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TOM SANDBORN The violence inherent in professional sports is partly to blame for Wednesday night’s Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver.

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City ofﬁcials face tough questions about riot

Police chief’s predictions go up in smoke Mike Howell Staff writer

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There’s not going to be a riot.” Those were the words of Police Chief Jim Chu a few hours before the puck dropped at Rogers Arena Wednesday night. He spoke to the Courier after a Vancouver Police Board meeting at the Cambie Street police station, where the board had discussed policing the Vancouver Canucks playoff run. “Whether win or lose, we’ll get through it,” the chief added. Then it was city manager Penny Ballem’s turn. Standing near the intersection of Richards and Georgia, wearing a Canucks jersey and connected to her cellphone via earphones, she downplayed the possibility of a riot. At the time, the Boston Bruins were up 3-0 and crowds of dejected fans were heading up Georgia Street past Ballem. They were leaving the so-called fan zones where tens of thousands watched the game on huge screens positioned around the CBC building and Vancouver Public Library. Are you concerned the 1994

An overturned car smolders on Georgia Street. Stanley Cup riot will repeat itself? “This city has matured so much since then,” Ballem said of the riot that occurred after the Canucks lost to the New York Rangers in another Game 7. “We’ve really learned a lot and I think there’s a very different sense of how important it is not to do that. This

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is a big crowd and there’re a lot of people downtown. We’re being very careful but I don’t think anyone thinks there’s going to be anything like that.” Added Ballem: “Already you see people are not thrilled that we’re losing but they’re not all losing it themselves.”

So what happened? Chu, Ballem and city officials will be attempting to answer that question as downtown storekeepers count their losses from the heavy looting and motorists sort out why their vehicles were flipped over and set ablaze. The financial damage is expected to be in the millions of dollars. Mayor Gregor Robertson, who attended the game, issued a statement last night. “As mayor, I have never been as disappointed and outraged as I am tonight,” Robertson said. “What we saw on our streets was an absolute disgrace. Thousands of people were scared and threatened, including many young families, by the reckless, violent actions of people who were intent on breaking the law. Senior city staff including police and fire, met for three hours [Wednesday night] at the city’s E-Comm 9-1-1 Centre to review the events that took place and identify immediate next steps. Our focus is ensuring the safety of all of our citizens and allowing people to get back to their daily lives.” Added Robertson: “We also need to find out what went wrong

and how we can prevent it from happening again. In the coming days, tough questions will need to be asked.”

he riot is believed to have started outside the Canada Post building on Georgia Street where two cars were set ablaze. Around the same time, witnesses told the Courier a man had fallen from one of the viaducts. Riot police slowly moved down Georgia near the CBC building to disperse what was a young, unruly crowd that tossed boards from broken barricades and other objects at police. Many wrapped T-shirts around their faces to conceal their identities and taunted ofﬁcers, who spoke to the crowd from a loudspeaker inside a van to urge revelers to disperse. Police used batons to push some of the deﬁant ones from the plaza at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. As police cleared the plaza with police dogs, the mob moved into a parking lot adjacent to the theatre, where several young men and women trashed two marked police cars before setting them ablaze. Continued on page 5

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Cops on horseback, security guards confronted looters and drunks Continued from page 4 There were hoots and hollers of euphoria from onlookers, a dozen of whom climbed atop a billboard to watch the scene. Many filmed the destruction before police moved in with the threat of deploying “chemical agents.” A few blocks away, several cars were flipped over in a parking lot off Richards Street, including a Hummer that was set ablaze. People stopped to have friends take photographs of them in front of the burning vehicle while a man wearing a Luongo jersey, his young son at his side, shouted at them. “What the hell is wrong with you people? Is this something you’re proud of?” Firefighters arrived soon after they had extinguished car fires along Seymour Street next to The Bay department store. Around the corner on Dunsmuir Street, a man covered in blood was pacing inside the entrance to the Granville SkyTrain station. A police officer in the station suddenly grabbed a fire extinguisher and sprinted over to Granville Street where rowdy drunks had just flipped a glass truck on its side. It was about 10:30 p.m. at the time. The sound of broken glass was constant, with several stores along the 600-block of Granville Street, including Yedina, a wom-

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en’s clothing store, being looted. Black smoke spewed from alleys and streets. At 10:45 p.m., police on horseback chased looters down Granville Street as ofﬁcers on foot and armed with batons made several arrests. Then another car was ﬂipped over in the 500-block of Howe Street to shouts.

ack on Georgia Street, several security guards wearing hardhats stood in front of Hawksworth Restaurant at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia while across the street hundreds of people danced on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Someone had set up a music machine while the dancing crowd chanted, “Let’s go riot!” Around the corner, windows were smashed at Sears and at Chapters at Robson and Howe. Further up Howe at Smithe, a McDonald’s manager, Aleesha, was attempting to get a dozen employees safely out of the downtown core. She spoke to the Courier over the sound of more breaking glass and explosions. “It’s a disgrace, it’s stupid,” she said. “Why would we do this over the Canucks? There’s no point to it. I just want to get my people home.” At Davie and Granville, waiters from the Tsui Hang Village Seafood Restaurant stood in front

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Rioters taunt riot squad members on Homer Street. of the corner building to prevent damage to the business. “It’s terrible,” said Leo, one of the waiters who stood at the restaurant’s front entrance. “I don’t understand it.” At about 11:30 p.m., Mike Haines, a Kamloops ﬁreﬁghter, wearing a Kesler jersey, was in the intersection at Davie and

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Granville trying to ﬁnd friends via his cellphone. “I’m trying to avoid the problems and connect with the people I came down with,” he said as a helicopter clattered overhead. “It’s not working very well, I don’t know the city very well. I’ve got to say it’s a sad thing. This makes us all look like asses, but there’s bad people

everywhere you go. It’s a shame and nobody wanted to see this.” Before the riot started, the talk on the street was about the game, which the Canucks ended up losing 4-0 in a much-hyped Game 7 showdown. “I hate to say it but it’s Boston’s Cup,” said Christine Higney as she left Rogers Arena after the third goal. “I’ve always loved Vancouver, it was a oncein-a-lifetime chance for me. I was hoping for a win but Boston deserved it.” Higney, wearing former Canuck captain Trevor Linden’s jersey, spent $700 on a plane ticket to fly to Vancouver from Fort McMurray, Alta. She spent $1,800 on a ticket to the game. Dan Dere from White Rock also left the game early. A season ticket holder since 1991, he was disappointed in a team that he said had no secondary scoring in the series. “It was a pathetic performance in the second period,” said Dere as others filing out behind him called for Canuck goalie Roberto Luongo to be traded. “Those first three goals weren’t Luongo’s fault. I mean c’mon, it’s a Game 7. Don’t they have any guts or fortitude?” Then Dere and others filing out of the arena heard what turned out to be cars exploding outside the Canada Post building. Continued on page 6

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Continued from page 5 olice didn’t have final estimates of the number of people on the street but called in 100 RCMP and additional officers from neighbouring municipal detachments. Abbotsford police also joined in once the mayhem escalated. Before the game started, fire and police officials turned back hundreds of people from entering into the fan zones for safety reasons. The mood of the largely young crowd, some fueled by alcohol, was unsettling for the Davidson family of North Vancouver. “It’s not safe, so we’re going home,” said Tamara Davidson, who briefly lost her 11-year-old son in the crowd. “There’s not enough crowd control. It’s not like the Olympics.” City manager Penny Ballem agreed the crowd wasn’t like previous nights, where families were able to sit on the streets and watch the game on the screens. “We know that we’ve done everything possible to make this a place for families to feel comfortable,” Ballem said. “Tonight, there’s not a lot we can do to prevent the numbers of people that want to come… Would I bring my little kids down here tonight? No, but the other night everyone was sitting. I mean it was remarkable.” Policing costs for the Canucks playoff run and additional expenses related to setting up the fan zones was estimated to run more than $1 million. That will certainly increase with costs associated to the riot. Police will release the final tab when all costs are tabulated.

A car burns outside the post ofﬁce on Georgia Street. At the police board meeting earlier in the day, Deputy Chief Warren Lemcke said the vast majority of people police had contact with during the series were from outside Vancouver. Board member Glenn Wong advised the mayor, who is chairperson of the police board, to get the provincial government to share the tab. Robertson was already rejected by Premier Christy Clark. “The premier has been deﬁnitive on that level—it’s unfortunate,” he told the Courier after the meeting. “Our

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case is that it’s a provincially signiﬁcant celebration much like the Olympics. It speaks to the bigger problem of cities not having the sources of revenue that are appropriate for our duties and responsibilities. We have to keep the streets safe and clean. In this case, it creates a budget challenge.” See related photo gallery at

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Robertson says VPD deployed its entire public safety unit during Stanley Cup riot

Mayor places blame on ‘small number of hooligans’ Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson painted a picture of a contained but deliberate group of “angry young men” he said were largely responsible for the anarchy and violence seen Wednesday night following Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. “We had a small number of hooligans, basically on the streets of Vancouver causing problems,” he said outside Rogers Arena at 10:30 p.m. nearly two hours after the hometown Canucks lost 4-0 to the Boston Bruins in Game 7. He likened the chaos to 17 years ago when the Canucks lost another Game 7, this time in New York to the Rangers. “This is a group of people who were fully intending to make this into a ’94-type riot and that’s what they came here for.” As the mayor spoke, four separate fires burned and the fire department doused a police cruiser that burned in a parking lot at the corner of Dunsmuir and Cambie streets. At 9:30 p.m. as the vehicle went up in flames, throwing sparks and sending up a plume of black smoke, a dangerous contingent of mostly young men seemed to angle for another target. A debate broke out on the merits of damaging public or private property.

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“It’s absolutely disgraceful. It’s shameful and by no means represents the city of Vancouver,” said Robertson. “We’ve had an extraordinary run in the playoffs here, great celebrations and what’s happened tonight is despicable. “We’ve done everything to make this a great celebration. Our Canucks had a great year and as you know it was a fantastic series right to the end. This is a small group of people intent on breaking the law, causing trouble and smearing the name of the city. It’s absolutely despicable.” Huge crowds poured into downtown to watch the game on enormous screens set up on Granville and Georgia streets, much like the Olympic festivities 15 months ago. But the enormous crowds contributed to a sense of confusion

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tingent out of the downtown core. On Dunsmuir Street at the Granville Mall, a man wearing a Canucks jersey was read his rights and handcuffed. Some people caught downtown during the chaos said they were hemmed in by police and an exit route was not clearly defined. The Canada Line and SkyTrain carried passengers south and east but restricted access downtown. No busses serviced the downtown area and the Burrard, Cambie and Granville bridges were blocked to north-bound traffic. Robertson said the VPD had deployed its entire public safety unit and back-up officers were arriving from outside the city. Emergency communications protocols were put in place. He urged people to send City Hall and the Vancouver police any photos or information they have to help identify law-breakers and rioters. “We are dealing with a small group of troublemakers. It’s a bunch of angry young men who are fighting, who are smashing things up, lighting fires, causing these problems… There is a lot of photographic evidence and we’re asking people to keep whatever pictures they’re taking on their phones because these people will be held accountable.” mstewart@vancourier.com Twitter: @MHStewart

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Wednesday night’s Stanley Cup riot in downtown Vancouver was one more proof, as if we needed it, that alcohol, macho sexism and commercially whipped-up pro sports frenzy can combine into a toxic devil’s cocktail. In the wake of the Canucks defeat, the streets of the downtown core were awash with that dangerous libation, as police and civilian cars were tipped over and burnt, store windows broken, shops looted and riot police taunted by a mob made up primarily of young men in hockey jerseys, most of whom seemed to be brandishing cellphones and uploading visual evidence of their violence to Facebook pages. In the early 1970s, political poet and songwriter Gil Scott-Heron had a hit with his iconic “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised.” Maybe not, but these days both legitimate political activity like the insurgent gatherings of the Arab Spring and moronic acting out like Wednesday night’s carnival of squalid violence in Vancouver will definitely be Tweeted and otherwise performed for an Internet audience. Even the rioters without cellphones in hand were striking poses and flashing gang signs they had learned from rap videos for the innumerable, glittering eyes of the cameras in the crowd and for an imagined audience on YouTube. In the last century, one observer defined fascism as “the socialism of the stupid.” What we saw on Wednesday night was social networking for the mindlessly intoxicated. And in an ironic but predictable turn, by morning it was reported that someone had already established a “snitch line” Facebook page inviting those who had re-

tomsandborn corded mob activity to upload the evidence for use by the police in tracking down rioters. While most of us condemn the mindless violence and looting, it is also important to think clearly about the elements in contemporary culture that set the stage for the riots. Over the run up to the ﬁnal Stanley Cup game, it was impossible to go anywhere in Vancouver without being confronted with posters that stridently insisted “We are all Canucks,” a slogan that was just the most explicit element in a larger promotional strategy shared by all professional sports franchises. The successes of these enormous exercises in publicly subsidized marketing are fueled by our desperate hunger for genuine experiences of solidarity. This hunger is exacerbated by the atomized, alienated nature of life under advanced capitalism. We are all turned into lonely, hungry ghosts by the market, and then we are sold false relief in the

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form of identification with commodity brands, be they sports teams or new cell phones. The marketing of ersatz community and solidarity that surrounded the Canucks season in Vancouver encouraged fans to identify with the team’s success or failure. Add this pathological identification to the repeated visions of violent contact that occurred in every game and it is little wonder that some disappointed fans decided that they could leave the arena after their humiliating defeat (a defeat they saw as their own, because after all “we are all Canucks”) for a late-evening adventure in retributory street violence. Clearly, not all the hockey goons were on the ice on Wednesday, but at least some of the context for the outbreak of street thuggery is to be found in the way that professional hockey is promoted and played. None of this suggested context justifies the random violence we saw on Vancouver streets after the game, but it does suggest that merely shaking our heads in shock and moral outrage at the behaviour of our local version of soccer’s “lager louts” is an inadequate response. Yes, the drunken, sexism-intoxicated young men who broke windows and started fires, pummeled each other and threw bottles at riot cops should be prosecuted for their crimes. But if we imagine that a round of punitive court cases will immunize the city against another round of rioting, we are fooling ourselves. In addition to any law-and-order surge, the city and the culture need to take a long critical look at the role of professional sport and its attendant glorification of macho violence in brutalizing our shared life and eroding our genuine communities. tos@infinet.net

