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Through a cost-sharing partnership with senior levels of government, the City has received financial support for five new infrastructure projects that will deliver significant benefits to the community. A tri-partner joint investment of $500,025 will allow for expansion of the Lonsdale Energy Corporation network, the replacement of the Larson Connector Bike Route and provide for various sidewalk reconstruction and repaving projects throughout the City. Learn more at www.cnv.org.
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Get Ready North Shore! A FREE ONE DAY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP Sunday, March 13 from 10:15am - 3:00pm West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive Would you know what to do in an emergency situation such as an earthquake? Take this one day workshop and find out about safe food and water supplies, sanitation, out-of-area contacts and what to put in your emergency kit. You'll learn how to respond during an earthquake, proper evacuation techniques, what to put in your "grab & go" bag and more. Each participant will receive a free gas shut off wrench. Pre-registration is required for this free workshop at www.nsemo.org.
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A ‘mixed blessing’ Squamish Nation residents rejoice after alleged crack house goes up in smoke
WV councillors argue for amalgamation REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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orth Shore fire departments could save more than half a million dollars a year through greater co-operation, says a recent
alking by the home on a quiet Friday, neighbour Yvette John stops to survey the damage. The front lawn of the home is covered by a mountain of yellow garbage bags, as well as random household items — burned wicker chairs, a tipped over barbecue, exercise equipment, a VHS cassette, a potato and colourful blocks of Lego mashed into the soft earth. “Are you a reporter,” asks John, out for a late-morning stroll. “If so, you tell everyone this community is now crack-free.” John says her grandfather was one of the men who helped found the North Vancouver reserve. It hurt her, she says, to see so many people abusing drugs in the area. The majority of the trouble-makers, she adds, came from off the reserve. Back in his living room, George says he hopes the people who were using drugs at the home have found their way to rehab — much like he did 21 years ago. Otherwise, he says, the problem will just resurface elsewhere on the reserve. George is hopeful the incident serves as a wake-up call, and suggests that perhaps the Squamish Nation should build its own rehab facility for members of the community struggling with addiction. “They have to have something for the people,” he says. “People come back [from rehab] and are put right back into the same environment.” “If something isn’t done, my fear is that it’s just going to move somewhere else close by,” he adds.
study. The three departments service 179,000 residents and respond to approximately 11,000 incidents each year. Their combined budget sits at $36 million and accounts for more than 10 per cent of municipal spending on the North Shore. In early 2009, the North Shore’s municipal chief administrative officers and fire chiefs hired outside consultant Dugal Smith and Associates to take a closer look at what services could be consolidated. A lot of good ideas have come from the study, but North Vancouver City Fire Department chief Barrie Penman said he wouldn’t bank on the savings. “When a dollar figure [is attached], I don’t know how you can guarantee that,” Penman said, adding it would be difficult to sketch out a cost-sharing system between the departments. For the past 60 years, North Shore fire and rescue services have discussed how they can improve working together. A common dispatch system was created and the departments hold joint recruitment campaigns. More recently, the departments and municipalities have standardized equipment, bylaws and operational guidelines. Although Surrey Dispatch and North Shore fire trucks aren’t equipped to implement a “closest truck goes” policy — a recommendation the study suggests starting as a one-year trial — in 2009, North Shore fire and rescue crews attended 785 incidents in neighbouring communities. The departments plan to roll out a “closest fire hall” system, Penman said, noting there are areas in the District of North Vancouver where North Van city firefighters have closer access. “We are working on it now. It is my hope that it would be in place in the next 60 days,” he said. The report’s numbers need further examination, but it outlines possible future cost avoidance, North Van district’s fire chief Doug Trussler said. The report suggests the North Shore creates a shared duty chief structure for after-hours shifts and consolidate a fire prevention department. It also questions whether each department needs a large fire truck with an aerial ladder, as is the case now, and calls on the departments to draft a management plan to use the trucks as a North Shore resource. Unions and agreements between multiple municipalities make some of the suggestions complicated, Trussler said. The departments plan to comb through the recommendations before the end of the year. “[The report] is definitely going in the right direction,” he said. At the request of the City of North Vancouver, amalgamation or consolidation of the departments was excluded from the study. When the report hit West Vancouver council’s table, councillor Michael Smith made it clear he was displeased with that decision. It’s impossible to deny amalgamating the departments would be the most cost-effective solution, he said, pointing to pay hikes in labour agreements. “It is as obvious as the nose on our face,” he said. Both Smith and Coun. Michael Lewis agreed political opposition from the City of North Vancouver to amalgamation makes the task next to impossible. Smith suggested the question be put to referendum at the next municipal election in November. “We need to take it out of the politicians’ hands and into the voters’ hands,” he said.
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Fire departments’ cooperation means big savings: study
Sqamish Nation elder Sam George (above) says his quality of life has improved drastically since the alleged crack house next door was destroyed in a fire Feb. 27. At right, crews remove hazardous waste from the home. Police are now investigating if the blaze was intentionally set. Greg Hoekstra photos
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s the musty smell of charred wood wafts through his neighbourhood, Squamish Nation elder Sam George can’t help but
smile. It’s been a few days now since his next-door neighbour’s home was gutted by a house fire – the first few days of peace and quiet the North Vancouver reserve has had in years, he says. “It’s been a bit of a mixed blessing in that way,” says George. “Most people are glad it happened. They’re glad no one got killed, but they’re happy the house is gone.” Over the past few years, George says the West 1st Street home became a magnet for drug addicts, with up to 15 or 20 people staying in the small bungalow at any given time. It meant living with a great deal of stress, George says. Every night he slept with a club next to his bed, worried that one of the people from next door might try to break in to his home. And nearly every night his sleep was interrupted by yelling and fighting from the property, he adds. On several occasions, brawls even spilled out into the street in front of his home. “Police were there two, three, four times a week. I’ve watched them go in there with their guns drawn.”
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t was around 4 p.m. last Sunday (Feb. 27) that George got his first whiff of smoke. Lying on his family’s couch, the 66-yearold checked every room — including a downstairs rental suite — in search of flames. “Then some guy came and banged on my door and said ‘the house next door is on fire,’” recalls George. “I think the whole street was out there watching.” As flames shot up from the building, George says he felt a sense of relief. “I thanked the Creator,” he says. “But then I held my breath and hoped no one was in there.” Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire. In fact, George says it doesn’t appear anyone was home at the time the fire broke out. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Peter DeVries told The Outlook the cause of the blaze is currently under investigation. “At this point it’s been deemed suspicious,”
said DeVries. “We’re investigating whether or not this fire was an arson or an accidental fire.” DeVries said that, due to privacy restrictions, he can’t confirm or deny whether the home was the subject of any past police investigations. However, he did confirm there were problems with drug activity in the neighbourhood and said police had been working with Squamish Nation leaders to try to address those concerns for some time. Squamish Nation leaders did not return a request for comment.
