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A former North Vancouver man with possible gang connections was killed Thursday night in a targeted hit in a busy downtown area. Milad Nournia, 26, died in hospital after collapsing in a Subway restaurant near the 1000-block of Hornby Street. He had been shot multiple times. Paramedics who rushed to the scene to try to save his life found he was carrying a loaded handgun. Two years ago, Nournia was banned from owning guns for life and handed a 28month jail sentence after being found with a loaded handgun, counterfeit money and nearly 180 grams of crack cocaine in his North Vancouver apartment. Nournia first came on the police radar in October 2006, after officers received multiple tips that he likely had a gun in his apartment — located in a walk-up building in the Lower Lonsdale area of North Vancouver. Police searched Nournia’s apartment and found almost 180 grams of crack. They also found a handgun hidden in a laundry hamper, with a bullet in the chamber. Police were called to the scene of the See Police page 5
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NORTH Vancouver’s Tsleil-Waututh Nation is getting into the wind business.
The nation announced Thursday it had made a $2-million equity investment in Surrey-based turbine manufacturer Endurance Wind Power, with the intention of becoming a marketing and distribution arm for the company. The nation has founded its own commercial entity, TWN Wind Power Inc., to perform that role. “We’ve had success in residential development and cultural tourism and other land and resource-management business ventures,” said Chief Justin George, in an interview. “We saw this as
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an opportunity to be in the renewable-energy sector.” George and Endurance CEO Glenn Johnson made the announcement at the Alternative Energy for B.C. First Nations conference in Vancouver. Endurance, founded in 2007, designs, builds and sells compact five- and 50-kilowatt wind turbines intended for use in facilities ranging from individual residences to farms and hospitals. The Tsleil-Waututh plan to market the generators primarily to other First
Nations and aboriginal communities in British Columbia and the United States, said George. “There’s a First Nation market out there, and we want to pursue that and build relationships with (them),” he said. “We feel strongly that it’s a definite growth sector.” Many rural First Nations communities rely primarily on diesel, said George. That can be expensive, with costs running as high as 10 times those associated with hydroelectricity. For those groups, switching to wind power would make sense, he said. George anticipates the enterprise could bring in as much as $10 million a year for the 500-member North Vancouver band, while also creating jobs. “There are many facets to it,” he said. “There’s
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‘Freedom’ just another word at G20
2 local residents reflect on their Toronto protests Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com
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AVADDAT Javid had never been to a protest when he decided to drive to drive to Toronto for the G20 meeting last summer with a handful of friends.
“Never,” he repeated emphatically. “I guess you could say I was something of an activism skeptic — I never understood the purpose of protesting.” Despite that, the West Vancouver resident decided to go as a learning experience, a chance to voice his concerns over the G20 and international trade practices and, admittedly, to have a bit of a vacation. As his car pulled into a rest stop just outside of Toronto the day before the summit was set to begin, Javid had no idea what to expect. He was a little anxious and excited to arrive in the city. Shortly after, a police car pulled over beside them, an officer stepped out and asked them where they were going, questioning their B.C. licence plates. “They basically told us to photos submitted go back to B.C. They were like, ‘What are you guys doing A protester sits cross-legged just feet from the shields of riot police during a G20 protest on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Queen Street and Spadina here? Why would you come Avenue in Toronto on Saturday afternoon, just hours before several hundred people were trapped by police in a tactic called “kettling.” to Toronto? Don’t you know what’s going on?’” said Javid. “It was suggestive of the antagonism to the protest of the G20 in general — how it was seen as illegitimate and a nuisance.” In the week after the protests, Javid crossed paths with another North Shore resident in Toronto by the name of Liam Brander. Brander was rattled and wary of the police presence on the street. Just hours before they met, he had been released from the detention centre after he was arrested while walking to a protest on Sunday. “There was nowhere to sleep, we had to basically riot (in lock up) in order to get food and water and were never given a chance to talk to a lawyer,” said Brander. The two couldn’t be more different — Javid, who when pressed says he would best describe himself as a social democrat, sports a neatly trimmed black beard and works at an architectural firm in North Vancouver. He first became interested in the G20 from a documentary and books. Brander describes himself as an anarchist and said capitalism and the government exist to allow rich people to exploit poor, and both should be replaced with a society without hierarchy. His long hair and dress often fit the image, he admits. But both are representative of the wide cross-section of people who went A police car burns at Queen Street and Spadina THE windscreen and much of the rest of this police to Toronto last summer and both say protesters were often targeted Avenue as a wall of riot squad officers block the path car was damaged during the G20 protests, one of four of protesters on Saturday, June 26, 2010. vehicles damaged over the weekend. and arrested without reasonable grounds. The G20 summit brought together leaders from the 20 largest economies in the world to meet and discuss global finances, in block” tactics, where protesters dress all in black and target property to go. Slowly, the circle got smaller, while police jumped in and arrested people one by one. It began to rain, and hours later dozens particular the recession and European debt crisis, as well as other of major corporations and police with vandalism. While Javid said most of the protest went as planned, the scene were still handcuffed in the street waiting to be processed when global issues. The summit took over downtown Toronto, with chainlink fences and riot police walling off streets around the convention there was chaotic, with many protesters angry at those causing the many were just let go. Sherry Good, a 51-year-old office administrator from Toronto centre. The bill for all that security at both the G20 and related vandalism and others arguing for solidarity. Yet according to civil rights groups and protesters, police who was caught in the kettling incident, later helped launch a class G8 meetings elsewhere in Ontario was nearly $700 million, paying to bring 21,000 police officers from across the country, including were largely non-confrontational and most of the people causing action lawsuit against the police, but at this point in the weekend vandalism weren’t stopped. about 400 arrests had been made and there were still many more North Vancouver. Later Saturday evening, however, tactics changed. to come. At every such meeting, protests are a guarantee. In Toronto, they Javid climbed onto a telephone pole on Queen Street downtown The big event Sunday was a rally at the detention centre for began Friday, June 25, before the official start of the summit, and went all weekend. The biggest was Saturday, when 10,000 people to get a better view, and watched as police began to encircle solidarity with those who had been arrested. Unmarked vans pulled marched from Queen’s Park through downtown Toronto. It was protesters. That’s when he and his friends left, worried about getting up and police jumped out to grab specific protesters and drag them also then that a smaller group of maybe a few hundred people left the arrested. A little later in the evening, police completely encircled a away — much of this was caught on the many YouTube videos larger, peaceful protest and, dressed head-to-toe in black, smashed group of peaceful protesters, journalists and passersby at Queen available online. windows downtown and set alight or damaged four police cruisers Street and Spadina Avenue, trapping several hundred people using a See Cap page 8 that were parked in the street. The vandalism is an example of “black tactic called “kettling.” They yelled “Leave,” but there was nowhere
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ABOUT 100 skiers were left dangling in the dark on three Grouse Mountain chairlifts Thursday night after a lightning strike took out power to the ski resort.
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Skiers on the Greenway, Olympic Express and Screaming Eagle chairlifts were plunged into a blackout about 9:20 p.m. on Thursday after a lightning storm took out the power supply. Skiers who had been coming down nearby runs under night skiing lights also found themselves in the dark. Chris Dagenais, spokesman for the ski resort, said staff quickly sprung into action to get the chairlifts moving
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shooting Thursday night after multiple witnesses called 9-1-1 to report shots fired. Nournia’s death marks the city’s first homicide of 2011. Const. Jana McGuinness of the Vancouver Police Department said police investigators are continuing to look into possible gang links to the shooting. Police are also asking more witnesses to come forward. Last month another North Vancouver man with alleged gang connections was taken to hospital after being shot on Oak Street while inside a BMW.
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chalet, where alternate power was operating, by snowcat and snowmobile. “It was probably a little unsettling for guests,” Dagenais said about the sudden power outage. But he said the resort’s backup plan worked as intended and no injuries were reported. “By and large the attitude was pretty positive,” among skiers affected, he said. At the time the electricity went down, staff had already begun a rotating closure of the mountain because of the unusual lightning storm, he said. Temperatures hovered around freezing while skiers waited on the chairlift. Power came back on shortly after 10 p.m.
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you said it “It would cause the finance minister’s hair to turn white overnight, I think, to say we’re going to do this, because it’s very, very expensive . . . But I think it’s an issue we’ve got to take seriously.” West Vancouver-Capilano MLA RalphSultandiscussesthechallenges in supporting low-income families with children. Sultan recently published his own analysis of the issue and found significant child poverty in West Vancouver (from a Feb. 13 news story). ••• “We’re spending countless hours on this housing pilot project which has produced absolutely nothing.” District of West Vancouver Coun. Michael Smith says it’s time to abandon the municipality’s twoyear-old attempt to experiment with alternative housing types (from a Feb. 16 news story). ••• “He’s unable to eat meat. He’s unable to eat vegetables. He’s unable to eat fruit.” Lawyer Kristy Sim says a jailed North Vancouver man has suffered severe health consequences after prison dentists removed his teeth and refused him dentures (from a Jan. 5 news story).
This affair also parallels the fiasco last summer when Industry Minister Tony Clement claimed that Statistics Canada was entirely supportive of doing away with the mandatory long form census. Munir Sheik, the head of StatsCan, resigned the day after Clement told that porky pie. Elected officials and unelected bureaucrats aren’t always going to agree. That’s fine — they’re not supposed to. Answering to the public gives ministers a different perspective from anonymous staffers. But it’s shamefully dishonest for a public figure to dress up a purely political decision with fabricated “expert advice.” Oda and Clement should have had the courage — and the honesty — to say they were making their decision in spite, not because, of what the bureaucrats were telling them.
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FSA protests brought change Dear Editor: One year before the administration of the FSA tests, my Grade 7 students and I discussed the ranking of schools through a oneshot-deal, one-size-fits-all test (a risky business, considering my job description). Those 12-year-olds quickly came to their own conclusion that with ranking there has to be a winner and a loser. “Not fair” was their objection. They learned about peaceful civil disobedience as a means to make necessary change to situations seen as inequitable in society. The students knew about Gandhi, Martin Luther King, the Freedom Riders and Rosa Parks. This year they have seen the people of Egypt rise up against wrongful treatment by their government.
