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Scarred, but not Defeated Hugo Rayment returned from WWI with only one arm. This is his story. » PAGES 10-12 FOWL PLAY Table Matters event brings together urban agriculture enthusiasts, including one group hoping to bring chickens to North Vancouver backyards

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EXITING THE OFFICE Mayor Goldsmith-Jones reflects on the past six years and prepares her goodbye to district hall

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aking a break from the community gardens, apiaries and urban farms that increasingly dot the North Shore landscape, local greenthumbs gathered for the annual Table Matters event late last month. Held at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre, Table Matters is a discussion focused on the growing world of urban agriculture in the area. To a nearly full house of politicians, municipal staff and residents, presenters with a range of backgrounds and interests briefly introduced the various agriculture-related projects they were a part of. Amongst them, Gord Trousdell, a teacher at West Vancouver secondary school, discussed his new urban agriculture class, Salvation Army chef Scott Rowe spoke of his culinary program that uses food provided by local grocers and Evonne Strohwald outlined the BugBlitz initiative — a day-long event where residents chip in to build gardens of various sizes at area homes. After the initial presentations, attendees were free to speak to presenters to learn more about their enterprises. Andrew Copping and Tom Walker of the North Shore Fruit Tree Project, for instance, discussed their group’s concerns over the lack of fruit being harvested by volunteers this year. The North Shore Fruit Tree Project picks fruit from trees in North and West Van, donating a portion of what they gather to food banks and other such services. About one-quarter to one-third of fruit picked from any given tree is reserved for tree owners. This year, Walker said his group was able to

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harvest about 120 pounds of apples, 60 pounds of plums and expected to get 100 pounds of figs if “they don’t freeze before they ripen.” Walker said there were many “idle hands” this season and he and Copping are hoping to partner with other groups to find new outlets for fruit collection to keep their volunteers busy. He expressed an interest in establishing a community orchard, of which his group could be the stewards. He also hoped to discover new ways of attacking a two-pronged problem: connecting with residents who have fruit-bearing trees and working to prevent others from being cut down. Worries over bears and the mess falling fruit can create have been popular reasons from residents for getting rid of their trees. “This year we were faced with a very clear challenge. We had volunteers and not much fruit. We know there are fruits trees very locally,” said Walker. “Call us.” A few tables over, a group dubbed the Hen Party spoke with a table of chicken enthusiasts about lobbying for backyard chickens in both the city and district of North Vancouver. Lianne Shyry, who presented to the entire crowd prior to the more in-depth portion of the event, said Hen Party is planning on using the bylaws put in place last year in Vancouver as its template, with the addition of predatorrelated measures. Attracting predators, said Shyry, is a worry for both North Van municipalities. In Vancouver, a maximum of four hens, four continued, PAGE 5

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WVPD foil burglary attempt TODD COYNE S TA F F R E P O RT E R

wo suspected thieves are injured and under arrest following a thwarted West Vancouver break-in that led police to previously stolen property. But investigators are still looking for a luxury wristwatch they believe was swiped by the same thieves from the same residence on a prior robbery. On Nov. 4, West Vancouver police responded to an activated security alarm and a witness’s report of a break-and-enter in progress in the 2000 block of 26th Street. Officers approached and apprehended a woman who tried to escape but was tracked down by an RCMP police dog while hiding in a yard in the 2700 block of Roseberry Avenue. The woman received bite injuries and was treated at the West Vancouver police headquarters.

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t’s a rainy, quiet Monday morning at West Vancouver district hall. Outside mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones’ office window, a city worker outfitted in a reflective vest tends to the landscaping. Her phone rings. I’m told there is no intermediary for phone calls between West Van’s mayor and the general public. It’s 9:30 a.m. on Monday, a council day, and Goldsmith-Jones is anticipating that someone from the local media is on the other end of the phone. In actual fact, it was daughter of a woman who stopped Goldsmith-Jones in the middle of Park Royal shopping centre on the weekend to sign her daughter up for a city working group. The mayor scans her schedule on the computer and slots in a coffee meeting with the woman. The Vancouver Sun sits unwrinkled on Goldsmith-Jones’ broad desk. There is a wicker basket off to one side containing typed, unfinished business for the next council to address. A fire services report and documents relating to the proposed Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant take up the most real estate in the basket. District of West Vancouver CAO Grant McRadu strides into the office promptly at 9:45 a.m., in keeping with the mayor’s jam-packed schedule. It’s time for the weekly council agenda review meeting. DWV manager of legislative services Sheila Scholes rushes in after McRadu. She updates the mayor saying that 210 voters turned up to the advance polls on Saturday at district hall. The mayor’s executive assistant Stephanie Kiernan also ™ sits in on the meeting. McRadu broaches the subject of a late council package addition: a proposed pan-municipal affairs service establishment bylaw from Metro Vancouver. It would permit the regional district to provide a forum for dialogue, research and draft policy on various services of pan-municipal interest. The annual costs for these services would be recovered by property value taxes. “I talked to Richard [Walton, District of North Vancouver mayor] about it because I don’t understand it at all,” says Goldsmith-Jones, giving some insight into her regular conversations with West Van’s neighbouring mayors. “I can’t imagine that any council would rush into this. It’s a gigantic step in the wrong direction.” She then suggests referring the item to staff for a continued, PAGE 16

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NV doctor offers mid-life advice Mid-life crisis? Relax, it’s normal.

