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A pair of close calls in the North Shore mountains this week have underscored the dangers of relying on smartphones for navigation in the wilderness, according to rescuers. In the ﬁrst incident, two men in their 20s lost their way in the Mount Seymour area Tuesday while on a multi-day hiking trip, said Tim Jones, spokesman for North Shore Rescue. The hikers were trying to get to Lake Elsie, but ended up at a different lake, according to Jones. They had been relying on a GPS app on an iPhone. The area has cellphone coverage in certain spots, and the backpackers managed to post a photo to Facebook as well as leave a voice message Tuesday with the father of one of the men. See Facebook page 10

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JACKSON Jessel follows through on a putt while Blake Meckling (left) and Nicholas Jessel look on during the Ambleside Par 3 Junior Open played Aug. 9. The 11th annual tournament for golfers aged eight-12 was hosted by the Gleneagles Golf Club and played on the 18-hole Ambleside Par 3 course in West Vancouver.

WV doctor sues ferries over crash Jane Seyd jseyd@nsnews.com

A West Vancouver doctor is suing B.C. Ferries for injuries she says she suffered when the Queen of Nanaimo slammed into the dock at Mayne Island two years ago. Zdenka Sperling, a physician from the North Shore, said in the lawsuit she suffered serious head injuries in the accident when the crash threw her suddenly out of a chair and into a pole. Sperling said in the lawsuit the injuries have caused permanent disabilities including pain, loss of memory and concentration, depression, headaches and sleep disturbance. She now needs help to manage her affairs, has had to receive nursing care from family members and has suffered a loss of income,

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she says. Prior to 2008, Sperling was in family practice in West Vancouver, earning between $150,000 and $180,000 a year from the province in MSP billings. Sperling and her husband, Dr. Michael McBryde, were on an early-morning ferry run from Pender Island to Vancouver on the morning of Aug. 3, 2010 when the Queen of Nanaimo lost power just before a stop at Mayne Island, crashing into the dock. Six of the 207 people aboard the ferry were injured in the crash, including four passengers and two crew members. The ferry and dock were also damaged.

The accident was reportedly caused when the ferry ran over a commercial crab trap, causing a buoy and the 15-metre-long line attached to it to get tangled around the ship’s propeller. That led to vibrations that may have caused two six-inch steel dowels to fall out of an oil distribution box, B.C. Ferries spokeswoman Deborah Marshall said at the time of the accident. That in turn triggered a mechanical failure that made it impossible for the captain of the ferry to put the ship into reverse, and the ferry slammed into the dock. In the lawsuit ﬁled in B.C. Supreme Court, Sperling blamed B.C. Ferries and its subcontractors for the accident, saying the Crown corporation was negligent for failing to keep the ferry in “seaworthy condition” and allowing it to operate in a “dangerous and/or defective condition” during the voyage. See Lost page 10 ®™ Trademarkk of AIR MILEES Internatio ® a nal Traading B.V V. Used under licencee by LooyaltyO One, Innc. annd Craaftsm man Collission Ltd.

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CONST. Steve Pike (left), head of the North Vancouver RCMP dog section, leads his canine partner Talon on a search for narcotics. The crime-ﬁghting team is the product of a demanding multi-year national training program designed to create efﬁcient, close-knit units. German shepherds, the only breed used by the RCMP, learn the ropes at “Doggy Depot” in Innisfail, Alta. (right), where they train daily with prospective handlers.

THE HARD ROAD AND REMARKABLE SKILLS OF THE RCMP CANINE UNIT

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TV tells us there’s no working relationship closer than a cop and his partner. And if that partner is a four-legged, that relationship is even tighter. In the real world, it turns out, that’s not too far from the truth. “He’s my best friend and he’s my partner. He watches my back, and I watch his,” says Const. Steve Pike, referring to his three-yearold German shepherd, Talon. “He’s far more than a pet, because every day I go to work, he’s with me. Every day I go home, he’s with me.” Pike, head of North Vancouver RCMP’s dog section, and his canine partner are the product of a years-long training program designed to create tightly knit, highly efficient crime-fighting units. He recently invited the North Shore News to the detachment to see a demonstration of what they can do. Talon, all 87 pounds of him, comes bounding in and sits at Pike’s feet. “Sits” might not be the right word — more like trembles in anticipation. Talon, panting, drooling and fidgeting, may look anxious, but Pike says his state can more accurately be described as highly alert and eager for instructions. “He’s saying: ‘What’s up dad? What are we doing?’ He knows it’s time to go to work,” Pike says. Unlike most dogs, Talon shows scant interest in the other people making their way around the busy North Vancouver detachment; he’s 100 per cent focused on his master. He’s also indifferent to other animals and anything else that might distract him from his duties. This is something that has been both trained and bred into him to make sure he never approaches anyone that might want to harm him. As part of the demo, Pike hides some swabs scented with trace amounts of drug residue around the detachment’s gym. Talon literally dives into his work, huffing in the faint scent, picking it up and losing it again. He zeros in on the hidden swab by following something close to a grid pattern until he pinpoints it tucked into a weight machine. Talon signals for Pike to come collect the swab. The glorious reward for the successful find: Praise from his master and some chew-time with his treasured rubber toy. By now, Pike’s pants are covered in slobber — clearly an occu-

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POLICE dogs begin their training shortly after birth, and must pass a series of tests before they are approved for partnership with a handler. pational hazard. In the field, Talon’s olfactory nerves have honed in on drugs hidden in some bizarre places that even seasoned officers wouldn’t think to look. “We did a drug search on a vehicle,” says Pike. “It looked like a regular engine block, but my dog indicated to me that there were drugs in there, so we did a search and found back behind the engine block a little plastic case with magnets attached.” The officer relates the story with a mix of pride and lingering disbelief. It’s an impressive feat, but it’s only one of Talon’s talents. In addition to being able to find a speck of narcotics hidden in an environment already laced with confusing smells, he is also an expert tracker; he can locate even tiny shreds of important evidence; he can bring down a full-grown man; and he has a knack for letting Pike know where there’s danger nearby. On countless occasions, Talon has warned Pike about a suspect trying to hide nearby, possibly saving his life.

“He alerted me to that guy being there. . . . He was saying: ‘Dad, he’s in here, I know it,’” Pike says, referring to one such incident. “You don’t know what could or would have happened.” The two have come to be able to read one another’s subtle body language. The only thing Talon’s not trained for is sniffing out explosives, so he’ll never accidentally send Pike into a dangerous situation, says the officer. “I don’t want to make the mistake of casually opening up a drawer or opening up a box thinking it’s a pound of marijuana versus a pound of C4,” Pike says. Getting into the dog section isn’t something an officer like Pike just falls into. It’s a total lifestyle change. To become a dog handler, you have to start out as a regular member and commit a tremendous amount of time helping to train other dogs — a process known as quarrying — before you’re even considered. “It can range into the thousands of hours per year,” Pike says. “It’s voluntary. They’ll come out on their days off. They’re still responsible for whatever their regular police duties might be.” As a quarry, you will also eventually be assigned a pup to raise and start training for future use by another officer. Only after a member has logged two full years of quarrying can he or she apply to the dog section — and even then, it’s unlikely. “I raised five puppies before I actually got the police dog I have right now,” Pike says. “(Talon) is number six.” But if getting into dog section sounds tough for officers, the screening process is even tougher for the dogs. The RCMP has a list of breeders who track, in detail, the traits exhibited in a bloodline and pair those lines up at the RCMP kennel in Innisfail, Alta. The pups are literally born into their training. The pen they are kept in for the first six weeks is rigged with moving objects and cutouts of animals and people designed to get them used to enhanced stimulation and socialization. At six weeks, when they’re barely old enough to be weaned, the puppies face their first aptitude test to determine if they should be screened out of the program. The RCMP only uses German shepherds for policing, because they have had the right traits bred into them. See Overly page 5

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“Overall, it has a little bit of everything,” says Pike. “It’s the best bang for the buck, if you will. Agility, loyalty, stamina, tracking ability — (the dog) may not be the best at any one profile or activity, but it (should be) well-rounded in everything.” At six months, the dogs face another test. Those found to be too sociable or reluctant to respond to commands are adopted out. If, after a final test at one year of age, a dog appears suitable for service, they’re off to “Doggy Depot,” in Innisfail where they are tested every day for months while undergoing strict training with prospective dog handlers. The newly minted dog section officer and his or her canine are sent off to whatever detachment in Canada is in need of a new team. To keep the system running, dog handlers will seek out a quarry soon after. Const. Blaise Picketts, Pike’s current quarry, knows full well what he’s getting into as he trains prospect canine Diego. “It just seems like the most exciting gig in the RCMP,” he says. “Obviously, the bond between man and dog is incredible. To be able to combine your work with the love of a dog just seems like a no-brainer to me.” As Picketts can tell you, raising a police dog has all the same trappings as raising any other puppy. “I came home and he had just destroyed my brand new jeans,” Picketts says, with a sigh. “All you can really do is say: ‘Well, good for you.’” It’s a bittersweet assignment, as Diego could be called for duty any day. Picketts expects it will be at least another year of quarrying before he’ll have a dog of his own. ••• Back home at the end of the day, Talon is still Pike’s No. 1 priority. Talon gets to go for a walk or swim in the park. He gets his supper before Pike has his, and the two spend some time together more like a couple of friends kicking back than as a crime-fighting team, as Pike describes it. The lighter, less intimidating side of a police dog is what Pike wishes more people knew about. A favourite story in RCMP dog section: When the Mounties first started using dogs in the 1930s, they were called to a rural Alberta home where a young girl had wandered off. The RCMP dog and his handler quickly found her and brought her home. Eighty years later, that same woman, now suffering

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VER 40 years ago, we were shooting for the moon. The culmination of that dream in 1969 remains an incredible human achievement. Decades later, we’re looking to go beyond that. Last weekend, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory landed Curiosity, a robotic rover, on the surface of Mars. Successfully landing the rover — the largest robot sent to Mars — is a remarkable achievement. Not all the Mars missions have been successful, but humans have a great ability to learn from our mistakes, to improve and to excel. The jubilation at mission control when the rover touched down was a ﬁne celebration of a gold-medal ﬁnish. Back here on earth, we’ve spent the past two weeks similarly slack-jawed at the feats of human physical prowess on display at the London Olympics.

you said it “He went and turned around and said, ‘Oh! There’s a bear in the house!’” Tony Webb, chairman of the North Shore Black Bear Network, on the moment a North Vancouver homeowner realized a bear had come to visit (from an August 8 news story). ••• “(Without them) I couldn’t be heard. I whisper when I sing. I’m a crooner.” Busker Megan Regehr, better known as Babe Coal, explains why she needs to use a microphone and amp. The City of North Vancouver has given her three $100 tickets for violating the city’s noise bylaw (from an August 5 news story). ••• “His postings were several, and they were fairly lengthy and made reference to Colorado shootings and that he wanted to repeat that behaviour here in the Vancouver area.” RCMP Cpl. Richard De Jong describing Facebook posts allegedly made by North Vancouver resident Ryan John Lewis. Lewis has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (from an August 10 news story).

We have admired the athletes whose years of training and mental discipline have allowed them to push the limits of physical achievement. Both the Olympics and NASA’s space program represent ideals that will have little impact on most people’s lives. They tap the elites in their ﬁelds to achieve goals that are far removed from the everyday world. There are those who question their worth when more serious concerns await both our attention and our scarce resources. But what price should we set on human achievement? The Olympics and space program both expand our world in intangible ways. They give us greatness to aspire to. As one commentator put it, there are lots of examples of the depth to which humanity can sink. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the heights to which we can climb.

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Dear Editor: It’s unfortunate to see Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan, an MLA who many have previously considered reasonably fair-minded, abandon his reputation with a misleading cheap shot in his comments to the North Shore News (On MLA Finances, Clean Noses All Around, Aug. 3). After defending MLA travel expenses for rural members of the legislature, Mr. Sultan decried two New Democrat MLAs who live in Victoria for spending thousands of dollars on travel. His implication that this spending is unexplainable is disingenuous. Opposition MLAs, regardless of where they live, are required to travel extensively as part of their role as critics. MLAs’ work happens on the ground in communities across B.C., not only in the legislature. Both Rob Fleming, as our environment critic, and Lana Popham as the agriculture critic, are committed to meeting with stakeholders across

the province. They have both done great work raising critical issues and reaching out on behalf of British Columbians. The auditor general never suggested that there was any misuse of funds nor did he question that all MLAs were providing receipts for their expenses. He said the accounting systems of the legislature failed to allow this information to be readily available or to be reported accurately. New Democrat MLAs are committed to addressing these serious concerns raised by the auditor general in a timely and hands-on manner. It would be helpful for MLAs like Mr. Sultan to contribute to ﬁxing this problem rather than playing cheap politics. Shane Simpson New Democrat Caucus Chair MLA, Vancouver-Hastings

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Dear Editor: In response to Douglas Mason’s letter (Bike Lane a Bad Plan, Says Cyclist, July 27, North Shore News), most regular cyclists such as myself prefer bike lanes to no bicycle facilities at all, which is the current situation on East Keith Road. While separated bike paths might be safer, painted bike lanes do provide a measure of security and would deﬁnitely have been better than nothing. If district council doesn’t have the gumption to implement the cheap and easy re-laning supported by the majority in the community, which in addition to providing bike lanes would have served to reduce excessive speeding and noise, as well as improving pedestrian safety, they’re sure not going to put in expensive separated bike paths in the area anytime soon.

If you’re travelling by bike between Lynnmour and Central Lonsdale or above, there really is no viable alternative to East Keith Road. The Brooksbank trail is much steeper than Keith, in addition to being unlit, isolated, and unpaved. No one would dream of suggesting that motorists should use Low Level Road or Third Street at times when Keith provides the more direct route. If you wouldn’t tolerate the inconvenience when you’re in your car, why would you tolerate it when you’re on your bike, and every detour takes that much longer? Whether on a bike or in a car, transportation needs to be convenient and safe. Antje Wahl North Vancouver

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The pushover’s guide to moving house

LIKE most people, I help my friends move house out of selfinterest.

My reasoning is that if I put in the hours of back-breaking labour it takes to get them and all their giant, awkwardly shaped belongings from one house to the next, I’ll build up friendship capital that I can tap at a later date when I have to move house myself. In recent years, though, it’s dawned on me that I’m probably getting ripped off. Where I and my small collection of modestly sized possessions have stayed in the same house for six years now, most of my friends — whose only hobby, it appears, is not throwing things away — start the process of moving within minutes of arriving at a new address. What’s more, they like nothing better than moving into ever more cramped and difﬁcult-to-enter apartments. Friend: “Hi James, thanks for coming. As you know, I can afford to hire movers, but choose not to. My new house is a mushroom at the top of a cliff that you can only access by going up a covered waterslide. You can carry the bookshelf.” Whether it’s because I look big enough to help lift couches or dimwitted enough to agree to do so, I have somehow

lopsided relationship isn’t really a big deal. They own a reasonable number of more-orless square things that humans can lift, a vehicle in which one can ﬁt objects larger than two adjacent pieces of bread and on moving day have something resembling a plan. There are exceptions, though. These are the friends who, much as they excel in other areas, have been cursed with the organizational skills of hyenas. It’s to those people this column is directed. I hope they’re reading it. If they haven’t somehow misplaced it, with all of their moving boxes, packing tape, moving van and so on. Here, surprisingly, we get to the point. Below are ﬁve rules for not being a total jerk when asking your friends to help you move:

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come to be the go-to guy for all of these people when it comes to changing residences. I’m not sure how many people I’ve moved over the past half decade, but by my reckoning I’ve built up enough friendship capital at this point that I could reasonably ask any of my acquaintances to carry everything I own to the International Space Station and still have enough capital left over to make them repaint it. It seems unlikely this is ever going to happen, though. Not least because I don’t want to move to the space station — regardless of the fact that it’s roomier than my place and the food is clearly better. Plus there are probably rules about who can move there. And whether or not you can paint it. With most of my friends and acquaintances, this

Moving Rule 1: Throw away stuff you clearly don’t need Not long ago, I arrived on a rainy Saturday to help a friend out of her old place, to discover among her things a six-foot-high cat tower. It was one of those weirdly shaped carpeted monstrosities that feels like it’s bolted directly to the centre of the earth. As I struggled to heave it up a set of stairs, it occurred to me that it was probably something that she didn’t

need to own at all. Her cat, by all appearances, was entirely ﬂoor-dwelling. Why did it need a tower? Was it going to be besieged? It wasn’t. This was just one of countless examples of items people choose not to throw away until after they’ve ﬁnished moving. Do you need that encyclopedia that you’ve had since people had encyclopedias? Be a good person and ditch them. Friends don’t let friends move garbage.

Moving Rule 2: Don’t basically pack nothing There is nothing worse than arriving on moving day to find one’s friend’s home looking like it has been rifled through by spies. Spies with a weird fascination with unfolded laundry, kitchen utensils, power cords and other irregularly shaped objects. Packing means packing. Everything. There’s a certain breed of homeowner who doesn’t recognize this. “OK, so all my things are parceled up except for absolutely everything that isn’t rectangular. In your first load, you can take these soccer balls, a wet bar of soap and my throwing stars. I figured we could take them out to the truck in our hands. Oh, and grab one of the live snakes on

your way out. I didn’t have a box for them.” Your friends want to ﬁnish your move prior to the next glaciation. Please, ﬁnish packing.

Moving Rule 3: Make gigantic objects less gigantic, where possible It’s a curious law of the universe that the larger and heavier one’s friend’s furniture is, the more irrationally shaped one’s friend’s home. For some reason, it’s always the guy with the 20-foot couch whose hallway looks like something a Minotaur might live in. There are few things more infuriating than trying to get an inﬂexible piece of furniture around a 270-degree bend. If you have something gigantic, pull it apart. Or at the very least don’t stuff it full of other things. (“There was some space in the dresser I decided to use it for my cinder block collection. Smart, hey? You know what’s also neat? My hallway is in the shape of my name.”)

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Moving Rule 4: Get a van As anyone who’s seen a GMC commercial knows, pickup trucks are for hauling horses, catching dusty 2x4’s dropped from cranes and

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Gerry Rafferty, Cheryl Green and Kevin Kasteel Members of the Friendship Toastmasters Club gathered at the Capilano Rugby Club June 25 for a special event to mark the organization’s 35th anniversary. Focused on personal development, the North Vancouverbased club strives to improve participants’ oral communication and enhance their self-conﬁdence. Guests at the event enjoyed listening to remarks by past-president Michael Clucas and current president Tim Green, as well as Carol Carter, who will present her award-winning speech at an upcoming competition in Florida. In addition to members of the local club, an invitation was also extended to those involved in four other North Vancouver chapters of Toastmasters. Info: friendshiptoastmasters.com.

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THE hot sun energized my body as I sat at Lost Lake reminiscing about the epic week I had just had with the B.C. Bike Race.

