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labyrinth is a simple circle made up of curving inner paths that lead toward the centre, then away, then back in again. Following the twists and turns helps many people match the physical act of walking with the mental and often spiritual practice of meditation. Labyrinth walking is catching on in health care settings, where the quiet, mindful activity is being used to complement conventional medical treatments. Labyrinths have been discovered in cultures as far back as ancient Egypt, as well as in some of the oldest churches in Europe. The most well-known of these is in the Chartres Cathedral in France, which is believed to date as far back as the 13th century. Unlike mazes, which are designed as puzzles, the path of a labyrinth is meant to lead people on a journey. Some view following the path of the labyrinth as a type of pilgrimage or a mirror of life’s journey. In recent years, labyrinth walking has become increasingly popular with the circular patterns appearing in a variety of places — on church grounds, in public parks and in hospitals. Today they are used as a tool for quiet contemplation or meditation and can be a good alternative for those who have difficulty with conventional meditation or who cannot afford to attend classes. Medical research, so far, on labyrinth walking indicates that it produces health benefits similar to those of traditional mediation. That includes stress reduction as well as the physical benefits of walking, such as lowered blood pressure and breathing rates, improved circulation and muscle tone. Researchers point out that regardless of the actual physical effects of the practice, the perceived improvement to quality of life is also worthwhile. In 2009, St John the Evangelist Anglican Church at 220 West 8th built its own labyrinth. It was the shared dream of church members Deborah Foster and Wendy Middleton to have a labyrinth in their community. Foster says the labyrinth, which is laid out in white paint and outlined with blue u-shaped lunations, is well used by the community. She points out that on any day she sees a variety of church and community members winding their way along the path—moms with toddlers, groups of teens, or elders. The experience of walking the labyrinth is different for each person. Foster finds that people don’t often share much about their experience.
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www.northshoreoutlook.com continued from, PAGE 2 “They hold in their heart whatever takes place,” she says. Those who do share report a range of experiences, from mild relaxation to profound peacefulness and self-awareness. There is no wrong way to walk a labyrinth, but generally, there are three stages: Release: stand at the entrance of the labyrinth and take several slow deep breaths, be aware of your feet on the ground. Deborah Foster suggests thinking of the thing that most concerns you and to actively let it go as you start into the labyrinth. Follow the path at your own speed and continue to let go of thoughts as they re-enter your mind. Refresh: when you reach the
centre, you may want to pause and reflect on your walk or continue to the outside of the labyrinth. Return: continue to follow the path at your own pace. Feel free to walk the labyrinth as many times as you wish. Foster believes spirituality can be interpreted in many ways and that the labyrinth at St. John the Evangelist is open to all. “It’s a way of offering contemporary spirituality to the neighbourhood,” she says. “Labyrinth walking is universal. You don’t need a religion.” In addition to the labyrinth at St. John’s the Evangelist, there are a number of public labyrinths in the Lower Mainland. Check out labyrinthlocator.com to find labyrinths in our area. twitter.com/nsoutlook
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onsdale is North Vancouver’s original neighbourhood – and today it’s still one the most vibrant, rapidly changing communities on the North Shore.
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In mid-Lonsdale, there’s a brand-new library and civic plaza across from city hall, which is also undergoing a significant facelift. And with the influx of new residents brought by the spate of new residential developments along the Lonsdale corridor have come a wide range of new retailers and businesses, from jewelry stores and florists to speciality food shops and boutiques, which only add to the avenue’s
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all it a childcare Catch-22. With new families flocking to North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood, Roksana Fasih can’t keep up with the demand for her home daycare business. But with costs rising and no room to grow in LoLo, she’s being squeezed out by would-be customers. And hers isn’t the only Lonsdalearea daycare feeling the pinch. At a Feb. 6 city council meeting, mayor and council heard from a vocal delegation of daycare operators and parents complaining about the lack of suitable daycare space in the city. Now Fasih — and likely others — is in the process of leaving Lower Lonsdale and the city to open an expanded daycare business in the district. It’s bad enough news for the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood in itself. But couple it with the findings of a 2011 study released last year showing LoLo has far and away the highest rates of pre-school age children with developmental difficulties on the North Shore, and the childcare shortage approaches a crisis. The joint study from the University of British Columbia and the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) has been evaluating kids as they begin kindergarten across the prov-
ince since 1999. The study looks at five areas of vulnerability in the new arrivals: physical health, social competence, emotional health, cognition and language. For new kindergarten students across the North Vancouver School District in 2010, the average rate of vulnerability was 21 per cent, meaning that about one in five kids was behind in one or more areas of development from the get-go. In West Vancouver, the average was 17 per cent, or about one in six. But when comparing specific North Vancouver catchments of similar size, the developmental gaps by neighbourhood come into stark focus. The Lynn Valley catchment, for instance, had just a four-per-cent rate of vulnerability in its 70 kindergarteners. Lower Lonsdale, however, had a rate higher than ten times that with 42 per cent of its 72 new students showing developmental setbacks. At 34 per cent — or one in three students — Central Lonsdale wasn’t far behind on the vulnerability scale. Among the factors that contribute to early childhood development, HELP lists genetics, family, economic status and of course the availability of early childhood development services like daycares. At a North Vancouver district council meeting last month, councillors endorsed a staff report which included the HELP study and encouraged the provincial government to support a plan to integrate early childhood care as a priority across B.C. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com
