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Boring story grinds to an end

Drilling finishes on tunnels connecting two reservoirs

Squamish members reject land code

Jane Seyd

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MEMBERS of the Squamish Nation have rejected a plan that would have seen the nation’s own government get greater control of land and development issues.

THE earth moved.

Then it cracked and finally split open Friday morning as huge blade heads of a tunnelboring machine cut through the ground near the Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver. The event marked another milestone in work on Metro Vancouver’s $800 million drinking water project.

Politicians, project workers and media gathered to watch as the boring machine cut through the surface, cutting up huge pie-shaped chunks of ground that fell back into the tunnel with a dramatic crashing sound. Cheers went up over the grinding and scraping sounds of heavy equipment in action.

When it was over, a cloud of warm, dusty steam wafted into the air and the round vertical tunnel shaft was complete.

Friday’s groundbreaking marked the end of work on two massive underground tunnels that will eventually carry water under North Vancouver between the Capilano water reservoir and the new Seymour filtration plant. The filtration plant, capable of treating 18 billion litres of water a day — has been treating water from the Seymour reservoir since January last year.

Work on the two parallel tunnels — both are seven kilometres long and four metres in diameter — was completed last fall.

Friday’s event marked the completion of the second of two vertical shafts that connect to the underground tunnels.

Construction work on the project began in 2004 and is expected to be complete in 2013.

Work over the next two years includes lowering several kilometres of steel liner pipe into the Seymour shaft and transporting it by rail to be installed underground. Workers will also install a power generator near the Capilano end, which will generate energy as treated water flows downhill from the Seymour plant. The electricity created is expected to offset a third of the power used in the pumping station there.

Originally budgeted at $600 million, the costs of the water project ballooned See Trial page 3

NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

MEDIA and workers watch as a giant drill comes to the surface near the Cleveland Dam after completing a vertical shaft to one of two tunnels that will carry water between the Capilano water reservoir and the new Seymour filtration plant. See more photos at www.nsnews.com.

The no vote means the Department of Northern and Indian Affairs will retain final say on land issues for the Squamish, over and above the elected band council.

A total of 1,367 of the nation’s 2,528 eligible voters cast ballots in the referendum, held April 7 and 8. Of those, 808 band members voted no to adopting the land code, while 547 voted yes. There were 12 spoiled ballots.

The final vote this month was a culmination of about eight years of preparatory work, including numerous meetings on the topic.

The band chief and council had advocated in favour of adopting the new land code, saying it would give the Squamish Nation more control of their own affairs, without having to get approval from the federal government on land decisions.

In written material sent to band members and posted on the nation’s website prior to the vote, the council assured its members the vote did not involve self-governance, was not a treaty and would not take away their existing income tax exemptions.

But enough of the band membership remained suspicious of the land code provisions to turn it down.

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Low Level Rd. plans rile residents Council will consider town hall meeting

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Tessa Holloway tholloway@nsnews.com

THE Port of Metro Vancouver claims the Low Level Road realignment and the construction of two overpasses will significantly lower train noise that’s kept nearby residents up all night for years.

The $100-million project will lift the road further up onto the embankment and construct two overpasses, one at St. Patrick’s Avenue and the other near Cotton Avenue.

The project has completed a 21day consultation period, but some City of North Vancouver residents have complained it was inadequate.

City council will consider a motion Monday to convene a town hall meeting on the issue in late April NEWS photo Mike Wakefield or early May, to be co-hosted with TRAFFIC approaches one of the access points to the Port of Metro Vancouver on the Low Level Road below the port.

The project will eliminate two at- St. Patricks Avenue — the site of a potential road overpass instead of the present at-grade rail crossing. grade crossings, reducing the train whistles, and make room for two, those concerns, and there are plans for a buffer of trees The city is contributing $800,000 to the project, much longer sections of track where the road currently between the road and the houses. which was originally planned to be spent stabilizing the sits. That will allow for longer trains to be stored without Ono also noted that the port will pay for a new slope. taking the cars apart, meaning less smashing of metal overpass for the Spirit Trail over Third Street up the hill For Colin Jackson, who uses the road daily as a as they put the trains together in the early hours of the from Heywood Street, estimated to cost $3.5 million, contractor for several port companies, the current morning, said port spokeswoman Sarah McPherson. and improve the trail connection with Esplanade. configuration is too unsafe.

“The number 1 thing we heard from residents is that The port is being expanded, but the North Shore “I almost had three head-on collisions with trucks their base concern over there at the moment seems to be terminals are designated for bulk exports and there coming towards me because people didn’t pull in far rail noise,” she said of the consultation period. wouldn’t be any associated truck traffic increase, said enough,” he said, adding he often has to wait 10 to 15 But the project will make the road higher in elevation McPherson. That’s partly why the Low Level Road will minutes for trains. “It gets congested too in the morning and bring it closer to many of the houses along Alder remain one lane in either direction, although new bike because the trains are constantly using it.”

Street and First Street, and that concerns area residents. lanes and sidewalks will also be added.

Still, he said he understood concerns of those living As well, an initial proposal discussed moving the Spirit Ono said the new bike lanes had input from the nearby, as he is in the area and his partner’s parents live Trail that has only just finished being built in that area to Vancouver Area Cyclist Coalition and the slope on close enough that he said the train shunting feels like run alongside the road, though port officials now say it the elevated roadway was being kept as flat as possible, earthquakes. “If I lived there and someone said they’re could continue to remain in the treed space between the though the road will rise to where the overpasses are going to build a highway beside my house, I would road and the houses. located in order to get above the tracks. probably want to investigate it,” he said.

“The biggest thing for us is the intrusion on the local There will also be improved drainage for the road, The federal funding for the project is part of the residents,” said Steve Ono, city engineer. However, he which is often affected by flooding, and the slope above Asia-Pacific Gateway Strategy and carries with it a said, the city has been working with the port to address the road will be stabilized, said Ono. construction deadline of spring 2014.

WV home sales hit a high James Weldon

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NORTH Shore home sales took off last month, with West Vancouver hitting an all-time high and North Vancouver seeing its best March in almost 20 years.

All told, 479 residences changed hands in March 2011 in the two communities, according to statistics released this month by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. The rush marked a 39 per cent rise from already substantial sales in February, and a 56 per cent jump over March of last year.

West Vancouver, where 189 of last month’s deals took place, has never seen a figure that high in the time the board has been collecting data.

North Vancouver’s 290 sales were the highest since 1992.

The surge was part of a larger market trend seen across the Lower Mainland, according to the board; March sales in the region were up 30 per cent from the same period last year.

Home prices do not appear to have seen a jump on the same scale, however. The benchmark price for a detached home in North Vancouver was pegged at about $923,000 last month — little changed from the $927,000 seen in March last year. West Vancouver’s benchmark,

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which tends to swing by a wider margin month to month, was at $1.53 million, up six per cent from last year’s $1.44 million.

Rudy Nielsen, president of Landcor Data Corporation, a company that specializes in real estate statistics, attributed the rise in sales in part to recent changes to Canada’s mortgage rules.

The new regulations, announced in January, shortened the maximum amortization period to 30 years from 35 and reduced the proportion of a home’s value that can be borrowed to 85 per cent from 90 per cent. The changes came into effect March 18.

Nielsen believes at least some buyers rushed into the market last month to beat the deadline; however, the surge has also been driven by an influx of investment from China, he said.

“There’s been a real big demand,” said Nielsen. “All of a sudden, it’s coming in heavy.”

Canada’s strengthening economy, its stable banking system, its recent designation as an approved destination by the Chinese government, the attention garnered by the 2010 Olympics — all have served to draw the eye of Chinese investors, he said.

But the pace of sales can’t last, cautioned Nielsen, saying he expected to see it slow by the summer.

“Real estate markets go up and down; they go straight up and then they level off,” he said.

“We’re ready for a leveling-off period.”

Jo-ann Nahanee is a band member who mounted a campaign to get people to vote against the land code.

Nahanee said she didn’t think the band membership had enough easy-to-understand information about the land code to vote yes. Many members were also concerned that a number of bylaws governing what could take place on Squamish lands wouldn’t be passed until after the land code was adopted.

Many members were concerned that, under the land code, they could be required to give up their existing “certificates of possession” in favour of a new form of land title. Some people were also concerned about the possibility of new property taxes being levied in the event of a yes vote.

Chief Ian Campbell of the Squamish Nation said it’s possible the land code was rejected because it was such a complex topic. “It’s a lot of information for our people to understand and process,” he said. “It’s a little overwhelming.”

Campbell agreed that fear of property taxes being levied and of new laws around expropriation may also have contributed to the no vote.

Campbell said, however, those fears were unfounded. Under the proposed land code, “there were many checks and balances,” he said.

Campbell said results of the vote will be presented to Squamish members at a meeting Monday where the chief and council will assess if band members want to continue working on the land code or to shelve the project.

Campbell said for now, the band will continue operating under existing Department of Indian and Northern Affairs processes.

He added the land code vote won’t affect any planning processes currently underway.

Trial expected in tunnel suits From page 1

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MARCH North Shore home sales shot up, gaining more than 50 per cent over the same period last year.

after Metro Vancouver got into a legal dispute with the original tunnel contractor, Bilfinger-Berger, who stopped work in January 2008, saying conditions were unsafe.

A second contractor was hired to complete the tunnels, doubling costs for that part of the project. Metro Vancouver and the first contractor are still battling in court, with a trial expected in the fall of 2012.

Water rates in the Lower Mainland have been rising for several years to help pay for the project. Metro Vancouver sells bulk water to member municipalities at a cost of 56 cents per 1,000 litres.

A4 - North Shore News - Sunday, April 17, 2011

Developers push new zoning’s envelope

DNV’s new C9 zoning for Marine Drive was intended to be strict Tessa Holloway

tholloway@nsnews.com

NORTH Vancouver district councillors are raising questions after the first three projects approved under the new C9 mixed-use zone for Marine Drive asked for height variances.

That wasn’t the plan, said Coun. Mike Little, who said he thought the prescriptive zoning created in 2007 was meant to be strict in its conditions and allow developers to skip having to obtain a variance from council.

“What’s the point of setting a height restriction if you’re not going to enforce it?” said Little after the council meeting on Monday night.

The C-9 zoning was created in 2007 with the goal of improving the Marine Drive streetscape and changing the autooriented development along the strip into mixed-use retail and residential.

The option of towers was discussed during the consultation, but area residents identified height as a major concern.

The issue came back to life at council after a proposal came forward for The Ivy, a new project proposed for 1265-1279 Marine Drive, which sought an 8.5-foot height variance to allow for ceiling height and architectural features that slope upwards from the roof of the building towards the street.

Couns. Little, Doug MacKay-Dunn and Mayor Richard Walton all opposed the height variance, which passed 4-3.

“I sensed that the envelope is being pushed quite a bit,” said MacKay-Dunn, who also expressed concerns around height, which he said was the most common issue raised by the community during the rezoning.