It was a Monday morning in Whistler and the crowds had headed home. Kim and I were enjoying some quiet time after one of the busiest weeks of my summer. This was the sixth edition of the B.C. Bike Race and I have worked all of them. For the last three years, I followed the racers throughout the week-long arduous course capturing their daily ride and producing a short movie that attempted to showcase the beauty, the toughness and the funny bits that they encountered each day. I used a Beta Trials Bike, which allowed me to capture the leaders and those a little further back, as well as sneak into a few areas where the racers couldn’t even see me. The B.C. Bike Race is a 450-kilometre mountain bike race that spans seven days. Each day is spent in a unique town where racers race, then sit back and enjoy B.C.’s awesome hospitality. This year’s event started in Cumberland and hit Campbell River, Powell River, the

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from here were in awe. The rain arrived for day two in Campbell River but the beautiful scenery and incredible trails kept racers’ spirits high. The rain brought the forest to life and I can’t describe how vibrant the colours were that day. After a wet night, the sun finally arrived and Powell River and the Sunshine Coast greeted racers with some of the best weather and single track they had ever seen. Before I knew it, we had arrived in Squamish where the racers spent two nights, which allowed them to stop and smell the roses. The trails in Squamish were perfect and the smiles on all of the racers’ faces told me that this was by far their favorite day. It was also followed by a great beer garden and a little chill time before the final day. The last day in Whistler was a shorter day, and it was amazing to see each and every racer hit the finish line in the Whistler Olympic Park with their families and friends cheering them on.

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From page 14 story can set you free Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-987-6959, ext. 232 or www.northwestvancouver.cmha. bc.ca. Cypress Challenge: Fifth annual ride to raise money for pancreatic cancer research in memory of Bob Hager. Cycle ﬁve or 12 kilometres up Cypress Mountain Saturday, Aug. 18. Sign in 7:30

Getting to Know Dementia: A free introductory session reviewing information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias Tuesday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. at the Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 148 East Second St., North Vancouver. Registration required: 604-984-8348 or ksutherland@ alzheimerbc.org. North Shore Overlord: GPS endurance mountain bike race happens Saturday, Aug. 25 on Mt. Fromme. Info: www.gpsenduroracing.com. See more page 17

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FROM the moment of birth you have loved and protected your children. Year after year you’ve discovered new ways of going even further for them. It seems like a blink of the eye and they’ve gone from elementary school to high school, blink again and they are heading off to college. In that moment of quiet after the last child has left, you realize this is it, you are now an empty nester. Suddenly you have more time available than you’ve known for decades and the weight of this will leave you

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Dog Days of Summer: Celebrate with a poochrelated parade, contests and food, and support B.C. dog guides at Bowen Island’s Union Steamship Marina, Aug. 12. Events start at noon. Info: 604-947-0707. Lox Talk and Bagels: Cecilia Point, Musqueam Indian Band member, speaks about the need to protect an ancient burial site located in the Marpole area of Vancouver. Aug. 12, 10 a.m at North Shore Jewish Community Centre, 1305 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Fee: $10 (includes lox and bagel breakfast). RSVP required. Info: 604-925-6488, www.harel.org. Coho Festival Volunteer Fair: Find out more about volunteering for the Coho Festival on Aug. 12, 7-9 p.m. at West Vancouver Community Centre. Info: www.cohosociety.com. Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sell their handcrafted items Aug. 18-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Civic Plaza, 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. Hot Rod Show: Park Royal Village hosts its seventh annual Hot Rod Show, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: www.shopparkroyal.com. Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cultural Arts Festival: Experience aboriginal cultures with live performances, a scavenger hunt, canoe tours and

demonstrations of ancient coastal technologies Sunday, Aug. 19, noon-6 p.m. at Cates Park in Deep Cove. Info: www.twnation.ca. UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program: Free legal advice for low-income individuals at clinics at North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays until Aug. 17. To book an appointment, call 604-822-5791. Learn to Fish Program: The Freshwater Fisheries Society of British Columbia is offering classes for families every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to noon, until Aug. 19 at Rice Lake in North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Learn techniques, etiquette and basic fish biology. Gear will be provided. Participation is by donation. Registration required: 604-5044716. Info: www.gofishbc.com. Salsa by the Sea: All levels and ages are invited to learn Latin American dancing Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. until Aug. 30 outside the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Drop-in fee: $6. Weather permitting. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell Email information for your non-profit, by donation or nominal fee event to listings@nsnews.com. To post to our online listings, go to www.nsnews.com, scroll to Community Events and click on Add Your Event.

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LIVE NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSURE Removal of Highway Dedication and Disposition BYLAW NO. 4727, 2012 In accordance with Section 40 of the Community Charter, the District of West Vancouver gives notice of its intention to close to trafﬁc the portion of 26th Street outlined in bold on the attached sketch plan and labelled as “Closed Road”, and remove its dedication as a highway. The Closed Road has an area of 595.3 square meters, more or less.

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The bylaw closing the portion of 26th Street and removing its dedication will be considered by Council at its regular meeting at the Municipal Hall, 750 – 17th Street, West Vancouver, on September 17, 2012 at 7 p.m. Persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw will be provided an opportunity to make representations to Council at the meeting, or by written submissions addressed to Mayor and Council and delivered to the Municipal Clerk prior to the meeting. Copies of the proposed bylaw and other related documents may be inspected from Monday August 20, 2012 to September 17, 2012 at the Municipal Hall on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For convenience only, some of the documents may also be available for viewing on the West Vancouver Municipal Website at westvancouver.ca or in the Reference Department of the West Vancouver Memorial Library at 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver BC (phone: 604-925-7400 for current Library hours of operation). Submissions to Council will be included in the public information package for Council’s consideration. Enquiries? Land and Property Agent, Planning Department: 604-925-7067

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QUEENS Cross Pub owner Chris Greenﬁeld, general manager Brent Armstrong, and Capilano Mall marketing director Shera Allibhai take charge of the grill at a fundraiser held at the North Vancouver pub last month. The event, which also featured live entertainment and a beer garden, was held in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society as part of the mall’s involvement in Bentall Kennedy’s Fare Fight for Food.

health notes From page 16 SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH Mountaintop Unity: Free spiritual meetings with guided meditation, prayer, healing and conversation every Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., at community ofﬁce No. 1, second ﬂoor, John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. For more information, phone 604-787-1477 or visit www.mountaintopunity.ca.

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Satsang Meditation: Release stress, feel peace, emerge anew, every other Monday, 7-9 p.m., 31-150 East Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Information and registration call 604-831-7773 or visit www.canelamichelle. com. Therapeutic Touch: Free energy-based relaxation and healing sessions are offered on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month, (except July and August) 7-9 p.m., in seminar room A at Lions Gate Hospital, 231 East 15th St.,

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GORDON Cowley, an avid green thumb, has tended a plot in the Navvy Jack Point community garden for years.

West Van man strongly rooted to North Shore

IN 1930, eight-yearold Gordon Cowley changed schools, from Queen Mary on Vancouver’s west side to Queen Mary in North Vancouver.

The school had been built on land purchased from the Bailey family. The Bailey house, on the estate’s remaining land, was converted into suites managed by Gordon’s mother, and surrounded by a badminton court, an orchard, berry patch and a grove of exotic trees. Gordon raised chickens and rabbits here, feeding them with garden greens and with grain gathered from the rail tracks by the elevators on

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Laura Anderson the waterfront. He and his sister Eileen would come home from school at lunchtime to picnic with their mother on the bridge that crossed the trout stream. The children and their

friends climbed the three tall cedars on the property, leaping from the top of one tree to the next, hidden from the parental gaze. Across Chesterﬁeld at Victoria Park, families gathered for concerts at the bandstand and the boys played softball, though they preferred the diamond in the triangle of land bounded by Keith Road, Mahon and 13th Street. The boys went everywhere on their bicycles — to Ambleside beach to swim or up Grouse Mountain to ski. On spring weekends, Gordon skied all day, running down the mountain to deliver newspapers and See Garden page 19

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Garden continues to ﬂourish From page 18

Tel kept jobs open for servicemen while the war was on. Gordon remained with the company, later BC Hydro, for 40 years, retiring in 1980. He met Peggy Graham in 1946 at the Bowen Island cottage of a family friend. They were married in 1947, settling into their ﬁrst home in Burnaby’s Willingdon Heights. By 1950, the growing family needed more room. Amid the trees, stumps and dirt that became Capilano Highlands, they found a lot and Gordon designed the family’s new home. They started a garden right away, including plots for their three sons. Their street, all of one block long, was neighbourly. Families swapped tools and took inventory of the equipment newcomers might contribute. Adults socialized and the children, 56 of them at the street’s most productive stage, had the run of the surrounding forest. In 1973, with the boys grown and in homes of their own, Gordon and Peggy moved to a condo in West Vancouver to be closer to “golf, sail, ski and beach.” For more than 20 years,

back up again to ski in the evening. Gordon’s bike was a British-built Raleigh, bought second-hand with his paper route earnings. With it, he made two trips to Cultus Lake, a six-hour journey each way along the old Fraser Highway. He delivered for Hanson’s Bakery at 15th and Lonsdale and for Webb’s Drugstore at Eighth and Lonsdale. Gordon worked at Webb’s as a soda jerk and made sub-manager of The Province newspaper’s delivery area. When the Second World War began, the boys joined the cadets program at North Vancouver high school, intending to become pilots in the Royal Canadian Air Force when they graduated in 1941. At the enlistment station, all the boys but Gordon passed the physical exam. After six months working as a clerk with the B.C. Electric Company, he applied again to the air force, this time successfully. Gordon was posted to Gander, N.L. as a ground crew technician with the Number 10 Bomber and Reconnaissance Squadron. Back home, companies like B.C. Electric and B.C.

Gordon has worked out with Fit Fellas at West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, volunteered at the West Vancouver United Church’s annual ﬂea market and cultivated a plot at the Navvy Jack Point community garden. “I spent more time golﬁng and sailing than working on the garden,” he says, “but every year, we had lots of produce to give away,” he says. Five years ago, the Cowleys celebrated Gordon and Peggy’s 60th anniversary with a cruise to Alaska. In September, the family, now with two greatgrandchildren and one on the way, will gather to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Gordon has considered giving up his garden plot — not because he turned 90 in July — because, with all his activities, he’s just too busy. Each year he says, “I’ll give it one more year,” and each year the Cowley system of benign neglect produces a bumper crop of vegetables. Laura Anderson works with and for seniors on the North Shore. Contact her at 778-2792275 or email her at lander1@ shaw.ca.

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Late summer sipping at Feast of Fields

LOOMING large on the horizon, September’s calendar yields no shortage of great tasting opportunities.

Spirits and Pemberton Distillers represent the region’s growing community of craft distillers. There’s plenty more, too much to include here. Feast of Fields still reigns as one of the most enjoyable and tasteful outdoor Coming up faster events of the year. If than you think, Feast of you’ve never been, Fields is the remarkable you owe it to yourself. FarmFolk CityFolk al Hop on the return fresco fundraiser, which Notable Potables shuttle from downtown always sells out way Tim Pawsey Vancouver. Details and ahead of time . . . so tix available now at better move fast. This year’s extravaganza — Sunday Sept. 9 www.feastoffields.com. at Golden Ears Cheesecrafters in Maple *** Ridge — features leading metro chefs The Hired Belly’s virtual, global wine and producers, including not a few local trail continues this week with a budget brewers and vintners. While the emphasis at “Feast” tends theme very much in mind. This quartet of to be on the cuisine and produce (not widely available wines all share the theme surprisingly, given it’s harvest time), the of tremendous value at their price, and year’s biggest outdoor graze has evolved all are under $20, many considerably so. into a significant showcase for local In short, they’re “drink not think” wines — but they’ll do your next barbecue or brewers and vintners of all stripes. This year’s edition features no less patio party proud. You might even want than 18 wineries, including Langley’s to buy a few bottles. Vista D’Oro, Neck of the Woods and ■ Errazuriz Estate Sauvignon Blanc Domaine de Chaberton, as well as 2011 (Aconcagua). From one of Chile’s Okanagan stalwarts such as Summerhill, longest established and most respected Blasted Church and Gray Monk, and producers, this “entry-level” tropicalSaanich’s Sea Cider, to mention but a toned Sauvignon, with citrus, herbaceous notes and a touch of mineral wrapped few. On the hop side you’ll find R & B in juicy acidity, adds up to the perfect Brewing and Whistler, while Victoria summer sipper. Think lightly cooked

Williams Sonoma Canning Workshops: Learn how to combine sweet and sour to make delicious relishes that are great accompaniments to grilled meats and cheeses. These free classes will cover the basics: what pickling means,

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scallops, or barbecued white spring salmon with dill. BCLS $12.99; 90 pts. ■ Finca Los Primos Chardonnay 2011. You can’t go wrong with this well-made (on a huge scale), un-oaked Chardonnay from Argentina’s long-established Finca Flichman (now owned by Portuguese giant Sogrape). Look for some honey on top with a citrus, tropical and stonefruit palate that certainly delivers more than you might expect for just $9.98, at BCLS; 89 pts. ■ Leyda Pinot Noir 2010 (Leyda Valley). It’s tough to find good Pinot anywhere for under $20 but this Chilean is a trailblazer that underscores plenty of excitement to come from this emerging coastal region. Medium-bodied, with approachable tannins but great structure, we like its finesse, with earthy and mineral notes wrapped in dark cherry tones with firm acidity. It’s the priciest of our picks — and still the absolute deal: BCLS $16.99; 91 points. ■ Valdepeñas Gran Reserva Anciano, 2004 aged seven years. It all sounds very grand but essentially what you’re getting here is a very drinkable and wellaged red (Tempranillo) that still shows remarkable fresh cherry fruit with a touch of anise, good structure and acidity over some earthiness. You could splurge on the “aged 10 years” (also worthy and a bigger wine but four bucks more and a tad less interesting) but why would you when you can quaff a bottle of this with the next round of burgers on the barbie? BCLS $12.99; 89 pts.

Adult Pirate Paks will sail into White Spot restaurants on Aug. 15 for its annual kids’ camp fundraiser. For each kids and adult Pirate Pak sold on Pirate Pak Day, White Spot will donate $2 to Zajac Ranch for children with life threatening illnesses and chronic disabilities. Info: www.whitespot.com. The Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 18 at noon at Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler. The event will feature cheese rolling races, costume contests, cheese seminars, samples and other activities for the whole family. A large wheel of cheese will be

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will be an uphill race for kids. Registration will take place on site at 11 a.m. Info: www. canadiancheeserolling.ca. Longtable Dining Series: Araxi restaurant will hold an al fresco dinner event Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. at Rainbow Park in Whistler. The evening will start with a cocktail reception featuring wine tastings and a dedicated vodka station. A farm to table four-course menu with wine pairings will follow. A farmer’s market will also be on site. Tickets are $175 and can be purchased at 604-9324540 or longtable@araxi.com. A portion of the ticket sales will go to The Chef’s Table Society of B.C.

Hart House Summer Garden Parties: Each evening will start with a casual wine tasting with offerings from the featured region. Guests may purchase a bottle or two from the specially-selected wine list to pair with the al fresco dinner that follows, which is served on the estate lawn overlooking Deer Lake. Dinner will be accompanied by live music. Schedule: Aug. 22, Spain Fiesta. All parties start at 6 p.m. and cost $52. Reservations: 604-298-4278. Hart House is located at 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. — compiled by Debbie Caldwell

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Making opportunites happen………

COMMUNITY CONNE IONS NEWSLETTER North Shore ConneXions Society (ConneXions) is a non-profit organization that supports families and serves children and adults living with a developmental disability. Our vision is a community where all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to lead active, fulfilling lives and are recognized as contributing members of the community.

Community ConneXions Newsletter

AUGUST 2012 | ISSUE 21

Save the Date: ConneXions Annual General Meeting Every year in September, ConneXions hosts its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to share accomplishments from the past year and important information for the upcoming year. Since its inception, the Society has worked very closely with self advocates and their families to help develop programs and services. We invite you to join us at this year’s AGM as we continue to make opportunities happen for people with developmental disabilities. For more information, contact 604.984.9321 or info@nsconnexions.org

Edited by: Sonia Kainth Other contributors in this issue: Grace McKirdy Wendy Padwick Sponsored by

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In June 2009 we told you about the Shared Reading project which takes place in the Amity Options program. The Shared Reading project, which continues to run, is a favorite choice for Amity participants and is facilitated by retired teachers. This is just one of the initiatives which transpired from the ConneXions Literacy Committee. For the past number of years we have also been offering literacy support on a one to one and small group basis. However, this has been challenging for the Society as this initiative does not receive any government funding. This spring, The Summit, our recreation/ education facility, was extremely

fortunate to receive a donation from the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation. The Foundation’s mandate is to better the lives of children through health and education. As the literacy support is based at The Summit we couldn’t think of a better area to use this donation. As a result of this donation, we will be able to continue to offer literacy support on a part-time basis for an additional year. Applications are already being submitted from participants who would like to take part in this popular project. The committee members were also thrilled to hear that we were finally able to purchase some much needed supplies. We have purchased assessment kits for

two different levels, a training video and two sets of twelve books. Our retired teacher committee members were instrumental in helping us select these valuable items. As literacy skills are paramount in facilitating community inclusion, it is our dream to one day expand this part-time initiative into a full-time program. On behalf of ConneXions Literacy Committee and all of the individuals who greatly benefit from this project, we would like to sincerely thank the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation for making opportunities happen.

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Summer through the eyes of our Self Advocates

Education and Community Awareness Program The Education and Community Awareness (ECA) program is essentially our Speaker’s Bureau, with an educational focus. Through this program, we train people with disabilities to speak to schools, businesses and community groups. By volunteering to share their personal stories and answering questions, these self advocates help break down barriers and promote community acceptance and participation of people with developmental disabilities.

A Place to Work and Grow Presentation House Theatre identifies itself as a community focused organization. When they were approached by an Employment Specialist from ConneXions, the managers said that they had been looking for an opportunity to hire in a way that was reflective of their company values. The Employment Specialist targeted Presentation House Theatre because her client, Adam had some experience doing yard and landscaping work as well as cleaning. He was looking for a job where he could use his existing skills to work in a friendly, mostly indoor environment. Upon hiring Adam, the management team worked closely with their new employee and the Employment Specialist to develop his skills and abilities

on the job. Adam has a strong work ethic and is capable of focusing on tasks for long periods of time. He was able to transfer over some of his previous work experience and quickly learned his new routine. Presentation House Theatre and their management team were able to see a unique opportunity when they hired Adam. Firstly, they could see how Adam’s skills could directly benefit them as an organization that needed tasks to be completed in order for things to run smoothly. Secondly, they are aware of the bigger picture of how hiring someone with a disability makes their business more inviting to other individuals who have disabilities as well as being reflective of their community’s population. Adam works two days per week, is able to contribute to

the work force and participate in an important aspect of any adult’s life. He is doing so well that Presentation House Theatre is considering increasing his hours and tasks. Adam has been able to begin building working relationships with his coworkers and expand his network in his North Vancouver community. The management team at Presentation House Theatre has consulted with the Employment Specialist from ConneXions and is looking into providing their staff with an information session about working with people with disabilities. They want to create a safe space for art, theatre and learning. They look forward to welcoming customers with disabilities and their families to join in their programs as they are very much enjoying having Adam as part of their team.