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`Spring is nature’s way of saying “let’s party!” – Robin Williams
Sue Hall’s son George struggled with reading and spelling in elementary school, but after a move across the pond and enrollment at a new school, he’s nearing graduation from UBC. Sean Kolenko photo
Far from a ‘curse’ North Van’s Sue Hall has been advocating on behalf of dyslexics for years
1821 Marine Drive | West Vancouver | 604.922.4171 want to watch that movie?” she asks. “And who could blame some people for losing S TA F F R E P O RT E R the plot?” In order to fill as many plot-holes as she can, ue Hall doesn’t consider herself an educaHall has been facilitating the Davis Dyslexia tor. She says she’s a mom – and a stubCorrection course for more than a decade. It was born one at that. She isn’t particularly keen that program, she says, that helped her son in on Band-aid style solutions so those tough early days back when her son George started in England, and the course having trouble early on in his that led to a realization that COFFEE school career, she kept digging. she too is dyslexic. Always WITH Teachers said he was having a successful student, Hall trouble with his reading and came to learn through her Sean Kolenko his spelling. And he was. He skolenko@northshore training as a Davis method outlook.com couldn’t keep up with the rest facilitator that she had been of his class, and Hall began to taking mental pictures of her think public school may not be text books throughout school the best fit for the kid. It was to compensate for a lack of never a question of intelligence understanding. She remembers having trouble or potential; she knew George had the chops. It comprehending the answers she would give on a had to be a process thing. She needed something test, but a photographic memory allowed her to a bit more nurturing, something with a bit more regurgitate whatever she had read, regardless of of a focus on the individual child. whether she understood the material or not. Hall, a native of England, says the famIn 2003, Hall established the Whole Dyslexia ily was looking for a change and had fallen in Society, a non-profit organization that provides love with the North Shore on vacation 14 years bursaries, outreach and establishes a sense of ago. And, two years after that West Coast tour, community for those with dyslexia. And, that’s they made the jump. The family first moved to not all. Hall tirelessly advocates for a fundaWest Vancouver, then North Van. That’s where mental change to the public education system the Hall family discovered North Vancouver’s to include teaching methods that don’t alienate Waldorf School – an institution that touts a visual-based learners. It’s only fair, she figures, unique, holistic curriculum. to give all students an equal start. It’ll take some Now 23, George is wrapping up a chemistry convincing, admittedly, amongst both teacher degree at the University of British Columbia. He and parent circles, but continuing to employ a likes research, Hall says, and she fancies him a system that ignores one type of learner just isn’t professor one day. good enough. Not bad for the perpetually-behind youngster. “We need a new paradigm for education and You see, George is dyslexic. Very dyslexic, Hall these kids deserve that,” she says. explains. He sees in pictures, and that’s what “Why put millions of dollars into a system that made for such difficulty in reading and writing. just doesn’t work? Dyslexia is a because-of, not a George, like many dyslexics, had trouble underdespite-of, thing. That’s what I’m trying to get to.” standing words that had no immediate visual For more information on dyslexia, visit www. signpost. Words such as table, for example, were dyslexia.com. For Hall’s work, visit www.posino problem. But what’s the picture for “the” or tivedyslexia.com or www.dyslexiacanada.com. for a concept such as “freedom.” Hall says there are in the neighbourhood of 217 such words in skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com the English language that typically make up half twitter.com/seankolenko of what one reads. “It’s like a movie where the screen is 75 per cent black. And who in their right mind would SEAN KOLENKO
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orth Vancouver’s federal Liberals have chosen former VANOC vice-president Taleeb Noormohamed as their candidate. Noormohamed won the nomination on Saturday (Mar. 5), making him the party’s choice to run against Conservative MP Andrew Saxton if a spring election is called later this month. In an interview with The Outlook Monday, Noormohamed said he was thrilled to win the contest, which also included former Nunavut MLA Kevin O’Brien, North Shore News sales manager Dee Dhaliwal, and District of North Vancouver Coun. Roger Bassam. “I was in disbelief,” said Noormohamed. “I knew that we had run a really good campaign, but you never really know how it’s going to turn out.” Surrounded by friends, family, and supporters, Noormohamed learned of his victory Saturday evening, after nearly two hours of anxious waiting. “It was a really great feeling, but I think I was happiest for everybody else,” said
Noormohamed. “To see how excited they were to know they were a part of change... that was such an inspiring thing to see.” By Sunday morning, Noormohamed said the reality of his new role as candidate began to settle in. “It was like one weight was lifted off my shoulders, and another was put there,” he said with a laugh. “I woke up and thought ‘Oh my goodness, now the real work starts.’” Beginning this week, Noormohamed plans to meet with community groups and business leaders to gauge what their priorities are. He added that he also want to engage new members of the party, as well as disillusioned voters who have lost faith in politics. “I want the conversation to be about things that are positive, things worth looking forward to,” said Noormohamed. “That’s what needs to happen next... we need to make sure every single North Vancouver resident feels they are a part of this campaign.” MP defends his record Speaking from Ottawa, North Vancouver’s current MP, Andrew Saxton, said he’s also ready-
ing for a spring election, which could be triggered after the Conservatives table their budget Mar. 22. Saxton said he doesn’t know his competitor personally, but said he respects Noormohamed for throwing his name in. “I’ve never met him, but I understand he’s a nice enough fellow,” Saxton told The Outlook. “I respect anyone who puts their name forward to run for elected office. It’s not an easy thing to do.” However, the niceties stopped there. Saxton feels the Liberal party is not the right choice for North Vancouver residents, given its proposal to raise corporate taxes. “[Noormohamed’s] challenge is going to be trying to sell Michael Ignatieff’s policies, which include tax hikes to residents and businesses in North Vancouver,” Saxton said. Saxton, who defeated former Liberal MP Don Bell by a 4.9 per cent margin in 2008, said he’ll be on the campaign trail speaking to North Vancouverites the moment the writ is dropped. “We’re not going to take anything for granted and we will treat this election very seriously.” Saxton said he’ll be campaign-
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hakis and cocktail dresses were on my marching orders last week as one of the most spectacular gala evenings ever to hit Vancouver was held in honour of the True Patriot Love Foundation. “Operation Western Front” was co-chaired by businessmen Warren M. Spitz and W. Brett Wilson (of CBC’s “Dragons’ Den” fame). Together they turned the Vancouver Convention Centre into a military-style operation base, complete with camo, CAT’S ammo and Hollywood glam-o. EYE During the elegant reception, guests were more than moved Cat Barr cbarr@westvancouver.com by artist Dave Sopha’s “Portraits of Honour,”a massive tribute to the fallen in Afghanistan (www. portraitsofhonour.ca). Then, a real live patrolling helicopter buzzed the ballroom outside the windows ordering everyone to take their military dinner tray to the fivestar buffet line for “chow time.” A touching tribute by singer John McDermott and a lively auction featuring KISS rock star Gene Simmons helped round out a special evening that raised more than $1.5 million for military families and veterans in need. Congrats to all.
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STUDYING GETS PERSONAL March 2 marked Balmoral/Carson Graham Secondary’s first annual personal project presentations. As part of the International Baccalaureate middle years program, Grade 10 students produce a creative piece of work of their choice, demonstrating the skills they have developed. The personal project offers students a great deal of flexibility and allows for individual expression. It offers a rich opportunity for students to complete an extended piece of work that challenges their creativity. At left, student Daniel Bahrami demonstrates his ideas on the public transit system to his supervisor, teacher Penny Willis. To learn more visit http://www.nvsd44. bc.ca/SchoolSites/CarsonGraham.aspx Wing Chow photo
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Are we ready? The Outlook explores whether the North Shore is prepared for a large-scale earthquake
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t’s on its way, whether we like it or not. And we’ve seen what one is capable of. February 22, Christchurch, New Zealand – a magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes about 20 kilometres south-east of the city, at a depth of five kilometres. Estimates list 100,000 homes as damaged, 10,000 as condemned. Whole neighbourhoods, says New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, may need abandoning. Extensive portions of the city’s sewers were lifted and damaged, leaving more than 150,000 without functioning toilets. In addition to the portable units distributed by city officials, residents have been instructed to dig holes in their backyards. And, of course, the death toll: 166 (at press deadline) and officials expect that number to climb to more than 200. Some residents and shop owners were recently allowed back into their devastated homes and businesses, but the public state of emergency has been extended and is anticipated to last for weeks. A memorial service is planned for March 18, with 100,000 residents expected to attend. Key calls it a chance for people “to come together and grieve their losses.” The rubble will slowly disappear, crews continue to clear the destruction, but the devastation will live, likely forever, in more than just the
Dorit Mason, director of the North Shore Emergency Management Office, says highlevel protocols are in place in the event of an earthquake, but says everyone has a personal responsibility to be prepared for a minimum of 72 hours. Greg Hoekstra photo
collapsed concrete and split asphalt. Christchurch, at least in the collective consciousness of its residents, will never be the same. **** "In the geological record, going back about 6,000 years, sizable earthquakes happen about every 500 years [in B.C.]. But sometimes it takes 250 years and sometimes it takes 850 years,” says John Cassidy, a seismologist with Natural Resources Canada. “The last big one was in [the year] 1700, 311 years ago. We’re into the window now where these types of earthquakes can happen to us at anytime and there’s nothing we can do.” The more than three-century-old earthquake discussed by Cassidy is the last magnitude 9.0 quake to occur in the Cascadia subduction zone, a 1,300-kilometre long fault line stretching from northern Vancouver Island to northern California where the Juan de Fuca plate meets the North America plate. The closest point of rupture, says Cassidy, would likely be about 160 kilometres from the North Shore. It’s a significant distance, he notes, but the effects would be substantial. Magnitude 9.0 earthquakes exhibit slower but extended periods of shaking. Older, taller buildings, those built before 1970, he says, and bridges would not do well under such duress. Newer structures will fare better. The secondary effects, he adds, could be landslides and liquefaction – when water pressure becomes greater than the soil it is coming in contact with, causing soil to lose strength. Liquefaction is not a significant threat on the North Shore except for a couple spots near the Second Narrows Bridge and the Mount Seymour area, where fatal landslides occurred in 2005. Cities such as Richmond or Delta are municipalities with serious liquefaction concerns. Large, localized waves are another possible byproduct of an earthquake. The threat of a full-scale tsunami in this area is low, but strong waves could appear in Howe Sound potentially damaging areas of West Vancouver like Horseshoe Bay. In the 2005 report titled “Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquakes: A magnitude 9.0 earthquake scenario”, prepared by the Cascadia Region Earthquake and Workgroup and published by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, coastal communities are subject to widespread devastation. Some utility lines and roads, in addition to buildings and bridges, will be destroyed. Damage to ports, runways and rail lines may leave some cities isolated. Utilities and transportation lines in the Highway 99 corridor could see lengthy disruptions.