In each case making a stand brought about change. I am proud of all my former Queen Mary school Grade 7s and their parents who practised civil disobedience and boycotted the FSA tests over the years to make a stand against the unfair ranking of schools, which ultimately ranks students, their parents, their incomes and their neighbourhoods. Through deliberately skewed statistics Queen Mary “ranks” last or near the bottom over the years, but I have proudly watched those many “losers” graduate from Carson Graham and other high schools with scholarships, awards and with their self-esteem intact. Congratulations QMCS alumni, winners all, you have been part of a change which is in the making. Susan Cummins North Vancouver
Sultan’s party main source of his problem Dear Editor: One should probably be thankful that a light bulb has finally gone on in the Liberal party, but Ralph Sultan has a lot of gall proclaiming his concern for children in poverty when he is part of a government that for 10 years has shown no inclination to effectively address the needs of at-risk children and families in British Columbia (Sultan Finds Childhood ‘Poverty’ Exists in W. Van, North Shore News, Feb. 13). The missteps of his government on this file are lengthy: the savaging of the Ministry of Children and Family Development budget in 2001; the elimination of the children’s commissioner in 2002 leading to the neglect of more than 700 files on child deaths; the continuing indifference to most of the 2006
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Life’s in the slow lane for a techno-tard
I guess you can’t really describe a person as being “allergic” to technology, but if you could, I’d be the one wheezing and breaking out in hives at the mere whiff of an incoming tweet. The fact is, unlike most functioning humans under the age of 112, I can’t cope with the relentless onslaught of technological “improvements” to a First World lifestyle that seemed to me to be perfectly fine the way it was. There’s no use my investing in the latest gadget in a desperate effort to fit in. Even if I could afford it or figure out how to turn it on, I’d only drop it down the toilet or accidentally bake it into a pie or absent-mindedly leave it perched in a shoe display at John Fluevog. It’s a shame there isn’t somebody I can sue for billions because of my technological ditzability, which I attribute to a combination of lifelong short-sightedness, physical and mental ineptitude, and a natural predilection for knee-jerk disgust. If only I could find enough company for my misery and a wealthy
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find that trying to get the hang of which electronic teller requires the bankcard swipe and which the bank-card chip shove, and which way the card should be positioned for either, and whether I want to use the “calculate tip” function in the electronic teller, and whether I should be calculating the tip on the machine before or after the HST has been added, is enough to drive me to drink. After the drinking, I can’t be the only one who finds herself in public washrooms madly and repeatedly sweeping her hand over toilet fixtures, under faucets and across the front of paper towel dispensers, longing for the days when you didn’t have to know jiu jitsu in order to clean yourself up. We technotards often do this hieroglyphic semaphore for quite some time before we discover that, in fact, these particular appliances aren’t powered by motion sensors, and the old school approach still works. But why should we have to stop and ask ourselves such mundane questions as “Now, how do I flush this toilet?” Why can’t we just expect the equipment in all public bathrooms to work the way it’s always worked?
The hourly bafflement and humiliation continue. Never mind the mystery of the six remote controls now required to operate a solitary TV or stereo, or the random puzzling beeps emanating from other people’s numerous pluggedin gadgets. I know I can’t be alone in my wonder at the breathtaking “efficiency” of ordering a movie ticket online, printing it up, and
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Cap U professor says clearer rules needed From page 3
Brander was walking to a protest by anarchists a few hours after that when he ran into a police van, with several officers talking to pedestrians outside. He crossed the road to go around, but didn’t get far. “They came running towards us saying, ‘Hands in the air, you’re under arrest.’ They didn’t say why, we were just under arrest,” he said. After he was searched, officers said he was being charged with wearing a disguise with the intent to commit a crime. Later, that was changed to conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. The next month, all charges were dropped, along with many others picked up that weekend. It’s not the first time he’s been arrested, he said, having been arrested protesting the Olympics as well. He said, despite the bad detention conditions, it was a better experience since the jail was full of like-minded protesters. Still, he said, the experience left him feeling “rightly paranoid,” and he left town quickly after he was released. As this was going on, Capilano University professor Robert Diab was fielding calls from Ontario media. The author of a book on Canada’s anti-terrorism legislation, Guantanamo North: Terrorism and the Administration of Justice in Canada, he and UBC professor Wesley Pue took to researching the way police handle major events such as the G20 and the Olympics. Whathefoundtroubledhim.Specifically,there’s no legislation that puts any limits on the types of tactics used, including the restriction of access to public space around the venue of an international meeting, surveillance and searching without cause — that last tactic is one Javid and other protester accounts describe as commonplace. The only law mentioning those tactics is a 2002 amendment to the Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act that, he said, is worded so vaguely that it gives police carte blanche to do whatever they want.
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MAVADDAT Javid stands in front of a line of police on Duncan Street near Richmond Street in downtown Toronto on Saturday, June 26, 2010. The act says that police may take “appropriate measures, including controlling, limiting or prohibiting access to any area to the extent and in a manner that is reasonable in the circumstances.” The vagueness of the legislation means it’s ripe for a challenge under the Charger of Rights and Freedoms, said Diab. “It’s sort of like telling the police: ‘Do what you think you should do,’” he said, pointing out the act lacks any restrictions on the area to be enclosed, length of time, or even a definition of “appropriate.”
“I think the problem is there are no clear rules, and the police need this as much as we do — it compromises the police as much as it compromises citizens’ rights,” he added. He said any legislation on the topic should clearly limit the time frame, area, and specifically state who is allowed to enter an exclusion zone, as well as give rules for searches so that protesters know what their rights are. The other area of concern for Diab was the socalled “secret law,” an order in council that quietly declared the G20 site as a “public work” under
Ontario’s Public Works Protection Act. That change allowed police to search anyone entering the security perimeter fence, but police used it to search anyone within five metres of the fence, even if they weren’t entering the secured area. They changed their policy midway through the event, yet left the public with the impression the rules were still in effect, according to Ontario’s ombudsman, Andre Marin. Marin lead one of several investigations into disparate pieces of the puzzle of G20 security, though the Ontario government has refused calls for a public inquiry into the security practices used at the event. Diab doesn’t think separate investigations will add up to any change to fix federal law. “I hope that some of the victims of arbitrary detentions and arrests and so on will be compensated,” he said. “But I’m not optimistic that it will have much of an impact on the conduct of the police in the future.” Michael Vonn, policy director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, agreed that a public inquiry is needed, especially since the integrated security unit that organized policing for the summit was organized with officers from across the country and doesn’t exist anymore. “What we have is a piecemeal approach with various investigations and reviews,” she said. She also expressed puzzlement at why police responded so harshly to peaceful protesters, but let activists using black bloc tactics enjoy a more than one-hour long riot unobstructed through the streets of Toronto. “On the one hand you’ve got the arrests of these people, where charges were dropped, who arguably should never have been arrested,” she said. “On the other side of the scale you have this almost inconceivable hour-and-ahalf-long riot in the busiest streets of downtown Toronto, which police, who were so keen to arrest demonstrators, seemed untroubled by.” The North Vancouver RCMP also sent 13 See Police page 9
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apologize in advance for the screaming. It’s no wonder that at this point, I rarely leave the house. What gaffe will I commit if I’m let off my leash in the middle of the tech-savvy hordes? Will I be picked up by the police for conspicuously roaming without a GPS, or paged by my husband and summoned, blushing, to Customer Service at Save-On just because I have no cellphone and he must add cilantro to the grocery list? Will I have an urgent call to make and discover once again that there are no public pay phones within a thousand kilometres? Or will I dash into a downtown parkade at the last minute en route to a performance and discover it’s only set up for people to pay in advance via handheld doodad? Now I’ve heard there’s a new bit of plastic called a “Square” that you plug in to your iPhone, iPad or Android phone. It will allow you to purchase things directly from that
contraption, no credit card required. This is somehow considered to be a miraculous development. I, of course, will not buy such a phone, or a Square, so my big new fear is that soon I will be met with a faceful of pity and admonition whenever I attempt to pay cash. How absurd of me, not to be carting around at all times a metal rectangle that allows me to watch tiny movies, send notes worldwide, surf the stock market, listen to my entire music collection, get advice on wine to pair with my supper, read Moby Dick, learn to cure my ailments the naturopathic way, pay my bills and finance my restaurant lunch. I admit that my fossilized viewpoint may well reflect my utter worthlessness as a human being. To my mind, though, if I never own such an object, I can’t ever lose one, break one, be obsessed with upgrading one, or take out my frustrations on one and chuck it savagely into a lake. I’m just sayin’. kate@katezimmerman.ca
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City of North Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. www.cnv.org ■ 2011 Heritage awards. Reports: ■ 2011-2020 financial plan. ■ Trees on city property. ■ Proposed reorganization of selected civic advisory bodies. Public hearings, 7 p.m. ■ Development variance permit 1445 Moody Ave. to permit a level-B accessory coach house. ■ 222-238 Lonsdale Ave. to permit a five storey mixed-use building with 62 residential units. ■ 420 West Keith Rd. to
permit four new residential units in one building. District of West Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. www.westvancouver.ca Delegation: ■ WV Chamber of Commerce. Reports: ■ Development variance permit 2317 Haywood Ave. ■ Parks master plan. ■ Metro Vancouver regional growth strategy. ■ Endowment fund summary. ■ Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities’ proposal for 22nd and Marine Dr.
Public hearing, 7 p.m. ■ Secondary suites in nonowner occupied homes. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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North Shore Year of the Rabbit Celebration
MP John Weston and District of West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones make the ceremonial cut of the roast pig as part of the festivities.
Opera singer Qiao Yun Geng performs. North Shore residents gathered to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the West Vancouver Community Centre Jan. 30. Organized by members of the Chinese Outreach Committee of the Office of MP John Weston and sponsored by the District of West Vancouver and Osaka Supermarket, the event included a number of Asian New Year-themed festivities including the lion dance, guzheng, Korean drum and Chinese Peking Opera performances, children’s activities and Lunar New Year food.
Tristan Zeng and Kevin Yu greet guests.
MP John Weston’s constituency assistant Vivienne Bromley and Nellie Cheng flash their smiles.
Julian Zhu-Jarvis attends with husband Dean Jarvis and children Vincent and Alina.
Michelle Lan and Lily Ching serve dim sum.
Szn Pocock and daughters Alicia and Adelina take in the performances.
The traditional lion dance captivates those in attendance.
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ON-AGAIN, OFF-AGAIN This week’s On the Couch column discusses breaking up, making up and when to say goodbye for good. page 13
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MAY Shifteh (left) is a participant in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Team in Training program and will compete in the Rome Marathon Run on March 20. To raise funds for the society, she and Milestones general manager John Duncan (right) invite community members to Making Miracles at Milestones, being held at the restaurant’s Park Royal south location Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $30, phone 604-726-0104.
Managing Chronic Pain: The North Shore chapter of Osteoporosis Canada will host a free lecture with psychologist Dr. Patrick Myers, Monday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m. at the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Info: 604-987-9395.
