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A Guide to Local Shopping and Events Inside 6

Message from DVBA President

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Article: Massage Therapy on Dunbar

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Ask An Expert

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Article: Buntain Insurance

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Dunbar Gift Guide

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Trick or Treat photos

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Carolynne Palla Owner/Publisher

Sandra Steier Photographer/Stylist

Cover: Vicki Bell, owner of Massage Therapy on Dunbar, enjoying coffee at Perchance Tea & Coffee.

Sarah Gordon Writer/Editor

Tara Orr Social Media

Print · Online · Mobile · Social Dunbar Life is produced in partnership with the Dunbar Village Business Association to promote local shopping, dining, services and events. Dunbar borders are between W 16th Avenue in the north to W 41st Avenue in the south, and UBC Endowment Lands in the west to MacKenzie Street to the east. Go to www.dunbarlife.com for an online copy of the magazine and up-to-date directory and calendar. Follow our social media - Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates. email info@pallamedia.com

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Welcome to Dunbar Village

A Message from DVBA Mysha Dewar-McClelland President of the Dunbar Village Business Association This issue celebrates the winter season, which is filled with holidays and special traditions.

Be sure to take your time looking through the annual Dunbar Gift Guide for wonderful local gift-giving ideas. Dunbar’s merchants have so much to offer and we encourage you to support our unique neighbourhood.

Taking a moment to enjoy the start of the holiday season, our front cover features Vicki Bell, owner of Massage Therapy on Dunbar, enjoying a coffee at Perchance on Dunbar Street. Read more inside about Vicki’s successful clinic, open since 2011, and how its growth led to a second location in Point Grey in 2017.

Do you have a teenager at home getting ready to start driving? You will want to learn everything you can about the new driverbased insurance model. We feature Buntain Insurance located next door to Stong’s Market, a family-owned brokerage that has been serving Vancouverites for over 50 years. Their goal is to help educate customers about proper insurance coverage.

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy our beautifully sunny Trick or Treat in Dunbar Village. The costumes were amazing and

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families enjoyed music, games, entertainment and of course complimentary candy from the businesses! We have posted lots of photos on social media for your enjoyment and some on pages 42 and 43. Thank you to our sponsors Qualex-Landmark, Stong’s Market, London Drugs, Blight’s Home Hardware, Modo and Whites LES. Our next big event is Dunbar Village for the Holidays on Saturday, December 14. Come to Dunbar for a festive afternoon of shopping, carolling, and merriment. Watch for elves who will be on site with hot chocolate to warm you.

Experience the magic of the season aboard an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage. In the spirit of giving, we encourage you to bring a donation to Vancity for the Vancouver Food Bank during November and December.

The DVBA’s new winter street banners will soon be up signalling the change of seasons.

Chinese New Year begins on January 25 and welcomes in the Year of the Rat. As 2019 soon makes way for 2020, we are filled with gratitude for the past and excited for the future. We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season, and healthy, wonderful New Year! Thank you for supporting our local businesses.

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Pruning Trees in Winter is Best Fruit Trees Pruning and training are an important aspect of growing fruit trees. The first few years of a tree’s growth is used to establish a framework. Grow low hanging branches to make fruit picking easy. Once trees are mature, pruning keeps trees healthy and promotes the growth of fruit-bearing wood.

Winter tree pruning is done once the tree is dormant. The leaves are gone, the sap is no longer flowing. In Vancouver this work can be done in January and (weather depending) December and February.

Ornamental Trees Prune deciduous trees during the dormant season, and broad leaf evergreens in spring just as they are pushing out new growth.

Keep Trees Healthy and Get Ready for Spring Clear away any grass growing around the base of your fruit trees. Apply lime to the base in autumn.

It takes 6 months for lime to change your soil’s pH. By spring, your tree will be primed for fruit production.

Keep trees’ and hedges’ structure intact by clearing fallen leaves out of the branches.

Japanese maples often hold leaves late into fall.

Leaves can trap snow which may break branches.

It is recommended to manually remove the leaves.

Remember to clear snow off trees and hedges.

Heavy snow load can irreparably damage your hedge by bending and breaking major branches.

We love your hedges as much as you do and want to keep the shape we’ve all worked so hard on!

Jessica Salvador is Co-Owner of Higher Ground Gardens, celebrating over 10 years of service in Dunbar.

Higher Ground Gardens is going electric, battery-powered hedge trimming equipment providing a quiet and environmentally friendly service.

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Massage Therapy on Dunbar: Promoting Overall Wellness Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier

Vicki Bell fell in love with Dunbar the moment she first visited the neighbourhood 14 years ago. When the affable massage therapist contemplated business ownership she knew this was the perfect location for Massage Therapy on Dunbar.

Vicki and her husband Dion Bell left their hometown of Prince Rupert in 2000 to pursue career changes. Vicki was accepted to attend the well-respected West Coast College of Massage Therapy. She was aware massage therapists were in high demand and was excited to move to the big city with its bright lights and endless urban opportunities.

After graduating, Vicki was hired as a massage therapist at a clinic in Dunbar where she worked until she decided to venture out on her own in 2011 to open Massage Therapy on Dunbar. Vicki had become smitten with this charming and quiet community and felt like she had come full circle, in a good way.

She remarks, “I loved the homey feeling of seeing people walking down the street, making eye contact and saying hello.�

Decorated in neutral shades of white and taupe with wood wall panels and floral artwork, along with dimmed lighting and soft music, a tranquil atmosphere is created for clients to wind down.

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Vicki feels extremely fortunate to work alongside her loyal team of registered massage therapists.

The all female therapist team takes pride in full commitment to their clients’ well being. They work to alleviate the cause of muscular stress or imbalance, using both manual and active therapies.