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 THE VANCOUVER COURIER

opinion PARLIAMENTARY PAGE SPEAKS TRUTH

Flacks and bureaucrats real enemies of freedom According to a recent report in the Economist, spin-doctors now outnumber journalists six to one. For every overworked reporter trying to correct a quote on deadline, there are a half dozen PR flacks peddling conventional truths, convenient fictions or dangerous whoppers. One of the favourite words of marketers, talking heads, political shills and fearmongers is “freedom.” It’s an all-purpose, abstract noun that can be applied to anything from a war on terror to an adult diaper. When you encounter the term in newsprint or on the airwaves, you have every reason to suspect the elastic tension of “freedom” is being tested yet again, with a snap on the collective arse. Ironically, it’s often embedded in a sales job for another assault on freedom of one sort or another. Spend anytime at all thinking seriously about “freedom,” and you’re down the semantic rabbit hole with powder-wigged philosophers, busting your brain over a centuries-long debate involving liberty and free will. How much easier to sit back with the remote and enjoy a Lego Land vision of a world where terrorists attack us because they “hate us for our freedom,” a state of being that George W. Bush once insisted is “given to us by God.” Or if you don’t care for the past musings of a C-minus Yale student, there’s the Harvard’s expert in constitutional law, Barack Obama, who said, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” It’s a lovely sentiment that smells of either freshly brewed freedom or napalm in the morning—I can’t tell which. Who cares if Obama misattributed it to Martin Luther King, or that it actually doesn’t make sense if you spend more than 10 seconds thinking about it? But I’m way ahead of myself here. I wanted to limit this rant to our city and nation. In April of this year, you’ll recall, TransLink officials barred a young woman from the SkyTrain at Nanaimo Station for wearing a button reading “F--- Yoga.” The local media had a story that pretty much wrote itself, and it helped that the source— 21-year-old Jean Wharf—was an articulate Goth who told the Vancouver Sun that the button expressed her belief that Yoga has been “so industrialized that people have forgotten its purpose as a beautiful, ancient meditative practice.” The same month as TransLink went all Tyra Banks on a punked-out rider, city council

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geoffolson enacted the first bylaw in North America that restricts the dimensions of free speech. As reported in the Courier, “the bylaw regulates structures, including tables, used for political purposes… Protesters will not be charged $200 or face a $1,000 deposit. Both fees were replaced with a fine between $1,000 and $5,000, depending what, if any, rules are breached.” Courier columnist Allen Garr reported that when city councillors learned that staff writing the bylaw consulted the Chinese consulate—the body that has been annoyed by the years-long presence of peaceful Falun Gong protesters outside their building—“they had to practically be peeled off the ceiling.” These two news items demonstrate our lip service to “freedom” doesn’t always extend to free speech—at least not at the official level. The most effective assault on our liberties is not the descent of the jackboot, but the creep of bureaucratic restrictions and our resignation to them. As it is now, dissent has been positioned as more of a privilege rather than a right in Canada. (As a sergeant from York Regional Police memorably told a Summit protester in Toronto last year, “This is not Canada, it’s G20 land.”) That’s why the parliamentary protest by 21-year old Brigette DePape, who held up a “Stop Harper” sign on the Senate floor during the reading of the throne speech two weeks ago, resonated with so many Canadians. Here was a young person speaking truth to power with focused intent and moral conviction, demonstrating that democracy isn’t just about politely visiting a ballot booth every few years to participate in a farcical, firstpast post election. DePape showed that a frequently abused word, freedom, is more than just a hackneyed magic spell for PR flacks. It’s something worth standing up for, with or without a handdrawn sign. geoffolson.com

According to one reader, four “abreast” women spoiled a recent ride on the Dunphoto Dan Toulgoet smuir Street bike lane. To the editor: Re: “Like to bike?” June 10. The Courier’s brief section mentioned that on Sunday, June 12, there would be a bike tour for women and children through downtown. I read about it in Friday’s paper and thought it was a great idea; it would teach participants safe, bike-friendly ways to get around town and give them the conﬁdence to use these routes on their own. As a regular bike commuter myself, it is always nice to see other cyclists making use of our city’s bike routes. As I was commuting downtown along Dunsmuir on Sunday,

I happened to get caught up behind this pack of riders and I was very disappointed by what I experienced. The women were riding at a walking pace, which would have been ﬁne, but they made it impossible to pass as many were riding four abreast, taking up both the east bound and west bound lanes! I would’ve thought going on a “guided tour” would teach bike etiquette. Isn’t it illegal to ride two abreast? An organized bike tour should follow the rules of the city or at least teach them before the ride. Laurie Citynski, Vancouver

Vision/COPE trustees ambushed minister We want To the editor: “School board strapped for maintenance cash,” June 10. Yes, but let us ask how and why the survey was done? A bit of history informs us of something the media should have been told by Vancouver School Board spokespeople. The survey was a component of an overall development of a new framework for funding for maintaining and renewing buildings. It was initiated by a joint committee of respected board planners in school districts and government staff from the Ministry of Education. Vancouver trustees were

aware of this as Mark Dale, then the assistant superintendent of facilities, from Vancouver Board of Education was as a key player in getting the ministry to recognize the need for a new approach. Ministry of Education was aware of the high cost of maintaining and renewing schools when it commissioned the independent consultants to estimate what best practices in industry would cost and shared results with boards. A pilot assessment in Vancouver had informed them. So, why release results and open government up to criticism without explain-

ing the survey was part of a new approach? It was perhaps because the development of the approach was to usher in a new era of cooperation and joint governance between boards and Minister of Education, George Abbott. So it was quite disingenuous and unexpected that Vision/COPE trustees would ambush the government after the Ministry of Education did what was asked of them. George, recognize the ﬁrst response by these trustees is confrontation, don’t assume trust, and, get it in writing. Ken Denike, NPA trustee, Vancouver School Board

Ayn Rand ‘divas’ can’t exist without ‘parasites’ To the editor: Re: “Readers weigh in on anti-Ayn Rand column,” June 1. I totally agree with Geoff Olson’s take on Ayn Rand (who saw the average person in society as “parasites” and “lice”). What Rand did not see was that these “parasites” are the foundation of a social system. These are the average citizens without whom we would not have a working civilization (i.e., plumbers, teachers, garbage men, accountants, postal workers, etc.)

These “low lifes” keep society together working their daily jobs and their daily caring as to how things are functioning in the world. The self-delusional divas of Rand’s world would not be able to exist without those daily caretakers ﬁxing roads and pouring cement for the buildings in Rand’s novels. So, who now are the “parasites” I ask you, if not the delusional egotists who stand on the tops of Rand’s buildings waving their egos around? Faye Lewis, Vancouver

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Is Vancouver the safest city in Canada? Not yet, according to a staff report from the Vancouver Police Department’s planning, research and audit section that went before the Vancouver Police Board Wednesday. Based on data from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, a division of Statistics Canada, Vancouver is “in the middle of the pack” when compared to nine other cities, including Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. “However, the VPD has made significant progress towards achieving its commitment based on an analysis of the change in crime rates between 1999 to 2009 and 2004 to 2009,” wrote Drazen Manojlovic, the director of the VPD’s planning, research and audit section. In a category defined as “the total crime rate,” which is a totaling of all types of crime, the VPD recorded a 33 per cent decrease between the end of 2004 and the end of 2009. When the data stretches back to 1999, the city actually saw a higher decrease in the total crime rate at 44 per cent. Calgary ranked second at 34 per cent, Regina was third at 30 per cent while Ottawa (29 per cent) and Toronto (28 per cent) rounded out the top five cities. Vancouver, which has a population of close to 600,000 people, recorded a total crime rate in 2009 that worked out to about 80 incidents per 1,000 people. A big reason for Vancouver’s decrease in the total crime rate was the significant drop in property crime

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offences—the department’s top priority in its ﬁve-year strategic plan. Data recorded between 1999 and 2009 shows a 41 per cent decrease in the city’s property crime rate. The VPD has pointed to its chronic offenders program, where a dedicated Crown prosecutor works with investigators to concentrate on the city’s worst property crime criminals, as a reason for the decrease. Other initiatives include the department’s identity theft task force, patrolbased surveillance teams that target property crime offenders and a unique computer program linked to pawn shops and second hand stores that assists with the tracking and recovery of stolen goods. The decrease in violent crime has not been as dramatic, with Vancouver seeing only a seven per cent drop from 1999 to 2009. Toronto tied with Vancouver in this category. Ottawa saw the biggest decrease at 31 per cent, Ontario’s Peel Region placed second at 24 per cent and Calgary’s violent crime rate dropped by 23 per cent. Since last year, the VPD has ramped up its efforts to reduce violent crime in the Downtown Eastside—the worst area of the city for such crime—particularly against women. The department has held a series

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of public meetings in the community and launched Sisterwatch, a campaign to combat violence against women. Still, the Downtown Eastside remains violent with a spate of stabbings and violent assaults this year resulting in homicides in Oppenheimer Park and at the northeast corner of Carrall and East Hastings streets. Driving the violent crime across the city are assaults and sexual offences, according to the VPD’s statistics for the first months of 2011. Compared to the first four months of 2010, sexual offences are up 36 per cent and assaults by 14 per cent. “Public safety will always be our number one priority and will guide our decisions and policies,” Police Chief Jim Chu wrote in the VPD’s 2008-2012 Strategic Plan. “Vancouver residents deserve to live in a city where they feel safe to walk anywhere at any time without threat or fear. Our children deserve safe playgrounds without bullies or discarded needles. Homeowners should be able to sleep at night, secure and without worry.” The VPD is in the final stages of preparing a revised strategic plan that will go into effect in January 2012. mhowell@vancourier.com Twitter: @Howellings

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I had no idea, but it turns out Father’s Day coincides with B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend, an annual celebration of the great sport of fishing. During the weekend, Canadian residents can go fishing at no cost in many of the province’s lakes and streams thanks to a complimentary freshwater license valid only for Father’s Day weekend, which this year falls on June 17,18 and 19. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is also encouraging residents to try their hand at tidal (saltwater) fishing on Father’s Day weekend. You can fish without a license on Father’s Day, unless you hope to catch a salmon. In that case a permit is required. For more information, go to pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/weekend-eng.htm.

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If you’re planning on competing in the North American Outgames next month, Saturday is the time to register. The special registration event takes place in the parking lot of Junction, located at 1138 Davie St., from noon to 5 p.m. And from what I hear, the event will be tough to miss due to the ﬂags, tents and enthusiastic volunteers on hand ready to guide you in your registration for soccer, softball, badminton, track and ﬁeld, 10-pin bowling, tennis, Dance-Sport, the Eco-Challenge, poker and

10 and four-kilometre run/walks. Thanks to some provincial funding dedicated to supporting local athletes, participants who register Saturday save $25 on the $100 fee. For more information, go to vancouver2011outgames.com.

June 22

“Uber-naturalist” Al Grass will lead the next Sanctuary Nature Walk at Hastings Park Conservancy, June 22 at 7 p.m. to celebrate Summer Solstice. Meet at the northeast corner of the sanctuary, by the red barns and close to the washrooms below Playland for a walk that will last about two hours, rain or shine. Bring binoculars, but please leave your dogs at home.

June 23

The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research is hosting a presentation on bone health and polycystic ovary syndrome and whether physical aging can be slowed by anti-oxidants. Dr. Jerilynn Prior, professor of endocrinology at the University of British Columbia, will discuss innovative new research aimed to determine the effect of anti-oxidants on bone aging in a presentation called Bone Health and PCOS: Is Physical Aging Slowed by Anti-Oxidants? Participants will learn about the roles inﬂammation and oxidative stress play in health, the normal bone changes in women 35 to 50 and about a new federally funded research program they can join. The free talk takes place June 23 at the Cordula and Gunter Paetzold Centre, 889 West 12th Ave. at 7 p.m. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter @sthomas10

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The city’s newest artificial turf field opens tomorrow at Memorial Park South, 5950 Prince Albert St. at East 41st Avenue. The 13.59-hectare park received $2.75 million in upgrades funded in part by Western Economic Diversification Canada. A lit synthetic turf field was built and a nearby running track upgraded from a cinder base to a six-lane, rubberized surface—the first with low-level lighting in the city’s park system. The grand opening takes place June 18 at 11 a.m.

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The Stanley Park Shuttle tour service is now in operation. The popular, hop-on/hopoff trolley offers narrated tours with 15 stops around Park Drive, as well as the Rose Garden and Miniature Train area on Pipeline Road. Tickets are valid for the entire day and allow passengers to get off and on the shuttle throughout the park. For more information, go to vancouverparks.ca. sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter @sthomas10

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Have your say about the Park Board's Strategic Plan! The Vancouver Park Board is updating its Strategic Plan. The Plan will guide and prioritize our actions and resources over the next five years to enable us to deliver world class parks and recreation services. We will be celebrating and building upon the many successes of our last Plan which carried us through 2010. Your participation and feedback is very important. Come to a Town Hall meeting and learn more about this project. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Hillcrest Centre 4575 Clancy Loranger Way 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Cheering for the Canucks (or rioting after a loss) isn’t the only popular local activity usually conﬁned to the winter and early spring to extend almost into summer for a change. After receiving a whopping 995 centimetres of the white stuff this past season, Grouse Mountain’s ski lifts are still open for business on weekends nearly two months after snow sports on the mountain are typically shut down, and the resort is hoping to set a new record by remaining open right up until Canada Day. Sarah Lusk, Grouse’s public relations manager, said it could well be one of the biggest snow years in the resort’s 84 years of operation. “Tough call—our records only go back 10 years, but a lot of people compare it to ’99, which was a pretty heavy snow year,” she said. “Some of the guys who’ve been working here pretty much forever, they say it’s one of the biggest years they’ve ever seen.” Lusk said the decision to stay open until July 1 will depend on weather conditions, but a desire to try and earn some more cold cash didn’t factor into the decision. “We don’t necessarily talk numbers at Grouse,” said Lusk. “I don’t want to say it’s a PR exercise because it’s not. It’s more like we still have enough snow to do it, so why not?” Troy Johnston, 17, a visitor from Toronto,

said he couldn’t be happier to ﬁnd himself still snowboarding in June. “This is absolutely amazing,” said the bare-chested teen while waiting in line at the Screaming Eagle Chair on a recent Saturday. “Even if most of the mountain is closed, this is way better than anything we have back home. I am deﬁnitely moving here after I graduate.” At nearby Cypress Mountain, which was famously forced to truck in snow for Olympic events only one year previous, staying open later in the season wasn’t really a practical option. “This was also probably our second or third longest season ever,” said Cypress’s director of sales and marketing Joffrey Koeman. “But we are just too big of an operation to keep going. The main difference is that Grouse is open [for summer activities] anyway. It can be tough to make a go though. Even in April, for Vancouverites, once the sun starts coming out, they’re looking more at gardening and the beach. You have to compete with a lot more than what you normally would.” Lusk said that skiers looking to squeeze a few more runs in will probably want to dress down for the occasion. “We’ve had people up in bikinis, people wearing shorts, it’s just been a fabulous spring for conditions,” she said. For up-to-date information of hours of operation and snow conditions, visit grousemountain.com or call 604-986-6262.