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It’s not only for the passion she puts into everything she does and all the amazing volunteer work she’s involved in, it’s because she shares her passion with people like me and encourages others to see, live and experience amazing things they otherwise wouldn’t. Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports Society (VASS) is a perfect example. Three years ago, Anne got me involved with the organization, which runs snow
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entertainment. Proceeds help with the purchase of equipment for program participants to get them out on the slopes. I’ve been involved with VASS ever since that first day, and last Wednesday I was inspired once again by a young boy name Balraj, who was born with spina bifida. One might expect a kid with this diagnosis to be jaded from his lack of mobility, but Balraj was the complete opposite. As soon as I met him, I was instantly hooked on his incredible pasSee VASS page 15
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(often unconsciously) both the costs and benefits of the engagement. When in a relationship like the one you describe, the “I can’t live with him and I can’t live without him” experience, I think of the scales as being equally balanced. Some days the costs slightly outweigh the benefits. Those are the days we want out. Some days the benefits slightly outweigh the costs. Those are the days we want back in. Often it’s the fear of dealing with the difficulty of being alone that pulls people back into a connection that hasn’t been working. The challenge of reconstructing a life and looking for love once again can shake the conviction that starting over is the best option. Once we are back into the commitment, however, it is usually not more than a split second
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For example, I asked him how his last run was and he didn’t remember, nor where he went. The movie 50 First Dates came to mind and I still can’t fathom what that must be like. For Kevin, it’s just about coming out each week and throwing down some turns. So the next time you’re out and complaining about snow conditions or
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that something isn’t working for you, just think of these amazing people and enjoy what you have. The VASS Challenge Cup goes again March 10 and it’ll be an awesome day with some incredible athletes and amazing volunteers who make it all happen. Join in the fun or make a donation to help other disabled skiers get out
breast cancer research returns to Seymour Mountain every Monday night, 6-10 p.m. until March 14. Participants can pick up a voucher at The Boardroom, 2057 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver and bring it to guest services and redeem it for a complimentary lift pass. Donations for breast cancer research will be accepted when picking up the lift pass. Info: www.mountseymour.com. The Midwest Centre will hold workshops for anxiety and depression until the end of April, 7-9 p.m. Admission by donation. Info and location: 604-418-3600. North Shore Schizophrenia Society holds monthly support group meetings for family and friends of those with serious mental illnesses, 7:30 p.m. at the Family Support Centre, 205-1865 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-0856 or www.northshoreschizophrenia.org. North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre offers support for stroke survivors and their families. For information on programs, visit www.nssrc.org or phone 778-340-5803. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com.
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and constructions shaped our past as much as society and culture did, and they continue to do so today. Concerned with the historic record, the West Vancouver Historical Society also advocates for heritage preservation in the community. Instrumental in naming the Lions Gate Bridge as a national historic site, the society supports the restoration of the Point Atkinson Light Station and Hollyburn ski lodge, the last relic of West Vancouver’s forestry industry. As West Vancouver evolved from farms and canneries, logging camps and summer camps to today’s thriving community, the natural landscape was transformed, businesses flourished and faded and people came and went. Since the start of this latest project three years ago, society volunteers have devoted thousands of hours of research into the history, in documents, stories and photographs, of that evolution. “The book will be different from most histories in that it comes out of the stories and memories of the people of West See Proceeds page 17
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an entirely new path. We are privileged to meet, serve and work with these amazing people each and every day. I myself am no stranger to change. I came to Capilano University from Switzerland where I had moved a few years earlier from the United States. Prior to this, I’d lived and worked in Canada, the Slovak Republic, and Tanzania. I’ve raised a family, been a caregiver to a best friend in the final days of her struggle with cancer, planted an amazing garden, taught hundreds of students in my sociology courses, written books, cooked
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change. Sometimes you will be adapting to the changes around you, and other times you will be the agent of change in your community and in your world. So, I ask you, what kind of world do you want to create? How can you change your life and by doing so, make this planet a better place?
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Sunday, February 20, 2011 - North Shore News - A23
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An education with your meal Notable Potables Tim Pawsey
WINEMAKER dinners are so commonplace now that we almost take them for granted.
But there was a time when the chances of a winemaker coming to Vancouver were remote to say the least, let alone one from B.C. If one person changed all that, it was Howard Soon, back around the time when Calona had just launched the Artist Series (and Sandhill was still nothing more than a place where ants lived). Soon, a natural educator and quite witty performer, arguably did more for consumer wine education in this province than anyone. Thanks to people like Soon, Sumac’s Harry McWatters and others, it wasn’t long before Vancouver became awash in winemaker’s dinners, which offered the perfect — usually pretty tasteful — opportunity to learn about wines from both home and abroad. If you’ve never attended
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one, they’re a great way to learn about wine in a nonthreatening setting — not to mention meet a convivial crowd and enjoy several bites and glasses for a nominal price compared to what you would normally pay. Here’s a few upcoming events in particular worth checking out: ■ Quails Gate at Sutton Place, March 1. Quails Gate was another of those early adopters who latched onto winemakers dinners as a great way to introduce people to their wines. Grant Stanley, who’s been making wines at the Stewart family’s Westbank estate since 2003, is another one of those born communicators who has a knack of making everything sound simple. Raised in Vancouver, his viticultural adventures have led him from New Zealand to Oregon and beyond, most often in Pinotrenowned regions, which is why the Stewarts hired him in the first place. When we tasted with Grant last year — pretty well across the range — we felt that the current release of wines added up to the best Quails Gate has offered so far. Here’s a great chance to see if you share our opinion, not to mention taste some superlative cuisine from Sutton Place chef Michael Deutsch. Five courses for $120, before tax and grat. Better hurry if you want in. Call 604-682-5511 to reserve.
Relive the Olympic Spirit: Yew Restaurant + Bar will celebrate the memory of the Olympics until Feb. 28 by bringing back a few favourites such as the Olympic burger and specially created cocktails. Info: www.yewrestaurant.com. In the Park Wine Tasting: Christine Fawcett of Keystone Fine Wines will be pouring select wines from the Okanagan’s Blue Mountain Vineyard & Cellars, Tuesday,
■ California Winemakers’ Dinner, Seasons in the Park, March 9. Here you get three wineries for the price of one, as this Arts Club fundraiser evening at Seasons in the Park features wines from Iron Horse, Tangley Oaks and Rutherford Hill, all under the umbrella of Terlato Wine Group. Iron Horse (Sonoma) is known for its sparkling wines, among others. In fact, way back in the ’90s it was Iron Horse winemaker Raphael Brisebois who made the first vintages at a then almost unheard of Okanagan winery by the name of Blue Mountain Vineyards.
Rutherford Hill is renowned for its Napa Cabernet and Merlots, while Tangley Oaks brings some terrific value Santa Barbara wines to the party. A great opportunity to explore some California contrasts, with a four-course extravaganza from chef Buddy Wolfe; $175, proceeds to the Arts Club. Call 604687-5315 ext. 248, or email specialevents@artsclub.com ■ Fraser Valley at the “Hammy.” By contrast to the gala events, some more casual offerings are also worth a nod. One of the best wine dinner deals in town can be found at Hamilton Street
Feb. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. at Seasons in the Park in Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver. Cost: $25. Tickets: 604-874-8008.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. at 1154 Robson St., Vancouver. A special multi-course menu will be served with wines from the Terralsole portfolio. Tickets: $155. Reservations: 604-688-7338.
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festival that runs from Feb. 25 to 27 at Lonsdale Quay Market, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will be taste tours, a cooking demonstration, British beer sampling, artisanal food vendors, wine tasting, nutrition seminar, kids’ activities and
more. For a schedule of events and to register, visit w w w. l o n s d a l e q u a y. c o m . Participation is free, but non perishable food donations will be accepted on behalf of the Harvest Project. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell
A24 - North Shore News - Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Like other rescues, sled dogs adapt to a new home Love and leadership help adjustment
WHEN most of us think of sled dogs, we conjure up images of purebred huskies, be it Malamute or Siberian.
We see strong, energetic dogs with thick coats that are able to weather the harshest of conditions with markings that often bear a striking resemblance to the dog’s genetic cousin, the wolf.
Canine Connection Joan Klucha
But the true sled dog used in many sled dog teams doesn’t resemble the husky or the wolf. They look more like Heinz 57 dogs . . . because they are! Sled dogs typically are a mix of some husky and a variety of high-energy and high-stamina dogs such as border collies, greyhounds or whippets and German shorthair pointers. They tend
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to be leaner and smaller in size than most huskies, with far less fur. The reasons they are mixed breeds are varied. Those aforementioned breeds have incredible stamina and ceaseless energy, which when bred with a strong husky type dog can create the ultimate sled pulling dog. Mixed breed dogs also tend to be healthier, with fewer genetic issues, and they live longer. From a health point of view, these dogs make perfect pets because their life expectancy is greater with fewer trips to the veterinarian. For most people, though, the idea of adopting a dog that is bred for speed, stamina, strength and energy may be a bit daunting or overwhelming. How the heck do you exercise a dog like that? Well, I’m hoping to change the opinion of those people and shed some light on what happens to any dog once they are given a loving, supportive home with proper guidance and training. When a dog is removed from a situation that is less than ideal (to us) and placed in one filled with warmth, love, proper leadership and food, every day a dog changes, for the better.
For most sled dogs, their lives revolve around pulling a sled with other dogs, then living chained to a dog house with limited interaction. They know nothing else other than those two, maybe three things, so their world is quite small from a perspective of possible daily interactions. Most of them are just frightened, not fearful, but frightened. When brought into a new environment where socialization and interactions are a daily occurrence, the first thing that tends to decrease is the dog’s need for intense exercise, because they are being mentally stimulated by a variety of things that their life was void of before. The dog is the virtual kid in the candy store and happy to snuggle on a cozy dog bed after a walk or play at the park. Socialization is another factor that seems to be an issue. Because of a sled dog’s limited exposure to everyday life activities and situations that our family pets take for granted, they do lack life experience skills. But given enough time and patience, these dogs or any dog can quickly adapt to life in the big city rather than chained
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Sunday, February 20, 2011 - North Shore News - A25
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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE WORLD OUTSIDE
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THE Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem, just outside of Amsterdam, includes more than a dozen works from the artist who gives the art space its name. The museum is housed in a 17th-century building on the same street Hals lived on.
If you go: For more information on the Frans Hals Museum visit its website at www. franshalsmuseum. com. For information on travel in the Netherlands visit the Netherlands Board of Tourism website at www.holland.com.
SAMPLING HOLLAND’S GOLDEN AGE AT FRANS HALS MUSEUM
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HAARLEM, Netherlands — Not everybody likes Rembrandt.
Lovely work with the honeyed hues, but overall too dark, too sombre. Try some Frans Hals, then. Hals (1580-1666) was a contemporary of Rembrandt’s and another Dutch master, but where Rembrandt was gold, Hals was silver; where Rembrandt was moody, Hals was exuberant. To some he was the first Impressionist, eschewing finicky detail for broad, confident strokes. He influenced Monet and Manet; van Gogh loved him. There are works by Hals in major museums around the world, but the largest collection (14 paintings) is in the Frans Hals Museum in the artist’s hometown, Haarlem, a 15-minute train-ride from Amsterdam. It’s worth the short trip as much to get a sense of how Holland was in its Golden Age as to see the paintings. Haarlem was an important city in the 1600s and the old town, which you walk through to reach the museum, is not much changed from those days. The museum itself is in a 17th-century building on a street, Groot Heiligland, that’s still narrow, crooked and lined with homes from the 1600s. Hals lived in this street in the 1630s. What is now his museum was first an old men’s home. The portraits of the men and women who ran the place Hals’ day, now hanging in the gallery, were done by the artist.
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A26 - North Shore News - Sunday, February 20, 2011
WORK
Pros and cons of investing internationally Making Cents
Lori Pinkowski
GLOBAL political unrest can sometimes have a negative effect on the stock market, however, it appears the current situations in Egypt and other parts of Africa and the Middle East have moved North American markets higher.
