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IF all goes according to plan, Deep Cove will soon be home to the North Shore’s first marijuana dispensary. The Re-Leaf Dispensary Society, a non-profit group founded by Deep Cove resident Ken Starr, plans to open a store in a small commercial complex near the corner of Mount Seymour Parkway and Deep Cove Road some time next month. The organization has rented a space in the strip and is in the process of renovating. The outlet will sell marijuana to people who use it for medical purposes. “Our goal is to help everyone who has a legitimate medical need,” said Starr, who will own and manage the operation. “I believe we’re sort of a destination spot. . . . I don’t want it to be out in everyone’s face.” Starr said the store will only sell to society members, and to become a member, a customer must present proof of a legal exemption to drug possession laws granted by Health Canada, or a doctor’s prescription or recommendation. The last two must be faxed to the store directly from a doctor’s office, said Starr. Although the organization has been registered with the province as a non-profit NEWS photo Cindy Goodman group, it does not have an exemption from Health Canada permitting it to sell KEN Starr, left, founder and president of Re-Leaf Dispensary Society, plans his store layout at 4266 Mount Seymour Parkway in the drug, said Starr. It also doesn’t have Deep Cove, North Vancouver, with vice-president Brandon Parker. a business licence from the District of North Vancouver, he said, explaining that the municipality doesn’t issue those to non-profit dispensaries. “We’re sort of in a grey zone, legally,” said Starr. “Health Canada has set up the guidelines we abide by.” The study was brought on in part because the aging facility Starr made assurances that the dispensary would not Tessa Holloway needs repairs to remain in use, and because the area has long been compromise the safety of the neighbourhood. Any customer tholloway@nsnews.com considered a blight by the city. Jeff Busby, manager of planning found sharing or selling the drug or using it in the vicinity of the projects for TransLink, said this is an opportunity to spruce up store would have their membership revoked, he said. The premises TRANSLINK is putting its lands at the SeaBus the city’s welcome mat. will be secured with an alarm and video cameras, and no drugs or terminal on the table for redevelopment in a “We know we have to do some work on the SeaBus terminal cash will be left on site at night. proposed joint study with the City of North Meanwhile, Starr’s lawyer is trying to set up a meeting with Vancouver that would look at revitalizing the Quay itself. It’s an aging facility and some stuff will have to be replaced, and all that. So what better time to work,” he said. the local RCMP to discuss the dispensary. “I don’t think police area — but city council remains divided. Funds have already been allocated for repairs of the facility and the medical communities need to be adversaries,” said Kirk Under the proposed study, the city and TransLink would and for the study, said Busby, so the ongoing budget crunch Tousaw. None of the store’s products will come from criminal each chip in $125,000 to look at redevelopment options around that’s limited the expansion of bus and rapid transit service won’t organizations, added Starr. Rather, the marijuana will be bought the SeaBus terminal and maintenance facility lands, bus depot affect this project. and neighbouring commercial properties, as part of a plan to See Compassion page 4 revitalize the area. See Waterfront page 3
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North Van teacher battles DNV’s OCP set heroes in Wipeout Canada for 3rd reading Monday night
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A North Vancouver schoolteacher who participated in the reality TV series Wipeout Canada said she’s never had so much fun getting beat up. Wendy Swain, 30, filmed an episode of the show in October, which will air tonight at 8 p.m. on TVtropolis. “The experience was so incredible I have trouble putting words to it, it was just so outstanding,” said Swain, who at five feet five inches and 52 kilograms was one of the more petite contestants on the show. And since the episode’s theme was heroes, she was going up against police officers, firefighters and members of the military. “Their shoulders were twice as wide as mine,” said the Lower Lonsdale resident. Swain and the 19 other contestants were flown to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where they were put through three rounds of a giant obstacle course designed to smack them down face first into water, mud or disgusting foam. After the qualifier, which features such delights as the Sucker Punch Wall and the Big Balls — literally a giant set of red balls that contestants jump on from one to the other —the group is narrowed down to 12. Next up is the Sweeper Round, in which players struggle to stay on their feet, and later the Dizzy Dummy, a series of nauseating activities. Only four make it to the Wipeout Zone, where they’re forced to face a final set of challenges, including the Barrel Run and the Water See Show’s page 5
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Waterfront development a possibility From page 1
He couldn’t say specifically what options there would be for moving the maintenance facility, or what development would be looked at, but at the May 16 council meeting city staff said there were possibilities for residential condo development and that the SeaBus terminal could be pushed farther back into the water. TransLink and the city had previously studied how to “tart up” the existing facility, said Gary Penway, waterfront projects manager for the city, but this is different in that it envisions a wholesale redevelopment. It’s the first time TransLink has put its own lands on the table, he said. City council shared the view that the terminal and bus depot needed an overhaul, but several councillors expressed frustrations with TransLink over the site, and others expressed worries of outof-scale condo towers popping up on the water. “I’m very concerned about the possibility of any development of this area,” said Coun. Pam Bookham. “I want any proposals to be well within the scale of what is there and what our OCP allows
for, and that we not look at this with the potential of creating various piggy banks to fund projects through density bonusing.” Several other councillors bemoaned the lack of progress to date on the SeaBus terminal, and suggested the city’s share of $125,000 would be better spent on completing renovations than studying it. But Coun. Fearnley said this was the best way to start the ball rolling on fixing up the terminal. “Not to do this would seem to me to be cutting off our nose to spite the face,” he said, before getting a little carried away with his metaphor. “It’s an ugly nose and it needs a nose job rather than cutting it off.” Coun. Rod Clark agreed, arguing the longer they wait the more it will cost. In the end, council was deadlocked at 3-3, with Coun. Guy Heywood joining Fearnley and Clark in support and Mayor Darrell Mussatto and Couns. Bookham and Craig Keating opposed to spending the money. Coun. Mary Trentadue was away, and is expected to break the deadlock when she returns next council meeting.
Public input on the 166-page OCP concluded last week after district residents debated the merits and drawbacks of densification, the best approach to affordable housing, and the preservation of neighbourhood identities over two nights. Council usually convenes on Monday, but Wednesday’s special meeting was held to test the waters for a third reading of the pending OCP Monday night (May 30), and its potential final adoption at the end of June. Council discussed affordable housing, amalgamation with other North Shore municipalities, and the dividing line between specific policy and the overarching nature of the OCP. Coun. Doug MacKay-Dunn called for local area plans to be appended to the OCP to ensure the voice of individual communities is undiminished. “There was some concern that local area plans would be forgotten,” he said. Coun. Robin Hicks suggested allowing the LAPs to become part of the bylaw could cause a “legal entanglement.” “They’re just historical documents,” Hicks said of the LAPs, “. . . which aren’t really up to date anymore.” MacKay-Dunn asked city staff to explore the situation before Monday’s meeting. Coun. Alan Nixon proposed an amendment to the OCP, calling on the district to move swiftly to allow infill housing, such as duplexes, in Lower Capilano. “This needs to happen in the near-term,” he said, discussing the promises he said had been made to communities in Lower Capilano and Lions Gate. “I’m not going to make any promises to anyone,” said Coun. Lisa Muri, who asked Nixon to be more judicious about using the word “promise.” Muri called on council to have an open mind on land-use and rezoning, but said decisions on infill housing should be made based on the strength of the project and community Coun. Alan Nixon support. “ThefolksofLowerCapilano have been neglected for many years,” said MacKay-Dunn. MacKay-Dunn said the neighbourhood needed to be rejuvenated but wasn’t sure what that change would look like. Coun. Roger Bassam disagreed with amending the OCP but expressed support for the idea. “I think we can move quite quickly on this,” he said. Nixon eventually withdrew the proposed amendment, his first of the evening. MacKay-Dunn broached what he called the “elephant in the room,” the issue of amalgamation with the City of North Vancouver. MacKay-Dunn said he agreed with a speaker who raised the subject during the input phase of the OCP. “Amalgamation is not only preferable, it’s inevitable,” he said, quoting the citizen. MacKay-Dunn called for the OCP to recognize the District of North Vancouver as being open to the prospect of amalgamation. Hicks called amalgamation, “. . . irrelevant to this OCP document.” “The district with the lowest taxes will refuse to amalgamate,” he said. Nixon also requested an amendment to the OCP allowing hotels in the Lower Capilano-Marine Village Centre to redevelop without a limitation on density. “With the stroke of the pen we went from an FSR (floor-space ratio) of 2.5. . . to 1.75,” he said. FSR is the ratio between the building and its lot size. Nixon said the new FSR limit places an unfair burden on hotel owners. Coun. Mike Little discussed the importance of hotels in bringing people into the community and the difficulty faced by hoteliers. “A couple of landowners may end up with a responsibility that is economically difficult to manage,” he said. Bassam and Hicks took issue with the narrow focus of Nixon’s amendment relative to the broad scope of the OCP, and Nixon withdrew the amendment.
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from growers who themselves have exemptions from Health Canada allowing them to produce it for personal consumption. “There is no official response to what they’re supposed to do with the leftovers,” he said. “It’s become standard practice that they sell it to dispensaries. . . . It seems to be an allowed practice.” If police do raid the dispensary, Starr’s lawyer believes a constitutional challenge would likely ensue. Courts across Canada have already found the federal government’s system for licensing dispensaries to be overly restrictive, Tousaw said. Right now, compassion clubs like Re-Leaf are the only way to fill the gap.
At the moment, North Shore users of medical marijuana — which Starr estimates number in the hundreds — have to go to the Vancouver Dispensary Society’s outlets on Hastings and Thurlow Streets to fill prescriptions. Many suffer from serious illnesses or disabilities, making the journey something of a trial. Under the circumstances, it’s inevitable that a dispensary will at some point open here, he argued. “If it’s going to come to the North Shore, I want to make sure it’s done right,” said Starr. The store will continue to be run as a nonprofit, with proceeds from sales going to cover overhead costs. Those costs will include paying staff, however, such as him. “I’m not looking to get rich,” said Starr. — with files from Richard Warnica
Saxton to retain government positions
NORTH Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton will return to his familiar role in Ottawa as parliamentary secretary to the president of the Treasury Board.
In addition to that duty, the recently reelected Conservative has been assigned the responsibility of assisting the minister of State for Economic Diversification. As an assistant in both portfolios, Saxton will liaise between cabinet ministers and Parliament. He’ll also share information with various governmental departments and within caucus. Saxton was first elected to the house as North Vancouver’s member in 2008 and was re-elected to the majority government in this month’s federal election.
Before entering politics, Saxton worked as CEO of a financial investment firm and sat on the board of directors of a mining company. Prior to these positions, Saxton worked as a banker in various locations including Switzerland, New York, Vancouver, Hong Kong and Singapore. — Evan Duggan
Setting it straight
A May 25 story, DNV to Revamp Tree Bylaw, incorrectly stated the definition of a large tree in the district’s tree bylaw to be a tree with a “75-centimetre trunk radius.” The definition is a tree with a 75-centimetre diameter trunk.
