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inter snowfall hasn’t coaxed all North Shore black bears into hibernation. There are still some restless bears roaming neighbourhoods in search of food. And in some cases, it isn’t hard to find. Outdoor freezers, bird feeders and mismanaged garbage are the main bear attractants this time of the year, according to Tony Webb, chair of the North Shore Black Bear Network. Weekly black bear sightings have been reported by local residents since midNovember. In one incident, a distressed 19-lb. cub was spotted in the Upper Lonsdale area. The cub was captured but succumbed to over-sedation, hypothermia and injuries suffered from a fall out of a tree, Webb said. Another local bear made North American headlines after hitching a ride on a garbage truck from North Vancouver to downtown Vancouver. That bear was tranquilized by conservation officers in front of Queen Elizabeth Theatre and relocated to the Squamish Valley. “A black bear will not go into hibernation if there is food available — it’s as simple as that,” said Webb. “We still have people who don’t know how to make their home non-attractive to bears.” He estimated there is an 80 per cent compliance rate to wildlife bylaws in the District of North Vancouver, but added it

only takes a few instances of non-compliance to attract a bear. Under West Vancouver’s solid waste bylaw, inadvertently attracting wildlife to a property by, for example, putting garbage bins on the curb prior to 5 a.m. on pickup day could result in a $300 fine. The DNV’s solid waste bylaw is slightly more relaxed: 5:30 a.m. is the earliest residents can put out their garbage and non-compliance may result in a $100 fine. Paul Reece, West Van’s bylaw officer specializing in animal control and compliance, said the department’s main focus is educating the public about cohabiting with bears. No wildlife-related fines have been handed out this year in the DWV. “[Fining] is not something we like to do,” said Reece, adding the education doesn’t just cover conflicts with bears. “It’s all wildlife. Nobody wants a whole bunch of skunks in their backyard.” Bylaw officers were called Tony Webb out three times this year to West Vancouver neighbourhoods where wildlife attractants were reported. Another 11 bylaw calls pertained to garbage containers being put out early or brought in too late. A couple of these cases involved new residents who are accustomed to living in more urban areas where wildlife does not exist, he said. In another instance, it turned out to be an elderly person who was not aware of the bylaw. But there is hope on the horizon, added Webb. Tougher amendments made to the BC Wildlife Act in late November state: “A person must not leave or place an attractant in, on or about any land or

