Xtra Living Vancouver

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THE BEST OF GAY & LESBIAN VANCOUVER

Gastown treasures Gearing up for winter The Drive’s organic soul The heart of gay Vancouver

CANADA’S GAY & LESBIAN NEWS

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Interior Design Renovations & Contracting Finishings & Furnishings Residential & Commercial

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Check out our newly renovated space on Davie!

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Welcome to Xtra Living!

Welcome to the first edition of Xtra Living, our new slice of urban living. Twice a year Xtra will publish this sleek magazine to showcase some of Vancouver’s greatest hits.

Xtra Living is packed with neighbourhood profiles, fun new products and extensive listings that let you make the most of the city — it’s a unique discovery guide to all things gay in Vancouver through the winter. In this edition, we visit gritty, chic Gastown in search of hidden treasure, pause for coffee and organics on the Drive, and enjoy food, drinks and more in the Davie Village.

Make Xtra Living your reference guide to the best of gay and lesbian Vancouver — and keep it around until the new edition comes out in April. Until then, happy shopping and bon appétit!

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Listings directory Accounting Services

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Device Repair

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Pet Care

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Addictions

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Education & Instruction

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Pet Stores

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AIDS/HIV Resources

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Entertainment

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Physiotherapy & Rehab

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Airlines

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Farmers’ Markets

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Printing

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Financial Services

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Psychologists

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Funeral Services

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Psychotherapy

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Furniture

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Public Relations

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Groceries

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Publications

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Hair Stylists & Barbers

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Real Estate Agents

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Health

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Renovations & Restorations

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Hearing Aids

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Restaurants & Cafés

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Home & Garden

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Home Improvement & Repairs

Seniors’ Groups & Services

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Sex

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Interior Design

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Shopping

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Laundry Services

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Storage

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Lawyers

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Studio Space

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Libraries

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Tax Services

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Marketing

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Theatre

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Massage Certified

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Transportation

Community Organizations 17

Media

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Travel – British Columbia 61

Construction

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Men’s Services

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Websites

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Counselling

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Motorcycles & Scooters

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Weddings

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Alternative Health

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Apartments

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Archives

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Art Galleries

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Audio Visual Equipment

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Bakeries

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Beauty Care

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Bedding

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Boat Cruises & Charters

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Business & Professional Organizations Chiropractors

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Cleaning & Maid Services 17 Clinics Community Groups & Services

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Couriers

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Naturopathy

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Wine & Spirits

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Dental Services

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Optical Services

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Yoga

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PUBLISHER Brandon Matheson MANAGING EDITOR Robin Perelle COPY EDITOR Lesley Fraser

Address 501–1033 Davie St, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1M7 Office hours Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Phone 604-684-9696 Fax 604-684-9697 Website dailyxtra.com Email info.vancouver@dailyxtra.com

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12 Features Hidden treasures Gastown’s trendy eateries and unique collectibles ›12

Survive in style Rain and snow gear to get you through a Vancouver winter ›24

Meaningful memorials Martin Brothers offers caring and sophisticated funeral services ›31

PHOTOS BY JON HAYWOOD

Fabric of our lives RodRozen Designs is tailored to textile lovers ›36

Old & nouveau old Commercial Drive’s ethics, organics and lesbians ›38

Give good face Great products that let guys look their best in every season ›48

The Village that never sleeps As a commercial artery, Davie Street has everything ›54

Manly skin care Man Up cosmetics ›61

Crossing borders Lawyer barbara findlay helps clients navigate cross-border marriage — and divorce ›37

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ACCOUNTING SERVICES

The Listings Compassionate Private Accessible

Accounting Services Felicity Webb, CGA

1-866-233-2299

Accounting and taxation services for businesses and individuals by appointment.

1125 Howe St, Ste 610 604-721-7537 felicity@felicitywebb.ca felicitywebb.ca

Addictions Orchard Recovery

www.orchardrecovery.com

6046964666

The Orchard is an LGBT-friendly, private drug and alcohol recovery centre on Bowen Island, 45 minutes from Vancouver.

Located in a beautiful resort setting, we provide gendersensitive solutions that are customized to fit your needs.

Our effective recovery method, based on the 12-step model, allows individuals to learn responsibility for their addiction recovery by coping with fears, grief, resentments and shame.

Our continuum of care includes medically supervised detox, primary care, sober living facilities, aftercare programs and holistic therapies.

Treatment works and it saves lives.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 811 Grafton Rd, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2 604-947-0420 contact@orchardrecovery.com orchardrecovery.com

AIDS/HIV Resources AIDS Vancouver Phone: 604t893t2201

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AIDS Vancouver provides quality healthcare support to people affected by HIV/AIDS living in the Lower Mainland. Our services include intensive and longterm case management; HIV/ AIDS nutrition-focused grocery; confidential helpline; Financial Assistance Fund; Care Team

to assist our clients in living independently; a resource centre providing HIV information in numerous languages; education, prevention and community outreach programs and the Asian Community Outreach Program: providing outreach HIV information, education and support to higher-risk people within Vancouver’s Asian communities.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1107 Seymour St 604-893-2201 contact@aidsvancouver.org aidsvancouver.org

AIDS Vancouver Island AVI serves the needs of people infected and affected by HIV and hepatitis C across Vancouver Island. Programs include men’s wellness program, support for gay/bi/trans* men and women, prevention, education, 1-800 infoline, harm reduction and support services. Services and supplies available in Victoria, Nanaimo, Courtenay/Comox, Campbell River and Port Hardy.

Visit our website for more info.

SEE AD ON PAGE 9 Access Health Centre, 713 Johnson St, 3rd Floor 250-384-2366 info@avi.org avi.org twitter:aidsvanisle

ANKORS, Kootenay/ Boundary HIV/AIDS Network, Outreach & Support ANKORS HIV/AIDS Network, Outreach and Support Society provides services for those living with and affected by HIV/ AIDS or HCV in the Kootenay/ Boundary region of British Columbia. ANKORS’ programs include support and advocacy, community care, prevention and education, harm reduction and needle exchange. ANKORS

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AIRLINES also hosts the Trans Connect Project. Visit our drop-in and lending library at both our Nelson and Cranbrook locations.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 101 Baker St information@ankors.bc.ca ankors.bc.ca

Dr Peter AIDS Foundation The Dr Peter AIDS Foundation raises funds to support innovative HIV/AIDS healthcare services at the Dr Peter Centre.

1110 Comox St 604-608-1874 foundation@drpeter.org drpeter.org

Positive Living Society of BC Positive Living is dedicated to empowering persons living with HIV disease and AIDS through mutual support and collective action. It is Western Canada’s largest AIDS organization, with a membership of more than 4,500 HIV-positive individuals. Unique among major HIV/AIDS agencies in Canada, Positive Living Society’s board of directors is composed entirely of HIVpositive members. The Society provides support and advocacy services, treatment information and volunteer opportunities for its many diverse members.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1107 Seymour St 604-893-2200 info@positivelivingbc.org positivelivingbc.org

STOP HIV/AIDS Team Provides comprehensive, flexible HIV testing, treatment, housing, public health follow-up and education. Services offered include: HIV, STI and hepatitis testing through mobile clinics in community settings engagement in HIV care and treatment, including outreach, short-term intensive case management, treatment and connection to care Call 604-838-1381 for support accessing HIV testing or treatment services.

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1290 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC, 604-838-1331 feedback@vch.ca

Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching.

We provide a full range of direct and contracted health services, including primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care; home and community care; mental health services; population and preventive health; and addictions services.

We serve the residents of Vancouver, Richmond, the North Shore and Coast Garibaldi (Sea-to-Sky, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola).

WWW.ANKORS.BC.CA

1-800-421-AIDS KOOTENAY/BOUNDARY HIV/AIDS NETWORK, OUTREACH & SUPPORT SOCIETY West Kootenay Boundary Regional Office 101 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H1 (250) 505-5506 information@ankors.bc.ca East Kootenay Regional Office #46 - 17th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5A8 (250) 426-3383

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Airlines Harbour Air Seaplanes Your travel experience — elevated! Frequent scheduled flights connecting downtown Vancouver, South Vancouver (YVR), downtown Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox, Sechelt, the Gulf Islands and Whistler.

Ask about our scenic tours, flight-seeing packages and private charters!

Burrard Landing 1055 Canada Pl, Unit #1 604-274-1277 reservation@harbourair.com harbourair.com

FIND US IN VICTORIA, NANAIMO, COURTENAY, CAMPBELL RIVER & PORT HARDY FOLLOW US: Facebook.com/aidsvancouverisland @AIDSVanIsle

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary

Alternative Health Ignite Smoke Shop

Membership is free, sign up at

Ignite Smoke Shop offers a wide selection of vaporizers, brand-name and locally blown glass, grinders, pipes, organic and natural tobacco, rolling and blunt papers, hookahs and shisha, incense, fun gifts, games and more. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff assist you with your next lifestyle accessory; we take pleasure in serving you! With great service, quality products and affordable prices, Ignite Smoke Shop has something for everyone. Come visit us in Vancouver’s historic Gastown. *15% discount for dispensary and MMAR members (some exceptions apply).

www.mycm.ca

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Organic Medical Marihuana delivered quickly, discreetly to your door

Your Online Compassionate Club

109 W Cordova St 778-786-0977 ignitesmokeshop@gmail.com twitter.com/ignitesmokeshop facebook.com/ignitesmokeshop ignitesmokeshop.ca

Providing medicinal cannabis products to legitimate patients with valid medical needs since 2008. Two locations open to serve you.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 880 East Hastings St 1182 Thurlow St (at Davie St) 604-255-1844 c.dispensary@gmail.com cannabisdispensary.ca

My Canna Meds We specialize in organic medical marijuana products, shipped quickly and discreetly to your door. We offer several varieties of indoor, outdoor, hashish and oil.

Our products are grown strictly without fungicides, pesticides or insecticides and are cold finished for extra smoothness.

Our lovingly raised medical marijuana is available exclusively to My Canna Meds members.

Membership is free.

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YoGuy Men’s Yoga

Your Vaporizer Specialists

GNITE Smoke Shop Light it up

109 W Cordova St Vancouver, BC Ignitesmokeshop.ca

Vaporizers, glass, & more.. 778-786-0977

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Specializing in beginners’ yoga exercises for men. Four classes, four locations.