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obstacles Wolf cross shot on Bowen Show’s are no easy task
Hybrid hound has been killing pets, livestock, deer for months
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THE news came in a terse bulletin from the municipal hall. Marked for immediate release, it stretched to barely a single sentence. But the headline said it all: Wolf Hybrid Dispatched. On Thursday, at long last, the Beast of Bowen Island, that scourge of creatures great and small, was shot dead, felled by a trapper brought in from Maple Ridge. Allan Starkey, better known as “Trapper Al,” dropped the hound with a single shot at dawn, just hours after setting up an elaborate trap with sheep and deer meat near the site of one of the animal’s previous kills. “I’ve never seen a wolf or a wolf cross on the Lower Mainland, and I’ve been trapping here since 1946,” Starkey said Friday. The hybrid beast terrorized Bowen Island for months. It stalked pets and snatched livestock, all while ducking the snares of an increasingly frustrated populace. “We tried catching it with a large box trap,” said Chris Buchanan, the island’s bylaw services officer. It didn’t work. “In the meantime, Bowen Island lost five dogs, numerous cats, eight sheep, numerous chickens and I won’t guess how much wildlife – especially deer.” The canine killer was identified in early January, spotted with a pet dog in its teeth. Over the winter it would appear and disappear, caught in photos and videos, but never traps. In a clip one resident provided to the National Post, the animal paced a riverbank. Its brown and grey coat stood out against the green backdrop as it cantered over tree roots and grass. A well-fed female, the animal weighed 42 kilograms when it died, Starkey said. Buchanan eyed the creature just once. “I saw something that I thought was a dog in December and I thought: ‘That thing didn’t move like a dog.’” Other residents soon reported sightings and tales of missing or maimed animals quickly piled up. As fear spread, the municipality acted. They set up a “Hybrid Hotline” where residents could report sightings. Later, they took more drastic steps, first with traps and later with Starkey. The decision to kill the animal was not taken lightly, Buchanan said. Shooting is banned on Bowen Island. The municipality had to apply for a special permit to bring the trapper in. Selected from a provincially approved list, Starkey was contracted last week. After letting the long weekend pass, he arrived Wednesday, set up near the site and shot the animal dead
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HE announcement this week of a $10-million gift towards a new mental health facility at Lions Gate Hospital is hugely welcome news. It puts the $62-million facility, which will replace the dilapidated 80-year-old building currently in use, within the realm of the possible. It doesn’t come a moment too soon. The old “Activation” building has been beset with mould, infestations and overcrowding and has been compared to the ward in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. It hasn’t helped people struggling with mental illness and addictions when they’ve been forced to recover in such an unpleasant and bleak environment. It’s also been difficult to retain key staff when they’ve had to contend with caring for patients in those conditions. The impact of a new facility will
you said it “For us, it signals what seems to be a fundamental shift away from the community focus of the institution towards a more university-only focus, and that wasn’t the type of university the community and the faculty envisioned when this process started.” John Wilson, president of the faculty association at Capilano University, comments on cuts to Adult Basic Education and literacy programs at the university (from a May 22 story). ••• “. . . it’s imperative that we try and either regain or maintain the public trust and this is one avenue that we need to implement in order to instill public trust. . . .” RCMP Supt. Tonia Enger supports the establishment of an Independent Investigations Office that will create civilian oversight on investigations into death or serious harm at the hands of police in B.C. (from a May 25 news story). ••• “It was absolutely unbelievable.” Realtor Mike Oxley reacts to a bidding war that saw one West Vancouver listing sell for $300,000 more than the asking price in April (from a May 25 news story).
be significant. It’s been estimated nearly 8,000 people on the North Shore struggle with mental health and addiction issues. For the most part, that suffering remains hidden. A new facility for mental health — including a teaching wing — sends a message that as a society, we care. Of course, that’s still a qualified “we.” The provincial government has pledged only $38 million of the $62 million needed to build the facility. The rest has been essentially left to the generous and civic-minded private sector to pony up — an increasing trend in essential areas. We’re lucky to have philanthropists like Robert Ho in our midst who are willing to step in where our collective will and resources fail. Many other communities aren’t so fortunate.
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Dear Editor: I find the community workshops being run by Grosvenor for the development of the 1300-block in Ambleside, West Vancouver, a somewhat disingenuous exercise. We are asked what we would like to see on the site and what community benefits should be given to the municipality in exchange for an increase in density on the site. We are shown a range of massing models from 1.75 floor space ratio to 3.0 floor space ratio. We are shown a development concept for the site of two eight- to 10-storey mixed-use buildings joined by a covered glass public outdoor space that spills over on to Bellevue Avenue, which is closed to traffic and raised to the height of the railway track. No mention is made of who is responsible for the management and maintenance of this space. The concept seems a curiously inward looking scheme presumably aimed at maximizing the amount of, and rent for, retail and commercial space in and around the glass link between the two buildings with little connection to, or
respect of, the village. A building unto itself. We are told the scheme will “mimic the mountains behind.” What has happened to all of those community ideas for public benefits generated by workshop participants and why were massing models shown that were of a lesser density than that which Grosvenor are prepared to undertake. I remember well the old adage learned in my professional life of “never ask the question unless you are prepared to live with the answer.” Municipal council now has the tough assignment of being the arbiter of a project where the council is the owner of half of the site with the stated need of wishing to maximise land value to pay for a new police and fire facility while having the responsibility of being the guardian of the official community plan. One wonders whether Ambleside needs a shopping centre at its edge and whether this really is in the community public interest, a project as the Grosvenor representatives state “for your grandchildren’s grandchildren.” I wonder whose ox is being gored here? Gary Hiscox, West Vancouver
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Dear Editor: I was one of the 250+ residents attending the Low Level Road meeting at the Pinnacle Hotel. I was astounded at the level of the research some residents had done and the penetrating concerns that were raised. I was equally dismayed that we, the residents, were in the wrong end of the communication process. The Low Level Road issue was cobbled together six years ago and a budget was set at $100 million dollars. Some idiot got TransLink involved, which promptly wasted a year before bailing on the responsibility. Our federal tax dollars are contributing only $50 million with a shotgun clause that the project be completed by March 31, 2014. Every player (the City of North Vancouver and Port Metro Vancouver) in this is trying to work within a time frame and budget that would have been significantly different if the residents were consulted with options before it got to this stage. If
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Lexi’s kinda fonda newly found fauna GOOD evening, weirdos!
I’d like to welcome you here as our guests of honour at the Top 10 New Species launch. Par-tee! My first order of business is to congratulate you, the 10 creatures deemed the world’s wackiest “newbies” by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University. I see you’ve all brought dates — way to perpetuate the species, y’all — but please mingle! Howdy, as we say here in Arizona, or wherever. I’m Lexi Donnelly, former leader at Camp Do-Over, a retreat for naughty grownups rehabilitating themselves after high-profile flame-outs. Previous to that, I was party planner for Osama bin Laden. So if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my past jobs, it’s how to make lemonade from lemons. I guess that’s why they called me in for this event! No offence! Anyhoo, you can expect about 75 poindexters from the world of science and journalism to gather here in half an hour. In the meantime, I’ll introduce you to each other and explain why, after a lifetime of stone cold obscurity, you’re suddenly on the “Hey!” list. Let’s start off with Tyrannobdella Rex Leech, who’s over there, sucking up the caviar. Don’t they feed you in the Amazon, T? Ha! T. Rex Leech was first identified while chowing down on the blood inside a Peruvian child’s nose. Eeeeewwww! He’s “the only known species of leech with a
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Kate Zimmerman single-armed jaw containing large teeth,” to quote his press kit. His unorthodox eating habits have already landed him upcoming guest spots on America’s Biggest Loser — and America’s Bravest Dentist! Kudos! Even smaller than T. Rex is Halomonas Titanicae, a bacterium that consumes iron oxide “rusticles” on steel surfaces, like that of the wrecked Titanic, where he was discovered. Ladies, this is your rare opportunity to meet an “Iron Man” who’d rather eat the cruise ship itself than lay waste to its buffets. We’ve got a total of two mushrooms here tonight — both lurking in the shadows, on that damp spot in the carpet. The romantically named Eternal Light comes from the Atlantic forest habitat of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is named for that greenish glow she emits at all hours. Call it bioluminescence or sheer bodaciousness, E.L.’s DNA sequences contribute to our understanding of funky fungi. Awesome, or what? I’d say
“Hands together, people!” if any of you had hands. If underwater fruiting (a.k.a. spore production) is more your “thang,” you’ll want a deep convo in the hot tub with Psathyrella Aquatica, the first gilled mushroom species to go for underwater fruiting in a big way. Scientists chanced upon Psath, as we call her, living large in Oregon’s rushing Rogue River. And guuuuyyyys, she’s single! You’ve probably already heard from Raspy Cricket, who’s kicking up a ruckus over there, by the margarita stand. Glomeremus Orchidophilus, as she’s more formally known, is the sole pollinator of an endangered orchid found on the Indian Ocean’s Reunion Island. Foxy lady! FYI, she told me confidentially that she only pollinates out of habit — my old chum Arnold Schwarzenegger told me much the same thing last week. Our next three guests of honour are even more “out there”: Leaproach, the jumping cockroach, Darwin’s Bark Spider and Sierra Madre Forest Monitor. You can see Leaproach’s hemispherical eyes combing the room for booty as I speak. This active guy’s not shy! Thank God he lives in South Africa, where I never intend to go. Kidding! Darwin’s Bark Spider is responsible for the largest orbstyle webs known to science, spanning rivers and even lakes, up to 25 metres in length and 2.8 square metres in size. His silk is considered to be the strongest biological material ever studied, which is why it’ll
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Dear Editor: I have been a member and supporter of Mountain Equipment Co-op for many years, but I agree with Michael Theil’s May 15 letter that MEC’s application for rezoning of industrial land (and the subsequent decision by City of North Vancouver council) is a mistake. Industrial land close to the waterfront is a scarce resource which must be retained for future development of the Port of Vancouver, which is Canada’s largest port and handles the majority of overseas trade from Western Canada. The port must provide for the same increase of
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Commuters gear up for Bike to Work Week Organizers hope commuters will give biking a try
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PER capita North Shore calorie-burning is set to spike next week.
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A British Properties owner is suing both the neighbours and the developers of their subdivision, saying the neighbours’ hedge is blocking a multi-million dollar view and the developer hasn’t forced them to trim it. Tze Ho Hui, who lives at 1550 Chippendale Court, filed the lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court, saying British Pacific Properties is supposed to enforce neighbourhood guidelines, which limit hedges to six feet high and require trees to remain under 25 feet at maturity. Hui said former neighbours, who lived directly below at 2535 Westhill Dr., planted a cedar hedge between their backyards. “This cedar tree hedge is at present three times higher than the height prescribed,” according to the lawsuit. Both the former neighbours and the new neighbours — who bought the property last year — refused to trim the hedge, according to the lawsuit. Hui argued the large hedge is interfering with both the enjoyment of the Chippendale home and the value of the property. According to B.C. Assessment, that is $2.35 million. The neighbourhood is supposed to be characterized by “unobstructed, panoramic southern views over Metro Vancouver, the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island,” according to the suit. “If allowed to grow to full forest height, the cedar tree hedge will soon fully obstruct the entirety of viewscape from the Chippendale property,” Hui added. In the lawsuit, Hui is seeking to have the courts force the developers to enforce the British Properties planting guidelines.
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A10 - North Shore News - Sunday, May 29, 2011
Province downloads more school costs Evan Duggan
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NORTH Shore school districts are facing new financial burdens following a decision by the B.C. government to transfer previously covered insurance costs down to local school boards.
The Ministry of Education has informed the province’s 60 school districts that the government would no longer be covering insurance premiums linked to property damage caused by vandalism and all other wear and tear on
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president of the B.C. School Trustee’s Association, said the combined new expenses “could end up costing the districts a lot of additional money, money [they would] want to spend in the classroom.” McEvoy also had a problem with the timing of the decision. “Most districts across the province, including those in the North Shore, had already set their budgets,” McEvoy said. “The announcement coming after that obviously is of great concern to [school boards].” Irene Young, the secretarytreasurer for the North Vancouver school district, downplayed the impact of the decision. She said the ministry warned the district about the changes long before the announcement, and it was able to adapt its new budget accordingly. Education Minister George Abbott reiterated Young’s statement. “Ministry staff have been communicating these changes to district staff for more than a year now,” the minister wrote in an email. “We manage, and we will manage,” Young said. “We’re actually in a very good position right now financially.” Young said the district has been able to pull together a $1.4 million surplus for this coming year after a series of cost-cutting measures including the controversial closures of Plymouth elementary and Fromme elementary in 2010, and other belt-tightening initiatives. “It’s not a huge amount of money at the end of the day,” Young said, comparing the new premiums to the district’s annual $140 million operating budget. On May 18, the Ministry of Education announced $8.1 million in additional funding that would be dispersed across the province’s school districts. The grant comes from holdback resources — funds retained by the ministry to address potential enrolment increases throughout the year. From that dispersal, $3 million is earmarked to cover the first year of new insurance premiums facing the school districts. McEvoy said the government payout — which works out to $15 per student — is only a one-time grant, while new insurance costs will increase and persist year after year. He also said that though the premiums don’t look like a lot on paper, an extra $125,000, for instance, would be enough to pay the salaries of three educational assistants for B.C.’s classrooms. McEvoy said annual district funding “should be predictable and sustainable.” The new changes compromise that, he said.
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Neptune plans coal terminal upgrade $63.5M in new equipment will increase capacity by 50% and add new jobs Jane Seyd
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NORTH Vancouver’s Neptune Terminals has announced plans to invest in $63.5 million worth of equipment for its coal-handling facility that will eventually add 50 to 70 jobs to its 250-person workforce.