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Council greenlights ‘wheat’ project Sandra Thomas Staff writer

A project approved by the city this week has the potential to turn front yards into miniature wheat fields. City council voted to grant the Environmental Youth Alliance Society $5,000 for a project called Lawns to Loaves, through which 30 local homeowners will replace their grass lawns with wheat. Hartley Rosen, senior manager for the alliance, said the idea came from Chris Hergesheimer, founder of the Flour Peddler based in Roberts Creek. The goal of that family-operated business is to educate the public on the lost art of community grain milling. Hergesheimer is also known for his pedal-powered grain bikes and can often be seen at public events, such as farmers markets, making flour. “We work a lot with Strathcona elementary school teaching the basic history of agriculture,” said Rosen. “One day Chris brought his bike and the kids milled their own flour and then we made pizza. The kids loved it so we decided to run with his idea.” Rosen said the response has been so positive, the alliance didn’t need to advertise to get the 30 volunteer homeowners. At the end of the growing period, everyone involved will pool their wheat and have it milled and then divided amongst them. He added it makes sense to replace lawns with food because grass takes so much water and fertilizer to grow. The society’s hope is that front lawns, church gardens and even city boulevards will one day be covered in waving patches of wheat. Ironically, the youth alliance attempted unsuccessfully to grow wheat in the Strathcona Community Garden. “I think it was the birds,” Rosen said laughing. “It was in April and May so they were probably hungry.” Besides the $5,000 for the Lawns to Loaves project, the alliance will also receive $15,000 for the Copley Commons Community Garden project for training to raise awareness on the health and nutritional benefits of urban agriculture. The garden will serve as a model

“I THOUGHT VISION VANCOUVER’S HOMELESS SHELTERS FOR CHICKENS SCHEME WAS AS GOOFY AS THINGS COULD GET.” Suzanne Anton

for community education about food systems. The money is part of $60,000 approved by the city this week for food-related projects from its Community Urban Agricultural Fund and Neighbourhood Food Security Grant program. But NPA councillor and mayoral candidate Suzanne Anton doesn’t like the idea. “I thought Vision Vancouver’s homeless shelters for chickens scheme was as goofy as things could get,” said Anton. “It came on the heels of [mayor] Gregor Robertson’s $50,000 vegetable garden in front of city hall. Now they are planning on wasting [taxpayers] money to turn our front lawns into wheat fields. It would be funny if it wasn’t taking resources away from needed programs and shifting the priority from more important city business.” Anton also suggested a change of wardrobe for the mayor. “I’m offering a pair of overalls and a pitchfork to Gregor Robertson, which he can put to good use on a farm,” said Anton. “We, the NPA team, will focus instead on building a great, cosmopolitan city and will be spending taxpayer dollars more appropriately.” Rosen believes Anton doesn’t understand the positive impact the Lawns to Loaves project will have. “There are four local schools that will be taking part in workshops about the technological advances in grain production,” said Rosen. “She’s focusing on the fact taxpayers are paying for it and the positive elements are getting lost.” sthomas@vancourier.com Twitter @sthomas10

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Painter wows Cambodians Rebecca Wigod

Contributing writer PHNOM PENH—It’s no wonder that Québec artist Stéphane Delaprée is making Cambodians—and tourists— smile. His happy-face paintings have given the country a new way of seeing itself and have even won praise from the country’s former king, Norodom Sihanouk. Where most contemporary art in this Southeast Asian country once depicted its famous Angkor temples, now a host of Cambodian artists shamelessly copy Delaprée’s hugely popular cartoon style. The French-born Quebecker was upset when the imitations began appearing 10 years ago. “But ﬁnally this French specialist in image and advertising told me, ‘Stéphane, be proud of it. They copy Louis Vuitton and Chanel, and in Vietnam they copy Picasso and all the masters. There are a lot of other artists in Cambodia now and they don’t copy them.’” So Delaprée, who has lived in Phnom Penh since 1994, concluded that his imitators legitimize his simple, colourful style, which he often describes as mignon, or cute, but not quite kitsch. His large acrylic paintings and smaller silkscreen prints show women carrying fruit on their heads; saffron-robed

Originally from Quebec, artist Stéphane Delaprée is photo Doug Harrison celebrated in Cambodia. Buddhist monks walking in single ﬁle; whole families on motorcycles, often carrying chickens or pigs; palm trees, water buffalos and elephants. In Québec, he’d been a cartoonist and edited Bambou, a cartoonists’ magazine. “In my cartoons I used a realistic style. It’s funny because 20 years afterward I started to be a painter and I used a cartoon style.” He favours bright colours, including azure, yellow, orange and cotton-candy pink. He starts by drawing on the canvas with a

felt pen, and the black outlines remain in the ﬁnished work. Everyone he depicts, even the animals, wears a U-shaped smile. Eyes are smaller semi-circles and no one has a nose. He leaves them out, he said, because many Khmers are sensitive about their noses, feeling they’re too broad and ﬂat. Delaprée, born in 1956, sins his work “Stef” and makes enough of it to stock four Happy Painting galleries in Cambodia. His twometre-high canvases sell for as much as $4,000, but most

tourists go for the smaller, matted pieces that they can take home for a few dollars. He employs 16 people— one of them a chauffeur for his black Lexus—to perform the tasks he doesn’t enjoy. “Me, I just want to live from what I do,” said Delaprée, who once received a letter from Sihanouk thanking him from his “noble contribution to the social and cultural development” of Cambodia. A modest man, he used to think he was “not a real artist, but just a guy who had a small talent who was able to live, thanks to tourists.” Recent commissions from corporations and art collectors say otherwise. He believes people enjoy his work because “it’s simple to understand and carries good vibrations. For me, the world is completely crazy and very far from what it should be. And this is just simple: beautiful woman, beautiful papa, little boy, little girl, nice vegetation—just cute.”

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tified guests by placing potato flowers in a vase sometimes go further. A Burnaby gardener has realized that red cabbages resemble huge roses. Her containers often feature red cabbage plants nestled among annuals that echo the blue and purple hues of the cabbage. Windowsills are another opportunity for innovative plant homes. A Coquitlam couple fastened a gutter at the edge of their outside windowsill. There a thick line of sempervivums and sedums spread happily, perfectly drained because they’re under the roof overhang. Pots of plants on inside windowsills can be a falling hazard and potted plants on outside windowsills doubly so. But a Chilliwack gardener has a long, thick plank fastened outside his family room window. Round pots containing annuals fit securely into precisely-sized holes cut into the heavy wooden board. A Mission couple who wanted a beautiful but easy-maintenance garden dug up their lawn and substituted landscape fabric under a drain rock mulch. On this they installed clusters of planted containers in harmonizing black and grey shades—a colour theme continued in pots and patio furniture throughout their yard. amarrison@shaw.ca

quitlam gardener shears their dying leaves down to the ground and puts a brick either side. She then pops a plant-filled container on the bricks so that she can enjoy some colour instead of bare earth. In early fall, when the poppies put out new, green leaves, she removes the container and the bricks. The same gardener loves the tall evergreens in her backyards, but not their invasive roots which compete with delicate woodland plants growing nearby. That’s why her vulnerable plants are now in containers under the trees but not battling their roots. More rugged in-soil plants screen the pots. The movability of containers is a huge asset. A North Vancouver gardener enjoys the powerful scent of sarcococca and moves containers of it close to doorways and sitting places when it’s in bloom. She moves them away again when the blooms and fragrance are over. In Vancouver, a gardener whose deck has two very large containers, filled them with a combination of Winter Heather and bergenias for a flower-filled winter and spring. The contrasting foliage clothes the deck all year—and the big bonus, she says, is that the huge, glossy bergenia leaves (normally riddled with slug bites) are always immaculate. Gardeners who have mys-

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Time transforms love davidicuswong Love changes over time. Though we each have a fairly stable concept of who we are and often an even more rigid conception of our partners, we continue to grow as individuals. We can grow together or we can grow apart. This catches us by surprise. When we’re caught up in our daily activities—work, school, raising a family and managing a household—or distracted by crisis after crisis, we may fail to attend to our primary relationship. We take it—and one another—for granted. In the early romantic phase of relationships, we can succumb to infatuation. Falling in love is like a psychosis. We can do bold and silly things we would not otherwise consider. We are focused on the positive aspects of the person we love, and if we see any negatives at all, they may appear insigniﬁcant or even cute and endearing.

Eventually, reality prevails. We get used to each other—how we look when we’re tired and sick, how we act when we’re grumpy or down. We see each other blend into the backdrop of our mundane lives—disheveled and groggy in bed, sitting on the toilet seat, lounging on the couch. We see each other at our plainest, and we see each other at our worst. When conﬂicts arise, we see even more negatives. This can happen gradually and insidiously over time and we can develop negative conceptions of our partners and these shade our interpretation of the reality of what they say and what they do. It can happen dramatically and abruptly when they behave badly and reveal their worst natures. How we see them is forever changed. We can develop a negative approach to our relationship. Rather than seeing ourselves as two individuals united, we can think of ourselves as two separate people with competing needs and desires. We track what we do, what we give and what we give up. We remember how we’ve been hurt, slighted or insulted.

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CONG, Ireland—Maureen O’Hara was one of the biggest movie stars of the 1940s and ’50s, the Angelina Jolie or Kate Winslett of her day. Everywhere she went, she went in style. First class on the Queen Mary or Pan Am, the best restaurants, the best hotels... So when she came to Cong to shoot what would become the movie classic The Quiet Man she must have been shocked when she was shown to her room. “It was very beat-up, with holes in the carpet and wallpaper peeling off the walls,” the actress recalls in her autobiography ’Tis Herself. The hotel was cold and drafty, too, so much so that director John Ford developed a severe chill that meant the second-unit director had to take over for a few days, while, as O’Hara writes, she kept heating up hot-water bottles for Ford. That was in 1951. The hotel was Ashford Castle and it was, obviously, not the most luxurious lodgings (but the best that Cong could offer). What a difference 60 years make. Today, Ashford Castle is arguably the poshest hotel in Ireland. It regularly appears on any tourism “best of” lists: such as Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, where it was named both Top Resort in Ireland and Top Re-

Guests of Ashford Castle have included Ronald Reagan and Pierce Brosnan. photo Mitchell Smyth sort in Europe. The hotel, a symphony of turrets, arches, galleries and battlements, has been called “the apogee of Victorian neo-Gothic in Ireland.” It began life in 1868 as the home of Lord Ardilaun, formerly Sir Arthur Guinness, who spent a fortune, earned from Ireland’s greatest industry, on the project. It became a hotel in 1939, but the real turnaround came in 1970 when new owners embarked on a massive restoration and expansion, doubling the size of the building—but following the same architectural ideas—building a golf course and developing the grounds and gardens. The owners aimed unabashedly at the upper end of the luxury market and

their bid paid off. In the past 40 years there’s hardly a celebrity in politics, industry or show business who hasn’t stayed here. A wall of pictures and letters in an upstairs corridor bears testimony to this. There’s a “thank you” note from then-U.S. president Ronald Reagan and photos of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco, Prince Edward of England, Russell Crowe, Pierce Brosnan (the James Bond star held his wedding reception here), Barbra Streisand, Tony Blair...the list is endless. The hotel stands in 100 hectares of rolling parkland, on the banks of Lough Corrib. It goes without saying that, as you’d expect for $500 a night and up (way up), the rooms and suites

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WorkSafeBC launched a new website this week dedicated to asbestos-exposure prevention, which is the first of its kind in Canada. The site reflects WorkSafeBC’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the potentially deadly effects of asbestos exposure in the workplace. Asbestos ranks as a leading cause of worker disease and death in B.C. The term “hidden killer” refers to the fact asbestos fibres—which can be released during demolition or renovation—can’t bee seen or smelled when inhaled

into the lungs. The damage this causes is irreparable. When asbestos ﬁbres lodge in the lungs, the results can appear decades later and potentially cause debilitating chronic diseases, such as asbestosis or a form of lung cancer. Of the 143 accepted fatality claims last year, 75 were the result of occupational disease, the majority of which can be attributed to exposure to asbestos. The new website is called HiddenKiller.ca.

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A CD release party for Terry-Lynn Williams-Davidson

takes place June 23 at 8 p.m. at the Museum of Anthropology, 6393 Northwest Marine Dr. Williams-Davidson sings songs from her latest CD New Journey, in the Haida language, bridging the ancient and present. The Rainbow Creek Dancers and a reception will follow her performance. Admission is free. Please RSVP to reception@whiteravenlaw.ca.

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The Residents Association Mount Pleasant (RAMP) is hosting a free forum to discuss a proposal to build a residential tower in the community, made up mainly of low-rise buildings. The forum is called Skyscrapers in Mount Pleasant?: A Sneak Peak at the Vertical sprawl Proposed for Broadway and Kingsway. The forum takes place June 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 2881 Main St. For more informa-

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The Children’s Summer Camp at Marpole Place runs eight weeks from July 4 to Aug. 26 with activities that include arts and crafts and team sports. The camp for six to 11 year olds happens 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost is $75 per child per week. Availability is limited. Register in person at Marpole Place, 1305 West 70th Ave., 604-266-5301.

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The park board is inviting Vancouver residents to help update its strategic plan. The plan will shape the board’s priorities and direction for the next ﬁve years. Town hall meetings will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.: June 22, Hillcrest Centre, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way; June 23, MarpoleOakridge Community Centre, 990 West 59th Ave.; June 28, Creekside Community Recreation Centre, 1 Athletes Way; June 29, Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer St. Familiar themes from the current plan will be included in the updated version along with an increased emphasis on healthy ecosystems and customer service. Staff and consultants will be on hand to gather input. The meeting format will allow for discussion and sharing of ideas. Those who can’t attend will be able to participate via an online survey available soon on the park board’s website, Vancouver. ca/parks.

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Fred Costing far less than the Christian Louboutin shoes that marketer Shannon Heth sported, 400 pieces of art at $200 a pop are up grabs at the Cheaper Show.

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Film and TV producer and festival organizer Chad Oakes (R) feted actor Colm Meaney (Star Trek, The Commitments) at the Osoyoos wine wingding.