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We are pleased to announce that we successfully delivered over 20 presentations to approximately 600 high school students, in the 2011-2012 school year alone. As the new school year approaches, we’d be delighted to come in and speak about our Society and give our self advocates an opportunity to speak about their experiences, while increasing community awareness. To schedule an ECA presentation for your school, business or community group, please contact Sonia Kainth: soniak@nsconnexions.org or 604.984.9321. Peter, one of our ECA presenters, hard at work.

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ASK parents what type of museum is most likely to be a hit with children and they’ll likely answer, “Nature.”

Given the breadth of nature museums’ potential exhibits (dinosaur bones, creepy crawly insects, exotic stuffed animals and much more), a child is almost certain to find something entertaining. But as with different species, some nature museums are smarter, sleeker and more alluring than others. And since no matter where in the world you find them, these museums deal with similar subject matter (same planet, same nature), it’s the best of breed you want to give your precious travel time to. After visiting umpteen such museums, I’ve developed two criteria for determining whether the local version is worth a detour. First, there should be at least two exhibits that make you think, wow, I can see that there? And second, the building should be impressive due to its history, its eye-popping architecture or, ideally, both. Here are three that make the grade: ■ Museum of Nature (Ottawa) This joined my “A” list thanks to an eight-year, $216-million renovation completed in 2010 that added new galleries and a stunning architectural feature. The new glass-and-steel “lantern” that graces the front of the Tudor-Gothicstyle museum evokes an earlier tower in place when the museum opened in 1912. Besides looking good, the new lantern’s enclosed staircases allow visitors to move easily between floors. One new gallery houses the museum’s most impressive resident, a 19.8-metre-long blue whale skeleton. A second new gallery carries the requisite dinosaur skeletons, as well as a notto-be-missed attraction for dino-crazy kids: two lifesized, fleshed-out dinosaurs displayed in dramatic dioramas. ■ Natural History Museum (London) The Waterhouse Building has been a London landmark since 1881 and is home to the Natural History Museum. Drink in its imposing facade: buff and cobalt-blue terracotta tiles and sandcoloured bricks, many with relief carvings of plants and animals. Inside, masonry and soaring ceilings give the central hall a Hogwarts vibe. The museum’s star performer is an animatronics Tyrannosaurus rex that roars and flicks its tail.

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OTTAWA’S Museum of Nature features a not-to-be-missed attraction for dinocrazy kids: two life-sized dinosaurs displayed in dramatic dioramas. The new Darwin Centre features an interactive ﬁlm, Who Do You Think You Really Are? The ﬁlm employs largescreen projection, personal handsets and webcams that seem to bring extinct creatures to life. ■ American Museum of Natural History (New York City) Never mind that it’s one of the world’s great museums, your children will love the place because it’s where the movie Night at the Museum was set. Then-president Ulysses S.

Grant laid the cornerstone of the museum’s original Victorian Gothic structure in 1874; since then some 25 other buildings have joined the complex. None is more impressive than the Rose Center for Earth and Space, a gargantuan glass cube containing the spherical Hayden Planetarium. In it is Ahnighito, the largest meteorite on display in the world, which weighs 30 tonnes and is as big as a Smart car. Suspended from the ceiling in the Hall of Ocean Life is a 29-metre-long blue

whale model. And the Hall of African Mammals’ herd of elephants is the one that stampeded through Night at the Museum. For more information about the Museum of Nature in Ottawa visit the museum’s website at www.nature.ca. For more information about the Natural History Museum in London visit the museum’s website at www. nhm.ac.uk. For more information about the American Museum of Natural History in New York City visit the museum’s website at www.amnh.org.

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Let’s Talk Science For many students, back-to-school means getting back in the science lab, and that’s a good thing, says science outreach organization Let’s Talk Science. A report it released in June with Amgen Canada revealed that creating a large pool of science-based talent is crucial to keeping Canada competitive and Canadians employed. The report revealed that while Canadian students perform well in national and international tests, there is a huge drop-off in the uptake of science and math courses once they are no longer compulsory, usually after grade 10, and the proportion of students studying these courses in colleges and universities remains flat. Given our needs as a nation — from filling employment shortages, being more innovative, and growing as a knowledge economy — more needs to be done to attract and retain students in science programs from high school right through to post-secondary if we are to fill the jobs of the future. “Some degree of learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)

will be essential for many jobs that will be in great demand in the coming years,” says Karen Burke, Ph.D., director, regulatory affairs, Amgen Canada and member of the expert panel that helped analyze the report’s data. “As other nations put greater focus on these areas of learning, Canada cannot afford to be left behind.” Spotlight on Science Learning: A benchmark of Canadian talent is a first-of-its-kind look at the key benchmarks of STEM learning, starting in elementary and secondary school, moving on through post-secondary education and going into the workforce. The report identifies a core list of 11 benchmarks that need to be tracked in order to properly monitor Canadian progress in STEM learning. The key indicators, identified and analyzed by an expert panel of knowledgeable and influential members of the science and education communities, include youth attitudes, student performance, participation in optional high school courses, enrolment in and graduation from post-secondary programs at all levels, apprenticeships, job forecasts and employment shortages.

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The report calls for collective action among youth, parents, educators, industry, outreach organizations, and government to share the responsibility of developing a culture in Canada that supports STEM learning: And all Canadians are invited to lend their voice to the discussion by visiting www. letstalkscience.ca/spotlight.html and commenting on the report, the benchmarks and its full list of recommendations. “We need to revitalize our young people’s love of science,” says Bonnie Schmidt, Ph.D., president, Let’s Talk Science and chair of the expert panel for Spotlight on Science Learning. “To keep our youth engaged in science learning, we need to help them understand its value for future careers, not only for those directly related to a science education, but to all jobs that require people to be analytical and curious, to problem solve, and to experiment and explore.” With main operations located in Mississauga, Ont.’s biomedical cluster, and its research facility in Burnaby, B.C., Amgen Canada has been an important contributor to advancements in science and innovation in Canada since 1991. The company contributes to the development of new therapies or new uses for existing medicines in partnership with many of Canada’s leading health-care, academic, research, government and patient organizations. To learn more about Amgen Canada, visit www.amgen.ca.

“We need to revitalize our young people’s love of science” Bonnie Schmidt, Ph.D., president, Let’s Talk Science

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Lessons about lunchtime

Keeping lunch interesting — and healthy — for an entire school year is a daunting task. But growing kids need to eat well-balanced lunches. The Juice Products Association (www.fruitjuicefacts.org), based in the U.S., has a few ideas for keeping things interesting.

cent apple juice, and maybe even a small slice of apple pie or another fruit ﬁlled treat. There are plenty of school lessons and holidays that can be used to make lunch fun.

• Put your 100 per cent juice boxes in the freezer. Real fruit juices contain vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin C and folate and offer a convenient way for children to have a serving of fruit. Freezing the juice box will also act as an icepack and keep the rest of the lunch fresh and cold.

• Include a fun treat - add something different every day. A note from mom or maybe the dog, a sticker to trade with friends, even a clue to the fun activity you are doing after school. This will give your child a connection and remind them that you are always thinking of them.

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With summer winding down, many people are starting to plan for the fall and it’s a great time to think about starting up a new fitness program. At award-winning North Shore Taekwando, there are a number of programs for students of all ages and abilities. “We offer classes for all age groups and all ability levels,” says Master Tony Kook. “Beginners and advanced students both love our program because of its structure and the professionalism of all of our instructors. Our staff are incredibly passionate about sharing the life skills that come with martial arts training. All of our instructors are committed, friendly, and focused on inspiring personal excellence.” It’s just one of the reasons that North Shore residents have voted the school their Favourite Martial Arts Academy in the North Shore News’Readers’Choice Awards. “We would like to thank all the readers and students that voted us favorite martial arts academy and best Summer Day Camps on the North Shore. Our affiliation with Sport B.C. and Taekwondo Canada provides

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As well as taking their lunch every day, school students often have to pack along homework, binders, textbooks, water bottles, gym clothes and more. According to the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, lugging it all in an improperly fit, or too-heavy backpack can lead to problems. Camille Kellie, at Mountain Equipment Co-op in North Vancouver, says the range of pack sizes and styles at the store means there is a proper fit for everyone, from toddlers to college students. The MEC Book Bag Daypack, for example, is a good fit for middle- to highschoolers, and can carry books, laptop, and academic essentials. The MEC Kinder Book Bag is a scaleddown version of the same pack, for Kindergarten and elementary students. The main compartment has one zippered pocket and a padded back panel. There’s a toy loop on the outside of the pack for a stuffed animal, and a stretch pocket on one side for a water bottle.

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As with other MEC packs, Air Mesh foam on the back panel and shoulder straps help spread the load, the sternum strap has a whistle built into the buckle, and there’s a reﬂective strip on the back for nighttime visibility. “All of them have padded straps,” explains Kellie. “The sternum strap gives more comfort, and the waistbelt should be used when the load is heavier.” Colours this year include what she calls “superhero,” shades of blue and red, bright green and pink. For college students, there’s even more variety, like the sling pack that features cords that will even hold a skateboard.

■ The shoulder straps should be well padded and shaped so that they are wider over the shoulder and narrower as they pass under the arms. ■ A wide hip belt will help distribute the packing weight better than a narrow one, keep the weight closer to the body and help steady the load. ■ For students carrying a lot of books or a laptop, look for packs that have a foampadded panel that will prevent sharp edges and corners from digging into the child’s back. ■The weight of the pack should not exceed 10 to 15 per cent of the child’s body weight (10 per cent ratio for elementary school children, 15 per cent for secondary school students). ■ Place heavier items on top and along the back of the pack. This puts the greatest amount of weight higher up on the back and closer to the body. ■ Use both straps. ■ Keep it simple. Pack only the items that are absolutely needed.

A Tradition of Artistic Excellence in Dance Dance is as fundamental to some people as breathing. Fortunately for those of us who live on the North Shore, there is Vanleena Dance Academy. Founded in 1973 by Eileena Vanneck, who is a long time holder of Registered Teacher’s status from the Royal Academy of Dance, Vanleena has helped generations of North and West Vancouver students pursue their dreams of the joy of dance and the performing arts. Operated today by Eileena Vanneck and Kehree Lacasse, Vanleena teaches Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom and Acro as well as Musical Theatre. “Vanleena offers these styles through a variety of programs that meet the individual needs of our students: Pre-Professional Day Program, Performing Groups, Adult Program, Traditional Program, Pre-School Program and Teen Beginner Program,” says Kehree. “We accept students from the age of 3 and they are taught by a faculty with a total of 234 years of teaching experience. With an unparalleled track record, Vanleena’s students have excelled. “We’re fortunate to share the talents of our students and teachers by receiving various awards from festivals and competitions throughout the years. Whether big or small,

we’re proud of all the accomplishments Vanleena has received - especially the recognitions from the community.” “Many of our dancers go on to work as professionals. From dancing and singing on Broadway and cruise ships, to independent contemporary artists, to staring in hit TV shows and everything in between.” The teachers at Vanleena take their roles seriously. “We take great pride in our training and we would like students to feel that they were given the opportunity to be the very best that they can be. Above all else, we value camaraderie and family values. Vanleena is a great place to grow up. The parents, children and individuals who have been mentored through Vanleena know that the care and motivation of their experience at Vanleena has positively affected their whole lives.” To join Vanleena for the 2012/2013 season or to get more information about classes, please call us at 604-983-2623 or email dance@vanleena.com. Registration Saturday, Aug 11, 10am - 2pm, Tuesday, Aug 14 & Thursday, Aug 16, 4 - 8pm.

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sticks, green beans, cucumber slices, or zucchini slices. Even a plain baked potato is OK (without the chives). Grapes and raisins have often been used as treats “Do you give for dogs. But it’s your dogs table not a good idea. scraps?” Actually the Canine Connection Although it isn’t clear why, grapes question came Joan Klucha and raisins can out as more of a cause kidney failure shocked statement in dogs. And just than a question, a small amount can make a dog ill. from the person who said it as she Repeated vomiting is an early sign. saw me toss Piper a piece of my Within a day, the dog will become steak. lethargic and depressed. The answer to the question was Pits from cherries, peaches and obvious as Piper chomped down on plums contain cyanide, which is the leftover medium-rare steak that poisonous to both humans and I didn’t ﬁnish. dogs. If your dog enjoys these Leftover human food can be a ﬂeshy fruits then leave the pits out. healthy supplement to any dog’s Fruits such as blueberries, slices diet, within moderation. If your of apples, oranges, bananas, and dog is used to eating only one watermelon make tasty treats for kind of kibble then adding a piece your dog. of steak or leftover chicken might Dogs should not eat walnuts or cause digestive upset as they are not macadamia nuts or foods containing used to the change in diet. walnuts or macadamia nuts because Not all food that we eat is safe they can be fatal. As few as six for dogs either. A cooked piece of raw or roasted macadamia nuts lean steak is one thing but tossing a greek salad into a dog’s bowl is sure can make a dog ill. Symptoms of poisoning include muscle tremors, to cause issues. weakness or paralysis of the No matter how good you think hindquarters, vomiting, elevated your guacamole is, you shouldn’t body temperature, and rapid heart give it to your dog. Avocados rate. Small amounts of almonds are contain a substance called persin. It’s harmless for humans who aren’t OK, but within moderate limits to avoid stomach upset. allergic, but large amounts might Although not regularly found on be toxic to dogs. Onions can cause the dinner plate Xylitol can cause anemia as can large quantities of an increase in the insulin circulating garlic. through your dog’s body. That can Your dog can snack on carrot

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YOUR NORTH SHORE GUIDE to THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Twins streak to stunning silver String of upsets ﬁnally ends in BCPBL title game Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

THE North Shore Twins rode an incredible hot streak all the way to the championship ﬁnal of the B.C. Premier Baseball League last weekend, scoring upset after upset en route to a second-place showing in the province.

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The Twins ended the regular season in eighth place, putting themselves into a three-game series against the No. 1-ranked Langley Blaze, a team that scored the most runs and allowed the fewest in a dominant season-long performance. But the Twins, who relied heavily on a strong pitching staff all year, knew they had a chance if their starters threw well against the Blaze. So how’d they do? How about back-toback shutouts in a doubleheader in Langley on July 28? That’s how they did. “To go into their yard and knock off the top seed, shut down the leading hitting team in the PBL without giving them a run is pretty special, to say the least,” said Twins head coach Larson Bauck. “We had two great outings, we definitely threw the ball really well and played some great defence. You can’t argue with the way the kids played — they played great.” In game 1 Twins ace Kyle Olver, the league leader in strikeouts, took the mound and put in a commanding performance. Olver scattered three hits and one walk while striking out three in a complete game, seven-inning shutout. “Kyle went in there and did what he usually does, collect a few strikeouts and is basically a horse on the mound,” said Bauck. “He goes in there and when he gets the ball to start the game he’s determined to finish it. He did a great job for us and kept them at bay.” Keenan Williams sparked the offence with a three-for-three day, scoring two runs as the Twins won it 3-0. Williams also NEWS photo Paul McGrath ended the game with a spectacular catch against the left field fence that knocked RILEY MacDonald of the North Shore Twins takes a big cut in a game earlier this season. The Twins him out of the second game of the double won nine straight games en route to the BCPBL championship final. header. “He wants the baseball hit to him, and they hit it pitched to contact, giving up some hits but relying on jam he found a way to get a ground ball inning killer to him but they hit it a long ways away. He’s a fast, his defence to make plays. And make plays they did, double play and get himself out of the inning.” The win earned the Twins a trip to last weekend’s fast kid and he went and got it and made a fantastic keeping the powerful Blaze frustrated all day with their play,” said Bauck. “He banged his head up, banged slick fielding while generating enough offence for a 2- final four tournament held in Nanaimo and the his knee and he wasn’t able to go the second game. 0 victory to complete a stunning sweep of the league opposition didn’t get any easier. In their first game the Twins took on the host Nanaimo Pirates, seeded That play ended the game so we definitely took some leaders. “(Kellof) beat them with 67 pitches,” said Bauck. momentum off that into the second game.” In game 2 Jordan Kellof took the mound and “They got their hits off him but when he was in a See Twins page 34

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Smith’s dream run ends in Olympic semiﬁnal

Andy Prest aprest@nsnews.com

THE Olympics came to an end for North Vancouver runner Jessica Smith on Thursday but it feels as if the budding star’s career as an elite racer is just getting started. Running in her first Olympic Games, the 22-year-old Argyle secondary grad finished second in her opening heat in the women’s 800 metres on Wednesday, advancing to Thursdays semifinals by posting a time of 2:07.75 in a relatively slow heat. The pace quickened considerably in the semifinals and Smith pushed hard to qualify for the final, racing with the leaders for much of the two laps, but ran out of gas in the final sprint to the finish, ending up in seventh place with a time of 2:01.90.

After the race Smith said she knew the pace would be fast and she gave her all in trying to keep up with some of the world’s best in racing for a spot in the Olympic final. “The semifinal is a round where you really can’t leave anything out there at all,” Smith told CTV in a live, trackside interview after the race. “After watching the first two (semifinal) races before me I knew that a lot of girls were going for time but my legs just didn’t have it in the last 300.” Smith, who started racing with the North Shore’s NorWesters Track and Field Club and honed her skills the last five years at Simon Fraser University, only qualified for the Games a little more than a month ago when she finished third at the Canadian trials in Calgary. In June she met the elusive Olympic A standard qualification time in winning the Harry Jerome Classic in a time of 1:59.86 to become just the fourth Canadian woman to

Twins turn last playoff spot into berth in championship game From page 33 No. 1 in the tournament after a second-place finish in regular season play. It didn’t take long for the Twins to show that the Langley wins were no fluke — the bats came alive, led by a Riley MacDonald grand slam in the first inning, giving Olver more than enough support in an 8-4 win. The next day will forever be known as Lachlan Fontaine day for the Twins as the bighitting third baseman blasted three home runs — a grand slam and two three-run bombs — and racked up 11 RBIs in

two games as the North Shore beat the Okanagan Athletics 7-6 and the Coquitlam Reds 11-5. “That kid had a career day, he’ll probably never have a day like that in his life,” said Bauck. “Three bombs and 11 RBIs, that was just off the charts.” The wins put the Twins into Sunday’s championship final against the Athletics and, finally, the streak came to an end. With the top pitchers from both teams burned up by earlier games, the final came down to a hitting contest and the Athletics belted a few more shots, winning 9-7.