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It could be a bumpy road ahead for neighbourhood street safety. This week, District of North Vancouver council voted 4-3 in favour of amendments to the local improvement cost-sharing bylaw that will change the municipality’s traffic-calming policy. Here’s how it used to work: If neighbourhood residents wanted traffic calming on their streets but the district didn’t deem it to be a priority, residents could pay for the speed bumps, traffic circles or other calming measures, provided that 50 per cent of those impacted by the road improvements were in favour of it. Now the threshold for neighbourhood consent has been raised to two-thirds. That shift brings the district in line with best practices in other Lower Mainland municipalities, but Coun. Lisa Muri, who voted against amending the bylaw, believes the 66 per cent majority now required is too high. “Traffic calming is too important,” she said. And, depending on the size of the street, obtaining a two-thirds majority could be a very tall order. “A simple majority (50 per cent plus one) is fair,” she said. The other change to the bylaw allows for residents of busier collector roads to also qualify for local improvement projects (before it was just residents of lower-traffic local roads). As it now stands, traffic calming projects can be initiated by DNV staff, council or residents and each request goes through a six-step process from identification to implementation. Projects are ranked and classified into two categories “larger-scale projects that rank highest are considered for council funding. [And] smaller-scale projects may qualify under the Local Improvement process.” There’s no question that the district is limited by budgetary constraints and must prioritize larger projects that are of the most critical importance to public safety. The municipality simply can’t afford to install a curb bulge or speed table in every neighbourhood that makes a request to slow traffic on its streets. But that doesn’t mean those requests aren’t a priority for a particular neighbourhood. That’s why the neighbourhood-pay model makes so much sense. If residents aren’t willing to wait for street fixes, they can have the cost of the improvements added to property taxes over a 10- to 20-year period. After all, local residents are the first to know when problematic traffic patterns emerge. And, as Muri noted, every neighbourhood is unique. So shouldn’t the new bylaw amendments reflect that? Perhaps in the case where a street has, say, 50-plus residents the majority threshold could be lowered. Or if a neighbourhood only receives 60 per cent in favour of a new project then a DNV engineer can decide whether or not to proceed with a proposal. While the new traffic calming bylaw ensures fewer people opposed to changes to their local traffic patterns will end up footing the bill for them, it also means many important proposed traffic initiatives — some critical to the livability of a neighbourhood — will end up hitting a neighbour roadblock. And that’s a dangerous road to be travelling down. —The Outlook
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Heroic swimmer deserves a ‘Mighty’ tribute Editor, I enjoy Len Corben’s write-ups on North Shore sports history. The Instant Replay column “Mighty Mouse” on Elaine Tanner in the Feb. 9 Outlook was particularly interesting, and I have related her story to our somewhat diminutive daughter — that she need not be discouraged by her size, but realize what can be Elaine Tanner, a.k.a accomplished. I would advocate that the Mighty Mouse District of West Van ought to rename their new aquatic centre the “Elaine Tanner Aquatic Centre.” The District of North Van has its Karen Magnussen Recreation Centre and the City of North Van has its Harry Jerome
Outdoor School Photo of the Week Until March 2, visit nvsd44. bc.ca to vote for your favourite entries in the North Vancouver School District’s “Picture This” photo contest celebrating the Outdoor School. The Outlook is pleased to be partnering with the school district to share several of our favourite photographs
from the contest over the next six weeks (see second installment below). For over 40 years, the Outdoor School has been providing environmental learning experiences to students from North Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and to visitors from around the world.
A DELICATE BALANCE - As part of Outdoor School’s hummingbird banding, this picture captures the moment when the banded bird takes flight and demonstrates gentle interaction with the natural world. The photo was taken with a Pentax SR camera with a Tamron 28-300mm telephoto lens. Colleen Elderton photo
Recreation Centre — each of which recognizes significant sports accomplishments by their respective citizens. Such a renaming by West Vancouver at the time of its centennial would recognize a great Canadian legacy established by one of its citizens. Brian Gavin, North Vancouver
NVSD responds to Balmoral school story Editor, In response to the February 16 Outlook article regarding the future of Balmoral school, the North Vancouver School District would like to provide the following clarifications. Since the Nov. 15, 2011, decision to locate the new Community Learning Program at Balmoral, considerable effort has been made to inform the community, facilitate consultation, and provide regular updates on the implementation process. In connection with this, a traffic study has been commissioned that will provide information on the
possible impacts on traffic from the introduction of new programs and services to the school. As well, the study will look at options for mitigating potential impacts. While the Board has resolved to locate the Community Learning Program at Balmoral, it’s important to note that decisions around additional programs and services have not yet been made. We encourage members of the community to visit the School District website (www.nvsd44.bc.ca) for more information and updates on this topic. Between now and the end of April, a Community Advisory Working Group, including representatives of the Balmoral neighborhood, will be working together to ensure concerns are raised and addressed. The working group will be followed up by a Transition Committee tasked with supporting the change. Members of the community may direct their input to the working group for consideration. For those asking to be heard, the opportunity is there.
