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THE executioner’s axe is on hold for a number of Capilano University programs — but only for a month.

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AS pundits and journalists autopsy the unexpected big win by the B.C. Liberals in the 2013 election, the North Shore’s candidates are reflecting on hardfought campaigns and looking to the future.

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It was the economy: Yamamoto

North Vancouver-Lonsdale, perhaps one of the closest watched ridings in the Lower Mainland, was taken by incumbent Naomi Yamamoto with 9,987 votes (about 45.8 per cent) to New Democrat Craig Keating’s 8,760 (40 per cent).

Tight as it was, Yamamoto was expecting the results to be even closer, given the efforts and the resources that were poured into the riding from unions and the NDP, she said.

“I think that we were up against an opponent that was very prepared, very determined and very capable to take this riding,” Yamamoto said “And we matched them. We had a plan and we executed on it very, very well.”

As for what separated her from Keating with voters, Yamamoto said it was simply

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CapU’s board of governors voted Tuesday to put a hold on approving the proposed 2013’14 budget, which is facing a $1.3-million shortfall.

After faculty and students appealed for more consultation before cuts to arts and computer programs are implemented, the board voted to postpone the cuts until its June 11 meeting.

That gave school officials four more weeks to research and possibly propose a new plan.

The proposed cuts also include reductions to programs offered at the CapU Squamish campus, including its entire adult basic education program.

Legally, the university was required to hand out staff layoff notices by Wednesday.

However, those layoff notices can be rescinded if staff are no longer being laid off when a new budget proposal comes back to the board.

More than 100 students, teachers and members of the public packed the Birch building’s cafeteria area where the meeting was held Tuesday evening. CapU president Kris Bulcroft told the crowd officials are facing brutal decisions and have pursued every avenue to secure funding, such as seeking out increased government funding, to no avail. However, she agreed more time is needed to fully investigate every option.

“There are other recommendations that warrant the board’s attention,” she said.

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Sultan’s support tops in the province

Will Clark want NV-Capilano for herself?

Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

VETERAN politician Ralph Sultan celebrated his fourth re-election Wednesday afternoon by taking two of his assistants out for lunch Ralph Sultan Christy Clark and splurging on a pricey bottle of sauvignon blanc at Sultan said Wednesday he hasn’t been West Vancouver’s La Cucina. approached about the possibility of stepping “We are indulging ourselves with a $44 bottle of wine,” Sultan said.

After topping the polls — once again — by pulling almost 68 per cent of the vote in his West Vancouver-Capilano riding, Sultan had reason to celebrate.

Sultan said he’s grateful for the local support, but also “enough of a realist” to acknowledge factors running in his favour.

“The demographics of this riding favour whoever is running under a Liberal banner,” he said. And after 12 years as MLA “we have figured out this riding quite well.”

Those factors may also be on the minds of party strategists as they consider which safe Liberal seats may be an option for leader Christy Clark to pick for a byelection, after Clark lost her own seat in Vancouver-Point Grey to the NDP’s David Eby by a provisional 785 votes Tuesday night.

Clark has said she won’t make any decisions about who might be asked to step aside until final vote results are in for her riding at the end of the month.

But West Vancouver-Capilano, one of the safest Liberal seats in B.C., has been suggested as one Clark’s team may be eyeing — along with several others in the Vancouver area.

down to make way for Clark. Currently, “It’s all speculation,” he said. He acknowledged, however, “As a party, we must find a seat for Christy.”

Sultan said until Clark or a member of her team approaches him, he plans to concentrate on getting ready for another term of serving his constituents.

Sultan, who turns 80 next month, added he’s not personally convinced his age will be a deciding factor in the choice. “I think I’m quite capable of doing this job,” he said. “A quarter of the entire community is 65 or older, and that’s even higher for the percentage of people who actually voted.”

“I’ve been elected for the fourth time by a lot of people who seem to have a fair amount of faith in me,” he said. “Right now that’s my intention.”

Sultan, who called it a night and went to bed by 11 p.m. Tuesday, said he’s still surprised by the Liberal comeback province-wide. At one point early in the evening he was watching results on the TV screen and convinced himself he had the colours mixed up when watching the party fortunes.

“You have to pinch yourself,” he said. “It was so unexpected.”

Polls don’t reflect reality: Thornthwaite From page 1 a matter of which team could best handle the economy. “I think he was handicapped by the party he represented. He clearly didn’t have a wellarticulated plan and I think when it came down to it, (it was) the economy and jobs and they knew that we could deliver on those,” she said.

Priorities for Yamamoto once she is sworn back into office, will be making sure the HOpe Centre, Lions Gate Hospital’s new mental health unit, is built on time and on budget and seeing the Spirit Trail completed.

Now taking the helm of the riding as a veteran for the B.C. Liberals, Yamamoto had some kind words for the thousands of people who cast their votes for her competitor. “The people of North Vancouver still have Craig Keating as a councillor and he’s obviously very dedicated to the community and we haven’t lost him. He’ll still be around and that’s a good thing,” she said.

Keating, who bore heavy expectations from NDPers, meanwhile, is not expressing any regrets.

“I’m glad to say the NDP vote here in North Vancouver exceeded the provincial numbers a little bit, which is good and I think on the North Shore, that’s a good achievement,” he said.

While he never expected it would be easy to break through in a Liberal stronghold, the loss of his party was as unexpected for him as everyone.

“I think people are going to be scratching their heads from pollsters on down about why results were the way they were. I think that’s going to be something for postmortems for weeks to come,” said Keating.

It’s still too soon to say whether there’s something his campaign could or should have done differently, he said. He’s now focused on getting back to his life before the campaign. “I

really appreciate the support that I got. I’m going to continue to work in my council job to help make North Vancouver a great place to be,” he said. “Life goes on. As I said to my wife for months, it’s something I wanted to do — to become an MLA, but if it didn’t pan out, I’d go back to my regular, wonderful life, so I’ll just do that,” he said.

Big thanks are owed to his team for their work during the election, he added.

North Vancouver-Seymour didn’t draw as much attention as a “swing riding,” but it was still a formidable campaign for MLA-elect and incumbent Jane Thornthwaite, who tallied 11,830 votes. The NDP’s Jim Hanson was about 19 per cent back with 7,530 ballots.

“Obviously we feel great. We worked so hard.

I worked so hard. My campaign team worked so hard and we are just elated,” Thornthwaite said.

Like Yamamoto, Thornthwaite is now drawing up a list of priorities. Among them: working with all three levels of government, developers and Tsleil-Waututh First Nation to find a way to resolve the traffic chokepoint for Seymour area residents at Fern Street, and opening up her constituency office to start addressing local concerns.

While the polls putting the NDP at a ninepoint lead on the election’s eve were fantastically wrong, Thornthwaite said she never saw evidence of the supposed NDP domination during months of door knocking.

“When the polls ask the same people the same questions, you get the same answers. The polls don’t reflect reality. They don’t reflect what I was listening to and seeing at the door,” she said. “I felt quite confident that as long as we kept to the course and kept doing what we were supposed to and working together that ultimately, it would work out really well for us.”

North Vancouver - Lonsdale Naomi Yamamoto - Liberal Craig Keating - NDP Ryan Conroy - Green Allan Molyneaux - Conservative Laurence Watt - Libertarian Kimball Cariou - Communist Carra-Lynn Hodgson - B.C. Party Total

Valid Votes 9,987 8,760 1,983 766 142 66 69 21,773

Popular Vote 45.87% 40.23% 9.11% 3.52% 0.65% 0.30% 0.32% 100%

North Vancouver - Seymour Jane Ann Thornthwaite - Liberal Jim Hanson - NDP Daniel Smith - Green Brian Wilson - Conservative Jaime Webbe - Independent Total

Valid Votes 11,830 7,530 1,660 1,057 939 23,016

Popular Vote 51.40% 32.72% 7.21% 4.59% 4.08% 100%

West Vancouver - Capilano Ralph Sultan - Liberal Terry Platt - NDP David Jones - Conservative Michael Markwick - Independent Tunya Audain - Libertarian Total

Valid Votes 14,173 4,586 1,051 918 283 21,011

Popular Vote 67.46% 21.83% 5.00% 4.37% 1.35% 100%

West Vancouver - Sea to Sky Jordan Sturdy - Liberal Ana Santos - NDP Richard Warrington - Green Ian McLeod - Conservative Jon Johnson - Independent Total

Valid Votes 10,101 6,288 2,130 600 213 19,332

Popular Vote 52.25% 32.53% 11.02% 3.10% 1.10% 100%

THE figures above reflect the preliminary election results released by Elections BC. A final count commences May 27. Results are not final until that is completed.

WV landslide leads to steep bill THE District of West Vancouver will complete remediation work in the British Properties after illegal landscaping work triggered a landslide that damaged a tributary of fishbearing Rodgers Creek.

However, the hefty bill — estimated to be between $100,000 and $150,000 — will be going to the homeowner.

Council resolved to undertake the work at 2785 Chelsea Close and bill the homeowner last week.

The property had a significant landslide on March 21 after the owner, in defiance of a district stop-work order, continued trucking in loads of fill to elevate one spot of his property.

The district is not anticipating long-term environmental damage but West Vancouver

Streamkeepers are monitoring the creek closely.

The district has hired an excavation company to remove tonnes of fill and to stabilize the slope.

Once that’s done, it will have to be hydroseeded to increase the soil stability and to slow erosion.

Despite failing to get a necessary permit, disobeying a stop-work order and failing to do the remediation work himself when asked, the district has reason to believe it will be able to collect the funds from the homeowner.

“Under the community charter, we are able to collect those costs in the same way we would collect property taxes,” said Jeff McDonald, the district’s director of communications. “However, I have it from our manager on site that he’s already had conversations with the property owner about how he’ll go about covering the costs of the remediation work. We don’t anticipate any issues there.”

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Capital budget could be cut: Bulcroft From page 1

As options, Bulcroft suggested trimming most ongoingcapitalfundingprojects, not replacing furniture, and not hiring for new positions that are “critically needed” in a number of areas.

Bulcroft’s motion to delay the proposed budget was met with a standing ovation from those in attendance. But that didn’t stop them from digging into what they called the deeper problem: communication.

Capilano staff and members of the Capilano Faculty Association asked for collaborative efforts with the board in the future.

“Looking around at the faculty here, I’m incredibly

impressed by how intelligent, thoughtful, brilliant the faculty members are,” said Justin Kalef of CapU’s philosophy department, stating it was very odd they weren’t consulted during the budget process. He asked for more involvement.

“I hope very much in the future that will become a part of the process more than it has so far.”

Nearly every speaker echoed Kalef’s sentiments, reiterating the lack of consultation, the short-notice on cancelling programs and laying off staff, and asking for a more creative budget.

CapU student Taylor Smith said Capilano is special to her and asked the board not to damage what has become her

second home.

“This is not just an institution, Capilano is a home,” she said. “Capilano offers a diverse education which you could spend your whole life looking for.”

The delay is formally supported by CapU’s Senate, a collaboration of faculty, administrators and students which advises the board of governors.

The proposed budget cuts would affect 400 students including some not currently enrolled, Bulcroft said.

She stated the board’s reasoning for the particular programs to be cut came down to their curriculum involving enrolments (the size of classes and speed of enrolment);

revenue generated versus subsidy; synergy between other departments in school; and how many demographics the programs hit.

“It is the long-term sustainability of this institution that is in the best interest of all of us,” she said.

In the weeks since the proposed budget’s announcement, Capilano students took to protesting the cuts by draping art pieces on campus in black cloth, as well as taking a chainsaw and sledgehammers to public art pieces installed on campus.

An injunction from the Supreme Court of B.C. also commits the school to address concerns from the Squamish campus’ adult basic education

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HE professional pollsters may have got the election result wrong, but awardwinning columnist Trevor Lautens — swimming against the stream as he often does — correctly predicted a win for Christy Clark in this newspaper on May 10 (read it at nsnews.com).

Perhaps Lautens will share the secrets of his crystal ball with us in his May 24 column, but Angus Reid, chairman of Angus Reid Public Opinion, has already gone public with why the predictions were so far off-base. It was his company’s poll, released the day before the election, that muted the B.C.-Liberals-closethe-gap story. It put the NDP some nine points up in the race.

Reid acknowledges that pollsters will have to do a better job of ensuring their samples reflect the shifting

demographics of ethnic communities in Metro Vancouver.

That should certainly be done. But it is also now clear that online polls do not accurately capture life in the polling station. An online poll is usually a series of questions, but the ballot lacks that context. A single “X” really does mark the spot.

More importantly, perhaps, “oldfashioned” telephone polls capture a greater percentage of those who actually go out and vote: the retired.

Those willing to participate in an online poll may not participate on election day.

It would appear the B.C. Liberals knew this. The much more interesting question is why the NDP did not. Or, if they did, why they adjusted their campaigning too late in the election to be effective.

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Party control fosters voter apathy

Dear Editor: I write in response to the excellent May 12 story

by Jane Seyd, Voter Turnout a Concern.

There is another reason why people do not vote: Voter apathy and cynicism caused in large measure by political party-affiliated candidates having become mere apologists and messengers for partisan powers-that-be — their respective party leaders and various anonymous backroom advisers.

These candidates parrot “talking points” written by faceless, nameless others and, if elected, vote on proposed legislation as directed by powerful party apparatchiks who lurk in the shadows. These candidates are political eunuchs, precluded as they are by today’s excessive party discipline from

exercising their own judgment and not, therefore, able to be accountable to either their conscience or their constituents. The recently released documentary film, Whipped, by former B.C.-based journalist Sean Holman captures the essence of this pathetic phenomenon brilliantly.

Conversely, when a credible independent candidate is in the race, at least one who stands a reasonable chance of winning, voter turnout tends to increase dramatically. Witness Delta South where, in the 2009 provincial election, independent Vicki Huntington fought an ultimately successful twoway battle with B.C. Liberal Attorney-General, Wally Oppal. On election day, fully 68 per cent of registered electors cast a ballot in that constituency

compared to the province-wide average of only 55 per cent.

There is an urgent need for a variety of democratic reforms in British Columbia, improvements to rules respecting campaign finance being an important one. To my mind, by far the most valuable reform would be to the rules respecting the candidate nomination process. The inclusion in our Election Act of a form of primary election respecting political party nominations, to be conducted by Elections BC officials, would go a long way to ensuring that, once elected, MLAs would owe their principal allegiance to their constituents and not to their respective parties.

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Clark should resign over his racist comment

Dear Editor: It was not without shock and disgust that I read Brent Richter’s May 8 story chronicling the vulgar, hateful and ultimately racist comments of elected council member Rod Clark. I have been a resident of the North Shore for 25 years and consider it to be a beautiful environment with accepting political views on both sides of the Capilano River. Upon reading about Mr. Clark’s comments, I can no longer hold this point of view of our community.

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horrified by Mr. Clark’s old fashioned comments that represent an uneducated and fearful past.

What I find most concerning about the events that transpired are two fold: Firstly, that Mr. Clark, upon being notified of his racist gaffe, did not acknowledge it and accept his error. He, in fact, defended it and further attacked the mayor for attempting to point out his folly. Lastly, Mr. Clark is an elected council member, elected in order to represent the people of the City of North Vancouver. I assure you that those voters did not usher in Mr. Clark for his ability to

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proliferate racist language in our community.

It is my opinion, and I’m sure I am not alone, that Mr. Clark should apologize and tender his resignation immediately. It is only when that occurs that we may feel secure that the leaders of our community are not using that power to corrupt and poison the next generation.

Eric Pezim, North Vancouver (Editor: Coun. Rod Clark apologized via the media for his comment the day after the council meeting.)

Dear Editor: Today I had the absolute pleasure of helping an 89-year-old wheelchairbound Second World War veteran to vote. While we waited the half hour for the wheelchair-capable taxi, I learned about his life. Ray joined the RCAF in 1939 at 18-years-old and learned to fly bombers so well that he survived 22 missions. After the war he became a pharmacist and worked for a large chain of pharmacies.

He is the only survivor of his 12 other managers in an old photograph.

At 89, his mind is still quick enough to make an informed voting decision, but he needed help to get to the polling station. While the organization that I volunteered with, offered to pay for the taxi, Ray just waived off the money and paid for the taxi.

If you did not vote in this election because you thought it would be too much trouble, remember that Ray did.

He also risked his life 22 times so you could have the right to vote today.

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Election’s impact greater than 2 previous

IT’S always challenging filing a column on the eve of an election, since by the time most people read it they have either already voted or know the election’s outcome.

So predictions can be a precarious proposition.

However, I will offer one prediction: this election will go down as one the most pivotal in B.C. history.

One of two scenarios will occur: either the B.C. Liberals will mount one of the most stunning political comebacks in Canadian history, or the NDP will pull off what it doesn’t do very often in this province — actually winning an election.

Throw in the very real prospect that a third party (the Greens) and more than one independent could be elected and the stage is set for an historically important vote.

Both of the major parties are at a crossroads.

The NDP, according to reputable pollsters such as Ipsos Reid and Angus Reid, had a strong lead in public support heading into the campaign’s final days. The prospect of an election win looks to be the best in more than 20 years, and if the party drops the ball on the goal line and loses, the ramifications could be huge.

If the NDP can’t

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win under the current circumstances — facing an unpopular leader of an unpopular government, and leading in the polls for so long — the question of whether the party can ever win will come up, and I’m not sure what the answer will be for many people.

The B.C. Liberals face possible extinction if they can’t pull off a miracle win, or at the very least win enough seats to form a credible Opposition. We’ve seen the so-called “free enterprise coalition” fall apart and disappear before (see the Social Credit party).

This brings us to the two leaders. If the NDP loses, Dix will undoubtedly face many critics within his own ranks.

The NDP is very good at taking down its leaders at the slightest sign of weakness (see Mike Harcourt, Glen Clark and Carole James), and Dix

may well face a revolt of some kind.

However, it may be Christy Clark who faces the sharpest knives. If she wins then those knives will of course be sheathed, at least for a while.

But if she loses, the focus will be on how many seats she delivered and whether they are enough to save her leadership. Will 25 seats be enough? Or 30? Or 35?

I suspect if the party slips below 25 seats the sands start shifting under her feet.