Staff supported the change and actually encouraged the developer to move forward with an 8.5-foot variance rather than

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a minimum of three-foot variance in order to add architectural flourishes, but also because they said there were no adverse effects of the development. Because the development is on the south side of the street, there will be no shadowing of houses, and the non-linear roof line adds visual interest, according to the staff report.

A previous development, The Drive at Bridgeman Avenue and Marine Drive, originally was proposed to fit within the existing height limit, but was encouraged by staff to seek a variance of approximately four feet to allow for architectural features.

The C9 bylaw doesn’t allow the district to collect a height bonus as part of the variance, which could pay for improvements but was turned down by the community during the consultation.

Several councillors said those features are important, as they create a more varied, interesting streetscape and a better community since the variances are usually of a few feet and do not extend for the entire length of the building.

Coun. Alan Nixon praised the transformation going on at Marine Drive and added that this is exactly the kind of place where density is needed, as transit service is good and it’s near shops.

“It’s going to have a dramatic impact on the way Marine Drive looks, how it acts,” he said.

Coun. Lisa Muri said the variance would help prevent having all the new buildings look the same.

“We are getting a lot of the same look, there’s not an eclectic feel to the area, and I wish there was more of that on Marine Drive,” she said. “I’m confident that there’s been a good discussion and good consideration over this site.”

Architect Marque Thompson, who represented the developer at the meeting, said the height restriction gave very little room to manoeuvre with a four-storey building.

“We’re left with very little room to do any architectural treatment of the roof,” he said, adding he worked with staff every step of the way and there hasn’t been any objections to

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Sunday, April 17, 2011 - North Shore News - A5

Dark horse runs in N. Van James Weldon

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NICK Jones was set on the path to politics by a question from a child.

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The North Vancouver digital technologist, now running as an independent candidate for the 20 11 riding, was driving through the community a short time ago when one of his two children drew his attention to the campaign signs that had recently appeared by the road.

“My six-year-old son was asking me to explain what all the signs were for,” said Jones. “He asked: ‘Was the bigger the sign the better candidate?’”

The 43-year-old father’s efforts to answer that and a string of other questions got him to thinking about the upcoming election and the choices facing North Vancouver residents, he said.

Jones had had a mixed history as a voter, having cast ballots for Liberals, NDP and Conservatives on different occasions, depending on which he found “least annoying” in any given year. None, to his mind, have been adequate, but under the Canadian electoral system, there is no legal way to register a protest vote.

When Jones voiced these thoughts to a friend, that person suggested he run himself. Jones decided he liked the idea.

“I thought: ‘What the heck?’ Why not Nick Jones put up his hand and say: ‘Hey, I want to serve my country?’” he said.

Jones registered as an independent candidate for North

Restrictive height limits architectural features From page 4 the project prior to coming to council.

Ironically, the developer of The Ivy could have built their building even higher under existing bylaws and had a smaller variance by building a steeper slope on the roof line, thanks to the district’s slope bylaw, even though in this case the design isn’t a traditional pitched roof and would actually increase the effect on the streetscape.

Coun. Little said that went against the intent of the bylaw and should be revisited.

Though it was a close vote, Little said he didn’t see any appetite on council to reopen the zoning to make any changes.

Vancouver, took three weeks off work, and has spent his time since going door-to-door trying to get his name out.

Jones said he’s difficult to place on the political spectrum, butconsidershimselftobefiscally conservative, environmentally left leaning and a centrist when it comes to social programs.

Although he feels candidates, like job applicants, should be judged primarily on their skill set — as opposed to their views on a small range of issues — Jones did name some beefs he has Nick Jones with Ottawa that he would like to address if elected.

Firstly, the electoral system itself should be reformed — replaced, perhaps, with something similar to the single transferable vote contemplated recently by British Columbia. Jones would like to look at legislation to encourage voter turnout, including, perhaps, a law similar to Australia’s, which compels citizens to vote.

Canada should boost funding to daycare, a move he believes would benefit the economy by getting more parents into the workforce. Finally, Jones feels Ottawa has a role in supporting our country’s aging population, even though care for the elderly is primarily a provincial concern at the moment.

Jones recognizes he’s outgunned in terms of resources, but he isn’t letting that deter him. “There’s always a chance.”

For more information about the candidate, visit www.jones.ca.

New candidates in WV riding

THE names of all federal political candidates in the West VancouverSunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding are in — and a total of nine candidates have been confirmed for this year’s election, set for May 2.

The list of candidates vying for the seat, currently held by Conservative Member of Parliament John Weston, include Liberal Dan Veniez, Green Brennan Wauters and New

Democrat Terry Platt.

Other names on the 2011 federal election ballot include Libertarian Tunya Audain, Marxist-Leninist Carol Lee Chapman, Canadian Action Doug Hartt, Western Block Allan Holt and Progressive Canadian Roger Lagassé.

The North Shore News is trying to contact the newest federal candidates in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country for stories in the coming weeks.

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S Kim Campbell once infamously said, an election is no time to discuss serious issues. Nowhere is that more in evidence than an auditor general’s report that may or may not raise serious questions about a $50 million “legacy fund” for last year’s G8 summit.

A leaked draft report suggests the AG was not amused by the way the governing Conservatives set about spending the money, with most of the cash going to pet projects in Industry Minister Tony Clement’s riding, far from the summit site. But the auditor general has refused to release the final report, saying that can only be presented to Parliament, now dissolved.

If that’s the case, then it’s time to revisit the law. Given that the report addresses the spending of $50 million of taxpayers’ money, shouldn’t the

you said it “I’m never going to have anything to drink if I’m going to drive ever, ever again.”

North Vancouver - Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite makes a promise after she pled guilty in court to a Motor Vehicle Act offence rather than a criminal charge in connection with her drunk driving arrest during the 2010 Winter Olympics (from an April 13 news story).

••• “There’s no party that stands out for me, that reflects my personal beliefs.”

Tavish Pelton, a 23-yearold film student at Capilano University, explains why he plans not to vote in the upcoming election, one of an increasing number of people who skip the polling booth each election day (from an April 10 news story).

••• “I feel really good that the harp is back . . . but it makes me want to cry, because I think of better days.”

Ann Lidstone, 72, had her harp returned after the North Shore News ran an article on how a young couple allegedly scammed her of $400 and her prized instrument (from an April 13 news story).

public be allowed to see it before they pass judgment at the ballot box?

Of course, releasing sensitive reports and discussion of serious issues has always been frowned on during elections as being “too political.” Elections apparently are for kissing babies, photo ops and little else.

The Conservatives aren’t the only ones who’ve benefited from the shutting down of Parliament and delaying of reports.

In late 2003, an auditor general’s report on the Adscam sponsorship scandal perpetuated by the governing Liberals could not be released because then-prime minister Jean Chrétien had shut down Parliament.

We say Canadians should be able to see the report and decide for themselves how serious they consider the transgressions, before they head to the polls.

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OCP process a careful balancing act Dear Editor: This letter is written in response to the April 8 letter to the editor, Say Goodbye to North Van’s Character.

The District of North Vancouver’s official community plan engagement process began two years ago with one of the fundamental goals being to encourage community participation and input. In response to this invitation more than 5,000 participants from across the district have been involved in over 75 consultation events. Based on that input and with the guidance of a citizen’s advisory group created to ensure that the draft plan reflected the input received, a draft plan has been prepared that council will be soon be considering through the public hearing process.

With any updated OCP, there is bound to be a variety of views, however the discussion should be based on the facts, not misrepresentations. In last Friday’s letter, the author refers to approvals of “a 600-unit high-rise project in Seymour pushed through despite the support of a meagre four per cent of the residents, an 11-storey high-rise in Parkgate approved despite an almost riotous public hearing, and a high-rise apartment complex at Capilano Road and Paisley in Edgemont, opposed by 98.6 per cent of the community.”

The 600 medium- and high-rise complex which includes rental and affordable housing units is in Lower Lynn, not Seymour, and was well supported by the local community. The 11-storey building in Parkgate is a much needed seniors complex and there were both supporters and detractors for the project at the public hearing, which was quite civil rather than “almost riotous.” The Edgemont project was three stories

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The author of the letter goes on to allege a hidden agenda in favour of development, sweeping plans to change single-family neighbourhoods, and an unwillingness to listen to the residents. Council’s recent down-zoning of two commercial areas in Seymour in response to resident concerns; the intent of the OCP to focus any significant density and growth to four village/town centres in the district in order to meet housing needs while preserving the single-family character in the balance of the district; the integration

of the current nine area plans into the OCP and an unprecedented community engagement process simply don’t square with the allegations.

Council is very mindful of the careful balance that must be achieved in order to make changes that preserve and sustain the quality of life our residents are so passionate about. Many who have participated in the OCP process to date believe that it will achieve just that.

There is still time to learn more about the OCP and get involved. Find out more at www.identity.dnv.org.

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Dear Editor: The policy implications of developing housing for 15,000 or so non-aboriginals on First Nations lands on the North Shore go well beyond the issues raised in your April 1 story, DNV Debates Squamish Development Impact.

These residents will not just use garbage, sewer, water, police and fire department services, they will also use existing municipal amenities such as libraries, recreational facilities and community centres, but, as things stand now, will not pay municipal taxes for these amenities nor share in the capital costs of any new facilities.

The District of West Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver both have “slow growth” development policies. But in the context of what’s

happening in the neighbourhood, that becomes largely meaningless. The issue is not with the First Nations, but equity among North Shore residents who aren’t. Are our governments creating two classes of non-aboriginal residents, those who pay municipal taxes and those who don’t?

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Sunday, April 17, 2011 - North Shore News - A7

Seeing red over home construction

WELL, I just call that rude.

There she is again, working on her building project right next door, and she can’t even spare me a glance.

Her husband’s no better.

He’s hovering nearby, keeping an eye out. For what?

North Vancouver District property inspectors? Hardly.

Neither of them seems to care a bit about the rules. Some neighbours think they’re all that.

Instead of consulting plans or combing lists of local regulations, she keeps up the construction work to beat the band. I guess she’s the one all those home-reno shows are aimed at, the social climber who thinks nothing of frantically building, then abandoning her latest residence in favour of something she deems superior for herself and her family.

We’ve had other neighbours like this — property flippers who kept us hopping with months of noisy, smelly alterations to their side of our common property. Eventually, after their improvements inconvenienced us for the umpteenth time, we were not even on speaking terms.

Much like it is with these two. They ignore my curiosity entirely. They don’t care if I approve or not, or if the sight of their breakneck enterprise disturbs my solipsistic afternoons.

Damn robins.

It’s not that I mind them

You need something, your neighbour drops it by without your even mentioning it.

I think that makes me just about the nicest person on the block, but again, no response.

My donated construction materials are still out there, looking like sodden rain clouds. What am I, a politician dangling empty election promises? No. I’m the sort of person where, if you gave me the least bit of encouragement, I would probably bake you something.

I’d lend you a book, get my kid to mow your lawn. I’m basically a mensch.

Well, what would you call someone like me who sits in a chair, smiling, silently staring at you while you build what might well turn out — from my perspective — to be an eyesore, and then, unasked, just throws a few supplies your way?