About Face: Since 1991, Jacqui Cohen’s Face the World Foundation has disbursed more than $7 million, making a huge difference in the lives of abused women, battered children, the hungry, the homeless and the elderly. The local philanthropist and Army & Navy president once again opened her Point Grey waterfront home to the rich and famous for her annual hootenanny where 220 guests shelled out $1,500 a ticket to attend the intimate evening of philanthropy. Vicki Gabereau and Pamela Martin emceed, while Jim Byrnes entertained. O wow! Lorne Cardinal, Colm Meaney, Jesse Kovacs, George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett and Davey Barr were among the Hollywood, country music and Olympic celebrities headlining the third Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival. Beverly Hills 90210 good guy Jason Priestly and ﬁlmmaker Chad Oakes fronted the six-event grape extravaganza of food and wine pairing featuring chefs and winemakers from the South Okanagan region, or as I’d like to say Napa North. Sisterly love: Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts was honoured at the Big Sisters luncheon luau, presented by Scotiabank and held at the Sutton Place Hotel. A record $53,000 was raised from the 15th running of the Courier-sponsored affair. Funds raised will allow Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland to match 26 of the 180 girls on their waitlist with a volunteer mentor. Hear Fred Mondays 8:20 a.m. on CBC Radio’s The Early Edition; email Fred at yvrﬂee@hotmail.com; follow Fred on Twitter: @FredAboutTown or fredabouttown.blogspot.com.

Country music star George Canyon performed at the Osoyoos Wine Auction and Beach Party beneﬁt for the United Way.

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts (middle), with 13-yearold Little Sister Aziza and her mom Susana, spoke at the Big Sisters soiree.

A family affair: Jacqui Cohen’s mom, Marlene, and daughter, Kasondra, were all smiles at the Face the World fete that generated nearly $1 million for local charities.

Canadian Olympic skiers Davey Barr and Julia Murray raised a glass to the third annual Osoyoos Celebrity Wine Festival.

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1. Singer-songwriter John Darnielle brings his indie rock outfit The Mountain Goats, rounded out by Peter Hughes and Superchunk drummer Jon Wurster, to the Biltmore June 17 for an evening of lyrical aerobics and hyper-literate introspection. We just copied and pasted that from our Writing for Pitchfork manual. Show ends at 10:30 p.m. so get there early. Midtown Dickens opens. Tickets at Red Cat or online at ticketweb.ca. 2. Hot on the heels of last year’s debut production of Romeo and Juliet, the Karen Flamenco dance company puts its flamenco stamp on Moulin Rouge, or “Molino Rojo” if you’re so inclined, June 18, 7 p.m. at The Centre for Performing Arts. For tickets and info, go to karenflamenco.com. 3. The luck of the Irish was not with The Town Pants last month when their touring van was stolen and the Celtic rock band lost more than $20,000 of musical equipment including tin whistle player and Courier contributor Aaron Chapman’s magical flute made of leprechaun bone. The band is holding a concert and fundraiser to replace their stolen equipment June 18 at the Forum (1163 Granville) with the help of Dustin Bentall, Bocephus King, Geoff Berner, The Highballs, Gold Stars are For Suckers, Butch Murphy and The Bloody Miracles and guest emcee Aaron Douglas of Battlestar Galactica and The Bridge fame. Tickets at Zulu Records, Red Cat Records, and High Life Records or at the door. More info at thetownpants.com. 4. Elliott Louis Gallery hosts a 60-year retrospective of painter John Koerner. Still painting at 97, Koerner is the oldest active member of the Vancouver School, which introduced modernism to Western Canadian art. The exhibit runs June 21 to July 2, with an artist’s talk slated for June 25. For more info, call 604-736-3282 or go to elliottlouis.com.

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K&K concludes its annual haiku series in honour of the Canucks playoff run This painful journey Tugs at my nacho-ﬁlled guts So tired, so weary.

Mob rules

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, besides never wearing stripes with plaid and that Eddie Rabbitt’s “I Love A Rainy Night’ is a deceptively rockin’ little number, is that rioters, for the most part, lack originality. Sure they can be agile when climbing atop porta-potties or tenacious in their assault on seemingly immobile objects such as cars and garbage cans, but rarely is there a shred of panache in what they do. That’s one of the many downfalls of mob mentality. Plato once said a crowd is like a ﬂock of sheep or a pack of wolves. According to the “father of crowd theory,” Gustave LeBon, a crowd is like a wild animal, and those in the crowd are under the control of this animal, and when under the control of that animal they act under the pretense of anonymity and are thus more open to suggestion.

In Among the Thugs, Bill Buford’s fine book about British soccer hooligans, the author describes crowd violence as a “druggy high” where consciousness ceases and instinct takes over. “Nothingness is what you find there. Nothingness in its beauty, its simplicity, its nihilistic purity.” Moreover, the anonymity and de-individualization derived from being a part of something larger than oneself or viewing others the same way makes our most primitive urges—namely sex and violence— easier to act upon. Or as Buford succinctly puts it, “A crowd reveals our Darwinian selves, primal hordes suddenly liberated by the sway of the pack. A crowd reveals our Freudian selves, regressing to a state of elemental, primal urgency.” But let’s get back to the unoriginality of Wednesday night’s yahoos. When the very nature of mob mentality strips participants of their individuality is it any wonder that they act so predictably, without an ounce of uniqueness. That’s why K&K would like to propose the following guidelines and checklist questions for those of you who are still considering entering the crowded, not-so exclusive field of the rioting community.

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• Bandanas are for cowboys and Poison singer and Rock of Love host Brett Michaels. If you have the booze-fuelled guts to trash public property, then you should have the guts to show your face and own your actions. Plus, how are your friends going to really know it’s you when you post your pictures to Facebook? • Climbing high above the street is so 1994. Sure, rooftops, awnings and lampposts evoke the inner Spiderman in you, but come on. Our suggestion? Rollerblades—talk about blazing a path all your own. • When drunkenly swearing at police, refrain from calling them “pigs” and claiming that the streets belong to you. Sure, Glenn Frey once sang, “You Belong to the City,” but how about letting the sage words of Bruce Hornsby and the Range guide your destructive path and “listen to the Mandolin Rain.” Plus calling cops “pigs” is kind of mean. • After looting the Louis Vuitton store, don’t be so quick to sell your wares on Craigslist. Soak in the ambiance of your stolen goods. Think about this as the shining moment of your life and how it’s probably never going to get much better than this. Seriously.

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The Hired Belly is convinced, one of these days, it’s going to get hot. Really hot. When the mercury hits 35 C, whether you’ve just ﬁnished mowing the lawn or running a half marathon, a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, no matter how crisp or cool, isn’t going to cut it as a wicked thirst killer. But a well-made, cleanly hopped—or even subtly fruited—glass of cold beer will. Good lagers with a bit of a bite, such as imported Czechvar ($2.55 for 500 ml bottle at B.C. Liquor Stores), sport nicely balanced hops and malt that make it a summer staple. And while it may not be trendy as it once was, a shot of fresh lime can take things to the next, thirstquenching level. (Think Corona, with a whole lot more heft and length.) The last few years have seen a huge rise in the popularity of Canadian craft beers, which suggests that more and more people are looking beyond the predictable formulas trotted for so long by big breweries.

Fruit-flavoured beer such as Phillip’s Ginger Beer, Raspberry Wheat Ale and Unibroue’s Ephémère, provide a refreshing photo Tim Pawsey summer alternative to wine. Much like their culinary counterparts, craft brewers increasingly look to the season, and to fresh and local ingredients for inspiration. While everyone may have jumped on the pumpkin ale bandwagon a few years back, now it’s fruit beers that are coming to the fore. “As the guy who’s making the beers, it keeps things interesting,” says Granville Island brewmaster Vern Lambourne, who’s just put the finishing touches on this year’s False Creek Raspberry Ale, made with 100 per cent Fraser Valley raspberries. While the ale, which has a more tart than sweet raspberry flavour, used to be only available at the brewery for a short period, it’s now a staple in Granville Island’s summer lineup, and available across

Vancouver ($12.25 for a sixpack at BCLS). “Its lightly tart, more acidic character makes it a real quencher. It’s all about refreshment—and celebrating local raspberries,” says Lambourne, who also recently rolled out his aromatic Limited Release Ginger Beer (650 ml $5.50 BCLS), which combines Hawaiian ginger with a hoppy edge. Both beers are fun with food, too. Try the raspberry ale with barbecued salmon, and the ginger beer with jerk chicken. Lambourne attributes the return of fruit beers, which saw a surge in popularity in the ’80s and ’90s, as another indication of the broadening appeal offered by a blossoming craft brewing industry. From across the Strait, Phillips Brewing makes an

assertive ginger-style beer that will appeal to those who prefer a little less hop—but is still very much a beer despite the brewer’s suggestion that it sports “more ginger than Gilligan can handle.” (650 ml. $4.95 BCLS.) Phillips Raspberry—also made with B.C. raspberries— is a wheat ale and more dry than sweet, with fruit aromas and a slightly tart, subtle though definite raspberry palate (650 ml. $4.95 BCLS). Pairing? Sunglasses and patios, quips the Phillips label. Our last fruit beer is from further afield, from Chambly, on Montreal’s south shore. Unibroue’s Ephémère (meaning ephemeral) was aptly named in deference to its only seasonal appearance, which might be in the form of apple, cranberry, raspberry, peach and other fruits. But the apple (with vibrant, slightly tart, clean green apple flavours) proved so popular that it’s now available year round. Effervescent, it carries a good head and delivers quaffable acidity that you can also match with a wide range of tastes, from goat cheese to smoked pork chops. No longer ephemeral but a perennial winner (750 ml $5.99 BCLS). Not only are these well balanced and refreshing ales that aren’t overtly fruity, they also add up to some food friendly, lower alcohol summertime alternatives to wine. info@hiredbelly.com Twitter: @hiredBelly

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J.K. Rowling’s series inspires bespectacled rock ‘n’ roll genre

Harry and the Potters cast ‘wizard rock’ spell on young and old Brenda Jones

Contributing writer In the 1950s, Chuck Berry ushered in the rock ‘n’ roll era. A decade later, The Beatles were credited with leading the British Invasion, bringing a ﬂood of new bands across the Atlantic. Fast-forward to 2002 for the start of another milestone in music history: the emergence of “wizard rock.” Sometimes referred to as “wrock,” wizard rock features lyrics about characters or themes from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, set to a rock beat. Wikipedia notes there are more than 880 wizard rock bands across North America and Europe. One of the earliest purveyors is Harry and the Potters, formed nearly a decade ago in Norwood, Mass. by brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge. They’re also one of the genre’s most proliﬁc groups with three full-length albums, seven e.p.’s and appearances on numerous compilations. And with songs such as “Voldemort Can’t Stop the Rock” and “Save Ginny Weasley,” Harry and the Potters have amassed a strong cult following in the Harry Potter fandom. “We liked the idea of Harry Potter being in a band,” says older brother Paul DeGeorge, now in his early 30s. “He has a lot of characteristics that would be helpful. He’s independent and plays by his own rules—similar to the punk rock movement.” DeGeorge says that he and his brother Joe, who’s eight years younger, were in various indie rock bands before they started penning Harry Potter songs. At the time, there were four books in the series, which they had both enjoyed. Then, in one morning, while sitting at their parents’ kitchen table

Straight outta Norwood, Mass: Harry and the Potters “wrock” the Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch June 23. they wrote their ﬁrst eight songs. “We just put three chords together and wrote a song about taking the bus to school,” DeGeorge says. “It’s like punk rock but speaks to kids in a language they understand.” Dressed as students from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry—white dress shirts under grey crew-neck sweaters, red and yellow striped ties and wire-rim glasses— their ﬁrst concert was in a shed in

their parents’ backyard. Before long the band was playing to large crowds at libraries, bookstores and clubs, while touring North America and Europe. Both brothers take on the persona of Harry Potter but at different ages, with Paul appearing as Harry in Grade 7 and Joe as Harry in Grade 4. Some of the more interesting locations they have performed include bowling alleys and a pirate supply store. They initially traveled to

shows in their mom’s old minivan, on which a friend had painted a lightning bolt on the hood, but have replaced that with a 2004 12-seat Econoline van, packed with CDs and T-shirts to sell at their concerts. With this summer’s release of the ﬁnal Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part II coming to theatres July 15, Harry and the Potters are hitting the road for their Ride the Lightning Tour, which sees

them cast their spell on 25 states and three provinces, for a total of 55 shows in 54 days. They’ll play Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch June 23. DeGeorge says libraries are his favourite venues for playing their loud rock music. “We are excited to kick it old school and go back to libraries,” says DeGeorge, who quit his job as a chemical engineer a few years ago to tour and manage the band. “Playing a punk rock show for a bunch of 12-year-olds in a library is deﬁnitely a motivating factor.” Randy Gatley, assistant manager of teen services at VPL, says rock concerts are nothing new at libraries. Not only have Harry and the Potters played there previously, but so have fellow wizard rockers Remus and the Lupins. “We make multiple uses of our space,” Gatley says. “Teen literature is very popular right now... We are trying to provide more support for this burgeoning interest and build on it.” Gatley adds that Harry Potter is universally loved by several generations of teens and young adults. He expects a few hundred people to attend the concert, noting there is a devoted community of young fans familiar with wizard rock through fan forums and social media. Attendees will range from teens dressed as wizards, many sporting school ties from the various school “houses” described in the popular series, to parents with young children. Harry and the Potters perform on the south plaza of Vancouver Public Library’s Central Branch, 350 West Georgia St., 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 23. Admission is free. In case of rain, it will move indoors.

