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An open letter to fellow residents: Together we can make good things happen! Please vote for Wendy Qureshi on November 19th Since the densification push in the 1990s, hundreds of condos and detached homes have been built in the District of North Vancouver. Population has increased and along with it crime, noise, litter, pollution, and traffic congestion. The tax-base gains are short-term at best and new infrastructure costs that come along with densification are borne by you – the taxpayer. Most of these motions are passed unanimously by Council in the name of sustainable density. The developers come in, produce only market housing of which there is no shortage in the DNV, and leave with their pockets full of money. But what about the average person who chose to live here long ago, when life in the District was laid back and tax rates were much lower? How do they feel about sitting in gridlocked traffic idling away their hard earned cash and adding pollutants to our environment? Many people drive cars out of necessity, as there have been few improvements made by TransLink on the North Shore. The three seabuses promised to be in operation before the Olympics still haven’t become a reality and in some parts of the district services have been cut back. Yet our Mayor, who is the chairman of the Mayors’ Council for Translink, voted in favour of a two cent per liter gasoline tax and he also committed to raise our property taxes to fund the Translink Evergreen Line, while we in the District of North Vancouver are left waiting in gridlock traffic as we ponder what will it be like with all the barriers, detours, and obstructions in place when the actual building under our new “sustainable” OCP is underway. What will our communities look like with an additional 20,000 people moving to the District of North Vancouver? Currently almost every new family buying property in the DNV brings their vehicles. With only two bridges, two Seabuses and an inefficient transit system, plus an additional 10,000 vehicles, I cannot see how the words “densification and sustainability” could possibly define a better life for the majority of residents who own single family homes in the DNV. Sustainable densification is an oxymoron at best, unless you are a municipal government looking for a short term tax-base gain. Who knows what will happen when this tax base gain becomes unsustainable. Will our taxes skyrocket or do we build more centres and invite another twenty thousand or more people to live in the district? And then in the future will we need more and more centres and people, just to remain sustainable? I attended many of the OCP public participation meetings and none of my comments were written in the hundreds and hundreds of glossy brochures paid for with our tax money. And, just previous to these so-called community input sessions, the DNV stopped advertising the council agendas and meeting dates. Instead they purchased several insertions of full page, full colour advertising in our local newspapers promoting their OCP. This is not open and transparent government. How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists? We should be encouraged to attend Council meetings, not shut out. I am not against progress, increased population or development, these things will all happen in time anyway and without disrupting the entire District of North Vancouver for decades to come. Why do we need to
bring 20,000 more people into the district if not to increase the tax base? The District is entrusted with our money to provide services to residents in our Municipality. Why do they continue to put major resources into new developments while our established infrastructure is in dire need of replacement and repair? In the DNV we still have kilometers of antiquated asbestos-cement water mains prone to failure. Prudent minds may think why don’t we fix our outdated infrastructure first, before sinkholes appear in our streets caused by broken water mains and creating one emergency situation after another. People wake up to flooded basements and damage – and costly repairs at the expense of the homeowner. Many of our roads are patched and bumpy with manholes either above or below grade. There are ongoing trouble spots in our street network which need attention. Our traffic and transit problems must be solved before any new major development takes place. My name is Wendy Qureshi and I’m running for Council in the District of North Vancouver. As a councillor I will be committed to keeping our district vibrant, as it is now and work toward fixing long overdue and neglected problems. Only then we can talk about development in the district, by the people and for the people who live here now – and not for developers and outside government bodies whose interest is not necessarily best for the citizens of the District of North Vancouver. To accomplish my platform I will need your help! Why not attend a council meeting or two or join your community association? Why not get involved in our Municipality and have your say? Did you know that in the last municipal election only 17 per cent of the citizens in the DNV voted? In a healthy democracy it’s people like you who come out and vote for the candidate who will serve you best. You take the time to discuss with your family, friends, and neighbours the important issues facing our communities and our District. Please get them to vote, regardless of what candidate they choose to vote for. The choice is simple: If you want high density then move to the West End or vote for all current councillors and mayor. If you want flowing traffic, safe streets for cars and cyclists, and transparency at district hall – then vote for me.
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Poppy power Editor, To my fellow British Columbians on the North Shore: I thank you all for your time and effort to work with me during the FightHST Citizens Initiative and Referendum in 2011 in the name of democracy. It was my honour to serve as your volunteer Captain in North Vancouver District, North Vancouver City, and West Vancouver under difficult odds and circumstances. Please remember to purchase and wear a Remembrance Day Poppy for the November 11, 2011 Armistice Day occasion.
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B BC Wine Gal’s Sarah Bertin proudly pours for guests from a selection of Naramata area wines. C Grouse Mountain’s culinary team help serve up some delicious samples that pair very well with the wine being served. From left: Lucas Sinkey, Marina Hansen and Mitch Ozmun. D An excellent choice CAT’S EYE sir. Kye Melchert, Cat Barr of Select cbarr@westvancouver.com Wines and Spirits, will happily help you “select” a favourite. E A little merlot to go with a girls’ night out. Enjoying an evening with friends are Nayer Abadi, left, Susan Rezania, Maryam Hashemi and Pari Zamani. F Park Royal’s Peter and Helen Black, of Peter Black Butcher and Sons, take some time off to enjoy a night out together. G North Shore Culinary School students Michael Izdebski, left, and Abbey Cruz serve up some delicious duck canapés with their instructor Don Guthro. H Upholding the “Service Above Self” motto, Rotarians Eddie Chong, left, Ardath Paxton-Mann and David Spears help take tickets at the front door while welcoming guests. I Aw shucks! Working the oyster bar on behalf of the Horseshoe Bay Boathouse restaurant are Liana Holmes and Nick Allan.
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General Local Elections will be held Saturday, November 19, 2011 Why Vote? Chances are you chose to live on the North Shore because you enjoy the high quality of life we have here. Like many people you enjoy the access you have to public education, abundant recreational opportunities, high-quality services and well-planned neighbourhoods. Did you know that your local Municipal Council makes many of the decisions that shape your community? And that your local Board of Education makes many of the policy decisions within the local School District? It is up to you to elect a Council and a School Board that you feel will make good decisions on your behalf. Voting is your chance to impact the future of your local community and to have your say in local government.