This election will also be studied by political scientists for other reasons, notably the contrasting styles the two parties took through the campaign.

The B.C. Liberals ran an angry, relentlessly negative campaign that routinely issued false and misleading statements about all kinds of things. Clark was called on this by the media — national columnists such as Gary Mason from the Globe and Mail and Brian Hutchinson from the National Post wrote scathing columns, and Global BC and other news outlets conducted “reality checks” that questioned the B.C. Liberal claims.

Yet, for all the criticism, the B.C. Liberals actually went up in public support (according to the polls) using this approach. If they ultimately win the election, will the analysis be that

an angry and inaccurate campaign filled with relentless personal attacks on the other party’s leader and various candidates wins — and therefore should be the model for subsequent contests?

Of course, an NDP victory may offer another source of analysis for political scientists. The NDP ran a mostly positive campaign that stressed their platform, and only at the end did

the party switch gears and hurl grenades at the B.C. Liberal track record. At no time, however, did the party engage in the kind of personal attacks that were routinely part of the other camp’s strategy.

But the NDP lost ground during the campaign, according to those polls. A once insurmountable lead shrunk to single digits. Does that suggest people aren’t inspired by the positive

approach, and are lured by the negative?

We should know the answers to these questions about 9 p.m. on election night. Whatever the outcome, it’s bound to have an impact far greater and farther reaching than the last two elections, and many more before them.

Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Sports for the grieving Canucks fan Laugh All You Want Andy Prest

CALM down, fans of the Vancouver Canucks.

You do not need to blow this team up.

Actually, given recent, um, hockey-related happenings in this city you probably should be restricted from possessing any flammable material.

Seriously, put that lighter away. Wait, where did that jerry can of lighter fluid come from? No no no, do not tip over that Smart Car! And for God’s sake, stop talking about the damn goalies for one hot minute.

I know this may not be the sexy opinion to take but now is not the time to start chopping up the orca and selling the parts to sushi restaurants and veterinary schools. Despite the most recent evidence, your team is not terrible. Trust me. I grew up a Flames fan — I know what terrible looks like.

Hockey isn’t a game of dynasties anymore. The last nine Stanley Cup champions are all different. You’re either good enough to have a shot at winning it or not good enough. Just look at L.A. last year — they finished eighth in the regular season and then steamrolled to the Cup. These days it really is a matter of being good enough to get to that tournament and then, basically, anything can happen. You, Vancouver, are good enough.

Now, maybe you might want to stop trading blue chippers like Cody Hodgson for tooth chippers like Zack Kassian. Maybe you should stop analyzing your goalies like a psychotic bride trying to choose colours for her wedding.

“I love this fuchsia. Wait no, fuchsia never looks good on the big day. Let’s go with lavender. Yes, I love lavender.

Fuchsia is so 2010. Wait, what do you mean lavender clashes with my spray-on tan?

That can’t be. Lavender is always great. Oh God, you’re right. Lavender isn’t right either. Fuchsia! Come back! I never meant it when I called you ‘greasy.’ You’re hilarious on Twitter!”

You know who the Canucks are right now? A team that plays really well in the regular season and then fails either spectacularly

or heartbreakingly in the playoffs? You’re the San Jose Sharks, circa 2010. Look where they are now.

So be cool, Canuck nation. You’re still in the mix — don’t do anything rash. To take your mind off the pain, I’ve picked out a few other interesting storylines for you to follow in the sports world now that there’s no Luongo to kick around. Toronto Maple Leafs fans, you can get in on this too. It was nice to have you back and relevant there, if only for a couple of minutes. You may be an insufferable fan base but you sure have gone through a lot of suffering. Maybe these things can ease your pain: NHL playoffs: Sidney’s smile Hey, remember when goons kept smoking Sidney Crosby in the head and he kept getting concussions and we were worried that one of the greatest talents we’d ever seen was going to waste his career sitting in a cold, dark room listening to Enya? Yeah, that wasn’t very long ago. He’s back now, making defenders look sillier than a British Columbian pollster, but we shouldn’t take for granted that he’ll always be here flashing that goofy grin after big goals.

Even better, his smile is goofier now after he took a puck to the jaw a few weeks ago. It looks like he’ll need some reconstructive surgery but, before that happens, enjoy watching him carve up defences with scalpel-like precision.

Honourable mentions for the NHL playoffs go to Jaromir Jagr’s butt and Erik Karlsson’s heel.

Jagr is roughly 97 years old but is still out there, now with the Boston Bruins, controlling the game like a maestro all while shielding defenders from the puck with his massive hockey butt.

Karlsson, meanwhile, had his Achilles tendon sliced by a skate in the middle of February. Just thinking about the nastiness of that injury still makes me cough up a little bit of barf. No biggie for Karlsson though — he’s somehow back and playing, leading his Ottawa Senators through the playoffs. The Sens will likely be knocked out soon by Sid and the Pens, so enjoy Karlsson’s game while you can and maybe go order some Kevlar socks just to be safe. (Editor: Don’t count the Sens out too quickly, Andy. Did you learn nothing about polls and analysts this week?)

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if necessary, is scheduled for Sunday and it would be a must-watch. Curry looks like a 160-pound, 15-year-old kid out there on the court but he plays like he’s invented a new sport, making running one-legged three-pointers look easy.

Honourable mentions for the NBA go to the blue collar Memphis Grizzlies as well as Lebron James.

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INQUIRING REPORTER THE B.C. Liberals handily defeated the NDP on Tuesday while staving off the numerous polls and surveys that pointed to the party’s demise. The election gave the Liberals 50 seats, although Vancouver-Point Grey voters declined Premier Christy Clark a place to sit. The Liberal’s edge in the popular vote is virtually unchanged from the previous two elections despite polls that gave the NDP a 19-point lead just months before election day. Are the sample pools too small, the respondents too unreliable, or has call display rendered the modern poll obsolete?

— Jeremy Shepherd

Bill Gilmore North Vancouver “No. We’re not very happy.

We wished the NDP would’ve come in and shaken those buggers up. The government won’t support (TransLink) building that damn ferry here.”

Did the election results surprise you?

Jeff Koloski North Vancouver “No, but I hope they get a message out of it.”

Simon Posluns North Vancouver “I was surprised. I voted for Craig Keating mainly because of the environmental issue and I didn’t expect the NDP to lose seats.”

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Ron Joseph North Vancouver “No. The people who didn’t vote should be ashamed of themselves.”

Arthur Broomhall North Vancouver “I was expecting it. As far as I’m concerned it’s just fine.”

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The district’s prized strip of land, located just below Bellevue Avenue between 13th and 18th Streets, was the subject of a spirited debate in April when council ultimately moved to abandon proposed guidelines after an outcry from a contingent of residents concerned about large-scale development.

A restaurant on the waterfront will be restricted to 3,000 square feet under the new plan, half the size of the original proposal. The new plan also foregoes recreation buildings, a wine bar, and food and beverage concessions, although food trucks will be permitted.

Some sort of liquor-primary establishment might also be possible through the Hollyburn Sailing Club, according to director of planning Bob Sokol.

Boat rentals will also be allowed and the Navvy Jack house is slated to be retained.

The proposal received support from former councillor Rod Day, who had returned to council chambers in April to advocate for cottage-style development on the waterfront.

“I’m very optimistic about the future of Ambleside if we continue in this healthy path we’re on,” Day said.

Arts and culture facilities on the waterfront will be restricted to the four existing centres under the new plan.

Council also accepted an amendment that would allow a few converted garages to serve as art spaces, such as pottery studios.

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Red and Black, Carson’s Back Opening Celebration

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Assistant superintendent Mark Jefferson, principal Karim Hachlaf and vice-principal Jeff Hasenauer Those involved in the Carson Graham secondary community presented the Red and Black, Carson’s Back Opening Celebration at the new school April 20. Those in attendance were treated to live music from Carson Graham students, school tours, live and silent auctions, a buffet dinner, a raffle, games, and danced the night away to local band Johnny & The Walkers, which originated on the North Shore in the late 1980s. Proceeds from this Carson Graham PAC-organized event will support projects, events and expenses that are not funded within the school budget.

Teacher and MC Andy Wong and PAC chairman Myles Aikenhead

Fabio Walker, Jim Wall and Steve Watkins

Trustees Christie Sacré and Cyndi Gerlach

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Vice-principal Kathleen Barter and MP Andrew Saxton

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Force Field “Someone is writing a poem. Words are being set down in a force field. It’s as if the words themselves have magnetic charges; they veer together or in polarity, they swerve against each other. Part of the force field, the charge, is the working history of the words themselves, how someone has known them, used them, doubted and relied on them in a life . . . And in part the field is charged by the way images swim into the brain through written language: swan, kettle, icicle, ashes, scab, tamarack, tractor, veil, slime, teeth, freckle.”

— Adrienne Rich, from her essay “Someone is Writing a Poem.”

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WRITERS Fran Bourassa and Aislinn Hunter will read some of their poetry at the Seymour Art Gallery on Sunday, May 19 as part of the book launch for Mother Tongue’s new anthology Force Field. Use the Layar app to view video and website.

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■ The launch of Force Field: 77 Women Poets of British Columbia, edited by Susan Musgrave, will be held Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Seymour Art Gallery. Free. Info: mothertonguepublishing. com or seymourartgallery.com.

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WALKING her dogs on a North Vancouver trail Monday, local writer Aislinn Hunter found herself immersed in a conversation with a passerby.

As part of their chat, the woman offered insight into her family’s history, particularly her roots in the Ukraine.

“I was saying we’re so influenced by the past,” says Hunter, 43. “It’s all around us shaping our life on a day-to-day basis. I think that archives and anthologies and documents and this kind of way of gathering up ideas and putting it out there, I think it’s crucial in a society that’s increasingly disposable.”

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The importance of recording our history, both personally and culturally, is a topic that Hunter is continuing to explore in her poems, novels and nonfiction essays. It’s fitting then that she’s among the emerging, mid-career and established poets featured in new book Force Field: 77 Women Poets of British Columbia, the first anthology of its kind in more than 30 years.

A local launch event for the telling work, edited by Susan Musgrave, is being presented Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Seymour Art Gallery and a number of the featured writers will be on hand to read their poems.

“As time goes by we lose a lot of our literary record,” says Hunter, who will be in attendance on the weekend.

She references poet Louise Morey Bowman, an early modernist who wrote primarily in the 1920s.

Recently Hunter, who is a year away from completing her PhD at the University of Edinburgh and also teaches writing at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, undertook an extensive search for Bowman’s works, combing through a number of Canadian poetry

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anthologies from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

The absence of Bowman, and female writers generally, shocked her.

“I think that there still sometimes is a bias in anthologies towards the great male writers that came out of the ’50s and ’60s,” she says.

Anthologies like Force Field are important as they draw attention to current writers as well as ensure future generations will likewise have an opportunity to experience their efforts.

The theme of the importance of recorded history is at the heart of Hunter’s upcoming novel, due out in summer 2014 with Doubleday. The yet-to-betitled work of fiction, set in a contemporary museum in London, England and a Victorian era asylum, is a mystery of sorts, following an archivist’s search for a woman who went missing.

“It gets back to the point about Louise Morey Bowman,” says Hunter. “Someone falls off the record because there’s no documentation.”

Another North Vancouver writer who’s featured

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FILM

Mud keeps everything rooted in reality ■ Mud. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan and Reese Witherspoon.

Rating: 9 (out of 10)

Julie Crawford Contributing Writer

EVERY once in a while audiences need a reminder that Matthew McConaughey can do more than take his shirt off (you heard me, Magic Mike fans).

Jeff Nichols’ Mud announces it loud and clear.

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Nichols, who last gave us the excellent Take Shelter, draws on his Arkansas upbringing to impart the story of Neckbone and Ellis, a modern-day Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer who stumble on a mystery at a pivotal time in their lives.

Ellis (Tree of Life’s Tye Sheridan) is facing a crisis. With dad’s fishing business barely making ends meet, mom wants to leave their houseboat and move into town. (“I ’aint no townie: I ’aint living like that,” Ellis protests.)

As soon as they vacate, the River Authority is poised to break up the dwelling, board by board, meaning that both Ellis’ family and his way of life are splintering apart.

For his part Neckbone (first-timer Jacob Lofland) is living hardscrabble in a trailer with his well-meaning, womanizing uncle Galen (Nichols’ favourite Michael Shannon).

With things so miserable at home, cynical Neck and hopeful romantic Ellis welcome an adventure ’round the bend. They take a boat out to a “deserted” island, where they find a boat in a tree. A storm put it there, apparently, but it’s not as empty as it looks. They also find a man hiding out, waiting for his girl.

The man is Mud (McConaughey) and the girl — “like a dream you don’t want to wake up from” — is Juniper (Reese Witherspoon), Mud’s childhood sweetheart and the reason he’s in the trouble he’s in.

Mud is a noble criminal, the only adult being honest with the boys, as far as they can tell. Ellis, in particular, clings to Mud and June’s love story as he does a raft: his own parents’ marriage is falling apart (“You can’t trust love, Ellis,” dad says), and he is falling in love himself for the first time. A happy ending is the only bearable outcome.

As Mud enlists the boys’ help ferrying supplies and messages to Juniper’s shabby hotel room, shiny cars with Texas plates begin to arrive in town, spelling bad news for all involved. Ellis finally has a reason to meet Tom Blankenship (Sam Shepard), his neighbour across the river, a man who shares a history with Mud. There’s almost no soundtrack, just the sound of the flowing river. It’s deceptively calm, the story deceivingly simple: there’s actually a lot going on, once you factor in the love story/ thriller, Ellis’ coming-of-age story and Nichols’ elegy to a dying way of life.

The director keeps everything rooted in reality, avoiding cliché and cloying sentimentality where Mud is concerned. So what if Mud has no food but seems to have more than enough cigarettes? McConaghey’s fine performance makes us forgive such niggling details. Supporting cast members such as Ray McKinnon, Sarah Paulson and Joe Don Baker also impress.

And the boys, are so genuine, they seem to have been born on the bayou.

Mud is a lovely little lesson on how the cure — whether it’s a snakebite antidote or a long-lost love — is sometimes more dangerous than the poison. And how we risk it nonetheless.

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In accordance with section 26 of the Community Charter, the District of West Vancouver gives notice of its intention to sublease to Eagle Harbour Yacht Club (the subtenant) for a period of 30 years, commencing July 2, 2014, those parts of land covered by water shown outlined in bold on the plan above. The plan above forms part of this notice. In consideration of the sublease, the subtenant will pay to the District each year the aggregate of the following, plus GST: a) an amount equal to 4% of the subtenant’s potential gross income from moorage services provided on the premises; and b) $2,604.50 per year (increasing every five years by the per cent change in the all-items consumer price index for Vancouver).

Enquires regarding this notice and the sublease may be directed to Yolande Baker, Leasing Agent, District of West Vancouver, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3. Phone: 604-921-2194.

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In accordance with section 26 of the Community Charter, the District of West Vancouver gives notice of its intention to sublease to Sewell’s Landing Inc. (the subtenant) for a period of 30 years, commencing July 2, 2014, those parts of land covered by water shown outlined in bold on the plans below. The plans below form part of this notice. In consideration of the sublease, the subtenant will pay to the District each year the aggregate of the following, plus GST: a) an amount equal to 4% of the subtenant’s potential gross income from moorage services provided on the premises; and b) $24,615.15 per year (increasing every five years by the per cent change in the all-items consumer price index for Vancouver).

Enquires regarding this notice and the sublease may be directed to Yolande Baker, Leasing Agent, District of West Vancouver, 750 17th Street, West Vancouver BC V7V 3T3.

Phone: 604-921-2194.

Y. Baker, Leasing Agent, May 15, 2013

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PARIS’ Bronx Agence created this year’s Cannes Film Festival poster using an image of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, photographed during the shooting of Melville Shavelson’s A New Kind of Love in 1963.

The festival opened on May 15 with a screening of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby and runs until May 26. Go to festival-cannes.fr/en.html for fest updates.

SHOWTIMES From page 16 4:15, 7:20, 10:10 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.

Oblivion (PG) — Fri, Mon-Thur 7, 9:50; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 7, 9:50 p.m. Thur 1 p.m.

Still Mine (PG) — Fri, Tue-Wed 7:15, 9:40; Sat-Mon 2, 4:30, 7:15, 9:40; Thur 7:15 p.m.

Fast & Furious (14A) — Thur 10 p.m.

PACIFIC CINEMATHEQUE 1131 Howe St., 604-688-FILM www.cinematheque.bc.ca.

Park Chan-wook — The Vengeance Trilogy For the past decade, South Korean shock waver Park Chanwook has been a poster child for cinema’s so-called “Asian Extreme” movement. Park has recently made something of a crossover to Hollywood: Stoker, his first English-language feature, staring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, and Matthew Goode, was released earlier this year, while Spike Lee’s remake of Park’s 2003 cult hit Oldboy is set for a fall release, with Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Brolin, and Elizabeth Olsen heading the cast. Park’s signature achievement is his Vengeance Trilogy, made up of Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002), the aforementioned Oldboy, and Lady Vengeance (2005), May 17-20 and 22.

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LADY Vengeance (aka Sympathy for Lady Vengeance) starring Lee Yeong-ae is screening at Pacific Cinémathèque on May 18, 19, 20 and 22.

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CALENDAR From page 15

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NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

NORTH Vancouver’s Capilano Mall has been celebrating its 10th anniversary of May is Art Month with a series of events showcasing professional artists and local students. On Sunday, May 12 The Canoe Trio featuring Jay Knutson, Teagan Wahlgren and Noah Gauthier performed a string session in the Food Court. Knutson, a founding member of Spirit of the West, has just released a new album, Raven’s Reach. For more information visit canoesongs.com.

and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com.

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@ caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Spring Group Exhibition: Paintings and drawings by a variety of artists will be displayed until May 29. Opening reception: Saturday, May 18, 4-9 p.m.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com.

Exhibit: Work by artists from 195 Studios will have their work on display until June 15.

CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-6844 or nvartscouncil. ca. Gallery hours: MondaySaturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show: Student works with a focus on items that are transformative or tell personal stories will be on display until June 8. Artist talk: Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m.

Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to FASHION & STYLE

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DEAR Mattie:

Should accessories match this season?

Loving accessories in Blueridge

Dear Blueridge: I don’t think it is possible for shoes and handbags to match this season. Shoes and handbags both have stylistic differences. In many cases they don’t even remotely match. But, they both have to complement your outfit.

Shoes are fun this season.

The most trendy are colourblock styles with platform soles.

These have a thick sole like a wedge, but with a chunky heel. The heels may be in different textures that include wood, plastic and metal. There is significant hardware that buckles the shoe.

A moderate version of this colour block shoe would be the two colours of black and white. They co-ordinate with the black and white graphic patterns in the outfits that are in fashion; although, you can find shoes with many more colours.

On the other side of the spectrum, black shoes are in style this season. As I have mentioned before, I am not a fan of black in the spring.

You can find any style of shoe in solid black. If you are going to buy a new pair of shoes and prefer black, then I suggest the kitten heel, back strap shoe. It is the new trendy look for spring that is not over the top. This is a classic shoe.

The most popular shoe for spring is the sandal. It is the sign that spring has arrived. Sandals are unique this season.

This shoe has design elements that are derived from different countries and put together in a new and artistic manner that creates the uniqueness. The sandal is not a plain shoe. The heels are mostly flat, but you will see high heel sandals. The

choice is yours.

The predominate sandal is the brown one. It has an ethnic feel, but you can’t really tell from which country. The shape can be chunky or narrow. Some of the design elements include leather weaving and metallic hardware — mostly in silver, but gold is making a comeback. Straps are thin and thick and tied in an alternative manner. They are different and visually eye catching.

Bags are a fashion statement this season. They spruce up or tone down an outfit. The size and colour of the bag shows an element of your personality.

Minimalism is still in fashion, not only in size, but also in design. Bags are structured, angular and expensive looking. Handbags make a statement.

The doctor’s bag, bucket bag and saddle bag are all in fashion.

The most fashionable bag is medium sized and held by the hand. There is stitching and hardware that enhances detailing, so that the bag looks chic. This bag also stands on its own. If you place it down, it should not slouch over. These bags come in the trendy colours of red, aqua, yellow, burnt orange and blue.

If you are going to wear a black shoe, go for colour in your handbag. You could also try and match the colour of the bag with one of the colours in your colourblocked shoe. Don’t try too hard to match individual pieces. The whole look should work together.

Adieu, Mattie

Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show: The graduating class from the university’s textile arts program showcase their work in this show, which opened Thursday and continues to June 8 at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Students explore a range of approaches and techniques to textile arts.

The works in the exhibition range from silk-screening, printing and various surface treatments with dyes and stitched designs, to woven, felted and knitted pieces. On Saturday,May18at2p.m.artists will be at the gallery to discuss the works in the exhibition as well as the techniques and thought processes used in their creation. For an online catalogue designed by students, visit grad2013.textileartscapu. com.

Plum promotion: Now through May 21, visit any one of Plum clothing company’s seven Vancouver area store locations (including 1567 Lonsdale Ave.) and make a donation to Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland. The local fashion manufacturer and retailer will match donations up to $25. In return, the store will enter each donor’s name in a draw for a $350 gift certificate to Plum. Prize draw is Friday, May 31. Big Sisters is a child and youth mentoring charity that facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower girls to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens. To find out more, visit bigsisters.bc.ca.

Mattie à la Mode is a monthly fashion advice column. Mattie is a freelance writer and fashion expert. She can be reached via her Facebook page Mattie-a-laMode. Follow her on Pinterest at mattiealamode.

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LOOK fashion file From page 19 art, clothing, accessories and sweets. On Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 11a.m.-5 p.m. visit Creekside Community Centre in the Athlete’s Village to shop new and returning local vendors as well as bid on donated items in a silent auction to support Enterprising Women Making Art, a program of Atira Women’s Resource Society.

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Hair Appliance Trade-In: Bring any working or nonworking hair appliances to a Chatters salon location, including Park Royal South, and receive up to $20 off any new hair appliance, now through June 24. Working hair appliances will be donated to local women’s charities, including YWCA’s of Canada.

Non-working hair appliances will be recycled. Save $10 on new hair appliances priced at or up to $99.99. Save $20 on new hair appliances priced at or over $100. For details, call 778279-7780 of visit the salon’s website, chatters.ca.

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Make way for spring fashions by clearing out unwanted clothing and accessories and donating them to the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Clothesline program. Clothesline accepts gently used clothing, all cloth-based items, shoes, boots, books, toys and more. Visit diabetes.ca for dropoff locations.

North Shore Needle Arts Guild meets the second Thursday of the month and offers instruction in embroidery and beading at St. Martin’s Anglican Church hall in North Vancouver. Info: 604-9224032.

Thrifty chic: The Thrift Shop at Mount Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate Ave., just off Mount Seymour Parkway) is open Thursdays, 2-8 p.m.

— Compiled by Layne Christensen Fashion File is a weekly column.

Priority is given to North Shore events and organizations. If your business or charity is planning an event, send your information as early as possible to lchristensen@ nsnews.com.

NEWS photo Paul McGrath

Soft sell CARMEN Lee models a dress by Toronto designer Marika Brose, made entirely of Cashmere-brand toilet paper Saturday at Save-On-Foods Pemberton Plaza in North Vancouver. The brand’s White Cashmere Collection of “bathroom tissue couture” by Canadian designers was on tour last week to coincide with a product launch. Now in its 10th year, the collection helps to raise funds and awareness for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Bellevue hosts block party

STORES in the 1400-block of West Vancouver’s Bellevue Avenue will throw open their doors for a street party next Thursday.

The event, called Bellevue Cares, is being put on by a handful of retailers in support of the North Shore Hospice Society, with part proceeds from the evening’s sales to be donated to the hospice.

The hospice, which is located adjacent to Lions Gate Hospital, provides palliative care to patients and support to their families.

On May 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. visitors to Ambleside’s seaside shopping strip will be treated to special promotions and discounts. Refreshments will be provided by Fresh Street Market.

Stop by Stittgen Fine Jewelry, at 1457 Bellevue Ave., for a glass of wine and a chance

to win a gemstone.

At Baracos+Brand (1411 Bellevue Ave.), spin to win a prize or discount and putt to win a custom suit.

Prelude will host cocktails and fashion show while RoseHill Bed & Bath (both at 1441 Bellevue Ave.) will host a pyjama party. Luxury vehicles from Park Shore BMW will be on display at Blush (1403 Bellevue Ave.), where a Girl on Wax DJ will throw down the beats.

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CALENDAR p.m. Closed Mondays.

Sna7m — Strong Spirit: An exhibition and series of events on First Nations art and storytelling will run until May 26. Carving demonstration: Sunday, May 19, 2-5 p.m. Closing ceremony: Sunday, May 26, 4-5 p.m.

Perfectly Still: Acrylic on canvas works by Tansy Sverre will be on display May 28-June 9. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artist: Saturday, June 1, 2-3 p.m.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Info: 604-983-2896.

Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art: 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. Info: 604-903-3798.

Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required: info@smithfoundation.ca.

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment.

From page 18 District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-9886844 or nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of watercolour paintings by Tamara Phillips and artistic wood pieces by David Wagner until July 2.

District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings of aquatic plants by Judith Frigon until May 21.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Anne Gudrun from May 22 to July 16.

Opening reception: Saturday, May 25, 2-4 p.m.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5

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Holy Trinity School: 128 West 27th St., North Vancouver.

Call for Artists: Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Women’s League invites artists to submit work for its upcoming exhibition “Art in the Atrium.” Deadline for submissions: Friday, May 31. Info: holytrinityparish.ca.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

On Our Walls: View Anne Marie Calder’s paintings until June 21.

North Shore: Various locations in North and West Vancouver.

Art in the Garden: A self-directed tour brings together visual artists, musicians and gardeners Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $1/garden. Info and map: nvartscouncil.ca.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or nvcl.ca.

North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or nvma.ca.

Imagining North Vancouver: Learn about the beginnings of North Vancouver and how it came to be with an exhibit about dreamer Edward Mahon. Runs until Sept. 30, 2013.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Open by appointment only. Info: 604-990-3700, ext.

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Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-9861351 or presentationhousegall.com.

Slavs and Tartars — Friendship of Nations: An exhibition of works from an international collective of artists, designers and writers will run until May 26.

Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: satellitegallery.ca.

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PART of Cypress Mountain was turned into San Francisco Bay Area Park last week for Godzilla location shooting.

Godzilla film shooting scenes on Cypress

DIRECTOR Gareth Edwards’ reboot of the Godzilla franchise turned part of Cypress Mountain into San Francisco Bay Area Park last week during location shooting on the North Shore.

The 3D production, starring Bryan Cranston, Juliette Binoche, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, David Strathairn, Sally Hawkins and Ken Watanabe, began principal photography on March 18 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Shooting is expected to continue around the Lower Mainland, Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and Hawaii through the end of June.

The film, with the working title of Nautilus, will be released in IMAX 3D on May 16, 2014 with Warner Brothers distributing the film worldwide, except in Japan, where it will be distributed by Toho, the studio which produced the original science fiction Kaiju film Godzilla back in 1954.

Vancouver has a connection, albeit tenuous, to the original production — in the spring of 1956, TransWorld Releasing Corp. released an edited version of the film theatrically in the United States titled Godzilla, King of the Monsters! with newly-shot scenes of New Westminster-born/Hollywood actor Raymond Burr interspliced in with the original Japanese footage.

Burr played an American reporter covering the monster’s rampage through Japan for an English-speaking audience.

— John Goodman

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THEATRE

Dynamic Kayak surfaces at rEvolver fest Susan Hogan starring in the B.C. premiere of play

■ Kayak written by Jordan Hall at the rEvolver Festival. Remaining dates May 18, 19, 22, 24, 26. For more information visit upintheairtheatre.com/kayak-vancouver.

Christine Lyon clyon@nsnews.com

AS darkness fades the early morning light reveals Annie Iversen, alone, in a kayak, surrounded by a vast stretch of water.

“I don’t like kayaks,” she starts. “They’re unstable. One second you’re sitting there, the next you’re upside down and underwater.”

So begins Kayak, the latest production

by Vancouver-based Alley Theatre, starring Bowen Island resident Susan Hogan as Annie, a peroxide blonde, SUV-driving, middle-class, suburban mother. When her college-aged son Peter (played by Sebastian Kroon) falls in love with environmental activist Julie (Marisa Smith), Annie sets out to save him from his girlfriend’s radical influence.

Through conjured-up memories, Annie recounts the chain of events that led her to run adrift in a fibreglass vessel.

“I have the ability to flash back into these scenes earlier in my life with my son and with my son’s girlfriend to try and figure out how I got here and where I went wrong and what choices I made that could have been better,” Hogan explains.

Written by Jordan Hall, Kayak tackles global environmental issues and contrasts two

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BOWEN Island’s Susan Hogan, a 25-year stage and screen acting veteran, whose credits include Heartland and Battlestar Galactica), is featured in Jordan Hall’s award-winning Kayak at the rEvolver Festival. characters with very different worldviews.

“Annie has a comfortable lifestyle, and she kind of pays lip service. She understands what’s going on but because it’s not in her

own backyard she doesn’t really feel the need to change things that would affect her comfortable life,” Hogan says.

At the other end of the spectrum is Julie,

who travels the world championing various environmental causes.

“It just ignites such a flame in both of them,” Hogan says. “The fire is never out, even though we’re in a body of water.”

Winner of the 2010 Samuel French Canadian Playwrights Award, Kayak makes its B.C. debut at The Cultch May 14-26 as part of the first annual rEvolver Theatre Festival.

Organized by Upintheair Theatre, which previously produced the Walking Fish Festival and Neanderthal Arts Festival, rEvolver features new work by up-and-coming artists.

“What we’re looking at is companies that are sort of on the verge of breaking into the public consciousness,” says Daniel Martin, managing artistic producer of Upintheair Theatre. “They have a history of production, they’ve got some sort of level of professional infrastructure and practice, but they’re still emerging companies.”

With mainstage shows, staged readings, and a series of talk-show style talkbacks, rEvolver gives audiences a chance to see “high-quality art at an extremely low price point,” Martin says.

“It also gives them the chance to see the next big thing, to get exposure to who the artists are that hopefully we’re going to be watching for the next 10, 15 years.”

Kayak is one of seven mainstage productions at the festival.

“It’s just a fantastic script,” Martin says. “It has won recognition at the national level and never been produced in B.C., even though it’s from a B.C. playwright.”

A 25-year stage and screen acting veteran, whose credits include Heartland and Battlestar Galactica, Hogan is more See Kayak page 26

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Delicate Matters: Lorena Pelly’s compositions of seaweed on paper and Joseph Chiang’s porcelain pottery will be on display until June 9.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment.

Info: 604-922-5356 or sheltonart.com.

Reflective Spaces: An exhibition of acrylic works on canvas May 25 and 26 from noon to 5 p.m. will run in conjunction with the “Art in the Garden Tour.”

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.

The Art of Photography: An exhibition of Karen Evans, Rita Hernandez and Elaine Hunter’s work will run until June 2.

Silent Poetry Art Studio: 1079B Roosevelt Cres., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment.

Info: 604-312-1184, 604-781-4606 or silentpoetryartstudio.wordpress.com.

Original Art, mentoring and classes with Sharka Leigh and Sandrine Pelissier.

Space Emmarts Studio: 1432 Rupert St., North Vancouver. Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 604-770-2545 or originals@emmarts.ca.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or starfireattheferries.com.

Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604986-1911, local 2053.

Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or tartooful.

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NEWS photo Mike Wakefield

Mythical Maine

SUTHERLAND secondary senior theatre class students Jenny Donnelly and Alvaro Stamper rehearse a scene from Almost, Maine, a comedy by John Cariani which originally opened Off-Broadway in 2006. The play, composed of nine stories exploring love and loss in a remote, mythical place called Almost, Maine, will be staged at the school May 22-24. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets $5 at the door.

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CALENDAR From page 24 com.

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BOOKtopia will celebrate local young artists by featuring work by Sentinel and Rockridge secondary students until May 31.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver.

Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-9257295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Melding Architecture with Landscape — A Collaboration in Design: An exhibition that illustrates architect Barry Downs work will run until June 15. Admission by donation.

Yeats Studio & Gallery: 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 778-2798777.

CONCERTS Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Burnaby Clef Society will perform its annual concerto concert featuring competition winners playing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets available at the door.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

Symphonic Dances: Pianist Ian Parker will return to the VSO to perform the music of Rachmaninoff and Gershwin Monday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Admission: $37.50/$33.50/ $25. Tickets: 604-8673434 or vancouversymphony.ca.

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Kayak written in 2010 From page 22 experienced than most of the participating rEvolver artists. But she was so impressed after reading the script for Kayak, she knew she had to be part of the production.

“You do things that you love and then you do things for money,” she says. “This is for love.”

Hogan spends the entire one-act play seated inside a platform-raised kayak with her legs outstretched. During rehearsals, she would remain in this position for several hours at a time. Co-star Sebastian Kroon had to lift her in and out of the boat every time she needed to take a break, use the washroom or answer her phone.

“If everybody left the room, I’d still be sitting there when they all came back,” she says.

Fortunately, Hogan is used to boats. She has lived on Bowen Island for 12 years and rides the ferry to the mainland almost daily. She and her husband, actor Michael Hogan, whom she met at the National Theatre School, own five kayaks and, unlike Annie, they are both seasoned paddlers.

“One of the hard things about this rehearsal was that I had to pretend to know nothing about kayaking and what it feels like to be in a boat,” Hogan says.

Though Kayak was written three years ago, the themes of environmental crisis, personal responsibility and the cost of doing nothing are almost more relevant today than they were then, Hogan says.

“This situation, unfortunately, hasn’t gone away. We’re even in more dire straits than we were when (Jordan Hall) wrote this in 2010, and I think that really hits home.”

Without revealing any spoilers, Hogan says that Annie, over the course of the play, comes to better understand the farreaching impact of her actions.

“It’s really about her coming to terms with the truth, with her truth, and I think by the end of the show she realizes what her part was in this crisis that she’s found herself in.”

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COMEDY

Iranian comics make a stand on stage Reza Peyk and Amir K deeply passionate about clowning around

■ An evening of comedy

by Amir K. with host Reza Peyk at Centennial Theatre, Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m.

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Jeremy Shepherd jshepherd@nsnews.com

IT was the Monday after the office Christmas party, and Reza Peyk was being asked into his boss’s office.

Memories of the weekend’s festivities flooded back to him.

What had been uproarious when seen through the prism of low-light and beer goggles was now a historical fact to be viewed with humourless scrutiny, and Peyk had an inkling he was about to get canned.

He’d mocked everyone he worked with at the marketing firm, including his boss, in an impromptu roast. photos supplied “He pulled me into the office and he actually literally COMICS Amir K (left) and Reza Peyk perform at Centennial Theatre on Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Use Layar app to view video of Amir forced me to do stand-up,” K flying through the friendly skies of Alabama.

Peyk recalls.

Unaware of open-mic nights between university and law school, Amir set up a served as a warning that sent them scurrying back substitute for size. and amateur hours, Peyk rented out Centennial business. to their studies.

“I was always the smallest kid in the Theatre and performed.

“The real estate market was really, really hot “I was hooked,” Amir says. neighbourhood,” he says. “I couldn’t fight Ten years later Peyk is back, and this time in California, so I decided to start this real estate While he got one laugh in Newport Beach, he anybody . . . so I would just have to fight them they’re paying him. appraisal business to save a little money to go to couldn’t even get a smile from his father. “Shortly with my words.”

