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140 - 150 West 15th Street Town Hall Meeting Thursday, June 9 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Royal Canadian Legion 118, 123 West 15th Street The City has received a rezoning application for an 18 storey mixed-use residential / commercial development. The proposal would be achieved within the context of the City's Official Community Plan through a density bonus and a density transfer. Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Town Hall Meeting to learn more and comment on the proposal. For more information, visit www.cnv.org.
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petition calling for the Squamish Nation’s chief and council to step down has no legal claim, says Chief Ian Campbell. Since April, a petition has been circulating throughout the Nation requesting council hold a non-confidence vote. The petition alleges chief and council have breached the trust of members. It pinpoints the recent referendum on the Squamish Land Code — a document which would take Squamish Nation land out of Ministry of Indian Affairs and North Development governance and put it into the hands of the Nation’s council. The petition states the Nation did not fully disclose how the code would affect members’ rights. Council’s lack of accountability and transparency has left members disillusioned with the Nation’s politicians, says Jo-Ann Nahanee, the petition’s coordinator. Squamish members remain in the dark when it comes to council’s business and finances, she adds. “We feel that our only real strength right now is getting information through the media,” Nahanee says. Close to 400 people have signed the petition so far, she says. At a general meeting on Saturday, May 28, Squamish members put a nonconfidence motion on the agenda. Ninety-seven people voted for the motion, with one against and 12 abstaining from the vote, Nahanee says. “People just don’t trust council,” she says.
Council has reviewed the motion and petition. It concluded there is no authority under the customary law of the Squamish Nation and the Indian Act “to permit a general meeting to dismiss council.” “There is no legal effect of the petition,” says Campbell, one of the Squamish Nation’s chiefs. “But my hopes are to see this as a catalyst to create dialogue and build the Nation.” The Nation has experienced significant physical and economic growth in a short period of time, he says, noting this has created anxiety among some members. “There are a few different fractions in the Nation,” Campbell says. He wants these groups to come together and articulate their concerns. The Nation’s government works hard to provide members with requested information and its departments’ doors are always open, he says. “We have demonstrated that we are a stable government for many terms,” Campbell says, adding the Nation changed from a hereditary council to an elected council in 1981. As the Squamish Nation continues to move toward self-determination, there will be a continued need for dialogue, he says. “It’s important that members have a voice and a role to play in this Nation,” Campbell says.
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Nestled at the base of Mount Seymour, along the pristine waters of Indian Arm, Deep Cove is one of the North Shore's not-so-secret jewels. For decades the coastal community has been a haven for outdoorsy types eager to hop in a canoe or hike the Baden Powell Trail, but in recent years a new activity has also been making ripples – stand-up paddleboarding. Enthusiasts will tell you the sport, which uses long paddles and a surf board, is the closest one can come to walking on water. But don't just take their word for it. This summer Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre is offering introductory lessons to help beginners master fundamentals such as stance, form, and ocean safety. Once you have the basics down, there are a number of more advanced courses, as well as paddling groups and weekly races. For more info on rentals and lessons, visit www.deepcovekayak.com or call 604-929-2268.
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from her "Microscopic Live CinemaTheatre" series to the café. The artist uses small found objects to populate a microscopic play, which is simultaneously projected on an adjacent wall. The work plays with fable-like narratives, the imagination and our forgotten emotions. Visit www.cafeforcontemporaryart.com for dates and show times. Need a bite to eat before — or after — taking in a show? Just a few steps from the caf, the Pinnacle Hotel is offering summer-long brunches on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. — 2 p.m., prime rib on Sundays, three-course dinners nightly and wine specials on Wednesdays. Don't worry, the hiking boots will be there when you get back.