Please remember to vote on General Voting Day – Saturday, November 19, 2011 (Not able to make it on November 19? Contact your Election Office for advance voting opportunity dates) For more information, check your municipality’s web pages or call your local Election Office:
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Difference makers
Clockwise from left: Capilano Suspension Bridge, Neptune Terminals and Grouse Mountain are among the North Vancouver companies making a difference in the community. At right: North Shore Credit Union, a hometown success story. Submitted photos Cover photo courtesy of Tourism Vancouver
Ten companies that help to make North Vancouver a better place to live, work and play
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orth Vancouver-based Seaspan Marine received waves of adulation last week after being awarded an $8-billion contract to build non-combat vessels for the Canadian government. And nowhere was the cheering louder than North Vancouver. Along with all the economic spin-offs from the contract that will boost the local economy for decades to come there will also be thousands of new jobs created — around 4,000 over the next eight years — that will bring more workers to live, work and consume here. But Seaspan isn’t the only company contributing to the economic success and vibrancy of North Van. Countless other companies — private and public, large and small — are making a big difference here, either by the number of people they employ, their overall economic impact or by being good corporate citizens. Anne McMullin, president and GM of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, marvels at the diversity of employers located in the city and district of North Vancouver. From large waterfront industries to a university and ski hills, to some of the biggest tourist attractions in the Lower Mainland, a thriving retail and restaurant sector and numerous home-based businesses — “it’s all right here,” she says. And as well as providing jobs and paying taxes, these businesses are also giving back to the community by supporting local sports, arts and environmental groups and helping those in need. “Business is a huge part of what makes the community strong,” adds McMullin. Recently The Outlook got to thinking about local companies that were making a difference and we
wanted to learn more about them. This is by no means a definitive list of top employers in North Vancouver — only a selection of some businesses that stand out (in no particular order). No doubt there are countless others that are also making equally significant contributions to our community — and we’d like to hear about them too. You can drop us an email to editor@northshoreoutlook.com to tell us more. North Vancouver School District With more than 2,000 workers and 16,262 daily “customers,” the North Vancouver School District is one of the most significant employers on the North Shore, the largest in the public sector at any rate. And while educating young people at 26 elementary schools and seven secondaries is a noble enough cause to earn them inclusion on this list, the NVSD is also proud to go the extra mile with nationally recognized corollary programs and extra-curriculars in math, reading and music. In addition to providing regular services to its 9,005 elementary and 7,257 high school students, the NVSD also operates the North Vancouver Outdoor School, an important environmental education centre near Squamish. Grouse Mountain Calling itself the “top employer of youth on the North Shore,” Grouse Mountain Resorts’ workforce varies with the seasons, naturally. When ski season’s in full swing, a staff of about 900 are employed at the resort. That staff is reduced by more than half to 400 in the spring, summer and fall when the Grouse Grind takes over as the main mountain attraction. Grouse Mountain Resorts — which also operates the
popular Skyride gondolas and Eye of the Wind turbine tours — kicks an estimated $120 million into the local economy annually. District of North Vancouver With more than 1,500 staff members in 15 locations, the District of North Vancouver is one of the North Shore’s largest and most diverse employers. Operating everything from libraries, parks, rec centres, a golf course and the municipal hall, the district offers a range of employment from part-time seasonal work to permanent full-time careers for mechanics, truck drivers, engineers, business analysts, design technicians, administrative professionals and inspectors. District employees are also heavily involved in the community, not only as firefighters and police officers, but those everyday staffers who volunteer with a variety of different charities helping to make a difference on the North Shore. Capilano University Capilano University, the North Shore’s only degreegranting institution has been a fixture in North Vancouver for more than four decades. Today, the school boasts a faculty of 700 instructors and 250 administration and support staff. “I’m really honoured to have Cap recognized because I do think this is a wonderful place to work,” Cap U. president Kris Bulcroft told The Outlook. “I think most of the people who have been here for a short time and long-term would certainly agree.” Aside from a good place to work, it may soon be a place to live as the school considers adding residences in its future expansion plans, she said. Chief among the school’s community outreach initiatives is its free speakers series at North Vancouver
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libraries in which Cap U. faculty offer free talks with the public on their specific field of expertise. Arc’teryx Founded in 1991, the ascent of Arc’teryx to the top of the outdoor garment business is a homegrown success story as evocative as the North Shore mountains. With its head offices still in North Vancouver, Arc’teryx maintains a staff of 123 administrative employees here, while 230 work at its Burnaby factory and 25 to 30 more at its Coquitlam warehouse. Company spokeswoman Jo Salomon told The Outlook that all staff are deeply committed to the kind of environmental issues that are important to North Shore residents like alternative transit, wildlife, hiking trail and shoreline preservation. Neptune Terminals Neptune Terminals has been a North Shore neighbour for more than 40 years, moving Canadian bulk exports onto ships bound for nearly every foreign shore. Neptune’s operations are important not only to the North Vancouver community it calls home but to the wider Canadian economy too as one of Port Metro Vancouver’s major companies. Neptune participates in educational programs in North Shore schools which teach school kids and Capilano University students about the operations of the port. In addition, Neptune regularly supports the local Athletics for Kids program, Mission Possible, United Way and Canadian Blood Services. North Shore Credit Union It has 300 employees and approximately $2.5 billion in assets, but for the North Shore Credit Union it’s not just about the bottom line. NSCU was recently named one of the “10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2011 in Western Canada” by Waterstone Human Capital. According to the company, part of its success in retaining its valued employees comes from the employee feedback it gets from the annual employee opinion surveys it conducts through an independent third party. The credit union uses those results to tailor its workplaces to its employees’ wishes. The NSCU will open its new corporate head office at the corner of E 13th Street and Lonsdale Avenue by 2014. City of North Vancouver The City of North Vancouver believes in encouraging a healthy work-life balance among its employees. To this end, the city has devised a “compressed work schedule” allowing one scheduled day off every three weeks, plus on-site fitness facilities and health and nutrition sessions for employees. There are myriad job descriptions at the city from grounds keepers to administrators. Other perks for employees include education funding for career advancement and a TransLink transit subsidy. Capilano Suspension Bridge Capilano Suspension Bridge, a preeminent North Shore attraction, directly employs about 225 staff during its peak summer season, dropping to 140 core employees year round. But, like most tourist destinations, the economic benefits of this North Van attraction literally trickle down the mountain to area businesses, especially to the service industry. Some of the perks of the job — whether seasonal or full-time — include a chummy workplace culture, employee scholarships and famous seasonal parties. CSB is also known for giving back to the North Shore by way of the tens of thousands of dollars it raises annually for the B.C. firefighters burn fund and for breast cancer research with Bras Across the Bridge. Seaspan With a regular staff of between 1,500 and 2,000 employees, Seaspan Marine is one of the largest employers on the North Shore. And, with the recent award of an $8-billion federal shipbuilding contract, those numbers are expected to grow by an estimated 4,000 new jobs over the next eight years. In addition to shipbuilding, Seaspan also offers commercial marine ferry services, barging, docking, escorting and ship repair. Incorporated as Seaspan in 1970, the umbrella company is the only marine firm in Canada with a 5-year partnership with the World Wildlife Fund to protect endangered species and their habitat. To read more about some of the North Vancouver’s top employers, turn to pages 12-13.
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District of North Vancouver A ‘socially connected’ workplace focused on sustainability
FAST FACT Approximately 60 per cent of all DNV staff live on North Shore. Nearly 80 per cent of the district’s 600 recreation commission employees live on the North Shore.
Municipalities often get criticized when they behave like a business, says District of North Vancouver CAO David Stuart. But other times it’s incumbent they act as if the taxpayers’ bottom line were the most important thing. To meet this challenge of running a public-private incorporation, the DNV submits its operations to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit — or, social, ecological and economic benefit. The district has 520 direct payroll staff, plus 180 library workers and more than 600 employees of the recreation commission. Add to that police and all the other services the city funds and the numbers grow pretty large and fuzzy. But of the core DNV staff spread across 15 locations, from fire halls to libraries, municipal offices to the animal shelter, approximately 60 per cent live and work on the North Shore, according to Stuart. And with a diversity of job titles from engineers, city planners, golf course groundskeepers, parks managers and so forth, the district seems to have something for everyone when it comes to employment.
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Stuart also called the workplace culture a highly “socially connected” one where regular events like pancake breakfasts and baseball tournaments are held among staff — always for fun, but often for a good cause too. “There’s the usual things like United Way and raising money for cancer,” said Cindy Rogers, the district’s human resources manager. “But also most of our employees are active in mentoring, Big Brothers, coaching in the community as well.” That kind of social engagement is “informally encouraged” within DNV workplaces, Stuart added, but often district employees are out helping in the community anyway. It’s why many of them join the public service in the first place. “We have a lot of casual and summer work too, which leads a lot of young people to become aware of the district,” Stuart said. “All of that, combined with our social perspective and environmental perspective makes us an attractive employer.”
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Neptune Terminals Shipping globally, acting locally
FAST FACT Neptune is responsible for handling 5 per cent of all of Canada’s off-shore exports, equaling almost $8-billion a year.
Since 1970, NeptuneTerminals has been moving coal, potash and vegetable oil from rail to ship on the North Vancouver waterfront. From there, these staple Canadian goods are bound for countries all over the globe where they help sustain economies and communities all over the world while benefiting our own. “We have a long history in NorthVancouver and it’s a connection we grow every day,” Neptune president James Belsheim said in a statement to The Outlook. “We provide support to a wide range of community programs, from soccer and Little League, to North Shore Neighbourhood House, the community gardens, Capilano University, Presentation House Theatre and Seniors’ One Stop.” As NorthVancouver’s highest taxpayer, Neptune also contributes significantly to the local economy and to the coffers of local government, which in turn, helps fund community services. Currently, Neptune has a workforce of 270 people and the company expects to grow its staff by an additional 150 jobs over the next three years. The terminals are also an important engine
of the local economy, driving many local small and medium-sized suppliers and businesses. According to Belsheim, in 2010, Neptune spent $19 million at dozens of North Shore businesses through its ‘Buy Local’ program and expects that number to grow this year and in years to come. “Our story is simple,” Belsheim said. “We are a small team that values our employees and our customers, always striving for excellence and committed to being a good neighbour. As we look to the future, we have set the goal of achieving even greater success with our employees and with our neighbours in the North Vancouver community for many years to come.” Environmental protection is important to the North Shore community and likewise to any company that wants to keep operating here. That’s something Neptune has taken to heart, recently deciding to buy its third N-ViroMotive ultra low-emission train engine to freight around its terminals. That’s part of a $150-million strategic investment Neptune made to improve economic and environmental efficiencies across its operations.
