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This summer, the City and District of North Vancouver will undertake a joint re-paving project along East Keith Road from Sutherland Avenue to Brooksbank Avenue. In conjunction with the re-paving project, there is an opportunity to change the conﬁguration of the road space. Please join us to review possible road design options and provide your feedback. For more information, visit www.cnv.org/Cycling.

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he province has approved Metro Vancouver’s new liquid waste plan but is giving no assurances it will meet the region’s key demand to share in the expense of building advanced new sewage treatment plants. The plan commits Metro to replace the Lions Gate and Iona sewage treatment plants – the two remaining ones discharging – by 2020 and 2030 respectively. The two projects are expected to cost $1.4 billion and threaten to dramatically increase sewer system fees for homeowners, particularly in Vancouver and the North Shore. For the Lions Gate plant, North Shore residents face the prospect of fees rising from $250 per year now to $1,400 unless the federal and provincial government step in to share a third of the costs each. Vancouverites could see their sewage costs soar to nearly $1,200 a year. “We’re talking big bucks,” said Metro waste committee chair Greg Moore, the mayor of Port Coquitlam. “We have to get their support to build these things.” Moore said he’s still optimistic Victoria and Ottawa will look favourably on Metro’s requests for support for the plant replacements. For one thing, he said, Metro has pledged to accelerate the rebuild of Iona, completing it by 2020 if the senior governments pitch in. “There’s no way we can afford that if it’s not cost-shared,” Moore said. All other sewage treatment plants in the region are already using more advanced secondary treatment systems. Iona and Lions Gate have been targeted in the past by environmental groups who have tried to launch private prosecutions against Metro, alleging the effluent discharged to the ocean contravenes the Fisheries Act. The new Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan also commits Metro to treat sewage as more of a resource, from which nutrients, energy and water can be reclaimed. newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com

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Hollyburn Mews on its way Alternative housing process needs to be in place, says Coun. Smith REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R

fter five years’ worth of planning, two packed meetings and 153 letters to the municipality, West Vancouver council has paved the way for an infill housing development. The Hollyburn Mews proposal slates a nineunit development on three lots in the 2000-block of Esquimalt Avenue — with a duplex and a carriage house on each property. To allow for the additional housing in the single-family neighbourhood, the project required an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning of the three parcels. Monday night, council granted them a third reading. “I am going to support this and I don’t expect this to be easy to support,” Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones said after a slew of supporters and opponents addressed council. Proponents argued the need for alternative housing to keep the young and old in West Van; opposition warned the same amendment that allows this project could open the door to spotzoning throughout single-family neighbourhoods. The OCP was created to ensure a sense of predictability and restrict densification, said Coun. Bill Soprovich, who along with Coun. Michael Smith and Coun. Michael Lewis voted against the OCP amendment and rezoning. “We are on a slippery slope,” Soprovich said, adding the project sets a precedent. The majority of people are supportive of alternative housing, but West Van needs to have a proper process in place for such projects, Smith said, noting there is pressure on Ambleside and Dundarave for these types of developments. Alternative housing projects aren’t going to pop up over night, Coun. Shannon Walker argued. Yes, Hollyburn Mews is a small step toward a more diverse housing range, but it has taken a long time for the proposal to move for-

ward, she said, noting its been five years since the original draft. Although the entire block is now designated for denser housing, only the project’s three lots have received the rezoning required for carriage homes, she said. “I don’t think the neighbourhood is under siege.” Last month, what caused a roadblock for Hollyburn Mews were questions regarding the project’s estimated dollar increase as a result of the rezoning. The rezoning would allow for more units on the lots than the original designation, essentially increasing the value of the properties. This process is called uplift, of which three quarters of the new value is paid to the municipality as a community amenity. In three separate reports, dating back to February 2010, three different values were given as an appropriate uplift — $65,000, $595,000 and $155,000. The vast range created a stir, with Smith and Soprovich adjourning May’s public hearing to allow councillors the opportunity to review the variance. In its latest report, the municipality indicated $155,000 as the most appropriate uplift. Hollyburn Mews’ proponent, Vancouver-based architect Michael Geller, has since made a voluntary community amenity contribution of $116,000, which meets the district’s policy target of 75 per cent of the uplift. Geller will also dish out $55,185 for district infrastructure and give $7,800 to Metro Vancouver, said Bob Sokol, director of planning, lands and permits. Hollyburn Mews will contribute a net increase in property tax of $3,700, he added. Addressing council, Geller said these lots are unique. They are close to the community and seniors’ centre, which makes them suitable for such a development, he noted.

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eeping up with the dogs is a big job. Last year, the District of West Vancouver’s bylaw department received 463 dog-related calls — complaints about everything from unlicensed dogs to owners failing to pick up after their pets. Balancing the desires of responsible dog owners and citizens who are less comfortable with man’s best friends is a challenging task, municipal staff stated in a report to council. The district employs five bylaw officers to enforce West Van’s bylaws, including animal control. Council recently approved a policy that bylaw officers work to promote awareness about being respectful dog owners and enforcing the municipality’s doggie laws. But the bylaw officers

say they’re too busy to do this, stated the report. The parks department has suggested West Van spend $42,000 to employ a temporary bylaw officer on a six-month trial period. The district could pay for this with cash from higher than anticipated building permit and bylaw licensing revenue, noted the report. Staff will report back to council on whether hiring an extra bylaw officer increased compliance with district regulations. It will include a comparison of calls for service related to dog control before and after the pilot program. Before moving forward, council voted that the West Vancouver Dog Association provide input. The West Vancouver Parks Master Plan Working Group is currently examining how dogs fit into the community’s green space.