ngst: It ain’t just for teenagers anymore. That’s the revelation behind a new tell-all book by North Vancouver psychiatrist Dr. Fred Shane called Keeping Your Cool Through Your Midlife Meltdown. In it, Dr. Shane tells stories inspired as much by his own struggles with middle-adulthood as they are populated by patients from his North Van practice — names and identifying details obscured, of course. It’s a relatively thin read, with 27 chapters each revolving around a single patient-doctor anecdote and then punctuated with a brief diagnostic section called “Therapist’s Notes.” Chapter titles include the broad-view “Mid Life Crisis: Is It an Epidemic?,” the weightconscious “Pounds That Don’t Melt Away,” one called “I Used to be a Pistol,” which tackles male erectile dysfunction and “The Unspeakable Act,” a chapter on midlife suicide. Sitting down with The Outlook, Dr. Shane said he was inspired to begin writing the book a couple years ago, partly on the realization that as much as 15 per cent of the middle-aged population of KEEPING YOUR COOL Canada take anti-depressants to - Dr. Fred Shane’s new cope with day-to-day life. self-help book explores The book’s first revelation mid-life issues, from on this point is that angst and weight gain to marital depression in middle-adulthood relations. are normal. “To have changes and moments of angst is well within and aging the scope of most of our experiences,” Dr. and how Shane said. “Not everybody goes through stuff the world but if you live long enough, you’ll have your is changmoments of marital breakups, death, tragedy, ing,” he and aging parents.” said. “And The scenarios described in the book are in Canada representative — not about any one person, there’s well but rather dramatizations of the psychiatristover a million people going through this right patient relationship, a relationship Dr. Shane now.” has shared with many all across the country. Dr. Shane’s self-published “I’ve been fascinated with self-help book is available in this period of life which is hard-copy or digital download loosely defined as 35 or 40 COFFEE though online retailers and years old to to 65, and I WITH through the website keepingyrsaw a lot of people expericool.com Todd Coyne encing the upheavals and tcoyne@northshore I’ve listened to them talk outlook.com tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com about sexual changes, you twitter.com/toddcoyne know, and marital relations

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Cast your vote This time there’s no excuse not to vote. In 2008, paltry voter turnout in the city and district of North Vancouver was blamed largely on the lack of mayoral races. And without a heated race for the mayor’s chair or at least one divisive, hot-button issue, many would-be voters turned apathetic — at least that’s what many political pundits have opined. The numbers support that theory. In the city and district, voter turnout was 17 and 16 per cent, respectively in 2008. In West Van, where incumbent Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones had a challenger, 32 per cent of eligible voters turned out. So this time around, with races for mayor in North Van and interesting names on the ballot for council and school board, there should be a much higher turnout, right? Well, the city and district aren’t taking any chances. Poor voter numbers in 2008 prompted the creation of the CNV’s Civic Engagement Task Force. The group concluded that in addition to the aforementioned reasons for low turnout, there were some others, like lack of understanding about local issues and not knowing what the candidates stood for, among other things. The task force also noted that the trend of lower voter turnout wasn’t just a CNV phenomenon. In fact, it’s a problem facing other jurisdictions, especially at the municipal level, as documented in a book by U.S. author Robert Putnam in Bowling Alone, the report notes. But the task force didn’t just throw in the towel. Instead, it offered up a series of solutions to encourage more ballot-casting, from setting up pre-election info kiosks to publishing election info in the North Van rec guide and posting more candidate info on the city’s website. And this election, CNV has adopted every single one of the task force’s recommendations. You can even check out the CNV’s Facebook account for election info. The district is also attempting to engage more voters. Along with its standard means of getting the vote out — brochures, banners, newspaper ads, etc, — it will also be using social media for the first time to help get people to voting stations. In West Van they are also trying new ways to get voters out, from postcards to a ‘Save the Date’ campaign. Of course all these measures may not lead directly to a huge spike in voter turnout. But more help is on the way. At this year’s UBCM, municipalities endorsed the idea of using e-voting for municipal elections, which could significantly boost numbers. And in the City of Vancouver, where civic balloting was the lowest in 50 years in 2008, they have created an iPhone app to encourage younger voters. If it helps, you can bet other municipalities will get their own app. Truth is, it’s never been easier to get informed about the issues and candidates. So there really is no excuse not to make your vote count. –The Outlook

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The Chesterfield House, an affordable apartment building for North Shore adults who are living with mental health challenges, officially opened on Tuesday. A joint partnership between the province, City of North Vancouver and Marineview Housing Society, the renovated apartment on Chesterfield Avenue includes 16 to 24 units, communal kitchen, a covered patio and a common amenity room. Pictured here (left to right): Brandon Brown, building manager Tom Nagy, Greg Diack and Carmen Rotella, manager of supportive housing for the Marineview Housing Society. Rob Newell photo

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est Vancouver was paid a royal visit of sorts last week as Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, visited Ambleside’s Aldila Boutique. In town to help present Canadian clothing designer Joseph Ribkoff, the 18-year-old Nebraska native was the epitome of style and smarts. With a smile that sparkled even brighter than her crown, this confident young woman made it clear that the era of Barbie doll blondes and beauty pageant pigeonholing is long over. Later this year, when her reign is over, she plans on returning to school to study law. Also last week, the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce held its CAT’S annual “Hats Off to Excellence” Business EYE Awards at North Vancouver’s Pinnacle Pier hotel. With a “Mad Men” theme, and Cat Barr contributions by the Capilano University cbarr@westvancouver.com film students, the evening was both elegant and entertaining. Congrats to all nominees!

B Aldila Boutique owner Elif Costello, left, welcomes Miss America Teresa Scanlan, who is proud to have Canadian label Joseph Ribkoff as her official designer. C Joseph Ribkoff reps Lamar Walrond and Jennifer Ross check out the action at the Miss America event. D Gulay and Hasan Sarihan come out to meet Miss America at their daughter’s clothing boutique in West Vancouver. E Hair, hair! Let’s “hair” it for the gals from Holly’s Salons and School – nominee in the Business Person of the Year category at the North Vancouver Chamber event. F Paul Myers and his wife proudly accept the Best Business award for Keith Plumbing & Heating after 100 years in business at North Vancouver Chamber event. G Great Canadian Landscaping’s Chris O’Donohue, seen here with wife Laura Clarke, takes home the award for Business Person of the Year at North Vancouver Chamber event. H Cheers to legal eagle Digby Leigh for sponsoring the North Vancouver Chamber awards champagne reception. I North Vancouver Chamber’s events manager Gail Pickrell welcomes GlobalBC TV news anchor and MC for the night Chris Gailus. J Nominated for the Young Entrepreneur award, Derek Archer, right, has also just opened a new Browns restaurant in Lynn Valley with business partner CJ Kerr.