Most of the investment will go into a new $45-million stacker-reclaimer, a large piece of equipment that takes coal arriving from rail cars, delivers it to coal piles in Neptune’s yard, then scoops it back on to conveyers when it’s time to load ships at the terminal’s berths. “It’s a modern, sophisticated piece of technology,” said James Belsheim, president of Neptune. He added he expects the new stacker to be manufactured in British Columbia. The new stacker will replace the smaller of two similar pieces of equipment currently used at the terminal and allow the terminal to unload rail cars at the same time as ships are being loaded. It will also increase the terminal’s coal-handling capacity to 12.5 million tonnes annually from its present eight million tonnes. The $65-million investment also includes a $6.5 million mechanical rail car positioning system, designed to move trains quietly on the site, and a $12 million power-system upgrade. All of the projects are expected to be completed next year. The big investment comes at a time when the 40-year-old terminal is handling record volumes of both coal and potash. The coal boom is being driven by demand from Asian steel mills. Last year, Neptune shipped more than six million tonnes of metallurgical coal. Results of this year’s first quarter show “we’re on a similar and increasing pace,” said Belsheim. “It’s a long-term investment,” he added. “It’s in response to what we see as the future of steel-making coal around the world.” At the same time, Neptune is also in the midst of upgrading its potash-handling facility, which will boost the terminal’s handling capacity by 1.5 million tonnes annually to 10.5 million tonnes. Shipments of potash — a mineral used to make fertilizer — soared by 143 per cent to 5.5 million tonnes at the port last year. The lion’s share of potash is shipped through Neptune Terminals. Last year, Neptune handled a total of 11.45 million tonnes of commodities, beating out the previous record of 11.4 million tonnes set in 1998.
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Canadian MPS Society executive director and MPS Cup chairwoman Kirsten Harkins, and volunteers Sam Chernomas and Colleen Bell ensure the event goes off without a hitch. The ninth annual MPS Cup Fantasy Hockey Game was held May 14 at the North Shore Winter Club. Participants played alongside hockey heroes while at the same time raising funds for the Canadian Society for Mucopolysaccharide and Related Diseases. Following the game, supporters attended a gala auction, dinner and dance at Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sutton Place Hotel. Info: www.mpssociety.ca.
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Residents rally for wellness MOVE for Health Day is celebrated annually in May and this year, thousands of British Columbians took part, including those on the North Shore.
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According to a written statement from the B.C. Recreation and Parks Association, Move for Health Day has been held on May 10 since 2002 when it was launched by the World Health Organization. From a public walk at Harry Jerome to complimentary fitness classes at West Vancouver and Gleneagles community centres, local residents had lots of participation options to choose from. To honour those who lead and encourage others to lead active lives throughout the year, consider nominating an individual, organization or company for the annual Healthy Community Hero Award. Nominees must support at least one of the pillars of Active North Shore, which include active living, healthy eating and living smoke-free. Nominations close April 1, 2012. Info: www.activenorthshore.com.
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Big things happening at Neighbourhood House Loren Romei lromei@nsnews.com
JUNE seems to be bringing exciting things to North Shore Neighbourhood House. In one week the House announced a new executive director and a new fundraising event. The North Shore Neighbourhood House, NSNH, is a nonprofit charity founded in 1939 to promote a sense of community, cooperation, respect, and mutual understanding through services for individuals and the community as a whole. Longtime Executive Director of NSNH, Don Rutherford, will vacate his position in favour of Julie Norton on June 1. Rutherford has been the executive director for 23 years of the 72 years the House has been serving the community. He said he doesn’t feel ready for retirement just yet, but he said he is excited Norton will be taking over his position. “Julie’s the kind of person that I would love to work with
myself, she brings great vision,” Rutherford said. “She really understands the whole business of supporting families, through things like childcare, things like youth work and youth services in the community. She understands the value of those supports to folks that live on the margin in our community… she understands that there is a much broader systems issue that we need to work on that creates those problems in the first place,” he said. Julie Norton said she is looking forwarding to heading the House she calls a “treasure.” Norton said she likes the idea of community houses like the NSNH because they help people build relationships and feel connected to their local community. She said she doesn’t have any new plans for the organization just yet, but she plans on building off of her past experience. “I’ve worked with young parent programs in the past and so I am quite passionate about supporting young families, young parents, and families with young children. I am very excited
about youth engagement,” she said. With Norton as the new director, on June 12 the NSNH will host their first annual Cruise for a Cause Motorcycle Poker Run. At the event motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy a day of riding and activities to raise money for the NSNH. Participants will gather at the House on 225 East 2nd Street for a pancake breakfast by the Kiwanis Club of North Vancouver, before heading off to bike to Whistler. Along the ride, bikers will make five stops drawing a poker card at each stop. After the drive to Whistler, riders will head back to the House for a barbecue, entertainment, and prizes. Prizes will be given out to the best poker hand and the top three fundraisers. Rutherford said they are hoping to raise $10,000. The funds raised at the event are earmarked for a lunch program and healthy snacks to the organization’s low income and vulnerable client populations, including children, pre-teens, new immigrant parents, and isolated seniors. The proceeds will also go to the organization’s weekly soup kitchen, nutrition education workshops, gardening programs, and food security programs.
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DON Rutherford, who has been executive director of the North Shore Neighbourhood House for the past 23 years will be retiring on June 1. His position will be taken over by Julie Norton (left) as of June 12.
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TWO North Shore seniors programs received a total of $70,369 from the United Way of the Lower Mainland to help seniors live well and stay connected. North Shore Community Resources Society’s Seniors’ One Stop Program and the Lionsview Seniors Planning Society in North Vancouver both received money from the United Ways’ Seniors Independence and Participation Grants. North Shore Community Resources Society’s Seniors’ One Stop Program will use their $31,426 grant to help trained volunteers link at-risk seniors and their caregivers to programs and services, and assist them with accessing benefits, information, referrals, and problem-solving services. The program’s services are offered at the Capilano Mall offices by person or over the phone. Lionsview Seniors Planning Society received a $31,943 grant for a housing project for at-risk seniors. Projected growth in the seniors’ population and the United Way’s research points to shortages in types of services that allow seniors to live independently and participate in their local communities. The United Way allocated approximately $557,000 in grants to help seniors all over the region. The grants support the independence and active participation of vulnerable older adults in community life by funding programs that build and enhance social connections. The grants also support research, advocacy, and other projects.
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A similar program called Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence provides grants for those over the age of 65 living on a low income. Finding contractors who have the special skills to create an accessible home is another problem. Ettenberg remembers the last round of renovations she made to her home. “I had five different contractors,” she said. The CMHC also asked her to get three quotes for the work, but many of the smaller home contractors didn’t want to give quotes for relatively minor jobs. A recent entrant on the accessibility renovation scene is Peak Interiors, a Vancouver-based company that has taken
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Back in the real world, however, most people are dwelling in more realistic, average spaces. In these typical dwellings we make the best of the space we’ve got, utilizing storage techniques and decorating to reach a visually pleasing outcome.
If you have the option to do so, glass partitions of any kind will help make a space feel less enclosed.
In the realm of decorating a smaller space there are techniques that can be used to make a diminutive room appear open and airy. Many of them can be applied to your own home to make any space feel larger. A semi-monochromatic colour scheme lends itself to an open feeling. The floors and walls are all covered in the same colour and pattern. In a room without strong visual contrast, the eye wanders about the space effortlessly. Accents like dark trim, baseboards and door frames, for instance, break up the visual space and make a room feel smaller. Older homes that have enhanced decorative trim do tend to feel more compact. Painting wood trim has been a divisive strategy among decorators, but by painting out dark features such as this you can create a more open and airy space. Horizontal lines add width. They can be infused into a room through paint techniques, choice of striped linens (like a shower curtain) and even some
Strong pattern or colours in an area rug break off the visual floor space, which can make a space feel smaller. Use tones similar to the flooring around the area rug for less contrast and choose a subtle pattern (if any at all) to further support your efforts. Wall art. Pictures, paintings or any item displayed on the walls of a room have the potential to break up the visual flow. While it’s not necessary to forgo any wall art, in a smaller space it’s important to make note of the colours and contrast of the artwork and framing when choosing your pieces. How you choose to display these items can help make a difference as well. Hanging sets of three or five prints gallery style will provide the desired horizontal line while allowing you to display interesting artwork. Straight lines. Choosing contemporary or modern furniture will keep that linear feel to a small space. Similarly, window coverings that are simple and sleek further support the cause. Ruffles and floral patterns are better suited for a larger space. Other items that can help enhance your efforts are mirrors, neutral linens
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(to cover a dark dining table for instance) clear or mirrored furniture (Urban Barn has items along these lines) symmetrical versus asymmetrical placement and good old inexpensive paint, which can be used to correct a myriad of problems.
De-clutter. Tables overflowing with magazines and piles of toys on the floor can quickly negate your efforts. De-clutter your small space as much as possible. BY CONNIE OLIVER WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
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Eye-catching NATALIA Siman-Falvy sells her fine leather crafts at the Capilano Community Services Society’s Community Craft Fair, held recently at the Delbrook recreation centre in support of the Seniors’ Hub and Youth Week.
what’s going on for seniors Fit4Defense: A program for women 55+ who are interested in trying a different form of fitness and learning self-defense at the same time, Wednesdays, June 1-29, 1 p.m. at the North Shore Winter Club, 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver. The first class will be offered for free and additional classes will be $10 each. Registration: Diana Yu, 604-985-4135, ext. 286. See more page 32
“Exciting and transformative,” he gushed. Well, transformative certainly; the fortunes of the five main parties changed in ways I suspect that surprised even them, but exciting? “A lot more people got involved in this election than in 2008,” he said. I thought so too until I checked the numbers: voter turnout in 2008 was 58.8 per cent and voter turnout in 2011 was 61.4 per cent. “I’m shocked,” he said, “I was sure the numbers were much higher this time out.” Many Canadians take the right to vote for granted. In the Middle East and other parts of the world people are marching and in some cases dying in the streets right now for that privilege. In Canada, almost four out of every 10 of us didn’t bother to get off the couch last month to vote. Voter turnout for provin-
cial and municipal elections is even worse. You’ve heard the excuses: “I don’t think my vote matters; I don’t think there is a difference in the platforms of the parties; I don’t like the leaders of the parties or the candidates running in my riding; I don’t identify with the issues espoused by the parties; and, I don’t like the first past the post electoral system, which frequently results in majority governments that don’t have the majority of the popular vote.” A recent survey found that almost two out of three Canadians (and British Columbians) favour mandatory voting like Australia. Ironically, this means that a large number of people who didn’t vote are in favour of a requirement that would compel them to vote in an election. Now, given these numbers, some political observers have concluded that citizens are disconnected from governments at every level and dismayed or cynical about the state of democracy in this country. Vancouver-based pollsters Angus Reid have a different view. They’ve concluded Canadians became more passionate and more hopeful about politics as the 2011 election campaign entered the final weeks. Still that thorny question of whether or not Canadians are engaged in the political process remains. At the federal and provincial level, politicians no longer feel compelled to talk about issues as they campaign and in my opinion, that’s a big problem. Civic politics is by definition closest to the people, but across the Metro Vancouver
region, the appointment, rather than the election of directors to boards is being called undemocratic. If you’re looking for an example of true community engagement, Seniors Today: Building a Better Tomorrow, a survey of seniors that is currently being conducted across the North Shore, fits the bill. In the interests of full disclosure, my organization is involved in the project. Using a model developed by the World Health Organization, the goal is to create
an environment for healthy, active and positive aging on the North Shore. Data from the survey will be used to inform and influence planning and service delivery to North Shore seniors. I’ve heard that seniors are sick of filling out surveys but that doesn’t seem to be the case here. Copies of Seniors Today: Building a Better Tomorrow, which can be found at your local library, community centre or online at www.lionsviewseniorsplanning. See Community page 33
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SENIORS what’s going on for seniors From page 31 Senior Star: Chartwell Seniors’ Housing will host a regional audition for local seniors to audition for a national talent competition, Thursday, June 16 at Presentation House, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. This singing and musical instrument competition is open to Canadian residents 65 years and over. Registration forms can be obtained at Churchill House Retirement Community, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-904-1199.
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CLAYTON Donohue, director of operations at Cork It Winemaking, checks the bottling date on an order of white. Bottom left: A custom mix was made with frozen fruit brought in by a customer. Bottom right: A batch of used corks sits at the facility.