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Fourteen year ago, the varsity baseball program at the University of British Columbia was in startup mode. There was no team and no ballpark beyond a soccer field that played host to practice innings. But there was funding and there was a coach with a vision. Mark Hiscott, the primary funder, identified Terry McKaig, the coach, and courted him to resurrect the program, which crumbled 30 years earlier in the 1960s despite a winning history and alumni who succeeded in professional sport. McKaig, a UBC alum and former national team player, felt he had the opportunity to do something important for baseball in Canada. “Always, Canadian players thought they had to go south to get drafted,” he said, noting the National Baseball Institute in Surrey had a good tack record. “Outside of that, the only option for Canadian kids was to go to the U.S. to go to school and play college baseball.” His first priority was to spread the word about the revived program. The second was to promote it as an option for homegrown talent to stay in B.C. and Canada. “The first five or six years, you’re not very good and you’re really fighting the stigma that good players still head south,” he remembered. But McKaig accepted Hiscott’s offer for a reason. It was a chance to offer up-and-

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comers what he’d lacked. McKaig, who grew up in Vernon, travelled as a teenager to larger towns where he could play competitively and continue to develop. He signed on as a right ﬁelder at North Idaho College and Albertson College and then trained at the National Baseball Institute. He wasn’t drafted and in 1995 competed with team Canada. Less than two years later, Hiscott and UBC were calling. In his mid-20s, McKaig knew he wasn’t going to play in the big leagues, but he could inﬂuence a different fate for younger athletes. “It was unbelievable. I didn’t have a choice,” he said. “I got to start it from scratch.” He was three times voted Coach of the Year for NAIA West, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which operates in the U.S. alongside the NCAA. The most recent nods came back-to-back in 2009 and 2010. In 2010, he led the T-Birds to a 41-13 overall record to reach a No. 3 ranking, a program best. And this spring, Major League Baseball drafted its 15th T-Bird player in 10 years. Sheldon McDonald was taken 999th overall by the Chicago Cubs and Eric Brown went to the Blue Jays 1519th overall. Brandon Kaye, two years after he was drafted by the Toronto club, also signed with the Jays. “My goal here is to create the environment where these kids can develop,” said McKaig. “If you want kima Bears Friday, Saturday and Monday nights at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday and Tuesday afternoon at 1:05 p.m. The series sets off a historical season for the city’s single-A baseball club, which inked an af-

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UBC baseball coach Terry McKaig joins Rob Fai (left) in the Canadian’s booth at photo Dan Toulgoet Nat Bailey Stadium. it, I’ve got the training, the schedule, the coaching, the facilities. We think we can put you in a good position to maybe one day get drafted.” McKaig isn’t making any promises. But, then again, he’s already met his goal to build the stage and shine the spotlight on talent. “If you can play, you can play,” he said. Evidence of the success of this leadership and coaching mentality came in the lanky form of a southpaw high schooler from North Delta. Jeff Francis played varsity ball with the Thun-

derbirds and was drafted in his third year at UBC when he signed with the Colorado Rockies. Baseball America named Francis the Player of the Year in 2004 and this winter he signed a minimum $2 million, one-year deal with Kansas City. “Jeff Francis came along, and that’s what changed everything from UBC’s point of view,” said McKaig, noting the pitcher chose the Vancouver campus because of its baseball program as well as its academics and to stay close to his family. “From that moment we

haven’t had to ﬁght that [stigma] anymore. UBC is a well-recognized name in college baseball circles and amongst professional scouts. If you can play here, you’re going to get taken. That’s where we’re at.” At least a dozen local and provincial players are destined for UBC this September, drawn to its visionary coach, varsity record and star alumni. More young players like Jeff Francis? “That’s the plan,” said McKaig. mstewart@vancourier.com Twitter: @MHStewart

filiation deal with Canada’s only Major League Baseball club, the Toronto Blue Jays, during the offseason. Jays alumni, including Roberto Alomar, will travel to Vancouver this summer to celebrate professional baseball in

Canada. Opening night also marks the 60th anniversary of Nat Bailey Stadium, the “prettiest little ballpark,” which opened in 1951. Tickets can be purchased before the game or by calling the Nat Bailey box ofﬁce

at 604-872-5232. Team 1040 will air playby-play starting at 6 p.m. with Rob Fai and the club’s new colour commentator, UBC varsity baseball coach Terry McKaig. —M.S.

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East Sider Lucic hoists cup for Boston Megan Stewart Staff writer

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The Vancouver Canucks couldn’t live up to the promises, the predictions or the historic hype Wednesday night, but fate was fortuitous in the case of another hometown favourite. “I hasn’t sunk in yet but I’m deﬁnitely going to enjoy this,” said Boston Bruin forward Milan Lucic. The East Side resident has only known success in Vancouver. He won a Memorial Cup on home ice with the WHL Vancouver Giants and he now adds a Stanley Cup, collected not on home ice, but in his hometown. “It completes the resumé here in Vancouver,” he said at centre ice of Rogers Arena between embraces with his parents, brothers, grandparents, extended family and friends. “I don’t know what it is. It’s fate, it’s meant to be, it’s absolutely unbelievable.” His gave a shout-out to his GMen teammates and the WHL franchise. “They made me the person that I am today and I can’t

Despite the loss, the Stanley Cup will be coming home with Boston Bruin Milan Lucic. photo Mark Van Manen/PNG

thank them enough,” said Lucic. He acknowledged the Bruins entered the Stanley Cup Final branded the underdog. “I think they had us written off before the series started. We answered everyone’s question about what we were going to do with the Sedins and Kesler and Luongo. It feels good.” Daniel and Henrik Sedin had a combined four points in seven games against Boston. In Game 7, they were each minus-four.

“We did everything the hard way,” said Lucic. “We took years off all of our fans’ lives, we took years off our parents’ lives… but it’s so worth it at the end.” Dobro and Snezana Lucic watched their son play for the NHL’s holy grail from behind Luongo’s net. With the ﬁrst goal, they felt buoyed. With the second and then the third, they became conﬁdent. “After the second goal, we kind of said, ‘OK, we feel it coming.’ Then the third goal, it was the icing on the cake,” said Snezana. That’s when she sensed Lucic himself was starting to celebrate. He played confidently in the third period. “Every emotion is going through me right now,” she said. “Happiness and excitement and joy. My son won the Stanley Cup in Vancouver. Good things happen to him in Vancouver,” she said. “It’s every parent’s dream come true.” mstewart@vancourier.com Twitter: @MHStewart CAMPUS + COMMUNITY PLANNING

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INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assistance. Funding Available. 1-866-399-3853 www.iheschool.com

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Education

FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62 BEST VALUE GUARANTEED Classes Every Sat, Sun & Monday Taught by Certiﬁed Public Health Inspectors ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice Since 2003!

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Hilltop Academy 604-930-8377 $100 New Balance Shoes Voucher to our May class

Become a Registered Personal Trainer

• Earn up to $70/hr. • Government Financial Aid may be available.

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VICE PRESIDENT, INTEGRATED AD SALES

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604-408-9311

Postmedia is seeking a Vice President, Integrated Ad Sales to drive sales innovation, advertiser engagement and ad sales revenues across Saskatchewan’s leading media brands: The StarPhoenix (Saskatoon) and Leader-Post (Regina).

We thank all of our applicants for their interest.

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General Employment

BUILDING MANAGER

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

www.burnabynow.com

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TEACH on beautiful Hainan Island 2011/12 B.C certified teachers needed for a B.C. offshore school teaching Grade 10/11 Email: roodnick@shaw.ca

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Music/Theatre/ Dance

IN HOME OR STUDIO LESSONS Piano, Theory & other instruments. Allegro Music School 604-327-7765

BRAVISSIMO! Chamber Music Workshop for Young Musicians Do you love Music? Do you play a Band or Orchestral Instrument? Join "Bravissimo" for a fun week of Chamber Music! Ages 10-18 Beginners-advanced $225 (must register by June 3o)10am-1pm Mon. July 5 through Fri. July 8 at Ryerson United Church call Erin 604-788-1318 musicmarks@hotmail.com

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Tutoring Services

★COMPUTERS★

COMPUTER LESSONS FOR 50+ $30/hr Summer Special $210 /8hrs Call Sol at 604-266-2414 Website: www.easypc.ca

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Antiques

RETRO DESIGN & ANTIQUES FAIR 175 tables & booths of fun, fabulous finds for you & your eclectic abode! SUN JUN 19 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Dr, 604-980-3159 Admission: $5

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For Sale Miscellaneous

Appliances

APT. & FULL SIZE

All Like New! Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Stacker

100 & up

Delivery/Warranty avail.

Downsizing, moving or an estate?

Call us for a no-obligation appraisal

604.980.1110

Open Wed-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5 Huge selection of vintage furniture, antique, modern, mid-century, china & collectibles consignmentcanada.com

MOVING SALE! air cond. Denby apts size, like new, $450 obo 604-267-0017 STOVE, FRIDGE, d/w microwave & washer dryer, good working order, $75 - $450, 604-765-1228

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Furniture

604.306.5134

DINING ROOM table, 6 chairs, buffet & hutch, solid wood $550 leather love seat double recliner near new $500. 604-796-2513

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VILAS MAPLE bdrm furn, 4 matching pcs exc cond $1200. 604-626-0441 call after 4pm

Burial Plots

MAUSOLEUM AT Forest Lawn Cemetary. Prestigous aboveground crypt in garden setting. Permits two casket tandem entombments OR four urn cremation inurnments. Located in the west coast mausoleum area. Includes two opening and closing fees. $49,500. 604-272-7250

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GARAGE SALE

Empty your Garage Fill Your Wallet

FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 THE VANCOUVER COURIER

AUCTION CALENDAR GARAGE SALES

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NEXT AUCTION:

80-100 CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & RV’s

Industrial & Construction Equip., Forklifts, Farm & Turf Equip., Fleet Trucks & Trailers, Machine & Wood Working Equip., Lumber & Boats, Lg. quantity of Teak Patio Furniture. We Welcome Industrial Smalls 6780 Glover Rd., Langley, BC • Phone: 604-534-0901 www.canamauctions.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH @ 10 AM

GIANT FOOD / RESTAURANT / BAKERY / DEL / BUTCHER & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AUCTION Viewing Times: Friday, June 24; 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, June 25; 9:00 am ’Til Auction Time

NOTE: HOUSEHOLD AUCTIONS HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 6 PM

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS & IMAGES VISIT: www.lovesauctions.com

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD. 2720 No. 5 Road, Richmond, B.C.

Childcare Available

Garage Sale 3092 West 37th Ave, Saturday June 18, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Come one - Come all! Many items small and large including trampoline, fossball table, patio table and chairs etc Please come to lane between 37th and 38th. Rain or Shine.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

Sat, June 18th, 9am-1pm 3693 Commercial Street

(btwn 22nd Ave & Stainsbury) Household items, baby & kids, clothing and much more!!! Something for everyone! Vancouver Down Town Multi-Famiy Pacific Height Housing Co-op Sale! Sat June 18. 9:30am - 1:00pm 1035 Pacific St. (between Thurlow & Burrard St.) Furniture, kids stuff, clothing & many other treasures!

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VanCourier.com

Cancer June 21-July 22: A month of quietude and weariness ends Tuesday, as four weeks of high energy, charisma and effectiveness begin. Start important projects. Ask favours, call in markers. Until June 28 (next week) you might face opposition, or be attracted to a deeply alluring person. As usual, love is better than war. In the present week, especially Sunday to Tuesday, watch what you say to others: avoid secrets, gossip, etc. You are just beginning a splendid year-long popularity surge, especially at work. After Tuesday’s confusion/worry, grand inspiration flows Wednesday – follow hunches! Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Tuesday begins a month of retreat, quietude and rest. Your career luck will stay high, even rise. You can work in the background to advance your position: you’ll be especially good with government, institutional or head-office contacts. (Though these present some difficulties this Sunday and Tuesday.) Your hopes and optimism will rise also, and despite your need for solitude, you could receive an unusual amount of calls and invitations. So grab your rest when you can. This week isn’t easy, so remain realistic and diplomatic, particularly in legal, travel, sex and financial zones. Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Tackle your work Sunday/ Monday. Tuesday begins a month of celebration, flirtation, entertainment, optimism and popularity! You might meet someone very compatible in a group, someone who lifts you to humorous, good-natured heights. The year going tforward favours love – and far travel, learning, culture. Various problems and barriers confront you Sunday to Tuesday – don’t invest nor make any important commitment. This advice applies Thursday also. Inspiration returns Wednesday – and relationships turn from delusion to sweet knowing. Friday’s sexy, Saturday night’s loving, wise.

Children’s Activities

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UBC RESEARCH

Vision Laboratory at Children’s Hospital needs volunteers (4-12 yrs) with good vision and hearing for a study on visual perception. Study involves computer games. Honorarium paid. Call Jenn at 875-2345x7853'

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Place your classiﬁed ad

Tim Stephens' Astral Reﬂections

Aries March 21 - April 19: The weeks ahead emphasize home, children, real estate, security, retirement, gardening, soul, nutrition and Mother Nature. It’s a splendid time for a camping vacation. (Better not to leave before June 28. You face many “home concerns” until then.) You will be ending some associations and projects now, perhaps to give new ones room to grow. Although this is usually a sluggish, restful period, you’re kept busy with a lot of communications, paperwork, errands – or wanderlust – now through July. Since your curiosity is up, investigate new income sources/ideas – they’re lucky! Taurus April 20-May 20: Be ambitious Sunday/ Monday – despite a subtle disagreement or heavyhanded legal or educational “pronouncement,” you’re on the path to success (for at least two years, ﬁnancially, so be optimistic, make plans and go forth these months ahead!). Now to Aug. 2, you might spend too much, or be pushed to spend by government fees. Saving is your friend! Tuesday begins a month of paperwork, short trips, errands, casual acquaintances – you’ll be busy! Love is gentle, easy Monday to Wednesday, but you might doubt it: relax. Retreat, rest Thursday/Friday. Your energy surges Saturday p.m. Gemini May 21-June 20: This week isn’t easy for anyone. You could meet barriers or the need to compromise in ﬁnances or sex, especially Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday/Friday. On the plus side, your courage and determination grow now to early August, and so does your optimism. Group affairs grow; you’ll feel befriended. If someone criticized you to a group (secretly) these past few weeks, they prove ineffectual now. The month ahead emphasizes earnings, spending, possessions, sensuality and memory. Sunday’s gentle, mid-week’s ambitious (Wednesday best) and late week brings optimism and popularity!

DEMO SALE, MOVING SALE 3651 West 5th Avenue, Saturday June 18, 10:00 am-4:00 pm This is a demolition sale so everything goes! Appliances, furniture, doors and hardware, etc. Super white Fisher&Paykell fridge. Rain or Shine.

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• Several Walk-in Coolers/Freezers & Combos • New & Used 1, 2 & 3 Door Reach-In & Solid Door Coolers & • FreezersNew&UsedS/STabling•Dishwashers•RotaryGlasswashers•DeckPizzaOvens•CombiOvens•Ranges • Deep Fryers • Blast Chillers • Wooden Bars • Chairs • Tables • Bar Stools • Pots • Pans • Metro Racks • 4DoorWalk-InFloralDisplayCooler•5DoorReach-InWineCooler(BackLoading)•NewFireProofSecurityDoor • 2 Fire-Proof Docu. Safes • Booth & Bench Seating • Several Dough Mixers • Slush/Capp. & Ice Cream Machines • Espresso & Coffee Grinders • Elec. Meat Slicers & Grinders • New & Used Refrig. Display Cases (4’ to 8’) • New & Used Prep Cabinets • Gelato Cases • Pan Washer • New Chafers & Knife Sets • New Rack Oven • GelatoBatchFreezer•NewDoyonSingleRackGasOven&2RackProofer•BakingMachinesBagelFormer/Divider • Comm. Cheese Shredders • 14’ Barker Glass Front Refrig. Display Case • Hobart AM14 Hi Temp Dishwasher c/w Tabling • Subway Style Oven • Ice Machines • Traulsen Rack Blast Chiller • VacPackers•ElectroluxAir/O/ChilBlastChiller•Taylor(C713-27)3HeadSoftServeMachinew/FlavourBurstUnit • Rotisserie Oven • Produce Display Stands • Wooden Display Wagon • Plus Much, Much More…

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Dunbar HUGE MULTI FAMILY MOVING SALE Sat. June 18th 9am - 3pm Front yard of 3853 West 14th Furniture, kitchen & household items, CD’s, books, garden tools, and 46 years of treasures. Everything must go!