Treloar Studio: 686 W Broadway, Vancouver — Sunday, 10:30am Jaycee House: 1251 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver — Monday, 7:30pm Wise Hall: 1882 Adanac St, East Vancouver — Tuesday, 7:30pm The Dance Matrix: 802 Agnes St, New Westminster — Thursday, 7:30pm SEE AD ON PAGE 62

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Apartments CAPREIT

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At CAPREIT we treat our residents with the utmost respect and strive to meet their needs well beyond their rental apartment. The reason for our

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BEAUTY CARE success is simple: the needs of our residents are central to our operation and influence everything we do. We not only work with our residents to provide a home, but we work to create a comfortable residential community in which to live.

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the warm reception you receive coming through the door to the satisfaction you have with the finished result, you have our attention. It’s our goal to work with clients to establish their needs and desires, and we aim to meet that goal. You know you will be happy with your experience at Enchante; we’ve built our reputation on it.

Audio Visual Equipment VIVO Media Arts Centre Celebrating 40 years as Vancouver’s original media-arts access centre.

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Bakeries

Archives

SEE AD ON PAGE 34 1687 Davie St 604-669-9166 info@enchantehair.ca enchantehair.ca

Andy’s Bakery & Deli

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Fresh rye breads. Homestyle lunches. More than 30 years on Commercial Drive. Authentic German and European baking and deli items. Retail and wholesale. Find us on Facebook.

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Art Galleries

935 Commercial Dr, 604-251-5667 andysbakery@gmail.com andysbakery.ca

VIVO Media Arts Centre Celebrating 40 years as Vancouver’s original media-arts access centre.

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VIVO Media Arts Centre Celebrating 40 years as Vancouver’s original media-arts access centre.

Beauty Care Enchante Hair by Design Enchante offers a relaxing environment with sophistication and professionalism while remaining down to earth. From

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604-251-5667 Over 30 Years at

935 Commercial Drive

Affordable Downtown Living!

For more information on these and other CAPREIT properties, please visit: www.caprent.com

GEORGIAN TOWERS 1450 West Georgia St.

OCEAN PARK PLACE 990 Broughton St.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD

Hidden treasures Gastown’s trendy eateries & unique collectibles Whenever I consider adding something new to my apartment, I ask myself two questions: will I end up donating it to charity and will it increase in value?

My prized possessions are the ones I didn’t know existed until I stumbled upon them serendipitously in some obscure shop that appeared magically as I happened to be walking g down a street I don’t generally take. Everything in my apartment, from the mermaid-shaped ed bottle opener to the painting by the artist that did Eisenhower’s portrait in the Smithsonian, n n, has a story behind it that I use to impress guests during conversational lulls.

My favourite place to hunt for hidden treasures is historic Gastown. Located between Water, Columbia, Hastings and Cambie streets, Gastown is Vancouver’s go-to neighbourhood for interior design, trendy restaurants and unique gifts. —Tony Correia

Salmagundi 321 W CORDOVA ST Going into Salmagundi always reminds me of Miss Havisham’s mansion in Great Expectations. Located in a pieshaped gothic building on the corner of Cordova Street, the floorboards creek beneath your feet and the air smells like an old church. Upstairs you’ll find high-end antique jewellery, clothing and collectibles. Wind your way down the narrow stairs to the basement for vintage postcards, toys and drawers full of “things” to rummage through.

Prices range from a couple of dollars to the hundreds. If you’re looking for an heirloom to pass down through generations, you’ll find it here.

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Secret Location Boutique and Tasting Room 1 WATER ST While other stores and shops in Gastown downplay their uniqueness with wood and brick, Secret Location jumps out at you with bright whites and vibrant colours. The store is fashion-forward, focusing on high-end couture clothing as well as books and housewares. The adjacent Tasting Room serves European-inspired cuisine, with the burrata brûlée for $12 and ostrich in berry jus for $30.

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Ignite Smoke Shop 109 W CORDOVA ST I enjoy Miller Time as much as the next guy, but there are days when a frosty one just doesn’t cut it. Ignite Smoke Shop dedicates itself to quality service and expert advice, offering an extensive selection of vaporizers and smoking accessories. Take a puff and watch your cares go up in smoke.

Cartems Donuterie 408 CARRALL ST After suffering through countless Tim Hortons doughnuts, it was so refreshing to discover this tiny hole in the wall. Made with fresh ingredients, these handmade doughnuts are genuinely “always fresh” and very delicious. Get there early — supplies are limited.

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Meat & Bread 370 CAMBIE ST Call me a simpleton, but my favourite meal is still a good oldfashioned sandwich. The name says it all: hearty gourmet meat on freshbaked bread for under $10. The shop is clean and simple and packed; save yourself some time and order online. The menu changes daily, and a fine selection of soup and vegetarian sandwiches is also available.

JON HAYWOOD

Parliament 115 WATER ST With apartments getting smaller in Vancouver, it’s important that furniture look great and save space. Parliament is a refreshing change of pace from other stores that try to appeal to urban dwellers, offering stylish mid-century-inspired décor at reasonable prices.

Locally owned and operated, Parliament was designed with Vancouverites in mind.

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Old Faithful Shop 320 W CORDOVA ST A general store for the upwardly mobile, the Old Faithful Shop boasts a wide variety of home necessities with that extra zing. The staff are attentive but not pushy, and the shelves are stocked with artisanal merchandise that looks like it belongs in a folk art museum. Not for the faint of wallet, but well worth the money. Impress your friends with singlemalt toothpicks ($19.95) or brighten up your home with a classic enamel pendant light ($159).

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Brioche Urban Eatery 401 W CORDOVA ST The cioppino pescatore hot pot ($16.95 for one or $24.95 for two) at Brioche is the perfect respite from a cold, rainy day.

The brick interior gives this charming little restaurant a European feel without being pretentious. The atmosphere is subdued, the portions are large, and the presentation is impeccable.

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BEDDING

Bedding

Boat Cruises & Charters

Mr Mattress

those with the need for more vigorous action.

SEE AD THIS PAGE

We are Vancouver’s original mattress store.

Same location since 1964.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1315 Venables St 604-255-2113 mrmattress@shaw.ca mrmattress.ca

Waterway Houseboats Come and experience Canada’s best houseboating in our Shuswap Lake paradise. Sundrenched beaches, beautiful waterfalls and awesome fishing are yours to discover from the comfort of your home away from home. Swimming, hiking, water-skiing, golfing, ATV riding and mountain biking are some of the activities available for

TOP or BOTTOM? Mr. Mattress mattresses are VERSATILE!!

Padded on both sides.

This means you can FLIP your mattress.

Two sides, twice the life.

Sensible Prices s Friendly Service s Zero Pressure 1315 Venables St mrmattress.ca 604.255.2113

EST.

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Business & Professional Organizations West End BIA The West End BIA’s mission is to brand, promote and revitalize one of Vancouver’s most diverse and iconic neighbourhoods.

As the city’s first high-rise community, today’s West End is home to Vancouver’s gay village and a compelling mix of locally owned shops, restaurants and nightclubs. The West End’s three great commercial streets draw visitors into one amazing neighbourhood.

Robson. Davie. Denman.

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PO Box 69, #1 Mervyn Rd reservations@ waterwayhouseboats.com waterwayhouseboats.com

A+ Rating Since 1975

1033 Davie St, Ste 411 604-696-0144 westendbia.com

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COUNSELLING

Chiropractors Downtown Chiropractic Clinic Chiropractic as it is meant to be.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 736 Granville St, Ste 420 604-685-9444 dlee.chiro@gmail.com downtownchiropractic.net

Community Organizations

SEE AD ON PAGE 18

Community Based Research Centre

counsellingbc.com

Sexnowsurvey.com; The InvestiGAYtors and Totally Outright for gay youth; BC Gay Men’s Health Summit.

Iosono Counselling Services, Ron Paviglianiti, RPC

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Cleaning & Maid Services

970 Burrard St, Ste 234 604-568-7478 info@cbrc.net cbrc.net

The Maids Home Services

VIVO Media Arts Centre

Move in/out cleans, one-time cleans. Regular weekly, biweekly, monthly service.

Celebrating 40 years as Vancouver’s original media-arts access centre.

SEE AD ON PAGE 46

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709 W 15th St, Ste 101 604-987-8181 maids@telus.net maids.com

vivomediaarts.com

Clinics Travel Clinic Visit the Travel Clinic for all your pre-travel needs, including counselling, vaccines and prescriptions.

The Vancouver Coastal Health clinic is staffed by doctors and nurses specializing in travel medicine.

SEE AD ON PAGE 61 L5-601 W Broadway Ave 604-736-9244 travelclinic.vch.ca

West End Seniors’ Network The West End Seniors’ Network’s mission is to improve the quality of life of adults aged 55 and up by providing social, educational and recreational programs and services that foster connection and inclusion in the broader community.

SEE AD ON PAGE 59 1447 Barclay St 604-669-5051 wesn.ca

I am a registered professional counsellor to individuals and couples. Much of my work focuses on communication, relationships, self-worth and signiďŹ cant life transitions.

Together we examine issues

Construction maison d’etre design-build inc maison d’etre is a boutique-style renovation company offering custom design-build services to Vancouver homeowners. As an award-winning specialist in condo renovations, maison strives to provide designs that maintain the homeowner’s individuality and character while enhancing property values and marketability. We’ll not only design and build your dream renovation, we’ll exceed your expectations!

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Community Groups & Services

feel that you are being heard and respected.

118 West 2nd Ave 604-484-4030 rob@maisondetre.ca maisondetre.ca

Counselling Counselling BC Counsellingbc.com is BC’s most respected directory of counsellors and psychologists, now with more than 500 professionals. The directory is divided into areas of practice, therapeutic approaches, languages spoken and office locations. There are a large number of LGBT-friendly therapists on board, so you can get the help you need and

Dr. David Lee, D.C. Downtown Chiropractic Clinic

#420 -736 Granville St

604.685.9444 downtownchiropractic.net

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COUNSELLING such as anxiety, self-esteem, sex and sexual identity, LGBT issues, monogamy, internet overuse and depression. We will work together to define issues and establish achievable goals.

736 Granville St, Ste 826 604-290-1445 ron@iosonocounselling.ca iosonocounselling.ca

Joe Ramirez Integral Counselling Provides relationship and individual counselling to men,

women and trans individuals via brief counselling and/or depth psychotherapy. Addresses the immediate needs of support and skill development for anxiety, depression, grief, loss, sexual abuse, trauma, anger, sexual addiction, relationship communication and separation.

Has specialized training in LGBT sexual identity, parenting and family, men’s sexual health and masculine identity, LatinCanadian cross-cultural identity and relationships.