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sage, so why not learn a little bit about farming in the process? Loutet Farm, a collaborative project between the city, North Shore Neighbourhood House and the University of British Columbia, has been up and running for a few months and this summer staff will be hosting Community Workbees sessions. Open to all, the workshops will offer a range of courses centred on sustainable food production and farm activities. Tools are provided, activities vary. To register, contact Emily Jubenvill at volunteer@ediblegardenproject.com. Produce will be available for sale at the farm, dates and times will be available at www.ediblegardenproject.com If going to the market for produce is more your speed, then the North Shore Green Markets likely has what you're looking for. Throughout the summer, the markets will maintain three locations — Wednesdays at Civic Plaza (city hall) from 2 to 7 p.m., in Lynn Valley on Thursdays from 2 to 7 p.m., and Parkgate on Saturdays from 10 to 4 p.m. Starting June 17, North Shore Green Markets will also be hosting a night market at Shipbuilders Square on Friday evenings in Lower Lonsdale. The night market will feature six hours of live music and 70 vendors selling food and produce. Face painters and jugglers will also make an appearance. The night markets will run from 5 to 11 p.m. Be sure to make it out early – organizers anticipate 5,000 attendees per night market.
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KAYAKING AROUND THE ROCK BOWEN ISLAND
We're all supposed to stop and smell the roses, right? Well how about slowing down and taking in all the sights that we rush past in our daily routine? This summer adventure begins with taking the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island. The ride is only 20 minutes but it takes you to another world. You arrive in Snug Cove with the Union Steamship Company Marina to port and the Bowen Island Marina to starboard. Sailors will be tempted to turn left to explore the boats at the USSC Marina
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A BRIDGE(S) TOO FAR NORTH VANCOUVER
They're North Shore tourist institutions, but if you haven't walked across the Capilano or Lynn Canyon suspension bridges then this is your summer to do it. This year, the Capilano Suspension — the oldest visitor attraction in the Vancouver area — will be offering a new exhibit, Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey. It features an educational look at a host of different birds. The main attraction this summer is Cliffwalk — a platform jutting out from the cliff face, providing visitors with a bird's-eye view from 70-metres above the canyon. Opened on June 3, Cliffwalk is already being billed as "a heart-stopping cliffside journey." For those looking to satisfy their bridge-fix on a more regular basis, the free-of-charge Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is the place to be. Located in the heart of North Vancouver, the Lynn Canyon bridge offers more than just spectacular views. East of the bridge is Twin Falls, a less popular tourist spot, but perfect for anyone looking for a quiet place to sit and relax. A short walk on the north side of the bridge is 30-foot pool, a popular choice among hikers and tourists.
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TAKE IN A SUMMER FESTIVAL NORTH SHORE
Nothing says summer like a fun-filled festival, and this year there will be no shortage on the North Shore. Be sure to mark the weekend of July 16 and 17 on your calendar for the fifth annual Party at the Pier. This popular event, sponsored by the Lower Lonsdale Business Association, is always a gas. This year's party includes live jazz and swing music, children's entertainers, Bollywood dancers, and interpretive tours by the North Vancouver Museum & Archives. (www.lowerlonsdalebusinessassociation.com) SummerFest, the North Shore's Waterfront Festival, will also bring children's entertainment, dance classes, farmers' markets and live concerts to Lonsdale Quay ever weekend this summer from June to September. The ever-popular Caribbean Days Festival returns to North Vancouver July 24 and 25 at Waterfront Park. The event, sponsored by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC, will also feature a waterfront party at the Quay on July 23, featuring live reggae, soca and calypso music. (www.caribbeandays.ca). Across the Capilano River, West Vancouver's Harmony Arts Festival will run from July 29 to August 7 at locations along the waterfront. For more than two decades this North Shore celebration has included everything from studio tours, art markets and live demonstrations, to film screenings and concerts by some of Canada's hottest acts. www.harmonyarts.com.
