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Police respond to threat at Argyle Niamh Scallan nscallan@nsnews.com

NORTH Vancouver’s Argyle secondary was under police surveillance Friday after threatening grafﬁti was found on a bathroom wall Thursday evening.

RCMP officers were called to the scene to investigate. Officers and school staff determined the graffiti to be a low-level threat and classes remained open for the day. But officers remained at the school for the duration of the day to “keep people calm,” said RCMP spokesman Cpl. Peter DeVries. He said the graffiti was “threatening, but not directed at any specific person or group,” and officers were investigating the case as a possible result of bullying. “It seemed to be a cry for help and for us, that’s a concern,” he said. “We want victims of bullying to come forward. “We know that it can be extremely stressful for youth See Bullying page 5

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PAIGE Zeniuk and Carsten Chalk rehearse a scene from Rockridge secondary’s production of Almost, Maine, a whimsical series of vignettes set around a small town, by John Cariani. The show runs Jan. 26, 27 and 28 at the Kay Meek studio theatre. Show time is 7 p.m. and advance tickets can be ordered at 604-981-1300.

NV bank manager takes down robber

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IT’S usually just a matter of time before a bank robber gets caught, but one North Vancouver bank manager wasn’t ready to wait.

When a man walked in and handed a note to the teller at Bank of Montreal on Esplanade at Lonsdale on Tuesday for the second time in as many weeks and walked out the door with an undisclosed amount of cash, bank manager Stan Yee and another employee took matters into their own hands, chasing the man on foot to Lonsdale Quay. There, the alleged robber jumped into a cab, so the duo jumped

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in front of the car, stopped the driver and explained what was going on. That was the end of the road for 36-year-old Gabriel Court Williams, a resident of Mission. “All three of them pinned him down and held him until police arrived,” said North Vancouver RCMP spokesman Const. Peter DeVries, heaping praise on Yee while trying, at least a little, to mask his enthusiasm. “I would challenge anyone to ﬁnd a police ofﬁcer who wouldn’t

feel satisfaction knowing that somebody in the community stood up to a bank robber and stopped them,” he said. “Bank robbery is kind of an archetype of right versus wrong in our society, and it’s a very bold testament when a citizen stands up, or citizens stand together, and stop a crime like this from happening.” That said, he cautioned that people should be careful when putting themselves in harm’s way to do the job police are paid to do. “There’s no question that doing something like this — stopping a bank robber and chasing after him — is dangerous. It really is,” said DeVries in a note of caution. “A lot of times bank robbers See Suspect page 5

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B.C. aphrodisiac contains cadmium

North Vancouver ecotoxicologist warns that eating too many oysters is hazardous to health James Weldon jweldon@nsnews.com

IN an obscure corner of the B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s website is a startling but little-known fact: When it comes to the contaminant cadmium, eating a single B.C. farmed oyster is equivalent to smoking two packs of cigarettes.

It’s unlikely many people are aware of this when they slurp down a plateful of the popular delicacy. That’s something Leah Bendell wants to change. Bendell, a North Vancouver resident and ecotoxicologist at Simon Fraser University, has been studying contamination in British Columbia’s marine organisms for more than 10 years. In that time, she and other researchers in her field have amassed a wealth of evidence suggesting that shellfish farmed in our waters — oysters and whole scallops, specifically — contain dangerously high levels of cadmium and, as she outlined in an article published last year, the public has no idea they are at risk. Cadmium, similar chemically to mercury, is a toxic metal used in a range of products from batteries to fungicides. Like mercury or lead, it can build up in the body over time, especially in the kidneys, and appears to cause a host of health problems. Recent studies have linked cadmium to breast cancer, prostate cancer, renal failure and osteoporosis. Although the risk the metal poses received relatively little attention in the past, it has gained notoriety recently in the wake of a series of public health scandals, including Walmart’s recall of a line of children’s jewelry in January last year and another by McDonald’s of 13 million promotional Shrek glasses in June. Although the government has made little fuss about it, Ottawa has been aware of the problem with B.C. oysters since 2001, when several shipments were rejected by Hong Kong after three random screening tests there had turned up cadmium levels above Hong Kong’s two-parts-per-million cutoff — and well above the European Union’s limit of 1 p.p.m. “When they realized that market wouldn’t be available because of high cadmium, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was pulled in to find out what in general they were dealing with . . . and (the Department of Fisheries and Oceans) was asked to find the source.” DFO tapped Bendell and her team to figure out where the toxin was coming from in the hope the source could be eliminated or avoided. Finding that answer turned out to be no easy task. “We all naively and optimistically launched into this project, a three-year project looking at spatial and temporal variations in cadmium in shellfish,” she said. “The industry didn’t want anything to do with it and did their best to shut us down.” Over that period, and in the face of opposition, Bendell’s team measured cadmium in the flesh of oysters and in the matter they consume at locations up and down the coast. The picture that emerged was far from simple. “We got evidence that some of it is coming from (the oysters’) food, some of it from the water (itself),” said Bendell. “We can’t identify one particular source.” It’s possible the levels are largely unrelated to human activity, she said. Our part of the Pacific Ocean contains about seven times more dissolved cadmium per unit of volume than the Atlantic, simply as a result of the movement of currents. Bendell and other researchers have shown the element seems to spike in the Pacific northwest — in Alaska and British Columbia especially — and decline as one heads south. Ocean currents, however, may not be the only factor. “There’s a little bit of a hint that it’s coming from mining, . . . mining dust and so on,” said Bendell. “Just a hint — enough to raise your eyebrows and say: ‘Hmmm, that might be important.’” The Canadian Food Inspection Agency pegs the cadmium concentration in an average B.C. oyster at 2.6 p.p.m., although researchers have found them with as little as 1.2 p.p.m. and as much as 3.6 p.p.m. With levels in that range, the consensus among Bendell’s colleagues is that consumers should limit themselves to one oyster per week. Health Canada doesn’t quite agree. In 2002, the ministry introduced a monthly recommended limit of 12 oysters per month for healthy adults and about 1.5 per month for children, but it’s possible that guideline will be tightened soon, said Bendell. A spokeswoman for the ministry, corresponding with the North Shore News by email, confirmed that’s a possibility. “(We’re) currently in the process of reviewing the latest scientific information on cadmium toxicity and data made available (in 2010)

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LEAH Bendell, a North Vancouver resident and ecotoxicologist at Simon Fraser University, is concerned about the consumption of oysters with high levels of cadmium found in some areas along the B.C. coast. on cadmium levels in B.C. shellfish,” said the spokeswoman. “Once that assessment is completed, we will be reviewing the existing consumption advice to determine if any changes are warranted.” But whether they’re changing or not, in Bendell’s view the agency does too little to advertise the fact there is a guideline at all. A search of the Health Canada website turns up a document entitled “Food safety facts on bivalve shellfish in British Columbia,” posted in 2003, which touches on the issue. Much of the document deals with shellfish poisoning and cooking instructions, but partway down it does mention cadmium, saying that elevated levels of the element have been found in B.C. oysters and whole scallops. “Chronic exposure to elevated levels of cadmium over an extended period of time may result in damage to the kidneys, although there is no scientific evidence linking health effects to naturally occurring cadmium found in shellfish,” according to the document. Several sections down, it provides consumption guidelines:

“Health Canada recommends that the consumption of B.C. oysters be limited to 460 grams per month for adults and to 60 grams per month for children.” The agency doesn’t say on its site how many oysters that works out to be. It was the spokeswoman who translated it into numbers of oysters on inquiries by the North Shore News. The document doesn’t mention anything about consumption for higher-risk groups, either. A consumer would have to visit the B.C. Centre for Disease Control’s site for that information. The provincial agency defers to Health Canada where it comes to recommended oyster intake for typical consumers, but it notes certain individuals should be even more cautious. These include smokers, who tend to have high cadmium already because of the chemical’s presence in cigarette smoke, shellﬁsh harvesters and coastal First Nations, who tend to eat large numbers of oysters and whole scallops, and people with diabetes or renal disease who may already have kidney problems. See Guidelines page 8

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Larson French immersion parents seek feeder talk with NVSD Niamh Scallan

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THE future of Larson elementary’s French immersion students is yet to be decided after the school district heeded the calls of distressed parents and pulled back on its decision to shufﬂe the students’ feeder schools. “The school district has made the decision to relook at this issue, and we’ll be consulting further with the Larson French immersion community in the coming weeks,” said Joanne Robertson, director of instruction and learning services for the North Vancouver school district. The school district decided early January to redirect Larson students from Handsworth secondary to Argyle secondary. The decision followed a recommendation made by the district’s French immersion advisory committee last November. The committee advised the district to send Larson French

immersion students to Argyle as a way to increase that secondary school’s enrolment numbers and balance enrolment across the district. District members held an information session for Larson parents on Jan. 6 regarding the changes. And in a Jan. 14 letter to Larson parents, the district stated that Larson students would be sent to Argyle beginning in September 2012. The letter added that the district will accept requests from parents who “wish to have special consideration” for transfer requests to Handsworth. But parents of Larson elementary students in the French immersion program rallied against the school board, stating that the school district failed to include them in the consultation process. The parents wrote a letter to the board and started an online petition calling on board members to reconsider the decision. “People know that a school district is not always going to be run at their convenience,” said Trevor Wiebe, father of a Grade 1 Larson student. “But what is really upsetting to people is that this process just seems like a banana republic process. Larson parents were shut out of the process entirely.” The school district has heeded the parents’ concerns and will consult with Larson parents when it reviews its French immersion plans in the coming weeks.

