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Two families have been forced out of their home for Christmas after a fire heavily damaged a Lynn Valley home on Friday afternoon. Fire crews were called to the 3700 block of Hoskins Road shortly before noon, where they reported flames coming out of the eaves near the kitchen area on the second level of the home. Assistant fire Chief Jim Bonneville of District of North
Vancouver Fire and Rescue said members of two families – one living in the upper floor of the house and one living in a basement suite – were home when the fire broke out. Four people had already evacuated the upper floor when fire crews arrived. Firefighters alerted members of the second family down below who were unaware of the fire, and got them out of the house. Bonneville said fire crews extinguished the blaze quickly after arriving on the scene. The kitchen of the upper level
of the home was destroyed in the fire and the rest of that main floor was heavily smoke damaged. The basement suite also sustained water and smoke damage, he said. Bonneville said the cause of the fire is still under investigation although it is possible that it started with a pot of oil left on the stove by accident. Emergency social services provided a place for both families to stay for a few days, said Bonneville. The family living on the upper floor where the fire
broke out own the home. The fire means nine people will now be looking for a new place to live – at least temporarily. Bonneville said all that the occupants managed to get out of the home were a handful of clothes and some electronics. Most of their belongings were smoke damaged, he said. – Jane Seyd PEDESTRIAN STRUCK IN CROSSWALK
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There’s a little more elbow room for drivers on the Keith Road bridge. After months of construction, the District of North Vancouver opened up four lanes on the bridge in time for the Thursday evening rush hour. The project is still not complete, however, with the bridge deck not yet paved. The particularly rainy fall prevented work from being done sooner. The sidewalks are not yet open and neither is the fifth lane, which will be used for vehicles turning south onto Mountain Highway from Keith Road. Widening the bridge is part of a larger project to revamp all of the interchanges at the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing bridgehead. Work to replace the Mountain Highway on- and off-ramps and overpass has already begun. – Brent Richter
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The B.C. SPCA has seized a dog and started an animal cruelty investigation into a West Vancouver man they say was keeping his dog outside in the cold and not providing enough food. West Vancouver police assisted in taking the animal
into care in the Cedardale neighbourhood on Thursday afternoon. “It was concern over the dog being kept outdoors, the lack of proper food, water, shelter and enrichment,” said Lorie Chortyk, BC SPCA’s general manager of community relations. The 13-month-old black German shepherd was thin, but not emaciated, and its
condition met the definition of distress under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. “Even if the animal hadn’t been kept outdoors, there probably would have been enough there to seize the dog,” she said. The SPCA became aware of the case following reports from concerned members of the community. Chortyk said the investigation is continuing with the intent of submitting a request for cruelty charges from Crown counsel soon. The investigation will involve gathering witness testimony
and a veterinarian’s report although it could take several weeks or months before charges are sworn, Chortyk said. In the meantime, the owner has 14 days to appeal for the return of his dog. “Then immediately after that 14 days, the animal will go up for adoption,” Chortyk said. The investigation report did not make mention of any psychological or temperamental issues with the dog. “With any animal we take in, even if there are psychological issues, we work with them until they’re ready for
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As long as bears are finding local sources of food, they won’t go into hibernation. The North Shore Black Bear Society says it is still getting many reports of bears wandering into local backyards being drawn by the smell of seedand suet-filled birdfeeders. “We have a few of them still coming out,” said Christine Miller, education co-ordinator for the Black Bear Society. “My guess is that they’re probably denning in the green spaces and forested areas not so far away from people. People think they go way up into the
mountains but they’re not so far away, and they just get up for nighttime snacks.” The sightings have been reported from Blueridge, Edgemont, the British Properties, Gleneagles, where there is a mother with three cubs, as well as the area around Murdo Frazer Park, Miller said. Miller said it wouldn’t be realistic or fair to ask people to take in all their bird feeders, but she’s suggesting they only put them out in the daytime, lest the bears become too habituated and at risk of being shot. In the event that bad weather delays garbage pickup, Miller said residents should bring their garbage pails indoors so as not to tempt the bears.
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ousing affordability continues to be a hot button issue in the Lower Mainland, even as markets are cooling. That’s no surprise. “Cooling” is a highly relative term. For many middle-class earners, ownership remains prohibitively out of reach. This week, Premier Christy Clark offered a pre-election perk to young people who have been shut out of the housing market so far: a matching government loan for up to $37,000 to help come up with a down payment. In a place like the North Shore, that won’t go very far. But it could be enough for some to help get their foot – literally – in the door. Not everyone loves the plan. Critics have suggested it’s simply helping young people to overextend their debt. Others say B.C.’s program undercuts recent
federal moves to tighten mortgage rules. And economists also predict it will only push up housing prices as a larger pool of people compete for the same number of units. The move comes cynically late in the game. The province stood by and did nothing for years, while reaping the rewards of a soaring housing market, which notcoincidentally also benefitted some of the Liberal Party’s biggest backers. That doesn’t mean the new program has no merit. It may help alleviate some pressure on our stressed rental stock. And for the few who qualify, it will allow them to start building equity. For too long, our housing market has lopsidedly relied on cash infusions from wealthy foreigners. Anything that helps real estate once more become a place for local people to live and raise their families is a step in the right direction.