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“We just kept battling and battling, we just couldn’t get the lead,” said Bauck. “Every time we would score they would come back and score again. We had them on the ropes in the sixth but we couldn’t get that big swing to drive in two with the bases loaded.” The loss ended the miracle run — the Twins won nine straight games before finally losing the championship — but the team has nothing to feel bad about, said Bauck. “Any time you lose in a final game it’s always a defeat but to look back on it all and to see they way the kids played and came together, I was definitely proud of the kids, I couldn’t ask for anything more from a coach’s perspective,” he said. “For the kids to go on a run like that was amazing. They just put everything together and started playing their best baseball at the most opportune time and they all came together as a group. It was phenomenal to see.” For coach Bauck the team’s great run wasn’t the only little miracle going on — two days before the Langley series, he and his wife welcomed their first child, a boy named Hudson. “I got out of the hospital and basically headed straight to the park,” said Bauck with a chuckle. “It was an interesting couple of weeks. You have 18 kids or 20 kids (on your team) for years and years and years and all of a sudden you have one of your own. It definitely gives you a different perspective.” ••• Three Twins were honoured with three all-star selections when the BCPBL handed out their awards following the championship game. Olver and infielder Louis Boyd were both named to the first allconference team while Fontaine was picked for the second allconference team. Olver was also recognized as the league leader in strikeouts with 89, innings pitched with 84.3 and complete games (tied for lead) with nine.

run an 800-m race in less than two minutes. In Thursday’s Olympic semifinal she was a little off her personal best but said she was happy with the way she raced and competed. “Qualifying for the semifinal was a huge accomplishment, just to qualify for the Olympics was a dream come true but to reach the semifinals was the cherry on top,” Smith said. “Unfortunately I couldn’t stay up there, but I definitely have no regrets.” Smith said she’ll look to build on her Olympic experience. “I definitely won’t forget it,” she said. “I’m going to take this whole process and make sure that I go over it and I don’t forget the little details and definitely build on what I’ve done here.” The whole experience, in fact, was unforgettable. “It was unbelievable to be able to race here, an incredible experience,” she said. “I really can’t thank everyone enough for all the support — from across the country to my hometown in North Vancouver.” Smith was the only Canadian to advance to the semifinals of the women’s 800 m.

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Joe passed away peacefully on August 4 at Lions Gate Hospital. Born in Toronto, he became a Spitfire pilot during WWII. After the war he studied medicine at the U. of T. It was during those years he married the love of his life, Olive. After graduation they headed west, settling in Dollarton and raising four children. Joe practiced family medicine before joining the WCB, retiring at 62. Around this time he developed his passion for sailing and his love of Mexico. Joe was predeceased by his wife Olive and his brothers Gil and Frank. He will be greatly missed by his children Phillip, James, Janet and Ross, by his grandchildren Jordan, Jade, Lily, Ian and Julian, as well as by his son-inlaw Jorge and his daughter-inlaw June. The family will celebrate Joe’s life at the Deep Cove Yacht Club on Tuesday, August 21 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the North Shore Schizophrenia Society.

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It is with shock and sadness that the family announces the sudden passing in Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital of Sam Brisdon on August 2nd, 2012 after suffering a stroke on July 25th at his home in Salmon Arm, B.C. He is survived by his loving wife Marge (Greenlees), having just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 28th; his daughters Sherri (Ron), Cindy Lou (Jeff); four grandchildren Sara, Samantha, Tracy and Chris; three great grandchildren Hana, Shaye and Caleb. Predeceased by son Dan (1989), daughter Margo (2003), brother John and sisters Norah & Brenda. “Uncle” Sam was loved by a huge family, many dear friends & his faithful dog Dexter. Sam’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to nurses Shelley and Kelley, social worker Judy, Dr. Nickolakis, Dr. Schmidt, Dr. Foster and all ICU staff at Kamloops Royal lnland Hospital for their loving care of our father and husband. Heartfelt thanks to Tricia, Patty, cousins Janice and Vicky, Aunty Margaret, Uncle Gerry and Tom. A celebration of Sam’s life will be held on Saturday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Boal Chapel First Memorial in North Vancouver. Reception to follow service. In lieu of ﬂowers donations can be made in Sam’s name to Variety Club Of B.C. or B.C. Children’s Hospital. Please call Cindy with any questions at 604-788-8485.

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HAGEDORN - Olive Mary nee (Tait)

Sept. 22, 1922 – August 5, 2012 It is with profound sadness that we announce that Olive Mary Hagedorn passed away on August 5th at the Waterford Care Centre, Delta, BC. Olive was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles Cornelius Hagedorn in 2003 and by her parents, Russel and Agnes Tait. She is survived by her brother, Robert Sheldon Tait and her sister Barbara Anne Kirstiuk (Julian) and her brother-in-law, James Hagedorn (Patricia). Olive was born in Calgary where she completed her early schooling. After completing her teacher’s training in Vancouver, Olive embarked on a successful career as a teacher at Queen Mary Elementary School in North Vancouver. By request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on line to CampKerry.org or by cheque to Camp Kerry Society, #200-8081 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC, V5A 1W9. Camp Kerry provides bereavement support to families with young children who are grieving the death of a loved one.

McDONALD - Morag Mairi Feb 20, 1926 - July 26, 2012 Sadly we announce the passing of Morag (Mo) on July 26 at the age of 86 in the very good care of the staff at Cedar View Lodge as well as caregivers Zena, Jan & Francisco. A long battle with dementia has finally come to an end. Mo, beloved daughter, was pre-deceased by her parents William & Jessie McDonald, loving brother Harold & wife Eileen and two very special cousins, Hamish & Ernest. She is survived by her dear brother Alastair & wife Marjorie and Harold’s second wife Joan. She is also fondly remembered by Harold’s daughter, Hilary (Joe) and children, Sara (Niels) and Trevor (Kari), and Alastair’s sons and daughter, Iain (Anne), Gordon (Jen), Fiona (Achmid), and Andrew (Lara), Ernest’s wife Eileen along with many other family members and friends. Mo was born in Scotland where she was educated and served her Country in the - Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRENS). She immig r a ted to Va n co u ve r , Canada in her thirties where she spent the bulk of her career with The National Film Board. Mo enjoyed tennis, Scottish country dancing, photography and walking the Sea Wall in West Van. Mo’s gentle soul will be missed by all who new her. A Memorial celebration will be held on November 3 at The Beach House, 150 - 25th Street, West Vancouver, BC at 2pm. For those who wish, donations may be made to Cedarview Lodge - 1200 Cedar Village Close, North Vancouver, BC, V7J 3P3 (604) 904-6400.

HIRST, Terence John P.Eng.

Of West Vancouver, passed away on July 28th at the age of 72. His good humour, sharp wit, kindness and generosity will be missed by his wife of fifty years Marjorie, his three sons Christopher (Dana), Martin (Carrie) Jason (Jennifer), his sister Patricia (Jim) and his eight grandchildren: Claire, Jessica, Graeme, Emily, Nadine, Katelyn, Hannah, Benjamin, and his many friends around the world. Terry was born in Stamford UK in 1939 and immigrated to Canada in 1955. He initially attended UBC where he obtained a B.A.Sc. (1962), and an M.A.Sc. (1966) both in Civil Engineering. In 1968, he obtained a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkley. From California, Terry and his family moved to Pennsylvania to join the engineering faculty at Lehigh University where he spent eight rewarding years teaching. It was during this period of his life, while on a sabbatical to Oslo, Norway, that Terry had his first taste of the offshore oil industry. In 1975, Terry left Lehigh and moved his family to Vancouver where he joined the geotechnical firm of Cook Pickering & Doyle but, Terry’s growing interest in the offshore oil industry eventually caused him to resign his partnership at CP&D in order to permanently pursue a career in the oil industry. During the course of that career, Terry lived and worked in many places including: Housto n , L a fayette, Osl o, Stavanger, Aberdeen, Paris, and Marseilles (where he was joined by his wife). He most fondly recalled his years in Aberdeen where his friends considered him an adopted Scot eventually persuading him to buy a kilt which he wore with great pride. Terry greatly enjoyed time with his family. He loved boating, travelling, good food, and having a dram or two of single malt whisky with his friends. A Celebration of Terry’s life will be held on the 18th of August at 2:00 PM at the Hollyburn Country Club, 950 Crosscreek Road, West Vancouver, B.C. The family wishes to thank the incredible staff at the North Shore Hospice for providing such excellent care and comfort. Please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Terry’s memory. For those wishing to share a memory of Terry, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com

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LOST SMALL BLACK/WHITE short haired cat, named Max, Grand Blvd area, Aug 7th storm. Tatoo, pls call 604-984-4317 MISSING BLACK CAT, long hair, six toes on front paws, very bushy tail, since Aug 1st, 17th & Chesterfield Call 604-984-2060 or email sylviamlyons@yahoo.ca

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Education

Tutoring Services

15 YEARS EXP in Math & Stats tutoring with proven results. Tia 604-603-9612, 604-929-9612 TUTOR DOCTOR NORTH SHORE Tutoring for All Ages and Subjects. Experienced & Qualified Tutors. 778.340.3100 ajonescox@tutordoctor.com

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Sales • Service • We buy

604-987-7330

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Burial Plots

OCEAN VIEW Cemetery Plot Burial plot in Calvary 6 section of Ocean View Cemetery. Plot will hold 1 casket plus 1 urn or 2 urns. $9800. Call: (604) 557-0506 2 SXS Burial Plots in Valley View Memorial Gardens, Garden of Last Supper area. Price includes plot, vault, and opening and closing for each site. Asking $7000 each. Call: (778) 5740717 email: stuartutor@shaw.ca

Audio/Video/ Computers

Food Products

COMPOST FOR SALE Composted cow manure. Great for gardens. $5 per yard Call: (604)-854-0669 Call: (604) 798-3498

CASPIAN GROCERY Pita Bread 0.99 Persian & Mediterranean Foods 22351 Selkirk Avenue, Maple Ridge, (604) 477-2070

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FORTRESS 2000 Wheel Chair/ Scooter This is an electric wheel chair scooter that is in very good condition, has 4 wheels(more stable), shopping basket, charger and owners manual included. $1200 or best offer Call: (604) 701-6336

5X9 Snooker/Pool table inc all accessories Beautiful Red Mahogany 5x9 Snooker Table $1200. must sell! (604) 943-9642 email: pax911@telus.net

MOVING need to sell! 2 Barbeques with tanks $35. and $20. Bike and Helmet (new) $75. Flat screen TV 20" $25. Other miscellaneous items Call: (604) 990-4763 FOR SALE Display Booth Items; display racks, lighting, props, tarps, some fabric & clothing, 1/2 body manneqins or body forms, Reas prices. 604-924-0898 LYMAN PORTABLE electric furnace, melt gold or lead $80. 778-868-9235 SOLID WOOD study desk $50, good cond, hp colour laser printer $75, Illuminite speakers 3 way, 150 watt 2 sets $50, samsung printer cartridge new $20, antique safe $950, handpainted wood art + more home decor onyx & brass handcarved articles indoor/ garden items. 604-922-8141

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Furniture

AREA RUGS, 7ftx5ft, electric fireplace as new, loveseat 5ft x 34 inch wide., matching sofa 7.5 ft long by 34 inch wide. Dining table 5ft x 3 ft, buffet 45 inch long x16 inch wide, Pls call 604-913-2173

MAK - Sau Har (nee Yuen) Jan. 24, 1918 - Aug. 7, 2012

604-630-3300

For Sale Miscellaneous

Appliances

ILAC APPLIANCE & VACUUMS

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To advertise call

FOUND Glasses Ladies prescription glasses, black frame w/ rhinestones. Backlane E. Lonsdale @12th. Call: (604) 983-0771 LOST sandal Ladies white, leather, thong, sandal on Lonsdale between 19th & 12th Sts. Call: (604) 983-0771 LOST iPOD July 24th at Horseshoe Bay waterfront playground. Reward. Phone number is for Sechelt-Dial "1" first. Call: (604) 885-4689 LOST--SILVER CHAIN AND CROSS Lost in Caulfeild/ Westmount area. Reward offered. Call: (604) 913-8117 email: westvanclan@shaw.ca

FOODSAFE 1 Day Courses #1 in BC • $62 • 604-272-7213 www.advance-education.com

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Sau Har passed away peacefully on August 7. She will always be remembered for her devotion to her family and her thoughtful and generous spirit. Predeceased by her husband, Chi Ming, she will be greatly missed by her family. The service is at 10am on August 16 at Ocean View Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation in her memory. We would especially like to thank Dr. Shaw, the Palliative Care Unit at LGH & The North Shore Hospice.

LOST: MAN’S Rolex Oyster Watch on June 16th, possibly in a BC Ambulance late in the afternoon btwn Fisherman’s Cove & Lions Gate Hospital. Engraved on the back: 'ACG - February 22, 1969'. If found please call 604-922-3501 anytime.

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SIGMA 150-500mm telephoto zoom lens with optic stabilizer. excellent condition, for canon eos. $550. obo. Call Mark: (604) 987-2989

SINNER - Johann ‘‘Chris’’ 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 7, 2012. Long time resident of Lynn Valley, Chris will be lovely remembered by his family, Joseph, Sylvia, Anita, Mike, Lore, Dick, Wilf and Elsie, and his many friends, especially Jeff, Frank and Andrew. Our sincere thanks to the dedicated staff of the Lynn Valley Care Center. A celebration of Chris’ life will be held at First Memorial, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver on Thursday, August 16, 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the BC Cancer Society.

Lost & Found

FOUND LARGE vinyl pouch for cd’s, Marine Dr/Capilano Rd, call to identify, 604-990-4466 lv msg

Lost & Found

WHITE LEATHER chair, (from MOES) barely used, $250. Call 604-971-1071

For Sale Miscellaneous

10X8 SHED, prefabricated garden shed, $800 obo. In North Van. Call 1-250-221-0753 Arabic port new typewriter $175, singer electric new sewing mach $200, canvas extend chairs $50, mens new suits $150 604-985-1968

MAPLE TABLE $350, four chairs $235; Garden Harvest dishes, 64 pcs $175. Call: (604) 307-0404

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Furniture

BEDROOM SET, lovely white distressed wood, 5 drawer highboy, dresser with mirror, cedar lined hope chest. Good cond $775 obo. 604-986-7190

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WANTED PLUMBERS furnace with melting pot and ladle. Call Bob 778-868-9235

STAMPS wanted Collector looking to buy stamp collections. email: swisshouse@shaw.ca

MOVING - Excellent Furniture in Great Condition Solid 48" Oak Dining Table, leaf + 4 chairs $425; Almost new 8’ cotton sofa $275; Queen Solid Pine 4-poster bed $200; Solid Oak Media Centre $25; New bone low-flo toilet - not used $50; Double Maple Bed $25; 18 Spd Mountain Bike $40 email: marandway@telus.net MOVING, MAHOGANY drop leaf table 73’’L x 45’’W $200, 6 oak dining chairs $450, oak buffet $550, Sklar-Peppler buffet server $60, antique coffee table $130, end table $60, fire screen $40, teak stereo system $200, 2 large speakers with stereo cabinet $200, queen bed & frame $175, headboard $50, 2 chests of drawers $100 & $30, misc items. Phone 604-986-7207

CALLING ALL QUILTERS We’re looking for quality fabric in excellent condition. Want to clean out some of your stash? email: quiltfabric@shaw.ca MILITARY Medals & Collectibles Bought especially collections of Canadian & British Commonwealth medals, orders, badges, swords, etc. $250,000+ available for immediate settlement. Research & Appraisal Service. Collecting since 1975. Member MCC of C, OMRS. Call 604 727-0137

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TEMPE TOTS DAYCARE

BELLA DONI FLORIST AND HOME DECOR Annual Summer Tent Sale End of Season, scratch and dent + overstock Great Bargins to be had... New merchandise arriving daily from our warehouse. August 10 to 18 (Mon to Sat 10 am to 6 pm) Rain or Shine. 117 West First Street North Vancouver

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Recycler

2 ENTERTAINMENT units, 1 black and 1 beige, exc. condition. U pick up. 604-987-0714.

FREE BLUE sofa, 76 inches by 34 inches high, good condition U Pick Up 604-986-7310 FREE FILL - Delivered for free. North & West Van. Minimum 5 yards. 604-985-4211 GIRLS DAY BED, white frame & mattress. Pink desk. Small white storage unit on wheels. All like new. 604-980-1495 KING SIZE MATTRESS IN GOOD SHAPE. U PICK UP 604-987-8112 or 778-340-1127

FREE PLAYER PIANO. You pick up. Call 604-250-1956 UPRIGHT PIANO, Mason and Risch, with stool. Free for pick up. 604-987-9508

TRUE ADVICE! TRUE Clarity! TRUE PSYCHICS! 1-877-342-3032 or 1-900-528-6256 or mobile # 4486 (18+) $3.19/min. www.truepsychics.ca

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Travel Destinations

www.PitStoploans.com

604.777.5046

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Body Work

The Art of Asian Bodycare 604-980-8809 101-1075 Marine Dr, North Van

7010 Personals Lily’s Relaxation Centre AmazingMassage! Open: 10am-10pm NICE ORIENTAL SERVICE

Jane & Pam 604-985-3783 Little Rascals Daycare/ Preschool Accepting Registration for: ■ 3yr olds Daycare ■ 3’s & 4’s Preschool & Out of School Care ■ Transport to Braemar,

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Cats

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

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Dogs

BELGIAN SHEPPARD PUPPIES, $500 ea. 12 weeks, 604-500-0135, 604-544-5175

CHOC & Yellow LAB puppies, vet checked, reg parents, ready to go. $550. 1-604-701-1587 (Chwk) PURE BRED Miniature Schnauzers, $550 born June 8, both parents, salt & pepper, tails docked, 1-250-710-8972

SAVE A LIFE. Wonderful rescue dogs from Foreclosed Upon Pets. Spay/neutered, regular vaccinations & rabies, microchipped. $449 adoption fee, avail at your local Petcetera stores.

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Pet Services

North Shore

Barking Lot

Doggy Daycare located by AutoMall, 24 Bewicke Ave Indoor & Outdoor Play Area $25 per day www.northshorebarkinglot.com

778-829-3647

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604-630-3300

604.986.8650

Real Estate Services

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PROPERTY CARETAKER

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Drivers

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 3 or 1. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-destructive testing. Plus extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefits pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, valid license, High School Diploma or GED. Apply online at: www.sperryrail.com under careers. Click here to apply, keyword: Driver.

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General Employment

NEED EXTRA INCOME

Earn extra cash to supplement your current income or pay off your bills. Now hiring delivery contractors for the Sun, Province & National Post in the West Vancouver area. Must have reliable vehicle and be available from 2am to 6am daily. Earn up to $900/mo. Call to find the route closest to you.

778-968-4400

LANDSCAPE / GARDENER MAINTENANCE Worker Northshore company seeking worker to provide quality lawn & garden maint. Exp. an asset but not nec. See online ad for details. $12-$17per/hr, based on exp. Send resume & refs to: tlandgc@gmail.com RESPITE WORK in group homes available. 24HR shifts. Great training and experience with accredited agency. Fax 604-324-4505.

Job Listings, From A-Z

From advertising executive or banker to x-ray technician or zookeeper,you'll ﬁnd it in the Employment Section.

To advertise in Employment call 604-630-3300

Hotel Restaurant

THE HURRICANE GRILL Hiring Experienced Line Cooks & Servers. Excellent wages & tips. Will train. Apply in person with resume to 999 Marine Dr., North Van.