Bullying a concern for police From page 1 who are the victims of bullying and we’re hoping that they are comfortable enough to come forward.” The North Vancouver school district sent a news release home with students, notifying parents of the incident. Police ask any Argyle students with information about the incident to call RCMP. “The bottom line is if this person is being bullied, we just want to help them,” said DeVries. “We know it’s a serious issue.”

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VIEWPOINT Published by North Shore News a division of Postmedia Network Inc., 100-126 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2P9. Doug Foot, publisher. Canadian publications mail sales product agreement No. 40010186.

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T’S going to be difﬁcult to notice when we actually do have a federal election, seeing as the campaigning has carried on so interminably since at least 2006. A half decade of pointless namecalling later, the stories are still the same. Liberals say the Conservatives are a bunch of ogres with all sorts of nefarious schemes ready to hatch should they win a majority, and the Tories say Grit leader Michael Ignatieff is a opportunistic dilettante ready to leap into bed with whatever socialists and separatists will help him pursue the amusing hobby called leading our nation. Both Ignatieff and Prime Minister Stephen Harper have been busy lately trying to debunk these notions, with Ignatieff bringing his best hand-shaking populism to targeted ridings, and

you said it “I want to prove to people who don’t think much of me that I’m better than what they think of me.” WVPD Const. Grifﬁn Gillan says he wants to regain the community’s trust after drunkenly assaulting newspaper carrier Firoz Khan in 2009 (from a Jan. 19 news story). ••• “Based on the evidence, and contrary to Kash Heed’s statements, I believe that (he) is not telling the whole truth.” RCMP E-Division Sgt. John Taylor alleges that former WVPD chief Kash Heed illegally paid campaign workers with public money after the 2009 election. Heed denies any wrongdoing (from a Jan. 21 news story). ••• “Wally is getting on and needs to be put out to pasture, maybe a stud, maybe not. You have a stallion that has been in training for some time and you and everyone else know he’s winner but he can’t wait on the sidelines forever.” In an email to a political aide later seized by the RCMP, then WVPD chief Kash Heed is impatient to take over the attorney general’s ofﬁce from Wally Oppal (from a Jan 21 news story).

Harper sitting down with the CBC to insist his sleeves are free of surprises. Of course they both took the opportunity to say nasty things about each other too. It is an occupational hazard of this constant semi-election, but it’s disappointing that our public figures still can’t find it in themselves to be civil. Trash the policy, but not the person. We all respect athletes for being gracious with their competitors, so why can’t we demand this of our public figures? Our failure to do so is what has led to this dumbing-down of our debate. Harper and Ignatieff are both supremely talented people who have done much they can be proud of in their lives. Both will be remembered as great Canadians. But it would be a surpassing achievement if they could publicly acknowledge this in each other.

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Dear Editor: their son’s killer is not only Regarding your Jan. already out on day parole, but 12 story Hollyburn Killer he expects to be re-admitted to Gets Day Parole, Jan. 12: law school at UBC and work at There is something deeply a Vancouver law ﬁrm. unsettling about this case I am amazed that UBC and the fact that Sasan would consider re-admitting Ansari, who murdered Josh Ansari to law school once he Goos at the Hollyburn was convicted and should, Country Club in 2006, is instead, offer his place to some already being granted day other deserving applicant. parole after only two years I imagine that the law ﬁrm in prison. offering him a job is either Sasan Ansari His sentence alone was family or a family friend? Most ridiculous and, if I remember people do not want a lawyer with correctly, was based on a psychiatrist’s report a criminal record working in their chambers. that Sasan Ansari could not remember stabbing No wonder Diane Goos is upset by this his victim 33 times. Strange, however, that he unfathomable leniency and privilege bestowed managed to send his already murdered victim a on Ansari who, we must not forget, also owed text message in order to give himself an alibi. Josh Goos $90,000. I wonder if he repaid the I do not know either of the families money? involved, but I can understand how upsetting Jill Horn it must be for the Goos family to realize that West Vancouver

Does law school require a criminal record? Dear Editor: My family, myself and all of our many friends, are appalled that the proven and admitted killer of the young man in Hollyburn Country Club’s car park has been granted day parole after such

a short term served in jail. We note that this man wishes to return to law school. Does not having a criminal record disqualify him from law school, or is it a prerequisite? John Gould, West Vancouver

Solicitor general stands behind forfeiture process

Dear Editor: I am writing in response to the January 12 editorial, Unreasonable Doubt. The editorial suggests that a civil forfeiture action is pursued outside the court system, and solely at the discretion of the province and police. In reality, the province or police cannot seize property. The courts play a vital and pivotal role in civil forfeiture actions. The law merely allows the director to make an application, based on evidence, to B.C. Supreme Court for an order preserving or “freezing” the property pending trial, or for an ultimate order of forfeiture. It is also worth noting that a civil forfeiture action, like any legal action, is open to challenge at every stage of the process. At the end of the day, a forfeiture order is only possible where the government proves to a judge that property is the proceeds or an instrument of unlawful activity. Whether a decision is reached in a courtroom or through negotiation, ultimately, a Supreme Court order is the ﬁnal step in a fair and due process — one that has withstood all court challenges to date. Rich Coleman Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Editor: The editorial in question did not suggest that civil forfeiture is pursued outside the court system entirely. It pointed out that forfeiture takes place in civil court rather than criminal court, and that those whose property is seized do not have to be facing any criminal charges in order for the province to step in and apply for forfeiture. Yes, property owners can argue the process before a judge, but only after an application to forfeit has already been made by the province. It is also worth noting that the standard of proof in civil court — a “balance of probabilities” is much lower than the criminal courts’ “beyond a reasonable doubt.”)

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Sunday, January 23, 2011 - North Shore News - A7

In which I become Lord of the Moths

THIS week’s topic is moths. Or, more speciﬁcally, the moths I found about six weeks ago in my dry goods cupboard.

Before I get into the particulars of the story, let me preface what I’m about to say with this: My home is a clean place. By male standards, anyway. It’s not perfect, I admit. If one dropped a donated kidney under the bed, one would be wise to wash it (or at least blow it off) before implanting it. And, as a recent houseguest/ ingrate pointed out to me, there’s a place behind the stereo where the dust bunnies don’t need to be swept up so much as euthanized. But on the whole, I think I keep a pretty tidy shop. I vacuum regularly. I wipe the counters. I throw out my milk while it can still get out through the hole. I’ve come extremely close, on several occasions, to cleaning my blinds. I say this because I don’t want the following moderately alarming anecdote to leave readers with the impression that my residence is anything short of more or less passable hygiene. So here goes. I was in my kitchen about six weeks ago, doing what I normally do in my kitchen: minding my own business. I reached for

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James Weldon something delicious in my dry goods cupboard — a cup of ﬂour or whatever — and was rendered nearly incontinent by an explosion of tiny but frightening moths. Now, as someone who was raised in a household with three accomplished dogs and whose cooking derives almost entirely from Britain, I like to think I have a high tolerance for gross. But these things blew my threshold right out of the water, for lack of a more mixed metaphor. Any scientist will tell you that insects, of all the members of the animal kingdom, are by far the most nasty. It’s something to do with the fact they’re so fundamentally different from us, with their exoskeletons and their compound eyes and their work ethic. I don’t have to tell you I would have reacted pretty differently had I found my

cupboard crawling with horses. Even another species of insect wouldn’t have been as bad. Big, fuzzy honeybees for example, or a single googlyeyed green worm with glasses and a mortarboard hat. But moths. Sick. And in such profusion. This wasn’t, like, a moth or two interrupted while they were playing a quiet game of cards. This was something out of the Book of Revelation. I didn’t really have time to get an accurate headcount, but I’m going to ballpark the number — conservatively — at a billion billion. It was easily enough moths to skeletonize a cow. Assuming the cow were made of something moths like to eat. Old business suits or whatever. Naturally, as any grown man would, I reacted by shrieking like a startled Teletubby and running from the room. Then, after taking a moment or two to gather myself, to let the pulse slow and to stop clawing at my eyes and whatnot, I returned to the kitchen to take stock of my predicament. Despite my hiding in the living room for several minutes, they were still there. Or at least, like, nine of them were. Here’s where the existentialism comes in. I’m a naturally, instinctively non-violent person. I was the kid who would capture

mosquitoes alive and release them back to the wild (read: my sister’s room). I was the six-year-old who wanted to see Optimus Prime and Megatron work things out over a cup of coffee. But as I watched those little monstrosities walking smugly upside down on my ceiling, ﬂying with such an obvious sense of entitlement face ﬁrst into my lamps, I was overcome with rage. What business did moths have in my relatively clean apartment? Where the hell had they come from? It turns out, oddly, they had come from my paprika. Who eats paprika? I don’t even eat paprika. That might have been part of the problem. I snatched up a copy of what turned out to be the Presbyterian Record — an un-cancelled subscription of the previous tenant’s whose only redeeming quality, as a publication, is that it’s harder than moths — and over the next half hour or so, overcome with bloodlust, tracked down each insect individually and put a violent end to it. Later, as I stood in my kitchen covered in chitin and staring in dull horror at my stained but nonetheless still boring magazine, I had a moment of introspection. How could I, someone so opposed to killing even the smallest creature, have done such a thing with such relish?

No matter how I looked at it, I had to admit to myself that that little pogrom had been awesome. I felt the kind of cathartic satisfaction I imagine Clark Kent would if he finally went up to that guy who cut him off in traffic and tore his car in half. But then another thought occurred to me. Maybe this wasn’t such a bad thing. Maybe I had tapped into a side of myself, an animalistic, aggressive piece of my character that needed to be let out more often. Maybe it was something to be admired. I’m not entirely sure it’s a theory others agree with. When I told a female friend of mine the story, that there had been enough moths in my apartment to skeletonize a cow made of business suits and that I had ground them into my walls with a rolled up copy of the Presbyterian Record, I wasn’t convinced it was admiration that I saw in her face. Or if it was, it was the kind of qualified admiration that makes one wrinkle up one’s nose and make a theatrical gagging sound.