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ate last month, in a meeting at the District of North Vancouver, a cyclist, a pedestrian and a disabled person found common ground. Instead of discussing the broad visions of the district’s official community plan, or initiatives like Vision Zero or Barrier Free BC, talk turned to one of those mundane problems faced by anyone travelling without a car: telephone poles in the middle of sidewalks. It sounds like a small thing to complain about if you compare it to the daily jams on the Upper Levels highway, but for
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And there are jurisdictional issues – utility poles are often the domain of the utility companies, not the district. Moving a pole requires negotiating with BC Hydro, or Telus or whoever has wires on it. Even so, people who rely on sidewalks – or shared paths used by both cyclists and walkers – often find themselves asking, “Who, exactly, thought that leaving a pole in the middle of the sidewalk was a good idea?” Or, less charitably, “And can they show me a road for cars with a pole in the middle of the lane?” The district’s own Pedestrian Master Plan (dnv. org/property-and-development/pedestrian-master-plan)
makes some pretty specific recommendations. It recommends explicitly that the district “adopt a policy to prioritize pedestrians over all other modes of travel or to consider pedestrian needs in decision-making.” The master plan also makes some specific recommendations about how sidewalks should be built, suggesting that “A complete sidewalk network also includes a continuous ‘clear zone’ (path free of any obstacles) of at least 1.5 metres width ...” Despite this, it still appears that plans are made first and foremost to keep cars moving easily, with pedestrians, cyclists and
disabled residents expected to settle for whatever scraps of attention or budget remain after the “important” decisions are made. This month the district has been looking for public feedback from users of East 29th Street, between Lonsdale and Lynn Valley. Drivers of that route will immediately point to the intersection of William and 29th for attention, but this is also a good time to look at the lack of crosswalks at any other place on 29th, and to eliminate the poles, sign posts and benches that make the district sidewalks an obstacle course. Or even, just for a change, to plan first to fix the sidewalks and crosswalks, then
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use the left over budget to make improvements for cars. Further afield at the Seylynn development, cyclists who need to travel between Keith Road to Lower Lynn or Deep Cove are faced with brand new poles, bollards and other obstacles that look wonderful if you’re planning for cars, but put both pedestrians and walkers at risk. Surely brand new developments should try to make sure that everyone using our roadways is treated as equally important? These are the kinds of obstacles that could have been easy to avoid at the time of construction. Instead
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NSN STORY: Passengers Booted for Complaints (Dec. 11) Abold: And that’s all ignoring the fact that Translink is a service industry. The one characteristic that, despite all its flaws, makes capitalism the best economic system is that the customer is allowed to express his displeasure at poor service. When a paid-for service (the 8:17 bus) is cancelled, it’s natural to complain. And, like it or not, the bus driver is an agent of the company he’s working for – his job is not only to steer left and right and step on the brakes. His job includes representing TransLink as its agent on the ground. But whether the complaints were reasonable or not, to say “they should be punished for complaining” is a thoroughly communist approach to customer-business relationships. But again, even that is secondary – it’s not the main issue here. wictorwictor: The phone number for TransLink is 604-953-3333. Bus operators have the right to demand a non-hostile work environment and they are not responsible for poor road conditions. NSN LETTER: Hey, Pedestrian: Light Up Your Light (Dec. 9) Carol Sartor: We all play a role in road safety. 1. Pedestrians need to be seen and aware. 2. Drivers need to be courteous, more aware and pay attention, even slow down. 3. Municipalities need to better light intersections and design roads with less impact points. Blaming the victim is not the answer, we should all do our part to be careful and safe to ensure there are no victims.
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A community connects when you walk, bike or roll From page 8 someone – the developer? The district? – is faced with an expensive upgrade. The district’s Pedestrian Master Plan sets a specific goal: to have district residents make 10 per cent of all trips on foot by the year 2031. That’s pretty far off, so let’s bring the discussion closer to home. A lot of people talk about maintaining a “village” atmosphere in Lynn Valley. To me that means getting people out of their cars to walk, bike or roll so that they
meet face to face, talk and make connections with their neighbours. Dog owners know this already. You can’t take Rover for a walk without stopping to talk to the people you meet. Every day we leave home to do shopping, visit the library or have a beer with friends. If you can leave your car at home and travel on foot, or with a stroller or wheelchair, you’ll actually find yourself getting to know the people around you, and will see your community in much different ways. Ultimately you’ll make
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friendships and alliances that will enrich your dayto-day life, and make the district the best possible place to live, work and even retire. If that’s our priority, and I think that it is, then our sidewalks and shared trails should be treated as equally important as the roads we drive on. Barry Rueger is a Lynn Valley writer, dog walker, non-profit board member, and for several years has been part of the district’s transportation consultation committee.
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Court approves sale of Seymour Estates Decision backing $51M deal with developer Anthem Properties comes after lengthy legal battle
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A B.C. Supreme Court justice has approved the sale of an eight-building 114-unit condominium complex near Ron Andrews recreation centre in Seymour for more than $51 million.