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f nothing else, Hugo Rayment was a survivor. oic And, we might say, a heroic one at that. Of course everyone who managed to return to their er Canadian homeland alive after months or years of slogging he through the mud, taking to the k d i high seas or venturing into the sky during the battles of the Great War in far off Europe was a survivor of one sort or another. For virtually all who came back in one piece, the ravages of war remained ensconced in their memory, hanging over them like a dark cloud. Since most never talked about the worst things they saw – or did – few really knew just how those years from 1914-18 had affected them. On the other hand – and that term is sadly but particularly apropos in the context of this story – those who returned with a debilitating visible injury had to deal with both the mental anguish and the physical handicaps. Hugo Rayment was one who had a debilitating injury. And it was certainly a visible one. You see, he lost an arm in the war when he was not much INSTANT more than a teenager. Just a REPLAY kid really. He was born in Cambridge, Len Corben England, on March 23, 1898, lencorben@yahoo.ca as the first child of Charles and Margaret Rayment. Twin

Despite losing his right arm, Hugo Rayment (at left and above on the right) was an accomplished tennis and badminton player following WWI. North Vancouver Archives Collection photos

daught daughters, Evelyn and Dorothy, were born in June the following year and another daughter, Margaret, completed the family in March 1906. Why the decision to come to Canada was made when the parents were 39 years old is unknown but they arrived in North Vancouver in 1911 in time to be included in the national census of that year. By 1912, the family showed up in Henderson’s Greater Vancouver directory as living on the north side of East 8th Street in North Van, a house number not yet having been assigned. The number became 522 the next year and the house still stands today. There is no record of Hugo having attended North Van High and, though at least some of the girls in the family did, it would have been quite likely that Hugo attended one of the private schools, based on English school models, that were opening up along the Lonsdale corridor: St. John’s (which opened in 1906 but had closed by 1909 before the Rayments arrived), Chesterfield School (190743), Lynn College (1912-13)

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and Wykeham School (1913-16). We do know he liked sports, something that held his interest throughout his life. He was a bowler for the North Shore Cricket Club at 14 in 1912, leading more credence to the assumption he probably attended a private school where cricket, football (i.e. soccer) and rugby were staples. And he would have been involved with g ca C u c , the scouts at St. Agnes Anglican Church, located only four blockss up the street diat 530 East 12th. In addition, the church’s boys’ club met in the Rayment home. The 5’8” Hugo signed up for the war effort in May of 1916, just after turning 18, and served overseas with the University Battalion, leading one e to believe he might have ientered U.B.C. the previhe ous fall, the first year the university had detached itself from its affiliation with McGill University as U.B.C.-McGill. The lad’s World War I pay book, a treasure found among couver items at the North Vancouver Archives, reveals he wass paid 0 cents one dollar a day plus 10 for field allowance. Thiss was o $1.15 raised on Dec. 7, 1917, to due to his appointment as Lance Corporal. The sombre tone to the pay book is evidenced with the page indicating his next of kin and five more pages detailing how to write out one’s will. Entries in the little book note a leave of absence to the United Kingdom from Feb. 22 to March 8, 1918.

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Of particular interest to me, which has resulted in close scrutiny, is his signature found on several pages. Was he right-handed or left-handed? Why, you might wonder, is that important? Well, at some point during the war, whether it was a battle at Ypres, The Somme, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Passchendaele or any of the other dozens of lesser-known conflicts, Hugo was wou de in his right arm wounded t be amputated and it had to e above the elbow. any For anyone, let alone an th would be trauathlete, this matic. wh But when Hugo returned to North Vancouver after being officially of discharged m from military duty in 1919 bein medically unfit for as being ser the service, he became a le fine left-handed tennis and badm badminton player. W Whether he had to switc to his left hand switch or was w already lefthan handed is a question to which I’d love to fin the answer. Either find w way, playing any sport w where balance is para amount, is a heroic a achievement with one arm. Especially E so when t you are not born that way. The adjustment would be huge. After moving to Victoria, where he married Jean Ida Dunbar on April 13, 1929, at Oak Bay’s St. Mary’s Church during a wedding that was deemed important enough to take up 21 column inches of space in the Victoria Daily Colonist, Hugo captured the 1936 Victoria badminton championship. Around continued, PAGE 12

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continued from, PAGE 11 the same time, he was ranked seventh in B.C. in tennis. He returned to the Lower Mainland about 1943, at first working as an attendant at the Vancouver airport, and eventually took a position as a clerk with the Federal government. In 1950 he moved back to North Van, residing at 1691 West 15th Street where he lived out the rest of his life. What happened to his wife or their marriage is a mystery because in 1945 the Vancouver directories show his wife was now the former Eleanor Lillian Blackburn. Hugo was a member of the War Amputees Society of Canada and the West Vancouver branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Noteworthy is his longtime involvement with the North Shore United soccer club which began in earnest in 1923-24 while he was secretary with North Shore Elks, wincer ners of the Vancouver Mainland Soccer League’s Imperial Cup that season. The Elks later became United, winning the coveted Dominion championship in 1938 and 1949 and reaching the final in 1932, 1954 and 1957. He served every executive position with the club until his death on Feb. 25, 1974, at which time he was treasurer. Fittingly, NSU won the Imperial Cup that year. Sometimes when Remembrance Day comes around, we think more off se those who died in the wars than those who came back scarred. Hugo Rayment was one who was scarred but not defeated. He took a toll for us. Bless his soul. ben’s This is episode 439 from Len Corben’s vents treasure chest of stories – the great events and the quirky plus, in this case, thee somore’s bre – that bring to life the North Shore’s rich sports history.

