homecoming celebration is interrupted by the news that President Lincoln has been shot by the actor John See Rookie page 36

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DARWIN is a true ghost town, haunted by the past and with little future to speak of in California’s Death Valley.

Each speaker has time to breathe, and sometimes much more is communicated in the long silences between revelations. “I got a son, but I don’t talk to him,” Monty Brannigan, an artist and retired miner, says in the film. His problems are not unusual in Darwin, where many residents seem to live in desperate silence. When planning the film, Segrest says he received his first promising responses from residents of other ghost towns in Death Valley when he mentioned making a movie about Darwin. “There would be a long pause and then they’d say, ‘Why the hell would you wanna do that?’ and I knew we were onto something,” he says. After settling on the town, Segrest made the first trip to what he called, “The last holdout for these American refugees,” bearing chocolate. Segrest says he befriended a waitress who knew a Darwin resident and also knew his favourite cake. The writer/producer arrived with chocolate cake, which turned out to be his first step to being accepted in the community. Segrest says they initially encountered general apprehensiveness from locals who were worried about being exploited. “They didn’t want anyone to know about their town in the first place,” Segrest explains. But despite being a community that stays indoors during the rare times a car rolls through town, many seem relieved to tell their stories. “They didn’t retreat from civilization because they didn’t have anything to say, they retreated from civilization because what they said wasn’t being heard,” Segrest says.

“I bred with the wrong person,” Susan Pimentel, the town’s postmaster says bluntly, discussing her husband and then her son. “He got into drugs, and methamphetamine is the worst drug ever invented.” The postmaster quits smoking and contemplates the end of the world in the film, but what distinguishes her to the townsfolk is having a job. “There’s nobody putting anything toward the government, they’re all taking. Including me,” says Gibson. For one anarchist, that’s exactly how he wants it. “If they were to take my cheque away today I’d turn my life over completely to crime,” Robin Peterson says. Peterson says he moved to Darwin to escape the ugliness of consumerism. “I look at every gallon of gas I burn as a black mark on my soul,” he says. But while most people are in Darwin to stay, a young couple considers leaving. Ryal Steele is transgendered and Penny Hagan practices witchcraft. Both have enjoyed the tolerance of Darwin and both know the pitfalls of a more ordinary society, giving their decision a great gravity. Asked what he’d like people to get from the film, Segrest replies: “I hope they find some of themselves in the people who live there.” Other noteworthy films at the festival include Surviving Hitler: A Love Story, a documentary that centres around a romance that blossomed in Nazi Germany. The couple eventually becomes involved in Operation Valkyrie, the infamous plot to assassinate Hitler. Feathered Cocaine examines animal rights, the price of falcons, and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.

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A Public Hearing is scheduled for 5:00 pm on MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011, in the Council Chamber of the District Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C., to allow the public to make representation to Council respecting matters contained in proposed Bylaw 7900, The District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan. Written submissions will be accepted up to the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

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The District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan

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Bylaw 7900 applies to all lands within the geographic boundaries of the District of North Vancouver other than lands that are not subject to municipal jurisdiction.

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Bylaw 7900 adopts a new Official Community Plan for the District of North Vancouver and repeals the outdated Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6300). The Official Community Plan articulates a long term vision for the entire municipality providing a framework of objectives and policies that will guide decisions on planning, land use management and the provision of municipal services.

Copies of the bylaw, Council resolution, supporting staff report and other relevant background material are available from April 18, 2011, at the District of North Vancouver Clerk’s Office (Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm) or online at www.dnv.org/public_hearing. Please direct inquiries to Ms. Susan Haid, Manager Sustainable Community Development, at 604-990-2317. Mr. James Gordon Manager of Administrative Services

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FILM THE FLORESTINE COLLECTION

Husband completes his wife’s ﬁnal work

■ The Florestine Collection. Directors Helen Hill and Paul Gailiunas (USA 2010). Screening at Vancity Theatre, Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. as part of the DOXA Documentary Film Festival www.doxafestival.ca.

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■ Kooch Ensemble — Atash Bedoone Dood, Centennial Theatre, Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and are available at Afra Bakery at 1521 Pemberton Ave. in North Vancouver.

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IT’S a little like Romeo and Juliet, Turkmen style.

The classic story of Atash Bedone Dood (loosely translated as Smoke Without Fire) is famous among many Iranians old enough to remember the 1970s TV show, or who have read the novel penned by author Nader Ebrahimi. Now, Vancouver-based Kooch Ensemble is bringing a new multi-media interpretation of the text to North Vancouver’s Centennial Theatre that is part musical concert, part animated projection and an all around storytelling experience. “As far as genre I can’t just put my ﬁnger and say exactly what it is,” says Amir Haghighi, a performer and teacher of classical Persian singing who has worked to organize the show over the last two years. “It’s not an opera, it’s not a musical, but it’s something a See Group page 27

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THE Kooch Ensemble is bringing a new multi-media interpretation of the Persian tale Atash Bedone Dood to Centennial Theatre that is part musical concert, part animated projection and an all around storytelling experience.