With many counsellors and psychologists that happily and competently serve the GLBTQ community

SEE AD ON PAGE 19 470 Granville St, Ste 415 778-227-9423 joe@joe-ramirez.com joe-ramirez.com

Lehmann Counselling Service Goal-oriented registered clinical counsellor. Providing clients a safe, professional environment to collaboratively build awareness. Learn various thinking techniques to identify emotions. Challenge and change problem behaviour. Manage or master the following areas: self-defeating sexual and technology addictions; sexual functioning and adjustment issues; negotiated monogamy, commitment or intimacy issues; shame; disappointment or depression; self-isolation, panic or shyness; assertiveness and empowerment.

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COUNSELLING

Monique Silverman, MA, RCC, CCC Monique Silverman Counselling & Consulting Are you anxious or depressed?

Experiencing challenging relationships? Feeling stuck and needing change? Suffering from shame or low self-esteem?

Having difficulty asserting yourself or maintaining boundaries? Seeking personal development? By offering safety, respect and solutions to clients of any sexuality, I can help you transform your life. I provide professional, non-judgmental and effective therapy to individuals and their allies.

JOE RAMIREZ MCP, CCC

INTEGRAL COUNSELLING CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR AND ADLERIAN PSYCHOTHERAPIST for individuals and relationships.

Your concerns may include: s Anxiety, depression, anger, trust s Guilt, grief, loss, meaning/purpose s Sex Ed, health, negotiating, fetish, roles s Communication, separation, moving in s Abuse, abandonment, belonging, bullied

SEE AD ON PAGE 18 470 Granville St, Ste 318 778-228-8456 monique@moniquesilverman.com moniquesilverman.com/lgbtq

Tricia Antoniuk, MSW, RSW Special focus on LGBT concerns: coming out, relationship issues, abuse, trauma, depression and anxiety. Counselling gives you

Specializing in: s LGBTQ Couples Counselling, Identity, Parenting s Latin-Canadian Identity and Relationships s Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

#415 - 470 Granville St., Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5

778-227-9423

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COUNSELLING tools to help you open up to new possibilities in your life.

Counselling also provides a safe place to explore your fears so you can find some solid ground on which to stand. Trained in EMDR. Call for a free and confidential 15-minute phone consultation.

Mailing: PO Box 197, Fort Langley V1M 2R5 23343 Mavis Ave, Ste 104 778-378-2633 tricia@antoniukcounselling.ca antoniukcounselling.ca

Life Needs Balance

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Megan Sutherland, MSW, RCSW, offers professional, collaborative counselling in her downtown Vancouver therapy office. I meet with individuals and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, addictions, relationships and other key life issues. I am known for my warm, empathic approach and my ability to help clients feel at ease. Together, we can work toward meaningful, lasting change. Day, evening and weekend appointments. Free 15-minute telephone or in-person consultation.

1027 Davie St 604-683-1433 info@mailboxplus.bc.ca mailboxplus.bc.ca

1125 Howe St, Ste 610 604-521-3404 megan@willowtreecounselling.ca willowtreecounselling.ca

Couriers

Specializing in: Sexual Orientation Kink Sexual Diversity Life Transitions

Willow Tree Counselling

Relationships Grief & Loss Substance Use Chronic Pain

Mail Box Plus

Edward Sandberg MSW, RSW, Clinical Social Worker edwardsandberg.com 604-728-6569

Wide-format printing, shipping, copying, mailboxes, binding and more! FedEx, Canada Post, UPS. Wholesale rates for corporations.

Free packaging on express.

Counselling for the complexities of your life.

Big or small, we ship them all.

THE MAIL ROOM

The World On Time 1755 Robson St. 604-681-6562

The Mail Room SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1755 Robson St 604-681-6562

Dental Services Aarm Dental Group Open six days a week. Free patient parking. We don’t charge above BCDA fee guide prices.

We do accept most major dental insurance plans. Emergencies and new patients always welcome!

On Beach: 604-683-5530 At BC Place: 604-689-0965 On Cambie: 604-684-0224 At Coal Harbour: 604-688-2354 On Denman: 604-647-0006 In Yaletown: 604-629-0386 On Hornby: 604-681-8530 SEE AD ON PAGE 21 917 Denman St, 604-647-0006 aarmdenman@telus.net aarm-dental.com

BIG OR SMALL, WE SHIP THEM ALL! LARGE & SMALL FORMAT PRINTING AVAILABLE mailboxplus.bc.ca 1027 Davie Street 604.683.1433

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DENTAL SERVICES

Daher Orthostyle Dr Sam Daher Dr Sam Daher is one of the leading providers of the Invisalign technique in Canada and North America. Our practice is not limited to Invisalign, but it is limited to esthetic orthodontics.

We pride ourselves on the courteous service and customer care that we provide each patient. Don’t simply straighten your teeth — improve your smile.

SEE AD ON PAGE 22 1090 W Georgia St, Ste 555

604-662-3290 info@orthostyle.com orthostyle.com

Dr Dean Wershler Inc We are a quality-oriented, adult-general dental practice located in the heart of Davie Village. Our services include hygiene, restorative dentistry (including white fillings), crown and bridge work, full and partial dentures, oral surgery, root canal treatments, Invisalign orthodontics and Botox.

GENERAL DENTISTRY dr. langston raymond dr. anna preis

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 2000o the practice.

STE #512-1033 DAVIE ST ON-SITE PARKING AVAILABLE 604.687.1008 Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry in a comfortable environment.

Offering Botox and Invisalign.

AARM Dental Group We’re in your neighbourhood to make you smile....

Aarm Dental Group Locations…

On Beach

112 -1000 Beach Ave

604-683-5530

At BC Place

919 Expo Blvd

604-689-0965

On Cambie

2180 Cambie Street

604-684-0224

At Coal Harbour

1560 Coal Harbour Quay

604-688-2354

On Denman

917 Denman Street

604-647-0006

In Yaletown

1156 Pacific Blvd

604-629-0386

On Hornby

1270 Hornby Street

604-681-8530

In Squamish

103 - 40775 Tantalus Road

604-898-4318

In Whistler

12 - 4122 Village Green

604-966-0599

Best Cit y 14th ANNUAL

Voted #1 Dentist/Dental Clinic 8 Years in a Row!

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FREE PATIENT PARKING

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DEVICE REPAIR We have Saturday and evening appointments available and have free parking for our patients.

Device Repair

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Professional iPhone, iPod, iPad, Mac and BlackBerry repair.

1033 Davie St, Ste 512 604-688-4080 wershler@telus.net westend-dentist.ca

Dr Langston Raymond General dentistry. Offering Botox and Invisalign, as well as cosmetic restorative dentistry in a comfortable and friendly environment.

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2915 Commercial Dr 604-873-8378 vesta.ca

Second oor, across from the elevator. Two hours’ free parking in the underground lot.

VIVO Media Arts Centre

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 88 W Pender St, Ste 2115 778-987-2571 vancouver@irepair.ca irepair.ca

Education & Instruction

Redtree Dental Dr Anita Jain Inc

Vancouver Elementary School Teachers’ Association

SEE AD ON PAGE 22 1395 W 6th Ave (at Hemlock) 604-873-3337 info@redtreedental.com redtreedental.ca

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Tuesday–Friday: 11am–7pm Monday & Saturday: noon–5pm

1033 Davie St, Ste 512 604-687-1008 langstonraymond.com

Modern, welcoming clinic.

Prevention, cosmetics, implants, Invisalign, Botox. Conscientious oral-health care.

public schools and the broader community.

iRepair

Celebrating 40 years as Vancouver’s original media-arts access centre.

SEE AD ON PAGE 17 vivomediaarts.com

A local of the BC Teachers’ Federation, VESTA represents the elementary teachers and adult educators in Vancouver and has championed and initiated anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia initiatives in

Teachers are everywhere...

We’re part of the community too.

The Vancouver Elementary School Teacher’s Association, representing elementary teachers and adult educators in Vancouver, is proud to advocate for transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirited, intersex, queer and questioning teachers and students in our public schools. $PNNFSDJBM %SJWF 7BODPVWFS t t MQ !CDUG DB

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Survive in style Rain and snow gear to get you through a Vancouver winter Corey Giles There is no question that British Columbia is an amazing place to live. We are so fortunate to have access to amazing opportunities to get outside and play. Whether your passion is conquering the Grouse Grind every weekend, backpacking in the alpine ranges or glamping with your best buddies on long weekends, BC offers endless opportunities to play outside.

But thoroughly enjoying the great outdoors takes the right kind of gear. Since 1971, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has been outfitting adventure seekers with the latest and greatest for that big trip — or simply helping us survive in style during the wet Vancouver winters.

Virtually all Vancouverites have made the pilgrimage to MEC at some point. And if you haven’t, it is a highly recommended shopping destination for nearly all your outdoor gear needs. Plus, you’re practically guaranteed to run into someone you know while you’re there, or someone you would really like to know . . .

MEC never disappoints.

Here’s a look at some essentials to get you through your next date with adventure.

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MEC Bricole Jacket A good shell is essential for keeping dry and staying active in the wet Vancouver winter.

Umbrellas just don’t cut it.

Layer up and keep warm while still looking good.

PHOTO COURTESY OF MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO-OP

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Timbuk2 Aviator Travel Pack If you’re planning to escape the grey weather and head south for a Palm Springs or Puerto Vallarta break, the Timbuk2 will help you run for planes or stroll through the Zona Romantica to Blue Chairs in total comfort. Versatile and dependable luggage is definitely worth having.

MSR Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes Being versatile has its rewards, and these snowshoes will definitely get you where you need to go. Solidly built, reliable in icy conditions and great for steep terrain. Your sure-footedness will undoubtedly impress on that winter date in the mountains.

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MEC Aquila Wide Sleeping Bag -7C MEC Aqua-Not 3 46L Panniers

There is nothing better than being warm and cozy at night on a camping trip. This sleeping bag has room to manoeuvre, and you can brag to your friends about the amazing goose down in the morning.

Whether you bike to work year-round, or you’re planning a romantic date on bikes around Stanley Park, these carriers will come in handy.

Panniers can carry all your picnic gear or keep your work clothes dry on your commute.

An absolute necessity on the wet coast.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO-OP

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ENTERTAINMENT 677 Davie St 604-732-5003 info@balletbc.com balletbc.com

Playland at the PNE

Museum of Vancouver

SEE AD ON PAGE 29

The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) creates Vancouver-focused exhibitions that encourage dynamic conversations.