Worldwide, it seems investors have more confidence
since the worst of the bear market in spring 2009. They are not as restless as they once were, when any type of bad news that came out globally would cause them to sell their stocks. With the notable events happening around the world, I thought it would be a good time to discuss international investing. One might be looking at areas such as Europe, Asia, the United States or even South America. Each of these
areas will go through periods of strength or weakness depending on the circumstances and opportunities present at any given time. When evaluating certain countries or regions, one must carefully measure the various levels of risk. Currency risk is an obvious concern and you will need to ensure that the return on your investment is greater than any loss due to currency fluctuations if you wish to invest profitably. Other risks
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include the lack of information or research available on foreign investments and possibly the different regulations in various countries. Of course, there is another risk we are seeing a lot of right now that needs to be examined as well: political risk. As Canadians, we sometimes forget that many countries around the world are not nearly as politically stable as we are. When deciding whether to invest internationally you really should take this into consideration. There are also many benefits to investing internationally. While there is currency risk, investors may also benefit from currency fluctuations. The different correlations between countries can actually reduce volatility in your portfolio, which in turn may decrease the overall risk. It is also important to get exposure to sectors where Canada doesn’t have much representation such as technology, health care and global mega-companies. Remember that you still need to have an active strategy and watch these stocks closely to decide when to take profits and move onto another area. When looking at the world today, trying to figure out where the opportunities are may not be easy. Parts of Southeast Asia look interesting such as Thailand and Malaysia. South America has areas like Peru and Brazil. Even parts of Europe seem to be recovering such as Germany. U.S. stocks have been relatively strong as of late and with the Canadian
dollar trading at par, this may be a good time to start picking up some strong companies in your portfolio. Once you’ve figured out what regions you want exposure to, there are a few ways to actually start investing. Exchange-traded funds that trade in Canada and the U.S. give you easy access to specific countries and regions. You can also look at companies with international exposure such as General Electric, IBM or West Shore Terminals (a local Vancouver company). These companies all sell products to international buyers and benefit from increased demand overseas. As another option, you could invest with a money manager that concentrates on international investing, but watch out for high fees in certain funds and check for consistent performance! International investing can be more complicated than investing in Canada but that doesn’t mean you should shy away from some of the great opportunities out there.
Lori Pinkowski is a senior vice president and associate portfolio manager at Raymond James, member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. This article is for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Raymond James. She can answer questions at 604915-LORI or lori.pinkowski@ raymondjames.ca. You can also listen to her every Friday on CKNW at 5:35 p.m. To read her previous articles and other publications, please visit www. pinkowski.ca.
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To submit information on North Shore business groups or events to our Briefcase section, e-mail mkrishnan@nsnews.com.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 - North Shore News - A27
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community bulletin board From page 19 the Feb. 21 meeting. Visitors and new members welcome. Admission: free for members, non-members $5. Info: www. nswriters.bc.ca. Early Learning Community Forum: An interactive and inspirational forum with early childhood development expert Fraser Mustard, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Learn about the importance of brain development
in the early years and ways to help children be their brightest, healthiest selves. Admission $15. Tickets: 604-913-3634. Meet Your Mayor: Drop in to the Lynn Valley library’s fireplace area for one-on-one chats with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 9-10:30 a.m. at 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Check www.nvdpl. ca for updates as dates and times may be subject to change. Seekers Book Club meets
on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Utopia Book & Gift Store, 1826 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. The meeting on Feb. 22 will be a discussion on The Shift: Taking Your Life from Ambition to Meaning by Wayne Dyer. Drop-in meetings by donation. Info: Whitney, 604-722-5402 or www.whitneymcmillan.com. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your nonprofit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www. nsnews.com scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
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THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.
Gallery assistant: West Vancouver Museum is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of public programs and assist in the gallery. Mentor: A volunteer will be matched with a newcomer and will meet with them for a few hours each week for up to three months. Meetings are very flexible and easy to work
into your day. In the course of your mentorship, you might practise interviewing, attend networking sessions, talk about professional development and discuss workplace culture. Special events assistant: North Shore Neighbourhood House is looking for volunteers to greet and provide information to the public and
assist volunteer coordinators in all aspects of preparation for a variety of special events. Clinic assistant: Volunteers are needed to attend clinic sessions to ensure they run smoothly, and provide assistance to lawyers and/ or clients where necessary. This position may include confirming client bookings
and sending information to lawyers. Most clinics run during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.). The position requires three to four hours a week. Event outreach: The Event Outreach Committee is part of YouthCO’s Peer Education program. They represent YouthCO in a youth-friendly and professional manner at a variety of youth and health focused events throughout the Lower Mainland. As an event outreach volunteer, you are the face of YouthCO in the Metro Vancouver community. If you are interested in these or other possible volunteer opportunities, call 604-9857138. The society is a partner agency of the United Way.
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The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Community Centre. All strings welcome. Info: David, 604-922-1035. Caroun Photo Club: Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Visitors are welcome. Info: www.carounphotoclub.com. Dare to be Heard, presented by the North Shore Writers Association, meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. The association invites writers of all genres, fiction and non-fiction, to read their work in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and to listen to other writers share their work and talk about the writing process. Readers are invited to attend to get to know established and new local writers. Free for members and non-members by donation. Deep Cove Ladies’ Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and last Wednesday of each month at Lions Garey Ham Court, 936 Bowron Court, North Vancouver. New members are welcome. Info: Sally Scott, 604-924-1923. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@ nsnews.com. For our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 - North Shore News - A29
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THE rafters sure are getting crowded at Handsworth secondary, as the perennial basketball powerhouse rebounded from a poor season to claim an incredible sixth straight North Shore senior girls basketball title.
IT’S the stuff great hockey stories are made of, and Colton Sissons got to live it on Thursday.
The Royals were visiting the Argyle Pipers for the AAA final on Wednesday, a side that dispatched them in both of their previous regular season clashes. “We’re quite happy with the result,” said coach Scott Palmer, modestly. “We had lost to these guys twice in league and it’s always tougher playing not in your own gym. It’s probably the best we’ve played all season.” Heading into the playoffs, the Royals were holding down last place in the three-team premier division, with a lone win against Carson Graham to their credit. The Pipers’ record was the mirror image, with a loss to Carson’s Eagles the only blemish on their 31 season. But you can never count out Handsworth, even after many of their marquee players graduated following last season. “It was no great season for us, but we’re really young and part of our game has just been trying to get better each week,” Palmer said. “That’s been happening. I’ve been very pleased how that’s been progressing over the past three months. The girls really found another level to take their game to and it was a good night to find it.” The Pipers opened the scoring and pushed out to an early lead. But as befits a final, the sides were evenly matched and the Royals had it tied 1414 after one period. The teams traded fouls and successful conversions from the
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The 17-year-old North Vancouverite returned to the Lower Mainland with his WHL Kelowna Rockets side and scored a hat trick against the Vancouver Giants. Then he threw in an assist for good measure. “It was pretty exciting to be able to do it in front of my family and friends,” Sissons told the News from Kelowna. “It was pretty cool.” The Giants struck first inside of the first minute, but Sissons hit back with his first at 3:15 in the first period. Teammate Geordie Wudrick would also score in the first, and Sissons’ second, which would stand up as the gamewinner, came at 14:15 of the second. “It was a play from the halfwall down to Wudrick on the goal line. He made a nice pass to me and I buried it,” Sissons said. Vancouver would reply, but Sissons later earned his headwear on a sharp 2-on2 rush to end it 4-2 Kelowna. “He was very good for us tonight,” Rockets coach Ryan Huska said in a release. “He‘s been that way for the bulk of the year. He continues to get better each game he plays for us and he’s got a very bright future.” Sissons hopes that future will be a professional one. Although it’s another year before his draft eligibility, he’s had some informal chats with a few teams, although he’s keeping mum about them for now. The former North West Giant, who also attended Windsor secondary before heading to Kelowna, has 14 goals on the season so far, helping to propel the Okanagan side to the top of
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WITH the end of the regular season in sight, it would have been easy for the Capilano University Blues women’s volleyball to be a trifle complacent, needing to carry only a single set over the visiting UFV Cascades to secure third place in the BCCAA league and a ticket to the provincials.
“Psychologically it was a difficult situation,” said Blues coach Wayne Desjardins. “It’s easier to get pumped up to go for the win than it is to go for the one set win because you’re thinking ‘We just have to win one set, we don’t have to work.’ The idea was to go in and win the match. We didn’t want to finish off the league season with a loss.” The University of the Fraser Valley women, however, needed a straight-sets win to overcome a two-point gap behind the Blues and a previous straight-sets loss in
North Vancouver. The Cascades took the first step with a 25-21 win and took the lead in the second, and it looked like Desjardins’ words may have proved prophetic. But the Blues rallied back to claim the necessary set 25-17. The two sides exchanged wins in the third and fourth, with the Blues prevailing in extra points in the fifth to take the match 3-2. It was the final regular season outing for Blues Kristie Lum and Rachel Unger. Lum ends her season with the second most digs in the
league for the second time and Unger’s 54 blocks puts her on top of the BCCAA in that category for the third time. Michele Torresan matched her personal best with 18 kills in the match and is sixth in total offensive numbers among B.C. colleges. The Blues are now bound for UBC Okanagan, where the provincials will run Feb. 24 to 26. First up will the Columbia Bible College Bearcats, a side the Blues decisively defeated in their last meeting on Friday of last week. Their mauling
of the Bearcats followed a 30 win over Douglas College earlier in the month. Not joining their colleagues on the bus will be the Blues men, who fell to the Cascades
3-2 to end a 3-11 season they’ll try to put behind them. — with files from Adam Dunfee
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RACHEL Unger and Ashley Cousens put up the Blues wall to deny the UFV Cascades en route to a 3-2 home win. Their third-place BCCAA finish books them a place in the provincials next week.
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learning to be a little more calm and poised out there under pressure.” The Pipers continued to press through the fourth, but would come no closer than within 10 to end the final 6454 Handsworth. Jamie Hills of Handsworth led the evening’s scoring with 24 points. “We know that you really have to work hard on the North Shore, period. Carson and Argyle and ourselves on any given night, any team can beat any team. It’s just hard work. These teams are top 10 in the province. That’s very competitive girls’ basketball.” There’s still plenty of competitive ball to be played. The North Shore banner earned the Royals a bye in the first round of the Lower Mainland tournament, but both Argyle and Carson Graham will be back on the hardwood this weekend at Richmond’s StevestonLondon secondary. Handsworth will face either Vancouver Technical or Burnaby South on Monday. The North Shore schools have an opportunity to press on to provincials in front of a home crowd later next week, as the later rounds of the tournament start Thursday at Argyle before wrapping up at Handsworth. “Lower Mainlands are always a knock ‘em down, drag ‘em out affair,” Palmer said. “You can play as many as five games in seven nights, so it’s nice having that bye. We’re feeling good about our chances, but we have to keep playing hard.”