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t low tide the MacKay Creek estuary is not much more than a ditch, but if a planned local restoration project receives enough funding it will once again become a thriving piece of the North Vancouver aquatic landscape. Ken Ashley, senior scientist at Ken Ashley wants to revitalize Northwest Hydraulic Consultants the MacKay Creek estuary. and ecological restoration instructor Rob Newell photo at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, told The Outlook he has applied for money from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation to restore the estuary located just west of Harbourside. Estuaries are semi-enclosed bodies of water where salt and fresh water mix. He is asking for $425,000 — the City of North Vancouver has already chipped in $15,000 — for what he calls “the full deal treatment.” If granted the entire sum, Ashley says he’ll be able to plant eel grass and sedges, return wood to the area, fill in the trench and rebuild a nearby stream. Osprey nests and bat houses would also be added. For about $70,000 — the “light treatment,” he says — Ashley would be able to do all of the above, minus the trench and stream work. “Estuaries are so unique, so productive,” says Ashley, a North Shore resident. “I was talking about the state of the estuary and thought it would be good to work locally. It’s fun to do something for your community.” Prior to the completion of the Fullerton Fill in 1971 — the man-made land upon which the Harbourside area sits — the MacKay Creek estuary was significantly larger than the 300-metre-long, 40-metre-wide strip it is today. But as development altered the waterfront, the estuary suffered. A revitalization of the area will result in habitat improvements for native salmon, cutthroat trout, clams and oysters, Ashley says. He’s found live oysters there before and says the estuary was likely once a lively oyster harvesting area. To help with the project, Ashley says he plans to involve students from BCIT, Simon Fraser University and neighbouring Bodwell High School. If successful, Ashley says he’d like to restore other estuaries in the area, namely the ones located at Lynn and Mosquito creeks. “In the big picture, I’d love to restore all the estuaries. If you build it, they will come. When you put habitat back together, the animals don’t hold a grudge,” says Ashley. “They come back.” According to a report for city council prepared by Ashley, the reason estuaries are such productive ecosystems is because they trap nutrients carried from the land by rivers and from the ocean by tides. By the constant mixing of these nutrients, with the rise and fall of the tide, plant and animal life thrive. Estuaries also store substantial amounts of carbon. The eel grass found in estuaries, a fine grass that needs to be submerged in water, trap carbon and invertebrates feed on it. “Estuaries run on carbon, that’s what makes them so productive,” says Ashley. “Eel grass is an easily digestible carbon source.” Estuaries account for only three per cent of B.C.’s coast, but are used by approximately 80 per cent of all wildlife species that call the coast home. About one third of the area that was estuaries is gone, the majority of which has been lost over the past 60 years. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com

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which players religiously checked online after each match. But logging on after a game on Oct. 17, the boys stared blankly at the computer screen: all of their points had been stripped. Windsor athletic director Alec Lewis was also forced to come to terms with what has been called an “oversight” pertaining to one of the player’s eligibility. Documents revealed than an international student from Mexico, who was registered in Grade 11 courses at Windsor last year and then Grade 12 courses this year, was 19 years old, making him ineligible for competing in high school sports. “Right away I went ‘oh no’,” explained Lewis. “I knew the penalty was the forfeit.” What happened next has been described by the Windsor school community and the head of the North Shore Secondary Schools Athletic Association as an unprecedented act of good sportsmanship. With only one week left in the soccer season, the coaches of the other North Shore teams in Windsor’s division agreed to a do-over. There were four games to make up in four days, with one team even consenting to a 7 a.m. rematch at Windsor. “There was good sportsmanship shown by the other teams knowing that one of the teams might not make the playoffs,” said Lewis. None of the Dukes players blamed the international student for the incident. Adds Lewis, “He still hangs around the team, he’s their No. 1 fan.” Dukes centre-back Cameron Massullo spoke of the friendships the Mexican player had gained while on the team. Described as having a shy demeanor when he first arrived at Windsor, the student is now performing in musicals at the

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Jeff Whiting, North Shore sculptor and Artists for Conservation founder, told The Outlook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art typically functions in a fundraising or auction capacity but it can have a much more important role. Art can connect with viewers and reconnect society to the natural SEAN KOLENKO world.â&#x20AC;? S TA F F R E P O RT E R In addition to the lectures and workshops, the festival fter years hosting exhibits will also feature live painting in such art meccas as New demonstrations and two film York City, the Artists for Conservation charity is hosting its premieres. Artwork, ranging in price from $750 to $55,000, first festival on Grouse Mountain. will be on sale. A percentage of The 10-day event, dubbed the all proceeds will go to a conArtists for Conservation Festival, servation organization of features a host of attracthe artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. tions for visitors includâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m humbled by ing a lecture series, the company that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m workshops and a online keeping with these 73-piece exhibit feanorthshoreoutlook.com artists, they are all turing artists from extraordinarily talentaround the world, ed,â&#x20AC;? added Whiting. all of which focus on â&#x20AC;&#x153;This truly is the some facet of wildlife worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier conservaand habitat conservation. tion-themed artists exhibit.â&#x20AC;? Robert Bateman, renowned The Artists for Conservation Canadian artist and guest of honFestival runs until Nov. 13 at our at the festival, will also be Grouse Mountain. Admission unveiling a new work created is free for those with a Grouse specifically for the event. Mountain Skyride ticket. Guy Harvey, acclaimed marine For more information visit painter, will also be participating artistsforconservation/festival. in the festival as will prominent Canadian artists Kelly Dodge, Mark Hobson and David Kilter. skolenko@northshoreoutlook.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a special opportunity, a twitter.com/seankolenko chance to meet others and learn,â&#x20AC;?

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www.northshoreoutlook.com “When it started we had this one kid in trouble and when they arrested him they noticed he had some carving tools on him that he’d just inherited,” Palmer says. “And in talking with the community about what to do with him, [we] decided to set him up with a carver mentor and helped connect him with his ancestry. And it got him out of trouble. It’s worked for many since.” One of those carver-mentors is Xwalacktun (WUH-LAK-TUN), a wellknown Squamish Nation artist whose work has been commissioned around the globe. He also designed the INFU’s wolf and thunderbird logo and drew it on the unit’s cruisers free of charge after an RCMP member noticed similar designs on Xwalacktun’s own car. “They kept offering me money for it but I avoided it and avoided it,” Xwalacktun says of creating the most recognizable feature of the integrated unit. “It’s good just to see them out and coming around the community. They’re really a part of our community now.” It’s a feeling echoed by Squamish Chief Bill Williams. “It’s really assuring to the community that [Palmer] has the comfort level to come and know he can participate and become a witness to what it is we do as a nation,” Chief Williams says. “They call us to work with us and sometimes we have to call them.” Before the dinner is done, one man recognizes Const. Jeff Palmer in the audience and stands up to the microphone to say a few words. “I want to thank Brother Jeff for coming,” he tells the diners, gesturing to Palmer. “I used to run from this guy