premises where there are or where they are likely to be people, in a manner in which the attractant could a) attract dangerous wildlife to the land or premises, and b) be accessible to dangerous wildlife.” Reece said the DWV solid waste bylaw mirrors those amendments. In the Seato-Sky corridor, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the District of Squamish have taken further steps to prevent human conflicts with bears and now each municipality has attained ‘Bear Smart’ status from the province. Squamish bylaws now require all residents to use bear-resistant garbage containers for curbside pickup. This year the municipality’s bear deaths were much lower compared to previous years, said Webb. Whistler has a different system in operation. They no longer offer a curbside garbage pickup and instead offer bear-proof dumpsters placed at various locations. “The lack of adequate bylaws is the main holdback for [the North Shore] from Bear Smart status,” said Webb. “We in the DNV appear to have more bears that had to be killed this year when compared to other municipalities in the Lower Mainland.” The Black Bear Network is reporting 12 bears killed in DNV in 2011 and none in West Vancouver. Reece said the numbers are not a representation of one municipality working harder to avoid conflicts with wildlife. “There are so many different factors at play,” said Reece. “There are berry crops in different areas. It might be [the DNV’s] year to have bear conflicts.” reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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ive days a week, he tells stories for a living. His short vignettes about everyday life — often quirky, sometimes inspirational and heartfelt, occasionally just cute — appear on Global TV’s six o’clock news hour. Tales about the tow truck-driving “Junkyard Granny” or “Parking Lot Santa,” an immigrant parking lot attendant who decorates his booth with a pile of Christmas decorations every season. Now 67, Mike McCardell, an ex-NYC crime reporter, has been telling these 2-minute tales for more than three decades. He does, on average, 221 stories a year. But he’s never worried about running out of material. Everybody has a story. And if they don’t, McCardell blames himself for not being able to coax it out. None of his stories are pre-planned. Every morning he hops into a TV van with his brownSTORIED CAREER - North Van’s Mike bag lunch, often a ham sandwich and hardMcCardell has been a fixture on the TV newsboiled egg, and drives around with a cameraman hour for the past three decades. Nick Didlick photo trolling for interesting stories. “Hey, look at the kids in the park,” the camera case. guy might say to him. “I see something that’s interesting and it’s got a “I did cute kids last night.” human in it — but not always.” So they keep driving. Sometimes there are stories about worms or His story-hunting mantra is simple: If you slugs. believe it will happen, it will happen. “The good stuff is people like the stories,” he That simple belief doesn’t come courtesy of says. some self-help, new age lit. McCardell’s storytelling apprenticeship started He started believing in the power of positive early on, in part thanks to his delinquent childthinking a decade ago when he met an autishood. tic boy fishing with a tree-branch pole at Trout Growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., he spent a lot Lake. of time in school detention, which gave him After getting permission from the boy’s foster plenty of time to read. But he wasn’t turning the parent, he asked the young fisherman: pages of the classics. He preferred the local tabCatch anything? loid papers and sat captivated as he read about Not yet. the exploits of colourful criminals like “Three Any nibbles? Finger Louie.” Nope. After graduating from high school he told his Then the boy told him: You can have anything mother he was going to become a journalists; you want if you really believe it — but you have she gave him a subway token to go downtown to to really believe it. apply. He landed a job at the Daily News, where McCardell has been a believer ever since. he started in the mailroom and worked his way “Just say it,” says McCardell, sipping a black to reporter. His first byline was a feature piece: coffee at the mall. about a 100-year-old man who still had a pen“Today’s good and I’m going to find story. It’s chant for booze and chasing ladies. “I still have easy; you can’t lose. that clipping.” “I believe.” Later he moved to the crime beat. In the early The power of positivity has worked in all 1970s, as the streets of New York increasingly aspects of his life, he says: health, marriage, fambecame strewn with shell casings and crimeily — everything. And ever since meeting the scene tape, he decided to move his family to young fisherman, McCardell has never failed to B.C. After a stint at the Vancouver Sun, he began land a story for his six o’clock slot. telling short stories durThat’s nearly 1,500 stories and ing the news-hour in the counting. COFFEE mid-1970s, something he’s And while McCardell believes done ever since. in believing, his camera operators WITH He’s also become a proare more superstitious, carrying Justin Beddall lific author. His seventh around things like “good luck” editor@northshore book, entitled Here’s Mike, rocks in the van just in case. And outlook.com was published earlier this occasionally they need a buzzermonth. beater to make the news hour. In the book’s foreword, A few weeks back, after investMcCardell writes that he ing most of the day on a hot-dog hadn’t planned on writing another book. truck story that tanked, it was starting to get Then he met the store cashier who told him dark and McCardell looked over at his camerathat her mother, who was battling breast cancer man. So where do we go? As they drove across at the time, loved reading his books. He asked the the wooden bridge at the entrance to Granville woman her mom’s name. Her name was June. Island, the cameraman said “look at that.” McCardell, told the cashier he’d dedicate a All McCardell saw was a group of vagrants. book to her. And he did. “No, the kids feeding the pigeons.” There are plenty of good tales in his new book Turns out a group of schools kids from from his TV work and others collected off-camChamplain Heights had seen a play at Granville Island and were supposed to go holiday shopping era — all about ordinary people and things. “Every moment is plain old fun,” he says about afterwards but the class agreed that was a “boring” idea and instead wanted to feed the pigeons, telling stories, “looking around at kids, old folks and flowers.” the teacher told him. Say that again, McCardell said to the teacher, —Partial proceeds from the sale of Here’s Mike a grin forming on his face. He knew he’d found will be donated to Variety — The Children’s another good six o’clock story. Charity. For more book info, visit harbourpubMcCardell’s pieces are often described as lishing.com “human interest” stories but it’s not always the