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Group hopes to tour show

■ The Kills — Blood Pressures (Domino Records) Rating: 8 (out of 10) The Kills aren’t going soft, but they are definitely smoothing the rough edges on this latest release. Alison Mosshart rejoins her bandmate, Jamie Hince and cranks out 11 new powerful tracks. The experience Mosshart gained from the two albums as part of the Dead Weather has her singing with even more CD REVIEWS confidence and authority. Creating a tsunami of sound, the two musicians kick off with “Future Starts Slow,” a beat heavy song that sounds familiar and new at the same time. “Satellite” has Hince propelling the tune with a fuzz guitar that would make Neil Young proud. “Nail in My Coffin” is irresistible and will fill dance floors everywhere. Vocally, the spotlight stays on Mosshart, with Hince taking the lead on just one song, “Wild Charms,” but providing the background texture on the duets. There is a broader mix in this collection with Mosshart showing a new side with the sentimental “The Last Goodbye.” This is the next phase of a great band that has managed to stay true to their sound while continuing to grow. The Kills perform on May 8 at the Commodore. — Terry Peters

little different than having just a storytelling and having a concert and music.” The first step was to condense the book into a screenplay and from a screenplay into poetry, which formed the song lyrics for the original music score and was done by Monir Taha, a local expert in Persian literature. Roham Behmanesh, a pianist and conductor of the group, composed the music, while Afshin Saboki created more than 50 images to help tell the story. Haghighi sings the part of Galan, a fierce warrior from one of the Turkmen tribes in the deserts of northeastern Iran at a time set 200 years ago, while Fereshteh Farmand sings the part of Solmaz, a beautiful woman, but also a fierce warrior in her own right, who is part of a rival tribe. Their voices are backed up by a 10-person orchestra, made up of a combination of traditional Persian and western instruments. In the story, Galan tries to swoop in on his horse and “steal” Solmaz away, as was the custom, but her family gives chase and war breaks out, leaving a trail of death.

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“It’s not just a sweet love, it’s very wild, it’s a very different love,” says Haghighi. While the story shares a tragic ending with Romeo and Juliet, it also ends on a message of optimism and hope for the future, he adds. The story is “Anti-war and killing, anti-prejudice, anti-

superstitions,” says Haghighi. “It talks about the freedom of people and freedom of love, that people have to fall in love and get together no matter what the tribes think.” While the lyrics and storytelling is in Farsi, English subtitles are provided, and Haghighi hopes to reach a

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LIL Wayne made Vancouver the ﬁrst Canadian stop on his I Am Still Music tour. commence. After an explosion of ﬁreworks, Weezy emerged from a trap door on stage and instantly launched into “I’m Going In.” Backed by a grid of lights that framed DJ Four Five in the center and a gaggle of female dancers scattered through the periphery, Wayne took centre stage and owned every minute of it.

“Sky Is The Limit,” “Ice Cream Paint Job,” “A Milli,” “Green and Yellow,” “Single For Tonight” — it was all going according to plan, but the one thing on my mind, as well as the mind of every girl in a pink wig, was ‘where the hell is Nicki?’” Just then, the all too familiar violin scrapes and

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CALENDAR From page 17 of Iranian immigrants with Taymaz Saba on the piano Sunday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Admission: $30. Tickets: 778855-2821. Lynn Valley Village Plaza: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Spring Arts Festival: Free performances of music, dance and spoken word, displays and workshops to promote arts and culture on the North Shore Saturday, May 14, 1-4 p.m. The event is weather permitting. Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Over the Water: The North Shore Chorus will perform with the Linden Singers of Victoria Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Creating Composers: The Seycove secondary music department in conjunction with the Vancouver Turning Point Ensemble and the Vancouver Intercultural

Orchestra will perform an evening of new music Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 at the door. There will be a reception to follow the concert. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca. Deep Fun: Pauline Le Bel will perform new compositions with reﬂections on science, food and sex Thursday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Architecture of Sound: Pianist Jan Rooks will perform a selection of pieces from Bach and Shostakovich’s preludes and fugues Thursday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. St. Andrew’s United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.standrews-united.ca. A Tuneful Celtic Spring: A performance of voices, ﬁddles

and energy by the North Shore Celtic Ensemble and the Laudate Singers May 7 at 8 p.m. and May 8 at 3 p.m. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: www.laudatesingers.com or 604-729-6814. West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver. Bon Voyage Concert: The Paciﬁc Spirit Choir will perform their last concert of the season featuring favourites from the last 12 months Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation at the door. THEATRE Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterﬁeld Ave., North Vancouver. Grand Theft Improv: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre:

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Lil Wayne needs to keep up

From page 28

Island. Wayne did what he had to do, but didn’t go above and beyond to exceed the expectations or hopes of anyone. Weezy still proved that he is an undeniable talent, but let’s face it, the rap game is changing (see: Odd Future). So, if he’s going to keep up with hip-hop’s metamorphosis, he’s going to have to get more innovative than ﬁreworks, guitar solos, and half-naked back-up dancers. Just sayin’.

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CALENDAR From page 30 after the play on May 7. Schedule: The Outsiders, May 6 and Finger’d, May 7. All performances are at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18. The Belle of Amherst: A one-woman play based on writings and poetry by Emily Dickinson Tuesdays-Saturdays, May 10-21 at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$18 St. Martin’s Anglican Church Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. Cloud 9: The SMP Dramatic Society will perform this production May 13 at 7:30 p.m. and May 14 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10/$5. Tickets: 604-767-0665 or smpdramatics.com. Proceeds will got to the North Shore Youth Safe House. Sutherland Secondary School: 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. Vortex Theatre at Seycove Secondary School: 1204 Caledonia Ave., North Vancouver. A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Students will perform this play until May 6 at 7 p.m. Admission: $10. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 604-903-3666. CLUBS AND PUBS Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. Brewster’s Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820. 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: 604-986-7333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604986-6556. SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt, Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Topic: Metaphysical objectivism. Admission: $5. Fiesta 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: 604985-1115 or info@legion118.com. No BS will perform Saturday, May 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Free. Guests are welcome — you don’t have to be a legion member. Karaoke Night will take place Saturday, May 14 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Free. Guests are welcome — you don’t have to be a legion member. Sunday Jam Session will take place May 15, 4-7 p.m. Free. Guests are welcome — you don’t have to be a legion member. The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604253-7141 or www.lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m. See more page 35

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CALENDAR From page 32 Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies. Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend. Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326. 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. Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:3011:30 p.m. The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com. Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:3011:30 p.m. Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-8838. Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m. Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver. Live local jazz every Thursday.