The decision handed down by Justice Lisa Warren paves the way for the sale of Seymour Estates, a residential condo complex that sits on more than six acres of land, to Anthem Properties. The deal, struck after years of legal wrangling, is set to close next month, on Jan. 16. The court-ordered sale of the condo complex will satisfy the majority of owners, who fought in court to sell the entire property as a group. For others, it could eventually force them off the North Shore if they can’t find similar affordable housing. The court case highlights dilemmas faced when one
group of owners in an aging housing complex wants to sell, but others don’t – or don’t agree on how to go about that. In the case of Seymour Estates, those issues were further complicated by an unusual ownership structure popular in the 1970s that has since been banned by the province. The issue reached a crisis point in recent years because the 40-year-old wood frame complex requires substantial repairs, some of which have been put off while the owners have been locked into the court battle, according to court documents. Some owners voiced concerns about not being able to pay for the cost of the repairs if the sale did not go through. Individual units in the complex have been difficult to sell while the court case continued, the judge noted. Others told the judge they would face hardship if the sale was approved. “In particular, some will
not be able to purchase comparable homes in the community,” the judge noted. But the judge added the offer “exceeds the appraised value and there is no evidence before me that suggests a materially higher
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Alcuin College is set to move from St. Georges Avenue into new digs at 300 West Esplanade following council’s decision Monday, despite the misgivings of Coun. Pam Bookham. The kindergarten to Grade 12 private school could exacerbate traffic snarls “on what is probably our busiest transportation corridor,” she said. With the school’s enrolment set to swell from 82 to 195 over the next few years and a 208-unit residential development due to open at 255 West First St. and 260 West Esplanade, traffic impacts can’t be adequately anticipated, according to Bookham, the lone councillor to oppose the project. “Increasingly, we are hearing about the impact of the densification of our city on the traffic flow and it’s not flowing very well.” The school staggers class times, offers transit subsidies, and asks parents with older children to park a few blocks away from the school. “This is a very difficult corner for any kind of operation,” noted Coun. Rod Clark. “But they’ve proven to me … they’ll be able to make this situation work.” Coun. Don Bell was a little more noncommittal in
his assessment. “I hope for their sake it works out,” he said, adding that a school bus might be necessary if parents end up circling the block for empty spots. The 40-foot high, 15,000-square-foot school will cover 89 per cent of its lot – leaving 10- and 20-foot setbacks on the site currently occupied by Hesp Automotive. The school’s design doesn’t include a gymnasium, but students tend to use community centres and can play at nearby Waterfront or Semisch parks. Alcuin College will likely work with city staff on a park plan that will either include a stewardship program or a financial contribution to improvements in Semisch Park, according to a staff report. Turning the community into a classroom is a perfect fit for a neighbourhood that includes easy access to the Spirit Trail and SeaBus, according to Coun. Holly Back. “All of the things that we’re offering down there … I think just go along with the philosophy of the school,” she said. “We talked about needing schools in Lower Lonsdale – I realize that was the public system – but this is a very good alternative.” North Vancouver school district superintendent Mark Pearmain appeared before council in November to underline the need for a new school to accommodate the 250 neighbourhood students who make daily commutes to Larson, Braemar and Cleveland elementaries. The waterfront area will likely need a kindergarten to Grade 7 school in five to
eight years, according to Pearmain. Those plans are unchanged following council’s decision, according to school district spokeswoman Deneka Michaud. Pearmain and Mayor Darrell Mussatto appeared to differ on location, with the mayor suggesting the school district reopen Cloverley and Pearmain advocating for a site surrounded by greater density. A complication in the process is the Spirit Corner mural adorning the cinderblock wall of Hesp Automotive, which artist Jane Clark created to celebrate the 2010 Olympics and the creation of the Spirit Trail. Clark has pushed for the preservation of her mural – possibly through photo reproduction. “Any wall that’s near the Spirit Trail would be fine,” she said. The mayor echoed Clark’s call. “If there’s anyone who has a wall in the city that’s in a suitable location … if we could recreate that (mural) even in a smaller way, I think it would be a good thing.” Despite expressing concerns over traffic at a recent public hearing, Coun. Linda Buchanan praised the school for offering a different form of education. “That’s the beauty of British Columbia: we have choices within the system,” she said. “I’m excited to see an urban school within the Lower Lonsdale area.” Plans for the school include landscaping to screen the underground parking and provide a buffer along the Forbes Avenue bike lane. The main access to the school would be off Mahon Avenue.
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A lot of factors come into play with a great sports photo, but there’s one thing in particular that Blair Peters, owner of North Vancouver’s Vintage Sports Images, is looking for when he wants to find the best of the best.
“It’s all about the eyes,” Peters says from his new gallery and sales space on Marine Drive. “The eyes have to be focused on what’s happening in the picture. I’ve got a great one of Tony Esposito and you can tell that his eyes are just lasered in on the puck as he does his old poke check.” North Shore sports fans can now see for themselves all of the vintage photos that Peters has turned into a burgeoning business based on eclectic images from the sports fields of days gone by. The collection started with Peters’ friend Eric Olsen, who carved out a niche buying and selling photo negatives on eBay after his wife politely asked him to get rid of his sports memorabilia to make room in their house for their three children. Olsen slowly built
the business to the point where he was invited onto CBC’s Dragons’ Den to pitch his idea. The Dragons were wowed by the images Olsen had collected and got into a bidding war, although the agreed upon deal ultimately fell through after the cameras were turned off. That’s when Peters came into the picture, joining his buddy Olsen – their daughters both played fastpitch for the North Shore Stars – and eventually buying the company outright, with Olsen still onboard now in semi-retirement. The Dragons didn’t cough up any cash, but one of them did spit out an idea that hit home with Peters. When he went on the show Olsen was pitching the idea of enlarging the business he had going, buying and selling more negatives. One of the Dragons had a different plan. “Kevin O’Leary, who is not my favourite person, he had some great advice,” says Peters with a laugh. O’Leary figured that they should get into the business of using their negatives to make prints, blowing up the shots and selling them to sports fans. Peters got to
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Owner Blair Peters adjusts one of his prized pictures at the recently opened Vintage Sports Images gallery and sales space on Marine Drive in North Vancouver. The gallery features photos on display for browsing and buying. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
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The lumberjack and homeowners went back and forth on a few designs before landing on a bear, accompanied by a hidden fox, for the large cedar and an eagle for the smaller fir. Then, for four days, Hall went to work. “It was amazing,” Robinson says of watching his trees become animals, adding that the carving process created quite a stir. “We know that some of the neighbours were, if not watching, certainly hearing it from a distance.” Hall was happy to have the chance to turn the stumps into something creative, but admits that it was a tricky cut given the stakes. “There was a little bit of pressure because it was a replacement for a tree that they loved,” he says. “It had to be good. It was in their yard, it was permanent. It’s not like they could say ‘no, we don’t want to buy this one after all.’” Any doubts that the homeowners had were quickly erased as they watched the lumberjack work. “The whole evolution of it, it was magical to watch,” says Nichols. “When he does it, you
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A steady stream of people, young and old, male and female, from all corners of the world and all walks of life, come to borrow the health equipment they require – needs that vary with each individual. Cheryl has volunteered with HELP, which operates in partnership with Capilano Community Services at the Delbrook Recreation Centre, for 3½ years.
