Dunbar Life - Sept 2022

Sandra Steier

Dunbar Village Business Association

Message from DVBA President, Vicki Bell

This issue’s Ask An Expert section is full of helpful tips from Dermapure, Dunmed Medical Clinic, West Side Paint & Decorating, Goldstop Shoes & Repair, Dunbar Pizza & Indian Food, Golden Rug, 30 Minute Hit, and Life Integrative. This might be our biggest Ask An Expert section yet! Let us know what questions you’d like to ask any business in Dunbar and we will share their answers in a future edition.

Welcome to the autumn issue of Dunbar Life! It’s a busy time as many of us switch gears from relaxation mode to heading back to our routines of work and school after a beautiful summer.

On the cover is Ken Charko, owner of the Dunbar Theatre. His passion for films and this community drives him to continue operating this well-loved 87-year-old neighbourhood anchor. Ken and the Dunbar Theatre were recognized by the Motion Picture Association for resilience, creativity, and leadership in keeping the theatre operating throughout the pandemic. Congratulations! The Dunbar Theatre was the only theatre in North America that remained open!

We’re also excited to profile a new Dunbar business. Jar Bar Refillery recently opened at 4335 Dunbar Street. This environmentally friendly and very timely business provides alternatives to wasteful packaging by offering soap refills and other eco-friendly products to help reduce plastic pollution.

We were very sorry to see Kerrisdale Equipment close its storefront In Dunbar but they are still operating from 820 SW Marine Drive. Rummage Community Thrift has temporarily closed but can be found at 2169 W. 4th Avenue until they find a new Dunbar location. Angela T&Q Nail and Spa has opened at 3383 Dunbar Street. The UPS Store at 3271 Dunbar Street and Papa John’s Pizza at 5636 Dunbar Street will be opening soon. We also welcome MLA Kevin Falcon to his new office at 5640 Dunbar Street.

We are looking forward to bringing back the DVBA’s most popular community event this fall! Trick-or-Treat in Dunbar Village will take place this year on October 29th. This family-friendly, non-frightening event will be held from 3pm5pm and we look forward to seeing the community children in their costumes trick-ortreating at Dunbar businesses. Until then, please enjoy the change of seasons. Autumn has a way of making everything feel just a little bit cozier as leaves change colour, temperatures gradually drop, and pumpkins pop up and launch us into two major autumnal celebrations.

We thank you for keeping the Dunbar spirit alive as you continue to support your local businesses—and each other.

Welcome to Dunbar Village

DUNBAR THEATRE

Vancouver’s Iconic Movie Theatre

Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Sandra Steier and submitted

There has never been a question that Dunbar is a very special community, which is confirmed by the neighbourhood’s support of Dunbar Theatre. On the landscape of full-time independent movie houses, the theatre is a sole survivor; it is the last of its kind in the city of Vancouver.

Dunbar Theatre was built in 1935 by J. Howard Boothe; he ran it until 1941 when Odeon bought the theatre and made it part of a nationwide chain. It closed between 1987-1988 and then was taken over by Famous Players for approximately ten years. Once again, it closed, and this time it seemed destined to be demolished; however, the community adamantly rejected plans for redevelopment.

In February 1998, three university students, including entrepreneur Ken Charko, the present-day owner of Dunbar Theatre, approached the property owner and requested permission to operate the theatre as a summer project. Soon after, Ken leased the building and brought Hollywood magic back to Dunbar as the theatre’s new independent owner. Eight

years later, he also became the operator of Varsity Theatre on West 10th Avenue, which closed in 2006 due to redevelopment.

Neighbourhood theatres are in a high-risk category – they are costly to run, leases can be expensive, buildings are located in prime locations where real estate is sought-after and independent theatres are in competition with multiplex cinemas and streaming services. But

this is a happy story, a success story, and the Dunbar, as the theatre is fondly referred to, has stood the test of time.

Over the last 87 years, many memories have been made at the Dunbar.

From first kisses to first dates to the first time you brought your kids to your childhood stomping ground, there is a feeling of history in the air from this building that opened during the Great Depression. If walls could talk, they would have as many tales to tell as the stories on the big screen.

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced entirely new challenges, but Ken responded creatively. To his credit, he says the theatre didn’t close, not even for a day, something he says no other theatre in North America managed to achieve. As a result, Ken and the Dunbar Theatre were recognized by the Motion Picture Association for resilience, creativity, and leadership. Way to go, Dunbar Theatre!