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Guidelines, warnings not so easily found

From page 3 It also warns that women with low iron and children may absorb more cadmium into their bodies on exposure than the rest of the populace. Other shellfish don’t seem to have the same problem, and the disease control centre only considers scallops to be an issue if they are eaten whole. The more commonly eaten adductor muscle — the round, fleshy part — tends not to contain much of the contaminant. “(The guidelines) are on a website nobody . . . knows about,” said Bendell. “People (should be made) aware of it, so that they can choose what they want to do, the same way they can choose to smoke tobacco or choose to drink alcohol. Let them know what’s NEWS graphic James Weldon in it so they can moderate their THE Canadian Food Inspection Agency pegs the consumption.” Warnings should be posted cadmium concentration in an average B.C. oyster at where the product is sold, she 2.6 parts per million. said. Better still, testing for cadmium should be integrated into the process Stevenson, executive director of the British of developing new shellfish farms in British Columbia Shellfish Growers Association. Columbia. The group, which represents oyster and other “There are places along the coast where levels shellfish farmers, is well aware of the cadmium aren’t high,” said Bendell. “They could do a issue, but it doesn’t believe moving farms or preliminary survey with a string of oysters, drop creating new ones in areas where the toxin it down into a particular site . . . and if it looks appears to be low will help. like the levels are going to stay low . . . they can “We don’t have the historical data to show put the farm there.” See Growers page 9 But that’s not a workable plan, said Roberta

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Growers say keep numbers in perspective From page 8

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will be minimal. “The simulation models conﬁrm there would be minimal, if any, impact onto that east-west movement,” said Fung, who said the issue isn’t scheduled to come back before council. West Vancouver hopes the new intersection could link up with the so-far unfunded plans for an improved LowLevel road connection to North Vancouver and a new bridge over Capilano River, which could help divert 500 to 600 vehicles per hour from the Taylor Way and Marine Drive intersection. The intersection upgrade will extend to other areas of Park Royal. Amantea said the four-way stop beside Home Depot will be redesigned at the same time to improve pedestrian and vehicle movement, and the existing left-turn lane into Park Royal

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BRIGHT LIGHTS

The Art Rental Show opening reception

by Paul McGrath

City of North Vancouver Coun. Mary Trentadue attends.

Michelle and Lorena Pelly discuss Lorena’s piece composed of seaweed under glass. The opening reception for CityScape Community Art Space’s The Art Rental Show took place at the Lower Lonsdale art centre Jan. 13 with dozens of artists, art lovers and members of the community gathering not only for the show opening but also to celebrate CityScape’s 10th anniversary. The North Shore Celtic Ensemble performed and tours of the newly expanded and renovated art rental salon were all part of the opening. More than 300 pieces of original art representing many different styles and techniques are available for rent monthly with prices ranging from $10- $40. The show runs until Jan. 29. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.

North Shore Celtic Ensemble’s Jay Knutson and North Vancouver Arts Ofﬁce’s Barb Mclean have a chat.

Artist Jaime Gervais displays her watercolour work Ambience.

Reyhaneh Bahktiari stands by her painting Canada.

Cousins Debbie Staynor and City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto catch up.

Friends Dave Perﬁtt and Olivia Creighton team up for a photo.

Iza Radinsky exhibits her rendition of False Creek.

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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Lower Lonsdale studio’s next session starts Feb. 1 Manisha Krishnan mkrishnan@nsnews.com

WE’RE almost a month into the new year and it’s time to take a look at how well those resolutions are holding up.

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NICK Walkley participates in a recent class at North Vancouver’s Yogapod. Physical challenges aside, there’s a big time commitment involved. Luckily, classes are open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. most days; you just have to squeeze one in whenever it’s convenient.

Yogapod’s next 30-day challenge runs Feb 1-March 2. An orientation meeting will take place Thursday, Jan. 27, at 6 p.m., at the studio, located at 101-260 West Esplanade St. The cost is $108. Info: www.yogapod.com.

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As always, drinking less, saving more cash and quitting smoking are at the top of our lists, along with the ever-present desire to get in shape. Like many, you may have signed up at the gym — and that could very well have been the last time you entered it. If the latter rings true, consider trying something different this year. Yoga is both physically demanding and deeply spiritual, and when you’re practising it, it really feels like you’re taking time out for you (which may even be another one of your resolutions). If you’ve only done yoga a couple of times before, or maybe never at all, doing a 30-day challenge is a great way to kick things off. No, I’m not crazy. A couple of months ago I tried it myself at North Vancouver’s Yogapod. The rules are pretty straightforward: practise yoga at least once a day for 30 days in a row. You can skip once a week but you must double-up on another day. You can also practise at a different studio once a week. Week one was a rude awakening. It didn’t help that I started off in a hot tragically hips class after a late night — sweating profusely in a 40 C room while dehydrated is not a good time. Needless to say, I quit drinking for the rest of the challenge and it wasn’t as tough as I thought it would be. It was actually kind of a relief for my body and, frankly, my budget. As things progressed, I got a feel for the different classes. Yin meditation is slow and balanced, with each posture being held for a few minutes. It’s a great way to unwind. Vinyasa flow and anusara-inspired seemed similar to me: both worked with sequences of postures and breath. We did partner work in a couple of anusara classes, which was a nice change of pace. One of my biggest fears as a newbie stepping into a yoga class was being surrounded by gorgeous, Lululemon-sporting women who would secretly smirk at my awkward down dogs and wobbly eagle pose. The first part of that came true, but I found nothing but support from instructors and classmates. Most of the time everyone was deep in concentration, attuned only to their personal practises. Power yoga, which I did a few times at a downtown studio, is an intense, fast-paced workout that will leave you feeling strong and invigorated. And hot, as aforementioned, will leave you sweating like a racehorse, but in a good way. A detoxifying, 500-1,000 calories burned way. So, did I finish the challenge? Hell yeah. But it wasn’t easy. There were days when I felt sick or tired, but laying in child’s pose is always an option. You can also talk to the instructor about working on a specific area like the hips or back. Plus, the benefits were well worth all the hard work. I felt happier, healthier and tighter — in every area — and my clothes fit better. By the end of my 30 days I could almost do a handstand. Well, I had attempted it at least.

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Early bird gets the powder on Cypress THE dark sky is ﬁlled with giant snowﬂakes as Kim and I ascend the Cypress Bowl Road.

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lot to Hollyburn Peak we’re blown away by the depth of the new snow. We step out of the van and into our G3 Alpine Touring Gear for a beautiful tour up to Hollyburn Peak. This 1,200-foot vertical climb leads us through some of the most beautiful terrain littered with

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for the day. Two days earlier I was cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the Cypress cross-country areas as we designed a course for the upcoming Yeti XC Snowshoe Race and Winter Duathlon March 12. Whether you fancy crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, tubing with the kids or downhill skiing or snowboarding, Cypress Mountain has it all and is truly a big mountain with a small community feel. Get up there and experience it for yourself. Info: www. cypressmountain.com.

Helmet Safety Campaign: The Preventable snow team will make the rounds spreading the slogan “You probably won’t need a helmet today” at Cypress Mountain, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: www.preventable.ca.

North Shore Schizophrenia Society will hold a free 12-week education course for families dealing with serious mental illness, Tuesdays, Jan. 25-April 12, 7-9:30 p.m. at the Family Support Centre, 205-1865 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-0856 or www.northshoreschizophrenia.org.

Zumba Fitness Classes: Different dance styles are incorporated into a one-hour class for a fun way to get a cardio, core and full body workout, Mondays, 10:15 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-971-3578.

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CARSON Graham students in the school’s Global Initiatives group and teacher Rob Olson (centre) will be going on a spring break humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic to help Haitian refugees. To support their efforts they’re presenting a silent auction fundraising evening at Taylor’s Crossing, Thursday, Jan. 27, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 (includes a burger and a beer). Info: 604-988-3940.

Sandwiched — Caring for the Caregiver: Learn how some easy self-hypnosis techniques combined with easy actions can help with needed respite, Wednesday, Jan. 26, mingling at 6:30 p.m. and speaker at 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-987-6959. Wild Transformation Month: Wild Woman Workouts will offer pay-by-donation classes until Jan. 28 at Onedance Creative Art Centre, 286 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Positive movement and ﬁtness for

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THE stock market closed at a new twoyear high at the end 2010 and the question now is how much higher can it go?