Another thing I’m doing is keeping interlopers off their property. Ordinarily I might invite anyone over, regardless of his or her interests. But now, say my friend was one of those French chefs who collects the tiny, rare songbirds called ortolans, puts them in dark boxes to eat themselves silly, drowns them in a snifter of Armagnac, then

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Why, just yesterday, and today, I went into my basement, collected a bunch of comfortable-looking clothes-dryer lint, and tossed it in the yard while they were out, presumably getting a bite to eat.

“Be my guests,” I said, under my breath.

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Three can play at that game. It’s not as if I mean to invite them and their eggs over for Easter. And I don’t expect us to be bosom bodies, though frankly, she and I

both have the bosom for it.

I’d just like the robins to look over one time, give me a bit of a wink, and twitter, “Thanks for the lint. It makes all the difference.”

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I’ve also been keeping buddies with pets at bay.

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THE United Nations has termed West Vancouver a “Global Green City” for its environmental projects for foreshore reclamation and climate change reduction.

“All of us who live here are photo submitted viewed as the leaders in creating a region that is innovative, that TARAH Stafford, West Vancouver Mayor Pam is responsible for developing Goldsmith-Jones, sustainability manager Stephen what the green economy can Jenkins and Coun. Trish Panz look like,” said Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones after arriving back last weekend. energy bills.

Goldsmith-Jones led a delegation that included So far, 24 of the 31 houses on Eagle Island Coun. Trish Panz, the district’s sustainability have completed the project, and West Vancouver is manager Stephen Jenkins and Tara Stafford, an considering rolling out the project district-wide. area resident.

The cost to the district is only in staff time, Two projects that got particular attention said Jenkins, while homeowners complete repairs were the foreshore program, in particular how the themselves incrementally, paid for through energy district is using geo-exchange within new reefs to savings. heat buildings, and an Eagle Island pilot project to “When they see this camera working, it’s an lower energy use in single-family homes. amazing tool for convincing people that there’s On Eagle Island, district firefighters have used some opportunities in their homes,” said Jenkins. thermal imaging cameras to create a detailed In the other project, the city is hooking up picture of where heat is escaping from a home and See Reef page 11 allow owners to correct problems and lower their

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Metro collected input on off-leash dog walking and other related topics in Capilano Regional Park.

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Pub night in support of B.C. Cancer Foundation

Ann and Charlie Kingston and team member Marianne Gygax team up for a photo.

Team member Susan Sullivan and friend Elaine Takach enjoy the festivities.

The 16 members of Kickin’ Cancer with Creativity, a team planning to participate in the upcoming Weekend to End Women’s Cancers benefitting B.C. Cancer Foundation, hosted a fundraising pub night at Mosquito Creek Bar and Grill April 8. More than 120 guests were in attendance at the pub night, which included live music, a 50/50 draw, a toonie toss and a raffle. The team is raising funds for this summer’s 60-kilometre journey, set for Aug. 13-14. Info: va11.endcancer.ca.

Teammates Jo Ann Lee and Marsha MacKay flash their smiles.

Team member Hardish Garson and Sean and Maggie Murch share a laugh.

Cari Snell and Fiona Hoppart chat with team co-captain Corrie Baker.

Lynn Maxam, Mary Henry and Joan Greenwood show their support.

North Shore News’ Dee Dhaliwal is flanked

by Randy Johal, of Vancity, and Jon Garson, of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.

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

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STUDENTS Braden Holt (left), Claire Longcroft, Jonathan Harrison, Melissa Lasure, Alex Roberts, Collingwood teacher Andrew Shirkoff and Angela Strong gear up for the North Shore Cyclebetes Spin-a-thon, a 24-hour event intended to raise funds and awareness for juvenile diabetes.

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“SIT on your butt and do something.”

That’s what Melissa Lasure and fellow student organizers from across the North Shore are asking the community to do as they gear up for Cyclebetes, the fourth annual 24-hour spin-a-thon to raise money for juvenile diabetes.

“The importance of this is to raise money and awareness,” said Lasure, a Grade 12 Carson Graham student.

The 2011 indoor stationary bike relay, organized by student leaders from nine North Shore schools, will

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According to Lasure, organizers hope to host 100 spinning teams — made up of one to 12 members — at this year’s event. About 70 teams, comprised of students, parents, teachers and other community members, took part in last year’s fundraiser. She also said the organizers hope to see donations reach the $500,000 mark, an amount that includes all money raised since the event’s inception. All proceeds from the event support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada.

“Last year, we were so excited about how much money we raised and how many people showed up,” Lasure said. “It’s getting bigger and bigger every year.”

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Since Rockridge secondary’s first Cyclebetes spin-athon, the student-led event has spread across Canada and the United States.

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••• Question: What is a good exercise to make my arms bigger — especially my biceps and forearms?

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health notes NOTICES Registered Disability Savings Plans: The Parent L.I.N.K. will host an education session on RDSPs for the parents of youth with disabilities, Monday, April 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Registration is not required. Info: Rachelle, 604-722-

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Mountaintop Unity: Free spiritual meetings with guided meditation, prayer, healing and conversation every Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., at community office No. 1, second floor, John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-7871477 or www.mountaintopunity.ca.

Satsang Meditation: Release stress, feel peace, emerge anew, every other Monday, 7-9 p.m., 31-150 East Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Information and registration call 604-8317773 or visit www.canelamichelle.com.

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From the vantage point of their deck, the garden descends in tiers to an area of fruit trees and berries, with spring flowers bursting into bloom. The vegetable garden, sectioned into raised beds full of dark earth primed over the winter with manure and compost and overlaid with a grid of soaker hoses, are showing the greens of spinach, swiss chard, leeks, lettuce, early cauliflower and summer broccoli.

For almost 30 years, the Janes and their neighbours on either side have cultivated flower and vegetable gardens in their backyards. They exchange cuttings and advice and share their harvest.

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The Janes inherited their first garden from the previous occupants of their home in Saskatchewan. It had “marvelous, rich, black earth,” recalls Juliet. But while they managed to plant a garden in most of

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Dick was born in England in 1929, and is old enough to remember the red skies over London during The Blitz, yet too young for active service during the war. After serving for two years as a soldier with the Royal Engineers, he studied mining geology at the Royal School of Mines, which incorporated a lot of camping and hiking in Scotland, he recalls. Students were guaranteed jobs upon completion of their studies. Dick’s job turned out to be in Labrador.

The couple married in Gander, Nfld. in 1956. While Dick was off in Labrador prospecting and preparing maps for the British Newfoundland Corporation, Juliet worked at the airport in Gander. Dick’s next assignment was with the Geological Survey of Canada.

He went north, travelling throughout the Arctic by dog team, and Juliet came west to Vancouver.

Although Ambleside was home for a few years in the 1960s, Dick’s career in mining exploration took the family all over the country. Moving from one mining town to the next, “in search of buried treasure,” as Dick puts it, proved to be the pattern their lives followed.

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As Dick and Juliet’s garden comes out of its winter sleep,

all is orderly and prepared in anticipation of the bounty to come. The neat outlines of the black earth contained in railroad ties and the green sprouts overlaid with the pattern made by the soaker hoses give way to an image of the map of Canada criss-crossed with the travels of the Janes family, from coast to coast, up through the northern provinces, across the territories and into the Arctic until they reached their home in West Vancouver.

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The 2011 edition (actually a week plus two days) kicks off when Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson taps into a keg at Granville Island Brewing Taproom and declares VCBW official. The cask itself will contain a collaborative brew from 28 B.C. breweries. That’s an impressive feat in itself, although it represents only just over half of the 55 breweries involved in this year’s craft brew salute, which offers events at some 70 venues. Considering the inaugural festival took place only last year, that’s a pretty impressive lineup.

Proceeds from sales of the VCBW Collaborative Beer (which was made at R&B Brewing, described as a “malty and hoppy” Cascadian Dark Ale that sports a distinctly Pacific Northwest personality) are being donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society Tsunami Relief Fund.

As for what’s driving the interest in craft beer, we like to think that it’s been there all along, right up with wine.

In many ways, the rise of craft breweries over the last couple of decades mirrors the experience of their viticultural counterparts. Just as consumers had become tired of bad wine and went looking for more interesting (and palatable) drops, in recent years especially, serious beer drinkers have increasingly shunned the flat, commercial styles pushed by the big brand conglomerates.

A burgeoning craft brewing industry and early blossoming of brew pubs (particularly in Victoria, where it just seemed to be easier to get started — after all, politicos do like their pints) formed the foundation of an industry that was determined to cater to taste before volume.

Included in Vancouver Craft Brew Week’s packed program is a wealth of beer and food events, such as: Red Racer Goes to Market at the Shangri-La (May 9 — beers on the patio paired with chef Karen Gin’s canapés); a Red Truck dinner and guided cheese tasting at Au Petit Chavignol (May 10); A Howe Sound Brewing Dinner at Central Bistro (May 10); and a Russell Brew Masters dinner at Memphis Blues, 1629 Lonsdale Ave. (May 11), plus too many more to mention.

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Coming up this weekend, the Fifth Annual Township 7 Winery Spring Release and Easter Egg Hunt (April 24), which offers a chance to taste the latest releases with winemaker Bradler Cooper and meet with owners Lori and Mike Raffin — while the kids hunt for eggs. Not only is this a fun family celebration (with proceeds to Rabbit Rescue), but Township 7’s 2009 small lots, Okanagan-grown Chards are well worth a sip. Details at www.Township7.com.

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Volunteer: Volunteers will help Mahon Park stewards working with group of students in pulling out some of the invasive plants in a small plot of land on their property, which lies beside the park.

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OISTINS, Barbados — The fish are frying, the local Banks beer is flowing and an early Friday-night crowd at Oistins’ fish-market-cum-street-party is clapping enthusiastically. Oscar Dion, the brother of Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion, is about to take the stage.

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For a fun night of hanging with the locals, nothing beats Friday or Saturday at Oistins (pronounced “Oye-stins”) seaside fish market in the parish of Christ Church on the south See Market page 43

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PROPOSED LOW LEVEL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

What is the Proposed Low Level Road Improvement Project?

The proposed Low Level Road Improvement Project is designed to address long-standing community safety and traffic congestion challenges in this area of the North Shore, while also enhancing rail and port operations.

Key Project Facts ! The proposed project would realign the existing Low Level Road between Cotton Road/East 3rd Street and Esplanade/St. Andrews Avenue. ! Safety and capacity improvements include dedicated bike lanes and pedestrian sidewalks on the Low Level Road and drainage and slope stability improvements. ! Two overpasses – at Neptune/Cargill and at St. Patricks Avenue – will eliminate three at-grade rail crossings, significantly reducing train whistle noise in the community. ! The proposed new road is not a freeway.

No additional through-traffic lanes are proposed.