Memory Lane Laura Anderson It began at a social gathering when the conversation turned to volunteering. Miki Nash, administrator at Cap services, talked about the
challenge of scheduling volunteers around their other interests. In this case, bridge. “I’m not a bridge player,” Cheryl found herself saying. When Cheryl retired from her job at Vancouver General Hospital, she anticipated her future would include time for more of her favourite things: walking and gardening, maintaining her reading and crossword habit, and enjoying life with family and friends. She does all these and more. Still, there was a gap. “During my working years, I was used to feeling useful and knowing I was contributing,” says the former
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chemistry technologist. “That’s how I felt at the lab, and that’s what was missing in my life after retirement.” A second-generation North Shore resident, Cheryl remembers visiting her grandfather in the house where her mother and aunt grew up, on the flats where the North Shore transfer station now stands. Her mother reminisced about her younger days, renting a summer cottage in Garrow Bay with friends, driving “out west” along the dirt road that was Marine Drive in her Model T Ford.
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Cheryl Kent volunteers her time twice per week distributing health-care equipment to North Shore residents in need. PHOTO MIKE WAKEFIELD
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Computers eschewed for record keeping From page 18 In 1939, the year after the bridge opened, Cheryl’s parents moved to West Vancouver. Cheryl and her sisters played “Lions Gate Bridge” using leaves from the garden’s laurel hedge as tokens, with their driveway as the bridge and their bikes as vehicles. At Christmas, the family rode the CPR Ferry from Vancouver harbour to Victoria to visit relatives, one visit in 1951 commemorated in a newspaper photograph. The girls attended Wee Folk Co-op Playschool, and went on to Pauline Johnson, Inglewood and West Vancouver secondary. Cheryl was interested in science in school and trained at VGH in medical technology. “These programs are now offered at BCIT, but in those days, the hospitals did the training,” she recalls. Everything was done by hand – the testing, the meticulous record keeping – with test results transferred to the wards and to medical records when patients were discharged. All systems had been computerized when Cheryl, by then supervisor of non-routine chemical testing, retired in 2013. These days, maintaining records on paper is so last century. Computers do this work for us, particularly so in the ever-expanding health-care field. Equipment records at HELP are maintained on a database by volunteers. However, for Cheryl and her colleagues, paper records are more efficient for their purposes. At the HELP reception centre, even
one computer would take up valuable space, and entering information for every transaction would simply take too long. The procedures are routine but every transaction is different. Referrals are matched to the specific type of health-care equipment required. Each transaction requires its own paperwork, all organized in different boxes, ready to hand. Watching Cheryl and her fellow volunteers complete the process in less than five minutes – matching paperwork, equipment and person for loans and returns, without a computer in sight – is like watching a performance: efficient, graceful and with no missteps. Capilano Community Services reports that staff and a crew of 25 volunteers field up to 800 visits and 1,000 phone calls every month and this year handled 7,500 pieces of equipment for 3,400 people. And the demand is increasing. Cheryl and her colleagues offer this advice to future users of health equipment, whether it’s a walker, wheelchair or a pair of crutches: Please bring a referral from a health professional and do call ahead. The equipment you need will be available, but it may not be on site the moment you need it due to increasing demand. For information about HELP at the Delbrook Recreation Centre’s North Building at 600 West Queens Rd., call 604-988-7115 or visit capservices.ca. Laura Anderson works with and for seniors on the North Shore. 778-279-2275 seniorsconnect@shaw.ca
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T’was the week before Christmas and all through the house Not a critter was stirring, not even the pet mouse The stockings where hung by the fireplace with care In hopes that Santa soon Joan Klucha would be there While children snuggled all warm in their bed Visions of puppy dogs danced in their heads Big ones, small ones, fluffy and white They didn’t care, they already named it Spike! With mum in her PJ’s, the cat on her lap Dad sat back in the chair with a little night cap “What do you make of this dog thing?” he asked “It’s the third year in the row, they are holding steadfast!” Mom stroked the kitty and pondered the statement “Three years is a long time, they’ve been incredibly patient “Do you think they are ready to take on the task? I fear their attention may not last.” They sat in silence and pondered the thought Of a dog in their home, ready or not “Lets do it,” she said while biting her lip Dad reclined once again to have another sip “Cheers to a pup…” raising his glass to say Smiles to be had on Christmas day.” “Where should we start our search for this pet?” Dad scratched his beard and began to fret “I’ll start at the mall, I saw a sign For $2,000 a pup can be mine!” Mom scrunched her nose as she pet the kitten With that idea she was not smitten In spite of it all they went to the store A mysterious cold rush as they opened the door “Do you have any pups for sale today?” The store clerk shook her head and simply said “Nay. But perhaps a book on how to care for a pup There is lots to learn, you should not pass it up!” “No thank-you,” said Dad “we know what we are doing.” He then rolled his eyes, frustration brewing As they went out the door Dad spoke in mum’s ear
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HEDGING YOUR PETS Santa Claus (right) and Fiona the African pygmy hedgehog share a little holiday cheer. Fiona was found stray in Vancouver before being nursed to health by volunteers at the The Small Animal Rescue Society. The society organized an afternoon of animal photos at Korna Natural Pet Supplies recently. PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN Words that were meant for only her to hear “The sales clerked looked a little elfish you think?” “Honey,” she said, “you need to lay off the drink.” Their next stops were shelters and those sort of places But when asking for a pup they were met with stern faces Every door they opened in search of a dog Closed behind them leaving their heads in a fog The week went fast with Christmas upon them There was no gift of a dog for their small children Christmas Eve they lay in bed disappointed For a pup for Christmas had been anointed In the morning they rose and confusion took hold For a few new gifts allowed a mystery to unfold Under the tree was a stuffed toy dog A leash and a collar beside a box of hedgehogs A bowl, some treats and a curious book They all sat around and had a good look A note on the hearth had been left Inside the words eased their bereft: “There are many good dogs that need a second chance When you find the right one, your life it will enhance They need to be walked, fed and cared for every day They can’t be forgotten when you want to go play They are a lifetime commitment meant to be cherished Not left in the yard to become lonely and perish They are a gift to be loved, many lessons you will learn About gratitude, joy and their loyalty you must earn When you read this book from start to finish And work with a trainer so your concerns diminish Then you will be ready to share a life with a dog A family complete with a canine epilogue.” As Dad lifted his gaze from the note in his hand Out in the yard he thought he noticed a man He seemed a round little fellow dressed in red And hopped into a sleigh before anything was said Santa caught dad’s eye and gave him a wink Dad shook his head, “Yup I’ve got to lay off the drink.” Santa jumped in his sleigh and held the reins tight For his eight tiny steeds pranced ready for flight But they heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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The North Van Wolf Pack will be looking to show that they’re young and hungry as they take their final charge of 2016 during a rare weeknight showcase game Wednesday at Harry Jerome Arena.