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— LET TER OF T HE W EEK— Post secondary students need more help Editor, The Occupy Movement at SFU, and presumably at the other campuses, has touched upon an important issue regarding the state of our post-secondary education system. While Canadian post-secondary education is far cheaper than in many other jurisdictions, including the United States, there continues to be a cost barrier preventing otherwise qualified stu-

dents from getting the education they need to climb the social ladder. One thing not noted is that while Canadians enjoy a lower base tuition, we lack many of the awards and grants the U.S. has which lower the cost of tuition to manageable rates. Student loans also continue to be a financial burden on students, as students in B.C. are burdened with the highest loan interest rates in the country. There are two very simple things the province can do right away to ease this financial pain. First, reduce the interest rate on student loans to the Canadian

average or below. Asking students to pay back more than they received when they’re least able to pay is cruel, and forces new graduates to take out other forms of debt to accomplish their repayment schedules. This would save hundreds of dollars per student. Second, create a system of student grants similar in style to the American Pell Grants. These grants provide eligible students with thousands of dollars that can be used towards their education that does not need to be paid back.

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if only in my dreams have the younger kids,” said Lentsch, 30. “Especially the single guys, they’re always asking guys if anyone’s looking for it off.” Lentsch has worked the Christmas Day shift before. But this year, with an 18-month-old son at home, he’ll work the Christmas Eve graveyard shift from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. and should make it home in time to see his son reap Santa’s spoils. Christmas Day is a shift like any other, Lentsch said, although occasionally with a more relaxed training routine. Sometimes with a little ball hockey. “It depends on the captain. It depends on who’s in charge as an officer that day. Some guys like to do it, some guys don’t,” Lentsch said. When Capt. Allen’s in charge, it’s game on. “We’ll move the trucks around and make some room on the apparatus floor and play floor hockey. We’ve done that in the past to kill a few hours here and there. Anything for our cardio exercise.” And since the 10 to 12 city firefighters staffing the hall at all hours can’t be home for Christmas, their families are allowed to visit and bring Christmas to them. “The captain’s actually allowing our families to come on the 24th night to

the fire hall and visit,” Lentsch said, “He’s allowing everyone to come down and say hi and sit for a bit, but obviously if we get a call we have to go.” Last year, the chef from the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier brought a whole turkey dinner to the station, replete with gravy, seasonal vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cheesecake and enough mayo and sliced bread for turkey sandwich leftovers.

ertainly firefighters aren’t the only one’s keeping watch over the community for the holidays. First responders of all stripes have duties to fulfill that don’t stop when the calendar winds down to year’s end. But unlike full-time first responders, the all-volunteer North Shore Rescue squad doesn’t know their schedule in advance. In fact, they only work on days off from their 9-to-5s and for their selfless dedication and hard work, they are not compensated. North Shore Rescue leader Tim Jones has been on “many, many” dangerous rescues out in the mountains above the North Shore on Christmas continued, PAGE 12

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The City of North Vancouver extends holiday greetings to its residents, businesses and visitors. Please note, City Hall will be closed from noon on December 23 - January 2, 2012. If you have an emergency regarding sewer, water drainage, snow or roads during this time, contact the Operations Emergency Line at 604-988-2212. Visit www.cnv.org/CelebrateTheSeason for information about winter safety, green holidays and festivities around the City. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season!

Snow season is here. Signiﬁcant snowfall and cold temperatures are anticipated. The City monitors conditions throughout the winter months and dispatches crews when snow and icy conditions are forecast.

2012 Recycling and Garbage Schedule The 2012 Recycling and Garbage Calendars are being delivered to all single-family homes between December 8 and December 23. This year, the collection schedule has a new, shorter format that makes it easier to ﬁnd the information you need. Copies and maps are available online at www.cnv.org or by contacting the North Shore Recycling Program at 604-984-9730.