People kept coming during the height of COVID. The Dunbar held socially distanced private screenings for families and small groups. People came from across the Lower Mainland to support their beloved movie theatre.

Ken says, “The safety of our customers and staff was our number one priority. We followed provincial guidelines and sold out our available seating daily. We also found other uses for the theatre, such as holding weddings for up to 30 people.”

Another draw was the Dunbar’s legendary buttery popcorn, which happens to be a secret recipe. Ken reveals, “We use real butter. I’m probably the biggest butter buyer in Vancouver. It’s all part of the experience of attending a movie.”

People drop by to purchase the best popcorn in town and to support the business. Some customers arrange for concession food to be delivered through

Skip the Dishes, Uber Eats and Door Dash. As well, sports teams and corporate groups purchase bulk popcorn for their fundraising events.

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are a fairly recent addition to the concession; they are sold on weekends. With a laugh, Ken says, “It’s a specific treat that is not available in Vancouver. The only reason we might not continue selling them is because I have gained six pounds and so have some of my staff!”

The 350-seat theatre rotates first-run films that generally show for two weeks. Ken opts primarily for family-friendly movies, reflective of this community’s movie-going audience.

Some of the things people love about the iconic theatre include its incredibly comfy and roomy seats, ample leg room, and the charming old-fashioned balcony.

Moviegoers also appreciate the Dunbar’s friendly staff; some have been with the theatre for 20 years. Ken says, “I’m lucky because we have good staff retention. I’m really proud of my ‘kids.’ They are thankful we stayed open. They didn’t want to stop working, and we are better off for having done it.”

Are you aware it is possible to hold a private birthday party, or corporate or customer appreciation events at the Dunbar? A full-screen experience blows even the best home media room experience out of the water.

If you are a new mother craving a romantic comedy or drama, Movies for Mommies is designed for you. This program was put on hold during the pandemic but recently resumed.

To save money while catching a great flick, round up your family and friends for Cheap Tuesday. All seats are a mere $9.50. This fall a discount will be introduced on Wednesday nights for people aged 50+.

The festival kicks off with films from Greece (September 30 to October 2), followed by the Philippines (October 3 to 5) and Ukraine (October 6).

Ken is a councillor candidate in the October 15 Vancouver civic election; he intends to be a voice for small businesses. He says, “They need support so they can survive. I believe theatres and mom and pop shops are important parts of the community.”

For Ken, the theatre is a labour of love. It is his passion for films and for this community that drives him to keep operating it. He is devoted to the neighbourhood and is committed to giving back. He says, “We are a large donor to Canuck Place, and we have donated to almost every organization and event in Dunbar.”

Ken concludes, “Being the owner of Dunbar Theatre defines who I am. I’ve got the greatest job.”

Dunbar Theatre

4555 Dunbar Street

Vancouver BC V6S 2G7

Phone 604-222-2991

What’s up next for the Dunbar? Ken is excited to launch a much-anticipated film festival that got put on hold during the pandemic.

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FRED HARDING, Mayoral Candidate

Fred Harding was a detective in the West Vancouver Police Deptartment, and prior to that he was a detective with the Metropolitan Police Service of London, from 1984 to 1997. He was part of the investigation team for the Robert Pickton trial. Harding is now a businessman.

MELISSA DE GENOVA, Councillor

Melissa De Genova is currently serving her second term as a Vancouver City Councillor. She brings professional experience working in both private and non-profit housing development to her role at city hall and has consistently worked to make Vancouver a safe, affordable, and familyfriendly city.

ELAINE ALLAN, Council

Elaine Allan is an industry-leading Executive. As CEO of Skills Canada – BC, she helps build our local economy. With a strong background in technology & business, Elaine hopes to bring her private sector expertise to City Hall. For years, she has been a voice for women at risk on the Downtown East Side.

CINNAMON BHAYANI, Council

Cinnamon Bhayani has been a force in our government for over 25 years as an Intelligence Officer and in her current role as the Regulatory Compliance Officer. Her current volunteer work

includes being a member of the Vancouver Métis Community Association and the Urban Indigenous Peoples’ Advisory Committee.

KEN CHARKO, Council

Ken Charko is a business and community leader in Vancouver, Dunbar, Point Grey and Kerrisdale area. He is the owner and proprietor of the Dunbar Theatre, a staple in the community and an internationally recognized independent theatre. He was also the owner of The Varsity Theatre in Point Grey before it closed and past President of the Hillcrest Community Centre. Ken is the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award and believes in and invests in Vancouver’s future. He has always been involved in the west side community, and supported small business owners and the arts.