The junior B Pacific Junior Hockey League squad has had an even season so far as they look to fill holes left by a number of top dogs who graduated from the junior ranks over the past two years. The Pack won back-to-back regular season titles coming into this season but now they’re in a dog fight for the fourth and final playoff position in the PJHL’s Tom Shaw Conference. They have shown a lot of life, however, including a 2-1 road win over the third-place Richmond Sockeyes Thursday. North Van is currently two points up on fifth-place Port Moody with one game at hand. “It’s been up and down for sure,” said general manager and associate head coach Elias Godoy. “We’re young, so there’s going to be a lot of growing pains. … It’s nice to see that we can be competitive with some young guys. They’re stepping up and playing big minutes. It’s what we want for sure. Going into
Mitch Ledyard of the North Van Wolf Pack provides an acrobatic screen during a 2-1 road win over the Richmond Sockeyes Thursday. The team will be collecting donations for the food bank during their last home game before the holiday break Wednesday at Harry Jerome. PHOTO SUPPLIED DOUG ABBOTT/PJHL any year with a young team, you’re going to be a little worried about can they step up and play at this level, play a full season, play 20 minutes a night, play against older, more experienced teams. You
never know until you get into those situations. We’ve found that our guys can do that, and we’re happy with that for sure.” On Wednesday the Pack will look for a win against
the Mission City Outlaws, last year’s league champions who currently sit in fourth place in the Harold Brittain Conference. Coming into this weekend’s action, both teams sat at 24 points through
28 games in the 44-game schedule. The Wolf Pack will also look to score off the ice as the team will be collecting non-perishable food items at the gate that will be donated
to a food bank. Wednesday will also see some of the stars of the past few seasons return to be honoured with alumni awards. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. at Harry Jerome.
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Bear brings balance to yard From page 14
just know that it’s a piece of him going into the artwork. It’s so obvious when he’s working and feeling the wood, cutting it with a chainsaw. That was just absolutely amazing, to watch him create this.” The pressure may have been high, but Hall says he was in his element working with the chopped trees. An artist at heart, he’d dabbled in painting and sketching in his younger days but had never found the perfect outlet for his creativity until he fired up the chainsaw. “That artistic side came back to me and started to flourish,” he says, adding that he enjoys adding artistic flair to an occupation that comes with a rugged, dangerous reputation. “I love that about it. I get to be the lumberjack manly man but I also get to do my sketches and my drawing and a little bit of art as well.” When the chainsaw finally fell silent, Robinson and Nichols wanted to shout for joy. “He’s very gifted,” says Nichols. “We love the results, and it
means a lot to us that he did it,” adds Robinson. “Anybody that ever sees it, words like ‘magical’ come up quite regularly.” And many people have seen it – the backyard has become a high traffic area since the tree turned into a bear. “We’ve met neighbours that we haven’t met for 20 or 30 years,” says Robinson, adding that he’s thrilled that they were able to turn a negative situation into something new and beautiful. “It is a dramatic change. We certainly miss the trees, but we’re also happy that we have these carvings,” he says. “We’ve been creating a new ecosystem, a new style of garden with these carvings as the centrepiece.” That praise is exactly what Hall wanted to hear when he put the chainsaw down and pulled out his earplugs. “The most important thing is that they were happy,” he says. “I love chainsaw carving and I love making art myself, so if someone else appreciates it, it’s really special. I put a little extra into it because I knew they were really going to love it.”
DREAM MACHINE Aaron Eyalati experiences the thrill of a toy come to life sitting behind the whell of a backhoe during the second annual Kids in the Hall event hosted at the City of North Vancouver municipal hall last month. The familyfocused event brought community members to the hall to explore some of the trucks and construction equipment used by municipal workers, play games, conduct science experiments, and enjoy other activities while dining on healthy snacks and listening to live music. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
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“I always follow my gut in business, and my gut was saying we’ve got to get this stuff up on walls,” says Peters. “We had a real vision of creating a space where people could come in, walk around, poke around.” That’s how Peters ended up opening his doors last month on a gallery/sales space in a bustling neighbourhood on Marine Drive in North Vancouver. The busy streetscape, near Capilano Mall, Indigo and Boston Pizza, was what attracted him to the neighbourhood. “I was just getting a good vibe from the area,” says Peters. “I really liked what was happening here along this strip. It’s a really vibrant area here along Marine Drive.” With the gallery now open, sports fans can come in and buy something right off the wall, or browse through the company’s online database and order anything they like. Getting the eyes just right may be the key to a great photo, but there are other factors at play as well, says Peters, who worked as an animator before getting into the sports photo game. Some folks might be grabbed by a shot that captures an
Blair Peters inspects a rare photo of the great Bobby Orr at newly opened Vintage Sports Images on Marine Drive in North Vancouver. PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH incredibly athletic play at the perfect time. “Being a former artist, composition is really important to me,” says Peters. “Sometimes it’s just the beauty of the shot, the action, the moment. There’s just something esoteric or cool about some of the shots.” Other times, people want a shot of their hero. The gallery currently features a photo of the great Bobby Orr. “It’s called Orr Contemplates His Next Move, and you can just see that he’s looking up ice
trying to figure out his path to the goal,” says Peters. With more than 50,000 images to choose from, Peters can find something to accommodate most requests. He’s thrilled when he sees families browsing the gallery together and reanimating the past through the images. “It’s where art and sports collide,” he says. “Some kids don’t know who Hank Aaron is, and I love the fact that kids can come in and dad will be there and say, ‘Hank Aaron, he broke Babe Ruth’s record.’ There are a lot of stories with these pictures.”