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New BMO Lower Capilano Branch Opens At District Crossing A BMO Bank of Montreal branch that has been at the heart of the Pemberton Heights community since the 1960s has undergone a facelift and is ready to serve its next generation of customers. The revitalized Lower Capilano BMO joins a fresh residential and business development at 1120 Marine Drive in North Vancouver called District Crossing. It was business as usual during the transition time, with BMO Lower Capilano staff opening accounts for a third generation of families and serving the business community from a temporary branch at 960 Marine Drive. Then, this past Mon. Oct. 24, the bank moved into its new home at District Crossing and extended its closing times by one hour. On Fridays, the Lower Capilano BMO is now open until 6 p.m. for lastminute banking before a weekend getaway. “It’s tougher for people to get home on Fridays because it tends to be the busiest day of the week,” said Lower Capilano BMO branch manager, James Burris.
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State-of-the-art technology and modern, minimalist aesthetic greet new and existing customers at the new branch. Burris is extremely excited about the new coin counter when is operational starting tomorrow (Oct. 28).
He is encouraging people - regardless of whether they are BMO clients or not - to come in with their buckets of coins and dump them in the machine, then proceed with the readout to the teller who will give them cash or deposit the money into an account. Also new to BMO Lower Capilano is the introduction of dedicated small business specialist, Shaina Moriyama. Burris explains how the bank is situated in a small business hub along Marine Drive. “The area is going through some revitalization,” says Burris. “We see it as an area that is going to grow a lot in the next 10 to 15 years.” BMO Lower Capilano is also actively involved with community development. In the past few months alone, staff volunteered their time to help the North Shore Mountain Bike Association rebuild a trail on Mt. Seymour, participated in a Halloween-themed bowling fundraiser that beneÄted Kids Help Phone and are now working on a “give a gift” campaign for Family Services of the North Shore. An ofÄcial grand opening for the BMO Lower Capilano branch is set for Nov. 26 and will feature iPad giveaways and facepainting for kids.
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New city works yard shaping up Rescue,” said city manager Ken Tollstam. According to North Shore Rescue leader Tim Jones, that outfitting is estimated to cost about $200,000. That’s money they don’t have, he told The Outlook. And so the rescue team is planning a fundraising blitz to solicit corporate donations and even small cash donations from North Shore residents, Jones said. Much of North Shore Rescue’s funding comes from the North Shore municipalities, with the costs roughly split as 25 per cent to West Vancouver, 25 per cent to North Van district and 50 per cent to the city. That money covers the operation and storage of the all-volunteer rescue team’s three rescue trucks, large command and communications truck, one all-terrain vehicle, two snowmobiles and an equipment trailer, plus other amenities scattered around the North Shore, Jones said. “Some of the public might say ‘why is the city [covering the brunt of rescue costs] when we don’t have mountains here in the city?’” Tollstam said. “But our residents go up in the mountains and residents get lost even here in our area. And whenever that happens, the team is out there.” The current city works yard was built in the 1960s and does not meet the recommended seismic codes to withstand an earthquake. The new disaster-ready operations centre is expected to be completed within two years.
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ince opening its doors in November 2010, the North Shore Hospice has cared for more than 150 patients. That’s made a big difference in the lives of terminally ill patients — and their families. The 15-bed hospice, located at 319 East 14th St. in North Vancouver, provides specialized care needed for those at the end of their lives and for whom a cure is no longer an option. Care focuses on providing physical, emotional and spiritual support for the person who is dying — and for their family — so that they can get the most life from their final days. Comfort measures and pain control take the place of stressful and invasive treatments meant to prolong life. The North Shore Hospice was specifically designed to meet the needs of palliative care patients. The light-filled hospice has comfortable furniture grouped around a marble fireplace, original art on the walls, and the building is surrounded by a lush garden. All patient rooms are equipped with a pull-out double sleeper and are large enough to host a gathering of up to 10 visitors. A full range of professionals work together to provide care at the hospice. In addition to the medical and nursing staff, the team includes, a social worker, a chaplain, pharmacist, a music therapist and a dedicated group of volunteers. The chef is an important member of the hospice staff. He prepares tasty nutritious meals which have, in some instances, helped patients gain enough strength so that they were able to return to their own home. Family and friends can purchase meals at the hospice for a very modest price. Dag Furst has only positive things to say about the care his father received at North Shore Hospice. “I knew he was getting such good care,” he says. He says the hospice staff worked as a team to provide his father’s care and they also supported the family as a whole. They kept him up to date about his father’s condition and maintained a watchful eye on the family. “I felt the staff really made sure they looked after me,” says Furst. Furst believes his father may have preferred to stay at home until the very end of his life, but the thought of providing all the needed care was overwhelming. Those feelings are common among caregivers. North Shore Hospice program manager Jane Webley says she can almost visibly see the weight come off the shoulders of family mem-
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North Shore Hospice program manager Jane Webley (right), pictured here last November with project manager Wendy Peare (left) and Marquis general manager Allan Turner. File photo bers when they first walk into the hospice. Webley acknowledges that the hospice may not be home, but she believes it’s the nearest thing they can offer. According to Webley, the aim is to allow family members to step away from the caregiving role and return to the role of son, wife, or close friend. Family members sometimes wish to continue providing some of the hands-on care, whether it’s a daily shave or helping their loved one with meals. The difference is that they can carry out those tasks because they want to, not because they have to. Webley would like to get the word out that the hospice is there for the greater community. It operates a 12-week Palliative Care Day Program for those with a terminal illness who are living at home. Participants in the day program have access to all the amenities at the hospice, whether it’s hydrotherapy, a massage or some time with the counsellor or chaplain. The hospice operates a similar program for those caring for a friend or relative. Those attending the Caregiver Day Program can enjoy a little pampering and get a change to meet and socialize with others in the program. It’s a chance to enjoy a little pampering and take a break from what can be a heavy load. Most importantly, the hospice provides care for its patients at the end of their lives, allowing them to make the most of their final days, to live pain free, and to focus on relationships. —Josie Padro, North Shore Community Resources Society Supporting Caregivers Across the Lifespan Project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Social Development Partnerships Program. The opinions in this article are those of the author.
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unlearn our fear. Sometimes we joke that what we learned at an early age has stuck with us and is the foundation for our actions. We have old habits and some of us are very set in our ways. However, as our society changes and we are faced with problems in our families, communities and in our world, we might need to look at learning new approaches. With an open mind we can discover new ways to look at problems and to hopefully generate new more effective solutions that we can use at home or in the community. Or we may simply want learn a new language or skill. It’s never too late. We all have hidden potential and with support we have the ability to realize it. Check out TED Talks or local TEDx events which cover a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder. They are designed to provoke conversation and learning. —Denise Kelly is a North Vancouver Boomer proudly living with her two children, husband and dog Mel. She looks forward to sharing stories to motivate others. Follow her on Twitter @TheBoomerVine or check out www.TheBoomerVine.com.
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Mackay Creek restoration City of North Vancouver council unanimously approved a $15,000 contribution to a restoration project for the Mackay Creek estuary. Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, a North Vancouver-based engineering firm, was given funding to provide designs on how to restore the area — estuaries are semi-enclosed bodies of water where fresh water from streams meets salt water from
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Performance review motion passes 90 million, that comes along with it. Council will continue its discussion after the Nov. 19 election.
Launching the Shipyard site discussion Tyler Russell, owner of the Cafe for Contemporary Art, will be meeting with city staff to discuss a possible funding arrangement for a public engagement process for the old Shipyards site on the waterfront. Russell, in collaboration with other residents, has designed a five-month initiative where those interested can provide tips, insights and
City manager Ken Tollstam will be subject to a yearly performance review after council unanimously passed a motion proposed by Coun. Rod Clark. Clark called the lack of reviews a “lack of initiative” on the part of the mayor, saying he’s been trying for years to implement such a system to no avail. Coun. Craig Keating, while not objecting to the creation of a review process for Tollstam, defended Mussatto saying such ideas are “everyone’s job” and not the responsibility of only the mayor to introduce. Clark told The Outlook performance reviews are “standard business practice” and should apply to all municipal staff. Tollstam, Clark added, reviews senior managers at city hall each year and should be subject to the same scrutiny.
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Jason and Rebecca enter the realm of 3D TV technology at CGM Electronics in North Van.
Their Saturday morning starts in Lower Lonsdale where the designer fashions in the MacGillycuddy’s storefront window catches Rebecca’s eye. Jason is also impressed with the quality and selection of the clothes at this consignment store. Afterwards, Jason indulges in some male retail therapy at CGM Electronics on Marine Drive. He and Rebecca discover the latest in 3D TV technology – and remotes that with the touch of one button control the entire settings of your media room from the closing of the blinds to the dropping of the screen and projector. And what newly decked-out media room would be complete without a comfy sectional or love seat? Luckily, Couch Potato, the Sofa Co. was just around the corner on Pemberton Avenue. The friends cap off their outing with a stroll in Horseshoe Bay, hot chocolate from Blenz in hand, crunching through the leaves on the path that leads to the water’s edge.