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Park Royal unveils expansion plans REBECCA ALDOUS S TA F F R E P O RT E R

here’s a buzz in Ambleside. People are talking about it over coffee, while strolling along the waterfront or dropping their kids off at soccer. The area is on the verge of change. Earlier this year, the District of West Vancouver unveiled its Ambleside revitalization plan; now it’s Park Royal Shopping Centre’s turn. Rick Amantea stands over a model of the shopping centre’s proposed expansion. “This is scheduled to happen this year,” he says pointing to a new intersection along Marine Drive, which will replace a vehicle and pedestrian overpass. “The improvements

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are better for pedestrians.” What’s new on the model is a long retail strip that sits on what is now parking space in front of the south mall. The long, rectangular building is dotted with open public spaces, cafés and meandering public walkways. It expands on the existing strip of shops — such as Cobs Bread, Starbucks and Five Guys Burgers and Fries. In front of that runs a curved road which, from depictions at the Park Royal Connected display suite, has a similar feel to the centre’s newest addition, The Village. Where The Keg now stands is a model of another updated retail area and the White Spot is replaced by two residential towers. In the centre of the entire model sits what many West Vancouver residents would argue is the long-awaited return of a cinema. It’s place above the Osaka Supermarket. Although the project is big in terms of what Park Royal wants to do, it’s not big in terms of actual size, Amantea says. The new retail spaces would add approximately 15 to 20 stores and spans less than half the area of The Village. The retail portion of the plans fall on Squamish Nation land. Amantea expects construction on the project to start this year, with a significant portion of the mall open for Christmas of 2012. As for the residential component, it falls within District of West Vancouver boundaries. Public consultation for the project will be extensive, Amentea promises. Still in their conceptual stage, the residential towers will hold approximately 350 units and be comparable in

height to the Westroyal Towers — 23 storeys. West Van council can expect a formal application by early 2012. “If we get approval on the residential, then we can start in earnest working on the cinema,” Amantea says. The two projects are linked together. The large space the cinemas require means they don’t work as standalone projects, he says. This one in particular is deluxe. It’s got 11 screens, state-of-the-art technology and a VIP section. As for a cliental base, Amantea isn’t worried. Currently 43 per cent of Park Royal shoppers come from North Vancouver, 35 per cent are from West Vancouver and the remainder is from the Lower Mainland. But with the development of The Village, Park Royal has experienced a slight shift — 25 per cent of traffic to The Village comes from outside of the North Shore. Park Royal wants to build on this urban environment feel, Amantea says. People are no longer simply looking for a place to buy goods but want an experience which incorporates entertainment with work and living. “We really can’t compare ourselves to anywhere else in Canada,” Amantea says of the centre’s vision. However, Amantea says he can ensure that whatever is created won’t detract from Ambleside’s corridor. Park Royal supports the district’s AmblesideNow project, Amantea says. “We think we will compliment what they are doing,” he says. Down the road in Ambleside,

Jane Edgar is busy helping clients in her store Caliente Fashions Inc. She has run the high-end clothing consignment store for seven years. When The Village opened she recalls a “dent in business.” So while she welcomes the residential portion of Park Royal’s plans, she’s more tentative when responding to the retail proposal. “It is tough because they are taking our business,” she says. But she quickly notes she’s not overly worried. The two areas are very different. People come to Ambleside for the neighbourly feel and seaside experience. A lot of Ambleside’s stores are customized and specialized. She’s noticed people visiting the strip from Vancouver and Richmond. “The North Shore is a kind of well kept secret,” Edgar says. “There are some fun shops here for every budget.” A block over, Glynda Fitzgerald can’t get over the news that West Vancouver might once again lay claim to a movie theatre. “If it had a cinema it would be huge,” the store owner says excitedly. “Right now it is quicker to go downtown than to North Vancouver.” As for the expansion’s possible effects on her year-old shop Glynda (the good witch), Fitzgerald isn’t concerned. “It does spill out,” she says. To learn more about Park Royal’s project visit its display suite in the south mall adjacent to SportChek. It will be open daily, starting June 11, from noon to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.parkroyalconnected.com.

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est Vancouver has placed $3.1 million in the Ambleside revitalization piggy bank. The money is for this year’s planning and studies. On Monday night, council voted to approve the hefty bill for AmblesideNow. The long-awaited project moves the police department into a new integrated post-disaster standard public safety building, possibly takes the West Vancouver Museum out of the Gertrude Lawson House and redevelops the 1300-block of Marine Drive. To aid planning, council had previously approved $413,250. Now it’s seeking an additional $2.7 million to continue planning. “The big issue that we are going to be looking at is obviously the public safety building,” said Grant McRadu, the district’s chief administrative officer. Approximately $2.2 million is set aside for the preliminary programming and feasibility analysis on the proposed public safety building. The next phase involves design. This process will include consultation with the user groups — police, the fire department and municipal hall. By the end of 2011, district staff anticipates the integration plan will be complete, an architect will have been hired and a conceptual design drawn. Ultimately the expenses will be paid for by the