AFFORDABLE Lic’d Daycare for 0+open, 6 days/week, flex hrs, 604-301-0224 * 778-991-1415

RHIANNA LOUD TOUR!!! June 25th @ Rogers Arena $280 for each pair Tickets Available Now! Sec 118 Row 19 Seats 1&2 Plaza Level (Lower Bowl) Amazing view!!! Sec 118 Row 19 Seats 3&4 Plaza Level (Lower Bowl) Amazing view!!! All are hard copy tickets Alcohol permitted section Cash Only Pick Up CALL: 604-888-5777 BUY T SELLIT FINDIT I

Sat June 18th 9-1pm 1010 West 38th Ave. Exclusive furnishings+ over 40 pieces of Lalique, Daum and Baccarat, many cups & saucers also. Priced to sell. Cash only!

CHILDREN

Wanted to Buy

Old Books Wanted also: Photos Postcards, Letters, Paintings. (no text books/encyclopedia) I pay cash. 604-737-0530

Tickets

BUY T SELLIT FINDIT I

FAIRHAVEN THRIFT SALE 2700 E. 49th Ave. (at Vivian St) Sat June 18 9-11:30am

ANOTHER HIGH END SALE BY SANDI

Auctions

June 25th, 9am Start!!!

MAKE IT A SUCCESS! Call 604-630-3300

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Preschools/ Kindergarten

Heather Chapel Preschool 2 - 5 days only. Sept. Registration 777 W.68th Ave 604-321-7446

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Music/Dance Instruction

Maureen Clare EXPERIENCED PIANO TEACHER

Now accepting adults, children, students & children with special needs. Dunbar area. References available.

Maureen Clare 604-228-8388

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June 19 - 25, 2011

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: You feel romantic Sunday/ Monday, but events don’t help. Be cautious. Monday begins six weeks of partnership opportunities, possibly of legal hassles. Seek convergence, not dispute. If a partner begins talking about an international move, be wary. Recently, after a five-month respite, the sober side of your life returned to prominence – you can once again re-make your domestic, security, property and child-oriented situation – much more fortunately! (To next June.) Tuesday starts a month of ambition, and dealings with authorities. Reject relationships Thursday, embrace them Friday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Mysteries fade; enlightenment comes Tuesday onward (for a month). Expect widened understanding, gentle love, international contacts, religious, educational and cultural involvements. Your life, for the next three years, will be filled with opportunities (especially financial ones) and, if you’re single, with cheerful, attractive love prospects. Every odd-numbered month, and the 10 days before it, will promote these (relationships and opportunities). E.g., July (seventh month) qualifies, with late June. Minor communication snafus this week. Romance calls Wednesday and Saturday. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The (semi?) exciting events of the past few weeks yield now to a deeper, slower thrill, as intimacy, commitment, financial investment or clearing debts, grow more important for the month ahead. (It starts Tuesday morning – but make no commitments before June 28.) Secrets, research, intuition, dreams and hunches accompany this commitment trend. You might fall for someone new, or raise an ongoing romance to a more mature level, now through early August. If you’re the feisty type this phase can bring arguments and fights. Your choice! Domestic intuition strong Wednesday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Finish a project or chore Sunday/Monday. By late Monday onward (to August) a new task enters; and by Tuesday, a month of new horizons, fresh air and relationship excitement begins. This happens every early summer, but it’s more significant this year, as your romantic luck is beginning to climb strongly! If you’re married, the month ahead brings joys through children, vacation, sports and “winning.” (Singles get this, too.) Watch what you say – and legal parameters – midweek. Rest, rejuvenate, strengthen foundations Thursday/ Friday. Romance Saturday p.m. – join a group. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: It hasn’t been a strong summer for you, Aquarius, but the months ahead (12 of them) bring a strong, beneficial rebuilding period, which might be marked by the purchase of a new home, better rental, the entry of a new baby, lifefreeing therapy, or other good foundational moves. One of the first requirements of this new foundation will be work, which confronts you Tuesday onward for a few weeks. Dive into this eagerly (but cautiously before June 28, as the path’s a bit rocky). You could be fooled about money Tuesday, and make a bad bet. But money inspiration’s great Wednesday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Rest deeply Sunday/ Monday – Monday p.m. onward, your energy and charisma rise, and Tuesday morning begins a month of romance, creativity, pleasure and adventure! But Monday also starts six weeks of friction on the home front. Be gentle with parents and kids. Romantic urges outside the home might cause dissention within it. These same six weeks, you might have an opportunity to buy or sell real estate – OK, but strictly avoid moving into a new residence before Aug. 3. (It would “set up” long-term friction.) You might change sources of income. Joy Wednesday: thank God. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014

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THE VANCOUVER COURIER FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011

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Dogs

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Cats

3 Kittens for sale born April15 ready to pick up June15, orange, 2bl & wh tabby, $120 Call(604) 872-6025

DEUCE. FUR and Feathers Rescue. 3 years old. Brindle. Has not been socialized with other dogs, but extremely friendly. 604-719-7848 Deuce GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, shots, dewormed, $550. 604-625-0082..778-344-8280

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

WHOODLES PUPS ready to go July 9th, Will deliver to Vancouver, 1-509-476-0221

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Pet Services

Corporate Tax Returns $225 +up $20 and up for personal tax. Monthly bookkeeping $20 hr +. Specialize: construction; sm bus. accounting. Trevor 604-788-0396

Dogs

GOLDENDOODLE PUPS. Great family dog. Hypoallergenic. Ready July 5th. $1000. 604-864-7203

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR New customer special $17/ night restriction apply www.jetpetresort.com

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4051 LAB X Golden Retriever pups #1 cross, m/f, vet checked, ready now. $500. Ph 604-701-1587

Beautiful 1 Year Old Neutered Male Pitbull

with some issues, couch potato want to be. Required experienced adult dog handler, no children, fenced yard. Looking for love after a year of mistreatment. Fur and Feathers Rescue 604 719-7848

YELLOW LABS Family raised. Vet chkd, dewormed, vaccinated. Ready now. $600 Call: (604) 537-5063

BICHON FRISE 6 months, male, very friendly & playfull, all shots, $1300, 604-987-6919 DESCRIPTION:OCHO CINCO, 3 and a half year old prasa canario/ pitbull cross brindle. experienced owner required, no pets or children, very protective, lost home. Fur and Feathers rescue 604-719- 7848 Fila/Mastiff Guard Dog Pups owners closest friend. Thieves worst nightmare. All shots. Ready now! 604-817-5957

SWEDISH BODY MASSAGE & WAXING

3482 Main St. Van 604-376-1686

MULTI SHIH-TZU Poo. adult & puppy, hand raised, non shed, paper trained, 604-820-9469

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Try the Best 604-872-1702

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, CKC Reg. Malti V-1 rated, top blood lines, Health Cert. 604-535-9994

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ROTTWEILER Cross 2 yr old Male looking for a home. I am neutered, vaccinated, housetrained and crate trained. Not good with other animals. Home visit and adoption fee Call: (604) 617-6173 or email: wcrr.info@gmail.com.

604-630-3300

1BDRM/1BTH #307 3638 West Broadway Kits beauty, inste laundry, h/w flrs. MLS V874362. $345,900 Estela, TRG Rlty (604) 725-7808.

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North Vancouver

3BDRM/3.5BTH 3121 Sunnyhurst Road OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JUNE 12 - 2p - 4p 3-year-old, 1,965 sq. ft. townhome in Lynn Valley. Open floor plan. $765,000 Call: (604) 982-9097

Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Sell your home, only $99. 604-574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $94,900 597-8361 id4714 Langley Senior’s Bargain 1000sf 2br 1ba up level tnhse, 55+ $160K 532-1772 id5371 Langley Open House Sat/Sun 1-6, #36 5231-204 st Immaculate 1180sf 3br 1.5ba townhome, pool, $234,900 532-4357 id5374 Sry million dollar view 3497sf 5br 3.5ba w/suite on 7851sf lot $619K 588-6515 id5379

Business Opps/ Franchises

#1 JANITORIAL FRANCHISE Customers, (Office Cleaning), Training and support. Financing. www.coverall.com 604-434-7744 info@coverallbc.com

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*Historical performance does not guarantee future returns.

Legal Services

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4BDRM/3BTH 1274 Johnson St., Coquitlam Beautiful home $609,900 3-bdrms up + 1-bdrm ste, den; MLS V882433 Estela, TRG 604-725-7808

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Condos/ Townhouses

Vancouver East Side

$409,900

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Sutton West Coast Realty

Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Leong Lor Shee, also known as Lor Shee Leong, formerly of 4596 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, are required to send particulars of those claims to the Executors, Connie Leong and Gale Alison Leong, c/o 202 - 5501, Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 2G3, Attn: Stephen Miller, on or before July 8, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed giving regard only to those claims which have been received.

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Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Charlotte Jane DeVitt, also known as C. Jane DeVitt and Jane DeVitt, deceased, formerly of 3350 West 40th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6N 3B6 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Charlotte Jane DeVitt, also known as C. Jane DeVitt and Jane DeVitt, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Adrian & Co., Barristers and Solicitors, attn: Lara A. Percy, at 5660 Yew Street, Vancouver, BC V6M 3Y3 on or before July 22, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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Houses - Sale

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Real Estate

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Houses - Sale

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Chilliwack

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1450SF, 2BR, 2 bath open flr. plan, oak cupboards, garage, workshop, ac, fruit trees, 40+ Estate, usellahome.com5363 $199,900,.. 604-792-9186

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RENTALS

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

Apartments & Condos

1 BR + den + patio, garden level. Quiet complex for seniors 55+ with community lounge, near bus/shops. $1230/mth. ns/np. West King Edward Ave, Phone 10 am 4pm Mon -Fri . 604-671-0965

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Apt/Condos

1 BACH $495 Immed, Cambie & SW Marine Dr. hardwood, incl hw, 1 yr lease. np, ns, 604-988-4692

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2PM-4PM Better than new 5 bdrm, 4 bath has it all! Spacious open plan, landscaped lot, in-law space with own entrance! $589,900 19773 69B Avenue call Joe Campbell RE/MAX Crest Realty 604-985-7653 or come June 12 & 19

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Burnaby

Unit #104 - 2736 Victoria Dr., Vancouver Royal Victoria Gardens

1025sf condo, 2 BR, 2 bath, 1 storey ground level unit, gas ﬁreplace, all appls & window coverings, patio, under ground parking. Pet allowed w/rest. Includes Management, Caretaker, Gardening, Garbage pickup, gas, hot water, snow removal.

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Mortgages

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Real Estate

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Financial Services

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Accounting/ Bookkeeping

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Dogs

W. M.R. 3 bdrms; 3 baths, living rm, family rm, dining rm, kitchen w/nook, hardwood/tile, shed, backs onto park, near schools & amen. $449,000. 604-465-7791

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Other Areas BC

★SUNNY 1 BR Marpole. Van. westside, 2nd flr reno’d, quiet, balcony. heat & h/w incl’d $795. no dogs, July 1. 604-269-6689

SQUAMISH - 38821 Garibaldi Ave, Dentville, metal roof, 100ft x 132ft lot, RS duplex zoned, $457,000 neg. 1-604-892-3482

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Okanagen/ Interior

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEVIEW Lots from $150,000. 1 panoramic 3 - acre parcel. Owner Financing, 250-558-7888 www.orlandoprojects.com 6BDRM/4BTH 4737 VICTORY ST Heritage Home in Burnaby’s most desired neighbourhood, fully renovated with granite counters and s/s appliances, 1800 sqft lower level suite offers excellent revenue potential, walk to Metrotown, Central Park, Crystal Mall, Sky Train, and Schools GO TO randyrinaldo.com for more pictures, Videos, site map $1,188,000 Call: (604) 781-4995 Land Mark Burnaby Home

1 BDRM, $800. Newly reno’d. view, hardwood, Victoria Drive & 33rd. no pets, no smoking, Avail June 15th. 604-765-8561.

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Out Of Town Property

4BDRM/3BTH Becher Bay Road, East Sooke, B.C. Your own piece of paradise! Wonderful immaculate family home on 1.6 sunny & private acres with incredible water views. Surrounded by amazing gardens with countless perennials, raised veggie beds & a drip water system. Call today for more details! $599,000 Call: (250) 744-0619 leniestell@shaw.ca

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BEAUTIFUL SUITES Marpole area. Bach, 1 & 2 BRs. Newer kitchens & baths. H/W flrs, balcony/patio. $800 & up. Incl heat, h/water, 2 appl. 604-327-9419 or 778-855-8666

EBURNE LANDING Housing Co-operative. Available for July 1, 2011, Lrg.1 Bdr. 4th Floor $857.00/ mo. Housing charge incl: heat, hot water, electricity. Share purchase deposit is $1000.00. Pets upon approval. All animals must be spayed or neutered. Dogs must not be over 20lbs. Parking spot available. Participation is MANDATORY and consists of committee meetings, chores and tasks. You must participate a min. of 6 hrs/ person/ unit/ month. You must want to be part of a Community. Applic. found on our website must be completed in full. $25.00 CASH ONLY credit check fee at time of interview. Please provide contact information. Call: (604) 261-0063 or email: grotaru@baywest.ca

6522 LANGARA GARDENS 601 West 57th Ave, Van

Spacious 1, 2 & 3 BR Rental Apartments & Townhouses. Heat, hot water & lrg storage locker included. Many units have spacious patios & balconies with gorgeous views. Tasteful gardens, swimming pools, hot tub, gym, laundry, gated parking, plus shops & services. Near Oakridge Centre, Canada Line stations, Langara College, Churchill High School & more. Sorry no pets. www.langaragardens.com

Call 604-327-1178

info@langaragardens.com Managed by Dodwell Strata Management Ltd.