until one day his partner pulled me over. “Saved me from running any more,” he says. ****** Leaving the dinner, we rendezvous at the Squamish Nation Youth Centre with Bob Michels, one of the local Squamish Nation ON PATROL - From left, IFNU Constables Anthony reserve peacekeepers, Cameron, Jeff Palmer and Joey Starr make up half of the or “PK’s” as they’re integrated policing unit. Todd Coyne photo known to the IFNU. In the centre, about a dozen young people from the Squamish Nation — we roll by play video games and shoot pool, taking a loud apartment party at a spot known little notice of either Michels or Palmer. to the INFU and North Vancouver The PK’s and police work handMounties as “The Condos.” With four in-hand in the Squamish community, police units already on-scene, Palmer Palmer says, praising the work of the checks in with the watch commander. seven-member PK force. “We just put an intox male in a taxi so “We give full marks to these guys for he wouldn’t have to go to jail,” the comcoming out. We will often show up at mander says. the same calls, yet they’re volunteers. The intoxicated man isn’t one of We’re not.” Palmer’s contacts so we move on. Michels says that while there are some “You still have to show up when 9-1-1 “dark corners” of the Squamish reserves gets called,” Palmer explains. “But we that the PK’s keep an eye on, their primainly get to stand back and say, ‘Are mary job is to “observe and report” to there other issues that could be dealt the IFNU, then await direction. with here?’” Outside the youth centre, Palmer’s radio crackles to life. It’s Const. Anthony ****** Cameron, one of only two First Nation We arrive at the home of the recruit. members of the IFNU, requesting some He invites us into his kitchen where backup at a Mathias Road residence. The the paperwork to apply with the West call turns out to be routine follow-up on Vancouver police sits on the counter. a prior complaint and dissolves into a lot It’s clear that Palmer wants him on the of shop talk between the officers about INFU, but the recruiting process is a unpaid overtime. long and arduous one and Palmer can’t Back on patrol, this time on be seen to be holding his hand along the the Tsleil-Waututh reserve, a way. Mountie on Palmer’s North “He’s got to make the West Van police Van radio calls the IFNU, first,” Palmer says, “before he can be asking for help finding the considered for any special unit.” residence of an intoxicated While there are two First Nations offiman, possibly known to the cers on the IFNU — Const. Cameron unit. Palmer knows him well, hails from Manitoba and Const. Joey a “really good man, good Starr is from Hazelton, B.C. — belonging worker” he says, adding “but to a local nation makes this recruit of everybody has their days.” particular interest to the unit. The man is given a ride With his four-year-old daughter eathome and the call will prove ing cupcakes beside him and his wife to be the high point in action and baby in the hall, the recruit signs the on this night — “pretty slow, entrance papers and hands Palmer the even for a Thursday,” Palmer positive results of his eye exam. says. “Yep, eyesight is very important,” Palmer says, conjuring the totem of the ****** watchful thunderbird. “Suddenly, having 20/20 vision actually means someOn the way to meeting a thing.” prospective West Vancouver police recruit that Palmer is grooming as a potential asset tcoyne@northshoreoutlook.com to the IFNU — the man is twitter.com/toddcoyne

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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 WORK FROM HOME. Find out why over 1,285 CanScribe Career College Medical Transcription graduates, aged 18-72, can’t be wrong. FREE INFORMATION.1-800-4661535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

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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.

12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC 21st Century Flea Market. Nov 13 10am-3pm. Croation Cultural Cntr 3250 Commerial Dr. Vanc. Adm $4.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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 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. 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.

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.

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING TransX hiring O/OPS BC-AB Excellent Rates + Lease Program PH: 1 877-914-0001

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Advertising Sales Consultant The Award-Winning Outlook newspaper has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time sales person. The successful candidate must have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to grow an existing account list with an aggressive cold calling mandate. The ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with a positive attitude is a must. The candidate will have two years of sales experience, preferably in the advertising industry. The position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commission plan and strong benefits package. The Outlook is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Please submit your resume with cover letter by Wednesday, November 30, 2011. To: Publisher, The Outlook publisher@northshoreoutlook.com fax: 604 903-1001 #104 – 980 West 1st Street North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4

HELP WANTED

WILD & Crazy, Can’t Be Lazy!

$11 - $20 per hr! $500 Hiring Bonus!! 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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Vancouver's Urban Weekly, is seeking a full time retail advertising/ marketing representative. This opportunity is for a results oriented individual. Candidates for this position will possess the ability to service existing clients and develop new business in an extensive and varied territory. Real Estate experience a plus.

HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY requires Dispatch Manager - Central Interior. Must ensure smooth, efficient scheduling of material delivery & perform operational tasks for truck fleet. Candidates will be organized, proactive and work well under stress. Experience in trucking an asset. Forward resumes to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca

If you have a proven track record in sales and customer service, thrive on working in a fast-paced environment, are highly motivated, career oriented with strong organization and communication skills, we would like to hear from you.

FLAGGERS NEEDED If not certified, training available for a fee. Call 604-575-3944

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES JASPER CONSTRUCTORS is hiring HR/Labour Relations Advisors for Vancouver and Kelowna to oversee staff recruitment, deployment, and workforce planning of field labour. Receive full benefits! Please apply online at: www.applyfirst.ca/job27830

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Advertising Representative

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.bc.ca

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HELP WANTED

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.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Our work environment sets industry standards for professionalism and combines a salary/benefit package designed to attract and retain outstanding employees. 109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Please send your application in confidence to: Gail Nugent Advertising Manager WE 280-1770 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6J 3G7 email: admanager@WEVancouver.com

Advertising Representative Burnaby NewsLeader New Westminster NewsLeader This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. The Burnaby NewsLeader & New Westminster NewsLeader are divisions of Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii, and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. Black Press is also Western Canada’s largest privately-held commercial printer with 14 printing plants. The NewsLeader is the recent recipient of the Suburban Newspapers of America 2009 First Place Best Community Newspaper, circulation 37,500+, plus has won or been nominated in eleven categories for the 2010 SNAs, CCNAs, and BCYCNAs, including winning a CCNA Blue Ribbon award. If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, we would like to meet you. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:

Closing date: November 24, 2011

www.bcnewsgroup.com

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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY Now available in North Vancouver

Prime Location Available for Spring 2012 Investment Range $500,000

JOIN CANADA’S LEADING CHAIN OF TRUCK ACCESSORY STORES

Jean Hincks, Publisher 7438 Fraser Park Drive Burnaby, BC V5J 5B9 Email: publisher@burnabynewsleader.com publisher@newwestnewsleader.com Deadline for applications is: November 18, 2011

www.blackpress.ca

For more information: Contact Robert Skinner: 604-857-1211 x109 robert@cap-it.com or visit www.cap-it.com Leer Truck Caps • Thule Bike Racks Hitches • Tires & Wheels • Off Road, Tool Boxes and more. 20,000 Part #’s for Trucks, SUV’s & Autos