sale of municipally-owned land, McRadu noted. Coun. Michael Smith questioned how the size of the public safety building would be decided. It may not be frugal to have parties that will move into the facility help design it, he said. “I don’t think it is sensible practice to let the police chief and fire chief decide the scope of the building,” Smith said. The final decision of what gets built lies with council, McRadu replied. Police, the fire department and staff will have to state what they think are important components of the new building and as a group challenge each idea, he added. “We will vet this ourselves,” McRadu said. The funds will also allow the district to study the potential sale or long-term lease of municipal land, said Nina Leemhuis, director of finance. As well, work will begin on the strategy and business case for the next phase of Arts in Ambleside — West Vancouver Museum, Gertrude Lawson House and the incorporation of arts and culture in the area. Given that there isn’t much time remaining in the year, the expenses seem like a lot, Coun. Shannon Walker said, noting it works out to about $300,000 a month. She suggested council receive monthly reports on expenditures. “It seems quite high to me,” she said. This budget was developed in March, said Leemhuis, noting any unspent money will go towards next year’s budget.

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ordon Smith has painted landscapes of most of West Vancouver over the 58 years that he’s called it home. “I painted near the Ferry Building,” the prominent Canadian artist says. “All over.” Minutes ago, Smith was putting the finishing touches on a snowy wilderness scene in his bright, white studio. The giant canvas stood prominently against a vast wall. It loomed over Smith as he placed a few twigs in the painting’s corner. West Vancouver has a long history of artists and architects COFFEE coming to its shores, Smith WITH continues, listing some of them off – “Brian Hemingway, Rebecca Aldous Graham Gillmore and Douglas raldous@northshore Coupland.” outlook.com He taps his finger on the dining room table in his West Van home, a building designed by celebrated architect Arthur Erickson. Its open concept offers views of the tall cedars and the ocean, “a magical place,” Smith says gesturing to Howe Sound. At one time, West Vancouver was known as a cultural hub, Smith says, returning the conversation back to the original track. The soon to be 92-year-old starts listing off more names of famous Canadian painters, writers and architects who call or called the district home. “And it’s amazing right now. Jeff Wall, these are the artists today that are making it and they all have some ties to the North Shore,” he says. Smith moved to West Van in 1953 with his wife Marion Fleming. He had ended his service with the Canadian Air Force, seriously wounding his leg in Sicily, and was pursing his love of art. As a young boy, he watched his father paint watercolour landscapes. When Smith, his brother and his mother moved to Winnipeg, he enrolled in the Winnipeg School of Art. In 1946, Smith graduated from the Vancouver School of Art, eventually teaching graphics and design there. Today, Smith’s work can be found in more than 50 collections around the world, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He’s received numerous awards, such as the Order of Canada,

for his contribution to Canadian culture. On the North Shore, Smith has become an art activist, so to speak. He is a founding patron of the Artist For Kids Trust — an organization that provides a variety of art programs to elementary and high school students paid for by the sale of original prints by artists such as Smith. Smith has also been at the forefront of making sure art runs parallel to West Vancouver’s development. Recently he’s turned his attention to Ambleside. “We need an art centre here,” Smith says. West Vancouver is full of patrons and collectors of art, including Michael Audian, chairman of the National Gallery of Canada’s board of trustees, he notes. If the district were to construct a building which could house a gallery and possibly spaces for classes and workshops, artists would be able to display such collections, Smith says, noting a lot of the West Vancouver Museum’s work is in storage due to lack of space. “West Vancouver Museum has some of the best art in Canada and it cannot be seen.” As the district forges forward with its revitalization of Ambleside and the redevelopment of the 1300-block on Marine Drive, Smith hopes it keeps the art world in mind. Smith envisions a kind of one-stop art hub in the heart of that community. Such a facility would have the capability of becoming a world-class destination, he adds. Smith and his work have already placed the North Shore on the map. His legacy is developing on different fronts, from his work with Artists for Kids to the art print he donated to West Vancouver Community Centre, entitled Tangle Beach. From today, June 9, until Aug. 27, selected works from the Gordon and Marion Smith collection will be on display at the West Vancouver Museum. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 604-925-7295 or visit www.westvancouvermuseum.ca.

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s the Vancouver Canucks quest for hockey’s top prize, support for them is popping up high above the city’s tallest skyscrapers. To back the team, Grouse Mountain announced last week that the resort will wave Canucks flags for the duration of the Stanley Cup playoffs on its iconic red Skyride. “Everyday our flags will take more than 60 trips to the Peak of Vancouver to heights of 3,700 feet to help show Boston what our city is really made of,” said Sarah Lusk, Grouse Mountain’s public relations manager. “Not only do we have the best city in the world but also the best hockey team.” Representatives from the mountain resort are urging residents to join them in Canucks mania. If the Canucks win the Cup, resort officials have pledged to fly the flags until the victory parade later this summer.