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Information Technology

SUPPORT ANALYST

Our Level One Help Desk located in North Vancouver is currently looking to hire two confident, computer literate individuals. The ideal candidates are able to MultiTask in a high pressure fastpaced environment; able to troubleshoot and excel in customer service. You are quick learners who retain knowledge and can work with minimum supervision. You are available to work a wide range of shifts between 5am and midnight, including weekends. If this sounds like the challenge and career opportunity you have been waiting for, please email your resume and cover letter to: ih.resumes@gmail.com

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Abbotsford

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-ste laundry, 45+ building Mt. Baker view $89,000. 778-822-7387 see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Chilliwack

IMMACULATE 984SF 2br condo insuite laundry, mountain view 40+ bldg $97,800 604-703-3839 see uSELLaHOME.com id5543 LARGE 2 bdrm Apt, ensuite, w/d, stove, fridge, d/w, incl heat, storage & prkg. Glendale Manor, Sardis, Reduced to $144,900. 604-858-3685

Avail in North Vancouver ★ with DEALERS LICENSE ★ ■ all equipment included ■ Ready to operate ■ Established business

Serious Inquiries only Call OWNER 604-612-5536 for further information.

LARGE 2200SF 3br 2.5ba reno’d 3 lvl tnhse w/unique loft on 3rd floor, $269,900 604-799-0213 see uSELLaHOME.com id5578

White Rock Tea & Giftshop $60K + Inventory Call Jeff 604-889-9164 for info

Need help with your Home Renovation?

(by McKay) parking at rear

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FOR SALE AUTOMOTIVE Repair Shop

PROMONTORY MASSIVE 2522 sf 3br 2.5 ba 3lvl main fl master br, view $289,900 604-701-1245 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5411

Find it in the Classiﬁeds!

EMPLOYMENT 1232

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Having problems with a tenant OR need property maintenace &/or caretaking done. 30 years exp. Call Bentley • 604-539-2533

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LUXURY MASSAGE 778-340-2778 1053 Marine Dr, North Van

BOOKSHELF, 5FT wide x 5’8' high, good cond on wheels, has backing. 53.5' high x 29.5' wide, You pick up 604-971-0219 DRESSING TABLE with mirror, chestnut finish, 3 drawere s either side with central cupboard, 66' x 17' x31' FREE FOR PICK UP! 604-925-9894

Metaphysical

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QUEEN SIZE Mattress Set Brand New. Original Plastic. Never Used. Must sell $200 Call: (604) 790-0021

BELLA DONI TENT SALE

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Money to Loan

1050 Marine Dr. North Van.

Call 604-987-3168

Garage Sale

Did sex change for you after childbirth ? Does your vagina now feel loose? Vaginal laxity is a concern for many women after childbirth. We are offering a New Non Surgical Treatment for premenopausal women performed in the doctor’s office. You will be assesed by a certified Gynaecologist to see if this procedure is right for you. Private fees apply. For more info, call 604-765-9287 and speak to our Nurse about this introductory offer.

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All Day Preschool offering swimming, music, French.

Larson & Carisbrooke Schools.

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Health Products & Services

COSTA RICA VACATIONS Rentals, surfing, horses, spanish. tamborsales@hotmail.com

Full or part-time. 2.5 yrs - 6 yrs. In Tempe Heights, off 29th, between Lonsdale/William.

GORGEOUS Buffet and Hutch: $1450. Gorgeous all wood Buffet and Hutch, 85" high, 73" wide. Classic style: will work with any furniture you already have. email: lgfierling@gmail.com

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Daycare Centres

~ Opened in 1987 ~

NEW Teak patio furniture. Folding chair $79, Folding table $299, Ext. table $750. 604-834-1399

REAL ESTATE

Wanted to Buy

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

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Retail Sales

SALES ASSOCIATE Experienced, energetic, self motivated Sales Associate required for our busy North Van womens clothing stores. Part time. Must be flexible. Resumes to: Get Dressed - Westview or Parkgate locations or email: info@getdressed.ca

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Trades/Technical

Auto Mechanics

Whistler Resort Cabs. a Cab service located at 225 – 2063 Lake Placid Road, Whistler, B.C. requires a fully qualified Auto Mechanic. Main duties include: inspect, diagnose faults, repair or replace parts of automobile engine including diesel. General maintenance and se rvice o f a u to motiv e systems i.e. brakes, steering, cooling etc. 4 years experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi is an asset. Salary $26.00/hr. Fax resume to 604-938-1518

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT The North Shore’s largest law firm requires an Accounting Assistant for its Accounting Department to handle day-today financial transactions, reconciliations and analyses. This opportunity will have special appeal to those qualified candidates who live on the North Shore. Requires excellent office computer and interpersonal skills; contributing to a small team handling a large volume of financial transactions, including trust accounts. Dependability, organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy are paramount. Minimum several years of experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates with law firm experience preferred. Competitive salary and benefits, excellent working environment.

Send resumes to L. Gray e-mail: jobs@ratcliff.com or fax: 604-988-1452

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Office Personnel

Busy autobody repair facility requires a front office/customer service agent. Responsibilities include greeting all customers, processing ICBC claims, vendor invoices, courtesy car agreements, etc. Industry experience required. Please email resumes to levettwendy@gmail.com

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Retail Sales

STORE MANAGER at Ardene! Ardene requires a Store Manager at Capilano Mall. Apply now at www.ardene.com

North Vancouver Recreation Commission is accepting applications for a

LICENSED PRESCHOOL TEACHER (AUXILIARY)

For position details visit our website at:

www.northvanrec.com/employment Closing date August 19, 2012

Britannia Mine Museum is Now Hiring If you thrive on a fast-paced and exciting environment, then join our team! We are looking for a

RETAIL AND ADMISSIONS SUPERVISOR

Primary duties are: - To be responsible for the day-to-day coverage and supervision of the giftshop, admissions and snackbar areas, including processing sales - To ensure accurate accounting paperwork by cashiers and sales associates - To assist the team in achieving sales targets through active salesmanship and excellent customer service - To maintain inventory levels, order merchandise, and receive merchandise - To prepare analysis reports for these departments - To provide assistance to the Manager of Operations & Retail Qualiﬁcations & skills: - Minimum of 5 years supervisory retail experience - Excellent knowledge of computer databases and POS systems - Excellent communications skills - The ability to work in a fast-paced environment All positions require weekend and statutory holiday work. Please apply to Carol Watts, Operations Manager, via email: carol@bcmm.ca or drop off at the Museum at Britannia Beach.

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REAL ESTATE cont. from previous page

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Condos/ Townhouses

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Langley/ Aldergrove

WOW, THIS beautiful townhome is located in the heart of Walnut Grove. GREAT VIEW facing a green space/trail the perfect area for pets, walkers and joggers alike! With over 2200sqft the VAULTED ceilings will amaze you, brand new laminate floors on the main, carpets, freshly painted and light fixtures. And get this, sellers will pay $2840 for new fridge/stove and a portion towards strata fees. Don’t miss this great opportunity at $389,900 Call: (778) 241-0101 email: judithwashingtonrealty @gmail.com #27- 20222 96 ave

LONSDALE & 4th, 180° Views Southwest corner condo, impeccable apt, updated quality concrete bldg. Modern comfort, all amens, $367Kobo, 604-980-3186

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Richmond

STEVESTON VERY large 1284 sf 2br 2ba top fl condo amazing mtn views, $455K 604-618-8362 see uSELLaHOME.com id5376

New Westminster NEWTON HUGE 2017sf 3 or 4 br 2.5ba tnhouse w/double sxs garage $393,000 778-218-0389 see uSELLaHOME.com id5320

OWNER SELLING Newly Reno 1236sf. 2BR & den, 2 baths, 7appls, pets ok, NWest concrete hi-rise. (#806 The Woodward) Direct secure access to Royal City Ctr Mall. $429,900 obo 778-238-1056, 604-271-0777

TOP FLOOR quiet side of bldg 650sf 1br+den condo nr Hosp, & Sky train $265K 778-241-4101 see uSELLaHOME.com id5580

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For Sale by Owner

PARTIAL OCEAN view, large 1270 sf. 2 br + den 2 ba in a +45 building $295,000. 778-809-0769 see uSELLaHOME.com id5574

For Sale by Owner

ABBOTSFORD 35014 HIGH DRIVE 2400 sq.ft. 5 bed, 2.5 bath, incl. in-law suite. Private back yard. $390,000 obo. (250) 702-3415

LANGLEY [WILLOUGHBY] Now $577,000! neg. Open plan, granite, ss appl. vaulted ceil. 3 bdrm, 3 bath det. 604-721-4414 MLS Listing #: X2381132

2BDRM/2BTH, $274,900 38 19797-64 Ave, LANGLEY Superb location updated upper end unit townhome w/vinylplank flr, bths, appls, paint, new roof. 2 sundecks, s/s+intrcm, garage. 604-533-6652

Find your perfect home at

househunting.ca

VIEWS! 3BD/2.5BTH Top W Vancover Location, Lifestyle, Kitchen, Cherrywood Floor, Like New, Just Gorgeous $1,599,000. Interlink Realty (778) 882-8381 THOM CREEK Ranch - House for Sale By Owner. In Chilliwack’s premier retirement complex. 2090 sq ft finished plus 294 unfinished ready to model. In the top row with superb, unspoilable views of the City, mountains and way beyond. Excellent Clubhouse. Friendly neighbours $440,000 negotiable. No HST. 604-824-1892

Lower Lonsdale, Spacious BR, S.West corner, 180° Views, modern, comfort, 4blks to Seabus, updated concrete bldg. $367K, obo Info 604-980-3186

2BDRM/2BTH #308-10186-155 Street Move in ready! Designer colors, custom bar. Near transit, mall, park. $216,000 (604) 808-6847 johndouglas@telus.net

UNIQUE LARGE Seymour River estate for sale, 5500 sf on 15,000 sf river property, a nature paradise 65 K rental income B&B. $ 1,655,000 Serious inquiries only. aci.immigration@shaw.ca

REAL DEPARTURE Bay-No steep stairs on cliff front. Just 2 blks to sandy, usable beach. 8 min to ferry, shopping closer. 2,600 sq ft, 2 bdrm suite, active views, 3 full baths, sep. laundries. Oversize corner lot w/ access to RV pad behind house. $439,000. Drive by 2895 Fairbanks (cnr Bay St.) Nanaimo. View by appointment. 250-585-1111, 250-729-7420

6020 GREAT Family Home. South facing 3861 sq ft custom home on a 6028 sq ft lot in Fleetwood/Tynehead, Surrey. One owner, built in 2001. 6 bedrooms, study, 3 1/2 bathrooms, maple kitchen. Master bedroom has a large walk-in closet, soaker tub, and mountain views. Nice neutral colours, bright and light throughout. Sweeping, double sided staircase. Basement suite has 2 bedrooms, dishwasher, maple kitchen, laundry, separate entry and a large games/media room, or possible 3rd bedroom. Landscaped garden, large private back yard, covered patio, hot tub, cedar deck. Primary school is a 5 minute walk, Surrey Sports & Leisure Centre is a 2 min drive. $699,800 Call 778-227-6253

VIEW AMONG BEST & endures! Rare 19th flr sub-pent sw corner! 1br L-Lons $399K? 604-984-7111

Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Aries March 21 - April 19: Your romantic, pleasureoriented, risk-taking mood continues. Children will please. You’ll see beauty, nature’s poetic magic. Sunday’s for short trips, siblings, news, errands – a friendly, good day. (Write a work-related memo, or appeal to a loved one for understanding.) Home’s a tough go for you, 2010 to now (ultimately, to Oct. 5) – then improvement comes. So tough it out Monday to Wednesday morn, seek the “why” – could be your secrecy, or financial faults. Change demanded. Wednesday p.m. is romantic but erratic: Thursday/Friday bring a stable attraction. To work, Saturday. Taurus April 20-May 20: The accent continues on home, property, parent/kid relations, security, foundations and retirement. Mother Nature plays a role: gardening brings joy. Rest, nap, indulge a sluggish feeling. Pursue money opportunities, balance the books, or purchase long-lasting items Sunday (before 2:49 p.m. PDT, 5:49 EDT, etc.). Machines/tools bought this day (especially in the a.m.) will “last forever.” Casual friends, siblings, and your ability to communicate – these have been under pressure or “gummed up” since 2010 – and are again, Monday to early Wednesday. October will bring a solution. Gemini May 21-June 20: Errands, communications, paperwork, short trips, siblings and casual friends – these fill your days, especially Wednesday to Friday. Be curious, explore, ask questions. You’re the star Sunday: romance is stable yet warm; or flirty yet ungraspable. Money has been a problem since 2010, perhaps even since 2008; you might have less now. (Sex, or the desire for change, is at the bottom of this.) The main problem will begin to dissolve by October, but caution is needed until then – e.g., Monday to Wednesday noon, when you might be torn between small fast money and big/distant.

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SENIOR’S ALERT beautifully updated 976sf 2nd fl 2br 2ba $208K 604-542-0233 +55 bldg see uSELLaHOME.com id5527

S. Surrey/ White Rock

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf 2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids, pets ok. $310,000 778-294-2275 see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

For Sale by Owner

6015

S. Surrey/ White Rock

Surrey

GUILDFORD 650SF 1br 3rd fl condo, pool, exercise rm, party rm etc, $213,900 778-834-8224 see uSELLaHOME.com id5576

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WALNUT GROVE, Langley New reno’d, 2 BR, 2 bath, 1200sf, Greenbelt, Strata $188mo. 319,000 obo. 604-882-1081 / 604-802-5678

North Vancouver

6008

Abbotsford

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Chilliwack

BELOW ASSESSMENT 1280sf 3br 1.5ba ½ duplex, large 4480 sf lot $232,900 604-792-9287 see uSELLaHOME.com id5511

CULTUS LK gardener’s dream 1160 sf 2 br 1.5 ba rancher, a/c 50+ complex $68K 604-858-9301 see uSELLaHOME.com id5400

Abbotsford OPEN HOUSE Sundays 1-3PM 9420 Woodbine St, Chilliwack 45+ Rancher in Quiet Gated Community, 2 BR, 2 f/bath, all appls, 1200sf, dble garage, maint free yard, strata fee $136mo. REDUCED $224,900. Motivated. 1 604 625-3498

CENTRAL LOCATION ABBOTFORD Price Reduced ★$419,000★ 4 level split, 3 BR., 2 ½ baths, double att. garage, large dble. lot fully landscaped with large work/ garden shed. Updated throughout incl. oak floor and pot lights in the kitchen, new en suite, new window coverings, new paint inside and out, new roof and completed basement with wet bar plus intercom/radio system up and down. Great for medium to large family – lots of room to install pool or play area in the backyard. Good neighbors who have lived on this street for years – well looked after properties. $419,000 (this price includes all appliances) and some furniture negotiable. Please visit usellahome.com and key in #5458 to view the property. Call for appointment to view 604-855-7033 or 604-807-8441. For sale by owner. No realtors

Houses - Sale

EAST, STUNNING Mt Baker view 2850 sf 5br 3ba bungalow, mn flr Master, $454,900 250-656-0549 see uSELLaHOME.com id5456

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North Vancouver

CAPILANO CANYON 1st Time on market. 3225 Capilano Cres. North Van. MLS V965573

This is truly an incredible rare opportunity to own one of the most amazing properties in Capilano Canyon. Enjoy cliffside entertaining perched over the Capilano river watching Eagles soar and salmon spawn in this breathtaking peaceful location. With a 20,000+ sq ft lot, this home has over 2400 sq ft of living. Wonderful open main floor plan w/vaulted ceilings and wall to wall windows. 3 beds, 2.5 baths and 1000 sq feet of sundecks & patios to capture the essence of West Coast Living at the water’s edge. Walking distance to Edgemont Village, in the Handsworth School catchment and mins to Downtown & Whistler Sea to Sky Hwy. If you want privacy, a serene retreat and are a nature lover, don’t miss this very rare opportunity. $2,350,000 For appt. pls contact Richard Getty 604-931-5551 richardgetty@shaw.ca MacDonald Rlty Ltd (Coq)

2490 CALEDONIA, North Van OPEN Sat 1-4pm, Sun 1-3:30pm or by appointment. One of the Best Views in Deep Cove - $1,390,000 Beautiful 3 bedroom cedar home with stunning, pristine 240 degree views over Deep Cove and 2 marinas. 3 floors on rare, landscaped 10,000 sq ft lot with stream. 350 sq ft deck. $2,100 mth luxury suite to help pay the mortgage. Steps to the forest trail, Deep Cove and just 20 mins to Downtown. Lovingly renovated www.deepcovehome.com Call Deanna 778-829-6993

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Cancer June 21-July 22: Lie low, rest Sunday – a Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: The accent remains on great day for contemplating career situations, and for optimism, popularity, social delights, entertainment, mending or renovating your home and/or your marriage. flirtation and wish fulfillment – enjoy, especially Be charitable, spiritual. Your energy roars back Monday Wednesday noon to Friday. Sunday’s mellow, wise, to Wednesday – though you’ll need it to overcome the offers relationship harmony. For the past few years, your various glitches: technological or electrical Monday, career has struggled and presented you with inexplicable career or home Tuesday. These days also bring a glitches, just as it does this Monday to Wednesday. The relationship trend to a minor peak: realize charm and root “cause” has been a shifting home or lack of a solid affection are one of the best ways to deal with a stubborn foundation (family support?) coupled with relationship person/situation. Be cautious with money Wednesday, volatility. The career problem will largely end by Oct. 5 chase it Thursday/Friday. Friends and travel Saturday. onward (though the volatility and “shifting home” won’t). You’re attractive! Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: March forth on ambitious Leo July 23-Aug. 22: Your energy, charisma and fronts, especially Wednesday afternoon to Friday. Lifestyle effectiveness run high! Get out, start important and health changes go well Sunday, as do intimacy projects, make contact, ask favours. Your optimism, and finances. You can find a workable plan. Good day popularity and joy reach skyward Sunday (though little to invest in large machinery. Monday to Wednesday of import occurs). Be cautious and diplomatic Monday highlights your major problem this decade: glitches and to Wednesday noon – your energy ebbs, and links with barriers in educational, ethical, publishing, legal, cultural government, head office and health institutions are or international (far travel) zones. Root cause: changeable under stress, have been for several years. Much of this work conditions and/or stress. The good news is, these will lighten by October, some solutions will appear. The problems will shrink by half from October onward. (There “deeper problem” involves health, laziness vs. work. isn’t any bad news.) Saturday brings hope, joy! You’re the star Wednesday noon to Friday: someone’s Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: This is a lovely, smooth attracted! Money luck Saturday. and enlightening week, except for the Monday to Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Be restful, eat and dress Wednesday period, when problems (re)erupt in sexual, sensibly. Protect your health. Avoid the bustling crowds, financial, research, diagnostic, health and/or lifestyle competitive situations. Your ambitions succeed Sunday. areas. These problems are likely not new – some Your social life has been subject to baffling glitches and have been around since 2008, some since 2010. The “empty periods” since 2010. This pall will lift in October, difficulties will be reduced by half from Oct. 5 onward and by next summer your popularity will be re-established – the same date marks a “new future” for you, in the in big, joyous ways. The underlying problem? Volatility in sense that a wet blanket lifts off your social, romantic financial and sexual zones has left you uncertain about situations, and you will grow much more optimistic. Decide now, between quick or delayed money, casual or who/what to “attach to.” This led to tension – the Ads enemy continued intimacy. of popularity. Contemplate this Monday-Wednesday. on next committed page

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BOLIVAR HTS beautifully updated 1600sf 3br rancher, 7830 sf view lot $399K 778-394-0228 see uSELLaHOME.com id5562

August 12 - 18, 2012 Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: The mystery continues, so be a detective. You have 10 days to find all the clues or “evidence.” The accent lies on depths, sexual urges, financial manoeuvres,lifestyle changes,commitments and consequences. Wednesday noon to Friday highlight these concerns, then Saturday brings understanding – you see all these (sex, finances, et al) in a bigger picture. Tackle chores Sunday – you’ll succeed easily. This week’s only challenges arise in relationships Monday to Wednesday: be diplomatic, realize others hold the “temporary aces.” Root of the problem: your security is erratic. Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A great week! Sunday’s romantic, Wednesday to Saturday bring exciting meetings, perhaps new love. But Monday to Wednesday brings a flare-up of employment and health problems that have irritated you for a few years.Avoid wonky wiring, dangerous machinery. Seek a diagnosis. A government agency will either help or obstruct you. Nervous stress (probably associated with travel, friends, or a legal or cultural matter) is at the root of those work or health problems. Stress strips us of emotional feeling and sensation, two necessities. By October, the problems will ebb to half. Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: The main accent lies on work, health, machinery and dependents. You can take good steps forward in these zones Wednesday noon to Friday morning. (Aug. 12, too, if a dependent is involved.) For a few years, romance, creativity and risky ventures have run into brick walls. Some of these walls will crumble by October. Meanwhile, you can get yourself ready for future love, pleasure, creativity, etc., by seeing what is throwing up these walls: desire for money is the main “brickbuilder.” (By summer 2013 onward, lucky love, creativity, will re-enter.) A friend, a prospect, Saturday! timstephens@shaw.ca

REAL ESTATE RENTALS

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Out Of Town Property

FLEETWOOD ACROSS from School, reno’d 2600sf 6br 5ba w/suites $579K 604-434-3482 see uSELLaHOME.com id5577

Tsawwas.