There are many investors who remained on the side lines after the market collapsed in 2008/2009 and have been fearful ever since to put their hard-earned money back to work. One way to feel more confident about investing in the market is to find a manager that practices active management opposed to a more buy-and-hold strategy. I feel many investors hear these terms but often may not totally understand what an active manager really is. A buy and hold strategy is fairly straight forward and became famous in the ’90s. Remember the AIC mutual fund companies’ slogan, “Buy, Hold and Prosper”? In the ’90s it was easy to make money this way because the U.S. stock market averaged about 15 per cent annually. So investors could make money and brokers could go golfing and not really worry about making many changes to the portfolio because the

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Lori Pinkowski only way the market seemed to go was up! Then in 2000, the Tech bubble burst and brought the high ﬂying ’90s to an abrupt end. “Buy, Hold and Prosper” soon became “Buy, Hold and Lose Money” to those investors and ﬁnancial advisors who didn’t take any action in their accounts during that time. Many investors demanded to know why their managers did not sell any stocks and just watched them move lower and lower and some never recovered again. Does Nortel ring a bell? An active manager may not always be right but at least they have a strategy that can help limit losses should markets correct, thus

helping investors sleep better at night. I believe in active management which will take into account using stop losses on stocks. This means that if a stock is moving lower and hits a certain level then that stock will be sold. If the market is moving higher then these managers also look to participate in that as well. Portfolio returns can more often be hurt not from what you buy but from what you don’t sell. We only use a handful of managers besides our own management because there are few managers out there that I feel I should allocate any of my clients’ money too. If they are more buy-andhold then why would I pay them for their inaction if this market volatility continues? One the best active managers I have ever seen, whom we use a lot for our client portfolios, is David Burrows of Barometer Capital. To put it in perspective, he was in 70 per cent cash before Lehman Brothers collapsed, thus avoiding the waterfall crash in 2008. Though past performance is not a guarantee of future results, the return of his Barometer

High Income portfolio has been 6.5 per cent in 2008, +29.30 per cent in 2009 and then again 22.89 per cent in 2010 (gross of fees). These returns were only possible if a manager was active, otherwise there would have been almost no way for buy and hold managers to achieve these type of returns. To put this in perspective, over the past three years he has made investors 14 per cent annually and the market is still down 10 per cent. The last decade, 2000 to 2010, saw two huge market corrections and I believe the market volatility will continue in 2011 and beyond. It is important to review your investment strategy and decide if it will bring your portfolio success in the next decade. Lori Pinkowski is a senior vice president and associate portfolio manager at Raymond James, member CIPF. This is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reﬂect the opinions of Raymond James. She can answer any questions at 604-915-LORI or lori. pinkowski@raymondjames.ca. You can also listen to her every Friday on CKNW at 5:35pm.

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TASTE

Getting past labelling ‘critter’ labels

IT seems not that long ago that the much maligned “critter” label (which fueled the worldwide success of the likes of Yellow Tail) was fast becoming an endangered species.

The crowing about critter labels has died down these days — although it was never an issue for John Davey, whose McLaren Vale Shingleback Shiraz (and other wines) garner plenty of attention on the awards circuit both at home and abroad. There’s a bit of a shift taking place in Shiraz circles these days, as the more overt, often over-the-top styles have started to take a back seat to more restrained — and, we would suggest, more foodfriendly interpretations. Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz ’08 delivers good regional value for (BCLS $19.99) with straight-on, up-front Aussie Shiraz style that wraps vanilla, cassis and black fruit in a balanced, juicy palate with a spicy end. Certainly not over the top. But highly approachable — and for drinking, not holding. It also boasts the nifty Zork closure, a plastic “cork” whose seal you can neatly twist off with two ﬁngers. One of the best closures around, says the winemaker, who’s used them for ﬁve years now — very slightly breathable, and more environmentally friendly than screw caps. Bump it up a notch for the estate-grown Shingleback Shiraz ’06, which suggests some coffee-mocha notes on top before a generous,

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mouth-filling palate that yields ripe red and black fruit, underpinned by good acidity with a well-integrated, easy tannin structure. We enjoyed it with Gramercy Grill’s plump, Salt Spring mussels in a mildly spicy tomato and chorizo filled broth: a convincingly good match. BCLS Specialty $29. As for the Shingleback itself (which features prominently on the estate wine labels), just like the wines, it’s not your average critter. The heavily scaled, stumpy-tailed lizard not only mates for life but also gives birth to live young — and, as the Daveys tell it — also will happily move into any available space a home can offer, as long as it’s quiet and comfortable and private! ■■■ This past week, the Hired Belly took in the HSBC Chinese restaurant awards. It was quite the gala affair, held at the River Rock Casino in Richmond — widely acknowledged as the epicentre of the great Chinese dining scene that we all enjoy. If there’s one minor deficiency that occasionally discourages heading out for Chinese food it can be a lack

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JOHN Davey’s Shingleback wines garner plenty of attention on the awards circuit at home in Australia and abroad. of interesting wine selections. Although, to be fair, the notion of food and wine is not indigenous to Chinese cuisine or culture. However, this is changing — especially with the arrival on the scene of edgy newcomers, such as Chinatown’s funky Bao Bei — picked as En Route magazine’s second best new restaurant in Canada. Among a veritable ocean of awards, the brasserie was the recipient of the award for service in food and wine — well deserved, and a great incentive to others. The award is sponsored by longestablished wine agent Select

Wines; and the wines they chose to pour at the reception were excellent examples of ﬂexible and affordable drops that makes sense not only for a “starter” Chinese restaurant wine list but are also welcome additions to any home wine rack or fridge. As Select VP Werner Schonberger likes to remind us, Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling ’09 is the biggest seller in its category in Western Canada, and with good reason. This very fresh tasting, slightly off-dry, fruity and limey citrus toned wine makes for an appealing sipper, or obliging partner with gently spiced

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Going beyond the beaches of Punta Cana Judi Lees

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PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic: When we pull up to the ﬁve-hectare farm of Maria Del Rosario and her husband Quino Pena I can smell the coffee beans roasting. In the farmhouse kitchen, daughter Marleny stirs a bubbling lentil stew. Outside, tiny granddaughter Kiara chases a kitten among the coffee, cocoa, mango, banana and lemon trees.

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MARIA Del Rosario shows off some of the produce grown on her organic farm on Anamuya Mountain, a short drive from the all-inclusive resorts of Punta Cana, but an entirely different way of life.

I have escaped the beach-and-bar scene of a standard Dominican Republic all-inclusive vacation thanks to my friend Javier Ortez Golibart. “I’ll show you the countryside, you can meet my friends,” he announced when he picked me up from the Gran Bahia Principe Ambar, a 528-room, ﬁve-star resort with gardens, pools, restaurants, spa and a golden beach. Why “escape” from this? For me, it was a desire to see beyond the beaches of Bavaro and Punta Cana: popular, packaged havens where you are elbow to elbow with other Canadians. In Javier’s pick-up truck we headed north along a highway bordered by lush vegetation punctuated by small farms and quiet villages. Soon we turned off to follow a rugged route up Anamuya Mountain, where the scenery was rolling ﬁelds and towering trees; rustic fences bordered properties where horses roamed; and children along the road were common. At the farm I am soon chatting with the Pena family — Maria understands English, but answers in Spanish, and Javier translates. The tiny house is spotless. A solar panel on the roof is its power source. The kitchen is separate so that it doesn’t overheat the house — the average daily temperature here is 26 degrees Celsius. Maria pours us samples of coffee and cocoa — the tastes of both are rich and memorable. She offers us snacks from a tray of fruit. Javier and I indulge in melons, grapefruit, crunchy strips of coconut and sweet lemons. The farm grows both the traditional sour lemon and this sweet one, much tangier than the best oranges. Also produced here, along with coffee, cocoa, molasses, vanilla, See Bavaro page 23

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Ma Barker fought the law and the law won Mitchell Smyth

Meridian Writers’ Group

OCKLAWAHA, Florida: Little has changed in 75 years here on County Road 25, about 32 kilometres south of Ocala. As you look toward the two-storey frame house fronting Lake Weir it’s easy to imagine yourself on this spot in the pre-dawn hours of January 16, 1935. In your mind’s eye you can see vintage Fords and Packards glide up, their motors cut and their lights doused, and watch as the FBI agents alight and take up positions behind the oak trees and in the orange grove. At 7 a.m., the shooting started. When it was over Arizona Kate (“Ma”) Barker and her son Fred were dead. They had been the last two members of the Ma Barker gang still at large.

In the previous year Ma and sons Fred and Arthur (“Doc”) had mounted a crime spree across Depression-era mid-western America, robbing banks and killing 10 people in the process. Hours after the gun battle, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover met the press. He didn’t tell who gave the “bandit queen” away, but the locals will tell you that Ma and Fred were undone by an alligator called Old Joe. The four-bedroom house, with a screened patio out front, today looks pretty much as it did in 1935. A few years ago its then-resident showed me around, pointing out some of the bullet holes in the walls (the FBI pumped in 1,500 to 2,000 rounds). And in the upstairs room where Ma and Fred went down shooting, he spoke about Old Joe. He said that early in January 1935 the G-men had captured Doc Barker in Chicago and grilled him about where Ma and Fred were hiding. “Doc wouldn’t talk,” my contact said, “but the agents had found part of a letter which they believed was from Ma or Fred. It said that where they were holed up there was good hunting for a threelegged alligator called Old Joe.

“So Hoover sent agents through Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, all through the southeast. In less than a week they found there was just such an alligator in Lake Weir.” The agents asked around and found that an elderly “Mrs. Blackburn” and her son “Blackie” had rented the lakefront house off Route 25. A neighbour recognized them as Ma and Fred from FBI mug shots. The house is private property, off-limits to tourists. But for several years it was open to the public for a day each year, when a re-creation of the shootout was staged. “We had antique cars, and sheriff’s department staffers played the FBI agents,” says Richard Lillie, president of the Lake Weir Chamber of Commerce. “But then we found it difﬁcult to get enough volunteers so the re-enactment hasn’t been held since 2006.” But visitors can still hear the story from the patrons in Ma Barker’s Hideaway, a tavern a few hundred metres down the road. If you go: For information on travel in Florida go to the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation website at visitﬂorida.com.

Bavaro Runners offer tours From page 22 jams and chutneys, is the infamous mamajuana, a blend of rum, red wine, honey and herbs, which Javier says is taken for everything from stomach ailments to joint pain. An ounce sends your head zooming. It is sold everywhere in the Dominican Republic, but don’t try to bring any home: importing it to Canada is illegal. With Javier as my personal guide, my stay with Maria and her family was leisurely, but other visitors can have a similar, if shorter, experience through Bavaro Runners, a local adventure company whose day trips include stops at farms and schools. When Carolos Medrano was planning Bavaro Runners in the 1990s, deciding what to include on his tours,

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PETS

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CARSON Graham’s junior boys basketball team fought to the ﬁnish at the North Shore Junior Invitational Tournament last weekend, placing second after a loss in the ﬁnal to the Pitt Meadows Marauders.