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

2 FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISORS Req’d. F/T, Pmt. Sal: $12.75/hr. Duties: Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food. Establish work schedule. Estimate and order ingredients and supplies. Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales & wastage. Prepare and submit reports. May take customer’s orders and prepare food for customers and also may serve customers at counters. stock refrigerators. May receive payments. FOOD COUNTER ATTENDANT Req’d; Sal $11/hr. F/T, Pmt. Duties; Take customers’ orders. Prepare, heat and finish simple food items. Serve customers at counters. Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food. Portion and wrap foods. Package takeout food and receive payment from customers. Language: English. Contact Maheep Email: jobs.steamrollers@yahoo.ca Fax: (604) 684-2542 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

KITCHEN HELPERS / DISHWASHERS RAS RESTAURANTS LTD. dba BOSTON PIZZA is hiring for their location in North Vancouver; Kitchen Helpers ($ 10.31/hr) & Dishwashers ($10.31/hr); work 40hrs/week. Apply by fax: (604) 984-0455. OSAKA Japanese Rest. (N.Van) F/T Sushi Chef 3-5 yrs exp. Highschool grad. $18.75/H Prepare and cook meals. Fax:604-929-0768

136A JANITORIAL SERVICES LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS 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

MOVIE EXTRAS ! WWW.CASTINGROOM.COM

www.northshoreoutlook.com

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story.Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca www.mertontv.ca

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PETS 477

PETS

All types of Rooﬁng

FINANCIAL SERVICES

“ Call Now for Free Estimate”

SALES@PATTARGROUP.COM

WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofing, Repair & New Roof Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Two 6 month old pups (1 male, 1 female) looking for a loving home. Vet checked: eyes, ears & heart Registered CKC & micro chipped Parents, champion CKC registered. Socialized with children and other animals Call : 604 - 460 - 8086

RUBBISH REMOVAL

CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service. All loads recycled. Minibins service avail. 604-922-5101

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Haul Anything... But Dead Bodies!!

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Serving The Lower Mainland Since 1988 ACKER’S RUBBISH REMOVAL. Quick. 7 days. Fast/reliable. Call Spencer 604-924-1511.

604-777-5046

RECYCLE-IT!

SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS - start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca.

JUNK REMOVAL Recycled Earth Friendly

CRIMINAL RECORD?

ENGLISH BULLDOG Puppies P/B,CKC,Reg’d microchip, vet chk, health guarantee, champ pedigree, parents onsite $2800. (604)462-7563 www.mcgregorsbulldogs.ca

604.587.5865

www.recycleitcanada.ca

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 POODLE, Miniature. Puppies. 3m, 1st & 2nd shots, dewormed, paper trained. $575. (604)856-8267 SAVE A LIFE - Wonderful Rescue Dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spayed, Neut. Reg. vac. & rabies, microchipped. $400 adoption fee. Avail at your local Petcetera Stores. SHIHTZU / TOY POODLE. Male pups. Vet checked, shots, deflead & dewormed. $400 604-744-8793

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SALES

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MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. We move - We ship - We recycle. Senior- Student Discount. 604-721-4555.

CENTURY APT 250 East 15th Ave.

548

Local & Long Distance

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ELECTRICAL

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 VISION EXOTIK FLOORING INC.

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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GARDENING

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure 13 yards - $180 or Well Rotted 10 yds - $200. 604-856-8877

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 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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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

TREE SERVICES

604-537-4140

Tree removal done RIGHT! • Tree & Stump Removal • Certiﬁed Arborists • 20 yrs exp. • 60’ Bucket Truck • Crown Reduction • Spiral Pruning • Land Clearing • Selective Logging ~ Fully Insured • Best Rates ~

604-787-5915, 604-291-7778 Info: www.treeworksonline.ca info@treeworksonline.ca 10% OFF with this AD

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 7yrs

PETS

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 INT/EXT Painting. Prices you can rely on. Ref’s. 30 Years exp. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223. MILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof. Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510 RONALDO PAINTING (1981) Master in Quality & Service Fully Insured. WCB. 778-881-6478

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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 www.RENORITE.com Save your dollars! Bath, Kitchen, Suites & more. 604-451-0225, 778-317-1256

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassified.com

BUILDING SUPPLIES

FUEL

BEST FIREWOOD 32nd Season & 37,000 Cust Deliv. Fully Seas. Maple, Birch, Alder 604-582-7095

AFFORDABLE MOVING

477

PETS

BABY COCKATIELS for sale. Hand fed. $60 each. Phone (604)951-4660 (Surrey). BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPIES FOR SALE. First shots and dewormed. Call 778-551-1901 $1250 a PUP. Take me home! BORDER Collie/Springer Spaniel X. Vet checked, dewormed, first shots. $300. Call 604-746-6728 BOSTON TERRIER pups born Aug 31st, upto date shots, dewormed & vet checked $800 ph 604-814-5014 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 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 CKC REG BLOOD HOUND pups, 1 male, 8 fem. Liver & tan, ready to go end of Nov. (604)574-5788 DOGO ARGENTINO. Reg’d. puppies. M & F. Champion background. $2800. each. 604-853-8531 Abbts. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES Family Based Hobby Breeder. $750 604-595-5840. Avail Nov 20th. redbarnlabradoodles.blogspot.com

2007 Honda Civic DXG 5 sp, 2 dr., grey, 130K, p/w, p/l, a/c, am/fm/cd, no acc. $9,500 604793-3819

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT, 2400 km auto, 2 door, $7295 obo. Call: 604-277-6549 2011 NISSAN VERSA, 4 door, hatchback, auto. grey, new tires. $8500 firm. Call 604-538-4883.

828 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

NORTH VANCOUVER 2011 5th Wheel 32’ Gooseneck Cargo Trailer, triple axle, 4000lb ramp, electric brakes, roof vents, 36” side door, like new, $12,500. Call 604-842-8009.

LEIGHTON APT 130 East 11th Ave. Recently renovated 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 1 Block from Lonsdale Quay. Dishwasher, fridge, stove, laundry facility, u/g parking, balcony. Includes heat & water. Elevator.