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October 13, 1935 - November 27, 2016 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our amazing husband, dad and grandpa, George Broadbent on November 27, 2016. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Roberta (Bobbie); children, Kimber (Dan), Kevin (Liz) and Kristin (Sean); grandsons, Jarrett, Kale and Kyle and grand dog, Luke; sister, Sandra (Jerry) Millman; sisters in law, Audrey Leverenz (Lee) Gates, and Mary Rawson. George had a life long career in insurance, was a Rotarian, Auctioneer, Fisherman, Golfer and Ultimate “teller of tales”! He loved his time spent in Palm Desert or “camping” in his beloved Trillium Trailer. A Celebration of Life has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please considering remembering George with a donation in his memory to Oceanside Hospice Society, 210 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1J9. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1.877.264.3848) in care of arrangements.
LANGMUIR, Katherine Ann September 9, 1925 - December 9, 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce our dear mother, Ann (as she liked to be called), daughter of predeceased John and Lucille Adcock, passed away peacefully in her 91st year after a brief 2 weeks at Lions Gate Hospital. We all shared laughter and much love with Mum during her last days. Ann was predeceased by her adoring husband of 51 years, Bill, and is survived lovingly by her 3 children, John (Janice), Carol (Tom), David (Cecilia), 4 grandchildren, Brandy, Sarah, Dylan and Nicole. Mum was also predeceased by her 2 children Rick, Toni and grandson Benjamin. She also leaves behind her, her sister in-law and dear friend Nancy and all the other much loved relatives in Toronto and New Zealand.
After five years with Alzheimer’s, Walt passed away to join his wife Rita (Longworth), who passed away in June of 2014, and son Bruce, who passed away in October of 1990. Walt is survived by his daughter, Patricia Hunt (Colin); his only two grandchildren, Trevor and Kevin; and daughter-inlaw, Linda Davis. Walt loved his family. His grandsons were a special source of joy. Walt began his working life as a salesman for Johnson and Johnson. In 1962, he made the move to insurance, establishing Vancouver General Insurance in Edgemont Village. Walt’s retirement in 1991 allowed him to spend more time with Rita boating. He was active in the Burrard Yacht Club for years, serving on the Board of Directors, was a Commodore, and received an Honorary Lifetime Membership for his service. A very special thank you to the caregivers who provided amazing care to both Rita and Walt over the years. Teresita, Carmen, Jackie, & Manny were kind, patient and instrumental in helping Trish to keep her parents in their own home.
Ann was born and raised in England. She drove a truck for the A.T.S. during W.W. II when she was 18 years old. When mum was 20 she sadly lost her brother to Leukemia at a young age of 17. Shortly there afterwards, on a trip to Toronto, Ann met her soon to be husband Bill. They were wed in Toronto and lived a great life raising their first 3 children and enjoyed many good times with friends and family. She then moved to Vancouver with her family in 1955 where Ann continued to raise her children and go on to having 2 more.
A memorial service will be held at St. Anthony’s Church, 2347 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 commencing at 2pm. There will be a private family burial at Capilano View Cemetery following the service. A Celebration of Walt’s life will be held at Burrard Yacht Club, 10 Gostick Place, North Vancouver from 4pm until 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, #300-828 West 8th, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2, 604.681.6530.
Our mother loved life and was very active, playing bridge weekly and always busy with the beautiful quilts that she made. She also loved playing golf and was still playing up until 89 years of age. Ann always enjoyed a good novel, playing video games and crossword puzzles.
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For many years our family enjoyed many amazing boat trips together along our wonderful west coast, as well as so many amazing gourmet meals. Mum’s love of cooking and family getting together was always so eminent. She was loved and respected by all she met, without exception. Since the loss of her husband Bill, 14 years ago, Ann had been living vibrantly and independently in her own home.
CAIN, Shirley Louise It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Shirley on November 23rd, 2016 after a long and fierce battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Shirley was an inspiration to all that had the privilege of knowing and loving the amazing woman she was. She is survived by her loving husband John C. L. Cain of 42 years; her mother Marie Booth; brothers James Booth (Frances) and Alan Booth; sister Elaine Jury (Matthew); sons John Cain (Dawn) and Jeffery Cain; grandchildren Samantha, Elizabeth, and John Charles Cain; many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and greatnephews; and many loving friends.
Many thanks to all the amazing staff, volunteers and friends at the West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre where Mum loved to attend on a regular basis. Thank you to all the emergency and 4th floor staff at Lions Gate Hospital for all their professionalism and care of our mother. A Celebration of Ann’s Life will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Church, 1068 Inglewood Avenue, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, we would like to ask you to please do an act of kindness and donations would be greatly appreciated to Lions Gate Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Services for Shirley’s “Celebration Of Life” will be held at Capilano Golf & Country Club on January 8th, 2017 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the MS Society of Canada on behalf of Shirley Louise Cain. To write a condolence to the family, please visit www.mckenziefuneralservices.com.
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WIKOREN, Fredrik Arnulf October 29, 1936 - December 7, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred (Pappa), after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Norway, he was a Sailor, a Boxer, and an Industrial Painter. Fred loved hunting and fishing and being in the outdoors. He made his life in Canada with his wife of 51 years, Doris. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, and Grandfather who always put his family first. He had a happy, calm disposition and a smile that could light up any room. He will be forever missed. Fred is survived by his wife Doris, his son Greig, daughter Jana, and grandchildren William and Amanda; and many nieces and nephews in Norway. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 19 at 2pm at Hillside Baptist Church on Lynn Valley Road.