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ometimes all it takes is a touch of artistic flair to nudge a community from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether it’s a sculpture of a raincatcher, a series of totems, a stainless steel bird’s nest, or a pebble mosaic in the street, public art makes North Vancouver’s neighbourhoods more colourful — and cultural — places to live. Last week, the District of North Vancouver recognized a handful of outstanding artists who have made such contributions to the community. In total, nine art projects were highlighted at the District’s 2011 Public Art Awards, held during last Monday night’s council meeting (Feb. 28). Speaking to a full council chamber, Mayor Richard Walton said he feels the district has benefited greatly since the public art program was introduced in 2001. Today, there are more than 100 public artworks spread across the North Shore, including park installations, walking trails, residential developments, and commercial plazas. “Public art can be many things to many people. It can heighten our awareness, question our assumptions, transform our landscape, or express community values,” said Walton. “Public art creates a visual narrative about the historical, social and environmental characteristics that distinguish our neighbourhoods.” Walton said the artists deserved kudos for their work, which is typically reflective of the sur-
The street mosaic ‘Our Canyon Friends’ by Glen Anderson, winner of an award of excellence Feb. 28. Submitted photo rounding landscape and has some social or historical significance. “[The artists] engage passersby... they reflect on our natural environment and occasionally they challenge us and make us think,” he said. “Above all, they bring a unique sense of identity to our neighbourhoods, one piece at a time, making the district a more creative and more interesting place to live.” Walton also thanked local developers, who he said have been very supportive of the program since it became a mandatory part of the public planning process 10 years ago. continued, PAGE 13
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www.northshoreoutlook.com continued, PAGE 12 This year’s awards of recognition went to artist Bill Harrison for his work “Raincatcher,” which can be found along 29th Street in Edgemont Village, and Oliver Harwood and Marie Bortolotto for their collaborative installment “First Light,” a series of totems accompanied by a sun disc in the Lynn Valley neighbourhood of Sunnyhurst. “I think these awards mean a lot,” said Harwood while accepting his award. “Going through the art process, quite often we are in the studio engaged in details and in the end it becomes a public piece but then the artist is finished. To be brought back into the public realm is really wonderful and I appreciate it.” The district also handed out five awards of excellence at the ceremony. The first was presented to artist Adam Kuby for his three-part stone sculpture series “Eventually,” in the communities of West Queens, Lynn Valley and Dollarton. The artistic team of Claudia Cuesta and Bill Baker, meanwhile, won for a series of art
gates they created for the Wedgewood townhome development in Lynnmour. “Many thanks to the District of North Vancouver for having a public art program and encouraging the community to engage in art,” said Baker. “When one finds it in the everyday environment in their community it becomes iconic to them.” Glen Anderson won for his stone mosaics of a snail, a salmon and a salamander called “Our Canyon Friends.” The mosaics were included in a district engineering project to calm traffic on Fromme Rd. “I’ve done art all over Vancouver and the Metro Vancouver area and North Van just seems to have such an exciting program and there’s so many opportunities being created by Lori and her team,” Anderson said. Anderson also won an award of excellence for his work with Glenn George at Ecole Dorothy Lynas. That project, which included wildlife mosaics and Coast Salish paintings, was entitled “Mt. Seymour Wildlife.”
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Challenger Baseball league player Brent Armstrong and his dad Monty encourage other young players to sign up. Not only are the games fun, but the league gives young people the chance to start friendships that continue off the field. Rob Newell photo
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hotticket Hoop dreams. It’s off to Ontario for the Capilano University Blues women’s basketball team to participate in the 2011 CCAA women’s national championships from March 17 to 19. The tourney will feature the top eight teams in the country, of which the Blues are ranked fourth. The ladies’ first test will be the St. Thomas University Tommies, the tournament’s fifth seed. The championship game will be played on March 19 at 8 p.m. .
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n a few short weeks, the spring sun will warm the cheeks of outfielders and the smell of freshly cut grass will permeate the Delbrook baseball diamond. Proud parents of the ball players will excitedly huddle together in the stands with their first cup of joe of the day, just like they’ll do every Saturday morning for the next few weeks. For many of them, being at that field and watching their kid in action is like something out of a dream. One by one, each slugger will flash a grin in the direction of the cheering crowd and travel the dusty path from the dugout to home plate. Two strikes might go by. The batter won’t lose his smile. All he has to worry about is having fun: no score is being kept in this game. Brent Armstrong, 13, is the unofficial recruiter for the North Shore league of BC Challenger Baseball – a branch of Baseball BC that gives children with cognitive and physical disabilities an opportunity to play ball just like any other kid. “Every kid Brent meets, he asks them to play baseball,” says Ian McLean, BC Challenger Baseball coordinator. “He’s a good ambassador
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for the sport.” Brent embodies a positive attitude that can’t be coached. The Balmoral Jr. Secondary freshman was born with cerebral palsy. He tilts his head to one side while his dad, Monty Armstrong, traces his finger along a faint line that appears just behind Brent’s ear, continues down his neck and then disappears under his jersey. That shunt is alleviating the pressure on Brent’s brain caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid – which is supposed to gently cushion the brain – and diverting that liquid into another region of the body where it can be absorbed. Naturally, the students in his elementary school were curious about Brent’s condition; he had no qualms about standing tall in front of them and speaking openly about cerebral palsy. Brent also wears his heart on his jersey sleeve: he’s giddy about baseball. Ian has just informed Brent that there is a strong possibility of a Challenger Baseball game during the 2011 Little League National Championships which are being held in North Van this August. “I feel, as a team, we might win,” says Brent enthusiastically. This is Brent’s third season with the North Shore Mariners – one of six teams in the local Challenger league. He is among the approximate-
ly 56 kids, who range in age from five to 18 years old, that don the baseball mitts every Saturday at Delbrook Park at 10 a.m. from April to mid-June. And for each of those 56 kids, there is a buddy – a high school or college student who shares the same enthusiasm for the sport – standing beside them in the field and at home plate as a mentor and a safety net. Handsworth student Nathan Harvey is Brent’s mentor. “We hang out outside of baseball and play video games,” Brent explains. “I like that I can set up future hangouts with him on the day of the games.” Even though seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces is worth more than any hardware, the parents also enjoy watching their son or daughter wear a uniform and collect a trophy at the end of the season. “It’s wonderful; you get to see your kid playing a normal sport,” says Monty. “You meet other parents, and it’s kind of unspoken that everyone comes from the same boat.” The North Shore Challenger Baseball league starts on April 2. There is no cost for registration. For more information please contact Ian McLean at imcl@shaw.ca. newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com
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’m not a big risk-taker. Which is probably why I never bet on the ponies, never play the slot machines and never buy a lottery ticket. Well that’s not exactly true. I did bet on a horse race once. Legendary jockey Johnny Longden was on his way toward a record 6,000 career wins in August of 1965. He came to ride at Vancouver’s Exhibition Park (now Hastings Racecourse) needing only two or three more victories to achieve the milestone. So I went in anticipation of witnessing the historic event. Longden’s nag was the odds-on favourite in one of the races. I put down two dollars. But, hedging my bet, I bypassed the win and place tickets and wagered the horse to show, giving me a muchless-risky and much-less-profitable chance to come away with a lucrative payoff. The horse won – Longden’s 5,998th or 5,999th victory if I remember correctly – but all I got for my daring undertaking was a paltry gain of one dollar. Longden didn’t come first again that day and I didn’t return to the track to see him get to the wire riding Prince Scorpion for win number 6,000 a few days later. I did play the slots once too. It was in a Las Vegas hotel casino around about 1972. At the time, I was attending a conference for athletic directors in my role as co-ordinator of athletics for North Shore secondary schools. On the last day of the conference I gave in to temptation and put a single nickel in one of the hotel’s one-armed bandits. I figured it would be fun to see the headlines the next day: Canadian gambler wins million dollars with a nickel. Of course it didn’t happen and it still burns me that I threw away good money. Oh, and I did buy a lottery ticket one time, too. Cost me one hundred bucks. It was in one of those hospital lotteries. That was back in 1999. I guess you could say I had a windfall because my ticket was drawn for a prize of $5,000. I’ve never bought a lottery ticket since. Or played the slots or the horses
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for that matter either. However I did have a gambling addiction of sorts while a student at UBC some 50 years ago now during the early 1960s and it had nothing to do with lotteries, horses or casinos, the traditional ways of losing one’s money. It was an apple machine that had me hooked. That’s apple as in fruit, not computers. (Steve Jobs was just entering primary school at the time.) During my student days on campus, I spent much of my time at the venerable War Memorial Gymnasium where I took physical education classes from renowned professor-coaches such as Frank Gnup, Bob Hindmarch, Joe Johnson, Albert Laithwaite, Peter Mullins, Bob Osborne and Jack Pomfret. The gym was also where I almost always ate my lunch. At the bottom of the stairs that led to the dressing rooms – and opposite the entrance to the gym’s little coffee and doughnut shop – was a vending machine that dispensed apples. I don’t remember whether the apples were Macintosh, Delicious,
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Spartan or Fuji but they were definitely red and crisp and they cost 25 cents each. The apples sat in orderly rows, enticing to the eye and ready to slide down to the opening at the bottom. However the vending machine was highly unpredictable. Too often when the coins were inserted, the apples never moved, leaving one’s mouth still watering to say nothing of a lighter wallet. On other occasions, the apple came out and so did the quarter. Sometimes no apple appeared but the change slot would disgorge a handful of nickels, dimes and quarters. So some of us played it like a slot machine. After seeing that the machine had relieved several unwary students of their 25-cent pieces, it was then time to try for a bonanza. Apparently machines elsewhere had their problems too because someone on the Internet referred to the apple machine they used as “Lucky, the one-armed bandit.” Whoever owned UBC’s faulty contraption tried numerous times to improve its reliability but with little success. Eventually it was removed permanently, leaving lunch hours a lot less interesting. Of course I never made anything near my $5,000 lottery win playing the apple machine but it was a lot more entertaining. This is episode 413 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – from the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.
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t times, it was hard to spot the puck through the thick snowflakes, but the team never lost their smiles. For many of the North Shore Winter Club Pee Wee AAA players, playing on an outdoor rink was a first. It was also a highlight for the Winterhawks during the 10-day International Pee Wee Tournament in Quebec. “Our bench was a snowbank over the boards,” said head coach, Billy
Coupland, in a press release. “They had an old time Zamboni and guys with shovels clearing the snow. Those are the kind of experiences that are just invaluable for the kids. They’ll never forget that.” Indoors, the North Shore hockey players were matched against the world’s best pee wee players. From Feb. 10 to 20, the Winterhawks hit the ice with teams from Bratislava, Detroit, Quebec and Coal Harbour, N.S. The North Shore team ended up with 1-0-2 record for official tournament games and 5-0-1 for the regulation and exhibi-
tion games. “For us, we played nine games when we were there and had six wins and three losses, none of which came in regulation,” Coupland said. The trip wasn’t all puck and stick. While staying with billet families, the team’s 16 players explored Quebec and visited the city’s Winter Carnival. The experience was amazing, said Linda Wilson, who organized the fundraising to get the team to the tournament. “It was truly a memory that will last a lifetime,” she said.