AREZO ZARRABIAN, Council

Arezo has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to supporting those within her community and is passionate about making Vancouver safer for all. For more than 13 years, Arezo has worked in some of Vancouver’s largest districts as a leading Crime Analyst. For her efforts, she has received three Chief Commendations from the VPD; Arezo is a strong advocate for small business owners including those who have expressed their frustration with rising vandalism, assaults, and violent shoplifting.

Authorized by Christopher Wilson, Financial Agent financial.agent@npavancouver.ca

One of our most important jobs is to educate our patients. We hope to empower them so that they may have control over their oral health and that this may positively affect their overall health and wellbeing.

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert

How do I look after my Persian rug?

A genuine handknotted Oriental rug will last for several generations if you look after it and protect it from premature wear and damage from water, moths, pets, vacuum cleaners, chemicals, sun, and uneven wear.

Should you experience water damage, the rug must be removed quickly, properly cleaned, and allowed to dry completely. Most rug dyes are quite resistant to sun fading or bleaching. Still, ultraviolet rays are a powerful force of nature, and a rug will likely fade over time if used for years in a very sunny area. A rug should be turned end-forend once every year or two to even out wear and colour change.

Although many kinds of damage can be repaired, prevention is much easier and more cost effective. Inspect the entire rug periodically for signs of wear or damage. Have your rug cleaned only when it really is dirty. When you see something wrong with your rug that is beyond your ability to rectify, don’t hesitate to call us. With just a bit of care your Oriental rug will provide many years of enjoyment, lots of compliments and pride of ownership.

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert:

What’s on the menu?

Our Indian food is as popular as the pizza!

Customers go wild for our butter chicken in addition to the lamb korma and spinach lamb. Those items are only the tip of the iceberg; we also have appetizers (pakoras, samosas), lamb, chicken, and a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Tandoori breads (naan, parantha and roti) and a number of biryani rice dishes round out the Indian menu.

Flip the menu and a long list of pizzas can be found ranging from the Dunbar Special to international salutes to India, Italy and Greece.

Stop by and grab a slice to go! A favourite destination for high school students at lunchtime.

Open 11am until 12 midnight Monday to Saturday. Sunday and holidays 4pm to 11pm.

Order on our website for pickup, or have it delivered from one of the delivery services like Skip the Dishes.

Ali Amini, Owner

GOLDEN RUG

3211 Dunbar Street

Vancouver, BC V6S 2B8

Phone 604-224-3222 ali@goldenrug.com www.goldenrug.com

DUNBAR PIZZA & INDIAN FOOD

3348 Dunbar Street

Vancouver, BC V6S 2C1

Phone 604-732-4999

www.dunbarpizzaindianfood.com

Jasvir Nandda

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert

Are you troubled by facial hyperpigmentation?

As a 30+ year veteran dermatologist, I see patients with facial hyperpigmentation that is persistent, complex and troublesome where basic remedies have not worked. At Dermapure, we continue to explore science-based solutions for our patients.

Non-prescription cysteamine cream or Cyspera, available recently as a 5%-7% cream, has been very promising, as we see good improvement in melasma patients along with a good tolerability profile even during summer months and for those with sensitive skin.

The addition of prescription oral Tranexamic acid has been transformative for stubborn melasma cases. More recently for those unable or unwilling to take oral medications, mesotherapy tranexamic acid performed as a monthly lesional treatment can be highly satisfying. Korean based studies, where this form of therapy has been used successfully for years, has been helpful in informing us.

Make an appointment with us to get an appropriate diagnoses so we can provide alternative treatment options that will suit your individual needs. Dermapure is invested in the science of beautiful skin!

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert: Do you just repair shoes?

We are an old-fashioned cobbler that is skilled in refurbishing footwear. Whether you need new heels or rubber soles to extend the life of leather bottomed shoes, or colour restoration, Goldstop can make old shoes new again!

Repairing hiking boots and work boots are our specialty. With our equipment, we can also mend leather jackets, shorten bag straps, reattach handles, dye the leather, patch pesky holes, and fix zippers. Bring us your dull scissors and knives for sharpening.

Goldstop now sells quality leather goods. Find brands like Redback Boots, NAOT, Mephisto, Manitobah Mukluks, Laurentian Chief sheepskin slippers, Merrell, Romika boots and a variety of leather wallets and handbags.