A dapper Jason and glamorous Rebecca channel Mad Men at MacGillycuddy’s Designer Consignment.
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www.northshoreoutlook.com Jason and Rebecca entered a realm of 3D TV and Blu-ray technology at CGM Electronics on Marine Drive in North Vancouver. But the futuristic gadgets didn't stop there. "If you want to press one button and have the blinds come down, the screen drop and the projector come out of the ceiling we do all sort of cool things like that," explains CGM Electronics manager, Cisco McLaren. And while the big screen TVs wow the guys, it's the furnishings that house the electronics that gets the female customers at CGM excited.
CGM Electronics manager Cisco McLaren shows Jason the bel canto CD player, amplifier and pre amplifier combo. In a leather coat from MacGillycuddy's, Rebecca relaxes in front of the Sony 60” BRAVIA EX720 Series HDTV in the test living room at CGM.
Sporting MacGillycuddy's gloves, Rebecca grabs hold of an RTI activitybased remote that controls everything from the TV to mood lighting.
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The store sells TVs ranging from LED to plasma in sizes up to 65 inches. McLaren figures 80 per cent of TVs CGM sells have 3D capabilities built in. "The 3D technology is much more immersive with a true sense of realism," explains McLaren. "Watching golf in 3D is awesome." CGM Electronics has been on the North Shore for 48 years. They offer custom installations and no commission sales staff.
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Rebecca, wearing a Roots pageboy cap ($20), admires a Sao Paolo denim jacket with removable rabbit fur trim ($60).
MacGillycuddy's owner Movana Arnold show Rebecca and Jason the eclectic collection of high-end mens watches.
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Psst: Want to know where you can score Prada, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton and Coach at 50 to 70 per cent less than retail – and without crossing the bridge? MacGillycuddy’s Designer Consignment is a breath of fresh air among second -hand stores: no lingering mothball scent, loose threads or dated garments. Most often, the designer apparel at MacGillycuddy’s might be a couple seasons old. Mother and daughter store owners – Movana and Amanda Arnold – are discerning with what clothes make the cut for their shelves. Once, they even made a trip to Holt Renfrew just to confirm the authenticity of a consigned item. There is a table of neatly-folded designer jeans for men and women featuring labels like Miss Sixty, 7 For All Mankind, Rock and Republic and, if they haven’t been scooped up yet, True Religion.
A just like the designer boutiques, MacGillycuddy’s offers personal shopping And aappointments. There is always water with lemon wedges and coffee to sip when perusing the racks. Whether it’s a wedding, a Christmas party or a wardrobe overhaul, there will be the perfect outfit in store that promises to wow. “One of the key things that people might not consider about consignment is the reducing of the carbon footprint,” explains Amanda. “The garments have already been purchased and made their way into the city.” It’s hard to leave the store without a piece de resistance: a Hermes scarf, diamond stud earrings or a Rolex watch. Even your walls at home can be accessorised by MacGillycuddy’s; being next door to Opus, many artists stop in and end up consigning their original artwork. With over 50,000 new items a year and close to 7000 consigners, the selection at the store is changing every day. But make sure you get on the MacGillycuddy’s wish list, as those Coach bags do go quickly.
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Rebecca and Jason take their Blenz hot chocolates to go, with their sights set on a crisp afternoon walk near the water's edge in Horseshoe Bay.
Jason relaxes in an 'Axis' bentwood arm occasional chair in gray, fine chord fabric, while Rebecca makes herself comfortable in the 'casey' love seat. "You can really taste the difference," says Brian Greene, Blenz marketing coordinator. "We continue to be known as the creator of the best hot chocolate in town." True to the company's core philosophy, Blenz Belgian hot chocolates are made strictly from scratch: the chocolate chips are blended with freshly steamed milk then topped off with all-natural whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. This warm beverage, a childhood staple, e, also pairs beautifully with the natural surroundings of Horseshoe Bay. Blenz 6334 Bay Street, West Vancouver www.blenz.com
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Both Jason and Rebecca are on their feet all day at their respective jobs. So when Rebecca comes home, "I lie right down on my couch", she says. Jason, on the other hand, gravitates towards the recliners which he says "will always be popular with men". Store owner Joanne Morrison shows Rebecca a Leslie Jee fabric sample which is exclusive to Couch Potato.
Couch Potato, the Sofa Co. has plenty of relaxation furniture to test drive in their showroom. The 'casey' love seat, for instance, is spacious because the arms are narrow, giving you the option to cozy up or keep your distance from your sitting partner. On the display model, this love seat's fabric has a linen look, but it also comes in a range of patterns and colours including flannel and brilliant hues. All of Couch Potato's fabric samples are large in size and hung up along one wall of the store, making them easy to navigate through. Store owner Joanne Morrison gushes to Rebecca about the Leslie Jee fabrics that are exclusive to Couch Potato. "Look how crisp those lines are," says Morrison, adding that Leslie Jee offers a good price point considering the high quality of the fabrics.
Couch Potato, the Sofa Co. store owner Joanne Morrison is always on hand at the family-friendly store to give her advice on comfort, style, fabric.
She explains how most people choose a solid background for their couches and sitting chairs and use the toss cushion for the pop. Teal is a hot colour for fall. Some of the convertible comfy sofa beds at Couch Potato feature a six-and-a-half inch high mattress, making them more relaxing than traditional hideaway beds.
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Daniel Twig at Lord Twig Design has a few ideas for new parents who are planning the perfect nursery.
By Maggie Calloway The temptation, especially for your first child, is to go over the top a bit decorating the baby nursery. What you need to stop and think through is that your new bundle of joy grows at an alarming rate and the nursery decorated for a newborn quickly becomes inappropriate for the toddler and beyond.
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This Vancouver heritage home was given a full-on renovation by Todd Senft at reVISION Custom Home Renovations, in partnership with Lighthouse Sustainability. Lighthouse was contracted by the city of Vancouver to do an audit of everything that was removed from the house that was recycled. Martin Knowles photo
Vancouver heritage home gets a facelift reVISION Custom Home Renovations goes to work in an old house with character. By Maggie Calloway This was a full-on renovation by Todd Senft of reVISION Custom Home Renovations. A new top story was added, then the whole house including the bottom suite was renovated down to the studs and beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a heritage, character home on the east side of Vancouver. The project was very unique in that two intertwined projects were happening
at the same time,â&#x20AC;? Senft says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My company was contracted to do the renovation and at the same time Lighthouse Sustainability was contracted by Metro Vancouver to do an audit of everything that came out of the house that was recycled or repurposed. Because this was a significant renovation it was a prime project for them to look at everything during deconstruct, which is a term they use instead of demolition. In real terms for us it meant everything being removed from the home must be dismantled in a way they could more easily recycle rather than just crushing them and throwing them into a bin.â&#x20AC;? Lighthouse conducted a pilot project on this renovation to document real-world experiences
and challenges in recycling and re-purposing every possible item removed from the home. The roofing shingles were separated; the roof sheathing, drywall, insulation and flooring were also separated. Doors and windows were carefully removed for recycling and every single item was weighed for comparison purposes. This was an exciting project because while it is a noble endeavor to talk about diverting building materials from the landfill there was, and is, a need to get hard facts on what it takes and what is possible. It takes a lot longer to remove items with care,
You have made the difficult decisions about what clothes to keep and what to toss or donate. You have ruthlessly gone through all your drawers and cupboards, including the dreaded â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to put it so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just stick it in the catchall drawer until laterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drawer. We all have one of those; I could probably build a summer house including electrical and plumbing out of mine! You have resisted the temptation to keep things â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just in caseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and passed it on to someone who could really use it, and now comes the reward. Could this be the time to call in the experts, to create custom storage solutions unique to your needs? To finally get rid of those sagging rails and shoe jumble at the bottom of your closet? Chris Isfeld, along with his brother Brett, are partners in the custom closet design company Designer Closet Guys. Isfeld, an engineer by training, came to B.C. after graduating to work for a plastic company who, among other things, made shelving products. In 2000 the general manager of the company and Isfeld decided to venture out on their own to start a company manufacturing
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All the conveniences of a new home in your comfortable, familiar house “ from page.27 separate everything and arrange for various businesses to remove them. Taking longer means more expense to both the renovator and subsequently to the homeowner but because the landfill charges by tonnage, savings are realized at that end of the process. It is impossible to make long-term policy decisions without hard data and this project helped move that data forward. And what about the renovation itself? The family, including two kids and the downstairs tenant, moved out for the seven months of the renovation. The only things saved from the original home were the kitchen cupboards and countertops, as the homeowners had recently renovated the kitchen. “With the new top story, consisting of two bedrooms, one bath and a roof deck, the original foundation would not carry the load so we had to raise and support the house while we removed the old foundation, pour a new one and put in new drainage around the house,” Senft says. “On the main floor we took out the original brick chimney to create an open space between the dining room, living room and kitchen. Open-plan living on this floor made great sense for the family. There is also a bathroom and one bedroom on this floor. Then we created a staircase by the entry to go up to the new top floor. The basement floor had an original rental suite which was also totally renovated and remains a separate suite.” The renovated house is completely energyefficient. The family plans to stay in the home for the long term so it made perfect sense to spend the extra money up front to purchase top-of-the-line mechanical systems with high energy-efficiency. This is a decision anyone planning a major
renovation should keep in mind. It takes an average of five years to gain a return on the investment but the average turnover in housing in British Columbia is also five years. Consequently if you sell, it’s the new owner who gets the advantage of your investment. “This is a character home, which still fits perfectly in the neighbourhood, with a completely new heating system, new hot water system and insulation, the windows were upgraded, all the energy efficiencies you could ask for, all the conveniences of a new home,” Senft says. There is no question that an undertaking of this magnitude is hard on any family. First they are displaced, which is hard especially with children. There are the multitude of daily decisions to be made, and not to be dismissed is the financial commitment. Anyone contemplating a comparable renovation should first surround themselves with an experienced contractor and designer or architect, make as many upfront decisions as possible and, when the going gets stressful (and it probably will), keep your eye on the prize. Short term inconvenience for a long-term gain for your family is a worthy goal, especially when the end result is as amazing as this home became.