“We provide treatment and relief from chronic and acute pain, while improving physical vitality and general well-being.” Vicki Bell Therapeutic massage is used for acute and chronic injuries or full body stress reduction.

Treatments are individually tailored to suit a client’s body and needs. Therapists always work with a comfortable pressure for their clients, whether it is a deep tissue massage or lighter treatments. One therapist also specializes in craniosacral therapy.

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Vicki says, “Massage has become more popular with every age group.” Massage Therapy on Dunbar treats entire families. Some clients seek treatment for headaches, repetitive strains, car accidents or sporting injuries. Working at computers for extended hours and the weight of heavy backpacks and purses can also cause aches and pains.

“We are seeing an increase in people taking care of their health and leading healthy lifestyles,” Vicki reports.

Six years after opening the Dunbar clinic, Vicki realized the demand for appointments was beyond the small clinic’s capacity, so she decided to open a second location in Point Grey.

Massage Therapy in Point Grey is conveniently close to Dunbar. In addition to being able to hire more therapists, some of the team work at both locations to offer clients more appointment times, and it has been an overwhelming success.

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Vicki mentions, “Our clients are excited they now have the option of two locations. If they are unable to get an appointment at Dunbar they can check what’s available at Point Grey and book online.”

Making clients happy is a great perk of Vicki’s job. She says, “It is a pleasure to see people arrive happy as they look forward to their appointment, and leave feeling less discomfort, better mobility and relaxed.”

Running two locations is a labour of love, which Vicki thoroughly enjoys. Vicki mentions with a laugh, “A day in my life includes treatments, administrative work, ordering supplies, and lots of cleaning and laundry.” She adds, “I am very busy. I really enjoy what I am doing. I love having everything organized and in order.”

“Dion is always a huge support, especially during the hectic renovations of both clinics.

He helps me with so many things every day at each office. He takes care of I.T., has done office repairs, built both websites, installed every picture, mirror and sign; the list goes on and on,” she says.

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Participating in the community is important to Vicki. She enjoys Dunbar Village Business Association’s events and has enjoyed participating in events such as Harvest Fest and Trick or Treat in Dunbar Village.

Contributing gift certificates to school and church fundraisers is another way Vicki likes to show her support.

The holidays are almost upon us and with the hustle and bustle that will soon take its toll, why not think about giving a gift certificate for a therapeutic or relaxation massage to someone on your gift list? Easy to organize, you can purchase gift certificates through Massage Therapy on Dunbar’s website. It can be mailed or sent directly via email to the lucky recipient. It may end up being the most appreciated gift this season!

Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4192 Dunbar Street Vancouver, BC V6S 2E7 Telephone 604-733-3376 www.massagetherapyondunbar.com

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H O N O U R E D TO S E R V E VA N C O U V E R - Q U I L C H E N A

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We will be back in the neighbourhood and servicing our patients at our brand-new location at 4508 Dunbar St. Vancouver as of mid-December. Thank you for your support and patience while we were in our temporary locations and we wish you a happy holiday season.

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CALLING ALL PEEWEE PLAYERS Wanna Lead off and Steal Bases – Come Play 7 Innings With Us

There is Baseball After Little League!

Vancouver Community Baseball (VCB) has brought back “Peewee Baseball” after a 10 year absence! In 2019, we formed 6 Peewee teams; 2 travelling and 4 teams that interlocked throughout the lower mainland. All of our Peewee players participated in tournaments throughout the spring and 50% of our players joined one of our summer teams. This allowed many players a total schedule of upwards of 70 games. Peewee teams play out of Chaldecott Park; our jewel diamond since 1994. We look forward to welcoming more Peewee players this season so sign up early.

VCB’s mandate is to provide an opportunity for girls and boys to play baseball at all levels; from recreational to elite travelling teams. VCB’s other teams play their home games at Hillcrest Park and Trafalgar Park. These local parks are integral to creating and maintaining our community feel.

VCB is run by volunteers. Many volunteers enjoy their involvement so much they continue to actively participate long after their children have aged out of their baseball years! Our heartfelt thanks go out to each of our dedicated coaches and executive!

VCB also has many long time local sponsors. They provide support to ensure that our players have the opportunity to play baseball locally. We sincerely thank each of our loyal sponsors.

VCB’s parent association is BC Minor Baseball (www.bcminorbaseball.org). This is the largest baseball organization in B.C.; with over 20,000 registered players. VCB has many age tiers of play: Peewee 12-13, Bantam 14-15, Midget 16- 18 and LMBA 19-45. Eligibility falls within the calendar year, from January 1 to December 31.

At VCB, we are proud to offer baseball for our youth long after their Little League days.

Our aim is to develop, “a sense of belonging to our community” through the great game of baseball.

Registration for the new season begins December 1, 2019 for Peewee and January 1, 2020 for Bantam and Midget players.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2020!

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DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert: What is the new Preventum Dermatology and Cosmetic Clinic?

The corner of Dunbar Street and West 16th Avenue has a new destination for patient-centered dermatology care. Preventum Dermatology and Cosmetic Clinic is opening in January 2020.

Though the clinic is new, the team Dr. Farahani has put together is not. The board certified dermatologist will be offering cosmetic and traditional dermatology services.

The otolaryngology specialist certified in head and neck surgery will be offering non-surgical cosmetic services including injectables. Nurse injector and educator, Vicki Mulyk has over 20 years of experience in helping clients reach their aesthetic goals. This team is experienced and has a broad knowledge of preventative and corrective treatments.

Mole check clinics will be held at regular intervals focusing on early skin cancer detection. Aesthetic services such as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin to relax stress lines will be offered. As well, dermal fillers will help with the descent and deflation of aging. Laser services and non-surgical body shaping are offered to enhance overall well being.