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CITYSHAPING STAGE TWO IS UNDERWAY We heard from you in Stage 1. Now in Stage 2, we’re talking about critical issues. The February 16th kickoff event enjoyed a large community turnout. If you missed it, go online to watch a video of guest speaker Gordon Price, the panelists, and see photos of the event. There are many ways to get involved. Fill out a critical issues workbook available online, join the online forum or attend the March 10 and March 31 workshops. Play a role in updating the City’s Official Community Plan. Learn more at www.cnv.org/CityShaping.
DEADLINE FRIDAY, MARCH 9 Do you know an outstanding youth who deserves to be recognized? The Civic Youth Awards Program recognizes youth between the ages of 10 and 24 years for noteworthy achievements and contributions to our community.
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Do You Know a Community Hero? The City’s Community Heroes Award Program recognizes volunteers whose initiative, effort and commitment has made a significant positive impact in our community. Names of nominees may be submitted by any member of the community including City residents, non-profit agencies, groups, and businesses. The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2012. Nomination forms are available at www.cnv.org and at City Hall. Please submit completed forms to Penny Lurbiecki, City Clerk’s Department, 604-990-4231.
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Children and Youth Grants DEADLINE FRIDAY, MARCH 9 The City offers annual grants that provide financial support for programs and services for children and youth in the City of North Vancouver. Projects that have received funding in the past include youth out-trips, extra-curricular education programs and expanded programming at teen centres. Grant guidelines and application procedures available at www.cnv.org/youth.
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est Vancouver secondary school youth worker Leanne Warner didn't have any statistics on high school bullying off-
hand. What she did bring to the Pink Shirt Day discussion at the school on Feb. 15, however, was more eye-opening and relevant than stony numbers on a page: Three students who had been bullied based on socioeconomic status, perceived sexuality and physical appearance. Eleventh grader Bella Molineux was already wearing her pink shirt emblazoned with a sketch of a swing and the words "The ONLY thing that should get PUSHED AROUND". She wears a subtle, cherry-hued lip stain on her otherwise bare face. Her long brown, leftside ponytail spills down the front of her oversized T-shirt, as she walks tall in a sea of students sporting designer fashions. But Molineux wasn’t always this self-assured. The novelty of the eighth grade held promise for a 12-year-old with freshly-divorced parents. There were new friendships to forge and other coping mechanisms to be discovered. To feel some trepidation is natural. Unbeknownst to Molineux was the label she would be instantly assigned on the first day of school — along with a lesson in pretentiousness. “I came from Bowen Island and I think there was an immediate stereotype about Bowen kids; they all smoke weed, they are all losers, they are poor,” said Molineux. She couldn’t muster the courage to defend the natural splendour of the island and the enviable laid-back lifestyle of its residents. Molineux also noted how all the Bowen Island students would huddle together in the cafeteria. That only perpetuated the teasing — and Molineux’s embarrassment of her hometown. She used her dad’s West Vancouver address as a shield in the barrage of insults that were hurled at her. “Oh no, I live in West Van. I never go [to Bowen Island], I swear,” was what Molineux would say, even though her mom still lived there. The focus of the roundtable conversation, which was moderated by Warner in a study room with floor-to-ceiling windows at WVSS, shifts to Shahin Sharafaldin’s story. His experience with bullying also started in Grade 8. Sharafaldin was popular. Throngs of girls sought attention from the olive-skinned boy with the dark wavy hair. Soon, other people started commenting that Sharafaldin only had female friends.
A select few articulated their observation through unsavoury, homophobic remarks aimed at him. “I had somebody in my socials class, every class I would go in and they would bully me and nobody would do anything about it,” said Sharafaldin. Today, Sharafaldin is flanked by his longtime friend Erica Mason. She recalled how one jovial afternoon walk home with Sharafaldin turned ugly without notice. “…and some random people just yelled out [slurs],” said Mason. Finally, Sharafaldin fought back against his bullies. He had the foresight to tell someone in a position of power. The bully's unbridled momentum was quickly squashed by the vice principal of the school. Mason isn't immune to the taunting either. She considers herself a loner. Nervously she twisted the chain of her gold heart pendant with her fingers before sharing her story. "I do karate and people would always make jokes about me being manly," said Mason from behind her face-framing curly blond locks. "They called me a beast. I actually stopped working out my arms because I couldn’t handle it anymore." Molineux, Sharafaldin and Mason are among a dozen WVSS students from grades 9-12 who signed up for two-day anti-bullying training offered by the Canadian Red Cross. Entitled Beyond the Hurt, the program produces anti-bullying ambassadors who then set out to create a harmonious environment at their school. Through skits, games and PowerPoint presentations, workshop participants learn the different types of bullying, the roles that are played and how to develop the framework to respond to the harassment. The bystander, the person who is bullying and the victim — these are the roles that are played when someone is being bullied. Mason drew attention to the precise wording of one of those roles. "We learned not to call somebody a bully. It’s putting a label on them. They might start believing that that’s who they are," said Mason. Added Warner, "We just changed the way that we frame it. It’s the person who bullies." The conversation turns to cyber bullying "That’s a whole other world," sighed Warner, whose office is a revolving door of teenage predicaments.