hen Matt Vondette was a kid, he got so excited about the Canucks’ Stanley Cup run that he stood on a Hwy. 1 overpass and encouraged the passing motorists to honk their horns in support of the team. He’s been cheering for the Canucks ever since. And this year he’s convinced he’s cheering for the Stanley Cup winners. In this season’s quest, he’s shown his loyalty by going to games as far away as California. “It’s fun watching the game at home but it’s more fun watching it with 20,000 other people,” he says. He simply had to watch the finals live but tickets in Vancouver are rarer than ice floes on

the Burrard Inlet. And so he flew east to Boston for games two and three. You might be able to spot him in the crowd. This year he’s wearing a Henrik Sedin jersey. He used to wear a Trevor Linden jersey but that garment is now more for show after Linden signed it. (You wouldn’t want to get it dirty and put it in the washing machine, would you?) Vondette owns Evergreen Computers. Even when the cat’s away, he wants the mice to play. The business closes at 4:30 p.m. so staff can watch the early games and “the staff uniform on game day is game jerseys, which we bought for all our staff.” Martha Perkins

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inda Findlay is not wearing her love for the Canucks on her sleeve. She’s chosen her hands instead. The North Shore RBC mortgage specialist got the idea when grocery shopping. The cashier had nail art on her thumb and Findlay thought why not on all 10 fingers? She gathered five different designs — old and new Canucks logos and the Stanley Cup, of course — and brought them to nail artist Mina Fuamizu at Style Company Salon and Spa on Lonsdale. It took two one-hour sittings but Fuamizu handpainted the crests on Findlay’s nails. “She really, truly is amazing,” Findlay says of Fuamizu’s handiwork. Martha Perkins

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andy Heath’s favourite spot to watch the Canucks’ games is at home. The 47-year-old doesn’t mind a crowd; it’s just difficult for him to listen to other fans’ comments. Even though Heath wore a New York Rangers jersey in the early ’80s, he says he can’t imagine what it takes to play at the current NHL Stanley Cup level. This comes from a man who’s stared down Wayne Gretzky. “The speed is obviously ridiculous now and the players are in such good shape,” he says. Heath grew up playing hockey on the North Shore. He secretly hoped he would wear the orange V on the ice, but he was snatched up by the Rangers. It didn’t stop him from being a fan. Even when Heath’s old team faced the Canucks in the 1994 finals, Heath says he didn’t have trouble choosing who to cheer for. “I have always had a soft spot for the Canucks,” he says. Today, Heath is the West Vancouver fire department’s assistant chief. Yet his skates haven’t lost their shine. Heath laces up for Vancouver Canucks’ alumni games. “Even if you aren’t a ‘true alumni,’ but you grew up in Vancouver and played in the NHL, they welcome you.” Rebecca Aldous

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orth Shore clothing designer Wendy Van Riesen loves seeing women decked out in blue and green Vancouver Canucks garb. But even during the height of the playoffs, supporting one’s team shouldn’t come at the cost of a fashion faux pas, she says. “You see women all the time in oversized hockey jerseys, but there’s an absence of femininity there,” says the enthusiastic artist, sipping from a coffee at Lonsdale Quay. “I guess I’m hoping to change that. I want there to be more of a feminine presence in hockey.” At the end of May, Van Riesen, owner of Dahlia Drive, began designing a few Vancouver Canucks dresses on a whim. Using her signature style, Van Riesen took used slips and pressed hand-painted designs onto the recycled material. “By virtue of the fact that they are recycled, every dress is unique, and each one is treated a little differently,” she says. “Each dress is dealt with almost like a sculpture.” The result is an artistic, eye-catching barrage of blues and greens that combines puck pride with sensible style. The fabric is both colourful and nearly translucent, “almost like stained glass,” she says. Response to the dresses, says Van Riesen, has been overwhelming. Within days of making the prototype her designs were swept up in the media frenzy. Last week her work made it to the front page of one of Vancouver’s commuter newspapers. It’s been featured on television spots and discussed on talk radio networks. Van Riesen, whose sons are both loyal Canucks fans, says she’ll be happy if her creative contributions plays even the smallest part in the team’s historic playoff run. The excitement and euphoria, she adds, is something all Vancouverites should

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he economy has gone a bit soft and could use a boost, says West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan. A couple of shipbuilding contracts worth a total of $35 billion would be a pretty good shot in the arm. Sultan, along with other North Shore MLAs, spoke in the Legislature last week about the importance of securing one of the contracts available in the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a national shipbuilding strategy announced by Ottawa last year. The program, which has a deadline of July 7 for submissions, will see two shipyards chosen to build a number of combat, non-combat and small vessels, totaling more than 30 ships, over the next 30 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Commodity markets are soft and the Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy is not rebounding as we thought,â&#x20AC;? Sultan told The Outlook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So here we are heavily dependent on commodities but not as robust as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like. The federal infrastructure program has ended for now and so has the provincial matching of that. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why this is important.â&#x20AC;? Last week, four shipyards were in contention for the contracts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Seaspanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vancouver Shipyards, including its North Shore and Victoria locations, Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax, N.S., Seaway Marine and Industrial in St. Catharineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ont., and Davie Shipyard in Quebec â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but many believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become a three-horse race between the Irving, Davie and Vancouver yards. If the Vancouver yards are chosen, they would receive a $100-million facelift, upgrading all of their facilities. In a report commissioned by Seaspan, data shows 3,700 jobs will be created between 2013 and 2020 from securing one of the contracts. Between 2023 and 2032, a total of 8,500 jobs, direct and indirect, will be generated at an average salary of