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continued from, PAGE 11 Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, he told The Outlook. Overzealous revellers fall from cliffs, hikers get hung up in tree wells and backcountry skiers and snowshoers tend to find avalanches. Jones recalled a 2007 Christmas Day rescue in which a couple went out backcountry skiing Christmas Eve in the Mount Seymour area but quickly found themselves in severe avalanche terrain above Theta Lake. “They survived an avalanche that night and the next morning were able to descend into a gully and get one cellphone call out saying they were trapped somewhere east of the Indian Arm,” Jones said. “Then a marine fog system came in and totally blanketed everything with heavy fog and we had to revert to a land-based response.” That meant rousing nine members of the North Shore Rescue team from their warm beds in the wee hours of Christmas morning, strapping on skis and retracing the potentially fatal missteps the couple had taken through avalancheprone terrain. In all, 15 members of the rescue squad would miss all the holiday festivities, from opening presents with their families to Christmas dinner, while the difficult mountain rescue dragged on from early morning on the 25th until well after midnight. And while Jones admits it was a highly frustrating situation for the rescuers involved, the rescue turned out much better than anyone could have expected when on their way out, rescuers actu-

ally came across another stranded skier, who Jones said would not have survived much longer in the elements. “No one knew he was out and he didn’t know what he was doing, just flailing away in chestdeep snow,” Jones said. “It was just by luck that we even came across him in the middle of nowhere because he would have been a popsicle stick soon. Believe me, this was his Christmas present.” For young North Shore Rescue newcomers like Mike Sample and Simon Jackson, who’ve both been volunteering with the team for just over two years, it’s tough to leave their young families at home whenever they go out on a call, but especially around the holidays. Both men will be on call this Christmas, as will any NSR member who’s not traveling for the holidays, and both said that the most important thing when leaving their families for a call is making up the time with them later. “We both did a lot of outdoor stuff before,” said Jackson, who has a wife and a one-year-old son. “But the difference is this is not planned and you obviously can’t take your family with you.” “It has a big social cost too,” Sample said, adding that it’s not just family but friends who suffer around the holidays too. “Our families have been extremely forgiving,” Jones said, getting the last word. “Essentially for a lot of us, we’re treated like the big kid of the family. The big kid that’s sometimes there and sometimes not.” tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne

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he only shop in North Vancouver with an entire shelf dedicated to criticallyacclaimed, yet controversial Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier is going out of business. And with the extinction of the von Trier catalogue goes the only rentable foreign, classic and western film collections in North Vancouver. These are the final days for Lower Lonsdale’s Schlockbuster Alternative Flicks, located at 228 Lonsdale Ave. As of Jan 1., North Shore cinephiles will have to cross a bridge if they want to rent something off the beaten, mainstream-Hollywood path. The Vancouver area has seen its share of independent movie stores close this year — Kitsilano landmark Videomatica included — but the end of Schlockbuster Video illustrates a different story than the typical declining-customer-base-because-of-cheaper-digital-alternatives tale so common amongst disappearing video shops. According to Schlockbuster owner Randy Tarangul, his customer base was growing. The reason he’s closing is because of a looming condo redevelopment of the entire 200-block of Lonsdale. Tarangul said his store was on a month-to-month lease for years so when he received an eviction notice from building owners Intracorp Development on Dec. 1 that said he had to be out in a month’s time, he began hunting for a new spot. Unfortunately for Tarangul, he ran out of time. “We searched frantically with realtors, family and friends. We

were trying desperately. But in the time frame we needed, places were asking double what we could afford for smaller units,” said Tarangul, noting he needed 1,000-1,500 square feet of space to hold his stock and could afford to pay $2,800-$3,000 per month. “It was horrible. We just ran out of time. As the mid-month mark hit we had to pull the plug.” David Jacobsen, development manager with Intracorp, said he was sympathetic to Tarangul’s plight but said his company must move ahead with a demolition of the current building by mid-January. Crews, added Jacobsen, have prep work to do before the building is demolished and need time to do so. “Wiring has to be disconnected and things like dry wall have to be taken out in a sequential way,” said Jacobsen. “And this is the site of a project that went through public process last year. There was a public hearing last February, final adoption from city council in March and pre-sales in May. In June tenants got a demolition notice clause as per their lease agreements and this particular owner was given notice within their lease agreement which was 30 days prior to eviction.” Until Jan. 1, Tarangul and his staff are selling everything in the shop, from the videos to the assorted movie props that adorn the walls. Tarangul told The Outlook the shop be open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. until Jan.1. All movies will be $5 per copy. Those interested can bid on movie props and pictures. “Come out and support us one last time or else I’m going to have the world’s biggest personal collection,” he said. “We had 12,000 titles and I think we’ve got about 10,000 left. Please come out and buy what you can.” skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com