www.northshoreoutlook.com Pink Shirt Day at Brooksbank elementary The windows to the right of Brooksbank elementary school's main entrance are lined with inspirational quotes from iconic figures such as Ghandi and Mother Teresa. "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win," reads one, written by the leader of India's non-violent independence movement. "Peace begins with a smile," reads another, this one from the pen of the world's most famous nun. Each phrase offers a valuable lesson and provides important context for the school's upcoming anti-bullying and multicultural events. Not to be outdone, however, are the students themselves. They might not — yet, that is — enjoy the status of those aforementioned people but Grade 5 student Ashika Harman has crafted her own phrase worthy of a spot on any windowpane: "Don't wait for the world to
change, change it for yourself." "It's an opportunity to help The wise-beyond-her-years and if people have a probHarman is a driving force lem this can help them work behind some Pink Shirt Day through it. Ideas can help peoactivities at Brooksbank, where ple" said Coulson. students in her class will be tie"If we thought people weren't dying t-shirts and attaching posi- equal, it wouldn't be fair. We're tive messages to them in support all human beings. Not all people of the popular anti-bulare bad in a country, lying day on Feb. 29. there's good too." In a similar vein, Both principal the school will also be Arlene Martin and hosting a multicultural school counselday, spearheaded by lor Vince White Harman, to highlight praised the thoughthow important an fulness and matuacceptance of other rity of the girls' work. cultures is. Addressing bullying Ashika Harman, "People should accept right, and Hayley can be a tough subeach other no matter ject, but to shine a Coulson what background or light on the layered religion they are," said and complicated Harman. notion of belonging is The connection between antito tackle a complex idea. bullying day and the school's "When something is driven multicultural events is one from the students it can have Harman and friend Hayley greater reaches than when staff Coulson, also an organizer of imposes its view," said White. the events, drew themselves. The "And they're discussing the initiatives focus on inclusivegreater reaches of belonging, ness and the ethic present in more than just bullying." both, whether it considers one's ancestry or age, is the same. —Sean Kolenko
Molineux provided a troubling anecdote from Irwin Park was first on the list of elementary her junior year of high school. Somebody had schools to visit. started a website solely devoted to public gossipAfter polling the Grade 6 students, it was ing about her friend. learned that half of them had already "She would have to check the experienced some form of bullying. website everyday and she would All of the students wrote pledges on see all these hurtful comments that posters that day. people were saying about her," These were some of the students' said Molineux. declarations: I will include the new She also revealed just how highperson. I will not exclude anyone. I tech bullying has become in recent will say hi to everyone. years. At one point there was an "They are displayed in the classroom application on Facebook called where they can be reminded of it Bathroom Wall that gave users free everyday," said Molineux. "Hopefully rein to anonymously post messages the teachers and everyone else will try about people. to hold them responsible to it." "These girls from my [elemenThe staff and students at WVSS tary] school wrote about their own will make pledges on Pink Shirt Day Students Erica Mason friends saying they were stupid and and Shahin Sharafaldin on Feb. 29. The impetus for a nationthey were sluts," said Molineux. al day of anti-bullying awareness was with youth worker The slanderous online activity in response to an incident at a Nova Leanne Warner. snowballed to the point where the Scotia high school in which a student principal of the school got involved was bullied for wearing a pink shirt and sat the girls down for a bullying intervention. on the first day of school. Starting these conversations at the elementary The WVSS community doesn't just dedicate school level is key, said Warner. one day to curbing bullying. Gay and lesbian The WVSS students who took the Beyond the organizations as well as Rotary International, Hurt training are taking their knowledge to the which has an ethics and values program, are roufeeder schools. It is hoped that bullying behavtinely invited to speak to the Grade 10 students. iour will be thwarted before high school. In the school's hallways Beyond the Hurt "I think a lot of it too is that they don’t even ambassadors will be out in full force, spreading realize that they are bullying, said Warner. "Not messages of mutual respect. including other people, turning their back, the "These are leaders for the school," said Warner. eye rolling — all that is a form of bullying. So just "It’s up to them to really get in there and train getting the conversation going so they kind of others. And just keep it alive and talk about it recognize their behavior and hopefully change it." throughout the year."