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BIRD - William Gregory (Bill, Willie): Born January 8, 1947 in Downpatrick, Ireland and passed away peacefully on Friday February 4, 2011 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 64 after an unfortunate accident. William was predeceased by his parents Maurice and June Bird of Penticton, BC, and his brother Dennis Bird of Vancouver, BC. William will be remembered by his loving family: Brother Harry (Mary) Bird of Penticton, Niece Keri (Joe) Afonso, Nephews Wesley (Kathy) Bird, Andrew (Erika) Bird, sister in law Madeline Bird, Niece Lorne June (Duncan) McCue, Nephew Dennis M. Bird, Niece Rhonda Bird, Niece Grace Bird. Great nieces and nephews Jordell & Austin Afonso, Rachel and Addison Bird, Matthew and MacKenzie Bird. Samanatha and Cas McCue and Ayesha Elliot. William will also be greatly missed by all his wonderful friends and co-workers. He was raised in Penticton, BC where he lived with his parents and two brothers Harry and Dennis. He graduated from Penticton Secondary High School in 1966 and went off to SFU to pursue his career goal of becoming a teacher. He achieved his Masters in English in 1983 through Western Washington University. William lived and worked in West Vancouver as a teacher, a coach and as an administrator and finished off his 35 year career as Vice-Principal of West Vancouver Secondary School. After his retirement in 2008, William enjoyed golfing, reading, biking, jogging, gardening and was well known for his enormous pumpkins and beautiful sunflowers. He was a great financial supporter of the Kay Meek Centre where a celebration of his life will be held on March 4, 2011, 1750 Mathers Ave, West Vancouver from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. No flowers by request. If you so wish, please give a donation to the Kay Meek Centre in William’s memory.
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BRODY - Albert October 21, 1918 - February 9, 2011. Albert was born in Vancouver and was a resident of the North Shore since 1946. He was a devoted husband to Connie for 70 years and a loving father to Dennis (Barb), Bob (Shawn), Margaret (Larry) and Mike (Anne). His devotion and character shone in his love and commitment to his eleven grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. His memory will be cherished forever by all whose lives he touched with his countless acts of kindness, generosity, humour and love. He took great pride in his workmanship as a carpenter and a builder throughout his working career. From 1941 through 1945 Albert served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Squadrons 135, 132, and 122. A private celebration of Albert’s life will be held later this month. No service by request. Those wishing to recognize Albert’s life, may make a donation to the charity of their choice.
JOYCE - Jennifer Dianne Jennifer passed away suddenly on February 9, 2011 after a courageous struggle against breast cancer. Jennifer will always be alive in the happy memories of her family and friends. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday February 26, 2011 at 10:00am at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. Flowers are gratefully declined, friends so wishing may make a memorial contribution to the BC Cancer Foundation in Jennifer’s Name.
COWAN - Herbert Thomas (Bert) Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on February14, 2011 at the age of 93. Sorely missed by Susan, his wife and companion of 40 years, his son Barry and wife Ingrid, his grandsons Daniel and Thomas, son-in-law Frank Rytir, granddaughter Rebecca and husband Kevin, brother George, as well as many nieces and nephews in the Toronto area. He is predeceased by his beloved daughter Victoria Anne and his first wife Victoria Louise. Bert was born in Toronto, March 17th 1917, the fourth oldest of six children. He travelled to Vancouver in 1941 and knew from the first day this was “home”. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and served aboard the Frigate HMCS Port Colborne in the Atlantic, discharging in the summer of 1946. He worked in the display business and later, engineering and drafting supplies. His “retirement” job as a boat broker fulfilled a lifelong passion for sailing. For many years he and his family enjoyed sailing, exploring the natural beauty of B.C.’s coastline and many wonderful friendships evolved from within the boating community. He was a skilled watercolour artist, loved music, art, travel and of course the numerous Lakeland Terriers that ruled the house. Bert said “this is not a dress rehearsal” and “life is uncertain, eat dessert first” and did his best to embrace this philosophy. His graciousness, wit, wisdom and unfailing support as a husband, father and grandfather will be deeply missed, but treasured as a legacy by all. A memorial celebration to Bert’s life will take place at a later date.
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Lou
Sept. 28, 1995 - Feb. 15, 2011
A husky/malamute cross with a touch of wild wolf, Lou spent many happy hours on North Shore trails. Mourned and greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Gone to join Daisy and Piké. Until we meet again Sweet Boy …
SHEPHERD - Leslie Davidson Nov 16, 1917 to Feb 2, 2011 It is with many happy memories that we say goodbye to Les, Dad and Buba. He was a man of great integrity and character and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. There was nothing more important to Les than family and he set a great example for all of us. His humour will be missed by everyone who knew him. Dad attributed his longevity to a wee bowl of porridge every morning and a wee sip of scotch every afternoon. Les was married to the love of his life, Helen, for 64 years. He also leaves his beloved daughters, Cathie (Jim Phillipson), Jenny (Ron Hilder), and Laurie (Tom Bogue), grandchildren Jenifer (Craig Barsky), Blair, Kelly, Stuart, Jeremy, and Regan, and great grandchildren Reese and Sloane to remember him with great affection and love. No service by request. The family will be holding a private celebration in honour of Les. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Dana Haaf as well as the entire staff in the Lonsdale wing on the second floor of the Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver. Dad was treated with kindness and respect and all of you helped make his last year of life more comfortable.
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JENNESON - Charlene Joyce April 26, 1951 – February 8, 2011 Charlene peacefully passed away following a seven-year battle with cancer. Born in Salmon Arm, she was a longtime North Vancouver resident. For the past eight years, she worked at Mulgrave School in West Vancouver, most recently as executive assistant. She is survived by brother Russ (Martha) Robertson of Kailua, Hawai’i; brothers Lawrence (Kathy) Robertson and Les Robertson of North Vancouver; cousins; nieces and nephews. Charlene was a gift of beauty, joy and grace. The many, many visitors she received while in hospital were testament to the strength of her friendships as well as her optimistic spirit and courageous life. The family thanks those who provided comfort, care and support, extending special gratitude to her doctors and the staff at North Shore Hospice. A gathering of family and friends will be held at North Vancouver’s Pinnacle Hotel on Saturday, March 5, 2011, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the Pier Salon. In lieu of flowers or other tributes, memorial donations in support of North Shore Hospice may be made to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, 231 E. 15th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2L7.
HUNTER - Ian March 14, 1943 - Feb 12, 2011 Ian passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Survived by his loving wife Carol, daughter Sarah, brother Brian, sister Joan (Bernd), in-laws George and Audrey Gardner, brother-in-laws Craig (Jane), George and many nieces and nephews. Ian will also be missed by his many friends.The family would like to thank the staff at the North Shore Hospice and all the friends who so caringly helped during Ian’s journey with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Boal Chapel 1505 Lilloet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation/ Hospice in Ian’s memory would be greatly appreciated.The Lions Gate Hospice Society, 604-988-2312; www.lghfoundation.com
McDONALD - Margaret Florence Nee Macdonald April 3, 1936 to February 15, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret after a courageous battle with ALS for the last two years. She passed away peacefully at Lion’s Gate Hospice with her family at her side. She will be lovingly remembered by Gordie, her husband of 44 years, her children Marc, Tracy (Doug), Lindsay, and Jeff (Jill), grandson Brook, granddaughter Riley, brother Ian (Shirley) and brother and sister in laws, Lorne (Anita), Rita, Barb (Maurice), along with many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and lifelong friends who remained close and dear to her from childhood on. Margaret was a lifelong West Vancouverite growing up and going to school when West Van was a small and quiet community. The family home was on the beach at West Bay where the summers in particular were idyllic. Music was an important part of Margaret’s life. From an early age she was a jazz fan and a fan of Sarah Vaughn and many other musicians and singers. She also loved garage sales and became an expert at finding small treasures and artifacts. For a few years after school she worked as a secretary until 1966 when she married Gordie and became a ‘stay at home’ Mom. A special love of Margaret and the family was their cabin at Sakinaw Lake where they swam, water-skied, worked, played and socialized. Margaret’s happy hours and gourmet meals were legendary, as was Margaret’s ‘butter crunch candy’ which she sent to family and friends every Christmas. Margaret was diagnosed with ALS in the spring of 2009 and chose to battle this devastating disease at home with the tireless loving care of Gordie, her family and friends. It was only the last 4 weeks she spent at Lion’s Gate Hospice in the compassionate care of Dr. Jenny Shaw, the staff and volunteers. Margaret was a kind, caring and generous person respected and loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed. A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will be held at the WVYC, 5854 Marine Drive, West Vancouver on Tuesday March 1st, from 2pm - 4pm. In lieu of flowers Margaret has requested that donations be sent to the ALS Society of B.C. 1233-13351 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, B.C. V6V 2X7 or the Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation – Hospice, 231 East 15th St., North Vancouver, B.C. V7L 2L7. The family wishes to thank both these groups.
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Accounting
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Beauticians/ Barbers
CHAIR RENTAL $500 mo with clientele available in well established salon in West Van. Call 604-926-3271
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Personal Messages
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General Employment
NEED FEMALE full time live in nanny for 2 kids, ages 4 & 8yrs North Vancouver, salary $8.37/hr, 40 hrs/wk. Call 778-881-9064
PAY OFF POST HOLIDAY BILLS
Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable winterized vehicle and be available from 2am to 6am daily. Earn up to $900/mo. Call to find the route closest to you.
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Health Care
CHAIR RENTAL avail new family salon, Daymaker’s Studio, N. Van Flexible days Dana 604-988-5152 CHAIRS & room for rent in high end salon in Lower Lonsdale. Parking avail. Call 604-551-3038
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Domestics
BUSY FAMILY looking for P/T help around the house, light housekeeping, meal prep. Flexible days and hours. Lve Msg 604.904.3861 North Van
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General Employment
BUSY NORTH VAN CLEANERS requires person Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am-6:30pm. On your feet, multi task position. Will train. English skills a must. Call Steve 604-230-2470 before 12 noon.
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EMPLOYMENT
F/T permanent dog washer/ grooming assistant needed immediately for busy dog grooming shop. Must be available Tues to Sat. $10/hr to start. Medical/Dental. Apply with resume to 158 E. 2nd St. North Vancouver TAYLOR WONG Jillian Elizabeth Passed away peacefully on February 14, 2011. Jillian will be missed by her loving husband David, cherished daughters Rebecca and Stephanie, mother Mona, sisters Alison (Christian) and Sarah, nieces and nephews. Memorial and reception to be held February 22, 2011 at Boal Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1505 Lillooett Road, North Vancouver at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Ecole Cedardale Elementary, 595 Burley Street, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1Z3, would be welcomed.
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is looking for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team. Please submit resumes to ps214@shaw.ca
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Hotel Restaurant
OSAKA JAPANESE Restaurant North Van req F/T Kitchen Chef. 2-3 years exp. High school grad. $17.25/hr. Fax 604-929-0768 YA YA’S Oyster Bar Ltd. in Horseshoe Bay is looking for a restaurant First Cook. Job requirement: Minimum 2 year previous cooking experience, preferably in a similar high volume environment or a culinary diploma is required. Ability to speak Korean is an asset. Opening and closing of the kitchen. Leads the line for all orders in the absence of sous chefs. Responsible for cooking cold kitchen, grill, deep-fryer, salamander, and pan. Delegates duties to line and prep cooks as needed. Full-time position, 40 hrs per week, $14.50 per hour. 2 weeks paid holidays will be given. Work location: 6418 Bay St. West Vancouver BC. Please send your resume to info@yayasrestaurant.com or fax to 604-909-5151. Do not apply in person and no phone calls please.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 – North Shore News – A35
EMPLOYMENT 1260
Insurance
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Office Personnel
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Trades/Technical
F/T JUNIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT
Busy, Bright, Modern North Vancouver office is looking to add to its team.