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herself. She told her parents, some close friends and her church family. She’d been going to church since childhood and her faith had only grown stronger over the years. It became her foundation. “I definitely find strength in prayer,” she says. “It’s just having a higher power looking out for you. I’ve always had it in my life.” On June 11, Annie is joining her North Lonsdale United Church family at the North Shore’s Relay for Life at Mahon Park. It’s her ninth year, just one less year than the walk itself. “Joining the Relay for Life brings out so much awareness,” she says. Many participants have either had cancer or had cancer touch the lives of people they love. At dusk, the track is lined with luminaries — candles placed in fortified paper bags that have the names of people who have either had cancer or who have died of cancer written on them. (You can buy a luminary in memory of or in honour of someone with cancer for only $5.) She got involved when a friend from another church asked her to join her team. Now she’s part of the North Lonsdale United Church that takes turns walking around the track from 10 in the morning until 10 at night. The church gets involved in other ways: it’s cooking up and serving free hotdogs at Relay for Life as part of its outreach into the community. Annie’s saving room for the bbq dinner that The Keg does; her parents are coming to join her. Annie is the top fundraiser for the Relay for Life. She’s getting closer to tripling her personal goal of $2,000, thanks to the support from friends, family and her clients at The Travel Group where she’s a corporate agent specializing in Tahiti. She sent an email out to everyone on her mailing list asking for donations. She tells people who she’s walking in honour of and in memory of; sadly, the list of friends who have died of cancer is much too long. Her team is still working towards its overall goal of $15,000. If you’d like to support the team, and help conquer cancer, you can make a donation online. Go to http://www.relaybc.ca/northshore/anniesmits. “I really love the whole day,” she says of Relay for Life, “even in the pouring rain. There’s just so much energy. Our team won the bocci tournament last year so we’ll be defending our title.”

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Amir Abadian Beautifully remodelled from bottom to top that beats a new house in one of the most demanding area, in Delbrook, almost 3000 sqft of high quality which fits 2 families, 2 brand new open kitchens with S/S appliances, new dark H/W floors for the entire house ,new windows with high-end coverings ,new plumbing & wiring, new roof and hot water heating system. Sitting on a newly Land Escaped lot, finally enjoy an out-door swimming pool on newly fenced and private backyard.

Sutton West Coast

MASTERS

The ultimate in luxury. This gorgeous Penthouse is being offered for the first time on the market. The private elevator will lead you into the foyer and into the lap of 3300+ square feet of luxury. You wont believe your eyes as you gaze upon the best view in West Vancouver from every room. Step onto a 1500 square foot veranda to breath in the fresh mountain air. It almost goes without saying that only the best quality finishes and fittings are featured in this home as every upgrade imaginable was ordered.

301-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. $1,348,000 102-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V.

480 Evergreen Pl., N.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

101-2255 Twin Creek Pl, W.V. #1001-3335 Cypress Pl, W.V. $1,399,000

SOLD 2567 Lawson Ave, W.V. $1,585,000

$1,648,000

BUYING OR SELLING?

$3,359,000 $1,599,000

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$379,500

ALL THIS FOR $250,000

3865 Southridge Avenue, West Vancouver

105-137 E 1st St, Lower Lonsdale gem!

Main Street, Vancouver

Gorgeous views of Vancouver Inner Harbour, this family residence features over 6,000 sq ft of living space. The bright, open floor plan consists of a large entertainment room, 6 spacious bedrooms, large rec room, formal living & dining rooms, media room, gourmet kitchen & private den. This home also offers total privacy, newer windows, heated driveway, a complete video surveillance & security system, indoor pool and solarium. All this and it’s just minutes to the golf course, Cypress Mountain, Dundarave Village and West Bay School. Come live in one of West Vancouver’s most prestigious neighbourhoods!

Restaurant For Sale in busy and upcoming Main St Area in Vancouver. 100+ Seats, Fully licensed and full kitchen are some features. Add five decades of operation, low rent and stable and loyal clientele and you have a great turnkey business opportunity.

Call Alphonse today!

Fully renovated, this beautiful 1 bdrm + den apartment features a bright, open floorplan with generous sized rooms & lots of light. Living room features a gas fireplace, and sliding glass doors lead to a covered patio & grassy fenced area. Brand new SS appliances in kitchen, new clothes washer and dryer too! Freshly painted throughout in inviting, restful colours. Lots of storage. The Coronado is a 13 year old Polygon built lowrise in the heart of Lower Lonsdale, with a well equipped gym, amenity room, car wash, bike storage and workshop. Entertainment, shops, market, restaurants and the Seabus are all an easy neighbourhood stroll from this problem free, pet friendly building. Call today to view!

Alphonse Quenneville

Kathy Suffel

604-328-2554

778-989-5570

Nora Valdez

Heather Kim 778.847.1452

F:604.926.9199

Vera Holman 604.318.0024

Karin Morris 604.338.8778

Kathy Suffel 778.989.5570

Chris Westwick 604.349.2148

Chris Wong 604.789.1807

Irene Mandzuk 778.836.4648

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OPEN SUN 2-4

Spectacular oceanviews from this private westcoast contemporary home. 5 bedrooms+den, 4.5 baths, with all main living to that great view! Open plan main, large rooms and expansive decks. Easy care lot, faces west for all day sun and gorgeous sunsets. 2 bdrm, 2bath mtge helper is a great bonus...tons of storage...a perfect family home.