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here is no putting it off any longer. You really must start getting your trees and shrubs back into shape before the dormant season ends. Pruning extends the health and life of all the trees in your garden, enhances their beauty and prevents them from crowding out other plants. Let’s start with evergreen conifers. Junipers are probably the biggest problem when it comes to keeping shrubs in check. Whether they are low or medium spreading types, or an upright variety, they need to be pruned at least yearly to enhance their appearance and to keep them from taking over. With electric hedge trimmers or two-handled grass shears in hand, simply trim back into last year’s growth while shaping the plant. Low spreading varieties usually look best in a fan shape, while uprights can vary depending upon their form, but I have found the narrower you prune them, the better they look. If they get ahead of you, you may have to be a little more severe. Remember if you prune back into the old hard wood, it takes a long time for your junipers to look good
again. There are, however, a couple of exceptions to take note of. Whether they are compact ornamentals or tall specimens, all pine and spruce trees are best pruned in May. The reason is that they grow by producing buds, or candles, which should be allowed to ‘pop’ before pruning. If you cut the buds or candles off, it may be a whole year before any growth appears, leaving a rather chopped appearance. Prune pines in May when the new candles are shooting up profusely. When this new growth is continued, PAGE 13
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keep two things in mind. First, try to keep them compact because they so quickly overpower a garden. Many new, more dwarf varieties are solving this problem. Second, try to renew the plant by taking out the old hard wood, leaving the more recent growth from the past two years to give you good colour. This summer’s growth on forsythia, for example, will not be as spectacular as last year’s wood. Chinese witch hazels also bloom best on old wood. It is also a good idea to thin out shrubs, leaving lots of room for air and sunshine to circulate and penetrate. Look at the shape of the shrub before you prune, and try to maintain or improve that shape. Flowering trees, too, should be pruned after you have enjoyed their blossoms. I follow three simple rules: first, cut out any diseased or damaged branches; second, cut out all the thin and wispy branches that grow toward the centre and clutter up the tree; third, cut back the ends of the major branches to check the growth. Always try to maintain the integral shape of the tree when pruning. Having someone on the ground directing where to make the cuts is a big help. Roses should not be pruned until after the last hard frost in March. Even though at the end of February last year we had a severe cold spell, it’s still alright to prune these plants now. It takes a little work, but pruning is actually interesting and more enjoyable than you think. You have to be a bit of an artist, and you get to judge your work next season when the blooms appear. Brian Minter is a master gardener who operates Minter Gardens in Chilliwack.
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Another piece in the CNV’s waterfront puzzle? SEAN KOLENKO S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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he theme of Monday night’s delegation from Capilano University brass, a re-iteration of the school’s interest in establishing a satellite campus on the city’s waterfront lands, came as little surprise to council. For more than a year, Cap U’s desire to be a part of the area has been well documented. And while no firm decision on its waterfront fate was ultimately made, Cap U inched one step closer to a CNV address after council voted unanimously for staff to begin discussions with the school “to formalize an agreement for the location of a campus at the Shipyards [also known as Lot 5] site.” In addition to that mandate, city hall will also provide support in any discussions the university has with potential partners interested in being part of the oft-discussed parcel of land. Cap U’s need for partnerships is twofold: it has no money to invest in capital projects and would need to enter into a lease agreement with the city should it establish a waterfront presence and, depending on the courses available at the new campus, may establish alliances with other groups for potential space-sharing arrangements. To begin, the school has forecasted a need for 10,000 square feet of space (Lot 5 has the potential for more than 100,000 square feet of development). University president Kris Bulcoft told The Outlook she sees a satellite campus as a space well-suited for classes that run into the evening, such as those offered through Cap U’s continuing education department. Arts-based courses, she added, could also work in such an environment. “We’re not viewing this in a traditional sense. This would be done in a different style, adding a vibrancy to the area,” she said.
“And if other arts groups move there maybe there could be shared spaces with them. The future of post-secondary institutions is to get out of the brick and mortar and engage with the community. This can be a really unique place.” Cap U’s delegation comes on the heels of council’s decision to allow the North Vancouver Museum and Archives to investigate the possibility of moving into the Pipe Shop, the red-roofed building located just north of Shipbuilder’s Square and east of Lot 5. The museum has been searching for a new home for nearly 20 years. Most recently, a new space was being considered as part of an amenity contribution from the Onni Group, potential developers of a large-scale condo complex proposed for Central Lonsdale’s Safeway site. City council, however, has told Onni to scale down the work. As a result of that decision, museum staff were directed to search for another location. The Pipe Shop, however, is much smaller in size — 9,300 square feet — than the 20,000-23,000 square feet Nancy Kirkpatrick, museum director, has indicated her organization wants. That amount of space, said Kirkpatrick, would allow the museum to offer more modern and interactive exhibits.To add floor space to the Pipe Shop, the museum will be exploring whether or not a mezzanine level can be added. “Principally, we think the location is fabulous,” said Kirkpatrick. “Tourists will be drawn there and we believe we can help activate it.” The museum enjoys about 3,500 square feet of exhibition space at its current location in Presentation House, with extra off-site storage. Kirkpatrick said she would like to store items on-site in the future to save money. The other group interested in relocating to the waterfront is the Presentation House Gallery. In a recent inter-
view with The Outlook, Reid Shier, gallery director, said a draft of a “fundraising capacity report” had recently been completed and will soon be presented to the gallery’s board of directors. Once that presentation is made, Shier will take the report to both North Van councils. Like the museum, the gallery has been seeking a standalone space to expand it’s offerings. Its fundraising capabilities, however, hinge on obtaining a dedicated building. “In a new space we could potentially do three shows at once,” said Shier. “And it is highly unlikely that philanthropists would fund a multi-tennanted, city-owned building.” The municipally-owned structure Shier is referring to comes from suggestions, championed by Coun. Rod Clark, about possibly building a catch-all structure on Lot 5 that would house the tenants of the current Presentation House — the gallery, theatre and museum. “I have long maintained that these facilities should be built together. It doesn’t have to be the same as Presentation House,” said Clark. “In fact, it cant be the same as Presentation House. There are a multitude of options.” A few weeks back, Clark requested staff prepare a report outlining each of the decisions council has made in regards to potential tenants for the waterfront lands. That report, he said, will prove valuable when council begins making decisions on who goes where. “Over the past term council has instructed staff on a number of parameters and if I was staff I would be wondering what to do,” said Clark “So, we first need to know what all those instructions have been. Then, council can sift through them and decide which to pursue, which to combine and, if possible, which to jettison.”