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Feeling the donation pinch during the holiday season isn’t new to the Salvation Army. In 2010, the North Shore chapter came up $70,000 short. Each year, however, they see about a 30 per cent increase in need for their wide-ranging services. Those interested in donating to the Salvation Army this Christmas can do so in person at kettle locations and the Salvation Army building at 105 W. 12th St., at the till in both WalMart and London Drugs, as well as online at northshoresalvationarmy. com. Cross said the online donations will continue to be available for a few weeks after Christmas. Some of the programs supported by the annual kettle drive are kids’ camps, back-to-school programs and the food bank. A complete list is available at the aforementioned website. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenko

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t’s that time of year to give a big Merry Christmas and huge Thank You to those who helped significantly or even in a small way with one or more Instant Replay stories during 2011. Research is one of the hallmarks of this column and – while this entails hours on the Internet and in libraries and archives on the North Shore, in Vancouver, Victoria and sometimes as far away as places like Calgary as I search through old city directories and microfilm of long-ago newspapers – a critical component to the research is the assistance of many individuals. This ranges from the people featured in the stories (or their relatives, neighbours, classmates and teammates if they are no longer living), to librarians, archivists, teachers, coach-

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Thanks to research, we find that Ralph Hall (the North Shore’s longest-serving sports columnist) began his weekly Hallerings column in the North Shore Review on April 18, 1947, following earlier columns under the short-lived banners of From the Sidelines (January 1946) and The Lowdown (1946-47). When the Review was

bought by Hal Straight in 1958 and became The North Shore Citizen, Hallerings continued there until Nov. 5, 1969. In his Hallerings at either Christmas or New Year’s, Ralph would wish the best of the season to his sports connections. Last year, I took up the idea as a way of saying Thank You to those who helped with my Instant Replay stories and the little Captain’s Corner features that ran for 30 weeks between Oct. 14, 2010, and May 19, 2011. But it’s also a way of giving a tribute to Ralph Hall who gave me my first sportswriting job. So – pretty much in random order (a neat trick of Ralph’s so you have to read all the names and can’t just look for someone alphabetically) – here are the ‘Hall’ of Fame thank yous to almost 300 people, those who continued, PAGE 24

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Were we as writers allowed to discuss what we felt, saw and believed about a topic, even if it was, to quote the man himself, about the street “where the United States came to stop”? As it turns out, we are and it was Hitchens that set the modern-day benchmark for that kind of focused, personal and pointed writing. When not at his keyboard, he passionately debated anyone willing to oppose his views. Hitchens’ numerous appearances on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher, where he battled the likes of hip hop artist Mos Def on the intentions of al-Qaida and the audience over the potential for war with Iran (that exchange ended with Hitchens extending the middle finger to all in attendance), have become YouTube favourites of mine. Not everything he said and wrote fell in line with my beliefs. continued, PAGE 21

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continued from, PAGE 20 There are issues he supported — namely the fruitless, expensive war in Iraq and the stature of icons such as Mother Teresa, whom he dubbed “a fraud” — that I simply could not agree with. But it was that contrarian stance, vehement in ethic and steadfast in predictability, that made him great. In the final year of his life, as esophageal cancer ate away at his body, Hitchens produced lengthy pieces for Vanity Fair ranging from the political future of Egypt, to a study of journalist Joan Didion to essays on the blindingly painful affects his cancer inflicted on his body. Renowned for his smoking and drinking, the roots of the disease that would eventually take his life, Hitchens remarked that he had “more than once in my time woken up feeling like death” but that nothing could prepare him for the morning “when I came to consciousness feeling as if I