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CALENDAR From page 35 Taylor’s Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7899. Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. Children are welcome. Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver. The Celtic Medley String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the ﬁrst Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-9855646.

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

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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

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THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

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Bristol - Beverly Joan July 11, 1958 - April 28, 2011 All the pain and waiting is over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever, safely home, in heaven at last. Beverly passed away April 28, 2011, following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She is predeceased by her parents Gordon and Lois Bristol. Beverly is survived by her sisters Barbara (Garry), Liza, Mary (Mike) and her brother Douglas, along with many good friends. The family would like to thank the many home and community health workers who cared for Beverly during her illness; we would also like to acknowledge her life long friend Janet Scagel who provided Beverly with constant support and was always there for her. We would also like to recognize the extraordinary efforts of our brother Douglas who went above and beyond in caring for our sister. A Celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday May 13, 2011 at the First Memorial, Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver BC (604 980 3451). In lieu of flowers those wishing to, may make a donation in Beverly’s memory to the MS Society of BC.

HENDERSON, Adeline Anne August 21, 1931 - April 30, 2011 Adeline passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on April 30, 2011. She is loved and missed by husband Darcy, sons Wayne (Lori) and Brian (Stacey). She is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer (Dave), Brodie (Lindsey), Dave, Nicole, as well as brother Earl Cherneski, and sister Rose Murray-Driver (Peter). Adeline began her office career at Burrard Drydock and then enjoyed many years at Marwell/Dillingham Construction until retirement. She was an avid horse-racing enthusiast. Adeline lived a full and generous life with her legacy being her grandchildren who will forever remember her. The celebration of life and reception will be held on Tuesday, May 10th at 2pm at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer would be appreciated. A special thank you to her family physician Dr. Dana Haaf and his staff for their care and support.

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HAMER - Frances Mary Friends and acquaintances are invited to join family in a Celebration of Frances’s life. Saturday May 7th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

HOLLEY, Allan Howard – Nov. 29, 1937 to April 24, 2011 Passed away peacefully in Arizona nine days after suffering heart failure while playing tennis. He will be sadly and forever missed by his wife Deborah, son Gordon (Megan), daughters Laura (Doug), Nadeane (Troy), Andrea (Jason) and Kyleen, and grandchildren Garrett, Spencer, Ashley, Kate, Lauren, Alix, Carson, Keaton, Carter, Cooper and Cohen. Also survived by his brothers Wayne (Donna), Dean (Janet), Greg (Aradia), sisters Billie (Norm), Toni (Bob), and Linda and many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his mother Wilma, father Warren, and sister Lana. A private family celebration of life will be held May 14, 2011. Memories/tributes can be posted in the Guest Book section of Allan’s online obituary at www.remembering.ca and would be greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to a charity of your choice.

PERDUE - Jeanne Jeanne passed away peacefully on April 27, 2011 at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her Husband George and son Douglas. Jeanne will be lovingly remembered by her brother John (Moira), her daughters Valerie (Siggi), Wendy, and granddaughter Rene´e (Todd). Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 10:00am at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver, BC. We’d like to extend our thanks to the caring staff of Evergreen House’s 1-South. Donations may be made in memory of Jeanne to the charity of your choice.

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KOCH - Carole November 18, 1941- April 24, 2011. Carole passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2011. Carole was much loved and will be sadly missed by many. Carole lived an amazing life! She was a great friend, who would make everyone feel welcome and accepted. She had a strong, independent personality and would not hesitate in convincing you to join in singing with her. Carole thrived on being around people and making them happy. Carole shared her joy and celebrated life with us. We are thankful to have been given the opportunity to have known a woman like Carole and to have shared in her song: To you Carole “…My fair lady-Oh” We would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at the NSDRC who cared for Carole over the past 23 years, your commitment and support ensured Carole a long, healthy, happy life. A Celebration of Carole’s Life will be held on May 11, 2011 at 10:30am at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. 604-980-3451 Reception to follow. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Carole’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

WHITCOMB - Constance Hope passed away peacefully on April 16, 2011, holding hands with Max, her husband and partner of 50 wonderful years. Connie was born in Seattle, Washington and right after business school joined Bryants Marina. The company made boats for the US Navy during WWII and went on to become the largest distributor of and sales of pleasure boats in the Western United States. She became Office Manager and Corporate Treasurer of Bryants including several of its satellite corporations. She married Max in 1960 and they moved to West Vancouver in 1965 to establish their own successful boat sales company “Western Chris Craft Sales”. Connie was the President of the Executive Women’s International in Seattle and helped establish the first Western Chapter in Canada. Connie was the initial President and long time international board member and was well known in this part of the business community. After selling their business, Connie worked relentlessly to help Max establish “Blue Gavel Canada” and the spring “Boaters Day Parade”. Connie was predeceased by her father and mother, Ingebright and Alice Hope and her sister Francis. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Max Whitcomb, her nephew Ron Clark (Joyce), cousins Marsha Sanders (Bob), Phil Krebs (Raquelitta), Jack Nordstrom and many of her relatives in the USA and Sweden and many close friends. An Eight Bell Ceremony and a Celebration of Life for Connie will be held at the Vancouver Yacht Club on Friday, May 20th from 13:00 to 16:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children.

MANLOVE/MARSHALL (HAY) Kay Passed away quietly March 4, 2011. Please join the family for a Celebration of Kay’s Life to be held Saturday May 14th from noon - 3pm at the Capilano Heights Chinese Restaurant 5020 Capilano Road., North Van, B.C.