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“Pitt Meadows is very talented team, extremely well coached and they’ve been playing for a long time together,” said Carson coach Andy Wong. “I think one of the things that was our downfall was that we only had three hours between our semifinal and the final.” The Eagles opened their tournament on Jan. 13 with a 60-43 win over North Shore rival Argyle, a win that Wong said signals improvement by his team. “We played them earlier in the year and struggled to beat them by six points. We practiced a lot over the Christmas holidays and put in some new things on defence so we were able to have a bit more of a comfortable win. Now that we’re playing some better competition we’re having some success. Overall, we’re 13-3 on the year, including some teams we wouldn’t have beaten earlier in the year. We’re coming along nicely.” Carson’s aggressive zone defence was put to the test in the quarterfinals against Victoria’s Claremont secondary. The Eagles prevailed 51-49 in an overtime thriller marked by the explosive play of guard Alex Akpo, who scored all of the North Vancouverites’

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Both sides were coming off top-ﬁve ﬁnishes at the recent Top 10 tournament. “Being able to extend on defence and turn that into easy hoops really helped us gets some spurts at times that allowed us to build leads,” said Pipers coach Digby Leigh. “They’re a very good team and like us, they’re very young and continuing to improve. They played a very solid game, it just happened to be our night.” Despite their strong showing at the Top 10, Royals coach Scott Palmer chalked up the loss to a little seasonopening anxiety. “We were real nervous,” he said. “It was opening night for us and we had the opening night jitters as they say. It took us a while to get our legs and get going. You have to go out and work for 40 minutes. You can’t play for 30 and think you’re going to get a good result.” But Palmer didn’t fault the hustle of Grade 10 guard

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From page 26 Wong said. “In the semi-ﬁnal he had a 40-point game, but he averaged 26.5 points per game over the course of the tournament.” Wong also singled out Daniel Servillon for keeping the Eagles’ energy level up. “He really stepped it up this tournament. His hustle and his determination brings the whole tempo of the game up,” said Wong. Both boys were named tournament all-stars. But after putting away the Breakers, the Eagles had only

From page 26 Abby Dixon. “She had a great game for us. She brought the ball up and played something like 37 or 38 minutes. She worked just as hard in the ﬁrst minute as she did in the last minute. That’s what impressed me about her: her work ethic from minute one to minute 39. As a Grade 10, she had lots of reasons to be a little nervous, but she didn’t seem to be.” In addition their gracious remarks about the opposition, both coaches noted the respect and professionalism shown by the two squads, who will all but deﬁnitely be squaring off several more times in higherlevel events. “They are competing in a very respectful environment,” said Leigh. “The kids all like each other, know each other, and in a lot of cases are very good friends outside of the game.” “They’ve all played against each other from Grade 8 up and summer leagues and stuff,” agreed Palmer.

three hours to regroup before taking on Pitt Meadows. Despite the 47-32 loss, Wong was pleased with Carson’s result. “We’re very happy. I think right now we’re playing our best basketball,” he said. Pitt Meadows was the scourge of the North Shore sides through the tournament, knocking out Windsor in the opening round and Handsworth in the quarterﬁnals. Sutherland was chased out of the opening round 17-71 by Burnaby South and lost to Sentinel in the consolation

round. But the Sabres didn’t go home with a goose egg, earning a 55-40 win over Killarney secondary in their ﬁnal placement game. Sentinel was unlucky to have an early exit following a 57-55 loss to W.J. Mouat secondary from Abbotsford, but their win over Sutherland set up a chance for a 5528 win over Belmont in the consolation semi-ﬁnal. After their loss to Carson, Argyle came back with a win over Charles Best and a narrow 55-53 defeat at the hands of Sir Charles Tupper in the consolation round.

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JENNA Vaandering heads to the basket for Handsworth. The Royals fell 60-41 to Argyle. See full gallery at www.nsnews.com. “There is certainly that good friendly rivalry. It’s a fun thing.” The Pipers take their

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FOUND CANE walked off on owner found nr St. Andrews & 14th Ave near children’s play area and hospitaL. Police file # 20111722 or can be picked up at security at Lions Gate Hospital.

Server & counter Person Honey Donuts in North Vancouver is seeking full time counter & servers. Salary is $8.50 - $10.50/hr. Working shifts and week-ends. Fax resume to 604-929-1235

requires ★ Accounts Receivable Clerk for a part-time position Prior experience an asset. We offer a competitive salary. Please email resume to: brenda@northshoreparts.com

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Lost & Found

WITNESS WANTED to accident Sat Jan 15th at 1am - 1:30 am @ Lynn Valley off ramp from Highway 1. Black truck & New 2009 Pewter Mercedes. 778-995-6352

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CAT, Black/white, long hair, lost L. Valley, 'Panda'. Reward vpanda@shaw.ca 604-218-3326 FOUND IPHONE charger core in a case, 300 E. Keith Rd. Boxing Day. Call to id 604-985-0038 LOST - YELLOW Gold wedding band with Numerous diamonds. Jan 10th @ Dollarton Shopping Centre. Reward. 604-983-6299

EMPLOYMENT

Dave Brown, HR Specialist

AMONG OUR SPEAKERS: Kevin O’Leary: entrepreneurial giant and star of Shark Tank and Dragons’ Den Douglas Merrill: Google’s former Chief Information Ofﬁcer Richard Worzel: best-selling author, Canada’s leading futurist and a CFA Dr. Brené Brown: rising star in the speaking world among Fortune 500 clients

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Tutoring Services

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Canada's largest ﬁnancial planning ﬁrm is looking for financial

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Education

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15 YEARS EXP in Math & Stats tutoring with proven results. Tia 604-603-9612, 604-929-9612 EXPERIENCED & Qualified in Tutoring Cantonese. Lo 778-223-2870 or funcantonese@gmail.com

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GASFITTER / SERVICEMAN Required Immediately . Gasfitter Furnace Serviceman. Fax resume to 250-787-1320 Call: 250-787-1361. This is a full time position in Fort St. John with excellent future for the right person. THE KDL GROUP is Logging, Hauling and Road Construction service provider for many major companies in the BC Forest sector. We are located in Northern British Columbia, Fort St. James. We are currently looking to fill the following positions: LOG TRUCK DRIVERS, LOG TRUCK OWNER OPERATORS, PROCESSOR OPERATORS, SKIDDER OPERATORS, BUNCHER OPERATORS. Successful applicants will be offered competitive wages, an attractive benefit package and stable long term employment. For more information about the KDL Group please visit www.kdlgroup.net. Please submit your resume with references via Fax #250-996-8742 or e-mail: admin@kdlgroup.net

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GE PROFILE Fridge Model 18. Brita in door. 7 yrs old Bottom Freezer,30Wx30DX65.5H. Excellent Cond. $500, 604-987-1950

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Art & Collectibles

NIKON CAMERA Photomic 35mm with 50mm lens circa 1969 (war journalist’s camera) very good condition. Collector’s piece. $699 obo 604.808.6223 North Shore

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Trades/Technical

For Sale Miscellaneous

LADIES BLUE fox fur coat Exc.. cond., Small to Medium Size. Purchased from Burkholder Fur, Ottawa. $800. 604-971-4212 MEXICAN DINING set, oval tble, 4 chairs, $350, please contact 604-307-2295

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Fuel

A CLEAN DRY SPLIT Maple, birch, alder. Guar lowest prices. David 604-926-0014 24H TOP KNOT FIREWOOD est 1981 Dry Alder, Birch & Maple. Pick up or delivered. Rod 604-985-7193

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Furniture

DINING TABLE, light oak, round, 4 chairs, great cond. $150; MUST SELL.. 604-925-9397 MOVING SALE - Sat,12-2pm Pine dining set, Chintz Indo cabinet, rattan drawers, rattan colonial chair, artwork, light fittings, good condition. 604 904 1021

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★★★ 3 GRAD Dresses For Sale ! ★★★

Hey are you looking for your Grad Dress 2011? Only Worn ONE time. Will sacrifice @ 1/2 price from original price!! ■ Size Small: Blue dress: Paid $140, Asking $75 ■ Size 4: Red dress. Paid $550, Asking $275 ■ Size 6: Black dress: Paid $550. Asking $275 Call or email for photos and info at: 604-880-0288 mandi_babi@hotmail.com. Serious buyers only please!

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

FIREARMS

All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed North Shore dealer. 604-960-0045

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PUPPIES AMERICAN Bulldog/ German shepherd 7 wks, healthy, no shots $325 obo 778-862-3568

Has everything you need! Sleeps 4, complete kitchen, TV, VCR, DVD. Best swimming pool in Whistler, heated year round, jacuzzi, sauna, underground parking. Weekday Special: Sun - Thurs. $119/nt two night min. Info at 604-785-5672 or

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Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530 WANTED - Silver / Silver plate. Old coins, old clocks. Religious European Carvings, Paintings, Leather Cases & Collectibles. Please Call 604-980-8788

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PIANO, THEORY, accompaniment. Beginner - A.R.C.T. 778-881-0329 clavimusic.com

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Childcare Wanted

EXP. P/T Nanny, n/s, w/car. Love kids, light housekeeping & meal prep. 604-990-9631, lve msg.