“I haven’t grown, I’m still at Centennial thereafter I got into UCLA and he was like, listen, law school. When the real estate market tanked Just before heading to UCLA to study history Theatre after 10 years,” Peyk says. after about three or four years of doing that you can’t do this clown sh#!!,’” Amir recalls. and political science, Amir had his first exposure While Peyk was summoned to the stage, his For Peyk, the choice between being a clown or and my dad had left for Iran, I decided I did to the soused patrons of stand-up comedy. fellow stand-up comedian Amir K was forbidden. everything I needed to do for my dad and my a non-clown was no choice at all. “I got a tattoo “It was like this really sh#!!y bar in Newport Amir K, also known as Amir Kamyab, has parents,” he says. “I just decided to jump into a couple of days ago, it’s a Charlie Chaplin quote played gigs across North America and even turned Beach, actually. I was 18. It was the first time I comedy and follow my dream. . . . It’s like coming and it says: ‘I remain just one thing and one thing worked up the courage to go up and perform in a small role in the Academy Award-winning out of the closet as a comic, it’s so funny. I can see only and that is a clown,’” Peyk says. “His father stand-up comedy,” he says. “I must’ve rehearsed film Argo. But 10 years ago, he was still doing his how some of my gay friends felt.” is right, we’re just a couple of clowns. . . . His this five minutes that I wrote in front of the best to keep his comedy a secret, mainly from his His father now lives in Iran, and while Amir nightmare came true.” mirror probably a thousand times. . . . I go there father. jokes that “His disappointment comes from Amir enrolled in UCLA for his father, but and there’s like two drunk guys at the bar that “In the Middle Eastern community, comedy another country,” he allows that his father has while ostensibly preparing for law school, Amir had no idea there was even going to be a show or stand-up comedy isn’t a viable option,” Amir become supportive of his career. veered towards theatre courses with his electives, and I go up there and do this horrible act that says, explaining his father’s skepticism. “He Arriving in Edmonton, Alta. from Iran becoming more and more entranced with thought it was me being a clown, literally dressing I had over-rehearsed in my bathroom. Literally, comedy. there could’ve been nobody there and I would’ve up as a clown and performing for people.”

During what was supposed to be a brief break still done exactly the same thing as I did with a Following the Iranian Revolution, Amir’s See Different page 30 shampoo bottle in front of my mirror. . . . I got father gave up everything to which he was accustomed to bring his family to North America. maybe one laugh, I think they were laughing at me, not with me.”

At four years old, Amir began learning the For some performers, that evening would have power of jokes as a way to get attention and as a

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MUSIC

Ray Gibson ready for Cloverdale close-up Teen performing her first headlining gigs at rodeo

■ Ray Gibson, Cloverdale Rodeo, Alice McKay Building, May 17-19 at 8 p.m.

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ALL it took was one Shania Twain concert and Ray Gibson knew what she wanted to be when she grew up.

“As soon as I saw her sing all her songs and perform live I knew I wanted to be a singer,” she says.

Gibson taught herself to play piano and guitar and although it is still early days in her career the Maple Ridge teen has already performed on CTV Morning Live, opened for Tyler Ward and caught the attention of Carrie Underwood.

This weekend she will perform three shows at the Cloverdale Rodeo.

“I’m incredibly excited. It’s going to be my first time headlining a show,” Gibson says.

“I’ll have a full band and we will be playing all originals, including a new song of mine that can be heard on the next album.”

Although this is Gibson’s first time performing at a rodeo, the young country singer has been to a few as a spectator.

“The last time I was at a rodeo was probably before my grandpa passed when I was fairly young. He was a true cowboy, and he made sure to have the family and I come up to Summerland to go to the rodeos that would take place in the summer. So, I am looking forward to See Gibson page 29

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MUSIC

Gibson planning to record album in L.A. From page 28

experiencing a rodeo again,” Gibson says.

In March, Gibson released her first EP titled Ray Gibson, featuring eight co-written songs.

“On this album, I wanted to write songs that covered a wide variety of emotions,” she says. “You’ll be able to hear songs about love, heartbreak, happiness and some very upbeat country songs as well.”

Gibson says the most challenging part about coming up with the album was figuring out which songs to include.

“Since it’s not a full album we couldn’t use 15 songs, we had to limit it to eight. That was probably the hardest decision to make,” Gibson says. “We’re going to come out with another EP in a couple of months, some of the songs that we didn’t put on this first EP will be on the next EP.” The Maple Ridge secondary school graduate has previously attended songwriting workshops in Los Angeles. She also shot her cover of “We are Young” by Fun, in Venice Beach, Calif., and currently has 179, 574 views on YouTube.

Gibson says she’s inspired to write music from what happens in her day to day life.

“Just day-to-day stuff that happens to me or things that I see happen to other people,” she says.

“When I go down into the sessions they ask what I want to write about and I tell them whatever I am thinking that day. Sometimes it’s people that have brought me down, or relationships.”

“I find it hard to write about stuff I don’t relate to. That’s why I try to keep most of my songs real and right from the heart,” she adds.

Last year Gibson performed alongside Aaron Pritchett at Rockin’ River Music Fest in Langley, and has also spent time co-writing with the country singer.

“It has been great so far. It’s more than what I could have asked for. Aaron helps me out on so many different levels with writing, stage presence and confidence,” she says. “He’s a great musician, mentor, and a friend to me and I appreciate all that he does.”

Gibson will be returning to Los Angeles in late June to finish working on her next album, which she plans to release later this year.

“We will start writing in June and I think we will have the EP out hopefully for September or October.”

Gibson has covered a wide range of artists including Carrie Underwood, Carly Rae Jepsen, Garth Brooks, Fun, Foster the People and Nicki Minaj. “I just wanted to take a song that isn’t acoustic and slow it down and turn it into something that is my own,” she says. “Usually my covers are country or a bit slower but I kind of wanted to do something different.”

She says that she picks covers mainly based on what she really likes and not on what everyone else is covering.

“I just hear songs that I like and I get obsessed with it. Then I play it on my laptop over and over again. Then I go on the piano and figure it out,” Gibson says.

The Maple Ridge secondary graduate got a big boost last April when Carrie Underwood posted Gibson’s cover of her song “Good Girl.”

She was at the zoo when she found out that her cover had caught the eye of her idol. “I don’t even know if there are words to explain how excited I was,” Gibson says. “When Carrie Underwood posted my cover of her it really helped me get a lot of followers on Twitter.”

Gibson’s other musical influences include Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes and Miranda Lambert.

“Hunter Hayes is such a huge musical influence. Not only is he an amazing singer, but he also plays a number of different instruments as well,” Gibson says. “All of Taylor Swift’s albums are filled with songs that are so relatable. She is an outstanding writer.”

Gibson currently has over 3,000 subscribers and 482,000 views on her YouTube channel. Her management discovered her through YouTube.

“YouTube is the biggest help I’ve had so far,” Gibson says. “YouTube is the main reason I am where I am right now.”

Gibson says she’d like to work on improving all areas of herself as an artist, but admits she wants to focus most on her performance skills.

“I really want to work on my performance skills and I also want to work on my voice. I want to be able to sing higher notes and sing louder,” she says. “I am just going to keep on working hard and practising with my writing.”

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CALENDAR From page 26 Vancouver.

Spring Serenade: The Ambleside Orchestra will perform a concert Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Admission by donation ($15 suggested). Info: 604-880-9140 or amblesideorchestra.ca.

The North Shore Chamber Orchestra will perform a spring concert Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Admission: $10/$8/$5.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.

Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Intermediate students will perform Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso. com.

Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Senior orchestra concerto winners will perform Sunday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso.com.

Close Up at the Meek Series: Pianist Robert Silverman will perform a concert with special guests the Lafayette String Quartet in the intimate studio theatre Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.

The Magic of Broadway: Burstin’ With Broadway, a 120 member choir, will perform a collection of show tunes Saturday, May 25 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$23.

An Evening with Holly Cole: Kay Meek Centre’s annual fundraising gala featuring jazz singer Holly Cole will take place Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Party and show $129 or party, show and meet the artist $159.

Benefit Concert: Five-year-old piano virtuoso Ryan Wang will team up with six-year old Ray Zhang to perform a concert Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Sarah McLachlan School of Music which provides music education to at risk youth at no cost. Admission: $15.

Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: lynnvalleychurch. com.

Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: May 17,

violinist Andrea Siradze; May 24, vocal artist Will Blunderfield and May 31, actor Gary Jones.

Admission by suggested donation of $10. The third Friday of each month, youth are invited for dinner and the show for $15 with tickets purchased by 5 p.m.

Shipbuilders’ Square: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.

Call for Artists: The City of North Vancouver has opportunities for local performers and fine artists to participate in the Concerts in the Square series on Saturdays in August. Info: info@donnellyevents.com or facebook.com/ concertsinthesquare.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.

Wind Song Trio will perform English art songs Thursday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

George and Strutt: Tenor William George and classical guitarist Michael Strutt will perform Thursday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Intro to Latin Jazz: Pianist Fran Jare and members of Latin jazz quintet Bem Bem Beo will present a program designed to familiarize the audience with Latin rhythm structures, instruments and composers Thursday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

UNICEF Benefit Concert: Grade 5 students Augustin Wright and Lily Yan will perform Saturday, May 25, 7-9 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $20.

St. Andrew’s United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca.

Billboard Hits: Carousel Chorus together with musicians Miri Lee, Matthew Stephanson and Derek Cave will present a concert featuring hits from bygone favourites to top of the pops Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $10.

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without even a smattering of English at 13, Peyk initially struggled to translate his sense of humour into the Canadian tongue. “I would make little jokes here and there and my classmates would laugh and that would help me fit in and not be made fun of so much,” he says. “I think it was kind of a defense mechanism, too.”

The Iranian sense of humour is dense and distinct but largely ignored by the outside world, according to Peyk. “With all the stuff that’s going on in the media and all that we’re hearing about Iran and that region, unfortunately it’s hard to put a sense of humour to our people,” he says.

“To me, I think Iranians are actually the funniest people in the world.”

Translating the layers of Iranian humour into the stricter setup/punchline guidelines of Canadian comedy has been one of Reyk’s passions. “It’s literally two different types of humour from two ends of the world but they kind of mesh together somehow. It’s beautiful.”

While their comedy is meant to be for everyone, both Peyk and Amir share the experience of living their lives as Iranians, sometimes when surrounded by the hostile and the fearful.

One of Amir’s most-watched performances includes a description of boarding a flight in Alabama and deciding to masquerade as a terrorist for the sake of messing with racists.

While he allows the story is embellished, Amir says it’s not entirely fictional, either.

Reyk has similar tales.

“I’ve been to Atlanta and South Carolina, when you get deeper south they don’t even know where Iran is half the time. ‘That’s in Iraq or something,’” he says, quickly modulating into a southern accent.

Reyk regularly performs in front of crowds of different races and ethnicities today, but early in his career he found himself turning into something bordering on a caricature. “I was doing a lot of this Middle Eastern stereotype stuff,” he says. “I was getting sick of myself being under this umbrella of ethnic comic.”

Peyk appeared to self-destruct, becoming verbally abusive to his audiences. “Just to try to get away from what I was used to I started going the other way and being offensive on stage just to experience what it’s like to get really awkward,” he says. “I started really pushing the envelope too far and it got me banned from some of these clubs See Stand-up page 32

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CALENDAR From page 30 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Community Concert Series: West Vancouver Community Centre flute, saxophone and violin students will perform a free concert Thursday, May 30 at 4 p.m.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7446 or westvanlibrary.ca.

Music at the Library — Friday Night Concert: Jane Coop will be accompanied by violinist Laurie Smukler and cellist Darret Adkins performing works by Brahms May 24 at 7:30 p.m.

From Bach to the Beatles: A celebration of the Ambleside Orchestra’s inaugural awards with a special concert by the young winners Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m.

THEATRE Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Saturday of every month at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-929-9456.

Here on the Flight Path: A comedy about a middle aged divorced man and his friendships with three women neighbours Wednesdays to Saturdays until May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.

Pirates of Penzance: The North Shore Light Opera Society will present this story of a man who was born on Feb. 29 and can’t leave a band of tender-hearted pirates until he turns 21 (another 63 years) Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. until June 1. Tickets: $10-$30.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.

The Amorous Prawn: A comedy about army staff running a manor as a fishing lodge May 23 (preview)-25, 29-31, June 1 and 5-8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets: $18/$16.

DANCE Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

SpecTAPular: The West Coast Tap Dance Collective will celebrate tap dance day with a show honouring Ethel Bruneau Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25.

Our Celtic Celebration: Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy and The Eire Born Irish Dance Society will perform a mix of traditional and modern dancing Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.

Extravadanza: A showcase of the repertoire from

North Shore Academy of Dancing’s competitive solos, duos and trios program Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15.

2013 Gala: Pro Arte upper school pre-professional students will present works featuring the compositions of Michael Conway Baker and performances with Pandora’s Vox Sunday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15.

CLUBS AND PUBS Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

Brewster’s Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-9820.

The Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., North Vancouver.

East Side Marios: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-558-0928.

A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson’s Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Tickets: capilanou. ca/nscucentre or at the door.

Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave.,

North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.

Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Larson Station Restaurant: Gleneagles Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Topic: What are the implications of productive technology? Is it the blessing we thought it would be? Info: 778-7828000 or philosopherscafe.net.

Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.

DJs spin classic dance music from the 80s, 90s and today.

Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: queenscross.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: theravenpub.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Hunter’s novel Stay will be released as film in the fall From page 13

in Force Field is Fran Bourassa. Bourassa, 59, who is serving as the event’s MC, is proud to have her poems featured in the new anthology.

“I think to be included with these women is just unbelievable,” she says.

Bourassa’s two award-winning poems, “East side Diary” and “Visit to my Mother’s Grave, Chateauguay River, PQ” explore her feelings towards her mother who passed away when she was very young.

“One of the reasons I started writing was because I didn’t have a voice,” says Bourassa.

She’s grateful to her Grade 9 teacher who, by recognizing her talent, helped her find hers.

“From that moment on I think I sort of found a place to put all that grief, that loss, that shame, all that, and to make it into something beautiful and that’s what art does, it takes the human experience and makes it into this beautiful thing if you can find the right medium. I think these poems touch other people, at least that’s what they tell me.”

Hunter has a series of three poems featured in Force Field: “Attempts to Know the Past”; “Attempts to Know the Present”; and “Attempts to Know the Future.” They were previously featured in her last book of poetry, 2004’s The Possible Past.

In addition to the anthology and her upcoming novel, Hunter is anxiously awaiting the expected fall release of a feature film adaptation of her 2002 novel, Stay, starring Aidan Quinn and Taylor Schilling. “I met the main actors and thought that they had popped out of my head or something, they really seemed to get what I was after,” she says, adding she’s pleased with the screenplay, which does a great job of capturing the novel’s themes and humour.

The feature was filmed primarily in Ireland with some additional scenes in Montreal.

Hunter had an opportunity to visit the set last summer and served as an extra in an Irish pub.

“I’m sure they’ll cut it as they often tend to do those things. Like ‘Why are we looking over long at that woman drinking Guinness? That can go,’” she jokes.

Nonetheless, she has thoroughly enjoyed the experience of seeing her story go from the page to the screen.

“It’s a little sexier than the poetry world

I have to say,” she laughs, “on the set of the movie that’s made from your book. Poetry’s got its own thing,” she adds, in her beloved form’s defense.

Hunter also just found out that a poem she had published in The Fiddlehead magazine has been selected for inclusion in the Best Canadian Poetry 2013 anthology.

In addition to Sunday’s book launch, both Hunter and Bourassa have upcoming readings scheduled in the Lower Mainland. Hunter is joining with Daniela Elza, whose poems are also in Force Field. Hunter edited Elza’s new collection, Milk Tooth Bane Bone. They’ll read together May 23 at Cottage Bistro in Vancouver.

Bourassa is appearing at a Poetic Justice event May 26 at the Heritage Grill in New Westminster at 3 p.m. with Wilhelmina Salmi and RC Weslowski. She also leads writing workshops in the North Vancouver school district, as well as a monthly writing group at the Silk Purse Arts Centre through Pandora’s Collective (pandorascollective.com) called Word Whips. Those in attendance write to prompts, then share their work. “Because there’s no time to edit and there’s no time for the critic to come, there’s unbelievably honest writing that happens,” she says.

“I love seeing what writing can do for other people and how it really makes people feel good about who they are,” she adds.

Bourassa encourages North Shore residents to attend, especially as writing can be typically “such a lonely business.”

“You have to find people who are in your tribe,” she says.

Hunter is excited about the opportunity Sunday’s launch event will provide to do just that. Originally from Ontario, Hunter, who has been living on the West Coast as of late, is a relative newcomer to North Vancouver, having been calling it home for the last four and a half years. “I’ve been with my head down and so I’m excited to start contributing more to the literary community here,” she says.

Bourassa encourages writers and literary lovers to attend as well as the community at large. “It’s a great opportunity to, first of all, if you’ve never been to a poetry reading to come and see if you’re going to like it, and to listen to some of the best poets, I think, in Vancouver and in British Columbia,” she says.

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CALENDAR From page 31 Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-8838.

Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.

Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.

Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver.

Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.1 a.m.

The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-8882.

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley Song and String Player’s Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604985-5646.

OTHER EVENTS Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-984-4484.

Live Comedy: Amir K will perform an evening of comedy Sunday,

May 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45/$35/$25.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.

Book Launch: Poetry readings from Force Field — 77 Women Poets of British Columbia Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.

Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker will share show biz, film and concert music stories past and present the third Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Admission by donation.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Neil Boyd Friday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. Topic: What is the best way to control marijuana use and distribution in B.C.? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.

Artists Confidential: Join Pianist Robert Silverman to find out what is a sonata? Tuesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Monday Movie Nights: The library will screen movies on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Schedule: May 27, Anna Karenina.

— compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.

Stand-up Amir K’s passion From page 30 in the city.”

While there were some excruciating performances, Peyk explains that it was a process of becoming fearless on stage. “I’ll train all the muscles, I don’t care what we’re talking about. I feel like if we’ve cried about it, we can laugh about it,” he says.

Despite his verbose nature, Peyk initially struggles to quantify the appeal of being on stage.

“It’s something about that honesty and it’s something about that vulnerability that you have up there,” he says eventually. “It’s when I feel like I’m at my most honest.”

Amir’s style on stage is slightly different from Peyk’s, leaning more toward character work, but he also speaks about the stage in reverential terms. “My true passion is stand-up and it will always be that,” he says.

While he is a skilled writer, much of Amir’s comedy is spontaneous. “I do a lot of my writing on stage which is kind of fun and I think unique to my act,” he says. “I’ve been working to be so comfortable on stage that when I’m talking to the people it’s . . . just like I would do in a circle of friends.”