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LOST KITTEN 7 mths old spayed female calico cat, no collar, 'Halle' SAT Apr 30th From a car @ 4th & Lonsdale. 604-328-0017 LOST, WATCH, Park Royal, May 3rd. Birks gold/silver. Reward. 604-922-1884 MISSING CAT in West Vancouver/Altomunt area (grey, white neck, a black spot on nose, black collar with shiny crystals & a metal vaccination pendant. 778-893-0881 MILLAGE, Toby Kenneth We grieve the passing of Toby, 62, who sadly left us on April 28th. He peacefully passed away at Lions Gate Hospital with his wife close by. Born in Fleet, England, May 9th 1948, Toby grew up in New Zealand before coming to Vancouver as a young man. Known for his generosity, strength, and extensive knowledge, he was truly a Renaissance Man. Toby was an accomplished pianist, experienced traveller and seafarer, having a true love of the sea, never straying too far from the ocean. Toby was a proud member of the Freemasons Lynn Valley Lodge #122. Toby lived and worked the past seventeen years as the Resident Operations Manager at Spuraway Gardens in West Vancouver. He is admired for his knowledge, creativity, and skills, but even more for his compassion, kindness and the way he always had time to listen and solve problems for his neighbours. Toby is survived by his wife Tanya, in-laws Dawne Bradley and Sid Martin, mother Barbara Millage (NZ), older brother Barry (NZ), younger brother Jack (Australia), as well as many nieces and nephews in New Zealand and England. He is predeceased by his father Ken and sister Marylyn. A Celebration of Life for Toby will be held at The West Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club, (650 - 20th Street, West Vancouver), on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Toby Millage to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

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North Van Apt. Rentals

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

MOVE-IN BONUS

1 BR $950, large, Lonsdale & 21 hardwood, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat, prkg Jun 1, 604-990-4088

1 BR, upper Lonsdale, adult oriented bldg., incl heat/hw $850, avail now, no dogs. 778-996-1263

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $750 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235

1 BR/studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA Bach from 815 1 Bdrm from $1000 2 Bdrm from $1515 $

1 BR Central Lonsdale, Top flr. $875, balc, hardood, heat, hw, np, ns prkg Adult bldg. 604-985-6935

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

1 BR Den 680sf, PIER Esplanade View! 9ft ceilings, a/c, 7 appls, stor $1700 Now! 604-805-4989 1 BR Jun 15 or Jul 1. 140 E 15th St. on bus route, $950+utils np 604-618-9259, 604-988-1956

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

★ CENTRAL LONSDALE ★ Spacious 1 BR corner ste. Featuring large kitchen, lots of storage, heat/hot water incl. N/s, no pets.$980 604-983-0634 1 BR $1095 2 BR $1495. ocean view, now. new kitchen/bath & carpet, dw, ns cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 1 BR, $880 incld heat, large, bright, hardwood flrs. faces south, May 15, top flr. 17th & Lonsdale, ns, no pets, 604-984-9367

1 br, 8th flr. all appls, inc dw, lw. Lonsdale, ns, storage, $1000, Sm. pet OK. 604-980-6050

1 BR. June 1 starting $900 incl heat/hw, reno, hardwood, balc. 280 E 2. prkg avail 778-855-2420 1 BR, large, $855, June 1, Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets. 1 yr lease, walk to seabus 170 W 4th. 604-987-0558 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view, now or June 1st. Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

1 BR lrg, MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Avail now, quiet/ clean blding. Rent Starts $1050. Incls Ht/Hw. N/P, N/S, 1 yr lse, Cable/Park extra. 604-985-4272

100 E. ESPLANADE 1 bdrm air con, 9 ft ceiling, 7 appl, $1400; Anson Rlty 604-783-7623 121 W 20th 1BR, main flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1000, now, 604-681-2521

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

6008

FOR SALE; 42 seat Coffee Shop / Catering Business. Great take out traffic. Boasts homemade Bread, Soups, etc. $250,000. Contact Debbie at 250-787-8424.

Dreaming of a New Home?

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To advertise call 604-630-3300

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-26

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-24

Port Coquitlam

PORT COQUITLAM. 2 BR condo in 20 year old well-built building only 1 owner. 960 sq ft. Second floor in a 75 unit, 3 storey complex. South of Brunette St. in a very quiet cul-de-sac. This complex is well-maintained and managed with all expensive repairs completed, including a new roof. The unit is West facing, with all the usual facilities: D/w, garb., fridge, stove, micro, w/d. With lots of storage space and 1½ baths. For $279,500 it is thought that you will not find a better complex or unit in Coquitlam. Serious buyers only. No agents please. Call 604-992-6865

6020

Houses - Sale

North Vancouver

“COMING MOMENTARILY !!” Well Worth Waiting For ! Executive / Family home in prestigious Malaspina Heights. Impressive Architecturally designed 4 Bdrm / 4 Bath dwelling with super southerly views. Fully repainted and refinished with new/near new high end appliances. Handsworth/Montroyal schools. Nothing to do but move in. This will not last! Exquisite on quiet cul-de-sac - $1.5M range. Alan Skinner RE/MAX CREST REALTY

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

Sunshine Coast

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR $1800, 2 BR $2100. Avail Now! Prestigious bldg next to seawall. Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW w/ ocean views. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Spacious Studios from $850 (Avail Jun 1), 1 BR from $1250 (Avail Immed) w/ balconies & spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Lonsdale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat & hot water included. Call 604-983-6920 to view.