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stand 150’ tall old growth trees. Both are wheelchair and stroller accessible. "I don't know anywhere else you can do that," the North Shore supervisor for BC Parks says. What he is talking about is Yew Lake Trail, a two-kilometre low-grade loop that meanders through an alpine lake system in Cypress Provincial Park. Several information signs highlight the area and it is not uncommon to see squirrels and curious birds along the path. If your lucky, you may even spot a mountain goat, Syroishko notes. "They come from the North. They're just visitors," he says. In August the wildflowers are blooming and the snow should all be melted, Syroishko adds. For those seeking a more adventurous hike, the Howe Sound Crest Trail offers a lot of variety — from the reconstructed two-kilometre hike from Yew Lake Trail to the Bowen Lookout to a three-day trek to Porteau. The trail passes three lakes and there are four camping sites along the way. "It is very strenuous. You will be challenged for sure," Syroishko says, noting the views are spectacular. Access to both these trails is from the parking at Cypress Bowl by the main information kiosk, located in front of the downhill ski lodge. For more information visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks/BCParks100/ and click on Find A Park.
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301-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. 102-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. 101-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. Enjoy unobstructed 180 degree view of City,Ocean,Lions gate and Island from this S/E corner of Stonecliff complex next to Provincial park with over 2000 sqf,2bdrm, 2 bathrm,Family room and office, high-end finishing, hard wood flooing, granite counters, S/S appliances & designer window coverings A/C system, Gym,Spa, Fireside Lounge with full size kitchen comes with 2 secured parking.
SOLD 252 West 26th St., N.V. $1,195,000
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#1001-3335 Cypress Pl, W.V.
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Amazing views from this custom 4 bdrm 4 bath Kelvin Grove home. custom kitchen, granite and stainless, hardwood Åoors, Huge decks for entertaining. Gorgeous master with custom shower, large walk in closet and view deck. Rare lawn and gardens. All with an easy entrance double garage. A must see!
Charming westcoast home with dramatic oceanviews and peaceful forrest setting. 16900 sq ft lot provides incredible privacy! 1666 sq ft, 2 beds(possible 4) 2.5 baths, large decks....walk to the beach, 1/2 hr. to downtown...work in the city, live the dream.
260 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay $1,489,000
373 Oceanview Rd, Lions Bay $895,000
Warm , inviting 5, bedroom family home on a large 1/2 acre property with oceanviews. Vaulted ceilings,custom windows, hardwood Åoors, new cedar decks, great yardspace. Easy driveway with tons of parking including double garage.Bonus in-law accomodation too! Located on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Lions Bay...10 mins on the scenic Sea to Sky from West Vancouver. See you at the open house.
565 Upper Bayview, Lions Bay $998,000
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GREAT FAMILY HOME Panoramic oceanviews from this beautifully updated 4bed, 3 bath home. hardwood Åoors, new custom kitchen, spa like ensuite. Bonus mtge helper. V833662
Unique,1 bdrm condo at ‘Galleries on the Bay’. 3 years young, quality Änishes, Granite, silstone, s/s, cherry cabinets, porcelain Åoors,soaker tub, huge window areas. Pets and rentals ok.
40 Panorama, Lions Bay $890,000
#103-6388 Bay St, West Vancouver $432,000
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Situated on a spectacular, private 1/2 acre forested setting in Lions Bay, this unique Westcoast designed architectural home features an open Åoor plan&multiple levels with outstanding SW ocean views & amazing natural light. The home features an open kitchen, vaulted ceilings, open staircases & walkways, expansive windows, skylights, & decks.
Waterfront at Brunswick, Lions Bay’s ecclectic beach community. A terriÄc weekender now, this spot would be perfect for a future custom build. The current home is meticulous and mechanically updated. The oceanfront privacy will surprise you! The main house offers open plan, 3 bedrms, and amazing views.