Putting a cork on it Manisha Krishnan mkrishnan@nsnews.com
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they can just get that 30 bottles and be set,” says Donohue. Popular choices include pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc on the white side and pinot noir and shiraz for the reds. There are a couple of advantages to making your wine at Cork It, rather than at home. For one thing, everything you own won’t smell like fermenting grapes. For another, there’s help every step of the way. “If people want to do it at home they’ve got to buy all the equipment and then if they mess it up they’ve got to buy a new kit but if we mess it up, we’ve got to just make a new kit,” says Donohue. Legally, the customer has to be present when the product is being mixed up and to pour the yeast, but after that they can let it sit at the facility until it’s ready to drink. That process can four to eight weeks — or even an extra month and a half if the wine is barrel aged. Donohue has been working at Cork It Winemaking since 2006, when he befriended owner David Bataille, who passed away in April due to a heart condition. Bataille opened shop in 2000 and has been making wine in the Seylynn area for 15 years. “Dave was always a happy guy and it seemed like he really enjoyed his work so it seemed like a good thing to try out,” says Donohue. Cork It Winemaking is located at 1427 Crown St., North Vancouver. For more information go to www.corkitwinemaking. com.
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A36 - North Shore News - Sunday, May 29, 2011
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SANDY Rubin, Doug Taylor, Mark Spurr and David Wilson take a volunteer medical trip to the Manang area of northern Nepal near the Annapurna Mountain Range.
TRESSA and Amelia Ford and Claire Kissinger relax at Waimea Bay in Oahu, Hi.
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KIM Motut and Sue Hope (front), and Jules Treharne, Maggie Fyson, Brian Hope, Marlene Duncan and Michelle MacDonald (back), cruise the Kerala Backwaters while touring southern India.
ENG Cheng Ferguson sails aboard the Queen Mary II en route to Auckland, New Zealand.
PRO Arte Dancers and teachers Chloe Campbell,Tracey-Lea Bloch, Jodie Herron, Michaela Gobas, Astrid Sherman and Emma Little particpate in the Youth America Grand Prix in Denver, Co.
ROSE, Ron and Bettie Smith vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
WEST Vancouver secondary French students spend 10 days practising their French on a tour of northern France.
ALICE Pletcher spends time kayaking and snorkelling the South Water Cayes of Belize.
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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OHIO MUSEUM TELLS THE TALE OF THE MIGHTY RIVERBOATS
Romance of the riverboats Mitchell Smyth
Contributing Writer
MARIETTA, Ohio — A steam whistle sounds. A riverboat heaves into view, smokestacks belching, stern wheel churning. Someone sings out, “Showboat coming!” and everyone runs to the dock to see the ship, its calliope playing, its gingerbread trim sparkling.
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That’s the image we know from a dozen movie musicals. And it’s all wrong, says Joseph Rutter. There was no churning stern wheel, no smokestacks —not on the showboat, anyway —and no gingerbread trim. “The movie showboats bear no relation to the reality,” he says. “A showboat was simply a barge with a stage and seating built on. It was moved from place to place by a tow-boat.” The towboat might well have been a sternwheeler, though. Rutter is a volunteer guide at the Ohio River Museum in this town (pop. 14,000) where the Muskingum River joins the Ohio, about 200 kilometres east of Columbus. He has been immersed in river lore all his life, and what he doesn’t know about rivers and riverboats isn’t worth knowing. There was a time, he says, when the rivers were the “highways” of America’s midwest and south. “T0he golden photo Mitchell Smyth/Meridian Writers’ Group age was from just before the civil war (1861-65) until about RECALLING the golden age of riverboats, the modern-day sternwheeler Valley Gem takes guests on dinner 1900. But packet boats — boats cruises from its berth near the Ohio River Museum in Marietta, Ohio. carrying passengers and freight — plied the smaller rivers until the 1930s, when paved roads and trucks killed off the the coast. “Sternwheelers were cheaper to run,” he says. “Sidewheelers needed two last remnants.” crews, one for each engine. And sternwheelers were more negotiable on the rivers.” The showboats, he says, outlasted the packet boats. They presented a mix of He points out a mirror from a sternwheeler called the Crystal Palace. “It’s the vaudeville and plays to rural communities until the late 1940s. “Then TV and the boat on which Mark Twain worked as a pilot on the Mississippi.” Further along, he automobile killed them off, too.” stops before a ship’s wheel that stands three metres high. Why so massive? “It had to Some of the romance of that age lives on at the Ohio River Museum. The first be this big,” he says. “There was no power steering so they needed lots of leverage.” of its three exhibition buildings is devoted to the natural history of the Ohio River, Outside of the museum on the Muskingum River, visitors can tour the W. P. but the second one tells the story of the steamboat era — through artifacts, models, Snyder Jr., a sternwheeler tow-boat that the museum says is the last of its kind in the pictures and a video presentation. United States. And for a taste of the old days on the river there’s the dinner cruise The third building is about boat building. “That was big business,” says Rutter. aboard the sternwheeler pleasure boat Valley Gem, built in 1989. “Almost every town (on the Ohio River system) had a boat builder until World War If you go: II.” For more information visit the Ohio Historical Society (OHS) website at Moving around among the calliopes, steam whistles, boat nameplates and other ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/se09/. For information on travel in Ohio visit the state’s Division of Tourism website at artifacts in the museum’s second building, Rutter explains that most riverboats were sternwheelers. The vessels with giant paddles on either side were used mainly on www.discoverohio.com.
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PETS
Training to keep your sticky buns safe From page 38
First things first. If you have a puppy, mind your behavior and how you are allowing your young dog to interact with you in the kitchen. Do not allow bad habits to take hold, no matter how cute your puppy is. The boundaries are: dogs
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are not allowed in the kitchen unless invited. If invited they must stay on their bed out of the humans’ personal space. If the dog begins to beg or whine, then it is promptly removed from the kitchen altogether. The same form of training can be executed for an adult, accomplished counter-surfing
dog. It is far easier to train a new behavior than to punish an old one. That being said, due diligence is required by the family members of an adult counter surfer. Food must not be left out, not even dirty dishes in the sink, which will continue to draw the unsupervised dog’s
attention to the countertop area. Next, the adult dog is never allowed in the kitchen without supervision. Yes this will be challenging but it can be done. If the dog is allowed in the kitchen it is required to remain on its bed and not invade the space of anyone in the kitchen. Meals are fed to the dog from its own
food bowl, treats are never given when standing near the countertop, and no feeding from human plates while at the dinner table. If the dog does have a relapse and gets its dirty paws up onto the counter surface, my preferred choice of correction is to startle the dog. This can be done by using a squirt bottle, or a soda-can filled with coins that is tossed in the direction of the dog (not hitting it)
and allowed to crash to the floor so the dog is startled away from its inappropriate choice. Even loudly shouting and a clap of the hands will do in a pinch. The dog is then quickly and assertively removed from the kitchen and told to go to its bed. Tossing a piece of food to your puppy may be cute, but setting proper boundaries and sticking to them will prevent them from running off with someone’s sticky bun!
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SPORT News Briefs RUGBY
WV Highlanders win V&D junior rugby title
West Vancouver Highlanders defeated Rockridge Ravens 38-14 at Lucas Field to win the Vancouver & District Junior Boys Rugby Championship on May 14. The all-North Shore final featured plenty of action with the Highlanders taking over the game in the second half. The result capped a winning season for the team who were undefeated in league play. Over the long weekend both the Highlanders and Ravens participated in the first annual Junior Rugby Festival at Klahanie Park. Hosted by the Capilano Rugby Club, the tournament featured seven of the province’s best teams: Carson Graham, West Van, Rockridge, St. Georges, SMUS, Shawnigan, Oak Bay and Earl Marriott. Visit www.nsnews.com for a team photo of the Highlanders after their V&D championship win.
SOCCER
NVFC teams bring home gold from Slurpee Cup
Two North Vancouver Football Club soccer teams went all the way to Kamloops for the Slurpee Cup and came back with gold medals for their efforts. The NVFC U12 Gold 1 team took the U12 elite division, winning all four games against strong opposition from Kamloops, Prince George and Calgary. They scored 16 goals and let in only one. NVFC’s U16 Surge let in only one goal in their series of games as well and won the gold in their age group. Go to www.nsnews.com for photos of the two NVFC teams. For more on tourney go to www.kysacup.com.
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SPORTS TICKER Check out Carson Graham Eagles vs. St. George’s Saints in 2011 New Zealand Shield AAA Rugby Final at www.nsnews.com. Follow updates for North Shore sports 24/7 on Twitter @NSNewsSports. Go to www.nsnews. com/sports for more sports news.
CARISBROOKE’S Sterling Storey (right) crosses the finish line just before Upper Lynn’s Sam Montgomery in a race at the track and field zone qualifications at Handsworth secondary on May 17. North Vancouver elementary schools will hold their year-end track and field meet at Swangard Stadium on Tuesday, June 7. For more photos from the qualification round visit the Photo Galleries at www.nsnews.com.
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BLOUDOFF - M. Grace (Nana Farley) May 12, 1922 - May 18, 2011 She will be greatly missed by Paul, (Grandpa Farley) loving husband for nearly 60 years. Sons, Sam, Alex, grandson Paul and the Mike Waklin Family. Also will be missed by her many firends and relatives, expecially by Monica, Chris and M’Tano. there will be no funeral or memorial service. She always said ‘‘Praise me while I’m alive, not when I am dead, as I will not be able to hear the kind mushy words that are spoken.’’ Mom, you’ll be with us, always!
In Memoriam
ANNA CHERNIAK
December 1911 - May 2010 If tears could build a stairway, And memories a lane, I’d walk right upto heaven And bring you home again Love Noel & grandson Lorne
RADEK CERNY
10 short years ago you were taken from us. We feel your spirit surround us and know you are our Guardian Angel watching over us with love. You are missed but loved for always and forever Maureen and Paul
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O’SHAUGHNESSY - Marion Anne (Ballantine) nee Carpenter, passed away Thursday May 19, 2011 at age 90. She is survived by son David (Margaret), granddaughters Victoria (Greg Hanberry) and Fiona (Brook Monkman); also greatgrandchildren, Paul and Soan Hanberry and Quinn Monkman. Her surviving sisters are Margaret Gibbs in Ontario, Janet (Reg) Whitman in New Jersey USA, Grace (Keith) Pullen in Bournemouth, England. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew’s and St. Stephens’s Presbyterian Church 27th St. and Chesterfield Ave. North Vancouver on June 1, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined, donations to the M.S. Society of B.C.
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GREENWOOD - Don Passed away on May 24, 2011 in the Palliative Care Ward of Lions Gate Hospital, just days before his 50th wedding anniversary. Don was born on November 30, 1934 at Vancouver General Hospital, raised in North Vancouver on the ridge in Pemberton Heights, attended Capilano Elementary School and graduated from North Vancouver High School 1952. He went to UBC and graduated from Western Washington University with degrees in business and education. During his schooling he played football and rugby. He is predeceased by his parents Don and Doris Greenwood and brother Cedric. Survived by his loving wife JoAnn, brother Kent (Cheryl), brother-in-law Dan Laulainen (Ruby), nephews Kent Greenwood Jr., Howard and Bryan Laulainen and nieces Barbara Fox and Cris Williams and six great nieces and nephews. Over the years Don worked for a finance company, National Cash Register, as a teacher and with educational publishing companies in sales and marketing. Don belonged to the North Shore Historical Society, West Coast Railway Association, Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society, Capilano Heritage Group, Capilano Rugby Club Alumni Association, SOB Club and the North Vancouver Conservative Association and served on its Executive Board and formerly as President of the North Vancouver Progressive Conservative Riding Association for five years. He had a passion for life and travel, especially train travel and cruising touring five continents. Don was a kind, gentle, gregarious man with a marvellous sense of humour and will be greatly missed by so many. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Susan Chow for her kind and compassionate care. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 8, 2011 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 700 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Don’s name to the BC Cancer Foundation, PO Box 8700 Stn Terminal, Vancouver, BC, V6B 9Z9 or to the West Coast Railway Association, PO Box 2790 Stn Terminal, Vancouver, BC, V6B 3X2
In Memoriam
Max Jason Rose November 3, 1972 May 31, 2010 “...an ocean tumbled by with a private boat for Max and he sailed off through night and day and in and out of weeks and almost over a year to where the wild things are.”