2901 E Hastings St 604-253-2311 info@pne.ca pne.ca

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The Dance Centre

1100 Chestnut St 604-736-4431 guestservices@ museumofvancouver.ca museumofvancouver.ca

Performances, residencies and events

Established in 1986, The Dance Centre is BC’s resource centre for dance. We offer resources and programs supporting the professional development of dance artists, present public performances and events, operate the Scotiabank Dance Centre facility, and provide information about dance in the province, including an online calendar of performances and the BC Dance Directory.

Studio rentals at Scotiabank Dance Centre

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Entertainment Ballet BC A bold and innovative contemporary ballet company with a distinctive style and approach, performing cuttingedge dance by internationally renowned choreographers.

Visit balletbc.com for videos, subscriptions, information and more.

Single tickets available at ticketmaster.ca.

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BC’s most famous amusement park — rides, midway games and exciting attractions!

BC’S RESOURCE CENTRE FOR DANCE Resources, information and support for artists

Calendar of BC dance events Photo : Ivan Hunter

604.606.6400 www.thedancecentre.ca

Info

Scotiabank Dance Centre, Level 6, 677 Davie St 604-604-6400 info@thedancecentre.ca thedancecentre.ca

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HOTEL SPONSOR

SUPPORT FOR BALLET BC HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY

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ENTERTAINMENT

PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION

VANCOUVER’S ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION FRIGHT NIGHTS OCTOBER 2013

PLAYLAND

MAY–SEPT, 2014

THE FAIR AT THE PNE

AUG 16–SEPT 1, 2014

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FARMERS’ MARKETS

Farmers’ Markets

weekly. Schedules for all markets available on our website.

Vancouver Farmers Markets

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE

Visit your local farmers’ market for the best and freshest in BC fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese and prepared foods. Come for groceries; stay for lunch! Artisan crafts, community information and musical entertainment make a trip to the market an event.

Summer season markets are open from May to October,

Trout Lake, West End, Kitsilano, Main St Station, Kerrisdale 604-879-3276 info@eatlocal.org eatlocal.org

Financial Services De Vie Business Solutions Tax services. Please visit my website for information.

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1008 Cambie St, Ste 2709, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6J7 604-298-4148 info@deviebusinesssolutions.com deviebusinesssolutions.com

Funeral Services Amherst Funeral and Cremation Services Inc Simple, dignified and affordable funeral, cremation, burial and memorial services. We proudly provide comprehensive, value-added packages with up-front pricing, no hassle and no sales pressure. Fully licensed, locally owned independent Canadian company. Amherst provides all services any traditional funeral home has to offer, but with better quality, service and pricing.

Serving Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We come to you (online arrangement is also available for our Basic Cremation Package).

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 207 West Hastings St, Ste 1209 604-831-3023 scott@amherstcremation.com amherstcremation.com

Celebrate Your Life.

Your Community.

Your Pride.

Providing the guidance and services you need, while honouring your faith, traditions and budget.

Call today.

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Valley View Memorial Gardens V & Funeral Home

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14644-72nd Av A enue, Surrey 604-596-7196 www.v . alleyviewsurrey. y ca

Martin Brothers Funeral Services We are Vancouver’s premier funeral-service provider, offering compassionate care in your time of loss. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West Side, we arrange all facets of your funeral or memorial. Our Ceremony at Sea package includes a cruise on our Pacific Ceremony yacht, where you can choose to scatter your loved one’s cremated remains at sea.

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Arbor Memorial Inc.

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Richmond Funeral Home Proudly serving Lower Mainland families for more than 67 years.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 8420 Cambie Rd 604-273-3748 richmondfh@abormemorial.com valleyviewsurrey.ca

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Meaningful memorials Martin Brothers offers caring and sophisticated funeral services There was a time when all funerals looked the same. No matter if the funeral was for your great uncle or your friend’s mother, the only thing that looked different was the colour of the flowers. It no longer has to be that way. Taking the time to understand what is important to you is first and foremost in Martin Brothers Funeral Services’ culture.

From the moment you walk into Martin Brothers’ location, you know this is not your average funeral home.

Gone are the heavy drapes and the sombre music. The space is serene and spa-like, with elements of stone, wood and leather. It’s a place where you can feel comfortable and cared for.

Our professional staff gets to know who you are and what your loved one means to you. We often gather a mix of people important to your loved one to tell us about the unique individual who has passed, and we create a meaningful memorial, taking care of everything for you, so that all you need to do is focus on remembering and grieving your loss.

Martin Brothers’ new Vancouver location at Dunbar and West 18th is both sophisticated and current. It caters to the tastes and needs of all sectors of the Vancouver community, with a unique focus on the exclusive Ceremony at Sea option, where you can embark on the Martin Brothers Pacific Ceremony yacht and scatter your loved one’s cremated remains at sea — a meaningful and beautiful West Coast tribute. Even for those who choose not to scatter, the Ceremony at Sea option is offered with all our funeral packages and offers people an opportunity to, once the large gathering at the funeral is complete, have a smaller gathering of close loved ones on our elegant yacht.

In your hour of need, Martin Brothers is there.

The Ceremony at Sea, a meaningful and beautiful West Coast tribute.

A bagpiper plays on the deck of the Pacific Ceremony yacht.

The lounge at Martin Brothers’ Dunbar location.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

Valley View Funeral Home One-stop convenience for all your funeral and cemetery requirements.

SEE AD ON PAGE 30 14660 72 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3S 2E7 604-596-8866 valleyviewsurrey.ca

Valley View Memorial Gardens For all your cemetery needs: preplanning, cremation or burial.

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14644 72 Ave 604-596-7196 valleyviewsurrey.ca

Furniture

in space-saving ideas and renovations. Visit one of our showrooms and let us show you all the options available.

Call for a complimentary design service now!

Instant Bedrooms Manufacturing Inc

In the Galleria, at Mainland & Helmcken.

Small space? Live large with Instant Bedrooms!

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE

Instant Bedrooms is the leader in wall-bed and custom furniture manufacturing. We are celebrating more than 35 years in business as the specialists

1080 Mainland St, Ste 125, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5T1 604-669-2337 12331 Bridgeport Rd, Ste 6, Richmond, BC, V6V 1J4 604-271-4121 wallbeds.com

Small space...

Groceries

...live large

Safeway Ingredients for life.

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It’s all about...

Canada Safeway #90 1641 Davie St Vancouver, V6G 1W1 604-669-8313

your style & your budget

Richmond: 604-270-4121 6 - 12331 Bridgeport Road Richmond B.C. Canada V6V 1J4

Vancouver: 604-669-2337 125 - 1080 Mainland Street Vancouver B.C. Canada V6B 5T1

Canada Safeway #36 1766 Robson St Vancouver, V6G 1E2 604-683-6155 safeway.ca

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Funeral services designed & customized to be as special as your loved one lost.

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GROCERY

Proudly serving the West End Community since 1958 Caring about the community is a Safeway tradition that began with the opening of our first Canadian stores in 1929.

1641 Davie St 604 669 8313 1766 Robson St 604 683 6155

PROUDLY SERVING YOU SINCE 1999

YALETOWN +177 DAVIE AT PACIFIC COAL HARBOUR +305 BUTE STREET ALBERNI +1133 ALBERNI STREET FALSE CREEK +1688 SALT STREET KELOWNA +3155 LAKESHORE ROAD

groceries + coffee + restaurant urbanfare.com

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GROCERY

Urban Fare Food is our passion.

Five locations to serve you.

Kelowna: 3155 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, 250-860-0608

Health

SEE AD ON PAGE 33

Dr Aaron Van Gaver, BScND Inc

Yaletown: 177 Davie St (at PaciďŹ c), Vancouver 604-975-7550

604-975-7556 urbanfare.com

Coal Harbour: 305 Bute St (at W Hastings), Vancouver 604-669-5831

Hair Stylists & Barbers Enchante Hair

by Design

Alberni Street: 1133 Alberni St (next to Shangri-La Hotel), Vancouver, 604-648-2053 False Creek: 1688 Salt St, Vancouver, 604-872-2730

WE THANK OUR FABULOUS COMMUNITY FOR 9 SUCCESSFUL YEARS!

Enchante offers a relaxing environment with sophistication and professionalism while remaining down to earth. From the warm reception you receive coming through the door to the satisfaction you have with the ďŹ nished result, you have our attention. It’s our goal to work with clients to establish their needs and desires, and we aim to meet that goal. You know you will be happy with your experience at Enchante; we’ve built our reputation on it.

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Dr Van Gaver provides care to individuals young and old dealing with hormonal imbalance, weight gain, depression and anxiety, addiction, food and seasonal allergies, as well as general health maintenance. Located in the Sinclair Centre Downtown.

Book an appointment now and get 25 percent off your initial visit.

SEE AD ON PAGE 44 757 W Hastings St, Ste 228 604-629-1120 drvangaver@gmail.com draaronvangaver.com

Sound Hearing Clinic Sound Hearing Clinic is an audiology clinic that specializes in the assessment of hearing loss in adults. We provide solutions for hearing loss through the ďŹ tting of hearing aids and accessories. We also do hearingaid repairs, aural rehabilitation, and provide hearing protection (including for musicians).

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1160 Burrard St, Ste 207 604-687-1488 mark@soundhearingclinic.com soundhearingclinic.com

STOP HIV/AIDS Team Provides comprehensive, exible HIV testing, treatment, housing, public health follow-up and education. Services offered include: ™ HIV, STI and hepatitis testing through mobile clinics in community settings ™ engagement in HIV care and treatment, including outreach, short-term intensive case management, treatment and connection to care Better Hearing... Better Living

Call 604-838-1381 for support in accessing HIV testing or treatment services.

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“Join the conversation!�

1290 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC, 604-838-1331,feedback@vch.ca

- Hearing testing & solutions - Hearing aid sales & repair - Hearing protection devices

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Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching.