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.

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 culde-sac in beautiful Lions Bay...10 mins on the scenic Sea to Sky from West Vancouver. See you at the open house.

430 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay $1,020,000

260 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay $1,489,000

373 Oceanview Rd, Lions Bay $895,000

565 Upper Bayview, Lions Bay $998,000

NEW G! N LISTI

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

Lions Bay’s ecclectic beachside neighbourhood. This home exudes the special charms of a westcoast retreat;expansive decks, custom wood windows and detailing,3 bdrms,3 full baths, great room with stone Äreplace, seperate Coach house for guests or private ofÄce, an irreplacable package. Easy to show!

NEW G! N LISTI

20 Brunswick Beach, Lions Bay $2,150,000

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.

225 Mountain Drive, Lions Bay $1,150,000

41 Brunswick Beach Rd, Lions Bay $1,779,000

604-306-2355

2010

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Sussex Realty West Vancouver

MAKI 604.323.3762

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NEW CE! PRI

Thyra McKilligan

#1808-1723 Alberni Street, Van $415,000

NEW G! N LISTI

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

250 Kelvin Grove, Lions Bay $1,195,000

YALETOWN IN CHARMING HORSESHOE BAY....

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

Outstanding ocean views from every Åoor of this meticulous Kelvin Grove home. 3 beds, 2 baths, hardwood Åoors, custom kitchen, custom bathrooms, custom paint, bonus 1 bdrm mortgage helper. Private garden on the view side, level driveway and RV parking...a great package!

NEW E PRIC

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5497 GREENLEAF GREENLEAF, WEST VANCOUVER

$910,000 This Unique 4 bedroom Lewis post and beam family home with full headroom basement shows with pride of ownership. It is a well maintained home that offers large sunny decks, newly paved level driveway, a large and very bright kitchen with skylights, cozy gas Àreplace in the living room, newly painted exterior, and even a hot tub. This gem is in a great location, close to Eagle Harbour School, beaches, tennis, and the community center.

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BUY & SELL WITH CONFIDENCE / Trusted Advice For 21 Years $1,399,000

#101-2235 Twin Creek Place, W.V. This luxurious concrete residence enjoys 2 bedrooms & den and makes great use of it’s open plan with over height coffered ceilings, ﬂoor to ceiling windows and gourmet kitchen. There is a generous use of granite, marble and limestone throughout along with central air conditioning, security system, gas ﬁreplace and your own private 2 car garage.

$1,395,000

270 Kelvin Grove Way, Lions Bay

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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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301-2135 Argyle Ave, W.V. Semi-waterfront resort style condo steps away from the ocean. This one level view suite enjoys an open plan and ﬂoor to ceiling windows. There are top of the line appliances, granite countertops and beautiful kitchen cabinetry. This south east corner suite is ﬂooded with all day sunshine and is within walking distance to all major amenities. By Appointment only.

604.644.6467

RETIRE IN STYLE! Like living in a grand resort, this 2 BR apartment keeps you safe and secure, surrounded by other 50 yrs. plus empty nesters! Immediate possession possible. 302-1327 Keith Rd. Now asking $379,000. Heather, 778-847-1452 or Vera 604-318-0024

701 E. Keith Road, N.V. This character home enjoys a fantastic central location with 180 degree views of the water, city and mountains that stretch from the Lions Gate Bridge to beyond Burnaby mountain!

SOLD lesliemiletich@live.com

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

Thinking Of Selling? What’s Your Home Worth? Call Us Today!

Vera Holman

604-318-0024

Heather Kim

778-847-1452 Royal LePage Northshore

Dave

RARE GEM IN BENTLEY MEWS 111-216 E 6TH N VAN.

QUIET TOWNHOME! 3 BR’s up, den/ofÄce on main, Priced to sell at $518,888! #8-9288 Keefer, Rmd. Vera 604-318-0024 or Angus Fu 604-720-8619

SOLD

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EAGLE HARBOUR

NEW G N LISTI

Incredibly well built with an excellent floor plan and fantastic outdoor space this family home is beautiful. Nothing to do but move into this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3 level with attached 2 car garage and gorgeous outdoor patio’s with huge stone fireplace and hot tub. Top of the line finishing’s including wood mantled river rock fireplace, large gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, custom wood cabinetry, over height ceilings, crown mouldings throughout and much more. All this nestled into an easycare lot on a quiet cul-de-sac only steps to trails, marina, parks and schools. Very nice!

5770 CRANLEY DRIVE, EAGLE HARBOUR NEW PRICE $1,249,000

UPPER LONSDALE Just move right in and enjoy an incredibly well built family home at the end of a cul-de-sac with city views backing onto greenbelt and offering great privacy. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, master with 5 piece ensuite, walk-in closet and nice view. Main has formal living and dining area, large kitchen with adjoining family room leading out to a sundeck overlooking the backyard and forest beyond. Downstairs is storage. A self contained 1 bedroom suite with potential to add approx. 875 sq ft more. This beautiful home features granite counter tops, top of the line appliances, new hardwood and tile ﬂooring, 3 gas ﬁreplaces, double garage, and professionally landscaped lot with fenced backyard and hot tub. Very nice residence!