The two lane road will have three signalized intersections, which will be coordinated to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow and a pedestrian controlled crossing for the Spirit Trail. ! Overpasses and dedicated turning lanes will improve traffic safety and efficiency. ! No significant increase in port-related truck traffic is expected because North Shore Port facilities will continue to be served primarily by trains. ! Most residents who cannot see or hear the Low Level Road today will not see or hear it in the future, with the exception of the western end, where transparent noise walls are proposed to address changes in road noise, while also maintaining views.

Addressing Community Considerations Through Consultation

As the lead agency among a number of funding partners, Port Metro Vancouver conducted a community consultation process in January and February 2011. This included an open house attended by more than 200 people – including residents living in close proximity to the road.

Community feedback confirmed support for the project and the benefits it will provide. However, a number of potential concerns were also raised.

As a result of discussions with City of North Vancouver staff, meetings with property owners and community feedback, we are considering the following design refinements to help maximize community benefits and minimize effects on nearby properties: ! Maintaining the existing Spirit Trail alignment between St. Davids and St. Patricks Avenues which provides an enhanced buffer for nearby homes. ! Retaining access between East 3rd Street and Heywood Street. ! The elevation of the proposed road will be lower than the original concept. ! Noise walls will be included in the design from west of St. Patricks Avenue to east of St. Davids Avenue to minimize traffic noise in the area.

All feedback has been summarized in a consultation summary report which is available at www.portmetrovancouver.com or www.cnv.org.

Upcoming Public Information Meeting Port Metro Vancouver is continuing to meet with and talk to interested members of the community and residents.

In addition, we will share updated project information, including design refinements at a Public Information Meeting on May 4. This is an opportunity for the community to learn more, ask questions and share perspectives on the project. We encourage you to join us.

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■ network and meet a diverse range of people ■ boost your career options ■ support individuals living with developmental disabilities or developmental delays ■ paint a portrait of yourself, your dedication, your passion and interests that others may find inspiring Screening of all volunteers is done through formal interviews and reference check procedures. As a volunteer you are required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check and

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Did you know that for individuals with developmental disabilities transition planning starts as early as age 14? As with course selection for students planning for University, thinking about goals and planning for the future starts at an early age.

On April 12, ConneXions along with many other community partners, hosted the 12th Annual Transition Planning Fair. Over 30 community agencies and post secondary institutions were under one roof for this annual event.

North Shore teenagers, young adults and their families came out to get familiar with and ask question of the presenters. Common questions asked were how to apply, entrance criteria and what each agency or school can offer.

The planning committee received feedback that was extremely positive from individuals, families and presenters. If you missed this fabulous event, we hope to see you next year!

Amity Options - Photography Program Amity Options is a day program within North Shore ConneXions Society that has been operating for more than 30 years now. Over the past three years, Amity has evolved to provide more meaningful and focused program options for participants.

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ConneXions as a whole. Participants have received very positive attention for their impressive images and their natural ability to capture beautiful photos. More and more participants are joining this program where together they explore the North Shore and take still photos of nature and beautiful scenery. Their photos are so beautiful that we have begun selling them as part of our fundraising initiative and the demand is high!

Out of these new program options, a Photography program was developed. Through this program participants learn how to use a camera – some for the first time.

They learn to be creative when taking photos, what they can turn their photos into, as well as how to raise money for future resources.

There are a variety of cards, calendars and prints for sale in various sizes and all items are handmade by the individuals in the program. If you would like to view our selection please drop by North Shore ConneXions Head Office and have a look at our catalogue, or call Amity for your custom order at 604.985.7491. We would be happy to have something specially made for you!

Over the past year, the Photography program has become an inspiring part of Amity Options and

All money raised is put directly into developing our programs and purchasing new resources.

Have you visited the new Thrifty Foods store at Capilano Square in North Vancouver since they opened their doors on October 20th of last year?

Like the Thrifty Foods smile logo and tag line “smiles every day” suggests --- you will be greeted by smiles from Kara, Bakery Assistant and Matt, Bakery Manager when you enter the bakery department.

One of the many available pictures from our Amity Options - Photography program.

After completing the Retail Food and Supermarket Careers Program at Vancouver Community College, Kara landed a job with a well-known BC grocery retailer, Thrifty Foods, in July 2010. Employment ConneXions supported Kara in the orientation and training required for the new store opening in October.

Matt and his Assistant Manager, Marlene, embraced the opportunity to incorporate a supported employment approach to their training team in order to maximize success!

A Vocational Counsellor supplemented the Thrifty Foods training program by assisting Kara at the workplace and off-site. This approach meets the production needs of the

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Kara, who is also involved in Special Olympics, brings the values of dedication and effort to her workplace. Matt has been in the grocery business for over ten years and values a reliable employee, with a positive attitude,

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NORTH SHORE CONNEXIONS SOCIETY, OUR PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEERING OR DONATIONS, please visit www.nsconnexions.org or call 604.984.9321 today!

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Fiona Galvani was a doula long before she had ever even heard of the word.

For 20 years, the West Vancouver mother has been asked by friends and family to help them with birth, revelling in the chance to be part of the making of a family. Three years ago, however, she decided to make a career out of comforting and empowering moms and dads in one of the most memorable times of their lives.

“Really, my job is to be able to provide continuous emotional and physical comfort to mom during her labour, because often the doula is, other than the partner, the only consistent person there,” she said, noting that often the doctor who attends the birth is not the same one who was there for consultations.

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That means everything from massage to healthy baby tips to just having a knowledgeable person to help with all the big questions and “what ifs.”

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Village on a Diet KEY PERSONALITIES Dr. Ali Zentner, a Vancouver resident who practises internal medicine in West Vancouver at Continuum Medical Care, specializes in cardiac risk management and obesity. She was overweight until she lost 160 pounds. She no longer owns a car and rides her bike to work every day. The show, produced by Force Four Entertainment, whose executive producer and partner, John Ritchie, lives in North Vancouver, also features a couple of personal trainers, a nutritionist, a psychologist and a chef.

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Since the 1950s, when society volunteers and Lady Flora Eaton first hosted daffodil teas in Toronto, Ont., the flower has played a strong role in the society’s public awareness and fundraising efforts, and 2011 is no different.

According to a written statement, April is Daffodil Month and community members are encouraged to show their support for the fight against cancer and those affected by making a donation to receive a daffodil pin to be worn throughout the month and specifically on Daffodil Day, set for April 27.

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I am stretched out on the floor at Pure Athletics in Deep Cove, while a chorus of groans surrounds me. We are in the second half of a two-hour foam roller workshop and all the participants are discovering muscle knots beneath the skin. The group is made up of Crossfit athletes who know how to push their bodies for the sake of personal fitness. They also know what a sore muscle feels like.

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“Remember that even though foam rolling can be hard work, you should feel better at the end of it,” she says.

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Katherine Callaghan, a physiotherapist at Lions Gate Hospital who also does Crossfit, demonstrates massage techniques using a foam roller during a recent session at Pure Athletics in Deep Cove.

With that encouragement, I roll a little further along my quadriceps and feel that blend of discomfort and release.

The foam roller can be used every day, but it may well isolate more trigger points on one side than the other.

This is indicative of muscle imbalance, but regular use will resolve that and bring you

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At the end of the session, I feel rejuvenated and relaxed, ready to stretch and take on a new Crossfit workout.

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Dr. Rahmany adds, “I have always been very sensitive to my patients with high fear and apprehension, and now I can offer them a safe and even more comfortable experience. I feel so many good people are avoiding needed care due to fear. I am looking forward to helping these people visit the dentist with this safe and wonderful technique of anxiety-free dentistry.”

Dr. Rahmany is a member of the fastest growing organization of its kind in dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation D.O.C.S. The purpose of D.O.C.S. is to provide the education necessary for dentists to provide needed care to the large population of people who are avoiding the dentist to improve their lives with better dental health.

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Humans have a lot to learn from faithful dogs globe seem to have taken front and center in most media coverage as of late.

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STORIES of animal abuse from around the

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As hard as it is to watch, I do think that it’s about time.

For too long stories of animal abuse have been looked over or don’t make the front page.

It is only after human outrage that the stories are given any attention and that makes me think — what makes better news, the outrage or the abuse?

In any case, these stories usually lead to the links between animal abuse and abuse to humans, but to me

one is not any less heinous than the other. Abuse is a human condition of the mind, a condition of a mind lost in fear and anger.

The story of Patrick, the dog starved near death then dumped into a trash chute, is the latest nauseating example of this human condition. How can someone treat an animal as loyal and devoted as dog in such a manner? And how on earth can we begin to forgive anyone who could do such a barbaric thing to a dog? This person is doomed to abuse again, right? Next time it will

be a person, so statistics would let us believe. So we better condemn the abuser to a life of hell, should we not?

But here’s the thing: maybe I am a lost soul of compassion, but I am a firm believer that given the right support, help and encouragement, any human can change. I have seen dogs that have come from some of the most horrific experiences (yes, at the hands of humans) turn into the most amazing companions. Why can’t we expect that from humans, be it the victim or the victimizer?

When I look at the photos of Patrick, I do not feel sorry for him at all. What I see in his eyes is not fear, or anger or resentment, but hope and forgiveness.

Despite the mental, emotional and physical cruelty he was subjected to, Patrick was determined to live. Not only to show us humans what humans are capable of doing in the worst way, but also what we are capable of doing in the best of ways.

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HOCKEY The Vancouver North West Giants travel to St. John’s, N.L., next week as Pacific Region representatives at the 2011 Telus Cup, Canada’s National Major Midget AAA Championship.

Host team St. John’s Privateers will play against five other squads (Halifax Titans, London Jr. Knights, Winnipeg Thrashers, Lac StLouis Lions and the Giants) in the April 18-24 tournament.

The Giants, made up primarily of North Shore players, won the Pacific Region with 7-2 and 3-1 victories over the Red Deer Rebels in a best-of-three series at the Burnaby Winter Club earlier this month.

The win is historically significant for West Coast hockey as it is the first time that a B.C. team has defeated the Alberta representative for the Pacific Region crown since the high performance midget league was established in 2004.

For more information on the Telus Cup visit www.hockeycanada. ca/index.php/ci_id/74623/la_id/1.htm.

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RUGBY St. George’s School in Vancouver is hosting the 19th annual B.C. Secondary Schools’ Rugby Union Invitational ‘Sevens’ Tournament this weekend with three North Shore schools participating in the 18-team tournament.

The Carson Graham Eagles, ranked third provincially behind Shawnigan Lake and St. George’s, played in a three-team roundrobin pool yesterday with Sir Charles Tupper and Burnaby North.

The West Vancouver Highlanders drew Shawnigan Lake and Robert Bateman in their pool while the Argyle Pipers met Earl Marriott and Clarence Fulton.

The Tournament is open to both AAA and AA teams. Today’s games will start at 9:30 a.m. with awards presentations expected to take place at approximately 2:30 p.m.

For more information on the tournament visit the British Columbia Secondary Schools’ Rugby Union website www.bcssru. com.

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When our stomachs grumble, we wander through rows of stalls selling flying fish, tuna, marlin, chicken, macaroni pie, potatoes, creole breadfruit, peas and rice. We spy eight people waiting to order at Mo’s Grill & Bajan Cooking — a sign that this stand is a good bet — and so join the line.