The newly re-built home was designed with an aim towards being open-plan, and included a roof deck , left, plenty of floor space on the main floor, bottom left, and a beautiful bathroom renovation, below. Martin Knowles photos
Nursery really for parents “ from page.27 The trick is for the room to be flexible enough to grow along with the child. Daniel Twig of Lord Twig Design is an expert at pulling together a fabulous baby nursery which will still, with a few adjustments, change as your child grows. “When I am invited by a client to design a new nursery I really pay attention to what the rest of the home looks like,” Twig says. “Even though this room is for a child, you wouldn’t design a traditional nursery in a very contemporary home or vice versa; you need a flow. My target is always to create a room which will help make the baby secure, content and stimulated.” Twig agrees that it’s not best to create a room that is only for a newborn. “You can spend an awful lot of money on furniture which is only functional for a very short time,” he says. “The main pieces in the room, the chest of drawers, the comfortable chair, etc. should be of good quality but
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Unveiling your wood floors Murray Macintyre at Restoration Hardwood is an expert on refinishing your old floors. By Maggie Calloway The good news is your tired and worn hardwood floors can now be sanded without the dust seeping into every nook and cranny in the house. We now have dust-free sanding! Murray Macintyre, of Restoration Hardwood, is an expert on what makes a great refinished floor. “The first thing is to make sure there is enough wood left in the floor to refinish. We take off about a sixteenth of an inch of wood so there has to be enough there,” Macintyre says. “Engineered floors, for instance, can only be refinished once. The oak strip floors can always be great to work on; fir floors, which were also popular, depending on their age sometimes cannot because they are too thin.” He says that pine can be sanded, but staining them could be tricky because the wood doesn’t take stain well. Before a job is started, the floor is inspected to ensure all nails are countersunk and the floor doesn’t have some loose or damaged boards. Loose boards will be properly re-nailed and damaged boards replaced. The surrounding rooms are then sealed off. “Once we have done any necessary remedial work on the floor, we start sanding with a belt sander and edger using a coarser grit sandpaper to begin which removes the existing finish,” says Macintyre. “Next, we move to finer grit
sandpaper which removes the coarse marks from the initial sanding. We vacuum the floor to remove dust that may have collected in the nail holes, then the entire floor is trowel-filled with ... wood filler. “Once that is done we do a third sanding with even finer sandpaper and finish with a buffer,” he says. The crew then wets the floor to open the grain so it will accept stain. The stain is then applied and allowed to soak in before the excess is removed. “At this stage the urethane finish coats are applied ... Once all the steps are complete a total inspection is taken to make sure everything is perfect,” Macintyre says.
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A kitchen gets a makeover from the designer homeowner By Maggie Calloway Karen Campbell of the interior design firm, Esprit Décor of Maple Ridge, is a very inventive and talented interior designer. Her work for clients has been extraordinary, and the number of times her clients have called her back over the years is a testament that her work is not only stunning but functional. Campbell lives in a small but fabulous coach house on her own rural property where the Alouette River flows past the huge trees beside her kitchen patio. Like many of us, she spends most of her at-home time in and around the kitchen. The only problem was the kitchen was dated and badly needed a facelift but client work always took precedence. Campbell decided the time had come to make some badly needed changes. This time the kitchen renovation was different. This time Campbell was her own client and she would not be calling in a kitchen cabinet manufacturer to measure the space, consult on the style, and then wait for delivery. Having just finished a complete kitchen renovation for a client and having carefully salvaged the cabinets, Campbell decided she would retrofit them for her own renovation. The only structural change Campbell made to her kitchen was to put in a much larger window over the sink to replace a tiny window which didn’t do justice to the view. In doing that they found the whole exterior wall was rotten and had to be replaced. First, Campbell had to figure out how to configure the cabinets in her space. Once that was done, every cabinet had to be sprayed with high-gloss enamel paint and installed with new hardware. “The island looks different but is actually in the same spot with a new Caesarstone countertop in a totally new shape. This is something people contemplating a kitchen facelift
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A wood stove is the perfect addition to a chilly winter evening By Maggie Calloway I have to confess right up front that I am a huge fan of wood stoves. I live on a small acreage and depend on heat from my wood stove along with electric baseboard backup. But for me, it is more than the basic need for heat during cold winters. I love the whole process. I enjoy my long chat with the fellow who delivers the wood and I love stacking it in my purpose-built wood shed. I confess to standing in front of my full shed (I always have enough for two years), and feeling a deep sense of contentment knowing that no matter what happens I, and my resident pets, will be warm and snug through the dark months. I enjoy looking forward to throwing another log on the fire on a cold windy night and settling down with a good book. And, if the power goes out, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt to be able to boil water for a cup of tea or heat up a pot of soup. Word to the wise, using a wood stove is not for the faint of heart; it is hard work. There is always something to do, from stacking wood to filling the wood bin to cleaning out the ashes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a far cry from flicking a switch on and off with natural gas. And if you have to build a fire and wait for the heat to build on a winter morning, well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say it separates the true believers from the pretenders! And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the need for organizing a chimney sweep at least once a year. I put in a call to Rick Abbott of R.E. MacDonald in Aldergrove, a store specializing in stoves of all types.
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Closet Guys committed to best possible service â&#x20AC;&#x153; from page.27 accessories, such as tie racks and belt racks. The partnership, although successful, was dissolved in 2007 but Isfeld was committed to the idea of a high-quality closet design company. In the meantime Isfeld had set up what we now know as Designer Closet Guys with Brett. Brett, who had a design background, was in Vancouver working for an entertainment lawyer and suffering from burn-out. His timing was perfect to have a long chat with his brother about career options, as Isfeld had decided there was a need for a local custom cabinet company and had contracted with a Richmond-based manufacturer to represent their product. The rest is history. So how does the process work once you have made the decision to organize your home, or part thereof, once and for all? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every home is unique so we start with a consultation in the home to get an idea about style, space and what the client wants to achieve,â&#x20AC;? Isfeld says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The space is measured then we are able to show the client immediately, on computer, a design mockup of how we see the best use of available space for their particular needs.â&#x20AC;? They then refine the design back at the office, and present the client with a detailed drawing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(We are) constantly refining until the client is totally happy. A date is set for installation and because we do our own installations the client can be sure they are getting the best possible service.â&#x20AC;? A lot of homes today have actual dressing rooms, so it makes great sense to make the best use of the space. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having well-designed storage is a great investment because not only will the client enjoy an organized home but on re-sale it is an added benefit,â&#x20AC;? Isfeld says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my own home we have a kitchen/great room where
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we spend all our time so we converted what was the formal living room into a dressing room. What we saved from not having to buy furniture for a space we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use we invested in creating a room which enhances our lives. Our master is on the main floor so now we have a large, pretty fantastic master suite.â&#x20AC;? Isfeld would like to remind people that no matter how great it is to finally have everything under control, long-term success depends on them having a system in place. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just keep bringing items into the home because even the new system is finite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they bring something new into the home they need to let something go,â&#x20AC;? Isfeld says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This way the home will remain organized.â&#x20AC;?