Preventum Personalized Health, located at 3210 Dunbar Street, was founded by Dr. Farahani and focuses on individualized patient-centred health. Over the last five years, in collaboration with several specialists, he has developed a signature annual medical assessment focused on predicting individual’s risk of disease and implementing testing to detect or prevent life threatening diseases unique to each individuals genetic makeup, medical, and social history. The new Preventum Dermatology and Cosmetic Clinic will continue with the philosophy of patient-driven individualized care within a high quality evidencebased, client first practice.

Dr Farahani

PREVENTUM DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC CLINIC 3288 Dunbar St Vancouver, BC V6S 2B7 604-731-9866 www.preventum.ca

Dunbar is a dynamic village within the city. The vibe fits so well with our philosophy of individualized skin health. We want each client to know that we are partnering with them to take great care of the body’s largest organ: their skin.

Vicki Mulyk

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WEST SIDE PAINT & DECORATING: Hunter Douglas Blinds Submitted by Aisling Ely Are you looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient? Did you know our Hunter Douglas window coverings not only help to keep your home cool in summer, they also keep heat in in the winter? This stylish solution can help reduce your heating bill, and also offer many other amazing features to keep your home comfortable, whatever the weather.

This may be the key benefit for this time of year, but here are some more awesome benefits of these shades:

Solar Heat Control- Many Hunter Douglas

window fashions help to control solar heat by allowing it into your home in the winter, and minimizing the amount that comes in during the summer.

Daylighting- By drawing natural light into a This article features the Duette room, many of our window treatments reduce Honeycomb Shade, as it is the need for other types of lighting, thereby reducing your energy use. the forerunner in its energy efficiency, style and adaptability.

The main reason I’m featuring this blind at this time of year is: Insulation!

In winter months, your home heating escapes to the outdoors through your windows while in the summertime, the outside heat flows into your home through these same windows. With window treatments that provide insulation, you can reduce energy consumption, save on heating and cooling costs, and create a more comfortable atmosphere. Windows can be responsible for up to 50% of your home’s energy losses. Duette shades trap air in distinct pockets, creating exceptional insulation. Our latest innovation, Duette Architella®, features a honeycomb-within-ahoneycomb design for even greater energy efficiency.

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Premium Design & Style- Explore

the richness of texture and warmth offered by The Alustra® Collection of Duette, a thoughtfully curated suite of exclusive design-inspired fabrics, textures, colours and hardware created to meet the expectations of leading designers and discerning consumers who seek the best in design.

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The secret lies within the patentpending side channel design, optimized to absorb or deflect nearly all incoming light.

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Vertical Application- For doors that need extra insulation, the Duette Vertiglide™ operating system is the ideal option. It’s designed for vertical applications and uses the same fabrics as your horizontal Duette shades. Use one shade to cover the entire expanse of a sliding door, or cover the door with a split stack Vertiglide shade, with each side operating independently.

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room’s acoustics while reducing the intensity of outside sound. Duette Honeycomb Shades absorb up to 70% of sound energy, thus creating a quieter, more tranquil room.

The Duette is only one of our many types of Hunter Douglas blinds. No matter what your style or needs, we can find the best window covering solution for you!

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The new colour trends are here! Is your home in need of an update? Book your in-home colour consultation today!

expression, and optimism. So we said, what are some of the colours that would really help with that?”

Colour of the year, 2020: First Light 2102-70 “A fresh palette. A revitalized spirit. A soft, rosy hue blooming with potential, First Light is the backdrop for a bright new decade.”

Hence the company's arrival at First Light as well as its Colour Trends 2020 Palette, a spectrum comprised largely of pastels including jade-green Crystalline AF-485; sky-blue Windmill Wings 2067-60; and sunny Golden Straw 2152-50, among others. The trend toward expressive, saturated colours signifies a departure from the more subdued Colour of the Year 2019, the off-white Metropolitan, which Yeo says is intentional.

The ten harmonious hues of the Colour Trends 2020 palette, including First Light, deliver modern paint colour pairings that combine optimism with understatement, a timeless way to lighten up.

According to Hannah Yeo, Colour & Design Manager at Benjamin Moore & Co., this fresh palette is reflective of the world we are living in today. “Today’s changing technology, environmental concerns, and cultural and economic influences are all shaping how we live. More than ever, we expect the home to provide security, comfort, community, self20

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Buntain Insurance: Putting People First Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier & submitted

Buntain Insurance is a family owned and operated brokerage that has been serving Vancouverite’s for over 50 years.

James Buntain opened Buntain Insurance on Oak Street in 1967. In 1975 James’ son Gord began working alongside his father at Dunbar’s first location. Over the years, several moves took place in the Dunbar neighbourhood until arriving at the present office space located next door to Stong’s Market.

Today, the insurance agency operates four offices in Vancouver including Dunbar, Point Grey, Oak Street, South Granville, and a new office is opening soon on Main Street.

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Danny Buntain is proud to be part of her family’s business. She laughs when she says, “I grew up living and breathing insurance from a young age.”

She has strong memories of lending a hand with her siblings and cousins by pulling out staples from carpets within the offices. As she got older she advanced to other office duties such as filing.

After returning to Vancouver from working with the organizing committee of the Olympic Games in London, Danny followed in her father Gord’s footsteps and began working in the insurance industry.

Gord and his sister Lynn are the principle owners; Lynn has been actively involved since 1972. Currently six members of the Buntain family are working with the agency.

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“Family is very important to us.” Danny Buntain Gord comments, “Recognizing the potential of growth in the insurance industry and thoroughly enjoying working with people, it has been very satisfying to help develop Buntain Insurance into the company it is today - a thriving, multi-office business employing the best insurance professionals in the business.”