BIRCH BAY WATERFRONT Home. Quality cust 3 BR, del mstr ste, 2 f/p, lrg deck/balc, priv beach w/stairs, amazing views/sunsets! $619,889. Windemere Real Estate RANDY WEG • 360-305-5704

COZY 2 bdrm on 10 acres in Lone Butte, barn, 2 car garage, new, no steps, complete reno, oak beams in L/R, large deck, drilled well, outbuildings. Close to Horse, Watch and Green Lakes. $278,000. Call 604-467-7144 or 604-250-1668

Custom Built, 2200sf, 3BR+ den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures, 7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600

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VANCOUVER LOT w/house, Killarney area, oil tank removed, clear title, quick closing, minutes to all amenities, 10 minutes to downtown, Call 604-317-0604

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Lots & Acreage

Ocean Front Lux Contemp. private home on 2.73 AcresQuadra Island. 250-884-0000 www.bcoceanfronthomes.com

PORT ALBERNI reno’d 2000 sf 5br 2 ba with 2 br basement suite 2 laundries $210K 604-542-1995 see uSELLaHOME.com id5537

PRINCETON, BC 15.78 acres Panoramic views, hydro, well, pumphouse, & septic installed. $384,900. 1-250-295-1811 p15.78@hotmail.com

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North Van Apt. Rentals

1989 Marine Drive NORTH VANCOUVER

Bach from 845 1 Bdrm from $1085 2 Bdrm from $1630 $

City & Mtn. Views. Includes heat & hot water. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna & tennis courts on site. Security & video monitoring. On major bus route.

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Out Of Town Property

HAWAII, 3 acres of land, $25,000, Cash to me. (Depressed price). Gwen 604-732-7383 IS IT TIME? Think of moving away from the City? Here is a 20 acre property with 1km of salmon creek, an orchard, greenhouse, garden, all within the Comox Valley City limits. Small and lovely 2 bdrm house, self contained cottage, studio, workshop & chicken coop. Meander along the many trails, sit by the pond, walk to the ocean. Much loved land but time to pass it on. $778,000. Agents welcome, finders fee. For more info eljagee@hotmail.com

North Van Apt. Rentals

★ A QUIET BLDG ★ 1BR top flr, NE corner, aprox 700sf, Sep 1, $935. 1BR 2nd flr, South Face, newer reno’s, aprox 725sf, Sep 1, $940. Carpets, drapes, ht, htwtr, gated prkg avail, no dogs 604-986-7745 Bach $745 avail now. 1BR $945 avail now. 2BR $1240 avail now. Bright large, Lynn Valley, coin laundry, u/g prkg, heat, hw incld, quiet bldg, close to shops & bus, cat ok, NS. Call Diana 604-980-9219

FANNY BAY, VAN. ISLAND WATERFRONT HOME 7636 Shipspoint Rd 90’ of waterfront with a stunning custom built home offering panoramic views of Baynes Sound over to Denman Isl. from every room. 90x170’ lot. Approx. 1500sq.ft. of beautiful architecture with 2 bdrm, 2 full baths & full basement for storage. MLS#316185 Virtual tour at www.7636 shipspoint.com $669,000 Estate Sale Scampi Hirst Angell Hasman & Associates Realty. 604-728-6052

6065

Recreation Property

(Family complex )

1 & 2 BR, large. Central Lonsdale, incld heat & hw, no pets, n/s , 778-889-4719

Delbrook Gardens 777 W.Queens. 2 bdrm townhome $1595; 3 bdrm $2,100 604-990-2971 or weekends 778.227.5042

1 BDRM APT VICTORIA PARK!

Storage, heat & h/water included. Close to all ammenities. 1 cat ok. Seasonal pool. 604-985-2926

GREAT LOCATION! 145 West Keith Road.

1 BR $1100 & 2 BR $1475 Move in Bonus. Avail Now. Ocean view. Indoor pool. Concrete bldg. Heat & Hot Water incls. Call 604-986-3356

1 BR $1100 & $1175, BACH $900, New kitch/bath, dw, ns, np, lower Lonsdale, Sept 1, security camera’s onsite, 604-988-1939

Lrg 1 BR $990 incl heat/hw prkg, hw flrs, Lonsdale & 21, quiet bldg, np, Sept 1, 604-990-4088

1 BR $1150 Aug 1, 18th & Lonsdale carpet, incl heat & hw. 1 yr lease. np, ns, 604-988-4692

LYNN VALLEY 2 BR, hardwood, cat/sm dog ok, avail now $1227. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

1 br bright, central Lonsdale, parking avail, hw flrs, heat, cable & hot water, cat ok 604-988-1346 1 BR, bsmt, Edgemont, suits 1, quiet n/s, n/p, $840 incl heat/light, laundry, 604-986-6235 1 BR, ChesterfIeld & 15th, view, balc. $920 incl heat, hwater/cbl, np, 1 yr lease, 604-330-4555 1 BR lower Lonsdale, top flr, ocean view, bright, hw flr $1200 1 BR main flr, $950, incls heat/ hotwater, np/ns, 604-987-3650

172 VICTORY Ship Way @The Pier: 1 br, 7 appl, a/c, 9 ft ceil. pool, $1650 Anson Rlty 604-671-7263

3 BR, lrg kitchen/lving room, 1300sf seasonal, Gambier Isl. Sea Ranch $325K 604-266-6191 CULTUS LAKE beautiful year round RV site grt location, low fees, all ament., $117,500. 1-604-795-9785 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Exclusive & Private Lake Shore Cottage, for all info: www.cottageonlake.ca $329,000 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

LOT & Trailer. This little gem is located 120 miles from Van, pool - C.H, hiking, fishing, history of 1860’s gold rush. Caretaker, maint $775/yr, $40,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860 Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph 1-604-792-6764

MOUNTAIN COURT APTS, Lynn Valley, 1 Br $1000, 2BR $1300, 3 BR $1550. Hardwood, f/p, incls heat, hw, prkg & cable. Pool, cat ok 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

PARKRIDGE TERRACE 110 E. Keith Rd. Great location, park like setting, sauna, indoor pool, parking available. ★ BACHELOR $895 No pets, 604-988-7379 www.glassmanpm.com WOODCROFT: 1 BR & 2 BR 1 year lease. ns, np. Utils. incld. COLLIERS - 604-926-2012

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West Van Apt. Rentals

1 BDRM Recently reno’d 800sf, available in quiet waterfront building, exceptional ocean view, No pets, non-smoking. 2180 Argyle Ave. West Vanc. 604-913-1849 for viewing appointment 1 Beachfront Studio ! 12flrs up, 20ft priv deck, guest ste, pool, party rm, ns, max 2 604-943-2420 AMBLESIDE, 1 BR & den, priv entr, n/s n/p, quiet person(s). $1100 incl utils, 604-921-8771

2 BDRM, 2 bath, bright Penthouse, New paint/deck, 1100sf, E 10th near Lonsdale, quiet bldg, large priv deck, h/wood flrs, spectacular Mnt City Views, ns/np, incls ht/cbl, refs, $1520. avail Immed, 604-317-7425 2 BR $1100, courtyard view, hw flrs, Sept 1, ctrl Lonsdale, incls heat/hw, no pets, 604-986-6418

GET AWAY or Permanent Living close to Manning Park Community, wilderness & rec, 3 BR, 1.5ba, 6appls, sleeps 12+, $250K by owner, 604-795-3663

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Apartments & Condos

6505-12

West Van Apt. Rentals

2 BR $1250 h/wood, St. Georges & 12th, 1 yr lse, prkg, np, ns, avail Now, incls ht/hw. 604-988-4692

1 BR, 2109 Bellevue. faces North East, h/wood, incls hw & ht, Aug1, np/ns, $1000, 604-986-1294 2 BR new reno, heat/hot water incl, np,1 prkg, storage, adult oriented, $1980. 604-618-3113 Luxury Over The Seawall! 1 BR pool rec. rm, pet ok 2190 Bellevue Ave 604-926-6287

WATERFRONT LUXURY

2 BR, avail Sept 1, Call 604-988-3828 www.mountainvillage.ca

The Pink Palace on the Seawall

2 BR, family complex, rec facilities, Westview, w/d, heat, avail Now. ns np. $1450 604-921-4384

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

326 WEST 1st St. 1 br $800 & up. Nr seabus, secure prkg, no pets. Avail NOW. 604-983-6916 CENTRAL LONSDALE 1 BR patio, d/w, July 1, cat ok $1050. 604-925-8824 Vistarealty.net

2 Bdrm

2 BDRM Recently reno’d 1150sf, available in quiet waterfront building, spectacular ocean view, No pets, non-smoking. 2180 Argyle Ave. West Vanc. 604-913-1849 for viewing appointment

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Apartments & Condos

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West Van Apt. Rentals

PACIFICANA 1480 Esquimalt Ave. 1 bach & 1 bdrm ocean views, dw, n/p, n/s avail now. By appt. 604-921-7800 195 21st Street BELLEVUE TOWER 1 BR $1450 710 sqft plus balcony with an amazing view of the mountains and ocean. Fully renovated with hardwood floors, granite countertops, mirror sliding closet doors, contemporary light fixtures and vertical blinds.

Call 604-922-8815 to view.

WHITEHALL APT’S 1640 Esquimalt 2BR $1375 604-990-2971 weekends 778-238-4798.

Park Royal Towers Completely Renovated

1 & 2 Bdrm. Suites

BLUERIDGE APTS 2 BR, Avail NOW, new reno’s, new cabinets, laminate & tiles, newer appls, prkg, storage, incl heat & hw, playground (Mt Seymour Prkwy). 604-924-3628

2 BR ocean & city view, 2nd & St Andrews, $1175, NP, quiet, incl heat, h/w & prkg, 604-984-2148

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

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1 BR $950, large, nr Hospital & Safeway, no pets, prkg, heat incl. 1 yr lease 150 E. 11th. Avail Aug 15 or Sept 1 604-987-4922

1Br, large, $925 Total reno’d Heat incl. quiet. drapes. gated or free prkg,no pets 1 yr lease. 310 E. 2 604-780-5646

6050

Apartments & Condos

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA

1 BR brand new bldg, Central Lonsdale, $950 incls hw/heat, ns Sept 1. 604-984-7535 after 4pm

Okanagen/ Interior

LIVE ON Mayne Island 2 lots,one Turn Key house all for $380.000, 250-539-5011 http://members.shaw.ca/ mayneislandhome/

6505

1 BR $980. large, bright, hardwood, ns, np, near seabus, quiet bldg. call 604-618-8338

CHILLIWACK BUILD 5000sf Home, 10,742sf serviced flat bldg lot $279K 604-798-5050 see uSELLaHOME.com id5536

LANGLEY BUILD your dream home, secluded 5 ac view ppty, well inst $649,900 604-825-3966 see uSELLaHOME.com id4513

Apartments & Condos

www.blueridgeapartments.com

Vancouver East Side

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun May 12 & 13th, 10am - 2pm, 2396 East 39th Ave. 50x140 lot, 1,050 sqft bungalow, asking $1.2 mllion.

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Surrey

CLOVERDALE 3850SF 6br 5ba 3lvl 2/suite potential on 1/2ac GD lot, $849,900 778-549-2056 see uSELLaHOME.com id5564

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6050

AMBLESIDE TOWER

Studio & 1 BR avail. 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

BAYVIEW APTS

1550 Duchess Ave, W. Van. Studio & 1 Br avail Move-in Bonus Fitness rm out door pool, nr shops, transit & Seawall. 1 yr lease, N/pets. Heat, hw incl’d. Member of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 604-922-4322

PENTHOUSE WITH MOUNTAIN AND CITY VIEW Renovated, spacious 3 BR, two full baths. 1648 Square feet. 1000 sqft balcony, Heat, hot water and electricity included. Steps to shopping and transit. $2,995 per month.

Call 604-922-3246

1 BR (700-770 sq.ft.) 2 BR (1070 sq.ft.) Spectacular City & Ocean Views! Walk to Shops & Transit Hardwood Floors Gym, Swimming Pool Rent includes all utilities.

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Furnished Accommodation

1 BR + den luxury condo, nr Seabus, view, Sept 1, min 6 mth, $1700 incls all utils 604-318-3989 1 BR new designer, 800sf. min 2 mo lse, net, cable, gas fp, dw, wd, avail Now, nr park, Collingwood Schl, WVan $1300 604-926-7044

Grand Manor Guest House/Apt. Daily/Weekly/Monthly. NS, NP grandmanor.net 604-988-6082 HOMAWAY INNS Specializing in furn accom at reas rates. call 604-723-7820 or visit www.homawayinns.com QUALITY SHORT TERM 1 - 2 BR mtn/city view suites www.lionsgatesuites.com

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Homestay

HOST FAMILY wanted. Please contact us at 604-688-1811 or e-mail: globalstudyedu@gmail.com

6540

Houses - Rent

1-877-273-8716

3 BR, lrg back yd, 1 block from Cap Schl, wd, dw, Sept 1, pets ok, $1900 + utils, 604-983-2188

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5 BR +den, upper Ambleside, cul de sac, nice area, ocean & city view, fully reno’d, new kitchen & appls. 3 bath, 2 fp, hardwood flrs. 2 decks, priv. back yard, Sept 1, $3950+utils, 778-885-8561

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Duplexes - Rent

2BDRM/1.5BTH DUPLEX for rent near Edgemont Village Large 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 5 appliances, wood burning FP, walking distance to Edgemont Village, NS, Avail. Aug 15. No Pets $1,800/Mo. (604)983-3926

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Furnished Accommodation

A SHORT STAY North Shore & Kitsilano 1 & 2 br + p/house. Renos, families, execs 604-987-2691 www.vancouvershortstay.com

5 BR house Canyon Heights, 2.5 baths, ns $2500 + utils, avail Aug 15 604-926-5273, 403-606-5211 5 BR + theatre, 2 flrs, lovely view, lots of storage, British Properties, 2 yr lease or mth/mth, pets & children welcome, immed $5000. 604-926-2149, 778-772-8691 3 BR, 2.5 bath, 2 lvl, Lynn Valley, avail immed, ref, ns/np $2400, 1572 Coleman St 604-731-8804

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DEEP COVE seaside cottage, 2 br, fp, hardwood, lrg deck , garage ns $2375 604-929-5191 GRAND BLVD, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, fully updated home in mint cond. 2car attached garage. $4500/mo no pets, avail now 604-626-1649 LOWER DUNDARAVE SeptApril, furn, 4 br, 3 ba, reno’d, bright open, grt gardens, $5,000 incl utils cbl/net ns 604-862-6788

2BDRM/ 1BTH Lynn Valley, Cozy bungalow on private lot. walking distance to shopping, bus & parks. Available Sept.1st. Small Pets OK $1,600/mo. email: delmalynne@hotmail.com

4BDRM /2BTH Nr. Lighthouse park 4 bdrm + den. View. nr. lighthouse park. Pets OK $3,300 Monthly. Call: (604) 926-1124

Panoramic Water View, Deep Cove, 3 BR, 2 ba, 2 decks, Now, $2195/mo, 604-929-5101 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN ● No Qualification - Low Down ● CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Cozy HOUSE on 49’x171’lot, Exc Investment. $888/M

RICHMOND - 8031 Ryan Rd, 3Br Condo, Quiet, Spacious Top Flr, Cental, Convenient Area...$888/M SURREY - 13828 116th Ave 4 bdrm w/1 bdrm suite HOUSE on 1/2 acre lot& culd-de-sac. $1,188/m Call Kristen today (604)786-4663 www.ReadySetOwn.ca

UPPER HORSESHOE BAY, 6594 Rosebery Ave, sunny character home, 4 br 2 bath, hardwood flrs, ceramic tiles, fp, skylight, lovely enclosed garden, pets/kids ok, ns, $2950. Aug 15. By appt only 604-921-6030, 778-239-6030 text, 778-868-4985

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responsible lady, non smoker exp w/dogs, ref’s avail, nominal fee. North Shore preferred. shorebrown@shaw.ca

Collectibles & Classics

9110

Collectibles & Classics

OFFICE SPACE, Capilano & Marine Dr area, 1 to 3 separate offices available. 604-220-0505

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BDRM in Horseshoe Bay house, priv bath & entry, avail now. $600/mth. 604-922-5991

2 BR grnd lvl, bright, recent reno, share wd, ns, np Grand Blvd ref’s, $1250 incl 778-829-2894 4 BR British Properties main flr, 2 bath, f/p, 5 appl, nr Sentinal & Chartwell schools, prkg, storage, no pets. $2490 604-922-3499 AVAIL SEPT 1st, 2 BR + den walkout bsmt ste, 1000sf, large sunny backyd, priv, quiet, new windows, laminate/tiles flrs, inste w/d, nr Lynn Valley Ctr, nr bus/ nature trails, ns/np, $1300/mo + utils, 604-983-3748

1989 JAGUAR XJS coupe, V12 159 K, pristine cond $7,500 obo. Priv sale, call Bob 604-986-8516

1968 THUNDERBIRD 429 quadra

1970 Jaguar E-TYPE In excellent shape and ready to go for sunny summertime driving. Too many upgrades to list. Pictures and invoices available. REDUCED - $64,000 1970jaguaretype4sale.com adamashurst61@gmail.com

jet, 2 dr cpe, reblt mtr, new brakes &lines & paint, $9,500 604-376-8363

DELBROOK, NEW reno 2 BR bright grnd lvl, priv. entr & yard, W/D, NS/NP, heat, hot W, TV/ internet, $1200, 604-809-9061