Avail July 1, 2 Br large corner, $1050 Gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. walk to seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501

1520 CHESTERFIELD Rd.1BR $ 940, 2 BR $1,250 Wdays 990-2971 Wkends 778-340-7406 2 BDRM, 1 bath, new paint, heat, h/w, forest view. Capilano Rd, $1500/mth. 604-773-4949 2 BDRM, $1225 Central Lons, h/w flrs, balc, new granite, n/p, 160 E 20th. NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BR $1150, ocean & city view, lower Lonsdale, heat hw prkg incld, June 1, np, 604-984-2148

2 BR. 1.5 bath, view. $1355. exquisite, reno upper Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, np, 604-904-7545

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 bd 2 bth ... Newer Digs? The Sky, The Pier, Views Walk to Sea Bus, Movies Ranging from $1795-$2295 www.manderrealestate.com

Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175

2 BR bsmt. upper Lonsdale, kitchen, wd, incld hydro, $1150, ns, np, 604-986-4471

2 BR, June 1, $1205 274 W2nd. reno’d, incls heat, h/water, u/g prkg, locker, ns np, 604-779-3541 2 BR Large $1125, avail now or June 1. Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. 920 sf, drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl., Lynn Valley. 604- 987- 4922 2 BR large 1st flr Lonsdale & E. 10th $1040incl heat/cable, ns, np refs. well kept quiet bldg. immed suit quiet tenant(s) 604-317-7425

2 BR, Lynn Valley, hardwood, updates nr Mall $1250 June 1, cat ok 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

HI RISE. Central Lonsdale, BACH & 1 BR. avail June 1, Incl heat & hw. no pet, 604-985-3650

SPRING SPECIAL!

1 BR $945.. 2 BR. $1175 heat & hot water included, close to bus and shopping. Clean & Quiet, u/g prkg. on site laundry. 1 cat ok, No smoking 604-980-9219 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR, bright South view, clean quiet bldg, np, ns. 604-980-9057

WOODCROFT. Large, updated 1 BR. $995/mo incl heat, h/w, u/grd prkg, gated security. No pets. Pemberton bldg. 604-671-2049

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

2025 BELLEVUE Ave W.V. Oceanview 1 Br, cat OK, Senior Discount. 604-913-0734 1 BR. reno’d, granite, south facing, heat hw cable pool, $1225 1740 Esquimalt. 604-922-1043 2 BR, 2 bath, mtn view, well maintained bldg. Nr Seawall, shops & library, ns, 778-960-7862

2BED 1.5BATH 1549 Chesterfield, Inc heat h/w park. n/p n/s $1200, avail now 604 319 9865

Condos/ Townhouses

6008

6008-28

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

6030

New Westminster

Lots & Acreage

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

Out Of Town Property

BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LAND $99/mo, $0 down - 0 Interest. Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson Int’l Airport. Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! Pre-recorded msg 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 www.sunsiteslandrush.com

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley Open House Sat/Sun 1-4, 20827-43A ave. immaculate 2872sf 5br 2.5ba home, quiet cul-de-sac $669K 534-0852 id5318 Sry Bear Creek Park beauty 1440sf rancher, gated 45+ $275,900 306-931-3939 id5234

604-630-3300

Houses - Sale

1202-7th Ave, New Westminster. 5 BR (3 BR upper + 2 BR legal suite. $1000/mo rent). 2313 sq ft. $640,000. Karim Juma, Royal Le Page City Centre, 604-678-9143

6050

To advertise call

2BR, Manager Special, $995, Central Lons, patio, carpet, n/p, 160 E 20th. NOW, 604-988-3227

6020-22

Richmond

Richmond 300sqft.+ West Facing Patio 1 BR $264,900 Centrally located. View website for open times, pics and floorplans. Michael Lepore Royal LePage 604-295-3974 www.AccoladeRealEstate.ca

6020

6065

Recreation Property

MISSION - LAKE FRONT starting from $78,800. 60 mins from Vancouver. Park Georgia Rlty Lisa Hughes • 604-931-7227

Renting or buying, we’ve got what you’re looking for.

6052

Real Estate Investment 1,890,000

Side by side Duplex yields $102,000/yr and fully carries your mortgage with a 5% return on cash and 13% on your equity! Long term rentals with utility contribution from tenants keeps administration to a minimum. Vibrant, convenient Lower Lonsdale. Amazing city, mountain, water views from an immaculate, fully renovated property.

Exclusive Waterfront Neighbourhood - Garden Bay Estates is home for this fully updated Cottage on a ‘Walk-on’ Waterfront Parcel. Private Setting, Skookum Pier, Excellent Exposure with Superb Harbour Views add up to a Winner! Contact us for a Personal Tour or... View this listing at www.penderharbourproperty.com

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TERESA SLADEY 604-740-7535 BILL HUNSCHE 604-740-1411 TOLL FREE 1-800-416-6646

Nothing to do but move in. Appointments only.

Prudential Sussex Realty - Madeira Park, B.C.

6505-11

2 BR $1200. 1 BR $1000. bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. 604-618-8338

NORTH VANCOUVER INVESTMENT PROPERTY

PENDER HARBOUR OCEANFRONT $989,000

Apartments & Condos

2 BR Apt, large, view, Lower Lonsdale, hardwood, heat/hw, prkg, $1150 ns np 604-926-8425

604-626-2526

6075

6505

2 BR, hardwood flrs, $1160 np, ns, avail May 1, 225 East 12th 604-786-3405

REAL ESTATE 6007

6505

Check out the inside at

326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $775 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 850.00$/MTH - 1 bedroom. Upper Lonsdale. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease Avail may. 15 (604) 980-3889 BACH, S. facing, $900, June 1 274 W2nd. incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541 Beautiful Large Suites 1 BR from $915, June 1. 2 BR from $1295, avail now. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens

Rd 2 br from $1,560.Wdays 604 990-2971 Wkends 985-2876

June 1, 1 Br. large, spectacular view $910; 1 Br. brick patio, $855. Heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2nd, 604-904-0956 ★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1 Brs. top flr. south view, now - June 1. $960. top flr. north direction June 1, $950. 2nd flr. north west corner June 1, $930. 1st flr. south direction, now - June 1. $910. gated prkg. incld carpet, drapes, heat & hw. ★604-986-7745★

Beautiful Views

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

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

604-985-2926

BLUERIDGE APTS (Family complex )

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

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1 BR Starting at $1050 Avail Now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Heat & Hot Water incls.