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Development, vision and one busy city planner SEAN KOLENKO S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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hen Richard White was hired by the City of North Vancouver in 1984 as its first city planner, one of the more pressing issues in his new portfolio was plotting the future of Lower Lonsdale lands. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now been more than two and a half decades since his first day on the job, and the changes to the area are striking. A hotel, condos and attractions on the pier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to name only a few of
the additions to the former industrial hotbed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now dot the community. And White says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not done yet. There are about 10 sites left to be developed in the waterfront neighbourhood. Over the next decade or so, White figures about one or two â&#x20AC;&#x153;significantâ&#x20AC;? properties will emerge in Lower Lonsdale. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be tricky, he laughs, because the remaining area will have to be reassembled in a new configuration before developers decide to move ahead with any potential designs. The same issue faces prospec-
tive changes to Marine Drive. Since the majority of the car dealerships migrated south to the Harbourside area, council has had a keen interest in improving the neighbourhood with more mixed-use communities, even appointing a task force in 2005. But future work will be a bit of a juggling act because of the tricky spaces Marine Drive carves into the area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a land-use change going on down there and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real potential for development in the next five to 10 years.â&#x20AC;? And while both Lower Lonsdale and Marine Drive have been the recipients of council-directed concentration over the years, 2011 promises to be another busy year across the city. The Community Development officeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 work program, an annual document assembled by White for presentation to council, reveals there is $75 million in potential construction being processed at city hall. Of that $75 million, $55 million is earmarked for residential development, $15 million for commercial work and the rest light industrial. There is 450,000 square feet of mixed-use or residential developments approved and staff anticipate another 1.5 million square feet of development to be submitted this year. At $200 per square foot construction costs, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;very conservativeâ&#x20AC;? dollar figure reads the report, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $400 million of approved or potential development to be handled in 2011. And it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all come easily. Developers, more often than not, approach council with designs that push or exceed density limits. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job to weigh the impacts of amending the Official Community Plan to allow for those bigger, taller projects. Currently, Central Lonsdale has three new developments on the horizon, one of which â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Onni project slated for the Safeway site at Lonsdale Avenue and 13th Street â&#x20AC;&#x201C; has been called â&#x20AC;&#x153;overwhelmingâ&#x20AC;? by councillors. Coun. Guy Heywood, a member of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Richard Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning department may be dealing with $400 million worth of development this year. Sean Kolenko photo advisory planning commission, says â&#x20AC;&#x153;The single biggest thing weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re missing is a fresh Official Community Plan. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the signal to developers for what is tolerated and what wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the big picture, and it tells us what projects are coming into context.â&#x20AC;? Heywood believes strategic density, placed within designated town centres and along transit routes, has the ability to trigger job creation, expanded bus service and provide improved amenities such as greenspaces or museums for residents. The trouble, he says, is in communicating those benefits to those who may be affected by upcoming construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the community proxy and if the community thinks itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too much, we slow down,â&#x20AC;? says Heywood.
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entertaining drama games and activities in this super fun class. March 21-25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Masquerade: In this five-day progressive course, kids will delve into the world of expression. Using self-made masks, participants will explore the creative and theatrical nature of one of the world’s oldest art forms. March 21 to 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: $110 for a half-day course, and $225 for a full day which includes a supervised half-hour lunch. Instructors: Sarah Shamash Mixed Media Adventures, Corina Flahr - Art Explorers, Bryony Hollick - Dramarama, Tanille Geib The Masquerade. For more information or to register contact programmes@ nvartscouncil.ca or 604.988 .6844 Snow Pass From March 14 to 25, Grade 4 and 5 students can pick up a
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The little gallery that could When the provincial gov’t slashed $35,000 from the Seymour Art Gallery’s budget, volunteers didn’t give up — they got to work GREG HOEKSTRA S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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t’s been a year and a half since the Seymour Art Gallery received news that its funding was about to be slashed drastically. When the province announced in 2009 it was scrapping the gallery’s $35,000 gaming grant, staff and volunteers were faced with the frightening reality that one third of the gallery’s financial support had just evaporated. For the small arts haven, nestled in the heart of Deep Cove, the decision was more than just a superficial funding cut. It was a laceration that went straight to the bone. Recognizing there wasn’t enough money in the budget to cover salaries, the gallery’s then-curator resigned from her post. The gallery was also forced to reduce publicity and exhibition opening expenses, while board members and volunteers inherited many of the duties formerly covered by paid employees. In 2010, the gallery began what Alan Bell, president of the board of directors, calls a “year of self-reflection and consolidation.” And, with the help of four new members and money from The Arts Office, the board emerged with a strategic plan it hopes will guide the “best little gallery on the North Shore” into the year 2015. A re-invention Speaking to District of North Vancouver council recently, Bell said the gallery is now entering a year of “renewal and rejuvenation.” In mid-2010, the gallery hired a new part-time coordinator, Sarah
Cavanaugh, and expanded its programming to include theatre, digital arts, and a popular new music series. In the coming months, he added, the gallery plans to broaden its horizons even further by adding a potential new film series. In an interview after the meeting, Cavanaugh and Bell said what’s been most incredible since the funding cuts of 2009 is how the community has rallied to keep the gallery afloat. Volunteers have worked tirelessly behind the scenes, he says, to ensure the 26-year-old institution remains an arts beacon on the North Shore. “People have really stepped up to save the gallery,” said Cavanaugh. ”They want to see the gallery survive and thrive.” In order to ensure its own survival, the gallery is now embarking on a membership drive, appropriated called “Keep Art in the Heart of the Community.” Staff and board members are also hoping to generate more money this year through internal fundraising efforts, such as an annual art auction and wine tasting, but with still no provincial funding, the gallery is asking municipal governments for a bit of a leg up. On Feb. 28, Bell and Cavanaugh told district council they are hoping North Vancouver’s arts office will recognize the gallery’s plight and kick in some additional core funding. “There’s a bit of a perception that this is a gallery in a cozy little community out there in Deep Cove,” Bell said to council. “It is a gallery for the whole of the North Shore, and as you well know, it is the only publicly funded gallery in the district of North Van.”
Seymour Art Gallery coordinator Sarah Cavanaugh joins Alan Bell, president of the board of directors, outside the Deep Cove facility on Monday. Greg Hoekstra photo
name: Cowan route: West Vancouver Cowan has a long and steep delivery route in the British Properties, yet he manages to provide excellent service to his customers by working smarter. He drops off stacks of papers in strategic locations, which lightens his load and makes delivery to the individual houses quicker and easier. (especially when he has extra magazines and samples to deliver!) Sometimes he delivers half of his papers in the morning before heading to school. Cowan has played baseball for over 6 years and is now with the West Vancouver Little League “Cubs” and is a member of the Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Freestyle Club. He likes to mountain bike on the North Shore and Whistler trails. He has played violin for 7 years, guitar for 3 years, and currently plays the bass guitar in the Sentinel School Band.He uses part of his paper route profit to pay for his iPhone and phone bills. Job well done, Cowan!
In addition, the gallery is seeking exhibition funding from the BC Arts Council and the federal Ministry of Canadian Heritage. With any luck, Deep Cove will soon become synonymous with three things, jokes Bell: “Outdoor recreation, doughnuts, and art.”
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n afternoon on Granville Island with the folks, especially as a youngster in Grade 2, doesn’t often inspire a decision on one’s still-distant post secondary education. Trips to the Kids Market, or a run through the water park on a hot day are more bankable outcomes of the popular family outing, but for then pint-size Suzy Stroet, it was all about her future. “I said to myself ‘I’m going to go to Emily Carr [university],’” says Stroet, with a smile. “I just knew it. I knew that’s where I wanted to be.” And that’s where she went. Stroet graduated from the renowned institution in 2003 and garnered praise for the pieces she displayed in the annual grad exhibition, and for her work in a group show in Spain, part of an exchange Stroet participated in during her third year. But, like many art school grads before and after her, Stroet had a bit of a graduation crisis. Or, as she called it, “fourth-year terror.”
UNTIL MARCH 11 Buckland Southerst Gallery: Paintings of Iola Scott and Adam Noonan. 2460 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, 604-922-1915. UNTIL MARCH 12 Blithe Spirit: Comedy by Noel Coward, directed by Ryan Crocker at Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, Wed. through Sat. at 8 p.m. Tickets $18 for adults; $16 seniors, students. 604-929-9456, www. FirstImpressionsTheatre. com. UNTIL MARCH 26 BIG IDEAS: Responding
Suzy Stroet started out wanting to be an artist. Then she discovered library sciences. Now she’s married both passions in an art exhibit about the changing face of libraries. Sean Kolenko photo “I started asking people about their jobs and one of them was a librarian,” says Stroet. “And she was so enthusiastic about it, things just went from there.” Stroet immediately signed up for the master’s program in Library and Information Studies at the University of British Columbia, and has been working as a librarian since completing the degree. And while Stroet says she loves her day-to-day situation, her career has found itself bleeding into her first professional love. Inspired by her surroundings, Stroet committed to canvas her take on the library and, in particular, the tension between the library as a romantic space and a more pragmatic, utilitarian place of information retrieval. She separated her work into two distinct sections. The first group consists of a series of oil paintings of the now-extinct book stacks at the downtown branch of the Vancouver Public Library. Stark and intensely realistic, the works highlight that communal gathering spaces are now
to Public Art: West Vancouver (Grade 10 - 12) student art exhibition showcasing conceptual responses to the Vancouver Biennale’s public art installations. This program challenged students to use public art as a stimulus for creating and learning. Opening reception is Friday, March 11 from 6 to 8p.m. at the Ferry Building Gallery and WV Museum.