20 Brunswick Beach, Lions Bay $2,150,000
225 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay $1,150,000
41 Brunswick Beach Rd, Lions Bay $1,779,000
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LOCATION, LOCATION... 93% on walkscore.com...The Park is a worry free building with private garages. This one + den open plan home is Åooded with natural light, Brazillian cherry Åoors, island cooktop Åoor to ceiling windows....walk to everything Coal harbour has to offer....a must see #1808-1723 Alberni Street, Vancouver $415,000
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Gorgeous PoskiƩ-designed West Coast beauty nestled into a private sanctuary oīering sunny gardens, child-friendly yard & beauƟful water views. This 6 bed home oīers a wonderful ambience with an extraordinary Ňoor plan featuring incredible designer kitchen & family area, formal living & dining spaces, vaulted ceilings, oversized Įr “plenk” windows & extensive use of glass. This lovely home also has a brand new roof & furnace.
Absolutely one of the best renovated condo’s I have seen Designer/Builder Ňown in from New York. One level, 2 bedroom, open plan, insuite laundry. Enjoy massive south facing veiws from Mt Baker to vancouver Island and wounderful sunsets from large 13 x 18 Balcony.
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English Tudor Estate with approval for detached Carriage House on over one half an acre. This 7 bedroom, 5 full bathroom character home has been completely restored & renovated. Upper level has 4 bedrooms, & 2 full bathrooms. Lower level walkout is completely renovated.
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GARDENER’S DELIGHT! Update and enjoy this 1964 bi-level with oak hardwood Åoors in 3 BIG BR’s up and spacious open plan on main. 3636 Fromme Rd., $734,900. View by Appt.almost anytime! Vera 604-318-0024
GOLD MINE! NOW $798,000 2BR up, extra family area down on large 67 x 124 ft. lot with a creek running thru backyard. Fresh and clean--ready to move in! 3648 Fromme Rd. Vera 604-318-0024
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This immaculate townhome has 4 BR. Three levels. New laminate Åoors throughout main areas. Private patio off kitchen and a spacious deck with views of city and inlet. Very quiet! $628,000 Heather, 778-847-1452 or Vera 604-318-0024
QUIET TOWNHOME! 3 BR’s up, den/ofÄce on main, Priced to sell at $518,888! Open Sun 2-4 #8-9288 Keefer, Rmd. Vera 604-318-0024 or Angus Fu 604-720-8619
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BC HYDRO VEGETATION MAINTENANCE - PADMOUNTED TRANSFORMERS To assure continued safety and system reliability, BC Hydro is removing vegetation around all BC Hydro padmounted transformers to clearance standards.
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Vegetation management work in North Vancouver, West Vancouver and on Bowen Island will continue until March 31, 2012.
WEST KEITH RD. N.V. E19TH. N.V. EASTERN AVE. N.V. E20TH ST. N.V. SOLD SOLD LP: $265,000 SOLD LP: $579,500 SOLD LP: $279,000 $649,000
BC Hydro requires the area around its electrical equipment to remain clear for the following reasons: ã ã ã
for the safety of our employees operating the equipment, to prevent overheating of the equipment, and to facilitate emergency repairs or replacement of the equipment.
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Prior to BC Hydro removing the vegetation, customers may prune or maintain vegetation around transformers on their property to these clearances. If not, vegetation removal will be completed by BC Hydro crews. For more information about safely planting near BC Hydro equipment and clearance standards, visit bchydro.com/safety
For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to you. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with you to conserve energy through Power Smart.
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“I’d say we’re about as close as you can be to being brothers without actually being related,” he says. Another thing that sets them apart is their early education and training in music theory. Growing up, the trio studied everything from viola to piano to percussion to guitar. All three also had vocal coaching. As a result, the songs they produce collectively are quite different than what tends to dominate the airwaves and music charts. On their album, Ivory Sky employs a wide variety of instruments, including banjoes, the cello, and a Peruvian percussion instrument called a cajón. Lyrically, Cameron says he hopes to channel the passion and spirit of iconic musicians such as Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Michael Franti — artists who “see music as more than just a form of entertainment” and try to use song to spread a message. “There’s a lot of issues in the world. A lot of disagreements and confused people... but music can help that,” he says. And, like most songwriters, the members of Ivory Sky also look to their own experiences and personal relationships for inspiration. “It’s about trying to capture moments in your life that have depth and meaning,” he says, “and then presenting them a form that’s poetic and beautiful.”