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Daycare Centres

TEMPE TOTS DAYCARE Opened in 1987. All day Preschool offering swimming, music, snacks, full or part time. 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. In Tempe Heights, Off 29th, between Lonsdale/William. Jane & Pam 604-985-3783

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Cats

CATS. Fixed - male and female rescued cats. Free to good, n/s indoor homes only. 604-513-9310

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Dogs

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

BLACK FEMALE SHEPARD/ LAB Pups, vaccinated, parents reg, $500 ea. 604-533-3524

MINI PB DACHSHUND. Smooth & long, all colours, health guar’d. Ready now! $800. 604-538-5433

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1 & 2 BR, newly reno’d, balc. facing south, non smoking bldg, upper Lonsdale, Feb 1, $940 & $1280. 604-725-5194 1 BR $775, Feb 1. Near Hospital, quiet adult bldg, incl hw heat/ cable n/s, n/p, Call 778-319-4076 1 Br, $845, corner unit, brick patio, Feb. 1. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR Large, very long south facing balc. E10/Lonsdale, $930 incl heat & cable, ns, np, ref’s, well kept quiet bldg. Immed. Suit quiet tennant(s) 604-317-7425

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1 BR, W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pet, avail now, refs req’d. 604-738-7430.. 960-0452 1 Br $900 Heat & hw incl. no pets, no smoking, 130 W 5 St. avail Feb. 1, 604-987-2761

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2 BR Large, 1st flr. 10/Lonsdale $1030incl heat/cable, ns, np, refs well kept quiet bldg. Feb 1, suit quiet tennant(s) 604-317-7425

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

2 br. $1180, Lonsdale & 21st, Feb 1, hardwood, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat prkg storage 604-990-4088 2 BR $1495 & $1595 avail now; ocean view, reno’d, dw, ns, cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939

2 br a corner suite, 2nd flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. large private balcony, sunny, south facing, new windows, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry fac. no smoking & no pets, $1100 604-830-0857 msg. 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-708-8998 X308 2 BR bright spacious, top flr, central Lonsdale, quiet well kept bldg. ns, np, avail now. $1192incl heat/hw, 604-904-7545 2 BR, new reno & carpets, $1195 np, ns, avail now, 225 East 12th 604-786-3405 3 BR, 2 bath, Up Lons, 5 appl, f/p, granite island, garden, wheelchair access. $1850 604-980-6050

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Secrets, depths, sexual urges, subconscious nudges, large finances, net worth, other people’s money and resources – these fill the weeks ahead. Research, look beneath surface appearances. Love vows or business agreements are one thing; commitment to share, delivering the funds, is another. Now it’s commitment time. You either get deeper, or break off. Tackle errands Sunday morning. Home, kids and security, nature and nutrition capture your attention this eve to Tuesday. Romance a Cancer June 21-July 22: Secrets, depths, has sexual bit of asubconscious rough ride mid-week. Still,finances, joy exists! urges, nudges, large net worth, other people’s money and resources – these Tackle chores Friday/Saturday – you succeed!

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The month ahead emphasizes romance, creativity and speculative luck. Until June, you stand on the edge of momentous events, prospects and opportunities. You might marry. For the best luck, relocate, negotiate, seek agreements and contracts, interface with the public, grab opportunities, form business partnerships or alliances, or seek marriage. (Some Librans, ★ ★ ★ ★might ★ ★ ★ ★ bound in unhappiness, divorce now. But this inﬂuence might also “cure” your marriage. Can give it23-Oct. one more Rest Sunday Librayou Sept. 22: try?) The month ahead daytime. Thisromance, eve to Tuesday, and emphasizes creativityyour and energy speculative luck. Until June, standcaution on the edge of momentous charisma soar.you Money mid-week.

Taurus April 20-May 20: Legal ormatters tempts you toward research, investments sexual might now you to to June, those intimacy,slow or nudges makeparticularly a commitment to a person or lifestyle, you’d be to wait. Your future involving work, health or wise machinery. So might will travel, developreligious best if right now you social, if you far projects andare higher studies plan and dream. Rewards come from past –play, in these, “revisit old haunts.” For instance, efforts, not present ones. Gentle, mellow love and you’ll succeedtravel in school if you resurrect old understanding, and legal success float an in late project study subjects you’ve studied before. Thursdayornight through Saturday. Sunday to 20: Tuesday brings might work slow and Taurus afternoon April 20-May Legal matters health concerns. Thethose weeks ahead now to June, particularly involving work,reward health or machinery. might into far travel, projects ambition, so So plunge tasks.religious Relationships and higher studies – inmid-week. these, “revisitBeold diplomatic; haunts.” For can be irksome instance, you’ll succeed in school if you resurrect an don’t pushoryour agenda. Secrets, old project studyown subjects you’ve studieddepths, before. sexual attractions and finances – all Sunday afternoon to Tuesday brings work andluckily health –concerns. fill Friday/Saturday. The weeks ahead reward ambition, so

Leo JulyLove23-Aug. 22: The emphasis appearances. vows or business agreements are lies on commitment relationships, relocation, one thing; to share, deliveringcontracts, the funds, is another. Now it’s commitment time. either get negotiations, opportunities and You opposition. deeper, or break off. Tacklethere’s errands Sunday Emotions intensify; little morning. middle Home, kids and security, nature and nutrition capture ground. Love and hate swirl. Your romantic your attention this eve to Tuesday. Romance has a sensors are ride fine-tuned, flowsTackle into bit of a rough mid-week.and Still,luck joy exists! all communications. you might fall chores Friday/Saturday –Inyoushort, succeed! in now 23-Aug. or soon, 22: or heal valuable,lies longLeolove July The aemphasis on term bond. This week isn’t the easiest, or the relationships, relocation, contracts, negotiations, opportunities and opposition. Emotions intensify; hardest. Communications, travel succeed there’s little ground. Love and hate Sunday p.m.middle to Tuesday. Recuperate, rest swirl. midYour romantic sensors are fine-tuned, and luck week. Various frictions arise, perhaps with a flows into all communications. In short, you might partner. diplomatic. creativity, fall in loveBenow or soon, or Romance, heal a valuable, longluck night to Saturday! term soar bond.Thursday This week isn’t the easiest, or the

Scorpio Oct.best 23-Nov. 21: Yournegotiate, workloadseek will marry. For the luck, relocate, increase now June. Just plod through if you agreements andtocontracts, interface with the public, grab opportunities, formBut business or have no enthusiasm. realize partnerships this work can alliances, or seek Librans,career bound or in be the entry hallmarriage. to one or(Some two major unhappiness, might divorce now. But this inﬂuence business opportunities, to arrive after May, into might also “cure” your marriage. Can you give it mid-2012. For Rest the next six daytime. years, your one more try?) Sunday This money eve to fortunes are on an extended rise! But starts Tuesday, your energy and charisma soar.it Money caution mid-week. with work. Tamp down any domestic friction to late February: be gentle, wrecks Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: kind. Your Pride workload will increase to June. plodweek. throughYour if you energy have no love. Lienowlow, restJust early enthusiasm. ButTuesday realize this workthrough can be theThursday. entry hall surges back night to one or two major career or business opportunities, Thursday night to Saturday brings to arrive after May, into mid-2012. Forthe theﬁrst nexthint six of youryour coming rest years, moneymoney fortunesluck. are onGet an frequent extended rise! these But it weeks. starts with work. Tamp down any domestic

Gemini May 21-June ahead week. Be diplomatic; don’t 20: pushThe yourweeks own agenda. beneficially emphasize higher and learning, Secrets, depths, sexual attractions financeslegal – all luckily – far fill Friday/Saturday. affairs, travel, cultural involvements/rituals and gentleMay love.21-June Sleep in Sunday This Gemini 20: The morning. weeks ahead beneficially emphasize higherromantic learning, legal affairs, eve to Tuesday brings situations, far travel, and cultural involvements/rituals pleasure beauty, passion and and risk.gentle Your love. Sleep in Sunday morning. This eve to Tuesday creative juices flow. Gambling, however, might brings romantic situations, pleasure and beauty, hurt your account. investments passion and bank risk. Your creative Reject juices flow. Gambling, for now. might (Until June, newbank investments ill however, hurt your account. are Reject investments for with now.those (Until already June, new investments advised. Stick in the works.) are ill and advised. Stick with arrive those already in the Work health issues late Tuesday works.) Work and health issues arrive late Tuesday through Thursday. Good and bad luck are mixed, through Thursday. Good and bad luck are mixed, so so just just plod plodahead. ahead.Relationships Relationships excite, excite, reward reward Friday/Saturday! Friday/Saturday!

Virgo Aug. Recuperate, 23-Sept. 22: time ofVarious great p.m. to Tuesday. rest A mid-week. change is upon you. where frictions arise, perhaps withIt amight partner.affect Be diplomatic. Romance, creativity, Thursday night to you live. It’s lucky, luck and soar occurs now to early Saturday! June. During the same period, your romantic, Virgo Aug. 22: A timeprojects/links of great change is creative and23-Sept. child-oriented will upon you. It might affect whereyou youthe live.time It’s lucky, tread water – that gives and and occurs now to early June. During the same focus to concentrate on this change. It is the period, your romantic, creative and child-oriented first of two will steps – water the second one you occurs projects/links tread – that gives the November to July That second won’tIt time and focus to 2012. concentrate on this one change. is the two steps – the second one hectic, occurs be so first muchof lucky as “telling,” perhaps November tofilled July 2012. second one won’t be certainly with That determination. Make so much lucky as “telling,” perhaps hectic, certainly your move soon. Invest, commit, seek sexual filled with determination. Make your move soon. intimacy, change your lifestyle. Thursday Invest, commit, seek sexual intimacy, changenight your to Saturday holdsnight clues! lifestyle. Thursday to Saturday holds clues!