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LOST PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, Klahanie Park, Thurs, May 26 at Jim Martin Memorial. Call 778-230-0600
KINNAIRD, Robert John (Bob)
February 26, 1932 – May 25, 2011
It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our husband, father, grandfather, uncle and dear friend Bob Kinnaird. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Glenda (nee Lewis), his three children Sandra, Victoria (Michael) and Mitchell (Angela). He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Bradley, Jason, Indigo and Brayden, niece Debbie and nephew Richard, and many friends. Bob is predeceased by his brother Gary, his mother and father (Isobel and Robert) and his best friend and confidant Jerry Gilbertson. Bob and Glenda were married on June 30, 1962 and raised their three children in North Vancouver. Bob made his living as a structural engineer and a Project Manager at St. Paul’s Hospital. Bob is well known for his love of all sports, animals and of course his family. He will be remembered for his heart of gold and his willingness to help anyone. A family and friends celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Sunday June 12th at 1:00 at his daughter’s home at 1619 Evelyn Street in Lynn Valley. The family wishes to thank the emergency room staff at Lions Gate Hospital, the BC Ambulance Service and the West Vancouver Fire Department for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canuck Place in Bob’s memory. Some of Bob’s favourite sayings that the family will always remember are: “boots and saddles”, “God Bless I love you”, and “For God’s sake be careful”. We love you Papa.
Marier, John Eugene October 3, 1919 - May 18, 2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack at age 91. Predeceased by his wife Verroll, Jack leaves behind his daughter Norma, grandchildren Leah (Rick) and Lani, and loving companion Patricia Craig, as well as extended family Ian MacGregor, Peter Sullivan, Bob Day and families and Andrea and Tisch Lynn. Born in Toronto and raised on Mt. Pleasant Road and Centre Island, Jack’s adventurous spirit lead to an early interest in photography and the outdoors. He was a fishing guide in Temagami and made ski films for Kodak. Jack joined the RCAF 408 squadron bomber command as navigator, completed 30 ops and subsequently flew five more as base navigation officer. He was promoted to squadron leader and awarded the DFC. He met his wife during that time at Linton-on-Ouse. After the war Jack attained a business degree from the University of Toronto. He worked as a businessman in various capacities in Toronto, Windsor and Vancouver where he settled in 1961. He was a member of the Terminal City Club, past president of the Central Lions Club, past president and on the Board of Governors of the Arts Club Theatre and a member of the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. Jack eased into retirement and enjoyed working on his home, taking laps in the pool, tending to his garden and fruit trees, hosting parties for family and friends and vacationing in Hawaii and Mexico. A memorial will be held on Friday, May 27 at 2:00 pm at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of BC or Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Vincent, Marguerite Born February 28, 1915, Died February 6, 2011 VINCENT, Marguerite Montgomery "Peggy" (nee Green) born February 28, 1915 passed away peacefully on February 6, 2011 at West Vancouver, BC. Peggy was born and raised in North Vancouver and attended North Vancouver High School. During the Second World War she served as an officer in the WRCNS (Wrens), carrying on the Green family maritime tradition. After the war she worked as a switchboard operator at Burrard Dry Dock, and was a Lightkeeper with the Mission to Seamen. While visiting England during the mid 1950’s she met her future husband, John Vincent and they were married in 1958. John was retired and they lived in Bromley, West Wickham, Kent. They travelled throughout the UK and Europe including many expeditions in their Dormobile caravan as well as several trips back to Canada. John passed away in 1982. Peggy moved back to North Vancouver in 1985 and enjoyed her many old and new friendships, some of which dated from her earliest years in North Vancouver. Peggy was predeceased by her father, Capt. Ernest Philip Green, her mother Frances Olive Green, and her brother Capt. Philip Teasdale Green. She leaves behind family and good friends throughout BC and the UK. A memorial service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held on June Second at 2:00 PM at First Memorial, Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.
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LARMOUR - Madeline Gabrielle (Nee Roberts) Sept. 27, 1930 - May 24, 2011 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Madeline Gabrielle Larmour (Nee Roberts) after a short battle with cancer. Madeline was born in Vancouver and grew up in the Dunbar area graduating from Lord Byng High School. She was married in 1963 to Bill and they resided in North Vancouver where they raised their family. Madeline will always be remembered for her kind gestures, thoughtfulness and the good she found in everything. Madeline will be sadly missed by her husband Bill, son Bill Jr., daughter Janet (Bob), grandson Sam, cousins in North Vancouver and England and all the extended family in Northern Ireland that Madeline loved so much and kept in touch with. Madeline is predeceased by sister Yvonne Paul and parents Lucille and Captain Cecil Roberts. Family and friends were everything to Madeline and she loved to garden, sew, bake and cook. She was known for her Sunday evening waffles. Special thanks to Dr. Paul Sugar and nurses on the Palliative care unit at Lions Gate Hospital. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 1st, 11:00am at St. Andrew’s and St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 2641 Chesterfield Ave. North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Madeline’s name to the BC Cancer Foundation, 604-877-6040
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PARK, Carol Stacey (Hawthorne) May 12, 1970 – May 21, 2011. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol after a tenacious 10 year battle with ovarian cancer. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Matt and her children Kayla and Ryan. Also left to cherish her memory are her parents Thea (Glen) and Ken (Joanne), sister Susan (Steve), mother & father-law Judith & Brian & extended family members. Carol was born and grew up in North Vancouver where she attended Seacove Secondary School. The family wishes to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the BC Cancer Agency and Lions Gate Hospital for all the wonderful care she received. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Agency in Carol’s memory are greatly appreciated. At Carol’s request there will be no formal service, but the Family invites all who knew her to a Celebration of Life in her honour. This will be held on Saturday June 4th, 2011 from 2pm to 4pm. For details where this will be held please contact Joanne at 604-986-6411 or email joken309@gmail.com
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AUDI BRAND SPECIALIST Capilano Audi requires a motivated, positive and enthusiastic professional to join our top-performing sales team at our new North Vancouver location. We are in particular seeking an Audi Brand Specialist to help address the needs of our ever-growing clientele. Therefore, previous sales experience and fluency in Mandarin are strong assets. Also required:
ITCHY IS STILL missing REWARD $500 Black grey tan 9 mth tabby male with orange belly & black spots. Very missed. Last Seen Apr 21st Upper Lonsdale. Thank you to all who have responded so far. 604-983-9910
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Please email your resume to: susan@capvwaudi.com LOST “TROOPER” beloved male Siamese cat. Ambleside, West Van.. May 12th.. has i.d. chip.. REWARD. 604-376-7770
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MANUFACTURER of Medical Equipment looking for Production Person Duties include: Light manufacturing, Assembly, Shipping, Receiving and Customer Support. Part Time converting to Full Time. Email resume to: teresa@pphic.com or Fax (604) 929-7142 WANTED NOW: f/t drivers with cars for envelope & small package pickup & delivery. Email: deliverydrivers@shaw.ca
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Wanted for North Shore maintenance operation. Full Time work available for the right people. Experience in hand lay-up preferred but not necessary. Valid drivers license required. Wages depending on experience. Please fax resume to 604-980-5718 or email to wcordy@ecofab.com
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to join their team. Sales and customer service oriented, team player, capable of performing a multitude of tasks. New to industry ok. Potential of growth to management. Please email resume to: melina@gingerjarfurniture.com
TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing 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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Education
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K-7 & ESL TUTOR. Experienced qualified teacher. 604-290-5477, evenings. K7Tutor@gmail.com
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Sunday, May 29, 2011 – North Shore News – A43
Rare Opportunity to join The Best Newspaper in Canada’s* Best Team
The North Shore News has a couple of rare full-time openings to join it’s Sales Team. These roles do not come up often and now (as with buses) there are two at the same time!
This Team is responsible for the creation and execution of marketing solutions for our valued client base including Newspaper advertising campaigns with us and our sister papers; online solutions that include Geo-targeted advertising on Canada’s best read news sites; Innovative promotional alternatives like Auctionmart and SwarmJam; and Custom targeted print and delivery options as well as products tailored specifically for our clients.
– attendance at fun community events is also part of the role.
To succeed on this team you need to have a Sales background; an ability to relate with a cross section of businesses and people and awesome listening skills. The ability to exercise your creativity is freely provided – you just need to bring your creativity! Having a sense of humour is a definite plus with this group and you must enjoy working in a beautiful office with great people and playing in occasional Golf Tournaments
(ddhaliwal@nsnews.com) by May 30th – or asap – the baby’s on his/her way.
So – why the openings you may ask – well One is a Maternity leave (congrats Courtney!) and the other was because another Newser was offered her dream job. Good news all round – so if you think this might be part of your Good News Story – you have to brush those cobwebs off that resume and get to me quick. ATTENTION: Dee Dhaliwal
This job is not suitable for candidates that: Do not want to represent Canada’s Best paper; Have no social marketing skills; Are not passionate about the North Shore. Do not like to work and play hard. BTW – you must have wheels and a clean driving license.
*FIRST PLACE FOR BEST ALL-ROUND NEWSPAPER AT THE 2011 CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARDS.
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ANTIQUE ROSEWOOD side board, apt. size, exc. cond. $1200, round pine table, early Cdn. $400. 604-685-7810
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COMPLETE CARD making supplies with 75+ stamps, good cond in containers, $150. 17 antique porcelin dolls with boxes from Franklin Mint, must be seen $50-$75 ea. Rockwell plates $7.50 each. Call 604-940-0106
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colors Available. Call 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.ca IKEA DESK storage combo $110. Warhammer game $100. Call 604-987-5557
Furniture
12 PIECE solid wood dining suite, 6 chairs, 2 leafs, bevelled glass hutch, marble pull out server, $2000, 604-924-0001 DAY BED + pull-out, great for guest, homestay or girls room. White wrought iron, good condition. Asking $725. 778-839-6056
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ANTIQUE SOLID oak dining room suite made by Victoriaville Furniture - over 100 years old. All carved and shaped pedestals and fronts. 52' round table with 3 leaves; 6 chairs; buffet with mirror and side table. Taking offers. Pictures available by email. Call 604-855-7033 or 604-807-8441.
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Q. A.
I’m wondering if a will I made many years ago is still valid. Do they expire after a certain period of time? How do I make changes? You need to change your will any time there’s a change in your circumstance (ie: birth, death, marriage, marriage break-down, a death or change in guardian or executor named in your will; it could also include a change in your property situation). For more info on this and other legal questions contact the Legal Information and Advocacy program at North Shore Community Resources, 604-985-7138. The program provides legal information, support, referral and advocacy services for residents of the North Shore. Services include a full-time advocate as well as printed legal information on various topics of the law.
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ANTIQUE QUEEN ANNE writing desk, mahogany finish, 48’’ x 22’’, $200 obo. 604-563-3608 DINING SET, sofa, love seat, coffee table, $400 for all. All must go! Free things too 604-985-5539 HIGH END new, modern leather sofa, loveseat & chair. Value $3500 sell $999. 604-418-6308 WHITE WROUGHT iron table, 4 chairs, kitchen table & 4 chairs, computer table, queen bed, bbq, sewing machine. 604-926-1762
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CONTRACTOR ESTATE SALE Thur June 2nd, 1 - 5pm Horseshoe Bay area Lrg selection of tools & hardware: Table Saws, Mitre Saw, cement mixer, drills, sanders & more. Everything must go! Contact: crcharlton@shaw.ca for details
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TRANQUIL SAVORY Island Modern, fully equipped cabin, sleeps 4, beach access, deck, bbq. $1295/wk, 1-780-940-1410
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1 BR, 2 yr old, 7th floor, Lower Lonsdale, ns np $1200/mo, June 1st, 604-983-3902 or 720-0902 1 BR, $880 incld heat, large, bright, hardwood flrs. faces south, June 1, top flr. 17th & Lonsdale, ns, no pets, 604-984-9367 1 BR $915, top flr, balc. mtn view, elevator drapes hardwood np hw heat 18/Lonsdale 604-220-6817 1 BR $950, large, Lonsdale & 21 hardwood, quiet bldg, np, hw, heat, prkg Jun 1, 604-990-4088 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits quiet n/s, n/p, $780 incl heat/light, laundry, 604-986-6235 1 BR Extra large, balc. incld utils & prkg. 124th W 20th. Close to everything. $900. 604-328-4104
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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Letters, emails, reports, short literature, calls, visits, short trips, errands, paperwork – these fill your life, especially midweek. The week is busy but not terribly important. Money themes continue, mostly good ones. Money might really rush toward you now to June 21 – but beware, you could spend it just as swiftly, or spend even more than comes. Bank it, be tight-fisted! Saturday (June 4) begins a year of grand money luck, especially in earnings and selling items. (Early hints of this Sunday/Monday, when all’s well in dollar-land.) Focus on home, children Friday/Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: The weeks ahead feature money, earnings and spending, possessions, memory, rote learning, and sensuality. All these, by June 4 onward will “tweak” or more deeply, give birth to, significant and beneficial “heavy money” situations. Heavy money = investments, mortgages, financial partnerships, dealings with other people’s money, inheritance: generally any money that is big, shared and intended to grow. (E.g., a car will not grow in value, but land often does.) Your charm and magnetism soar Sunday/ Monday: impress someone! Money, midweek – beware a false idea. Speak humbly Friday. Gemini May 21-June 20: Congratulate yourself – you’re on top, winning! Your energy and charisma are climbing (and will increase more next week). Impress someone, seek attention, start significant projects, tackle formerly daunting tasks. Rest and plan and deal with government or head office Sunday-Tuesday. Then plunge into brave action Tuesday eve to Thursday. You might need to choose between your personal drives and a career/reputation situation. Either choice is OK: base it on your stage of life. Be cautious with money Friday: spend Saturday. Saturday begins 12 months of relative quietude: be patient.