Mo (Maureen) is working the grill and we chat as she dips fish and potatoes in an olive oil, garlic and ginger marinade, and puts them on the cooking surface. “Been cooking here eight years,” she tells me. “No better place.”

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In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Elsie Bailey

Feb. 10, 1915 - Apr. 14, 2006 In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true; There is not a day, dear mother, That we do not think of you.

‘Forever in our hearts’ Sylvia and family

L. GRANT BECK

November 12, 1943 - Apr 17, 2010 One long year ago today Grant I finally learned what was to be my lot.

God chose this day to show his love – He took you to his home above I’ll always remember, how could I forget You taught me well, that to give was to get.

So through selfishness only I shed my tears: I’d like you here to ward off my fears.

Watch as you work, always pausing to smile; How good it would be to talk awhile!

I sadly miss your loving touch Forgive me Grant, I loved you so much.

Lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Virginia, son Michael (Jessica), granddaughters Lillian and Madison. Many family members and friends!

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WAINWRIGHT - Margaret Alexa 12th August 1922 – 7th April 2011 Margaret was born of Canadian parents in Seattle, USA and was five when she returned with her mother Janet Hall Stout to New Westminster, Canada. She received her education in New Westminster and U.B.C. In 1943, she met her future husband, Edwin Wainwright of Sheffield, England. Edwin was doing his flying training out of Boundary Bay and Abbotsford Airports for the RAF. Margaret sailed for England in 1946 while Edwin was sailing home from India. They met in Liverpool on the 5th of November and married in Tinsley Parish Church on the 30th of November of the same year. They returned to Canada shortly after this and his work with Crown Zellerbach called New Westminster, Calgary, Vancouver, San Francisco and West Vancouver home over the years. Margaret did seven years of auxiliary service at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, CA and twenty five years at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, which included seven years as treasurer of the gift shop.

Margaret leaves behind her husband, Edwin and daughters, Janet Vise and Margaret Slack, together with grandchildren and great grandchildren, also nieces Caroline Ogilivie and Alison Colledge in England and Nancy Van Veen in Kamloops. She also leaves behind many friends and will be sorely missed for her ready smile and kindly ways. Our thanks go out to Dr. Jennie Shaw and all the staff at North Vancouver Hospice. There will be no service by request, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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SCHWAB - Valarie Nina Delores Passed away March 31, 2011.

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our mom. Valarie Schwab passed away on March 31, 2011 at 11:55pm at St Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver with her four children, Bob, Roy, Leigh and Beau by her side. She was a passionate, caring and loving mother who was also our friend.

She will be missed greatly. It was our mother’s request that no service be held, however a wake in her honor will take place on May 1st. in North Vancouver. For details, please call 604-809-2328.

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August 25, 1953 – April 4, 2011 On Monday April 4th, 2011, Barbara Jean Burton, born in New Westminster on August 25th, 1953, passed away at her home in West Vancouver. Barbara is survived by her mother Mavis; her son Chris Humphreys, his wife Nancy and their two children James and Matthew; and her son Jeff Humphreys, his wife Kari, and their son Bennett; her sister Lynn, her brother Jim and the love of her life, Carl.

Seven years ago she wrote this letter after accidentally discovering the Grouse Grind:

-----------Sunday October 3, 2004 Dear Editor: Did the Grouse Grind last Saturday. A personal best: 74min 52sec.

Thing is, I’m 51 years old, had a brain aneurysm in 1985. All sorts of stuff about balance, strength, atrophy, just brain function. This time last year I couldn’t tackle regular stairs without death gripping a handrail. I stagger a lot on the Grind, try to stay away from the edge. On the Run, a woman I was climbing with said the reason she was doing it was because 5 years ago she beat cancer. It hit me like a flower bursting open that each of us is doing this for a huge, usually private reason.

So I came in one of the last, but I rock. Man, we all do.

Guess what I did last Saturday? I climbed a mountain in paradise.

Sincerely, Barbara J. Burton, West Vancouver -----------No service by request. The Celebration of Life will follow at a future date. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to a charity of your choice in her memory.

BENNETT - Anna Louise 1924-2011 Anna passed away suddenly on April 10th at the age of 87. Anna will be lovingly remembered by her husband Linton of 66 years, son Greg (Katherine), grandsons Scott and Chris, and many relatives in Australia. As a long time resident of the North Shore, she had many friends whose companionship she deeply appreciated. Our family will now have an angel sitting on our shoulders to guide us in this earthly life. Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Lions Gate hospital for their special care. No service by request.

David “Skipper” Bataille July 13, 1976 to April 6, 2011

One of the great souls to grace the earth left us far too soon on Wednesday April 6th. After surviving an ongoing battle with congestive heart failure from the age of 24, he died without struggle from a heart attack while snowboarding on Cypress Mountain, a place that brought him much joy and peace. He brought smiles and laughter to so many people, cultivating many beautiful memories we can now hold onto. When he walked into a room, he brought warmth, generosity and cheer to everyone’s hearts. He was the proud owner of Cork-It Winemaking, and was delighted to serve his customers over the past 10 years. He was also a pillar of the skate board community and found refuge on the pavement. Although he left us at the age of 34, he found his true love and lived everyday to the fullest doing exactly as he wished and was destined to do. He will be deeply missed by his wife Melanie, grandmother Frances, brother Chris and sister in law Maggie, foster parents Andrew and Wendy, brother in law Andrew and sister in law Jessica, his mother in law Lorraine “molaw”, aunt and uncle Bob and Betty, cousins Willow, Ron and David, and his huge community of friends and family that were honoured to have known him. He has made his journey back to his mother Florence whom he lost to cancer at a young age. Thank you to everyone for showing up to his celebration of life on Sunday April 10th. There will also be a gathering at Cork-It Winemaking Saturday April 16th 10am-5pm for the public. As wished

by David, there will be no formal service as his life was an act of worship of life in all its dimensions. David’s life was extended by 10 years through the efforts of the cardiac specialists at both Lion’s Gate and St.Paul’s Hospitals.

Donations in his memory to these facilities and the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation are greatly appreciated.

Death is nothing at all.

I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am I and you are you.

Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.

THOMPSON - Jean (nee Shirley) May 10, 1918 – March 1, 2011 Jean passed away peacefully on the morning of March 01, 2011 at the North Shore Hospice after her third struggle with Cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob) in 1979. She is survived by her daughter Nancy Richardson, of Vancouver; her granddaughter Tracey Demmon and great-grandson Joel Demmon of Bellingham, WN. She is also survived by her daughter Linda Greenwood and grandchildren Scott, Michael, Kelley and their 6 children. Left behind also to mourn is her closest friend Joan O’Connor of North Vancouver and good friends Jim and Julie Donaldson of Victoria. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. There will be no service as per Jean’s request.

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ROWAT - Leslie June 3, 1964 – April 9, 2011 It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful Leslie. After a 2 ½ year battle against leukemia, she left peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Leslie is survived by her father Lyle Rowat, mother Shirley Rowat and husband Cameron McMillen, son Christopher Rowat (Amanda), daughter Robyn McMillen; her brothers Rob (Jan), Rick (Donna), Brad (Cindy), along with many loving aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and one great niece; the McMillen family and many close friends. Leslie was predeceased by close friend Lynn Duggan in 1993 and remained close to the Duggan family. (Thank Cheryl and Kim). Leslie was born on the North Shore and raised in Lynn Valley. She developed and enduring love for the care and handling of horses and was happiest working and caring for her “Trooper”, her and Robyn’s quarterhorse. He sadly passed in 2010. Leslie worked for London Drugs Photo department for 25 years and was very fond of all of her co-workers. A very special thanks to the nurses and doctors at VGH staff at 7West. Also a huge thank you to the volunteer drivers from the Masons.

A celebration of Leslie’s life will be held at Lynn Valley Legion, 1630 Lynn Valley Road at 10:00am, Sunday, April 17, 2011.

ALEXANDER - Doreen April 4 1921 – March 31, 2011 Passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side in her 89th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Garf, Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Gail, husband Cliff & grandsons Shaun, Ryan, Kevin, Patrick and Braden as well as many cherished family & friends.

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COOPER - M. Florence May 25, 1911 - March 31, 2011 Florence loved life into her hundredth year. Her energy was an inspiration to us. Flo was predeceased by her dear Roy, helpmate of 56 years. She leaves sisters Bea Lowen of Winnipeg; Frances (Pat) Johanson of Duncan, daughter Darci, & Derek Cash, grandchildren Trevor & Deardre (Chris). Valerie and David Hignell, grandchildren Lisa (Matt) Bryan (Verlaine). Flo will be missed by her 8 greatgrandaughters, her loving extended family & friends. Every one so important! Florence grew up in a farming family near Watrous, Saskatchewan. She trained 1934-37 proudly wearing her Saskatoon City Hospital cap until her 65th birthday and retirement from the Vancouver General. Flo was a founding member of the Vancouver SCH Alumnae Assoc. Flo toll painted, created quilts, sewed napkins by the hundreds, then bibs for Evergreen House. She worked alongside Roy until his death in 2000, transforming their living spaces and building gardens. Flo “retired” to Cedarview Lodge in her 97th year. She so enjoyed the arts program. Flo was welcomed

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Come Grow your Career with Lusso ..

We are seeking Part-time & Full-time Retail Sales Associates to join our fantastic team for weekend and weekday shifts at our Marine Drive store. Lusso Baby is the Lower Mainland’s onestop-shop for parents & parents-to-be.

At Lusso Baby, we strive to connect our customers to the best in eco-friendly products. We love style too, regularly adding unique and distinctive items from other local businesses.

Your Role: As part of a passionate team, you deliver more than just customer service; you offer knowledgeable, thoughtful assistance. You love learning about products for parents and babies. Previous sales experience and basic computer knowledge required.

Start a new career working for a company that rewards hard work with real career progression opportunities. We offer above average wages and a full benefits package.

Please send resume and cover letter to: careers@lussobaby.ca Please identify Retail Sales Associate in the subject line.

YWCA CAREER SERVICES

A RARE NORTH SHORE-BASED PROMOTIONS OPPORTUNITY

If you are a media-savvy sales expert who loves the North Shore as much as we do, grab a coffee and read on: The North Shore News is one of North America’s most successful community news organizations. From Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay, we work with the people and organizations that make North and West Vancouver tick and we’re looking for someone who has the skill, drive and desire to create and present successful advertising and marketing programs- in print, online and using social media- to North Shore businesses.

As a successful sales person, you understand the attention to detail needed to execute planning and have the vision to take opportunities from concept to reality.

You understand the value of creating and maintaining strong relationships, the importance of building new ones and of looking for ways to keep clients excited and engaged.

You’ll find a great working environment, a competitive compensation plan and an attractive benefits package.

If you think you’ve got what it takes, please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to Dee Dhaliwal, ddhaliwal@nsnews.com Closing Date: Monday April 25th 9.00am

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Beauticians/ Barbers

CHAIR RENTAL $685/m, Esthetic room $875/m, avail. in modern Shakila Beauty Salon. North Van. Call 604-351-5740

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General Employment

NOW HIRING Exp. Gardener Must have Plant Knowledge!