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mattress set: headboard, foot board, side railings & two night tables, one chest drawer & one dressing table, mirror. Made out of solid wood - Rosewood colour. Mattresses Excellent condition - Sears warranty & very high end. Furnituregood condition. $1075 OBO (604)922-8141
I Am A Carpenter available for: concrete forming, Stairs, reno’s, finishing John 6043175811 Jd3552@telus.net pt / ft 2011 BUICK REGAL CLX, low mileage, original owner, dealer serviced West Vancouver vehicle in excellent condition. Always garaged, never smoked in, with service up to date and no issues. Stone Metallic exterior, Cashmere leather interior. Heated power seats, sunroof, AM/FM/CD stereo, Bluetooth cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, USB port with iPod connectivity.OnStar and SiriusXM ready (not currently subscribed) plus many other original standard features. All original manuals and keys. $14,450. Call 604-817-2720.
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WEST VANCOUVER NORTH VANCOUVER
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4 Snowies $350. 195/70R14, like new, Mich & Bridg. cbrockbishop@shaw.ca
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$12,899
$10,499
SportS & Specialty
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$15,499
$15,899
$19,499
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$16,899
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truckS & Suv’S
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, AWD, 4cyl, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, 44,600Kms, #T7234
$19,399
$22,499
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$24,899
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drywall
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$26,399
value priced
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1988. Lic’d, Ins’d. Mark,
604- 761-7745
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2013 Mazda 2
Pwr Group, Auto, A/C, 55,000Kms, #C8609
$9,699
2014 Hyundai Elantra Sedan
2014 Hyundai Accent
2014 Kia Rio 5
Pwr Group, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Hatchback, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Heated Seats, Bluetooth, Pwr A/C, 44,400Kms, #C9204 Group, A/C, 47,000Kms, #C9900 Auto, 48,500Kms, #C9888
$12,299
$11,299
$10,999
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Simon 604-230-0627
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moving
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PAINTER
Interior/Exterior
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patios
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2013 Mazda Month Sell oFF! over 15 Mazda’S on Sale with Big SavingS!
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Your Recovery...
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26. Soviet Socialist Republic 29. Tellurium 30. Pens are filled with it 31. Use this at dinner 32. Thin fibrous cartilage (pl.) 35. When you were born CLUES ACROSS 1. Give a raucous cry 7. Mentally ill
18. Ceases to live
38. A low platform
36. Oohed and __
19. Home to BYU
39. Shelled and crushed coffee bean
38. Small freshwater fishes
21. What thespians do
10. Natural electrical phenomenon
22. Julianne Moore and Christina Hendricks are two
12. Vessels
40. Religion in China
40. Dashes
41. Twitches
41. Long lock of a woman’s hair
42. Cape near Lisbon
27. Double in chemistry
44. Indicates silence in music
43. Management software
13. Judge the worth of something
28. Clayton Kershaw plays here
45. Positively charged
44. Game for kids
14. South Asian garments
33. Overdose
48. In bed
15. Studied intensively
34. Begrudged
49. Cruciferous vegetable
16. District in Kazakhstan
36. Consumed
50. Fuel
17. Beloved meal __ and cheese
37. A game of chance
51. Kids’ ride
45. Ed Murrow’s home 46. They __ 47. Part of the foot Crossword puzzle answers use American spelling
WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to the Wright Brothers.
NACALIOR LAST SUNDAY’S ANSWER: CULTURE
CRYPTO FUN
LAST SUNDAY'S CROSSWORD SOLUTION:
DETERMINE THE CODE TO REVEAL THE ANSWER Solve the code to discover words related to flight. Each number corresponds to a letter. (Hint: 4 = e)
A.
16
11
1
21
B.
14 22
12
1
4
C.
24 12 20
4
3
D.
10
22
7
Clue: Coasts on air
Clue: Carries passengers in the air Clue: The act of becoming airborne
11
Clue: Flat area
4
10
10
LAST SUNDAY’S ANSWERS: A. holiday B. festival C. candles D. family
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016
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Corolla iM SHOWN
2017 COROLLA C iM COROLLA iM MSRP FROM $24,255 incl. F+PDI LEASE FROM 3
FINANCE FROM 4
60 2,395 DOWN
$
COROLLA SE WITH UPGRADE PACKAGE SHOWN MSRP INCL. F+PDI $23,520
0.99%
OR
A.P.R. /36 MOS.8
$
WEEKLY/40 MOS.
@ 0.99% A.P.R.
2017 COROLLA COROLLA CE MSRP FROM $17,905 incl. F+PDI LEASE FROM 1
FINANCE FROM 2
46 795 DOWN
$
OR
0.99%
A.P.R. /36 MOS.8
$
WEEKLY/40 MOS.
@ 0.99% A.P.R.
Get on it!
CAMRY LE SHOWN
2017 CAMRY
CAMRY LE MSRP FROM $26,785 incl. F+PDI LEASE FROM 5
earn up to 5,000 miles ®
MILES VARY BY MODEL
GET YOURTOYOTA.CA/BC
55 2,050 DOWN
$ Your Dealer may charge additional fees for documentation, administration and other products such as undercoat, which range from $0 to $789. Charges vary by Dealer. See your Toyota dealer for complete details.
9
10
GET UP T0 6
OR
$
2,000
$
INCENTIVE FOR CASH CUSTOMERS.
WEEKLY/40 MOS.
ON SELECT 2017 MODELS7
@ 0% A.P.R.
PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until January 3, 2017. See toyota.ca for complete details. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on www.getyourtoyota.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 1. Lease example: 2017 Corolla CE Automatic BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,905 and includes $1,615 freight/PDI and fees leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $795 down payment, equals 172 weekly payments of $46 with a total lease obligation of $8,749. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. 2. Finance offer: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval. 3. Lease example: 2017 Corolla iM Automatic KARJEM-A with a vehicle price of $24,255 includes $1,715 freight/PDI and fees leased at 0.99% over 40 months with $2,395 down payment, equals 172 weekly payments of $60 with a total lease obligation of $12,663. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 40 mos. based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. 4. Finance offer: 0.99% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval. 5. Lease example: 2017 Camry LE Automatic BF1FLT-A MSRP is $26,785 and includes $1,815 freight/PDI and fees leased at 0% over 40 months with $2,050 down payment, equals 172 weekly payments of $55 with a total lease obligation of $11,570. Applicable taxes are extra. Lease 40 mos. Based on 60,000 km, excess km charge is $0.10. 6. Up to $2,000 incentive for cash customers is available on select 2017 Camry models. 7. Incentives for cash customers on 2017 Camry models are valid until January 3, 2017 and may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of cash incentive offers by January 3, 2017. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash incentive offers. 8. Weekly lease offers available through Toyota Financial Services (TFS) on approved credit to qualified retail lease customers of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. Down payment and first weekly payment due at lease inception and next weekly payment due approximately 7 days later and weekly thereafter throughout the term. 9. ®Aeroplan miles: Earn up to 5000 Aeroplan miles. Miles offer valid on vehicles purchased/leased, registered and delivered between December 01 and January 3, 2017. Customers must be an Aeroplan Member prior to the completion of the transaction. Offer subject to change without notice. Some conditions apply. See Toyota.ca/aeroplan or your Dealer for details. ®Aeroplan and the Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc. 10. Visit your Toyota Dealer or www.getyourtoyota.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less. Each specific model may not be available at each dealer at all times; factory order or dealer trade may be necessary.
Northshore Auto Mall | 849 Automall Dr, North Vancouver JPToyota-Northshore.com | 604-985-0591
F SPORT Series 1 shown
F SPORT Series 1 shown
F SPORT Series 2 shown
WISH, GRANTED.
WARM UP TO WINTER WITH ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CREDITS OF UP TO $2,000^
2017 IS 300 AWD
2017 NX 200t AWD
LEASE APR
BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENT FROM
LEASE APR
BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENT FROM
40 MONTHS
DOWN PAYMENT $4,230*
40 MONTHS
DOWN PAYMENT $2,540*
1.9
219
%* $
*
1.9
219
%* $
*
PAYMENT INCLUDES $2,000ˆ AWD CREDIT.
2017 RX 350 AWD AWD CREDITS OF UP TO
$
2,000
^
LEASE APR
BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENT FROM
40 MONTHS
DOWN PAYMENT $2,670*
1.9
279
%* $
*
AWD CREDITS OF UP TO
$
2,000
^
PAYMENT INCLUDES $2,000ˆ AWD CREDIT.
Northshore Auto Mall 845 Automall Drive, North Vancouver, BC
604-982-0033
www.jimpattisonlexus.com
D01130
^AWD Credit will be deducted from the negotiated purchase/lease price after taxes and is available on the purchase/lease of select new 2016 and 2017 Lexus vehicles including 2017 Lexus RX 350 AWD models ($2,000 on suffix A only), 2017 Lexus NX 200t AWD models ($2,000 on suffix A only; $1,000 on all other suffixes). *Lease offers provided through Lexus Financial Services, on approved credit. *Representative lease example based on a 2017 IS 300 sfx ‘A’ on a 40 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $45,518. Bi-weekly lease payment is $219 with $4,230 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first bi-weekly lease payment due at lease inception. Total of 86 bi-weekly lease payments required during the lease term. Total lease obligation is $23,248. *Representative lease example based on a 2017 NX 200t sfx ‘A’ on a 40 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $45,319. Bi-weekly lease payment is $219 with $2,540 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first bi-weekly lease payment due at lease inception. Total of 86 bi-weekly lease payments required during the lease term. Total lease obligation is $21,557. *Representative lease example based on a 2017 RX 350 sfx ‘A’ on a 40 month term at an annual rate of 1.9% and Complete Lexus Price of $58,369. Bi-weekly lease payment is $279 with $2,670 down payment or equivalent trade in, $0 security deposit and first bi-weekly lease payment due at lease inception. Total of 86 bi-weekly lease payments required during the lease term. Total lease obligation is $26,893. 60,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.20/km for excess kilometres. Complete Lexus Price include freight and PDI ($2,045), Dealer fees (up to $395), AC charge ($100), Tire charge ($25), and filters. License, insurance, registration (if applicable), and taxes are extra. Fees may vary by Dealer. Lexus Dealers are free to set their own prices. Limited time offers only apply to retail customers at participating Lexus Dealers. Dealer order/trade may be required (but may not be available in certain circumstances). Offers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Offers expire at month’s end unless extended or revised. See your Lexus Dealer for complete details.
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T C E N N CO
N I W &
’S E N O Y R EVE NNER A WI
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016
WIN ONE OF 17 VEHICLES UP TO
OR
17,000
$
CASH CREDIT!! 0 0.5% 48 $ 67
ALL NEW $ 2017 CRUZE HATCHBACK
DOWN PAYMENT
2017 CHEVY VOLT ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INTEREST
MONTH LEASE PER WEEK
STK# 7CZ89750. RES: $9938, TP: $12096
2016 TRAX LS
AIR CONDITIONING, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC, 1.4 L TURBO 4 CYL, BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE
$
18,995
1.5 L RANGE EXTENDER, “8 MYLINK TOUCHSCREEN, HEATED SEATS, HEATED STEERING WHEEL
33,518
$
STK# TX9383T
2016 SIERRA SLE DOUBLE CAB 4WD KODIAK EDITION
HEATED LEATHER SEATS, REAR VISION CAMERA, BLUETOOTH AUDIO
2016 BUICK ENCORE
26,875
$
STK# ER23310
2016 CHEVY CRUZE LT SEDAN
1.4 L TURBO, 6 SPEED AUTO, HEATED SEATS, REAR VISION CAMERA
5.3 L V8 ENGINE, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC, REAR VISION CAMERA
$
39,995
STK# 8G30260
STK# Q72200 - DEMO SPECIAL
604-987-5231
All prices & payments are net of all incentives and are plus taxes, levies and $495 documentation fee. See dealer for details. Financing on approved credit. Vehicles not exactly as illustrated
chevrolet • Buick • GMc • cadillac DL# 10743
18,995
$
Northshore
Northshore Auto Mall, 800 Automall Dr. North Van www.carternorthshore.com