Call 604-986-3356

Arnold Shuchat MBA, LL.b. Direct: 778-227-7325 ashuchat@shuchatgroup.com www.shuchatgroup.com

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. w Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. ★ 2 BR. $1420 & $1440. Views, Storage. Parking avail. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail Now! From $1950/mo. Fully Reno’d, granite countertops, Breathtaking ocean view, new appls, d/w, new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, 2 balc, 1.5 baths, HW floors, Walk to shops & restaurants. Steps to Seawall, transit & beaches. Sorry, no pets. Call 604-922-4724 to view.

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

THE EDWARDIAN 1330 Clyde Ave. Avail June 1. 1 bdrm $1290. View. N/S No pets. For appt 604-926-3741

6522

Furnished Accommodation

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

www.vancouvershortstay.com

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6535

Homestay

MLI HOST FAMILIES needed to host high school students or summer groups in North & West Van. Share your home with an international student & create life long friendships. Email: sgill@mliesl.com

6540

Houses - Rent

3BDRM, $2400/MTH, house in Lynn Valley. Avail May 15 - Sept. Fully furnished + hot tub. Steps to hiking and downhill mountain bike trails. Minutes from all amenities. Call 604-984-3177. 5 BR. 4400sf home. Water & City view. Upper Lonsdale. Quiet St. All appls, NS. NP. avail June or July 1st. $3900. 604-317-1727 5 BR new furnace/ deck, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, ns, np, Chesterfield/ 21. $2,200 June 1, 604-904-9507 6 BDRM, 3 BA, Upper Lons. fam rm, fncd yd, h/w flrs, w/d, $2650 +util, June 1 call 604-986-8623

DEEP COVE 604-929-5191 ns - 2 br, 2 levels water view $1975 - 2 br, waterfront cottage $2375 DEEP COVE, view, 2500sf, 4 br +den, 2 bath, $2500+utils, ns, np, 604-929-4110 evenings 7-9

AMBLESIDE STUDIO, updated, bright, nr Seawall $995 incl util. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net 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. No Pets. 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 BACHELOR, 2109 Bellevue. hardwood, hw & heat incl’d, May 1, no pets $880, 604-986-1294 DUCHESS 590 - 17th St 1 Br d/w, n/p, n/s. Avail May1st. By appt. 604-926-1010 Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 BR pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

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

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

FULLY RENOVATED Horseshoe Bay village cottage,1 br + loft,ss appl. Now $1500 604-925-9562

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! Poets Corner. Well Organized Young family home. Cubbies, great yard, flat fenced and on a quiet street. 4 bds in total, recroom or guest suite down. Close to schools park $2895/ Bayridge Place Ocean View Ideal Plan with famiiy room & 3 bd on main & mstr ensuite! 4th bd down recroom garage Lots of storage beaut. garden cul de sac location $3995/ Imperial Gleneagles! Quality of life, unobstructed Sea View Beach access in cul de sac Gynormous sunsets, deck, 3 bd den, workshop recroom Deck, very private $3995/ Executive Caulfeild! Surprise Vacancy for June 1 Hwd, ss appls 6 yrs young 4000’, 4 bd den walk in closets, enstes. Good storage/garage $6495/ www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Diana 604-657-4508 Kristin 604-671-6175 SQUAMISH 2305 Mamquam Rd. 4 bdrm, 3 bath Rancher lrg lot. Great prkg, across from Golf Course. $2,200/mth July 1st. Dick 1-604-836-1032 or call Michelle 1-604-892-6373 W Van, Dundarave 4 Br, 3 bath, bright clean new paint, in/out, h/wd, 2 car garge, np, $4600 604-319-7674

6590

Rooms

CAULFEILD WEST Van SMALL furn rm, own entry, bath & kitchen, pref ns $550 incl 604-721-4932

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-40

New Westminster

1 BR in 2 br. central Lonsdale, balc. $700 incl hw, hydro & net, ns, np, avail now, 604-290-3316

RENTALS

HOME SERVICES

1 BDRM spacious suite, Grand Blvd, incl w/d, gas f/p, steps to bus. ns, np, refs. Avail June 1. $1100. incl utils. 778-229-5920

2 BR bsmt suite above ground, 1100sf, own wd, fp, Dollarton area, cov’d prkg, ns, np, $1300, avail immed. 604-728-6962

DECKS BY DALE Specializing in cedar decks, new, repair & reno. 30 yrs exp. WCB 604-984-6997

1 BDRM ste, Canyon Heights, garden level, h/w flrs, 5 appl, new w/d, all utils/cable/internet incl, ns np, June 1, $1080. 604-537-4453

2 BR. Capilano Rd/Handsworth, reno & appl. main flr., Jun 1, np, ns $1250+utils. 604-375-4586

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

6602

1 BR bright garden lvl ste, Central Lonsdale, newly reno’d, fp, ns nr bus, shr’d, wd, $875 incl utils/cbl 604-987-3373 avail June 1st. 1 BR bright new Upper Lonsdale near bus, cable, suits 1 quiet ns, np. June 1, $890. 604-721-4973 1 BR, Bright private entry suite in Central Lonsdale. Character home. $950 includes heat, hydro, W/D, alarm. Lease required. Single person, no dog. 604 904 9459