Lynn adds, “I have had the pleasure of being part of the company’s development from one small office to our four thriving offices. My journey has evolved from a summer job as a teenager answering phoned to working with a very talented team at the South Granville location. I feel fortunate to see three generations working together in our family business.”

In turn, generations of families have turned to Buntain Insurance for their insurance requirements. Some existing clients have dealt with Danny’s father and grandfather.

The Dunbar team consists of six employees who specialize in car, home, boat, and seasonal property insurance. They will recommend the best coverage and rates and work with you to help make the proper decision.

Danny says, “Our goal is to educate customers as much as possible.”

Giving back is very important to the Buntain team. Danny sits on the organizing committee and board of the B.C. Cancer Foundation’s Cypress Challenge that supports pancreatic cancer research. She says, “We take pride in our fundraising involvement.”

Locally, Buntain Insurance throws its support behind sports sponsorships including the Dunbar Little League, soccer and football teams. Other community involvement includes Dunbar Village Business Association’s Trick or Treat event, the Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s annual Heritage House Tour, Point Grey Fiesta Days, and Artists in Our Midst, to name a few.

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“My grandfather was always big on giving back to the community,” says Danny. She adds, “Our team are actively involved in the events, which allows them a further connection to the community. We live in the community. We support the community. We understand the community.”

ICBC has moved to a more driver-based insurance model.

In September 2019, ICBC made some changes to make car insurance better. You may be wondering what this mean for you, as a vehicle owner?

Insurance broker Liz Nguyen mentions, “ICBC is asking owners to list other drivers, if any, on their insurance policy. The majority of the premium (75%) will be based on the principal driver and the other 25% is based on the riskiest driver listed.”

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Jane Buntain | Gord Buntain | Danny Buntain Adding drivers won’t necessarily change your premium – it will depend on the driver factor, which is a three decimal point number that represents your risk on the road. It primarily looks at your driving experience and crash history, as well as whether you are a senior or new resident. If one of the listed drivers causes a crash in your car, the at-fault driver will be held accountable for the crash.

Like her grandfather and father, Danny takes great pride in her family’s business. She concludes, “The thing I like best about this business is the people. We look after families.

It’s an honour.”

Danny remarks, “Come in to see us. We are happy to walk you through the process.”

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Our Gift Guide is designed to give you a sample of what's available in your

own neighbourhood and will inspire you to find that perfect gift close to home. Walk, cycle or bus to Dunbar Village, just minutes from your home.

Relax and shop locally this season in Dunbar Village!

Celtic Treasure Chest 5639 Dunbar St (604) 261-3688 www.celtictreasurechest.com

You’ll find a huge variety of groceries, sweets, and gift items imported from the U.K. and Ireland, as well as Christmas cakes, puddings, and selection boxes arriving in time for the festive season, sure to give any expat a taste of home this holiday!

Happy holidays from the family, Stephen, Cristina, Lalla & Gianluca!

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Da Future Studio

3536 W 41st Ave (604) 564-1267 www.instagram.com/dafuturestudio Why not add sparkle to your home?

Our original paintings on canvas instantly glamorize your room!

Looking for a personalized gift?

Deliver your warmest holiday wishes by our unique made-to-order paintings.

Follow us on Instagram @dafuturestudio Happy Holidays from Da Future Studio!

Dunbar Theatre

4555 Dunbar St (604) 222-2991 facebook.com/DunbarTheatre Seasons Greetings!

Join us this holiday season at the Dunbar Theatre!

Purchase your Advance Tickets or Gift Certificates for a perfect gift or stocking stuffer.

Also available, private events & holiday parties.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2020!

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Dunbar Dental Centre

3540 W 41st Ave #215 (604) 261-2220 www.dunbardental.ca

This holiday give yourself or your friend a fresher smile. Until the end of December every Custom Tooth Whitening Treatment comes with our Eco-friendly tooth care kit that includes a bamboo toothbrush, toothpaste tablets and natural silk floss.

Dr. Anna Pranata and her team would like to wish everyone a peaceful holiday full of health and happiness!

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Ease the stress of neck and back pain this holiday season with gift certificates for Physiotherapy and Massage.

Need a stocking stuffer or last minute gift?

We carry massage sticks, foam rollers, exercise bands, and more!

Seasons Greetings from Dunbar Physio!

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We offer empowering programs led by experienced instructors.

Kickstart the new year with 25% off an adult Kickboxing membership -women's only and coed classes available.

Our classes are challenging, technical and fun!

Happy Holidays from Emma & Mysha and the rest of the team at Elements Academy!

FYidoctors

4508 Dunbar St (604) 739-2022 www.fyidoctors.com

Give the gift of sight.

Drop in to FYidoctors and pickup some trendy frames or fun shades.

Look good and see well!

Cant wait to greet you at our new location.

Opening December 2019!

Happy Holidays from all of us at FYidoctors Dunbar!

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Harmonious Music Studio 3594 W 17th Ave, (604) 767-0136 www.harmoniousmusicstudio.com

Looking for the perfect gift for that creative kid in your life?

If you want to gift an experience that’ll be enjoyed instead of an item that will collect dust on a shelf, consider giving music lessons as a gift this holiday season. Playing an instrument stimulates multiple areas of the brain, increases a child’s ability to focus, and improves coordination. The hard work, discipline, and attention to detail that goes into learning a musical instrument are beneficial in all aspects of life.

Give your child a gift that will last a life time.

Happy Holidays from Harmonious Music Studio!

London Drugs

4588 Dunbar St (604) 448-4888 www.londondrugs.com

We have a great selection of unique gifts for Christmas that include a wide variety of tech products for every consumer.

Seasons Greetings from all of us at London Drugs!