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1 Br. large, $880, view, avail July 1 Heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg, no pets, 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2nd, 604-904-0956 1 BR, quiet bldg, ns np, $975 incl heat & hw. onsite manager. 120 E. Keith Rd. 604-985-9852 1 BR/studio. THE HILLRIDGE 170 E. Keith Rd clean, quiet, concrete Heat h/w incl. np ns 985-8405 121 W 20th 1BR, main flr. hardwood, heat & hw incl’d, 1 yr lease np, $1000, now, 604-681-2521 1BR, $925, Central Lonsdale, balcony. hardwood n/p, 160 E 20th. NOW, 604-988-3227
195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR $1400 Avail July 1 2 BR $1900. Avail July 1 Prestigious bldg next to seawall. Beautifully renovated, granite c/tops, h/w flrs, new appls, d/w new kitchen & bath rm cabinets, indoor pool. Facing NW w/ ocean views. Steps to community ctr, shops, transit & restaurants. Sorry, No Pets.
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2 BDRM, $1225 Central Lons, h/w flrs, balc, new granite, n/p, 160 E 20th. NOW, 604-988-3227 2 BDRM a large 1st flr E. 10th nr Lonsdale. $1040incl heat/cable, freshly painted, ns, np refs. well kept quiet bldg. immed. suit quiet tenant(s) 604-317-7425 2 BR $1200. 1 BR $1000. bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. 604-618-8338 2 bd 2 bth , The Library 128 West 8th, 1220’ 2 big decks. Wide plank fir floor new w/d, ’updates’ mstr ensuite, walk in closet, king size bed, pet ok, Fisher Paykel appls, July 1st $2295 Diana Royal LePage NS 604-657-4508
May 29 - June 4, 2011
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: A mellow, understanding mood Cancer June 21-July 22: The weeks ahead emphasize flows over you this week and the next two (especially this quietude, contemplation, solitude, lowered energy, midweek). Study abstract subjects, religion, philosophy particularly thisWednesday/Thursday.Despite this,however, – any higher learning – or to write, travel afar or handle your social and optimistic side remains strong – especially legal matters. You might meet love. Sunday to Tuesday Sunday to Tuesday. Your psychic and spiritual side emerges contains mysteries – look beneath surface appearances. – so, hopefully, does your charitable side. This is a good Your sexual and financial instincts awaken. It’s a superb time to contemplate your plans for the future, especially time to go for a health diagnostic, change your lifestyle, or Sunday to Tuesday. June 4 begins 12 months of increased make a commitment. All these things (from mysteries to sex socializing, especially in your work environment. You might to finances) face huge luck from June 4 to mid-2012. Your not feel the full effect of this until your birthday onward. Your life is about to change! Caution Friday. energy bounces back Friday. Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: Late May and June draw you into Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The emphasis lies on wish life’s depths. Mysteries, secrets, large financial manoeuvres, fulfillment, social delights, light, friendly romance, investments, sexual urges, lifestyle commitments draw you, optimism, the joy of living! Be ambitious Sunday to Tuesday. especially mid-week. Study this area for a clue to fortunate Soon (Saturday) you begin 12 months of super career action, projects in the year-long phase between June 2012 luck. You’ll find bosses, parents and VIPs are more open and July 2013. Until then, though, play this area lightly. to your ideas, willing to give you a boost up the ladder. (Actually, if you’re planning that far ahead, mark July/August Your creative, romantic and pleasure-loving side can help of 2012 as “highly questionable.”) Your true luck, for the promote you and your ambitions. Midweek’s for social joys, immediate 12 months ahead, begins this Saturday: you’ll entertainment and romance. Issue invitations. But retreat find it in relationships of every stripe. You might relocate, Friday/Saturday – conditions are unstable Friday. Humour a or marry! “pushy” higher-up – until late June. Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: The emphasis lies on Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: The weeks ahead bring pressure relationships,relocation,agreements,contracts,negotiation, to perform and opportunities to enhance your status opportunities, competition, challenge, opposition, litigation, or prestige. Your career, relations with higher-ups and especially midweek. You’ll receive the positive side of these ambitions will occupy you. Until June 21, you might invest if you’re diplomatic, eager to please and a team-player. The in a foreign country or international fund, etc. For this same negative needs no explanation. But one note: in general, it’s three weeks, avoid legal hassles. Pay attention to Sunday better not to vigorously pursue either side, now to August through Tuesday – days when your mind will naturally drift 2012. A Gemini might play a key role. You’ll accomplish a lot toward the “larger questions,” toward international events, of work Sunday/Monday. Work will expand strongly now to higher learning, compassion for all, and gentle love. This mid-2012. Learn to relax! Invest or offer intimacy Saturday, entire zone will be very luckily brought into prominence Adsthiscontinued NOT Friday! June to next (2012). on next page
Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Lots of work faces you, especially midweek, when a new chore could begin. Better plunge in these few weeks, as a major romantic, pleasureoriented or “happy venture” phase begins very soon, and will last for 12 months.You’ll want to be relatively free of restricting duties by then. (In late June, a powerful relationship influence starts, bringing romantic urges to a tempting climax.) In fact, this romantic phase has already started, in minor ways. Sunday to Tuesday contain some tantalizing urges! Careful with relationships Friday. One affair might end, another start – soon. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: The weeks ahead feature romance, creativity, pleasure, vacation, sports and games and successful risks. Something might start in a very small way in these areas midweek – something that can grow in future. But a lot of emphasis remains in your area of home, domesticity, security and children (especially early week). You have to avoid friction or sharp words here (or anywhere near a cafe or kitchen – watch cuts and burns, too) through June 20. On June 4, a year of luck begins in these areas: home, children, real estate, retirement, new beginnings. A new home? Caution Friday. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The emphasis lies on your home, security, children, nourishment, on Mother Nature, retirement, endings and beginnings. A minor new phase or project might begin in these areas midweek. Usually this phase (late May to late June) creates a restful, sluggish mood designed to give you a mid-year rejuvenation. But this time a lot of errands, trips, visits, calls and paperwork keep you busy. June 4 starts a year in which your career will involve a lot of running around and communicating. Romance disappoints Friday, flows smoothly Saturday. One met before Friday isn’t compatible. timstephens@shaw.ca • Reading: 416-686-5014
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1 BR $875up.. 2 BR. 1 bath, $1175up 2 BR, 2 bath $1275. heat & h/w incl’d, close to bus and shopping. Clean & Quiet, u/g prkg. on site laundry. 1 cat ok, ns, 604-980-9219 TUCKTON PLACE 1520 Chesterfield 1 BR $940, Wkdays 990-2971 Wkends 778-340-7406 VICTORIA PARK PLACE 615 St. Georges Ave @ E 6th St. 1 BR, bright South view, clean quiet bldg, np, ns. 604-980-9057 WOODCROFT, LILLOETT Bldg. 1 bdrm, avail immed, $1000, clean, pool etc., 604-990-1548
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2 BR, 2 Bath, Ambleside Village, Immed July 1, like new, w/d, u/g prkg, storage, gas f/p, heated flrs, granite, hardwood, Stainless, Calif shutters, priv courtyard entr, 1/2 blk to seawall, small pets ok. $2250. Call Keith 604-290-8449
3 BR Lynn Valley 1 1/2 bath, hardwood, June 1, $1450, cat ok. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net 850.00$/MTH - 1 bedroom. Upper Lonsdale. Incl. Heat, h/w. N/S. N/P. 1yr lease Avail may. 15 (604) 980-3889 BACH, S. facing, $900, June 1 274 W2nd. incls heat, hw, u/g prkg, locker, ns/np, 604-779-3541 Beautiful Large Suites - 2 BR from $1265, avail now. Heat, h/w, prkg. Lease 604-986-3866 EVERGREEN - 161 East 17th St. A 1 br spacious, clean well maint, np, ns. June 1st 604-990-8907 LYNN VALLEY reno 3 BR 1.5 ba hardwood, cat ok July 1, $1445. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net MOUNTAIN VILLAGE APTS. 2 BR Jun 7&Jul 1. 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca ★ A QUIET BUILDING★ 1 Br. 2nd flr. northwest corner, $920; avail June 1. Carpets, drapes, heat, hw. Gated prkg avail. ★ No dogs ★1 cat ok ★ Pet Policy ★604-986-7745★
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AMBLESIDE STUDIO, updated, bright, nr Seawall $950 incl util. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bdrm, ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s now or June 1st. By appt. 604-921-7800 THE EDWARDIAN 1330 Clyde Ave. Avail June 1. 1 bdrm $1290. View. N/S No pets. For appt 604-926-3741 AMBLESIDE TOWER Studio & 1 BR’s avail. Move in Bonus. Excellent views, rents incl. heat & h/w. Tennis courts, indoor pool, saunas, exercise & games rooms on premises. Walk to beach & shops. No Pets. 1552 Esquimalt . 604-922-8443
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1 BDRM, Ambleside, long term $1200/mo, short term $400/wk, ns, np. Avail now. 604-922-5158
1 BR. beautiful, furn. bright, fp kitchen, wd, own entry, $325/wk or $950/mo ns, np, 604-984-4490 2 BR apt, furnished, 12th flr, North Van, pool, gym, etc. Min 6 mth lease. $1600. 604-831-9749 2 BR. new reno, fully furnish. garden apt. Deep Cove, bus route, $1200 or to share $550 or $650 each room. 604-990-0903
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Lower BP’s 'Sentinel School Westcot, Very Popular Public Schools! Rancher Two living spaces total 4 bds 2 bths small home level back faces greenbelt and trails. $3395/ Glenmore, Collingwood! Campus, recroom 3 bd 2 1/2 bth, garage, hwd ss appls Start date negotiable $3395/ Walk to Edgemont Village & Cleveland Elementary 1500’ Rancher hwds new kitchen & baths 3 bd & dining room & family room...fenced Garage Cul de sac location! $3395/ Canyon Heights, Montroyal School, Walking Distance In ground basement 4 bd 2 bth, storage carport $3495/ Canyon Heights Handsworth Pool, Hwd ss appls updated new kitchen 3 bd on main plus 2 down with recroom A1 Walk out rancher! $3795/ Bayridge West Bay School New Paint hwd ss appls cul de sac 3 bds main recroom, storage Some views of ocean $3995/ Caulfeild, Rockridge Schools Huge Ocean Views! Double Garage, 4 bd/den up hwd Contemporary $3995/ Dundarave, Irwin Park! September Start Date 4 bd recroom hwd living View, Pool, Studio $4795/ Caulfeild Enclave, Views! Low maint. Dble garage Lots of deck private Bright 2 level, master on main flr! 2 bds up new appsl, carpet gas stove f/ps now $4995/ Altamont, Start date Sept 5 bd up games/family New baths/ kitchen/ hwd Dble garage, storage $5995/ ’Westside’ Private Schools? Desirable Kitsilano Location Very Sharp Upscale Home near beach. Ready to Go! SS appls, hwd, $7995/ www.manderrealestate.com Royal LePage Northshore Kristin 604-671-6175 Diana 604-657-4508
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BACHELOR STE 400 sf, Canyon Heights, bright clean, nice view ns, np $800. 604-984-2382
2 BDRM, garden level, New reno, appls, own w/d. $1500 incls utils. Delbrook area. 604-985-8666 2 BR Ambleside garden suite, Avail June 1, n/s. $1100/mth utils incd. Refs. 604-922-1991
2 BR bsmt, hidden gem in Lynn Valley, walk out entry, 1000 sf, beautiful creekside private patio, very tranquil & quiet, gas fp, share wd, near bus, ns np, $1300 + 50% utils, incls cable & internet. Avail June 1, 604-988-4173 2 BR bsmt suite in new house, Central location. $1250 + 1/3 utils. n/p, n/s. Avail now. 604-716-8507
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Cleaning
Call Merry Maids.
It’s one less thing to worry about.