4265 ST. PAULS AVE, NORTH VANCOUVER $1,250,000

SOLD

Everything you need in a fantastic family home. Large living areas throughout with family room off spacious kitchen, sunken living room, dining room and den. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, Master Bedroom with vaulted ceilings, walk in closet and and 5 piece ensuite. Downstairs recreation room, plenty of storage and attached 2 car garage with workshop. Easy care lot. Updates include: exterior paint, roof, furnace, air condition, hot water tank, central vac, wireless alarm, California shutters.

5310 WESTHAVEN WYND, EAGLE HARBOUR

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Leslie Miletich

This 7 bedroom family residence enjoys panoramic ocean views overlooking Howe Sound and Bowen Island with one of the most picturesque back drops you can imagine. The main ﬂoor enjoys the majority of the upgrades with an open ﬂoor plan, gourmet kitchen along with a majority of it’s principal rooms overlooking the view.

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

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41 Salal Court ...............................................Sat. 2:30-4:30 235 Furry Creek Drive..................................Sun 2:30-4:30 169 Furry Creek Drive..........................................Sun.12-2 199 Furry Creek Drive...........................................Sat 12-2

02. Lions Bay ★ 1,489,000 260 Kelvin Grove Way ..........................................Sun.2-4 ★ 998,000 565 Upper Bayview ..................................................Sun.2-4

19. Panorama Village

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*We will pay the basic title insurance fee (not including migration fee), appraisals/property valuation fee and one discharge/switch out fee at another ﬁnancial institution (up to $225 maximum). Offer excludes mortgage prepayment charges that you may have to pay. Minimum advance $50,000. †Savings based on $100,000 secured line of credit paid down monthly over 10 years comparing a 3.5% annual interest rate to a 4. 0% annual interest rate. Personal lending products and residential mortgages are provided by Royal Bank of Canada and are subject to its standard lending criteria. ® Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada.

35. Capilano Highlands ★ 825,000 3393 Capilano Road .................................................Sun.2-4

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43. Lower Lonsdale ★ 628,000 111-216 East 6th Street ............................................Sun.2-4 ★ 379,500 105-137 East 1st Street ............................................Sun.2-4

Walk to shopping, banks, library, restaurants, schools, and public transit!

CENTRAL LONSDALE….NORTH VANCOUVER

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$2,099,000 Gorgeous Poski -designed West Coast beauty nestled into a private sanctuary oﬀering sunny gardens, yard & water views. This 6 bed home features incredible designer kitchen & family area, formal living & dining spaces, vaulted ceilings, oversized fir “plenk” windows & extensive use of glass. This lovely home also has a brand new roof & furnace.

32-2246 FOLKESTONE WAY

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$879,000 Absolutely one of the best renovated condo’s I have seen Designer/Builder flown in from New York. One level, two 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.

1768 INGLEWOOD AVE

T. PP A Y NB E OP

$2,388,000 English Tudor Estate with approval for detached Carriage House on over one half an acre. This seven bedroom, five full bathroom character home has been completely restored and renovated. Upper level has four bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Lower level walkout.

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LP: $279,000

Panoramic MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 2bd 1.5bth apt 1046sq ft incl balcony. TOP FLOOR CORNER unit. MLS# V889113

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LP: $369,000

Come see this NEW LISTING!! 2 bedroom unit with 2 full baths + a small ofﬁce space. Building updates include NEW ROOF 2010.

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LP: $353,000

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“We bought a 2-bedroom home at District Crossing.” Pam, Kevin & daughter Maddie

District Crossing. Buy the numbers. When you come in to view District Crossing, you will see real display homes in the actual building. They’re not mock-ups in a sales centre with artificial views. What you see is literally what you will get, and with construction well along, you won’t have to wait for years to move into your new home. And now, owning at home at District Crossing is even easier with only a 5% deposit due at signing and an additional 5% due two months later. Shop and compare. Our purchasers did and they came back to buy at District Crossing. Unbeatable prices and quality. Below is an example of just how easy and affordable it can be to buy a new home and move in this year.

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NS scouts celebrate 100 years GREG HOEKSTRA S TA F F R E P O RT E R

fter 100 years of being prepared for whatever comes its way, the North Shore’s scouting movement has a lot to celebrate, says area commissioner Eleanor Oakley. In the past century, scores of North and West Vancouver youths have passed through the ranks of Beavers, Cubs, Venturers and Rovers. And likely all of them, says Oakley, have picked up skills that will help throughout the rest of their lives. “It’s is a wonderful program,” she says. “It gives kids a lot of personal reward, and it gives them a chance to learn important values.” Oakley first got involved 22 years ago, when one of her sons started in Beaver Scouts. From the very start, she says, she knew the program was a cause she could get behind. “As a leader, it’s amazing to see their personal growth, to see them develop a confident nature, a sense of camaraderie, and leadership skills,” she says. “When you see that progression, you know you’ve made a difference.” Oakley says some of her proudest moments are watching former Scouts go on to graduate from high school and post-secondary institutions and begin their careers. Many of them, she adds, eventually give back to the program that played such an influential role in their adolescence. This Saturday, June 11, Scouts Canada is hosting a full day of celebrations at North Vancouver’s Cates Park to mark the 100-year milestone on the North Shore. The party will give past and former Scouts alike a chance to spend time together and share thoughts about the program. To date, nearly 600 people have registered. The event is open to the public. The day-long event promises to have a carnival-like atmosphere, with 18 stations of fun to choose from — including pulling chuck wagons,