NORTH SHORE’S

restaurant guide $ Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) LIVE MUSIC

AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant

BRITISH $$$

Best Little Schnitzel House in Town

71 Lonsdale Ave, N. Van. 604-980-4316

BISTRO Cindy’s Café

$$$

Local favourite Cindy’s Café is now open for diner every Friday and Saturday night.Come for the good food,stay for the friendly atmosphere and enjoy our free BYOWine policy.

Corkage is for strangers! Cindy’s is for neighbours.Visit www.cindyscafe.ca for details and reserve with Patrick at 604-925-2880.

1850 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-2880

Larson Station West Coast Bistro & Banquets $$$ For 2 or 200! Enjoy sweeping views through the 6th fairway,to the ocean at Gleneagles Clubhouse.Larson Station West Coast Bistro,a fabulous little restaurant and banquet facility, tucked away on the Gleneagles Golf Course.LIVE MUSIC Fridays & Saturdays BRUNCH on weekends.

Family friendly & casual,with flavours of the West Coast.

6190 Marine Drive, West Vancouver 778-279-8874

Truffle House & Café

$$

The Truffle House & Café is truly a warm place to eat European cuisine with friendly service and reasonable price. Philippe & Fabienne Chaber have created a cozy and comfortable atmosphere and offer a delicious combination of French, Italian and West Coast specialties that your taste buds will love.Already well known for their brunch & lunch, the Truffle House is pleased to offer you DINNER! Join us Friday & Saturday evenings from 5-10 pm for delicious seasonal menus.

2452 Marine Drive, W. Van. 604-922-4222 www.trufflehousecafe.com

OPEN MIC/KARAOKE

The Salmon House

The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant & Bar

$$

Excellent seafood and British dishes on the Waterfront. Friday and Saturday, Prime Rib Dinner. Sunday, Turkey Dinner.Weekends and Holidays, our acclaimed Eggs Benny.

Open for lunch or dinner, 7 days a week.

2nd Floor Lonsdale Quay Market, N. Van. 604-987-3322

CHINESE Neighbourhood Noodles House

$

North Shore’s best variety & quality Chinese food.Serving Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week.Eat in,10% off takeout.

Free delivery min.$20.00 order within 3 kms.

1352 Lonsdale Ave., N. Van. 604-988-9885

Chef Hung Taiwanese Noodle

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Critically acclaimed worldwide for its delectable beef noodle, Chef Hung has won numerous Championships in Taiwan and now crowned the Best Noodle House in Vancouver! Come see what all the excitement is about.

1560 Marine Dr., W. Van. 778-279-8822 UBC Wesbrook Village: 102 - 3313 Shrum Lane, Vancouver 604-228-8765 Aberdeen Centre: 2800 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond • 604-295-9357 www.chefhungnoodle.com

FINE DINING The Observatory

DJ

$$$$

An epicurean experience 3700’ above the twinkling lights of Vancouver.

Grouse Mtn, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N. Van. 604-998-4403

BIG SCREEN SPORTS $$$$

Serving spectacular views and fine, indigenous west coast cuisine for over 30 years. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Live entertainment in Coho Lounge on weekend evenings.

2229 Folkestone Way, W. Van. Reservations: www.salmonhouse.com or call 604-926-3212

FRENCH Chez Michel

$$$

Classic French cuisine served in an elegant and graceful setting.

For over 34 years, Chez Michel has treated guests to only the best.

Traditional seafood and meat entrees, dressed in rich, tempting sauces, are specially featured alongside a superb selection of wines and a decadent dessert list.

Superior service with a waterfront view helps complete your lunch or dinner experience.

1373 Marine Dr. (2nd flr) W. Van. 604-926-4913

GREEK Kypriaki Taverna

$$

For the BEST quality and the BEST prices, come visit or call for delivery today. Open everyday @ Noon for lunch.Voted one of the top 5 Greek restaurants in the Lower Mainland.With our outstanding food, reasonable prices, friendly service and candle-lit charm you will see why so many people call it their favourite restaurant. Call for delivery/ take out tonight or come in for a relaxing Mediterranean experience.

1356 Marine Dr, N. Van. 604-985-7955\

WIFI

INDIAN Handi Cuisine of India

$$

Reader’s Choice 2006 Winner offering Authentic Indian Cuisine.

Open for lunch and dinner,7 days a week.Weekend buffet,ocean view, free delivery.

1340 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-925-5262 www.handi-restaurant.com Where one spicy sauce does not fit all.Readers’Choice award winning restaurant for 5 years! Open for Lunch & Dinner.Lunch Buffet $10.95.

116 East 15th St, N. Van. 604-986-7555 www.palkirestaurant.com

PUB $$

Voted the North Shore’s favourite pub 16 years running by you.

The Bear is your local, friendly, comfortable pub that is 100% smoke free.We have ample free parking, Take-Out menu, Daily drink and food specials, full sports coverage, and a large, heated veranda. Come in for a bite and a drink.

$$

A Lower Lonsdale legend for 23 years. Home to the best in live music Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Great food selection that surpasses the norm.

The best weekend breakfasts ‘til 2pm. Great selection of import draft.

All Canucks PPV games on the big screens.

175 East 1st St., N. Van. 604-988-5585

$$

Offers an excellent menu, the best craft brewed ales & lagers in Vancouver, live music, satellite sports, pool table, dart boards & heated patio with a spectacular city view.

86 Semisch Ave., N. Van. 604-984-3087

$$

Damn good pub! We try to take everything that’s good about a pub, and leave out what’s not, then add lots more good… Start with a comfortable room around a giant fireplace, add 20 ice cold brews on tap, really damn good food, some awesome events, and pretty much the most personable group of folks you’ll ever meet… and welcome to the Village Tap House! Come in for dinner, to catch the game on our dozens of high-def flat screens, or check the events page to see what’s happening this week.

1C - 900 Main Street, Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver 604-922-8882 info@villagetaphouse.com

SEAFOOD C-Lovers Fish & Chips

$$

The best fish & chips on the North Shore!

1177 Lynn Valley Road, N. Van www.blackbearpub.com 604.990.8880

The Rusty Gull

Sailor Hagar’s Neighbourhood Pub

Village Tap House

Palki Best Indian Cuisine $ $

The Black Bear Neighbhourhood Pub

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

Marine Dr. @ Pemberton, N. Van. 604-980-9993 & OUR NEW LOCATION: 6640 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay, W. Van. 604-913-0994

Montgomery’s Fish & Chips$ The fastest growing Fish & Chips on the North Shore.

International Food Court, Lonsdale Quay Market 604-929-8416

THAI Thai PudPong Restaurant

$$

West Vancouver’s original Thai Restaurant. Serving authentic Thai cuisine. Open Monday-Friday for lunch. 7 days a week for dinner.

1474 Marine Dr., W. Van. 604-921-1069 www.thaipudpong.com

WEST COAST The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel

$$$

Inspired by BC’s natural abundance of fabulous seafood and the freshest of ingredients, dishes are prepared to reflect west coast cuisine. Open 7-days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night lounge.We are located on the corner of Lonsdale & Esplanade.

The Lobby Bar: We now have Live music every Friday night from 8-11pm!

138 Victory Ship Way, N. Van. 604-973-8000 www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

WATERFRONT DINING The MarinaSide Grill

$$

Enjoy your Waterfront dining experience with our extensive menu.

From eggs benny to juicy burgers during our popular brunches to our famous prime rib,hot scallop salad, clam chowder,king crab,steaks, seafood style cordon bleu.Rooms available for private parties and free parking.Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner seven days a week.View full menu www.marinasidegrill.com.

1653 Columbia St, N. Van. (2 blks South of Main & Mtn Hwy under the bridge) 604-988-0038 www.marinagrill.com

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INDEX Community Notices ....................................1000 Announcements ...............................................1119 Employment..........................................................1200 Education .................................................................1400 Special Occasions...........................................1600 Marketplace ..........................................................2000 Children ......................................................................3000 Pets & Livestock ...............................................3500 Health............................................................................4000 Travel & Recreation ......................................4500 Business & Finance .......................................5000 Legals ............................................................................5500 Real Estate ..............................................................6000 Rentals .........................................................................6500 Personals ...................................................................7000 Service Directory .............................................8000 Transportation ....................................................9000

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Call 604-657-1421 REA, Kay (Kathleen Lillian) (Nee: Smart)

Audrey Edith MacMillan Aug. 29, 1931 - May 9, 2013

Suddenly and peacefully on May 9th, Audrey Edith MacMillan (ne´e Butler) passed away after 81 years. To her children Bruce (Judy) Jane and Ross (Kimberly) she was Mom: Life coach and teacher, hockey den mother and holiday meal architect. To grand-daughters Tayler, Lauren and Jamison she was Nana: cookie-maker, shell collector and secret Santa. To sister Doreen Smith and friends she was Audrey: Canucks fan, animal lover, gardener and enthusiast of all things Comox Valley. A Vancouver native, Britannia High School and UBC graduate (B’Comm 1954) Audrey married Douglas MacMillan in 1959, and lovingly raised their children in North Vancouver and Montreal. She took over management of the family business, Progressive Engineering Works, in 1985 after the passing of her beloved father Walter. Upon retirement she moved to Little River near Comox, BC where the Butler family settled a generation earlier, moving from Brigus, Nfld. Little River was where she was happiest, building a homestead and garden that she loved to share. Friends are invited to join the family among the rhododendrons in Audrey’s garden on Monday, May 20, 2013,11 AM - 2 PM to celebrate her life. Special thanks to Dr.Thomas and the team at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Comox Valley S.P.C.A.

It is with great sadness that we announce Kay’s passing after a long fight with cancer. She was predeceased by her parents Colin and Kathy Smart and brother-in-law Don Hunter.

She will be greatly missed by her loving husband David (42 years), daughter Jessica Richardson (Michael), sisters Barbara Hunter and Lisa Madill (Craig), two lovely granddaughters Emma and Katie and nephews Daniel Hunter, Colin and Chris Madill.

Kay was known for her insight, quick smile, infectious sense of humour, artistic ability and caring, generous nature. She was a dedicated BC Tel Manager (facilities) for 31 years, a passionate artist, published writer and member of the North Shore Writer’s Association, West Coast Calligraphy Society and a former member of the Silk Purse.

A special thanks to Dr. Paul Sugar and Vancouver Coastal Health staff for their sensitive, compassionate support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Lung Association would be appreciated. Kay’s life will be celebrated May 25 at 2 pm, Highlands United Church, North Vancouver. Reception to follow.

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SUMPTON, Murray George Dec 02, 1925 - May 08, 2013 He spent his final days at home on Salt Spring Island surrounded by loving family and looking out at his beloved ocean and garden view. Murray was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and moved with his family to Vancouver in Ad#: the mid thirties. He graduated from North Vancouver High School in 1943 and from UBC as an electrical engineer in 1948.

He began working at Wismer and Rawlings Electric in 1956.

He became president of that company in 1973 and continued in that role until his retirement in 1993. Murray was predeceased by his first wife, Anna, and his daughter Elizabeth. He is survived by his second wife, Laurel Gordon, and children Christopher Sumpton (Beverly Dywan), Sue Ann Burns (Cameron), Erika Harrison, Kevin Harrison (Alexandra Hounsell) and six grandchildren, Bryn, Christina, Graham, Riel, Samuel and Avery. Celebration of his life will be held at St. Andrews United Church in North Vancouver on June 8, 2013 at 3 p.m. with reception following.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to www.saltspring islandfoundation.org in memory of Murray.

In Memoriam

~ Remembering our Beloved ~

Damon Rayan

Dec. 1, 1985 - May 19, 2003

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs & tributes on legacy.com/obituaries/nsnews

Damon embodied the very best of humanity, a born leader who promoted peace, tolerance and equality for all. Endowed with physical beauty, superior intelligence, natural wit and charm, he transcended these gifts to recognize and embrace the humanity in all of us.

A wonderful son, brother, companion and friend, Damon was dearly loved and is greatly missed by all who knew him. We are diminished without you Damon.

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WVYB Raffle Winners West Vancouver Youth Band Raffle, Gaming licence #52632, draw held May 11, 2013.

Diamond Pendant Winner: June Park of North Vancouver; Paddleboard winner: Meghan McLeod of West Vancouver.

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Lost & Found

★LOST COCKATIEL★ 'Holly' yellow head with yellow crown, orange around ears, light grey & white on her back. Was seen nr Upper Lonsdale. Her mate is missing her. Call as soon as you see her. 604-987-9063 LOST GOLD Watch, has engraving on back, Capilano Mall? Will identify 604-985-5159 LOST set of keys with GMC key & remote & Leo Horiscope keychain etc, in Whole Foods area in West Van May 12th, please return to Customer Service in Whole Foods. Thanks

ORANGE cat found - Upper Lonsdale Found on Norwood.

Orange/ white paws and tummy. kelly_gamblin@hotmail.com LOST: THOR the Kitten Short hair grey tabby.

Prominent markings on back and tummy. Not neutered. $40 reward. 778-889-1913

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FOUND IN attic in Whistler home in 2004, photos & baby albums for Riana and Gabrielle Ciffary. Call to ID. 604-618-3546.

FOUND, LARGE set of keys, 400blk of East 15th, May 15. Call to ID 604-988-1733

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Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa Inc. Whistler spa is seeking four F/T permanent placements for Javanese spa massage & esthetician treatments (salary$15.50/hour, 30 hr/wk).

Secondary school education.

Min. 6 months training in accredited massage programs, including Javanese massage.

Min. 1 year of professional appropriate massage spa experience, preferably with Javanese style treatments.

Resumes to: jully_tamansarispa@yahoo.ca

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General Employment

CHEVRON WEEKEND Full/ Serve Attendant req’d. Apply with resume to 2979 Mountain Hwy.

NEED EXTRA INCOME

Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable vehicle and be available from 2am to 6am daily.

Earn up to $900/mo.

Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

Drivers

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 3 or 1 with airbrakes: Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using nondestructive testing. Plus extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed Ability to travel 6 months at a time.

Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers. Click here to apply, keyword: Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE. EOE

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CUSTODIANS WANTED Arc’teryx is looking for two Custodians to work full-time at our North Vancouver head office, near the Second Narrows Bridge and transit.

Must be able to work well under minimal supervision.

Previous custodial experience an asset. Email resume to hr@arcteryx.com Summer Employment for Certified Traffic Controllers. Please send resume to mkis@shaw.ca or call 604-861-5188.

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Full-TIme

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVE The North Shore News is seeking a dynamic team player with excellent communication and time management skills. The qualified individual will be responsible for supporting the display and online advertising department. This position reports to the Director of Sales and Marketing.

Duties • Entering orders into the advertising system • Trafficking ads • Marketing activities • Paper layouts • Administering of the advertising including booking the ad, proofing and obtaining credit applications.

Qualifications • Layout and design experience an asset • Motivated, goal oriented, self starting and a team player • Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

You’ll find a great working environment, a competitive compensation plan and an attractive benefits package.

Send a letter of intent along with your resume to: Ryan Shortt, Director of Sales and Marketing 126 East 15th St., North Vancouver, BC V7L 2P9 e-mail: rshortt@nsnews.com Deadline for applications is May 24, 2013

Our office will be closed Monday, May 20th

604-630-3300

We thank you for your application in advance, however, only those who are qualified will be contacted.

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GARAGE SALES 2080

Garage Sale

21ST CENTURY FLEA MARKET 175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

SUN MAY 26 10-3 Croatian Cultural Center 3250 Commercial Drive, 604-980-3159 Adm: $5

BEST ON NORTH SHORE Eclectic, furniture, etc. antique, vintage, modern teak, decor pieces (like Cross, Farmhouse, Arch. Antiques) Garden statuary etc.

9am, Sat & Sun Carisbrooke Cr. (West) Upper Lonsdale NORT VAN

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Sat, May 18th, 9-3

127 East 12th (back lane) Tools, clothes, toys, cd’s, dvd’s, collectibles, electronics etc.

2080

Garage Sale

NORTH VAN

Moving Sale

Sat May 18th, 9-1

213 West 5th St (entrance in lane off Chesterfield)

Furniture, electronics, books, patio stuff, tools & attractive lrg planter. Unique items incls NASA Space suit, Canucks goalie stick autograph by Pavel Bure & all members of the 96/97 team.

DEEP COVE Garage Sale 2590 Badger Road Sunday May 19, 10 AM - 3 PM Household goods, clothes, shoes, sporting goods.

Come out to Deep Cove for a good sale!

Rain or Shine.

PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE AD 24/7

classifieds.nsnews.com

2080

Garage Sale

NORTH VANCOUVER, Garage Sale, 3010 Sleil-Waututh Road Seymour: Sunday, May 19th, 10AM - 4PM, INDOOR SWAP MEET! At the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre. Multifamily, concession, raffles! No earlybirds. Rain or Shine.

MARKETING CONSULTANT The North Shore News has an immediate opening for a full-time Marketing Consultant.

Utilizing your strong outside sales experience you will be responsible for: • Achieving your monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets • Prospect new clients, developing and maintaining sales opportunities • Conceptualizing and executing print and online advertising strategies to address client challenges • Develop and maintaining client relationships through exceptional customer service • Having a strong understanding of the company’s products, new marketing technologies and the competitive landscape.

This position requires great attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and the personality to excel in our deadline driven environment. Strong communication skills are essential to your success.

The ideal candidate will possess: • A proven sales track record • Previous media sales experience • Passion for community involvement • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Willingness to work as part of a winning sales team • Valid B.C. drivers license and reliable vehicle • Self-motivation and a desire to WIN. If you are interested in this position, please email your resume and cover letter to rshortt@nsnews.com no later than May 20, 2013.

CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER. Senior math, calculus, IB, AP, SAT programs. K-12. 604-929-6262 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com

It’s time for bargain hunting!

Browse our Garage Sale section to find deals near you.

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WORK WITH US & GROW A CAREER Glacier Media Group is growing. Check our job board regularly for the latest openings. www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

Sales • Service • We buy

604-987-7330

Art & Collectibles

2015

FOREST LAWN CEMETERY PLOT, Ascension section $7900 obo. Call 604-987-2948

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For Sale Miscellaneous

Kitchen Cabinets, range, fridge, d/w, micro, gd cond, $1600, also misc. furn. 4 sale. 604-728-8845

Glacier Media Group makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember.

Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment.

If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Real Estate

$395,000 / 2br - approx 900ft Lions Bay Ocean, Mtn View Property for Sale by Owner This 2nd story strata unit in res/comm bldg Updated h/wood & tile, SS appl, inste ldry. Great investment property. Please Contact 604.892.3823 or 604.892.4019 G. Smillie Holdings Ltd.

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Abbotsford

Social Services

www.plea.ca caregiving@plea.bc.ca

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-28

Richmond

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-275-7986 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

6008-30

2075

Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop 128 West 15th St. North Van. Mon.-Sat. 10:00 to 4:00 (604) 987-5938

2075

NEWTON 723SF 1br ground level w/private entry, insuite laundry $139,900 604-984-8891 see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

S. Surrey/ White Rock

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $85,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6008-14

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Mead.

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4ba t/h. Incredible view, huge master br $405,000, 604-466-3175 see uSELLaHOME.com id5226

6008-18

New Westminster

★★ Spectacular ★★ Waterview Units

2 are Sub-Penthouses ★ Bring Offers! ★ Call Shaku 604-442-9815, Sutton Group Realty

8 PC dining rm set, $495, entertainment wall unit with cab $275, both solid oak 604-987-1194

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Houses - Sale

6020-06

Armoire $125, child’s bed $125, entertain unit $40, futon $100, filing cab $25, kyack $300, dining rm ste $2500 obo, 604-984-7312

FURNITURE oak dining suite 6 chairs, upper & lower hutch $1500; chair $150, tables $100 each; love seat $200; desk $75, maple chest $100, queen size bed set (2 end tables & lowboy) $650; fine china for 8-300 lamps $150.

CALL after 4pm 604-926-5260

5BR/3.5BTH, 2410 Ottawa Ave West Van. Open: Fri 11am-1pm; Sat/Sun 2pm-4pm. Large, view.

Visit www.widerivercrossing.com $2,099,000. Call (778) 288-4486.

AGASSIZ NEW 2350sf 3br 2.5 Bath, high end finishing, huge master $349,000 604-729-0186 see uSELLaHOME.com id5603

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 55+ complex $63K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

6020-14

Langley/ Aldergrove

ALDERGROVE SXS DUPLEX 80K below assessment. $3K/mo rent $529,900 firm 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3428

95 ft of clear cedar deck railing assembled in sections, open to offers. 604-925-0661

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Recycler

FREE FILL - Delivered for free.

North & West Van. Minimum 5 yards. 604-985-4211 FREE SECTIONAL two piece chesterfield, light beige, 5 ft & 3-1/2 feet long - 604-926-6959.

6030

Lots & Acreage

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d 2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmt suite $1,150,000 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

6040

Okanagan/ Interior

FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5br w/suite above 3 additional rental units $965K 604-882-6788 see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

Surrey

7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr, Burnaby. For Sale by Owner uSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669.

Tel: 604-722-7977. Mortgage Helper. $695,000.

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf 4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmt suite $539,000. 604-727-9240 see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

SMALL PEACEFUL farm set up for horses right beside South Langley riding trail. Bright & comfortable older 2 bd home, f/p, barn, riding rings, pastures. $849,900. Call 604-323-4788 See Propertyguys.com ID: 76788

Houses - Sale

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070 sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detached shop, view $895K 250-378-8857 see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6050

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2ba w/basement suite on huge 8640 sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553 see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

Out Of Town Property

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3ba reno’d home w/side suite on 2 lots $239,900 778-887-4530 see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

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6020

Lumber/Building Supplies

Chilliwack

For Sale by Owner

6015

6020-01 TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $244K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

Furniture

Furniture

Surrey

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2 br condo, insuite laundry, +55 building, $121,500 604-309-3947 see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

on 15th, 14th & 12th floor in Brand New Building

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months.

Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite.

Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home.

A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628

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6008-42

Medical/Dental

DENTAL RECEP needed 3-4 days/wk for NV Dental Office. We are looking for a candidate w/ great skills who truly would like to be apart of a team. We enjoy each other, our patients, and our work.

Must have at least 3 yrs exp working as a dental recep. Email resume wh4637@gmail.com

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OIL Painting Signed:LUINI $80

REAL ESTATE

General Employment

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING

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604.630-3300 classifieds.nsnews.com

Asking $275K to $375K

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you are not contacted, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities.

2010

2 Asian Armoire Art 21x29. $50 EACH Lions Gate Hospital Thrift Shop 128 West 15th Street, North Van. Mon - Sat. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (604) 987-5938

Find great training courses in the Classifieds!

HELP WANTED!!! $28.00/HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed To Judge Retail And Dining Establishments. Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT . Experience Not Required.

If You Can Shop - You Are Qualified! www.MyShopperJobs.com

We are seeking a full-time

Tutoring Services

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Burial Plots

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EMPLOYMENT ADS continued from previous page

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Real Estate Investment

LANGLEY RENOD sxs duplex +1/2ac lot, rental income $2,200 /month $489,900 604-807-6565 see uSELLaHOME.com id3186

6065

Recreation Property

HATZIC LAKE 1 hr drive from Vanc, 2 vacant lots 1 is lakefront $65K is for both 604-302-3527 see uSELLaHOME.com id5588

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hr from Vanc incl lot & 5th wheel ski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650 see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

Real Estate

At WE BUY HOMES We CASH YOU OUT FAST! We Also Take Over Your Payments Until Your Home is Sold. No Fees! No Risk! Call us First!

(604)- 626-9647 www.webuyhomesbc.com

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT 4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek, main floor master br, $729K 604-581-5541 see: uSELLaHOME.com id5506

OCEAN FRONT boat access only 2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30min from W Van $799K 778-998-9141 see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

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RENTALS

Plants & Trees

4060

Metaphysical

TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032

Mobile: #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

SPRING SALE

Vines: Evergreen clematis, Armandii (deer resistant), Bluebird. Montana: Alba & Freda.

Japanese wisteria, varigated Jasmin. Fruit trees: Italian prune plum, sour cherry & mulberry.

Japanese maple. Boxwood. Blue oats grass. Black stem bamboo.

Call to order 604-202-7735 Linc

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Wanted to Buy

CASH PAID! TEAK FURN. + All RETRO & ANTIQUE items & collectibles Derek 604-442-2099 Thanks!

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Business for Sale

Cats

WOODS Showcase Inc Sunshine Coast Art Gallery/Gift Store. Local art, craft, books & music. Custom Framing and Art Supplies. Asking $110,000. will@woodsshowcase.com

5017

Business Services

5070

Money to Loan

Borrow Up To $25,000

PB RAG DOLL kittens, vet ✔ 1st shots, dewormed, health guar., $450 & up Cel # 604-477-9961

No Credit Checks!

Cash same day, local office

www.PitStopLoans.com 604-777-5046

5505

Legal/Public Notices

CHRISTOPHER DUFF, your personal property will be disposed of as of June 14th 2013.

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652

3508

Dogs

Chocolate Lab Pincher Pups, bottle fed, 9wks,dewormed & all shots $400 ea, 604-287-5298 JACK RUSSELL X Border Collie 7yrs, 20lb, friendly to good home.

NVan $negotiable 604-839-6113 PURE BRED PRESA Canario Dewormed twice. 2nd shot complete, CCC Reg. 604-807-2813

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Pet Services

QUALIFIED VETERINARY assistant available 24/7 for house/ pet sitting. Esh 778-237-0205

1 BDRM + OFFICE BASEMENT SUITE Central Lonsdale Bright, heated hardwood floors, full height ceiling, fridge, stove, D/W, shared laundry. Heat/light included.

No smokers, no pets. $1050/mth. (604) 980-6442.

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

Need Cash Today?

Own a Vehicle?

BENGAL KITTENS, vet ✔ 1st shots dewormed, sweet natured, $600. Mission 1-604-814-1235

Apartments & Condos

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA

Comprehensive Business Plan Road Map for your vision, Investment, Grants & Subsidies Call Ken 604-340-2649

3507

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: THE ESTATE OF SYLVIA HEATHER THOMPSON, also known as SYLVIA H. THOMPSON, SYLVIA THOMPSON, SYLVIA HEATHER LOZEJ, SYLVIA H. LOZEJ, SYLVIA LOZEJ, SYLVIA HEATHER FOWLER, SYLVIA H. FOWLER, and SYLVIA FOWLER Deceased, formerly of # 205 - 14 E. 19th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2Y8 Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Sylvia Heather Thompson are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, Barrie Cotter c/o Millichamp & Company, Lawyers, 210 - 1530 - 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A8 on or before June 14th, 2013, 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.

Bachelors!

1 Bedrooms!

2 Bedrooms!

City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site.

Security & video monitoring.

On major bus route.

RENTALS 604-980-3606 rentals@caprent.com www.caprent.com

★ CENTRAL LONSDALE ★June 1 Spacious 1 BR with rooftop patio.

Features large kitchen, lots of storage, heat/hot water incl. N/s, n/p. $1100 June 1 604-983-0634 1 Br, $910, 2nd flr, June 1 New appl & paint, Heat incl. quiet. gated, free prkg, no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2nd. 604-700-7572

1BR, ste, $925, Avail June 1 Gated prkg, quiet, drapes, heat incl. no pets, 1 yr lease, 321 East 2nd. 604-987-5802

1BR W. 20th & Lonsdale, heat, hw & prkg, no pet, ns, June 1st.

Refs req’d. 604-960-0452 2 BDRM: 365 East 2ND ST, h/w with d/w. Corner unit (East side) w/ LARGE deck w/ view in quiet building. Avail July 1st, $1350/month incl heat and h/w.

Ph 604-726-4884.

2 BR, 1.5 bath, Central, modern finishes, top appls. 1000 sf. Walk all amen, short/long term $1950, avail immed, 604-655-9200 2 BR large, $1250, New Reno’s, Now, View, ht, h/water, hw flrs, storage, ns, np, 604-986-5437

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Apartments & Condos

6505-11

North Van Apt. Rentals

CENTRAL LONSDALE

2 BR suite (main floor in a Duplex) f/p, w/d, new stove, covered off Street parking, beautiful sunny back yard, quiet, walk to shopping/bus, restaurant. N/P. $995.

June 1st. 604-925-2107 EXEC 16TH floor 1 br penthouse, 110 W. 4th St, lower Lonsdale.

Sec, prkg, n/w views, $1300. June 1/15 C21 Prudential. 232-3039

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS 2 BR & 3 BR Apt, June 1st Call 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

MOVE-IN BONUS Vista Del Mar

145 West Keith Road.

Studios (Avail Now & June 1) 1 BR’s (Avail June 1) 2 BR’s (Avail June 1) Beautiful views. Indoor pool.

Heat & Hot Water included.

Small pet ok. 604-986-3356

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool, parking available. ★ Bachelor $850 No pets, 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com

Any project,

BIG

or small...

Find all the help you need in the Home Services section

3 BR $1500 Aug 1st, h/w flrs, incls ht, hw, Mile E of 2nd Narrows. NP, refs, 778-320-1554

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Cares!

The North Shore News has partnered with the BC SPCA to encourage responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Before purchasing a new puppy, ensure the seller has provided excellent care and treatment of the animal and the breeding parents. For a complete guide to finding a reputable breeder and other considerations when acquiring a new pet, visit spca.bc.ca.

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Body Work

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Now Open - New Girls Chinese, Japenese, Korean, Punjabi, Thai, Caucasian. Great Massage Now Hiring. 10am-Midnight every day.

2263 Kingsway at Nanaimo St. Van., 604.294.8038

The Art of Asian Bodycare 7days, 10am-8pm, 604-980-8809 101-1075 Marine Dr, North Van

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Personals

MERIDIEN SPA

click for the classifieds

nsnews.com classifieds.nsnews.com

604-985-4969 www.meridienspa.com NEW STAFF ADDITIONS

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SUDOKU ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

1BDRM/ 1BTH 15th & Lonsdale 635 sq. ft. newly reno’d, 1 bed apt. on 4th floor in Seniors (55+) building. Hook ups for insuite laundry. Incls heat/underground parklng, storage avail. No Pets Rent $960. email: tenantplacement@ newchelsea.ca

2 BR, view, Ctrl Lons, SS appls, dw, inste wd, July 1, balc, ug prkg/ storage, $1500, 604-889-7034

3 BR apt, 2 bath, newer flrs. Mnt Seymour Park area, ns, np, kids ok, $1600/mo, 604-987-7006

SUDOKU

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Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

Westwind Apts 2025 Bellevue Ave, 2 bdrm mnt view & bach. Cat OK Senior discount 604-913-0734

1 BR, partial water view, central Ambleside, small concrete bldg, bright, balcony, top corner, $1150 ns, np, avail now. 604-808-1029

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Duplexes - Rent

2 BR suite (main floor) f/p, w/d, new stove, covered carport, beautiful sunny back yard, quiet, close walk to all amenties. N/P. $995. June 1st.

604-925-2107

WEST 5TH, lower duplex, 2 bdrm, NP/NS, shrd w/d, $1150 incls utils, June 1, 604-929-3306

6522

Furnished Accommodation

www.vancouvershortstay.com

2 BR suites Available Now. Starting at $1900. Beautifully renovated units with ocean or mountain views, 900sq.ft., hardwood floors & DW. Prestigious building steps from all amenities & Ambleside Beach. Sorry, No Pets.

Call 604-922-4724 to view.

2 BR, Marine/19th, view, 7th flr, 3 appls, $1675 incls heat, hw & cable, np ns. 604-925-8851 2109 Bellevue h/w floors, incls hwater & heat, np/ns, 1BR $1000 avail Now & 2 BR Penthouse $1700 June 15, 604-986-1294

AMBLESIDE TOWER

Studios (Avail June 1), 1 BR’s (Avail Now & June 1), 2 BR’s (Avail June 1). Mnt/Ocean views, incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms. Walk to beach & shops. Small pet ok.

604-922-8443

CONDO 1 Whole Floor, 2800 sf, 3 br, den, on Seawalk, $6,495 long term. 604-926-9818 Luxury Over The Seawall!

BACHELOR, 1 BR, pool, rec. room, pet ok, 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

Park Royal Towers

Completely Renovated All Utilities Included

1 BR (700-770 sq.ft.)

2 BR (1070 sq.ft.)

3 BR (1370 sq.ft.)

Penthouse (1650 sq.ft.)

Spectacular City & Ocean Views’ Huge Balconies Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Gym, Swimming Pool

604-922-3246 935 Marine Drive

www.parkroyaltowersapt.com

STUNNING OCEANFRONT LOCATION Shorewood Manor 2020 Bellevue Avenue Large 2 BR from $3000 Unobstructed Water Views Professionally Managed Indoor pool, No Pets, Incl Heat & Hot Water Call 604.926.2713 www.austeville.com

WATERFRONT LUXURY The Pink Palace on the Seawall

3 Bdrm

Indoor/outdoor pools.

Fitness centre & billiard room, no smoking 2222 Bellevue Ave. To view: 604-926-0627

6515

Duplexes - Rent

3/4 BDRM, new 1/2 duplex, 3 level, 1900sf, n/p, lease, central, $3300. Avail now 604-985-4881

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Appliance Repairs

CENTRAL LONSDALE

A SHORT STAY North Shore 1 & 2 bdrm + penthouse long or short.

Renos, families, pets ok, Execs.

604-987-2691

1775 Bellevue Avenue HOLLYBURN PLAZA

HOME SERVICES

HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com LOVELY, FULLY Furn. self contained 1 BR ste, N Van, own wd, alarm, n/s, n/p, wkly maid, suits 1, $975, avail Now, 604-990-4835

6540

Houses - Rent

AMBLESIDE Character 4 bdrm house, 2 baths, H/W flr, f/p, June 1, $3675, n/s n/p, 778-668-6452

6565

Office/Retail Rent

150sf - 600sf Prime Office Space Avail for Lease. Excellent Rates!

Call Jeff or Ross 604-980-3003 180SF ARTIST STUDIO/OFFICE with skylights, 2nd flr, quiet bldg, Pemberton & Welch, $400/m, incl tax/hydro. 604-986-6682 or 604-250-4328

6570

Out Of Town

UCLUELET LARGE 2BDRM completly furnished condo, view of inlet & mountains, walk to ocean, 6 days: $700. Call 250-726-4482

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR spacious bsmt ste, Northlands area, N Van, insuite laundry, cat ok $900. 604-644-9621 2 BDRM ste, shrd w/d, n/p, N/S, June 1, $1100, Nr Save-on 604-988-0624, 778-688-4846 2 BR, great ste, Blueridge, new kitch, inste wd, ns/np, $1380 incl utils, June 1/July 1, 604-787-6245 3 BR upper lvl ste, garage, Lynn Valley, 1,200 sf, June 1st, np, $1700+utils. 604-987-1005

6605

Townhouses Rent

3BDRM 2.5 bath, 5 appl, 2 patios, o/d pool/gym, nr bus, shops, n/p, $1850. 604-998-2259

6615

Wanted To Rent

Born & raised in West Vancouver, Minister of Music, organist, pianist & composer is looking for a affordable, quiet, private house, with view. Exc ref’s. Desire location; between Lion Bays & Deep Cove. Please Call Nicole 778-926-4286

Looking for a beautiful, peaceful, well maintained home, town home or spacious condominium, (minimum 1500sq. ft) in West or North Vancouver to care take and/or rent beginning June 1 or July (unfurnished or furnished).

I am a former elementary school teacher, female in mid 50’s, who has been care taking a large West Vancouver family estate after the passing of my beloved mother.

I am extremely responsible and conscientious, a non-smoker, without pets and enjoy keeping a quiet, immaculate, clean home. I am looking for a special residence to lovingly care for, as if it were my own, and begin a new life.

Excellent credit history. Willing to pay up to $4000 a month for the right residence. Please call 604 922-7880.