1969 FORD Falcon Futura 302 auto, fully restored, immac paint & body, numerous high performance options. $13,500. Photos at www.photobucket.com/69falcon Call 604-307-0201

1BDRM BSMT SUITE Central Lonsdale NS,NP (indoor cat OK). Suit 1. $850.604-985-6995

3BDRM Upper Horseshoe Bay Lovely 3 bdrm upper level home. Large dog-friendly fenced yard. On the 250/257 Express bus route. Great access to the ferries and downtown. Pets OK $2,200 Monthly. Call: (778) 386-1326 email: jackieandjohn@telus.net

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1964 FORD FALCON 289, auto, 2 door, hardtop, totally restored, $7,500. Call 604-585-2397

1976 MGB Roadster. British racing green colour. 4 speed. New top and carpet. Engine work done. $7,400. 604-591-8566

Townhouses Rent

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Commercial/Heavy Duty Trucks

2006 FORD E350, Box Van, 16ft, diesel, 77k, a/c, great working van, $16,500 Firm. 604-538-9257

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2 BR AVAIL. Move-in allowance. 5 appls., 1 bath, variable lease term. NP/NS. Rent starts at $1475/mo. Call, 604-986-0511

Domestic

2 BR, den, Parkgate area. 2.5 ba., h/wood, new paint, d/w, w/d, f/p, garage, patio, ns np, Now. $2400+util 604-805-9150

1976 THUNDERBIRD, 1 owner, no accidents, serious inquiries. only. Call 604-465-7997

1 BR very big, 1000sf, brand new, furnished, Central Lonsdale, $1500 incls utils, cable & internet, ns np, avail now 604-988-0789

1989 PORSCHE 944 Turbo, white on burgundy, all rcrds, new exhaust, 5 spd, a/c, Ltd slip, great cond! $15,900 Call 604-943-0945

3 BR large, nr Edgemont, 1.5 bth, 5 appls, deck by stream, fp, $1895. ns, no dogs 604-922-9400

Sales • Leasing • Rentals

2 BDRM W Van, 1st level, large, view, bright, 6 appls, ns/np, suit 1 or couple, Now, $1150, 926-2433 2 BR, Calverhall, recent reno, wd, gas fp, storage, ns np, refs, $1200 incl utils, Aug 1. 604-971-3348 2 BR Edgemont Village, carport + 2 prkg, big yard, 1 yr lease or mth/ mth, $2100. Children & sm pets ok. 604-926-2149, 778-772-8691

Domestic

1981 FIREBIRD T-top 305 eng, auto, excellent cond. $7500 obo. More info call 604-924-1511

2006 Ford Freestyle Ltd Black leather interior - 7 Pass. 114K kms. LOADED WITH OPTIONS. $12,500. Call 604-786-6001

2000 Pontiac Sunfire GT, 185K Kms, 5 spd, no accidents orig owner, $3,300. 604-746-4142

2006 FORD Fusion, 73,000 km, 4 cyl, grt cond, 2nd owner $8800. 604-852-0533 * 778-241-3528

2003 CADILLAC CTS, 53K, 4dr, white, auto, fully loaded, mint condition, $14,400 604-864-8199

2004 CHEVY Impala excl cond with a/c, dual air, 73,000kms, 32 mpg on highway, tow pkg incl. $5800 obo. 604-792-0530 Chwk

2004 CHRYSLER Crossfire by Mercedes, blk, loaded, immac, 53K, $14,900, 604 723-5288

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2004 DODGE SX 2.0, 127,000 kms, aircared, air, sunroof, tilt steering, p. windows, like new inside & out, 600 kms per tank, lady driven & owned since new. $5000 OBO Call 604-794-7426

2008-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel SLT Quad Cab 4x4 From $28,999

2011 Suzuki SX4

Auto, pwr windows & locks, a/c, CD

From $11,999

2006 LINCOLN LS, 1 owner 29,000K, garage kept, immac, loaded, dark wine colour ext, blk leather int, $16,900. Call 604 584-4704 or 778 228-2721

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Luxury Cars

2011 Nissan Maxima Leather, sunroof, C7446

$25,999

2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S

2011 Hyundai Sonata GL & GLS

$16,499

4dr, auto, pwr group, a/c, CD C7499

2011 Mazda 3 Sport

2010-2011 Mazda 3 Sedan

$12,999

from $15,499

From $12,499

Auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, CD

2008 Chrysler Sebring Automatic 32,400 kms. Grannie summer driven. No accidents. Reduced price! $13,900. Call: (604) 820-1002 2011 FOCUS S SEDAN 4DR SDN silver $ 11,950 #1109552A WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister

Auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, CD, mags

2006 CHRYSLER Sebring TOURING (2.7L), 93,000kms. Fully loaded: auto, tilt/cruise, p/w, keyless entry, pwr. driver seat, a/c, etc. 75% front/rear brakes. No accidents / mint cond. $7,750 obo (Surrey) 604-715-7469

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2010 Mitsubishi RVR

From $30,999

$20,999

AWD, nav, loaded

AWD, pwr group, auto, a/c, CD, T5211

2010-2011 Ford Escape LTD AWD

2011 Nissan Sentra

From $22,999

From $12,999

Leather, sunroof

2007 Ford Mustang GT Convertible fully loaded, automatic, 140,000km, local. $17,000. (604) 721-8411.

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Luxury Cars

1987 JAGUAR XJS Cabriolet, 1 owner, lady driven, V12, ps, pb, pw, rebuilt ac, new tires, $8900 obo, Don 604-826-7012

1989 BENTLEY Eight, Immac, 68,000 kms, gorgeous charcoal/ tan, no accidents, show winner $19,900 firm. 604-889-2525

2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 198,379 kms (Rebuilt) Great Deal! $6,000. mricci@fossil.com

Auto, pwr group, a/c, CD

AR RIV AL

2009 Audi Q5 3.2 Quattro

Only 31,000kms, AWD, grey, Bluetooth, sunroof, navigation, leather, ST#12331B

$39,995

2010 Nissan Xterra

White, 4x4, only 33,900kms, alloys, running bars, ST#12322A

$21,995

D UCE RED

2010 Smart Car

Passion model, C7521

$10,999

2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Wagon

Auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, CD

From $12,499

2011 Ford Flex SEL & Ltd Leather, sunroof, C5198

From $26,999

2006 Hyundai Sonata $8,699

2008 - 2010 GM & Ford 3/4 Ton Cargo Vans From $16,999

2011-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD 2.4L Sunroof, mags

From $23,499

From $12,499

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Diesel, silver, 4x4, Bluetooth, leather, pwr group, ST#P5733

2007 BMW 335 coupe 62km 1 ownr, mint cond, leather, auto, sunroof, Sports Package & Prem Package $28,900. 604-6167727 greg.upson@rbc.com

2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430 Cabriolet 84,000 kms Black on black, AMG package, wind screen, wheels, spoiler,Bose stereo! Mercedes serviced full records, garage kept, $18,900 Call: (604) 916-7402

2009 Audi Q7 3.6 Automatic 80,000 kms, silver ext, black leather int, sunroof, tow hitch, nav, bluetooth. $40,000. Call: (604) 913-9221

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Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

1983 HONDA CM250, approx 20,000 mi, low cost transport, dependable, new tires, saddle bags $1450. 604-880-9073

2012 Fiat 500 Sport

Low kms, sunroof, auto, alloys, Bluetooth, 2 to choose from

$17,988

2010-2011 Jeep Wrangler

4dr, freedom top, Sahara/Sports, AWD

From $23,499

2007 Ford Focus

*Plus $199 doc fee on all vehicles

Sales • Leasing • Rentals

1993 Mazda MX-6 LS Automatic 171,000 kms. Restored. V6, Auto, AirCrd, Lady owned. Receipts, too much to list. $4,500. Call: (778) 689-6094

2011 Mazda 2

4 dr hatch, auto, a/c, 22,300kms, pwr windows & locks, CD, C6827

$20,995

Pwr group, sunroof, V6, excellent condition, C7509A

2005 JAGUAR S Type, 3L V6, 78,000 km, new brakes, loaded, $13500 604-329-9933 2007 BMW 525I, black, loaded, leather, sunroof, very clean, 122K, $24,900. 604-999-4097

SIZZLIN SPECIALS 2010 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer

2001 Chrysler Sebring LXI Coupe Automatic w/ manual mode 108,000 kms, rare, ruby red pearl coat, 3.0 ltr V6, fully loaded, leather, 4 stack CD, Infinity Speaker system, $6,000. 604-467-9348

Auto, well equipped

2009 Honda Civic DX-G

Auto, a/c, pwr windows & locks, CD, 42,000kms, C5742

1995 FERRARI F355 GTB. Meticulously cared for. Canadian car. Recent full engine out service, new clutch and release bearing, Tubi exhaust, Hyperflow cats, wheel spacers. Drives and looks perfect! A must see! $54,900. Call 778-834-6069

2005 ASTON Martin DB9. 'James Bond style car!' Silver metallic. 23,000 km. 6.0, V12, 450 hp. New tires. 1 owner. You deserve the best! $86,980. 604-781-7614.

CREDIT

2006 CHEVY MALIBU, very clean, auto, a/c, 4 cyl, 100k, runs good, $7,500. 778-855-5206

2 BDRM, L. Valley, patio, new reno, 5 appl, gas f/p, np ns, NOW, $1300 + 40% utils. 604-230-1153 2 BDRM large ground level, quiet Lower Lonsdale North Van St. $1100 + 35% utils. Avail Immed. Call 604-983-8518 for viewing

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1993 PLYMOUTH Sundance 126 K, 4 dr, w/hatch, 2.2L, $2400 obo. Great 1st car 604-809-6353

3 BDRM, 2.5 baths, 5 appls, Westview, f/p, rec facility, $1700, n/p. Aug 15/Sept 1. 604-562-4741

1 BR bsmt, upr Lonsdale, NS/NP, avail Aug 1st, nr schls/bus, $900 incls utils, 604-985-3429

1 BR grnd lvl, patio, Central Lonsdale, hardwood, new carpet & paint, inste w/d, suits 1, ns np, $850. Avail Sept 1. 604-921-7221

Domestic

1985 MERCEDES 500 SEL, V8 , 4 dr, heat lthr frnt/rear, s/roof, grt cond, recent work, RARE must sell $3000. 604-910-1139

1 BR bsmt ste Lynn Valley, large bright, $840 incl utils & shared w/d ns np, Sept 1, refs 778-848-0977

1 BR grd lvl, newly reno’d, nr Cap Mall & bus, yard, $950 incl heat & hydro, ns np. 604-987-2106

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2 BR, garden ste, Lower Lonsdale, 1,000 sf, new appl, full bath, w/d, f/p, N/S N/P, $1350, Avail Sept 1, 604-990-6730

Office/Retail Rent

OFFICE SPACE avail DUNDARAVE prime location, water view, south facing, 195 sqft, North facing 650 sqft, Avail Aug 1st Pls call: 604-926-1010

6602

Suites/Partial Houses

Housesitting

AVAIL Aug 18th onwards,

6565

6602

AUTOMOTIVE

711B West 14th Street, North Vancouver 604-924-1080 NEW LOCATION ON THE SPOT FINANCING View More Fleet at www.nationalcarsales.ca

D#30625

Only 76,000kms, red, keyless entry, a/c, ST# 12196A

$5,988

CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE Northshore

2004 KAWASAKI Vulcan Nomad 1500cc, Vance/Hines pipes, lots of chrome, heated storage, service records, 30,000 miles, new tires/clutch, lots of extra gear, $7500 firm. 604-761-7491

2008 Dodge Caliber SXT

Blue, sunroof, pwr group, keyless entry, ST# 12332A

$9,988

1600 MARINE DR., N.V. 604.980.8501

www.destinationchrysler.ca

2006 SUZUKI Boulevard 1500cc, flex pipes, new tires, lthr bags, w/screen $4995 1-604-791-1865

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Motorcycles/ Dirt Bikes

2008 HARLEY D, Nighttrain, 110 cu.in 11K, cost $31K, ask $20K, 604-847-9353 (Chill) after 5pm

2008 HARLEY D, Sportster, 1200low, 4400km, cost $14K, ask $10K, 604-847-9353 Chill aft 5pm

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

2003 FORD E450 , 16’ Box / 7.3L Turbo Diesel , 345K km, $8900, D9921 in Abbts. 1-877-855-6522

2003 FORD F250 4x4 XL $8500 obo, 187,000 km, auto, 604-323-3662 or 604-315-9384

2010 TRIUMPH American Motorcycle, 900 cc, never driven, $8700. 604-533-4962 morn/eve

9135

Parts & Accessories

Engine 302 New, rebuilt, never used since rebuilt, $500 obo. Ford custom wheels, new tires (4), $500 obo. 604-767-4086

9145

FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL No Wheels, No Problem CASH for some complete cars OPEN 24 hrs incl holidays MIKE 604-872-0109 alexstowingscrapcarpickup.ca

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Sports & Imports

1989 BMW 325 is, 2dr, red, 5 sp, 1 owner, 210K, gd cond, loaded, $4200 obo, 604-946-8862

1990 TOYOTA Tercel, 109,000 kms, new battery & exhaust, exc cond, Aircared, 1 owner, well maintained $1500. 604-649-8633 1993 MAZDA Miata, hardtop, engine rebuild, new battery/timing belt, newer tires, like new condition. $5500. Call 778-240-1315

2006 BMW X3 2.5i Auto, 117,000 kms, AWD, Premium Pkg, $17,000 negotiable, Phone 604-760-3390

Scrap Car Removal

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

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2008 FORD F150, p/u, 2 wheel drive, 8ft box, auto, 4.2l, 14k, silver, $11,000 Firm. Call 604-538-4883, 604-329-6225 2008 FORD Pickup Lariat, 49,000km, loaded + +, $45,500 Must Sell! 604-313-2763 2009 DODGE p/u 150 hemi SLT, loaded, matching canopy, rhino lined, show room cond. 8,000 org km ’s, $25,000. 1-604-613-3727 1-604-796-9060

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Sports & Imports

2003 MAZDA Prote´ge´ 5, 5 spd, 140K km, new water pump, timing belt & front wheel bearings, sunroof, pwr windows, locks, cruise, nice cond. $7,500. 778-227-2010

2004, FORD F350, Super Duty, Lariat 6L diesel, 8 ft box, f/loaded, leather, trailer tow pack. New tires, brakes, rotors, windshield, 1 full yr bumper to bumper warranty remaining. 82,700km $25,500, 604-339-9427

1994 MERCEDES C280, 85K, grey, fully loaded, extras, exc cond, $10K obo, Ladner 604-940-6460 1994 MERCEDES E320. Silver, blue leather, 269K km. Aircared, 4 snow tires. $4,500. 604-521-0691

1996 ACURA RL. Always dealer serviced very good cond new tires/ brakes. $3,400 obo 604.926.8047, petestopia@gmail.com 1996 MAZDA Cronos, pretty with all options, needs engine. $900 obo. 604-626-2630

2005 AUDI S4. Quattro (AWD). 102,000 km. Blk leather. Incl 2 set of wheels & tires. 6 speed. Power everything! Exc cond. $19,500. Call/text Rick @ 778-847-2975. 2005 PONTIAC Sunfire 2 dr coupe stnd, 119,000k’s, $4800 obo. Ph 604-798-0767 lve mess

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Sport Utilities/ 4x4’s/Trucks

1986 FORD 250, good condition, runs good, blue, 1 owner, $5999 obo, 604-925-3294, 649-4215

2012 LEXUS RX350, V6, full loaded, 6/mo, no accidents, navi, rear camera, top model, 6 yr wrty, $52,800, obo, 604-925-3111

2004 GMC Yukon XL, auto, 244,000 Kms, 2WD, p/s, p/w, cruise. $9,350. 604-377-5751

1997 ACURA TL, 3.2, 190K, 4dr, sunrf, srs/abs, exc cond, loaded $4900, 604-984-4229

1997 JAGUAR XK8 cpe, black, blk lther int, 84,000 ks, full load, all records, DB7 rims, sport pckg $14,900 obo. 778-889-6557

Sports & Imports

Central Auto North Shores Best

2011 BMW 323i Sport Sedan, premium pkg, glass roof, alloys, pwr heated seats, only 38,200kms, balance of factory warranty, pearl black, black leatherette. $28,850 2010 Toyota Corolla S Pkg, only 13,000kms, auto, pwr windows, a/c, alloys, balance of factory warranty, as new. $15,850 2003 Lexus RX300 AWD Auto, leather, alloys, moon roof, comprehensive Lexus serviced, 133,800km, silver/grey, leather, extra clean. only $13,850 2004 Mercedes Benz CL230 Coupe, Kompressor only 73,000kms, auto, alloys (new tires), A/C, black/black. $12,850 2003 Mercedes Benz C240 only 49,800kms, auto, moon roof, PS, A/C, Mercedes serviced, very nice, blue/black $12,850 For more information on these cars & others call Ted

08 BMW 335XI

06 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE

NOW $29,900

NOW $19,998

Gorgeous vehicle, 1 owner, local, sunroof, leather, auto, loaded with all luxury options. WAS $32,998

11 GMC SIERRA 2500 SLT 4X4

This unit is like new, only 55,000km, leather, 5 speed, 4.6 litre V8. STK F02841 WAS $24,998

10 CHEVY CAMARO 2SS

Crew cab, navi, sunroof, DVD, trailer tow pkg, must see, like new, only 25,000km. STK 950440 WAS $48,998

Ground effects pkg, leather, roof, auto, 6.2 litre V8, only 25,000km.

08 CHEV AVALANCHE LTZ

09 CHEV SILVERADO 4WD

NOW $28,898

NOW $22,998

NOW $46,888

Black on black, leather, navigation, 20” wheel pkg, sunroof, 1 owner, must see. STK 815101 WAS $30,998

07 FORD FI50 XLT 4X4

Supercab, power group, A/C, long box, cruise. STK 949521 WAS $16,998

STK 857243 WAS $35,998

NOW $34,888

Crew cab, power group, trailer tow pkg, A/C. STK 8G83851 WAS $25,998

06 CHEV SILVERADO 4X4

Extended cab, 5.3 litre V8, leather, Z71 off road, 20” wheel pkg, sunroof, power seats. STK 833111 WAS $21,998

NOW $13,998

NOW $20,988

11 LINCOLN MKS

05 FORD RANGER 4WD

604.984.7714 or visit:

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2005 TOYOTA Camry LE, 95,000 kms, local, excellent cond $8880. 604-988-7812

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MASSIVE PRE-OWNED LIQUIDATION SALE

2006 ACURA 3.2 TL custom fully loaded, 300 HP 6 spd. 125,000 km on body, only 44,000 km on engine $15,500. 604-241-0357

2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON SE. 103K km. Leather, mint, sunroof, a/c, CD, alarm. 2.0 L, 4 cyl. No accid. $9600. 604-839-6253

2009 Chev Cobalt Coupe LT, only 25,000kms, rare in Canada edition, Bluetooth, auto, glass roof, spoiler, a/c, pwr windows, alloys, balance of factory warranty. $11,850 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer DX, only 53,000kms, 4cyl, auto, pwr windows & locks, a/c, balance of factory warranty. $11,500 2010 Smart, auto, pwr windows, a/c, heated seats, MB serviced, balance of factory warranty, new tires, only $9,850 49,000km. 2005 Smart Convertible (diesel) only 53,000kms, pw, A/C, alloys, Mercedes Benz serviced, silver/black. $8,350

All wheel drive, loaded with sunroof, navi, leather, immaculate. STK 950690 WAS $36,998

Extended cab, V6, aluminum wheels, A/C. STK Q77681 WAS $11,998

NOW $35,800

NOW $9,950

11 DODGE DAKOTA

08 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 EXTENDED

4 wheel drive, crew cab SXT, only 20,000km, power group, A/C, 2 to choose from. STK 949070 WAS $26,998

NOW $21,998

11 CHEV TRAVERSE AWD LT

Leather heated seats, 7 pass, power group, A/C, cruise.