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t was four years ago that the North Shore Heritage Preservation Society tagged the Binning House on Mathers Avenue as second on a list of endangered local heritage sites. It now seems the rest of the country agrees. On Monday, the federal government announced it was contributing $11,426 in funding to help create a conservation plan for the Binning Residence national historic site. The Binning House. Built by renowned DWV photo artist Bertram Charles (B.C.) Binning in 1941, the home is regarded as a leading example of West Coast post-and-beam style. Its bungalow design paired with seamless integration of art and architecture — Binning’s murals figure prominently outside the entrance and on several interior walls — make it a historical treasure for West Vancouver. “The Binning Residence heralded a new form of architecture on the Coast and continues to attract tourists and architectural enthusiasts to West Vancouver,” said John Weston, MP for West Vancouver — Sunshine Coast — Sea to Sky Country, in a statement. “It is exciting to picture how today’s investment in this leading example of early modern architecture will continue to awe and enlighten Canadians.” Designed and constructed during the Second World War, the Binning House was an early example of sustainable construction practices, with many local materials being used. It was designated a national historic site in 1997, and since 2008 the site has been owned and managed by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia. “We are very pleased that we are able to move forward with a heritage conservation plan for this unique national historic site,” said TLCBC Lower Mainland manager Tamsin Baker, in the same release. “Once completed, the plan will provide an invaluable roadmap to ensure that the house will be effectively managed in the longterm. It will also ensure that the site will continue to inspire future generations of visiting artists and architects.” Funding for the Binning House conservancy plan will be paid for through Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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Len Slade, Gary Bergdal, Bill Bowles, Deretta Bowles, Tom Gutteridge, Phil Langley, Marlene Loader, Steve Martin, Linda Melville, Joe Miller, Dave Pearce, Keith Sandercock, Sam Scorda, Gordie Simpson, Tracy Light, Ernie Oei, Allison Ross, Rebecca Aldous, Greg Hoekstra, Sean Kolenko and Maria Spitale-Leisk. Oh yes, Ian Dixon, Colin Dixon, Vicki Thomas, Doc Younker, Bob Mason, Paul Chiarenza, Jessica Franz, Damion Dorn, Teagan Casper, Richard Loney, Marion Loney, Pete Ewens, Stephanie Maniago, Jen Rollins, Bruce Hawkshaw, Dave Hawkshaw, Buzz Zuehlke, Randal Ius, Bill Zuehlke, Marie Zuehlke, Steve Roberts and Sean Foley. Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Pickell family, Stephen and Shelley Pickell and sons Blake, Nic, Paul and Cooper; Bob Mackin, Nathan Vanstone, Felix Wong, Joyce Wong, Brandon Kaye, Kelly Kaye, Rob Fai, Denis Crockett, Linda and Ian Graham and their daughters Nicky and Michelle Graham. How about Briar Ballou, Joe Bell, Shirley Fraser, Sam Scorda, Glen Walters, Dave Rice, Randy Storey, Bill Bowles, Michel Leveille, Bob Vosburgh, Fred McMurray, Steve White, John Buchanan, Leslie Buchanan, Joe Flores, Cathy Pearce, Dave Pearce, Tom Kirk, Lori Zuk, John Rutherford, Tim Bannister, Laura Ellwood, Nick Trenkel, Jenny Madill, Mark Rowan, Cam Hair, Susan Stone, Rob Straight, Chris Atkinson, Brenda Craven, Dave Morin, Grant Harris and Liam Robinson. Must not forget Norm Fieldgate, Lefty Hendrickson, Nicole Miller, Jacqueline Blackwell, Barrie McWha, Jim Rutledge, Bruce Bourdon, Jon Lee or Lea, Rick Harrison, Sharon Proctor, John Coleman, Janet MacQuarrie-Kent, Marie Allouche, George Smith, George Lea Sr. and Jr., Court Brousson, Ann Brousson, Ernie Kershaw, Audrey Kershaw, Jim Carabetta, Dick Acaster, Anna Tickell, Sean Kelso, Janette Ahrens, Jennifer Tieche and Dariya Bagnall. In addition thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greig Bjarnason, Jack Keast, Joanne Gauthier, Vickie Petronio, Ingrid Torrance, Scott Bennett, John Bennett, Randy Storey, Rusty Corben, Jason Farris, Bob Lenarduzzi, Jim Taylor, Jesse Hills, Greg Douglas, Will Trythall, Jim Hemphill, Josh Evans and Dan Elliott. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more: Martha Perkins, Louise Biggar, Joe Tan, Julie Backer, Jan Keeton, Barry Callaghan, Barry Pegg, Elaine Miller, Maurice Jones, Sandi Huff, Andrew Martin, Lynn Johnston, Jennifer Devine, Daryl Slade and the SOB (Some Old Boys) Club members, not already mentioned, who meet at Cheers for lunch on the last Friday of the month, all of whom have great stories Now, to those who enjoy reading Instant Replay, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This is episode 445 from Len Corbenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasure chest of stories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the great events and the quirky â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that bring to life the North Shoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich sports history.