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North Van firefighter joins B.C. Lions After retiring from pro football in 2009, Neil McKinlay gets a chance to suit up for the hometown team
fighter for the District of North Vancouver. With an eye to getting back in the game, he spoke with his employer at the end of August to get their blessing in case an opportunity arose. “I put my name out there and waited for the right opportunity and this was it,” he said. While his job requires him to be in top shape, McKinlay has been working out for the past eight weeks and he says he is right around his playing weight of 220 pounds. “The running was the worst part,” he admitted. “It will be interesting to see Saturday night how I feel after a couple of plays. “Saturday night will be different: the lights [at B.C. Place] will come on and the adrenalin will be flowing,” he said. “It will be good. Sunday might be a different story.” He was referring to the Lions big game at home against Edmonton as
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HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE - Neil McKinlay, who retired from the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2009, will play for the Lions this Saturday at B.C. Place. Dave Darichuk photo
standout and linebacker had 92 tackles in his six seasons. With his wife and two young kids, McKinlay moved back to B.C. and now works as a fire-
Diver’s identity still a mystery
DEEP COVE PARENT PARTICIPATION PRESCHOOL’S 15TH ANNUAL FALL FAIR Saturday, October 29th 10am – 2pm Seycove School Cafeteria 1204 Caledonia Avenue An extravaganza of fun for the whole family. Kids Fun Zone with Bouncy Castle, Massive Garage Sale, Silent Auction, Cake Walk & Food Concession.
B.C. looks to catch the Eskimos for first place in the West Division. McKinlay is excited as the Lions are just one game back of first place with two games remaining, both of which are at B.C. Place. And while he has played professionally at B.C. Place in prior years, that was always as a member of the opposition, so it will be a unique feeling to pull on the jersey of the team he grew up cheering for. “I am excited, you always want to play where you live,” he said. newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com
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Autopsy inconclusive in identify the remains and cause of scuba diver’s death TODD COYNE S TA F F R E P O RT E R
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he autopsy results are in but North Vancouver police are no closer to identifying the remains or cause of death of a scuba diver pulled from the waters of Burrard Inlet. The badly decomposed body wearing scuba gear was hauled from the depths west of Cates Park Sunday morning by two local commercial fishermen. The body was discovered entangled in the fishermen’s submerged traps shortly before 10 a.m., said North Vancouver RCMP spokesman Cpl. Richard De Jong, adding that the diver appeared to have been down for a considerable amount of time. “Right now the autopsy is really inconclusive in identifying the body but there’s a few things that may develop in the next day or so,” De Jong told The Outlook. “But because of the decomposition of the body and the time it’s been under, we’re not making a lot of headway in determining cause of death and those sorts of things.” For now, the Mounties are reaching out to the local scuba diving community to shed some light on the diver’s identity. “We’re asking them to think back. It could be a visitor who’s new to the area and went diving by themselves,” De Jong said. “We just don’t know.” He added that the Mounties are not aware of any divers missing in recent months but said they have received credible phone and email tips since the diver’s discovery which they are following up on. tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/toddcoyne
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sports BATTER UP - Clockwise from top right: Diane Nelson (district principal), Nicholas Warke, Christian Cullen, Stephan Grisbrook (owner, Inside Performance) and Braedan Fitzpatrick are looking forward to the establishment of a baseball academy. Rob Newell photo
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THOMAS, Beatrice (“BEA”) Born in Hall’s Prairie, BC on September 21, 1918, Bea passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2011. Bea grew up in Richmond, BC and attended UBC. In Ottawa during the Second World War she worked for the British Admiralty Technical Mission and then the National Film Board before returning to Vancouver to work in the custom brokerage industry.
Passed away on October 15, 2011 at age 85. Predeceased by her brothers George and Frank and nephew Geoffrey. Survived by her nieces and nephews John, Ruth, Joy, Marie, Chris, Carol, Peter and Nancy, their families and many friends that will dearly miss her. Prayers will be held at St. Anthony’s Parish, 2347 Inglewood, West Vancouver on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7pm and Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Anthony’s Parish or a charity of your choice would be appreciated
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It was in Ottawa that she first met James D. (Pat) Thomas (predeceased Sept 2008) in 1944. They met again in Vancouver and were married in 1948, first settling in Norgate in North Vancouver before building their home in West Vancouver in 1955.
As athletics were such a part of the Thomas Family, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to KidSport BC at #260 - 3820 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC, V7B 0A2, or online at www.kidsportcanada.ca. KidSport™ is a community-based sport charity that provides grants for children aged 6 - 18 to participate in a sport season of their choice.
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Bea will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her enthusiasm for sports and her love of gardening.
A memorial service and the Celebration of Life will take place at Ocean View Cemetery, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC V5J 1A4 on Thursday October 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm.
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Bea is survived by her sister Alice Joslin; her son, Craig (Colleen) and grandchildren, Carolyn and Christine; and her son, Jim (Vicki) and grandchildren, Jeffrey (Leslie) and Melanie.
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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES! Retirement Income up to $100,000.00 + per year. Protected Territories, Dealers now being appointed. For Details CALL 1-866668-6629 or WWW.TCVEND.COM GET PAID DAILY! NOW ACCEPTING: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com HOME BASED BUSINESS We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com TAX AND ACCOUNTING practice wanted to expand our operation with or without the seller’s longer term involvement. Please respond to taxacquire@aol.com or phone 403.971.7425
Kitimat Modernization Project, Kitimat, BC Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto’s business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com. Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Building on more than a century of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is the global leader in the aluminum industry. With over 24,000 employees in 27 countries, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global supplier of high-quality bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum. Its AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark and its enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world. As part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America, the company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Employing about 1400 people and contributing more than $269 million annually to the provincial economy, the Kitimat based aluminum operation is poising for future growth. The Kitimat Modernization Project is a key strategic brown field initiative for Rio Tinto Alcan using the most advanced version of AP technology. This future smelter is projected to have an aluminum production capacity of 420 000 tonnes per year. Rio Tinto Alcan - Kitimat Modernization Project is seeking to fill the role of Procurement Specialist based in Kitimat, BC. Procurement Specialist Kitimat Modernization Project Ref. No.: KIT0001K The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing an interface strategy and process between the current Operations and the Project Team; establish new contracts for goods and services associated with the new operations; recommend inventory levels; and work on agreed plans and timeframes to ensure first metal is delivered on schedule. Specific role responsibilities include: -Develop and implement a Commercial strategy to support the achievement of the Kitimat Modernization Project’s business goals that is aligned with Rio Tinto’s overall commercial strategy. -Lead the supplier negotiations for major new contracts and manage the contracts in line with Project/Operations requirements. -Responsible for ensuring delivery of all goods/services required by the relevant subcontract(s), including time, quality and cost. -Advise new stock levels for materials and consumables to support production plans and adjust to meet requirements. -Manage the interface between new Operation/Maintenance departments regarding the recommended spare parts listing. -Work closely with the Regional Economic Development group to ensure alignment of strategy. -Coordinate and ensure resource expertise as required to meet delivery outcomes in all commercial areas. -Provide key supplier performance feedback. -Respect the procurement budget. To qualify for this position the candidate must have: -University degree in a relevant discipline or relevant experience -5 years of procurement experience in an industrial environment -Previous project experience would be desirable -Certified Professional Purchasing designation The rewards and benefits of working for Rio Tinto are market benchmarked and very competitive, including an attractive remuneration package, regular salary reviews, incentive programs, employee savings plan, competitive pension plan, a self education assistance policy, and comprehensive health & disability programs. To apply, please submit an online application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca. Resumes must be received by Friday, 4 November, 2011. Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College has an exciting opportunity for a Beekeeping Instructor to teach courses in the recently announced Commercial Beekeeping program located in Fairview, Alberta. This program includes classroom study combined with a hands-on practicum. For more information visit our website at: www.gprc.ab.ca/careers
TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.
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Required for Westcoast Moulding & Millwork in the Lower Mainland Division. Experience in Millwork, building products, Punjabi and/or Hindi considered assets. Positive attitude and dedication rewarded with: ◆ Excellent remuneration ◆ Benefits
DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING Class 1 Highway Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted
Regular work, dedicated units, Benefits after 3mos. Minimum 2 years mountain exp. required. Fax resume & N print abstract to 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail to jobs@bstmanagement.net or Call: 604.214.3161
DELIVERY DRIVER / YARD PERSON Metro Roofing requires experienced Delivery Driver and Yard Person. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be be familiar with the Lower Mainland. Must have clean driving record and valid class 3 drivers license. Good communication skills essential.
Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.
Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca
Please call: (604)888-4856 or fax: (604)888-4827 DRIVER. COMPANY EXPANDING. Looking for Class 1 driver who can cross border and go into ports, preferably with 1 year flat deck exp. Serious replies only. Fax resume & abstract to 604-853-4179 or email trish@sprucehollowheavyhaul.com
Drivers & Owner / Operators Req’d
For flat deck and heavy haul divisions of a busy Langley based company. 2 trucks available for lease to own. Must have previous experience.
Fax resume to: 604-888-2047 TransX hiring O/OPS BC-AB Excellent Rates + Lease Program PH: 1 877-914-0001
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ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small firms seeking certified A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. 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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ALBERTA earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051. BUSY SHOP in Abbotsford is looking for an exp’d bodyman for dry vans and reefer trailer repair work. Please fax resume to 604-530-9135 FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944
Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-7235051.
WILD & Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy!
$11 - $20 per hr! $500 Hiring Bonus!! Courses Starting Now!
Get certified in 13 weeks 12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC
1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.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
Expanding advertising company is looking for 10 people to start right away. We offer: Paid Training, scholarships, travel, advancement, & benefits. Must work well in a team atmosphere. F/T 18+.
Call today, Start tomorrow! Erica 604-777-2196
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F/T CHEF. Genji Japanese Rest. (N. Van). 3 - 5 yrs exp. High school grad. $18.75/hr Prepare and cook meals. Tel: 604-980-6881
136A JANITORIAL SERVICES LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-748-4126.
OPTICIAN TRAINING * 12-mth. part-time EVES... Starts Nov. 21st, 2011
Five Star Building Maintenance has Immediate F/T and P/T openings (daytime only). We offer training programs, attractive wages and comprehensive benefits. Fax resume to 604-435-0516 or email to careers@fivestarbc.ca
MODEL/TALENT AGENCIES
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• EXCAVATOR OPERATORS • DRILLER / BLASTERS • SWAMPERS • ROCK TRUCK DRIVERS • LOGGING TRUCK DRIVERS • GRADER OPERATORS • LANDING BUCKERS • HOOK TENDERS • LOG LOADER OPERATORS
Required for Dorman Timber Ltd. in the Fraser Valley area. Must have previous experience. First Aid is an asset. Competitive Wages. Please fax resumes with covering letter to 604-796-0318 or e-mail: mikayla.tamihilog@shaw.ca
EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprenticeship opportunity. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
Experienced Welder
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years welding experience and at least 5 years of CWB certification using metal-core wire for steel fabrication.
To apply submit resume by Email to rspeers@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905
LOOKING FOR A Powerful Career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engineering program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class in only 1 year. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
ROCK IS seeking a Qualified Safety Officer. Must be familiar with Work Safe and National Safety regulations; experience in drill/blast operations an asset. Conduct New Employee Safety Orientation, Safety Meetings and Accident/Incident reports. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and First Aid certified. Wage based on experience. This position is field oriented, requires travelling to various job locations. Please forward resume to resume@rcmi.ca or fax to (250) 828-1948.
Shipwright For yacht repairs - Perm, F/T (1 vacancy) with at least 5 years of experience in the following: high-end joinerwork with exotic woods, including steam-bending, bent laminations, and vacuumveneering; marine plumbing; installation of all types of marine electronics; all aspects of fiberglass repairs; spray finishing (gel coat, epoxies, urethanes); and general mechanical work. TIG welding on SS & Al and CADD experience also assets. Written and hands-on tests may be required. $23.55 per hr, CPP. Email: daniventerprises@ hotmail.ca
www.bccollegeofoptics.ca
Steel Fabricator
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. designs and manufactures bulk materials handling equipment typically used in mining, forestry and oil sands. The business has been in operation since 1955 and is located in the Port Kells area of Surrey. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a steel fabricator.
To apply submit resume by Email to rspeers@iem.ca or fax to 604-513-9905
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WATERCRAFT IN SUMMER, Snowmobiles in Winter, ATV’s in Between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
We are Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) the aluminum product group of Rio Tinto (RT) - a leading international mining group (http://www.riotinto.com) and the global leader in the aluminum industry. We supply high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminum worldwide and our AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark. To sustain this enviable market position, we count on the driving force of our 24,000 employees in 27 countries, all sharing our passion for excellence in product innovation, global practices and standards and cutting - edge technology. In particular, our commitment to excellence in managing Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) responsibilities is the hallmark of our activities. Our ultimate goal is ZERO - zero injuries, zero occupational illnesses, and zero environmental harm. Located in the Kitimat region of British Columbia, the Kitimat, Kemano and Watershed operations are part of Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal North America. Over the next four years, the Kitimat Smelter will convert from 1950’s reduction technology to the most advanced version of AP40 technology. The new smelter will produce up to 420,000 tonnes of aluminum annually, primarily supplying the Asian markets. Rio Tinto Alcan is seeking a qualified person to fill the role noted below: POWERLINE TECHNICIAN Ref no. KIT0001F This job entails all aspects of the trade with a focus on transmission line maintenance. The hourly wage rate for power line technician is $40.639/hour. To qualify for this position, the successful candidate must possess: -Interprovincial journeyman lineman trades qualification -Industrial experience (3+ years is preferred but consideration will be given to recent graduates of powerline technician certification programs). -Experience in utility distribution systems -A valid British Columbia drivers license Employees are represented by the Canadian Autoworkers Local 2301. We offer an attractive remuneration package and relocation assistance, a range of Rio Tinto benefits, as well as the sought after opportunity to develop and expand upon your knowledge and experience with a world leader in the industry. Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets.
www.northshoreoutlook.com
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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BESTWAY PAINTING & DECORATING
CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866
Interior / Exterior Small / Big Jobs Comm/Res. Fully insured.
CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977
Crown molding installation.Faux finish, staining & custom painting.
1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com
PETS
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CONTRACTORS
“ ABOVE THE REST “ Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est. Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB. Call (778)997-9582
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PAVING/SEAL COATING
ALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.
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PLUMBING
10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005
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Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530 GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362
ELECTRICAL
#1167 $25 service call, BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
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FLOOR REFINISHING/ INSTALLATIONS
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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
314 MERCHANDISE RENTALS 50’ Boathouse for rent. Crescent Beach Marina. $950/mo, short or long term. Incl. moorage, electricity, water. Call 604 614-2737.
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MISC SERVICES
ACKER’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Quick. 7 days. Fast/reliable. Call Spencer 604-924-1511. CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service. All loads recycled. Minibins service avail. 604-922-5101
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A PHONE DISCONNECTED? We Can Help. Best Rates. Speedy Connections. Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1877-852-1122. Protel Reconnect.
To apply, please submit an online application (resume) directly at our website at jobs.riotinto.ca or send your resume to the following address: Rio Tinto Alcan, Recruitment Coordinator, PO Box 1800, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H2. Resumes must be received by Friday, November 18, 2011.
KING PITBULL X Rottweiler pups. very cute 8 wks old, 1st shots, vet chkd. $400/ea. (604)240-1668 LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 19th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com 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 PB Czech German Shepherd PupsWorking and pet quality. Dewormed, vaccinated, temperament tested, health guaranteed. Proven bloodlines $1500.00. Call: 778-8364048 e-mail: german_shepherds@live.ca
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HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOMES Damaged House! Older House! Difficulty Selling! Behind on Payments! Need to Sell Now? NO FEES! NO RISK! QUICK CASH! Call us First! 604.657.9422
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MORTGAGES
Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
www.dannyevans.ca
Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS 706
APARTMENT/CONDO
NORTH VANCOUVER
2005 GMC-Diesel 345K km. School certified, wheelchair lift, runs great. $29,000. Call Paul (250)378-2337
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Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Balcony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.
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2008 R-VISION TRAIL LITE
Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 1 Block from Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry facility, u/g parking, balcony. Includes heat & water. Elevator.
BUILDING SUPPLIES
BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095
RECREATIONAL/SALE
LEIGHTON APT 130 East 11th Ave.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FUEL
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Toy Poodle cross pups, 2nd shots, short & stocky, 4 mo, male, $595; female, $750. (604)354-3003 Maple Ridge email: dinkytoi@hotmail.ca
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MOTORCYCLES
ELECTRIC SCOOTER- Motorino XPC. Only 471 KMS. Mint Cond. $1500/firm.Call Doug 604-703-4261
Call 604-830-7587
Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. $1500. Gentle. 604-795-7662.
DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL BUILDINGS Priced to Clear - Make an Offer! Ask About Free Delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2002 Honda Civic 4 dr auto aircared mag whls. 170,000k. $4,600 obo. 778-895-7570. 2004 Honda CRV EX, black, 68,900 kms. $15,490. Exc cond. orig. owner. 2.4 L auto, real time AWD. Extra set of summer tires, flr/cargo mats. Call Joe 604-850-0354 7 - 9 pm. 2006 Toyota Matrix 4 dr. auto, 60,000kms. p/l, a/c, c/c. alloy whls. $7,400 obo. 778-895-7570. 2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $9000 firm. Call 604-538-4883.