We provide a full range of direct and contracted health services,

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HEALTH

DON’T WAIT TO GET TESTED! STI/HIV Clinic 655 West 12th Avenue Vancouver 604.707.5600 Options for Sexual Health 4500 Oak Street Vancouver 604.731.4252 Three Bridges Community Health Centre 1292 Hornby Street Vancouver 604.736.9844 Downtown Community Health Clinic 569 Powell Street Vancouver 604.255.3151 Pender Clinic 59 West Pender Street Vancouver 604.669.9181

Options for Sexual Health 3550 East Hastings St. Vancouver 604.731.4252

English Bay Youth Health Centre 1655 Barclay Street Vancouver 604.488.0765

East Van Youth Clinic 1669 E. Broadway Vancouver 604.675.3986

Knight Street Youth Clinic 6405 Knight Street Vancouver 604-301-2227

Pine Free Clinic 1985 West 4th Avenue Vancouver 604.736.2391 Boulevard Youth Clinic 2110 West 43rd Ave. (43rd & W. Boulevard) Vancouver 604.261.6366 www.stiresource.com 1.800.661.4337

Broadway Youth Resource Centre 103 – 2780 East Broadway, Vancouver 604.709.5720 HIM — Health Initiative for Men 421 – 1033 Davie Street Vancouver 604.488.1001

QMUNITY LGBT Community Centre 1170 Bute Street Vancouver 604.684.5307

Is substance use causing problems for you or someone you love?

We’re here. We’re queer.

We can help.

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HEALTH

PROFILE

Fabric of our lives

including primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary care; home and community care; mental health services; population and preventive health; and addictions services. We serve the residents of Vancouver, Richmond, the North Shore and Coast Garibaldi (Sea-to-Sky, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola).

SEE AD ON PAGE 35 604-736-2033 feedback@vch.ca vch.ca

Hearing Aids Sound Hearing Clinic

Derick RodRozen, interior designer. RODROZEN DESIGNS

RodRozen Designs is tailored to textile lovers Fabric is all around us: we wear it, we sleep on it, we sit on it and, above all else, we see and touch it. Ask any textile lover and they will tell you that they touch everything.

A fabric’s feel plays an important part in deciding how to style our homes. Its design, colour and texture shape how it will be incorporated to create visual harmony and interest.

Whether you like a monochromatic colour scheme or blasts of colour, focus on texture and don’t be afraid to play with a little bit of pattern.

When choosing a fabric, consider the function it will play in your space. If you’re sitting on it, choose something durable that will last. If you will be sleeping on it, make sure you’ll like the feel of it on your skin.

And if you’re accessorizing with it — go wild!

Fabrics enhance a room’s décor and create soft and easy lines. By incorporating various textures, you not only create visual interest, but add depth and creativity to your design.

For more information, contact RodRozen Designs at 604-558-4443. rodrozen.com

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Sound Hearing Clinic is an audiology clinic that specializes in the assessment of hearing loss in adults. We provide solutions for hearing loss through the fitting of hearing aids and accessories. We also do hearingaid repairs, aural rehabilitation, and provide hearing protection (including for musicians).

SEE AD ON PAGE 34 1160 Burrard St, Ste 207 604-687-1488 mark@soundhearingclinic.com soundhearingclinic.com

Home & Garden Eden Home and Garden Accents Spend some time in New Westminster’s quaint shop on the corner and select from vintage, country and contemporary pieces for your living space. We have a unique blend of gifts, too, from linens, art, children’s and garden décor to local artisan works. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience!

Open Tuesday through Saturday.

Come visit us in the heart of the Sapperton.

451 East Columbia St 604-523-3433 edenaccents@gmail.com edenaccents.ca

Home Improvement & Repairs maison d’etre design-build inc maison d’etre is a boutique-style renovation company offering

custom design-build services to Vancouver homeowners. As an award-winning specialist in condo renovations, maison strives to provide designs that maintain the homeowner’s individuality and character while enhancing property values and marketability. We’ll not only design and build your dream renovation, we’ll exceed your expectations!

SEE AD ON PAGE 3 118 West 2nd Ave 604-484-4030 rob@maisondetre.ca maisondetre.ca

Interior Design RodRozen Design A full-service luxury design and build company founded 10 years ago on the belief that everyday life can be brightened by inspired surroundings and that form and function can coexist beautifully. Design services include interior design, architectural and engineering, space planning and floor plans, 3D renderings, building permit drawings and applications.

Build services include complete renovations, commercial tenant improvements, new home construction, project management.

SEE AD ON PAGE 2 1463 W Pender St 604-558-4443 info@rodrozen.com rodrozen.com

Laundry Services Laundry Valet Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning Laundry Valet & “Wet” Dry Cleaning is a friendly, family-run business where our goal is to provide the comforts of home in a relaxing setting. When you walk into our facility, you’ll be wowed by our brand-new Dexter equipment, chandeliers, leather couches and beautiful décor.

With such attention to detail, imagine how beautiful your laundry will be!

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LAWYERS return service for laundry and dry cleaning. We’ll pick up from almost anywhere: home, office, dormitory, dealership . . . We do all the work so you don’t have to!

Start an account with us today.

North Shore Law LLP

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She is committed to providing clients with a range of familylaw services, from litigation to reproductive technology agreements to settlement-based processes.

1238 Davie St 604-568-2020 jim@laundryvaletservices.com laundryvaletservices.com

Lawyers Dahl & Connors A full-service law firm providing quality and experienced service to the LGBT community.

Zara brings to the practice of law a unique understanding of the diverse and complex issues that are often faced by the LGBT community.

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Additionally, Zara is a certified family-law mediator. For more information regarding Zara’s legal

We do wills and estates, family law, adoption, corporate, real estate, immigration and some civil litigation. We pride ourselves on providing timely and accurate solutions and results for your legal issues. Call us and let us know how we can help you.

Lawyer barbara findlay helps clients navigate crossborder marriage — and divorce

SEE AD ON PAGE 42 1033 Davie St, Ste 620 604-687-8752 vconnors@imag.net dennisdahl@imag.net dahlconnors.com

Law Office of barbara findlay Make the law work for all of us, including non-Canadians who want to move to Canada. In addition to immigration, we also do family law, wills and estates, employment law and, of course, human rights.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1033 Davie St, Ste 635 604-251-4356 bjf@barbarafindlay.com barbarafindlay.com

Making the law work for all of us

Legal services for queers, including same sex immigration (100% success rate!) and non-resident divorces; human rights; family law; wills and estates; employment

1033 Davie St. 604.251.4356

Until August, queer couples married in Canada but living abroad had no way to divorce legally if their home jurisdiction didn’t recognize their marriage.

With the federal government’s amendment to the Civil Marriage Act, non-resident Canadians can now divorce here, too, if they can show they have been separated for a year and, during that year, have each been living in a jurisdiction that does not recognize same-sex marriage. Our office was the first to do a same-sex divorce under the new law and advises other lawyers on the process.

In happier news, Canadian citizens who love non-Canadians can sponsor them for permanent residence here, whether they’re currently married or living together or not. Our office has been making same-sex sponsorship applications for eligible couples for more than 20 years, and we continue to have a 100-percent success rate.

A word of caution: BC law permits couples to decide their own division of property if they separate, provided they have a written agreement. We can help couples write the contract. barbarafindlay.com

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Old & nouveau old Commercial Drive’s ethics, organics & lesbians Commercial Drive brings back memories of furnishing my first apartment and learning what the word vegan meant.

Famous for its Sapphic overtones (it’s still a lesbian mecca after all these years, despite some migration to less expensive areas like New West), strong coffee, organic veggies, secondhand shopping and eclectic tastes, the Drive boasts a unique soul in a sometimes soul-light city.

Like San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury, Commercial Drive between Broadway and Venables is where the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s meld into one, creating an air of endless possibilities for young and old alike. Here are a few suggestions for coffee, food, shopping and shows. —Tony Correia

Peg General Store 1003 COMMERCIAL DR The centrepiece of my living room is the kidney-shaped coffee table I found for $20 at Peg General Store. Crammed but not cluttered, The Peg always manages to offer fun, functional furniture and folk art that borders on tacky, without ever crossing the line, at amazing prices.

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Café Deux Soleils

Attic Treasures

2096 COMMERCIAL DR

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With its ivy-painted exterior and vegetarian menu, Café Deux Soleils has a crunchy granola-ness about it that always reminds me of a Joni Mitchell song. A great place to get together with friends for brunch or a comedy show, Café Deux Soleils has been building community for more than 20 years, with no signs of stopping.

Walking into Attic Treasures gives me the same sense of glee I used to get opening the Sears Christmas Wish Book when I was a kid. This carefully curated store is a collection of mint-condition vintage furniture and art that ranges in price from a pair of $20 salt-and-pepper shakers to a $2,000 teak-framed couch. Whether you’re looking to reinvent your apartment or just trying to reconnect with your childhood home, this is the place for you.

Havana 1212 COMMERCIAL DR

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Maybe it’s the nueva Latina cuisine or the pitchers of sangria, but whenever I manage to get a table at Havana, I always feel like one of the Beautiful People. The restaurant has a vibrant energy, sexy wait staff and a panoramic view of downtown Vancouver.

The small theatre and art space is a great place for local performers to strut their stuff. Whatever the occasion, Havana will have you singing “Babalu.”

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The Cultch 1895 VENABLES ST It still kind of looks like a house from the outside, but once you step through its doors, The Cultch teleports you to a world of theatre and dance that lingers with you long after you’ve left. The beautifully renovated theatre feels larger than it is, mounting ambitious and provocative productions that defy its humble exterior.

Storm Crow Tavern 1305 COMMERCIAL DR The Storm Crow is my new favourite place to hang out with my Eastside pals, have a drink, a snack and lose at Scrabble. The food is good, the drinks are great, and the staff is irreverent.

Decorated with ray guns, action figures and movie memorabilia, this is where I’ll run when the zombie apocalypse strikes.

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Café Calabria 1745 COMMERCIAL DR If my immigrant parents ever opened up a coffee shop, it would look like Café Calabria.

The plaster statues and mirrored walls elicit memories of watching gladiator movies on a Sunday afternoon, but the coffee and espresso is definitely of this time. And yes, that is one the proprietors wearing a loincloth in one of the movie stills above the front window.

Womyns’Ware 896 COMMERCIAL DR

PHOTOS BY JON HAYWOOD

As a man, I would have never entered Womyns’Ware if my best friend’s oldest friend didn’t own the place. Now that I have, I feel like I’ve had the wool pulled over my eyes for years by dildos shaped like pornstars’ penises. Whether you’re a man or a woman, if you care what goes inside your body, Womyns’Ware is worth the visit and the money.

The staff is knowledgeable, and the store is nice to walk around. Womyns’Ware isn’t just a store; it’s an education in pleasure.

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LAWYERS

DAHL&CONNORS BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS

Proudly serving Vancouver’s GLBT Community for more than 15 years.

Wills & Estates t Family Law Adoption t Corporate & Commercial Real Estate t Immigration

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MEDIA and community background, please visit her bio online.