Looking for laces or insoles? We have everything from specialty hiking socks to all the shoe care products to protect and prolong the life of your shoes.

We love shoes!

Dr. Frances Jang, Dermatologist

DERMAPURE

3568 West 41st Avenue

Vancouver, BC, V6N 3E6 Phone 604-737-7100

www.dermapure.com

Payam Tajabadi GOLDSTOP SHOE REPAIR & SALES

3308 Dunbar Street

Vancouver, BC V6S 2C1 Phone 604-734-7477 goldshoes@repairman.com

JAR BAR REFILLERY

Solutions to Protect the Planet

Story by Sarah Gordon Photos by Carolynne Palla and submitted

When we put out our blue boxes each week, we feel proactive; however, it is estimated that only five to ten percent of plastic worldwide is recycled. The health of our planet is desperately in need of tender loving care. This is where the Jar Bar Refillery steps in. The new Dunbar Street business provides alternatives to wasteful packaging by offering soap refills and other ecofriendly products to help reduce plastic pollution.

Tamara Komuniecki owns Jar Bar Refillery. In 2010, she launched her initial business, Delish General Store (DGS). Four years later, the business moved from her home in North Vancouver to Granville Island. In 2018, DGS moved back to North Vancouver’s Edgemont Village. Two years ago, Tamara expanded the store to include the Jar Bar Refillery, and opened the Dunbar location in June 2022.

Before being a business owner, Tamara had a

long and varied career as a broadcast and print journalist, editor, producer and communications specialist. While she loved her work, she stepped away from it when her son was born.

Tamara explains, “Being an entrepreneur has always been in my blood — I come from a line of general store owners, and this always felt right to me.”

When thinking about growing her business, she considered what other communities would support a Jar Bar Refillery, and Dunbar fit the bill.

“I always felt compelled that people could and should do more to make changes in their lives that would positively impact the community and the planet’s health.”

“I created a list of neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland that had the right mix of demographic and density, were not currently served by a soap refillery, and that had a population who would be interested in a sustainable lifestyle for the health of their family and the planet.”

“I wanted to be a part of figuring out some solutions I could help teach others. In a small way, that is what I am doing now.”

Tamara mentions, “When you think of how much plastic waste one household generates daily, it is gut-wrenching. I have this image of the pile of plastic my household produces that keeps growing and growing, and I will do whatever I can to slow down the growth of its size.”

“Will it make a huge difference in the biggest environmental issues we face today, like resource extraction, greenhouse gas emissions, loss of biodiversity? Maybe not. But I feel strongly that people need to feel like they are doing something that makes a difference, and if they start in one area of their life (plastic pollution), then that even small sense of empowerment may fuel action in bigger ways.”

Customers can bring in containers from home if they are clean and dry, or they can purchase new containers at the store. There are a variety of jars and bottles available with different tops like sprayers and pumps, in case someone needs that at home. Jar Bar Refillery carries mainly glass, some lovely ceramic ones and even HDPE plastic (BPA-free) for families who find a more breakable option unsuitable for their needs.

“We also carry many locally-produced natural brands with organic ingredients, and so some folks mistake comparing our products and prices to the more mainstream, mass-produced, filler-heavy, chemical-laden products, but really, that is a false equivalency.”

Tamara’s goal was to create a spa-like environment, and she has succeeded. Whitetiled walls, a green tiled feature wall behind the cash desk, and wooden floors create a calm and inviting space.

Jar Bar’s staff often hear how good the store smells; customers describe it as clean, fresh, and energizing.

Soap refills are the store’s most popular products. Customers have been raving about the orange blossom rosemary scent from Port Moody-based brand Live for Tomorrow, as well as products from Ucluelet’s Mint Cleaning Co. Jar Bar Refillery also sells a lot of bath and body products from Carina Organics, headquartered in North Vancouver.

Other popular products include refills from Routine deodorant, shampoo and conditioner bars from Unwrapped Life, and dishwasher pods with a water-soluble corn plastic wrapper from The Unscented Company. Additional popular purchases include Swedish sponge cloths, bamboo dish brushes with replaceable heads, and other tools for a clean home.

Tamara is grateful for being so readily accepted by the community and neighbouring merchants. She says, “I haven’t heard this message in any of my other locations as much as I have here. We are getting thanked for opening such a business in this community. How amazing is that?”