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
CENTURY APT 250 East 15th Ave.
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CARS - DOMESTIC
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
Persian kittens reg. Snow Whites Silver.1st Shots. Ready to go. Health guar. $600: 604-538-1446.
SAWMILLS from only $3997 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555. 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
Rio Tinto Alcan would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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EGYPTIAN MAU, Native Bronze male, neutered, 2yrs. Healthy, imported. Shy. $450. (778)297-4470 ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Available!!! For more information Call Andrei 604-970-3807.
AUTO SERVICES
1997 Cadillac Deville - Loaded. Immac. Cond. New tires & brakes. Private $6900 obo. 604-364-1554 2000 FORD FOCUS SE, 179K, auto, fully loaded. Runs like new. $2500. 778-893-4866 2004 OPTRA air cond., loaded, 4 door, 127m,000km. Air Cared. $4500 obo 604-780-8404 2011 Ford Mustang GT white, low mileage, 1 owner, clear title, no accidents, $15800, rosegodby@yahoo.ca
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WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877
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5 mo. old looking for a loving homeVet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086
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FREE CASH BACK WITH $0 DOWN at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309. Free Delivery.
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ACREAGE
BUILDING SALE... FINAL CLEARANCE. “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.
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GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627 Professional Gutter & Window cleaning. Christmas Lights installs. Worksafe. Jeremy 778-384-3855
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TRANSPORTATION
Arizona Building Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/MO! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com 1-800659-9957- Mention Code 7
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Hardwood Floor Specialist •Installation•Sanding•Refinishing Express your unique & individual style with a custom stain. Dust free sanding. 778-995-Wood (9663). View our picture gallery at www.visionexotik.com
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RUBBISH REMOVAL
REAL ESTATE
14,400k, Ford V-10, fully loaded, walk-around queen, lrg. living rm. slide w/ topper, sleeps 8 gen. (2.5hrs.), back-up cam., electric step, great pass through storage, exc. cond. (ns/np) $44,500
Call 604-830-7587 www.aptrentals.com
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Call: 604-626-8566 or 604-536-0416 (eve.)
SUITES, LOWER
1 BDRM w/o bsmt suite. Avail Nov. 1, located at 188/53Ave. N/S, N/P. inc. util. Ref. req’d. Call 604-7268014 .
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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
AVOID BANKRUPTCY - SAVE UP TO 70% Of Your Debt. One affordable monthly payment, interest free. For debt restructuring on YOUR terms, not your creditors. Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web site: www.4pillars.ca 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
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From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos
SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240
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TREE SERVICES
Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD
PETS 477 Running this ad for 7yrs
PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $269, 2 coats any colour (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
PETS
3/4 NEO MASTIFF 1/4 American Bulldog pup, 3 mos old, shots, dewormed, tails docked, family farm raised $500 (604)826-2419 BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! BERNOODLE PUPS, Poodle Bernese X, cuddly, perfect family dog. $1200. Call (604)825-3966 KITTENS, Orange tabby, Call (604)703-1077
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
GARAGE SALES
SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288
FALL FAIR OCT. 29 10-2pm Seycove School Cafeteria 1204 Caledonia Fab. activities for kids Garage sale/silent auction
Tree removal done RIGHT!
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• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331
551 • Tree & Stump Removal • Certified Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~
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Living life as Lefty He elected to transfer to West Van High for the 1961-62 school year, taking half Grade 12 and half senior matric (Grade 13) courses. It meant living in Vancouver with his grandmother and driving to school in an old Morris Oxford automobile he had. his story is all about Lynn, Al and Lefty Each high school sport made its own eliHendrickson of whom I’m sure you’ve heard. gibility rules in those days. He was ineligible for football but okay for basketball where What? You don’t know Lynn? Or Al? How about he was a North Shore first all-star as the Lefty? Highlanders won the Howe Sound tournaOkay, better grab a cup of your favourite coffee, ment and went on to finish eighth in B.C. take a comfortable chair and learn the tale of someafter losing their opening game to Victoria, one who – at 15 – hitchhiked the Sea to Sky Highway the eventual champions. to play Gordon Sturtridge League football, then later His teammates knew him as Lefty, but in walked on at the University of Oregon to find himself the classroom he went by playing at the NCAA Division 1 level Al. He didn’t think teachand eventually became the only B.C. ers would want to call him Lions player to have his sons grow up INSTANT by his nickname but he to play for the Lions as well. REPLAY didn’t want to revert to That’s right, I said some one. You Lynn, so he went by his Len Corben see, Lynn, Al and Lefty are one and lencorben@yahoo.ca middle name. If you check the same person. out the grad photos now in Lynn Hendrickson grew up in the upper hall at West Van Squamish, the youngest of three brothSecondary, you’ll find his ers. “I was six or seven years old,” picture above the name A. Lefty was recalling over the phone this week from Kelowna where he’s lived the past 18 years. Hendrickson. Since he couldn’t play school football, he “I idolized my older brother Gary and he batted leftplayed quarterback with the Junior Big Four handed. So I batted left.” League’s North Shore Cougars, something he His brothers began calling him Lefty. The nickname did for four years, a couple of seasons while was really quite ridiculous because he did everything attending the University of Oregon during else right-handed. “When we played cowboys and Indians, they wanted the rest of the year. This was at the same time Harry Jerome was a bad guy and Lefty was a good name for a bad guy. I running for Oregon. guess I wanted the nickname.” “The reason I chose Oregon For sure he did a few years later when a reporter was because at that point they called him at home, asking his brother if he could were one of the top three universpeak to his sister Lynn. “That one really got me,” sities for physical education in the Lefty remembers. “That really enforced the situation. States. I also wanted to play basIt was like a boy named Sue. After a while my mom ketball or football. I went down started calling me Lefty. She’s 97 now and she still there as a walk-on.” calls me Lefty.” He redshirted in 1964 and Lefty and a buddy would hitchhike both ways played for the Ducks in the 1965, between Squamish and West Van in order to play with ’66 and ’67 seasons, the last two Coach Harvey Sedgwick’s Rough Riders in the GSL. as the starting tight end. He was “We were only 15 at the time, so we didn’t have an honourable mention Pac 8 a driver’s licence. That was the first year I played Conference selection one year. organized football. Ricky Hunter and I never missed Lefty follows his alma mater’s a practice or a game. We hitchhiked to Horseshoe cifootball closely and has a tough deciBay and then Harvey would take us from there to as sion coming up November 5. He has Ambleside. It would be twice a week for practice. For d season tickets for Lions’ games and game days, my folks drove us down. B.C. has a key final regular-season “We didn’t have a problem getting a ride. We weren’t game with Montreal at B.C. Place waiting very long. Guys got to know us. They’d see us k d seventh h iin that night. But Oregon, currently ranked with our football gear. Lots of time we were getting a U.S. college ball, plays the University of Washington ride with the same people. After a while they’d say, ‘Oh, that same evening in Seattle. it’s you guys again, eh?’ All in all, it usually worked out After his football career was over, Lefty lived for to be an hour or an hour and a half. almost 20 years in Manitoba where he had a Ford “We won the championship the year we played with dealership in Brandon. The last seven years he’s the Rough Riders.” been in sales with Falcon Railing Manufacturing in The following year was a difficult one however. Lefty ended up in Pearson Hospital for several months Kelowna. His sons, Craig and Scott followed in their dad’s with pleurisy, being tested for TB and getting rheumatfootsteps, both playing football at the University of ic fever around the same time as well. He was out of Minnesota and as offensive linemen in the CFL (Craig sports and behind in his schooling.
Whatever happened to Lynn, Al and Lefty Hendrickson?
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LEFTY IS ALRIGHT - Lefty Hendrickson (above) played for the B.C. Lions from 1968-74. Above: Lefty Hendrickson collection. Left: Len Corben collection.
wit Saskatchewan, Edmonton, with B.C Winnipeg and Toronto from B.C., 19 1991-99 and back with B.C. 200001 Scott with Saskatchewan from 01; 19 1992-97 and B.C. 1998-2000). For a time they were teammates w with B.C., including 2000 when th Lions won the Grey Cup, the th team 12 games into the season although Scott left the to begin a firefighting career. He lives in Tsawwassen and is stationed in Kitsilano. Craig is lead pastor at Living Hope, the Brooklyn First Free Methodist Church in New York, after six years pastoring in Los Angeles. So, all in all, living the life of Lefty has been pretty good. This is episode 438 from Len Corben’s treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.
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