1 BR new large suite, Deep Cove. lovely, bright, steps to beach/bus. Front loading w/d, wifi, telus tv incl. $1280/mo. 604-809-1754 1 BR ste, large, clean $750 + % util. Upper Lonsdale, shared w/d, ns np, Immed. 778-989-7739 1 BR view ste, Lynn Valley, priv entry, 4 appls, f/p, $800, ns np June 1. 604-220-2255 030932 1-BR-GARDEN SUITE, Bright, New, Queensbury, 650 sqf, W/D, D/W, Alarm, June 1, $1100 incl/ utils, n/s n/p 604-862-6811 2 BDRM, 1 BATH, half house, Newly reno’d, spac, bright, 4 new f/s, w/d, high ceilings, radiant floor heat. SW corner view lot, X from Mt. Pleasant Elem. ( St. George & E 8th Ave). $1800/mo. incl. util. ns np, Call 604-872-8523 or 250-499-4071. Photos available upon request. 2 BDRM g/l ste, lovely, bright, newly updated/painted, Calver Hall area, N.Van, sep. entr, d/w, inste w/d, elec f/p, tons of storage. utils, TV, net incl. view from L/R and patio, steps to bus on Keith. Suits prof couple/mature single. ns np, $1450, now, 604-971-2409 2 BR, 1200sf, avail now. wd, central Lonsdale. wireless, ns, np, Furn $1450+utils 604-723-1648 2 BR Ambleside large bright garden suite, $1100. Avail now 604-922-1991 2 BR, brand new house, Edgemont/Cap Rd area, d/w, $1400. ns np, avail now 604-988-8894

2 BR bright garden level, 1450sf, Grousewoods, ns np 5 appl June 1, $1350+1/3utils. 604-986-2829

2 BR bsmt, hidden gem in Lynn Valley, walk out entry, 1000 sf, beautiful creekside private patio, very tranquil & quiet, gas fp, share wd, near bus, ns np, $1300 + 50% utils, incls cable & internet. Avail June 1, 604-988-4173

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR garden ste, Grand Blvd, bright, quiet, shared w/d, nr bus, n/s n/p $1180 incl hydro, Refs, 604-990-9610 2 BR, Grand Blvd, new home, priv ent/prkg, w/d, d/w, n/s, n/p. June 1 $1400 +1/3 utils, 778-338-5646 2 BR large, Reno’d bsmt, nr Lonsdale Quay, 5 appls. fp, np/ns $1100+utils, 604-980-7981msg. 2 BR, main flr, 1300 sf, fp, wd, nr bus/school, garage, np, ns, $1280 40%util. June 1. 604-721-4431 2 BR spacious suite, Seymour River, recent paint, fenced yard, patio, pantry, d/w, stone f/p, ns np $1280. 604-913-3109

3 BR upper flr. 2 bath, family room, fp, 2 balconies, share wd, In Lynn Valley, $1900incls. avail June 15, ns, np, 604-984-9258 3 BR very lrg ste, quiet, Lonsdale area, fp, ldry, prkg, ns, nr Seabus June 1st $1500. 604-728-6962

8030

8035

Carpentry

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

18 YRS Professional cleaner has openings. Excellent references, Please call 604-980-1495 $18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com GOLDEN GIRLS - Senior’s House Cleaning & Home Services Inc. Call 604-984-6999

8060

Concrete

N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists. 604-988-9523, 604-988-9495 THE ROCK DOCTOR Concrete repairs, power washing & sealing. 604-312-7643

8073

Drainage

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks, paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816 LRG 1 bdrm, 9’ ceilings, private entrance, s/s appliances, newly reno’d, lrg bath, gas f/p, quiet area, close to all amenities, on bus route, N/P, N/S $1250 + % utilities to view 604-924-2477 TEMPE HEIGHTS, 2 br, bright, heat water hydro cable incl’d. 3 appls. ns, np, quiet person, $1050, avail now. 604-980-5493

6605

Townhouses Rent

Don’t Miss THIS! 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1650+utils, Dollarton & Seymour. immed. 604-929-6024

3 BR Townhouse, MOVE IN ALLOWANCE (1/2 mnth move in, 1/2 mnth renewal). 5 appls, 1.5 bath, variable lse term, NP/ NS, Rent start $1650. To view call 604-986-0511

6615

Wanted To Rent

WANTED 1BR suite in quiet bldg, secure prkg. southern outlook on the 2nd or 3rd flr. between 10th & 20th Ave. Close to Lonsdale, long term tenant. 604-433-7462

Turn your clutter into cash with the Classifieds.

8075

Drywall

ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent 604-984-7171, 753-1116 AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

Electrical

FCE ELECTRIC

Residential & Comm. Wiring Renos & Panel Changes Service Upgrade Laneway House Specialists

604-861-2647

ALP ELECTRIC #89724 Low price, small job ok. Free ests Satisfaction guar 604-765-3329

*Includes a Garage Sale Kit & FREE Marketplace Ad

Call

604-630-3300

DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs. Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

PUPIN ELECTRIC. Comm/Res. Bonded. Reas Rates. (#102091). Professional Work. 604-719-8603

8090

Fencing/Gates

GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522

NORTH SHORE FENCES Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559

8155

Landscaping

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Century Hardwood Floors

Paving Stones & Walls, Drainage & Grading, Irrigation & Lighting, New Lawn Installs, Outdoor Kitchens

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE ROAD

Race is on

Golf R in short supply nationally A weekly round-up of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird:

Columnist DAVID CHAO reviews the 2011 Lincoln MKX in next week’s Rev section.