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TransLink finding less gas tax to guzzle Eight per cent drop in revenue stream problematic JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

big drop in TransLink’s gas tax revenue may be because of the difficult economy, more efficient cars or more motorists driving out of town for cheaper fill-ups. The latest estimates suggest the transportation authority will end 2011 earning almost $26 million less than it expected from the current 15-cent-per-litre fuel tax it charges within North Vancouver District Metro Vancouver. The eight per cent differential – $298.5 million for the Mayor, Council and staff full year compared to the $324.3 million budgeted – casts wish you a doubt on the future reliability of the gas tax, according to a TransLink third-quarter financial report. Merry Christmas The shortfall is particularly troubling because TransLink has just won approval from Metro Vancouver mayors and the proand vincial government to raise the gas tax another two cents next Best Wishes for a April to generate an estimated $44 million needed to help fund the Evergreen Line and other transit upgrades. Happy and Healthy At the current rate, more than half the new money would be eaten up making up for the shortfall – assuming the twoNew Year. cent increase generates as much as it’s supposed to. Spokesman Ken Hardie said fuel sales are down generally in B.C., but added work is underway to “drill further into the phenomenon.” TransLink has asked federal agencies to look at the revenue capture and reporting systems. One aim, Hardie said, is to determine whether large numbers of drivers are heading to areas free of the TransLink gas tax, like the Fraser Valley or Washington State, where gas is even cheaper. Please read this notice and visit www.bcct.ca immediately “If we saw lower sales here but remarkably higher sales in the Fraser Valley, that would speak to With the passage of the Teachers’ Act, all teacher certification in BC will be handled by the issue of leakage as people go the new Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education. If you have changed out of their way to get cheaper gas,” your contact information since the certificate renewal process in 2008, it is essential he said. “We’re also working with that you update your contact information before January 6, 2012 in order to ensure you’re included in the electoral process for the new BC Teachers Council as well as other important communications regarding your certification.

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BC HYDRO VEGETATION MAINTENANCE - PADMOUNTED TRANSFORMERS To assure continued safety and system reliability, BC Hydro is removing vegetation around all BC Hydro padmounted transformers to clearance standards. Vegetation management work in North Vancouver, West Vancouver and on Bowen Island will continue until March 31, 2012. BC Hydro requires the area around its electrical equipment to remain clear for the following reasons: ã ã ã

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CRUDE ENERGY SERVICES is an industrial contractor providing services to the oil and gas industry in Alberta, accepting resumes for Pipefitters, QA/QC Personnel, Foreman, Lead Hands, NCSO Safety Advisors, Pipefitting Apprentices, Welder Apprentices, Crane Operators, Welder Helpers, General Labour, Office Administrators. H2S Alive and CSTS are required. Fax 1-866-843-2118. Email: careers@crude-energy.ca www.crude-energy.ca

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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DRYWALL services and painting. Framing, boarding, taping, insulation and patches.Call 778-552-0270 or 604-807-3076

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Friday, January 20, 2012. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

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www.northshoreoutlook.com HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 281

GARDENING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

PETS 477

PETS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 548

FURNITURE

TRANSPORTATION 810

TRANSPORTATION

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

287

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING

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Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!

Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988

372

SUNDECKS

Multi Poo Pup 14 wks old M., white, 2nd shot dewormed micro chipped good home $795. 604-715-2431

Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND pups. Registered, micro chipped, 1st shots. Ready now. 604-823-2259 mitzvig@hotmail.ca

Rottweiler pups lrg German working stock exc temp healthy 8 wks. parents to view. $650. 604-799-8225.

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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TREE SERVICES

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

www.recycleitcanada.ca CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service. All loads recycled. Minibins service avail. 604-922-5101

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

REAL ESTATE 627

HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422

WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Treat yourself this Christmas to $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888-593-6095.

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HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $1995 obo (604)826-0519

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Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

SHIHTZU X LASO APSO pups, 3 M, mostly white, view parents, nonshed, $400/ea. (604)701-9006

CARS - DOMESTIC

2002 CHRYSLER INTREPID 105K kms, great shape/condition, Air/care 2013, no accident, fully loaded, $2500 obo 604-441-7685 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519 2006 FORD FUSION, 4 dr, 39,000 kms, V6, all options, $7,950 obo. Phone 604-780-8404

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 518

PETS 477

PETS

Blood Hound pups, CKC Reg health ✔, 1st vac., micro chipped, 1 male, 6 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go 604-574-5788

BUILDING SUPPLIES

1997 MERCEDES E420, all options, mint, garage kept. 118,00 kms. $7200 obo. 604-805-4545.

STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEASON DEALS! Overstock must go make an offer! FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL TO CHECK INVENTORY and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

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On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

604.587.5865

560

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

PRESA CANARIO pups 11/wks. 1st shots & dewormed. Well socialized with kids. $600/obo. 604-466-8211.

PLUMBING

ACKER’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Quick. 7 days. Fast/reliable. Call Spencer 604-924-1511.

COCK A POO PUPPIES Family raised (2) Female, (2) male. $500. Ready to Go! (604)467-6643

MIN. SCHNAUZER PUPS 7-F 4-M tails docked, dewormed, 1st shots. Starting at $800. 778-834-1469

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539

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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS. Vet checked. 1st shots. Parents both registered. $550. 604-309-2390.

MATTRESSES staring at $99

MALTESE pup, 1 male, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed. Family raised. 604-464-5077.

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

GREAT RATES! Local lic’d plumber Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call 604-325-6722

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $550: Born Sept. 26th. 1 Male, 1 Female. 604-836-6861

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3295 obo. (604)826-0519

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1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now, or we can deliver to you. www.DriveHomeNow.com. 877-758-7311 or 250-7515205.

2003 VOLVO V40, S/W, Blue, loaded 155,000 kms. auto. new tires. $5500 firm. Phone 604-538-9257.

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 2003 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA highway truck, 450HP, 13 spd, Eaton Fuller trans, recent work done, brand new tires, fresh MVI. Make over $10,000/mo gross with job. Asking $22,500 Info 604-830-1700.

FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1999 CHEVY BLAZER, black, mags 2” lift 4x4, Air Cared, std. new clutch $4795 obo 604-826-0519 2000 BUICK LASABRE with heated seats, low km’s, H.U.D. Private. $6900/obo. 778-565-4230 2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, red, 160K, $8500 firm. Call 604-538-9257

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TRUCKS & VANS

1994 Saab 900-S. 6cyl, 2.5 l engine. 4dr, sunroof, 5spd, green, like new. $1950. 604-541-0344 2000 Dodge diesel 2500 series 4x4 ext cab 133,000k. 8x10 custom alum deck $12,500. 604-839-5700. 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $16,000 obo. 604-812-1278 2004 GRAND CARAVAN, 36,000 KMS, v6, loaded, seats 7, $7950 obo. 604-780-8404

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