Jar Bar Refillery

4335 Dunbar Street Vancouver, BC V6S 1P8 604-222-0287 www.delishgeneralstore.com

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert:

What is 30 Minute Hit?

Our 13 bag-smacking, skill-building, core strengthening stations that fly by in just 30 minutes, will get your heart pumping, clear your mind and transform your body faster than you could ever imagine!

Designed just for women, each 2-minute round based on boxing, kickboxing, general self-defence, and core stability training, will challenge you each and every time to improve your fitness and reward you with amazing results.

No matter who you are the 30 Minute Hit can deliver what you need. Countless training options to keep things fresh and fun, amazing trainers, a communHITy of empowered women and a safe inspiring environment all combine to make our program the best 30 minutes of your day!

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Shannon Hann

30 MINUTE HIT

3516 West 41st Ave

Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6

Phone 604-569-3233

kerrisdale@30minutehit.com www.30minutehit.com

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert:

When is the best time to begin preventative aesthetic medicine?

As the medical world progresses, we can see how cause and effect shows on the face. Now is the best time to start treatments and take care of your skin. Always use sunscreen. In your 20s you still have youthful elastic skin, so prolonging this elasticity and slowing down the aging process can begin then. We all age at different times and speeds. It is most important to recognize your own process.

Botox is the most popular and easiest to start with for preventing wrinkles. Once wrinkles form on the skin, it is harder to reverse. Botox is safe and works by relaxing facial muscles, thus preventing fine lines and wrinkles. If you are just starting your aesthetic journey, it may be too late to prevent, however, there are ways to reverse!

Fillers are used for hydrating the skin where elasticity and volume have been lost. Other treatments such as PDO threads and PRP can give the skin a more hydrated and voluminous appearance.

Start your anti-aging skincare now! Call us for a free consultation.

Dr. Lana Turban

DUNMED

MEDICAL CLINIC

3393 Dunbar Street

Vancouver, BC V6S 1B3

Phone 778-222-4822

dunmedclinic@gmail.com

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert:

What can I expect at my first chiropractic visit?

An initial consultation is a 45-minute one-on-one session with our chiropractor, Dr. Zybutz, where he will go over your medical history and examine the area(s) of concern to determine what kind of treatment will be best suited for you for your recovery.

Wondering if the new patient consultation includes treatment? Dr. Zybutz tries his best to provide treatment and relief on the same day after he runs through the initial assessment. The treatment itself is not included in the new patient consultation. As each case varies, please note that it is not guaranteed that you will receive treatment on the same day as your initial assessment since it is dependent on his findings and his schedule that day.

Dr. Zybutz has over 20 years of experience. He uses a variety of techniques to bring the body and spine back into alignment, allowing the body to restore structure and support healing. Patients of any lifestyle can benefit from his expert care and knowledge, whether it is from chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, shockwave therapy, exercise and rehabilitation, or orthotic inserts.

DUNBAR LIFE: Ask An Expert

When do I need to prime a wall before I paint?

Primers are designed to help cover the existing surface and to help create better adhesion. Benjamin Moore paints all have a self-priming element, so most previously painted, undamaged walls do not require a primer, especially when using our highest quality paint.

However, some instances where primers can be helpful are for:

1. When painting over a non-porous or glossy surface such as tile, metal, or panelling.

2. Colour changes, when going from dark to light, or vice versa.

3. To block stains such as smoke, water, or other odours.

4. When painting over porous surfaces like drywall or wood, to create uniformity when painting, and so the primer gets soaked up rather than the paint.

At West Side Paint & Decorating we are a proudly locally owned store, eager to help you with any other painting questions you may have.