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Minimum Level 1 license required. North or West Van resident an asset. We offer a competitive salary & benefits. Please send resume to Fax: 604-988-2411 or email: ibiresume@shawbiz.ca
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Office Personnel
BODY HARMONY YOGA STUDIO in North Vancouver requires a full time Admin Assistant/ Receptionist with yoga experience. Opportunity for teaching if Certified. Email resume to: lori@bodyharmony.ca
required for a professional property management firm. Mon-Fri. 9:00 to 5:30 Excellent benefits Excellent communication, computer and organization skills a must. Reception and office work experience an asset. Send cover letter & resume to Hresources1@live.com Application deadline: Feb. 23, 2011 - 12:00pm
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Sales
Monthly Newspaper. Salary $20/hr. for advertising rep. PT/FT. Single moms / students welcome, excellent work cond. 604-733-3638 SALES PERSON req for Roofing Company. Good commission. Fax resume to 604-590-4672
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Teachers/ Instructors
Infant Toddler Program in West Vancouver looking for IT/ECE Teachers in a warm and welcoming setting. Competitive salary and benefits. Call 604 926 0567
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Career Services/ Job Search
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Appliances
FRIGIDAIRE 6FT high by 24’’ fridge, like new, frost free, reversible dr, $220. 604-929-6452
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1825 Lonsdale Ave
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KENMORE STAINLESS Fridge & gas Range, excellent cond. $800 pair. 604-913-7727
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Education
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Tutoring Services
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For Sale Miscellaneous
ENGLISH SADDLE made in Germany like new Incl. bridle, horse blanket, riding breeches-jacket +helmet, $350. 604-987-4095 TEDDY BEAR fabric, eyes, joints, patterns & padding $30 778-340-1868
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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
5 PCE DINING ROOM SET, excellent condition, Pedi stool base w/ solid round glass top. $900. 778-580-5565 (New West) 6 FT Pine table $400, 42’’ rnd wrought iron patio tble $50 & iron pot rack $50, 604-913-7727 BEAUTIFUL HERNREDON dining ste, smoked mirrored top, 8 chairs, $750 obo 604-929-6489 BEAUTIFUL QUEEN solid brass bed frame, Canadian made, 3 decorative porcelain spindles on headboard, polished to perfection! $400 obo, 604-922-2317 DESIGNER, NEW, high-end 'staging' furniture for sale. Entire household. Starts Sat Feb19th, 10-4pm, 1029 Millstream Rd, British Properties. Call Chloe 604-833-6932 VERY COMFY6.5 ft sofa & arm chair exc cond powder blue $450, computer desk $50 604-726-8296
Recycler
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Dogs
FREE COMPACT Rocker recliner medium brown fabric, in good cond. U PICK UP. 604-913-9121
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Wanted to Buy
1900-1960’S CLOTHING & Acc., OLD Jewellery, Wind up Watches & Clocks, OLD Linen, Dish Sets & Silver for Tea Room, Buying AsIs... 604-448-1325. 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 604-983-8788
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Childcare Wanted
LIVE IN CAREGIVER & Child care required full time, 40 hr/wk. 2 years experience, $10/hr. Farsi language an asset. Email resume to: feloriafaridani@yahoo.ca
Golfing
CHARMING LARGE Villa in Indian Wells Country Club, California sleeps 6, pool spa, reduced to $350/day, 1-760-360-9139
7005
BERNESE MOUNTAIN Puppies. Shots, dewormed. Parents on site. $1200 604-823-0097 CHOCOLATE LAB for stud. 1.5 yrs old, friendly, high qlty proven $500 604-308-8834 PUREBRED LAB puppies Born Dec 25, 2010, 1st shots, dewormed, vet checked. black golden & blond. $550-$650. phone 604-308-4401 or 604-850-9690 SHELTIE PUPS, Reg’d, shots, tatoo, family raised, 4wk pups & 2 older pups. $800. 604-526-1943
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Pet Services
AQUARIUM SERVICES Custom Aquariums & Maintenance. Residential & Com. 604-999-9949 aquaticescapes.ca CAT SITTER, resp young woman look after your cat in my home. Daily or long term 604-988-2376
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Business Opps/ Franchises
#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com
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Legal Services
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Money to Loan
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3505
Boarding
HORSE STALL IN SQUAMISH If you really want to spend time in nature with your horse by the Cheakamus River or close to Starvation Lake then board your darling at Ce-dar Farm in Paradise Valley. Approx 50 mins from the North Shore. Individual stall avail immed $475 mth, boarding incls feeding & cleaning 3 times daily. Ferrier & Vet visits extra. For details pls call 604-898-9101 or email: bioman@telus.net
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Cats
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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 www.magellan.directvacations.com
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7010 Body Work
LIKE TO BE SPOILED? Full body massage. Call Sasha 604-971-0860
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Personals
full body rub sauna & steam Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai
Personals
LUXURY RELAXATION SPA 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van
Lily’s Relaxation Centre Nice Oriental Massage
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Escort Services
GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet European lady is available for company. 604 451-0175
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Corporate & Personal Tax
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Accounting/ Bookkeeping
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REAL ESTATE RENTALS 6007
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
KELOWNA - Upscale Adult Resort 4 Jacuzzi Stes., 6 ½ baths. Salt pool, media room & sauna. Lake, mtn & city views. Private 2 bdrm. res. Fabulous semi-retired lifestyle. Turnkey. $1,549,000. 1-877-762-7831 ClassAct@shaw.ca
Condos/ Townhouses
6008
6008-22
North Vancouver
FOR SALE BY OWNER North Vancouver, 2 BDRM Condo $299,000. South Facing, 1060 sq ft. 2nd Floor. Renovated, new appliances (5), slate/laminate floor, crown/base moulding, granite counters. 778-231-9860 ★ ★ ★ RARE ★ ★ ★ EDGEMONT VILLA 2br, 2nd story corner suite. Avail Imm. Leave msg. 604 988-3073
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Houses - Sale
6020-01
Real Estate
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Apartments & Condos
6505-11
North Van Apt. Rentals
INTERNATIONAL PLAZA 1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER
Call Kristen today (604) 786-4663
Bach, 1 Bdrms & 2 Bdrms, 2 Baths Starting from $815
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6020-26
North Vancouver
STORMWORKS CONTRACTING; Oil Tank Removal. Certified, Insured, Recommended. Reasonable Rates. 604-724-3670 Introducing the
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HEALTH Q. A.
What are the dates for Old Age Security & Canada Pension Payments for 2011? OAS and CPP payments will be deposited into bank accounts on the following dates: January 27, February 24, March 29, April 27, May 27, June 28, July 27, August 29, September 28, October 27, November 28, December 21. If you have not requested payment by direct deposit, your payment will arrive at your home address by mail during the last three business days of each month. Seniors’ One-Stop Information Line 604-983-3303 or 604-925-7474 North Shore Community Resources
Apartments & Condos
6505-11
Furnished suites also avail. City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site. Security & video monitoring. On major bus route.
North Van Apt. Rentals
1 BDRM, Lower Lonsdale bright, exec balcony, ss appl, ug prkg, ns no pets $1150. 604-985-9184 1 BR 680 sf, WoodCroft south exp, $1100 incl utils, pool suana gym, prkg & locker. 604-551-5141 1 Br, $845, corner unit, brick patio, now or Mar. 1st. heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-904-0956
RENTALS 604-980-3606
1 BR $960, Mar 1st, quiet bldg, sec prkg, 1 blk to Lonsdale. 140 West 17th. 990-8262/985-1658
1 BDRM Apt, reno’d, Woodcroft, lrg kitchen, bright, $1200 all inclusive. March 1, 778-840-6373
1 Br corner, $860. Gated prkg. quiet, drapes no pets, heat incl. walk to seabus, 1 yr lease, 163 W 5th. 604-980-7501
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1 BR, 1&Mahon, new paint, carpets, drapes, quiet side, heat hw, 1 prkg. $925, lease 604-985-1930
1 BR + DEN, E. Esplanade, 735 sf + balc, $1500 incl hw/ht, a/c, f/p, ss appl, ns, pets ok, walk to Seabus, immed. 604-985-8689 1 BR+ den, large, lower Lonsdale, water view, faces south, double deck, ug prkg & storage, ns, np, $1650, Mar 15, 604-614-7589
Beauty Services
1 BR fully renod, upper Lonsdale, view, large, $945 incl heat hw & cable, ns, np, now, 604-987-8807
★HAPPY FACE ESTHETICS★ 50% off all services. 1332 Main St. North Vanc... 604-354-0933
1 BR garden level, shr wd, ns, np but must love them, $750 inc utils, suits 1. Mar 1, 604-839-9062
Health Products & Services
1 BR, ground flr. large stone patio, newly reno’d, facing south, dw, ns bldg, upper Lonsdale, Mar. 1, $975. 604-725-5194
4007 4020
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Homecare Available
EXP’D CAREGIVER , companion with car avail for appts, shopping etc. Bonded, refs 778-280-3773 RELIABLE SENIOR companion, light housekeeping.Mon - Friday. Please Call Anita 778-988-5420
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1 BR, large. 16 & St. Georges, near hospital, incld heat & hw, no pets, $840. 778-889-4719 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view. Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802 1 BR, new bldg, 700 sq ft, 23rd & Lonsdale, insuite w/d, f/p, $1250. pet ok, Mar 1. 604-809-3033
100 E. ESPLANADE 1 bdrm air con, 9 ft ceiling, 7 appl, $1400; Anson Rlty 604-783-7623 2 BDRM, $1150 & $1225 Central Lons, nice quiet bldg, carpet, h/w floors, n/p, NOW, 604-988-3227
Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead will be mellow yet excited, you’ll feel understanding and compassionate, yet driven. Now to the end of March, strictly avoid legal hassles (unless the law’s your job, in which case you’re approaching a promotion or burst of good business). You might, if single, toy with making a “prestige marriage” – careful. Focus on children, property, security Sunday/Monday. Don’t start a new investment or research project. Romance calls midweek – sure, answer! Chores or health issues loom Thursday to Saturday noon. A partner/competitor steps on the hem of your ambitious garment. Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead hold mysteries, depths, big investments, commitments, critical health factors, lifestyle changes. Your sexual urge rises to the surface – you could dream of marriage with a sexy someone. Marriage based on lust seldom lasts, so consider if this attraction holds mature love also. (It might!) Sunday/Monday bring errands, casual friends. Don’t start a big paperwork or mail project. Home, kids, property are fine midweek. Pleasure calls Thursday/Friday but, as all week, work or home duties tend to overrule travel, romance, legal affairs in a crucial way. Let duties rule. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Chase money Sunday/ Monday. A new work project might be discussed or offered, but it will have a short future, so I wouldn’t bother. Many new opportunities, new horizons, are going to appear over the few weeks ahead – wait for these. Errands, friends, communications, details and paperwork flow easily and successfully Tuesday/Wednesday. Obstacles centre on your home, security, real estate or family Thursday to Saturday morning. A partner or more casual relations are growing volatile (to late March). This can bring anger – or love! All week, finances meet communication obstacles.