launching bottle rockets, relay races, knot challenges, and an obstacle course. There will be a memorabilia area where former members can share memories from years gone by, and a badge trading area, where people can view badges from all over the world. A group of Saudi Scouts will also be present to share stories about their dress, dance and customs. The event kicks off with a ceremony at 10 a.m. At 3 p.m., the party will wind down with campfire songs, skits and cheers. At 3:30 p.m., Chief Commissioner of Scouting Steve Kent from Ottawa and North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton will cut the anniversary cake. Looking forward, Oakley says the Scouting program is evolving with the inclusion of newer technologies and tools, such as GPS units and social networking sites. Much of those changes, she says, will be youth-driven. “They’ll keep us up to date on technology that’s around,” she says. “We want to make the kids more of a part of the decision-making process.” Keeping relevant, she adds, is important in today’s age. For the past 15 years, Scouting has seen a drop in enrollment, but it’s now starting to rebound as kids rediscover their love of the outdoors. “In some ways I think Scouting is more important now than ever before,” Oakley says. “The more kids insulate themselves with technology, the more they become loners. They need faceto-face interaction, they need personal development. It’s great to see kids get involved and get excited.” For more info on the North Shore Scouting program visit www.northshorescouts.ca. To register for this weekend’s celebration in Cates Park email joyfai@telus.net. ghoekstra@northshoreoutlook.com twitter.com/greghoekstra

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VOTED BEST DANCE STUDIO ON THE NORTH SHORE

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www.girlguides.ca Guiding is the place for to day’s girls. We oﬀer a wide variety of age-appropriate program activities and challenges relevant to the needs and interests of today’s busy girls and young women. Girls can join anytime during the year. Sparks: 5-6 years Brownies: 7-8 years Guides: 9-11 years Pathﬁnders: 12-14 years Rangers: 15-17+ years

PRO ARTE

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#3-1225 E Keith Rd, North Van office@proarte.ca Pro Arte oﬀers a wide range of Dance and Theatre Arts to all ages both for serious students and for those who just want to experience the beauty and energy of dance.

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COLLINGWOOD C O SCHOOL Preparing P repa young people to thrive in meaningful lives

School doesn’t last forever . . . a Collingwood education does! For more information or to apply visit www.collingwood.org/admissions

What we play is life. Come play.

Aug 8-12 Half Day Camp for “Once upon Girls and Boys 3-6yrs a time.” 9-1pm Camp involves crafts and creative movement based on various fairytales

Aug 15-19 Junior Summer Sampler

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Lessons in piano, voice, guitar, ﬂute, clarinet, saxophone & sound recording.

Girls and Boys 6-12 years 10-3pm An excellent opportunity to try various styles of dance

Aug 22-26 Senior Summer School 9-3pm

All ages welcome!

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rt used to be distinguished by sculptures, paintings, and sketches. In the 21st Century, however, art can be creating a webpage, producing 3D animation, designing your own video game, or producing a claymation movie — like Wallace and Gromit! The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is offering week-long art camps focusing on Claymation Movie Production and Flash Video Game Design. The camps are in partnership with Vancouver Island’s Byte Camp program. Camps run July 4 to 8, July 11 to 15, and August 29 to September 2 for ages nine to 12 and 11 to 14. All camps are at Maplewood House, North Vancouver and cost $115 for half day, and $235 for full day. Other fun summer camps include drawing and painting, theatre, mixed-media and mask-making. Go to www.nvartscouncil.ca or call 604-988-6844 to speak to a coordinator.

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You never know who you’ll pick up...

efore sticking out their thumbs, North Shore hitchhikers may want to also don a pair of really cool sunglasses. After all, the chances of getting a ride rose exponentially when media from around the world picked up the story of Edmonton Oiler Gilbert Brulé giving U2’s Bono a lift to Horseshoe Bay on June 7. Brulé and his girlfriend were driving in West Van when they passed two hitchhikers caught in the rain. The Globe and Mail reports that Brulé was convinced it was Bono and stopped to offer him a lift. Bono’s companion was his assistant. Greeting them at Horseshoe Bay, which Bono raved about, was fellow U2 member, The Edge. Brulé might go down in history

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update Message from our Executive As we end the coldest spring in 55 years and emerge into some bright light and warmer temperatures I can’t help but notice all the work being done. The flowers are planted and the lawns are being mowed. There is so much activity – and that is just at home. Today I literally washed away winter. It took a good scrub brush and a little elbow grease but the green deposit left on my deck from a wet winter is GONE! It felt fabulously productive and I loved being able to see my progress and to have that sense of instant gratification. Seeing results and measuring progress in other areas of life and business isn’t always so easy. It would be nice if you could just look back and realize that a missed spot is easy to go back and correct. It would amazing to be able to stand up at the end of every task or even at the end of every day and feel a real sense of accomplishment – a job well done! That is just the kind of thing that is encouraged at SWAN and while networking in business does not always provide instant feedback it is a worthy exercise.

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