Excellent Wages Paid! Career oriented F/T permanent positions available. 604-802-5272

NURSING & HOME HEALTHCARE

Shylo Nursing and Home Healthcare is looking for enthusiastic Resident Care Attendants who live on the North Shore and have their own vehicle.

Good verbal and written English skills required.

Please send a detailed resume with cover letter to Fax: 604-987-4027 or Email: Shylo@telus.net

CAPILANO AUDI is looking to fill the following permanent position:

★ F/T Lot Attendant

Position requires a valid BC drivers license & a clean drivers abstract. Work schedule of 5 days/ week.

Experience an asset but not required.

We provide a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive benefit plan and a friendly working environment.

Please send your resume to: Capilano AUDI 813 Automall Drive North Vancouver, V7P 3R8 or email: susan@capvwaudi.com No phone calls please.

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Hotel Restaurant

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THE TOMAHAWK Vancouver’s oldest restaurant, voted best breakfast 18 years in a row, seeks.

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Please apply in person at 1550 Phillip Ave., North Vancouver before 11am or after 2pm. www.tomahawkrestaurant.com

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Prostho module, invisalign, perio and implant surgery. $25-$30/hr dependent on skill level. Email Williamliebenberg@shaw.ca.

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Office Personnel

BILINGUAL ADMIN ASSISTANT Russian & English required.

At least 5 years work experience.

Half time to start in May 2011 and full-time in Sept. Apply before April 25 with resume & two professional references to: cathylee@bodwell.edu or fax to 604-924-5058

OFFICE HIRING MATERNITY LEAVE REPLACEMENT

Full-time Office Assistant position. Great phone manner and ability to multi task is necessary.

Please fax a cover letter and resume to 604-986-2552

PART/TIME BOOKKEEPER/ ADMINISTRATOR

wanted for a small North Shore based construction company.

One person office, wide variety of tasks, fully responsible for all bookkeeping duties up to year end. Couple of days a week preferably Thursday and/or Friday. Please send resume to 1234breakaway@gmail.com with why you want part-time work and why you want to work for a small company, as well as salary expectations.

RECEPTION/OFFICE ADMIN. Work close to home with this growing North Van Construction company. We are looking for someone to handle the front desk who likes to multi-task. Strong MS Word, Excel and file management skills required. You bring to this position an upbeat personality, 3 5 years office experience, prefer working in a smaller office environment where flexibility is key. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. If this sounds like a position for you, email your resume to gc.employmentop@gmail.com

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We are one of the most established community based organizations and are looking for people who share our passion for excellence. By utilizing your strong outside sales experience you will be responsible for providing both print and online adver tising solutions to local businesses.

YOUR SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED BY YOUR ABILITY TO: • PROSPECT & DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS • MANAGE & GROW AN ESTABLISHED TERRITORY • EXCEED CLIENT EXPECTATIONS & BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS

This position requires great attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under tight timelines.

We offer a great working envir onment and a competitive base salar y and commission plan which includes a competitive benefi ts package.

If this sounds like the per fect fit, please submit your resume and cover letter in confi dence to Lara Graham at lgraham@burnabynow.com by April 25th 2011.

We thank all of our applicants for their interest.

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Canada's largest financial planning firm is looking for financial Intensive paid training program and field development.

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Education

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BABY GRAND Piano, Kawai, looks like new $5900. call 604-783-1911 Drum Kit Pearl Forum (Black With Chrome Hardware) 12x9 Tom Drum 13x10 Tom Drum 16x16 Floor Tom Drum 22x16 Bass Drum Comes With Bass drum claw hook and tension rods have been upgraded. Set of legs for floor tom and bass drum, Gibraltar tom arms, and a basic Gibraltar kick pedal, exc cond. $300.00 North Shore 604-808-6223

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BUYING 1900-1960’S Clothing, shoes, hats, purses, jewellery, as is. Call 604-241-9161.

Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

Furniture

DINING STE $950, kitchen tbl $ 75, King bed w/mattress $200 2 bookshelves $25 604-980-2066 HIGH END new, modern leather sofa & loveseat. Value $3500 sell $999. 604-418-6308 SKLAR PEPPLER sofa $990, Loveseat $690, like brand new.

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Retail Sales

6268595 CANADA Inc o/a Gratiae is seeking 5 Retail Sales Reps. selling skin care in Capilano Mall, $12.55/hr. Please email resume: premierjobvan@gmail.com

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If you answered yes to this question, then come and join our team at the The Record in New Westminster as an ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE.

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Medical/Dental

PART TIME SECRETARY Some office experience required.

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NEED EXTRA INCOME

Canadian Valley Growers requires a Vendor Rep to service their product in a big box retail store in Squamish ● Some knowledge of plants required ● Heavy lifting required ● Seasonal part time $14.00 to $15.00 per hour Please send resumes to Canadian Valley Growers Fax: 604-857- 0666 or mail to Box 1330, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1

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FULL-TIME COOK

Experienced cook (western and oriental food) for North Vancouver school cafeteria. Hours: 10 am to 6:30 pm. Apply before April 22, with resume & two references to

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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INSIDE SALES Well established North Vancouver company is looked for seasoned sales professional to follow up on leads do B2B telephone sales and on line sales presentations. Good base salary and commission structure. Email adresponse@shaw.ca

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Holistic Wellness Pet Show and the Vancouver Courier invite you to enter the

Cutest Pet Contest Email your pet’s photo to contest@vancourier.com. Include your pet’s name and a brief description, your name and contact information.

We’ll upload your pet’s photo to the Vancouver Courier and your community newspaper websites’ photo galleries for the world to see.

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HEALTH

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LAB PUPS yellow, chocolate & black, male/ female, vet checked. $550. Phone 604-701-1587 PLEASE ADOPT Cleo! She is a wonderful 3 year old female tortoise shell cat. She seems to be good with other laid back cats, and would be fine with a cat friendly dog. Cleo would do well in a adult oriented home or home with older children. She has been here for too long and we would really like to find this special girl her forever home. Please contact u s f o r m o r e i n f o @ th e Tsawwassen Animal Hospital 604-943-9385

SCHNOODLES (SCHNAUZER X Poodle) $699. For more information please visit our website www.theurbanpuppyshop.com 604-736-0557 YORKIE PUPPIES-READY May 20th, M-$900 F-$1200, call for info 604-751-2269

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with some issues, couch potato want to be. Required experienced adult dog handler, no children, fenced yard.

Looking for love after a year of mistreatment.

Fur and Feathers Rescue 604 719-7848 CKC CHOC lab puppies, vet checked micro chipped, family raised. $850. Ph 604-701-1587

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

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

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There are a number of milestones which A. may lead to a congratulatory message - e.g. from the Governor General for birthdays after

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your energy, charisma and luck continue at a major high. (Though a problem with authority emerges Monday.) Don’t start any new projects or relationships before April 23.

Capitalize on past or ongoing people and situations.

You might revisit a foreign country or refocus on a lawsuit, return to abandoned studies/courses, or “find religion” again. This is an excellent time to sum up your life, to contemplate how you got here. (But it’s not a good time to set your new direction – yet.)

An old friend or employer returns. Romance, luck, creativity soar Monday night to Wednesday!

Taurus April 20-May 20: Communications, travel and errands frustrate Sunday/Monday, but there are a couple of lucky gems/moments both nights: perhaps just a feeling that you’re doing things right. You might find a treasure chest of nostalgia!

A legal or moral dilemma might face you early week.

Chasing or establishing good principles “saves” you. Your luck is smooth and strong on home, domestic, property and security fronts Monday night to Wednesday noon. Love, beauty, romance lure you Thursday/Friday. Tackle chores or health concerns Saturday. Remember, start nothing new and significant before April 23.

Gemini May 21-June 20: Wishes come true, especially about former friends, loves or old, longheld wishes. An old flame either appears or occupies your thoughts. Start nothing new before April 23 – revel in the past. There are always problems to solve, adjustments to make, even when wishes are fulfilled. Early week highlights a problem with sex or “net worth” in relation to a happy possibility. Next week, a romantic or creative “depression” (anything from caution to skepticism to simple delay or age differences) can oppose another happy outcome. But these are adjustments, not refusals. Happiness lives!

Cancer June 21-July 22: Start nothing new (before April 23) but do reap the past, especially in career, ambition, prestige and business areas, where your fortunes are buoyant! A “new” project can be luckily birthed here, especially early week, but don’t try to gain the co-operation of partners or peers. (“New” = restarting a former opportunity; e.g., landing a job with a former boss.) Your money luck rides high Tuesday/Wednesday. Perform paperwork, errands, travel, return messages Thursday/Friday. The whole stretch, Monday eve to Friday night, is smooth, easy, productive. Be quiet, home-bound Saturday.

Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Rest, contemplate, connect with spirit and soul, be charitable, Sunday/Monday.

Your energy, charisma and luck surge upward Monday night through Wednesday. You’ll impress people. Express feelings. Love could start, perhaps with a former flame or flirtatious friend. A wedding is written on this one. A legal development could come through, also. In all these, make sure the past is an essential ingredient – start nothing brand new before April 23. Your sexual, intimate, financial, debt and investment zones are enjoying good luck. Health and work hindrances dissolve, freeing you to act.

Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Start nothing new before April 23. But do grab, use, enjoy, accept, even search out the past, especially in financial, investment, debt, intimate, sexual, commitment, lifestyle, health, research, diagnosis, detective, occult and similar areas. (Occult means hidden, not weird.) What you do now could change your life in major ways – perhaps by re-establishing a former condition, or taking you back to a way you left long ago. E.g., you used to own a home, then wandered for 15 years, and now you find/buy a home again. Failure in these Monday, Saturday. Success other days!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Partnership stuff heats up all April. An ex-spouse (or former boyfriend) is seeking you, might find you. Destiny and/or God has a hand in this. (We think heaven and destiny are far away, far above, but both exist inside. The door’s small, but once you turn the handle, it grows large.)

It looks like this is someone who wants marriage, rather than mere romance. If this person does show, it will be true, deep, but a bit tumultuous – can you take it? Be ambitious Sunday/Monday: chose between potential and security. Wishes, popularity, joy visit midweek! Retreat Thursday/Friday.

Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Start nothing new before April 23. A former job might return – attached to bigger money. A health matter might return, also, but to be cured. Yes, do buy a machine if it is one you bid on or examined before late March, but DO NOT buy anything you just now see. Either it’s a lemon, or you won’t need it. Relations with someone attractive continue to be sweet, gracious (until about April 20) – this could burst into “open merging” June onward (into 2012) – or it could prefigure a great money opportunity, same timing.

Ambition’s lucky midweek! Hopes, happiness Thursday/Friday.

Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Start nothing new before April 23. You’re lucky, happy, creative and romantic all April! Something big might happen in child-related, speculative, sport-related, creative or romantic zones. Or, something small but filled with big growth potential might be born (centering on Monday eve/night). It’s an odd time: you can opt for casual, fun-filled, travel stuff, or you can go for the big stuff. Both are lucky, but one, of course, has bigger consequences. All growth now is connected to the past, nothing brand new. Monday-Wednesday significant. Wishes “speak” Saturday.

Apr. 10 - April 16 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Start nothing new before April 23. Your luck continues high in security, property, land, family, soul, nurturing, gardening, landscaping, sales territory, foundational and similar areas. Re-do your life, stand up again! Big stuff here, best in years/decades! Start “new” projects closely tied to the past (or continue with the ongoing). E.g., you contemplated buying that house on Elm Street a year ago, and regretted letting it go, and now it’s available again – buy it. But DON’T move into a new place before May 10 – domestic friction would result.

Communications remain sweet.

Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: Everybody’s doing big things, but you can’t seem to make up your mind!

That’s OK, probably even beneficial. Start nothing new before April 23. Keep romantic suitors waiting a bit. The only things you should be pursuing in April are travel, errands, paperwork, friendships and wishes.

The last two are significant, might be a door to big future things. Make friends, make wishes, chase your optimistic plans – but make sure these somehow link to the past. E.g., a former social circle, a childhood wish. Exciting meetings Tuesday/Wednesday! A 15year “money road” is starting.

Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Start nothing new before April 23. But do “renew” or restart something connected to the past, if you see it. (Might show Monday night.) It involves money, possessions, status or school. Your luck is running at a 10-year high in these areas – to June, so don’t waste time – but save brand new projects and plans for late April, May. Watch your spending carefully – don’t spend recklessly! You glow with a subtle sexy magnetism now – someone might chase you. Your future is wide as the ocean now to mid-century. This year, choose ambition, NOT security. Work succeeds midweek. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

A48 – North Shore News – Sunday, April 17, 2011

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121 W 20th 1BR, main flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1000, now, 604-681-2521

RENTALS 604-980-3606 ★ CENTRAL LONSDALE ★ Spacious 1 BR corner ste. Featuring large kitchen, lots of storage, heat/hot water incl. N/s, no pets.$980 May 1. 604-983-0634

1 BR $1175 May 1 large deck, avail now. both new kitchen/bath & carpet, dw, ns, cat ok lower Lonsdale, 604-988-1939 1 BR 21/Lonsdale, bright reno incl heat hw hardwood, ns, np, quiet adult bldg. $900. 604-904-9507 1 BR 2nd flr south view, $880, ns, np, ug prkg, W. 5th @ Lonsdale h/hw incl, May 1 604-983-9469 1 BR, 3rd top flr May 15, 17th & Lonsdale, hardwood, ns, no pets $880 incl heat, 604-984-9367

144 W. 14th St MARLBOROUGH TOWER

Spacious Studios from $1050, 1 BR from $1250 & 2 BR from $2000 w/ balconies & spectacular views, well maintained, clean, quiet concrete highrise. Fabulous Central Lonsdale location, next to library, transit, shops & cls to schools. Sorry, no pets. Heat & hot water incls.

Call 604-983-6920 to view.

1520 CHESTERFIELD Rd. 2 BR $1,250 No pets. 604- 990-2971 or Wkends 778-340-7406 1730 Chesterfield 1br, patio suite, dish washer, hot water incld, ug prkg avail, 604-987-5841

1 br $890, Lonsdale & 21st, hardwood, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat, prkg May. 1, 604-990-4088 1 BR avail May 1, $865 central Lonsdale, suit quiet person(s), np, ns, 604-320-9238 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1 quiet, n/s, n/p, $750 incl heat/ light, laundry, 604-986-6235

1 BR, large, $850. avail May 1, Near Hospital & Safeway, no pets, prkg, heat incl. 1 yr lease 150 E. 11th. 604-987-4922 1 BR. large, $870. mountain view, now or May 1st.

Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

6008

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-38

195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR $1600, 2 BR $2400 Avail May 1 Prestigious bldg next to seawall.

Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW w/ ocean views. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants.

Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

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6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

www.ambleview.org 604-926-5634

6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR Large $1125, Parklike Setting, Outdoor Pool, Playground. 920 sf, drapes, heat & prkg. incld. 1 yr lease. no pets 1228 Emery Pl., Lynn Valley 604- 987- 4922

EXEC 2 br & den condo. 152 East 12th St near Lonsdale. 1100 sqft, 7 appl, 2 baths, gas f/p, sec prkg, wood floors, large patio. $1850 Immed or May 1. Century 21 Prudential. 604-232-3039

2 BR large 1st flr E. 10th, nr Lons. $1040incl heat/cable, ns, np, refs well kept quiet bldgMay 1, suit quiet tenant(s) 604-317-7425

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

2 BR quiet adult bldg, May 1st.

Reno’d bath, kitchen, carpet, paint. Gated prkg ug, np, ref’s, applications for 1 yr lse. $1180 Lower Lonsdale. 604-985-3374

2BR, Manager Special, $1045, Central Lons, patio, carpet, n/p, 160 E 20th. NOW, 604-988-3227

1 BR Starting at $1050 Avail Now. Ocean view. indoor pool. Concrete bldg.

Heat & Hot Water incls.

A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN..

in Lynn Valley, heat & hot water incl’d, ug prkg, some apts. are reno’d, near bus, shops & parks.

1 & 2 brs, quiet area, 1 cat ok, No dogs, No smoking 604-980-9219 AVAIL APRIL 15 - MAY 30 Furnished studio, Lower Lonsdale grandmanor.net 604-812-2715 BACHELOR SUITE: 365 East 2nd St, N Van: Bright, south facing suite in quiet building.

Private entrance: $690/mo, incl heat, h/w & hydro avl May 1st, phone 604-726-4884 Beautiful Large Suites 2 BR from $1315, avail now or May 1. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease $300 move in allowance for 2 BR suite. 604-986-3866

Beautiful Views

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

concrete, by shops, Cat Ok

North Vancouver

LRG 1 bdrm, 9’ ceilings, private entrance, s/s appliances, newly reno’d, lrg bath, f/p, quiet neighbourhood, close to amenities, n/p, n/s, $1250 + % of utilities, 604-924-2477 avail. immed.

LYNN VALLEY, 2 BR, top flr, d/w, cat ok, avail now $1250, 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

LYNN VALLEY, 3 BR top flr, hardwood, cat ok, $1400, May 1 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 & 3 BR, Avail Now & May1 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca ST GEORGES PLACE, Quiet bldg, 1 BR Avail Now & May 1, Studio May 1, Carpets, drapes & h/w, gated prkg, N/P. $200 Signing Bonus. 604-987-9145

TIME BUILDING, 155 W 1st St, stunning views, Designer colours make this very large 2 br & 2 bath, Lower Lonsdale top flr condo ideal. Granite counter & SS appls, np ns, $2300. 1 prkg + storage.

Avail May 1. Tim 604-925-3171 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR, bright, spacious, clean quiet bldg, np, ns. 604-980-9057 WOODCROFT: 1, 2 BR 1 year lease. ns, np. Utils. incld.

COLLIERS - 604-926-2012

1 BRS $925 - $985 incl heat/hw& cable, 250 E 2nd. ns, np. now 1 yr lease large balc. 778-886-3250

WOODCROFT 1 Br enclosed bancony, incl all utils, prkg, security, gym/pool $895 604-813-7312

BRIARS 126 E 12 St. 1 BR top flr, South facing. Heat & hw incl. np, ns.

Prkg avail, 604-983-2086 WOODCROFT 1 BR spacious E. facing, balcony, $1050 incls utils, avail now 604-351-1962

1 BR lrg, MOVE IN ALLOWANCE, Avail now, quiet/ clean blding. Rent Starts $1025.

Incls Ht/Hw. N/P, N/S, 1 yr lse, Cable/Park extra. 604-985-4272

2 BR bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. $1300, 604-618-8338

1 BR view, incld heat hw & cable, now, fully renod, upper Lonsdale, large, ns, np, 604-987-8807

2 BR, family complex, rec facilities, Westview, w/d, heat May 1st. ns np. $1400 604-921-4384

2 BR, lrg, bright, new paint, new carpet, 15th & Lonsdale, $1130 incl

1 BR+DEN, view, quiet bldg, ns np, $1,150 incl heat/hw 120 E. Keith Rd. 604-985-9852

2 BR, hardwood flrs, $1180 np, ns, avail May 1, 225 East 12th 604-786-3405

1 BR, h/wood flrs, clean, 15th & Lonsdale, $840incl heat h/water

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6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

WOODCROFT- STUDIO PATIO, newer paint & carpet, rec facil, n/s prkg, n/p, $740 incl 778-865-7455

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

2025 BELLEVUE Ave W.V. Oceanview 1 Br, cat OK, Senior Discount. 604-913-0734

Call 604-986-3356

326 WEST 1st St. 1 bdrm $775 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail immed. 604-983-6916

2 BDRM, $1145 Central Lons, h/w flrs, balc, n/p, 160 E 20th.

NOW, 604-988-3227

2 BR, 2 bath, fp, avail now. 1 yr lease, 125 W 19th, no pets, coin wd, 778-554-0537

Condos/ Townhouses

Affordable one bedroom and den apartment – 726 sq ft.

604-985-2926

2 BEDROOM: 365 East 2nd St., N Vancouver: Bright unit in quiet building w/ large storage area in unit, h/w & d/w. $1125/mo incl heat & h/w avl May 1st ph 604-726-4884

6008

West Vancouver

2 BR ste, full reno, incl d/w, w/d, 1 prkg, n/s, min 1 yr lse. $1,350/mth Immed 604-904-9461

rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com

604.581.2161

5020

Condos/ Townhouses

RENTALS

1 Br. large, $825 1 Br. large, new carpet, $865, both: brick patio, now or May heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 East 2nd, 604-837-0956

Could you use $30k or even $300k?

6008

CENTRAL LONSDALE, large updated 1 BR, cat ok $975, 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA 2 BR - Avail May 15 From $2050/mo. Fully Reno’s, granite countertops, Breathtaking ocean view, new appls, d/w, ne kitchen & bath rm cabinets, 2 balc, 1.5 baths, HW floors, Walk to shops & restaurants. Steps to Seawall, transit & beaches. Sorry, no pets.

Call 604-922-4724 to view.

AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio. 1 BR & 2 BR’s avail.

Move in Bonus. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w.

Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops.

1552 Esquimalt . 604-922-8443

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br Move-in Bonus Fitness rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets.

Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322 BACHELOR, 2109 Bellevue. hardwood, hw & heat incl’d, May 1, no pets $880, 604-986-1294 DUCHESS 590 - 17th St 1 Br d/w, n/p, n/s. Avail May1st.

By appt. 604-926-1010

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

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

2 BR (1070 sq. ft.)

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

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

heat h/water ns np 604-323-4467

ns np May 1st. 604-323-4467

WOODCROFT. Large, updated 1 BR. $1,025/mo incl heat, h/w, u/g prkg, gated security. Pemberton bldg. Avail May 1. 604-953-0952

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Sunday, April 17, 2011 – North Shore News – A49

HOME SERVICES 8030

Carpentry

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed.

Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270 FRIENDLY, Professional, Crown mouldings, baseboard, casings rough framing. 778-233-0559

8035

Carpet Cleaning

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

8055

Cleaning

With everything life throws at you, who has time to clean?

Call Merry Maids.

8055

Cleaning

QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs.

Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 RAINBOW CLEANING! Exc references!

Eva 604-925-6676 EXP’D CLEANER uses non-toxic products. References available.

Call Yolanda, 778-228-8228

8058

Computer Services

Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273

8060

Concrete

604-980-6100

ANY CEMENT Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30 + yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-354-9178

$18/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

EXP’D CEMENT Finisher. I can form, place & finish any concrete job. Peter 604-988-8856 anytime

It’s one less thing to worry about. www.merrymaids.ca

EUROPEAN CLEANING Service. 15 yrs experience, excellent refs. Call Ivana 604-987-9290

Need help with your Home Renovation?

GEMINI CLEANING for 1 time & regular cleaning service. Insured.

Free est. Refs. 604-988-4634

Find it in the Classifieds!

GOLDEN GIRLS - Senior’s House Cleaning & Home Services Inc. Call 604-984-6999

RENTALS 6505

Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Luxury Over The Seawall!

1 BR pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287 PARK TERRACE 1766 Duchess Ave. Penthouse - beautiful view, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, d/w. May 1st, $2,405/mth, no pets.

Call for appt. 604-926-3493 PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s now or Apr 1st. By appt.

604-921-7800

6515

Duplexes - Rent

3 BR, nice, large, 2 bath, central Lonsdale, garage, yard, ns, np, $2300, 604-983-8502

6522

Furnished Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★

2 BR, Westlynn furn tv, kit & i/net. cbl, np$1190 incl util 604-987-2691

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

www.vancouvershortstay.com

FURN. BACH. suite, close to Cap Mall & Save-On Foods. May 1st.

NS NP $850 incl. 604-986-5941 Grand Manor Guest House/Apt. Accom - day ★ week ★ month Furn rooms & apts, ns np grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com

6540

Houses - Rent

5 BDRM, 2 bath, 2 kitchen, 21st & Chesterfield, ns, np, ref’s, $2,200 May 1st. 604-904-9507 5 BDRM Exec home, Upper Lons, nice view, quiet st, all appl, NS, NP, June 1, $3900 604-317-1727

6540

Houses - Rent

5 BR, 2.5 bath, 2 level, Ballantree Rd. W. Van. 3385 sf, new reno’d, hardwood, 2 fp, avail Apr 15, ns, np, $3650, 604-469-1148 5-6 BDRM, 2 full baths, deck, large fenced yard, all appl, Centennial Hill area, N/S N/P, $3500+ util, May 1. 604-721-2176

8060

Concrete

FULLY RENOVATED Horseshoe Bay village cottage,1 br + loft, 1 bath, May 1. $1550 604-925-9562 Poet’s Corner, Fenced Lot! Cubbies for Kids! Updated Heritage feel. Hi Ceilings Gas fp, master on main adjacent to 2nd bth. 3 other bdrms!

Playroom/ rec room $2850/ Bayridge Cul de Sac 3 bd den, never before for rent!

SS appls Updates Storage Garage, $4250/ Caulfeild Plateau! Newish Plans Hi Ceilings ss appls gas stove eating island family room 3 bd 3 bth Garden in! Turn key $4495/ Caulfeild Plateau! Workshop double garage, 4 bd 3 bth Ocean Views ss appls gas stove, cul de sac Alternate to townhome living $4595/ Gleneagles semi water front Unobstructed views! Ship Deck flooring... hi ceilings Huge Beams, Atmosphere!

3 bd den 2 bth Huge Deck Wkshp/ Garage $4495/ Skyscraper Views! Whitby!

Concrete/tile/hwd deluxe ensuite baths off all bdrms 4 bds up office, rec room gym media, infinity pool $9995/ www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 Diana 604-657-4508 *RENT TO OWN*

Abbotsford- 3262 Clearbrook Rd. HOUSE with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Mortgage helper. Walk to all Schools and other amenities. Only $1,598/m.

Low Down. Flexible Terms.

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Drywall

CONCRETE by Floors • Patios Garage Pads Stairs • Driveways Sidewalks Exposed Aggregate Specialists Serving the North Shore for 50 years Free Estimates Aldo 604-834-8643 Todd 778-867-7349 Off. 604-291-6167

8073

Drainage

BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks, paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816

DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000

8080

Electrical

Small Jobs to rewires, lighting control, new houses, repairs. Insured & bonded.

Knob & tube replacement specialist. Lic. #23726.

Call Chris, 604-788-3864 A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates.

Free estimates. 604-715-0400 ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed.

Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

8080

Electrical

HOMEFIX ELECTRICAL DIVISION

Contract # 102055 200 Amp Service Upgrades Spring Special $1800 Free est. Ins. 25 yrs exp.

For All Your Reno Needs!

604-725-5371

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only.

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

A & P ELECTRIC Lic. Electrical Contractor, EC Lic. 103364. Alex 604-600-4441 ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940.

Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 GREAT RATES, fast service.

Rouz Electric #89724 Free est.

Satisfaction guar. 604-765-3329 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687

PUPIN ELECTRIC. Comm/Res. Bonded. Reas Rates. (#102091).

Professional Work. 604-719-8603 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

Excavating

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865

6540

Houses - Rent

6602

W Van, Dundarave 4 Br, 2 bath/ $3600/mth, 4 br, 3 bath/ $4600/mth details 604-319-7674

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR garden ste, Grd Blvd, bright, quiet, shared wd, nr bus, ns np $1180 May 1. 604-990-9610, View Sat/Sun 12-2pm 823 E 12th WESTHILL LUXURIOUS Executive 4 BR 5 bath, pool $5995 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

6590 DEEP COVE waterfront cottage 2 br f/p, new hardwood, lrg sundeck garage, ns $2375 604-929-5191

8075

Rooms

FURNISHED ROOM, own bath, quiet, N/S, no drinking, no pets, $600 inclusive. 604-700-6361

6595

Shared Accommodation

6595-45

North Vancouver

1 BR IN spacious home for n/s female. Furn or unfurn, internet, w/d, $495 incl. 604-980-2106 1 ROOM, nr Save-on/Marine Dr. own entry, wd, May 1, $440, 604-988-0624 or 778-688-4846 FURNISHED 1 bdrm for 2 (females only), $350/ea, utils incl. To view. N/S N/P, call 604-985-4517 LYNN VALLEY 1 br furn, share accom, 2 pce bath, suits mature n/s male $140/wk, 604-780-1977 SHARE ACCOM. All inclusive.

North Shore. Suits Fem Student.

Imm. $460/mo 604-889-3597

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

2 BR, main flr, 1300 sf, fp, wd, nr bus/school, garage, np, ns, $1350 40%util. June 1. 604-721-4431 2 BR Pemberton Hghts, 1,000 sf, priv garden, cable included $1,250 per mth 604-924-1410

2 BR spacious suite, Seymour River, recent paint, fenced yard, patio, pantry, d/w, stone f/p, ns np $1280. 604-913-3109

2 BR ste, bright, part furn, priv Seymour River estate, nature paradise $1590+util 778-239-7416

2 BR+DEN grd lvl, $1,550 incl util, 6 appl, fp, patio,nr bus, May 1st Mt Seymour ns np604-924-9641

DIRECT FROM THE MILL 6x8 Fence Panels from $27, Siding, Decking, Roofing, Shed, Split Rail, etc...

We Install Chain Link & Cedar Fencing. Free Est. 7753 Edmonds St, Burnaby Call 604-520-7792 Timberlandforestproducts.com Affordable Fencing & Decking Quality workmanship for 25 yrs. on the N. Shore, 604-929-6669 FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201.

Professional quality workmanship Fences, decks, arbors, stairs... www.friendlycarpenter.com

NORTH SHORE FENCES

SERVICE MAGIC Affordable. Serving North Shore since 1978. Mike 604-783-9558

6605

Townhouses Rent

sthis 3 BR t/house in quiet complex, 1.5 baths, fenced patio, pool, playground, near bus & shops, $1650+utils, Dollarton & Seymour. immed. 604-929-6024

2 BR bsmt suite above ground, 1100sf, own wd, fp, Dollarton area, cov’d prkg, ns, np, $1300, avail May 1, 604-727-8148

Fencing/Gates

DUNDARAVE, BRIGHT, clean, 3 bdrm bsmt, nr seawalk, w/d, no pets, Now. $1400, 604-922-1614

1 BDRM ste, Canyon Heights, garden level, h/w flrs, 5 appl, new w/d, all utils/cable/internet incl, ns np, May 1, $975. 604-537-4453

2 BR beautiful garden level, Eagle Harbour, W.Van, 4 appl, f/p, May 1, ns, np, $1180 + 1/2 util.

604-921-7281, 604-921-9667

8090

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

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

1 BR view ste, Lynn Valley, priv entry, 4 appls, f/p, $850 + cable/ hydro ns np May 1. 604-220-2255

604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping.

Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

DEEP COVE 3 bdrm grnd flr, gas fp, share w/d, n/s n/p, $1325 incl utils. Immed. 604-924-9473

1 BDRM LIKE new suite in new house, 5 new appls, nr Edgemont Village, n/p, n/s, inclds heat/light, $1000 avail now. 604-830-7734

1 BR, approx 900sf, new suite w/new appls & wd, np, ns, upper Lonsdale, $1300 incl cable & hydro, Immed, 778-558-7653

TEEPEE CONSTRUCTION Ultra Mini Excavator Can access areas as narrow as 2’ 3’’ Concrete breaking, underpinning, trenching, stump removal, rock placement, landscaping 604-802-1156

6615

Wanted To Rent

PROF FAMILY seeks 2 BR built green Leeds cert pref’d June 1st.

N.Shore ns, np. 604-929-3020

6620

8100

Fireplaces

PRO GAS - North Shore Gas fireplaces. Repair & safety inspection. 604-925-1341 www.progas.ca

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

CARPET, VINYL & HARDWOOD Repair & Replace. Material sales Dwight, 778-322-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca

8125

Gutters

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8155

Landscaping

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8130

Handyperson

COVE RENOVATIONS ❍ flooring ❍ tile ❍ finishing ❍ painting

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• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving ~ Any size job ~

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General Restoration Services

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Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certified Trained Pros.

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Rates you can afford.

RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group

604-202-6118

• Design & Consultation • Lawns & Hedges • Water Features • Patios & Pathways • Retaining Walls • Irrigation & Lighting www.katsuraLandscaping.ca

604-518-5661

DHALIWAL GARDENING & Landscaping. Full yard mtce, trimming, pruning 604-889-0263

A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, laminate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hardscaping & Landscaping.

Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. 604 782-4322

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

Lee Gardener: Lawn maint. Free est. Spring clean-up, power raking, trim, Hedges 604-720-6578

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