Only 500 Golf Rs Headed For Canada The Volkswagen Golf is a great car. The Volkswagen Golf GTi is an amazing car. The Volkswagen Golf R? We’re going to need some stronger adjectives over here. First, the specs: take the regular Golf’s stiff chassis, add sport-spec suspension, all-wheel-drive, a six-speed transmission and a four-cylinder turbo cranked up to 270 horsepower. Sounds great. The bad news? Well, ﬁrst the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, a projected $40,000. For a Golf, even one as hot as this, that’s a lot of scratch. Next bit of bad news? Even supposing you can scrape together the requisite wheelbarrow of Reichsmarks, only 500 of these uber-Golfs are headed to our shores. Some are already sold, although dealerships can’t place holds on cars. VW is reporting that every Canadian dealer will reportedly get at least one R, but the lion’s share will be going to those that sold the most 2010 GTi units. Tsunami Aftermath: Honda Delays Next-Generation C-RV It’s hard to put a count on the number of families that have been transported by Honda’s cheerful little C-RV cute-ute since it debuted in the mid-’90s. Certainly, the amount of sand, stuffed toys and french fries to be found wedged in the rear cushions of C-RVs all across our fair land would be weighed in metric tonnes. Despite some initial pushback on the “melting ice cube” design of the current model, the C-RV still sells just as well

Braking News

Brendan McAleer as the Civic compact car it was originally based on. However, at four years old — and with a 2010 face lift already beginning to show its wrinkles — Honda has announced that a new model is on the way. Don’t expect any wild deviations from Honda’s successful formula: the 2012 C-RV is still going to be a compact, four-wheel-drivebased crossover with mediumdisplacement four-cylinder engines, as well as comfortable and economical. However, you should also curtail your expectations as to when it’s going to arrive. Even though production of the 2012 C-RV will partially be moved to the Alliston, Ont., plant where the Civic is made, Honda has pushed back the release date by at least a month. This is the ﬁrst Honda to have its availability affected by the aftershocks of the Japanese earthquake, but more may soon follow. They Fixed It: Mugen-ized Honda CR-Z Packs on the Horsepower Those of you who read regularly may note that I’ve oft taken issue with Honda’s sporty little hybrid coupe, the CR-Z. If you’re going to build a successor to the iconic, giantkilling CR-X, you don’t do it by half measures; for instance, sticking the hybrid Insight

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A mere 500 Volkswagen Golf Rs are slated to arrive in Canada. VW reports every dealer will get at least one, with the lion’s share going to those that sold the most 2010 GTis. (itself lambasted by Consumer Reports and others) in a cocktail dress and telling the public it’s a sports car. No, if you want a small, sporty and efﬁcient Honda, you’d be better off buying a Honda Fit and bolting some good-looking alloy wheels on it. But now there’s another option. In-house Honda tuner Mugen has been with the brand since the ’80s. In fact, one of their earliest hot-hatch attempts was the original CR-X. As such, if there’s one thing they know, it’s how to inject some of that famous go-kart Honda attitude we all love from the old Si sedans and SiR hatchbacks. Lined up to take a bow at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (and coincidentally just in time for Fast Five premieres), Mugen’s breathed-on CR-Z supercharges the horsepower up to 197, adds big brakes and

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Society ﬁghts stigma associated with liver disease From page 46 week. An ultrasound of her liver suggests her health has experienced a further decline. Stacey isn’t alone in her experience. According to statistics from B.C. Transplant, there’s a chronic shortage of hearts, lungs, kidneys and livers for transplant in B.C. As of April 5, there were 30 people waiting for a liver and 394 waiting for transplants overall. In 2010, 53 liver transplants from both living and deceased donors were performed and 295 transplants overall. Some organs are lost because families are unaware of their loved one’s wishes and many people die while waiting for a transplant. “It’s sort of like walking on a very raser-sharp line,” says Stacey, of her experience on the waiting list. On Saturday, May 7, community members are invited to show support for the Happy Liver Society at two Show and Shine events held at Save-OnFoods’ Park & Tilford and Pemberton Avenue locations. A Vancouver resident, Stacey worked for 15 years with SaveOn and for seven at the Park & Tilford store in the ﬂoral department. She was a popular employee and staff were sad to see her be forced to take medical

leave two years ago due to the progression of her illness. Randy Nerling, assistant store manager, says they’re happy to be supporting Stacey. “This society that she’s put together in her situation obviously is something we just want to get behind to support her in,” he says, adding it’s important for them, from a business perspective, to show support to and get involved in their community as a whole. Stacey was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 2004. Until that point, she’d led an active, healthy life. Upon the appearance of symptoms, doctors pinpointed the cause of her illness: a contaminated blood transfusion received when she was 16. Stacey received ﬁnancial compensation for the error and opted to put it to good use, launching the Happy Liver Society and Stacey House, a one-bedroom condo near Vancouver General Hospital, for use by patients and families recovering from liver transplants. Guests are charged only $25 a night. Approximately

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which is the leading cause of liver transplants in Canada. The society also works to ﬁght some of the stigma attached to liver disease. “They believe it to be all drug addicts and alcoholics and that is not even close to being true,” says Stacey. The foundation reports that while stereotypically liver disease is linked to alcohol and drugs, in reality there are more than 100 forms caused by a variety of factors and it affects people of all ages. Additional causes include viral hepatitis, obesity, genetics, autoimmune disorders and cancer. While Stacey initially felt anger at what happened to her, now she feels it happened for a reason. “I believe that I was meant to do something and I believe that the Happy Liver Society and Stacey House is exactly what I was supposed to do. I was supposed to help people. There’s a great need for it,” she says. The Show and Shine events

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