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s darkness swallowed the last bits of daylight on a late-April evening last spring, music filled the air at Dundarave beach. Huddled around a crackling campfire, Colyn Cameron, Malcolm Dow and Jett Pace strummed acoustic guitars, slapped djembe drums, and sang in harmony for much of the night. That evening, the three lifelong companions were celebrating Cameron’s 21st birthday with a larger group of friends. For most of their lives the three had played music together, sometimes as part of their musical education at Waldorf elementary and high school, other times as a hobby. But on that particular night, the stars seemed to align in a slightly different pattern. Something just clicked. “I remember we ended up having this really long, deep conversation about what is really important in life,” says Cameron. “It was that night we decided we wanted to play music together in a more serious way.” By early fall, the band began performing under the name Ivory Sky. By early winter, they got down to brass tacks, and started writing material for what would later become their debut album. The culmination of that work is “Heartbeats,” a collection of 12 indie folk songs released on iTunes last month. An official album release party followed on May 19 at The Media Club in Vancouver. But it’s not just the new album that has Cameron and his bandmates excited these days.
Recently their song “Crazy Queen” was named a top-20 finalist in a summer song search by radio station The Shore 104.3 FM. They were also finalists in a competition to play the Live at Squamish festival this August with headlining acts Weezer, Metric, Girl Talk, and North Vancouver’s Kyprios, and their music was featured nightly in the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of The Graduate. “It was really neat to see our music come alive like that,” says Cameron. “It’s meant a lot of new fans and new listeners.” Cameron says part of what makes Ivory Sky special is the deep bond the three members have after growing up and studying together for so many years.
For more information on Ivory Sky or to sample their debut album “Heartbeats” visit www. ivorysky.ca. You can also follow the band on Twitter @Ivory_Sky.
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Arts calendar To June 12: • A Way of Seeing Photographic images by Maryam Russell who attempts to draw the viewer into a different perspective, in order to reconsider the world around us. Open reception Tuesday, May 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. www.silkpurses.ca. To June 19: • Four Heathers Artists Heather Johnston, Heather McAlpine, Heather Cairns and Heather Aston display their work, in various media, at the Ferry Building Gallery. Artists in attendance June 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. To July 3 George Taylor and Iza Radinsky: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is proud to present these two artists’ work at District Foyer Gallery, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road. George Taylor creates from his vivid imagination very unique and humorous garden sculptures using wood and recycled materials. Iza Radinsky’s art is a call for peace and serenity, for the appreciation of the beauty of architecture that blends with the power of nature in surrounding landscapes. Open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 1-4 and 8-11 Checkout Girls: Set in a British supermarket in the present time, the action in this musical comedy revolves around the Supermarkets Singles Night and a talented girl. The Theatre at Hendry Hall, 815 East 11th Street, North Vancouver. 8 p.m. Tickets $16 ($14 seniors/youth 18 and under). For more info visit www. northvanplayers.ca or call 604-983-2633.
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Richard Loney sings: O say can you see... a Canucks’ Stanley Cup victory? LEN CORBEN I N S TA N T R E P L AY
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ichard Loney has started more games for the Vancouver Canucks than even Trevor Linden who played 1,140 games. No, Loney’s name doesn’t hang from the rafters at Rogers Arena but his voice does echo from the roof high above Linden’s banner. You see, Loney - who taught 28 years on the North Shore - has been singing the anthems at the start of Canucks’ games since the team entered the NHL 40 seasons ago in 1970. “I was doing a lot Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver of singing and I was a hockey nut,” he says Canucks photo now, remembering back to the Canucks’ first season. “I went to four or five games and they had different singers. I was going to buy season’s tickets but I thought, ‘This is ridiculous. I can do what they’re doing.’ Greg Douglas was in p.r. [with the Canucks] so I got hold of him and he said to come down and do two or three games and we’ll see how it goes.” It must have gone pretty well because from then on he sang both the Canadian and American anthems at virtually every home game for 26 years before taking on a reduced schedule. He now sings at 12 to 15 games a season. During playoffs, Loney sings The Star Spangled Banner while Mark Donnelly warbles O Canada.