LIFE INTEGRATIVE

4168 Dunbar Street

Vancouver BC V6J 2E7

Phone 604-742-0702 info@lifeintegrative.ca www.lifeintegrative.ca

LIFE INTEGRATIVE

WEST SIDE PAINT & DECORATING

3354 Dunbar Street

Vancouver BC V6S 2C1

Phone 604-737-0962 benjaminmoore@telus.net www.westsidebenjaminmoore.com

Dr. Daniel Zybutz Clinic Director and Chiropractor

Lauren Ho

Bells and Whistles

4497 Dunbar St 604-558-4770 www.bellsandwhistlesyvr.ca

Cake Bae 4593 Dunbar St 604-228-0051

Cheaty Food Bar 4495 Dunbar St 604-423-4495

Chicko Chicken 3336 Dunbar St 604-566-2988 www.chickochicken.ca

Cosy Inn Café 4455 Dunbar St 604-224-3133 www.cosyinncafe.com

Crepe & Café 3500 W 41st Ave 604-566-9787 www.crepeandcafe.com

Dairy Queen / Orange Julius 3380 Dunbar St 604-733-2884 www.dairyqueen.com

Domino’s Pizza 4298 Dunbar St 604-733-0188 www.dominos.ca

Cafes | Restaurants FOOD | DRINK

Dunbar Pizza & Grill 3348 Dunbar St 604-732-4999 dunbarpizzaindianfood.com

Kuma Japanese 3446 Dunbar St 604-739-0170

La Notte Ristorante Italiano 3307 Dunbar St 604-222-4033 www.lanotte.ca

Momo Sushi & Sake 3626 W 16th Ave 604-568-5959

Moon Sushi 4385 Dunbar St 604-221-7874 moonsushivancouver.com

Opening Soon!

Papa John’s Pizza 5636 Dunbar St www.papajohns.ca

Perchance Tea & Coffee 3363 Dunbar St 778-832-0187 www.perchancetea.com

Pink Elephant Cafe (ad p. 5) 5601 Dunbar St 604-566-3533 www.pinkelephantcafe.ca

Grocery | Specialty

Red Tuna Japanese 3592 W 41st Ave 604-266-7355 www.redtuna.ca

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

Sweet Somethings 4321 Dunbar St 604-842-0261 www.sweetsomethingsvancouver.com

The Cheese Inn 4585 Dunbar St 604-620-1951 www.cheeseinn.com

Tim Hortons 3463 Dunbar St 604-222-3130 www.timhortons.ca

Urban Thai Bistro (ad p. 5) 5607 Dunbar St 604-566-3903 www.urbanthai.com

Wild Sushi 4288 Dunbar St 604-568-9668 www.wildsushi.ca

A & L Market 3522 W 41st Ave 604-261-0189

BC Liquor Store #102 3453 Dunbar St 604-224-4412 www.bcliquorstores.com

Celtic Treasure Chest (ad p. 2) 5639 Dunbar St 604-261-3688 www.celtictreasurechest.com

Dunbar Mart 4479 Dunbar St 604-566-7775

H Mart 5557 Dunbar St 604-264-5950 www.hmart.ca

New District Wine, Beer, Spirits 5650 Dunbar St 604-229-2663 www.newdistrict.ca

FOOD | DRINK

Grocery | Specialty ... con’t

Save-On-Foods

3535 W 41st Ave 604-261-2423 www.saveonfoods.com

Stong’s Market (ad p. 21) 4221 Dunbar St 604-266-1401 www.stongs.com

Thirstyyy 3378 Dunbar St 778-833-4517 www.thirstyyy.com

Weigh To Go Bulk Foods 3534 W 41st Ave 604-266-6206

SHOP

Retail Stores

Yummy Market 3350 Dunbar St

Alma Home & Vintage 4315 Dunbar St 604-723-7325 www.almahomevintage.com

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

Blight’s Home Hardware (ad p. 21) 3322 Dunbar St 604-738-3312 blightshomehardware.com

Cheapskates 3644 W 16th Ave 604-222-1125 cheapskatesvancouver.com

Christina’s Flower Shop 5615 Dunbar St 604-263-3011 www.christinaflowers.com

Dragon & Phoenix Designer Consignments

(ad p. 3) 3510 W 41st Ave 604-261-1317 www.dragonandphoenix.ca

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

Golden Rug Company 3211 Dunbar St 604-224-3222 www.goldenrug.com

New! Jar Bar Refillery (article p. 18-20) Dunbar St tel www

La Canapa 3432 Dunbar St 604-222-2420 www.lacanapa.ca

London Drugs 4588 Dunbar St 604-448-4888 www.londondrugs.com

Pure Integrative Pharmacy 3228 Dunbar St 604-732-3010 www.purepharmacy.com

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

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

Shoppers Drug Mart #288 & Post Office 4326 Dunbar St 604-732-8855 www.shoppersdrugmart.ca

Southland Pharmacy 3554 W 41st Ave 604-266-2882

Through the Garden Gate 4335 Dunbar St (back) 778-737-0052

Tokyo Beauty 4465 Dunbar St 604-674-9966

West Side Paint & DecoratingBenjamin Moore (ad p. 21) 3354 Dunbar St 604-737-0962 www.benjaminmoore.com