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & Insured. Washers, Dryers, Stove, Fridge, Dishwashers. 604-346-8925

8030

Carpentry

Home & Yard Carpentry. Small jobs. Bsmt, floors, concrete form, tiles. Francisco 604-710-9837 www.chulavistalandscaping.ca

8050

Chimney Services

ALL TYPES stone and brickwork Fully cert. mason. 778-378-3548 billingtonmasonry.com

8055

8090

Fencing/Gates

CEDAR FENCES - best price 604-862-5545 Flyingfence.com

NORTH SHORE FENCES

Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction 604-230-3559

8105

Flooring/ Refinishing

Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates

Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224 www.centuryhardwood.com

Golden Hardwood & Laminate & Tiles. Prof install, refinishing, sanding & repairs. 778-858-7263

Cleaning

$20/HR. Quality House cleaning.

604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com

INSTALLATION REFINISHING, Sanding. Free est, great prices.

Satisfaction guar. 604-518-7508

✫✫A CLEAN SWEEP ✫✫ Reliable Housecleaning service.

778 836-9970 ✫✫ 604 987-9970

LOVE − Installing Great Floors for nice people. Good old George! ★Call 604-710-6069★

ANNA CLEANING SERVICES

Reasonable rates, exc refs. For free est. Anna Cell 778-868-7714 ENVIRO MAID INSURED and BONDED. Residential. Exc.refs.

Free est. $25/hr. 604-685-1344 enviromaid.net

8125

AT YOUR HOME GUTTER SERVICES

No More HST! BOOK NOW!

EUROPEAN CLEANING Service. 15 yrs experience, excellent refs. Call Ivana 604-987-9290

• Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard

Reliable, Honest, Hardworking Cleaning Lady, 15 yrs exp.

Excellent Refs 604-990-5307

8060

Concrete

N.C.B. CONCRETE LTD. Specializing in residential concrete. Repair, removal and new installation. Patio specialists.

604-988-9523, 604-988-9495

8073

Drainage

Gutters

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189 ACCREDITED BUSINESS

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

TROY TEATHER DRAINAGE & SEWER 15% OFF - 604-925-8711

Installed • Cleaned • Repaired

604-876-4604

Drywall

AFFORDABLE, Reliable, Quality Guaranteed. Boarding, Taping, Spraytex.

Dave 604-984-7476

TROY TEATHER GUTTERS 15% OFF - 604-925-8711

Boarding & Taping, Small Jobs Welcome! Free Est.Reliable!

Call Gurprit ★ 604-710-7769 M mm m . . . D r y w a l l R e p a i r ★ Ooooo... Texture Spray ★ Good old George! 604-710-6069 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Complete drywall & taping. 604-307-2295

8080

NORTH SHORE GUTTER DIVISION Call 604-987-7663

8130

Handyperson

Electrical

The current choice serving the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years.

All Kinds of Work and Reasonable Rates.

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only.

604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)805-8463/ 986-4026

Licensed & Bonded

Lic. 22308

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940.

Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs.

Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332

8090

Fencing/Gates

★ Beautiful Cedar Fence ★ Best Price, European Craftmanship, ERWIN 778-835-5015 BEAUTIFUL North Shore Gates, Fences, Arbors. 778-322-8645 johngormleycarpentry.com

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GENERAL HELP

#18405 Electrician Best Rates, Local, Reliable, 24-7, All jobs 100% satisfaction. 604-765-8439 Adam

Max: 604-341-6059

8150

Kitchens/Baths

BATHROOMS & much more. 30 yrs on the North Shore. Working within your budget. 778-387-3626

kitchen, bathroom remodels, property enhancements incl. interior decorating, styling, staging, redesign, space planning & complete reno’s From Design to Completion call for Free Consultation ★604-761-2421★ visit www.renovateme.ca make your house your HOME

8155

Landscaping

GREEN GUARD LANDSCAPING Excavating New Lawn, Flowerbeds Rock Garden Pavers, Retaining Wall

Great Design * Great Price

604-340-5715 CONSTRUCTIVE LANDSCAPING

★ Cedar fencing/decks ★ Stonework paving stones ★ Pergola’s ★ 30 Yrs Exp Call Danny 604-250-7824 www.constructivelandscaping.com

Design - Consultation- Installation 604-518-5661 KatsuraLandscaping.ca Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, pavers, ponds & walls, returfing, demos, drainage, jackhammering. Old pools filled in, decks, concrete 604.782.4322

Lawn & Garden

A.A.BEST PRO GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating, Trim, Top, Prune, etc.

Call Sukh

ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677 AGRIOS HOME IMPROVEMENT Home Maintenance & Repairs.

Experienced, Reliable Service, Reasonable Rates Call Michael – 604 619-1126

- ARMS & Minds Renos Carpentry cabinets, doors, finishing, flooring, tile, drywall, paint, deck, fence, siding, electrical, plumbing. 25 yrs 604-761-7745

HANDYMAN - framing, decks, tiles, re-roof. Total additions & basements. Ken 604-500-2426

8160

Lawn & Garden

2013 Special Aeration, moss control $95. Lawn maintenance 604-726-9153 & 604-926-1526 Capilano Landscaping Beds, Hedges & Beyond! Call 604-878-1300 for a free estimate. ★CNN Landscaping★ ★WEEDING, Yardwork, Pruning, Free Est. Nick 778-840-6573 Serafina Garden Services Maintenance, Design, Organic References Avail , 604-984-4433 GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220 JB GARDEN'S Hedges, trimming & cleanups, pruning, weeding.

Call Terry 604-354-6649

Interior & Exterior ★ UNBEATABLE PRICES ★ Free Est. / Written Guarantee

Insured/WCB

778-997-9582

PACIFIC WEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY. Soil, sand, gravel. We accept green waste. 1990 W 1st, North Van. 604-980-8334

David James & Assoc. Painting & Decorating. Int/ExtPainting homes on the North Shore since 1987. 604.988.7898

ENGLISH LAWNS, new lawn installs, replace old, drainage, landscaping, pavers, etc.

Any size job. Nick, 604-929-7732

Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205

8175

Masonry

North Shore’s Trusted Mason

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR PAINT & WOOD STAINING Call 604-281-0807 ★Ext/Interior Specialist ★ PRO PROPERTY PAINTING Small or Big Jobs, Quick & Clean Quality Craftsmanship, Insured, Free Est. Carter 604-790-4554

15 years experience

778.378.3548

www.billingtonmasonry.com Constructive Landscaping Stonework.paving stones, Cedar decks/fences, Pergola’s. 30 yrs exp. Call Danny 604-250-7824

www.constructivelandscaping.com

NORTHLAND MASONRY. Rock, slate, brick, granite, pavers.

20 yrs exp. No job to small..

Please Call Will 604-805-1582

8180

Home Services

CAPILANO HANDYMAN

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Renovations Demolition Plumbing Drywall Carpentry Cabinetry Painting ● Electrical Kitchens & Bath Flooring ● Paving Fences & Decks

MILANO PAINTING & RENOS Int/Ext. Free Est. Written Guar.

Prof & Insured. 604 551-6510 OSZVALD’S PAINTING (1974) Int & ext painting, pressure washing, papering, taping, texturing.

Res & comm 604-980-4249 RONALDO PAINTING (1981) Master in Quality , fully insured, Free estimate, 778-881-6478

8200

Patios/Decks/ Railings

THUNDERBIRD GLASS

· Quality Custom Glass Canopies · Interior/Exterior Glass Rails · Frameless Showers & Skylights

Tel: 604-219-0666

604-726-9153 604-926-1526

Local & long distance Call 604-720-0931 brothersmovingservice.com

CALL RICK/WAYNE:

604-980-7511

www.thunderbirdglass.com

Moving & Storage

Garden Services

Low Budget Moving.com

604-518-5661

8195

TOP SOIL, sand, gravel, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery. Headwater Management, 175 Harbour Ave, North Van 604-985-6667

Quality Work You Can Trust!

CANADIAN PRO PAINTERS Exterior Specialists Free est. More info 778-991-4666

8185

Free Estimates

ALLQUEST PAINTING

Ny Ton Gardening Trimming, Shrubs, Pruning, Yard Cleanup, 604-782-5288

Lawn Maintenance • Aerating Moss Control • Power Raking Trim • Prune Top • General Clean-Up

Graig 604-986-3463

Free Estimates

604-349-3252

ALL HOME PAINTING & RESTORATION Comm/Residential 604-290-7176

A.ALL AREA

LAWNCUTS

A Master Painter Clean, Quality Work

Mowing, Spring Clean up, debris removal, gutter cleaning, hedge trimming. Darren 604-657-7532

THUNDERBIRD GLASS Glass canopies, ext/int glass rails, frameless glass shower enclosures. Rick/Wayne 604-980-7511

Performance Garden Service

Painting/ Wallpaper

ACCURATE PAINTING - Int & ext, new const. Good prices. 15+ yrs exp. Henry cell 604-754-9661

Labourer Available rain or shine North Shore Odd Job Services Michael 778-868-5079

Certified Horticulturists Design • Planting • Maintenance Spring Clean-ups. Call Scott. www.KatsuraLandscaping.ca

8195

LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. Your Maintenance & Landscape Specialist 604-788-9687

604.726.9152 604.984.1988

Gardening Service

Labour / Odd jobs Home & Garden Indoor / Outdoor Clean up, removal, etc.

North Shore Odd Job Services Michael 778-868-5079

Contact us today for a free estimate.

Heating

Actual Plumbing & Heating, Boilers, Furnaces, Tankless, Hotwater tanks, 24/7, Seniors Disc, Lic., BBB, 604-874-4808

8160

WEST VAN DRAINAGE Sewer, drain tile, new water line installation. 604-340-8989

8075

8140

Clean Sweep?

★ 604-652-1660 ★

Painting/ Wallpaper

AAA

PRECISION PAINTING • Exterior/Interior Projects • Written Warranty • Years of Experience • Fully Insured • WCB Covered Residential Specialists

QUALITY WORK. DONE RIGHT.

778.881.6096

Sell it in the Classifieds!

604

630.3300

HOME SERVICES 8205

Paving/Seal Coating

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

ASPHALT PAVING Driveway, Walkway & Parking Lot

8250

Roofing

AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING All types. BBB, insured, references. www.affordablequalityroofing.com 604-984-6560

AMBLESIDE ROOFING

Garage Apron / Speed Bump / Pot Hole Commercial & Residential

All types - Reroofs & Repairs Insured/WCB 778-288-8357

ALLEN ASPHALT concrete, brick,

Samra Bros. Roofing Ltd. 40 yrs+ Cedar / Fiberglass / Torch On Free Estimates. 604-946-4333

604-618-2949

drains, foundations, walls, membranes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187

AAA QUALITY Plaster Repair, Painting and Wallpaper.

Free Estimate! 604-349-3252

METRO BLACKTOP CO. LTD Custom work for Driveways & new lane Aprons. Repairs/resurfacing. Call Gino 604-657-9936

ALLQUEST PAINTING Quality Work You Can Trust!

778 997-9582

TERRY’S DRIVEWAY SEALING Anniversay Special • Free ests North Shore Co. 604-980-7507

8220

Plumbing

BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renovations.

604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca BUILD PROS CONSTRUCTIONAll types of construction & renos www.buildpros.ca 604-780-8118

Plumbing Ltd

Qualified Carpenter, 25 yrs exp, renovations, repairs, insured.

WCB, good rates, references.

Call James 604-788-8863

604-551-8531

Quality Home Renovation Int/Ext Kitchen & Bath www.OnSiteRenovations.com Call Mike Getzlaf 604 351 9316

WESTMOR

Res - Com Professional Service FLAT RATE 7 DAYS/WK Honest Service Lic - Ins - Bonded

★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com Actual Plumbing & Heating, Boilers, Furnaces, Tankless, Hotwater tanks, 24/7, Seniors Disc.

Lic. BBB, 604-874-4808

DELBROOK

PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Licenced Plumber 604-729-6695

SAVE ON PLUMBING Licensed Plumber/Gas fitter, $68/HR. Same day service. Insured, BBB member Call 604-987-7473 Samy

WEST VAN PLUMBING Plumbing services, new water line installation. 604-729-3663

8225

Power Washing

CERTIFIED Pressure washer Got no time for grime? Decks, Driveways, etc. 604-764-0515

8240

Renovations & Home Improvement

AT YOUR HOME SERVICES GROUP

THE ROOFER (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair.

WCB, insured 604-985-1913

8255

604-RUBBISH 782-2474

* We Remove & Recycle Anything*

Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs

10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com

8250

Roofing

Student Works

Disposal & Recycling Trips start at

$49

10% OFF with this ad w w w.student worksdisposal.com

A RESPONSIBLE NORTH VAN MAN with truck ONLY $25 + dump charges 604-377-3175 ● BIN RENTALS ● ★ Top Soil Deliveries ★ 7 days a wk. Fast service 604-985-4211 orangebins.com BIN SERVICES for your Dirt Fill, Rock, Concrete or Asphalt Jobs. ● Load up to 8 c/yd-Demo 20 c/yd Sand, Gravel, Soil, Rock Deliveries

Dalton Trucking 604-986-6944

AT YOUR HOME ROOFING SERVICES

No More HST! BOOK NOW! • 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 ACCREDITED BUSINESS

ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. Big/ small loads. 7 days 604-985-7193

8300

Stucco/Siding/ Exterior

DC STUCCO. 20 years exp. Fast, friendly service. All types of Finishes & Repairs. 604-788-1385 J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. 604-761-6079 www.stuccocontracting.com

Free Estimates!

NO TAX Special! * We are pleased to offer High Quality Home Improvements • New construction • Renovations - Basements • Additions - Decks • Kitchens - Bathrooms • Laneway Houses - Drainage *No job too big or too small

WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee

604-340-7189 * Expires in 30 days ACCREDITED BUSINESS

TOTAL HOME A RENOVATIONS Since 1983

FROM DESIGN TO FINISH Complete Renos & Additions, incl.: Kitchen & Bath Improvements • Roofing • Sundecks • Door & Window Replacements

Bill 604-298-1222 www.chrisdalehomes.com

ALL HOME RENOVATIONS LTD. Need a Fresh Look in or outside your Home!

We specialize in custom renos, kitchen, bathroom & all interior & exterior renos.

604-290-7176

ALL RENOS Bathrooms Included

25 yrs exp. Great Prices, Excellent Workmanship, Working within your budget

Call Hummingbird 778-387-3626

atyourhomeservicesgroup.ca

NORTH SHORE ROOFING LTD. Est. 1968

• Cedar Shakes • Flat Roofing • Asphalt Shingles • Roof Maintenance • Liability Insurance • A+ Rating BBB • WCB

Call Sean Today

604-987-ROOF (7663)

PENFOLDS

Top Soil

DALTON TRUCKING LTD.

Top Soil, Garden Soil, Fill Soil, Sand, Gravel, and More.

Small and Large Deliveries.

- Or you can pick up Dump Site for Dirt, Concrete, Asphalt.

Dirt,Rock,Demo Bins, U-Load.

Recycled Products, Blast Rock, Round Rock, Sorted Rocks

Mention NSN for Special Promotion

FREE ESTIMATES

604-988-3791 PenfoldsRoofing.com 10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofing & Siding. WCB. Re-Roofing, New Roof, Gutters. 604-812-9721

Headwater Management TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc.

Pick-up or Delivery

9129

8309

Tiling

A & Wes Tile top European quality Tile install custom bath-kitch 604-657-0343 AandWesTile.com

PTV TILE INSTALLATIONS Ceramic Tile, Porcelain, Slate, 20 Yrs Exp. Santo 778-235-1772

PACIFIC WEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY Soil, Sand, Gravel & more We accept green waste Pick-up or Delivery 1990 West 1st, North Van 604-980-8334

8315

2011 Lexus IS350c V6 Better than New! NAVI, lease or Buy? $45888.

Bal 6-yr&110km. Lexus Warranty D10578 AutoDepot 604-727-3111 1990 JAGUAR XJ6, auto, 40AJ6 eng, 6 cyl, good cond. well main, 4 new winter & 4new summer tires $5,000 obo. 604-987-9068

9125

9145

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

604-787-5915 604-291-7778 treeworksonline.ca

2001 Nissan XTerra 4x4; local; V6; 5sp; 1 yr Warr, No Accid ! Sale $5880. Rugged & Reliable! D10578 Auto Depot 604-727-3111 NVan

FREE

2002 LINCOLN Town Car, 'L' 54kms! As New! Luxury @ its Finest!

Local & Loaded! Don’t miss this!

D10578Auto Depot604-727-3111

No Wheels, No Problem

CASH FOR ALL COMPLETE CARS OPEN 24 HRS. INCLUDING HOLIDAYS

MIKE: 604-872-0109

2001 Yukon 'XL' 7-pass 4x4, small V8, Tow & Go! lthr 1-owner! $5880. incl 1Yr Warr All options! $4,850 D10578 Auto Depot, 604-727-3111

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

2005 PONTIAC Sunfire SE, 99 kms! ac/windows, warr $4,350 D10578.

604-727-3111 Auto Depot, NVan.

THE SCRAPPER SCRAP CAR & TRUCK REMOVAL

CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-3900 OUR SERVIC

10% discount with this ad

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2002 F-150 Ford Super Cab 4x4 'XTR', 1 yr warr, $7850 D10578.

604-727-3111 Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan.

ROBIN’S 604-986-4091

Expert Tree Care - Cert. Arborist 25yrs exp. Fully Ins.

8325

Upholstery

ANGEL RESTORATION: All types of carpet and upholstery cleaning. Call 604-984-7575

8335

TODAY'S SUDOKU ANSWERS 2008 Ford EDGE Limited AWD local; V6; 50kms! 1 yr Warr incl d $22,888. Pano-roof; luxury Lease or Buy? #10578 Auto Depot 604-727-3111 1397 Welch NVan

2005 FORD Escape XLT 1yr warr, alloys, sale $7,750 fold flat seats, #10578 Auto Depot 64-727-31111397 Welch NVan

Window Cleaning

GUTTER CLEANING. moss removal, roof cleans, Strata work, property managers welcome.

Steven 604-723-2526

Need help with your Home Renovation?

cont. on next page 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Affordable Luxury 35,600 kms.

2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email: sjscot@shaw.ca (604) 794-3428.