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Loney, who grew up in Calgary, Chorus Gentlemen. He’s sung on dreamed of playing in the NHL. cruise ships and even sang at Glen He did play Junior B and two years Hanlon’s wedding. Last month he with UBC Thunderbirds. was on Dal Richards’ radio show But Loney was also into music Dal’s Place. and left performing on ice to perBut singing anthems is his claim form on stage with UBC’s Musical to fame. He’s sung at Toronto Blue Society. That led to Theatre Under Jays games in Seattle; B.C. Lions, the Stars productions in 1956 and Vancouver Whitecaps and Vancouver ’57 (including The Pajama Game, Giants games; and at the 1994 Grey with Robert Goulet no less). Cup and 2007 Memorial Cup. His first year on the North “Growing up,” he says, “I loved Shore was 1958 at Ridgeway the Canadiens simply because of Elementary. He moved to Balmoral Beliveau, Richard, Lafleur, the Jr. Secondary when it opened in legends. Now of course it’s the 1959. Most of his career was at Canucks.” Sutherland from 1961-89., where he So when he sings The Star also coached the tennis team for a Spangled Banner this week, in his few years. mind he’ll probably actually be He wasn’t the most famous singer thinking, “O say can you see... a or tennis player from Sutherland Canucks’ Stanley Cup victory?” though. Two lads named Bryan Adams and Grant Your Counter Top Connell – students at Connection the school in the 1970s • Manufacturing & Installation – have claimed those • Dependable Service honours. • Free In-Home, Loney, however, No-Obligation Estimates has appeared in quite • Cove-Top Specialists • Custom Kitchen & a variety of entertainBathroom Renovations ment venues. Besides Call us the stage, he’s been in today! TV commercials and COUNTER TOPS the 1965-67 CBC series
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HST REFERENDUM JUNE 13 - JULY 22, 2011 Elections BC is administering the 2011 HST Referendum. To vote in the referendum, you should know the following:
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VOTED BEST DANCE STUDIO ON THE NORTH SHORE
Recital June 5th “Beauty & the Beast”
Aug 8-12 “Once upon a time.”
Shows 2pm & 7pm
■ an HST Referendum Voting Package will be mailed to each registered voter beginning June 13 through to June 24, 2011.
Followed by a dance showcase at each show. Tickets are available from Centennial Theatre or from the dance school (cash & cheque only)
■ ballot packages must be received by Elections BC, a Service BC Centre or an Elections BC Collection Centre before 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 22, 2011. Locations are listed on the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca or call 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free). ■ HST Referendum Voting Packages are provided in English. Translations of the materials will be available on the Elections BC website at www.elections.bc.ca. Ballot
Half Day Camp for Girls and Boys 3-6yrs 9-1pm Camp involves crafts and creative movement based on various fairytales
Aug 15-19 Junior Summer Sampler
Girls and Boys 6-12 years 10-3pm
■ voters who do not receive an HST Referendum Voting Package may request a package until midnight (local time), July 8, 2011. Call 1-800-661-8683 (toll-free).
An excellent opportunity to try various styles of dance
■ voting packages will include a ballot and instructions on how to vote and return your ballot package.
Aug 22-26
Senior Summer School 9-3pm
■ you can vote if you are: ■ a Canadian citizen ■ 18 years of age or older on July 22, 2011 ■ registered as a voter in British Columbia, and ■ not disqualified by the Election Act or any other enactment from voting or be otherwise disqualified by law
For more information or to register visit www.seymourdance.com
Seymour Dance 808 Lytton Street, North Vancouver www.seymourdance.com • 604.929.6060
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