1 owner, power group, cruise, AM/FM/CD player, immaculate. STK 950600 WAS $14,988

NOW $11,998

SOLD

06 FORD EXPLORER 4WD XLT Power group, A/C, cruise, V6.

STK 950221 WAS $16,988

STK 949370 WAS $32,998

NOW $29,998

NOW $15,988

843 West 1st St. N.Van

1988 CHEVY Silverado, auto, pb, pw, air, towing package, excellent cond, 6 mths away collectors plate. $4900. 604-924-1511

2006 Chevrolet Equinox LT Automatic 86,000 kms 6 cylinder,leather seats,sunroof,air conditioning 5x cd player 6 way pioneer speakers $12,250. Call: (778) 859-7204

2003 Nissan Xterra, 162,000 kms, 5 Sp. A/C Power Grp, New Trans/Clutch, New Exhaust, New Brakes, 17" Wheels, Tow Pkge. $7,900 Call: (604) 218-5460

1997 TOYOTA Camry LE. 4 drs, 4 cyl, auto, a/c. Well maintained. Aircared. $3700. 604-936-1270 2006 NISSAN Altima 2.5S Special Edition 94,000 km automatic, spoiler, fog lights, new tires, winter mats. $10,888. Call 604-819-9596 Chilliwack 2000 MERCEDES E55 AMG, beautiful, exc cond, 113K, price to sell, $12,900, 778-846-2933

Accelerate your car buying

2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. 46,000 km. Grey. 4 drs, auto, p/w, p/l, leather heated seats, sunroof, mag wheels. Good condition! $16,000 obo. 604-240-9912

1996 CHEVY Silverado 2500, extended cab, bed liner, cloth int, ps pb pw, incls tow kit, exc cond $4500. Don 604-988-0170

NOW $28,998

NOW $12,988

2007 FORD MUSTANG GT, fully loaded 22,000 kms, $29,500. 604-721-4228

cont. on next page

06 HONDA CIVIC Si

Equipped with leather, power sunroof, navigation, only 6,000km, like new.

Coupe, sunroof, 6 speed, black rear spoiler, immaculate. STK 878331

NOW $33,800

NOW $15,888

WAS $36,998

2002 BMW 525i Agent maintained, 200K. M6 wheels, exc cond. $10K (778) 991-4001

11 NISSAN VERSA

5 door, auto, A/C, power group, tilt.

WAS $14,998

12 BUICK REGAL TURBO

1995 Land Rover Discovery 203K kms ex. con; new batt,tires no accid. $3,999 (604) 926-3052

2005 Ford F-350 Lariat Super Duty, Crew Cab, Dually Automatic 84,000 kms, DVD Player, Fully Loaded $25,900. Call: (604) 780-2696 or email: aaronhare@gmail.com

10 FORD EDGE LIMITED AWD

Loaded with navigation, sunroof, leather. STK 950090 WAS $31,998

11 BUICK LACROSSE CXS

Top of the line, pearl white, sunroof, navigation, leather, like new, only 20,000km. WAS $38,998

NOW $36,998

WAS $16,888

10 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD 2LT

V6, A/C, power group, cruise, aluminum wheels. STK 950310

WAS $26,998

NOW $23,999

2003 INFINITI M45,excellent local, no accid, loaded, luxury, V8, auto, $9,995, 778-995-3862 1996 JEEP Grand Cherokee, V8 auto, 178,000km, no accidents, 1 owner, $4,995, 604-290-8012 2001 CHEVY Silverado 2500 4x4, reg cab, 160,000k’s, long box, $3500. Phone 1- 604-796-0302

• 6-year / 120,000km transferable Powertrain warranty coverage, with options to upgrade to comprehensive extended warranty.

2011 Dodge Ram 3500 LOW KMs, DIESEL $42,990. (604) 780-2696, aaronhare@gmail.com

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Sports & Imports

1969 MERCEDES 300TE station wagon, clean, white, 4 new snow tires. $2000 obo. 604-988-0054

2004 MAZDA 626, black, leather, auto, ht seats, gd cond, 110k km, aircared. $8500. 604-440-4322

• 7 days / 1000km exchange privilege • 100 point inspection • Carproof Vehicle History Report (carproof.com)

Rates From As Low As

1.99% OAC

Ask us for details

CRV, Accord & Civic Qualify Offer may change without notice.

2002 Toyota Sequoia Automatic 305,000 kms 1 owner, top condition, all records, new Michelins. $13,900 email: randyenomoto@gmail.com

1984 CORVETTE 383 stroker auto hard top - soft top Stainless exhaust $6,995 Ph 604-795-9967

• Manufacturer’s warranty • 30-day/2500 km no-hassle exchange privilege • 150 + point inspection • 24-hour roadside assistance

VW NEW BEETLE 2005 Cabriolet automatic, immaculate, no accidents,85500 km. $11,000 obo. 604-341-6543

816 AUTOMALL DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER Toll free: 1-888-602-9258 604-984-0331 www.paciﬁchonda.ca

Northshore

1-888-831-6240 Northshore Auto Mall, 800 Automall Dr. North Van www.carterchevrolet.ca

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AUTOMOTIVE cont. from previous page

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9173

Vans

2002 TOYOTA Sienna, XLE loaded, new fr brakes, 170,000 km, $7900. Call 604-943-2586

1989 Prowler/Cooper 19’, 4.3 Merc. inboard, dry-storage kept, loaded, like new, $18,000 obo Call: (604) 921-9433 2003 KIA Sedona EX 2tone silver /grey, 3.5ltr,auto, pw/ps, am/fm, cd, 5dr, 7pass, cloth seats, roof rack, 171K, $4900 604-820-0486

2004 19.2 ft Bayliner Ciera 100 hrs 19.2 ft Cuddy cab boat mint condition 4.3 Mercury 140hp engine. $15,000. 604-710-4401

9522

2008 HONDA Civic, 4 dr, silver, auto, 60,000kms, excl cond, fully loaded, $10,500. 604 518-3166 2004 CHEV Express 8 pass nr new tires, v8 auto, 188,285km good cond $12,000. 604-856-7455

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid Auto 30,000kms.1owner;no accidents $14,200. 604-522-3392 2002 Chevrolet Venture No accidents, $3,900. Call: (604) 309-4208; adkooy@telus.net

KIA MAGENTIS 2008 LX V6 auto 185 hp - 20,300 km. Only $11,900. Chwk 604-847-3297

BOAT FOR SALE 17’ bowrider/ 144hp io/ready to go $5,000 Call: 604-703-0133 email: gljohnson248@telus.net

2003 CHEVY Venture, 7pass, red, good cond, 128K, incls snow tires, $3500 obo, 604-946-4725

2007 YARIS 4DR SDN AUTO pw pl green $7,888 #2791785 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister

2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE/ BUG 35,500kms, automatic, fully loaded, sunroof mfgr., warranty car proof available, $19,000 serious buyers please, Call 604-836-1014.

Boats

9522

RV’s/Trailers

8015

26’ COLUMBIA SB 4 cyl Merc., self furling, totally equipped $7800 obo. 604-626-2630

Sports & Imports

2007 JAGUAR XK Convertible, indigo Blue, 17,900 km, w/3 yr global warr, new micheline tires. $48,000. 1 owner, 604-926-8877

9515

HOME SERVICES

RV’s/Trailers

★2008 30’ 5th wheel. double slideout, lots of storage, new front tires, very clean, 2 entrance bath. $21k. Hitch incl. 604-466-8116 or 604-760-2967

2008 ITASA SUNOVA 29R MOTORHOME 41,000 kms V10 Ford engine, automatic HD Shaw Direct satilite dish, 2 slide outs, Jensen entertainment 12 volt HDTV, viper alarm system, 2-80 watt solar panels, 2400 watt inverter, 2 awning curtains for back and side, front and side window shields, ducted air conditioning with heat pump, excellent condition ready to go. $74,900 Call: (604) 755-0423 or email: gwandres@shaw.ca

Appliance Repairs

SERVICE & PARTS. Licenced & insured. Washers, dryers, stoves, dishw’rs & fridges. 604-346-8925

8030

Carpentry

CARPENTRY, ADDITIONS, decks, 32 yrs exp, licensed. Call Ken, Cell: 604-928-3270 Fancy Decks made with quality material. See our work at www.metrods.com call Paul 604-787-7484 *STRUCTURAL CHANGES*, framing, finishing, repairs. Professional & precise, 778-233-0559

8055

Cleaning

1996 SEA Breeze 31' (Class A) Heavy duty 460-7.5 litre Ford engine, Fully equipped, $19,900 obo 604-746-5898. Abbotsford

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Concrete

A1 Italian Cement Repairs rock walls patios, sidewalks, drainage. 30+yrs exp. Exc Ref’s 604-992-9010

2006 GMC Savana Automatic 190,000 kms 4.8l. Runs like new. Good Condition. Offers. $8,000 Call: (604) 876-5015

9515

Boats

12’ ALUMINUM boat, 7.5 Johnson motor (Seahorse), includes all accessories. $1500 obo. Call 604-992-4891

1998 NOMAD 5th Wheel 25 ft. 1 slide; Standup/walk around Bdrm $12,000 604-796-2866 1998 SLUMBER queen 7.6’ Import camper 520 kg, new propane 2011, folding alum steps & hand rail, 3 brn stove, porta potti, forced air furn, hyd jacks - hold downs, pressure 50 ltr water/ 3 way fridge/freezer. Will fit short box p/u or import. Excl cond $4500 obo. Ph 604-858-5624 Chwk

40’ MOUNTAIN Aire, Dsl pusher Like new. incl tow jeep. $79,000. Ph 604 795-9967

EXP’D CEMENT Finisher. I can form, place & finish any concrete job. Peter 604-988-8856 anytime

one mini, drainage, landscaping, stump / rock / cement / oil tank removal. Water / sewer line, 24 hours Call 341-4446 or 254-6865 604.649.1213 CEL 604.984.2313 Res/comm, Excavating, Bobcat, Trucking, Water Lines, Sewer Lines, Drainage, Landscaping. Hrly/Contract. Free Estimates.

8090

Fencing/Gates

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Gutters

NO HST! til Aug. 31

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14 ALUMINUM DURABOAT, 25hp evinrude motor, fishing rods, incls trailer, $4750. 604-519-0075

1976 CASCADE Pilothouse Ketch. 42 ft sail boat. New dinghy & outboard motor. Radar & auto pilot. Perfect coastal cruiser. Live aboard. $34,800. 604-538-1410

2003 NEWMAR Dutch Star, 3 slides, 39’, 65,000mi, full paint freight liner Chassis, 330 Cat engine. Computer desk, solid desk oak cabinets. $78,500. Ph 604-846-5046 Chwk

Drywall

2004 22’ ADVENTURER, very clean, 62km, sleeps 6, $24,900 obo for quick sale. 604-859-8255 2007 Acura TL Auto, 122,000 kms. Financing Available $16,880. Call: (604)780-2696

9173

Vans

1980 SAN JUAN, 7.7, 5 good Sails, good motor furling, good condition, $5800, 604-568-2050

2004 PLEASUREWAY Plateau M/H, Mercedes Benz diesel, Mi. 61,588K, Immac cond & loaded. $54,900. Ph 1-604-220-5005

1988 CHEV 20 work van, 3/4 ton, Aircared, original owner, good running order $1100 obo 604-986-2430 bberbea@shaw.ca 1981 18FT Beachcraft, 470 Merc, 170hp, IB/OB, cuddy cabin, new top, $3000 obo, 604-948-5048

2005 FOUR WINDS Class C 30’ sleeps 7, like new cond, 132,000 km, $24,888 778-748-6874 rgprojectmanager@yahoo.com

1982 COMMANDER excellent. condition Bowen Island, $18,000 604-947-92140

2002 SIENNA 4DR LE gray $ 8,888 #2299506 WWW.KEYWESTFORD.COM 1-866-549-8503 301 Stewardson Way, New Westminister 2002 WINDSTAR (Ford) 140 kms, good cond., $3375. 604-846-8593 after 4pm or all day wkends

Boarding & Taping, Small Jobs Welcome! Free Est.Reliable! Call Gurprit ★ 604-710-7769 VINCE’S MAGIC Drywalling & textured ceiling repairs. Bonded 604-307-2295 / 778-340-5208

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2007 PROWLER 5th wheel, 32 ft, grt family rv, fibreglass, slideout, bunkbeds, air/cond, sleeps 8 $19,900. 604-824-1426

19FT SEARAY, 165 merc inboard, w/trailer, runs awesome, $5500 obo. 604-817-9004

ROAD RANGER 5TH WHEEL 24 FT. Rear bath, queen bed, new tires. New cond. $11,950. Call: (604) 325-7871 or email: glendoro@telus.net

2008 ALPENLITE 31ck Ltd Edition, 3 slides, ex cond, retail $80K, ask: $49,500, obo 604-814-5071

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Call Michael – 604 619-1126 magrios@shaw.ca

ALL YOUR electrical & reno needs. Lic’d electrician #37940. Bonded & insured 604-842-5276

REC Trailer 0 kms restored like new. Sleeps 6. 18’ awning incl. $4,000 obo Call: (604) 255-7150

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Call Sukh:

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8135

Hauling

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8150

Kitchens/Baths

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2007 TRAIL Lite Modle TL8230, Light Weight. New cond. 1 owner. Extras. $16500 604 224 4927 2007 20’ Monterey, 95 hrs, ski tower, extra stand up cover service rec’d, tandem trailer, like new $23,700. 604-796-9074

8130

Electrical

A LICENSED electrician #19807 semi-retired, small jobs only. 604-689-1747 pgr 604-686-2319

1989 CHEVROLET Palm Springs Edition, 8 seats w/ hide a bed,190K, $5000, 604-321-0050

1996 DODGE Caravan, 217km, aircared, reblt trans 2010, exc shape, $1500 obo. 604-466-0171

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8160

604-999-2332 KEYSTONE 2 slide light low km, 2 qn beds, sleeps 8, ext kitch,$14,900 Call:604-988-1408

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8155

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8125

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1994 SPECIAL Edition Travelaire 5th whl, 26.5, generator, lam flrs, $4600 obo (Abbot) 604-504-0408

8087

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Oil Tank Removal

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$173 bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $799 down payment. $8,883 remaining balance. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees of $1,772 and $500 loan savings‡. BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $31,267. Offer based on 2013 Sorento 3.5 LX V6.

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Sportage SX shownÿ HWY (A/T): 6.2L/100KM CITY (A/T): 9.4L/100KM

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$1,499 down payment. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees of $1,772 and $500 lease savings. Offer based on 2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD.

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Optima SX Turbo shownÿ HWY (A/T): 5.6L/100KM CITY (A/T): 8.6L/100KM

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$2,399 down payment. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees of $1,577. Offer based on 2013 Optima LX MT. ALSO AVAILABLE:

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Offer(s)availableonselectnew2012/2013modelsthroughparticipatingdealerstoqualifiedcustomerswhotakedeliverybyAugust31,2012.Dealersmaysellorleaseforless.Someconditionsapply.Offersaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Seedealerforcompletedetails.Vehicleimagesshownmayincludeoptionalaccessoriesandupgradesavailableatextracost.Alloffersexcludelicensing,registration,insurance,othertaxesanddownpayment(ifapplicable).Otherdealerchargesmayberequired at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select 2012/2013 Kia models on approved credit (OAC). Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2012 Soul 1.6L AT (SO753C) with a selling price of $21,867 [includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650, $500 loan savings, $1,050 “3 payments on us” savings, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable)] financed at 0% APR for 60 months. Bi-weekly payments equal $156 with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. License, insurance, applicable taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699), PPSA and registration fees are extra. Cost of borrowing of $0, for a total obligation of $21,867. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. ÿ“Don’t Pay For 90 Days” on select models (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing offers on select 2012 and 2013 models on approved credit (OAC) (2012/2013 Sportage/Sorento/Sedona excluded). No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. ≠Bi-weekly finance payment for 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Sorento 3.5 LX V6 (SR75ED) based on a selling price of $28,667/$31,267 is $155/$173 with an APR of 0%/1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,048/$8,883 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Offer includes a loan savings of $500. Delivery and destination fees of $1,650, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable) are included. License, insurance, applicable taxes, PPSA, admin fee (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. See dealer for full details. §Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC) on 2013 Sportage 2.4L LX MT FWD (SP551D)/2013 Optima LX MT (OP541D) is based on monthly payments of $236/$241 [includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,455, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies), A/C tax ($100, where applicable), $350 lease service fee and a lease savings (lease credit) of $500/$0] for 48 months at 0.9% with a $1,499/$2,399 down payment/equivalent trade, security deposit and first monthly payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $12,819/$13,943 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $11,576/$10,764. Lease has 16,000 km/year allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). Other taxes, registration, insurance, licensing, PPSA and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) are excluded. ‡Loan savings for 2013 Sorento LX AT (SR75BD)/2013 Sorento 3.5 LX V6 (SR75ED) is $500 and is available on purchase financing only on approved credit (OAC). Loan savings vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Some conditions apply. ¥3 Payments On Us offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance or lease a new 2012/2013 Rio-4 Sedan/Rio5/Forte/Forte Koup/Forte5/Sorento from a participating dealer between August 1 - August 19, 2012. Eligible lease and purchase finance (including FlexChoice) customers will receive a cheque in the amount of three payments (excluding taxes) to a maximum of $300/$300/$350/$350/$350/$550/month. Lease and finance purchases are subject to approved credit. Customers will be given a choice between up to $900/$900/$1,050/$1,050/$1,050/$1,650 reductions from the selling/leasing price after taxes or dealer can issue a cheque to the customer. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. >ECO-Credit for 2013 Optima Hybrid is $1,000 and is applicable to the purchase or lease of a new 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid. Available at participating dealers. Certain restrictions apply. See dealer for details. ÿModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD (SR75XD)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX with Navigation (SP759D)/2013 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748D) is $43,045/$39,145/$35,550 and includes a delivery and destination fees of $1,650/$1,650/$1,455, other fees and certain taxes (including tire levies) and A/C tax ($100, where applicable). License, insurance, applicable taxes, PPSA, admin fee (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. ÿHighway/city fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. These estimates are based on Transport Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the Government of Canada’s EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary. Some conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate Program. See dealer for details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. 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