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Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4192 Dunbar St 4544 West 10th Avenue (604) 733-3376 (604) 228-1400 www.massagetherapyondunbar.com

Give the Gift of Massage!

Purchase a Gift Certificate for a relaxation or therapeutic treatment from one of our Registered Massage Therapists.

Gift Certificates are now available on our website where you can print or send by email to the lucky recipient.

Happy Holidays from everyone at Massage Therapy on Dunbar & in Point Grey!

30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave (604) 569-3233 www.30minutehit.com/kerrisdale

Give the Gift of Fitness!

30 Minute Hit offers a fresh, bright and vibrant place where you can leave the stresses of your day behind while training like a champ!!

Designed as an exciting and accessible workout for women of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. Just put on your gloves and let our qualified trainers take care of the rest as they help you get the absolute best out of each and every workout.

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Sweet Somethings

4321 Dunbar St (604) 842-0261 www.sweetsomethingsvancouver.com

Looking for a unique gift?

Sweet Somethings is proud to be the only shop in Canada carrying Carthusia fragrance products from the Isle of Capri. We carry local artisanal chocolate, Gulsha skin care, jewellery & much more. We make custom gift baskets for corporate and staff gifts.

Happy Holidays from Sweet Somethings!

Sher’s Stationery 2000 3552 W 41st Ave (604) 261-2001 Send all your gifts across Canada for a flat rate with box included.

Wishing you Seasons Greetings and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

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Stong's Market

4221 Dunbar St (604) 266-1401 www.stongs.com

Stop by your favourite local grocery store for lots of great gift ideas. Mike (the store manager) and his team can help you find lots of local, gourmet and unique gifts.

From gift baskets to gift cards, gourmet chocolates and lots of custom floral arrangements to brighten up the season.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Stong's Market.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS SPOOK-TACULAR DUNBAR EVENT! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 2-6pm (Candy 3-5pm) Hosted by the Dunbar Village Business Association

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DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert: What causes sensitive teeth?

Sensitive teeth can be caused by worn out tooth enamel, exposed tooth roots due to gum recession, failing existing dental restorations, cavities, or even from grinding/ clenching your teeth at night.

If you do experience sensitivity, it’s important to visit your dentist to identify and rule out any underlying causes of your tooth discomfort. Your dentist may recommend sensitive toothpaste, fluoride treatment, dental bondings, or grafting to alleviate the sensitivity.

At Dunbar Family Dental, our goal is to help you maintain a healthy smile in a stress-free and comfortable setting. We offer a complete range of dental services, including general and cosmetic dentistry, conventional braces, Invisalign, dental implants, and dental care for children.

We’re also proud to announce that our clinic is currently undergoing an expansion of our facilities to provide our patients with additional treatment rooms, new amenities, and a 3D xray machine, along with the newest in dental technologies. Don’t worry we are fully operational during this project and our office is running our normal business hours. We also gladly accept new patients.

Dr. David Hou

DUNBAR FAMILY DENTAL 4210 Dunbar Street Vancouver, BC V6S 2E9 604-733-1616 www.dunbarfamilydental.com

In 2013, Laurie Allan-Franks started La Movida Fashion Design Academy based on a simple idea — fashion is fun. Creating is fun. Sewing is fun. This fact has been attracting like-minded students aged 8-16 ever since.

While her bright, energetic studio space inspires amazing projects, Laurie points out that this is only part of the experience. La Movida is a fun, inclusive place that celebrates and encourages imagination, newfound skills, and — most importantly — each other. Come see for yourself!

Laurie Allan-Franks

Fashion Design & Sewing at Broadway near Alma.

Register today at lamovida.ca

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SATURDAY + S UNDAY 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 15TH ANNUAL

November 30 - December 1 Kick start the holiday season with a fun-filled weekend of holiday décor inspiration!

TICKETS:

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Enjoy the chance to meet local interior designers, architects and mingle at the Jingle Bell Café (provided by Meinhardts).

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A SEASONAL, SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF HOMES IN VANCOUVER AND WEST VANCOUVER

Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays is a local fundraising event aimed to improve the mental well-being of children and youth.

Sponsored by:

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REIDBROTHERS

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Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm and Saturday 8:00am to 3:00pm Emergency services are available 24 hours per day CALL FOR SALES OR SERVICE

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Destination Celebrations One of the fastest-growing trends in the travel industry today is multi-generational destination celebrations. Everyone’s lives are busier than ever, and it’s difficult to get the whole family together for some quality visiting time. Families are often spread over great distances as well, making it even more difficult.

The perfect solution to connecting with your family and your close friends is to plan a destination celebration. Destination weddings introduced this concept over a decade ago, but now the idea has spread to include just about any occasion you can imagine. Anniversaries, vow renewals, significant birthdays, a job promotion or retirement are all great reasons to get the family together for a shared vacation.

Exploring the family history on a genealogy trip, hiking together, a wellness/spa retreat, seeking culinary and wine adventures, exploring by cruiseship, or just a few days of R&R on a gorgeous beach are all wonderful opportunities for your family to spend some extended time together.

There are destinations to suit every possible Transat Travel (formerly Marlin Travel) has been a recognized and trusted name in Canada for over 40 years. All our travel consultants are professionally trained, knowledgeable and experienced, and provide personalized, one-on-one attention.

interest and budget, and several great non-stop flight options make it easy for family and friends to get there. All-inclusive resorts and many cruiseships offer a never-ending array of activities for young kids and teens, as well as great entertainment for the adults. Excursions are available to explore the local culture and history. Dining experiences are a big focus when families travel together. Resorts and cruiseships will offer food for every taste, including local specialities, and can generally accommodate most food allergies. To help celebrate the occasion that has brought your family together, a special meal can often be pre-arranged.