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Strengthening Business... Building Communities! Monday, February 20th marks the beginning of Chamber of Commerce Week 2012. Chambers of Commerce stimulate local economies, direct community promotion, and engage in multi-level advocacy which beneÄts the entire province. The network of Chambers of Commerce across B.C. is the most inÅuential business organization in the province. As the key representatives of their business community to government, Chambers actively listen to business needs and continually articulate them to government. The Chamber network extends to the B.C. and Canadian Chambers, which ensures that businesses are connected at municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. Chambers of Commerce support businesses through beneÄt programs, services and education. Being community based means that Chambers are funded entirely by their members, events and sponsorship. This community investment is what drives Chambers of Commerce to directly support and stimulate local economies, and work collaboratively to create vibrant communities around the province.* *Information from the BC Chamber of Commerce: www.bcchamber.org
This week we celebrate Chamber Week in B.C. For me, Chamber Week is really to celebrate you, your businesses and the people that work for you. North Vancouver is blessed with a diversity of businesses. We have the waterfront community who ships Canada’s goods to countries in Asia and all over the world. North Vancouver has a strong retail and service sector with some of the most popular tourist attractions in the Lower Mainland. Our Älm studios bring international attention and produce some of the most watched TV shows. Students come from all over Vancouver and in fact the world to attend our University, which specializes in Business and the Arts. These jobs allow employees to work, live and recreate in their community. They help support our theatres, our art galleries, and our social services. They contribute to a healthy environment by reducing commute times. I believe it has also spurred on developers to create a diversity of housing and density to meet the needs of many levels of affordability. We have truly an amazing community – a whole community where business, residents, and tourism and the arts can thrive. At the Chamber, we believe it is our role to help create an environment for business to Åourish so that we all beneÄt. So while we are celebrating Chamber week, we are really applauding you – the Business Person. Sincerely, Anne McMullin President & General Manager North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK FEB 20 - 24, 2012
As one of Canada’s oldest serving Chambers and as one of only 40 founding members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce serves the needs of several hundred North Shore-based businesses. The goal of the Chamber of Commerce is to provide our members and future members with the tools and opportunities to grow their business while at the same time, being the advocate for your business with all levels of government: municipal, provincial and federal.
speakers. In addition, the Chamber holds a number of annual events including our gala Business Excellence Awards showcasing leading North Vancouver businesses; the “Take a Police OfÄcer Out to Lunch” BBQ; Summer Soiree; “Conversation with the Mayors” luncheon; Governors’ Gala; and our spring Business Trade Show. Sponsorship opportunities are available for all events and this provides a great platform to feature your business and create your own unique branding awareness.
If your business resides in either the City or District of North Vancouver, here are a few thoughts and suggestions on how your business could beneÄt from being a Chamber member. For all businesses, there are tangible member beneÄts which could reduce your expenses, like a fuel discount program; discounted Merchant Visa rates as well as access to a group health insurance plan, to name just a few.
Since 1906, the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has been the “Voice of Business” and should you have any questions about doing business in North Vancouver, please do not hesitate to call us at 604-987-4488.