SUPER SPECIALS

Find it in the Classifieds!

2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport

List It. Sell It. Guaranteed.

Craig Can’t Do That.

Local Buyers You know your community and you can trust the folks you know.

1997 LANDROVER Defender(s) 90, 5 spd diesel, mint, 160,000km, from desert $23,900 1-780-945-7945 604-926-7087 lancebright@hotmail.com

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

TREE WORKS

Trimming & Pruning.

Fully Ins. Best rates.

Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

Scrap Car Removal

Domestic

Tree Services

Tree & Stump Removal Done Right!

9155

1963 FORD FALCON Futura, auto, 2 door hardtop, all original, collector plates, $7500 obo. Call 604-874-4397

Auto, only 48,000kms.

Stk# 13044B

2013 FORD Flex AWD Limited

Why? Trusted Sellers You know the sellers and so do we. No scams. No concerns. ]ZN PT\U YJKOXWKYWM

Luxury Cars

175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver

7-pass 16 km, loaded! $35,500.

Lease/Buy! 20' wheels; Full Warr!

D10578. 604-727-3111 Auto Depot, 1397 Welch NVan.

9129

6spd manual, black, hard top.

Stk#P5708B

$19,995

$27,995

Luxury Cars 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4, diesel, ale, pwr group, only 55,700kms. Stk# P5726

Sunroof, navigation, 4x4. Stk#P5819

1997 Infiniti Q45t luxury; 112km ! local, small V8; 1-yr Warr incl Sale $8888. Compare! #10578 Auto Depot 604-727-3111 NVan

2005 PT Cruiser Convertible

2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

$9,995

$31,995

2001 JAGUAR XJR, Just Serviced, new brakes/tires, exc.

Cond. $12,500 firm, consider trade. 604-644-4440

Black, only 42,500kms, leather, Bluetooth.

Stk# 13208A

$36,995

$39,995

Great condition.

Stk# 13181A

6spd manual, hard top, pwr options, only 26,000kms, Stk# P5810

$69 buys you a print and online ad in 1 market until sold*!

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You get what you KWWX S VZLHLK\WWXM ]JJR \JXLNM Trusted Vendors, Local Buyers

* if you reduce the cost of your item by 10% each month. Private party only.

A-1 Contracting & Roofing ReRoofing & Repair. WCB. 25% Discount. Jag, 778-892-1530

Collectibles & Classics

604-986-6944

Trusted on North Shore since 1937

“Home of the Rubber Shake”

9110

87 Mountain Hwy, N.Van.

ROOFING

WE REPLACE ALL KINDS OF ROOFS!

AUTOMOTIVE

604-985-6667

John 778-288-8009

Renovate with us! Great Service! Kitchen, Bathroom, Interior & More! 604-340-5715 futurevisiontoday.ca

8310

Rubbish Removal

B i n s f ro m 5 - 3 0 y a rd s a v a i l .

www.RenoRite.com Bath, Kitchens, Suites & More Save Your Dollars! 604-451-0225

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2012 Dodge Challenger

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab

$25,995

$32,995

Low kms, loaded, park assist.

Stk# 13218A

1600 MARINE DR., N.V. 604.980.8501

www.destinationchrysler.ca

Search. Research. Compare.

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SPRING SAVINGS 07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GTP

09 AUDI A4 QUATTRO

STK CD41381 WAS $18,900

STK 952260 WAS $30,900

Leather, 5spd, 80,000kms.

NOW $15,488

AWD, loaded only 49,000kms.

12 FORD EXPEDITION MAX LTD

STK 952500

STK 952230 WAS $48,900

WAS $38,900

NOW $36,900

10 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA Hardtop, 6spd.

9155

Leather, navigation.

NOW $44,900

WAS $25,900

NOW $23,900

All cars fully reconditioned to Central Auto standards 2008 Saab 9-3 2.OT, 36,000 original kms, glass roof, alloys, dealer serviced, white with sand leather. $20,850

2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Luxury

SUV 6-cyl; Watch DVD movies, safe AWD travel Low km ! & 1 Yr Warr $11,888. #10578 Auto Depot 604-727-3111

1994 Mercedes Benz SL 500, 67,300 original kms, full options, very well serviced, desimo graphite metallic with sand leather, immaculate. $14,850

04 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB STK 951851 WAS $16,900

NOW $13,900

09 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320

Diesel, leather, navigation.

STK 951751 WAS $14,900

NOW $12,495

Stk 951661 WAS $36,900

For more information on these cars & others call Ted

13 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID

WAS $35,900

STK CD95401 WAS $81,900

20” wheels, loaded, only 3,000kms.

Stk 846081

NOW $32,900

Loaded, only 5,000kms.

NOW $78,800

11 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB

STK 951990 WAS $35,900

STK 952330 WAS $26,900

4x4, auto, loaded.

NOW $32,900

4x4, loaded.

09 MINI COOPER

STK 952320 WAS $49,900

STK CD93542 WAS $22,900

Crew cab, long box, 4x4, diesel.

Auto, leather, only 16,000kms.

NOW $46,900

02 GMC SAFARI

STK 952470 WAS $35,900

STK 8G64501 WAS $9,990

Rare cargo van, mint.

NOW $32,900

only 95kms! Clean/Safe affordable 1-yr Warr incl $4650. D10578.

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THE Volkswagen Touareg, available with a nifty diesel engine, stacks up well against luxury SUVs without the same sticker shock. It is available at Capilano Volkswagen in North Vancouver.

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IF you want an SUV with a premium feel but not a premium price tag, VW may have a solution for you in the form of a vehicle called Touareg.

While it may share its underpinnings with the Porsche Cayenne, it is significantly less expensive than other luxury off-roaders but offers comparable performance.

The VW Touareg TDI is a very unique vehicle. What makes it so special is that it is the only non-luxury SUV available in Canada with a diesel engine. BMW, Mercedes, and, of course, Audi and Porsche all offer diesel SUVs, and they’re great

Behind The Wheel David Chao

except for the fact that they start at a minimum of about $60,000 and can easily reach $100,000 or more.

For 2013, the Touareg range gets larger fuel tanks, while the diesel engine’s output increases to 240 horsepower. Otherwise not

much change to report on this solid, proven vehicle.

Design The real story of this vehicle lies under the hood. If you are driving around Europe today, you would notice that the majority of the vehicles on the road are powered by clean diesel technology — it just makes sense and here’s a couple of reasons why: diesels get great mileage and provide exceptional torque.

In the Touareg TDI, we have a 3.0-litre V-6, which may not appear big for a vehicle of this size, but the 2013 version has a 15 h.p. bump over last year and more importantly, it delivers 406 foot-pounds of torque. That’s a lot of torque. In fact, it’s more than the average V-8 pick-up trucks. Needless to

say, you can tow quite a lot with the Touareg TDI. Another upside is fuel economy. Even with all that torque, it returns 11.2 litres/100 kilometres city and 6.8 l/100 km highway — fantastic numbers for this category.

The other big plus for clean diesel technology is resale value. Kelly Blue Book expects the Touareg TDI retain a better than average resale price. In comparison, the gasoline and hybrid models are believed to fall a few percentage points below the segment average.

Performance The defining features of the modern TDI engines are that they no longer bring

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The race track is gone but the thrill remains IT’S a housing development now, a knot of quiet residential streets with names like Mulberry, Maplewood and Chickadee.

Large, detached singlefamily homes sit cheek-byjowl, their driveways cluttered with compact sedans and crossovers.

Once though, this was a battlefield.

Maybe you can hear the imaginary echoes as you putter down Paddock Drive, keeping an eye out for kids on bikes. Maybe your eyes are sharp enough to see the faded scar of Turn 3 through the tree line.

All plowed up and bulldozed over — the maw of British Columbia’s housing boom is unstoppably rapacious in its appetite for land. The development marches right up the side of Eagle Ridge in Coquitlam, right up to the edge of the forest. The only racing now is done on bicycles, or in these See Racers page 40

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A souvenir program from 1959 promotes a day of racing at the now defunct Westwood Racing Circuit in Coquitlam.

suburban basements on gaming consoles or Hot Wheels tracks. But once upon a time, this was Canada’s racetrack: Westwood.

Built in 1959, the Westwood circuit was carved into the mountain’s ridge beside the Coquitlam river by the Sports Car Club of B.C. Tired of shredding tires on the rough and rutted asphalt of local airfields, club members wanted a dedicated facility at which to indulge their need for speed. Circling the hat, they collectively raised enough funds to lease a parcel of land from the Crown and built a swooping, curving, 1.8-mile course amid the pines.

From the air, it looked like a Valentine’s Day card drawn by a not-especially-talented four-year-old. The twin humps of the steeply-banked carousel and valley corner curve formed the top of the skinny “heart” and then there were the twin straights, elongating out to a tight turn: Marshall’s Hairpin.

Looking at a track map, you’d think the wriggling Scurves of the road that ran past pit lane would be the more challenging of the two straights. You’d be wrong (though they were no picnic). The arrow-linear Mountain Straight had a considerable hummock right in the middle. Dubbed Deer’s Leap, this bump would occasionally fling unwary drivers off into the weeds at high speed. This is what people did for fun in the days before Facebook.

When it officially opened in July 1959, Westwood could lay claim to being the first dedicated road course in Canada. Over the next three decades it would host Formula Atlantic racing, Trans-Am and even NASCAR. Gilles Villeneuve would race here, as would Michael Andretti and Keke Rosenburg. Indy champions like Bobby Rahal and Danny Sullivan would also flog their machines around the course in anger, much to the delight of spectators.

In 1976, the Vintage Racing Car Club of B.C. joined the scene, showcasing historic racers on the Canadian tarmac. While you might characterize club members as curators, historians and caretakers, don’t think they took the racing lightly. While there are no official prizes or trophies, a racecar cannot be pussyfooted around a

racecourse meekly. It champs at the bit. It squirms under the bridle and dances sideways impatiently. It gets under your skin.

Certainly the club members who will be on the track at Mission Raceways two weekends from now won’t be holding back much — they drive both to show off their love of the machinery and share in a sort of camaraderie of speed, but also to spread the gospel. Watching these early Formula Fords and race-prepped specials streak past the bleachers is like having an access pass to a time machine.

Granted, Mission’s tight, flat circuit isn’t anything like the rolling surface of the Westwood facility. And yes, rubbing elbows with a group of middle-aged folks — most of whom smell faintly of improperly combusted hydrocarbons — and getting all excited over somewhat elderly and brittle thoroughbreds isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea.

But I’ll be there. I’ll be there with my father and my daughter, and we’ll keep our eyes and ears open and our mouths shut. We’ll hear the thunder of American V-8s and the accented burr of race-fettled British four-pots. We’ll filter among the racers and spectators and listen to the stories come pouring out to be compared and contrasted.

What it used to be like. The time Gilles signed the plywood message board. Picking bits of tree out of your britches after a whoopsy-daisy on the carousel.

We will go there as a family the way some people go to a library, or a museum, or a church. We will go to learn, to be bathed in the reflected light of a golden past, to experience something beyond the tactile everyday.

Mostly though, we’re going because it’ll be a hell of a lot of fun. I hope you’ll join me.

••• The BC Historic Motor Races are held at Mission Raceways Park May 25 and 26. Details can be found at bchmr.ca.

Brendan McAleer is a freelance writer and automotive enthusiast. If you have a suggestion for a column, or would be interested in having your car club featured, please contact him at mcaleeronwheels@gmail.com. Follow Brendan on Twitter: @brendan_mcaleer.

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THE Touareg is the only non-luxury SUV available in Canada with a diesel engine and the cleanburning V-6 offers a lot of low-end power while putting up great fuel efficiency numbers. The seats are comfortable but, unlike some other SUVs, the rear middle is not really usable for an adult.

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The Touareg TDI just gets up and goes about its business with ease, quietness and superb power delivery.

It is one of the most fun cars to drive in the traditional SUV category.

The Touareg is also sufficiently capable off-the-road for most buyers’ needs, thanks to its 4Motion all-

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Good news, while the Touareg does have reassuring handling, it’s still very comfortable. For instance, it just glides over bumps with no issues. When you combine this with a quiet cabin, refined engine, a slick eight-speed automatic gearbox and a very comfy seat, you’ve got a car that’s extremely relaxing to travel in.

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If you need additional room, the rear seats fold down neatly. But if you prefer to keep your stowed objects out of sight, the Touareg allows you to slide the entire rear seat unit forward, giving you a bit more space. Then with the parcel shelf in place, your valuables are well hidden.

Now we must point out a few of the Touareg’s downside, thankfully it only has a few. The rear doors don’t open particularly wide, and while there’s plenty of space for rear passengers (the rear seats even recline), the Touareg isn’t the best at carrying three people in the back. That’s because the centre seat is more of a perch than an individual chair, and what’s more, the large transmission tunnel leaves no room for your feet. Lastly, while the interior is very well done, it’s no match for the “luxury” feel found in more expensive premium rivals.

Features The Touareg TDI is available in three flavours.

The Comfortline begins at $53,975, the Highline starts at $59,970 and the Execline is available from $63,800.

Some of the many standard equipment items include rearview camera, dual-zone climate control, satellite navigation with an eight-inch touch screen, heated front seats, electronic parking brake, Bluetooth, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, anti-slip regulation and electronic stability control.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include adaptive headlight system, sport suspension, power adjustable seats, panoramic sunroof and keyless entry.

The TDI’s impressive fuel efficiency numbers are 11.2 l/100 km city and 6.8 l/100 km highway.

Thumbs up The Touareg’s premium look and feel without the premium price make it an attractive alternative to the more luxurious brands. Its substantial standard feature list and the TDI’s great fuel economy make it even tougher to ignore.

Thumbs down The Touareg is reasonably priced compared to luxury SUVs, but there certainly are cheaper SUVs offering similar performance and space. Also, See Touareg page 43

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The bottom line For those who want the upscale feel with an advantage of diesel performance, look no further than the VW Touareg TDI. Competitors BMW X5 xDrive35d The BMW X5 xDrive35d has a starting price of $64,300 which illustrates the price difference between the classes.

The diesel X5 features a larger 3.5-litre inline six-cylinder which gives 265 h.p. and an

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The X5’s diesel engine is economical and with the option of seven seats it’s an effective people carrier.

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Despite its lower base price, the ML is a luxurious and capable SUV that can compete with the best in this segment.

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The Cayenne is the Touareg’s more sporty and posh cousin. This is a vehicle for those who want the historic Porsche badge but need to carry more than one passenger. And at $64,500, it’s not outlandishly priced in this market segment, though keep in mind the options bring the price up quickly.

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The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual/Elantra Coupe GLS 6-Speed Manual/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual with an annual finance rate of 0%/0.99%/1.29% for 84 months. Bi-weekly payments are $79/$122/$113. No down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$761/$911. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual for $14,344 at 0% per annum equals $79 bi-weekly for 84 months for a total obligation of $14,344. Cash price is $17,444. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. !Fuel consumption for 2013 Elantra Sedan L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.1L/100KM)/Elantra Coupe GLS 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.2L/100KM; City 7.2L/100KM)/Elantra GT L 6-Speed Manual (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.8L/100KM) are based on Energuide. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. "Price of models shown 2013 Elantra Limited/Elantra Coupe SE/Elantra GT SE Tech 6-Speed Auto is $24,794/$26,694/$27,844. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,495. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $3,100 available on 2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. *Purchase, finance or lease an in-stock 2013 Accent/Elantra/Elantra Coupe/Elantra GT/Veloster/Genesis Coupe/Sonata/Sonata HEV/Santa Fe Sport/ Santa Fe XL/Tucson/2012 Sonata HEV during the Double Savings Event and you will receive a Price Privileges Fuel Card for customers in Alberta and Saskatchewan or Preferred Price Fuel Card for customers in British Columbia worth $218 (2013 Accent, Elantra, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, Veloster)/$320 (2013 Sonata, 2012/2013 Sonata HEV)/$350 (2013 Genesis Coupe, Tucson, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe XL). Price Privileges Fuel Cards issued for customers in Alberta & Saskatchewan cannot be used in the province of British Columbia. Based on Energuide combined fuel consumption rating for the 2013 Accent Auto (6.3L/100km)/Elantra Auto (6.3L/100km)/Elantra Coupe Auto (6.6L/100km)/Elantra GT Auto (6.6L/100km)/Veloster 1.6L Auto (6.3L/100km)/ Genesis Coupe 2.0L Auto (8.6L/100km)/Sonata 2.4L Auto (7.3L/100km)/Sonata HEV Auto (5.2L/100km)/Tucson 2.0L Auto (8.2L/100km)/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD Auto (8.6L/100km)/2012 Sonata HEV Auto (5.3L/100km) and the combined fuel consumption rating for the 2013 Santa Fe XL 3.3L FWD (9.9L/100km) as determined by the Manufacturer as shown on www.hyundaicanada.com at 15,400km/year which is the yearly average driving distance as referenced by Transport Canada’s Provincial Light Vehicle Fleet Statistics, 2011, minus one full tank of fuel provided at the time of delivery of 2013 Accent (43L), Elantra (48L), Elantra Coupe (50L), Elantra GT (50L), Veloster (50L), Genesis Coupe (65L), Sonata (70L), Sonata HEV (65L), Tucson (58L), Santa Fe Sport (66L), Santa Fe XL (71L), 2012 Sonata HEV (65L), this is equivalent to $0.30 (2013 Accent, Elantra, Elantra Coupe, Elantra GT, Veloster)/$0.40 (2013 Sonata, 2013 Sonata HEV, 2012 Sonata HEV)/$0.35 (2013 Genesis Coupe, Tucson, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe XL) per litre savings on each litre of gas up to a total of 725 Litres (2013 Accent/Elantra/Elantra Coupe/ Elantra GT/Veloster), 800 Litres (2013 Sonata/2013 Sonata HEV/2012 Sonata HEV) and 1,000 Litres (2013 Genesis Coupe/Tucson/Santa Fe Sport/Santa Fe XL). Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. †Ω*"Offers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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HWY: 5.3L/100 KM CITY: 7.8L/100 KM!

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HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.2L/100 KM!

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HWY: 5.2L/100 KM CITY: 7.1L/100 KM!

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