Best way to plan your family getaway? Call a Transat Travel professional. Their value goes way beyond their firsthand knowledge to help you decide the best choice for your destination celebration. They will take the stress off your shoulders, take care of all the details, and you can sit back and enjoy the fun.

No matter what the occasion, travelling with the people you hold dearest is a wonderful way to reconnect, and the memories will last forever.

Gina, Cathy and Porochista at Transat Travel Kerrisdale would love to help you with all your travel plans. They can be reached at (604) 263-1841.

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Christmas & Happy New Year!

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Cafes | Restaurants Cosy Inn Café 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133 Crepe & Café 3500 W 41st Ave 604-566-9787 crepeandcafe.com Domino’s Pizza 4298 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 dominos.ca Dunbar Dairy Queen 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 dairyqueen.com

La Notte Ristorante Italiano (ad p. 2) 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 lanotte.ca

Moki’s Pizza 5530 Dunbar St 604-263-4440 mokispizza.com Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com

Perchance Tea & Coffee

Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999

(cover location) 3363 Dunbar St 778-832-0187 perchancetea.com

Dunbar Sushi 3626 W 16th Ave 604-568-5959

Q Coffee | Phonatics 5601 Dunbar St 604-261-8188

Kokopelli Cafe 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0818 kokopellicafe.ca

Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355

Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

Starbucks Coffee 4467 Dunbar St 604-222-8069 starbucks.ca

Subway 4490 Dunbar St 604-263-4023 subway.ca

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Sweet Somethings 4321 Dunbar St 604-842-0261 sweetsomethingsvancouver.com T.Cup 4495 Dunbar St 604-423-4495 The Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-620-1951 cheeseinn.com The Dunbar Public House 4497 Dunbar St 604-222-9922 thedunbar.ca Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 timhortons.ca Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 wildsushi.ca

Grocery | Specialty A & L Market 3526 W 41st Ave BC Liquor Store 3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412 bcliquorstores.com

Celtic Treasure Chest

(ad p. 13) 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688 celtictreasurechest.com

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H Mart

(ad p. 3) 5557 Dunbar St 604-264-5950 hmart.ca New District 5650 Dunbar St 604-229-3663 newdistrict.ca

Save-On-Foods 3535 W 41st Ave 604-261-2423 saveonfoods.com

Stong’s Market (ad back cover) 4221 Dunbar St 604-266-1401 stongs.com

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SHOP Retail Stores All Nations Stamp & Coin 5630 Dunbar St 604-684-4613 allnationsstampandcoin.com

Gardenia Flowers 5636 Dunbar St 604-269-9234 gardeniaflowers.ca

Shell Canada 3596 W 41st Ave 604-263-9330 find.shell.com/ca

Blight’s Home Hardware

Germaine’s Antiques 4268 Dunbar St 604-306-8364

Sher’s Stationery 2000 & Post Office 3552 W 41st Ave 604-261-2001

(ad p. 17) 3322 Dunbar St 604-738-3312 blightshomehardware.com Carousel on Dunbar 4305 Dunbar St carouselondunbar.ca Cheap Skates 3644 W 16th Ave 604-222-1125 Christina’s Flower Shop 5615 Dunbar St 604-263-3011 christinaflowers.com Dragon & Phoenix 3510 W 41st Ave 604-261-1317 dragonandphoenix.ca Educational Book Supply 3548 W 41st Ave 604-677-8147

Golden Rug Co. 3211 Dunbar St 604-224-3222 goldenrug.com Kerrisdale Equipment 4522 Dunbar St 604-224-3255 kerrisdaleequipment.com Lawrence Books 3591 W 41st Ave 604-261-3812 London Drugs 4560 Dunbar St 604-448-4888 londondrugs.com Pure Integrative Pharmacy 3228 Dunbar St 604-732-3010 purepharmacy.com

Enmark Jewellers Ltd 4315 Dunbar St 604-224-3513

Shoppers Drug Mart & Post Office 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8855 shoppersdrugmart.ca Southland Pharmacy 3554 W 41st Ave 604-266-2882 Sunday Small Goods 4335 Dunbar St sundaysmallgoods.ca

West Side Paint & Decorating

(ads p. 18-20 & 22) 3354 Dunbar St 604-737-0962 benjaminmoore.com YNP Dunbar Pharmacy 4198 Dunbar St 604-738-1788

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Care Well Esthetics 4311 Dunbar St 778-999-8908

Duet Salon & Spa 3231 Dunbar St 604-222-8715

Clippers Edge 4535 Dunbar St 604-224-0500

Dunbar Barbers 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165 dunbarbarbers.com

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Beauty | Hair | Spa ... con’t George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603 Hair Place Kiji’s 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299 kijishairsalon.com J’aime Les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118 JD’s Barbershop 4345 Dunbar St 778-379-1829 jdsbarbershop.com

Pampered by Kadie 4260 Dunbar St 604-809-5395 pamperedbykadie.ca Rose Nails & Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200 rosenailsandspa.com Top Barber Cut 5631 Dunbar St 604-696-0581

Top Cut Barbers 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744 Touch of Beauty 3291 Dunbar St 604-221-0010 touchofbeautyspa.ca

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VY Valentin Salon 4290 Dunbar St 604-732-3523 vyvalentinsalon.com

Churches Dunbar Evangelical Lutheran 3491 W 31st Ave 604-266-6818 dunbarlutheran.ca

Knox United Church 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-3747 knoxunitedvancouver.org

Dunbar Heights Baptist 3320 Crown St 604-224-1031 dhbc.ca

Marineview Chapel 4000 W 41st Ave 604-261-1444 marineview.org

Immaculate Conception 3778 W 28th Ave 604-224-5678 icvancouver.ca

Pacific Spirit United Church 3525 W 24th Ave 604-266-5377 pacificspirituc.com

St Philip’s Anglican Church

(ad p. 46-47) 3737 W 27th Ave 604-224-3238 stphilipsdunbar.com Yan Fo Si Temple 3496 Dunbar St 778-847-6699