Apt/Condos

Furnished Accommodation

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom in the Westend Vancouver at reas rates. call 604-684-7811 or visit www.homawayinns.com

6540

Houses - Rent

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of Mary Joan Buchanan deceased, formerly of 1323 West 71st Ave., Vancouver, B.C. are hereby required to send the particulars to C. Godbolt, 401A# 3000 Oak Street, Chemainus, B. C. V0R 1K1 on or before June 30, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

7005

Body Work

ESCAPE SPA

#1 Gentlemen’s Choice! Relaxed & Amazing Massage by Sweet, Sensual Dolls. Classic Service! 411- 1200 B Burrard St., Van. 604-355-8038 • Open 7 days HOTEL SERVICE AVAIL. • HIRING

RELAXING MASSAGE very clean/private. 9am-11pm, 7days, D/town & Kits. Anie 604-684-8773

**RELIEVE ROAD RAGE**

604-739-3998

7010

Personals

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian pardon seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation? All CANADIAN / AMERICAN Work & Travel Visa’s. 604-282-6668 or 1-800-347-2540 GENTLEMEN! Attractive discreet, European lady is available for company 604-451-0175

7015

Escort Services

★★ IceCream Dream Team! (ALL OUT CALLS) VANILLA & CHOCOLATE yummy! Melissa & Maya 604-710-9585

6540

Houses - Rent

33RD & Knight bright newly decorated 2 br+ 3rd in finished bsmt, f/s, 1800 sf, nr bus, np, ns, lease $1695. 604-431-9544

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 br ground level suite, July 1. Newly reno, new appls, own entry, $800 incld utils no wd, ns, np, 59/Windsor 604-779-3712 1 BR large ground level ste, avail now, 5 min walk to Skytrain, $830 incl utils, cable & internet. No w/d, ns np. 604-436-4417 KERRISDALE HOME July 1st 1 bdrm bsmt ste very bright, n/s, n/p, For info please call 604-738-9258 or 604-230-5522

6605

Townhouses Rent

3399 Fieldstone Ave. 3 br. 3 bath, 1300sf, lease, np, ns, garage, $1700, now. Eric Royal Pacific Prop. Mngt. 604-723-7368

HOT SPOT FOR SALE

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CLOVERDALE - 18898 65th Ave, HOUSE, 3900 sqft, 5bd & 2 suites,

quiet neigh, great location.$1,888/M Call Kristen today (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

AMBLESIDE/BRAND NEW 3 db/ 3 bath, no pets, n/s, only long terms, July 1st, Call: (604) 764-6145

For information

604-630-3300

8015

Appliance Repairs

VAN APPLIANCE SERVICES Repair home appl. Low rate guar. Permit/Lic. Tom 604-323-8063

8055

8080

Electrical

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Exp, friendly, reliable. Specializing in replacing old nob & tube wiring. Lic.#50084. 604-725-4535 LIC. ELECTRICIAN #37309 Commercial & residential renos & small jobs. 778-322-0934. YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087

A.S.B.A. ENTERPRISE. Comm/ Res. Free Est. $25/hour includes supplies. Insured. 604-723-0162 LIDIA’S EUROPEAN Cleaning. Res/Com. Specializing in detail cleaning. Bonded. 604-541-9255 QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522

8060

Concrete

CONCRETE SPECIALIST Sidewalk, Driveway, Patio Exposed Aggregate, remove & replacing

Reasonable rates. 35 yrs. exp. For free estimates call Mario

253-0049

A. FOUNDATIONS, Retaining walls, Stairs, Driveways, Sidewalks. Any concrete project. Free ests. Call Basile 604-617-5813 Concrete Specialist. Garages, sidewalks, exposed aggregate & patios. Santino 604.254.5551 L & L CONCRETE. All types: Stamped, Repairs, Pressure Wash, Seal Larry 778-882-0098 NEW & REPAIRS. Concrete, Rock, Brick, Tile, Stairs, Walls, Slabs, Landscape. 604-619-2447

8073

Drainage

MAIN Drainage and Plumbing Your drainage specialists. Call: (604) 374-7125

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 BACKHOE, drainage, excavation, concrete driveway, sidewalk, pavers, retaining walls, bob cat, landscape trucking 604-833-2103

8090

Fencing/Gates

S&S LANDSCAPING & FENCING

Factory Direct Cedar Fence Panel for Sale & Installation 8291 No.5 Rd Richmond Call 604-275-3158

Specializing in drywall & textured ceiling repairs, drywall ﬁnishing, stucco repairs, painting. Fully insured.

604-916-7729 JEFF

*Drywall * Taping * Texture * Stucco*Painting * Steel stud framing Quality Home 604-725-8925 FOR EXPERT Drywall, Taping & Finishing, Bob @ 604-520-9888 leave msg. or call after 5pm VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

Wayne The Drywaller

Quality Drywall Finishing. Textured Ceilings & Repair. Renov Specialist. No job too small. 837-1785

Electrical

The current choice serving the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years. All Kinds of Work and Reasonable Rates.

Max: 604-341-6059

A Lic’d. Electrician #30582. Rewiring & Reno, Appliance/ Plumbing. Rotor Rooter and Hydro Pressure Jetting Service, 778-998-9026 or 604-255-9026 Free Est / 24/7

• Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs • Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189 EDGEMONT GUTTERS

• Sales & Installation of 5’’ Continuous Gutter • Minor Repairs • Cleaning

604-420-4800 Established 1963

GUTTER CLEANING, repairs installation; powerwashing and window cleaning. Call Dynamic Gutters & Exteriors 604-439-9417 Professional Powerwash Gutters cleaned & repaired Since 1984, 604-339-0949 Waters Home Maintenance Gutter Cleaning, repairs, windows Free estimate 604-738-6606

8130

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Handyperson

Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certiﬁed Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford. RJR Small Projects Division

Part of RJR group

604-202-6118

West Coast Cedar Installations New or repaired outdoor cedar ★ specialists since 1991 ★ 604-270-2358 or 604-788-6458

Artistry of Hardwood Floors

Refinish, sanding, install, dustless Prof & Quality work 604-219-6944 CARPET, VINYL & HARDWOOD Repair & Replace. Material sales Dwight, 778-322-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca Golden Hardwood & Laminate Prof install, refinishing, sanding, and repairs. 778-858-7263 INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices. Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

8120

Glass Mirrors

Commercial/Residential

Store Fronts • Windows & Doors Broken Glass • Foggy Glass Patio Doors • Mirrors • Etc.

HOME REPAIRS - No job too small. Carpentry, painting, fencing, drywall, baseboards, lam flooring, deck repairs, p/washing, gutters. Brian, 604-266-2547 / 785-4184

8140

Heating

Lorenzo & Son Plumbing & Heating (604) 312-6311 Local Licens312-6311 ed Plumbers & Gas Fitters

8150

Kitchens/Baths

Plywood Kitchen Cabinets & Refacing, Counter Tops • In business 50 years 604-879-9191

Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets

#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby

8155

Landscaping

Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. Old Pools Filled in. 604 782-4322

RETAINING WALL OR FOUNDATION BLOCKS. Save up to 50% off. Call 604-294-5342

2837 Kingsway, Vancouver

Tel: 604-603-9655 Introducing the NEW

Buying or Renting, ﬁnd a great place to call home.

Free Estimates

604-266-1681

8160

Lawn & Garden

Expert Pruning ISA By Certiﬁed Arborist Ornamental & Fruit Trees, Shrubs & Hedges Northwest Arboriculture Colin Malcolm, Insured

604-618-9741

8185

Moving & Storage

AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men

1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From

45 We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance

FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount

604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com

WCB • FULLY INSURED

EST. 41 YEARS

HEDGE SHRUB TREE & STUMP REMOVAL FREE ESTIMATE INSURED

224-3669

AJK MOVING LTD.

Moving. Storage. Deliveries Local & Long Distance MOVERS.... Residential. Commercial. Industrial. Truck for Clean-ups

garage, basement, backyard.

(604) 875-9072 873-5292

B&Y MOVING Experienced Movers ~ 2 Men $50 ~ • Includes all Taxes • Licenced & Insured • Professional Piano Movers

Painting/ Wallpaper

8195

A-1 PAINT CO. Summer Special

15% OFF

Book Now! Free Est. - 15 Years Exp. Insured /WCB

604-723-8434

ALLSTAR PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust! Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

Tree Topping, Clean-Up, Planting, Trimming, Power Raking, Aeration, etc. • Westside & Eastside

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING Hedge Trimmimg & Tree Pruning & Hedge Removal Spring Up Chaffer Control & Lawn Restoration. Comm/Strata/Res Aerating & Power Raking. Free Estimates. 604-893-5745 AVANTI GARDEN SERVICES Spring cleanup, new design, planting, etc. Laura 604-264-0775

EXP. RELIABLE gardener spring clean up, new turf, lawn, pruning, planting, aerating, 604-783-2627 JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126

JUST LAWNCUTS

Cameron 604-739-8241

LAWNS CUT, yard clean-up, hedges pruned, trees trimmed, gutters, rubbish. 604-773-0075

* MUSHROOM MANURE *

P/U or delivery. Covered storage. (604) 644-1878 Ny Ton Gardening yard & lawn maint. trimming, shrubs, hedging, 604-782-5288 Royal Garden Lawn cut, edging, power raking, pruning, tree/hedge trimming WCB Ins. 604-754-8407 Semi Retired Gardener, 35 years exp. Garden cleanups, pruning, free est. 604-277-6075

MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDEN patio/balcony consult/install or temp maintain while you vacation Call: (604) 566-3123 WILDHORSEGARDENS.CA ✫Eco Garden Care✫ Free Consultation & Estimates. Call Today! 604-328-4498

8175

Masonry

MASONRY and REPAIRS •Stone Walls •Bricks •Chimneys •Slate Patio/Sidewalk •Fireplaces All Concrete Work & more. George • 604-365-7672

place ads online @ VanCourier.com

604-787-8061

MOVERS.CA

Pianos Flat Rate Estimates Free Experience Priceless STORAGE

604.980.MOVE $35/HOUR PER PERSON • 24/7 Abe Moving & Delivery and Rubbish Removal. 604-999-6020 A+ RATED BY THE BBB www.citymove.ca 604-727-0521 AMIGO'S MOVING. Delivery. Storage. No Job too Small or Big. Clean up, Garage, Basement. Call 604-782-9511

= MASTER MOVERS =

Insured, from $35/hour, 3 ton 604-319-4204 TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 Best price. bc.moving@gmail.com

WEE HAUL Moving/Rubbish Removal Low Rates. 778-968-3001

8193

• Oil Tank Removal • Work complies with city bylaws BC Mainland • Always fair & reasonable rates • Excellent references

For Free Estimates Call

Off: 604-266-2120 Cell: 604-290-8592

Serving West Side since 1987

STORMWORKS

● Oil Tank Removal ● Recommended ● Insured ● Reasonable Rates

604-724-3670

8195

Painting/ Wallpaper

604-618-0631

centraldecking@gmail.com www.centraldecking.ca

tufﬂex.ca

Seamless Sundeck Coatings Deck Design & Construction 20 YEAR WARRANTY

See our Showroom at 1230 West 75th Ave.

CEDAR DECK PROS RENU, REDO, REFINISH BRIAN 604-518-1850

Interior/Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free Estimate

604-724-3832

TERZO FIBERGLASS & VINYL. Waterproofing decks. Will build to suit. Free Estimate 604-341-3839

8205

Paving/Seal Coating

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick, drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187 METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

8220

Plumbing

FAIRWAY PAINTING

Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS

7291234

Marty’s

Painting & Decorating Ltd. NO JOB TOO SMALL Quality work est. 1973

Colour Consulting Included Free Estimate 604-733-2865

Alliance Painting Interior Specialist

• • • •

Outdoor | Commercial | Residential

Licensed, Insured & Bonded Lic. Plumbers & Gas Fitters Over 20 years Experience Custom Renovations to Small Repairs

Over 12 years in business

604-312-6311

AAA Professional int/ext painter & wall paperer. Guar work. Free est. John 604-318-2059 (Kits)

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604-782-4538 ACCURATE PAINTING - Int & ext. Competitive prices. 15+ yrs exp. Henry cell 604-754-9661

Oil Tank Removal

FLECK CONTRACTING LTD.

Central Decking Co.

• Build & Rebuild – waterproof decks • Specialize in seamless polyurethane membrane deck coatings • Sundecks – Balconies – Patios

D&M PAINTING

Experienced Movers with Affordable Rates!

• Local & Long Distance • Avail. 24/7 incl. holidays • Seniors Discount • Delivery to/from YVR Airport

Patios/Decks/ Railings

604-222-8453

BEST RATE MOVING Starting $30/ hour Licensed & Insured

8200

778-997-9582

604-708-8850

EXP. GARDENER. Garden bed mtce, weeding, pruning, new soil or mulch. Ron 604-202-2176

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, hardwood, drywall. Total additions & basements. Ken 778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

604-771-8885

DUNBAR LAWN & GARDENS

732-8453

RENOS • REPAIRS 9129 Shaughnessy St., Van.

604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Sanding & Refinishing Installation Quality Workmanship Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured

HEDGING GARDENING CLEAN-UPS PRUNING

BARK MULCH www.triplefivequalitywood.com 604-290-2879 or 604-328-6355

BEST PRICE! Bath, kitchen, plumbing, flooring, painting, etc. Call Mic, 604-725-3127

Century Hardwood Floors

Lawn & Garden

Since 1989

Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Lic. 22308

A. LIC. ELECTRICIAN #19807 Semi-retired wants small jobs only. 604-689-1747, pgr 604-686-2319

NO HST! til June 30

KB METAL PRODUCTS LTD. FENCE & GATES : CHAIN LINK & ALUMINUM ORNAMENTAL. ✫Free Estimates: 604-619-8434

HARDWOOD FLOOR SERVICES

J.A. CONSTRUCTION

Licensed & Bonded

# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT

HENRY’S

Drywall

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

8080

Excavating

YOUR HOME GUTTERS

8160

EW41

ENTERPRISE Mechanical Systems • PLUMBING • HEATING • GAS FITTING • RESTORATION

Tel: 604-931-7575

Cell: 604-612-4347

A+A+A+A+A+A+

8075

Gutters

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic Elect Contr 97222. 40 years exp. 1 stop! Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493 CHARLIE’S ELECTRIC Co. #94835 all electric needs, reas rates bonded WCB 778-888-4528

Cleaning

8125

A+A+A+A+A+A+

HOME SERVICES

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DVK PAINTING LTD. Call Dave Int/Ext. Res/Comm. Quality work. Great rates. WCB. 604-354-2930 JACK’S PAINTING, free est.. int. & ext. power washing, work guar. 604-433-0309 ..604-341-3415 MASTER MATCH PAINTING. Int & Ext. Good Prices, 18 yrs exp. Thomas 604-724-8648 MILANO Painting 604-551-6510 Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est. Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

Certified Plumber & Gas Fitter * Reno’s & Repairs 24 hrs/day * Furnaces * Boilers * Hot Water Heating * Reasonable Rates * Hot Water Tanks

604-731-2443

10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005 ★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com

TOP Painting & Pressure Wash Res/Comm. Best Rate / Free Est Top Quality! Joe 604-782-1377

8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

BS & SONS gas heating & plumbing. Certified. Renos, h/w tanks, boilers, drains. 24 hrs. 671-6815

PLUMBERS

CONFIDENT

Water Lines (without digging) Sewer Lines (without digging) Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

Int. & Ext. Specialist, 20 yrs exp. * Reas. Rates, High Quality * Fast, clean, with ref’s Licensed, Insured & WCB

Need a Gardener?