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ABBA MOVERS & DEL. Res/com 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25 yrs of experience.604-506-7576

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

NORTH VANCOUVER

Swiss Mountain cross, 8 mos, male, very loving, $500. (604)845-2223, lv msg.

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.

APARTMENT/CONDO

Call 604-830-7587

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE. A Port Kells industrial engine distributor requires a full time inside/outside sales representative. Job consists of a great variety of duties. Mechanical aptitude, good phone skills and computer knowledge are req’d. Reply to: resume2011@shaw.ca

Shipwright

706

MOVE In Bonus, 1 & 2 bdrm apts w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, prkg, locker, coin laundry, elevator, NS, NP, close to all transit, shops, & schools, Lease 604-241-3772 Rmd

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CALL 604-558-2278

PROCESSOR OPERATOR WANTED to run a Waratah dangle head 320 Cat. Work on site in our post and rail yard in beautiful Southern BC. Great working conditions, competitive wage, benefits, profit sharing, 10 hour days, 4 days a week. This is a F/T permanent position. Email or phone: g_zieske@xplornet.ca Gary at 250-295-7911 ext. 102

RENTALS

FURNITURE

838

www.aptrentals.com

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RECREATIONAL/SALE

1995 ALJO 21½ ‘ 5th wheel trailer, 1 owner, smoke free. Kept indoors, very clean, low mi., sleeps 6, $10,500. (604)823-6459

Call 604-830-7587

Swiss Mountain pups. Look like Bernese but short-hair & smaller. Gentle. 604-795-7662 lv msg.

All Ages, All Ethnicities

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SUNDECKS

CONTRACTORS

2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Kompressor AMG Sport Package, 5.5 litre V-8, 493 HP. Hardtop retractable roof, 31,000 km. Online auction now: www.bcacuction.ca. Info: 250-952-5003

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 245

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

1996 TOYOTO COROLLA PLUS, auto, green, 4/dr, a/c, 156K, timing belt replaced, new exhst, reg. srvc, good brakes/tires, AirCared 03/13 $3100 obo. (604)507-9945 2002 DODGE NEON R/T standard trans., white, sunroof, used eng., new timing belt & clutch. CD stacker $3995 obo. (604)826-0519 2004 MERCEDES C230 SEDAN auto, sunroof, 47k, Gold Mist Mica over blk. leather, exc. cond. local, no accid. $14,400 (604)328-1883

Spacious 1 & 2 bdrooms avail. 2 Blocks from Lonsdale Quay. Balcony parking at back. Laundry fac. avail. Swim pool & sauna.

Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!

CERTIFIED Utility Arborist wanted for leading vegetation management company. Competitive wages. Production & Safety bonus. Benefits at 6 months. LOA. Private Accommodation. Send resume to Aurora Tree Inc. at: auroratreejobs@gmail.com Subject Line: CUA Position Home Builder / Renovator. Salary: $18.00/hr. F/T, Pmt. Exp: 2 yrs.+ Duties; Plan, organize, & control daily operations. Plan & prepare work schedules. Select and employ staff, trade subcontractors and coordinate their activities to ensure quality and conformity with plans. Work with customers, architects and engineers regarding plans and specifications. Prepare and maintain directory of supplies and trade contractors. Ensure that construction permits are obtained. Perform trade work during home construction. Lang: English Contact Chris from Elias Tkachuk Contracting at Vancouver, BC Fax: 604-662-8820 or E-mail: jobs4etc@yahoo.ca

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE

CASTRO’S JUNK & DEMOLITION You Name It & It’s Gone! Best Rates. Free Est. (778)891-4017

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

MORTGAGES

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $7895/obo. (604)826-0519 2011 CHRYSLER, SILVER, 2000 series, 4,037km. $25,000 obo (250)485-8081

HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

On Time, As Promised, Service Guaranteed!

Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

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• Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses

LEGAL SERVICES

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

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

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

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TRANSPORTATION

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

627

Over 35 Years in Business

604-588-0833

REAL ESTATE

GROUND floor retail space for lease Ganges, Salt Spring Island Grace Point Square. Visit our website saltspringisland.net or contact Matt Barr at mjbarr@saltspringisland.net.

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOMES FOR RENT

NEW 4 bdrm,3 bath. Burkeville area Rmd/Canada line, bus @ $2950 2100 ft. - Pam 604-780-8010

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SUITES, UPPER

BURNABY, 3 bed and 1 bath upper level newly renovated suites home in Burnaby south slopes. Near skytrain. Avl November 15. $1200+half utilities (no smoking) REFERENCES REQUIRED.! Call 604-910-4528

TRANSPORTATION 810

AUTO FINANCING

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231

www.UapplyUdrive.ca

2000 DODGE GREAT WEST VAN Class B Motorhome 318V8 107,000 km. Rebuilt transmission has 400 km & warranty. Like new in & out. A/C, fantastic fan, toilet, shower, am/fm stereo w/ CD & Cassette, dvd w/ screen. Fridge, stove, micro, sink. A must see! $23500 obo. 604-796-8792 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 5th wheel, 180K, full load $16,500 obo. 604-812-1278

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MATTRESSES staring at $99

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. www.allcalm.com 1-800-765-8660.

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FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

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

MISC. FOR SALE

Can’t Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1866-981-5991 **HOME PHONE RECONNECT** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ZIMMERMANN PIANO with bench. $1800: (604)538-9456

REAL ESTATE 603

ACREAGE

15 Arizona Ranch Lots! 50% OFF! 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

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

The Scrapper

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. INSTANT AUTO CREDIT We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com

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CARS - DOMESTIC

2000 FORD FOCUS, standard trans., blue, 4 dr. sedan, CD, Air Cared. $2995 obo (604)826-0519

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

1995 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 5 spd, 4x4, loaded, leather, sunroof, exc cond. $3900. 778-565-4230 1996 SUZUKI Swift 2 dr. auto, 4 cyl. 1.3L, stereo, passed AirCare for 2 yrs. $950. Call (778) 551-1662.