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taken up by banks of computers which encourage a different kind of interaction with the library. The second depicts her explorations of the simplicity, or difficulty, of retrieving information. For instance, a simple search for information on the human papillomavirus (HPV) yielded a plethora of websites, but a filter on the terminal prevented Stroet from accessing any of them. Not coincidentally, the old book stacks captured in her first series have been replaced by an automated retrieval system. It’s an environment in flux, she says, and her work is an exploration of that. It’s part nostalgia, part fear and part celebration. And it’s what she sees nearly every day. Stroet’s exhibition continues until April 20. The Lynn Valley main library is located at 122 Lynn Valley Rd. For more information and exhibit hours, visit www.nvartscouncil.ca or www. suzystroet.com. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/seankolenko
Voices, Sax and Syn: Laudate Singers with guests Campbell Ryga and Ross Taggart, saxophones, Tim Tsang, synthesizer. 8 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, 10th & St. Georges, North Vancouver. Tickets $25/ $20/free for ages 17 & under. 604729-6814 and www. laudatesingers.com
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From Africa to Ireland North Van Juno winner plays in CelticFest REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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VIEW PHOTOS & TOURS AT ERICLATTA.COM Eric has been my trusted advisor on my West Van real estate dealings for the past 7 years. He has proven to be a strong negotiator on my behalf and represented me very effectively on the purchase and sale of several homes. In my 30 years of working with Real Estate Agents, no one has been as diligent in maximizing my returns and looking after my best interests in lieu of his own, which is a rare find in the industry. Eric is genuine, honest and a skilled communicator is his approach to the various aspects of the real estate business and provides consistent personal service with a thorough understanding of the local real estate market. I have recommended Eric to friends and associates who have also been very pleased with the high quality of service provided.
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numerous real estate transactions over the past ten years. Eric is very personable, professional and detailed in his approach to serving his clients. He also offers an extensive knowledge of the local real estate market and related market statistics. Eric also represented several of our clients in the purchase and sale of their principal residence and investment properties as well as providing market research analysis and market value details in a timely professional manner. We will continue to transact personal real estate business with Eric and confidently refer our clients in the future.
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DUNDARAVE WATERFRONT
DUNDARAVE WATERFRONT
GLENEAGLES WATERFRONT
Prestigious Regatta Pointe. Waterfront living at its best! This spectacular unit has over 1850sqft of living space, with plenty of room for entertaining, 9 foot ceilings, expansive views of the ocean, city & gardens with two balconies and a large luxurious ensuite. This is a very rare opportunity to live in one of the Ä nest waterfront buildings in West Vancouver.
A sensational Waterfront home by award winning architect Robert Burgers. Offering spectacular ocean and island views with easy water access. Exceptional quality and design with concrete, steel & commercial glazing. Featuring a dramatic open plan with wrap around Å oor to ceiling windows & large ocean side patios and sundecks, pool and hot tub. Offering approx. 2700 sq.ft. of spacious living with a gorgeous top Å oor Master Suite & a stunning DOWNSVIEW Kitchen. A truly amazing home.
MagniÄ cent oceanfront living at the prestigious EDEGEWATER. Spectacular two level townhome with 180 degree views from downtown, UBC and up the Straight of Georgia. This beautifully appointed luxury home offers exceptional quality and detail throughout. Featuring a gorgeous international kitchen, adjoining conservatory, and breathtaking dining and living areas. Listen to the crashing of the waves from three spacious ocean side terraces. Recreation and convenience at your doorstep with sensational in house amenities including a swimming pool, gym, library and concierge.
#1002-2280 Bellevue Ave, WV
6094 Blink Bonnie Rd, WV
#101-2288 Bellevue Ave, WV
$2,149,000
$3,688,000
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Incredible one of a kind opportunity to own a half acre view property in Upper Dundarave with a custom renovated home which has had over $600,000 in recent updates on one level. In addition to updating the upper level if you wish, you can enjoy this 3700 sq/ft sun drenched south facing pool side lot all year long. Plus, a handy-person’s dream workshop! The options for how you can enjoy this home and property are endless, not to mention the option of selling a small portion of land for subdivision. A truly unique opportunity in a fantastic location!
2097 26th St, WV
$1,698,000
$3,395,000
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COMPLETELY RENOVATED CANYON HEIGHTS BEAUTY!
This Synthesis designed family home has it all - 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with stunning cherry wood kitchen, granite counter tops and hardwood Å oors. Unwind at the end of the day in the spalike master bath complete with luxurious steam shower, soaker tub and in-Å oor heat. Beautiful backyard offers tons of privacy and hot tub! Oversized double garage is fully insulated and heated with full plumbing. Plus 200 amp electrical service, high efÄ ciency furnace and newer roof. Come and see this spectacular family home today.
650 Sylvan Avenue, NV
$1,369,000
NEW LISTING
BETTER THAN NEW!
This stunning craftsman is located in one of West Vancouver’s Änest locations. Offering 3500 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and amazing attention to quality and detail throughout. Incredible chef’s kitchen features contemporary Åair and compliments the ideal layout for any family to enjoy. Gorgeous ocean views of English Bay and beyond with fully fenced yard and huge south-side deck providing total privacy. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this spectacular home is one of a kind and not to missed.
1977 Jefferson Ave, WV
$2,438,000
OPEN SUN 2-4
AMBLESIDE CUL-DE-SAC CONDO
SPECTACULAR NEW CYPRESS ESTATES VIEW HOME
This functional plan 2 bdrms, 1 bath corner N/W unit w/mountain view & beautiful square shape roofed sundeck is pretty special. The Bristol Court is a well-maintained bldg situated on a quiet cul-de-sac steps away from all the Ambleside excitement, such as: library, seawalk & restaurant. Leave your car & walk everywhere. Enjoy listening to the sound of creek in dining or watch the cruise ship from kitchen window. Some of updates includes hardwood laminate & tile Åooring.
Gorgeous custom-built family home by Linda Burgers set into a beautiful near half-acre south side property in Cypress Park Estates. Offering spectacular views and total privacy with incredible indoor/outdoor living spaces featuring sensational patios surrounding the pool side setting and sprawling gardens which enjoy all day sunshine. The ultimate home to entertain family and friends with sensational chef’s kitchen and offering 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, 3-car garage, private nannyquarters and the ultimate layout for any family to enjoy. A stunning home!
#704 1737 Duchess Ave, WV
4659 Woodgreen Dr, WV
$479,000
SOLD 3980 Bayridge
$328,900
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Stunning 1 Bedroom and Den in award winning Seasons at Raven Woods. Modern Stainless Steel appliances, Granite slab counters and cherry plank entry. Theatre, Sauna, and gym too! In suite laundry, gas Ä replace, great for entertaining. Pets and Rentals are allowed.
OUTSTANDING VALUE IN DELBROOK $1,288,000
569 Shannon Cres, NV
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Fabulous Capilano Crescent Home! NEW LISTING - OPEN SUNDAY 2-4
With over 1700 sq ft of one level living close to Edgemont Village, this home has it all! The spacious rooms, including two bedrooms and a den, offer plenty of room for your house sized furniture allowing you to downsize with ease. Situated on the top floor, this suite boasts vaulted ceilings and skylights, crown moulding throughout and a fabulous wet bar. An unbelievable bonus to this outstanding home is an over 980 sq ft private sundeck to host summer barbeques for all your friends and family or to simply lounge in solitude soaking in the beautiful mountain views.
#303-3200 Capilano Crescent Offered at $998,000 Viv Harvey knows that buying or selling a home can be like sailing through rough seas. That's why she uses her business acumen, marketing expertise and extensive area knowledge as a navigational aid for her clients.
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Beautiful from bottom to top that fits 2 families in one of the most demanding area in Delbrook. Very bright and open plan, Granite Counters, S/S appliances, new roof, hot water system, windows and wall to wall dark H/W flooring is only part of the list of this newly remodelled property. Concrete IG swimming pool and a private and landscaped back-yard, is a must see this Saturday and Sunday between 2 – 4:00pm.
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Luxurious town home in “the properties” with sweeping City & Ocean views, developed by reputable Quigg. This beautiful 2 bedroom + den home features your dream kitchen and impeccable quality finishes throughout. Step into your very own private entrance. The grand living area and spacious layout lead to a large deck where you can enjoy the world class views this property has to offer. private tour available by appointment only.
$1,398,000
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$3,359,000
The ultimate in luxury. This gorgeous Penthouse is being offered for the first time on the market. The private elevator will lead you into the foyer and into the lap of 3300+ square feet of luxury. You wont believe your eyes as you gaze upon the best view in West Vancouver from every room. Step onto a 1500 square foot veranda to breath in the fresh mountain air. It almost goes without saying that only the best quality finishes and fittings are featured in this home as every upgrade imaginable was ordered.
102-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V.
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JUST LISTED!! TOP FLOOR, south facing spacious and bright one bedroom unit with balcony. JUST RENOVATED! This beautiful apartment comes with a brand new kitchen and new flooring; one storage locker and secure underground parking. Strata fees only $201.13 includes heat, hot water and the use of free laundry facilities. Great central location, just off Lonsdale Ave shopping, rec centre, public transit.