PAINTING LTD.

Jean-Guy Bottin

Cell 604.626.1975 30% OFF all painting. Goodwood Painting Services. 20 years experience. Call 604-723-1643

• Sunrooms • Aluminum patio/deck covers • Aluminum railings • Glass railings • Aluminum fencing • Auto gates Free Estimates 604-521-2688

www.PatioCoverVancouver.com

Find one in the Home Services section.

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HOME SERVICES cont. from previous page

8225

8240

Power Washing

• Power Washing • Window and Gutter Cleaning • Lowest Price Guaranteed Call Tyler 778-386-3783 affordahomeser vices.ca

604-732-8453

9129 Shaughnessy St., Vancouver, B.C. V6P 6R9

Repairs & Renos, general contracting. Insured, WCB, Licensed

604-318-4390 aaronrconstruction.com

SUNDECKS FENCES • STAIRS

drytech.ca RENOVATIONS

❑ A Total Reno Company ❑ Homes ❑ Garages ❑ Sundecks ❑ Window Replacements ❑ Lifetime Sundeck Coatings

30 years exp.

731-7709

GET OUT YOUR LIST!

604-222-8453

We do all the fussy little jobs no one else wants to do. Complete home repairs. Workmanship and your Satisfaction Guaranteed. Est 1983. Ralph 682-8256

★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to finish. Over 20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting & decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

Showroom: 1230 West 75th Ave.

AUTOMOTIVE 9125

Domestic

9145

Scrap Car Removal

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle Removal Ask about $500 Credit!!! $$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

9160

Sports & Imports

1983 MERCEDES 300TD, fair condition. $2700 obo. Call 604-261-4310 *604-728-8142

604 628 9044

1986 CHRYSLER T&C Woodie, some rust - interior is good, call for details. Sheila 604-922-6514

9130

Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

✫ FREE ✫

REMOVAL OF JUNK CARS & APPLIANCES

✫ CASH ✫

FOR SOME CARS!!! CALL: 604-880-8420 or 604-277-9021

THE SCRAPPER

9145

Scrap Car Removal

– Renovator Member of the Year

Winner of the National SAM Award

– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding Ltd Re-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB. 604-562-0957 or 604-961-0324

All Types of Rooﬁng, Re-Rooﬁng & Repairs FREE ESTIMATES

604-379-2641

Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086 Fraserview Roofing Ltd. 15 yrs exp. re-roof & repair specialists, Gary 604-897-3614 JORGENSEN ROOFING 3 Generations since 1945! Specializing in Residential Roofs REECE • 604-518-7278 MASTERCRAFT ROOFING Ltd. Right the 1st time! Repairs, reroofing, garage, decks. Hart 322-5517

YOUR HOME ROOFING

When your house is great except… ❏ The kitchen’s too

small ❏ You need another bedroom ❏ The carport could be a two-car garage ❏ One bathroom just isn’t enough anymore

We Fix The “EXCEPTS…”

604-987-5438

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NO HST! til June 30 • Rooﬁng & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189 drytech.ca ROOFING

❑ Sloped: Lifetime Shingles ❑ Flat: Instacoat Rubber ❑ Sundecks: Lifetime Coatings ❑ Repairs: Leaks & Chimneys Showroom: 1230 West 75th Ave.

604-228-7663

Trimax Roofing Ltd. Re & new roof, repairs, WCB, Ins. Will beat all written prices. 604-856-4999

8255

Rubbish Removal

REMOVAL $159 LOAD 129 LOAD 99 LOAD 89 $ $ 1/2 LOAD 99 1/2LOAD LOAD 79 59 531/2

✓ RenoRite

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ? www.cheapautobody.ca 604-341-7738

9522

RV’s/Trailers

1993 TERRY 5th wheel new full fridge, carpet, tires, queen bed with foam, a/c, full bth, certified 2010. Many extra’s. Excl cond selling due to family illness. $8000. Ph 604-792-3403

Specializing in Renovations 32 years of experience No Job Too Small Call for appointment 778-387-4056 Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064 Complete Bathroom Reno’s Suites, Kitchens,Tiling, Skylights, Windows, Doors, 604 521-1567 D & M RENOVATIONS, Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work 604-724-3832

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC 2H

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2008 FORD Escape Hybrid, 130 K, fully loaded, no leather, metalic blue, very cheap on gas, $16,900. 604-854-3732

2004 TRAIL BLAZER 23 ft trailer, a/c, gas furnace, walk around queen bed, fridge/freezer, stove, oven, microwave, etc. Hardly used $13,000. 604-924-0639 2005 JAY Featherlite trailer 25ft. $14,500. Has 1 slide out, A/C. Lots cupboards, new mattress. Like new condition. Abbotsford location: 604-504-1727

HANDYMAN; Reasonable rates. You name it - we DO it! Call Peder • 604-339-2419 BATH/KITCHEN Renos, decks, fencing, home repairs. Home Improvment Centre. 604-240-9081 QUALITY RENO’S, res. & comm. kitchen, bath & bsmt specialists. refs avail. call Greg 604-889-6055 Rainbow Builders - 28 yrs exp. We do it all - basements, kitchens, baths, additions 778-885-0771

1998 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4x4 200,000k, auto, loaded, 778 908 5327 MISSION $3,000

Sports & Imports

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

1995 MERCEDES S420. 84,000km’s. Ph 604-798-6017

2009 BIGFOOT Camper. Great Deal! Just like brand new. 25C 9.4 long box. Mint, spotless, electric jacks, basement, mid bath, 2 fantastic fans, used twice, Must sell! $24,500. Call for more information. Coquitlam area. 604-937-7363 30FT ELDORADO Class A, 58, 000 mi, very clean, exc cond. $7,990 Call 604-465-8255

From the City to the Valley Call Today

604-630-3300 or place your ad online at

VanCourier.com

RUBBISH REMOVAL STARTING @ $50 Free Est . 604-214-0661

8270 8300

ALL STUCCO, chimney and cement work. Professional, inexpensive reliable and fast 604-715-2071 J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. 604-761-6079 www.stuccocontracting.com Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925 STUCCO, Patching & Matching, Additions, 40 yrs exp, Free Est. No Job too small. 604-299-2705

8309

604-588-0833

SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM

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B-Cheema Rooﬁng All Types of Rooﬁng & Repairs Free Estimates

604.722.3600 FRASERVIEW COAST TO COAST ROOFING LTD. ROOFING 15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~

Tried & True Since 1902

Call for a free estimate:

1.877.602.7346

Visit us online to receive a special discount:

www.crownroofgutters.ca A Eastwest Roofing & Siding Re-roofing, Gutter, Free Est, BBB Member, 10% disc, Seniors Disc, 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437

Tiling

NOHIDDEN HIDDENCHARGES NO NO HST CHARGES

WE GUARANTEE ALL COSTS

209-6663 We Do Demolition

PTV HOME RENOVATIONS Bath & Kitchen Reno’s. HUGE selection of tiles. 778-235-1772

8315

Tree Services

604-RUBBISH

treeworksonline.ca, Spiral Pruning, Tree & Stump Removal, Trimming & Pruning. 604-787-5915

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Wildwood Tree Services, Exp Hedge Trimming and Removal & Tree Pruning. Free Est. 604-893-5745

782-2474

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

Window Cleaning

Edgemont Building Maintenance • Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

Serving Vancouver for over 25 years

All types of Rooﬁng Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

604-880-6407

#1 Rooﬁng Company in BC

Screens

Omnifine Retractable Screen Door & Window, Awning, Blind www.omnifine.com 604-340-1136

8335

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Compared to the original ’67, the new Camaro is longer, wider and taller. It has bigger wheels, which come in 18-inch to 21-inch rim sizes, and these also account for a small increase in overall height. Regardless of the rim size ordered for the new Camaro, its tire-to-body gap is always the same so that it doesn’t detract from the overall look of the vehicle. My test Camaro was an LT equipped with an RS (Rally Sport/$1,995) package. This adds 20-inch wheels, Xenon headlights, a rear spoiler, unique tail lights and the RS badge. The headlights come with a unique “halo” ring feature that gives a very cool visual effect. The Looks My “Inferno Orange” test Camaro was quickly dubbed “Lightning McQueen” like the Cars movie

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Safety No crash tests results are currently available, but a good result is expected. Unlike the Mustang, a side curtain air (head protection) bag is standard on the Camaro. The Drive The shortened glass area, which gives the Camaro its sporty chopped rooﬂine appearance, does cause some vision restrictions for the driver. You sit quite low; my shoulder was level with the top of the door, and the top of its long hood is about chin level. Headroom, however, is an issue for taller drivers, particularly if it has the sunroof option. Continued on next page

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 THE VANCOUVER COURIER

KIA FITS YOUR

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KIA SOUTH VANCOUVER OFFERS 1 YEAR FREE VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS & LIFETIME FREE CAR WASHES

2011 KIA RONDO

NOW GET UP TO

21,645 5,000

WAS

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ABLE ON 2011 O MODELS±

IN CASH SAVINGS*

Includes $750 Loyal Bonus* and $4,250 Cash Credit*

NEW LOWER PRICE

CASH PURCHASE PRICE FROM

16,645

Includes delivery and destination.

HWY: 7.5L/100KM (38 MPG) CITY: 10.6L/100KM (27 MPG)

VANCOUVER’S ONLY KIA DEALERSHIP

KIA SOUTH VANCOUVER KIAVANCOUVER.COM

604-326-6868

396 S.W. MARINE DRIVE, VANCOUVER

• 10 minutes from Delta • 15 minutes from Surrey • 5 minutes from Richmond • 5 minutes from Burnaby • minutes from Downtown

Offer(s) available on all new 2011 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by June 30, 2011. Dealers may sell for less. Some conditions apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. See dealer for complete details. Vehicle images shown may include optional accessories and upgrades. All offers exclude licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, down payment and dealer administration fees. Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply. **0% purchase financing is available on all 2011 Kia models on approved credit (OAC). Terms vary by model and trim; see dealer for details.Bi-weekly finance payment for 2011 Soul (SO550B) based on a selling price of $17,645 is $99 with an APR of 1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $5,082, plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Offer includes a loan credit of $500, delivery and destination fees of $1,650. Highway/city fuel consumption for 2011 Soul (SO550B) is 6.3L (45 MPG)/7.7L (37 MPG). The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. 2011 Kia Soul awarded the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. Visit www.motoringtv. com for full details. °The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. See dealer for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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THE VANCOUVER COURIER FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011

WEEKLY SPECIALS 100% BC Owned and Operated Prices Effective Wednesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 22, 2011.

We reserve the right to limit quantities. We reserve the right to correct printing errors.

Grocery Department

Meat Department

Kashi Cereals

Orangina Sparkling Orange Beverage

assorted varieties

213-496g

473ml • product of USA

product of USA

+ dep. + eco fee

Kicking Horse Organic Fair Trade Coffee

9.99lb/ 22.02kg Lamb Loin Chops

Flamous Falafel Chips

3.99

10.99

227g • product of USA

454g • product of Canada

Luc Bergeron Organic Maple Syrup

Barbara’s Cheese Puffs assorted varieties

Dempster’s English Muffins

save 1.00 off regular retail price

assorted varieties

Tre Stelle Bocconcini Cheese

2/5.00

assorted varieties

4.99

275g • product of Canada

package of 6 • product of Canada

200g • reg 5.99

Dr. Oetker Casa di Mama Frozen Pizzas

assorted varieties

4.99

8/100g product of Canada

395-410g • product of Germany

Oogie’s Gourmet Popcorn

Bakery Department 4" Mocha Layer Father’s Day Cake

Budweiser BBQ or Wing Sauce

assorted varieties

6.99

assorted varieties

3/6.99

from 3.49

141g

3.49

Natural Choice Organic Frozen Fruit Bars The Ginger People Ginger Candy or Chews assorted varieties

assorted varieties

4.99

from 1.69

6 pack 473ml

various sizes • product of USA

Organic Meadow Organic Ice Cream

Amy’s Kitchen Frozen Burgers

vanilla, strawberry or chocolate

California or Texas

5.99

946ml • product of Canada

4.99

Certified Organic, California Grown

2.98lb/ 6.57kg

Fancy Large Hot House Red, Yellow and Orange Peppers B.C. Grown

1.98lb/ 4.37kg

Bulk Department Gourmet Salts From Around the World assorted varieties • prepacked

10% off

Purica Extra Strength Recovery Alleviates pain and inflammation from injuries and overtraining. Accelerates the healing process!

53.99

A high potency, complete multi-vitamin plus a full serving of phytonutrient-rich greens+ in just one scoop! Powerful, proven and essential, take it daily to get increased energy and improved wellbeing. Feel the difference in 21 days!

550g

49.99

Rice Hamburger Buns

284g • product of USA

360 caps

greens+ multi+

Rice Bakery 3.99

regular retail price

Health Care Department

Hearty Scandinavian Bread

380ml • product of USA

142g pkg

Green Seedless Grapes

assorted varieties

Yves Veggie Cuisine Weiners

2/5.00

3.98

Summer Fresh Dips

155-198g • product of USA

assorted varieties

Danone Activia Yogurt

Deli Department

2/4.00

9.99

500ml • product of Quebec

Certified Organic, California Grown

12.99lb/ 28.64kg

original or spicy

assorted varieties

Spring Mix from Earthbound Farm

Canadian Beef Tenderloin Steaks

2/3.00

3.99

Produce Department

package of 4

507-546g

Cascades Paper Towels assorted varieties

from 2.99

2 or 6 pack • product of Canada

Seminars & Events South Surrey, 3248 King George Blvd.

Natural Pet Care with Sheryl Bourque, Veterinarian. Tuesday, June 21, 7-8:30pm. Cost $5. To register call 604-541-3902.

choicesmarkets.com/locations Kitsilano

Cambie

Kerrisdale

Yaletown

2627 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0009

3493 Cambie St. Vancouver 604.875.0099

1888 W. 57th Ave. Vancouver 604.263.4600

1202 Richards St. Vancouver 604.633.2392

Choices in the Park 6855 Station Hill Dr. Burnaby 604.522.6441

Rice Bakery

South Surrey

2595 W. 16th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.0301

3248 King George Blvd. South Surrey 604.541.3902

Choices at the Crest 8683 10th Ave. Burnaby 604.522.0936

Kelowna 1937 Harvey Ave. Kelowna 250.862.4864