Dental Dr. Alex K H Chan 203-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2860 dralexkhchandentist.com Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 dentistsondunbar.com

Dr. George Porteous 5-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-3115

Dunbar Dental Centre (ad p. 31) 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220 dunbardental.ca

Dunbar Family Dental

(ad p. 28 & 45) 4210 Dunbar St 604-733-1616 dunbarfamilydental.com Prodent Dental Lab 101-3540 W 41st Ave 604-263-3111

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SERVICES Dental ... con’t Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave 604-266-6232

Technident 2000 Lab 100-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-1121

Westside Orthodontics 3619 W 18th Ave 604-736-5705 westsidesmiles.ca

Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair Boulevard Cleaners 3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0003

Mai’s Dry Cleaners 3336 Dunbar St 604-739-6638

Busy Bee Cleaners 3556 W 41st Ave 604-263-2215

Money’s Dry Cleaning 4389 Dunbar St 604-224-5112

Gold Star Shoe Rebuilders 3308 Dunbar St 604-734-7477 goldstarshoerebuilders.com

Tam’s Custom Tailor & Dry Cleaners 4479 Dunbar St 604-269-9440 Yim’s Alterations 3378 Dunbar St 604-737-8822

Education & Performing Arts - Private Crofton House School 3200 W 41st Ave 604-263-3255 croftonhouse.ca

Elite Montessori Academy 103-3641 W 29th 604-221-0242 elitemontessori.ca

Little People Preschool 5600 Balaclava St 604-261-2219 littlepeople.ca

Crown Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-228-1316 crownpreschool.ca

Harmonious Music Studio

Monkey See Monkey Do 3525 W 24th Ave 778-371-4659 monkeyseemonkeydo.ca

(ad p. 29) 3594 W 17th Ave 604-767-0136 harmoniousmusicstudio.com

Crown Street Kids Club 3320 Crown St 604-760-4703 cskc.ca

Immaculate Conception School

Curiosity Corner Preschool 3455 W King Edward 604-261-4434 curiositycornerpreschool.ca

Indigo Education 5737 Collingwood 778-680-5733 canadaindigo.com

Da Future Studio 3536 W 41st Ave 604-564-1267 dafture.ca Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6065 dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca 58

(ad p. 9) 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 icschoolvancouver.com

La Petite Ecole 4037 W 32nd Ave 604-619-7313 lapetiteecole.ca

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Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 opusacademy.com Reading Gate Academy 204-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-8984 vanwest.readinggate.com Sprouts Academy 4000 W 41st Ave 604-454-8369 sproutsacademy.ca St George’s School Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 stgeorges.bc.ca DunbarLife.com

Education & Performing Arts - Private ... con’t Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 tomthumbpreschool.ca

Westgate Montessori School 3489 W 31st Ave 604-221-9300 westgatemontessori.com

Westside Kumon 3584 W 16th Ave 604-222-0182 kumon.ca

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Vancouver Child Study Centre 3525 W 24th Ave 604-222-1943 vancouverchildstudycentre.ca

Education - Public Schools (Vancouver School District) Carnarvon Elementary 3400 Balaclava St 604-713-5396 crn.vsb.bc.ca

Kerrisdale Elementary 5555 Carnarvon St 604-713-5446 kerrisdale.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Annex 4275 Crown St 604-713-5482 queenelizabeth-anx.vsb.bc.ca

Jules Quesnel Elementary 3050 Crown St 604-713-4577 quesnel.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Byng High School 3939 W 16th Ave 604-713-8171 byng.vsb.bc.ca

Queen Elizabeth Elementary 4102 W 16th Ave 604-713-5408 queenelizabeth.vsb.bc.ca

Kerrisdale Annex Elementary 3250 W 43rd Ave 604-713-5488 kerrisdale-anx.vsb.bc.ca

Lord Kitchener Elementary 3455 W King Edward Ave 604-713-5454 kitchener.vsb.bc.ca

Southlands Elementary 5351 Camosun St 604-713-5414 go.vsb.bc.ca/southlands

Financial BMO Bank of Montreal 4395 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 bmo.com

Edward Jones 3560 W 41st Ave 604-731-6117 edwardjones.ca

TD Canada Trust 4200 Dunbar St 604-654-6888 tdcanadatrust.com

CIBC 4306 Dunbar St 604-665-7697 cibc.com

RBC Royal Bank 4205 Dunbar St 604-665-5972 rbc.com

Vancity Credit Union 4445 Dunbar St 604-877-7000 vancity.com

Donald A. Nybo, CPA (ad p. 27) 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166

Fitness & Sports 30 Minute Hit 3516 W 41st Ave 604-569-3233 30minutehit.com/kerrisdale

Barre Fitness Dunbar 3584 W 41st Ave 604-266-9191 barrefitness.com

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Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club 3850 W 31st Ave 604-228-8428 dunbarlawnbowling.com 59

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SERVICES Fitness & Sports ... con’t Elements Academy of Martial Arts 4465 Dunbar St 604-568-3441 elementsacademy.com

Prime Personal Training 3636 W 16th Ave 604-568-5220 primepersonaltraining.com

Third Eye Martial Arts 4256 Dunbar St 604-669-8707 temartialarts.com

Pulse Cycling Studio 3630 W 16th Ave pulsecycling.ca

Health | Medical Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881 Dr. Brian Harris Inc. 211-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-5015 Dr. Gorman, Chiropractor 202-3641 W 29th Ave 778-681-3445 drpatriciagorman.com Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 dunbareyecare.com Dunbar Physio 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 dunbarphysio.com