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Brock Tully, the hippie jock Tully’s bike journey in 1970-71 was done in an attempt to discover himself and the big world out there. Little did he know the journey would lead to a life filled with writing books, more long-distance bike rides, organizing kindness events and giving inspirational talks; to say nothing of coaching basketball at Okanagan College and football with the Okanagan Suns for four years, t was the bike trip of a lifetime, openrunning marathons and competing in triing up the good and the bad in the athlons. Did we mention he can play the world to a 23-year-old self-confessed harmonica or that he can juggle and eat “hippie-jock” and the beginning of a life an apple … at the same bent on making the world time? a better place to live for His story begins in everyone. INSTANT West Van where he Long before Rick REPLAY went to Irwin Park Hansen’s world wheeland Pauline Johnson chair tour in 1985, Steve Len Corben elementary schools, Fonyo’s one-legged run lencorben@yahoo.ca then Hillside when it across Canada in 1984 was a junior high and and Terry Fox’s attempt West Van High where at running the length he was captain of the of the country in 1980; Highlanders’ senior basketball team in and even well before West Van’s Clyde 1965, his Grade 12 year, under Coach McRae walked across Canada in 1973 in a Guinness record 96 days, there was anoth- Brian Upson. He never played football at West Van er West Vancouverite who toured 10,000 because he wore glasses; yet, even withmiles with a bicycle around the U.S. and out that earlier training, when he did Mexico. get contacts he played a year with the His name is Brock Tully. North Shore Cougars juniors and then Much like McRae’s cross-Canada trek – with UBC’s junior varsity and varsity and a later 100-mile run around the track Thunderbirds as he worked on his teachat Empire Stadium, both of which I’ve ing degree. While at UBC he represented written about in past columns – Brock his fraternity at least once in no less than
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17 sports: basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, baseball, golf, field hockey, track, cycling, bowling, curling, tennis, badminton, field lacrosse, wrestling, swimming and soccer. Unaware that alcohol and drugs were overtaking his life, but depressed and suicidal, he decided – almost on the spur of the moment and with very little preparation – to head to the Bahamas… on his bicycle. Now you have to realize that longdistance bike riding was not a common activity in 1970. He would, in fact, be the first person to cycle around North America, covering 31 states and all of Mexico. The story of his journey (beginning Sept. 8, 1970, and concluding in mid-March of 1971 after a right-hand detour in Florida took him to Mexico instead of his plan to hitch a ride on a boat bound for the Bahamas) is recounted in diary form in his first book Coming Together. I knew of the book but had never read it. Published 40 years ago in 1972, it’s been out of print now for some time, so is hard to find. Sadly the West Van Memorial Library doesn’t have a copy, but I did find one at the Burnaby Public Library. Let me tell you, when I started reading, it was hard to put the book down. He realized almost immediately that cycling day after day was not that easy. Things like wind, cold, rain, snow, heat, flat tires, huge distances between water bottle fill-ups, steep hills up and surprisingly, even worse, downhill; all made for daily adventures. Mixed in there was an encounter with barbed wire, gunshots, nasty bugs, close brushes with big trucks, and an egging (while on his bike). The word perseverance comes to mind. It reminded me a lot of the comic character Tintin whose escapades in and out of jams on every page of the Adventures of Tintin series of comic books leaves one gasping at the excitement
BIKE TRIP FOR A LIFETIME Brock Tully’s 10,000-mile bicycle ride in 1970 as a “hippie-jock” (inset) was the catalyst for a life promoting kindness today (above). Above photos: Brock Tully collection
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Licensed Gas Technician Industry leader in the sales & servicing of steam & hot water boilers has an immediate opening for a Licensed Gas A Fitter. Role involves service to industrial clients in BC. Previous experience in servicing of industrial accounts required. Training, company vehicle and personal protective equipment provided. Applicants require a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check. Forward resume and certifications to:
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ELECTRICAL
✶ Electrical Contrator
✶ Residential / Commercial ✶ Advanced lighting control (iPhone, iPad integration) Contact us for all your electrical and maintenance needs.
Call 604-802-6722
ruta.bode@gmail.com WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.
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GARDENING
• Yard Clean Ups • Aeration Packages • Cut & Edge • Garden Services • Residential Snow Removal & De-icing
CALL TODAY FOR A 10% Discount of 2012 Lawn Services. FREE QUOTES
PERSONAL SERVICES
GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca. HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.ico.ca.
604.986.0003 Office 604.561.9100 Colin 604.218.7644 Al greenclipper@shaw.ca
FINANCIAL SERVICES
AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500
TRADES, TECHNICAL
But Dead Bodies!! 604.
220.JUNK(5865)
Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
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SUNDECKS
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1987 CHEVROLET Celebrity Clean, 166,600 kms, $800. obo Call 604-619-8596 1998 BUICK LESABRE LTD Loaded. Leather. Mint. Low k’s. $4900/obo. (778)565-4334
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660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 509
AUCTIONS
Auction Water/Wine Bottling Line, Bottling Line, s/s tanks, filtration system, restaurant equipment & more. Feb 25, 11AM, West Kelowna, BC, View photos at (Special Auction) doddsauction.com 1-866-545-3259
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BUILDING SUPPLIES
TRADES, TECHNICAL
JOB FAIR of NORTHERN BC
Wednesday, February 29 Noon-8:00 pm
Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy
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PETS
BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BENGAL CAT beautiful 3.5 y/o M, neutered, fully vaccinated, indoor, very friendly, must find good home no cats no kids $250 604-820-1603 BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley
Four Seasons Hotel
Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978
This event is free to attend, but registration is mandatory.
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
www.emapjobs.ca/job fair
FURNITURE
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GOLDEN Retriever pups. Ready to go. Vet ✔, 1st shots, dewormed. Family raised. $600. 778-808-5459.
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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
OTHER AREAS
LAND OF ORCHARDS, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll - free: 1-888-865-4647 NAPLES FLORIDA AREA! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
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NORTH VANCOUVER
CENTURY APT 250 East 15th Ave. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Balcony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.