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www.northshoreoutlook.com continued from, PAGE 22 school. “He really just wanted to try out and be part of the Windsor culture,” said Massullo. “[The loss of points] was in no way his fault.” He admitted there was some dejection at first. “I was really bummed,” said Massullo. “We put a lot of effort into the season.” But after the turn of events, the Dukes soccer team was pumped up again and itching to get those makeup games going. Massullo recalled the early morning match against West Vancouver’s Collingwood that went to a 10th shooter in an overtime shootout. “It was eerie walking onto that field when the lights were turning on,” he said. A couple of diehard parent fans huddled together in the stands. Even in the handshake after the game there was genuine respect, noted Massullo. At the end of the four days, Windsor had revealed their true grit and accomplished what they had originally set out to do, for a second time: they nabbed top spot in the local standings. This past Monday, the Dukes played a provincial high school soccer qualifier against Cariboo Hill secondary in Burnaby. “What better way to end this than to come out victorious,” said Massullo before the game. And that the team did, winning 1-nil. Under misty, low-light conditions, with 10 minutes left in the game, Dukes player Cliff Carly kicked a shot from 40 yards out. “I think the goalie had a hard time seeing it,” recalled Currie. He said the entire Windsor team ran out on the field in the seconds afterwards. The Dukes now move on to the BC senior boys soccer provincials starting on Nov. 23. reporter@northshoreoutlook.com

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No sign of virus in tested salmon: CFIA Federal lab contradicts previous findings JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

ederal testing has refuted claims that several wild salmon sampled in B.C. were infected with a deadly virus that has ravaged farmed fish stocks elsewhere in the world. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said its tests at the national reference lab did not find any Infectious Salmon Anemia (ISA) virus in the samples. “All the sampling done to this point in time is negative,” said Con Kiley, a veterinarian and acting director of the CFIA’s aquatic animal health program. “There have been no confirmed cases of ISA in wild or farmed salmon in B.C.” The CFIA retested all 48 salmon originally sampled by SFU researchers as well as hundreds more sampled at the same time that weren’t initially tested. It also tested other samples independent biologist Alexandra Morton collected and claimed were infected. Kiley said the results were consistent with the findings of a lab in Norway that also tested the samples. He said some of the results must be considered inconclusive because of the poor quality of the samples, which had

been kept in freezers for an extended period. More tests are continuing, he said, adding the CFIA and Department of Fisheries and Oceans felt it important to release the findings so far. Asked when the CFIA might be able to say with confidence whether or not B.C. is ISA-free, he said it may not be possible. “’All clear’ is not something we could probably ever say,” Kiley said. “It’s very hard to prove a negative. All we can do is state that we have not found a virus in all the sampling that’s been done already.” Kiley said the CFIA is still assessing whether it needs to expand sampling of Pacific salmon as a result of the investigation. Morton, who suspects fish farms imported the virus with Atlantic salmon eggs and transmitted it to wild stocks, said she’s not convinced by the CFIA results. “I still remain very concerned,” she said. “If they’re giving British Columbia a clean bill of health because the samples they looked at were too degraded, what kind of confidence can I have in that?” Morton wants a much-expanded independent program set up to sample and test for ISA in B.C. salmon. Reports of the first-ever West Coast ISA infections had rocked the B.C. salmon farm industry. It also raised concern for wild stocks – not just in B.C. but from U.S.

officials in Alaska and Washington State. The B.C. Salmon Farmers Association executive director Mary Ellen Walling welcomed the results. “We’re pleased to see the thorough way CFIA is following up, but are dismayed at the way campaigners used this to create fear about our operations,” she said. The “inflammatory” unconfirmed report announced by SFU Oct. 17 seemed intended to “create as much hype as possible,” Walling said, adding it had potential to disrupt markets for B.C. salmon farms. NDP federal fisheries critic Fin Donnelly called for more sampling and accused the federal government of being too slow to react to the reports of infections. “This scare should serve as a wakeup call,” he said, adding it’s the wrong time for a planned $57-million cut to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans budget. He wants the federal government to force fish farms to phase out open-net pens and move to closed containment systems, adding that would eliminate the potential of farms to transit disease to wild stocks. ISA has mainly been a disease of farmed Atlantic salmon. The European strain can kill up to 90 per cent of infected Atlantic salmon but it’s thought to be less dangerous to sockeye.

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Rebates to rev up electric cars B.C. offers breaks for clean vehicles, charge stations

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. Vegetation management work in North Vancouver, West Vancouver and on Bowen Island will continue until March 31, 2012. 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.

The clearances around the transformers are: ã ã

2.5m from any and all doors 0.9m from all other sides

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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.

JEFF NAGEL BLACK PRESS

ew car buyers in B.C. will get a break of up to $5,000 if they choose a vehicle powered by electricity, hydrogen or compressed natural gas. The point-of-sale rebate unveiled by the provincial government is part of $17 million in funding to help rev up the future of clean energy vehicles in B.C. The $2,500-to-$5,000 rebate starts Dec. 1 and covers qualifying new battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, plug-in hybrid electric and natural gas models. “Manufacturers are eager to launch their new electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell cars in markets that demonstrate both high demand and with infrastructure in place,” New Card Dealers Association of B.C. CEO Blair Qualey said. “B.C. is now one of those markets.” New Democrats noted incentives for electric cars aren’t new – B.C. had exempted them from PST until 2008. But Environment Minister Terry Lake predicted the rebates will encourage buyers to go green by reducing the cost of vehicles with little to no emissions. Battery-powered electric cars cost as little as $300 per year in electricity compared to $1,500 or

more for a gas-powered vehicle. Homeowners can also get an up to $500 rebate through LiveSmartBC if they install dedicated electric vehicle battery charging stations in their homes. That covers about a third of the cost of the specialized outlets, which cut recharging times in half to about six hours. Lake also pledged $6.5 million for electric vehicle charging points and upgrading existing hydrogen fueling stations. Surrey recently unveiled free public electric vehicle charging stations at its city hall and is already host to two hydrogen fueling stations. Mercedes-Benz Canada plans to make fuel cell stacks for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles at a plant in Burnaby. B.C. is also extending the Scrap-It program, which offers owners of heavily polluting older vehicles either cash or incentives like bus passes or car-share memberships to take their old gas guzzler off the road. The push towards electric cars will put more pressure on B.C.’s power grid. Green energy advocate David Field said B.C. needs to ensure the required power comes from renewable clean sources, not imported coal-fired electricity. The province is trying to restrain electricity rate increases at B.C. Hydro, raising doubts about whether it will continue to pay extra for green energy to foster new run-of-river power plants and windmills. newsroom@northshoreoutlook.com

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