LP: $279,000
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Marianne Povey 604.649.2624 www.mariannepovey.com
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Top Floor corner suite with stunning panoramic views of the water, city, Lions Gate and Stanley Park. 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. Completely updated kitchen. Custom built buffet and hutch in dining room! Amenities include suana/ steam room, indoor pool and workshop. 2002-2016 FULLERTON AVENUE, NORTH VANCOUVER
$399,900
BEST VALUE IN WEST VANCOUVER
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CHARM, CHARACTER AND HERITAGE 4 BEDROOM HOME IN UPPER LONSDALE Character and Charm of early 1900s, beautifully refurbished to bring out the traditional features. Three Level, including full height basement with extra accommodations; original Är Åoors, crown moldings, stained glass and wood windows, spacious rooms, w/b Äreplace. Absolutely move in condition. LARGE SOUTH FACING BACKYARD AND VIEWS OF DOWNTOWN, in Upper Lonsdale Location.
Renovated 3 bedroom, 3 level split home on a large 12,470 sq ft lot. Outdoors offers an in-ground swimming pool and hot tub. Bonuses are the views of Grouse Mountain, walking distance to Collingwood school and neighbourhood park. This is the right home for you!
106 BONNYMUIR DRIVE, WEST VANCOUVER
219 WEST QUEENS RD, NORTH VANCOUVER $799,000
$999,000
RogerJung Roger Jung
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SPECTACULAR VIEWS
Over 2300 square feet, 3 bedrooms, two and a half baths, Craftsman style, quality design and construction with attention to detail in prestigious and desirable Rockliffe complex, CaulÄeld. Hardwood, marble and gorgeous carpet, in Åoor radiant heat, vaulted ceilings, great open plan on main Åoor, private and serene decks and balconies, large double garage, lovely landscaping. This home is in absolute move in condition. Please call for private showing or come to the OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2-4. 4989 EDENDALE COURT WEST VANCOUVER $1,398,000
Spectacular views from this one owner custom home in lower Kelvin Grove. 4400 sq feet, 4 bedrms+ofÄce, 3 baths, incl in-law suite. 5 min walk to the beach...awesome!
Warm , inviting 5, bedroom family home on a large 1/2 acre property with oceanviews. Vaulted ceilings,custom windows, hardwood Åoors, new cedar decks, great yardspace. Easy driveway with tons of parking including double garage.Bonus in-law accomodation too! Located on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Lions Bay...10 mins on the scenic Sea to Sky from West Vancouver. See you at the open house.
15 Sweetwater, Lions Bay $1,095,000
565 Upper Bayview, Lions Bay $1,055,000
SOLD
604.657.0645
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#303-1111 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver $326,500
6464 Wellington, West Vancouver $998,000
Three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, custom 1 bedroom top Åoor suite. Vaulted ceilings, kitchen and a private yard – and in a great gas Äreplace, custom paint, new carpets. West Vancouver neighbourhood. Just move in and enjoy!
WATERFRONT AT BRUNSWICK BEACH
Lions Bay’s ecclectic beachside neighbourhood. This home exudes the special charms of a westcoast retreat;expansive decks, custom wood windows and detailing,3 bdrms,3 full baths, great room with stone Äreplace, seperate Coach house for guests or private ofÄce, an irreplacable package. Easy to show!
20 Brunswick Beach, Lions Bay $2,250,000
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Panoramic oceanviews from this beautifully updated 4bed, 3 bath home. hardwood Åoors, new custom kitchen, spa like ensuite. Bonus mtge helper. V833662
265 Bayview Rd, Lions Bay $659,900
604-306-2355
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Don’t Miss Your Chance! Renovated family home is in the very desirable PEM- appliances including a “steam oven”. Hardwood floors BERTON HEIGHTS area located on a quiet beautiful have been refinished, new roof and windows. Convecorner lot. It has 3 bedrooms up and 1 bedroom down niently located close to Capilano Elementary School. in an “in-law” suite, the gourmet kitchen is great with 2318 Philip Ave., N.V. granite counters and all top of the line stainless steel
40 Panorama, Lions Bay $890,000
HOT NEW LISTING: PEMBERTON HEIGHTS
Build your dream home on this .6 acre oceanview lot. Court ordered sale.
Priced $975,000
Call Lucille at 604-729-8024 now to arrange for showings.
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★ 1,398,000 4989 Edendale Court ...................... Sun.2-4
★ 1,398,000 480 Evergreen Placce ............ Sat&Sun2-4
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★ 1,698,000 2097 26th Street ............................. Sun.2-4
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6 Bdrm, 5 Bathroom Family Home With City View. 2554 Westhill Close, West Vancouver
323-123 East 19th Street ................ Sun.2-4
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★ 1,430,000 2554 Westhill Close ........................ Sun.2-4
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★ 349,000 217-332 Lonsdale Ave ....................Sat. 2-4 ★ Atrium at the Pier - 172 Victory Ship Way ....Daily 12-5
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Super loca on! This unique 3 bedrm, SW corner townhome is situated at the end of a quiet cul- de-sac, enjoys privacy & beauty of a creekside se ng. Cozy gas FP in living room & sliding pa o doors out to beau ful spacious cedar sun deck, a great place to entertain. 2 parking spaces. Walk to Ambleside beach, seawall, shopping, restaurants & transporta on.
Completely updated corner penthouse. Brand new kitchen with custom counters, cabinets, les and full size stainless steel appliances. Designer bathroom, “Toto” toilet/Bidet and soaker tub. Bright spacious rooms. Lovely sunroom with big windows. Two large insuite storage rooms. Views from roo op deck. Fantas c Ambleside loca on.
Located in the heart of Lynn Valley, this well kept 5 bedroom 3 ½ bath unit has over 2100 Sq. & feels like a home. Only 8 yrs old with huge kitchen, maple floors & 9’ ceilings on main, 3 bedms up & 2 bedrms in lower level. Lovely west facing garden & pa o & 1 covered parking. This home is in a 4 plex & rarely available. Walk to Lynn Valley center, transporta on & schools. Fantas c offering!
#8-1786 ESQUIMALT AVE, W.V. $669,000
#503-1750 ESQUIMALT AVE, W.V. $428,000
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To many updates to mention in this extremely nice 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 level Blueridge home. Was a licensed daycare down but great declared above ground, 1 bedroom suite. Open kitchen with concrete counters, stainless steel appliances and eating bar. Master has French doors leading out to back deck and large, fully fenced yard with lane access and more parking. Nice workshop in heated garage. Any technophile would love this home. Nothing to do but move in. Awesome value!
2622 BENDALE PLACE, NORTH VANCOUVER
INDIAN RIVER - NEW LISTING $639,000
Family friendly “Parkside Townhome” with plenty of room for that growing family. Excellent location close to schools, shopping and transportation. This 3 bedroom 3 bathroom has it all. Sunny SW patio off family room, second deck off living room and a private rooftop sundeck. Built-in vacuum, 2 fireplaces, full ensuite off master, walkin closet, island kitchen with eating area, tons of storage and an attached double garage. Pets O.K., rental restriction but 2 available. New carpet & paint, tile and counters.
#305-3980 INLET CRES, NORTH VANCOUVER
3636 and 3648 Fromme Rd
Two homes, both built in 1964, both on 67x124 lots, side by side. Each has a bridge over a stream in the backyard. 3636 Fromme asking $769,900 has 3 BR 1 Bath up, and 3648 asking $820,000. has 2 BR up, huge balcony up, and a sep. 1 BR suite for inlaws/kids down. Showing by appointment. Call Vera 604-318-0024
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www.northshoreoutlook.com Beverly Biggs, Sheila Weir and Don Gushue invite other seniors to dress up in green and join them at The Summit to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. The Leprechaun’s Tea Party is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1095 Churchill Crescent, North Vancouver. Bring a hat you have decorated or a classic. Tickets are $5 at the door. Contact Amanda or Miho at 604-904-0842 or email seniorsconx@ shaw.ca for more info. Rob Newell photo
On the Calendar MARCH 10 • Safeway site redevelopment meeting: Public Consultation. 6:30 p.m. open house; 7 p.m. presentation and discussion. Activity Room, Seniors’ Centre, 695 21st Street. • Fields of Gold: Rae Armour’s warm, dusky voice and versatility pleases fans of all musical tastes. Silk Purse. 10:30 a.m., tickets $10/$12. • Greening your Nest: Get plastic savvy and find out easy steps you can take to reduce harmful exposure to plastics in your home. 7 to 8 p.m., at Lavish & Lime’s warehouse shop, 272 East 1st Street, North Vancouver. RSVP and information: customerservice@lavishandlime.com or 778-340-5463 MARCH 12 • e-reader session: Try out West Vancouver Memorial Library’s Kindle, Kobo and iPad, or bring your own. From 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Welsh Hall. No registration required. • Kenya Free the Children: Fundraising auction and dance featuring Swallow, a party dance rock and roll band. Burger and beer and fun for $20. Mosquito Creek Bar and Grill, 2601 Westview Drive, exit 17 on Hwy 1. 604-983-3083. • Planning Ahead to Avoid an Eldercare Crisis: The ‘How
Tos’ of Care Planning by Wendy Johnstone, a gerontologist and founder of Solutions for Seniors Eldercare Planning. 10 a.m. to noon at Silver Harbour Seniors’ Centre (144 East 22nd Street, North Vancouver). To register, contact Helen at 604-982-3313 or helen.wait@nscr.bc.ca. • Karaoke: Legion Br. 118, 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 8 pm-12 am. Have fun and have your skills broadcast live on YouTube (unless you’re shy!) Membership not necessary, no admission charge. Must be 19 or older. 604-9851115 or info@legion118.com. MARCH 13 • Earthquake preparedness workshop: Learn how to make sure you’re ready. 10:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library. Free but registration required. Register online at www.nsemo.org. • 4th Annual Spring Festival: Mickey McDougall Gymnasium, 11a.m. to 6p.m., presented by the Canadian Iranian Foundation and North Vancouver Recreation Commission. Kareshmeh and Chichaklar Dance Group, MC Reza and Bardia Sadeghi, DJ Hamed and Live Music Azary Ensemble, free children activities, traditional food and drinks by Kandoo Restaurant, show-
PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP CONSULTATION
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Sale of Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Assets The Ministry of Citizens’ Services, Asset Investment Recovery branch is selling off remaining 2010 Winter Games assets and clothing. Items available include: Volunteer jackets, snow pants, long sleeve fleece t-shirts, fleece vests, torch relay uniforms, backpacks, assorted banners, furniture, kitchen equipment, AV carts, barricades/fencing, cell phones and smart phones, ice melter, survival kits and more. Select items are available at the following government warehouse locations: t Prince George: 3695 Opie Crescent, Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm t Surrey: 8307-130th Street, Wednesday – Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm t Victoria: 4234 Glanford Avenue, Wednesday – Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm
If you are a principal, teacher or parent and would like to book a presentation for your classroom, call Michael Markowsky (604) 647-7449 or visit www.heroinyou.ca to download lesson plans.