Call 604-830-7587
• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422
MATTRESSES staring at $99
PETS
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 The Scrapper
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CAPILANO Landscaping - Full service, fair prices. Free est. 604-8781300 capilanolandscaping.com
#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200
2002 Ford Taurus SEL Premium. 176,000km, Leather, Cruise, Air, Loaded. $4275. 604-795-7834
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LANDSCAPING
Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
CARS - DOMESTIC
1985 CORVETTE, RED, removable glass roof, orig 350 eng, collector plates, serious calls only, $10K/obo. 604-535-9609 or 604-613-4695
STEEL BUILDINGS FOR ALL USES! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands NOW! Call for FREE Brochure- 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170
ABC HANDYMAN. Reno, Framing, Carpentry, D-Wall, Electric, Plumbing. Refs. Call Kevin 604-308-0064.
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
WANT A VEHICLE BUT STRESSED ABOUT YOUR CREDIT? Christmas in February, $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. www.creditdrivers.ca 1-888593-6095.
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SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.
GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627
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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.
PRESA CANARIO P/B UKC, black, ready. $700. Both parents approx. 120 to 150 lbs. Call 778-552-1525.
• Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses & More!
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Are you looking for a job? Explore the opportunities in Northern B.C.
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FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
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
JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly
Haul Anything...
MOTORCYCLES
Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca
LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your Career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
RECYCLE-IT!
WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877
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LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.
RUBBISH REMOVAL
bradsjunkremoval.com
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SPEND YOUR HOURS working on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, and Watercraft. GPRC Fairview Campus, Alberta. Learn to repair small engines, recreational vehicles. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TWO WHEELIN’ EXCITEMENT! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training - street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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ACKER’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Quick. 7 days. Fast/reliable. Call Spencer 604-924-1511.
AUTO FINANCING
GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.
604.587.5865
AL ISAAC (Former owner of West Van Shell) & son Colin
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TRANSPORTATION
ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807.
On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!
WAREHOUSE
TRANSPORTATION
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
www.recycleitcanada.ca
HEALTH PRODUCTS
HOUSES FOR SALE
GRYF PAINTING & DECORATING Family owned and operated Interior /Exterior, Residential/Commercial, Drywall/Texture repairs. Projects done on time and budget. Licenced & Insured. Free written estimates. Call Peter 604-614-2222
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Valley Therapeutic in Aldergrove is accepting new riders/volunteers all ages. Come, enjoy our indoor arena & trails on safe, reliable school horses with our Cantra certified instructors. Contact the office at 604-857-1267, email info@vtea.ca.
LANGLEY CNC SHOP requires a milling machine operator for a full time position. Running aluminum parts in clean and friendly shop. Pay depending on skill between $18-$22 an hour. Extended benefits after 3 months.Please email resume to elliotst@telus.net
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Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530
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PETS
AT NORTHWEST ROOFING
YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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(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
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REAL ESTATE
Visit our website:
www.stonebridgeom.com
WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.
VOLUNTEERS
MOVING & STORAGE
PETS
www.aptrentals.com NORTH VANCOUVER
LEIGHTON APT 130 East 11th Street Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. Close to Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, shared laundry facilities, u/g parking, carpet, balcony. Includes heat & hot water. Elevator. N/P.
Call 604-861-5746 www.aptrentals.net
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HOMES FOR RENT
PEARL DRUM SET, $1000, receipts for $1000 in upgrades, located in Hope. Call 1 (604)869-7329
SURREY; 5 Bdrm, 2 bathrm house w/carport, 2 kitchens. Fully fenced back yard. new Renod. Boliver Heights (132nd + King G). Skytrain & schools close. W/D incl. 2100 sqft $1700/mo Deepak @ 778-837-2348
REAL ESTATE
TRANSPORTATION
566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
612 BUSINESSES FOR SALE BAKERY for sale in one of the larger & fastest growing areas in Kelowna BC. Well equipped & priced to sell. For more info call 250-763-5794
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AUTO FINANCING
DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-910-6402
www.PreApproval.cc
1995 CAMRY, 4 door, 4 cyl, auto, loaded, new tires, AirCared, mint cond. $3500/obo. Ph 604-931-1236 2004 HONDA CIVIC, brown metallic, 4 dr., 5 sp. manual trasm., p/L, A/C, CD, $5600. (604) 218-9795.
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
2009 HONDA FIT- 4 dr hatch back, 50K, Auto p/w. p/s, red. Auto Start. $8,800: (604) 218-9795.
1993 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER, 201 K, runs great, new tires/deck, needs care, asking $2,200. (604)782-6600
2010 HONDA CRV 38,000 KMS, auto, 4 x 4, gray. Loaded. $19,400: Phone (604) 218-9795.
2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $7700 firm. Call 604-538-4883
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MOTORCYCLES
2008 HONDA 150 CRF Dirt Bike Less than 20 hours operating time. LIKE NEW. No scratches. $2000. Call 604-845-1895.
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TRUCKS & VANS
2001 GMC SIERRA 4x4, ext cab, auto, green, 135K, $8800 firm. Call: (604)538-9257
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