Sagittarius Nov.early 22-Dec. Love, romance, love. Lie low, rest week.21: Your energy surges creative projects, speculation, back Tuesday night through Thursday.sports, Thursdayrisks, night to Saturday brings the first hint of your coming– money self-expression, dealings with children these luck. Getgreat frequent rest and these weeks. meet luck opportunity now to Sagittarius Nov. ahead 22-Dec. 21: Love, June. The month features talk,romance, travel, creative projects, sports, and risks,casual selfcuriosity – so getspeculation, curious! Travel expression, dealings with children – these meet conversations can – no, will – lead to good great luck and opportunity now to June. The month things, romance amongcuriosity them!– so Uphold your ahead features talk, travel, get curious! reputation earlyconversations Sunday. Thiscaneve towill Tuesday Travel and casual – no, – lead to good things, them! Uphold your brings social romance delights,among flirtations and wish reputation early Sunday. rest This eve brings fulfilment! Retreat, andto Tuesday contemplate social delights, flirtations and wish fulfilment! Retreat, future obstacles mid-week. Your energy and rest and contemplate future obstacles mid-week. Your charisma climb Thursday nightnight to toSaturday energy and charisma climb Thursday Saturday –– start startprojects, projects, favours, andseen. be seen. askask favours, see see and be

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3 BR, Seymour Estates; Immac, Newly renod, 1.5 bath, insuite laundry, nr bus, rec centre & Cap U. $1750, Feb 1, 604-328-7428

Aries March 21 - April 19: Tackle chores Sunday – be safe with tools, electricity. This eve to Tuesday afternoon brings happy, flirty, friendly relationships. Don’t be argumentative Monday. Though mid-week tempts you toward research, investments or sexual intimacy, or nudges you to make a commitment to a person or lifestyle, you’d be wise to wait. Your future will develop best if right now you are social, if you play, plan and dream. Rewards come from past efforts, not present ones. Gentle, mellow love understanding, travelchores and Sunday legal Aries and March 21 - April 19: Tackle success in late Thursday – be safe float with tools, electricity. This night eve to through Tuesday afternoon brings happy, flirty, friendly relationships. Saturday.

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326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $865 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916 Beautiful Large Suites - 1 BR from $915, now or Jan 1. 2 BR $1320, now or Jan 1. $300 Movein Allowance 2 BR only. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866

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2 & 3 BR. Feb. 1, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628 www.blueridgeapartments.com

LRG SPACIOUS 1-2 bdrm units avail heat/h/water incl, beautiful mtn view, indoor pool. D/Town bus @ front door. $975 - $1,350 To view call 604-830-7587 Chesterfield/W15, Bach & 1br, fp, incld heat hw, cable, 1 yr lease, np $750up, 604-987-9899 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -1 BR $1195. Wkdays 604 990-2971/Wkends 985-2876 Delbrook Gardens 777 W. Queens Rd -2 BR $1540. Wkdays 604 990-2971 /Wkends 985-2876

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KENMORE MANOR 140 East 17th St. A bright 1 bdrm Available. Heat & h/w incl. N/S, No Pets. 604-980-4554 LE CHATEAU, 1110 E 27th, Lynn Valley 1, 2 & 3 Br large starting @ $980. np, ns, 604-980-9219

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE Lrg 1 BR, Avail Feb 1, quiet, clean building, Rent $1150. Incls Heat & H/W. No pets/Non smoker, 1 yr lease, Cable/park extra,To view call 604-985-4272

Noma 728 W.14th St, 908-7368. Lrg 2 level, 1 BR, 2 bth, prkg, pet ok, Feb 1. lse, $1450. PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool. 1 BR. $1075 2 Br. $1395 up views, storage. NO PETS. 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield Rd. NV 1 bdrm $935 No pets. Call 604-

990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

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990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406

VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 & 2 BR , bright, clean quiet bldg, np, ns.. 604-980-9057 WOODCROFT: 1, 2 BR & Studio 1 year lease. ns, np. Utils. incld. COLLIERS - 604-926-2012 WOODCROFT 1 BR new carpet, paint. incl all utils, prkg, security, gym + pool $945 604-813-7312 WOODCROFT- 2BR 1bath, balc, pool, sec, 1prkg, np, $1310incl heat/gym. Feb1 604-988-5550x 1

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West Van Apt. Rentals

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bachelor, 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s Feb 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall 2 bdrm, 2 bath spacious Indoor/outdoor pools. Fitness centre & billiard room, small pets allowed, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627 INGLEWOOD AT 11th 1 BR bright garden suite. W/d, n/s. $950 + 1/2 util. Avail Now (604) 922-3987 1 BDRM Recently reno’d 800sf, available in quiet waterfront building, exceptional ocean view, No pets, non-smoking. 2180 Argyle Ave. West Vanc. 604-913-1849 for viewing appointment

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

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

6515

3 BDRM, 1908 St Georges Ave, 1350sf, 1.5 bath, new kitchen, new refinished hardwood floors, 5 appls, gas f/p, carport. March 1, $1800+utils, n/p, n/s. 987-9558 4BR, 4BATH 2400 sf, Lynn Valley, like new nr schools & shops $2750 ns np Feb1 604-980-5457

6522

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

Furnished Accommodation

1 BR, self contained fully furn, lower Lonsdale, incl phone, utils cable/net fp, prkg, now, $500/wk or $1500/mo 604-986-6253

A SHORT STAY Renos, family, execs, long term. 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com UPPER DUNDARAVE, furn 1 bdrm ground level, 1 blk to bus, awesome view, priv outside area, w/d, np, ns, built-in vac, in-flr heat, $1200 incl util & hi-spd internet. Avail Feb 1. Call 604-913-3144

6535

Homestay

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6540 THE IONA 1370 Clyde Ave Available Feb 1st $1880/mo, Near Ambleside beach, restaurants, shops, amenities and transit, ocean & mnt view. Bright & Spac. 2 BR. Newly Reno’d, h/w floors, granite countertops and new cabinets. quiet bldg, laundry facility, prkg avail. Incls heat & hot water. Sorry No Pets. Call 604-922-4724 to View

Duplexes - Rent

Houses - Rent

2 BR, 1 den, 1 bath, reno’d rancher, fenced yrd beautiful neighbourhood. Nr schools, Lonsdale, ref’s/credit check req’d, np, $2,700. 778-882-5066 2 BR+ den beautifully furn North Van home, upper Lonsdale, amazing views/gardens, n/s Feb. 15th $3200 incl short/long term 604-836-0809 helenac@telus.net 3 BDRM, Norgate, CDS, new reno, htd flrs, 4 appl, wd f/p, N/S, cat ok, $1950. NOW. 604-644-8812

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Houses - Rent

4 BDRM + den. View. Lighthouse Pk area, Call 604-926-1124

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

4 BDRM, large fenced yard, $2450, mtn view, Grand Blvd, 604-812-7269 604-985-7269 4 BR + 1 Br in-law suite. View, gas f/p, h/w flr, nr Taylor Way & Park Royal $2900 604-925-7576

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Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR Deep Cove, private, luxury 6 appl, fp, patio, cable, net, pkg, 600sf, ns, refs $1200 929-4553

BRAND NEW 2 BR, very spacious, Huge deck, sorry n/p, n/s, $1400 incl utils. 604-312-3912

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, Lynn Canyon, own entry, private, ns, refs, $1100+ elec. ok share wd, Mar 1, 604-985-3906 2 BR Pemberton Hghts, 1,000 sf, priv garden, cable included $1,250 , Avail now. 604-924-1410

DEEP COVE 604-929-5191 - n/s - 2 BR seaside cottage $2275 - 3 BR large lot, quiet area $2050

1 BR furnished, Ctr Lons. bright, clean, short term, $1150 inclusive. no dogs, now. 604-831-9749

2BR BSMT suite, FULL bath, $1100+util, updated, fenced yard, parking, storage, NS/NP Feb.1 604-904-1221

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● COQUITLAM - 218 Allard St. 2 bdrm HANDY MAN SPECIAL!!! HOUSE, bsmt/2 sheds....$888/M NEW WEST- 1722-6th Av 2 bdrm HOUSE w/1 suite 2 f/p,Long term finance, new roof, RT-1..$1,288/M SURREY- 6297 134 St. Solid 5 bdrm HOUSE w/2 bdrm suite on 1/4 acre lot with views... $1,688/M CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

1 BR, Lynn Canyon, garden level, shared wd, np ns, $800 incls. available. 604-720-6045

3 BR bright ground level , Central Lynn Valley, $1,425 includes utils. non smoking, np. 604-616-6200

6565

1 BR ste 2 rooms, priv ent, full bath, fridge, ldry, priv home, prkg, ns, np, $625.Now 604-813-7312 $1100 LRG 2 BDRM Bsmnt Suite on quiet Lower Lonsdale North Van Street. Available Immediately. Call 604-983-8518 for viewing. 2 BDRM. VERY LG. $1450. Incl. utilities, In suite Lndry, patio etc. Ken 604-230-1377. Lynn Valley.

Office/Retail Rent

2 BR, Above Grnd. New reno’d. Bright. Quiet street. Near Queensdale Mrkt. $1295/mth. DW N/S N/P. 604-988-2309.

OFFICE FOR LEASE Avail now Furn, for 1 person. $455/mo, 1500marine.com 604-986-1500

2 BR bsmt, bright, wd, dw, suit 1-3 ns, Ambleside, Cat OK, bus, $1195 incl utils 778-848-2747

OFFICE FOR Lease, 688 sf, 2 flr, 1558 Lonsdale/15th, NVan, avail now, $1,100/mth 604-264-1001

6595

2 BR bsmt ste, Lynn Valley, share w/d, cat ok, Feb 1, $1050 + % utils 778-338-3846

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

BACH. suite ground level, bright, Upper Lonsdale. Quiet n/s, cat ok, Feb/Mar $775inc 604-983-3653 BRIGHT 2 BR garden ste, sh’d W/D. Nr bus/shops. Mar 1. NS/ NP. $950 - $1250. 604-922-1466 DOLLARTON - 350 Roslyn Blvd, 3 br+den in bsmt, VIEW! 5 appls, $1920+utils. 604-929-1723

6605

1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $495 incl. 604-980-2106

Don’t Miss THIS!