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MECHANIC, MILLWRIGHT, Parts Assistant, Purchaser, Truck Driver, Welder. Amix Salvage has several openings in Surrey and Chilliwack. Our progressive co. offers great medical and dental. Apply with wage expectations at www.amix.ca or email resume to jobs@amix.ca
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CLASS 1-COMPANY & OWNER OPERATORS Surrey Terminal Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Class 1 Company Drivers and Owner Operators to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Qualified linehaul drivers with winter and mountain driving exp. Above average rates, and an excellent benefits. Send a detailed resume and current driver’s abstract. (For owner operators, provide details of your truck) to: careers@vankam.com or fax, 604-587-9889 Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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BANNISTER GM requires Journeyman Automotive and Collision Technicians. Situated at the foothills of the Rockies, 1.5 hours to Edmonton or Jasper, Edson offers outdoor enthusiasts a great living opportunity. Signing bonuses, moving allowances and top pay for the right candidate. Contact dean@bannisteredson.com. MECHANICS REQUIRED: Ag and light duty at Maple Creek, the Sask. banana belt. Catch the boom! Fax resume to Koncrete Construction Group: 306-662-2718. Email: info@ koncreteconstructiongroup.com
108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. Discover How To Get FREE Unlimited Cell Phone Service, & HUGE Residual Profits! Get complete details by watching our FREE informational VIDEO online .... www.PhoneGoldRush.com ENVIRO MASTERS Lawn Care Franchise Opportunity! Home Based, PT/FT Repeat Business. Enviro Proven System. Protected Territory. Training & Support. Enjoy the great outdoors! CALL 905-5849592, enviromasters.com. FAMILIES EARNING MORE. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large investment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com.
Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted. Deliver RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport company seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Canada. Paying top rates! www.horizontransport.com/Canada. DRIVERS/OWNER Operators Wanted. Truck contractors need drivers with log haul experience and clean driver’s abstract. Owner operators needed with 6, 7, 8 axle log trailers. Visit: www.alpac.ca or call 1-800-661-5210 (ext. 8173). RTL-WESTCAN HAS OPENINGS for seasonal, rotational and full-time Professional Truck Drivers to join our teams in various Western Canada locations. Minimum 2 years Class 1 experience. B-train experience/Extended trailer length experience. Liquid or dry bulk product experience is an asset. Clean driving/criminal record. Pre-employment medical/substance testing. We offer: $1,400 weekly guarantee, Travel to/from employment location, Good Operations Bonus, Returning Bonus and more! Candidates for all positions apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join our Team section. Alternatively, e-mail careers@westcanbulk.ca or phone 1.888.WBT.HIRE for further details. Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity.
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CANADA’S ONLY FINNING/Caterpillar Technician Training College also offers certificate and diploma programs in Business, Early Childhood Learning, Teaching Assistant, Unit Clerk and more. GPRC, Grande Prairie, Alberta. On campus residences, home town feeling, great instructors. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca. CANADA’S ONLY Harley Davidson Technician Training College also offers degree programs in Education, Music, Nursing, Science, Fine Arts and more. GPRC, Grande Prairie, Alberta. On campus residences, home town feeling, great instructors. 1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding available. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 LEARN FROM HOME EARN FROM HOME CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work at-home opportunition www.canscribe.com info@canscribe.com
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DGS CANADA 2 DAY FORKLIFT WEEKEND COURSE Every Saturday at 8:30am #215, 19358-96 Ave. Surrey NO reservations: 604-888-3008 www.dgscanada.ca Ask about our other Courses... *Stand up Reach *Fall Protection *Aerial Lift *RoughTerrain Forklift *Bobcat *WHMIS & much more. “Preferred by Employers LEARN SMALL Engine Repair. Hands-on training on ATV’s, Snowmobiles, personal watercraft. Excellent Instructors and training aids. On-campus residences. Write apprenticeship exams. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. LEGAL, DENTAL, Oil and Gas Office Administration Certificates. Go to your job interview with a specialization that will suit the employer. GPRC, Grande Prairie, Alberta. On campus residences, home town feeling, great instructors. 1-888539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca. MISSED THE LAST Economic Boom? Be ready for the next one. Pre-employment Welder and Millwright programs at GPRC. 16 weeks and you’ll write the 1st year apprenticeship exam. On campus residences. Fall studies. 1-888-9997882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview. NOT SURE what kind of trade is right for you? Trades investigation program. GPRC Fairview Campus. 7 weeks workplace skills, safety training. 12 week work practicum in trade of your choice. 1-888-9997882; gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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GOLDSMITH REQUIRED F/T position for Romance Jewelers #128 - 1199 Lynn Valley Rd. N.Van Apply in person, fax 604-988-8958 or email: victorng@rogers.com MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459
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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed now! Large & Small Firms Seeking Certified A&P Staff Now. No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available. 1-888-424-9417 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR $14.80/hr 37.5hrs/wk college diploma/Certi BC ECE license. Dinosaur Daycare Ltd. 625 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver,BC,V7J 2L5 dinosaurdaycare@gmail.com
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SHOWER DOOR INSTALLERS BC’s Leading Glass & Shower Door Company Rahul Glass Ltd. is looking for experienced FullTime Shower Door, Mirror and Shelves installers, Wood Closet Organizer Installers and Glass Cutters. Positions available in the Lower Mainland area. Very exciting packages will be offered according to previous experience. Contact 604-710-1581. Candidates can also fax their resume at 604-592-2690.
PERSONAL SERVICES 173A Managers/Supervisors
NOW HIRING In the Lower Mainland SOMETIMES ALL YOU NEED IS A CHANGE OF SCENERY! Is casual dining or fast food leaving you less than challenged? At Denny’s, we offer you more than just greeting customers and waiting tables. As a Manager, we’ll give you the chance to share your expertise in a team focused, full service operation. In return for your efforts, we provide outstanding growth opportunity, competitive salaries, Performance-based bonus, advancement opportunities and an excellent benefit package.
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Outside Sales Representative for ACR GROUP-Western Canada’s leader in Rubber & Urethane Mfg. See website for details: www.acrgroup.ca/people SALESPERSON required for Langley Company. Blueprint reading & experience in overhead door sales would be an asset. Fax resume to: 604-888-8828.
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CUMMINS ISX ENGINE MECHANIC wanted for Langley Fleet Shop. P/T, F/T or weekend work. Fax resume to: 604-513-8004 or email: tridem@telus.net ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER wanted to join our growing team with a local Vancouver Island progressive company. We are in the BC Industrial Power sector and are seeking the following: - Appropriate trade education in electrical engineering and/or construction - Min of 5 yrs exp electrical industrial power construction environment. Min 5 yrs proven first principles estimating exp. - High level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project and MS Word. Please submit resume & refs khorstmann@fminstallations.ca
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC F/T position available for heavy duty mechanic to maintain fleet of street sweepers. Hydraulic and welding experience preferred. Must have valid drivers license and own tools. Please email resume to: jobs@atlasg.net or fax to 604-294-5988.
JOURNEYMAN MAZAK CNC MACHINIST Live, Work and Play in the Sunny Shuswap. Mazak exp. is an asset ( Mills and Lathes).
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GARDENING
WEED FREE MUSHROOM Manure 13 yds - $150 or Well Rotted 10 yds -$170 604-856-8877
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HANDYPERSONS
DON’S HANDYMAN SERVICES $25 PER HR no job too small. small plumbing repairs, tile setting, drywall patched any household job (604 200 0932)
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CONTRACTORS
COUNSELLING
COUNSELLING SERVICES. Free 30 minute consultation. (778) 8985105, jalcounsellingservice.com
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RENOVATIONS? I do bthrms, kitchens, flooring, cabinets, Refs. 30 yrs exp. Hugh (778)989-5933
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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783
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DEBT CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify for instant help. Considering Bankruptcy? Call 1-877-220-3328 FREE Consultation Government Approved, BBB Member $500 LOAN, NO CREDIT REFUSED. Fast, Easy and Secure. 1877-776-1660 www.moneyprovider.com 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 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161. NEED A LOAN - BAD CREDIT? Has your credit prevented you from getting a loan? Buying a home or having your own business? We can help you get up to 1 million business or mortgage loan and up to 200K personal loan with interest rates starting at 2.9% APR. Bad credit ok. Apply now at: www.ontariolend.com or call 1-877-500-4030
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ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience-604 506-7576
AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance
GARDEN TOPSOIL $20 per yard. Delivery available with 5 yard dump trailer. Tractor also avail for levelling. 604-768-7571, 604-856-4255
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$45/Hr
From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (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 BEST PAINTING. Int/Ext. Re-paint specialist. Repair/drywall. FREE ESTIMATES. 604-724-9953 MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS & RENOVATIONS. Interior, Exterior. Free estimates. 604-928-0025
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ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005 ASAP PLUMBING & HEATING. Local cert. service plumber. H/w tanks, boilers, gas, plug drains. Fair rates. Mem.of BBB. 604-220-9228
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS #1 Roofing Company in BC
Competitive Wages & Full Benefits Package.
FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944 F/T Pastor. Vancouver Yedalm Evangelical Church. 3-5 yrs exp. Eng/Kor. $20/hr for 37.5 hrs/week Tel: 604-842-9989
Fax: (1) 250-832-8950 Apply on-line at: www.accessprecision.com SHOP FOREMAN/Lead hand required for heavy-duty truck and trailer repair shop. Journeyman and CVIP experience preferred. Send resume to 780-452-3499 or service@northwestspring.com
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POM POO, black & tan, 2 yr. old male. Needs fenced yard & loving adults. $275 obo 778-988-6591 PUGS, fawn, 3 male, 2 females. family raised, vet chk’d, shots. $550. (604)799-1611 Agassiz
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AUCTION - Sat., March 19, 11am. 455 - 2306 Hwy 6 Vernon. As new, only 8 months old. For complete list view photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259
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SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Build anything from furniture to homes. IN STOCK ready to ship. From $4190.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-661-7747 Ext:400OT.
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633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
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WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only $ 109,950. Many other plans available. 877-976-3737 or 250814-3788 www.hbmodular.com
2003 Hyundai Tiburon. Red,V6, 5spd, man. trans, black leather, sunroof, new stereo. Approx 150, 000km. Winter & high profile tires incld. $7000 OBO Call 604-7929694 or 604-819-8501 2006 HONDA CIVIC 2 door, 5 spd manual, 80K, red, $6000 firm. Call: 604-538-9257.
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847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 4L, good cond, New tires, New radiator, Aircare for 2 years asking $5000 (604)826-6256 Bill 2006 LAND ROVER LR3 SE, dark blue, 40K MLS/64K KMS, no accid, lady driven, new tires, batt & brakes, immaculate @ $27,900. 604-943-0210.
2006 FORD F250 super duty diesel, excellent cond, new tires, new brakes, tow pkg. Asking $20,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill 2008 FORD F150, pick up, 4x4, auto., V8, king cab. 26,000km. Gray. $13,000 firm. 604-538-4883 $0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.
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STEEL BUILDING SALE... SPECIALS from $4 to $11/sq.ft. Great pricing on ABSOLUTELY every model, width & length. Example: 30x40x14 NOW $7995.00. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers 1-800668-5422. STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
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1995 PROWLER 5TH WHEEL 25.ft, slide out, fully contained, with shed, large deck and holding tank at Lakeview RV site at Nicola Lake in Merrit BC $10,000 Phone (604)826-6256 Bill
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Boston Terrier pups, 4 M, 2 F, vet checked, 1st shots, dewrmd, ready Mar. 18. $1,000. Call 604-868-0446 Burmese Mtn dog pup, 10wk, male, CKC reg., p/b, exc Euro lines. $1200. (604)819-3402. No sun calls CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaten terrier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1200. 604-533-8992 DOBERMAN PUPPIES, M/F $650/ea. 1st shots, dewormed. Ready to go. 778-893-0255 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. 1 male & 2 female. $800. 1st shots & dewormed. Call 778-863-6332. HAVI-POO puppy. Male, cream color, 10 mo. old. Needs a good home. $400. Call 604-504-3082 LAB, PUPS pure bred, no papers. Family raised, vet chk, dewormed. Ready to go $350 (604)793-3307 MALTESE PUP: 1 female, 1st shots, vet ✔, dewormed, paper trained, $800 firm. 604-464-5077. MIN PIN puppy. Purebred. 1 female. $500. 1st shots. Born Nov 29. Brown & black. ( 604)467-0505 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 NEWFOUNDLANDER pup, P/B. Ready in Apr. $1,200 (604)8191466 No Sun calls PITBULL Terriers, Purebred looking for great homes. Asking $500. For more info. Andrew (604) 798-1616
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A sale will take place at the storage location on Friday, March 18, 2011. Viewing 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be opened at 12:30PM. Room contents are personal / household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.
CARS - DOMESTIC
1990 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, 165K, Air Cared. Very clean. Loaded. $2495 obo 604-589-5950 1998 BUICK LASABRE V6, new tires & brakes. Supreme cond. Low km. Private. $5700. 604-593-5072 2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO, only 84K, clean, auto, Air Cared, $6500 obo. 604-589-5950
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 1997 VW GOLF 5 spd, anti theft, heated seats, a/c, power roof, white 240K $2995 1(604)826-2864 1998 HONDA ACCORD, 4 dr, 158K full power options, gold exterior, beige leather interior, $5500. T.K.T. Enterprises LTD. (604)278-4555 2003 HONDA CIVIC SI, blue, new tires & brakes, complete fluid change,145K,$7000 (604)820-6827
WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Whereas Robert Frank Smolcic is indebted to Mitchell Towing Ltd. for storage & towing on a 2006 NISSAN XTrail Vin: JN8BT08V46W202477 A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $5,240.98 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale. Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of March, 2011 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold. The Vehicle is currently stored at Mitchell’s Towing Ltd. 997 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1A4. The Vehicle was placed in storage on November 5th, 2010. For more info. call Elite Bailiff Services at 604-539-9900 www.repobc.com
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he North Shore Community Foundation is ready to hand out money. Last year, the foundation’s annual grants to the North Shore’s federally-registered charitable organizations totalled more than $150,000. At the time, the foundation received approximately 28 applications, said Janet Morningstar of the foundation’s grant committee. “We are usually able to do 15 [grants],” she said, noting there was a rise in applications from services for seniors. The beneficiaries provided a diverse range of services for youth, seniors and homeless. Capilano Community Services Society was among last year’s recipients. The society received $1,109 for its youth program and $600 to create an ongoing seniors newsletter, said Renee Strong, the society’s executive director.
“[The money] is critical, especially right now with all the funding cutbacks,” she said. The cash allowed the society’s youth program to feed 524 Grade 8, 9 and 10 students attending youth circles, which discussed topics such as bullying, stress and problems with parents. The grants usually range between $500 to $1,500 each. The foundation is currently reviewing its granting process, Morningstar said. It’s considering whether it should hand out larger chunks of money to fewer organizations. Making such a decision is a tough call, Morningstar said, because of an ever-growing need. The foundation, which was formed in 1989, manages approximately $2 million in more than 20 funds, from which it uses income for community grants. Application forms are available at www.nscommunityfoundation.com. The deadline for applications is March 31. raldous@northshoreoutlook.com
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ousing advocates are cautiously optimistic a new regional homeless count that happens once every three years may find fewer people with no roof over their heads. More than 700 trained volunteers will roam streets, fields and shelters next Wednesday (March 16) to count the number of homeless across the Lower Mainland in a single 24-hour snapshot. “We’re hopeful that we’ll see a stemming of the tide of homelessness – that we’ll see the numbers leveling off, if not reduced,”
said James Pratt, spokesman for the Greater Vancouver Shelter Strategy. Three years ago, the count found 2,660 homeless people across Metro Vancouver – 22 per cent more than in 2005. The largest numbers of homeless were counted in Vancouver (1,372), Surrey (388), New Westminster (123) and North Vancouver (116). Pratt said fewer clients have used extreme cold weather spaces this winter, suggesting more street homeless are taking advantage of extra shelter beds that opened in Vancouver and other parts of the region since the last count in 2008.
Successful Women Always Network reaching for greater success. What seeds have been planted that you are excited to see break ground? So, a big hearty welcome to Spring and the post 7:00 sunsets that come with it. Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!
update Message from our Executive Often Spring invokes a feeling of something fresh and exciting even if it seems like it takes it sweet time getting here. Any day now we will see the coloured heads of little crocuses popping up all over town and the surest sign of spring – the daffodil. So with the season of new growth upon us, we can reflect on the areas of growth we are concentrating on in our businesses. You may be increasing your client base, building your brand, polishing your image or focusing on improving the bottom-line. As entrepreneurs we have the dual task of assigning duties and answering to the boss. Within this, we have a choice as to how to spend our time. Choose wisely and the growth will come (so will summer) ... Exciting isn’t it? At SWAN the opportunities for even and balanced growth are there throughout the year partly through the educating tips and knowledgeable guest speakers. Personal growth also often takes us outside our comfort zones – trying something new,
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Guest Speaker Join us at SWAN for the inspirational presentation “Being The Change: Street Beat Sandwich Ministries” by Martina Seo. For the past two years, through Street Beat, Martina has led volunteers in making and distributing sandwiches to those in need in the Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Martina, a North Vancouver Teacher, has made aiding the poor and making the world a Martina Seo better place her lifelong mission. She embodies what it is to “be the change you wish to see in the world. Let Martina inspire you on how you too can find your spark and be the change you want to see. If you wish to contribute to Street Beat, please bring a jar of peanut butter, jam or packaged cookies to the meeting. All contributions will be most welcome.
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