YNP Dunbar Pharmacy & Dr. Scudmore’s Rejuvenation Clinic 4198 Dunbar St 604-738-1788 Pharmacy 604-318-5461 Clinic

Blink Beauty Bar 3562 W 41st Ave 604-261-8144 www.blinkbeautybar.com

Cabello Spa & Salon 3518 W 41st Ave 604-267-4247 www.cabellosalonspa.com

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

Dunbar Barbershop 4264 Dunbar St 604-738-3165

George’s Hair Styling 4196 Dunbar St 604-738-4603

SERVICES

Beauty | Hair | Spa

Hair Place by Yanay 4311 Dunbar St 604-742-0299

J’aime les Cheveux 3591 W 26th Ave 604-714-1118

JD’s Barbershop 4345 Dunbar St 778-379-1829 www.jdsbarbershop.com

New Name! Angela T&Q Nail and Spa 3383 Dunbar St 604-221-2200

Stylish Cut 3231 Dunbar St 604-732-5123

Top Cut Barber 4238 Dunbar St 604-739-0744

Touch of Beauty Spa & Skincare 3291 Dunbar St 604-221-0010 www.touchofbeautyspa.ca

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

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

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

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

Dentists on Dunbar 3335 Dunbar St 604-224-5611 www.dentistsondunbar.com

Dunbar Smiles 5-3615 W 19th Ave 604-224-3115

Churches

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

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

Dental

Dunbar Dental Centre (ad p. 13) 215-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-2220 www.dunbardental.ca

Dunbar Family Dental (ad p. 2) 4210 Dunbar St 604-733-1616 www.dunbarfamilydental.com

St Philip’s

Anglican Church (ad p. 12) 3737 W 27th Ave 604-224-3238 www.stphilipsdunbar.com

Southlands Dental Group 3579 W 41st Ave 604-266-6232

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

Dry Cleaning | Alterations | Shoe Repair

Boulevard Dry Cleaners

3594 W 41st Ave 604-261-0003

Busy Bee Cleaners

3556 W 41st Ave 604-263-2215

Goldstop Shoes & Repair 3308 Dunbar St 604-734-7477

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

Education & Performing Arts - Private

Changna Dancing Academy 3636 W 16th Ave 778-929-1488 www.cndcdance.com

Crofton House School 3200 W 41st Ave 604-263-3255 www.croftonhouse.ca

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

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

Dunbar Art Studio 4305 Dunbar St 604-564-9544 www.dunbarartstudio.com

Dunbar Memorial Preschool 4747 Dunbar St 604-222-6065 www.dunbarmemorialpreschool.ca

Elite Montessori Academy 101-3641 W 29th 604-221-0242 www.elitemontessori.ca

Harmonious Music Studio (ad p. 13) 3594 W 17th Ave 604-767-0136 harmoniousmusicstudio.com

Hillhouse Education 110-3479 Dunbar St 604-428-6968 www.hillhouseeducation.com

Immaculate Conception School (ad p. 3) 3745 W 28th Ave 604-224-5012 www.icschoolvancouver.com

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

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

New Concept Education Centre 5739 Collingwood St 604-773-3858

Opus Academy 5635 Dunbar St 604-267-3749 www.opusacademy.com

Mrs Sam’s Learning Formula 3536 W 41st Ave 604-285-0064 www.mrssam.ca

Reading Gate Academy 204-3540 W 41st Ave 604-261-8984 www.vanwest.readinggate.com Sprouts Academy 4000 W 41st Ave 604-454-8369 www.sproutsacademy.ca

St George’s School

Jr Boys: 3851 W 29th Ave Sr Boys: 4175 W 29th Ave 604-224-1304 www.stgeorges.bc.ca

Tom Thumb Preschool 3737 W 27th Ave 604-222-2550 www.tomthumbpreschool.ca

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

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

BMO Bank of Montreal 4445 Dunbar St 604-665-7093 www.bmo.com

Donald A. Nybo, CPA (ad p. 12) 6-3615 W 19th Ave 604-228-1166

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

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

SERVICES

Financial

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

H & R Block 4292 Dunbar St 604-713-1500 www.hrblock.ca

Fitness & Sports

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

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

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

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

Chaldecott Medical Clinic 4186 Dunbar St 604-739-9881 www.chaldecottclinic.ca

Dermapure Vancouver 3568 W 41st Ave 604-737-7100 www.dermapure.com

Dr. Gorman, Chiropractor 202-3641 W 29th Ave 778-938-4403 www.drpatriciagorman.com