604-980-6100 www.merrymaids.ca
$18/HR. Quality House cleaning. 604-983-3477 www.qualityhc.com
2005 Toyota Corolla, 4cyl, auto, a/c, only 73,000kms. $7,850
MARY CLEANING 1 time/reg res/com. Steam shampoo auto/ home) Exc refs.778-996-6281 MAUREEN’S MAID SERVICE 1 time/reg/move outs $25/hr. 2 hr min. incl all supplies. 604-681-1337 egrecht@telus.net QUALITY CLEANING. Exc refs. Res/com. Move in/out. Carpets + pressure wash’g. 778-895-3522 TOP NOTCH HOUSECLEANING Since 1972. Our customers & staff stay with us for years. For a free, inhome consultation call 604-329-5562
Computer Services
Onsite Computer Repair FREE ESTIMATES Visa & M/card Call Chris 604-998-2273
2003 Nissan Sentra Manual 213,000 kms 2003 Nissan Sentra SER Spec V. Yellow, All power, standard 6spd, sun/moon roof, spoiler, cruise, am/fm cd sound system with sub. All ways maintained, in fantastic condition. $4,900 Call: (778) 772-6314
9522
RV’s/Trailers
2009 BIGFOOT Camper 25C 9.4 long box. Mint, spotless, used twice, Must sell! Call for more info and pics avail on request. Coq. area. 604-937-7363
• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)
Rates From As Low As
1.9% OAC
Ask us for details Offer may change without notice.
816 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER Toll free: 1-888-602-9258 604-984-0331 www.pacifichonda.ca
NORTH SHORE FENCES Quality work by professionals Repairs and construction Call 604-230-3559
8105
Flooring/ Refinishing
CARPET, VINYL & HARDWOOD Repair & Replace. Material sales Dwight, 778-322-6048 I’ll show you the inexpensive route www.fccarpets.shawwebspace.ca
8150
Kitchens/Baths
Plywood Kitchen Cabinets & Refacing, Counter Tops • In business 50 years 604-879-9191
Superior Cove Tops & Cabinets
#3 - 8652 Joffre Ave, Burnaby
8155
Landscaping
PATCHING, TEXTURE / smooth ceilings, plaster walls. Small jobs. 25 years exp. Call 604-671-9901 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208
8080
Electrical
8125
NO HST! til May 31
• Gutter Installation Cleaning & Repairs • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention 25 year Warranteed Leaf & Needle Guard
WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee
A.A. BEST PRO
GARDEN SERVICES LTD. Lawn Maintenance, General Clean-Up, Power Raking, Moss Control, Aerating. Trim, Top, Prune. All types of lawn & garden applications. Free Est.
Call Sukh:
A. ALL AREA DESIGN INSTALL MAINTAIN Book Your 2011 Landscape Renovation Project Now!
greatcanadianlandscaping.com 604.924.5296
8060
Concrete
ANY CEMENT Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30 + yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-354-9178
CONCRETE FORMING & framing, concrete work & retaining walls. Small/big job 604-360-2082 ECO-MIX CONCRETE for all your concrete needs.... Onsite mixing, no waste. We’ll deliver any amount. 604.961.6184 EXP’D CEMENT Finisher. I can form, place & finish any concrete job. Peter 604-988-8856 anytime
Drainage
BAJ MINI EXCAVATING Sewer/storm, drains, oil tanks, paving, retain wall. 604-779-7816
“The Grass is Greener”
BRINGING you a brighter future! Please visit us at www.TCAelectric.ca
A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319 ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276 ALP ELECTRIC #89724 Low price, small job ok. Free ests Satisfaction guar 604-765-3329 DNE ELECTRIC Lic #89267 ALL Your Electrical Needs. Panel Upgrading. Reasonable Free Estimate 604-999-2332 LONSDALE ELECTRIC lic#1756 Panel changes & renos 604-988-7232, 604-842-0687 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 service call. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fast same day service guaranteed. We love small jobs! 604-568-1899
8087
604-876-4604 NORTH SHORE GUTTERS ★ Sales & installation of 5’’ continuous gutter ★ Minor repairs ★ Cleaning
one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865
TEEPEE CONSTRUCTION Ultra Mini Excavator Can access areas as narrow as 2’ 3’’ Concrete breaking, underpinning, trenching, stump removal, rock placement, landscaping 604-802-1156 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates. Aussie Excavations. Same day quote, Retaining walls, drainage, all types jobs Tim 778-322-3002
Fencing/Gates
Gardening Service
2011 Special $95 for Aeration, Moss Control & Fertilizer We also Prune, Top and do General Garden Clean-up — Binder —
604.926.1526 604.726.9153
8130
8075
Drywall
Quality & Price Fences • Deck Repairs Serving the North Shore since 1978 Call Mike 604-783-9558
Handyperson
Complete Home Maint./Repairs Certified Trained Pros. For that small job. Rates you can afford. RJR Small Projects Division Part of RJR group
Nick 929-7732
www.EnglishLawns.com
• Design & Consultation • Lawns & Hedges • Water Features • Patios & Pathways • Retaining Walls • Irrigation & Lighting www.katsuraLandscaping.ca
604-518-5661
PACIFIC LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LTD. Custom Landscape Installs
A-1 JOB by Arms and Minds Renos Carpentry cabinet, drs, lam-
Paving Stones & Walls, Drainage & Grading, Irrigation & Lighting, New Lawn Installs, Outdoor Kitchens
inate, tiles, drywall, paint. 761-7745
604-839-1225
ABBA RENOVATION carpentry, plumbing, wiring, painting, tiling. Work guar, Refs. (604)986-4026/805-8463
DHALIWAL GARDENING & Landscaping. Full yard mtce, trimming, pruning 604-889-0263
604-202-6118
ABLE RENOVATIONS All home repairs & renos, large & small, North Shore only 604 319-2677
ALL HOME REPAIRS semiretired master carpenter. Kitchen, stairs, sundecks, etc. All work guar. Karl 604-985-5144 ALL TYPES of repairs including masonry. Hard working & honest. Call Jamie at 604-805-1582 ★CARLYLE HOME REPAIR★ Bath/kitchens, tiling, wiring & decks. Ref’s. Lou 604-562-2415
Greenworx Redevelopment Inc. Hedges, Pavers, Ponds & Walls, Returfing, Demos, Drainage, Jackhammering. Old Pools Filled in. 604 782-4322
Lee Gardener: Lawn maint. Free est. Spring clean-up, power raking, trim, Hedges 604-720-6578
FRIENDLY FENCE 778-386-3201.
A PLUS TAPING & DRYWALL High quality, reasonable rates. Free estimates. 604-715-0400
Professional quality workmanship Fences, decks, arbors, stairs... www.friendlycarpenter.com
8142
ACE DRYWALL. Avail immed. Board, tape, spraytex, repairs. 16 yr exp. No job too small. Mike 604-808-2432, 604-985-4321
GOOD NEIGHBOUR Fencing & Decking Cedar, Chain link, Repairs Reasonable rates. 604-987-4522
HEGAN HOME INSPECTION When Buying Selling or Renos 25 years experience in Trades Licensed 604-916-1453 Insured
Home Inspectors
■ POWER WASHING ■ HEDGES & TREES ■ POWER RAKING ■ LAWNS & GARDENING ■ JUNK REMOVAL
George’s cell ★
604-317-3552
DHALIWAL GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Full yard maintenance, trimming, pruning, new & re-landscaping Residential • Commercial
604-889-0263
HOME, LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE by Kevan
604-838-6790 J. VANHALTEREN LAWN CARE • Lawn & Garden Maintenance • Aeration • Power Raking • Hedge Trimming
604-988-6222
Free Estimate
Ask for Jo
Performance Garden Service
LAWNCUTS Free Estimates
Graig 604-986-3463
8160
Garden Services
Lawn & Garden
SERAFINA
• Pruning, weeding etc. • Design & advice • Organic veg. garden • Professional & experienced • Reasonable rates
604-984-4433 Contact Cari
Hauling
CHEAP LOADS Fast Reliable Service 604-922-5101
Local North Shore
★ Spring Yard Cleanup ★
PAVING STONES, RETAINING WALLS, FENCES, DECKS. Call Paul 604-625-7611 or James @ 604-613-8630
PRECISION TOOLS, Handyman Service. Fix those nagging problems. Call Mike - 604-925-6381
ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD Haul & Delivery. Loads from $30 each. David 604-512-7471
Jungle George
~ Any size job ~
604-988-5294
8135 DRAIN TILES & WATER LINES Without Digging a Trench 604-985-4000
• New Lawn Installs • Replace Old Lawn • Lawn Drainage • Landscaping • Paving
established 1963
Excavating
# 1 BACKHOE, EXCAVATOR & BOBCAT
8090
Installed • Cleaned • Repaired
Lawn & Garden
604-726-9152 604-984-1988
Gutters
YOUR HOME GUTTERS
8160
Call
With everything life throws at you, who has time to clean?
GEMINI CLEANING for 1 time & regular cleaning service. Insured. Free est. Refs. 604-988-4634
2006 Mercedes C230 silver, sun rf, ex condit, no acc, under warranty. 43kms. $19,000. 604 929 3311
Fencing/Gates
604-340-7189
2002 Toyota Echo, 4dr, auto, a/c, only 115,000kms, very very clean. $TBA
843 West 1st St. N. Van
8090
DUST-FREE REFINISHING M & L Floors. BBB member. www.mlfloors.ca 778-988-4231
8073
• 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.
Blinds & Draperies
8075
2007 BMW X3 3.0Si, Park Assist, panorama roof, alloys, only 27,500kms, Alpine White on black, immaculate. $28,850
8058 1985 MERCEDES 500 SEL, 4 dr sedan, sunroof, heated seats, fully loaded, good cond. Collector plates $5000. 604-980-6487
Appliance Repairs
604-984-7714
2008.5 NISSAN Titan Ext cab, unique 8 ft bed, loaded, Flex fuel. well maintained & serviced, some warranty remaining. $24,750 Firm 604-328-0070.
Sports & Imports
8015
Call Ted (anytime)
1997 Ford Mustang Convertible, a/c, auto, alloys, local, one owner, only 51,000 original kms, white with white top, immaculate. $7,850
CASH FOR ALL VEHICLES 2H
Sports & Imports
9160
DESIGN INSTALL MAINTAIN Book Your 2011 Landscape Renovation Project Now! greatcanadianlandscaping.com 604.924.5296
2011 Special incl aeration, moss control & fertilizer - all for $95 All Area Gardening 604-926-1526 /604-726-9153 A. A. Allwest Garden Service Lawn maint, general cleanup, power raking, moss control, etc. CALL SUKH free est. 604-716-8479604-726-9152 Alive & Well Organic Gardening Maintenance, installation, ISA certified arborist. 604-215-0232. www.aliveandwellorganic.ca All your gardening needs. LIONS GATE Landscaping Ltd. Spring clean-up 604-788-9687
Sunday, May 29, 2011 – North Shore News – A47
HOME SERVICES 8160
Lawn & Garden
Cert. horticulturists 604-518-5661 Scott H. Design & Maintenance KatsuraLandscaping.ca
Moving & Storage
8185
8240
604.278.3838
GREAT LOOKING Landscapes Full service landscape & garden maint. Call Dave: 604-764-7220
Two Men And A Truck $68 /hr. 604-566-5541
GREEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Hedge trimming, tree pruning, yard maintenance, removal, Mike 983-3586
TwoGuysWithATruck.ca Moving, Storage, Free EST 604-628-7136. Visa, OK
8170
Locksmiths
TIDEY LOCK & KEY Keys, locks, safes, knife sharpening. Full mobile service. Lic’d, bonded, secured. Park Royal South (opposite Extra Foods)
8193
Oil Tank Removal
ALL-PRO
OIL TANK REMOVAL
Oil Tank Detection Oil Tank Removal Soil Remediation FREE ESTIMATES BEST PRICE GUARANTEED
778-223-8265
604-925-2004
8175
8180
Home Services
GOING AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS? Will take care of home, yard, and pets. Responsible University student. Call: 778-879-0553
SEASONAL EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE
utter, Deck, & Roof Cleaning Inspection, cleaning & repair: ower washing and window washing - Roofs, gutters, windows, decks, epair estimates & quality construcpatios, and more on services.