BEAUTIFUL CANYON MANOR (on Capilano Rd)

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

2 BR, Lynnmour, 5 appl, own laund, fenced yrd, ns, pet neg. $1150+ util. Imm. 604-984-7933

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BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE 1 Br above ground executive suite. Private, spacious, sunny south facing with view. Upper Lonsdale. Top quality throughout. Bright open plan, Lrg windows, well designed. Central. Sep ent, large kitchen. Heated floors. Lrg br & closet. Top line mix flooring. Suits Single. No Smoking. $1500/ mo Please Call 604-808-1220 dasuper1@hotmail.com

Townhouses Rent

3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1660 + utils, Dollarton & Seymour. Avail now. 604-929-6024

2 br. garden level, central Lonsdale, fully reno’d, enclosed garage.$1625 incl heat/light, dw, wd, fp, ns np. Available Immed. 604-925-1036

North Vancouver

MOVE IN ALLOWANCE 1915 Cedar Village Cres, 2 BR & 3 BR, 5 appls, 1.5 bath, 1 year lease, NP/NS. Rent starts at $1435. For viewing call 604-988-0827

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8055

Cleaning

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Your 3 Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

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Kitchens/Baths

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Excavating

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8090

Fencing/Gates

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Fireplaces

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Your 3 Easy Steps to Finding a Pre-Owned Vehicle

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

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Call: 604-240-3344 ALL FLOOR COVERINGS Repair & Replace. Material Sales Dwight, 604-980-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca

RAIN CENTRE LTD.

(since 1968) 4", 5" & 6 " continuous gutters Vinyl & aluminium siding soffits Install repairs and cleaning. Free Estimates! 604-874-8158 Check us out with the BBB

8130

Handyperson

Floors, Mouldings, Stairs, Renovations, Tiles, Drywall, Fences, Decks, Railings & Concrete Forms ★ Small jobs ok ★ Excellent references avail chulavistalandscaping.ca Francisco 604-710-9837

CLEARVIEW MAINTENANCE SERVICE 20 15 yrs of Service on the North Shore! • Gutters Cleaned • Power Washing Roof Restoration • Small Roof Repairs • Skylights Window Cleaning • Awnings Awnings Cleaned Cleaned Free Estimates Quality Service Quality&Service

Doug Robinson 604-985-4604 Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certiﬁed Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford. RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

604-202-6118 A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-

8160

Lawn & Garden

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

Binder:

604-926-1526 604-726-9153

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

604-726-9213 604-984-1988

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

8175

Masonry

ARCADIA STONEWORK bricks, blocks, natural, cultured & paving stones. Alex - 778-895-6170 MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271 NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers. 20 yrs exp on the N. Shore. No job to small.. Will 604-805-1582 T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117

inate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745

25 yrs North Shore Handyman All fixits, etc. Insured, Reliable. Call Dave at 604-724-4342 ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463 AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126

ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 HANDYMAN SERVICES: European trained carpenter. Call Chase, 604-328-0285 SUNRISE PAINTING Drywall repair, textured ceiling & mouldings. Cell 604-657-6465

8135

Hauling

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101

8180

Home Services

SEASONAL EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE

Inspection, cleaning & repair: - Roofs, gutters, windows, decks, patios, and more 6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

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

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

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Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224

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Services until Feb 28th 604-377-2503 www.popeyesmovingbc.com

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Plumbing

Renovations & Home Improvement

Silverfern Plumbing Ltd. “We strive to meet all your plumbing needs”

Call ThE Experts WINDOWS & DOORS

Award-Winning Renovations ■ Rendering to Reality ■ ccirenos.com

■ 604.980.8384

Window and Door Specialists • Sales and Installations Owned and Operated on the North Shore

Residential & Commercial Plumbing on the North Shore

778-340-1590

www.silverfernplumbing.com

8193

Oil Tank Removal

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

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

DUSKO PAINTING Int/Ext. Com/Resid. Many Years Experience Top Quality Repair Drywall Free Estimates

604-258-7300 cell: 604-417-5917

JB’s PAINTING • 99/room – Int/Exterior $

•Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001

604-773-4549 SUNRISE PAINTING & DECORATING since 1975

FALL SPECIAL

Cell 604-657-6465 or 604-987-6560 SPLODGE

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Professional and affordable, prompt. Design a room, home or ofﬁce using our consultants. Fast & courteous. Free est.

604-518-3036 604-202-3601

8195

A DETAILED EYE PAINTER. 20 yrs Exp. Ex Navy. Fair Prices. Call James @ 778-230-5375 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 BASELINE PAINTING. Owner/ operator. Quality & competitive rates. Int/ext. 604-928-7284 Best Value Painters & Powerwashers -Discounts on all interior painting. Chris 778-321-8900 www.bestvaluepainters.ca

MOVING?

Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile! Call Arlene...604-910-3270 QUICK RESPONSE Painting & Pressure Washing. 25 yrs exp. 604-551-4267 or 604-987-8159

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

8220

Plumbing

North Shore Co.

GLOBAL

PLUMBING LTD Heating & Gas Fitting Licensed Plumber

604-987-7473 604-721-6075 #1 BARGAIN rate on plumbing & drainage. No job too small.Ken 604-987-2890 cell 604-328-7439

#145 - 4631 Shell Road Richmond, B.C. V6X 3M4

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– Renovator Member of the Year

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

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When your house is great except… ❏ The kitchen’s too

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★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com BUDGET PLUMBING, No travel charge, No hidden fees. Guaranteed. Reasonable. 604-726-0474 COMPLETE PLUMBING, heating and gas services, new & old, hot water tanks, lic’d, ins. Quick response; friendly. 604-720-8805

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PLUMBERS

LARTER PLUMBING Heating & Gas. Richard Larter 604-984-7814 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993 SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same day service. 604-987-7473 Samy

8225

Power Washing

604-773-4549 Winter Cleanups Driveways, walkways, etc. Get rid of that moss & mess around your home or work.

604-987-5438

www.rjrrenovator.com ADDITIONS & ALTERATIONS

General contracting Insured. References. 25yrs serving North Shore.

Phone Bill 604-785-8787 or Geoff 778-838-4367 NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS • Eliminate cold drafts • Slash your Heating cost • Enhance your home Call Bedford Glass for a Free Estimate 604-984-6208 10% off till Feb 10, 2011

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Renovations & Home Improvement

Roofing

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Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards Winner of the National SAM Award

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Since 1978

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

To place your ad in “Call the Experts" call 604-630-3300

HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • VINYL • CARPET • CORK

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

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

Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad

Tel: 604.278.3838 Fax: 604.278.3086 Email: ernie@ultimateﬂoorings.com

CONFIDENT PAINTING LTD Int/Ext Specialist 20 yr exp. Reas rates, quality. Licensed, Ins, WCB Jean-Guy 604-626-1975 Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

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Painting/ Wallpaper

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A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700

604.839.0636

www.northshorewindows.com • sales@northshorewindows.com

778-893-0540

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST

604-987-7325

www.topsideroofing.ca 604-290-1650. Prompt, Prof Service. Insured. Call Phillip

8255

Rubbish Removal

DALTON TRUCKING LTD. BINS & DISPOSAL

Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste

SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES

All Season Rooﬁng

Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs Specialists 20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

Tiling

TILE-RIFIC TILING & PAINTING Slate, Glass, Ceramic Specialist. Quality Work. 604-831-4013

8310

Top Soil

Compost-Based

SOILS & BARK MULCHES Garden Blend – Turf Blend – Lawn Top Dressing. Variety of Mulches. Picked up or delivered Mon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat./Sun. 8-6

Fraser Richmond Soil & Fibre Ltd.

604-986-6944

Beside Transfer Stn. 604-924-0261

#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS

Dalton Trucking Ltd. Top soil, Garden soil, Aggregates, Deliveries Trucking Dumpsites. Bins Services etc. 604-986-6944

We haul everything, no load too big or small, we do it all. Free est. 604-317-2500/ 929-7195 ACKER’S Rubbish Removal pick-up & deliveries. Quick. 7 day Fast / reliable. Spencer 924-1511 BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.

8295

Snow Removal

20 Riverside Dr., North Van

8315

Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com

604-937-6633 604-349-5533

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

8309

Tiling

Tree Services

$ BEST RATES $

Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB

Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585

A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)

K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING

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

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

8309

EXPERIENCED TILE SETTER. Splash, Floors, Bathroom, Professional Work Jeff 604-992-0046

Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

★ ★ ★ ★

TREEWORKS

15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work

www.treeworksonline.ca Call 604 291-7778 or 604 787-5915

★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500 A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Topping, pruning & stump grinding. 604-926-1526 & 604-726-9153

8335

Window Cleaning

NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD

•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning

604-988-5294

Serving the North Shore since 1963

Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918

Doors to Floors, Baseboards to Crown Mouldings Book ahead for Spring Licensed, Insured, Refs

CROWN ROOFING & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913

H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452

First Choice Roofing We specialize in flat roofs, fully insured. WCB, Miguel 778-231-7973

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463

BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484

LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca

Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567

6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com

WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS

J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079

KEEN PROJECTS LTD

2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!

Roofing

604-588-0833

www.UnlimitedRenovations.ca

Landon: 604-307-5628

8250

ROOFING REPAIRS 604-988-0279 All types, Guaranteed. 34 yrs exp. Call John (cell 604-375-0979)

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ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! From the City to the Valley

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