Dr. J. Madhani Neurology 3368 Dunbar St 604-428-7178 www.drmneuro.com

Dunbar Eyecare Optometry 2-3554 W 41st Ave 604-263-8874 www.dunbareyecare.com

Health | Medical

DunMed Medical Clinic 3393 Dunbar St 778-222-4822

Dunbar Physio 205-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-3303 www.dunbarphysio.com

Dunbar Psychological Services 216-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-1777 www.dunbarpsychology.com

Envision Counselling 7-3615 W 19th Ave 604-222-1120 www.envisioncounselling.ca

FYidoctors - Dunbar 4508 Dunbar St 604-739-2022 www.fyidoctors.com

Healing Abundance Holistic Medicine 3593 W 26th Ave 778-997-4628 www.kaoclaire.com

Highroads Medical Clinic 4588 Dunbar St 604-423-2945 www.highroadsmedical.com

Life Integrative 4168 Dunbar St 604-742-0702 www.lifeintegrative.ca

Life Labs 112-3540 W 41st Ave 604-264-9815 www.lifelabs.com

Massage Therapy on Dunbar 4192 Dunbar St 604-733-3376 massagetherapyondunbar.com

Mark Finch & Associates 202-3641 W 29th Ave 604-222-9505 www.markfinch.ca

Pacific Mountain Centre 101-3309 Dunbar St

Preventum Personalized Health Care 3210 Dunbar St 604-731-9866 www.preventum.ca

SERVICES

Health | Medical ... con’t

Preventum Skin 3288 Dunbar St 604-969-8388 www.preventumskin.ca

Specsavers 4250 Dunbar St 604-293-3937 www.specsavers.ca

Skinworks Plastic Surgery 3578 W 41st Ave 604-733-9711 www.skinworks.ca

Pets

Southland’s Physiotherapy 3579 W 41st Ave 604-263-8110

Tessa Cherniavsky Massage Therapy Clinic 203A-3540 W 41st Ave 604-266-2757

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

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

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

K & K Pet Foods 4595 Dunbar St 604-224-2513 www.kkpetfoods.ca

Specialty Services

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

Buntain Insurance (ad p. 13) 4295 Dunbar St 604-733-3000 www.buntaininsurance.com

Dracco Pacific Realty 3398 Dunbar St 604-999-5599 www.draccorealty.com

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

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

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

RE/MAX Real Estate Services 110-3450 W 41st Ave 604-263-2823 www.remaxres.ca

Sage Construction (ad p. 2) 3349 Dunbar St 604-569-2692 www.sageconstruction.ca

The CAO Law Corporation 1-4180 Dunbar St 604-558-0688 www.tclawcorp.com

Opening Soon! The UPS Store 3271 Dunbar St

VisualSpace Gallery 3352 Dunbar St 604-559-0576 www.visualspace.ca

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

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

Dunbar Earthquake & Emergency Preparedness www.dunbaremergency.ca

Dunbar Little League www.dunbarbaseball.ca

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

COMMUNITY

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

Dunbar Theatre (article p. 8-10) 4555 Dunbar St 604-222-2991

Dunbar Village Business Association (ads p. 6, 7, 14-15, 22-23) www.dunbarvillage.ca

New!

Kevin Falcon, MLA 5640 Dunbar St 604-664-0748 www.bcliberals.com/team/ kevin-falcon/

Pacific Spirit Park Society www.pacificspiritparksociety.org

Southlands Heritage Farm 6767 Balaclava St 604-261-1295 www.southlandsfarms.com

Vancouver Community Baseball www.vancouvercommunitybaseball.com

ADVERTISERS (without Storefront in Dunbar)

Clayton-Carroll

Real Estate Team RE/MAX Crest Realty (ad p. 3) 3215 MacDonald St 604-328-0022 www.clayton-carroll.com

George Cotton Productions (ad p. 12) 604-266-2555 www.georgecottonproductions.com

Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament Vancouver Quadra (ad p. 13) 206-2112 W Broadway 604-664-9220 www.joycemurray.libparl.ca

NPA Vancover (ad p. 11) www.npavancouver.ca

Sandra Steier Photography (ad p. 12) 778-839-8355 www.sandrasteier.com

Sharp Real Estate Group Oakwyn Realty Downtown (ad back cover) Jay McInnes 604-771-4606 Ben Robinson 604-353-8523 www.sharprealestategroup.ca