6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com
8185
Moving & Storage
AFFORDABLE MOVING 1 to 3 Men
1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Ton $ From
45
We accept Visa, Mastercard & Interac Licenced & Insured Local & Long Distance
FREE ESTIMATES Seniors Discount
604-537-4140 www.affordablemoversbc.com
CROWN MOUNTAIN MOVERS For All Your Moving Needs!
crownmountainmovers.com
778-872-7696 778-87CROWN
Painting/ Wallpaper
8195
FAIRWAY PAINTING
Fully Insured 20 years experience Call 604Free Estimates INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS
7291234
GALLERY PAINTING & Consultant LTD
Professional Painting Services Interior • Exterior Commercial• Residential Consulting • Advices 604.716.9527 mail@gallerypainting.net
A CLEAN PAINT JOB. Quality 1 room from $137. Int-ext, WCB 22 yrs exp. Cell: 604-727-2700 A LADY PAINTER, professional & color consult, 20 yrs on North Shore. exc refs. 604-961-3451 BEST PAINTING, Int/Ext, Repaint Specialist, Repair Drywall, Free Estimates. 604-724-9953
★ STAFFORD & SON ★ Interior/Exterior. Top quality work. Reasonable rates. 604-221-4900 TRITON PAINTING. Large or small jobs. Quality guar. Est 1994 Int/ ext, Res/comm Mike, 604-366-4270
Paving/Seal Coating
MONTY J’S MOVING
CROWN MOUNTAIN MOVERS For All Your Moving Needs! 778-872-7696.. 778-87CROWN NORTH VAN MOVER Local & long distance. 778-340-6678 www.northvanmover.com
10% Off with this Ad! For all your plumbing, heating & reno needs. Lic Gas Fitter, Aman. 778-895-2005
PLUMBING & DRAINAGE 604-729-6695
PLUMBERS
LOCAL PLUMBER - Licensed, insured,GASFITTING, renos, Repairs. VISA 604-929-6956 PLUMBING BY BILL Installation, repairs Honest & reliable 604-980-0993 PLUMBING • DRAIN CLEANING
day service. 604-987-7473 Samy
8225
Power Washing A GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE
• Gutter cleaning/repairs • Window cleaning • Power washing • WCB insured • Free estimates
Pest Control
NIKOL PEST CONTROL
– Best Renovated Kitchen in Canada
When your house is great except… small ❏ You need another bedroom ❏ The carport could be a two-car garage ❏ One bathroom just isn’t enough anymore
We Fix The “EXCEPTS…” Since 1978
HOME SERVICES LTD
•Power Washing • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning
604-988-5294
Serving the North Shore since 1963
Have Pests?
Certified Pest Control Technician
GOTHAM CONTRACTING LTD Power washing, maintenance. Insured. WCB. 604-544-5080
Renovations & Home Improvement
Bath *Kitchen* Suites & More STRAIGHT EDGE VENTURES LTD. We Repair Leaky Homes & Condos • Int/Ext Water damage repair • Sundeck repair/replacement • 35yrs Exp. / North Shore Co.
~ 34 Years Experience ~
Henry, 604-980-5945
Quality Renovations www.castlecreekcontracting.com
604-251-7400
On Site
Interiors Kitchens Bathrooms
onsiterenovations.com Mike Getzlaf 604 351 9316 2 OLD GUYS 2 YOUNG TO RETIRE WE DO IT ALL!
H 604-986-3986 C 604-537-9452
Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists
HEGAN HOME SERVICES All your needs, 25 yr exp. Int & ext licenced Home Inspector Refs 604-916-1453 Insured Luc’s Drywall Boarding, taping, texture, steel stud, t-bar, 30 yrs exp. Call 778-895-9591 NORTH SHORE WINDOWS LTD Windows, doors & finishing carpentry. 604-839-0636 TEEPEE CONSTRUCTION. Forming, framing & underpinning. 35 yrs exp. 604-604-802-1156 Trim Rite Interiors Home Reno’s 35 yrs exp. ‘‘We do it all for you’’ Lloyd 604-788-0947 North Shore
8250
Roofing
YOUR HOME ROOFING
NO HST! til May 31 • Roofing & Roof Repairs • Duroid, Cedar, Torch-on • Moss Control, Removal & Prevention • Gutter Installation, Cleaning & Repairs
WCB – Fully Insured 100% Money Back Guarantee
AFFORDABLE QUALITY ROOFING LTD. “We Keep you Dry”
Spring Special WE PAY THE HST!*
25 Years in Business 25 Years workmanship warranty CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
A
604-984-9004 604-984-6560
#1 Roofing Company in BC All types of Roofing Over 35 Years in Business Call now for Free Estimates
604-588-0833
SALES@ PATTARGROUP.COM
WWW.PATTARGROUP.COM Crown Roofing & Drainage Residental Div. Roofing installations & repairs. 604-327-3086
8309
Tiling
Kitchen & Bathroom Tile Renovation Specialists Italian Artisans – Quality Work
20 year Labour Warranty available
Tonino 778-322-ETNA
B-Cheema Roofing
PROFESSIONAL CERAMIC tile, marble, granite,slate installation. Call John 604.916.2305
604-591-3500
All Types of Roofing & Repairs Free Estimates
FRASERVIEW COAST TO COAST ROOFING LTD. ROOFING
*A discount equivalent to the HST will be given, call for details.
VISION, EXECUTION, SATISFACTION
All Season Roofing
Additions, renos & new const. Concrete forming & framing specialist. Patrick 604-218-3064
604-340-7189
WAT E R I N G R E S S / MOULD
Roofing
604.722.3600
604-987-5438
Renovations, Architectural Concrete Work, Foundations, Complete Framing, Retaining Walls, Fences, Decks & more.
8250
John Pratt: 604-763-6423
www.rjrrenovator.com
CLEARVIEW MAINTENANCE SERVICE
NORTH SHORE
8240
BAMFORD CONSTRUCTION Ltd. Quality Renos & Repairs. 604-986-2871 www.bamford.ca
6 0 4 2 9 4 6 7 0 0 www.pomeroyconstruction.com
FATHER & SON Power washing, Free estimate. Affordable 604-299-4791
Please call Plamen 604-364-3201
– Renovator Member of the Year
- Home Inspection - Repair Estimates - Full-scale Remediation
Doug Robinson 604-985-4604
8210
Winner of Gold & Silver Georgie Awards
604-984-4147
• Gutters Cleaned • Power Washing Roof Restoration • Small Roof Repairs • Skylights Window Cleaning • Awnings Awnings Cleaned Cleaned Free Estimates Quality Service Quality&Service
1ST Impressions Home Services: Stamped Asphalt/Brick D’ways & Landscaping 604.949.0257
Renovations
from concept to occupancy
❏ The kitchen’s too
Water Lines (without Digging) Sewer Lines (without Diggging) Install. Draintiles. 604-985-4000
HOME SERVICES 778-317-1256•604-451-0225
★ 3 Licensed Plumbers ★ 66 years of exp. 604-830-6617 www.oceansidemechanical.com
DELBROOK
MANUFACTURER REBATES ON NOW!
✓ RenoRite
Winner of the National SAM Award
20 15 yrs of Service on the North Shore!
Call 604-710-5253
1 OR 2 Men with big or small truck affordable moving, rubbish removal, Pls. Call 604-925-3186
604-987-7473 604-721-6075
604.839.0636
www.northshorewindows.com • sales@northshorewindows.com
Save Your Dollars!
GLOBAL
SAVE ON PLUMBING! Licenced Plumber/Gas fitter, $65/HR. Same
• SEA TO SKY PAINTING • Guaranteed quality craftsmanship, insured Int/ext refs. Free estimates. Carter 604-790-4554
Window and Door Specialists • Sales and Installations Owned and Operated on the North Shore
WWW.RENORITE.COM
North Shore Co.
MASTER MATCH PAINTING. Int & Ext. Good Prices, 18 yrs exp. Thomas 604-724-8648 OSZVALD’S PAINTING (1974) Int & ext painting, pressure washing, papering, taping, texturing. Res & comm 604-980-4249
Award-Winning Renovations ■ Rendering to Reality ■ ccirenos.com
Plumbing
JOHNSON MECHANICAL Call 24/7 • 604-925-0234
Ask about our Spring Specials! www.MontyJsMoving.com
604.980.MOVE (6683)
8220
Excellent Pro Painting Service 20 yrs exp, refs, warranty. Reas, res/comm Richard 604-618-0205
8205
MOVERS.CA
■ 604.980.8384
Heating & Gas Fitting Licensed Plumber
Masonry
We Care
ernie@ultimatefloorings.com HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • VINYL • CARPET • CORK
PLUMBING LTD
ARCADIA STONEWORK bricks, blocks, natural, cultured & paving stones. Alex - 778-895-6170 T-A STONEWALL. Rockwalls, paving stones, Allan block walls, etc. 987-8155 / 250-4117
WINDOWS & DOORS
Renovations & Home Improvement
TWO BROTHERS MOVING Local & Long Distance 604-720-0931 • bc.moving@gmail.com •
★CNN prof. 10 yrs exp. Weeding ★pruning ★ all your garden needs Free est. Nick 778-840-6573
JAPANESE GARDENER Landscape & maintenance, clean-ups, trimming. Reas, free est, 25 yrs exp 604-986-8126
Call ThE Experts
15 Years Experience RE-ROOF & REPAIR SPECIALIST ~ No Job Too Small ~
Gary, 604-897-3614
Advantage Building Maintenance: •Roof •Chimney •Skylight Repairs •FREE Estimate 604-802-1918 CURTIS JOHN ROOFING (since 1978) Roof tune-up from $149. 24 hr repair. 604-985-1913
WESTCOAST ROOFING SYSTEMS
604-987-7325
8255
RENEW KITCHEN & Baths. Tile, slate, marble, granite, pools. 15 yr exp. Free ests 604-773-2264
8310
604-512-7471
604-RUBBISH 782-2474
Top Soil
Headwater Management TOP SOIL, SAND, GRAVEL, etc. Pick-up or Delivery 175 Harbour Ave. North Vancouver
604-985-6667
8315
Tree Services
$ BEST RATES $
Dangerous tree removal, pruning, topping, hedge trimming & stump grinding. Fully insured & WCB
Jerry 604-618-8585 Andrew 604-618-8585
A-1 TRI CRAFT TREE SERVICES (EST. 1986)
Rubbish Removal
ABSOLUTE PROFICIENCY DD HAUL & DELIVERY meeting all your needs, ‘quality workmanship delivered with pride’. Loads from $30 each Please call David
(3862)
Est. 1978
★ ★ ★ ★
TREEWORKS
15 Years Experience Tree & Stump Removal Prunning & Trimming View Work
www.treeworksonline.ca Call 604 291-7778 or 604 787-5915
★AAA★ TREE SERVICE. Tree & stump removal, pruning/trimming. Ins & cert. arborist 604-987-8500
* We Remove & Recycle Anything*
NORTH SHORE TREE & Hedge Certified arborist. Fully Insured Call Daryl 604-988-4479
10% OFF WITH THIS AD www.604rubbish.com
ROBIN’S 604-986-4091 -
1 A STUDENT JUNK REMOVAL Best prices! Friendly service. Free est. Jamie 604-961-0466
treeworksonline.ca, Spiral Pruning, Tree & Stump Removal, Trimming & Pruning. 604-787-5915
Free Est’s • Large or Small Jobs
BELL MINI BINS 604-922-5101 Small or large household jobs & Mini bin service. 7 days a week Fast ★ inexpensive ★ reliable. DISPOSAL BINS: Starting at $99 + dump fees. Call 604-306-8599 www.disposalking.com ROD’S RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt, reliable, reasonable. 7 days/week. Rod 604-985-7193
8300
Stucco/Siding/ Exterior
Expert Tree Care - Cert. Arborist. 25 yrs exp. Fully Ins.
8335
Window Cleaning
NORTH SHORE HOME SERVICES LTD
•Window Cleaning • Power Washing • Gutter Cleaning
604-988-5294
Serving the North Shore since 1963
J. PEARCE STUCCO CONTRACTING. 604-761-6079 www.stuccocontracting.com
GOTHAM CONTRACTING LTD Window & gutter cleaning, power washing. Licensed, fully insured WCB. Over 25 yrs exp Free Estimates 604-544-5080
Quality Home Improvement ★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job Too Big or Small. 604-725-8925
UNIVERSITY STUDENT has own Window Cleaning Co. Fully WCB ins. Free est. Rory 778-989-4419
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Follow the Garage Sale trail in
The North Shore News Classifieds
Call 604-630-3300 to book your ad
A48 - North Shore News - Sunday, May 29, 2011
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SAVE 20% Sale ends June 12th, 2011
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734 West 14th St., North Vancouver 604-985-9351 (one block north of Marine Drive off Bewicke) www.gerber.ca
“Family owned since 1978”