Healing Abundance Holistic Medicine 3593 W 26th Ave 778-997-4628 kaoclaire.com Highroads Medical Clinic 4560 Dunbar St highroadsmedical.com Image Optometry 4250 Dunbar St 604-293-3937 image.ca Life Integrative 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 lifechiropractic.ca

Life Labs 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 Dunbar Psychological Services lifelabs.com 216-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-1777 Massage Therapy dunbarpsychology.com on Dunbar (article p. 10-12) Envision Counselling 4192 Dunbar St 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-733-3376 604-222-1120 massagetherapyondunbar.com envisioncounselling.ca Mark Finch & Associates FYidoctors - Dunbar 202-3641 W 29th Ave (ad p. 13) 604-222-9505 4508 Dunbar St markfinch.ca 604-739-2022 fyidoctors.com Pacific Mountain Centre 101-3309 Dunbar St Carolyne Abrams 778-229-4532 lighthealing.ca Dr Sandra L. Clark 60

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604-730-9988 drsandraclark.ca Beverley Kort 604-362-7847 iamlistening.ca Kathleen Wood 604-785-4015

Preventum

(ad p. 16) 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca New!

Preventum Dermatology & Cosmetic Clinic (ad p. 16) 3288 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 preventum.ca

Skinworks - Dermapure 3568 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 dermapure.com Skinworks Plastic Surgery 3578 W 41st Ave 604-733-9711 skinworks.ca Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110 Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic 203A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2757

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Pets Alta Vista Animal Hospital 4543 Dunbar St 604-221-5858 altavistaanimalhospital.ca

Bosley’s Pet Food 3502 W 41st Ave 604-266-2667 bosleys.com

Artistic Styling Salon for Pets 4188 Dunbar St 604-739-6822

K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513

Pets Beautiful 5620 Dunbar St 604-261-5310 petsbeautiful.com

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Specialty Services Buntain Insurance

(ad p. 5, article p. 24-26) 4295 Dunbar St 604-736-8855 buntaininsurance.com

Sage Construction

Johnston Meier Insurance 120-3479 Dunbar St 604-736-3831 jmins.com

Digital Photo Station 4485 Dunbar St 604-222-3513

Phone Guru 4339 Dunbar St 604-225-0571 www.phoneguru.ca

Feature Projects 5733 Collingwood St 604-220-8907 featureprojects.com

REMAX Real Estate Services 110-3450 W 41st Ave 604-263-2823 remaxres.ca

(ad p. 23) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 sageconstruction.ca Visual Space Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca

COMMUNITY Andrew Wilkinson MLA (ad p. 13) 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 andrewwilkinsonmla.ca

Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6060 dunbarcentre.ca

Dunbar Little League (ad p. 5) dunbarbaseball.ca

Dunbar Public Library 4515 Dunbar St 604-665-3968 vpl.ca

Dunbar Community Garden dunbarand39thgarden.com

Dunbar Residents’ Association 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Community Patrol 604-222-9824 dunbar-vancouver.org

Dunbar Theatre 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991

Dunbar Village Business Association

(ads p. 6, 7, 16, 34-43 & 45) dunbarvillage.ca Pacific Spirit Park Society pacificspiritparksociety.org Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 southlandsfarms.com

Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness dunbaremergency.ca DunbarLife.com

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Businesses Without Storefront in Dunbar Andy Trott Kerrisdale Menswear

Kirkland Heating & Cooling

RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla

Dunbar Plumbing

La Movida Sewing & Design Studio

Sandra Steier Photography & Pop Up Portraits Vancouver

(ad p. 21) 2034 W 41st Ave 604-569-3773 andytrott.com

(ad p. 51) 112 W 2nd Ave 604-261-2525 kirklandmetalshop.com

(ad p. 14) 604-312-2686 dunbarplumbing.ca

Higher Ground Gardens

(ad p. 8) 778-323-1502 highergroundgardens.com

JB McDermotts (ad p. 30) 8162 Ontario St 604-261-9212 jbmcdermotts.ca

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(ads p. 27 & 45) 3625 W Broadway 604-559-9296 lamovida.ca

Reid Brothers Plumbing & Heating (ad p. 49) 1636 W 75th Ave 604-263-0323 reidbrothers.ca

(ad p. 53) 604-329-1430 vancouversbestlistings.com

(ad p. 44) 778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com popupportraits.ca

Transat Travel

(ad p. 50) 2175 W 41st Ave 604-263-1841 transattravel.com/774

Vancouver Community Baseball (ad p. 15) vancouvercommunitybaseball.com

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DunbarLife.com

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Dunbar Little League registration starts (p. 5) Winter Bazaar, Crofton House School Dunbar Holiday Craft Fair, Dunbar Community Centre (p. 52) ICS Christmas Fair, Immaculate Conception School (p. 9) Homes for the Holidays (p. 48) Christmas Fair at St Philip’s Church (p. 47)

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November 2019

December 2019 Dec 1 Dec 4 Dec 4 & 5 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 23 Dec 25 Dec 26

Homes for the Holidays (p. 48) Festive Tree Lighting, Dunbar Community Centre (p. 52) Night of Carols at La Notte (p. 2) Dunbar Village for the Holidays (p. 7) First day of winter Winter break for Vancouver School District (until Jan 3) Christmas Boxing Day

January 2020 Jan 1 Jan 6 Jan 21 Jan 25

New Year’s Day Vancouver public schools re-open Advertising deadline for Dunbar Life Feb 15 issue (p. 54) Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat)

February 2020 Feb 2 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 17

Groundhog Day Valentine’s Day Early spring issue of Dunbar Life comes out Family Day

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