SEE AD ON PAGE 42 171 W Esplanade, Ste 600 604-980-8571 zsuleman@northshorelaw.com northshorelaw.com

authors, artists and musicians get their messages directly to those who matter. Our nononsense approach will help yield the results you deserve.

SEE AD ON PAGE 51 604-664-8995 candc.biz

Libraries VIVO Media Arts Centre

Massage Certified Linda Duncan

Celebrating 40 years as Vancouver’s original media-arts access centre!

Twenty years’ experience.

A convenient and quiet downtown location.

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Marketing C&C Communications When you need to communicate your message effectively, C&C Communications has you covered. Since 1995, our boutique public relations agency has specialized in comprehensive communications strategies for our arts and entertainment clients. We have been an integral part of helping filmmakers,

Pacific Coast Massage Therapy, Christopher Robins RMT Days, evenings, weekends.

Deep tissue, medical, sports, relaxation, therapeutic.

736 Granville St, Ste 1118 604-687-4078 christopher.robins.rmt@gmail.com christopherrobins.com

Rick Girardeau, RMT Relaxation, sports injury, stress, back pain and headache relief.

Deep tissue, trigger-point release, myofascial, Swedish and assisted stretching. Using a variety of techniques, it is my intention to provide an effective and positive experience. I also draw upon my extensive yoga background to provide home stretches. Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, afternoons and evenings.

1200 Burrard St, Ste 1035 rickgrmt@gmail.com rickgrmt.com

Media VIVO Media Arts Centre Celebrating 40 years as Vancouver’s original media-arts access centre!

SEE AD ON PAGE 17 1965 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V5T 3C1 604-872-8337 vivomediaarts.com

BC SOCIETY FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ABOUT US

OUR PROGRAMS FOR YOU

BCSMSSA is a non-profit society and Canadian Registered Individual Therapy – Sessions on a weekly basis. Fees may Charity with locations in Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, be covered by 3rd party compensation programs. Others not Surrey and Courtenay on Vancouver Island. covered are responsible for their fees. Sliding scale is available.

We provide therapeutic services for males who have been sexually abused or assaulted sometime in their lives.

Group Therapy – Sessions are 2 1/2 hours per week for 12 weeks. Fees may be covered by some form of compensation.

We are active in community education within the areas of prevention, treatment and therapy for male survivors of all ages.

Short Term Individual Support – Available for significant others of male survivors. Fees for significant others are not likely covered by compensation.

We provide information regarding the Justice System, crime prevention and safety planning; we also provide resources and referrals to government or health services. Victim Service workers provide assistance in funding resources for clients, court accompaniment and maintaining community relations.

BC SOCIETY FOR MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE

Educational Outreach – We educate the community through presentations to schools, social service agencies or service clubs, through TV, newspapers and magazines; and through interviews, pamphlets, and video projects.

1252 Burrard St #202 Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z1

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MEN’S SERVICES

Men’s Services BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (BCSMSSA) Providing specialized victim-assistance, individual and group therapy, as well as educational opportunities.

BCSMSSA is a non-profit society, Canadian-registered charity.

Our head office is in downtown Vancouver, with additional locations in Port Coquitlam, White Rock, Courtenay (Vancouver Island), Surrey and Abbotsford. Call head office for initial appointments in all locations. Some fees may apply.

Sliding scale available.

SEE AD ON PAGE 43 1252 Burrard St, Ste 202 604-682-6482 bcsmssa@hotmail.com bc-malesurvivors.com

Motorcycles & Scooters Motorcycle World Sales and service of Suzuki motorcycles.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 10607 King George Hwy 604-582-9253 eddie@motorcycleworld.ca motorcycleworld.ca

Naturopathy Dr Aaron Van Gaver, BScND Inc Dr Van Gaver provides care to individuals young and old dealing with hormonal imbalance, weight gain, depression and anxiety, addiction, food and seasonal allergies, as well as general health maintenance. Located in the Sinclair Centre Downtown.

Book an appointment now and get 25 percent off your initial visit.

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PET STORES

Optical Services

Pet Care

Abasa Optical

Kitty Kare

We have a ridiculous selection of designer frames and frames you’ve never heard of. We carry lenses, contacts, sunnies and reading glasses, plus we service and repair your eyewear. We also offer sight testing. If something looks good on you, we’ll tell you.

If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you. For real. We fit you with attention, not a shoehorn!

Kitty-sitting service. All kitties need and deserve that little extra attention.

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Local, independent pet store located in Vancouver’s East Village. Specializing in premium, healthy pet foods and supplies.

We’re colourful, sexy and fun . . . and oh, we love cats, too!

1037 Davie St 604-687-3937 seeyourself@abasaoptical.com abasaoptical.com

bruce eyewear Our philosophy: Have amazing eyeglasses at all times.

People usually look at your face first.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 219 Abbott St 604-662-8300 eyewear@bruceeyewear.com bruceeyewear.com

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 604-813-4239 deborah@kittykare.ca kittykare.ca

Pet Stores

dogs in our lives. Our shirts are 100-percent pre-shrunk cotton, and a portion from each sale is donated to the BCSPCA. Happy Pups is a company that loves dogs, and we are committed to excellent-quality, affordable dog clothing.

SEE AD ON PAGE 46 709 West 15 St, Ste 101 604-770-3650 kathryn@happypups.ca happypups.ca

Dog Country

All Natural Holistic canine & feline recipes.

SEE AD ON PAGE 47 2741 East Hastings St, Ste 120 604-558-1995 dogcountry.ca

Guaranteed FRESH!

Happy Pups Clothing Inc Happy Pups was started because we felt there was a need for more clothing for the “little boy”

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Kitty Sitting – All kitties need & deserve that little extra attention Caring daily visits Vet visits Personal touch Areas of travel include: yaletown, downtown, west end and kits

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PET STORES

WELCOME TO YOUR LIVING-INHARM0NY-WITH-A-BLACKLABRADOR ROOM

Mention this add for $5 off your next order

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Reversible Shirts or Embroidered Shirts Call now for your free, no-obligation estimate.

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unique 22-step deep cleaning system.

From our family to yours – we’re proud to be locally owned and operated for over 39 years That’s 273 dog years!

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Vancouver: 12th & Arbutus · 14th & Main Street · 3033 Grandview Hwy + 6 more locations in the Lower Mainland

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PHYSIOTHERAPY & REHAB

Pets First Earth Options pet food by Pets First is a proprietary selection of all-natural, health- and earthfriendly pet food recipes. Our ingredients are fit for human consumption and do not contain by-products, hormones, artificial preservatives, colours, soy, corn or undefined ingredient sources.

We guarantee freshness! Your peace of mind is our mission.

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Andrea Martens, BScPT, CAFCI

Tisol Tisol’s founders understand that your pet needs and deserves the best in holistic foods and healthy treats for a long, healthy and happy life. At Tisol, we are committed to providing the shopping experience our customers not only expect, but deserve. We’re in your backyard.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY ACUPUNCTURE/VERTIGO We want you to be healthy and active!

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Physiotherapy & Rehab Andrea Martens, BScPT, CAFCI Urban Active Sport Therapy Clinic Physiotherapy, acupuncture, vertigo (vestibular) and dizziness rehabilitation. Prompt, expert, individualized physiotherapy assessment and treatment to regain mobility and strength.

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Gays can take advantage of the best of both worlds. We always need a good cleanser and shaving cream, but we also often want a flawless concealer and quality nail polish.

Here are some products that will take you from ashy to classy, from head to toe. I chose my favourite skin-care and hair products (you’ll notice there is no hair gel — please stop using it, even if the wet look comes back). Some are quick and easy to use, some are perfect for a night out, and some just smell great.

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1. Comfort Zone Body Butter, $98 Big bottle, big price, but this spa-worthy moisturizer is a must for dry winter skin. raintreespa.com 2. Elizabeth Grant Homme Moisturizer, $60 Contains prickly-pear extract and aloe — yum. elizabethgrant.com 3. MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm, $36.50 The Asian sensation is finally available in Canada, and with SPF 35 defence! For boys who are into makeup, this is a great primer. maccosmetics.com 4. Timex Watch, $75 watchit.ca

5. Botot Mouthwash, $19.50 This all-natural mouthwash was made originally for King Louis XV of France. All you need are a couple of drops added to warm water before or after brushing.

Pretty bottle, too! revolucionstyle.com 6. Oxygen Pur Serum, $80 This ideal quencher for thirsty skin will shave a couple years off your face. oxygenpur.com 7. Dermalogica Daily Defence SPF15, $46 Apply after shaving; won’t leave you shiny. dermalogica.ca 8. Umbra U-lens Contact Lens Case, $5 umbra.com

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9. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Cleanser, $21.50 This skin-care staple, formulated with caffeine, menthol and vitamin E, gives great face. kiehls.ca 10. Kiehl’s Eye Alert, $32 Damage control for the eye area after a long night out or a midnight flight. kiehls.ca 11. Kiehl’s Crème de Corps, $87 (1L) Use all over your body to fight dry January skin. kiehls.ca 12. Burt’s Bees Lip Balm, $4.49 burtsbees.ca 13. Kevin Murphy Night Rider, $22 Provides a tough, textured hold for short hairstyles. kevinmurphy.com 14. Swedish Dream SeaSalt Soap, $6 Sea salts are an age-old tonic for winter-beaten skin. Smells lovely, too. westelm.com

15. Izola Soap Dish, $20 westelm.com 16. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, $72 A daily exfoliant is the best way to get greatlooking skin. This one from Dermalogica makes your skin feel incredible. dermalogica.ca 17. Dermalogica CloseShave Oil, $26 The shave of it all! Use a wee bit to avoid nicks and cuts. dermalogica.ca 18. Aveda Light Elements Shaping Wax, $30 This wax will keep your coif in check and protect your hair from UV damage. aveda.com 19. Aveda Control Force Hair Spray, $34 My favourite thing about this spray? Humidity defence.