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2 br a corner suite, 2nd flr of very quiet 3 story walk up, E. 15th St. large private balcony, sunny, south facing, new windows, dw, new carpet, venetian blinds, free laundry fac. no smoking & no pets, $1100 604-830-0857 msg. 2 BR bright, hi-spd/cable, hardwood, ns, np, nr seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338 2 BR corner unit, view, top flr, Central Lonsdale, u/g prkg, d/w, np ns $1300. 604-922-8577 2 BR, Mar 1, 17th & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $1050 incl heat, 604-984-9367 2BDRM, $1300, prkg, heat, hw, dw, pets ok, ns, View Feb19 btw 12-2, Call 250-885-0167 2BDRM, AVAIL immed to March 01. Large, bright, in-suite laund, patio etc. $1300.00 New and clean. Ken 604-230-1377 3 BR, garden apt. 2 bath, new flrs. Mt Seymour Park area, ns, np, kids ok, $1550, 604-987-7006
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Aries March 21 - April 19: Four weeks of relative solitude, weariness and quietude begin now. “Relative,”because you’re in one of the luckiest periods of your life until June. Even low energy, seclusion won’t prevent bountiful results. Still, be charitable, reconnect with your spirit, deal with government and institutions, and plan. Crucial relationships confront you Sunday/Monday. Two bonds weaken, three are born. Be diplomatic. This brews: a) a new spiritual, compassionate outlook, or b) a wild romantic attraction that’s nine-tenths fantasy. Grab a legal settlement, investment, or intimacy/commitment. Taurus April 20-May 20: Get ready for rising popularity, social delights, optimism, wish fulfillment, entertainment and light romance! You have something to celebrate. Tackle chores Sunday/Monday. Let a brand new career or prestige project flow away: it has little future growth. Something bigger (and more social) is coming. Relationships offer excitement and good luck Tuesday/Wednesday – relocation, business agreements, friendships, new horizons fill these days. Life dives into deeper realms Thursday to Saturday. Your secret plans might be frustrated, or a “sanctuary” is disturbed. Avoid illegalities! Gemini May 21-June 20: Be ambitious over the next four weeks. You could meet someone in a position of power, authority or fame, whose reactions can affect your life. E.g., in a lawsuit, the judge appears. Romance, pleasure, beauty and creative urges lure you Sunday/Monday. A new intellectual, legal or travel project might begin, but let it pass: it has a short future. Tackle chores and health matters Tuesday/Wednesday. Exciting meetings (and perhaps fractious ones) occur Thursday to Saturday morning. One who cheats (even someone you like very much) will be squelched. Saturday holds secrets: look, think!
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A month of work and health concerns starts. Ah, well. Just plod forward. Your energy and charisma surge Sunday/Monday – and it might look like a new romance will spark – but this particular attraction has little future. Be patient: life’s bringing Libra singles a surprising gift – soon, soon. (Perhaps after an impending breakup.) Chase money, call clients, purchase items Tuesday/Wednesday – all’s smooth, fine. Short trips, communications, errands, casual friends, paperwork fill Thursday to Saturday morning – but not peacefully Thursday. A partnership or opportunity might hit a deep snag. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Romance, creative surges, speculative urges, pleasure and beauty fill the weeks ahead – you’re on a winning streak! Still, lie low Sunday/Monday. Rest, contemplate. A domestic or property project (and a “mad love” urge, or a therapy idea) might begin, but it will go nowhere, so let it slip away. Your energy, charisma and effectiveness soar Tuesday/Wednesday! Go forth, impress people, start important projects, ask favours. Shop (and chase money, if so inclined) after 4 p.m. Thursday into Friday, not earlier. All week, workplace communications face obstacles: don’t dismiss pleas. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The weeks ahead emphasize home, family, security, property. You’re on the verge of big expansions, big luck (especially in schooling and creative matters) and perhaps big romance – so it’s natural that you will end certain approaches, projects and relationships, in order to let new ones in. Do that now, this week, especially Thursday/Friday (and somewhat March 3 to 5). Happiness and hopes fill Sunday/Monday. Retreat from the bustling fray to handle important matters (e.g., admin. chores) Tuesday/Wednesday. Your energy rises late week: pick where you’ll stand (in life).
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Feb. 20 - Feb. 26 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The month ahead accents errands, emails, casual friends, meetings, appointments, paperwork. You’re lucky in real estate, home, family and nature now through May, so spend the weeks ahead exercising your curiosity about these, handling associated paperwork, etc. Travel goes well, especially if family or property is involved. You might come to a place you will want to settle in, or which presents property opportunities. Your ambitions stand out Sunday/Monday: DON’T pursue a new career project. Happiness, popularity brighten midweek. Rest and think late week: decide on security goals. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Chase money, buy/sell, contact clients, and make important purchases during the four weeks ahead. Sunday/Monday emphasize higher education, legal affairs, far travel, cultural involvements. Don’t start a new project or relationship in these zones. If you wait, you’ll see that money and practical goals are a better bet. Be ambitious midweek: money and work combine well. Happiness, hope and flirtations enter Thursday to Saturday morning! But these few days also hold a subtle problem: you have to choose between talk and silence, loyalty and curiosity. Retreat later Saturday: rest. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Your energy, charisma and effectiveness climb to a peak over the next few weeks. You’ll attract love and attention. Start new projects, ask favours, tackle things that intimidated you before. Your sexual magnetism and determination grow. This is also a lucky money period, so steer your drives in this direction. You could hit a jackpot! But all this week, you might need to choose between prestige and popularity, between ambition and your heart’s wishes. Wishes, popularity are more valuable. Don’t invest Sunday/Monday. Wisdom, gentle love bless you Tuesday/Wednesday. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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Office/Retail Rent
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Wed to Sat 9am - 5pm 2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4Dr Sedan, auto/Tiptronic, local, only $13,850 56k, spotless. 1998 BMW Z3 Convertible, 5spd manual, 6cyl, local, previously sold by us, only 81k from new, truly exceptional. $13,850 2002 Infiniti QX4 Luxury SUV, auto, local, leather pwr heated seats, sunroof, 3.5L V6 engine, All Wheel Drive, very well kept. $13,850
D SOL D SOL
2002 Jaguar “X Type” 2.5 All Wheel Drive 4dr Sedan, auto, local, leather, sunroof, heated seats, only 49K, spotlessly kept. $12,850 2002 BMW 320i Sports Sedan, auto, local, sunroof, only 87k, spotless. $11,850 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 AWD SUV auto, local, sunroof, only 168k, extremely well kept. $9,850
Serving the North Shore for over 30 years!
• Trades Welcome • Leasing & Finance Available • Select Import Purchases • Open Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm
843 West 1st St. N. Van
604-985-7759
Search. Research. Compare.
AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex. Dave 604-984-7476 *Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208
8080
Electrical
# 1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & sm jobs, expert trouble shooter, WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.
ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276
D SOL D L O S
2004 Mercedes Benz C240 4dr Sedan, auto/tiptronic, local, sunroof, alloy wheels, only 63k, immaculate $14,850
ACME DRYWALL. Board, tape, mud. N. Shore 20 yr, avail immed Spraytext removal a specialty. Kent 604-984-7171, 753-1116
A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319
2000 Jaguar XK8 Convertible auto, local, only 89K from new, very well maintained and exceptionally kept. $15,850
$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com
QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562
8058
Computer Services
Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273 PC COMPUTER EXPERT 30 Yrs Exp • Reasonable $$ Call John 604-839-2941
8060
Concrete
ANY CEMENT Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30 + yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-354-9178
8073
Drainage
LONSDALE DRAINAGE & SEWER
15% OFF • Drain Tiles • Wet Basements • Sump & Sewer
604-973-0290 BASEMENT FLOODED? Call us to pump it out. Drainage repairs. 24/7 service 778-709-8265 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000
Need help with your Home Renovation? Find it in the Classifieds!
Gutters
A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE
2005 Acura 3.5RL Luxury Sedan, auto, local, only 29k, spotless. $24,850
D SOL D SOL
8125
DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687 ROUZ ELECTRIC #89724 Great rates, fast service, free est. Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329
• Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free estimates
604-984-4147
Installed • Cleaned • Repaired
604-876-4604 NORTH SHORE GUTTERS ★ Sales & installation of 5’’ continuous gutter ★ Minor repairs ★ Cleaning
604-988-5294
established 1963
ADANAC GUTTERS- Installation of continuous gutters, cleaning & repairs. Call ....604-676-1085
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
COVE RENOVATIONS ❍ flooring ❍ tile ❍ finishing ❍ painting
General Restoration Services
604-454-7978 www.cove-renos.com
one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.
8090
Fencing/Gates
FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201. Professional quality workmanship Fences, decks, arbors, stairs... www.friendlycarpenter.com
GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522
NORTH SHORE FENCES Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559
SERVICE MAGIC Affordable. Serving North Shore since 1978. Mike 604-783-9558
8100
Fireplaces
PRO GAS - North Shore Gas fireplaces. Repair & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca
8105
AVAIL FOR SMALL JOBS. Tiles-Painting-Renos. Only North Shore area. Doug 604-351-1313
8135
Hauling
ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD Haul & Delivery. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471
8140
Heating
GAS FITTER FOR BOILER & FURNACE WORK. 778-773-5705 Lic Plumber & Gas Fitter avail plumbing, drainage, res/com repair service Daryl 778-995-4045 PRO GAS - North Shore Furnaces, boilers, gas fitting. Service & installation. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca
8150
Kitchens/Baths
Plywood Kitchen Cabinets & Refacing, Counter Tops • In business 50 years 604-879-9191
Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets
#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby
8155
Landscaping
Renovate & Repair
Carpentry, Flooring, Drywall Painting, Exterios & more!
Specializing in Small Jobs
Quality Work, Professional Service
CONCRETE DESIGN HARDSCAPES SOFTSCAPES WOODWORK MASONRY WCB INSURED FREE ESTIMATES
8160
Lawn & Garden
A.A. BEST PRO
778.233.0559
GARDEN SERVICES LTD.
Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certified Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford.
Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating. Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. Free Est.
RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group
604-202-6118 A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, laminate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745
2 EXP / reliable guys ready to help with your handyman / renovation needs. 778-840-4137 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 ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 HANDYMAN SERVICES: European trained carpenter. Call Chase, 778-828-0285
ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144
8193
Oil Tank Removal
ATTENTION WEST VAN HOME OWNERS Did you receive your letter yet?
- Enclosed with the letter you are told you have to pay a levy for having an oil tank on your property. Did you know the data on file was compiled by summer students in 1989 - 1991!!! - Why should you have to pay a levy charge for something you never put in the ground or used. - A North Shore News article dated January 12, 2011 shows West Vancouver District’s attempt at cleaning up these messes.
If you do indeed have a tank save yourself financially – call us to pump it.
SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES 778-709-8265 (TANK) • 604-227-1318
8160
Lawn & Garden
SERAFINA
Garden Services
• Pruning, weeding etc. • Design & advice • Organic gardening • Professional & experienced • Reasonable rates, No HST
604-984-4433 Contact Cari
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
8185
Moving & Storage
AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From
45
We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance
FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount
604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com
GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126
8175
MONTY J’S MOVING Ask us about our
Winter Specials!
www.MontyJsMoving.com
Masonry
Call 604-710-5253
1 OR 2 Men with truck for moving, rubbish removal, deliveries, etc. Please call 604-925-3186
604 549 0084
COASTAL STONE MASONRY Retaining walls. Flagstone paths & patios, stairs. 778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com
Flooring/ Refinishing
Century Hardwood Floors ★Hardwood flr refinishing ★Repairs ★ Staining ★ Free Estimate. Contact 604-376-7224
AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Renovations, carpentry, painting & home repairs. Ikea kitchen installs. Michael 604.619.1126
WWW.GREENWESTGROUP.CA
Excavating
# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT
Handyperson
CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
8130
• Stone Retaining Walls • Dry-Stack Retaining Walls • Flagstone Patios • Fireplaces • Stairs • Repairs
20% OFF All Moving
Services until Feb 28th 604-377-2503 www.popeyesmovingbc.com
778-887-0020 www.coastal-stonescapes.com
ON TIME, careful, free estimates & firm price. John 778-233-7329 or www.pointmoving.com
ARCADIA STONEWORK bricks, blocks, natural, cultured & paving stones. Alex - 778-895-6170
TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •
MASTER STONEMASON, Local, Experienced, fireplaces, facing, walls, stairs. Ivan 604-649-2271
TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK
T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117
8180
Home Services
SEASONAL EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE
Inspection, cleaning & repair: - Roofs, gutters, windows, decks, patios, and more
8193
Oil Tank Removal
ALL-PRO
OIL TANK REMOVAL Specialty Tank Detection and Removal Free Est. Best $$$ Guaranteed
778-223-8265
6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com
Call Sukh:
604-726-9152 604-984-1988 A.All Area Gardening Service • Specialty in Moss Control • Aeration • Liming and Lawn Maint. • Pruning • Topping • General Cleaning
Binder:
604-926-1526 604-726-9153
A.A. BEST PRO GARDEN SERVICES LTD.
Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. General Clean-Up. Call Sukh: Free Est.
604-726-9213 604-984-1988
Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca ENGLISH LANDSCAPER gardener, 30 yrs exp, complete garden maint. Les 604-209-8853
Call 604-630-3300 to place your ad
TANKTECH Certified Oil Tank Removal & Remediation Specialists. res/com. Free est. 604-328-1234
Getting Ready to Move? Refer to the Home Services section for all your home improvement, decorating, and design needs.
8195
Painting/ Wallpaper
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement Award-Winning Renovations ■ Rendering to Reality ■ ccirenos.com
■ 604.980.8384
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
C all T ThE hE E Experts xperts Call WINDOWS & DOORS WINDOWS & DOORS
KEEN PROJECTS LTD Doors to Floors, Baseboards to Crown Mouldings Book ahead for Spring Licensed, Insured, Refs
Window and Door Specialists • Sales and Installations Owned and Operated on the North Shore Window and Door Specialists • Sales and Installations Owned and604.839.0636 Operated on the North Shore www.northshorewindows.com • sales@northshorewindows.com
Landon: 604-307-5628
604.839.0636
MANUFACTURER REBATES ON NOW!
www.northshorewindows.com • sales@northshorewindows.com
2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!
MANUFACTURER REBATES ON NOW!
RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS
H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452
SPLODGE
PAINT & DECOR
Professional and affordable, prompt. Design a room, home or office using our consultants. Fast & courteous. Free est.
604-518-3036 604-202-3601
splodgepaint@shaw.ca
GOLDEN PAINTING & DECORATING Interior ★ exterior 30 years experience Free estimates
Cell 604-307-5085
JB’s PAINTING • 99/room – Int/Exterior $
•Professional, Reliable • Licensed & Insured • North Shore co. est. 2001
We Care Tel: 604.278.3838 Fax: 604.278.3086 Email: ernie@ultimatefloorings.com
HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • VINYL • CARPET • CORK
8220
Plumbing
Norvan Plumbing Heating&Gas Service -renos - construction. Lic. Bonded Ins. Matt 604-516-9344 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
8222
Pools/Hot Tubs
econo pool andspa.com Call Vince 604-760-7229
604-773-4549
8225
RICKY DEWAN PAINTING
CLEARVIEW MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Interior - Exterior - Strata • Pressure Washing • Small Repairs
604-299-5831 – Cell 604-833-7529 A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $127. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 A WINTER SPECIAL 30% OFF Owner/operator. Quality & comp rates. Int/ext. Rick 604-928-7284
#145 - 4631 Shell Road Richmond, B.C. V6X 3M4
Power Washing
LET US HELP YOU WITH YOUR
COMPLETE
RENOVATIONS + REPAIRS Basement Suites Bathrooms • Sundecks Fencing • Carpentry 35+ Years Experience Licensed, Insured, References
R.C.K. CONSTRUCTION 604-970-8110 FORTIF CONSTRUCTION INC Custom Renovations North Shore Company BBB, Reno Mark.ca. GVHBA.org Stefan@604-202-1264 free estimates www.fortif.ca
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 604-773-4549 Winter Cleanups Driveways, walkways, etc. Get rid of that moss & mess around your home or work.
8240
Renovations & Home Improvement
Complete HOME Renovations Commercial & Residential Greg • 604-818-0165
WAT E R I N G R E S S / MOULD
- Home Inspection - Repair Estimates - Full-scale Remediation 6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com
Perfect Fitz Renos
• Carpentry • Handyman Repairs • Renos • Paint • Decks • Minor Plumbing/Electrical
Marshall 604-312-4937
Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205
Georgie Award for Best Renovation & Design Complete Renovations / Additions Kitchens / Bathrooms
Interior painting, wallpaper Quality service, with a smile! Call Arlene...604-910-3270
www.jkbconstruction.com
8220
Plumbing
#1 BARGAIN rate on plumbing & drainage. No job too small.Ken 604-987-2890 cell 604-328-7439
Renovations
604-728-3009
from concept to occupancy
BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca BEARING WALLS removed, floors leveled, cathedral ceilings, garage leveled, door and window openings. 604-787-7484 CIRRUS HOMES - Building on the North Shore for 25 yrs. Exc refs. 604-983-6918, 318-5740 Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 Complete HOME Renovations Kitchens & Bathrooms Greg • 604-818-0165 EAMS DESIGN & BUILD Local contractor. Renos, extensions, carpentry. You name it we do it! Free estimate. 604-657-7157 NORTH SHORE WINDOWS LTD Windows, doors & finishing carpentry. 604-839-0636 QUALITY PLUS, Kitchen, bath, sm / large renos, carpentry, tiles, electrical. Victor.. 604-889-2508 Renovations; Fences & Decks Concrete, Forming, Retain Walls, Garages. Larry • 604-338-9272
SUNDECK REPAIRS ACSWATERPROOFING.CA 604-984-3640
8250
LONSDALE ROOFING
– Renovator Member of the Year
Winner of the National SAM Award
DELBROOK
PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695
PLUMBERS
Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000
EDGEMONT & DELBROOK Plumbing, Gas fitting, Drainage 604-721-6075 or 604-987-4445
HOT WATER TANKS & PLUMBING Max 604-506-6544 LARTER PLUMBING Heating & Gas. Richard Larter 604-984-7814 LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956
LYNN VALLEY
Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Drainage $68/HR 604-987-7473
When your house is great except… ❏ The kitchen’s too
small ❏ You need another bedroom ❏ The carport could be a two-car garage ❏ One bathroom just isn’t enough anymore
We Fix The “EXCEPTS…” Since 1978
604-987-5438
www.rjrrenovator.com ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463
MATCO DESIGN
All Renovations & Additions, Ins. Quality Work
604-720-1564
30 yrs exp. matco@telus.net
WWW.RENORITE.COM
Save Your Dollars!
✓ RenoRite 604-781-7695
Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES LTD. We Repair Leaky Homes & Condos • Int/Ext Water damage repair • Sundeck repair/replacement • 35yrs Exp. / North Shore Co.
John Pratt: 604-763-6423
LONSDALE ROOFING Flat Roof, Cedar, Asphalt 15% OFF! (604) 973-0290
15% OFF • Flat Roofing (if booked before Feb. 15/10)
20 YEARS IN BUSINESS
604-929-7133 • Flat Roofing • Cedar Shakes • Cedar Shingles Shakes • Asphalt • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance • Roof Maintenance
604-929-7133 604-973-0290
SPRING SPECIAL
604-987-7325
8255
Rubbish Removal
ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD HAUL & DELIVERY meeting all your needs, ‘quality workmanship delivered with pride’. Loads from $30 each Please call David
604-RUBBISH
Call AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. 604-984-9004
Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs
782-2474
* We Remove & Recycle Anything*
10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com
#1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now & we pay ½ the HST
604-588-0833
SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM
WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM
All Season Roofing
Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists
DALTON TRUCKING LTD. BINS & DISPOSAL
Dirt Fill, Concrete, Asphalt Brush, Demo, Const. Waste
SINGLE AXLE DELIVERIES Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Dumpsites and more.
604-986-6944
#1 TRAILER TRASH BOYS
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
604-591-3500
BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable.
A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437
DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com
20 year Labour Warranty available
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
8295
Snow Removal
K & E’S 24 HOUR SNOW PLOWING & SALTING Commercial & Residential Fully Insured trucke2k@hotmail.com
604-937-6633 604-349-5533
8300
Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. Residential / Commercial. 604-761-6079
8310
8315
Tiling
One call does it all...
$ BEST RATES $ Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585
A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986) ★ ★ ★ ★
TREEWORKS
15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work
www.treeworksonline.ca Call 604 291-7778 or 604 787-5915
Kitchen & Bathroom Tile Renovation Specialists
★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500
Tonino 778-322-ETNA
A.ALL AREA TREE SERVICE Moss control, aeration, liming and lawn maint. 604-926-1526 /604-726-9153
Italian Artisans – Quality Work
(3862)
Est. 1978
8310
Top Soil
8335
Fraser Richmond SOI L & FIBRE
Window Cleaning
NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD
Compost, Mulch and Soil Blends • Soil Ammender • Garden & Turf Blends • Top Dressings Pickup or Delivery 20 Riverside Dr. • 604-924-0261
•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning
604-988-5294
Serving the North Shore since 1963
(Beside Transfer Stn.)
HOME
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Tree Services
Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB
Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925
8309
Top Soil
Dalton Trucking Ltd. Top soil, Garden soil, Aggregates, Deliveries Trucking Dumpsites. Bins Services etc. 604-986-6944
604-512-7471
Have Your Roof Done Between Now & Feb. 28
778-836-4125
straightedgeconstruction@gmail.com
First Choice Roofing We specialize in flat roofs, fully insured. WCB, Miguel 778-231-7973
WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS
15%
25 YEARS INOFF BUSINESS
A+
★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com
Roofing
ROOFING REPAIRS 604-988-0279 All types, Guaranteed. 34 yrs exp. Call John (cell 604-375-0979)
– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada
Residential Construction Licensed & Insured
8250
604-973-0290 Don’t Miss This One!
SAVE THE HST
Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards
10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005
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