For boys who blow out their pompadours. aveda.com

20. Sam’s Down There Repair, $8.95 Well, yeah. westelm.com 21. Essie Nail Polish, $9.99 In midnight and licorice. Nothing sexier than dark nail polish on the right guy. Sometimes you just feel black and blue. essie.com 22. MAC Viva Glam Ricky (Martin) Lip Conditioner, $18 Guy gloss with a cause: every cent goes toward helping those living with HIV. maccosmetics.com 23. Arrid Extra Dry Anti-Perspirant, $4.49 Use this on your feet when you’re sporting the no-sock look. arrid.com

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24. MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Concealer, $24 For unwelcome blemishes. Whether you’re into wearing makeup or not, it’s always good to have a concealer on standby. maccosmetics.com 25. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, $32 Think of it as touchup paint for your face and body. I swear by this. maccosmetics.com 26. Izola Green Moss Scented Candle, $35 Scented candles are much more man-friendly these days. westelm.com 27. MAC Cosmetics Wipes, $24 Erase last night’s party off your face or use these vitamin E–infused wipes for a quick freshening up. maccosmetics.com

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Minuteman Press Our marketing professionals offer a free consultation on all marketing-related inquiries. They help you boost your company’s exposure with the purpose of increasing your sales.

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Some of our print services: brochures flyers pamphlets forms business cards stationery

Psychologists Dr Joachim Sehrbrock, Registered Psychologist Professional and confidential LGBT-friendly therapy and counselling services.

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Psychotherapy Edward Sandberg, Counsellor/Therapist I provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental approach to finding your answers. Specializing in

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS sexuality, kink, relationships and alternative lifestyles. Plus extensive experience working with substance use, grief/loss, life transitions, chronic pain and a wide range of other issues.

Sliding scale available.

First session: half-hour free consultation. Sessions are either in-person (Vancouver) or by internet via Skype/Facetime.

SEE AD ON PAGE 20 Dragonstone Counselling Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC 604-728-6569 edward@edwardsandberg.com edwardsandberg.com

Public Relations

widely read gay and lesbian publication. Xtra also publishes the Vancouver editions of Xtra Living and Ultimate Pride Guide.

SEE AD ON PAGE 63 1033 Davie St, Ste 501 604-684-9696 info.vancouver@dailyxtra.com dailyxtra.com

Real Estate Agents Darryl Persello Serving the West End and beyond.

Susan Cameron, Coldwell Banker Premier Realty I love Vancouver — every neighbourhood, every market and restaurant, every beach and park. And as an energetic and empathetic realtor, I love matching neighbourhoods and homes to you, my clients, whether you’re searching for a condo in Coal Harbour, a character home on Commercial, a big backyard on the North Shore or anywhere in between.

4387 Main St 604-306-1340 darryl@darrylpersello.com darrylpersello.com

C&C Communications When you need to communicate your message effectively, C&C Communications has you covered. Since 1995, our boutique public relations agency has specialized in comprehensive communications strategies for our arts and entertainment clients. We have been an integral part of helping filmmakers, authors, artists and musicians get their messages directly to those who matter. Our nononsense approach will help yield the results you deserve.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 604-664-8995 candc.biz

Publications

Ian Eggleton, RE/MAX Choosing a realtor to help you buy or sell is a big decision. It’s important to work with a realtor you can trust to protect your best interest.

P idi publicity Providing bli i and promotional services to the arts & entertainment communities for over 15 years. www.CandC.biz

I understand working with my clients is a privilege, and I take that seriously. I also know that moving into a new home is exciting and it should be an enjoyable and fun process along the way. I can be reached anytime should you like to discuss your next move.

SEE AD ON PAGE 52 1453 Bellevue Ave 604-773-1443 ian@ianeggleton.com ianeggleton.com

Pink Triangle Press Pink Triangle Press (PTP) is Canada’s leading gay and lesbian media organization.

Founded in 1971 to advance the struggle for sexual liberation, PTP’s defining activity is lesbian and gay journalism.

PTP publishes Xtra, Xtra Living and Ultimate Pride Guide in Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa, and operates dailyxtra.com and squirt.org.

2 Carlton St, Ste 1600, Toronto 416-925-6665 pinktrianglepress.ca

Xtra Vancouver Serving the Vancouver community since 1993, Xtra is Vancouver’s largest and most

Lyn Hart, Macdonald Realty Ltd Professional, trusted and proud to be a part of our community!

Always happy to help with your real estate needs, whether you’re buying, selling, a first-timer or a seasoned investor.

Honesty, integrity and respect are the heart of my business, and I’m committed to providing you with personalized, exceptional service from start to finish! I also mix a mean martini — just sayin’.

Cheers!

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 4387 Main St 604-724-4278 lyn@macrealty.com lynhart.ca

Advertise in Xtra Living! advertising.vancouver @dailyxtra.com 604-684-9696

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS

IANEGGLETON PROUDLY SELLING VANCOUVER AND THE NORTH SHORE

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RENOVATIONS & RESTORATIONS I’d like to share my knowledge and news about city real estate with you that I hope will prove useful as we navigate this market together. I’ll provide a voice of reason in a changing market; a voice of experience in city real estate; a voice, also, that knows when to stop talking and listen to your needs.

As an award-winning specialist in condo renovations, maison strives to provide designs that maintain the homeowner’s individuality and character while enhancing property values and marketability. We’ll not only design and build your dream renovation, we’ll exceed your expectations!

I can offer you the service that will make the experience enjoyable far beyond your expectations. Let’s talk.

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Mr Build Repairs and odd jobs. All plumbing and electrical. Roofing and drainage. All painting and coatings. All creative work.

Decks/stairs.

Warranty. Fully insured.

References available.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 9129 Shaughnessy St 604-732-8453 mrbuild@mrbuild.com mrbuild.com

118 W 2nd Ave 604-484-4030 rob@maisondetre.ca maisondetre.ca

Coldwell Banker Premier Realty 6272 East Blvd 604-266-1364 Susan: 604-720-1214 susan@susancameronrealtor.com susancameronrealtor.com

Renovations & Restorations maison d’etre design-build inc maison d’etre is a boutique-style renovation company offering custom design-build services to Vancouver homeowners.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD

The Village that never sleeps As a commercial artery, Vancouver’s Davie Street has everything Davie Street, the heart of Vancouver’s gay village, never sleeps. It’s the main reason I keep living in the West End. I love that I can buy my groceries, decorate my apartment and meet a friend for drinks and a bite in a single trip.

As far as commercial arteries go, Davie Street between Granville and Denman boasts a wide array of nightlife, shops and restaurants that satisfy all my cravings. It’s a street that caters to renters, condo dwellers and senior citizens, focusing on both the necessities and indulgences of everyday life. Davie Street is that perfect blend of convenience, practicality and irreverence that makes Vancouver what it is.

If you’re craving food, caffeine, something to read or play with, or a little something for your home, check out these businesses. — Tony Correia

LEAH BROMLEY

The Fountainhead 1025 DAVIE ST Best known for its year-round patio, The Fountainhead Pub is where I like to go to hang out with teammates and friends over a beer and a nosh. No matter what time of day or night you go there, the crowd is always having a good time and the staff is always in on the fun. This local watering hole has something for everyone: shoot some pool or some darts, have a quick drink at the bar, or cruise Davie Street and warm yourself up by the fire pit on the patio.

The Dish 1068 DAVIE ST On those rare occasions I make it to the gym, I like to stop off at The Dish for a wholesome breakfast or healthy wrap to replenish my electrolytes or whatever the hell it is you burn when you’re working out. I’ve never had a bad meal at The Dish. The food is fresh, the service is pleasant, and I always feel like I’ve done something good for my body when I leave. The “family” photos on the walls add to this tiny eatery’s homey feel.

LEAH BROMLEY

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Melriches 1244 DAVIE ST Melriches is still my favourite place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book, and that’s not just because I used to work there. The wood tables and chairs give the shop a rustic feel that I look for in a coffee shop, the music is always eclectic without being canned or overbearing, the confections are baked in-house, and the staff helps me keep my pulse on contemporary youth culture. The back-alley patio is a great place to unwind with a cup of joe or a brew, collect your thoughts, and watch the sun set behind the buildings.

Joe’s Grill 1031 DAVIE ST I love over-easy eggs, but I can never make them at home. For a cheap and fast breakfast, I like to go to Joe’s Grill. What separates breakfast at Joe’s from the other diners on Davie are the hash browns; they are simply the best and there are lots of them. The waiters help each other out when it’s busy, and they treat you more like a roommate than a customer.

When available, their crab-cake Benedicts ($8.95) are the best.

LEAH BROMLEY

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Little Sister’s Book & Art Emporium 1238 DAVIE ST What can I say about Little Sister’s that hasn’t already been said? The store is a cornerstone of Vancouver’s queer community, enriching our lives by fighting censorship, educating us through books, and keeping us in lube and sex toys. It’s always a pleasure catching up on the goingson in the neighbourhood with co-owner Jim Deva and manager Janine Fuller. Their used-book selection is a great place to find vintage and out-of-print queer-themed books and magazines.

Homewerx 1053 DAVIE ST Homewerx adds a touch of class to Davie Street.

The store appeals to the minimalist in me with elegant home furnishings that feature clean lines and interesting objects. Homewerx is the perfect place to shop for small apartments and interesting gifts for your friends. If you love to entertain, drop in and browse their selection of interesting stemware, ambient music and timeless furniture.

JON HAYWOOD

Hamburger Mary’s 1202 DAVIE ST Over the years, I’ve watched Hamburger Mary’s evolve from a late-night hangout for the Dogwood Monarchist Society to a solid neighbourhood restaurant with good food and efficient service. Although the diner opened in the 1980s, it’s stayed true to its ’50s-themed roots and commitment to camp.

One of the last holdouts from Davie Street’s glory days, this is where I go when I need a manly meal of a milkshake and a hot turkey dinner smothered in gravy.

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Room in Order 1055 DAVIE ST I have a lot of stuff and not a lot of space.

I don’t know where I would be were it not for the collapsible ottoman that doubles as storage and a place to sit on movie night.

Room in Order has everything you need to organize your home, from closet organizers ($19.99) to picture frames (starting at $9.99) and compost bins ($34.99).

LEAH BROMLEY

JON HAYWOOD

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Restaurants & Cafés Gallery Café & Catering Situated in the historical landmark building of the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Gallery Café is the perfect hideaway for a quick meal or lunch to linger over.

If you haven’t already heard, our garden patio is one of the bestkept secrets in the city, but it is our food that truly satisfies.

SEE AD ON PAGE 58 750 Hornby St (inside the Vancouver Art Gallery) 604-688-2233 info@thegallerycafe.ca thegallerycafe.ca

Joe’s Grill Great food.

Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

SEE AD ON PAGE 3 1031 Davie St: 604-682-3683 948 Denman St: 604-642-6588 2061 W 4th Ave: 604-736-6588 3048 Main St: 604-879-6586 joesgrill.ca

Poncho’s We aim to serve you pronto, so you can eat with gusto. Without costing you too much dinero, you can enjoy the delicious flavours of Mexico right here in Vancouver.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 827 Denman St, 604-683-7236 ketita15@hotmail.com ponchosvancouver.com

Seniors’ Groups & Services West End Seniors’ Network The West End Seniors’ Network’s mission is to improve the quality of life of adults aged 55 and up by providing social, educational and recreational programs and services that foster connection and inclusion in the broader community.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1447 Barclay St, 604-669-5051 wesn.ca

Sex Squirt.org More than half a million members worldwide. Chat live via webcam with other members.

Check out member pics. Search for thousands of member-tested cruising locations in Vancouver and around the world.

Your cruising community.

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Shopping twospiritwolf.com Twospiritwolf.com: shopping with a social conscience while promoting positive sexuality.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1340 Burnaby St, Ste 1004 604-688-6648 twospiritwolf@twospiritwolf.com twospiritwolf.com

Storage Freeway Mini Storage/U-Haul

Delivery in the West End | 10% Discount for Pick-Up | Open 4pm - 11pm Monday-Sunday Tuesday - 10% Discount for Seniors

YOUR WEST END, MEXICAN RESTAURANT

827 Denman Street 604.683.7236

twospiritwolf.com Your online specialty retailer in men and women’s night/evening wear as well as fine exquisite jewelry and accessories. twospiritwolf.com is also very honoured to feature arts and crafts of the First Peoples . . . and you never know what else you may find in the little shop that could . . . twospiritwolf.com shopping with a social conscience

Freeway Mini Storage has been providing clients with exceptional service since 1973.

Ask us about our current promotions and U-Haul services. video monitoring seven-day access (7am–8pm) sizes from 25 to 400 SF your own door and lock ground-level storage outdoor storage for RVs, boats, vehicles climate-controlled storage commercial/residential low rates central location storage for life!

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 3555 E 5th Ave 604-251-2017 freewayministorage.ca

604.688.6648 Toll-free: 1.855.688.6648 twospiritwolf@twospiritwolf.com

Big or small, we have the perfect fit!

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“The” place to be for the 55+ crowd!

For only $10.00, a West End Seniors’ Network membership gives you access to the wide range of programs and services we offer. Visit our webpage or call us to find out more. We also have a variety of interesting and fun volunteer opportunities for adults of all ages.

Our vision?

A community that inspires and supports older adults to live involved, vibrant and fulfilling lives.

West End Seniors’ Network 1447 Barclay Street, Vancouver BC V6G 1J6 Tel: (604) 669-5051 www.wesn.ca

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STUDIO SPACE

Studio Space

Visit our website to learn more and take a virtual tour.

Scotiabank Dance Centre

SEE AD ON PAGE 28

Scotiabank Dance Centre is Canada’s agship dance facility, a beautiful seven-storey glassenclosed building located in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Facilities include six studios, plus a fully equipped 154-seat production/presentation studio, board room and canopied roof terrace, available for rent for rehearsals, classes, meetings, weddings and special events.

677 Davie St 604-604-6400 info@thedancecentre.ca thedancecentre.ca

Tax Services De Vie Business Solutions Tax services. Please visit my website for information.

SEE AD ON THIS PAGE 1008 Cambie St, Ste 2709, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6J7 604-298-4148 info@deviebusinesssolutions.com deviebusinesssolutions.com

Theatre Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival Give a facelift to your business...

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June 11 to Sept 20, 2014

bardonthebeach.org 604-739-0559

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HAVE TEA WITH AN EMPRESS TODAY.

Enjoy a unique theatre experience, with Shakespeare’s great comedies, romances and dramas staged in modern theatre tents on Vancouver’s waterfront against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky.

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TRAVEL – BRITISH COLUMBIA The 2014 season includes A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, Cymbeline and Bill Cain’s Equivocation.

June 11–Sept 20.

SEE AD ON PAGE 60 456 W Broadway, Ste 203 bardonthebeach.org

Transportation Helijet International Fly away in comfort and style!

Helijet provides year-round daily, scenic, scheduled service between Vancouver Harbour/ Airport and Victoria Harbour. Our spacious, comfortable twinengine, 12-passenger helicopter whisks you from city to city in just 35 minutes. Impress your friends and associates with a one-of-akind view of Vancouver. Scenic Vancouver Harbour tours and private custom charters are also offered seasonally.

SEE AD ON PAGE 60 800-665-4354 helijet.com

Travel – British Columbia

Comox, Sechelt, the Gulf Islands and Whistler. Ask about our scenic tours, flight-seeing packages and private charters!

Burrard Landing 1055 Canada Pl, Unit #1 604-274-1277 reservation@harbourair.com harbourair.com

Tourism Harrison Nestled against southwestern British Columbia’s magnificent mountains and the sandy beaches of Harrison Lake, Harrison Village is your local vacation destination, filled with a rich history and natural wonders, including our worldfamous BC hot springs. Only 90 minutes from Vancouver, you can enjoy hiking, biking, paddling or just relaxing. Drive away from the hectic pace of life and let your body and mind indulge in a diverse range of activities.

Whether you seek an adventure with a partner, a romantic getaway or a fun-filled trip with friends, Harrison Hot Springs has what you are after.

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Travel Clinic

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort Escape to the natural tranquility, beauty and luxury of Black Rock Oceanfront Resort — an extraordinary retreat on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast. Our magnificent oceanfront resort in Ucluelet combines modern luxury with the organic energy of Canada’s western frontier for an enchanting vacation experience.

Designed with a deep respect for the land and sea, Black Rock’s innovative architecture of rock, water, glass, steel and wood enhances and contrasts the wild Pacific landscape.

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Man Up Undereye Treatment

Man Up is an online skin-care and cosmetics company dedicated to making men look and feel their best. Man Up sells natural and organic skin-care products, pure oil fragrances and cosmetics engineered by Mother Nature and produced in laboratories across Germany, Canada and the USA — it’s safe to say the Man Up line of skincare products and cosmetics is for real men.

Man Up, the best damn beauty products for real men out there. For real!

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Harbour Air Seaplanes Your travel experience —elevated!

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Weddings

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7201 Inlet Dr 604-306-1340 info@twodearsandaqueer.com twodearsandaqueer.com

2 Dears and a Queer Same-sex wedding planning in and around Vancouver.

Dailyxtra.com Dailyxtra.com is a journalismdriven website. Coverage includes Canadian and international news, analysis, opinion, arts and event listings.

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Squirt.org More than half a million members worldwide. Chat live via webcam with other members.

Check out member pics. Search for thousands of member-tested cruising locations in Ottawa and around the world.

Wine & Spirits West End Liquor Store The West End Liquor Store has one of the neighbourhood’s best selections of wines, craft beer and spirits, all competitively priced and carefully hand picked.

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are on-hand to help you make great choices seven days a week, 10am–11pm.

SEE AD ON PAGE 63 961 Denman St, 604-689-3100 myliquorstore.ca

Yoga

Your cruising community.

YoGuy Men’s Yoga

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Feel good today! Specializing in beginners’ yoga exercises for men. Four classes, four locations.

Treloar Studio: 686 W Broadway, Vancouver — Sunday, 10:30am Jaycee House: 1251 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver — Monday, 7:30pm Wise Hall: 1882 Adanac St, East Vancouver — Tuesday, 7:30pm The Dance Matrix: 802 Agnes St, New Westminster — Thursday, 7:30pm

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Escape to Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, a magical location on British Columbia’s wild west coast

1-877-762-5011 blackrockresort.com

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Index of advertisers #

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2 Dears and a Queer

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Daher, Dr Sam

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Happy Pups Clothing Inc

Daher Orthostyle

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Harbour Air Seaplanes

37

Hart, Lyn

51

Helijet International

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Dahl & Connors

Aarm Dental Group

20

Dailyxtra.com

Abasa Optical

45

Dean Wershler Inc

AIDS Vancouver

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AIDS Vancouver Island

8

Amherst Funeral and Cremation Services Inc Andy’s Bakery & Deli

11

ANKORS Kootenay/Boundary HIV/AIDS Network 8 Antoniuk, Tricia

19

Ballet BC

28

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

60

BCSMSSA

44

BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

44

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort 61 bruce eyewear

45

CAFCI Urban Active Sport Therapy Clinic

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CAPREIT

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C&C Communications Counselling BC

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Downtown Chiropractic Clinic 17

Instant Bedrooms Manufacturing Inc

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Dr Peter AIDS Foundation

Iosono Counselling Services

Duncan, Linda

45

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Eden Home and Garden Accents Eggleton, Ian Enchante Hair by Design

Foundation

17 23

50

Jain, Dr Anita

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Joe Ramirez Integral Counselling

18

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Joe’s Grill

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Ignite Smoke Shop

east van graphics

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De Vie Business Solutions Dog Country

30

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K Kitty Kare

37 9 59

G Gallery Café & Catering

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Girardeau, Rick

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L Laundry Valet Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning

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Law Office of barbara findlay

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Lehmann Counselling Service

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Martens, Andrea

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Martin Brothers Funeral Services

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Minuteman Press

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Motorcycle World

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Mr Build

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Mr Mattress

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Museum of Vancouver

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My Canna Meds

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U Urban Fare

Ramirez, Joe

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Valley View Funeral Home

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Redtree Dental

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Richmond Funeral Home

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Valley View Memorial Gardens

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Robins, Christopher

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RodRozen Design

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Vancouver Coastal Health 9, 34 Vancouver Elementary School Teachers’ Association 23 Vancouver Farmers Markets 30

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Safeway

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Sandberg, Edward

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Scotiabank Dance Centre

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Sehrbrock, Dr Joachim

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Waterway Houseboats

Silverman, Monique

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Webb, Felicity

Sound Hearing Clinic

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STOP HIV/AIDS Team

The Dance Centre 43

twospiritwolf.com

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The Maids Home Services The Mail Room

Persello, Darryl

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Tisol

Pets First

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Tourism Harrison

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Travel Clinic

Pink Triangle Press

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VIVO Media Arts Centre 11, 23, 43

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Wershler, Dr Dean

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West End BIA

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West End Liquor Store

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West End Seniors’ Network

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P Pacific Coast Massage Therapy

Positive Living Society of BC

Squirt.org

O Orchard Recovery

28 59

Raymond, Dr Langston

Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary

North Shore Law LLP

Playland at the PNE Poncho’s

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Willow Tree Counselling

20

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X Xtra Vancouver

51, 63

Y YoGuy Men’s Yoga

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